Projects Requested for Fiscal Year 2025
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/State and Local Justice Assistance – Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
Project Name: Community Violence Intervention
Recipient: Raleigh Boots On The Ground, Inc.
Address: 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd., Unit 35-230, Raleigh, NC 27609
Amount Requested: $285,000
Project Description: Raleigh Boots On The Ground is a community involvement and capacity building nonprofit specializing in violence prevention. Its mission is to break the cycle of violence and build a thriving community of rooted leaders in Wake County through prevention, intervention, and healing. Funding will be spent on our community violence intervention victim services, which include funding for housing and homelessness prevention for victims of violence, along with six months of case management for victims and their families. Raleigh Boots On The Ground has a Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) in partnership with WakeMed. The HVIP officially launched on March 25, 2024. In addition, the funding would be allocated for job training in transportation, construction, media, and other career fields. In addition to its connections with WakeMed, Raleigh Boots On The Ground works with county, city, and law enforcement leaders to connect with victims of violence who might need their services.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/State and Local Justice Assistance – Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
Project Name: Law Enforcement Equipment, Technology, and Training
Recipient: Wake Technical Community College
Address: 5401 Rolesville Road, Wendell, NC 27591
Amount Requested: $997,040
Project Description: The Wake Tech Law Enforcement Equipment, Technology, & Training project will outfit Wake Technical Community College’s sworn police with necessary equipment and communications technology to better respond to and prevent crime, including rapid response to active shooter/assailant events. The Wake Tech Community College Police Department is a fully sanctioned law enforcement agency. Wake Tech Police operate on multiple campuses and sites across ten local police jurisdictions. Funding for this project will be used for equipment for this police force as well as for training programs for law enforcement officers. To improve effectiveness, the college will utilize project resources at its training facilities to extend training to other local, state, and federal officers using a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary approach addressing the need for coordinated regional training on critical tasks, unified command, and communications. Simulated and tabletop training, both virtual and in-person, will address topics such as access to inner & outer perimeters, shared terminology, and roles, organization, and management of responders. The project will serve an estimated 5,000 (duplicated) students per year.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/Community Oriented Policing Services – Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Mobile Command Unit and Equipment
Recipient: Wake County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Amount Requested: $1,170,000
Project Description: The Wake County Sheriff's Office requests funding for a state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center (MCC) to provide mobile space for unified responses in situations such as missing persons, tactical callouts, homicides, and other circumstances where response time is critical. This MCC will be transported to the requested location and set up for varying periods of time, ranging from minutes to days or even weeks. Wake County is currently the most populous county in the State of North Carolina, and the MCC will be used to handle situations that ordinary law enforcement forces are not equipped to handle due to the level of violence or risk of violence involved. In the past, MCCs have been used for special assignments such as serving search warrants for dangerous persons, arresting or neutralizing dangerous or unstable armed individuals, and intervening in high-risk situations like shootouts, protests, hostage-taking, and terrorist incidents. These assignments often require the involvement of several different law enforcement agencies and divisions. Law enforcement officers can be faced with emergency incidents that can happen simultaneously, and when this happens, they must be prepared to keep our community and the public safe. Having an MCC available to the WCSO will make response time and ever-changing security situations more manageable.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/Community Oriented Policing Services – Technology and Equipment
Project Name: In-Car Cameras
Recipient: Town of Wendell Police Department
Address: 409 Landing View Drive, Wendell, NC 27591
Amount Requested: $232,430
Project Description: The Town of Wendell requests $232,430 in community project funding for the police department in-car camera systems upgrade project. The Wendell Police Department (WPD) currently deploys 19 Digital Ally in-car camera systems; however, 13 of the systems are out of the five-year warranty period, with the oldest system dating back to 2015. The antiquated systems continue to break, misplace video footage, and require extensive maintenance because of continuous equipment failure. Moreover, to improve digital evidence management and storage, WPD plans to move from a server-based to a cloud-based video storage solution. Cloud-based servers provide expanded storage capacity, redundancy, and seamless software integration. Currently, the server-based system does not provide backup or redundancy measures and provides limited storage capacity. Funds will be used to decommission all current in-car cameras and acquire 24 new in-car cameras, which would be supported by a new, cloud-based storage solution.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Commerce/National Institute of Standards and Technology – Scientific and Technical Research Services
Project Name: Research of Emerging and Converging Wireless Technologies
Recipient: The Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
Address: 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Project Description: The Wireless Research Center of North Carolina (WRC) requests $3,500,000 in Community Project Funding for the acquisition of new equipment to expand its existing research and testing capabilities to evaluate a broader range of rapidly emerging wireless technologies and networks with an emphasis on the integration of government, commercial, and proprietary technologies. The specialized test equipment (hardware and software) will support the development, integration, and evaluation of next-generation commercial, military, aviation, broadcast, and private networks as well as customized interoperability applications between systems. The revised suite of measurement capabilities supports commercial, DoD, DHS, and other proprietary and specialized network applications (including the assessment of highly specialized waveforms). Furthermore, additional customization will be incorporated to enhance the WRC’s ability to uniquely evaluate the interoperability and performance of multi-modal solutions. Funds will be used for the acquisition of new equipment and test capabilities, including a large anechoic chamber; reconfigurable and software-defined network emulators, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers; and system and simulation software.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior, Environment and Related Agencies/EPA/State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Project Name: Apex Big Branch Pump Station & Force Main Project
Recipient: Town of Apex
Address: P.O. Box 250, Apex, NC 27502
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be for the construction and design of a pump station and associated infrastructure pipelines to serve the Big Branch drainage basin which lies within the Town of Apex service area. The basin is currently partially developed and served by 4 small pump stations which are not adequate. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will meet and maintain the Clean Water Act standards by providing future development within this basin the option of Town of Apex gravity sewer service.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior, Environment and Related Agencies/EPA/State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Project Name: Walnut Creek Stabilization and Restoration Project
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: PO Box 8005, Cary, NC, 27512
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to improve stormwater management and water quality in the Walnut Creek watershed from Trinity Road near Fenton Main Street to I-40 East Bound and Buck Jones Rd., where Cary borders the City of Raleigh. The project aims to reduce localized flooding, increase vegetative cover and habitat restoration, and improve options for the siting and construction of a paved bicycle and pedestrian trail along the project corridor. The project will include acquisition of one or two land parcels (fee simple or easement) and an evaluation and design of potential green stormwater practices, such as revegetation and stream bank restoration, in an area where the main sanitary sewer interceptor for a large portion of downtown is impacted by the braided and highly eroded Walnut Creek. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide environmental and economic benefits and protect against the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff. This request is a joint request with Representative Wiley Nickel for $2,000,000 total between the two offices.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior, Environment and Related Agencies/EPA/State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Project Name: Rocky Branch Tributary Enhancement Project
