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Council highlights 4th Street Park financing, MPD recognized by FBI chapter
Summary
Council members outlined that Prop. 68 provided about $8.5 million and roughly $9 million from Measure H and general-fund sources helped cover a roughly $17 million 4th Street Park aquatic-center project; council also noted statewide recognition of the Modesto Police Department.
Council Member Alvarez said Aug. 25 that funding for the 4th Street Park aquatic center included approximately $8.5 million from Proposition 68 and roughly $9 million from Measure H and some general-fund dollars, which together covered the park’s approximately $17 million price tag.
Alvarez credited prior staff and council efforts to secure state dollars and said the additional local funding made the project possible after increased costs during and after the pandemic. He also announced that liability waivers for the aquatic center are available online to speed patron entry.
Alvarez additionally highlighted that the Modesto Police Department was recognized as the Sacramento‑region agency of the year by the FBI National Academy California chapter. He cited several crime‑reduction figures through July: auto theft down 36%, commercial burglary down 43%, vehicle larceny down 49%, residential burglary down 25%, robbery down 13% and shootings down 23%.
The city manager later said the city will implement an online pre-registration process for park time slots to reduce lines and noted the department leaders accepted the policing recognition on behalf of the Modesto Police Department.
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