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GOOD NEWS!
STATE AWARDS MODESTO $8.5 MILLION FOR CHAVEZ PARK

I am so pleased to announce that our Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods department has been successful in obtaining a grant worth $8.5 million for Cesar E. Chavez Park.

In all, 478 proposals were submitted to the State for a share of the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program Grants, and Modesto’s Chavez Park was one of only 62 projects awarded the funds. According to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, “This competitive program will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in under-served communities across California.” Read Full Blog Post (2/25/2020)

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

CITY MANAGER'S BLOG

EVENTS

NEW WOOD CHIPS
Park Crews have been working hard preparing our playgrounds for Spring. The team closely monitors fibar (wood playground chip) levels to ensure they remain at required safety depth for safe use. Special thanks to all of our crew members for pitching in and helping spread material.

CITY MANGER'S BLOG

Keep a look out on the road! Starting mid-March, you will be seeing a team of newly employed individuals picking up litter around our city streets and state highways. The City of Modesto is forming a partnership with Ready To Work and the California Department of Transportation to initiate the Homeless Employment Litter Program. Read Full Blog Post (2/28/2020)

STATE OF THE CITY

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Join Mayor Ted Brandvold as the Modesto Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of the City Address. Come have lunch with the Mayor and hear firsthand his plans for the upcoming year. Lunch tickets are $40 (free no-lunch tickets are also available) and you MUST register to attend. Register for State of City Address

ALMOND BLOSSOM CRUISE

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE BLOSSOMS

Enjoy the beautiful almond orchards throughout the Modesto area as they bloom this February through March. Our friends at Visit Modesto have created a beautiful map! Download Cruise Map

GO GREEN WEEK

FREE RIDES DURING GO GREEN WEEK

The four transit providers in Stanislaus County, including Ceres Area Transit (CAT), Modesto Area Express (MAX), Stanislaus County Regional Transit (StaRT), and Turlock Transit will offer free rides on all fixed route buses from March 15 through 21 as part of a joint Go Green Week free ride promotion. Go Green Week Details

FUTURE OF MUNI GOLF COURSE

The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department would like to invite you to attend a community meeting to discuss the future of the Muni Golf Course property. First meeting is Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm at the Mancini Hall Senior Center. The second meeting will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 (same time) at the King-Kennedy Memorial Center.

MODESTO'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

This month, as part of the City's 150th birthday, get out and enjoy Modesto's vast park system! Have you biked along the Virginia Corridor yet? This 4.2 mile trail follows the old Tidewater Southern Rail line from Needham to Bangs Avenue and has several amenities along the way, including picnic areas, barbecues, and gardens. In addition, Lions Park, on the Corridor, features a splash pad and playground.

WATER RATE INCREASE

On August 9, 2016 City Council reviewed and adopted a Water Rate and Fee Study that included an annual review of the water rate increase. On October 22, 2019 City Council reviewed and adopted the scheduled water rate increase of 6%, effective April 1, 2020.
Water Rate Information

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