Rep. Juan Vargas Secures Nearly $15 Million for 15 Projects Across CA-52

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) announced that he secured $14,990,000 in federal funds for 15 community projects across California's 52nd Congressional District in appropriations legislation passed by Congress.

"I'm proud to bring home nearly $15 million in federal funding to help improve educational opportunities, combat pollution in the Tijuana River, address homelessness, and more," said Rep. Juan Vargas. "These funds represent a strong investment in our future and will help support the outstanding work being done in our district every single day. I look forward to seeing how these investments assist and strengthen our communities for years to come."

This funding was secured through the Community Project Funding process. Rep. Vargas secured the following funding for projects across CA-52:

• $1,031,000 for Discover UC San Diego, a program that gives high school students the opportunity to explore and earn college credits at any major offered at UC San Diego.
• $1,092,000 for the City of San Diego to help enhance the drainage capacity of Chollas Creek and improve the drainage system to safeguard the community from potential flood risks.
• $1,000,000 for the County of San Diego for a project to help remove trash, debris, and non-native vegetation in the Tijuana River.
• $1,000,000 for the City of Chula Vista for a project to convert the Palomar Motel into permanent supportive housing to help address homelessness.
• $850,000 for the City of National City to help complete the design and construction of a new, energy efficient multipurpose community center at El Toyon Park.
• $850,000 for Southwestern College to help improve infrastructure, including upgrading electrical infrastructure and irrigation systems.
• $850,000 for the Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection District for a new fire engine to replace their current front-line engine that has been in service for 12 years.
• $1,000,000 for Sweetwater Authority to help upgrade to a sodium hypochlorite chlorination system and improve drinking water infrastructure.
• $1,092,000 for the City of San Diego for the Jamacha Drainage Channel Upgrade Storm Water Drain Project to help prevent flooding.
• $1,200,000 for the Port of San Diego for a project to help create clear separation between freight at National City Marine Terminal, and commercial or recreation uses at Pier 32 Marina, the National City Aquatic Center, and Pepper Park.
• $500,000 for San Diego College of Continuing Education for utility and water improvements.
• $3,150,000 for the San Diego Association of Governments to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and operational capacity at the San Ysidro Transit Center.
• $250,000 for San Diego County Water Authority to help replace portions of Pipelines 3, 4, and 5 within Moosa Creek to ensure reliable water supply for users, while also guarding against failure that could lead to flooding.
• $850,000 for the City of San Diego for the construction phase of the Streamview Drive Safety Improvement Project. This funding will help with the construction of five roundabouts, bulb-outs, medians, Class II bike lanes with buffers, improved bus stops, widened parkways and noncontiguous sidewalks, and ADA compliant curb ramps along Streamview Drive between 54th Street and Lynn Street/Michael Street, and Gayle Street to College Avenue.
• $275,000 for the City of San Diego for a drone spotter detection system.

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