REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
ELIZABETH FRAIRE, Business Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions Pertaining to a Grant Agreement with Storyland and Playland, Inc. for the Fresno Storyland Improvements Project (District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve a two-year Grant Agreement for $1,000,000 to Storyland and Playland, Inc. for improvements.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting the City Council adopt the Categorical Exemption and approve the Grant Agreement to award $1,000,000 in Measure P Funds to Storyland and Playland, Inc. for a two-year term.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget which included Motion #4, introduced by District 4, for an amount of up to $1 million dollars for Storyland improvements. Staff have prepared a grant agreement and the required environmental documentation for Council's adoption/approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno owns Roeding Park, a 157-acre park located at 890 W. Belmont Avenue. Roeding Park is home to several special use facilities including Storyland, a storybook land which has brought fairytales to life since 1962. On March 18, 2021 the City of Fresno amended a lease with Storyland and Playland, Inc. extending the term for 31 years. On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY2026 budget which included Motion #4, introduced by District 4, for up to $1 million dollars for Storyland improvements.
Staff have worked with representatives from Storyland to define the scope of the projects to be completed and prepared the required environmental doc...
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