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RESOLUTION NO. ____-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALTRANS AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO SUPPORT THE I-80 / CENTRAL AVENUE UNDERCROSSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, On April 24, 2020, the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) adopted a resolution to contribute $400,000 from Measure J Program 28b (Subregional Needs) funds to Caltrans as a local match for its Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant application; and
WHEARAS, these funds are designated to support pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Central Avenue under the Interstate 80 overpass in the City of Richmond; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2020, the then-City Manager, on behalf of the City of Richmond, transmitted a letter to the California Transportation Commission expressing the City’s intent to provide a $50,000 local match in support of the Central Avenue Undercrossing Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project; and
WHERAS, the project is located along Central Avenue at the I-80 crossing between San Joaquin Street / Jacuzzi Street and San Luis Street / Pierce Street in Richmond, just one block from the City of El Cerrito; and
WHEREAS, the project scope includes upgrading pedestrian facilities and constructing new dedicated bikeways to enhance mobility and connectivity along Central Avenue across Interstate 80, linking Richmond and El Cerrito; and
WHEREAS, execution of a Cooperative Agreement between Caltrans and the City of Richmond is required to formalize the City’s $50,000 contribution toward the Central Avenue I- 80 Undercrossing Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this resolution.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Cooperative Agreement between Caltrans and the City of Richmond to formalize the City’s contribution of $50,000 to support the I-80/Central Avenue Undercrossing Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. ******************
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Co uncil of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on September 23, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney