Community Project Funding FY 2025
United States Representative Jimmy Panetta has submitted funding requests for important community projects in California's 19th Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2025, although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Panetta has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested. Requests below are listed in no particular order.
For additional assistance or to help answer any questions you may have, please contact the Washington, D.C. Office of U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta.
$4,000,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County
543 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Funding will be used to construct a new 7,500 square foot youth center to serve the children of the City of Scotts Valley and surrounding San Lorenzo Valley communities. This project will allow the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County to double their capacity in Scotts Valley, serving an estimated 150 children and teens per day.
This project has a Federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).
San Miguel Fire Department Emergency Operations Center
$6,568,125
San Miguel Community Services District
1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel CA, 93451
Funding will be used to build and establish an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located within the San Miguel Fire Department at the northern most point of San Luis Obispo County. This EOC will be available to multiple agencies when responding to natural or man-made disasters at the north end of the county and provide the space necessary for management and tactical activities to apply resources on scene; incident support for operational and strategic coordination, including resource acquisition, information gathering, analysis and sharing; and adequate space for outreach and communication with the media and public to keep them informed about any ongoing incident.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), as amended by section 202 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act).
Santa Cruz Wharf Resilience and Rehabilitation Project
$2,000,000
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This project will leverage $9.6 million in local and state funding for urgent repairs and retrofits to accelerate the resilience and adaption strategies outlined in the Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan. In addition to immediate repairs and upgrades, the project will also advance plans for new multimodal public access, universally accessible boat landings, resilience widening, and new security gates to a grant-and-shovel-ready state for future construction. These investments will be among the greatest infusion of capital ever seen at the Wharf over its 110- year history and a significant first step toward sustaining the Wharf against climate change.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).
Jade Street Universally Accessible Playground
$2,500,000
City of Capitola
420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
The City of Capitola would like to build an accessible playground. Funds would be used for constructing the playground, installing universally accessible equipment, and applying rubberized surfacing for inclusivity. Additionally, the funds will be used to build a new ADA-accessible restroom facility to replace the existing one and enhance the pathway connecting the playground to the restroom, improving accessibility across the park. Integrating the outdoor spaces of the adjacent community center into the park will involve creating seamless pathways and entrances, along with adding shared amenities like accessible seating areas and recreational features. Lastly, funds will be used for various upgrades and enhancements to the park overall.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).
Recreation Improvements for Cahalan Park
$2,000,000
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street - 17th Floor, San Jose, CA, 95113
The City of San Jose is seeking to new recreation facilities in existing parks to provide greater access. This project seeks to design and construct 4-8 new dedicated pickleball courts in the existing Cahalan Park located at 770 Pearlwood Way, in San Jose. The project will also include the installation of accessible pathways to connect park users to the new courts, restrooms, and parking areas. In addition, storm water mitigation will be included in the project scope.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).
$2,300,000
City of Seaside
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
The San Pablo Pedestrian Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction project includes 2 phases. Phase 1 includes the demolition of the bridge structure, and is to be completed in fiscal year 2024/25. Phase 2 includes the demolition of the remaining foundation and abutments; the construction of new abutments, foundations, retaining walls, a prefabricated steel truss bridge, and ADA compliant paths of travel on both sides of the bridge. Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed in fiscal year 2025/26.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).
Yerba Buena Bridge Construction
$3,000,000
City of San Jose,
200 East Santa Clara Street - 17th Floor, San Jose, CA, 95113
The Yerba Buena bridge, located between Yerba Buena Road and Park Estates Way in District 8 of San Jose, requires demolition and reconstruction. The bridge failed during 2023 winter storms when excessive flows of water further channelized the creek and undercut the bridge abutments and deteriorated its structural integrity. A minor earthquake caused further settling which required the bridge to be permanently closed. Funds will support development of construction plans with City staff and contracted consultants, will support project management, permitting, inspection services, environmental monitoring, demolition, construction, and improvements to the existing hillside. Funding provides labor costs for City staff, local consulting firms, regulatory agencies, and construction crews.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).
Police Station Improvements Project
$2,000,000
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero CA 93422
The City’s police station is currently in a building that was not initially constructed to function as a public safety building. The building needs significant upgrades and enhancements to provide public safety personnel with an appropriate workspace to continue to keep the community safe. Specifically, this project will focus on safety and security improvements, including secured parking areas and ingress/egress for police vehicles, locker room and restroom improvements, creation of crime scene investigation offices and associated storage space, as well as upgrades and dedicated space for dispatch, patrol, investigations, records, and administration.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).
