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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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