Review Red Oak Victory ship rental payments collected since 1999
In Plain English
The city has been collecting rent from the Red Oak Victory historic ship at Terminal One for 25 years. Staff will report on whether these rental payments were legally authorized. The Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship that serves as a floating museum.
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Votes
Motion to end debate · Official minutes
End debate
5 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-2 to end debate on a report about the Red Oak Victory, a World War II cargo ship that operates as a floating museum at Terminal One. The city has been collecting rent from the ship for 25 years, but staff needs to determine whether these rental payments were legally authorized in the first place. Council members Bates and Boozé voted against cutting off discussion. This procedural vote means the council will receive the staff report without further debate at this meeting.
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Motion · Official minutes
Direct staff to evaluate possibility of relocating Red Oak Victory and come back with recommendation
2 aye · 5 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council rejected a proposal to study relocating the Red Oak Victory, a World War II cargo ship that operates as a floating museum at Terminal One. The ship has been paying rent to the city for 25 years, though staff questioned whether those payments were legally required. In a divided 5-2 vote, council members Beckles, Butt, Ritterman, Rogers, and McLaughlin voted against exploring relocation options, while Bates and Boozé supported the study. This marks an unusual split on a miscellaneous item, as most council members typically vote yes on similar matters.
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Substitute motion · Official minutes
Provide policy direction to enter into agreement between City and Richmond Museum of History for long term free berthing in exchange for maintaining ship and public access
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a deal to let the Richmond Museum of History dock the Red Oak Victory ship for free in exchange for maintaining it and keeping it open to the public. This World War II cargo ship has been operating as a floating museum at Terminal One, but questions arose about whether the city had proper legal authority to collect rent from the museum over the past 25 years. Under the new arrangement, the museum will cover upkeep costs and ensure residents can continue visiting this piece of local maritime history. The vote resolves a long-standing administrative issue while preserving public access to the historic vessel.
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