Description
Title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a License Agreement between the City of Richmond and The Friends of East End Cemetery, Inc. for the purpose of providing maintenance services to include but not limited to vegetation management, grave care, and documentation at East End Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery located at 1750 Stony Run Parkway, 1751 Evergreen Road, and 3600 East Richmond Road in the City of Richmond, and 50 Evergreen Road in the County of Henrico.
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-194, introduced on July 27, 2026, authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of Richmond to enter into a License Agreement with The Friends of East End Cemetery, Inc. This nonprofit organization will provide maintenance services at East End and Evergreen Cemeteries, including vegetation management, grave care, and documentation of graves. The cemeteries are located in Richmond and Henrico County. The initiative aims to restore and preserve these historic sites through volunteer efforts, valued at approximately $20,000. The ordinance is significant as it supports community engagement, historical preservation, and the beautification of public spaces. A public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2026.