Return $1.9 million construction reserve and reimburse $5 million in unforeseen costs for Civic Center project

Police & Community SafetyBudgetCity Manager

In Plain English

The city completed Phase 1 of the Civic Center Revitalization Project using Redevelopment Agency funds. The project had $1.9 million left over from its construction reserve that the city plans to return. The Redevelopment Agency also spent $5 million more than expected on unforeseen costs during construction and wants reimbursement.

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Votes

1) authorize the City Manager to return $1.9 million to the Redevelopment Agency upon close of the Civic Center project; 2) allocate $350,000 to the General Fund Capital Improvement Project budget, (CIP), for purchase of the bulkhead for the Richmond Natatorium; 3) return one lump sum loan payment to the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $5 million for use in completion of the Macdonald Avenue project

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Butt

Failed

Only return $1.9 million to the Redevelopment Agency

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers

Failed

Defer this matter for discussion at the Mid-Year Budget Review

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Bates

Passed

4 to 2

McLaughlinAye

ButtNay

BatesAye