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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $36,000.00 from the Church Hill Association of RVA and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund” by $36,000.00 for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
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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, is hereby authorized to accept funds in the amount of $36,000.00 from the Church Hill Association of RVA for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
§ 2. That Article I, Section 2 of the Ordinance No. 2026-063, adopted May 11, 2026, which adopted a Special Fund Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, and made appropriations pursuant thereto, be and is hereby amended by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund” for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
§ 3. That the funds received from the Church Hill Association of RVA are hereby appropriated to the Special Fund Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, by increasing estimated revenues by $36,000.00, increasing the amount appropriated for expenditures by $36,000.00, and allotting to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund” the sum of $36,000.00 for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
§ 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Odie Donald, II, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Tanikia Jackson, DCAO for Finance and Administration
THROUGH: Letitia Shelton, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Meghan Brown, Director of Budget and Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Amy Popovich, DCAO for Human Services
FROM: Christopher Frelke, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
RE: To accept funds in the amount of $36,000.00 from the Church Hill Association of RVA for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $36,000.00 from the Church Hill Association of RVA and to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Libby Hill Park House Special Fund” by $36,000.00 for the purpose of restoring the Libby Hill Park House.
BACKGROUND: The Church Hill Association of RVA (“CHA”) and the City of Richmond share the goal of restoring the Libby Hill Park House and preserving it for future generations. The structure is an iconic building in Libby Hill Park and part of the fabric of St. John’s Old and Historic District of the Church Hill area. CHA is committed to being a partner in the restoration of the Libby Hill Park House by donating $36,000.00 in funding pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is thrilled to have CHA donate funds to assist in this restoration effort.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: After introduction, the proposed ordinance will be referred to Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee meeting for discussion, where the public is encouraged to attend to provide comments. After the committee’s recommendation to the City Council, Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: Mayoral Action Plan: Thriving Neighborhoods, A Thriving and Sustainable Built Environment
FISCAL IMPACT: CHA’s donation is $36,000.00. PRCF is committing $50,000.00 in match funding for restoration of the Libby Hill Park House.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 22, 2026
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 27, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee
AFFECTED AGENCIES: PRCF, Budget, Finance
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Ordinance No. 2025-057
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum of Agreement between CHA and the City of Richmond
STAFF: Nissa Richardson, Deputy Director, Capital Projects, PRCF - (804) 646-5619
Heywood Harrison, Capital Projects Manager, Sr., PRCF - (804) 646-5608
Daniel Hazlett, Senior Management Analyst, PRCF - (804) 646-7506