Democratic congressional leaders joined forces to earmark $1.5 million in federal omnibus funding for Long Beach projects.
Congress sent the funding proposal to the President on Sunday.
The one-time funding is in addition to ongoing revenues that the city receives for a variety of services.
"These projects address some of the city's most important services, such as public safety, infrastructure, at-risk youth and services for seniors," said Mayor Bob Foster.
"Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congresswoman Laura Richardson deserve a great deal of credit for finding the money for these priority projects," said Gary DeLong, Chair of the City Council's Federal Legislation Committee, which tracks federal issues for the council.
The Long Beach projects included in the bill are:
-- 1-710 Southern Terminus Improvement Project: Shoemaker Bridge & Ramps: $1 million. The I-710 Goods Movement Corridor, according to city officials, is a key transportation artery linking the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to the Los Angeles region and beyond. The Shoemaker Bridge project is a key component of the I-710 Southern Terminus improvements. At a total cost of $140 million, the project will replace the Shoemaker Bridge, and realign Shoreline Drive and the on- and off-ramps between the bridge and Broadway, and increasing the size of Cesar Chavez Park.
-- Forensics equipment: $100,000. These funds will allow the LBPD to acquire the necessary equipment for controlled substance analysis, firearms analysis, toxicology analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, and photographic documentation, all enhancing criminal forensic probes and improving public safety.
-- Long Beach Youth Career Academy: $300,000. The Career Academy, a joint partnership between Long Beach's Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Long Beach Unified School District, is designed to provide structured employment and connect workforce and education activities for younger youth as part of a larger intervention strategy.
-- Regional Senior Services Collaboration Coordinator Program: $100,000.
This program will facilitate the coordination, assessment and evaluation of existing programs, activities and services throughout the region.
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