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RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
ACCEPTING A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT AWARD FOR THE
RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE PROJECT, COMMITTING REQUIRED
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS, APPROPRIATING GRANT AND MATCHING FUNDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, Richmond Greenway is a local and regional connector but is not continuous and the gap between the east and west sides of the Richmond Greenway creates travel barriers by forcing trail users onto high-stress streets; and
WHEREAS, closing the Richmond Greenway gap would transform connectivity of the Richmond Greenway, providing seamless access across the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond applied for a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans awarded the City of Richmond a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant in the amount of $700,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richmond is eligible to receive state funding for certain transportation planning through Caltrans; and
WHEREAS, the state grant award requires a local cash match in the amount of $90,693, for a total project cost of $790,693; and
WHEREAS, matching funds are available in Measure J for the required local match; and
WHEREAS, a Restricted Grant Agreement must be executed with Caltrans before grant funds can be reimbursed through the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendments thereto with Caltrans for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. The City Council accepts the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant award in the amount of $700,000 for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project.
SECTION 2. The City Council commits local matching funds in the amount of $90,693 from the Measure J Fund for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project.
SECTION 3. The City Council appropriates $700,000 in Caltrans grant funds and $90,693 in Measure J matching funds, for a total project appropriation of $790,693.
SECTION 4. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendments thereto with Caltrans for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SECTION 5. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute related certifications, requests for reimbursement, reports, and administrative documents necessary to accept and implement the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Project.
SECTION 6. This Resolution does not authorize construction, approve final design, or commit the City of Richmond to future implementation costs beyond the grant and matching funds expressly approved herein.
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SECTION 7. 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 City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held July 21, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to form:
SHANNON MOORE
Interim 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 July 21, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond