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Madera accepts $300,000 Clean California grant to fund cleanups, workforce pathway and hydrant repainting
Summary
The city accepted a $300,000 Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway grant to fund a Keep Our City Clean team, at least 12 community cleanups, two dump days, public education and the painting of about 2,000 fire hydrants; the program will be reimbursement‑based and requires an executed restricted grant agreement.
Madera’s City Council unanimously accepted a $300,000 Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway grant on March 18 to expand cleanup operations, create transitional employment opportunities, and invest in beautification across the city.
Administrative Analyst Gabriella Salasar briefed the council: the grant funds will support litter and graffiti abatement on locally owned rights of way, formation of a "Keep Our City Clean" crew in partnership with the Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation to provide workforce training for individuals facing employment barriers, installation of trash receptacles, tree and flower plantings, two community dump days for bulky items and e‑waste, and a public education campaign. The application also included a pledge to pursue Clean California community designation by completing at least 10 of 15 required criteria within one year.
Salasar said the grant is fully reimbursable and cannot be spent until a restricted grant agreement (RGA) is fully executed. Because the grant award was not in the adopted FY25–26 budget, council approved a budget amendment to create revenue and expenditure lines so staff may begin work once the RGA is executed.
What the grant requires - At least 12 community‑led cleanup events targeting high‑visibility areas (downtown, shopping centers, alleyways, parks). - Creation of a staffed crew focused on day‑to‑day operations and community engagement, with workforce development elements; partnership with local workforce agency recommended. - Two dump days in partnership with the local waste hauler for bulky and hard‑to‑recycle items. - A public outreach and anti‑littering campaign and the repainting of approximately 2,000 fire hydrants to ensure visibility.
Council vote and next steps Council authorized acceptance of the award and a budget amendment to record the grant and related expenditures. Because the program is reimbursement‑based, staff will await the executed RGA before commencing reimbursable work, then schedule events, staffing and procurement needed to implement the work plan.
