Funding Approval for Stevenson Mill Creek Culvert Replacement

Original title: Adopt resolution and exchange Federal funds for State Highway Account Funds - Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 authorizing the City Manager to sign the fiscal year 2025/26 claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments for Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds in exchange for State Highway Account Funds in the amount of $1,008,740 and appropriate funds towards the Stevenson Mill Creek culvert replacement project.

Record date · June 1, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Visalia City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-36, which authorizes the City Manager to exchange federal transportation funds for state highway funds. The $1,008,740 received from this exchange will be used to fund the Stevenson Mill Creek replacement project.

Why it matters

This resolution secures $1,008,740 in state funding for the Stevenson Mill Creek replacement project, a critical infrastructure repair for the city.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Visalia residents

Residents will see the commencement or continuation of the Stevenson Mill Creek culvert replacement project funded by this appropriation.

Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is authorized to sign the claim documents to finalize the fund exchange.

Key Facts

The Visalia City Council passed Resolution No. 2026-36.
The City Manager is authorized to sign a claim for fiscal year 2025/26.
The city will exchange federal Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds for State Highway Account Funds.
The total value of the funds exchanged is $1,008,740.

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The $1,008,740 is specifically appropriated for the Stevenson Mill Creek culvert replacement project.
The action is filed under File No. 25-0840.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this fund exchange?

The city is swapping federal transportation funds for state highway funds to secure $1,008,740 for a specific local infrastructure project.

Where will the $1,008,740 be spent?

The funds are designated for the Stevenson Mill Creek replacement project.

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Federal-to-State Fund Swap

The city is utilizing a common mechanism to exchange federal transportation grants for state funds, likely to gain more flexibility or faster access to capital for a specific local project.

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