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Agenda item: Consider authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to file and execute an application and agreement for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 25-26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer. Board of Supervisors recently discussed this issue.

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NewsSM Daily Journal
7/13/2026, 11:30:00 AM
San Mateo County has another record for its assessed property value as Assessor Mark Church announced the roll is now $357.6 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year, representing growth of $16.6 billion, or 4.85%, over the …
NewsBay City News / Local News Matters
7/13/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Monterey County elected leaders plan to ask voters in the unincorporated areas of the county to increase the hotel tax in November’s general election. The county Board of Supervisors is trying to plug a projected $27 mi…
NewsThe Real Deal — SF
7/7/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County’s taxable property base climbed to a record high for the fiscal year 2026-27. Taxable property values in the Silicon Valley county reached a total of $760.1 billion, with the assessment roll increased…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors
7/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
AC Transit Board of Directors' 2026-05-13 meeting centered on Consider receiving a report on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and provide direction to staff... and Consider authorizing the General M…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
6/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council 2026-06-30 - Regular's 2026-06-30 agenda is scheduled to cover Pay stations and credit card enabled single-space meters may accept nickels, dimes, quarters, one dollar coins,..., To impose a retail transact…
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6/26/2026, 12:50:28 PM
Pleasanton is laying the groundwork for a hotel tax increase that could go before voters in November 2026 — a modest but meaningful revenue diversification move for a city whose fiscal health currently depends heavily o…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
6/25/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-06-25 agenda is scheduled to cover Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to th…
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MeetingMeeting summary
6/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
East Palo Alto City Council's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Comply with SB 707 by adopting formal policies addressing disruptions of telephonic or internet services during...…
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6/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0755 Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department...…
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6/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Mountain View City Council's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Resolution-Various Actions, Adoption of Community Ownership Action Plan-Housing Element Program…
News
6/17/2026, 12:34:36 PM
(BCN) -- While utility hikes are a regular occurrence for San Jose residents, an especially sharp jump in garbage disposal fees and water rates has led to pushback amid growing concern over rising…
News
6/16/2026, 7:00:23 PM
While utility hikes are a regular occurrence for San Jose residents, an especially sharp jump in garbage disposal fees and water rates have led to pushback amid growing concern over rising living…
MeetingMeeting summary
6/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Pleasanton City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-06-16 agenda is scheduled to cover Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute second amendments to extend the term of the agreements with..., Approve plans and speci…
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
2026-07-07
5.B.: Consider authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to file and execute an application and agreement for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 25-26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer
City Council Regular Meeting
2026-06-25
6: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year cooperation agreement for fiscal years 2027-2029 with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County Urban County for the Community Development Block Grant
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-23
2: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the related Fiscal Years 2026-27 Capital Budget
Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee
2026-06-23
2) A Successor Agency Resolution Authorizing Payment Of The Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency's Cumulative Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fair Share Assessment In An Approximate Amount Of Three Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One Dollars And Thirty-Four Cents ($3,371.34) For One Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency-Owned Property In The Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District 2018
Oakland Community & Economic Development Committee
2026-06-23
4: Subject: BID Annual Reports And Approval Of Assessment Payments From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Reports Of the Lakeshore/Lake Park Business Improvementmanagement District Of 2022 (Lakeshore District), The Jack London Improvement District (Jack London District), The Temescal/Telegraph Business Improvement District (Temescal District), The Laurel Business Improvement District 2025 (Laurel District),The Koreatown/Northgate Community Benefit District 2017 (Koreatown District), The Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District (Oakland Tourism District), The Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District 2018 (Downtown Oakland District),The Lake Merritt-Uptown Community Benefit District2018 (Lake Merritt-Uptown District), And The Chinatown Community Benefit District 2021 (Chinatown District) Advisory Boards; (2) Confirming The Continuing Annual Assessment Foreach Said District And Levying Said Assessments; (3) Increasing The 2026-27 Assessment By 5 Percent For The Jack London District, Temescal District, Lakeshore District, Lake Merritt-Uptown District, And Chinatown District, By 3.2 Percent For The Downtown Oakland District, And By 3 Percent For The Laurel District And The Koreatown District; (4) Authorizing Payment Of The City Of Oakland Cumulative Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fair Share Assessment In An Approximate Amount Of Five Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars And Thirty-Four Cents ($509,669.34) For City Of Oakland-Owned Properties In The Jack London District, The Temescal District, The Koreatown District, The Downtown Oakland District, The Lake Merritt-Uptown District, And The Chinatown District; And (5) Renewing The Agreements With The Districts For Administration And Disbursement Of Funds; And
Hayward City Council
2026-06-16
22.: LLAD 96-1 Assessment Hearing: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Report, Reconfirm Maximum Base Assessment Amounts, Confirm the Assessment Diagrams and Fiscal Assessments, Order the Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessments; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendations and Appropriate Special Revenue Funds for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 96-1, Zones 1 through 18, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Report from Maintenance Services Director Rullman)
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Hayward City Council
2026-06-16
22.: LLAD 96-1 Assessment Hearing: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Report, Reconfirm Maximum Base Assessment Amounts, Confirm the Assessment Diagrams and Fiscal Assessments, Order the Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessments; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendations and Appropriate Special Revenue Funds for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 96-1, Zones 1 through 18, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Report from Maintenance Services Director Rullman)
Hayward City Council
2026-06-16
23.: MD-1 Assessment Hearing: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Report, Confirm the Maximum Base Assessment Rate, Confirm the Fiscal Assessment Rate, Confirm the Assessment Diagram, Order the Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessment; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendations and Appropriate Revenue and Expenditure Budgets for Maintenance District No. 1 - Storm Drainage Pumping Station and Storm Drain Conduit - Pacheco Way, Stratford Road and Ruus Lane, for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Report from Maintenance Services Director Rullman)

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