RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS TO THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (BAAQMD) BAY REPAIR (REINVESTING
PENALTIES FOR AIR IMPROVEMENT AND RESILIENCE) LOCAL
COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS AND
AGREEMENTS, IF AWARDED
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) administers the Bay REPAIR (Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience) Local Community Benefits Fund, which provides grant funding derived from enforcement actions to support projects that reduce air pollution, improve public health, and advance economic resilience in disproportionately impacted communities; and
WHEREAS, the Bay REPAIR program includes multiple grant types, including Catalyst Grants and Opportunity Grants, which support multi-partner, community- based initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has collaborated with community-based organizations, public agencies, and other partners to develop multiple competitive grant applications under the Bay REPAIR program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond intends to serve as Lead Applicant for one Catalyst Grant and one Opportunity Grant, and as Co-Applicant on additional Opportunity Grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to submit applications, and if awarded, to accept, negotiate, execute, and administer grant agreements and related documents with BAAQMD and project partners, and to make adjustments to project scopes, budgets, and allocations as necessary to meet program requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby authorizes the submission of applications to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Bay REPAIR Local Community Benefits Fund for one Catalyst Grant and multiple Opportunity Grants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is authorized to adjust project scopes, budgets, and allocations as necessary prior to application submission and during grant negotiations, including incorporation of technical assistance provided by BAAQMD, to ensure competitive and complete applications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if awarded, the City Council of the City of Richmond designates the City Manager or designee to accept the grant funds and to execute any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure and administer the Bay REPAIR grant funds, including grant agreements and any amendments thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond accepts and appropriates the grant funds, if awarded, and City Manager or designee is authorized to execute agreements with co-applicants, partners, and other entities as necessary to implement the proposed projects.
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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 May 26, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstentions:
Absent:
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CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
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EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
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SHANNON MOORE
Interim City Attorney