# September 29, 2026 Norfolk City Council Work Session


**Body:** NorfolkTV
**Date:** September 28, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The September 29, 2026 Norfolk City Council work session reviewed major public and private development projects and a briefing on short-term rental policy. Reported public contract awards included the $111 million Chrysler Hall renovation to WM Jordan, the $220 million Maury High School project to Heartland Construction, the $68 million Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center to MEB, and the $15 million E Street Garage design-build project to Breeden Construction. An ordinance on the evening agenda would authorize a garage change order for 30 additional spaces and demolition of the Sheriff Administrative Building for a 103-space surface lot; no vote on that ordinance was recorded in the transcript. The city also reported a $2.88 million Military Circle demolition contract awarded to Reclaim Company, a $3 million Globe Iron site demolition project with bids under review, and a $371,000 Virginia Business Ready Sites grant for Military Circle. For MacArthur Center, staff said a purchase and development agreement was being drafted for possible Council consideration in November or December, and an ordinance to fund downtown ambassadors was on the agenda.

Staff outlined potential procurement and redevelopment opportunities, including a planned RFP for the Globe Iron site, an RFP for Norview Elementary redevelopment, and a proposed process to begin marketing future surplus school properties before transfer to the city. Council members emphasized early public engagement and coordination with schools and nearby businesses. Private investment updates included Boyd Gaming’s $750 million casino project. The short-term rental briefing reviewed enforcement, neighborhood impacts, and tax revenue; a vote on the proposed policy was anticipated for October 13, but no policy vote occurred at this work session. Council approved a motion to enter closed session, with the recorded roll-call votes in favor.

**Source:** NorfolkTV