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Projects in Oakland, California

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Oakland is $2,633,910,643

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
New Municipal Service Center - replace existing service center on leased ground prone to liquifaction in seismic event Oakland CA 60 $220,000,000 Streets/Roads -52
Infrastructure Improvements to the Oakland Army Base Oakland CA 67 $100,000,000 Streets/Roads 7
Street Resurfacing - (approx 170 Lane miles) lane miles of street resurfacing, including sidewalk, curb, gutter and curb ramp replacement Oakland CA 100 $50,000,000 Streets/Roads 63
Sidewalk Damage Repair (8000 locations) Oakland CA 50 $25,000,000 Streets/Roads 32
Repair of Structurally Obsolete Bridges Oakland CA 100 $20,000,000 Streets/Roads 29
Curb Ramp Installation (approx. 6000 locations) Oakland CA 40 $15,000,000 Streets/Roads -7
Coliseum Pedestrian Walkway Seismic Replacement Oakland CA 40 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -10
14th Avenue Streetscape Project Oakland CA 60 $5,000,000 Streets/Roads -4
12th Street Reconstruction Oakland CA 250 $3,600,000 Streets/Roads 20
The Fruitvale Alive Streetscape Project - The improvements include construction of bulb-outs, ADA ramps and installation of bike lanes, planting trees, installation of signs to improve pedestrian circulation, improvement of sidewalks and installation of s Oakland CA 25 $2,900,000 Streets/Roads 7
International Blvd Streetscape Project Oakland CA 30 $2,750,000 Streets/Roads 10
Adeline Street Bridge Repair - The improvements include repair of damages in abutment No. 1 and to provide access behind abutment No. 2, replace bridge expansion joint material and seal and restriping the bridge deck Oakland CA 10 $2,700,000 Streets/Roads 7
Airport/Coliseum Adaptive Traffic Signal System Oakland CA 12 $2,200,000 Streets/Roads 0
Traffic Signal Upgrades Oakland CA 20 $2,000,000 Streets/Roads 2
MacArthur Blvd Streetscape Project Oakland CA 20 $1,900,000 Streets/Roads 18
7th Street, West Oakland Transit Village Streetscape Project - The improvements include construction of bulb-outs, ADA ramps and installation of bike lanes, construction of medians with landscaping, improvement of sidewalks and installation of streetlight Oakland CA 23 $1,230,000 Streets/Roads 18
Clean Water, Safe Parks Program Oakland CA 100 $150,000,000 Water 26
Design/Build Contract for B60-63 Wharf Reconstruction, APL Oakland CA 85 $130,000,000 Water -16
Upgrades to Sanitary Sewer System, including Pump Stations to eliminate overflows Oakland CA 85 $130,000,000 Water 34
High Priority Storm Drain System Improvements Oakland CA 47 $70,000,000 Water 26
Final Deepening of the Inner Harbor Turning Basin to -50 Feet, mean Lower Low Water, Port of Oakland Oakland CA 96 $8,000,000 Water 11
Cryer Boatworks Site, Public Beach Access - The Cryer Boatworks Site is currently being developed as a public park, and contains a section of the San Francisco Bay Trail. The shoreline is a gently sloping beach, which is a rare commodity in Oakland. Unf Oakland CA 45 $3,800,000 Water 5
Portable, wireless video cameras for spot surveillance and alert reporting Oakland CA 30 $2,450,000 Water 6
Waterside Wireless Surveillance System, GR5, Phase 2 Oakland CA 9 $750,000 Water -3
Oakland Inner-Harbor Tidal Canal Feasibility Study - The City of Oakland requests the authorization of $250,000 to conduct a feasibility study as an initial element of a greater effort to undertake improvements to the Federal-owned Oakland Inner-Harbor Oakland CA 3 $250,000 Water -7
Oakland Inner-Harbor Tidal Canal Easement - The proposed easement will allow the City to construct pedestrian and bicycle trails along those portions of the waterfront located within the Harbor Tidal Canal property. Oakland CA 0 $0 Water 4
Parking Garage at Oakland International Airport Oakland CA 120 $300,000,000 Airport -239
Levee strengthening at the Oakland Airport Oakland CA 80 $30,000,000 Airport 15
Aircraft East Apron and Taxiways - Phase 3 Oakland CA 75 $20,000,000 Airport 0
North Field Infield Roadway Oakland CA 75 $20,000,000 Airport -2
