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Residents urge San Mateo to set aside $4.5M for King Center pool and resiliency upgrades
Summary
Multiple North Central San Mateo residents asked the council to allocate $4.5 million from city capital reserves for phase 1 of the King Recreation and Swim Center project; staff said $1.25 million is already allocated and recommended adding $4.0 million to advance phase 1 design and work.
Several San Mateo residents urged the City Council Monday to set aside $4.5 million for phase 1 of the King Recreation and Swim (MLK) Center projects, focusing on a new pool, locker rooms and a resiliency "nervous system" so the facility can operate during heat, smoke or power outages.
"I am here to help advocate for the use of $4,500,000 towards the King Center," said Jennifer Plantenberg, a pastor at Community Baptist Church and a longtime Idaho Street resident, during the public-comment period.
Lisa Teeler, executive director of the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council, thanked the council for a staff recommendation of $4,000,000 and urged…
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