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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO PORT OF RICHMOND FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION TARIFF NO. 3, PORT AND MARINE TERMINAL OPERATOR SCHEDULE, INCLUDING A 2.9 PERCENT GENERAL RATE INCREASE, A
CLEAN PORT PROGRAM AND CLEAN AIR PROGRAM FEE, AND A
COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE TARIFF DOCUMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, under the Economic Development Port Division (Port) operates various marine terminal facilities at the Port of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Richmond derives revenues from wharfage, storage, dockage, and other charges established in Port of Richmond Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) Tariff No. 3, Port and Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“Tariff No. 3”); and
WHEREAS, the California Association of Port Authorities (“CAPA”) annually provides its member ports with a recommended General Rate Increase (“GRI”) based on the West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the twelve-month period and the 2026 CAPA memorandum identified a 2.9 percent increase; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Port of Richmond submitted Docket Proposal Form No. 26-07 and revised Tariff No. 3 to the CAPA Executive Committee for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Richmond seeks to further amend FMC Tariff No. 3 to maintain competitiveness with other Bay Area ports, increase operating revenues, and remain in compliance with state environmental regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the amendments include:
A two and nine-tenths percent (2.9%) General Rate Increase to tariff items; Establishment of a Clean Port Program and Clean Air Program Fee of $200 per hour;
A comprehensive update and reorganization of Tariff No. 3 to remove outdated provisions, modernize language, reflect current legal and regulatory requirements, and improve document organization and administration; and
WHEREAS, the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) Executive Committee reviewed and unanimously approved of the Port of Richmond’s docket Tariff No. 3 on June 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of these amendments to Tariff No. 3 will help maintain the Port’s competitiveness with other California ports, support regulatory compliance, modernize Port tariff administration, and provide revenue to support Port operations and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds these amendments support compliance with CARB regulations, generate revenue, support job creation, and reduce emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby adopts an amendment to the Port of Richmond Tariff FMC No. 3, as described above, effective as of August 1, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby approves and authorizes the City's Port Director or designee to publish the amended Tariff No. 3 rates and rules, as required.
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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 Reso. No. _____
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City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on ___________, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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County of Contra Costa : ss.
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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 _______________.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond