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RESOLUTION NO. __24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION
AND RECOVERY
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, like all municipalities, is subject to a variety of natural disasters and emergencies, including but not limited to earthquakes, severe storms, heavy rains leading to flooding, landslides, extreme heat contributing to drought conditions, and high winds exacerbating wildfire risks; and
WHEREAS, these natural disasters and emergencies pose significant threats to public safety, infrastructure, and the well-being of the City’s residents; and
WHEREAS, the City must remain prepared and agile in order to effectively preempt and respond to such emergencies promptly, minimizing damage and ensuring the protection of residents and essential infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is a critical component of the City’s emergency response efforts, providing essential services such as debris clearance, emergency tree removal, and infrastructure repairs during and after natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, Fund 1304, the Emergency Operation s and Disaster Recovery Fund, is specifically designated to support the City’s emergency response and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is requesting the appropriation of $150,000 in Fund 1304 from fund balance to Project STR23 Em ergency Operations – Winterstorn/Landslides to cover the costs for future emergency work, ensuring prompt and effective responses to unforeseen emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of these funds will enable the City to clear debris, restore access to vital infrastructure, and provide other necessary services to maintain public safety during future natural disasters or emergencies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and this City Council hereby so finds and determines:
Section 2. The appropriation of $150,000.00 in Fund 1304 Emergency Operation and Disaster Recovery from fund balance to Project STR23 Emergency Operations – Winterstorn/Landslides is hereby approved.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. **********************
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution of the Council of the City of Richmond was duly passed and adopted at a meeting thereof held February 4, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTION:
___________PAMELA CHRISTIAN___________
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney