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To designate the 300 block of Overbrook Road in honor of Todd Hardy. (3rd District)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. Designation of Street Block for Honorary Name. The 300 block of Overbrook Road shall be designated in honor of Todd Hardy pursuant to this ordinance.
§ 2. Effect of Designation. The designation of the street block made pursuant to this ordinance shall be honorary only, shall not replace the existing name of the street, and shall have no effect on the address of any property with an address on the designated street block. The sole effect of designation pursuant to this ordinance shall be to authorize the placement of commemorative signs in accordance with this ordinance memorializing the designation in honor of the named person.
§ 3. Administration of Ordinance. The Department of Public Works shall implement this ordinance by installing, as soon as practicable after the adoption of this ordinance and maintaining commemorative signs in accordance with this section. The commemorative signs shall be clearly distinct from the street signs used to identify the street block in question such that a reasonable person could not conclude that the commemorative signs reflect the actual name of the street. The commemorative signs (i) shall be affixed to a sign pole installed at each end of the block designated in section 1 of this ordinance for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of this section or to any existing sign identifying the road designated in section 1 of this ordinance located at each end of the block designated in section 1 of this ordinance and (ii) shall bear the name of the person set forth in section 1 of this ordinance.
§ 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
DATE: October 30, 2026
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: RJ Warren, Council Chief of Staff
THROUGH: Will Perkins, Senior Legislative Services Manager
FROM: The Honorable Kenya Gibson, 3rd District Councilmember
RE: Designating the 300 Block of Overbrook Road in Honor of Todd Hardy
CNL-2026-0115
PURPOSE: Designating the 300 block of Overbrook Road in honor of Todd Hardy for his service to the City of Richmond, including as member and president of the Battery Park Civic Association prior to his recent passing in December 2025.
BACKGROUND: Mr. Hardy lived on the 300 block of Overbrook Road for 25 years. He was nominated by the Battery Park Civic Association (BPCA) after serving as president for that organization for seven years during a time of transition, restoring trust in the organization by his steady leadership.
In nominating Mr. Hardy, the BPCA shared the following: “Todd was an active member in the community, working diligently and at personal sacrifice to address problems and create solutions by collaborating and coordinating successfully with neighbors with very different viewpoints. He was a valued employee at Mechanicsville Toyota and was an active member of the Battery Park Civic Association, initially serving on the beautification committee. He gifted tickets from Toyota to a racing event to a neighbor and he often asked his employer to support BPCA community events with giveaway … As a community leader, he was true to his word and would see a project through all the details. He was respectful and honored our senior community members and supported our youth, encouraging their involvement in community service.”
A copy of the full nomination form is attached to this ordinance (“Todd Hardy Application”).
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Signage costs of $800 are paid from DPW operating funds.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption.
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: November 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 14, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing & Transportation
AFFECTED AGENCIES: City Council, DPW
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: “Todd Hardy Application”
STAFF: Will Perkins, Council Policy Manager, (804-646-5975)