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Henderson said Kingsburg’s combined Bradley‑Burns sales tax collections were up about 3% from the previous year and that Measure E, the 1% public-safety sales tax approved by voters in 2018, brought in additional use‑tax revenue that made Measure E collections roughly $1 million higher than the Bradley‑Burns portion. “We’ve continued to see sort of steady growth,” Henderson said. He told the council the most recent quarter saw stronger receipts and that some fuel sales and online‑sales allocations continue to influence totals.

Henderson told the council the city collects an 8.975% sales tax rate on eligible purchases in Kingsburg, with the Bradley‑Burns portion and Measure E among components; he noted some online sales are pooled at the county level and returned to cities in a diluted form. He also reviewed property tax treatment in California and said vehicle license fees (a portion of which are distributed to cities) remain a local revenue source.

On narrower revenue lines, Henderson said building permits and other licenses and fees increased about 44% year over year, attributing the gain largely to timing and valuation: new single‑family starts, commercial development activity in the business park, engineering and plan‑check fees, and homeowner improvement projects such as HVAC and solar installations. He said the city’s hotel bed tax (transient occupancy tax, or TOT) fell about $15,000 from the prior year, a change he described as the result of a lower quarter for a local motel operator.

Henderson also noted longer‑term uncertainties: fuel sales remain an important component of local sales‑tax receipts, and a statewide shift to electric vehicles could require changes to formulas that fund road repairs and affect city revenue if fuel‑based collections decline. He referenced broader economic signals, including a recent 25‑basis‑point interest‑rate cut, and said analysts are watching labor markets and inflation for their possible effects on consumer spending.

Council members asked questions during the presentation: one asked whether the 44% increase in permits and fees was expected; Henderson said the figure is timing‑sensitive and that averaging collections over five years would provide a clearer trend. Another council member asked how many short‑term rentals (Airbnbs) are active in the city; Henderson said active listings were “either four or five” and added that the city restricts short‑term rentals outside the downtown core to locations at least a half‑mile apart.

Henderson said the city obtains a fuller, confidential sales‑tax report from a third‑party vendor; state law prevents the public release of specific remitter amounts, so the city provides a nonconfidential version that names top remitters but omits individual dollar amounts.

The presentation was informational; no council action was requested or taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/17/2025 Kingsburg City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City Manager Alex Henderson presented a fiscal year 2025 year‑end revenue update, reporting modest growth in major general‑fund sources and notable gains in permit fees and Measure E receipts.","taxTitle","Kingsburg, Fresno City, Fresno County, California","taxId",59480,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6467903,"Kingsburg council accepts $55,000 healthcare district grant to continue senior center hot-meal program",155,440000,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae&start=440&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6467903/California/Kingsburg-council-accepts-55000-healthcare-district-grant-to-continue-senior-center-hot-meal-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467903-e9b9a6f43fd5b587ff440f7e3ced4fb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775488891&Signature=cuVCRgPIBfjjpXh8Yj8dK43lIr1FufaTf29~5fIEPQNYEkSjJb-agcDxM-17nesUqX2EEBjaszT2xeAriboWBwa-s~CnRsjPD0LHfnHz~gCoEU9-GqIrORCEw5cWirpZTQkM4EFOj3cxG5kBTv0JvrJMMR4k3C6V94nzR6JZr4h~rjjevJSSQ2QHK~KHet6U9tfmHsQ5zniaAn46XZBPSZEX~yrO9V71EWPSdwzQrp5lwP4RAO2g552BhMJit~4mB9Xd~spXaA1J7xHcVe2zOrUXVSwY3nRVQoQdf2nNeZUGWFTmx76mgb0n1QC5-eZzXXXjc2ori9r1jnikKgFKbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingsburg City Council on Sept. 17 voted to accept a $55,000 grant from the Kingsburg Healthcare District to continue the Kingsburg Senior Center hot-meal program, Community Services Director Adam Casaneda told the council.

Caseneda said the city began cooking meals in-house after leaving the county-sponsored meals program and that this would be the program’s second year operating under the city’s management. “Application was submitted over the summer, and was granted by the healthcare district, for $55,000 to cover food expenses, kitchen expenses, and supplies that helped run the new program at the Kingsburg Senior Center,” Casaneda said.

The award will cover food, kitchen expenses and supplies, Casaneda said; city staff asked the council to accept the award so staff can complete the contract and begin work for the next fiscal year. Casaneda said the meals are provided free of charge, with a suggested donation; “no seniors are turned away for the inability to pay,” he said. He reported that the most recent quarter saw about 2,500 senior meal visits and said staff is estimating roughly 20,000 senior meals a year (Casenada characterized that figure as an estimate).

Council members made and seconded a motion to accept the award; the council voted in favor. The mayor called the motion passed.

The city will sign the grant contract before using the funds for the 2025–26 fiscal year, Casaneda said. Staff did not provide further details in the meeting about contract terms, reporting requirements or whether the grant will fund staff costs in addition to food and kitchen supplies.

