Richmond City Council / News Release
Richmond
City Council authorizes referendum
on a local 1% sales tax for Richmond Public Schools, creation
of new Richmond Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site, and construction of new Richmond
Fire Training Facility Burn Tower Replacement project
(Richmond,
Virginia U.S.A. 7.27.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting Highlights: July 27, 2026.
Council authorized a referendum on a local 1% sales
tax to support Richmond Public Schools
Council authorized a referendum
to be held later this year for Richmond voters to decide if the City should be authorized to
levy a local 1% sales tax to be used for capital projects for the construction
or renovation of Richmond Public Schools facilities.
Council authorized establishment of a new Richmond
Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site
Council authorized execution of an agreement
with the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for planning and development of a Richmond Slavery
and Freedom Heritage Site, including Lumpkin’s Pavilion and a National Slavery
Museum.
Council facilitated construction of a new Richmond
Fire Training Facility Burn Tower
Council facilitated construction of Richmond
Department of Fire and Emergency Services Fire
Training Facility Burn Tower Replacement Project to enhance the safety of fire service
personnel while conducting live fire training.
Council adopted new version of the Richmond
Code of Laws/Ordinances
Council acted to repeal and
replace the Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances with an updated recodified version that includes renumbered
sections, compliance with applicable laws, etc.
Council authorized funds supporting Libby Hill
Park
Council authorized acceptance of State funds
for Richmond
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities: Libby Hill Park Project.
Council further protected historic African
American cemeteries
Council accepted additional funds from the
Virginia Department of Historic Resources to support preservation,
maintenance, and stewardship of Forest
View Cemetery, a historically African American cemetery.
Council increased housing availability in city
Council acted on additional legislation to
further increase
housing availability in the city.
Council reviewed and considered Special Use
Permits
Council reviewed and considered Special
Use Permit ordinances for properties in the city.
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