City of Bristol, VA

The City Council of Bristol, Virginia held a meeting on April 29, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activities included the approval of a supplemental appropriation ordinance totaling $134,990 to allocate funds across various departments, including judicial programs, police, fire, parks and recreation, and planning. The council also approved the addition of part-time police department positions with an estimated cost of $25,000, funded from the city manager's contingency fund. A significant procurement decision was the award of a contract for pre-audit services (RFP FN-26-001) to HBC CPAs, a local firm from Abington, Virginia, selected from seven proposals after committee evaluation and interviews. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed Smart Scale application for a roundabout construction at the intersection of Bonum Road and Sunrest Drive, including public comments and a presentation by VDOT representatives. The council also considered a zoning map amendment request, which was ultimately denied following public opposition and staff recommendation. The meeting concluded with the appointment of Tammy Jones as the city's Chief Financial Officer.