Decide whether to allow casino development at Point Molate
In Plain English
The city must decide if casino development remains an option for the 270-acre Point Molate waterfront site. A 2006 lawsuit settlement requires the city to consider casino use as part of any development plans. The decision affects what types of businesses and housing can be built on the former naval fuel depot property.
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Votes
Based on the 12 points and consistent with the terms of the 2006 settlement agreement in the Citizens for the Eastshore State Park vs. City of Richmond and the Land Disposition Agreement between the City of Richmond and Upstream Point Molate, LLC, that the consideration of a casino use at Point Molate be discontinued and determine that a casino use is not legally permitted at Point Molate thus triggering Section 2.8 of the LDA with respect to an alternative to a non-gaming development proposal which Upstream shall have a period not to exceed 120 days to negotiate exclusively
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond has officially ruled out casino development at the 270-acre Point Molate waterfront site, with the council voting 5-1 to discontinue considering gaming as an option for the former naval fuel depot. Councilmember Rogers cast the lone dissenting vote, while Councilmember Bates was absent. This decision clears the way for alternative development plans focused on housing and other non-gaming businesses, and gives the current developer 120 days to negotiate a new proposal. The vote settles a long-standing question about the site's future that has been legally required since a 2006 lawsuit settlement.
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