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City Council Work Session

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The City Council reviewed updates on small business procurement initiatives, public art planning, and police crime data. The session also included a closed-door discussion regarding real estate acquisition and board appointments.

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Local business owners and taxpayers are affected by proposed changes to city procurement rules and the allocation of $75,587 for minority business programs and $250,000 for public art projects.

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Item 25-0165
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Hampton, VA 23669

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City of Hampton

Council Approved Minutes - Final

City Council Work Session

Mayor Jimmy Gray

Vice Mayor Steven L. Brown

Councilmember Randy C. Bowman, Sr.

Councilmember Carolyn S. Campbell

Councilmember Michelle Taylor Ferebee

Councilmember Hope L. Harper

Councilmember Martha M. Mugler

STAFF: Mary Bunting, City Manager

Courtney R. Sydnor, City Attorney

Katherine K. Glass, MMC, Clerk of Council

1:00 PM Council ChambersWednesday, July 9, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gray called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. All members of

the City Council were present except for Councilwoman Harper

who is traveling.

Councilmember Randy C. Bowman Sr., Vice Mayor

Steven L. Brown, Councilmember Carolyn S. Campbell,

Councilmember Michelle T. Ferebee, Councilmember

Martha Mugler, and Mayor Jimmy Gray

Present 6 -

Councilmember Hope L. HarperExcused 1 -

JIMMY GRAY PRESIDED

AGENDA

1. 25-0162 Small, Woman, and Minority (SWaM) Owned Businesses

Initiative Update

Findings Presentation

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City Manager Mary Bunting welcomed representatives from Griffin & Strong, P.C.,

the firm contracted to conduct an Availability Study in support of our SWaM (Small,

Minority, and Women-owned Business) program goals. This study is a critical step

in assessing the current landscape of business participation in public contracting

and identifying opportunities to improve equity and access. In addition to the

Availability Study, the presentation includes recommendations to revamp and

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