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Henrico supervisors approve condemnations, property conveyance, contracts and budget notices
Summary
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved multiple administrative and policy actions on March 11, including property acquisitions and conveyances, contract awards, and set public hearings on the county budget and proposed utility rate changes.
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved a series of resolutions, appointments and contract awards on March 11 as part of a broadly procedural agenda.
Key board actions and approvals
- Appointments: The board approved Resolution 76‑25 appointing Patricia M. Eichenberger (Tuckahoe District) to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee for a three‑year term ending 12/31/2027, and Resolution 77‑25 appointing Marcus Jones (Tuckahoe District) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a three‑year term ending 12/31/2027. Oaths were administered where appointees were present.
- Condemnation for pedestrian signal easement (80‑25): The board authorized condemnation proceedings under the Code of Virginia to acquire a permanent sidewalk and traffic control easement (1,307 sq ft) across property at 10700 Old Prescott Road (tax parcel 7417506451, owner Richard J. Cannon) for a pedestrian signal at Pump Road and Old Prescott Road. Staff said an independent appraisal led to a $7,890 offer but negotiations had not produced an agreement; the board authorized the county attorney to institute condemnation if needed.
- Property conveyance and wetlands credits (81‑25): The board declared surplus and authorized sale of approximately 12.5 acres near the county border with Charles City County to Bottoms Bridge Environmental Reclamation LLC for $156,250; the purchaser will sell wetlands credits to the county at a reduced rate for use on county road projects.
- Easement acquisition for Church Road sidewalk project (85‑25): The county negotiated acquisition of easements at 3310 Church Road (owner: 7‑11 Inc.) related to a Church Road sidewalk project. After condemnation proceedings and an initial deposit, the owner agreed to $12,000 as just compensation; the board authorized acquisition and dismissal of condemnation upon completion.
- Real‑property acquisition for drainage/flood mitigation (86‑25): The board authorized purchase of 2001 North Parham Road (owner Thomas A. Crump) for drainage and flood mitigation for $395,000.
- Contracts and awards: The board awarded an employee health services contract to Bon Secours Mercy Health Employer Services, LLC (d/b/a Bon Secours Occupational Health) following a competitive solicitation (RFP 24‑2766); it also approved annual engineering and geotechnical services contracts to ECS Mid‑Atlantic and Schnabel Engineering, with negotiated hourly rates and fee limits (not to exceed $2,500,000 for any single project and $10,000,000 for any one‑year term).
- Budget receipt and hearings (82‑25): The board received the county operating and capital budget estimates for fiscal year 2025‑26 and authorized advertisement of public hearings — budget public hearing on March 25 and tax rate hearings on April 8; staff noted a line‑by‑line departmental review beginning the following Monday.
- Utility fee ordinance introduction (83‑25): The board introduced an ordinance to change water and sewer charges and set a public hearing for April 8; staff estimated the recommended change would increase water and sewer charges for the median residential account (using 10 CCF every two months) by $7.35 per billing period, effective July 1, to support operations, debt service and capital costs.
Each item was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote unless otherwise noted; staff officers and department directors spoke briefly in support and answered members’ questions as needed.
