Gather expert data to assess city costs from 2012 Chevron refinery fire
In Plain English
The August 2012 Chevron refinery fire sent thousands of residents to hospitals and triggered widespread evacuations. The city never completed a comprehensive study of total costs including emergency response, health impacts, and economic losses. If approved, Richmond hires experts to calculate these expenses more than a decade after the incident.
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Extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
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Approve the item as presented
Table the item
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Schedule a closed session with Attorney Cotchett to discuss the case
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