REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 2016
FROM: JERRY DYER, Chief of Police
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Lease Agreement for a Central District Police Substation
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption Class 1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve a lease between the City of Fresno and Omninet Properties Manchester Center, LLC, for lease of space at Manchester Center for use by Police Department's Central Policing District
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council approve a lease agreement with Omninet Properties Manchester Center, LLC, (Omninet) for office space within Manchester Center located at 1901 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, to be used as a Central District Police Substation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Police Department (FPD) has located space within Manchester Center which would allow for the reestablishment of the Central Policing District. The term of the lease is 60 months and the rented space is approximately 8,000 - 10,000 square feet. The base lease is free of charge but the City is responsible for operating expenses estimated at $3,440-$4,300 per month plus actual cost of utilities.
BACKGROUND
The former Central Policing District was eliminated on January 3, 2011 due to a lack of funding resulting in the downsizing of FPD from five to four districts. The boundaries for the remaining four districts were adjusted accordingly resulting in fewer officers serving more square miles. In some instances, the shift to four districts resulted in higher response times to calls. Reestablishing the Central Policing District is essential to balancing the workload, improving response times and providing the ability to address district specific issues. The proposed boundaries for the new Central Policing District are Belmont to Ashlan Avenues, west of First Street.
The previous Central District Station was located at Broadway and Elizabeth and is cur...
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