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Portola Valley council advances funding plan for townwide storm‑drain assessment, directs Park‑in‑Lieu cash to begin Ford Field study
Summary
After a lengthy budget hearing, the council directed staff to pursue a full‑town storm‑drain assessment (to be funded roughly half from gas‑tax and half from CIP funds) and to use Park‑in‑Lieu funds plus residual Parks & Rec savings to start a feasibility study for the Ford Field bathroom while pursuing fundraising for court resurfacing.
The Portola Valley Town Council spent more than two hours on Feb. 10 reviewing a midyear budget update and giving staff direction on several capital priorities, including a full‑town storm‑drain assessment and initial funding for the Ford Field bathroom feasibility study.
Finance Director Tony reported that corrections and accruals increased the town’s beginning general fund reserve to about $2.9 million and that preliminary FY2024–25 results showed a modest surplus. But he warned the council the town faces a structural gap without new revenue, calling attention to an expected sheriff’s contract increase and rising benefit costs.
On two capital questions, Tony asked for council direction: whether to fund a bridge survey (Valley Oak Trail) and whether to…
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