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Richmond Council delays sale of Henrico parcel, directs staff to solicit public bids

5739831 · September 9, 2025
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Summary

Council continued consideration of ordinance 20-25-1-80 — a proposed conveyance of a small city-owned parcel at 8790 Strath Road (in Henrico County) — to the November 10 council meeting and instructed staff to solicit competitive bids after residents raised concerns the listed price was too low.

The Richmond City Council voted to continue action on ordinance 20-25-1-80, which would convey city-owned property at 8790 Strath Road (a parcel located in Henrico County) so the city can solicit competitive bids and allow broader public notice and review.

Residents and council members questioned whether the unsolicited offer under consideration represented fair market value. Tyrese Johnson, who spoke in opposition during…

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