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Votes at a glance: Henrico Board approves routine conveyances, contracts, budget amendments and safety plan
Summary
At its May 27 meeting the Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved multiple real-property conveyances and quick-claim deeds, budget amendments including school bonus funding, contracts for public works projects, and adopted a roadway safety plan to pursue federal grant funding.
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on May 27 approved a series of routine resolutions, contracts and budget actions. The board handled multiple real-property conveyances and quick-claim deeds, awarded construction contracts, adopted a roadway-safety action plan, and approved amendments or introductions related to the county budget. Most items passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Key actions approved:
- Minutes: The board approved minutes for the May 13 meeting (motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Rountree).
- Quick-claim deed (Agenda item 125-25): Authorized the chair to execute a quitclaim deed releasing county interest in portions of an existing utility easement affecting Wright Haven Square Apartments in the Libsone Mill/Midtown area. Staff said the county does not need the easement. (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Rountree.)
- Conveyance of abandoned Telegraph Road (Agenda item 1206-205): Approved conveyance of an abandoned portion of Telegraph Road to HH Hunt Edgewood Brook LLC and the Virginia Association of Realtors to facilitate adjoining property development. The abandonment had been approved previously on Dec. 17, 2024. (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Nelson.)
- Quick-claim of sewer easement (Agenda item 1207-205): Authorized the chair to execute a quitclaim deed releasing county interest in a portion of a sewer easement at 2426 Bryant Park Avenue (owners requested; staff said no county facilities are affected). (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Nelson.)
- Surplus property and conveyance (Agenda item 128-25): Declared three properties on Francis Road surplus and authorized sale to Sutton Development Company LLC. (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Nelson.)
- Vacation of building line (Agenda item 1209-205): Vacated a 40-foot front building line at 1317 Elon Road (Farmington subdivision) so the homeowner may build a front porch; staff reported no objections from utility or planning departments. (Motion: Mister Rogich; second: Miss Rountree.)
- Neighborhood Resource Center MOA (Agenda item 130-25): Authorized a memorandum of agreement for tenant support at Glenwood Farms with the Neighborhood Resource Center (approved; covered in a separate article). (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Nelson.)
- EDA revenue bonds for Glenwood Farms (Agenda item 131-25): Approved EDA issuance of approximately $61,000,000 in revenue bonds for Glenwood Farms (covered in separate article). (Motion: Mister Rountree; second: Mister Rogich.)
- School bonus funding appropriation (01/2025): Approved a budget amendment to allocate roughly $5.3 million in state funds for bonuses to full-time school employees (roughly $700 per full-time employee); staff said no local funds were required. (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Nelson.)
- Introduction of broader FY25 amendments (Agenda item 133-25): Introduced a resolution to advertise amendments totaling just over $48 million across funds, including public safety salary/overtime, Children's Services Act needs, capital projects (transportation, stream restoration) and federal grant funds for electric vehicles and roughly $3.85 million for electric school buses. The introduction passed and staff will advertise the proposed amendments.
- WRF solids-handling roof replacement contract (Agenda item 1304-205): Awarded a fixed-price contract of $7,731,055 to Custom Roofing Inc. for replacement of approximately 22,000 square feet of roofing at the Water Reclamation Facility solids-handling complex. Work anticipated to begin in June and complete by September. (Motion: Mister Nelson; second: Mister Cooper.)
- Hidden Creek stream restoration contract (Agenda item 135-25): Awarded a unit-price construction contract of $838,000 to KBS Earthworks Inc. to restore about 1,400 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Stony Run. Staff said the bid came in under estimate and a state grant will cover 50% of construction cost. Work expected to start in July with a 300-calendar-day contract. (Motion: Mister Cooper; second: Mister Rogers.)
- Arrive Alive Henrico safety action plan and SS4A grant authorization (Agenda item 136-25): Adopted the Arrive Alive Henrico Safety Action Plan and authorized staff to apply for U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant funding. Staff said SS4A can fund up to 80% of awarded projects and the maximum award is $25 million (requiring a 20% local match). (Motion: Mister Nelson; second: Mister Cooper.)
Most of the agenda items were routine and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the public record. Where staff noted grant matches, the county will be responsible for any required local share if grants are awarded.
Ending
Board members concluded the meeting with ceremonial recognitions and reminders about county graduations and programs; no additional policy actions were taken.
