Join California Municipal Finance Authority to enable $11 million loan to Tissue Banks International
In Plain English
The city must become a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority before the authority can issue an $11 million loan to Tissue Banks International, a medical tissue processing company. Municipal finance authorities help private companies access lower-interest financing for projects that benefit communities. Richmond pays no costs and assumes no financial risk from this arrangement.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed the public hearing on Richmond joining the California Municipal Finance Authority to enable an $11 million loan for Tissue Banks International, a medical tissue processing company. This is a procedural step that allows the city to become a member of the authority, which helps private companies access lower-interest financing for community-beneficial projects. Richmond pays no costs and assumes no financial risk from this arrangement. The actual membership decision will come in a separate vote after the public hearing process is complete.
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Adopted Resolution No. 109-12
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