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Radford council approves ordinances, grants and honors retiring city manager
Summary
Council adopted a right-of-way vacation ordinance, accepted small grants and a large library gift, reappointed a representative to the New River Resource Authority, and passed proclamations honoring departing council and staff members as City Manager David Ridpath prepares to retire.
At its Dec. 30 meeting the Radford City Council handled multiple routine and ceremonial items alongside policy business.
Votes and appropriations • Ordinance 18-11 (right-of-way vacation): Council approved an ordinance vacating 1,700 square feet of public right-of-way between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street at the request of Sean Fong and Nicholas Ohlinger; a board of viewers had visited the site and recommended vacation. Council dispensed with a second reading after four affirmative votes.
• Appropriation (18 o 2.16) — VA DEQ grant: Council…
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