REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 28, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI , PE, City Engineer / Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic Operations and Planning Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve The South Fresno Development Project Agreement between the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, Fresno Irrigation District and Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (Fresno County and Council District 3)
Body
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the South Fresno Development Project Agreement between the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, Fresno Irrigation District and Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and authorize the Public Works Director or his designate to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) received a commitment from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) through the EDA Award No. 07-01-07079 as the lead applicant to partially fund construction of flood control improvements and street improvements in the area of North and Fig Avenues near the Cargill Meat Solutions Facility. FMFCD is requesting that the City of Fresno participate in funding a portion of the construction funds for the area within the City of Fresno. The other co-participants will be Fresno Irrigation District and the County of Fresno.
BACKGROUND
The streets in the area of the Cargill Meat Solutions Facility are in dire need of replacement as well as the installation of flood control improvements (see attached exhibits in agreement). Completing the street work in this area will be a benefit to the Cargill Plant as well as the adjacent land area for future industrial activities.
FMFCD, as lead applicant, received a commitment from the EDA through the EDA Award No. 07-01-07079 for partial funding of these improvements. The EDA maximum funding allotment is ...
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