What happened
The council rejected a 5-year lease with Nematode Holdings for Terminal 4 storage and caretaker services at the Port of Richmond. The company would have provided equipment storage and general waterfront activities along with facility maintenance.
The council declared an emergency to replace failing pumps at the North Richmond Pump Station. All 4 pumps are about to fail completely, requiring the city to bypass normal bidding rules and hire Peterson Power immediately.
The council increased the legal budget by $300,000 for Point Molate development environmental lawsuits. Downey Brand law firm is defending the city against environmental challenges to the mixed-use development project, bringing the total contract to $900,000.
The council approved 8 routine items on consent, including a $200,000 increase to an environmental cleanup contract. Other consent items included new electric vehicle charging contracts worth $52,000 and $34,970.
The council established new fees for city services through a Master Fee Schedule. The ordinance sets specific dollar amounts for permits, inspections, and other city services that residents and businesses use.
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Biggest items: $200K Contract amendment no. 5 with Wood En... · $52K Grant-funded contract with Net Electr... · $40K Sole-source contract amendment with F...