In a recent Board of Supervisors meeting held on June 25, several key items were addressed, including budget amendments for fiscal year 2026, construction contracts, workforce updates, and funding initiatives.
The board approved up to $800,000 in budget amendments to accommodate the finalized state budget and other adjustments. This decision allows for six new positions in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office due to increased state funding. Five assistant commonwealth’s attorney positions will address docket coverage and administrative duties while one position will convert an existing county-funded role to state funding, allowing for a new paralegal position. An additional deputy clerk position in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is also funded by the Compensation Board due to increased workload from recent legislative changes.
A $5.5 million contract was awarded to Messer Contracting LLC for a section of the Fall Line Trail between Marina Drive and Elliham Avenue. The project combines three transportation projects into one shared-use path along Route 1 with pedestrian crossing improvements.
Katie Stokes and Chad Maclin from Chesterfield County Public Schools provided an update on student workforce preparedness during the board’s afternoon session.
The board approved a consolidation agreement involving health departments from Colonial Heights and Chesterfield. Effective September 1, services will merge at Chesterfield Health Department’s location on Lucy Corr Circle.
For veteran support programs, $290,500 was allocated from Opioid Direct Settlement Funding for expanding the Veteran Treatment Docket program. This initiative aims to assist veterans involved with the criminal justice system due to substance use or mental health issues through tailored treatment services.
An environmental stewardship update was presented by General Services staff alongside Virginia Cooperative Extension and other partners.
A resolution authorizing up to $75 million in general obligation bonds was adopted for school capital improvements as part of a voter-approved bond referendum. Additionally, refinancing options could result in savings that support community priorities.
Lastly, River City Tennis LLC received a $956,133 contract for tennis court renovations at James River, Matoaca, and Thomas Dale high schools based on facility assessments prioritizing needed improvements.
