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Measure G: Commercial Cannabis Business Tax

Quality of Life in San Rafael The City of San Rafael is a great place to live, do business, raise a family and retire. Our city services, including public safety, parks and recreation, contribute to the quality of life that makes San Rafael such a desirable place to live. On March 6, 2018, the City … Continued

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of San Rafael by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, … Continued

City Council Goals & Strategies – 2018

At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report about the draft City Council Goals & Strategies for Fiscal Year 2018-19. This guiding document consists of a set of goals, strategies, and key implementation tasks for the upcoming fiscal year, and parallels the City budget. The goals are … Continued

Paramedic Tax – May 7, 2018

At this same meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance that, if approved, would set the Paramedic Services Special Tax rate on both residential and non-residential properties in the City of San Rafael, CSA 13, CSA 19, and Marinwood Community Services District (CSD), commencing in Fiscal Year 2018-19. Through … Continued

5/3/18 – Francisco Boulevard West Multi-Use Pathway

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider using $850,000 in granted bike path funds to purchase steel components to be used to build the multi-use path that will parallel the SMART Larkspur Extension rail line at its crossing near Francisco Boulevard West. The multi-use path will provide a dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists, … Continued

Earth Day was a success in San Rafael!

Thank you to the 193 individuals, businesses, nonprofits, schools, service organizations and spiritual groups that make our Earth Day projects such a success! All One Ocean Center for Volunteers and Non Profit Leadership Conservation Corps North Bay Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association Master Gardeners @ Falkirk Mansion My Earth Day Marin Coalition Marin Litter Coalition Mission San … Continued

4/25/18 – Fire Station 57 Update March 2018

Project Update: During the month of March, Alten Construction mobilized material and equipment and began installation of CMU at the perimeter and interior building walls. The installation of UG MEP elements (including deep interior and Apparatus Bay trough drain aspects) was completed. Delivery, staging, and set up of CMU material and equipment continued during the … Continued

4/25/18 – Fire Station 52 Update March 2018

Project Update: During the month of March, Alten Construction continued work on the Fire Station Building and the Training Classroom. The Training Tower foundation work initiated with anchor pier delivery, installation and successful pull-testing. Tower footing rebar installation was ongoing at the end of the period. At the Fire Station Building, the CMU block was … Continued

Public Safety Center | March 2018 Update – Pumping Rain Water

During the month of March, the weather turned for the worst raining constantly pushing the site to its limits forcing the team to act quickly. An additional baker tanks was brought to the site and the purchase of pumps was required to help contain the rain water on site. The pumps had to be placed … Continued

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