Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service and to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities entitled “Pump House Roof Replacement Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ “Pump House Roof Replacement Special Fund” by $500,000.00 for the purpose of providing f
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-080, introduced on April 13, 2026, authorizes the City of Richmond's Chief Administrative Officer to accept $500,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior for a special fund designated for the Pump House Roof Replacement project. This funding, awarded through the Saving America’s Treasures program, aims to restore the Byrd Park Pump House, a historic structure requiring significant maintenance. The ordinance amends the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to create the “Pump House Roof Replacement Special Fund,” ensuring financial support for the project. The legislation is crucial for preserving a significant public asset and highlights the city's commitment to maintaining its historical sites. A public hearing is scheduled for April