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Board approves multiple contracts, adopts collective-bargaining resolution and sets 2026 tax rates with unanimous votes
Summary
The Dinwiddie Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract for fire/EMS uniforms (Galls LLC), a printing/direct-mailing contract (Art and Negative Graphics), adopted a resolution opposing House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378 on collective bargaining, approved a CSA contract for foster-youth services, and adopted unchanged 2026 tax rates with 34% personal-property tax relief.
The Board of Supervisors took several formal actions during its April 7 special meeting, approving procurement contracts, adopting a legislative-resolution, and setting the county’s tax rate for calendar year 2026.
Procurements: After staff presentations and an RFP review, the board voted to award the fire and EMS uniform contract to Galls LLC (staff recommended as best value from four proposals). The board also awarded a joint printing and direct-mailing contract for the county newsletter and ambulance-aid brochure to Art and Negative Graphics after receiving 13 proposals; staff said the award would lower costs and increase efficiencies.
Legislative resolution: Facing recently passed General Assembly measures (House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378) that would create a statewide collective-bargaining framework, staff recommended that the board adopt a resolution opposing the bills and urging the governor and legislators to preserve local authority. The board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
Children’s services contract: The board approved a Community Services Act (CSA) contract to place an individual aging out of foster care in a PICF Training Institute independent-living arrangement; staff noted the contract may exceed the county administrator’s $50,000 approval threshold and could run through June 2027.
Tax rates: County staff said the board had directed them to advertise calendar-year 2026 tax rates unchanged from 2025 and proposed personal-property tax relief at a 34% rate. No members of the public signed up to speak at the advertised public hearing. The board adopted the tax-rate resolution by roll call, with all supervisors voting "aye."
All votes recorded in the meeting’s roll calls were unanimous.
