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Atherton reviews five-year capital plan; staff seeks appropriations, confirms grants and flags priorities

Atherton Town Council / Finance Committee · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Town staff reviewed the five-year CIP, described recent grants for Alameda de las Pulgas and El Camino/Selby projects, requested appropriations and discussed prioritizing park pathways, Station Lane connector and drainage updates. Council asked for clearer spreadsheets and directed staff to refine the CIP package.

Town staff presented the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) five‑year forecast and asked the council for feedback on priorities and any new projects to add. The staff presentation explained funding sources—restricted sales-tax and gas‑tax funds, library funds, and the discretionary town general fund—and noted that the first year requires formal appropriation while later years are planning estimates.

Staff (S2) reported recent grant developments: NEPA revalidation for the Alameda de las Pulgas project and a $1,000,000 supplemental allocation from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, adding to a previously…

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