City of Bristol, VA

The City of Bristol, VA held a council meeting on March 11, 2026, which included presentations and discussions on various budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation of the school board's operating budget highlighting salary increases, capital improvement plans for school facilities, and the purchase of two new school buses. The council approved a supplemental appropriation of $483,071 for various city expenses including police department reimbursements and property maintenance. Additionally, the council authorized the city manager to negotiate a contract with Mid-Atlantic Storage Systems for an equalization tank system project following a competitive bidding process with three bids received. The meeting also covered funding requests from local nonprofits supporting economic development, cultural tourism, and community services, with specific funding amounts requested such as $70,000 for Believe in Bristol and $50,000 for the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The council approved delegating authority to the city manager to grant exemptions to food vendors regarding the use of polystyrene containers as per state law. Finally, the council appointed a permanent city manager and approved various board appointments. No votes were taken on the nonprofit funding requests during this meeting.