The council’s acceptance was acted on as a single consent motion during the regular calendar; no public comments were recorded on the item.","The Kingsburg City Council on Sept. 17 approved acceptance of a $55,000 award from the Kingsburg Healthcare District to fund the Kingsburg Senior Center hot-meal program for the coming year; staff said the program is free to seniors with a suggested donation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6467888,"Planning commission recommends council consider general plan amendment; council to vote next month",8,1914000,1922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae&start=1914&end=1922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae/thumbnail_1914000.jpg","/articles/6467888/California/Planning-commission-recommends-council-consider-general-plan-amendment-council-to-vote-next-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467888-beb566ff7c2dfc612e684e1c95ec8f80/orig.mp4?Expires=1775488891&Signature=aIJ55lPey~ulfYeoKnR9EVoEmP20eDL-Y2twdODLcPGuyJrXJYCQe8cdfHOGOifaDHus3Egouj1dggONmOVm3zDNTQAfZc4pAc3s90x--8ZjYS2~xOzaYBQjwBKT5MLsTZD7ZV8r9G9fPKWhm9RSLRKWYd-7A1Xsk12OEzmlTOy4WVs~TcU7IRDusaHeSMANtnGin6UBUPl~OZCw5R9GQ9F3G1gOtNAkDoXcPQ24WhrtnrmGuFM1LIOYGhCYJf7QrRYhxSGzKI5sV2fo4QaO3-UJhidcbFb4~uCVWGszbPaQI664RXL0z4xqld20zCvawQOL3ffZvNz2WRH1mUPcXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council member Smith told the Kingsburg City Council on Sept. 17 that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the council adopt a general plan amendment; Smith said the item will be scheduled for a council vote next month.

Smith’s report did not include details about the amendment’s subject matter, affected parcels, or proposed policy changes. No public testimony or supporting documents were presented during the council meeting on that item; the council will consider the commission’s recommended amendment at a future meeting where staff will provide the ordinance language and associated materials.

Council members invited public participation at the relevant upcoming hearings but did not take any action at the Sept. 17 meeting.","The Kingsburg Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a general plan amendment; the council was told the matter will come to the council for a vote next month. The meeting provided no specifics about the amendment’s content.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6467893,"Kingsburg announces $75 fire‑med subscription and upcoming fire engine celebration",51,1618000,1669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae&start=1618&end=1669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5783933-17bac1e6c4e7b9c2ce1a5d7a012670ae/thumbnail_1618000.jpg","/articles/6467893/California/Kingsburg-announces-75-firemed-subscription-and-upcoming-fire-engine-celebration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467893-ca3573855933063a5da8b1397f40775e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775488891&Signature=a3Fy0SGWxAe6labVuvyIbOsE2DMha5r-QZTYxjYHH59L~v2FZSxNqeVT6~xqtlZpKgBMFVJF5hDEtTs-XoqPyKvh8xkWh2ZAJsC2Byfnd5RsDG6iGjjLu9beuGt6lxzzj6bZ9ysoZ0zKyptNvHZich2~Ompkzs4R3GRweecsUORyFBVH2aNn~Aw3RR496V4LQuWNEEiZTQZox0sPmOhd3pgWZDB1N0OuiERAwil2LtBquLyAPTabD7CpIuiyoNomYIpzCG15wSugrRENXFp~55fe9q1J8CbhE39s-AZtT3d-6WzFXhINzXW0S54QBB8DuJROyru2qMHYuM7bg-W4TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Alex Henderson told the Kingsburg City Council on Sept. 17 that the fire department’s Fire‑Med subscription program is being promoted citywide and that the department will host a celebration for its new fire engine at Station No. 1 in the coming days.

Henderson described Fire‑Med as a $75 annual household program “that helps cover you if you have to be transported in our ambulance if you live within the eligible area,” and said enrollment materials have been mailed and posted online. He did not specify program eligibility boundaries or the full scope of covered costs during the meeting.

Henderson also said the city will host a ceremony to receive the new engine at Station No. 1 at 10 a.m.; he said Senator Hurtado and Supervisor Mendez have indicated they will attend. No additional event details (a date beyond the time, parade logistics or public parking instructions) were provided in the meeting.

The council did not take formal action on either item; Henderson invited the community to attend the event and encouraged residents to enroll in the Fire‑Med program.","City Manager Alex Henderson said the fire department is promoting a $75 annual Fire‑Med subscription that helps cover ambulance transport costs for eligible households; he also announced a celebration for the new fire engine at Station No. 1 with state and county officials expected to attend.","actionData","errors"]

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City manager reports FY2025 revenue gains; permits and Measure E collections rose, bed tax dipped slightly

Kingsburg council accepts $55,000 healthcare district grant to continue senior center hot-meal program

Planning commission recommends council consider general plan amendment; council to vote next month

Kingsburg announces $75 fire‑med subscription and upcoming fire engine celebration