REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 21, 2014
FROM: MANUEL A. MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
BY: IRMA YEPEZ-PEREZ, Grant Writer
KAREN M. NORRIS, Administrative Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT
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* RESOLUTION - 10th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2014-95 appropriating $25,000 from PG&E for the operation of the Summer Cooling Centers (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution appropriating $25,000 from a grant received from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the operation of "Cooling Centers" within the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PG&E has donated $25,000 to offset operating costs of "Cooling Centers" at four locations within the City of Fresno. Cooling Center grant funds may be used for replacing old inefficient HVAC units, pay for additional staffing beyond PARCS hours of operation, cover utility costs, and also pay for free recreation swim at all of our pools when they are activated.
BACKGROUND
This is the eighth year that PG&E has stepped forward to assist the City with costs associated with the operation of Cooling Centers. PARCS operates four centers that are open to the public when temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees. These Cooling Center sites are: Frank H. Ball, Mosqueda, Pinedale, and Ted C. Wills. PG&E is sensitive to the stress that is created when low and moderate income families have to endure Fresno's summer heat. These Cooling Centers provide a safe comfortable environment for families to relax or take advantage of the recreational opportunities offered at our PARCS facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The Cooling Centers Program will target existing park sites. By definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a "project" ...
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