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Roanoke council adopts grants, settlements and development contracts; key votes at a glance
Summary
At its April 20 meeting Roanoke City Council approved a series of routine and substantive measures, including acceptance of a Virginia Tourism grant, participation in an opioid settlement, a contract amendment for Track 8 engineering, and CDBG plan amendments; roll calls and outcomes are listed below.
Roanoke City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions on April 20, covering grants, settlements, infrastructure and federal block‑grant amendments. The measures were adopted by roll call votes during the 2:00 p.m. session.
Votes at a glance
- Virginia Tourism Corporation grant (ordinance): Council adopted an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a Virginia Tourism Corporation grant for marketing and promotion of the 2026 Go Outside festival and authorized the city manager to execute required documents and dispense with a second reading. (Roll call: unanimous Aye.)
- Opioid settlement participation (resolution): Council authorized the city’s participation in a combined settlement resolving opioid‑related claims against six remnant defendants (Associated Pharmacies, Inc.;…
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