Apply for up to $10 million state grant to upgrade community facilities for emergencies
In Plain English
The city wants to apply for a state grant that provides up to $10 million to improve community facilities for emergency preparedness and climate disasters. The grant also funds workforce development and year-round community services. If approved, the city partners with 7 local organizations including Groundwork Richmond and YES Nature to Neighborhoods.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved applying for a state grant that could bring up to $10 million to Richmond for emergency preparedness and community services. The California Department of Food and Agriculture grant would fund improvements to community facilities to better handle climate disasters and emergencies, while also supporting workforce development and year-round programming. If the city wins the grant, it will partner with seven local organizations including Groundwork Richmond and YES Nature to Neighborhoods to implement the programs. Council member Doria Robinson abstained from the vote, while all six other members supported the application.
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