Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 3 items · 0 votes · 23 public comments
What happened
- Approved hiring Advance Peace to consult on Office of Neighborhood Safety operations.
- Received proclamation recognizing anniversaries of Galileo Club and Women's Auxiliary.
- Received proclamation declaring April 2016 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Richmond.
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Proclamation(2 items)
Present proclamation recognizing anniversaries of Galileo Club and Women's Auxiliary
In Plain English
The city formally honors two local organizations celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. Proclamations are ceremonial documents that recognize community groups for their contributions. The Galileo Club and Women's Auxiliary will receive official recognition at the meeting.
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Declare April 2016 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Richmond
In Plain English
The city formally recognizes April as a month to raise awareness about alcohol-related issues and promote education. Proclamations are ceremonial declarations that highlight important causes or honor community members. This proclamation was presented to Bea Roberson, likely a community advocate working on alcohol awareness initiatives.
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Contracts(1 item)
Hire Advance Peace to consult on Office of Neighborhood Safety operations
In Plain English
The city created the Office of Neighborhood Safety to reduce gun violence through community outreach programs. Advance Peace specializes in helping cities run these offices effectively. If approved, the city pays up to $95,000 for 9 months of consulting on daily operations, program evaluation, and fundraising.
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Votes
Approve the contract until the end of December 2016, with the provision that a full-time manager is hired
To approve the contract until the end of December 2016, with the provision that a full-time manager is hired
Approve the contact as is and to revisit the concept of a need for a full time director, and any other possible budgetary needs of the department at a later time
To approve the contact as is and to revisit the concept of a need for a full time director, and any other possible budgetary needs of the department at a later time