Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $2,500.00 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget by creating a new line item in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency entitled “Henrico County Regional Recovery Day” and appropriating $2,500.00 to such new line item in the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency, all for the purpose of making a grant of matching funds to Henrico County to support the Regional Recovery Day in
Summary
On February 23, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-046, which authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to accept $2,500 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. This funding will be allocated to a newly created line item in the General Fund Budget for a matching grant to Henrico County, supporting the Regional Recovery Day initiative aimed at addressing the opioid crisis. This initiative, co-hosted by Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield counties, and Richmond, aims to provide resources for individuals with substance use disorders and their families. The ordinance is significant as it reinforces collaborative efforts among regional localities to combat the opioid epidemic, promoting community engagement and resource sharing. A public hearing is scheduled for