Council to consider dueling property tax proposals, transfer of Richmond Police Memorial Statue, more

The agenda for Monday’s City Council meeting ins’t heavy on items for this side of the river but Reva Trammell’s real estate tax cut takes top billing:

• ORD. 2024-239 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to accept a donation of personal property including the Richmond Police Memorial Statue, capstones, and plaque, located at 1410 Ingram Avenue in the city of Richmond, valued at approximately $35,000, from the Richmond Police Foundation. (6th District)
   

• ORD. 2024-218 To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of a franchise for the management of the Hopkins Road Transfer Station located at 3506 Hopkins Road and the East Richmond Road Convenience Center located at 3800 East Richmond Road in accordance with a certain Franchise Agreement. (8th District/7th District)
   

• ORD. 2024-222 To amend and reordain City Code § 26-355, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.16 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2025, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.136 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a).
   

• ORD. 2024-223 To amend and reordain City Code § 26-355, concerning the levy of tax on real estate, to establish a tax rate of $1.20 for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2025, pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3321(b), and increasing such rate from the Rolled Back Tax Rate of $1.136 as computed in accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-3321(a).