Veterans-Barstow Acquisition Project

The City of Fresno Capital Projects Department is advancing the Veterans-Barstow Acquisition Project to acquire a 0.99-acre parcel identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 505-220-59, located at the southwest corner of North Veterans Boulevard and North Bryan Avenue/West Barstow Avenue in Fresno, California. The project aims to transform the site into a passive park designed to serve as a safe, accessible corridor and rest area for pedestrians and bicyclists, with amenities including ADA-compliant pathways, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, landscaping, and irrigation systems. No vehicle parking will be constructed, and existing ponding basin infrastructure will be filled; all development is confined to the parcel’s current footprint and limited to daylight hours of operation. The initiative aligns with state environmental regulations under CEQA, having qualified for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under Section 15303, with certification that no significant environmental impacts, sensitive habitats, historical resources, or hazardous material use are involved, and that all activities comply with local stormwater and air quality guidelines. Administrative and compliance documentation, rather than formal contract clauses or procurement terms, constitute the primary record of this initiative. The project was formally submitted for environmental review with a Supporting Memorandum for Categorical Exemption and a Notice of Exemption filed on July 11, 2025, accompanied by a $50.00 fee processed by the Fresno County Clerk’s Office, which also serves as the remittance point for any related payments. Raymundo Casillas, Engineer II within the Capital Projects Department, is the designated point of contact for coordination and project oversight, operating from the city’s administrative office at 747 R Street. Although the project is identified as a forecasted initiative with a posted date of July 31, 2025, no formal contract type, delivery schedule, pricing structure, or federal acquisition regulation clauses are specified or required, as this is a local government environmental and land acquisition endeavor. Inspection and acceptance criteria are tied directly to CEQA compliance, local municipal codes, and ADA standards, with final approval contingent upon the City of Fresno’s role as both the lead agency and approving entity under state environmental law. No federal contracting mechanisms, such as UEI codes, FAR clauses, invoice systems, or socioeconomic certifications, are applicable or referenced in the documentation.