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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Shockoe Legacy Foundation Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the purpose of funding expenses incurred by the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the planning and development of the Slavey and Freedom Heritage Site, including the Lumpkin’s Pavilion and the National Slavery Museum, in the city of Richmond.
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That Chief Administrative Offer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, be and is hereby authorized to execute a Shockoe Legacy Foundation Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the purpose of funding expenses incurred by the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the planning and development of the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site, including the Lumpkin’s Pavilion and the National Slavery Museum, in the city of Richmond. The Shockoe Legacy Foundation Grant Contract shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and shall be substantially in the form of the document attached to this ordinance.
§ 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
DATE: May 5, 2026 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Odie Donald , Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Tamikia Jackson, DCAO of Finance and Administration
THROUGH: Letitia Shelton, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Meghan Brown, Director of Budget & Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Al Wiggins, DCAO of Operations
FROM: Gail Johnson, Director of General Services
RE: Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Shockoe Legacy Foundation
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an agreement between the City of Richmond and the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the purpose of funding expenses incurred for the planning and development of the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site in Richmond.
BACKGROUND: On June 10, 2024, Ordinance #2024-144 was adopted to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $13,400,966.00 from the Virginia Department of General Services for the purpose of funding the planning and development of a Slavery and Freedom Heritage site in Richmond, including Lumpkin’s Pavilion and Slave Trail improvements and a future Slavery Museum.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: For several years, the Shockoe Legacy Foundation (formerly the Shockoe Alliance) held numerous community forums regarding this site. The plan for the site was originally unveiled during a community forum held by Mayor Levar Stoney.
STRATEGIC INITATIVES ALIGNMENT:
• Shockoe Small Area Plan (see Ord. No. 2024-034)
• Mayor’s Pillar: A City that tells its stories (and tells the truth about its past)
FISCAL IMPACT: Distribution of $1,300,000 to the Shockoe Legacy Foundation from funds appropriated to the City’s FY2023-2024 Capital Budget.
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: Finance and Economic Development
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Department of Economic Development and Department of General Services
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Ord. No 2024-144
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum of Agreement between the Virginia Department of General Services and the City of Richmond
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