Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010 - Updated Public Safety Meeting
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Richmond City Council Summary of Upcoming Official Council Public meetings to be held in February 2010
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official
monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and
policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged
to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two
Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting
Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City
Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an
as-needed basis.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of our community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two Council “Council Formal Meeting Sessions”, two “Council Informal Meeting Sessions”, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings, held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for Upcoming meetings in January 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedules for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Upcoming Meeting Summary for January 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host monthly South Central Richmond Community Volunteer Cleanups and free lunches
Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to
remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District
of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday
from February through November 2010.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Meeting Rescheduled due to impending weather: Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille meeting in East End 7th District
Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman
Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting
planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since
being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in
the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting
will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address
major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light
refreshments will be served.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN NEW DATE/TIME
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, 30 January 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN NEW DATE/TIME
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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Councilman Doug Conner to host monthly South Central Richmond Community Volunteer Cleanups and free lunches
Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to
remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District
of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday
from February through November 2010.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders to donate to the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund
In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck
Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders
interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the
Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti
Disaster Relief Fund.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Money donated to the American Red Cross enables the agency to shelter, feed and clothe displaced victims.
(Richmond, VA) -- In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
Members of Richmond City Council express their compassion for the families affected by this tragedy and their hopes for an expeditious recovery and return to calm in their lives.
Money donated to the Disaster Relief Fund enables the American Red Cross to shelter, feed, and clothe displaced families. Richmond City Council also reminds citizens that in-kind donations such as food and clothing are costly to ship and require additional security, warehousing, staffing, and distribution resources.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free to recipients and is made possible through the kindness, care and donations of time and money by the American people.
Monetary donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter. P.O. Box 655, Richmond, Virginia 23261, by calling 804.780.2250 or by donating on-line, at www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org.
CONTACT For more information, please contact, Bill Harrison, Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, at 804.780.2256, or harrisonb@usa.redcross.org
BACKGROUND
The American Red Cross is an independent entity that is organized and exists as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable institution pursuant to a charter granted to it by the United States Congress. Unlike other congressionally chartered organizations, the Red Cross maintains a special relationship with the federal government. It has the legal status of "a federal instrumentality," due to its charter requirements to carry out responsibilities delegated to it by the federal government. Among these responsibilities are:
• to fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions, to which the United States is a signatory, assigned to national societies for the protection of victims of conflict,
• to provide family communications and other forms of support to the U.S. military, and,
• to maintain a system of domestic and international disaster relief, including mandated responsibilities under the National Response Plan coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Money donated to the American Red Cross enables the agency to shelter, feed and clothe displaced victims.
(Richmond, VA) -- In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
Members of Richmond City Council express their compassion for the families affected by this tragedy and their hopes for an expeditious recovery and return to calm in their lives.
Money donated to the Disaster Relief Fund enables the American Red Cross to shelter, feed, and clothe displaced families. Richmond City Council also reminds citizens that in-kind donations such as food and clothing are costly to ship and require additional security, warehousing, staffing, and distribution resources.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free to recipients and is made possible through the kindness, care and donations of time and money by the American people.
Monetary donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter. P.O. Box 655, Richmond, Virginia 23261, by calling 804.780.2250 or by donating on-line, at www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org.
CONTACT For more information, please contact, Bill Harrison, Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, at 804.780.2256, or harrisonb@usa.redcross.org
BACKGROUND
The American Red Cross is an independent entity that is organized and exists as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable institution pursuant to a charter granted to it by the United States Congress. Unlike other congressionally chartered organizations, the Red Cross maintains a special relationship with the federal government. It has the legal status of "a federal instrumentality," due to its charter requirements to carry out responsibilities delegated to it by the federal government. Among these responsibilities are:
• to fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions, to which the United States is a signatory, assigned to national societies for the protection of victims of conflict,
• to provide family communications and other forms of support to the U.S. military, and,
• to maintain a system of domestic and international disaster relief, including mandated responsibilities under the National Response Plan coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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