April 23, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting of Staunton City Council

The City of Staunton, VA City Council held a work session and regular meeting on April 23, 2026, featuring several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of lease agreements with Happy Birthday America Incorporated for event use and Stanton Baseball Incorporated for baseball field and concession operations. The council also considered and approved ordinances to increase water, sewer, refuse, and landfill user fees as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which totals approximately $168.7 million. Updates were provided on capital improvement projects such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program intersections and the Beverly Street demonstration project, which involves reallocating street space for pedestrian use with grant funding and technical assistance. Additionally, the council discussed enterprise zone incentive programs with awarded projects and ongoing economic development initiatives. The meeting included proclamations recognizing Arbor Day, Economic Development Week, and the Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Overall, the session focused on budget approvals, contract leases, capital projects, and community program support, with motions passed to authorize spending and agreements.