Recipient: Orange County Water District
Address: 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: The funding would be towards construction of PFAS treatment plants and associated interim replacement water, capital and operations, and maintenance costs. In OCWD’s service area, 62 drinking water wells need treatment, which is enough water for nearly 800,000 individuals per year, and 40 additional wells will be impacted and eventually taken offline when the U.S. EPA finalizes its PFAS regulations this year.
Recipient: Santa Margarita Water District
Address: 26111 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Amount Requested: $6,640,000
Description: The funding would go towards the Oso Barrier Water Treatment Plant Project that will provide an innovative water supply by capturing urban runoff from the Cities of Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo as well as upstream portions of unincorporated south Orange County. The project will provide advanced treatment to provide ultra-high quality recycled water. Part of the District’s goal is to provide local supplies for reuse as irrigation water or ultimately supply water for potable reuse. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Recipient: Yorba Linda Water District
Address: 1717 E. Miraloma Ave, Placentia, CA 92870-6623
Amount Requested: $1,105,000
Description: The funding would be used to construct Well 2X to enable YLWD to maximize local groundwater and minimize the use of treated imported water from the Colorado River and the State Water Project. The reduced reliance on treated imported water will provide water supply resiliency and will minimize the burden on the imported water sources that have been negatively impacted by sustained drought conditions. Well 2X will be designed and constructed with a capacity of producing 2,500 gallons per minute. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 219(f)(98) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (PL 102-580) as amended.
Recipient: City of Chino Hills
Address: 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills CA 91709
Amount Requested: $1,875,000
Description: The funding would be used to carry out the City’s Fire Risk Reduction Project that will focus on fuel modification, which implements planned landscape designs that break up the continuous path of fuel and create defensible space for firefighting crews. This project will protect the lives of all of the residents of Chino Hills by removing dead brush and wildfire fuel that is adjacent to urban areas of the City. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the benefits are immeasurable and will protect the entire region and surrounding urban wildland interfaces, not just the City of Chino Hills.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 203 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5133), as amended by Section 1234, National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation, of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018.
Recipient: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Address: 550 S Main Street, Orange California 92868
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Description: The funding for the I-5 Improvement Project (I-405 to SR-55) would add one general-purpose lane in each direction, alleviating traffic congestion in the corridor and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions from idling vehicles. It will also enhance safety in the corridor by adding auxiliary lanes for on and off-ramps, converting an existing buffer-separated high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane to continuous access HOV lanes, and modifying ramp configurations on several interchanges. The project would address current and future travel demands and alleviate congestion in the corridor. OCTA is working in cooperation with Caltrans to improve the SR-55 between I-5 and SR-91 by adding a general-purpose lane in each direction between I-5 and State Route 22. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b).
Recipient: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Address: 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Description: The State Route 91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project will establish a new eastbound lane along State Route 91 between the State Route 241 Toll Road connector to State Route 71 in Corona to improve traffic operations, particularly during afternoon and evening hours. The funding would benefit the public by adding a new eastbound lane to improve traffic operations along the State Route 241 Toll Road connector to State Route 71 in Corona. As the region’s population continues to surge, so does the utilization of our local freeways, which will further contribute to increased traffic. Greater investments in regional transportation infrastructure are needed to meet the mobility needs of passengers for both today and in the future. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b). The project is located on State Route 91, part of the National Highway System. In 2012, it received National Environmental Policy Act approval and is currently undergoing revalidation.
Recipient: Chino Valley Independent Fire District
Address: 14011 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Amount Requested: $500,000
Description: The funding will allow the Chino Valley Independent Fire District to construct a new fire station, Essential Resource Facility and Fire Apparatus. The Fire District responds and provides direct life safety and fire protection to over 3,000 acres, nearly 5 square miles, of federally owned lands operated and managed by the Army Core of Engineers. These sensitive open space lands are critical to the habitat and watershed for Southern California. As a result, to ensure protection over watershed lands, native species of grasses and brush are subject to the stresses of drought common to Southern California and pose a great threat to the community’s citizens, homes, and businesses. The Fire District responds and manages many fires on these lands annually. In addition, the Fire District neighbors the Cleveland National Forest. This Fire Station will be essential to decrease the potential for fire spread from our direct protection lands into the Cleveland National Forest. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Recipient: Orange County Fire Authority
Address: 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine CA 92602
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Description: The Mission Viejo Fire Station #9 Renovation Project supports comprehensive remodeling of Fire Station 9, constructed in 1974. An assessment of the station’s condition prepared by an independent real estate services consulting firm in 2022 determined that the station is beyond life expectancy, and only serviceable for the near term. The project will provide remodeling and improvements to the interior and exterior of the station, including the dormitories, kitchen, and restroom facilities, as well as reroofing, painting, flatwork, and landscaping. The project will bring the station’s accessibility into compliance with ADA. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4).
