Affirm $3 million local funding commitment for Long Wharf Bay Trail segment
In Plain English
The city previously committed $3 million toward building a new Bay Trail segment at Long Wharf. East Bay Regional Parks District leads the project with additional funding from Chevron and Caltrans. If affirmed, the city formally confirms its financial pledge for the trail construction.
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Votes
For the City of Richmond to commit along with East Bay Regional Park District to a $3 million dollar contribution for completing that segment of the Bay Trail with an understanding that this would be one part of a contribution and that if the complete contribution is made, the money will be there, if the project cannot go forward because of incomplete funding, the City maintains the right to withdraw its share
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Why This Vote Matters
Richmond formally affirmed its $3 million commitment to help build a new Bay Trail segment at Long Wharf, with the council voting unanimously to support the project. The city retains the right to withdraw its funding if other partners don't come through with their share of the construction costs. The East Bay Regional Parks District leads this trail project, which also receives funding from Chevron and Caltrans. This commitment puts the city on record as a key partner in extending the popular Bay Trail network through Richmond's waterfront.
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