REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 25, 2016
FROM: BRUCE RUDD, City Manager
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Almy and Roy Park and 41 and North Corridor Coalition
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15301/Class 1
2. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Real Property from Habitat For Humanity Fresno, Inc.
3. Approve an Adopt-A-Park Agreement with Cargill Fresno
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council accept the Almy and Roy Park, valued in excess of $500,000 from Habitat for Humanity Fresno, Inc., and to approve an Adopt-a-Park Agreement with Cargill Fresno to provide maintenance for the park over the next three years.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the last four years a small group of various community stakeholders have worked tirelessly in developing a new park located at Almy and Roy Avenues. This group, known as the 41 and North Corridor Coalition funded the design, engineering and construction of a new .3 acre park based on an understanding that once the park was built that it would eventually be transferred to the City. The Coalition was also required to identify the resources needed to maintain the park for a minimum of three years once the park was constructed.
BACKGROUND
The catalyst for what was to become the Almy Street Playground, which is located at Almy and Roy Avenues, started in the Fall of 2011 after an annual community assessment identified a need for more green space and play areas for the families living in the neighborhoods located within the State Route 41 and North Corridor.
As a result of this effort, various community members consisting of parents, children, business owners, and faith based leaders came together to start the planning process and a series of playground design workshops with the residents of the area. The group, which is referred to as the 41 and North Corridor Neighborhood Coalition, helped to lead a grassroots effort to design and fu...
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