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City of Madera
Company Overview
The City of Madera is in the heart of the State of California, located in the rich Central Valley. Madera encompasses 16.5 square miles and has a population of approximately 66,000. The City has a median income of $45,163. The City has been described as the gateway to the world’s richest farmland, the entrance to Yosemite National Park, a community of rich cultural heritage, and the home of traditional family values.
The City of Madera celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. The City’s rich history can be traced back to the lumber industry, whose resilience played a vital role in sustaining the community through a devastating drought and two nationwide depressions. Today, lumber has been replaced by diversified agriculture and a rich farming economy. Madera also offers an excellent school system, modern residential areas, and a variety of recreational facilities, including a municipal golf course, community swimming pool, attractive community parks, and a well-maintained trail system along the river. The City is pro-growth, recently approving a 10,000 unit development commonly known as Village D, with 2 million square feet of commercial space.
Company History
Incorporated in 1907, Madera is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Council has six (6) members elected by district and an elected at-large Mayor. The Council is the legislative body, and its members are the community’s decision makers. The Council focuses on policy and legislative decisions relative to the City, including focusing on the community’s goals, major projects, and long-term considerations such as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The City Manager is appointed by and reports to the Council.
Sitting as the County seat, Madera is the largest full-service city in Madera County. The City is recognized for its outstanding community-based service departments, from quality police and fire protection to road repairs and trash removal, the City strives to provide the best services possible. The City is organized into various departments that include: City Administration, City Clerk, Community Development (Building, Planning, and Engineering), Public Works, Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, Information Systems, Parks and Community Services, and Police. The City owns its three (3) fire stations and apparatus, with staffing provided under contract with CalFire. The City strives for superior service delivery through a dedicated workforce of approximately 297 full-time equivalent employees and a 2022-23 operating budget of approximately $109 million.
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