Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond, as tenant, and The Salvation Army, as landlord, for the purpose of leasing a portion of the property located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue for the operation of a resource and training center. (3rd District)
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-144, introduced on June 8, 2026, authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Richmond to execute a First Amendment to a Lease Agreement with The Salvation Army. This amendment allows the City to lease a portion of the property at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue for a resource and training center aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis and the shortage of emergency shelter beds. The legislation impacts vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness by enhancing services available through The Salvation Army, which has committed to expanding its capacity. The ordinance is a critical step in supporting the City’s Strategic Plan to End Homelessness (2020-2030) and will be discussed in a public hearing on June 22,