Hire consulting firm to update the city's General Plan for $1.56 million

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In Plain English

The city's General Plan guides all development and land use decisions but needs updating. Moore Iacofano Goltsman will lead the comprehensive review and revision process. If approved, the contract costs $1.56 million and results in a new plan that shapes how Richmond grows over the next 20 years.

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Votes

Approve the Purchase of Services contract with MIG

Passed

5 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will hire Moore Iacofano Goltsman to update the city's General Plan for $1.56 million, following an 8-1 council vote with Councilmember Bates dissenting. The General Plan is the master document that controls where homes, businesses, and other development can be built throughout the city. This comprehensive review and rewrite will shape Richmond's growth and land use decisions for the next 20 years. The contract represents a significant departure from Bates' usual support for contracts, as he typically votes yes on such items.

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