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Title: June 17, 2026 - Staff Report
Summary
The Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee of Richmond discussed ten legislative proposals on June 17, 2026. Key items included Ordinance 2026-130, which allocates $69,920 in state funds for preserving historically African American cemeteries, and Ordinance 2026-131, which accepts $611,807.50 from opioid settlement funds for abatement strategies. Another significant proposal, Ordinance 2026-132, seeks $1 million from the National Park Service for enhancements at Broad Rock Creek Park. Additionally, Ordinance 2026-148 aims to support the Richmond Recovery Court with $150,000 in funding for substance use disorder initiatives. The committee is also addressing compliance with transparency laws regarding the publication of the