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To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Right-of-Entry Agreement between the City of Richmond and Capital Trees for the purpose of performing tree improvements in Byrd Park located at 1401 Pump House Drive, 2601 Police Memorial Way, and 2301 Amelia Street in the city of Richmond.
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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 execute a Right-of-Entry Agreement between the City of Richmond and Capital Trees for the purpose of performing tree improvements in Byrd Park located at 1401 Pump House Drive, 2601 Police Memorial Way, and 2301 Amelia Street in the city of Richmond. The Right-of-Entry Agreement 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
DATE: April 17, 2026
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Danny Avula, Mayor
THROUGH: Odie Donald II, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Tanikia Jackson, DCAO for Finance and Administration
THROUGH: Meghan Brown, Director of Budget and Strategic Planning
THROUGH: Letitia Shelton, Director of Finance
THROUGH: Amy Popovich, DCAO for Human Services
FROM: Christopher E. Frelke, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
RE: To execute a Right-of-Entry Agreement between the City of Richmond and Capital Trees for the purpose of tree improvements at Byrd Park.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Right-of-Entry Agreement between the City of Richmond and Capital Trees for the purpose of performing tree improvements in Byrd Park located at 1401 Pump House Drive, 2601 Police Memorial Way, and 2301 Amelia Street in the city of Richmond.
BACKGROUND: The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is excited to partner with Capital Trees to increase the safety of Park users as well as improve the health and aesthetics of trees in and around Byrd Park. Tree improvements include structural pruning, removal of dead and dying trees, and stump grinding.
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 and Sustainable Built Environment, RVAgreen 2050, Cool the City Initiative, City Of Richmond Urban Forestry Master Plan
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: Budget
FISCAL IMPACT / COST: The Right-of-Entry Agreement permits tree maintenance work to be conducted by Capital Trees. The approximate value of the Services is $32,000.00.
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: May 26, 2026
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 8, 2026
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee
AFFECTED AGENCIES: PRCF, Budget, Finance
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Ord. No. 2026-054
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Right-of-Entry Agreement
STAFF: Shamar Young, Deputy Director, PRCF - (804) 646-5703
Michael Burton, Operations Superintendent, Sr., PRCF - (804) 201-5914
Daniel Hazlett, Senior Management Analyst, PRCF - (804) 646-7506