Pump House Replacement at the Oakland Airport Oakland CA 40 $10,000,000 Airport -2
Expand, relocate and upgrade 17 libraries Oakland CA 180 $270,000,000 CDBG -216
On-going park improvement projects identified in the approved Park Prioritization project list Oakland CA 60 $90,000,000 CDBG 6
3 new libraries Oakland CA 40 $60,000,000 CDBG -49
Seismic Retrofit and Safety Upgrades to H.J. Kaiser Convention Center Oakland CA 40 $60,000,000 CDBG 5
Upgrades to the Oakland Convention Center Oakland CA 10 $15,000,000 CDBG -9
Deconstruction of Historic Warehouses 803 and 804 at the Former Oakland Army Base Oakland CA 30 $2,400,000 CDBG -27
640 RMP Cover, Phase 2, at the Former Oakland Army Base Oakland CA 18 $1,700,000 CDBG -1
Alternate Computing Facility for Disaster Recovery - The goal on this project to establish a partnership between the City of Oakland and another city similar in size to construct geographically dispersed disaster recovery sites. Oakland CA 19 $1,584,000 CDBG 3
Fruitvale Latino Cultural and Performing Arts Center - Federal funding will be used for construction costs (i.e. structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, seismic reinforcement, elevator, etc.) Oakland CA 12 $1,000,000 CDBG -34
Oakland Head Start Facility Improvements - construction, repair, and playground development at seven Head Start centers Oakland CA 10 $700,000 CDBG 8
E-Government Network Infrastructure - E-government enables the delivery of information and services online through the Internet or other digital means. The use of the Internet to deliver government information and services will provide benefits Oakland CA 10 $300,000 CDBG 13
Corporate–Community Partnerships - The project will encourage Oakland businesses and the City government to partner with the Oakland School District and local faith-based organizations to employ and mentor youth on a part-time basis throughout the year. Oakland CA 8 $250,000 CDBG 4
Document Management for PWA - Funding will be used to implement an enterprise-class document management system for records related to environmental remediation of City-owned properties. The project will leverage the CityÂ’s existing, successful investment Oakland CA 5 $50,000 CDBG 0
PWA Equipment Services Technology Learning Center - Funding will be utilized to install networking, computer, printer, projector, and related equipment to establish a Public Works Agency Equipment Services Division Technology Learning Center. Oakland CA 5 $40,000 CDBG -1
Sustainable Upgrades to Civic Center Buildings Oakland CA 90 $25,000,000 Energy 10
Sustainable Upgrades to Libraries Oakland CA 100 $22,500,000 Energy 38
Sustainable Upgrades to Fire Stations Oakland CA 80 $15,000,000 Energy 29
Sustainable Upgrades to Aquatic Centers Oakland CA 12 $10,000,000 Energy 14
Fuel Cell Vehicle Program Oakland CA 5 $5,000,000 Energy 0
Metro Area Green Institute - The Metro Area Green Institute will serve as a clearinghouse for low-carbon economic development efforts nationally. The Institute will compile and disseminate data gleaned through the existing program sand provide technical a Oakland CA 60 $5,000,000 Energy 2
FY09 funding is requested to support the following elements of this effort: the East Bay Green Jobs Project; the Oakland Green Jobs Corps; and, the Environmental Engineering Technician Training Program Oakland CA 45 $3,800,000 Energy 19
Oakland Community Land Trust - Funding will be utilized to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed properties as an intial element of a broader Oakland-based community land trust. Rehabilitated properties will support low-cost housing for Oakland residents. Oakland CA 240 $20,000,000 Housing 5
New Police Administration Building, to replace seismically vulnerable and obsolete Admin Building Oakland CA 300 $450,000,000 Public Safety -248
Replacement of three fire stations Oakland CA 60 $90,000,000 Public Safety 4
New Multi-Service Training facility for Police and Fire Departments Oakland CA 33 $50,000,000 Public Safety -20
Fleet Replacements Oakland CA 30 $38,000,000 Public Safety -7
Various capital improvements at existing fire stations and public safety facilities Oakland CA 10 $15,000,000 Public Safety 2
