Thursday, March 10, 2011

Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 10 March 2011

Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District

Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:

Agenda ____________________________________________________

• Discussion of enhanced speeding corridor on Patterson Avenue from Maple Avenue to Three Chopt Road

• Discussion of Richmond Real Estate Tax Collection

• Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct

WHEN Tuesday, 22 March 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Auditorium
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End 1st District)

WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@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.

Councilman Samuels cancels tonight’s meeting in the North Central 2nd District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 10 March 2011

Councilman Samuels cancels tonight’s meeting in the North Central 2nd District

Meeting to be rescheduled to another date

WHAT Due to a number of illnesses, The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, has canceled his meeting scheduled for tonight in the North Central 2nd District. The meeting will be rescheduled to another date. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting was to include:

Presentations

• Virginia General Assembly Update
The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan, Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates 71st District

• Home Foreclosure Prevention
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)

• Community Gardens
Dr. Carolyn Graham, Richmond City Deputy Chief Administrative
Officer for Human Services and interim Director of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

• Leaf and Trash Collection
Richmond Department of Public Works

WHEN CANCELED Thursday, March 10, 2011
6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE Retreat Doctor’s Hospital Classroom
2621 Grove Avenue
Parking is on the 3rd, 4th or 5th floor of the Retreat Doctor’s
Hospital Parking Deck
Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com; or visit his personal website, at www.charlesrsamuels.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.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Updated: Councilwoman Newbille and Delegate McQuinn invite entire community to “A Celebration of Emancipation” event: Lorenzo Hall to fill in for Sand

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Updated: Councilwoman Newbille and Delegate McQuinn invite entire community to “A Celebration of Emancipation” event: Lorenzo Hall to fill in for Sandra Jones as an Emcee

Entire Greater-Richmond Community invited and encouraged to attend event

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, and The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, invite everyone to attend the upcoming “ Celebration of Emancipation” event. The event is free and open to the public and the entire Greater-Richmond community is invited and encouraged to attend. Mr. Lorenzo Hall, Anchor/Reporter, WTVR TV-CBS TV6 will fill in for Ms. Sandra Jones, Anchor/Reporter, WTVR TV-CBS TV6 as an Emcee. The scheduled program for the event includes:

A Celebration of Emancipation
Emcees Mr. Lorenzo Hall, Anchor/Reporter, WTVR TV-CBS TV6
Ms. Clovia Lawrence, DJ, Kiss Radio, WKJS 105.7 FM

Guest Speaker Dr. Angelo Chatmon, Pastor and Director of Church Relations, Virginia Union University

A Special Community Forum: Where Are We Now?
Moderated By: Rev. Marcus Martin, Pastor, New Bridge Baptist Church and President of the Clergy Ministries, Baptist General Convention

Panelists
The Honorable Henry L. Marsh, Senator, Senate of Virginia, 16th District
Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools
Dr. Patricia Gould Champ, Pastor, Faith Community Baptist Church
Dr. Micah McCreary, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Joseph W. Boatwright, M.D. Pediatrics Specialists
Ms. Jasmine Abrams, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mr. Timothy Glenn, Life Counselor, The Healing Place
Mr. Darrell Durrant, Music Producer

Entertainment Showcase
Leviticle Praise Singers
Treylene Usry, Poet
Vincent Lynch and Friends
God’s Image
Young Adult Praise Dancers from First African Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
“Foot Prints” Jazz Band
Teresa G as “Coretta Scott King”

Soul Food Dinner
Free “Fabulous Soul Food Dinner”

WHEN Saturday, March 12, 2011
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street, Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmodngov.com.

