Approve $1.52 million spending plan for North Richmond landfill impact projects
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill pays mitigation fees to reduce impacts on the North Richmond community. The city and county jointly decide how to spend these annual fees on local improvements. If approved, the 2006-2007 plan allocates $1.52 million for projects that benefit North Richmond residents.
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Votes
Approve the mitigation fee
8 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a plan to spend $1.52 million in landfill mitigation fees on improvements for the North Richmond community. These fees are paid by the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill to offset the environmental impacts of its operations on nearby residents. The city and county work together each year to decide how to use this money for local projects that directly benefit North Richmond. This was a routine budget item, with all eight present members voting in favor.
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