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Policies & proceduresArchived file

Newport News City Council Handbook — adopted February 25, 2025

City of Newport News · City CouncilFebruary 25, 2025

Council handbook establishing policies for members, including budget administration and majority approval of official international travel costs.

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London travel: authorization and reimbursementCollective bargaining task force: appointment eligibilityCouncil nonprofit funding: compensation and disclosures
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Physical PDF pages 39–40 correspond to printed pages 37–38. The adoption date is verified in Council minutes item G.1; event-specific authorizations and any later amendments require separate review. Official source contents reviewed October 8, 2026.

File: nn-council-handbook-2025.pdf

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FY 2027 City adopted operating budget

City of Newport News · Budget and EvaluationDate not specified

The City of Newport News adopted budget book for fiscal year 2027.

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City–Sheriff work crews: assignments, costs and savingsCity housing payments: grants, projects and deliveryCouncil nonprofit funding: compensation and disclosuresCommunity support grants: awards and outcomesKetchmore Kids: grants and card chargesLINK of Hampton Roads: recurring and one-time supportGreen Foundation: land payments and recurring fundingCity Center facility use: reservations and public costsLarge-event nonprofit transition: funds and recordsPeninsula Airport Commission: audit follow-up and City fundingSpecial events: public costs, sponsorships and reimbursementsCity employees: retention, vacancies and workplace follow-upDefense Production Zone: grant calculations and paymentsCostco participation agreement: commitments and deliveryLee Hall DAF roof: appropriation, work and conditionMGT cost allocation: contract scope and payment boundariesAnimal shelter: outcomes and City accountabilityPublic Works vehicles: safety and corrective actionSchool funding and Huntington: commitments and deliveryProperty taxes: bills, votes and budget follow-through
Source notes

Official PDF linked from the City's operating-budget page. FY 2027 covers July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Source listing checked October 1, 2026.

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FY 2027 City adopted budget — line item detail

City of Newport News · Budget and EvaluationDate not specified

Department and fund line items accompanying Newport News's fiscal year 2027 adopted operating budget.

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City–Sheriff work crews: assignments, costs and savingsCity housing payments: grants, projects and deliveryCouncil nonprofit funding: compensation and disclosuresCommunity support grants: awards and outcomesKetchmore Kids: grants and card chargesLINK of Hampton Roads: recurring and one-time supportGreen Foundation: land payments and recurring fundingCity Center facility use: reservations and public costsLarge-event nonprofit transition: funds and recordsPeninsula Airport Commission: audit follow-up and City fundingSpecial events: public costs, sponsorships and reimbursementsCity employees: retention, vacancies and workplace follow-upDefense Production Zone: grant calculations and paymentsCostco participation agreement: commitments and deliveryLee Hall DAF roof: appropriation, work and conditionMGT cost allocation: contract scope and payment boundariesAnimal shelter: outcomes and City accountabilityPublic Works vehicles: safety and corrective actionSchool funding and Huntington: commitments and deliveryProperty taxes: bills, votes and budget follow-through
Source notes

Official 341-page PDF linked from the City's operating-budget page. Source checked October 1, 2026.