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Parks commission reviews Measure P budget, approves up to $100,000 for Roding Park dog‑park shade
Summary
The Fresno City Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission reviewed the FY2026 Measure P adopted budget, received department highlights and approved a motion to provide up to $100,000 for a shade structure at the small dog park in Roding Park. Staff outlined the FY27 budget timeline and asked commissioners to submit additional motions by Nov. 17.
The Fresno City Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission on Oct. 27 reviewed the city—s FY2026 Measure P adopted budget and approved a motion to provide up to $100,000 to fund a shade structure at the small dog park at Roding Park.
Tu Zhong, business manager with the Parks Department, presented the Measure P FY26 adopted budget summary and said the fund—s projected total revenue across categories is approximately $90.9 million, including carryover, sales tax projections and interest. Category 1 (existing parks) accounts for about 46% of the fund and was budgeted across parks operations, park rangers and capital projects; Tu Zhong reported roughly $16 million appropriated for Category 1 citywide and about $19.9 million for Category 1 highest-need subfunds. Category 2 (acquisition and new development) made up about 21.5% of the fund; Category 3 (senior programming, youth job training and veterans) was reported at about $3.8 million in FY26 appropriations. Tu Zhong also presented Category 4 (arts) carryover and projected revenue (carryover ~$5.5 million; projected revenue ~$5.6 million; FY26 appropriation ~$11.1 million) and described Category 5 subfunds for safe walking/bike trails, San Joaquin River Parkway and street beautification.
Commissioners were reminded the commission has two more meetings to file budget motions before the Parks Department submits recommendations to the mayor—s office. Tu Zhong described the FY27 timeline: additional presentations on Nov. 3 (parks programming) and Nov. 17 (final opportunity to recommend motions), followed by department submissions in January–February and the mayor—s proposed budget presentation to council in May.
Action on Roding Park shade: Commissioner Dolan moved that funding be provided in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for the Parks Department to provide a shade structure at the small dog park in Roding Park. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioners discussed scope and whether the amount covers design and construction; Chair and staff noted the motion had specified a design-build approach and that scope details could be refined at a subsequent meeting. Staff advised the commission that motions can be amended at a later meeting if commissioners wish to change the dollar amount or scope.
Other procedural items: the commission also voted to excuse several absences and approved the agenda and minutes for Oct. 13, 2025.
The Parks Department provided contact options for commissioners who want assistance drafting motions and said staff will send requested follow-up information, including the commission—s historic recommendation-approval rate to city council.
Looking ahead, the commission will reconvene on Nov. 3 for a presentation on parks programming and on Nov. 17 for the final pre-submission budget motions.
