Council urged to seek state funding for Hampton Health District lease increase

Ed Reed told the council that one of the package’s budget requests is to fund a rental increase for the Hampton Health District. He said the lease for that office is handled through the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of General Services and that the city would prefer to secure state funding before the General Assembly session but will pursue the request in the package if necessary.

"This lease is done through the Virginia Department of Health and, the Department of General Services," Reed said, noting that the exact dollar amount for the requested budget amendment was still being worked out. Council members asked staff to pursue additional information about timing and specific amounts so the city can decide whether to include a numeric ask in the November package.

No vote or commitment of a dollar amount was made during the work session; staff will return with more precise figures prior to the November adoption.