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Beaumont council approves major projects, several contracts and names interim city manager
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Beaumont City Council approved a package of capital and service agreements — including a $14 million cooperative agreement with RCTC and an $825,000 security system contract — and unanimously appointed Gustavo Romo as interim city manager; staff will return with a contract on Dec. 2.
Beaumont’s City Council on Nov. 18 approved a set of capital projects and vendor contracts and appointed Gustavo Romo as interim city manager.
Council members voted to move several items approved earlier in the meeting into action: a cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to advance the Pennsylvania Avenue grade‑separation project, citywide security and holiday‑decoration contracts, and amendments to the five‑year capital improvement plan. In closed session the council unanimously appointed Gustavo Romo as interim city manager; staff said a contract and formal compensation package will be presented in open session on Dec. 2.
Why it matters: the RCTC agreement and CIP changes are intended to make major transportation and infrastructure projects ready for construction or further design; the security and holiday contracts affect multiple city facilities and public events. The interim city manager appointment begins a transition to a new executive while the council completes a formal contract process.
Key facts
- Pennsylvania grade separation: staff recommended, and council approved, a cooperative agreement with…
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