Recipient: City of Orange
Address: 300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Description: The Fire Station 3 Improvement Project will save taxpayer dollars in case of a wildfire emergency. Communities are happier and more effective when public safety is prioritized. The project will improve the operational effectiveness of the Orange Fire Department, providing public benefits to the entire City. The federal government has a long history of supporting fire departments around the Country. Furthermore, the City of Orange has contributed to fire protection services for federal properties and lands, including sending firefighters and apparatus to various parts of the State to fight wildfires that threaten public land, including federal land. Any operational efficiencies and improvements to the Orange Fire Department has federal benefits regionally. Additionally, the conversion of existing structures into more formalized medical supply and disaster storage facilities helps the federal government by preparing for the next disaster to help support the region. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Recipient: City of Laguna Hills
Address: 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Amount Requested: $4,910,625
Description: The Laguna Hills Citywide Intersection Safety Enhancements project involves a comprehensive upgrade of 49 signalized intersections to address high-volume traffic challenges, enhance safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, and ensure clear paths for emergency vehicles. This initiative implements improved technologies including radar vehicle detection, CCTV cameras, battery backups, emergency pre-emption, and enhanced traffic signal heads. The scope includes replacement of the existing communication system with a modem fiber optic network to optimize traffic management and targeted safety improvements at high-collision intersections. These improvements will create safer roads, improve overall traffic management, and foster a more connected community in Laguna Hills. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the U.S.C.
Recipient: Santiago Canyon College
Address: 8045 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA, 92869
Amount Requested: $2,570,000
Description: Santiago Canyon College’s Good Jobs Infrastructure for the Water, Biotechnology and Environmental Industries Project to enhance current training infrastructure will provide updated and state-of-the-art training in Water/Wastewater Technology and Biotechnology which will play a critical role in preparing students for middle-skill jobs that are in-demand (i.e., the number of job openings exceeds the number of graduates produced by training programs) and provide a living wage. Career maps demonstrate to existing and prospective students the pathways to advancement with experience and continued education. The project will bring the station’s accessibility into compliance with ADA. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Recipient: City of Mission Viejo
Address: 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo CA 92501
Amount Requested: $850,000
Description: The Oso Creek Trail Accessibility Improvement Project will expand opportunities to access a new trail that has recently opened and extends the existing Oso Creek Trail. The project would be the construction of a parking facility that will improve a public facility in order to provide a public service – a publicly accessible trail network that has regional trail connectivity as well as access to community spaces and residential areas. This project will help provide access to natural resources and open spaces as well as increase access to the recreational opportunities that are available in the City of Mission Viejo and in CD 40. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1).
Recipient: City of Yorba Linda
Address: 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Amount Requested: $4,470,000
Description: The Savi Ranch Parkway Road Improvement Project would improve circulation on Savi Ranch Parkway between Yorba Linda Boulevard and Mirage Street via addition of a lane from Mirage Street to Yorba Linda Boulevard, addition of a triple left-turn lane on Savi Ranch Parkway, extension of the eastbound left turn pocket at Mirage Street, and removal of free and yield right turn lanes. The Savi Ranch Parkway Intersection and Active Transportation Enhancement Project aims to address traffic congestion and enhance multimodal connectivity along Savi Ranch Parkway, a critical roadway segment designated as a Modified Primary (4 lane facility) on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH). The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b).
Recipient: City of Tustin
Address: 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Description: The City of Tustin is lacking proper security technology at various locations throughout the City, including the historic South Hangar, parks, youth centers, and gyms. In order to mitigate criminal activity, the City of Tustin is requesting federal funding to purchase new security cameras. Funding will support the purchase, implementation, and installation of this new technology and will greatly enhance the safety and security of Tustin residents. In 2023, the North Hangar in the City of Tustin burned down. Installing security cameras at various places of interest, including the South Hangar, would provide law enforcement with additional tools to prevent another disaster. This project aligns with the purposes of section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)) by providing funding to enhance public safety. Supporting law enforcement through the purchase and installation of tools such as cameras and technology supports the federal government’s public safety missions and initiatives.
Recipient: City of Anaheim
Address: 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA, 92805
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: This request will provide funding for the Anaheim Police Department to acquire or upgrade advanced technology and equipment to support a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and Real Time Operations Center (RTOC)/Department Operations Center (DOC). This project will enable officers to proactively respond to calls for service using information gleaned from various law enforcement databases, analytical software, and video in real time to deter and solve crime, provide and share real-time intelligence, and assist with tactical support to patrol operations and critical incident resolution.
On a daily basis, officers in the field respond to calls for service and encounter criminals in various settings. By utilizing trained personnel to monitor calls for service, live camera feeds, Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data, and remote operated devices, coupled with data analytics and processing solutions, Anaheim police can integrate data from different sources and utilize it to drive decision making, share mission-critical information internally and with other Public Safety organizations, and process key actionable information through various law enforcement systems and databases giving responding units “real-time” support to identify, locate, and apprehend suspects, as well as deter crime and address critical incidents.
This project aligns with the purposes of section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)) by providing funding for the acquisition of advanced technology and equipment to allow the Anaheim Police Department to prevent crime and be proactive when responding to calls for service, work collaborativelyin real-time with other public safety organizations, reduce the detention of uninvolved parties, increase the timeliness and effectiveness in responding to crime, and have successful resolutions to cases and property recovery.