Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Presiding: Vice Mayor John Marquez · Called to order: 5:23 p.m. · 2 items · 6 votes · 5 public comments
What happened
The council approved 5 routine items on consent, including a $2 million annual contract with three companies to buy asphalt for road repairs over five years.
Council members unanimously approved a review of federal ruling that may increase long freight trains through south Richmond. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board decision could lead to significantly more freight traffic through residential neighborhoods.
The council also approved contracts for fire facility improvements, including $147,700 to Bowan Company for new fencing and gates at 5 fire stations. An additional $65,315 was approved to hire an architect for ADA upgrades at Fire Station 68.
Discussion of the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2008-09 took place, but no vote was recorded. The budget review will continue at a future meeting.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $2M Standing purchase orders for asphalt ... · $148K Contract with Arktos, Inc., dba the B... · $65K Contract with Mark Albertson, AIA for...