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To approve an expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents.
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2007-R162-2008-29, adopted February 11, 2008, as amended by Resolution No. 2010-R91-118, adopted July 26, 2010, Resolution No. 2015-R18-23, adopted March 23, 2015, Resolution No. 2018-R065, adopted July 2, 2018, Resolution No. 2018-R066, adopted September 10, 2018, and Resolution No. 2019-R017, adopted July 22, 2019, the Council of the City of Richmond adopted City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Guidelines to govern the use of Council District Funds and Council Operations Funds; and
WHEREAS, section I of such City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Guidelines requires that all proposed expenditures from Council District Funds over $5,000 in the aggregate be submitted to the Council for approval via resolution prior to the contractual obligation or expenditure of funds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such requirement, the Council Member for the Third District has requested that the Council approve the expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED By THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That, pursuant to section I of the provisions of the City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 2007-R162-2008-29, adopted February 11, 2008, as amended by Resolution No. 2010-R91-118, adopted July 26, 2010, Resolution No. 2015-R18-23, adopted March 23, 2015, Resolution No. 2018-R065, adopted July 2, 2018, Resolution No. 2018-R066, adopted September 10, 2018, and Resolution No. 2019-R017, adopted July 22, 2019, the Council hereby approves an expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents.
DATE: May 4, 2026
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Kenya Gibson, Councilmember 3rd District
THROUGH: RJ Warren, Council Chief of Staff
THROUGH: Will Perkins, Senior Legislative Services Manager
FROM: Whitney Brown, Policy Analyst
RE: To approve an expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents.
CNL-2026-0047
PURPOSE: To approve an expenditure in the amount of $10,163.68 from the Council District Funds for the Third District to pay Gibson Universal, LLC for direct mail and postage to distribute an informational mailer to Third District residents.
BACKGROUND: Resolution No. 2018-R066 City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Guidelines, Section 2(c) specifically states, “Any person or entity to whom cumulative from Council District funds during the course of the Fiscal Year exceed $5,000 shall be submitted to the City Council for approval via resolution.” The purpose of this proposal is to allow clear authority to make such expenditure to allow for a $10,163.38 payment to Gibson Universal LLC.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: N/A
STRATEGIC INITATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: None
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 8, 2026
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 22, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Waived pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure Rule VI(B)(3)(b)
AFFECTED AGENCIES: City Council
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: 05127 Gibson Print Estimate
STAFF: Whitney Brown, Policy Analyst, (804-646-3765)