Recipient: City of Raleigh
Address: 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27602
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to improve stormwater management and water quality in the Walnut Creek Watershed. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would improve water quality in the Walnut Creek Watershed and have several long lasting benefits. A restored Rocky Branch would improve habitat and reduce adverse effects of flooding and poor water quality downstream. Rocky Branch will be realigned within an expanded floodplain and connected to improved stormwater collection. By capturing water and holding pollutants prior to arriving in Rocky Branch, the water flowing out of the park will be both cleaner and in a more controlled quantity.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Town Center Economic Development Phase I
Recipient: Town of Morrisville
Address: 100 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: Town Center will be a 25-acre mixed-used development creating a downtown and gathering area for Morrisville that has never existed before. The Morrisville Town Center Plan was first developed and approved in 2007, and ever since the community, staff, and elected officials have collaborated to refine the vision, address growth needs, and update a master plan concept reflective of guiding principles re-affirmed by Town Council in 2020. Town Center Phase I is a public-private partnership that will allow the Town to construct a 4-acre Town Green, serving as a central gathering space for Town for a variety of uses, will house the Western Wake Farmers Market, and will be surrounded by cottage retail that will be unique to Morrisville. Phase I of Town Center is anchored by the Morrisville Community Library, connecting to nearby neighborhoods via sidewalks and greenway.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Wendell North Public Safety Station
Recipient: Wake County
Address: Wake County Justice Center, Suite 4800, P.O. Box 1897
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: This project is a new EMS station to be constructed North of the Town of Wendell in Eastern Wake County. Wendell, and the surrounding unincorporated area of the County, was once rural, but is now urbanizing rapidly. The station at the site, originally constructed in 1988, is not suited for the current and future response needs in this area. The station does not have adequate sleeping facilities, vehicle bays, and maintenance space needed by first responders. This project will replace the existing facility with a modern EMS station that will meet the current and future needs. Wake County’s request is for $4 million to fund the EMS portion of the station.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / FAA / Grants-in-Aid for Airports
Project Name: John Brantley Boulevard Extension
Recipient: Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Address: 1000 Trade Drive, P.O. Box 80001
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The John Brantley Boulevard Extension project will widen and extend the terminal area roadway system to accommodate increased passenger traffic, reduce roadway congestion and provide additional capacity necessary to support long-term growth. This project will also relocate Transportation Network Companies, hotel shuttles, limousines and other ground transportation vehicles from the arrivals curb of both terminals into a new Ground Transportation Center, allowing public transit quicker and more convenient access in and out of the airport. The project is in final design and will go into construction in early 2025.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: South Salem Street Bicycle Connection Phase II
Recipient: Town of Apex
Address: 73 Hunter St., P.O. Box 250, Apex, NC 27502
Amount Requested: $3,680,000
Project Description: The South Salem Street Bicycle Connection Phase II project will fund the second phase of construction of a three-mile corridor envisioned to include bicycle lanes beginning at the 92-acre Pleasant Park and transitioning to shared-lane markings as the corridor narrows approaching historic downtown Apex. Once completed, it will provide a critical multi-modal connection between two regional destinations in a rapidly-growing area, addressing the Apex Town Council’s strategic goal of Responsible Development. The community identified this project as a high priority in Bike Apex: The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan. It is the Town’s highest-priority, on-road bicycle corridor. South Salem Street is a designated North Carolina bicycle route and, while bicycle activity is high, no infrastructure for cyclists is currently in place. A fatal bicycle crash occurred along this corridor in recent years. The Town strongly supports multi-modal travel options and has an adopted Vision Zero Action Plan, a comprehensive and holistic approach to achieving the goal of zero fatalities on Apex roadways by 2035. This project includes sharrows (road markings that indicate a shared environment for bicycles and vehicles) along Salem Street from Apex Peakway to Hunter Street and bike lanes along South Salem Street from Pleasant Park to Apex Peakway. This request is a joint request with Representative Wiley Nickel for $3,680,000 total between the two offices.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: Walnut Creek Greenway Land Acquisition
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 N. Academy Street, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: Requested funds will be used to acquire land to construct the Walnut Creek Greenway, an active transportation and recreational facility. The project will connect many high-density residential areas (including a census tract deemed an “Area of Persistent Poverty” by USDOT) to mixed use, retail and employment areas, schools, recreational and tourist destinations, as well as transit and BRT (bus rapid transit) stops. The initial phases of this project will extend roughly three miles covering numerous parcels between Downtown Cary and Downtown Cary Park to Buck Jones Road at Interstate 40 and the South Hills development. Although the project is aligned to take advantage of parcels Cary already owns, additional acquisitions are necessary and will serve multiple purposes in addition to active transportation including recreation, open space conservation, water quality enhancement and flood mitigation.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: Electric Vehicle Chargers for Wake County Fleet
Recipient: Wake County
Address: Wake County Justice Center, Suite 4800, P.O. Box 1897
Amount Requested: $1,338,000
Project Description: Wake County has adopted a goal of achieving 80% clean energy by 2035. The County is pursuing this goal through conservation measures, expanded use of solar power, and converting portions of our vehicle fleet to electric power. Electric vehicles are available to purchase in the open market, but Wake does not yet have the infrastructure in place to begin acquiring them. Wake needs to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at facilities around the County. This project would fund the installation of 20 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at five strategic service centers around Wake County. The infrastructure would also allow for future expansion to 72 total EV chargers. Several EV chargers would be in Raleigh and Zebulon. Federal funds would be applied to equipment, installation and utility connections. The EV chargers would enable the County to start converting gasoline vehicles to electric. The electric vehicles would be used by many County departments, including building inspections, health and safety inspections, child welfare, soil conservation, facility maintenance, and others. This project directly and tangibly helps meet the Wake County goal of 80% clean energy by 2025. This request also supports the national and State sustainability goals.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Transit Infrastructure Grants
Project Name: Triangle Mobility Hub
Recipient: Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle)
Address: 4600 Emperor Blvd., Durham, NC 27703
Amount Requested: $9,000,000
Project Description: The Triangle Mobility Hub will be a new intermodal transit center, in RTP. It will link bus service, paratransit, and micro-transit with future bus rapid transit, passenger rail, and the Triangle Bikeway. It will support frequent and high-quality transit. It will allow GoTriangle more than double transit service to and from RTP, improving access to education and job opportunities across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. The project includes the purchase of battery-electric buses and charging infrastructure to support the sustainable delivery of this service. The use of battery-electric buses (BEBs) will mitigate potential noise and pollution impacts from high-frequency bus service for disadvantaged communities burdened by highway infrastructure. $3 million of the requested $9 million will support purchase of 3 BEBs. The remaining $6 million will fund construction of the facility, which includes among other elements, BEB charging infrastructure to maximize utilization of BEBs. This is a joint request with Reps. Valerie Foushee and Wiley Nickel, for $9 million total between the three offices.
