Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Second Amendment to Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and The Salvation Army for the purpose of extending the term of the contract through June 30, 2027, with the option to exercise three additional one-year term extensions, for the continued operations of an inclement weather shelter and year-round emergency shelter located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. (3rd District)
Summary
On June 8, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-143, which authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Second Amendment to a Grant Contract with The Salvation Army. This amendment extends the contract for the operation of an inclement weather shelter and a year-round emergency shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. The initiative responds to a declared housing crisis and a significant shortage of emergency shelter beds in the city. This legislation affects vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness, ensuring continued access to critical shelter services. The public hearing is scheduled for June 22, 2026, highlighting community engagement in addressing homelessness.