Measure K dollars are being used across San Mateo County to address needs in the Priority Areas of Children, Families and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; and Emergency Preparedness. Learn more about specific programs and initiatives below. Sort by Priority Area or search for a specific keyword to narrow your search.
Agency: Parks Department
A grant agreement with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (“RCD”) to identify, facilitate, and develop plans and permits necessary for the implementation of at least four projects along critical emergency access corridors and roads; to provide program oversight, coordination, and administration; and to provide technical assistance services to San Mateo County land managers and/or residents.
Agency: Parks Department
Because of Measure K, the Parks Department has been able to introduce community programming events, including in-class curriculum for underserved school districts, the Take A Hike program, Coyote Point SummerFest, and Volunteer Stewardship events; without Measure K, these programs would be unsustainable.
Agency: Parks Department
Funds from PRKFM are used to implement and maintain large-scale wildfire fuel reduction projects that mitigate the threat of wildfire to neighboring communities and enhance access and response capabilities of local and state fire agencies.
Agency: Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office School Safety program provides a partnership with parents, school administrators, and faculty to address safety and behavioral concerns, problem solve, and mentor and empower youth to become responsible, productive student body members.
Agency: Parks Department
Coyote Point Recreation Area has many antiquated facilities, including playgrounds, picnic sites, and play areas; these funds will be used to modernize visitor serving facilities and create new facilities in order to provide the experienced desired by San Mateo County residents.
Agency: Probation Department
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) serves over 600 at-risk youth in San Mateo County each year through legal education, mentorship, leadership development, and restorative programs that disrupt the “pipeline to prison.” Measure K funds primarily support FLY’s local staff, including coaches, case managers, coordinators, and program managers delivering and overseeing services in schools, communities, and the Youth Services Center.
Agency: Parks Department
The San Mateo County parks system has many trails, parking lots, and drive aisles that are in poor condition due to deferred maintenance; these funds will be used to address deferred maintenance of paved facilities in the parks.
Agency: Parks Department
A grant agreement with Fire Safe San Mateo County to provide Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”) equipment and supplies; to dispense educational materials and supplies; and to reduce hazardous fire fuels along evacuation routes in high-risk communities throughout San Mateo County.
Agency: Human Services Agency
The Housing Locator program provides intensive housing search support to help enrolled families and individuals locate housing, including locating potential rentals and working with the property owner to overcome challenges like past evictions and low credit scores. The program also provides case management for clients who are housed with the support of a housing voucher and who are also in need of supportive services to maintain their housing.
Agency: Human Services Agency
The Overflow Shelter Program provides short-term shelter and case management for eligible families experiencing homelessness, until a space becomes available at a family shelter site.
Agency: Human Services Agency
Inclement Weather shelter program that provides safe shelter to families and individuals during severe weather events or emergencies.
Agency: Human Services Agency
Homeless Outreach Team services, also known as HOT, provide services to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness throughout the County. Services include initial outreach and engagement at encampments and other locations where unsheltered people are living, case management, and service linkage, with the goal of building trust and connecting clients with shelter, housing programs and other resources.
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