Approve $200,000 contract with Richmond Main Street Initiative for downtown revitalization

Macdonald AvenueContractsCommunity and Economic Development Agency

In Plain English

The Richmond Main Street Initiative works to revitalize downtown Richmond through business support and community events. This contract provides $200,000 in city funding for their programs from July 2011 through June 2012. The city chose a sole-source contract, meaning they negotiated directly with RMSI instead of seeking competitive bids.

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Votes

Approve a sole-source contract with the Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) in the amount of $200,000

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

5 to 2

RittermanAye
BecklesAye
BoozéNay
BatesNay
ButtAye
McLaughlinAye
RogersAye

Continue the item to a future meeting in order to research better ways to share the redevelopment funds throughout the City of Richmond

Moved by: Councilmember BoozéSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Failed

2 to 3

BoozéAye
BatesAye
McLaughlinNay
BecklesNay
ButtAbstain
RogersAbstain
RittermanNay