Direct staff to negotiate security contract for Point Molate property
In Plain English
The city wants to hire private security to patrol Point Molate and stop trespassing, theft, and vandalism. The former Navy fuel depot sits mostly empty on Richmond's shoreline. City council will give staff direction on what to include in the security contract negotiations.
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Votes
Recognize bidding process from October 2004 approved January 2005, enter contract with DP Security with 30-day termination clause, clarify status of Bajan Security
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved hiring DP Security to patrol Point Molate, the former Navy fuel depot on Richmond's shoreline, to prevent trespassing, theft, and vandalism at the mostly empty site. The contract includes a 30-day termination clause, giving the city flexibility to end the arrangement quickly if needed. Seven council members supported the security contract, with McLaughlin abstaining and Butt absent. This follows a bidding process that began in 2004, and the motion also clarified the status of another security company, Bajan Security, in relation to the site.
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