Interim capital projects director outlines staffing gaps, $16 million capital decrease and grant-driven downtown projects

Jun 4, 2025

Interim director Nick Mesilla told the Fresno City Council the capital projects department faces vacancy and funding challenges while managing major state and federal grants for downtown infrastructure, and proposed operational spending increases even as overall capital funding drops about $16 million.

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Interim Capital Projects Director Nick Mesilla told the Fresno City Council during budget hearings that the newly consolidated capital projects department is gaining traction but still faces significant staffing and funding uncertainties.

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