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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Amendment I: Extension of Project Period between the City of Richmond and the National Recreation and Park Association for the purpose of supporting the ongoing implementation of the Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative project.
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, be and is hereby authorized to execute an Amendment I: Extension of Project Period between the City of Richmond and the National Recreation and Park Association for the purpose of supporting the ongoing implementation of the Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative project. The Amendment I: Extension of Project Period 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.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Odie Donald, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Amy Popovich, DCAO – Human Services
FROM: Deborah Morton, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
RE: National Recreation and Park Association Grant - Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative (provides mentoring services for youth impacted by and at risk for substance misuse)
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Amendment I: Extension of Project Period to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the National Park and Recreation Association for the purpose of supporting the ongoing implementation of the Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative project.
REASON: The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is seeking approval to extend the project period for a grant awarded from the National Recreation and Park Association for the City of Richmond’s “We Matter Program” which focuses on youth that have been impacted by gun violence. These grant funds are currently being used to help provide additional services to participants that have been impacted by and are at risk for substance misuse whether in the home or in their community. The terms of the agreement would extend the project period for an additional ten (10) months, with the agreement end date changing from September 30, 2025, to August 1, 2026, to complete the scope of work approved in the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement dated October 17, 2023. There is no change to the project scope of work.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: NA
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: N/A
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: None
FISCAL IMPACT / COST: If we do not receive the extension, we will lose the remaining grant funds.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: September 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 22, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
Department of Budget and Strategic Planning; Department of Finance; Department of Human Services
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: 2023-246
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum of Understanding Amendment
MOU between National Recreation and Park Association, Incorporated and City of Richmond
STAFF: Deborah Morton, Deputy Director, PRCF - (804-646-5714)