Hire Boyles and Associates to help remove graffiti citywide
In Plain English
The city currently handles graffiti removal with existing staff and resources. City leaders want to bring in a contractor to help speed up graffiti cleanup across Richmond. If approved, Boyles and Associates would work alongside city crews to remove graffiti from public and private properties.
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Votes
Direct staff to prepare a contract for approval by the City Council
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously directed staff to prepare a contract with Boyles and Associates to help speed up graffiti removal throughout Richmond. The contractor would work alongside existing city crews to clean graffiti from both public and private properties. This decision aims to address graffiti more quickly than the city can currently manage with its own staff and resources alone. No financial details were provided, but the actual contract terms will come back to the council for final approval.
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