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File #: ORD. 2025-162    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 6/30/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 7/15/2025 Final action:
Title: To grant a conservation and open-space easement on the property known as 501 South 14th Street, 501 1R South 14th Street, 505 South 14th Street, 508 South 14th Street, and a portion of 503 South 14th Street, each a portion of the property known as Mayo's Island, to the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc. and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Patrons: Mayor Avula
Attachments: 1. Ord. No. 2025-162, 2. Staff Report
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To grant a conservation and open-space easement on the property known as 501 South 14th Street, 501 1R South 14th Street, 505 South 14th Street, 508 South 14th Street, and a portion of 503 South 14th Street, each a portion of the property known as Mayo's Island, to the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc. and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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WHEREAS, the City, as owner of the property known as 501 South 14th Street, 501 1R South 14th Street, 505 South 14th Street, 508 South 14th Street, and a portion of 503 South 14th Street, each a portion of the property known as Mayo's Island, desires to grant a conservation and open-space easement in accordance with the Virginia Conservation Easement Act, Va Code Ann. ?? 10.1-1009-10.1-1016.1, and the Open-Space Land Act, Va Code Ann. ?? 10.1-1700-10.1-1705.1;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That the City, as grantor, hereby grants a conservation and open-space easement
on the property known as 501 South 14th Street, 501 1R South 14th Street, 505 South 14th Street. 508 South 14th Street, and a portion of 503 South 14th Street, each a portion of the property known as Mayo's Island, to the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc. and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, as grantees.
? 2. That such conservation and open-space easement shall be substantially in the form of the Deed of Conservation and Open-Space Easement attached to and incorporated into this ordinance and shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
? 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption



O&R Transmittal


DATE: June 30, 2025

TO: The Honorable Members of City Council

THROUGH: The Honorable Danny Avula, Mayor

THROUGH: Sharon Ebert, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

THROUGH: Amy Popovich, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Human Services

FROM: Christopher E. Frelke, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Faci...

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