Reso. No. xx-25
RESOLUTION NO. xx-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $800,000
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLEAN
CALIFORNIA STATE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE RICHMOND ART
AND LIGHTING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond and the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") entered into Transportation Art Agreement No. 04-2911, effective July 18, 2024, which provided an amount not to exceed $300,000 in Clean California State Beautification Program funds for restoration and installation of transportation art at the Macdonald Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, and Barrett Avenue undercrossings; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-23, authorizing the Public Works Director and City Engineer to execute agreements and amendments with Caltrans; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans and the City fully executed an amendment dated July 2, 2026, increasing the Caltrans contribution by $800,000, from $300,000 to a total amount not to exceed $1,100,000; and
WHEREAS, City Council acceptance and appropriation of the additional funds is required to establish the corresponding grant revenue and expenditure authority in the fiscal year 2026-2027 City budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has received and accepted the Agenda Report regarding this Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Richmond finds the above recitals accurate and have served together with the Agenda Report as the basis for the findings and approvals set forth in this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves to accept and appropriate the additional grant funds in the amount of $800,000 from the California Department of Transportation Clean California State Beautification Program, bringing total grant funding under Agreement No. 04-2911 from $300,000 to $1,100,00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Richmond authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents and agreements required.
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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 July 28, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Reso. No. xx-25
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney