FY24 Appropriations Requests
Overview
Chairwoman Granger announced that the House Committee on Appropriations will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members. This is in addition to the standard programmatic and language-based requests. Each Member is limited to no more than 15 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2024 and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. The FY2024 CPF process has a limited scope with combined earmarks capped at 0.5% of all discretionary spending and eligible accounts restricted. All project sponsors must comply with all relevant federal laws and regulations. A request submitted by Congresswoman Torres to the Committee does NOT guarantee the project will be funded.
More information on the appropriations process can be found on the House Appropriations Committee's page here.
Transparency
The final 15 requests submitted by Congresswoman Torres to the Appropriations Committee are posted below. Members are required to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in the requests made.
Eligible Projects
Only state and local government entities, public institutions, and non-profit entities are eligible to submit and receive funding through CPF. Funding cannot be directed to for-profit entities and will not include waivers for State or local match requirements. While matching funds do not have to be in-hand prior to the request, requesting entities must have a plan to meet such requirements for the project to be viable. Each submission must be for FY2024 only and cannot include multi-year funding requests. Additionally, each project has a clear federal nexus outlined in the letters included below. The Committee will only consider projects with demonstrated community support in the form of: letters from local elected officials; press articles highlighting need; support from newspaper editorial boards; mentions on State intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents; resolutions passed by city councils or boards; etc.
Project Requests
In alphabetical order, below are the fifteen projects Congresswoman Torres has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee:
Project Title: CARE Team K9 Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program
Proposed Recipient: Working Dogs for Warriors
Address: 11251 Sierra Ave STE 2E-333 Fontana, CA
Requested Amount: $1,054,320
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for mental health support and suicide prevention for first responders and law enforcement through the use of education, resources, and K9s. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help improve the performance and well-being of law enforcement officers and first responders while also improving public safety.
Project Title: Downtown Fontana Revitalization Project
Proposed Recipient: The City of Fontana
Address: 8353 Sierra Ave Fontana CA. 92335
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to create essential infrastructure improvements to enhance pedestrian access and safety, promote public safety, and support economic development in downtown. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would promote development, commerce, and job growth in a disadvantaged area.
Project Title: Downtown Upland Main Street Economic Recovery and Revitalization Project – Phase 3 Rehabilitation of the Historic Downtown Upland Metrolink Station
Proposed Recipient: The City of Upland
Address: 460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786.
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to fully rehabilitate, restore and revitalize the Historic Downtown Upland Metrolink Station to encourage an increase in ridership and create a destination plaza that attracts visitors and residents to patron the businesses within the Historic Depot and vicinity. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would reduce urban blight and provide an aesthetically pleasing environment to improve the economic conditions and sustainability of Historic Downtown Upland, which was negatively impacted by the effects of the COVID -19 pandemic.
Project Title: Eastvale Limonite Gap Closure Project
Proposed Recipient: The City of Eastvale
Address: 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to construct a divided four-lane facility with 11-foot travel lanes, extend bicycle and pedestrian facilities, build a 320-foot bridge over Cucamonga Creek Channel, and provide a regional east-west connection from SR-71 to I-15. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would close the gap that separates Eastvale from Ontario, the Ontario Airport and surrounding communities. Completing the Limonite gap project will provide connectivity that is vital to the economic health of the Inland Empire region.
Project Title: Montclair Transcenter Facilities Enhancement Project
Proposed Recipient: The City of Montclair
Address: 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Requested Amount: $5,600,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to provide upgrades to existing bus facilities including new benches, trash bins, directional signage, a bicycle storage facility, and security and information center kiosk. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the bicycle storage facility would provide commuters with a safe and secure location to store their bicycles while commuting and would include a bicycle repair stand and pump for convenient on-site repairs and adjustments. The security and information center kiosk would provide transit riders a secure location to purchase tickets, get route information, and other transit-related needs.
Project Title: Monte Vista Water District State Street Pipeline Replacement Project (Phase II)
Proposed Recipient: Monte Vista Water District
Address: 10575 Central Avenue, Montclair, CA. 91763
Requested Amount: $3,440,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to increase the reliability of their distribution system by replacing the failing pipeline which is past its useful life. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the new pipeline will eliminate leaks in this area which can cause damage to the roads and results in water loss that impacts water rates.
