Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept funds in the amount of $137,038.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Department of Justice Services entitled “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund,” and appropriating the increase to the Department of Justice Services’ “Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund” by $137,038.00 for the purpose of funding a juvenile detention center pro
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-191, introduced on July 27, 2026, authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of Richmond to accept $137,038 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. This funding is designated for a new special fund called the "Byrne/JAG Program - Juvenile Detention Centers Special Fund," aimed at enhancing services in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center. The grant will support trauma-informed care, youth rehabilitation, staff training, and operational improvements from April to September 2026, without creating new positions or expanding detention capacity. The ordinance aligns with the city's strategic goals of supporting families in crisis and reducing youth recidivism, benefiting both detained youth and the broader Richmond community. A public