Signed Disclosure Letter here.
Projects Secured for Fiscal Year 2024
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/State and Local Justice Assistance – Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)Project Name: Police Cruiser Replacements and Upgrades
Recipient: Town of Knightdale
Address: 950 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale, NC 27545
Amount Secured: $360,000
Project Description: The Town of Knightdale requests $360,000 in community project funding for a police cruiser replacement and upgrade project. Knightdale is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina, with a current population of over 20,000 in January 2023. The Town’s jurisdiction is also expanding, which increases call volume and officer response times to calls. Adding to Knightdale’s patrol vehicle fleet and replacing outdated cruisers is critical to service delivery. Police cruisers allow officers to facilitate safe traffic direction, aid in traffic enforcement, and help promote the safety of the motoring public. These vehicles are easily deployed throughout the community, providing a means for the officer to swiftly respond to emergency situations. Vehicles allow agencies to quickly mobilize law enforcement personnel at a local, regional, state, and even national levels should circumstances require. Police cruisers serve as the office space for our men and women in blue, allowing them a place to escape the elements, prepare reports, store vital public safety equipment, and transport offenders. A recent citizen satisfaction survey revealed a desire for increased police visibility in the Knightdale community. This project will allow Knightdale to field modern police cruisers equipped with all the tool necessary for officers to perform at a high level and to maintain individual assignment of police cruisers, thus increasing the police department’s visual presence in the community and maximizing vehicle service life. Funds requested will allow the agency to deploy several five vehicle projects, which include the purchase price of the police cruiser, emergency equipment, decals/striping, a paired in-car & body-worn camera system, police radio, RADAR unit, and equipment storage. The project amount covers service costs associated with professional installation of the equipment.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/State and Local Justice Assistance – Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
Project Name: Body-Worn Camera and In-Car Camera Systems Upgrades
Recipient: Town of Morrisville
Address: 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Amount Secured: $120,000
Project Description: The Town of Morrisville requests $120,384 in community project funding for a police department body-worn camera and in-car camera systems upgrade project. The Morrisville Police Department (MPD) currently deploys 31 WatchGuard Vista body-worn cameras (BWCs) and WatchGuard 4RE in-car camera systems, with 10 backups. In 2019 WatchGuard was acquired by Motorola Solutions (Motorola), and in December 2022, Motorola notified MPD that they were no longer producing Vista BWCs and new products offered would not be supported by older, server-based software. To meet both current and identified future staffing needs, MPD needs to expand its camera program systems by 17 bundled units and upgrade its current stock of body-worn and in-car camera systems to Motorola’s new systems: V300 and M500 respectively. Additionally, MPD seeks to transition from a server-based to cloud-based video storage solution to improve digital multimedia evidence (DME) documentation and storage. Excluding command personnel and the Training Sergeant, MPD desires to outfit all sworn personnel with a body-worn camera but is limited due to potential replacement concerns, and so MPD currently only outfits Field Operations personnel. Beginning FY24 to FY28, MPD proposes to add five sworn positions that would require these camera components. The addition of 17 camera systems would meet both current staffing needs and proposed future staffing needs in the coming years. Moving to a cloud-based server would provide unlimited storage capacity, storage redundancy, and seamless integration with updated software. The current server-based system is limited to approximately 50,000 GB of storage and provides no backup or redundancy measures. MPD is well positioned to maximize the benefits of upgraded body-worn and in-car camera systems. Funds will be used to transition to 48 V300 body-worn cameras and 48 M500 in-car cameras, which would be supported by a new, cloud-based DME solution.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/Community Oriented Policing Services – Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Modular Vehicle Barrier System
Recipient: Apex Police Department
Address: 205 Saunders St., Apex, NC 27502
Amount Secured: $182,000
Project Description: The Apex Police Department requests $182,000 in community project funding for a Modular Vehicle Barrier System for crowd safety at community events. In 2022, the Town of Apex hosted 14 community events in its downtown footprint with a total estimated attendance of 80,240 people. The town’s largest single event attendance estimate reached 25,000 people. The town’s biggest concern is the safety of community members at these events. By purchasing a Modular Vehicle Barrier System (MVBS), the Apex Police Department will be able to reduce the number of staff assigned to street closures and increase flexibility of staff working the event footprint. The design of the MVBS allows for ease of movement for quick egress and ingress for emergency personnel. This system provides the security the town need to keep the crowd safe while allowing for quick flow of emergency vehicle traffic should the need arise. Apex is fast growing community, and its events will only get bigger as the community grows. Adding the MVBS will greatly assist the Apex Police Department in providing quality service to the Apex community. Funds will be used for a one-time purchase of the entire mobile vehicle barricade system through Advanced Security Technologies.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/U.S. Department of Justice/Community Oriented Policing Services – Technology and Equipment
Project Name: Public Safety Intelligence Management System
Recipient: Raleigh Police Department
Address: 6716 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Amount Secured: $629,000
Project Description: The Raleigh Police Department requests $629,032 in community project funding for a Public Safety Intelligence Management System project. To better address crime, develop better public safety results, and research homeland security threats to the city, the Raleigh Police Department needs to modernize and bolster its Intelligence Center with a database that has the capabilities to offer real-time actionable information on crime patterns and emergencies. Currently, Raleigh’s Police Department Intelligence Center does not have modern business intelligence tools to provide real-time intelligence or link analysis to map out and visualize the patterns necessary to connect people and events. This type of technology is essential today for law enforcement to affect outcomes by targeting criminal acts in progress. Law enforcement needs the capability to conduct detailed analysis to preemptively identify crime trends and patterns to drive police response to areas needing greater attention and enforcement action. The Raleigh Police Department proposes to partner with SAS to purchase and integrate their Public Safety Intelligence Management software. SAS’s business intelligence tools combined with a Raleigh Police Department database will provide the ability to link people, entities, and identifying information to events to create an interconnected visual web that reveals criminal patterns and trends. Additionally, SAS’s confidential informant solution will provide the Raleigh Police Department with the ability to securely manage reported crime information and track an informant's lifecycle. Using this technology, every interaction is recorded and vetted for accuracy and reliability, providing early warning when problems appear and enabling investigation and intervention if necessary. Funds will be used for the initial year of an annual software license, the initial year hosting fee, installation services, CAD/RMS integration, and configuration services, totaling $629,032.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment/EPA/State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Project Name: Walnut Creek Stormwater Management Project
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Secured: $1,919,504
Project Description: The project will include acquisition of land parcels and an evaluation and design of potential green stormwater practices, such as revegetation and stream bank restoration, in an area where structures are regularly flooded. These practices and the purchase of land parcels will provide environmental and economic benefits and protect against the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff. Congresswoman Ross secured this funding with Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13).
