Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding Requests

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FY27 Community Project Funding

CJS Projects

Project Name: SF State Planetarium Renovation

Request Amount: $650,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco State University located at 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94132

Explanation: Since 1973, the SF State Planetarium has served as a vital community resource and training ground for STEM educators, but it now requires a $2.6 million technological overhaul ($1.95 million already raised, with a remaining $650,000 gap) to remain effective for today’s students. Funding this project is a strong investment for taxpayers, as the planetarium functions as a regional hub for interactive science education, workforce development, and global climate awareness. Located in CA-11, the SF State Planetarium is a cornerstone educational asset for San Francisco’s District 7 and the broader community. For more than 50 years, it has welcomed over 100,000 schoolchildren, residents, and university students, providing access to hands-on STEM learning and immersive science programming. The modernization project will restore and significantly enhance this legacy, ensuring continued access to high-quality educational experiences for communities across the Bay Area. Once renovated, the planetarium will serve approximately 2,000 students and community members annually through live programming, as well as advanced training for a new generation of STEM educators who will go on to serve local schools. Upgraded, 21st-century technology will enable immersive astronomical experiences that spark curiosity, deepen scientific understanding, and connect audiences to pressing global challenges such as climate change. Key performance objectives include the installation of a state-of-the-art Zeiss ZKP-4 star projector by late 2026 and the full resumption of instructional programming and public outreach in 2027. Together, these improvements will ensure the planetarium continues to inspire and educate students and community members from every neighborhood in San Francisco for decades to come.

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Project Name: Aging Police Motorcycles

Request Amount: $840,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Police Department located at 1245 3rd Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94158

Explanation: The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is seeking an investment to replace 20 aging police motorcycles that are essential for traffic enforcement, high-profile events such as parades and First Amendment demonstrations, and protective escorts. According to industry standards, the average service life of a police motorcycle is approximately three years. SFPD currently maintains 49 motorcycles, 45 of which are 10 years old or older—far exceeding industry norms. Of these, 10 are no longer operational due to catastrophic damage or cost-prohibitive repairs and are being used for parts. These aging motorcycles present operational and safety challenges. Their unreliability poses risks to officers navigating San Francisco’s dense and complex roadway conditions, while frequent mechanical failures and repair needs disrupt operations—particularly during major events and escort duties. Replacing these motorcycles will directly benefit California’s 11th Congressional District (CA-11) by enhancing SFPD’s capacity for traffic enforcement, event deployment, and escort operations. New motorcycles will improve officer safety through modern features such as enhanced braking and handling, increase morale by allowing assignment to dedicated equipment, and strengthen public confidence through a modern, uniform fleet. This investment addresses a critical public safety need, supporting efforts to reduce crime, prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities, and keep San Francisco communities safe.

Support Letter: CLICK HERE

Certification:CLICK HERE