RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-2020 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLAN On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, the Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the 2019-2020 Consolidated Action Plan and FY 2019-2020 budget for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and carryover funds from FY 2018-2019 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program. The additional funds are reprogrammed federal entitlement dollars allocated to the City from the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to implement the housing and community development priorities and activities identified in the 5-year Consolidated Plan. A link to the full text of the amended Consolidated Action Plan has been posted on the City’s main website at www.richmondgov.com . The following project budget amendments have been recommended for CDBG and HOME allocations to undertake the following activities to preserve and revitalize the C

Preguntas Frecuentes de los Trabajadores sobre el COVID-19 El 12 de marzo, 2020, el gobernador Northam declaró el estado de emergencia en la Mancomunidad de Virginia por causa de la propagación a nivel estatal del COVID-19. Muchos trabajadores están pidiendo consejos mientras trabajan para navegar esta crisis de salud pública y así mantener a sus familias sanas y también económicamente estables. Lo siguiente provee respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes que hemos recibido de los trabajadores. Por favor averigüe con su oficial de recursos humanos acerca de las políticas específicas de su empleador para las ausencias por enfermedad o permisos médicos. Este documento no está diseñado para dar ningún consejo legal para situaciones particulares. 1.     Mi empleo ha cerrado temporalmente por el COVID-19, y no tengo licencia pagada o no recibiré un sueldo.  ¿Qué puedo hacer? Puede presentar un reclamo de seguro de desempleo (UI, por sus siglas in inglé

Closing one hour earlier Beginning Monday, April 6 the East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) will close at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Hours have been extended since October, during replacement of the tipping floor at the Hopkins Road Transfer Station. The ERRCC is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility is closed Sunday and holidays observed by the City of Richmond.

Tuesday, 3/24/2020 Time:  10:00 a.m. Title:  I’m Unemployed Because of COVID-19 – Now What? Description:   Information will be provided about resources including unemployment claims, the Giving Wall, and activities for kids.  There will be a discussion of how you feel about the disruption in your life and what you can do in the interim.   Conference Call Information:  +1 804-316-9457   Conference ID: 653 274 00# Wednesday, 3/25/2020 Time:  2:00 p.m. Title:  Career Connect Description:   When looking for work, establishing a networking system is very important. Career Connect provides networking opportunities to those participants interested in polishing up their professional skills.  Information will be shared about current job openings. Conference Call Information:  +1 804-316-9457    Conference ID: 597 819 604# Thursday, 3/26/2020 Time:  10:00 a.m. Title:  Secure the Bag: How to Get a MYA Summer Job Description:   During summer 2020 the Mayor’s