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment/EPA/State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Project Name: Apex Cash Corporate Center Sewer Interceptor
Recipient: Town of Apex
Address: 73 Hunter Street, PO Box 250, Apex, North Carolina, 27502
Amount Secured: $1,919,504
Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a gravity sewer main extending through the Cash-Perkins property, connecting to the future Upper Middle Creek Gravity Interceptor and the proposed Middle Creek Gravity Interceptor and regional pump station for Horton Park. This gravity sewer will allow both the Cash-Perkins and Pinnacle Park Pump Stations to be taken offline resulting in more efficient service delivery and reduced maintenance cost for public utilities. Congresswoman Ross secured this funding with Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13).
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Grosvenor Gardens Apartments Rehabilitation
Recipient: CASA
Address: 624 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Amount Secured: $1,500,000
Project Description: Grosvenor Gardens is an historic and affordable apartment community in downtown Raleigh. CASA acquired the property in November of 2022 to prevent the displacement of the 62 households that call Grosvenor Gardens home. Built in 1939, the building needs to be rehabilitated, including replacing the original roof, outdated electrical systems, and old plumbing. CASA is seeking funding to ensure the long-term preservation of the building so that it can continue to serve as affordable housing in a highly walkable, transit-oriented area with great economic and educational opportunities.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Supportive Housing for Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care
Recipient: CASA
Address: 624 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Amount Secured: $1,000,000
Project Description: CASA plans to develop a safe, supportive, and affordable housing community for youth aging out of foster care who are experiencing homelessness. This new construction project will consist of an apartment building with 9 residential units, an office, small community space, and laundry facilities. CASA will partner with the Hope Center at Pullen (HCP), a nonprofit supportive services provider for youth transitioning out of foster care, to provide referrals for the units and onsite wraparound services for the residents. One unit will be dedicated to a Resident Advisor, either a graduate of HCP’s Transition Program or a MSW student, to provide an additional layer of support, particularly after business hours when HCP staff will be off site. Tenants will pay just 30% of their income for rent and utilities. HCP will work with Wake Housing Authority to get FYI vouchers for each of the potential tenants. The units will be targeted for households making less than 30% AMI.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Rolesville Library Site Development
Recipient: Town of Rolesville
Address: 502 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
Amount Secured: $325,000
Project Description: Federal funds will be used for the Town of Rolesville to demolish two town-owned properties and prepare those property sites for a new library. Rolesville, one of the fastest growing towns in the state, is the only municipality in Wake County without a library. The library will be located in downtown Rolesville and will be a catalyst for economic development while also providing an essential resource to Roseville residents. In August 2022, Rolesville and Wake County entered a Memorandum of Understanding committing the entities to mutually develop this site for a regional library.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Rolesville Main Street Park Improvements and Enhancements
Recipient: Town of Rolesville
Address: 502 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
Amount Secured: $406,000
Project Description: The Town of Rolesville has grown over 150% within the last decade making it the fastest growing community in North Carolina with 5,000+ population. Main Street Park is a centerpiece of the Town of Rolesville’s efforts to ensure that historical Main Street turns into a true town center and there is a time-sensitive need to complete Main Street Park improvements to align with the broader state and local investments underway. The project will make critical repairs to infrastructure, improve equipment and facilities to adhere to new and emerging accessibility standards, install broadband, and make enhancements that address safety and maximize connectivity along Main Street. The improvements will address gaps that have been identified in the Town’s Master Park Plan and funding constraints for the Town that otherwise make the project difficult to complete soon.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / HUD / Economic Development Initiatives
Project Name: Alexander Jones Wright YMCA Youth Center Construction
Recipient: The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of the Triangle Area, Inc.
Address: 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27607
Amount Secured: $1,000,000
Project Description: In the past three years, needs of constituents have grown dramatically. From food insecurity to educational and health disparities to isolation and mental illness—many are hurting. Youth desperately need social, emotional and academic support. To serve youth more boldly, the Alexander YMCA requests funds for the construction of a 10,000 square foot youth center to include:
Multipurpose gym for youth sports
Multipurpose space for academic assistance, afterschool, day camp and teen leadership programs
Outdoor areas for group and individual recreation, wellness activities, and outdoor play.
