Richmond City Hall will be closed today due to a facilities issue impacting the HVAC system.
In the interest of employee and resident safety and to facilitate timely maintenance, City Hall will be closed to both employees and the public for the day. No other city facilities are affected.
Virtual city service options remain available, and emergency services will not be impacted. Visit www.rva.gov/cityservices to learn more.
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Richmond E-Cycle Day Scheduled for September 11
~Paper shredding and the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil-based paints ~
WHO: Department of Public Works
WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Day for City of Richmond Residents
WHEN: Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4825 Old Warwick Road (23224)
BACKGROUND: The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper and to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers. This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.
For more information on recycling, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov
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The City of Richmond is projected to have ended the fiscal year without needing to use the revenue stabilization fund.
The report, prepared by the Department of Budget and Strategic Planning, indicates that the city continues to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic through a steadfast reliance on conservative budgeting practices.
The revenue stabilization fund, also known as the city’s “rainy day fund,” is kept for the purpose of addressing budgetary or other emergencies, like an unforeseen financial downturn or a natural disaster. That the fourth quarter report projects that the city will not have to dip into the fund suggests Richmond’s responsible, conservative budgeting approach serves the city’s fiscal health well.
While the report does project a minor shortfall to close out the fiscal year, this is due to a larger than normal encumbrance amount, or a commitment to pay for goods and services not yet received.
Quotes from leadership:
“After a tough fiscal year, Richmond is once again projected to come away from this challenge strong and secure,” said Mayor Stoney. “This is what our city can do when we buckle down, do the work and govern with fiscal responsibility at the core of every decision we make.”
“This is a result of sharp, intentional budget management by the entire city administration,” said Acting Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders. “Interim Director Jason May and his team played a critical role in this successful management of our overall budget, Director of Finance Shelia White and her team ensured we optimized our revenues and every city department tightened their belts to meet the challenging fiscal environment. I want to thank city council, council staff, and the administration leaders for their shared dedication to this city’s fiscal health.”
Interested parties can find the report here. Click here to view the entire repository of reports from the Office of Budget and Strategic Planning.
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Following Council’s recent approval of the resort casino Host Community Agreement, the City of Richmond is launching an engagement effort asking residents how they would like the city to spend the upfront $25.5 million that will be paid to the city by ONE Casino + Resort (RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC) if Richmond voters approve the casino gaming referendum on November 2. In addition, by no later than January 2023, ONE Casino + Resort will pay the city an additional $1 million upon closing on the financing for the resort casino project.
The engagement period will span from August 13 to September 6 and will include a digital survey, targeted print surveys, and public meetings in both English and Spanish. While all Richmonders are invited to participate, targeted engagement efforts will be focused on the Southside.
The survey asks residents to rank projects based on priority and offers an open-ended opportunity to provide feedback. The survey focuses mostly on capital improvement projects in the 8th and 9th voter districts, which are closest to the proposed resort casino site. Click here to take the survey now. The survey is available in Spanish here.
Residents have the opportunity to attend public meetings virtually or in person:
Click here to join the virtual meeting
Call-In Information:+1 804-316-9457 United States, Richmond (Toll)
Conference ID: 847 482 67#
Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
For more information about Resort Casino community engagement opportunities, visit:
“We thank the court for its review and order to place on the November ballot a referendum on the One Resort & Casino project. This economic development project will bring 1,300 well-paying jobs and millions in much-needed revenue to our city while continuing the revitalization of South Richmond. And as we said from the beginning, the people will have the final say.”
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