Allow city manager to sign agreements for $15 million affordable housing grant application

Housing & HomelessnessContracts

In Plain English

The city previously applied for this state grant in 2021 but was rejected. The revised application covers a 150-unit affordable housing project near Richmond BART station plus transit and bike improvements. If approved, the city receives up to $5 million for infrastructure while BART gets $10 million for new train cars and fare gates.

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Votes

authorize the city manager to enter into an Implementation and Mutual Indemnity Agreement with BART and Pacific West Communities required to apply for and receive funds for the Metrowalk Phase 2 project, which includes a 150-unit affordable housing development and related transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements from Round 7 of the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program and include the City of Richmond if necessary

Moved by: Melvin WillisSeconded by: Gayle McLaughlin
Passed

Public Comments

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  • Eric HaynesVia Zoom