The center will provide space to expand afterschool and summer offerings for youth in Raleigh. Enhanced sports, wellness, and leadership development programs provide a safe, enriching environment for children and teens to thrive. The Alexander YMCA Youth Annex meets a compelling local need consistent with the statutory purposes.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Grants-in-Aid for Airports
Project Name: Replacement Runway 5L/23R – Phase 1 Construction
Recipient: Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Address: 1000 Trade Drive, PO Box 80001, RDU Airport, NC 27623
Amount Secured: $1,116,279
Project Description: Existing Runway 5L-23R consists of concrete pavement that is beyond the end of its useful life. Due to the effects of ASR, ongoing pavement maintenance is expensive and operationally disruptive to maintain. The RDU approved Airport Layout Plan includes a replacement runway approximately 537 feet to the northwest of the existing runway. Schematic Design of the new runway has been completed and the Environmental Assessment is nearing completion. The Authority anticipates a Record of Decision in June of 2023. The first Phase of construction is anticipated to begin in federal fiscal year 2024.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: South Salem Street Bicycle Connection
Recipient: Town of Apex
Address: Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, PO Box 250, Apex, NC 27502
Amount Secured: $850,000
Project Description: This request is for right-of-way and construction of a three-mile bicycle connection from downtown Apex to Pleasant Park (see Figure 1 and Attachment 1). The design and environmental study of the project is proposed to be completed by the Town between July 2023 – June 2024. Bicycle lanes are envisioned between Pleasant Plains Road and Apex Peakway, transitioning to shared lane markings as the corridor narrows and speed limit lowers toward downtown. This project was identified as a high priority in Bike Apex: The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan. It is the community’s highest-priority on-road bicycle project. South Salem Street/Old US 1 Highway is a designated North Carolina bicycle route. Bicycle activity is high, but no infrastructure for cyclists is in place. A fatal bicycle crash occurred along this corridor in 2007. This area is also the focus of the S-Line Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study, currently being led by NCDOT, with participation from the Town of Apex and seven other communities along the 90-mile rail corridor. The S-Line TOD study is intended to prepare the Town for future expanded passenger rail service and a local station along the S-Line railroad corridor, which runs adjacent and parallel to South Salem Street. NCDOT has already received funding for the next phase of study, which will include a feasibility study for a future mobility hub, intended to serve multiple modes of transportation even prior to the start of new rail service. The mobility hub will be located adjacent to the South Salem Street corridor. There are also existing stops for three bus routes (one local and two regional) along, or in the immediate vicinity of, the South Salem corridor. The proposed project would connect key destinations in Apex, complete the highest-priority on-road bicycle corridor, improve safety of bicycle travel, support multimodal connections to transit, and leverage private and public improvements in this rapidly-growing area.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Highway Infrastructure Programs
Project Name: Walnut Creek Greenway Design
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 North Academy Street, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Secured: $500,000
Project Description: The project will fund the design of the Walnut Creek Greenway bicycle and pedestrian trail through the Town of Cary, including grade-separations under and over four-lane median-divided roadways, crossings of streams and a rail line, and at-grade roadway crossings. The greenway trail will create a safe and equitable transportation option that enhances the quality of life and health outcomes for residents and visitors.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / DOT / Transit Infrastructure Grants
Project Name: Eastern Wake Transit Access Improvements
Recipient: Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle)
Address: 4600 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Amount Secured: $800,000
Project Description: This project aims to improve access to regional transit service in Eastern Wake County in the Towns of Wendell and Zebulon. The project will construct 10 new bus stops to support expanded transit service connecting Eastern Wake County residents with Raleigh as well as community destinations within Wendell and Zebulon. These improvements include bus stops, sidewalk connections, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. The proposed stops will improve access for existing transit riders and enhance mobility options for residents of a quickly growing part of Wake County. Residents will be better connected to a key regional route that connects emerging job hubs in Wake County, as well as several retail employment destinations, medical services, and affordable housing. Several stops are also located in areas that have been identified as Environmental Justice Communities of Concern.
Signed Disclosure Letter here
Projects Approved for Fiscal Year 2023
Congresswoman Ross secured funding for 15 community projects in the FY 2023 government funding package.
NOTE: The projects are listed alphabetically by Subcommittee.
Project Name: Continuous Operation Body Camera System
Address: 134 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Amount Received: $180,000
Project Description: The Town of Fuquay-Varina requests $180,000 through community project funding to supply police officers with continuous operation body camera systems. This funding will enable Fuquay-Varina to purchase improved body-worn camera equipment for Police Officers to enhance safety, transparency, and community trust. The Fuquay-Varina Police Department was an early adopter of body worn cameras in the interest of transparency, officer safety, and accountability. Unfortunately, the first-generation body camera system is reaching the end of support by the manufacturer. Body cameras enhance community safety and trust and are essential for 21st century policing. A new, next generation camera system has been implemented, which provides automated recording (no longer has to be activated by the officer), fully integrates with radio and in-car video systems, and allows for real time monitoring of incidents by command staff. The new system will provide clear and reliable video evidence and no longer require manual intervention by an officer during high stress encounters.
Project Name: Town of Morrisville Solar Panel Installations on Town Facilities
Recipient: Town of Morrisville
Address: 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Amount Received: $250,000
Request Description: The Town of Morrisville seeks to lead community adoption of sustainable practices and technology by setting the example with Town programs and facilities. Recent examples include development of the Town’s Master Sustainability Plan and installation of solar panels on Morrisville Fire Station 1. The Fire Station 1 project has resulted in a 40% offset of electricity with renewable energy and removal of more than 50,000 pounds of CO2 since April 2021. The Town is requesting $250,000 to complete purchase and installation of solar arrays on three of the Town’s largest energy consuming facilities to reduce the Town’s carbon footprint. The facilities and associated costs are included in the following. The $250,000 request reflects the 50 percent cost share required for a demonstration or commercial application project. (Public Safety & Municipal Services Building, $100,000; Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center, $200,000; Morrisville Fire Station 3, $200,000). Installation of panels on these three sites is expected to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, while also saving Morrisville taxpayers an estimated $1 million over the next 30 years through lower operating costs. The Town currently shares sustainability program metrics for the Fire Station 1 project and others with the public through our Open Data Portal. Similar data could be shared for these future solar projects. The physical addresses for the 3 facilities that would have solar panels installed are: Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center, 1301 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560; Morrisville Public Safety and Municipal Services Building, 260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560; and Harris Mill Road Fire Station (Morrisville Fire Station 3), 1021 Harris Mill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560.
Project Name: Town of Holly Springs Water Reclamation
Address: 128 South Main St., Holly Springs, N.C. 27540
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: The Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility is nearing capacity due to population and economic growth. The 6 to 8 MGD project will expand the capacity of the plant by adding membrane bioreactors (MBR) to the existing biological nutrient removal process, producing effluent that continues to meet stringent total nitrogen, total phosphorus, orthophosphorus and suspended solids limits. MBR will also produce a higher quality of reclaimed water for uses such as irrigation or industrial processes, minimizing the potable water demand of the community; significantly reduce the energy required to treat, process and distribute water; and enable users to implement critical sustainability initiatives. A new dewatering facility will optimize solids handling as flows to the plant increase, and solar drying beds will be a pathway for creating and distributing Class A biosolids. These innovative and sustainable techniques increase capacity and divert treated wastewater for other reuses in the community. This project is eligible for the Clean Water/Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan and the Town of Holly Springs will be applying for the SRF loan.
