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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO APPROVED AND STAFF REPORT FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 7, 2011 Stephen Hollister TO: City Council City Manager FROM: Stephen Hollister, City Manager BY: Jacqui Diaz, Deputy City Manag:4l i SUBJECT PROJECT /PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS FOR PRESENTATION TO THE CITY'S CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES DURING THE MARCH NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C. FOR INCLUSION IN THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Annually, members of the City Council travel to Washington D.C. during the National League of Cities conference and lobby congressional delegates to include City projects for funding in the federal budget for the coming year. This process, coordinated by the City's Federal Relations Representative Len Simon, includes meeting with Senators, Representatives and staff with presentation of written material in support of the City's selected projects. These efforts have proven successful with partially funded projects over the past several years, such as the Senior Community Center, East 14 Street improvements, and the Davis /880 Interchange. While it is not clear as to available funding at the federal level, it is important to proceed with identifying and prioritizing beneficial projects to the City. Based on input from the Council and City staff, the following projects are suggested to be prioritized: East 14 Street Improvements (medians and sidewalk improvements) - $3 million requested; $350,000 allocated FY 06 (Stark); $200.000 earmark then eliminated, FY 07; no funds received. Public Safety Building Expansion - $3 million (project and design) requested; requested $3 million in FY 09 (no action); no previous allocation. Marina Spine Construction (extension of the Bay Trail from Marina Boulevard to Fairway Drive) - $1.5 million requested; requested $1.5 million in FY 11; no allocation received.