# City Council Regular Meeting 22 September 2026


**Body:** City of Hopewell, Virginia
**Date:** September 24, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City Council of Hopewell, Virginia, held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. The council reviewed the fiscal year 2027 budget book, highlighting updates and financial status, including capital improvement projects funded by GO bonds with $2.5 million spent or encumbered so far. The city manager reported on ongoing negotiations related to the Hopewell Water Renewal (HWR) plant operations and noted potential legal actions due to unresolved contract terms. The council approved an ordinance to appropriate $62,264,000 in state bonus funds for the Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2026-27. Additionally, a right-of-way vacation request from 3DS and M Management was discussed and approved, with conditions to maintain access for water infrastructure. The council also approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of sewer system revenue refunding bonds, marking the first refinancing in over a decade. Public comments addressed various community concerns, but no other procurement actions were taken. The meeting included motions and unanimous votes on budget appropriations, right-of-way vacation, and bond issuance resolutions.

**Source:** City of Hopewell, Virginia