Project Name: Triangle Regional Water Partnership
Address: 224 E. Weatherspoon St., Sanford, N.C. 27330
Amount Received: $3,326,400
Project Description: This project request is for the design and construction of one of two horizontal directional drills (HDD) under the Cape Fear River from the City of Sanford’s Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to provide a safe and resilient source of potable water for local government partners that include Chatham County, Pittsboro, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina. This project is needed to help address the inadequate water supply to serve the recently announced VinFast manufacturing facility, the largest economic development project in North Carolina to date, and to provide a safe water supply for the Town of Pittsboro. In order to provide a reliable water supply and reduce the risk for VinFast and all the local government partners, it is imperative to construct two (2) water transmission lines via HDD under the Cape Fear River. A separate project request for a separate horizontal directional drill was submitted to Rep. Price's office.
Project Name: Grid to Plug to Wheels: Technician Training for Safe and Efficient Electric Vehicle Power Utilization and Maintenance
Recipient: Wake Technical Community College
Address: 9101 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
Amount Received: $939,041
Request Description: Wake Technical Community College requests $939,041 in community project funding for Grid to Plug to Wheels: Technician Training for Safe and Efficient Electric Vehicle Power Utilization and Maintenance. This job training program will prepare a next generation workforce of 2-year technicians to build and maintain power supply infrastructure and service electric vehicles. The growing demand for skilled labor in this sector will lead to good careers, greenhouse gas reductions, and consumer savings at the pump. To meet consumer demand, we must have a skilled workforce to safely build and maintain power supply infrastructure and service EVs. Wake County automotive technician jobs are expected to grow 8% by 2026 (EMSI, 2022). Building upon existing cutting-edge programs in applied engineering and automotive systems technologies, Wake Technical Community College is uniquely poised to provide affordable technician training via an enhanced AAS degree program with industry-recognized credentials to repair and build EV charging stations (grid to plug) as well as diagnosing and servicing EVs (plug to wheels). Funds will provide necessary faculty professional development and critical equipment and supplies to serve an estimated 250 students per academic year.
Project Name: Tuttle Public Health Center
Recipient: Saint Augustine’s University
Address: 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
Amount Received: $490,000
Request Description: St. Augustine's University, a Historically Black University (HBCU), requests $490,000 in community project funding to open its Tuttle Public Health Center (TPHC), which will support health and wellness education, student research regarding the long-term effects of COVID-19, and related programs that will benefit St. Augustine’s students and the surrounding community. Funding will be used to support faculty, establish smart classrooms for students, and purchase research and lab equipment. Meeting the diverse needs of the Wake County, the TPHC will serve as a partner to the Wake County Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and its recently established Physician Assistants Program at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. The TPHC will provide education in health delivery services, allied health sciences, and more, which will benefit both students and the underserved Southeast Raleigh communities.
Project Name: Wake County Public Health Center
Recipient: Wake County, NC
Address: 336 Fayetteville St., Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC 27601
Amount Received: $2,000,000
Request Description: Wake County requests $2 million in community project funding for to construct a new Public Health Center. Wake County’s current Public Health Building has been a mainstay for Wake County Public Health since the late 1980s. The facility has served the community well, but due to population growth, changes in how service is delivered, and the inflexibility of the original building design, Wake County is having difficulty providing a high level of service. The County owns property adjacent to its existing Swinburne Social Services building, and this property is sufficient to build a new building and associated parking deck, with connectivity to the Swinburne Center facility so that a cohesive, customer-friendly campus can be provided. The new 151,000 square foot building will house a variety of health clinics, along with pharmacy and lab facilities, as well as ancillary and complimentary social services programs. Wake County Public Health is the safety net clinical provider for uninsured residents. The County’s 11 clinics served approximately 26,000 residents in 2021. Its pharmacy provides approximately 60,000 prescriptions each year, many of which people could not obtain without Wake County Public Health services. The County provides primary care to children and dental care to children and pregnant women, and it also has an abundance of community teams that educate and prevent HIV and STDs, promote healthy living, provide safe routes to school, and provide nutrition counseling for the underserved. Wake County Public Health has cancer prevention and screening programs working with youth to adults and provides many home-visit programs for pregnant mothers as well as new mothers and babies. These programs are reducing mortality in some of the county’s historically marginalized populations.
Project Name: WakeMed Behavioral Health Hospital
Recipient: WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Address: 3000 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
Amount Received: $6,000,000
Request Description: WakeMed Health & Hospitals requests $6 million through community project funding to establish a behavioral health hospital that will help Wake County cope with the rising number of mental health and substance-use cases. The facility will accept all clinically appropriate patients regardless of their ability to pay. It will provide a full continuum of mental health services to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients and substance-use services to all ages. Federal funding would be used for architectural, engineering, and construction costs for the development of a new in-patient behavioral health hospital to serve the residents of Wake County and the surrounding region. The total estimated cost to construct this new facility is between $60 million and $80 million. The square footage is estimated to be between 85,000 and120,000 square feet, and the total bed count is projected to be between 100 and 125 patient beds. Wake County is seeing more and more severe behavioral health cases: a 25% increase in behavioral-health patients, a 30% increase in suicidal and homicidal cases, and a 68% increase in overdoses. These problems are taxing our hospitals, emergency rooms, EMS, police, courts, jails, and prisons. Wake County is also seeing more homelessness, joblessness, hunger, and fractured families. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the crisis. The need for inpatient behavioral health care is urgent. WakeMed’s behavioral health hospital hospital will enable the Wake County community – and its families – to get needed help.
Recipient: Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Address: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Amount Received: $750,000
Request Description: The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is constructing an Education Center at Prairie Ridge to expand services to significantly increase the number of visitors the facility can accommodate. Designed for easy accessibility, including those with limited pedestrian mobility, families with young children, & school groups--including those from low and moderate income groups--the building will feature three new assets: an indoor classroom, furnished with scientific instruments & teaching tools; universally accessible restroom facilities; & a nature porch. The classroom will be utilized by school groups participating in curriculum-correlated environmental education classes, teachers completing professional development courses, campers attending summer programs, students enrolled in after-school enrichment, & attendees at evening and weekend events. Requested funds will pay to construct & furnish a 2,600 square foot facility that will address goals of enhancing public understanding & appreciation of the natural environment & serving as a model for sustainable practices. This will contribute to economic development by creating an important public amenity along the Blue Ridge Corridor, turning an existing community resource into a year-round ecotourism destination, and fostering the creation of new job positions.
