May 28, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting of Staunton City Council

The May 28, 2026, meeting of the Staunton City Council in Virginia included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council reviewed and approved the consent agenda and held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the FY2026 budget, which included a city portion of $766,799 and a school portion of over $1 million, covering grants, insurance recoveries, and capital improvement funds. The council also approved a motion to apply for the 2026 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to increase firefighter staffing from 10 to 11 per shift, with a commitment to maintain the positions for three years if awarded. Additionally, updates were provided on the Valley Recovery and Assessment Center project, including funding sources such as a $9.6 million grant from DBHDS and local contributions, with construction anticipated to begin in August 2026 and completion targeted for January 2028. Other topics included community health initiatives, employee satisfaction surveys, and public safety concerns, but no new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this session.