Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Operational Agreement for Cooperative Partnerships for Regional Recovery Day between the City of Richmond and the Counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover for the purpose of supporting a Regional Recovery Day event funded by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority.
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-050, introduced on February 23, 2026, authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of Richmond to execute an operational agreement with Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover Counties for the Regional Recovery Day event, funded by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA). This agreement aims to provide resources and support for individuals affected by substance use disorders, enhancing regional collaboration to address the opioid crisis. The initiative, supported by a $2,500 grant from the VOAA, ensures no fiscal impact on Richmond. The ordinance underscores the city's commitment to community health and collaboration in combating substance misuse and will be discussed at a public hearing on March 23, 2026.