FY 2026 Community Project Funding Disclosures
The list below provides information and financial disclosures for Community Project Funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026 made by U.S. Representative Dave Min.
Project Title: San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Project
Project Recipient: City of Seal Beach
Recipient Address: 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California, 90740
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to implement mitigation measures within the San Gabriel River to reduce or eliminate trash from the river entering the Pacific Ocean and public beaches of the City of Seal Beach. This project would improve surface water quality and sanitary conditions to ensure safe access to the city’s beaches for residents and tourists alike.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds by mitigating trash migrating from the San Gabriel River watershed and outlet onto the beaches in the City of Seal Beach, which is a major economic and commercial driver for the city. By investing in trash mitigation infrastructure, the City of Seal Beach can save taxpayer dollars on trash pickup in the long-term.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: College Park East Stormwater Infrastructure Project
Project Recipient: City of Seal Beach
Recipient Address: 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California, 90740
Amount Requested: $4,800,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to design stormwater infrastructure improvements that are necessary to address chronic flooding in the City of Seal Beach’s College Park East neighborhood of approximately 1,700 residents. The project would enhance public safety, minimize property damage and disruptions caused by stormwater flooding, and strengthen infrastructure to withstand extreme weather conditions and future flooding impacts.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would address critical flood prevention efforts that have long posed challenges to housing in the City of Seal Beach’s College Park East neighborhood. This area faces challenges with any rain events exceeding a 5-year storm due to its flat topography, limited surface water conveyance, expansive soils, and restrictive storm drain infrastructure.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Costa Mesa Real Time Crime Center
Project Recipient: City of Costa Mesa
Recipient Address: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to establish a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)—a forward-thinking public safety initiative designed to enhance community well-being, reduce crime, and improve the overall quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The RTCC will serve as a centralized hub where officers, dispatchers, crime analysts, and investigators can access, analyze, and share critical information in real time.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would allow for an integrated public safety approach that will allow the Department to respond faster and more effectively to emergencies and criminal activity, ultimately making Costa Mesa a safer and more resilient community. The RTCC will not only improve law enforcement capabilities—it will also foster a sense of security and trust, ensuring residents feel protected and supported in their daily lives.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Survivor and Family Empowerment (SAFE) Project
Project Recipient: Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Recipient Address: 2401 E Katella #600, Anaheim, CA 92806
Amount Requested: $1,634,857
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to expand of services and training for constituents, law enforcement, and other entities that serve or interact with victims of domestic violence located in the district.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the SAFE project addresses critical public safety needs that center victims’ services, which contributes to breaking the cycle of violence and fostering safer communities, resulting in long-term positive implications for the community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Orange County Flood Futures Project
Project Recipient: University of California, Irvine
Recipient Address: 260 Alrich Hall Road, Irvine, CA 92697
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to identify and evaluate modifications to flood channels, dams, and their operations that would result in increased natural supplies of sand to Orange County's beaches during storm events. The goal would be to stabilize beaches that Southern California relies upon as a driver of the economy and to lower the rising sediment management costs facing local municipalities.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds as beach erosion continues to impact the livability of neighborhoods and the long-term sustainability of the region's tourism and recreation industry. Stabilizing beaches, restoring natural processes to flood infrastructure, and improving access to natural resources will help protect Orange County’s coastal communities while achieving significant cost savings for public agencies and taxpayers.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: City of Irvine/COAST Wildfire Prevention SR-133 Restoration Project
Project Recipient: City of Irvine
Recipient Address: 1 Civic Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Amount Requested: $ 1,500,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to advance a critical wildfire prevention and mitigation initiative targeting fire-vulnerable portions of a four-mile stretch of Laguna Canyon Road (SR-133) between I-405 and SR-73 in Orange County, California. Laguna Canyon Road (SR-133) is one of the most wildfire-vulnerable corridors in Orange County, traversing highly flammable terrain within Bommer Canyon Open Space and bordering high-risk communities such as Quail Hill and Turtle Rock in Irvine, Laguna Woods, and North Laguna Hills. Led by the City of Irvine, the effort will establish a fire-hardened corridor through the implementation of ecological restoration strategies designed to reduce ignition risk, slow fire spread, and protect both human infrastructure and communities and sensitive wildland habitat.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help reduce wildfire risk in this high-risk area. This will not only increase public safety for the community and preserve critical wildlife habitats, but it will also save taxpayers in the long term from having to pay more for natural disaster relief and recovery for fire-vulnerable communities like Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Irvine, and Newport Coast.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station #1 Replacement Project
Project Recipient: City of Newport Beach
Recipient Address: 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to remodel the Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station #1 to modernize the fire facility’s response capabilities and the community library. This remodeling is necessary because of a 2021 Facility Condition Assessment study, which rated the buildings as being in poor condition due to environmental and age-related deterioration.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it would provide the community with a more accessible library and a more effective fire station. The Balboa Peninsula, where this project is located, is naturally isolated, given its geography. Having a community library space and a fully operational fire station is vital for community safety, especially during the summer months when tourists flock to the world-class beaches.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Regional Criminal Justice Training Center Improvements Project
Project Recipient: Golden West College
