Send letter supporting Cybertran's federal funding request for smart light rail
In Plain English
Cybertran wants federal TIGER Program money to develop smart light rail technology. The company asked Richmond to write a support letter for their funding application. If approved, the city manager sends the letter but Richmond provides no actual funding.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
directed the city manager to work with Cybertran to provide letters of support to promote Cybertran
6 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will write a support letter for Cybertran's federal grant application to develop smart light rail technology. The council unanimously approved directing the city manager to provide this letter of support for the company's TIGER Program funding request, with member Bates absent. This is a routine administrative action that costs the city nothing and commits Richmond to no actual funding. The letter simply endorses Cybertran's project to federal officials who will decide whether to award the grant money.
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