As part of the annual federal budget process, Members of Congress are authorized to submit up to 15 projects to receive consideration for federal funding. Out of the numerous requests received, Rep. Kiley advanced the projects below. Although the projects must still be considered by the Appropriations Committee and a federal budget passed in order for funds to be disbursed, official submission by a Member of Congress is a necessary and major step forward in the federal funding process.
Sunny Slopes Fire Station
- Name of Project – Sunny Slopes Fire Station
- Recipient – County of Mono
- Address of Recipient – PO Box 715, Bridgeport, CA 93517.
- Amount Requested – $4,198,388
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to construct a fire station in Sunny Slopes, CA. This station will provide fire protection and EMS services to local communities and nearby LADWP facilities and infrastructure. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer funds because there is no fire station facility in this area. It will provide fire and emergency response services to upwards of 7,000 people during the summer months and will also protect important water resource infrastructure.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Regional Indoor Firearms Range and Training Facility
- Name of Project – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Regional Indoor Firearms Range and Training Facility
- Recipient – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
- Address of Recipient – 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Amount Requested – $5,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to construct an indoor firearms training facility for the Nevada County Sheriff to enhance public safety across the region. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will serve as a regional asset by providing training space for the Nevada County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies in the area.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Bishop Fire Ladder Truck
- Name of Project – Bishop Fire Ladder Truck
- Recipient – City of Bishop
- Address of Recipient – 377 West Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514
- Amount Requested – $1,320,579.78
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to replace an aging ladder truck that will allow the town to fight fires in new multi-story buildings, and serve as an asset to the surrounding region.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Special Operations Medium Rescue Vehicle
- Name of Project – Special Operations Medium Rescue Vehicle
- Recipient – Nevada County Consolidated Fire
- Address of Recipient – 640 Coyote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Amount Requested – $1,087,500
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to purchase a Special Operations Medium Rescue Vehicle. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will deliver specialized rescue equipment and capabilities to all fire agencies, the Sherriff’s dive team, local governments, contractors, utilities, residents, and visitors to Nevada County.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Plumas Eureka Water Treatment Plant
- Name of Project – Plumas Eureka Water Treatment Plant
- Recipient – Plumas Eureka Community Services District
- Address of Recipient – 200 Lundy Ln., Blairsden, CA 96103
- Amount Requested – $4,134,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is the construction of a Water Treatment Plant to remove arsenic, iron, and manganese. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the community with quality water that meets EPA standards and ensures public health.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Water Infrastructure (South Tahoe)
- Name of Project – Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Water Infrastructure
- Recipient – South Tahoe Public Utility District
- Address of Recipient – 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Amount Requested – $1,200,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to replace deteriorating watermain lines that will ensure safe drinking water supply and install new fire hydrants. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will proactively address aging water infrastructure and eliminate potential water quality risks. This will ensure a safe and resilient drinking water system.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Improving Resilience of Critical Water Infrastructure (Tahoe City)
- Name of Project – Improving Resilience of Critical Water Infrastructure
- Recipient – Tahoe City Public Utility District
- Address of Recipient – 221 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Amount Requested – $2,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to replace aging water mains to ensure reliable drinking water and sufficient fire suppression capabilities. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the current undersized and aging water mains cause an excessive number of leaks and exceed industry standards by 20 times the typical level.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Nevada City Police Department Portable Radio Equipment Replacement
- Name of Project – Nevada City Police Department Portable Radio Equipment Replacement
- Recipient – Nevada City Policy Department
- Address of Recipient – 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Amount Requested – $350,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to replace nearly obsolete radio equipment for the Nevada City Police Department.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Lake Tahoe Boulevard Apartments
- Name of Project – Lake Tahoe Boulevard Apartments
- Recipient – City of South Lake Tahoe
- Address of Recipient – 1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Amount Requested – $6,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to build affordable housing in South Lake Tahoe. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer funds, because it will increase housing supply for a community where workers struggle to find affordable housing.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Interstate 80 (I-80) Culvert Resilience Project
- Name of Project – Interstate 80 (I-80) Culvert Resilience Project
- Recipient – Placer County Water Agency
- Address of Recipient – 144 Ferguson Road, Auburn, CA 95603
- Amount Requested – $2,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to replace high-risk culvert structures along Interstate I-80 in Placer County. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the four culverts have a high probability of failure.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
I-80/Horseshoe Bar Road Interchange Improvements Project
- Name of Project – I-80/Horseshoe Bar Road Interchange Improvements Project
- Recipient – $5,000,000
- Address of Recipient – 3665 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650
- Amount Requested – $5,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to modify an existing interchange to improve safety and minimize congestion in order to maintain an acceptable level of service for future traffic demands. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve traffic safety and improve access to the Town of Loomis, Interstate 80, and the surrounding community.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Baseline Road Traffic Safety Improvement and Signal Project
- Name of Project – Baseline Road Traffic Safety Improvement and Signal Project
- Recipient – County of Placer
- Address of Recipient – 175 Fulweiler Ave, Auburn, CA 95603
- Amount Requested – $2,500,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to install traffic signals and widen the road to allow for dedicated left turn lanes. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce delays and improve safety.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Interstate 80/Rocklin Road Interchange Improvements Project
- Name of Project – Interstate 80/Rocklin Road Interchange Improvements Project
- Recipient – City of Rocklin
- Address of Recipient – 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
- Amount Requested – $3,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to install a diverging diamond interchange that will improve traffic flow on Rocklin Road. It’s a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because it will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on Rocklin Road.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
White Rock Road Improvement Project
- Name of Project – White Rock Road Improvement Project
- Recipient – Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority
- Address of Recipient – 10640 Mather Blvd, Suite 120, Mather, CA 95655
- Amount Requested – $10,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to reconstruct 3-miles of existing roadway into a four-lane divided expressway with a separated Class I bike path, Class II buffered bike lanes, and sidewalks in the City of Folsom and El Dorado County. The project will function as a gap closure connecting existing bike and pedestrian facilities at each end of the project. It’s a valuable source of taxpayer funds because it will provide easy access to a 3,500 acre mixed use development that will provide 11,000 quality homes and 8,000 local jobs.
Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Letter
Hazel and Iron Point Stations and Park & Ride Modifications
- Name of Project – Hazel and Iron Point Stations and Park & Ride Modifications
- Recipient – Sacramento Regional Transit District
- Address of Recipient – 1102 Q Street, Suite 4100, Sacramento, CA 95811
- Amount Requested – $4,000,000
- Purpose – The purpose of this project is to modify and upgrade two light rail stations to accommodate new low-floor light rail vehicles, improve boarding/lighting, and improve safety and service for all riders. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the area these stations are located in will increase in population over the next decade, and upgrades to the station will allow for faster loading, improving service consistency, reliability, and on-time performance. Convenient and easy level boarding/alighting will be less stressful, reduce accidents, improve rider experience, and encourage new ridership.