Press Release

"I'm incredibly proud to secure over $3.76 million in funding to directly support nine projects throughout Sacramento County," said Representative Bera. "These investments will support vital water infrastructure projects in our region, will improve public safety, and will fund the construction of important youth and recreation centers. This funding will go a long way in making Sacramento County healthier, safer, and stronger for generations to come."

Funding secured by Representative Bera will support projects in Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova.

Project Sponsor: Citrus Heights Water District

Project Name: Citrus Heights Groundwater Production Well

Project Location: 8026 Patton Avenue, Citrus Heights CA 95610

Amount Secured: $585,000

Explanation: Funding would support the planning, design, and engineering phase for a new groundwater well. The well would be capable of producing 1,000 gallons per minute of drinking water and would be constructed with Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) technology to allow for the injection of surface water into the groundwater aquifer for storage. This additional groundwater storage would provide additional water supply for the Citrus Heights Water District and allow them to reduce surface water usage during dry periods, leaving more water in the river for fish and wildlife.

Project Sponsor: City of Elk Grove

Project Name: Elk Grove Police Department Communications Center Renovation

Project Location: 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Amount Secured: $520,000

Explanation: Funding would be used to upgrade and integrate the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) into the Communications and Dispatch Center. These investments will allow the City to expand partnerships with other organizations, agencies, and professionals outside of law enforcement to improve community services. For example, the upgrades would allow for the direction of some 9-1-1 calls related to mental health and homelessness to non-profit partners for a response instead of a law enforcement response.

Project Sponsor: Army of Corps Engineers (on behalf of the City of Folsom)

Project Name: Regional Water Reliability Project

Project Location: 1325 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Amount Secured: $75,000

Explanation: The City of Folsom, in coordination with the City of Roseville and San Juan Water District, will conduct a planning and feasibility study to examine potential options for a backup system for raw water supply from Folsom Lake. Currently, there is no backup system in place and in the event of low water levels at Folsom Lake, these water agencies would be left without access to this critical water supply. The study would further evaluate several previously identified options and assess current water demands to determine the size of a backup system.

Project Sponsor: City of Rancho Cordova

Project Name: Rancho Cordova Youth Center

Project Location: 10455 Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Amount Secured: $350,000

Explanation: The Rancho Cordova Youth Center will be the first Youth Center within the community, and this funding will assist in the start-up costs and programming development, including staffing, computer lab equipment, art supplies, books, and sports equipment. After-school programming provides a safe and supportive environment for children and youth and the Youth Center will focus its activities on promoting equity and inclusion, mentorship, academic support and sports. The programming will be developed and overseen through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento and the City of Rancho Cordova.

Project Sponsor: Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District

Project Name: Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse Facility Renovation

Project Location: 7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Amount Secured: $560,929

Explanation: The funding would be used to renovate the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse which serves as an important gathering place for the community and would make it accessible for all ages. In particular, the funds would support accessibility upgrades for the clubhouse by building a new ADA-accessible ramp for the main entry of the facility and installing a new lift for the facilities stage.

Project Sponsor: Meristem

Project Name: Community Employment Program for Adults with Autism

Project Location: 9200 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, 95628

Amount Secured: $1,000,000

Explanation: This program's purpose is to prepare and place young adults with autism, who often face significant barriers to employment, into internships with local businesses. Program participants will receive work skills training and job coaching from Meristem and be placed in paid internships in mainstream jobs that offer public interaction and provide pathways to sustainable employment. Funding would help grow the program into a year-round paid internship model, expand the level of training and increase the number of internship opportunities.

Project Sponsor: Army of Corps Engineers (on behalf of the San Juan Water District)

Project Name: Orange Vale Water Company Well #3

Project Location: 1325 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Amount Secured: $75,000

Explanation: The funding would be used for the planning, design, and construction of a treatment plant to support OVWC's Well #3 in Orangevale, CA. The treatment plant will remove perchlorate concentrations and meet all drinking water standards. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because it would improve and enhance San Juan Water District and OVWC's groundwater access and conjunctive use capabilities. Access to a reliable water supply is critical as our state faces extreme periods of dry and wet periods.

Project Sponsor: Southgate Recreation & Park District

Project Name: Tillotson Parkway Extension

Project Location: Kingsbridge Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829

Amount Secured: $320,000

Explanation: This funding would finalize improvement plans and construct the final undeveloped trail connection of the 4.5-mile off-street multi-use Tillotson Parkway in south Sacramento County. The Tillotson Parkway Extension project would close a gap in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and the entire Tillotson Parkway will connect communities, promote an active and healthy lifestyle, and provide safe routes to eight parks and six schools in the area.

Project Sponsor: WEAVE INC.
Project Name: WEAVE Facilities
Project Location: 1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Funding Amount: $275,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to complete renovations and improvements to WEAVE's permanent supportive housing units. WEAVE provides critical support services to survivors of domestic violence and aims to provide specialized services in accessible, inclusive, and welcoming spaces that accommodate the needs of each victim. These renovations will improve accessibility of these permanent support housing units and reduce barriers for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

H.R. 2471 is expected to be voted on by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden later this week.