What happened
The council approved increased developer impact fees to fund city infrastructure through 2040. The new fees will be higher than current rates to cover future needs for roads, parks, and other infrastructure as Richmond grows.
The council also approved accepting Brickyard Cove Road as a public street with a $261,220 payment. The road was built in 1968 as a private street but was supposed to become public once connected to Canal Boulevard, which happened years ago.
Most other items received no votes as the council heard presentations and updates. Staff presented fiscal year 2022-2023 accomplishments covering projects completed across all city departments. The council also received updates on mental health crisis response programs and nature-based flood protection for North Richmond's shoreline.
Several significant spending items were discussed but not voted on. These included $268,862 for two electric vans to replace aging paratransit vehicles and $1,040,000 from the Risk Management fund for Santa Rita Road slope stabilization after January mudslide damage.
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