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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $750,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) AND $105,610 FROM THE PORT
ENTERPRISE FUND MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND
CONCEPTUAL PLANNING PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH
MOFFATT & NICHOL
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission (CEC) administers grant programs to support offshore wind energy planning and infrastructure development in California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond applied for and was selected to receive a $750,000 grant (Agreement OSW -25-003) from the CEC to conduct a conceptual study of potential sites for offshore wind activities at the Port of Richmond and to support the development of a Por t of Richmond Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2025, the California Energy Commission adopted Resolution No. 25 -1008-9c at its Business Meeting, approving Agreement OSW -25-003 with the City of Richmond for a $750,000 grant to conduct a conceptual study of potential sites for offshore wind activities at the Port of Richmond, support the development of a Port of Richmond Master Plan, and complete conceptual design and preliminary engineering for purpose -built offshore wind infrastructure; and adopting staff’s CEQA findings for the project pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15262 and 15306; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires Port Enterprise Fund matching contributions in the amount of $105,610 consisting of both cash and in-kind contributions; and
WHEREAS, in April 2025 the Port issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, and master planning services related to offshore wind infrastructure at the Port of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, one firm, Moffatt & Nichol, submitted a response to the RFQ; and following review, Moffatt & Nichol was determined to be an appropriate, responsible, and responsive proposer based on their qualifications and experience with marine infrastructure and offshore wind planning; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.52, the City may enter into multi-year professional services agreements provided the term does not exceed five years without additional Council action; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract with Moffatt & Nichol will have a term beginning on December 2, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030, consistent with the California Energy Commission grant period and the City’s fiscal year, to allow sufficient time for planning, engineering, reporting, and grant closeout.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Richmond , hereby accepts and appropriates $750,000 in grant funds from the California Energy Commission for the Offshore Wind Conceptual Planning Project, together with Port Enterprise Fund matching contributions in the amount of $105,610 into the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Port Enterprise Fund budget, to support conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, and master planning efforts for offshore wind infrastructure at the Port of Richmond.
BE IT FU RTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Richmond approves a contract with Moffatt & Nichol in an amount not to exceed $750,000 with a term from December 16, 2025, through June 30, 2030, consistent with the California Energy Commission grant period and Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.52; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Richmond authorizes the Port Director, or their designee to execute all grant-related documents and agreements required by the California Energy Commission to implement the grant, and to make any necessary budgetary
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or administrative adjustments to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
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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 Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
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 Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond