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Ordinance to Fund New Fire Station #78 via Reallocation of Existing Projects
Original title: ORD Approp $9,463,284.43, Including (1) $171,841.73 from the Fire Station #10 Renovation Proj, (2) $1,014,487.74 from the Fire Station #64 (New) Proj, (3) $1,999,757.02 from the Fire Station #22 - New Construction Proj, (4) $263,169.30 from the Fire Station #63 New Construction Proj, (5) $3,260,740.70 from the Fire Station #47 Replace Proj, (6) $1,188,393.89 from the Fire Station #75 (New) Proj, (7) $79,220.02 from the Fire Station #17 Replacement Proj, (8) $485,674.03 from the Fire Station #12 Replacement Proj & (9) $1,000,000 from the Fire Station #66 (New) Proj, to the Fire Station #78 (New) Proj; Amend the 25-29 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2024-505-E to Reflect this Approp of Funds to the Proj (B.T. 25-084 (Revised)) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Boylan, Gay, Miller, Amaro, Salem, White, Clark-Murray, Freeman, Gaffney, Jr. & Johnson)
6/10/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
6/16/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/17/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/24/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
7/14/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
7/15/25 F Amend/Approve 7-0
7/22/25 CO Amend/Approve 18-0
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/24/25
July 22, 2025
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$3,058,147across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $325,725 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $325,725 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $201,519 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $201,519 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $156,932 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $156,932 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $155,686 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $126,081 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $126,081 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Committee to Support Mayor Lisa Gillmor 2022 and Good Government, Sponsored by Santa Clara's Affordable Home and Job Creators | Related Santa Clara, LLC(David Zussman) | $125,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Committee to Support Mayor Lisa Gillmor 2022 and Good Government, Sponsored by Santa Clara's Affordable Home and Job Creators | Related Santa Clara, LLC(David Zussman) | $125,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $123,662 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $123,662 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Kimberly Ho for Mayor 2022 | Kimberly Ho | $100,000 | Skincare Researcher andBusiness Owner | Mar 2025 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $95,940 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Santa Clara Community Leaders Supporting Anthony Becker for Mayor 2022, sponsored by and major funding from DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, including Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $95,940 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $90,685 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Frustrated Santa Clarans Opposing Gillmor for Mayor 2022, sponsored by DeBartolo Corp. & Affiliated Entities, including 49ers Football Company, LLC | DeBartolo Corporation & Affiliated Entities, Including the Forty Niners Football Company, LLC | $90,685 | - | Sep 2022 |
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The Frame
What this does
The city is shifting nearly $9.5 million in capital funds away from eight planned fire station renovations and new construction projects to prioritize the immediate funding of Fire Station #78.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Fire Department
The department receives funding for a new station while seeing budget reallocations from other planned station projects.
City Council
Council members voted to approve the budget amendment and the reallocation of funds.
What changed
Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $9,463,284.43 from nine existing fire station projects to fund the construction of a new Fire Station #78. It also updates the city's 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan to reflect these budget changes.
Key Facts
- Total appropriation of $9,463,284.43 to the Fire Station #78 (New) Project.
- Funding is sourced from nine specific existing fire station projects.
- $3,260,740.70 reallocated from Fire Station #47 Replace Project.
- $1,999,757.02 reallocated from Fire Station #22 New Construction Project.
- $1,188,393.89 reallocated from Fire Station #75 (New) Project.
- $1,014,487.74 reallocated from Fire Station #64 (New) Project.
- $1,000,000.00 reallocated from Fire Station #66 (New) Project.
- $485,674.03 reallocated from Fire Station #12 Replacement Project.
- $263,169.30 reallocated from Fire Station #63 New Construction Project.
- $171,841.73 reallocated from Fire Station #10 Renovation Project.
- $79,220.02 reallocated from Fire Station #17 Replacement Project.
- The 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan is amended to reflect these changes.
- The ordinance was enacted following an 18-0 vote by the City Council on July 22, 2025.
Why It Matters
The city is shifting nearly $9.5 million in capital funds away from eight planned fire station renovations and new construction projects to prioritize the immediate funding of Fire Station #78.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the money for the new Fire Station #78 coming from?
The funds are being transferred from nine other fire station projects, including renovations and new construction projects at stations #10, #64, #22, #63, #47, #75, #17, #12, and #66.
Does this change the city's long-term construction plan?
Yes, the ordinance amends the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan to account for the reallocation of these funds.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
policy shift90% confidence
Consolidation of Fire Infrastructure Funding
The city is prioritizing the completion of Fire Station #78 by drawing down funds from nine other fire station projects, suggesting a shift in construction timelines or priorities.
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