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News Releases
| The City of Fresno today announced the members of a new community advisory committee, established to help guide future downtown development. The 21-member committee will assist with the creation of the City’s Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, encompassing a variety of unique project areas including the Cultural Arts District, Central Business District, South Stadium zone and Chinatown. The committee includes a variety of downtown residents, business and property owners and others with expertise in real estate, planning, and community development. >more |
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| The City of Fresno Personnel Services Department was honored last week with an Award of Excellence from the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IMPA-HR). The award recognizes the quality, accomplishments, and contributions of agency personnel programs over a three year period. The presentation was made at the IMPA-HR Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.Fresno was selected, in part, for its prudent fiscal management during recent budget challenges, which have crippled many public agencies >more |
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| More than 114,000 notices regarding proposed residential metered water rates were sent to all property owners who currently receive water services from the City of Fresno today. The mailing includes details about the new water meter rate structure and also includes a water conservation page which provides several tips on conserving water. The idea is to prepare residents for their conversion to meters which includes free services from the City’s Water Conservation Division, including leak detection surveys and drought tolerant landscape information. >more |
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| The Fresno City Council took a significant step today in the process to acquire land in for the construction of a three million gallon water storage tank to increase water supply capacity in the downtown area. The Council accepted an environmental report as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, allowing the City to continue with the planned purchase of a 3.6 acres property currently owned by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). >more |
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| The City of Fresno introduced a new interactive mapping tool on its website today, providing continuously updated property and land use information to residents, business interests, community organizations, and public agencies. The tool allows users to obtain detailed property information, map the location of nearby facilities such as parks, schools and fire stations, and even view aerial photos dating back to 1992. Points of interest, including historical places, golf courses, museums, and libraries can also be quickly located. >more |
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| Mayor Ashley Swearengin today commemorated September 11 by issuing a proclamation recognizing local volunteers who give generously of their time to meet a variety of critical needs across our community. Mayor Swearengin will present the proclamation to Cathy Caples, executive director of HandsOn Central California, and Pete Weber, chairman of the Fresno Citizens Corps, at an event at Eaton Plaza tonight beginning at 5:30. In proclaiming September 11, 2009 to be “Day of Service and Remembrance,” Mayor Swearengin urged citizens to commit to community service today and on an ongoing basis. “Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States from all 50 states as well as others who live in 170 different countries already observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks each year by personally engaging in service, good needs and other charitable acts,” Mayor Swearengin’s proclamation reads >more |
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| First Lady Maria Shriver today announced that Mayors throughout California, inspired by her WE Include program, have joined her efforts by committing to provide work opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The announcement comes the week of the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, a bike ride, chaired by Shriver, which raises millions of dollars for programs supporting people with developmental disabilities. WE Include represents the commitment of both the First Lady and the Governor to open the door to opportunities that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, purpose-filled and inclusive lives. >more |
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| The City of Fresno will commemorate September 11th with a “Day of Service and Remembrance” event at Eaton Plaza on Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Ashley Swearengin will issue a proclamation recognizing local volunteers who give generously of their time to meet a variety of critical needs across our community. >more |
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| Fresno Fire Chief Randy Bruegman has been honored for his career-long dedication and leadership in fire and emergency service by being named 2009 “Fire Chief of the Year”. The award was made in a presentation at the annual International Association of Fire Chief’s Fire-Rescue International Conference in Dallas, Texas. Fire Chief Magazine Editor Janet Wilmoth was joined by Pierce Manufacturing President Wilson Jones to announce the 14th annual Career Fire Chief of the Year award before a large crowd of chief officers representing fire departments from throughout the nation. >more |
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| Mayor Ashley Swearengin today announced that the City of Fresno has hired Barrett Sports Group, a sports management consulting firm with expertise on a wide variety of sports industry issues, to develop and evaluate potential long-range solutions to the City’s lease arrangement with the Fresno Baseball Club, owners of the Fresno Grizzlies. “Barrett Sports Group has helped a broad range of public and private sector groups analyze and find solutions to complex financial issues,” Mayor Swearengin said. “We look forward to working with them on the City’s lease arrangement with the Fresno Grizzlies to assure that the team will continue to operate in downtown Fresno for many years to come while protecting the interests of Fresno taxpayers. >more |
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