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2009 Press Releases
| New Policy Will Establish Debt Issuance and Management Policies for the City of Fresno Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand will release his “Taxpayer Protection Act,” a proposed resolution which will establish formal Debt Management Policies for the City of Fresno. This Act provides a comprehensive debt issuance and management policy designed to establish parameters for the issuing of debt and managing Fresno’s debt portfolio. Such a structured debt management policy will encompass the City’s capital improvement program and assist the City in its future ability to repay financial obligations. >more |
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| Councilmembers Brand and Perea provided a City Council workshop on California Consitutional Convention/State Government Reform. Presentations were made by California Forward and the Bay Area Council relating to their proposed solutions for a better, more efficient state government, particularly as it relates to California’s budget process. >more |
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| Public Works Projects in District 6 Listed by Start of Construction (Calendar Year)>>View >more |
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| New Policy Will Enhance Due Diligence, Oversight and Redevelopment Agency Business Practices. Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand will release a resolution he will be bringing forward for City Council/Agency Board approval at their August 20th meeting, which is designed to provide structured policies for applicants requesting Redevelopment Agency financial assistance in excess of $1 million. The proposed resolution, named the “Redevelopment Improvement Act”, is a comprehensive policy document that covers due diligence and oversight of RDA proposals, agreements and services. “These new policies will establish consistent business practices and provide for more structure in Agency development agreements,” stated Councilman Brand >more |
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| Councilman Brand sponsors Council resolution encouraging an NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) Plan to provide for and encourage the use of Zero Emission Vehicles.>>More >more |
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| Councilmember Brand co-authors Resolution of Support for the Preservation of the Claude C. "Pop" Laval Photography Collection.>>See Resolution >more |
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| New Policy Aimed at Better Qualifying Applicants for City Financing Would Include Due Diligence and Oversight. Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand released a resolution he will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their May 21st meeting which is aimed at better qualifying applicants for City financing. The proposed resolution, named the “Better Business Act”, is a comprehensive policy designed to objectively evaluate private sector requests of the City of Fresno for financial assistance exceeding $1,000,000. “Current City policies do not adequately address reviewing qualifications of applicants for City financial assistance,” stated Councilman Brand >more |
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| Councilman Brand calls for City Council workshop on bond issues and bonding capacity.>>More >more |
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