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2023 Congressional Update Glendale City Council Workshop – February 14, 2023 Senate Members 2 Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I) - Next Election in 2024 Senator Mark Kelly (D) - Next Election in 2028 Congressional Map 3 House Members 4 Rep. David Schweikert (R) – District 1 Rep. Eli Crane (R) – District 2 Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) - District 3 Rep. Greg Stanton (D) - District 4 House Members 5 Rep. Andy Biggs (R) - District 5 Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R) - District 6 Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D) - District 7 Rep. Debbie Lesko (R) - District 8 House Members 6 Rep. Paul Gosar (R) - District 9 Glendale Specific 7 Congressional Directed Spending (Earmarks) 8 • In the 112th Congress (2011-2012), the House and Senate began observing what has been referred to as an “earmark moratorium” or “earmark ban.” • The 117th Congress (2021-2022) reinstated congressional earmarks under a new name of "Congressional Directed Spending (CDS)." • The criteria for funding earmarks was substantially reformed. The new criteria limit recipient eligibility to public institutions, localities, states, Tribes, or non-profits and also suggests funding caps. FY 2022 CDS Update – 911 Communications 9 • An award of $480,000 to replace and improve 15 consoles. Work includes: • Slatwalls • Lighting • Comfort Systems • Data Ports • Equipment removal and reinstalls (radios, computers, Etc.) • Electrical, grounding, cabling • Carpeting & Painting • Professional Grade headset and speaker equipment FY 2022 CDS Update – Mobile Command Center 10 • An award of $715,000 to replace the Glendale Police Department Mobile Command Center. Features includes: • Work areas with tabletops • Computer tablets • Satellite radios • A rear table with bench seating • Three work areas that are able to be separated by sliding pocket-style doors • Restroom • 5Kw diesel generator FY 2022 CDS Update – Water Supply Inter-Connect 11 • An award of $2 million to connect Glendale’s water supply to the City of Phoenix as a backup water source includes: • The water interconnects are an opportunity to provide redundancy through regional collaboration with our neighboring cities. • The interconnects will provide water to Glendale in the northern part of Glendale’s water service area (zone 3). This would be needed in the event of an unforeseen circumstance that impacts our ability to produce/deliver water from the Pyramid Peak Water Treatment Plant. FY 2023 CDS Update – Achieving Economic Prosperity Through Digital Equity and Inclusion Initiative 12 • An award of $1,338,919 to rebuild and renovate three community centers in the 85301 zip code. The three centers are: –Glendale Community Center (Ocotillo District) –O’Neil (Ocotillo District) –Rose Lane (Cactus District) Recreation Centers • The funding will bring the fiber from the junction box into the three community centers and to retrofit the community centers with one-time supplies such as desks, chairs, monitors, televisions, computers, laptops, tablets, 3D printers, and coding software. FY 2024 CDS Congressional Interests 13 • While we are still waiting to receive the entire Congressional Directed Spending eligibility requirements for the 118th Congress, below is a list common interests that Congress has included in acceptable funding requests. – Telecommunication Expansion – Public Safety – Transportation – Water – Homelessness and Housing – Military and Veteran Affairs • Intergovernmental Programs will meet with Congressional staff to determine what projects meet committee criteria and catch the interest of our federal delegation. Ultimately, the final determination of selected funding requests is made by each member of Congress. Federal Grants 14 • FAA grant through the Airport Improvement Program for a taxiway reconstruction at Glendale Municipal Airport - $1.3 Million • Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Award - $799,834 • DOJ Grant for the Veterans Court - $197,235 Policy Advocacy 15 •Post Office Improvements •Infrastructure Investments •FAA Drone Policies for Public Safety •Homelessness & Housing Vouchers Legislative Resources 16 • Intergovernmental Programs Website glendaleaz.com/your_government/government_relations Explore Congressional boundaries Find your Congressional member & contact information Staff contact information for resident support 17 Questions/Comments on 2023 Federal Update