CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



 Agenda Date:        January 3, 2023

 Action Required:    Adopt Resolution

 Presenter:          Chris Engel, Director of Economic Development

 Staff Contacts:     Chris Engel, Director of Economic Development
                     Michael Rogers, City Manager

 Title:              Resolution of Support for the Virginia America 250 Commission (VA250)
                     (1 reading)


Background
The Virginia America 250 Commission (VA250) was created in 2020 by the General Assembly for the
purpose of preparing for and commemorating the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s participation in
American independence. A primary goal of the Commission is to convene and facilitate a
Commonwealth-wide commemoration and celebration, multi-faceted and inclusive of hundreds of
partners and representatives of the wide array of histories, sites, stories, and communities that define
Virginia. VA250 has requested that each locality form a committee to aid in planning for the
commemoration period.

Discussion
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CACVB) has indicated its willingness
to convene a VA250 Commission committee for our region (The committee would also include
representatives from the town of Scottsville and the County of Albemarle). Staff is requesting the
Council's support for the CACVB to form a committee on behalf of the City to aid in the planning for
the commemoration period.

By forming a committee, the state commission will provide grant funding opportunities for
commemorative events and make available programs to include traveling exhibitions and teacher
resources. The CACVB Director will serve as the local liaison to the Commission.

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
This action aligns with the Council's vision for economic sustainability and arts and culture.

Community Engagement
The action creates an opportunity for community engagement on this important anniversary.

Budgetary Impact
No new funding is being requested.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council support the efforts of CACVB in forming a committee on behalf of
the City and adopt the resolution of support to designate the CACVB Executive Director as the local
liaison to the Virginia America 250 Commission.

Alternatives

Attachments
1.   RES Support VA250