Contract with Solar Richmond for $50,000 to provide solar training coordination
In Plain English
The city runs RichmondBUILD, a job training program that teaches construction skills. Solar Richmond will coordinate the solar installation portion of this program and provide technical assistance. If approved, the contract runs from May 2008 through June 2009.
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Votes
Approve the contract
9 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a contract with Solar Richmond to help coordinate solar installation training in the city's RichmondBUILD job training program. Solar Richmond will provide technical assistance and coordinate the solar portion of this construction skills program, which teaches residents trades that can lead to employment. The contract runs from May 2008 through June 2009 and involves no direct financial cost to the city. This was a routine contract approval that received broad support from all council members present.
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