File claim for $474,433 in county transportation funds for paratransit services
Resolution 88-05
In Plain English
Contra Costa County collects Measure C sales tax to fund transportation projects. The city can apply for a share of these funds to help pay for paratransit services that assist disabled and elderly residents. If approved, Richmond receives $474,433 to support local transportation programs.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve consent calendar
7 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will apply for $474,433 in county sales tax money to help fund paratransit services for disabled and elderly residents. The council approved the application with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with Gayle McLaughlin dissenting. This funding comes from Measure C, a county-wide sales tax specifically collected to pay for transportation projects. If the county approves Richmond's application, the money will help cover the cost of specialized transportation services that help residents who cannot use regular public transit get around the city.
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Measure C Paratransit Funding
Cooperative Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to Appropriate $180,000 in Measure J Program Funds
Contra Costa Transportation Authority Cooperative Agreement
Resolution No. 57-05 supporting Measure C Expenditure Plan amendment
Resolution of support for countywide sales tax to fund transportation improvements