Description
Title: To amend Ord. No. 2025-057, adopted May 12, 2025, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by changing the uses and allocation of the Council District Funds for the Fifth District pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2503 for the use of the Council Member in the representation of the Fifth District.
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-136, introduced on June 8, 2026, seeks to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget for the City of Richmond, specifically regarding the allocation of Council District Funds for the Fifth District. This amendment modifies the existing budget to reflect updated expenditures, ensuring compliance with Virginia Code § 15.2-2503, which governs the use of discretionary funds by local governments. The ordinance allows the Fifth District Council Member, Ms. Lynch, to reallocate funds for various approved uses, enhancing representation and community services in the district. A public hearing is scheduled for June 22, 2026, to discuss these changes, which are essential for effective governance and local resource