Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Shockoe Legacy Foundation Grant Contract between the City of Richmond and the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the purpose of funding expenses incurred by the Shockoe Legacy Foundation for the planning and development of the Slavey and Freedom Heritage Site, including the Lumpkin’s Pavilion and the National Slavery Museum, in the city of Richmond.
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-171, introduced on July 6, 2026, authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Richmond to sign a grant contract with the Shockoe Legacy Foundation. This contract aims to fund the planning and development of the Slavery and Freedom Heritage Site, which includes Lumpkin’s Pavilion and the National Slavery Museum. The ordinance is significant as it allocates $1.3 million from the City’s budget to support this historical and cultural project over two fiscal years (2027-2028). The decision follows extensive community engagement and aligns with the City’s strategic initiatives to acknowledge and commemorate its historical narratives. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026, to discuss the