HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-773 G-4-� EXHI IT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on (date), by the following vote:
X(ES: S[MWISORS LTIZIM, Gam, DeWIMER, GLOVER AM GIOIA
NOES: Ism»
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Resolution No. 2002/ 773
Subject: Requesting the support of Representative Miller in funding the North
Richmond Circulation Improvements Project.
W< IEREAS, since establishment of the initial subdivision in 1910, the railroad tracks have provided
a boundary between North Richmond and other communities in western Contra Costa;
WHEREAS, these railroad tracks now present a barrier to safe pedestrian and bicycle access to
av=ailable services east of the tracks;
WHEREAS, these railroad tracks also present a barrier to completion of the Wildcat Creek
Regional Trail;
WHEREAS, aging bridges have forced the routing of truck traffic through North Richmond, so
bwvnesses east of the railroad tracks can use the Richmond Parkway;
WHEREAS, the truck traffic is incompatible with the residential neighborhood and with safe access
to Verde Elementary School;
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has developed the North Richmond Circulation Improvements
Prcject(Project) to implement existing community plans that call for developing a safe railroad
crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists, and for developing new roads that will remove truck traffic
frorn residential areas and help promote economic development in the community; and
WHEREAS, in response to federal notices, Contra Costa County has applied for federal
discretionary grants for the Project through the Transportation and Community and System
Preservation Program; and
Wh°EREAS, local competition of discretionary program funds has been preempted by
Corigressional earmarks.
NO'N, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors recognizes the
importance of the North Richmond Circulation Improvements Project and requests the support of
the Honorable George M. Miller, District 7, U.S. House of Representatives, in providing federal
supaort for this project.
I hereby cartlfy that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: December 17, 2002
JOHN SWEETEN, clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and county Administrator
By /L*}✓4_ Deputy
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Contw:t:John Greitzer,CDD(925)335-1201
cc: Representative Miller(via CDD)
County Administrator's office
Alcade&Fay(via CDD)
Community Development Department
Public Works Department
RESOLUTION NO. 2002/ 273