Rep. Suzan DelBene has submitted the following funding requests for important community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2025. Submission to the Committee is not a guarantee of funding. Projects 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. Additional information from the House Appropriations Committee on the Community Project Funding process is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Suzan DelBene has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.
NOTE: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by subcommittee.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Specialty Care in Monroe, Washington
$1,400,000
Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 1 dba EvergreenHealth Monroe: 14701 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA, 98272
EvergreenHealth Monroe will spearhead the expansion and facility enhancement for sub-specialties including orthopedics, cardiology Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), urology, and rheumatology to ensure the delivery of top-tier healthcare services to the residents of East Snohomish County.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
Western Washington, Section 219
$200,000
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Seattle District: 4735 E. Marginal Way S. Bldg. 1202 Seattle WA 98134-2388
The Corps will use these funds to complete studies for water infrastructure improvement projects in Snohomish, WA and Arlington, WA. The proposed improvements, new wellfield, water treatment plant expansion and improvements, and new potable water reservoir will ensure Arlington has a secure water system that can meet the future challenges and still provide clean drinking water to the community. Additionally, the replacement of aging infrastructure including water mains, sewer lines, and storm drainage pipes across multiple streets in one of the historic areas of the City of Snohomish will separate stormwater flows and wastewater flows to increase the treatment plant’s effectiveness and benefit the Puget Sound and Snohomish River.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized Section 219(f)(404) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-580), as amended by WRDA 2022 (Title LXXXI of Division H of P.L. 117-263).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
City of Bothell Woodcrest Utility Replacement Project
$3,030,824
City of Bothell: 18415 101st Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011
The Woodcrest neighborhood includes 157 manufactured and mobile homes that provide affordable housing primarily to senior and fixed income residents. The project would complete the replacement of failing water, sewage, surface, and storm water utility systems for a community comprised primarily of seniors and other fixed-income residents, within the City of Bothell. The project would install an 8-inch diameter restrained-joint water main to provide the required flow and earthquake resilience, along with individual water meters and service lines, to each dwelling in the community. The sewer rehabilitation work will reduce leakage into the system, reduce total wastewater discharge, and improve service and reliability.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C.300j12.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
City of Redmond AC Water Main Replacement
$5,000,000
City of Redmond: 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA, 98052
The City of Redmond AC Water Main Replacement Project will replace a significant amount of AC pipe in the Viewpoint neighborhood of Redmond. This project is part of a larger effort to eventually replace all the AC pipe in the City, which is one of the highest priority projects in the City’s Water System Plan. In addition to providing safe, resilient water supply to the area, the project benefits all of the City by reducing maintenance demands resulting from frequent main breaks. Eliminating main breaks caused by aging, brittle pipe directly protects Idylwood Creek, one of the major salmon-bearing streams in the City.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C.300j12.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Lake Washington Sanitary Sewer Lake Lines Program – Planning and Program Development
$500,000
City of Bellevue: 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
This project will help the City identify solutions for replacing the nearly 15 miles of sewer lines along the shorelines of Lake Washington. The project is located in Lake Washington adjacent to waterfronts in the following areas: Bellevue, Medina, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village and a portion of King County. The lake lines convey residential wastewater to be treated by King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s treatment plants. This is vital to keeping our environment healthy and safe for all residents of the 1st Congressional District and throughout King County.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Alderwood Mall Parkway: SR525 to 168th St. SW
$4,000,000
Snohomish County: 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
This project involves widening the roadway from three to five lanes to enhance traffic flow, capacity, and safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists in Snohomish County. It includes two through lanes in each direction with a center turn lane, continuous curb and gutter, shared-use paths on both sides with ADA compliant curb ramps, aligning with the existing five-lane road configuration and improving traffic signal and intersection efficiency at the SR 525 NB On/Off Ramps.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 U.S.C. 133(b)(1)(A).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
City of Monroe – Railroad Grade Separation
$1,400,000
City of Monroe: 769 Village Way, Monroe, WA, 98272
