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Adelanto to receive $1 million from state; city also lands $103,000 Caltrans recycling grant for community projects
Summary
The City of Adelanto announced it secured $1 million in state funding for two capital projects (including $500,000 to rehabilitate council chambers and $500,000 for a new park design) and $103,000 from a Caltrans recycling program to upgrade the community center and buy park equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramos opened the June 12 meeting by turning the floor to City Manager Jesse, who announced two recent funding wins for the city.
"The City of Adelanto has successfully secured $103,000 through a Caltrans recycling program," Jesse said, and described two earmarked uses: a commercial-grade refrigeration unit for the City Community Center to support High Desert Second Chance27s food services, and a tractor with a compost spreader for parks maintenance. Jesse said the funds will be used to benefit residents in need and to improve park grass areas.
In a separate announcement, Jesse said the State of California General Services Department has approved $1,000,000 to the city in total. "500,000 is earmarked for the rehabilitation of the council chambers, and the other 500,000 will be for the new proposed park on Bauflower Road between Lee and Chamberlain," he said, describing planned upgrades to furniture, flooring, lighting and acoustic improvements in the chambers and design work for the park.
Why it matters: The two grants together provide near-term capital for public facilities and parks in Adelanto. Councilmembers pressed for details about the park funding and were told the design work is already underway; Jesse confirmed assemblyman Juan Carrillo helped secure the state funds. Councilman Mesa asked specifically whether both $500,000 allocations had been approved; Jesse answered they had and said the money is already being used for park design.
Council action and next steps: No formal ordinance or zoning action was required at the meeting. Councilmembers requested continued staff updates as the council chambers rehabilitation and park design move into procurement and construction phases. The city manager and staff will return to the council with timelines, procurement steps and any required approvals once project plans are finalized.
Community context: Councilmembers framed the funding as an opportunity to improve municipal facilities and to support local nonprofits that deliver food and services. The refrigeration unit is explicitly tied to supporting food distribution for residents in need, and council discussion signaled interest in using the park allocation to advance neighborhood recreation on Bauflower Road.
The council did not take a formal vote specifically tied to acceptance of these grants at the meeting; staff said they will provide follow-up details at upcoming council meetings.
