Area Description Estimate Comments for Discussion
City contribution for 50% of design
for Los Robles Ronald Mcnair field
upgrade
$200,000
Total cost is estimated to be $400,000. The
City's contribution would require RCSD to
commit to a future joint use agreement to use
the field.
Contribution towards design of future
Library $400,000 City expected to receive 1.5 M earmark which likely will not cover the entire design cost.
Capacity assistance with EPASD
LAFCO process $100,000 Investment would assist with overall staff capacity.
Cost to construct the Palo Alto
Intertie $450,000
Consistent with the Water System Master Plan,
the Intertie project is a key improvement for the
entire City. Project is shovel ready.
Temporary lights for park/emergency
use $50,000
The Parks team has been seeking these lights
for a few years now. Lights would enable the
City to offer programming during the winter and
spring months. Lights could also be used during
an emergency.
Public opinion research, survey,
community engagement, fiscal
sustainability and communication
services
$200,000
The City Council has expressed the desire to
embark on a comprehensive
polling/engagement process to evaluate City
services.
Analysis/legal assistance around the
City establishing financing strategies
to support infrastructure and other
City initiatives
$80,000
With potential new development, the City has
an opportunity to establish financing
mechanisms to ensure infrastructure is
developed and maintained utilizing different
financing mechanisms.
Funding available via RFP/NOFA
process $350,000 Staff would return in early 2023 with a detailed process on how these funds would be disbursed.
Contribution towards City's 40th
birthday celebration (July 2023) $50,000 Planning for the City's 40 celebration will begin this winter.
Total $1,880,000
Attachment 2 - Recommended Allocations of Remaining ARPA Funding Direct Assistance to the
Community
Strategies to Address
Structural Deficit
Improve City's
Infrastructure/Facilities