Five at-grade and closely spaced BNSF rail crossings bisect and isolate portions of the Monroe community from goods and emergency services, slow emergency vehicle response times, and injure residents. Improved crossings would enhance the flow of traffic on the three major arterials that come through Monroe; State Route 522, State Route 203, and U.S. 2. Commuters from Monroe, Sultan, Gold Bar, Duvall, Snohomish, the greater Snohomish and Sky Valley regions would be positively affected. The funds for this project would allow the City to complete a feasibility study, design, and engineering of the crossings.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 22907 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Environmentally Sustainable Public Works Operations Center
$2,400,000
City of Kenmore: 18120 68th Avenue NE, Kenmore, WA, 98028
Kenmore is constructing a new Public Works Operations Center (PWOC) on city-owned land adjacent to Kenmore Middle School. The PWOC will feature a series of environmentally sustainable components both inside and outside. The City’s request is to help fund: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure; solar infrastructure; geothermal heating; a water quality testing lab and equipment; Low-Impact Development (LID) techniques; stormwater retention and reuse; and planting of vegetation, trees, and landscaping. These features are designed to promote environmental sustainability and enhance energy efficiency.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace High Schools, and Martha Lake Elementary School LED Lighting Retrofits
$2,655,776
Edmonds School District: 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA, 98036
The funding would be used for the improvement of student learning environments by retrofitting the existing fluorescent lighting with LED lighting. This project will save 30% of energy usage by replacing the fixtures throughout the schools and parking lots. The existing T8 light fixtures use about 0.7 W/SF and LED light fixtures use about 0.48 W/SF which conserves significant energy usage.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 5305(a)(4).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
NE 85th St. Pedestrian/Bike Connection
$2,000,000
City of Kirkland: 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033
This request funds the completion of a bicycle and pedestrian pathway that will connect the currently under construction Sound Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station on I-405 at NE 85th Street in Kirkland to the remainder of downtown Kirkland. This essential connection is the key to pedestrian and bicycle access across the newly designated Downtown Kirkland Puget Sound Regional Council growth center, BRT station, and 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor adjacent to I-405, encouraging multimodal transportation efforts in alignment with City goals.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 U.S.C. 133(b)(7).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Snohomish Conservation District’s Natural Resources Center
$2,000,000
Snohomish Conservation District: 528 91st Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258
The funding would be used for the Snohomish Conservation District to construct a Natural Resources Center (NRC) building for workforce training. The NRC will serve as a multipurpose community center providing environmental, education, and workforce training for habitat restoration, agricultural, and wildfire resiliency technicians. Activities at the NRC will help mitigate climate change, educate and connect the community, support farmers, promote salmon recovery and watershed health, and serve under-represented communities and veteran populations.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1) and 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Snohomish Infrastructure Investments for Public Safety and City Services Campus
$5,000,000
City of Snohomish: 116 Union Ave, Snohomish, WA, 98290
The City of Snohomish is partnering with Snohomish County Fire District #4 on a new Public Safety & City Services Campus that will house new stations for both the Fire District and the Snohomish Police Department, as well as facilities for other City services. The City’s request will help fund critical infrastructure improvements along Pine Ave for streets, sidewalks, water, stormwater, power, and fiber required for re-development of these parcels and revitalizing parts of the Pilchuck District.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
SR-531 Trail
$1,800,000
City of Arlington: 238 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA, 98223.
The City of Arlington is requesting funding to build 1.3 miles of multi-use trail along a major highway that currently does not have a safe pedestrian or non-motorized route of travel. When completed, the trail will connect the Arlington Airport, Cascade Industrial Center, and Arlington Town Center to residential communities and to the Centennial Trail, which is a multi-city trail.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b)(7).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Swift Green Line Extension Southern Terminal Facility
$3,760,000
Community Transit: 2312 W. Casino Road, Everett, WA, 98204.
Community Transit is seeking funding to complete environmental review and design for terminal facilities for the planned Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) Green line extension. The Swift Green Line Extension will connect from Canyon Park to downtown Bothell and UW Bothell/Cascadia College, adding up to six new stations, and integrating with Sound Transit’s Stride S3 BRT line.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
156th St. NE Overcrossing Project
$4,528,069
City of Marysville: 501 Delta Ave, Marysville, WA, 98270.
The 156th St. NE Overcrossing Project will reinstate a public railway crossing that was closed by BNSF Railway and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission in the early 2000s. There is a planned future interchange, funded under Connecting Washington, at 156th St. NE and Interstate 5. This interchange will provide access to the growing Cascade Industrial Center to the east of Interstate 5, but with the parallel railway to the west, traffic will essentially be landlocked. By constructing an overcrossing at 156th St. NE, it will allow for better traffic circulation and provide interstate access for residents and businesses to the west.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 22907 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
