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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE PORT OF RICHMOND FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION (FMC) TARIFF NO. 3 TO INCREASE
SELECTED RATES, ADD ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE, AND
ESTABLISH NEW CALIFORNIA RESOURCE BOARD (CARB) AT-BERTH
REGULATION FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, under the Economic Development Port Division (Port) operates various marine terminal facilities at the Port of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Richmond derives revenues from wharfage, storage, dockage, and other charges established in the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Tariff No. 3; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council approved a 2.5% general tariff increase, effective July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Richmond seeks to further amend FMC Tariff No. 3 to maintain competitiveness with other Bay Area ports, increase operating revenues, and remain in compliance with state environmental regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments include:
Increasing Item 09195 (Vehicle Wharfage) from $31.00 to $31.36 (a 1.15% increase);
Increasing Item 12230 (Vehicle Storage) from $0.94 to $0.95 (a 1.05% increase); Adding environmental compliance language to Item 02110 (Compliance with Government Regulations) to reflect the California Air Resources Board (CARB) At- Berth regulations; and
Establishing a new Item 14115 (CARB At-Berth Regulation Compliance Charge) to recover costs associated with compliance, including provision, operation, and maintenance of emissions control systems; and
WHEREAS, the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) Executive Committee reviewed and unanimously approved the Port of Richmond’s docket proposal on August 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, these amendments support compliance with CARB regulations, generate additional revenue, support job creation related to emission control activities, and reduce emissions and particulate matter from visiting vessels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby adopts an amendment to the Port of Richmond Tariff FMC No. 3, as described above, effective as of July 1, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby authorizes the City's Port Executive Director or designee to publish the rates and rules, as required.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW****
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on ___________, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on _______________.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond