Apply for $400,000 EPA grant to test soil contamination along Richmond Greenway
$400,000
Resolution 108-11
In Plain English
The city wants federal funding to investigate possible pollution at the Richmond Greenway trail, AC Transit bus yard, and nearby properties. These sites may contain hazardous materials from past industrial use. If approved, EPA experts will test soil and groundwater to determine cleanup needs.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
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Why This Vote Matters
The city will apply for $400,000 in federal EPA funding to test for contamination at the Richmond Greenway trail, AC Transit bus yard, and surrounding properties. These sites may contain hazardous materials left over from past industrial activities, and the grant would pay for soil and groundwater testing to determine what cleanup might be needed. The council approved the grant application unanimously as part of routine business. If awarded, the funding would allow EPA experts to assess pollution levels at no cost to the city, helping determine whether these areas are safe for public use or require environmental remediation.
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