Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Special

Called to order: 5:00 PM · 2 items

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Attendance

Whitney Tipton(Present)
Sara Cantor(Present)
Tomasa Espinoza(Present)
Jim Hite(Present)
2 substantive items

Contracts(1 item)

Approve cost-sharing agreement between Richmond Rent Board and city

Rent Board & Tenants

In Plain English

The Richmond Rent Board operates separately from city government but shares some administrative costs. This agreement formalizes how the two agencies split expenses like legal services, accounting, and office supplies. The arrangement helps both organizations save money on shared resources.

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Budget(1 item)

Review draft 2025-26 Rent Program budget and 10-year financial projections

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The Rent Board presents its proposed budget for next year along with long-term financial forecasts. The draft includes costs for hiring a new compliance analyst and one-time retirement payouts for the departing Executive Director. The council will schedule a public hearing for final budget approval after this initial review.

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