$3,200,000
City of Seaside
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
This funding will be used to design and construct a backup potable water well for the Seaside Municipal Water System (SMWS). The SMWS serves 2,947 residents (800 connections). In May 2023, Cal-Am indicated that it cannot guarantee water to SMWS because Cal-Am may not have capacity and its first obligation is to provide water to its own customers. SMWS has no reliable backup water supply for its customers. Design of the new well needs to be completed. A test well will need to be drilled in advance of proceeding with ordering and installation of the well pump. This project will help guarantee an uninterrupted supply of clean, affordable, and reliable water for the residents of Seaside, thereby safeguarding public health and community welfare.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
Boulder Creek Complete Streets Improvements
$1,500,000
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC)
1101 Pacific Ave. Suite 250. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This funding will support construction of sidewalks, curb extensions, center median islands and other traffic calming infrastructure, bike lanes, and transit stop enhancements within Boulder Creek, a rural mountain town with disproportionate traffic levels and high pedestrian fatality rates still recovering from a devasting wildfire that destroyed over 900 homes.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b).
Pine Street Affordable Housing
$2,500,000
City of Paso Robles
1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
The City seeks to increase the supply of affordable housing by purchasing and subsequently conveying approximately one acre of property to the Paso Robles Housing Authority to construct at least 30 affordable housing units. The Paso Robles Housing Authority estimates the following number of affordable housing units can be constructed on the site. Assuming one person per bedroom, the development will be able to accommodate up to 57 individuals. The target tenant for these units will be residents with households that earn between 30 and 60 percent of the Area Median Income, which is considered extremely low to very low income per the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).
Cottle and Lester Historical Ranch Site Phase I Project
$8,000,000
County of Santa Clara
70 West Hedding Street, 11th Floor, San Jose, CA, 95110
In 2022, the Cottle and Lester Historic Ranch Site Plan was approved for 1) preservation of the cultural and environmental heritage of the Historic Ranch and 2) to provide public access to a working farm and educational facility. The complete 31-acre Historic Ranch Site Plan implementation will include a combination of site and utility improvements, existing building/structure reuse, existing building/structure stabilization, and new building/structure construction. This project is to support Phase 1 of the plan.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5).
Ending Sideshows in South San Jose
$2,115,000
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street - 17th Floor, San Jose, CA, 95113
Over the last few years, DOT has deployed a number of quick-build treatments using paint and plastic delineators to deter sideshow and street racing activities. This project would upgrade these intersections and corridors to hardscape features in areas deemed effective to minimize the maintenance requirements, beautify the area, and to continue to deter sideshows. Hardscape features will be added at the intersection of Ruby/Tully and at the intersection of Quimby/Murillo and Aborn/Voltaire. Additionally, DOT will coordinate with the Police Department to identify 5 additional locations where sideshows have been an issue. Treatment will depend on the roadway geometry, traffic demands, and access requirements, and may include flexible and rigid traffic control devices, such as paint, raised pavement markers, chatter bars, raised pavement markers, and delineators to reduce intersection size and/or narrow roadway space.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).
Santa Clara Counter Narcotics Canines Program
$80,000
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
55 W. Younger Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
This project would fund expanding the number of narcotics detection canines in our jail facilities. The Sheriff’s deputies responded to 72 overdoses in jail facilities in 2023 with 69 surviving due to our staff rapidly deploying Narcan. Moreover, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner – Coroner reported 201 fentanyl deaths in Santa Clara County in 2023. The lack of resources and budget continue to be some of the primary factors prohibiting greater drug smuggling disruption and prevention in jails.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10152).
Scotts Valley Public Safety Answering Point Radio Equipment Project
$682,082
City of Scotts Valley
1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
The City of Scotts Valley would like to purchase a dual analog digital encrypted radio (P25) system for the Scotts Valley Police Department, to replace their current outdated and proprietary analog radio equipment. Based on the analog radio and dispatch equipment the Scotts Valley Police Department is using, they currently do not have the ability to properly encrypt our radios. Many Federal, State, and other local agencies currently use encrypted radios, or are in the process of switching to encrypted radios. The radios that we currently use do not have the interoperability to communicate with any agencies that have radio encryption. Purchasing new radios and equipment for the Scotts Valley Police Department is pivotal for allowing us to continue to work hand in hand with outside agencies.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)).