The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding bill today that features $10,995,144 for local priorities across a variety of areas, such as affordable housing, homelessness response, coastal resilience and infrastructure improvements around Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, according to a release from Congressman Sam Liccardo’s office.
This includes $200,000 for the Los Gatos-based West Valley Mobile Navigation Van as well as $250,000 for Campbell’s Priority Development Area Enhancements Project. It’s in addition to the more than $3.2 million in local projects that he announced last week.
The more than $14 million in Community Project Funding investments goes towards 15 projects throughout the 16th Congressional District.
“Even with Washington at its most dysfunctional, we keep pushing to bring local taxpayer dollars back home,” Liccardo said in a release. “These investments reach every corner of our district—supporting affordable housing, tackling homelessness, strengthening our resilience, and bolstering public safety. Local leaders pointed us toward our needs, and I’m proud we delivered.”
Projects receiving funding:
$2,000,000 for Mountain View’s Evelyn Avenue Affordable Housing Project
Supports construction of a five-story development with 143 permanent affordable housing units for low-income households, in partnership with Charities Housing.
$1,145,144 for the City of Mountain View’s Charleston Slough Tide Gates Improvement Project
Improves flood protection and environmental management of a sensitive coastal waterway, reducing flood risk for Mountain View and Palo Alto.
“Thank you to Congressman Sam Liccardo for securing federal funding that will result in more affordable housing and lessen the flood risk in Mountain View. This federal investment for the Evelyn Avenue Affordable Housing Development at 57 – 67 E. Evelyn Avenue will result in new housing for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness. The replacement of the tide gate system at Charleston Slough will reduce the risk of flooding during significant storms. We are grateful for Congressman Liccardo’s leadership, which made federal funding for these two major projects possible.” – Mayor Emily Ann Ramos.
$2,000,000 for San José’s Seismic and Climate Resiliency Rental Unit Preservation Financing Program
Establishes low-interest financing to help preserve naturally affordable rental housing, support seismic retrofits, and improve energy efficiency for lower-income renters.
$850,000 for Palo Alto’s Fire Station #4 Project
Funds construction of a modern fire station designed to meet community needs and to continue to provide emergency services during major disasters.
$250,000 for Campbell’s Priority Development Area Enhancements Project
Improves walkability, bicycle and transit access, and streetscape conditions in Downtown Campbell and surrounding neighborhoods.
“The City of Campbell is grateful for our partnership with Congressman Liccardo and his staff that allows us to find ways to impact our community. Project funding for this important improvement will greatly improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety at a heavily used intersection in downtown Campbell.” – Brian Loventhal, Campbell City Manager
$200,000 for Los Gatos’ West Valley Mobile Navigation Center Van
Deploys a mobile navigation center delivering essential services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the West Valley.
“Meeting the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors with dignity, care, and creativity is how communities like Los Gatos make real progress on homelessness. The crisis of homelessness is one of the defining challenges of our time. The West Valley Mobile Navigation Van provides a solution that brings critical services directly to people where they are. The residents of Los Gatos are deeply grateful to Congressman Liccardo for advancing this innovative, compassionate approach that will care for people across the West Valley.” – Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore
San Mateo County, CA
$2,000,000 for Pacifica School District’s Workforce Housing Project
Creates up to 70 new housing units in Pacifica, with at least 45 designated as below-market-rate workforce housing for teachers and school staff.
“We are thrilled to receive ($2,000,000) in federal funding for the Pacifica School District Workforce Housing Project. In a region where housing costs are a significant barrier, this award allows us to move forward with a project that provides security for our staff and strengthens the entire Pacifica community. This federal investment in our workforce housing, we are directly investing in the stability of our classrooms. Our educators are the heart of our community, and this funding helps ensure they can afford to live in the very neighborhoods where they teach. We thank our federal partners for recognizing and supporting this vital need.” – Dr. Carisa J. Bowman, Pacifica School District’s Interim Superintendent
$1,200,000 for San Mateo County’s Strengthening Coastal Resilience Project
Supports infrastructure upgrades and emergency preparedness to ensure critical coastal infrastructure remains operational during extreme weather events.
$850,000 for San Mateo County’s Mirada Road Resiliency Project
Strengthens roadway and rock slope protection to prevent wave overtopping and repairs storm damaged road.
“The Mirada Road Resiliency Project will focus on long-term fixes to protect Mirada Road from flooding, erosion, and wave damage that have caused problems for years. Thanks to funding secured by Congressman Liccardo, we can now study and design solutions that will make the road and coastline stronger and better able to handle major storms. This includes reinforcing the road and stabilizing the nearby cliffs and rocks,” said San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller in the release. “These upgrades will help keep a vital road open and safe, support local tourism, and protect a key and popular stretch of the California Coastal Trail, along with access to Surfer’s Beach and Miramar Beach.”
$250,000 for the Woodside’s Mountain Home Road Bridge Replacement Project
Fully replaces a deteriorating bridge that provides residents critical access to Highway 84 as well as Highway 280, particularly for emergency access and evacuation.
$250,000 for the Half Moon Bay’s Eastside Parallel Trail, Segment 2 Project
Expands and improves Coastside trail connections while enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety.
