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 $1,630,000
Attachment 2 - Recommended Allocations of Remaining ARPA Funding Improve City's
Infrastructure/Facilities
Strategies to Address
Structural Deficit
Direct Assistance to the
Community