Here's how much Santa Clara is spending on city repairs - San Jose Spotlight

"The Santa Clara City Council unanimously allocated roughly $100 million for dozens of infrastructure projects Sept. 16 as the first dollars allotted from Measure I, a $400 million bond approved by voters last year. The money will pay for roughly $22.2 million in replacements at the George F. Haines International Swim Center, $16 million in road resurfacing and rehabilitation and $12.2 million in fire and emergency services repairs. Funds will also cover about $16.6 million in storm drain updates."

"The money will significantly contribute to the city's $624 million infrastructure deficit. It will continue to be doled out in phases until roughly $142.2 million is allocated for fire and emergency services; $115.3 million for parks, the library, senior center and aquatic facilities; $46 million for storm drain improvements; $41.2 million for streets and transportation; and $9.2 million for historic buildings and beautification. The bond will sunset in roughly 30 years."

"District 3 Councilmember Karen Hardy supports the allocation because she's seen the issues firsthand. She said Fire Station 5, which will be rebuilt using bond money along with Fire Station 7, is so outdated its garage doesn't fit modern fire engines. She said Fire Station 5 needs to be reconfigured so engines exit on Bowers Avenue rather than the smaller, residential Mark Avenue. She added a large focus for her is upgrading storm drains because a sewage failure could lead to an emergency."

Santa Clara City Council unanimously allocated roughly $100 million Sept. 16 as the first disbursement from Measure I, a $400 million bond approved by voters. The initial funding will support $22.2 million in replacements at the George F. Haines International Swim Center, $16 million for road resurfacing and rehabilitation, $12.2 million for fire and emergency services repairs, and about $16.6 million for storm drain updates. The bond will address part of a $624 million infrastructure deficit and be phased to allocate funds across fire and emergency services, parks and aquatic facilities, storm drains, streets, and historic building beautification. Fire Station 5 and 7 are slated for rebuilding, storm drain upgrades are prioritized to prevent sewage failures, and the bond will sunset in roughly 30 years.

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