Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $249,917.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency YWCA Richmond line item by $117,257.00 of the accepted funds and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative
Summary
On April 13, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-078, authorizing the acceptance of $249,917 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. This funding aims to enhance violence prevention and intervention services specifically for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee youth. The ordinance reallocates funds within the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, designating $117,257 to YWCA Richmond and $132,660 to the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. This initiative builds on previous funding and seeks to address trauma and barriers faced by these youth, contributing to broader public safety and community integration efforts. A public hearing is scheduled for April 27, 2026.