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7/9/26, 2:57 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Dec 09 2025 - Midtown Community Center (570 McLawhorne Dr, Newport News, VA 23601) - Minute…
The City Manager recommends approval.
(No registered speakers)
Moved by Councilman Cleon M. Long, P.E., seconded by Councilman Marcellus
L. Harris III, D. Div., approval of the resolution.
Mayor Jones commented that this was a positive development for all the work
being done in the Southeast community, noting the City had initially used
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and were now continuing to ensure
they take care of the Southeast.
Carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Councilman Cleon M. Long, P.E., Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III,
Councilman Robert Coleman, Councilman Marcellus L. Harris III, D.
Div., and Mayor Phillip Jones
6. Item 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing a Grant of Funds to the Port Warwick
Foundation to Support a Festival in the City of Newport News
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT OF FUNDS TO THE PORT WARWICK
FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT A FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS.
The City of Newport News recognizes the Port Warwick Foundation as a non-
profit organization that brings arts and entertainment to the residents, which
includes its popular Summer Concert Series.
Under Virginia law, the City was allowed to provide funding to charitable
organizations that serve local residents and help promote the City’s resources
and attractions.
To support the Foundation’s efforts, the City plans to contribute up to
$3,030,000 to help fund a special arts and entertainment event scheduled for
Memorial Day Weekend 2026. This funding would be provided under specific
terms and conditions.
The City Manager recommends approval.
(No registered speakers)
Moved by Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III, seconded by Councilman Cleon M.
Long, P.E., approval of the resolution.
Carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Councilman Cleon M. Long, P.E., Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III,
Councilman Robert Coleman, Councilman Marcellus L. Harris III, D.
Div., and Mayor Phillip Jones
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