Approve $134,000 spending plan for North Richmond waste mitigation programs

North Richmond MitigationBudget

$94,000 for Community-Based Project Strategy 9 and $40,000 for Neighborhood Community Gardens Project Strategy

In Plain English

The city collects special fees from waste facilities in North Richmond to fund community improvements. This plan allocates $94,000 for community-based projects and $40,000 for neighborhood gardens during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. A joint committee of residents and officials recommended these spending priorities to offset environmental impacts from local waste operations.

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Votes

Extended the meeting to 11:30 p.m.

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

Suspend the rules and extend the meeting only to vote on the current item

Moved by: Vice Mayor BecklesSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Failed

4 to 3

McLaughlinAye
BecklesAye
BoozéNay
BatesNay
MyrickAye
ButtAye
RogersNay

Suspend the rules and complete the current item

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Failed

4 to 2

McLaughlinNay
BecklesNay
BoozéAye
BatesAye
MyrickAye
ButtAbsent
RogersAye