Description
Title: To amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Seventh District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Seventh District.
Summary
On January 26, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-035 to amend Ordinance No. 2025-057, which established the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. This amendment specifically modifies the allocation and uses of the Council District Funds for the Seventh District, allowing the Council Member to adjust discretionary spending as needed. The ordinance ensures compliance with Virginia Code § 15.2-2503, which mandates that local budgets detail the intended use of discretionary funds. The changes will be discussed in a public hearing on February 23, 2026. This legislation is significant as it enables tailored expenditure in the Seventh District, enhancing the Council Member's ability to address community needs