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TOP STORY - NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Knabe To Announce $12.9 Million In South Bay Projects |
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On Wednesday, November 4, during his State of the County address, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, will announce that he will be funding $12.9 million towards several capital projects in the South Bay. The projects, which include a renovation of the Torrance Health Center, improvements at Los Verdes Golf Course, a new lifeguard station in El Segundo, the expansion of the San Pedro Service Center, and the construction of a new building to house homeless families, are part of a larger investment of that Knabe will be announcing at the event.
The historic Torrance Health Center will get $2.78 million for an advanced HVAC system that works for a tuberculosis testing facility, new security systems, a kitchen refurbishment, and space for public health outreach programs.
In the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Los Verdes Golf Course will receive $985-thousand to replace 230,000-square-feet of artificial turf with natural turf, and to install a new high-tech, water-saving irrigation system.
A new lifeguard headquarters station will be built in the City of El Segundo. The 13-hundred square foot, $1.7 million building will also include space for our Junior Lifeguard Program.
The San Pedro Service Center will receive $2.48 million to renovate and expand. The Center, which opened its doors in 1972, has continued to expand its services over the years, while receiving hardly any upgrades. An addition to the northeast side of the building will include an 800-square-foot multi-purpose room. A 1,350-square-foot addition to the southeast side of the building will provide two daycare classrooms.
Harbor Interfaith Services will receive $4.97 million for the construction of a new three story building dedicated to serving approximately 13,000 homeless and working poor people in San Pedro, Lomita, Wilmington, and Harbor City. The new building will include a food pantry, office space for case workers, indoor playground, nursery, after school program space, and other specialized facilities for homeless children.
Additionally, the Supervisor, earlier this year, funded the refurbishment of over four miles of the South Bay Bike Trail. Construction on the $4.9 million project is expected to begin next September. A total of 21,000 feet of the bike trail will be rebuilt, with sections in Playa del Rey, and the Cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance.
Supervisor Knabe’s commitment of $12.9 million in capital project funds for the South Bay is part of a series of projects the Supervisor will be funding across the Fourth District this year, totaling nearly $42 million in construction projects that will lead to hundreds of jobs and many new community facilities for recreation, social services, and public safety. Supervisor Knabe will announce all the projects and the funding levels during his annual State of the County address at the Long Beach Convention Center on November 4.
For the first time, Supervisor Knabe’s speech will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.knabe.com. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., but the Internet broadcast will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., once the Supervisor actually begins his speech. Viewers can log on to on www.knabe.com on Wednesday, November 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to see the Supervisor’s speech.
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Supervisor Knabe contributes $4.969 million to Harbor Interfaith Services to be used for the construction of a new three story building dedicated to serving approximately 13,000 homeless and working poor people. The new building will include a food pantry, office space for case workers, indoor playground, nursery, after school program space, and other specialized facilities for homeless children. Harbor Interfaith Services is a non-profit organization serving the Harbor Area and South Bay communities of Los Angeles, including San Pedro, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Lomita, Torrance, Wilmington and Long Beach. |
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Contact:
Steve Napolitano
Field Deputy
825 Maple Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
snapolitano@lacbos.org
Tel: (310) 222-3015
Fax: (310) 320-4058 |
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Don Knabe. Working for LOMITA. Lomita
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Funding Construction of Housing for Homeless and Working Poor Supervisor Knabe contributed $4.969 million to San Pedro’s Harbor Interfaith Services to be used for the construction of a new three story building dedicated to serving approximately 13,000 homeless and working poor people. The new building will include a food pantry, office space for case workers, indoor playground, nursery, after school program space, and other specialized facilities for homeless children. This financial commitment represents roughly half of the $10 million Harbor Interfaith will need to raise to complete construction of the new building. Harbor Interfaith Services serves the Harbor Area and South Bay communities of Los Angeles, including San Pedro, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Lomita, Torrance, Wilmington and Long Beach. |
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Creating a Walking Path for Seniors
Supervisor Knabe joined members of the Lomita City Council for the dedication of a renovated senior fitness trail at Lomita Park, a project that was completed with $100,000 in funding committed by Supervisor Knabe. The City of Lomita applied for $100,000 to improve a preexisting quarter-mile walking path around Lomita Park. The upgrades included resurfacing the path and installing 10 fitness stations designed for use by seniors. Lomita is now working on plans to integrate a senior fitness program into its park schedule and is working in conjunction with Torrance Memorial Hospital to develop an expanded physical activity program. Providing Opera for Children at the Lomita Library The highly-acclaimed Opera Tales program returned to Fourth District County Libraries. Opera Tales is a LA Opera program that introduces children and families to the world of opera at local libraries. Supervisor Knabe established the partnership between the LA Opera and the County of Los Angeles Public Library, and provided funding to bring Opera Tales to libraries in the Fourth District.
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Inspecting South Bay Storm Drains
More than 10,000 storm water catch basins located across the South Bay have recently been cleaned, inspected and upgraded by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The program involved a total of 10,300 catch basins located in 18 area cities and unincorporated areas.
New funding for park projects
Supervisor Knabe dedicated $1.7 million in Proposition A Park funds to be used for various projects across the Fourth District. In Lomita, a portion of the money will be used for the improvement of a ¼ mile path around Lomita Park to allow for unimpeded travel and installation of fitness stations designed for use by seniors. |
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Supports organizations such as Lomita Meals on Wheels and the Lomita Railroad Museum.
Co-Funded the City’s Armed Forces memorial monument.
Supports various community-based organizations like: Lomita Friends of the Library.
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