Project Name: Garner Senior Center Facility Improvements
Recipient: Town of Garner
Address: 900 7th Avenue, Garner, NC 27529
Amount Received: $505,200
Request Description: The project will fund capital improvements to enhance safety, increase accessibility and improve functionality of the Garner Senior Center (GSC) which hosts over 42,000 annual visits by Garner-area seniors. The facility also houses Wake County’s largest congregate Meals on Wheels site serving 1,700 monthly meals on-site and is a distribution site for 1,100 monthly delivered meals. Capital improvements to the facility include replacement of aging HVAC systems to improve air handling, renovations to restrooms to improve safety and accessibility, addition of an accessible route to outdoor programing areas of the facility including a newly-created Gardening for Life program funded by a grant from Next50, assessment of other accessibility needs and opportunities, installation of technology to ensure safe user access, enhancements to the kitchen and dining facility to improve congregate meals and food distribution and general facility upgrades to enhance programming.
Project Name: Maynard Road Multifamily Housing
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 North Academy Street, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Received: $1,000,000
Request Description: The Maynard Road Multifamily Housing is a planned 127-unit housing development that will provide quality, affordable, mixed-income rental units at below-market rents in a prime area of Cary, NC. The development is needed to help address rising housing costs, especially for working class individuals and families, because of booming population growth, employment opportunities, and economic development in Cary over the last 20 years. The requested funds will be used to construct a street to the development. A well designed and integrated street network is the backbone for a viable complete neighborhood. The street will provide safe and convenient access to goods and services throughout the neighborhood and larger community for the residents of the development.
Address: 15 E. Fourth Street, Wendell, NC 27591
Amount Received: $2,000,000
Project Description: The Pleasant Grove Community Center Project is a collaborative partnership with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Town of Wendell, and Wake County to reimagine a future use of the historic African American Carver School. Located at 948 Morphus Bridge Road in Wendell, this site is located within a low-income area near a public housing development and will serve as a focal point of inclusion and opportunity. The community center rehabilitation will provide a space to offer families afterschool, track out, and summer camp programs for their children; job development services; and a business incubator to host the entrepreneurial program, LaunchWENDELL. The Federal funding will be used for community engagement, project design, construction documents, and construction for rehabilitation/renovation of the old Carver Elementary School. The future development of a park and senior housing will be facilitated through town, county and state funding.
Recipient: Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Address: 1000 Trade Drive, PO Box 80001, RDU Airport, NC 27623
Amount Received: $5,000,000
Request Description: This project will reconstruct the Taxilane that provides access to the North Cargo aircraft parking apron at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The funding will be used for construction activities. This Taxilane access is critical to the operation of both FedEx and UPS who provide freight/logistics services to central North Carolina.
Project Name: Tingen Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Design, Environmental, and Right-of-Way
Recipient: Town of Apex
Address: Town of Apex Planning Department, PO Box 250, Apex, NC 27502
Amount Received: $550,000
Request Description: This request is for study and design of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the railroad crossing of Tingen Road in Apex, NC. This at-grade railroad crossing will close as part of the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector project per the Town’s Corridor Project Master Agreement with CSX Transportation (July 2009). Closure will occur once the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector opens, which is anticipated in 2025. Construction of the bicycle and pedestrian bridge will provide a route for the community to safely cross the railroad tracks on Tingen Road. If it is not completed, the railroad crossing will become a barrier. A feasibility study with public involvement will determine scope and cost, design and right-of-way would immediately follow, positioning the Town to pursue construction of the bridge in FY24-25. The project will be located at the intersection of Tingen Road and S. Salem Street in Apex, NC 27502.
Recipient: Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle)
Address: 4600 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703
Amount Received: $900,000
Request Description: This project aims to address critical transit access and transit operation safety concerns at GoTriangle bus stops in Wake County. The project proposes improvements at several locations where the design speed, traffic volumes, constrained right-of-way, and the number of transit passengers necessitate an investment in addition to ADA landing pads and amenities. For example, these improvements include bus bays, sidewalk connections, ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. Proposed locations are distributed throughout the county, benefiting customers on several regional GoTriangle routes. These infrastructure improvements provide enhanced transit accessibility along key regional routes connecting major job hubs in Wake County, as well as several retail employment destinations, medical services, and affordable housing. Several stops are also located in areas that have been identified as Environmental Justice Communities of Concern.
Projects Approved for Fiscal Year 2022
Congresswoman Ross secured funding for 10 community projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package. Those projects are listed below.
NOTE: The projects are listed alphabetically by Subcommittee.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science/ U.S. Department of Justice/State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance – Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
Project Name: Raleigh-Wake City County Bureau of Identification DNA Testing Equipment
Recipient: Raleigh – Wake City/County Bureau of Identification
Address: 3301 Hammond Rd., Raleigh NC 27603
Amount Received: $500,000
Project Description and Explanation: Raleigh-Wake City County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) will purchase the scientific instrumentation necessary to conduct DNA analysis on evidence collected from crime scenes. This will enable CCBI to fulfill DNA requests from the Wake County Justice Center (WCJC) in a timely fashion, more accurately connect individuals with crime scene evidence, better the enforcement of criminal laws, and avert wrongful criminal convictions.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Financial Services & General Government/Small Business Administration/Small Business Initiative
Project Name: Morrisville Small Business Development Program
Recipient: Town of Morrisville
Address: 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Amount Received: $300,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for financial support and assistance through both grants, incentives, and town provided programs such as events, networking activities, marketing and communication support, and establishment of a database of information to enhance regular and ongoing engagement with this segment of the Morrisville community.