Emergency Generators Oakland CA 10 $8,000,000 Public Safety 1
Interoperable Communications - Requested funding will bring a master communications site on-line for the City of Oakland to meet P-25 compliance, and will include simulcasting and other features which will enhance the communications network capacity Oakland CA 96 $8,000,000 Public Safety -3
Surveillance Camera Network - A citywide camera system will be installed to enhance the DepartmentÂ’s ability to respond to criminal activity and investigate crimes. (OPD). Funds would convert space in the Eastmont Police Station into a state of the art f Oakland CA 67 $5,600,000 Public Safety 20
Oakland Fire Boat - The fireboat responds to water emergencies and provides mutual aid assistance to other jurisdictions. The Port of Oakland is a potential terrorist target. Opening this station enhances our capability to quickly respond to terrorists. Oakland CA 48 $4,000,000 Public Safety 16
Public Safety Information Technology Infrastructure Enhancement - The City of Oakland requests $3.61 million in federal funding to support vital enhancements to citywide public safety information technology systems. These enhancements include: IPSS Comput Oakland CA 43 $3,610,000 Public Safety 5
Enhanced Public Safety Equipment Program - The City seeks funding to install audio and video recording devices in patrol and specialized vehicles; purchase firearms, holsters, and related equipment; purchase and install Dell laptops for specialized field Oakland CA 39 $3,300,000 Public Safety 6
311 Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) System - Funding will provide Oakland citizens a non-emergency response system by deploying the integrated CRM system using email, fax, phone and web. Oakland CA 36 $3,000,000 Public Safety 1
Replacement Helicopter - One helicopter to replace outdated unit $2,500,000. The helicopter unit provides enhanced observation and tactical support to the Police department. The two helicopters currently owned by the City are over ten years old. Oakland CA 30 $2,500,000 Public Safety 16
“Grow Our Own” Police Recruitment Program - The City seeks funding to conduct personal recruitment visits, to support technology enhancements intended to streamline the application and to provide for background check processes. These combined efforts sign Oakland CA 24 $1,900,000 Public Safety -3
Patrol Vehicle Acquisition - Funding will be utilized to increase the police vehicle fleet from 399 vehicles to 429 with Federal funding through the acquisition of 30 additional police vehicles. Oakland CA 20 $1,740,000 Public Safety 15
Oakland CompStat - Funding will be utilized to develop, design and deploy a centralized and consolidated criminal data repository system in Oakland. Oakland CA 16 $1,325,000 Public Safety 10
Oakland Police Department Data/Voice Network - The project will involve the re-cabling of the network infrastructure, the replacement of the legacy Cabletron and Dec equipment, the refresh of the integrated public safety network segment, and the installat Oakland CA 12 $1,100,000 Public Safety 13
Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) Systems - Funding will be utilized to install Automatic Vehicle Locating systems on all public vehicles. Oakland CA 12 $1,056,310 Public Safety -3
OaklandÂ’s Special Prosecution Project - Funding will support the implementation of a local Special Prosecution Team as part of the MayorÂ’s Crime Reduction Strategy. The Project will reduce quality of life incidents and address low-level crimes Oakland CA 6 $612,000 Public Safety 12
Emergency Signal Vehicle Pre-emption Oakland CA 23 $550,000 Public Safety 1
Mobile Incident Command Post - OPD currently has two older, outdated Mobile Command Posts. Both Command Posts were due to be replaced three years ago. This incident command post would be used in all hazards response: terrorism, earthquake, fire, civil un Oakland CA 6 $503,333 Public Safety 8
Prisoner Transport Vehicles - Since the OPD Jail closure in 2005, police officers shuttle between North County, Highland Hospital and Santa Rita jail. Additional transport vehicles will increase efficiency Oakland CA 3 $260,000 Public Safety 1