Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria highlighted the urgent need for funding, stating, 'I know we're asking for a lot of money, but the challenges are not that small.' This underscores the growing infrastructure pressures in Richmond, as about $100 million is projected to be needed annually to effectively address them.
The report laid out the city's plan for 88 projects, aiming for completion by fiscal year 2027-28. Chavarria emphasized, 'These are preliminary numbers. As plans come to life, these numbers will be fine tuned.' This indicates the evolving nature of infrastructure budgeting.
Chavarria is advocating for a shift from a project-by-project to a programmatic approach, stating, 'This would improve the city's chances of accessing grant dollars.' This suggests a strategic pivot in how Richmond plans to manage future infrastructure projects.
Chavarria also suggested hiring a grant-seeking specialist to better align funding with city projects, noting, 'We believe when you add all these together you're roughly speaking $100 million every year.' This highlights the proactive strategy needed to secure necessary funding.
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