Description
Title: To declare a public necessity for and to authorize (i) the acquisition of the real property known as 5624 Campbell Avenue and (ii) the grant and acceptance of certain easements relating to the acquisition of such real property, for the purpose of implementing the combined sewer overflow mitigation project known as the CSO-012 Storage Tank project.
Summary
On June 22, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-163 to secure the acquisition of 5624 Campbell Avenue, a 1.87-acre property owned by CSX Transportation, Inc. This acquisition is essential for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) mitigation project, specifically the CSO-012 Storage Tank project, aimed at addressing sewer overflows into Almond Creek. The ordinance highlights the public necessity for this property to facilitate the construction of a 650,000-gallon storage tank, which is expected to mitigate environmental impacts while reducing costs compared to previous plans. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026. This project aligns with the city's initiatives under the 2020