Declare local emergency for landslide damage on Rifle Range Road
In Plain English
A landslide damaged Rifle Range Road near the El Cerrito border. Declaring a local emergency allows the city to access state and federal disaster funds for repairs. The emergency declaration also speeds up contracting processes to fix the road damage quickly.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 15-17
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously declared a local emergency after a landslide damaged Rifle Range Road near the El Cerrito border. This declaration allows the city to access state and federal disaster funds for repairs and speeds up the contracting process to fix the road quickly. The damaged road affects residents' ability to travel safely in that area, and the emergency status will help restore access more rapidly than normal procedures would allow.
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