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Federal Funding Interests 2023
1. Thousand Oaks Community EV Charging Stations: Seek federal funding to install high-capacity and standard EV charging stations at public sites throughout the community to support residents, including low-income and multi-family housing neighborhoods. These charging stations will be installed at public sites throughout the community such as libraries, parks, City Hall etc. They will provide essential electric charging access to both residents and vehicles traveling across the region and often across the state on U.S. 101 corridor connecting Los Angeles to regions north. TBD
2. Microgrids at Resilience Hub-Family Assistance Center: Seek federal funding to harden the Resilience Hub -Family Assistance Center (RHFAC .) The RHFAC consists of three contiguous municipal facilities (Senior Center, Teen Center and Library.) The purpose RHFAC is to provide a safe, secure and supportive environment for residents to obtain assistance, services , and even evacuation in the aftermath of a disaster (wildfire, earthquakes, etc.), pandemic (vaccine distribution, food distribution), inclement weather (cooling or warming centers) or emergency (Borderline m ass shooting). The installation of a battery energy storage system with accompanying microgrid electrical infrastructure will allow for off-grid autonomous operation of the FAC during natural disasters, poor weather, major emergencies, and power outages to assure they are functional. Total Cost-$4 Million (Requested $3 Million)
3. Microgrids Installation at City Water Pumps: Seek federal funding for microgrid installation at four water pumps stations. Water pump stations are critical to potable water, fighting wildfires, protecting structures and saving lives. Electric power deactivation impacts the ability to operate water pumps and respond to wildfires. Microgrids provide resilient power supply for emergency operations. Loss of power due to natural disaster or power outages could impair water utilities and wildfire response. During wildfires, utility companies temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure. Installation of onsite battery energy storage for emergency power backup will allow greater resiliency to operate autonomously off-grid during wildfires, and power outages.
Total Cost $3.5 Million (Requested $2.6 Million)
4. Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project : Seek federal funding for design, planning, engineering and construction for a stormwater capture and diversion project. Dry weather and wet weather runoff would be captured and diverted to be beneficially reused through a new diversion structure to the Las Virgenes Wastewater Treatment Plant (Tapia Treatment Plant.) Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) and Triunfo Water and Sanitation District (TWSD) will further treat the stormwater through their PURE Water project where the stormwater will be recycled and reused as a new source of potable water for their customers. Total Cost-$4 Million (Requested $3 Million)
5. Develop ADA Accessibility on Open Space Trails Plan and Pilot: Seek federal funding to develop a plan and implement pilot program to review accessibility on existing Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA ) trails. COSCA’s staff has limited expertise in accessibility and would like to retain a consultant to engage the community, open space users and stakeholders on accessibility improvements.
COSCA’s goals for an accessibility program are to provide improved access at key locations, work with the accessibility community, develop creative solutions to access barriers, and ensure projects allow visitors to engage with a quality outdoor experience. -$500K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Crum,
P.E., Vice President
Van Scoyoc Associates
800 Maine Avenue, SW; Suite 800
Washington, DC 20024
[email protected]
(202) 638-1950
Mayor
Kevin McNamee
Councilmembers
Albert C. Adam
Mayor Pro Tempore,
Robert Engler
David Newman
Mikey Taylor
City Manager
Andrew Powers
Mina M. Layba,
Legislative Affairs Manager
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
[email protected]
(805) 449-2109
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T
he City of Thousand Oaks incorporated in 1964 without a general municipal property tax. Sales tax remains the primary source of revenue. This sales tax combined with fees, service charges, transient occupancy tax, vehicle license fees, business licenses, and investment earnings support government operations and services to the community.
Current Status
Thousand Oaks is a low tax City. Despite the impacts of the Great Recession and the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the economy has made modest improvements. The City has adapted to the new normal in its maintenance mode, with reductions in personnel and expenditures and little impact on core services to residents.
Potential Challenges
Although the local economy remains steady, with low
unemployment rate and rising median home prices, there
are potential impacts on the horizon that will challenge the City’s sustainability:
• Shift in sales from brick-and-mortar stores to online outlets negatively impacts local point-of sale transactions.
• State mandates with penalties to develop both affordable housing, and transitional housing for the unsheltered.
• Continued risk of wildfires and drought.
• M
aintenance costs outpacing Streets and Roads Fund and Lighting and Landscaping Fund. • Costs to comply with Storm Water and Wastewater Permits. • Costs to comply with solid waste diversion mandate.
• C
osts of pension obligations continue to grow.
T
housand Oaks City Snapshot
Thousand Oaks rests between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in southern Ventura County, California. A General Law City with a Council/Manager Government.
o Population- 125,426
o 56 square miles
o Surrounded by 35% designated open space
o Five-member Council selected from the city at large
o Councilmembers serve four-year staggered terms
o Appoints Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and Commission members
o Responsible for adopting budget, enacting legislation, and basic City policy
Federal and State Funding
Impacts
Federal Changes Impacting Cities
• Continual reductions to Community
Development Block Grants impact
services to low-income residents
and affordable housing projects.
St
ate Level Changes Impacting Cities
• Dissolution of local redevelopment
agencies shifted property tax
increment revenue to the State.
• Suspension of State-mandated
funding, elimination of State library
funding, and takeaway of motor
veh
icle license fee revenues.
• Unfunded mandates to produce
both affordable housing units, and
transitional housing for the
u
nsheltered.
• State’s current $22.5 Billion deficit.
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