Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Requests
Congressman Menendez has submitted requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) to the House Appropriations Committee that would improve the lives of residents of New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 CPFs for Fiscal Year 2024. CPFs are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.
The Appropriations Committee will make final determinations on CPFs and funding levels, and any funding is subject to approval by both the House and Senate.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Menendez has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the CPFs he has requested.
Requests
Liberty Avenue Sewer and Draining Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $3,150,000
Recipient: Township of North Bergen
Address: 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Explanation: The funding would be used to increase the capacity of the sanitary sewer system in North Bergen to mitigate sewer system overflow and improve water quality.
Elizabeth Lead Service Line Replacement
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient: City of Elizabeth
Address: 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Explanation: The funding would be used to improve water infrastructure by replacing lead service lines, safeguarding public health and improving water quality within the community.
Hoboken Water Metering Project
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Recipient: City of Hoboken
Address: 94 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace outdated water meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), allowing for more accurate readings, improving leak detection, and conserving both water and taxpayer dollars.
Guttenberg CSO Pipe Replacement Project
Amount Requested: $3,848,103
Recipient: Town of Guttenberg
Address: 6808 Park Avenue, Guttenberg, NJ 07093
Explanation: The funding would be used to improve stormwater management systems and address overflow and flooding issues that cause serious environmental and public health issues within the community.
North Hudson Regional Communications Center Upgrade Project
Amount Requested: $1,725,000
Recipient: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Address: PO Box 091, Trenton, NJ 08625
Explanation: The funding would be used to enhance North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue’s ability to coordinate emergency responses across several communities in our district, improving emergency response times, streamlining public safety agency efforts, and keeping New Jersey residents safe.
Bayonne Public Safety Technology & Equipment Project
Amount Requested: $1,030,200
Recipient: City of Bayonne
Address: 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Explanation: The funding would be used to purchase, install, and operate technology and equipment for the Bayonne Police Department, improving communications and streamlining management of major incidents, emergencies, and disasters.
Stevens Extreme Event Coastal Preparedness and Response System Project
Amount Requested: $900,000
Recipient: Stevens Institute of Technology
Address: 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Explanation: The funding would be used to develop a coastal extreme event observation system to inform future emergency management planning and emergency response during storms in our district and across the country.
Harrison Water Infrastructure Project
Amount Requested: $200,000
Recipient: Town of Harrison
Address: 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029
Explanation: The funding would be used to rebuild catch basins, replace manholes, and replace a section of a water pipeline in critical areas of the Town of Harrison, improving the drainage system and preventing flooding and water damage.
Youth Campus Expansion Project
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Recipient: Elizabeth Development Company
Address: 205 1st Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Explanation: The funding would be used renovate two buildings used for youth-oriented programs and construct one new building, improving ADA-accessibility and providing space for classes and other programs.
Reconstruction of Newark – Jersey City Turnpike Project
Amount Requested: $5,139,747
Recipient: County of Hudson
Address: 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 6B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Explanation: This funding would be used for road reconstruction to improve road conditions, pedestrian accessibility, safety, and flood mitigation.
East Newark Recreation Center
Amount Requested: $2,485,000
Recipient: Borough of East Newark
Address: 34 Sherman Avenue, East Newark, NJ 07029
Explanation: The funding would support upgrades and expansion of the East Newark Recreation Center to provide more community space, improve ADA accessibility, and install solar panels to power the building through clean energy.
Jefferson Avenue Corridor Traffic and Safety Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $1,447,706
Recipient: County of Union
Address: 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace traffic signals and make other roadway improvements along Jefferson Avenue in Elizabeth to manage traffic flow and increase safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Urban League of Union County Workforce Project
Amount Requested: $4,800,000
Recipient: Urban League of Union County, Inc.
Address: 1139 E. Jersey Street, Suite 515, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Explanation: The funding would be used acquire and construct a facility for workforce development programs for underserved communities, including low-income individuals and returning citizens in Union County.
River Road Overpass
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Recipient: Town of West New York
Address: 428 60th Street, West New York, NJ 07093
Explanation: The funding would be used for an overpass that would provide pedestrians and bicyclists safe and ADA-compliant access to West New York and the Hudson River waterfront.
Weehawken Community Walkway Improvement Program
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Recipient: Township of Weehawken
Address: 400 Park Avenue, Weehawken, NJ 07086
Explanation: The funding would be used to construct and expand sidewalks in Weehawken, making it easier and safer for residents, commuters, and visitors to travel along essential pedestrian walkways and vehicular arteries.