Apply for $3.4 million state grant to repair local streets and roads
In Plain English
The city plans to seek regional funding to fix deteriorating neighborhood streets and roads. One Bay Area Grant money comes from bridge tolls and goes specifically toward pavement repairs and street maintenance. If approved, Richmond receives $3.4 million over multiple years for road work throughout the city.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 68-13
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will apply for $3.4 million in regional grant money to repair deteriorating neighborhood streets and roads. The funding comes from Bay Area bridge tolls through the One Bay Area Grant program and would be distributed over multiple years for pavement repairs and street maintenance throughout the city. The council voted unanimously to pursue the grant, with Councilmember Bates absent from the meeting. This continues the council's strong pattern of support for infrastructure improvements.
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