City of Bristol, VA

The City of Bristol, Virginia held a council meeting on August 12, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions. Notably, the council approved a lease agreement with Solom Entertainment LLC to operate a collegiate woodbat baseball franchise at Boyce Cox Field, aiming to start play in summer 2027. The council also authorized a contract with Morton Salt Incorporated for highway deicing salt, following a competitive bidding process with six bids received. Additionally, the council approved a zoning map amendment to allow residential use on two properties previously zoned for industrial use, facilitating housing redevelopment. Other procurement-related items included approval of a resolution for the Southwest Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council to establish an advanced life support EMS agency in the city and approval of the Mount Rogers Health District's request to use unexpended funds from FY2026 for health services. The meeting also covered various proclamations, public hearings, and planning commission reports, with votes taken to approve ordinances and contracts relevant to city infrastructure and community services.