A field representative for Congresswoman Norma Torres told the Upland City Council on Monday that the congresswoman’s office secured $850,000 for the downtown Upland Metrolink Station Revitalization Project and offered assistance with future federal grant applications.

Sophia Siqueiros, a field representative in Torres’ office, congratulated the city on the funding award and said the congresswoman’s top priority is bringing federal dollars to local projects. “Please know that our office is always here to assist you,” Siqueiros said, offering contact information to city staff for grants and letters of support.

Siqueiros also asked the city to share information about any city property damages from recent windstorms so the office can evaluate potential funding opportunities for recovery. Her remarks were delivered during the public comment portion of the meeting; the council did not take formal action on the funding announcement at the meeting.

The $850,000 was referenced by the field representative as community project funding; no contract, timeline or project scope details were provided during her remarks.