Hire Earth Island Institute for $168,000 environmental education program

Environmental JusticeContractsPublic Works Department

$168,000

Resolution 132-25

In Plain English

The Regional Water Board fined the city $336,000 for water treatment plant violations that occurred between 2022 and 2023. Half the penalty goes to the state, and half funds this educational program. Earth Island Institute will teach Richmond elementary school students about water quality through cleanups and watershed activities.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Doria RobinsonSeconded by: Jamelia Brown
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Jamelia BrownAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye