Review options to expand street paving program using Measure U funds
In Plain English
The city council will consider different ways to use Measure U tax revenue for additional street repairs beyond the regular paving budget. Measure U is a local sales tax that voters approved to fund city services. If approved, more streets could get repaired each year using this dedicated funding source.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Continue Item H-2 to the May 19, 2015, City Council Meeting
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to postpone deciding how to use Measure U sales tax money for extra street repairs, pushing the discussion to their May 19th meeting. Five members supported the delay while Councilmember McLaughlin voted against it, with Bates absent. This means residents will have to wait longer to learn whether the city will expand its street paving program beyond the regular budget using the voter-approved tax revenue. The postponement is a procedural decision that doesn't affect the underlying question of whether more streets will get repaired.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Review options for expanded street paving program using Measure U funds
Review street paving program options using Measure U tax revenue
Approve street paving project using Measure U tax money
Declare intent to use $3.75 million yearly from Measure U for street repair bond
Use half of Measure U tax revenue to fund street repair bond
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Contract with Myers & Sons Construction, LLC for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project
Hire Dynamo Construction to repair Berth 7 dock for $1,080,650
Approve $942,050 construction contract for Area FM temporary cap project
Consider Amending Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 11.05 entitled “Fireworks”
Contract Amendment No. 2 with SCI Consulting Group to Prepare the Hilltop Assessment Districts Annual Engineer’s Report
Purchase of Ballistic Vests from Crye Precision
Contracts for On-call Fire Prevention Services Plan Review and Related Inspection Services
Honoring the Richmond Emergency Communications (EmComm¹) volunteers for their leadership and service, celebrating the installation of the City Hall emergency antenna, and declaring April 30, 2026, as "Richmond Emergency Communications Volunteer Day
Recommend Dedicating a Literacy Space in the Richmond Public Library in Honor of Abigail Sims-Evelyn
Grant Award from Chevron Community Engagement Foundation