# City Council Meeting, 10/20/2026

At the October 20, 2026, Virginia Beach City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation reported that the Rudy Park project had reached 60% design, with construction drawings expected to progress toward a bid-ready set. Staff estimated a 6–8-month bidding and award period, targeting construction to begin in late fall 2027 and last about two years; no construction contract was awarded. The city has acquired the property at 310 Atlantic Avenue for demolition and planned surface parking, expected to add 30–35 spaces. A fundraising feasibility study recommended an $8–10 million campaign, and staff described plans for a nonprofit conservancy while noting that council approvals and funding may be needed to establish it. Related zoning and street-closure applications are expected to return for council consideration in 2027.

Council approved the consent agenda 10–0, including $1,584,357 in FEMA funding for the Fire Department with a $868,116.61 local match, a $1 million U.S. Tennis Association contribution for tennis-court renovations, and a $416,862 state fire grant, along with other grants and budget appropriations. The EMS chief reported that the compassionate billing program was on track to meet budgeted revenue; a $4.2 million allocation for FY2026, with a similar amount budgeted for FY2027, supported rescue-squad equipment and operations, seven additional ambulances, training, and systemwide supply and pharmacy initiatives. No EMS procurement award was announced. Council also approved two planning applications by 10–0; these were development approvals rather than city contract awards.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting, 10/20/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCCTQLdLLI4) - City of Va Beach