Company Profile
City of Fontana
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Nestled against the San Bernardino Mountains, Fontana is a modern city that offers its residents and visitors a wealth of community activities, combined with a thriving local economy and central and easy access to major business centers.
Industrial and trucking-based industries continue to prosper in Fontana, due to the City’s location at the crossroads of major trade routes (Interstates 10, 15, and 210) and the presence of the Union Pacific Railroad. The City is also home to many large retailers and small businesses. The Fontana Metrolink station provides a low-stress commuting option for residents working in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Today, more than 212,000 people call the City of Fontana home. Fontana’s low crime rate, affordable housing, diversity, and below average unemployment rate has made the city one of the fastest growing in California and a trendsetter in San Bernardino County. Despite the city’s rapid growth, Fontana still maintains a hometown atmosphere.
Fontana is a very dynamic City that has roots in the steel industry and is comprised of a unique blend of both residential and industrial uses. It is a general-law city that is governed by a five member City Council, including the Mayor, under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out policies and ordinances that are adopted by the City Council, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government, and appointing department heads. The City of Fontana is organized into three major units that are led by two Deputy City Managers and the Chief of Police. The Administrative Services Organization includes the Office of the City Clerk, the Community Services Department, the Information Technology (IT) Department, the Management Services Department, and Housing & Economic Development. The Development Services Organization includes the Community Development Department, the Engineering Department, Building and Safety, and the Public Works Department. The Human Resources Department reports directly to the City Manager.
The City of Fontana provides first-class services to the community such as police protection; the construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other infrastructure; waste water and sanitation services; and recreational services and cultural events. The City’s overall budget for FY 2019-20 is approximately $236 million.
Fontana was named one of the Nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance and ING in 2008 and again in 2010. In 2014, Fontana was named in the Top 20 Safest Cities in the Nation by Business Insider. In 2018, Fontana was named the Most Prosperous City in California and the Fourth Most Prosperous City in the U.S. out of cities with a population of over 100,000. The Press-Enterprise recognized the City as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for two consecutive years based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by an independent research firm.