Recipient Address: 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Amount Requested: $900,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to fund the reconstruction and installation of improvements to facilities used by Golden West College’s Regional Criminal Justice Training Center. This project would directly support workforce development initiatives and rehabilitate these facilities, increasing safety, effective training, and the longevity of the facility.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will reconstruct and install facility improvements to help prepare the next generation of law enforcement officers. The Center offers several law enforcement academy courses, and a key component of these programs is Lifetime Fitness training, which includes physical testing through the Biddle course. These improvements will enhance the training environment and increase operational efficiency for officers moving through the course.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: South Laguna Beach Fire Station
Project Recipient: City of Laguna Beach
Recipient Address: 505 Forest Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to replace the South Laguna Fire Station, a 1940s-era facility that no longer meets modern emergency service standards. This project is necessary because a structural assessment commissioned by the City in August 2020 identified severe deficiencies. Furthermore, the station is located near multiple active fault systems, further elevating seismic risks.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because the replacement of the South Laguna Fire Station is a high-priority public safety and community resilience project that is integral to maintaining infrastructure resilience, ensuring public safety, and supporting continued economic vitality through tourism and sustainable development.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Newport Harbor Patrol Building and Infrastructure Renovation Project
Project Recipient: County of Orange
Recipient Address: 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA 922602
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to upgrade the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Harbor Patrol facility to provide a safer, more reliable, and modern facility that meets the needs of both Harbor Patrol personnel and the public they serve. These funds would make structural improvements to the physical infrastructure of the building and replace aging equipment that will enable new technologies and increased security measures to be accommodated.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer dollars as it would ensure the Harbor Patrol facility remains functional and secure, allowing personnel to better focus on their jobs to serve and protect the residents of Orange County. This investment will also expand the operational capacity of Harbor Patrol personnel, which will improve their ability to respond efficiently to emergencies and other critical situations.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Technology and Signal Upgrades Project
Project Recipient: Orange County Transportation Authority
Recipient Address: 550 S. Main Street, Orange, California, 92868
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to implement advanced traffic signal controllers across the district, which can collect signal operation data every tenth of a second. It would do so while leveraging existing investments made in Orange County Transportation Authority’s signal synchronization program, which has successfully re-timed over 2,000 signals throughout the county.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer dollars by vastly improving the pace and efficiency of traffic signal monitoring, which will allow for more informed traffic operations decisions. This is essential to improving travel time and the reliability of arterial roadways, reducing vehicular conflicts, and improving safety for all transportation users.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Costa Mesa Senior Center Renovation, Roof, and HVAC Replacement
Project Recipient: City of Costa Mesa
Recipient Address: 77 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to upgrade the Costa Mesa Senior Center’s infrastructure and HVAC systems, which are nearing the end of their useful life. As a facility that serves as both a community gathering place and a designated cooling center, these upgrades are needed to maintain appropriate indoor temperatures, particularly for seniors and residents with medical conditions who rely on climate-controlled environments.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project is an effective use of taxpayer dollars by ensuring the Costa Mesa Senior Center remains a safe, comfortable, and reliable facility for the community’s most vulnerable residents. This funding not only protects a critical public asset but also ensures the City of Costa Mesa can continue to offer programming, meals, social services, and emergency support to the public.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Laguna Canyon Road: Protect and Connect
Project Recipient: City of Laguna Beach
Recipient Address: 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Amount Requested: $10,400,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to underground utility infrastructure and implement multi-model transportation options along one of the only direct routes to Laguna Beach and its seven miles of coastline. This project aims to advance innovative solutions to improve traffic flow without adding roadway capacity or endangering the ecological, recreational, or tourism benefits of the region.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer dollars by addressing a range of traffic and community safety concerns affecting the City and its residents. By removing utility poles and undergrounding the overhead utility lines along the City’s primary evacuation route, these funds will reduce collision potential while eliminating a potential source of wildfire. Expanding transportation options for pedestrians, transit users, and cyclists will also reduce traffic congestion and improve access to businesses and coastal amenities in the City.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Huntington Beach Navigation Center
Project Recipient: City of Huntington Beach
Recipient Address: 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Amount Requested: $1,595,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to modernize, expand, and make more accessible the City of Huntington Beach’s Navigation Center. Significant renovation is urgently needed to maintain the health, safety, and operational standards of the Center. Failure to address these deteriorating conditions may result in sanitation hazards, diminished client dignity, and disruptions to essential services.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because the Center serves those who seek the city’s homelessness and behavioral health continuum of care, which has broader community benefits.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter
Project Title: Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Project Recipient: City of Irvine
Recipient Address: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: Requested funds would be used to develop a leading innovation and entrepreneurial development hub in Irvine, which would be the first and only hub of its kind in Orange County. This hub would serve as a catalyst to empower local entrepreneurs to create high-growth, technology-driven companies and drive sustainable economic growth in the region.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because the center is predicted to lead to job and economic growth for the region, which will generate significantly more than this initial investment.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter