Norfolk City Council Formal Session - March 24, 2026

The Norfolk City Council held a formal session on March 24, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved ordinances to rezone property for multifamily housing development and authorized the conveyance of city property for $33,000. Significant budget amendments were adopted, including an increase of $1.8 million in the general capital fund for shoreline stabilization at West Ocean View Avenue and $10.75 million in the wastewater fund for improvements to the wastewater collection system. Additionally, the council authorized participation in a regional groundwater mitigation program and accepted a $483,453 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish the Norfolk Safe Starts initiative. All motions related to these financial and procurement actions were passed unanimously.