Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $2,002,659.00 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Utilities’ Stormwater Facilities Improvements project in the Utilities category by $2,002,659.00 for the purpose of funding the Broad Rock Creek Stream Restoration project.
Summary
The City of Richmond has introduced an ordinance (No. 2026-112) to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept a grant of $2,002,659 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the Broad Rock Creek Stream Restoration project. This funding aims to enhance stormwater facilities, addressing erosion and degradation along approximately 2,390 linear feet of the creek, which is vital to the local ecosystem and community recreation. By improving the creek and its banks, the project seeks to mitigate flooding, enhance wildlife habitats, and create educational opportunities. A public hearing will occur on May 26, 2026, to discuss the ordinance, which aligns with the city’s sustainability and environmental goals. The grant requires a matching contribution, highlighting the collaborative