Service Agreement to provide funding to Fresno Metro Ministry for community garden liaison services.

The City of Fresno has entered into a service agreement to fund Fresno Metro Ministry for community garden liaison services, focusing on the activation of two previously built garden sites—McKinley Peace Garden and Romain Community Garden—and the continued operation of the Lowell Community Garden. The scope of work includes managing gardener applications and sign-ups, setting and enforcing garden hours, establishing and upholding community guidelines, overseeing water conservation and green waste practices, and coordinating regular community meetings. All activities are confined to existing infrastructure with no new construction, ground disturbance, or expansion of capacity beyond what was previously approved, ensuring the project will not result in significant environmental impacts. The initiative aims to enhance community engagement and sustainable urban gardening through supportive, day-to-day management of these established sites. Funding for this initiative is provided under a forecasted service agreement posted on August 7, 2026, with no solicitation number or set-aside designation specified. The agency responsible is the City of Fresno, located in California, with performance taking place entirely within Fresno. Primary point of contact for the contract is Elizabeth Fraire, Business Manager, who can be reached via email at elizabeth.fraire@fresno.gov or by phone at 559-621-2988. Further details are accessible through the project’s online portal linked in the contract data.