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Radford council approves Berkeley Group contract, introduces Craig Meadows and receives flood recovery update
Summary
Radford City Council unanimously approved a primary agreement and work order with the Berkeley Group to provide interim city manager services and introduced Craig Meadows as the representative expected to serve in the interim role; staff provided a multi-agency flood recovery update including FEMA engagement and initial damage estimates.
Radford City Council voted to approve a primary agreement with the Berkeley Group and a related work order and authorized the mayor to sign both documents, clearing the way for the Berkeley Group to provide interim city manager services as the city transitions after David Ridpath’s announced retirement effective Jan. 1, 2025.
The council’s action followed a staff-led selection process; the mayor said the council’s consensus at a prior meeting was to move forward with the Berkeley Group and directed staff to complete paperwork. The motions to approve the agreement and the work order passed after a roll call in which the clerk recorded affirmative responses.
The council introduced Craig Meadows as the Berkeley Group representative who will work with the city and serve in the interim city manager role for at least the next six…
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