Title
To approve the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s performance contract for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 37.2-608(B) of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the governing body of a political subdivision is required to approve the performance contract submitted by its behavioral health authority by September 30 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority has submitted to the Council a performance contract for the periods commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Council of the City of Richmond hereby approves the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s performance contract for the periods commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Such performance contract shall be substantially in the form of the documents attached hereto.
DATE: September 8, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember 7th District
THROUGH: RJ Warren, Council Chief of Staff
THROUGH: Will Perkins, Senior Legislative Services Manager
FROM: The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember 7th District
RE: To approve the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s performance contract for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027.
CNL-2025-0036
PURPOSE: This resolution approves the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s performance contract for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027. State law provides municipalities the opportunity to review and approve plans for funding services to local consumers with mental health, developmental, and substance use challenges.
BACKGROUND: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is required by state law to enter into an annual contract with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. This contract is referred to as the Performance Contract and identifies anticipated budgets needed to support delivery of publicly funded community mental health, developmental, and substance use services and supports. The Performance Contract is sent to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services where outcomes are monitored throughout the year. The Performance Contract was approved by the Executive Committee of the Richmond
Behavioral Health Authority’s Board of Directors on July 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: $6,130,000 was included in the City of Richmond’s Non-Departmental budget for this purpose.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: N/A
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: dd
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: September 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 11, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Education and Human Services Standing Committee
AFFECTED AGENCIES: None
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: None
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution
STAFF: Will Perkins, Senior Legislative Services Manager, (804-382-7811)
RBHA Staff: Cristi C. Zedd, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer; Malesia A. Taylor, Board Chair