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Santa Clara council approves $100 million first phase of Measure I infrastructure bond
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a Phase 1 project list and begin preparations for a roughly $100 million bond sale under Measure I, directing staff to establish bond funds and related budget amendments.
The Santa Clara City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the Phase 1 project list and initiate steps to issue the first series of Measure I general obligation bonds, an estimated $100 million tranche of a voter-approved $400 million program to fund public safety facilities, parks, storm drains and other infrastructure.
The vote follows a months-long staff process to prioritize projects that are construction-ready or near-ready and to sequence later phases for larger or more complex work. City staff told the council the Phase 1 list balances “project readiness and community impact” while preserving flexibility for subsequent bond sales in 2028 and beyond.
Measure I, approved by voters in November…
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