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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITIONS FOR THE I-80/CENTRAL AVENUE INTERCHANGE
IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE II) PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, in coord ination with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), Caltrans, the City of El Cerrito, and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC), is advancing the I -80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements (Phase II) Project to relie ve traffic congestion, improve multimodal circulation, and enhance access along the Central Avenue corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Phase II improvements include traffic circulation modifications at the intersection of Central Avenue and Pierce Street, includin g removal of the existing traffic signal and restrictions on left -turn movements, as well as the extension of San Mateo Street to provide improved access to Central Avenue; and
WHEREAS, execution of these improvements requires the acquisition of temporary construction easements, permanent easements, and fee interests to support construction and long- term maintenance of roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and drainage facilities; and
WHEREAS, the right-of-way acquisitions are necessary to obtain Caltrans Right-of-Way Certification prior to construction funding authorization and are required to maintain project funding eligibility and delivery schedule commitments; and WHEREAS, the project is partially funded through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds and the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP) funds; and
WHEREAS, appraisals for the required property interests were performed by a licensed appraiser under the oversight of Monument, a right-of-way consulting firm contracted by the City, and reviewed by Caltrans to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements; and WHEREAS, the project is funded in part through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP), and timely approval of the right-of-way acquisitions will support the successful delivery of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richmond that:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings of the City Council.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary deeds and documents to accept and record the required right-of-way acquisitions, including easements and grant deeds, for the I-80/Central Avenue Interchange Improvements (Phase II) Project.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to ensure all executed instruments are properly recorded in the official records of Contra Costa County.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held December , 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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