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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website






______________________________________
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, March 8, 2011

Councilwoman Newbille and Delegate McQuinn invite entire community to “A Celebration of Emancipation” event

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, and The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, invite everyone to attend the upcoming “ Celebration of Emancipation” event. The event is free and open to the public and the entire Greater-Richmond community is invited and encouraged to attend. The scheduled program for the event includes:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille and Delegate Delores L. McQuinn invite entire community to “A Celebration of Emancipation” event

Entire Greater-Richmond Community invited and encouraged to attend event

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, and The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, invite everyone to attend the upcoming “ Celebration of Emancipation” event. The event is free and open to the public and the entire Greater-Richmond community is invited and encouraged to attend. The scheduled program for the event includes:

A Celebration of Emancipation
Emcees Ms. Sandra Jones, Anchor/Reporter, WTVR TV-CBS TV6
Ms. Clovia Lawrence, DJ, Kiss Radio, WKJS 105.7 FM

Guest Speaker Dr. Angelo Chatmon, Pastor and Director of Church Relations, Virginia Union University

A Special Community Forum: Where Are We Now?
Moderated By: Rev. Marcus Martin, Pastor, New Bridge Baptist Church and President of the Clergy Ministries, Baptist General Convention

Panelists
The Honorable Henry L. Marsh, Senator, Senate of Virginia, 16th District
Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools
Dr. Patricia Gould Champ, Pastor, Faith Community Baptist Church
Dr. Micah McCreary, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Joseph W. Boatwright, M.D. Pediatrics Specialists
Ms. Jasmine Abrams, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mr. Timothy Glenn, Life Counselor, The Healing Place
Mr. Darrell Durrant, Music Producer

Entertainment Showcase
Leviticle Praise Singers
Treylene Usry, Poet
Vincent Lynch and Friends
God’s Image
Young Adult Praise Dancers from First African Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
“Foot Prints” Jazz Band
Teresa G as “Coretta Scott King”

Soul Food Dinner
Free “Fabulous Soul Food Dinner”

WHEN Saturday, March 12, 2011
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street, Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmodngov.com.

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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website






______________________________________
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.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meetings in the North Central 2nd District

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a meeting in the North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 4 March 2011

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meetings in the North Central 2nd District

Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a meeting in the North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

Presentations

• Virginia General Assembly Update
The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan, Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates 71st District

• Home Foreclosure Prevention
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)

• Community Gardens
Dr. Carolyn Graham, Richmond City Deputy Chief Administrative
Officer for Human Services and interim Director of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

• Leaf and Trash Collection
Richmond Department of Public Works

WHEN Thursday, March 10, 2011
6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE Retreat Doctor’s Hospital Classroom
2621 Grove Avenue
Parking is on the 3rd, 4th or 5th floor of the Retreat Doctor’s
Hospital Parking Deck
Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com; or visit his personal website, at www.charlesrsamuels.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, March 3, 2011

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in the Gateway 6th District

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 3 March 2011

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in the Gateway 6th District

All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

Presentations

• Outcomes & Next Steps of Shockoe Bottom Plan

• Status of Riverfront Development

• Stormwater Utility update

• Panhandling

• State Legislative Updates

WHEN Saturday, March 12, 2011
10:00 a.m. - Noon

WHERE Bank of America Building, 18th floor
11 East Main Street - 18th Floor
(located at 12th & Main Streets downtown)
Free Parking at James Center/Omni Hotel Cary Street Parking Deck.
(Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDanniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com; or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)

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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 Slave Trail Commission meeting to be held

The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting regarding the work and ongoing projects of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 3 March 2011

Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting to be held

All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting regarding the work and ongoing projects of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:

• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment

WHEN Thursday, 3 March 2011; 4:00-6:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)

WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District,

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, please contact The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
or
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmodngov.com.

Background _________________________________________________________________________

Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.

Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:

• 2009
Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.

• 2009
Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and
Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail

• 2008
Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural
artifacts.

• 2008 – 2009
Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which
included engineering and storm water engineering

• 2007
Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue,
erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of
the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.

• 2006
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment

• 2003
Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue

Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council.

Examples of Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission financial investment support, per Fiscal Year (FY), include:

• FY 2011- $6,000
For general Commission support

• FY 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support

• FY 2009 - $75,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.

• FY 2008 - $370,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor.

• FY 2007 - $511,000
For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue

• FY 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment

• FY 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight
from the United Kingdom

Additional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors.



______________________________________
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.