Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 1 votes · 8 public comments
What happened
- Approved declaring a local emergency due to landslide damage on Via Verdi.
- Approved mid-year budget adjustments for operating and capital improvement spending.
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Budget(1 item)
Approve mid-year budget adjustments for operating and capital improvement spending
In Plain English
The city reviews its budget halfway through each fiscal year to account for changed circumstances. Mid-year adjustments typically move money between departments or projects based on actual needs versus original estimates. If approved, the changes take effect immediately and guide city spending through June 2017.
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Votes
Extend the time by two minutes for speaker Sam Casas
5 to 2
Adopt Resolution No. 14-17
Public Safety(1 item)
Declare local emergency due to landslide damage on Via Verdi
In Plain English
A landslide has damaged Via Verdi road, creating hazardous conditions for residents and vehicles. Richmond must formally declare a local emergency to access state and federal disaster funding for repairs. If approved, the city can begin emergency road repairs and seek reimbursement from higher levels of government.
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Votes
Adopt said resolution