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Alexandria City Council approves housing financing, HUD plans, and multiple grants; adopts electronic participation resolution

AlexandriaApr 28, 20262 min read

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At the April 28, 2026 City Council Legislative Meeting in Council Chambers (Del Pepper Community Resource Center), Council adopted an electronic participation resolution, endorsed two proclamations, approved grant applications for the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Adopt‑A‑Park litter control program, advanced the FY2026 ordinance on first reading, authorized ARHA revenue bonds for The Ladrey rehabilitation, and approved the Draft FY2027–FY2031 Consolidated Plan and FY2027 Action Plan for HUD funding.

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Adopted electronic participation resolution (Res. No. 3375).
Endorsed proclamations recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month and April as Alcohol Awareness Month.
Authorized submission of a grant application to the Virginia Department of Education for the USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children (estimated reimbursement ~$230,000) and affirmed no City funds are available to continue these activities once grant funds are expended; authorized the City Manager to execute required documents.
Approved submission of a non‑competitive grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for the Adopt‑A‑Park Litter Control Program (approx. $32,124) and authorized the City Manager to execute required documents.
Adopted the FY2026 ordinance on first reading and scheduled public hearing, second reading, and final passage for May 16, 2026.
Adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of revenue bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to Ladrey Rehab LLC to rehabilitate The Ladrey at 300 Wythe Street (Res. No. 3376).
Received and approved the Draft FY2027–FY2031 Five‑Year Consolidated Plan and Draft FY2027 Annual Action Plan (includes draft applications for $1,055,741 in CDBG and $588,874 in HOME funds); authorized the City Manager to make necessary adjustments and execute documents to comply with HUD requirements.
Approved City Council schedule/look ahead, including Chamber ALX City Council Breakfast on May 14, 2026.

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City Council Legislative Meeting

Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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Calling the Roll.
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Oral Reports
City Council Reports on Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Proclamations and Recognitions
City Council General Updates
City Manager's Oral Report
Action Docket
Roll-Call Consent Items (10-13)
Individual Action Items (Roll-Call Vote)
Other Business
Closed Session (if needed)(cont)
Adjournment.
OPENING
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution
Closed Session (if needed).
Opening Matters
Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Education for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program for Children.
Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) Site Update
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month.
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month.
Consideration of City Council Schedule.
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority (ARHA) for the Rehabilitation of The Ladrey Project.
Consideration of the City’s Draft FY 2027 to FY 2031 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and Draft One Year Action Plan to Enable HUD FY 2027 Funding.
Introduction and First Reading. Consideration of Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance making provision for the support of the government of the City of Alexandria, Virginia for Fiscal Year 2026
Consideration of the Submission of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for Funding of the Adopt-A-Park Litter Control Program.
Oral Reports from Members of City Council on Boards, Commissions, and Committees: *ARHA Redevelopment Work Group (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Legislative Subcommittee (Mayor Gaskins and Councilman Chapman) *Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Planning Board (TPB) (Councilman Aguirre) *Library Board (Councilman Aguirre)
The April 28, 2026 Legislative Meeting of the Alexandria City Council is being held in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22311) and electronically. Members of the City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom webinar. The meeting can be accessed by government channel 70, streaming on the City's website, and can be accessed via Zoom by the following link: Webinar ID: 968 1203 0857 Webinar Passcode: 282343 Dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OCE7GZihQfaumU7AVgb3yg If you use the Zoom webinar application, please be sure you have updated the application to the latest version for the best results. If you are unable to access the Zoom webinar, please use the Dial-In number to access the meeting. ***PLEASE LOG-IN EARLY IF POSSIBLE*** Links: Meeting Agenda and Live Webcast The meeting will be webcast live and video and audio recordings will be available a few days after the meeting. Zoom Registration Form If you wish to use Zoom to watch the meeting or to address Council, you must register first. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Please verify the meeting date on the City's website. If you have prepared statement or written comments for the record you may email it to the City Clerk at CouncilComment@alexandriava.gov. ******* Individuals requiring translation services should contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov or at 703.746.4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the proper arrangements may be made. Please specify the language for translation when you make the request. Las personas que requieran servicios de traducción deben comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad y el Secretario del Consejo en gloria.sitton@alexandriava.gov o al 703.746.4550. Le solicitamos que proporcione un aviso de 48 horas para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Por favor, especifique el idioma de traducción cuando realice la solicitud. *******
Approval of Electronic Participation Resolution by City Council [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
Consideration of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Education for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program for Children.

Alexandria City Council approves housing financing, HUD plans, and multiple grants; adopts electronic participation resolution

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