Signed Disclosure Letter:Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Homeland Security/FEMA/Federal Assistance (Emergency Operations Center)
Project Name: Wake County Emergency Operations Center
Recipient: County of Wake
Address: 301 S McDowell St., 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27601
Amount Received: $1 million
Project Description and Explanation: Wake County has identified a space vacated by another County department that could be renovated as a new EOC at a low cost and mitigate many of the challenges of the existing location. The new location would have adequate staffing space (even if factors like social distancing are needed), room for current technologies to facilitate both internal meetings and communication with news outlets and the public, and access to restrooms and break areas. The flexibility of the space allows for quick set up that is scalable based on the perceived emergency. This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the basement-level facility Wake County Emergency Management has operated out of since 1988 no longer meets the County’s needs. The County and its emergency situations have grown in number and complexity, and the way in which the County responds has evolved.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment/Environmental Protection Agency/State and Tribal Assistance (STAG) Grants
Project Name: Swift Creek Stormwater Management and Modeling Program
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Received: $900,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for data and advanced watershed analytics to proactively monitor and assess stormwater and floodplain management within the Swift Creek Basin for the benefit of public safety and water quality.
Signed Disclosure Letter:Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education/Innovation and Improvement/Innovation and Improvement (II)
Project Name: Making Computer Science STICK: Systemic Change for Teachers to Individualize Implementation of CS in K-5
Recipient: North Carolina State University
Address: 1A Holladay Hall, 20 Watauga Club Dr., Raleigh NC 27605
Amount Received: $350,000
Project Description and Explanation: Making CS STICK will create and develop sustainable communities of teachers to support on-going integration of computer science (CS) in elementary education. By the end of the pilot year of the project, Making CS STICK will have implemented a scalable professional development program for K-5 educators, developed locally relevant curricular materials to increase access to computing education in elementary schools, and served 3,000 students. It will also result in a program for the state to leverage, ensuring that ultimately every student in North Carolina has the opportunity to experience computer science regardless of historical stereotypes and institutional barriers. This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because creating a sustainable K-5 computer science education model will engage students at an early age in the opportunities that exist within computer science, help students understand the impact of computer science on our society, and ultimately create a larger, more diversified high-tech workforce for the future of North Carolina.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education/Higher Education/Higher Education (HE)
Project Name: Reach: Serving the Whole Family to Reach Equitable Educational Outcomes
Recipient: Wake Technical Community College
Address: 9201 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
Amount Received: $600,000
Project Description and Explanation: Through a collaboration between the North Carolina State University Juntos Program and Wake Technical Community College, Reach will provide targeted academic supports, mentoring, and college pipeline experiences to 660 middle, high school, and college students and their families living in Eastern Wake County to put students on the path to graduation and a living wage. This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because adults living in Wake County who lack higher education credentials are less likely to find employment opportunities paying a living wage. By investing taxpayer funds in targeted educational supports for first generation college students and their families who lag behind their peers in completing high school and college credentials, this project will help not only to create the next generation of the skilled workforce, but also to advance their economic mobility.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: South Raleigh Heritage Walk
Recipient: City of Raleigh
Address: 222 West Hargett Street Suite 218, Raleigh, NC 27601
Amount Received: $3 million
Project Description and Explanation: The goal of the South Raleigh Heritage Walk, also known as the “Dix-Chavis Strollway / South Park Heritage Walk,” is to celebrate Raleigh’s rich cultural history while connecting multiple communities on the southeast and southwest sides of the City. In doing so, the City will provide a safe, accessible, multi-modal route to both parks and energize the area through placemaking, interpretive signage, partnerships, and community engagement. The proposed bike and pedestrian route will run by historic neighborhoods, Shaw University (one of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Raleigh), the vibrant downtown core, black-owned businesses, the Convention Center, affordable housing areas (including Heritage Park), emerging retail hubs, and areas of new development.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: King’s Ridge
Recipient: CASA
Address: 624 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Amount Received: $2 million
Project Description and Explanation: King’s Ridge is a new construction apartment community designed to end homelessness for over 100 Wake County families and individuals. The community is being modeled after other successful public-private partnerships that create permanent, supportive housing across the country, such as Moore Place in Charlotte, where onsite supportive services increase health and stability outcomes for residents. King’s Ridge will include 100 apartments designated for single adults and families who are homeless, focusing on housing those below 30% of AMI ($28,250 for a family of four/$19,800 and below for a single person). The community will include on-site supportive services on the main floor and will incorporate trauma-informed design features. CASA is partnering with Wake County and the City of Raleigh and working collaboratively with more than a dozen supportive service providers to build partnerships specific to King’s Ridge in areas of healthcare and case management.
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Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Economic Development Initiative
Project Name: Town of Garner Streetscape and Parking Improvements on Rand Mill Road
Recipient: Town of Garner
Address: 900 Seventh Avenue, Garner, NC 27529
Amount Received: $1,030,405
Project Description and Explanation: The project is a comprehensive rehabilitation of the intersection of Main Street and Rand Mill Rd. in Downtown Garner, North Carolina. At the intersection and along Main Street, streetscape improvements include: a pedestrian plaza and sidewalk amenities to create a sense of place; grade separation between sidewalk and street at the intersection; pedestrian safety bump-outs to increase visibility at crosswalks; stamped colored asphalt at the intersection and crosswalk to serve as traffic calming; stormwater drainage improvements to prevent flooding; and a 2-story mural of important cultural figures from Garner’s history. South of the intersection, the town will construct a new public parking lot, including 59 new paved parking spots and a communal trash solution for the downtown business owners. The parking lot will transform an underutilized central lot into a productive downtown asset and public investment in this project will catalyze private development in downtown Garner. This project will increase accessibility and capacity for residents and visitors to enjoy the entire downtown.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development / Department of Transportation / Local Transportation Priorities
Project Name: Cary Regional Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility
Recipient: Town of Cary
Address: 316 North Academy Street, Cary, NC 27513
Amount Received: $1 million
Project Description and Explanation: The Wake County Transit Plan includes a new GoCary Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility that will serve as a foundation for the growth of regional mobility options and support the largest planned expansion and improvement in bus service County-wide. It will help connect Cary to all Wake County communities, enhance access to transit, and create frequent, reliable urban transportation options. In addition, the requested appropriation will help Cary meet its sustainability goals by reducing the environmental impact of the proposed 50,000-square foot administration, operations, and maintenance facility. The request would help offset two costs: 1) installing solar panels on the facility grounds to assist with the powering of the building and any electric buses purchased in the future; and 2) installing a green roof to help achieve environmental benefits including reducing stormwater runoff, increasing energy efficiency, and the mitigation of the urban heat island effect.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here