Project Title: Ontario Euclid Avenue Recycled Water System Expansion
Proposed Recipient: City of Ontario
Address: 303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Requested Amount: $3,785,041
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to build out approximately 13 miles of recycled water infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will be providing metered recycled water to extensive publicly owned landscaped areas.
Project Title: Ontario Well-50 Ion Exchange Treatment Facility
Proposed Recipient: City of Ontario
Address: 303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Requested Amount: $5,700,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to reestablish the use of an existing out-of-service drinking water supply well. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance local supply and reliability of less-expensive water, reduce reliance on imported water, and further utilize existing groundwater rights. The water supplied from this clean-up project will be enough to supply approximately 8,000 households annually with typical indoor and outdoor water demand.
Project Title: Ontario International Airport Reconstruction & Realignment of East Avion and Jurupa Street
Proposed Recipient: Ontario International Airport
Address: 1923 E. Avion St., Ontario, CA 91761
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to reconstruct, widen, and realign the primary public roadway used to access the south side of the airport property. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would reconstruct the roadway to meet current design standards for the type of traffic utilizing the road now and into the future and will include a new bridge spanning the Cucamonga Channel with a 75+ year service life and meet current seismic design. The reconstruction of this aging roadway will enhance the traffic safety and efficiency, weather resiliency, and the truck capacity of these public roadways along the southern border of the airport.
Project Title: Pomona Emergency Operation Center and Fire Station 182
Proposed Recipient: City of Pomona
Address: 505 S Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91769
Requested Amount: $4,100,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the design and build a brand-new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with state-of-the-art technology. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help improve field resources during an emergency crisis response.
Project Title: Pomona House of Ruth Domestic Violence Shelter and Outreach Facility Rehabilitation
Proposed Recipient: The House of Ruth
Address: 599 N Main St, Pomona CA 91768
Requested Amount: $1,049,600
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to refurbish the shelter and outreach facilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would allow the House of Ruth to continue providing comprehensive domestic violence services including emergency shelter, transitional shelter, case management, counseling, 24-hour hotline, support groups, children's programs, legal advocacy, and permanent housing assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Project Title: Pomona STAY Girls Home
Proposed Recipient: Just Us 4 Youth
Address: 363 S. Park Avenue, Suite 104, Pomona, CA 91766
Requested Amount: $1,250,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to support the development and expansion of the STAY Program, specifically for young women 18-25. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will address the lack of suitable housing for young homeless women in the Pomona community and provide these individuals with access to basic needs and supportive services while transitioning into adult life.
Project Title: Rancho Cucamonga Local Circulator and Last Mile Transportation Project
Proposed Recipient: The City of Rancho Cucamonga
Address: 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
Requested Amount: $2,000,0000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to develop and test a zero-emission multi-passenger shuttle service and e-bike program that connects Cucamonga Station with other regional transit connectors and key retail, dining, and residential locations in the Southeast quadrant of Rancho Cucamonga. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would provide a fixed route service with flexible transportation opportunities for special events, and key stops would link to an e-bike network that connects shuttle stops with other priority areas for the City, such as parks, schools, multi-unit dwellings, regional transit lines, and retail locations.
Project Title: San Bernardino Prado Regional Park Tent Campground Restroom and Shower Facility
Proposed Recipient: San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department
Address: 268 West Hospitality Street, Suite 303, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Requested Amount: $2,920,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used to install a new restroom and shower facility at Prado Park's campground. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would refurbish the campground landscaping and install accessible walkways to comply with ADA guidelines. The campground currently does not have restroom or shower facilities, which are essential for visitors to camp at the park for an extended stay.
Project Title: San Bernardino Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Project – Phase 1
Proposed Recipient: San Bernardino County
Address: N. Arrowhead Ave, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA. 92415-0120
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the installation of a sewer mainline to do septic sewer conversion. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the installation of the sewer mainline is the first and most crucial step in the septic to sewer conversion. The conversion from a septic system to a sewer collection system will improve the community's general health, reduce water pollution, reduce septic odors, and eliminate costly septic system maintenance and repairs.