Patrick Seals
Antonio Banuelos
Article 15 - Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Item O.1
March 24, 2026
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Outline
Background &
Purpose
Funding FY 19-28 (3%)
Contributions FY 29-38 (3%)
Policy Options
Contribution Scenarios FY 29-38
Comparing (3%, 2%, and 1%)
Potential
Amendments
Timelines, Next Steps &
Questions
RECEIVE a presentation on Article 15 of the
Charter regarding the Richmond Fund for
Children and Youth and PROVIDE DIRECTION
regarding renewal provisions and options
2 Richmond voters approved Measures E and
K, known as the Richmond Kids First
Initiative, on June 5, 2018
Established:
Department of Children and Youth and
the Richmond Fund for Children and
Youth
15-member Oversight Board
Portion of General Fund revenue be set
aside to fund youth programs and
services
Measure K acts as the revision ordinance
for Measure E
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Background (Measures E & K)
3 Department Role and Function
Supporter Provide support to the Board (Board recruitment, retention, development, training, agenda setting, meeting facilitation, etc.) Funder Develop and administer the grant program in alignment with the Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Investment Plan Convener Hold space for City interdepartmental meetings, as well as cross-entity meetings to discuss service delivery, opportunities for collaboration, etc.
Collaborator Collaborate with various governmental, faith-based, CBOs, philanthropy and community organizations to support work in the community and ensure that children and youth needs are met
Advocate Work to advocate for services, adequate funding, etc. for children and youth supported by this Fund
Administrator Administer the grant program in alignment with Measures E & K and Board direction
Evaluator Develop and implement a process to evaluate and/or support the evaluation of grantees, the grant process, collaborative work with other entities, and the program. Will use the evaluation process to document the collective impact of the Fund
4 Department Organization Structure
5 Director
Senior Management
Analyst
(1)
Associate Management
Analyst
(2)
Management
Analyst
(1)
(Term)
Administrative Assistant
(Vacant - .50)
(Part-Time)
Student Interns
(2)
Full-Time Equivalent: 4.5
No. of Grants: 45
Per the Charter: Article 15 Section 4(d)
85% - Direct Grants
05% - Independent Evaluators
10% - Administering the Fund
Staff Salaries/Benefits
Capacity Building/Technical Assistance
Consultant CNA/SIP
Supplies
RFCY Oversight Board
6 Mayor has 3 appointments
o 1 youth, 1 adult, and either a youth or adult
Councilmembers have 2 appointments
o 1 youth and 1 adult
15 Seats
45 meeting since 2020
~7 meeting per year
Community Needs Assessment (CNA) 2024
Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) FY 25-28
7 Contracted with Public Works, LLC on December 19, 2023 Conducted interviews with 24 thought leaders across youth services, policy, and public sector decision-making
Interviews informed focus groups with 100+ participants o Focus groups centered on RFCY priority populations,
including African American, Asian American Pacific Islander, immigrant, justice-impacted, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, transitional age, and unhoused youth
Received 200 survey responses
Hosted more than 70 participants at a Community forums Additional perspectives from parents/caregivers and
teachers/counselors
Council received and approved SIP October 15, 2024
RFCY Oversight Board approved SIP August 5, 2024
Community Needs Assessment (CNA) 2020
Strategic Investment Plan(SIP) FY 21-24
8 Initiated a contract with Hatchuel Tabernik and Associates in December 2019 ; shifted to fully virtual engagement due to COVID-19
Partnered with CBOs and stakeholders to shape the process and recruit participants
Combined data analysis, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and forums
Used interactive online tools to ensure broad participation Synthesized findings to elevate community voice and identify key needs
Council received and approved SIP December 15, 2020
RFCY Oversight Board Approved December 20, 2020
9 FY 21-24: Funding by the Numbers
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 25-28 – Total Grant Award by Category
10 School-Based
Programs,
$2,195,110.00 ,
28%
City of Richmond
Programs,
$1,100,000.00 ,
14%
Others,
$4,656,986.00 ,
58%
School-Based Programs City of Richmond Programs Others
Total Annual Awards $7,952,096
Purpose
Why This Matters Now
Current 10-year term of the Fund expires at
end of FY 2027–28
Decision needed on extending the Fund for an
additional 10-year term (FY 2028–29 through
FY 2037–38)
Article 15, Section 11:
o Council may extend by majority vote
o If no action by December 31, 2027 → must
place measure on 2028 ballot
Staff is bringing item forward in 2026 due to
timing constraints:
o June 2028 election occurs at the end of the
current term
o Waiting until 2028 could create planning and
funding disruptions
11 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
Documentary Transfer Tax FY 19-25
12 $8,011,672 $8,707,564
$19,857,680
$18,612,087
$10,416,847
$8,565,938
$13,383,387
$0.00
$5,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
$20,000,000.00
$25,000,000.00
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY2025
Since Adoption of Measure H (December 2018)
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 19–28
10-Year Contributions Year-Over-Year
Fiscal
Year RFCY Contributions Allocation Percentage of
General Fund
2019 250,000 -
2020 700,000 -
2021 - -
2022 1,929,172 1%
2023 4,121,294 2%
2024 7,186,411 3%
2025 7,575,272 3%
2026 8,546,616 3%
2027 8,836,913 3%
2028 9,058,023 3%
TOTAL $48,203,701 13
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
$250,000.00
$700,000.00
$-
$1,929,172.00
$4,121,294.00
$7,186,411.00
$7,575,272.00
$8,546,616.00
$8,836,913.00 $9,058,023.00
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28 FY 19–28
10-Year Contributions Year-Over-Year Total: $48.2 Million 14 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at Comparison Table
FY 29-38
Fiscal Year RFCY Contributions if Maintained at 3%
2029 9,299,007
2030 9,533,415
2031 9,884,251
2032 10,090,107
2033 10,301,110
2034 10,517,387
2035 10,739,072
2036 9,316,299
2037 9,549,206
2038 9,787,936
TOTAL $99,017,790
15 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at 3% Total $99 Million $9,299,007
$9,533,415
$9,884,251
$10,090,107
$10,301,110
$10,517,387
$10,739,072
$9,316,299
$9,549,206
$9,787,936
$8,500,000
$9,000,000
$9,500,000
$10,000,000
$10,500,000
$11,000,000
FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31 FY31-32 FY32-33 FY33-34 FY34-35 FY35-36 FY36-37 FY37-38 16 Policy Options Summary
17 Option 1: Reauthorize (No Changes)
Council extends Article 15 by majority vote
10-year renewal; no voter action required
Option 2: No Action (Voters Decide, No Changes)
Measure placed on November 2026 ballot
Voters decide on 10-year renewal
Option 3: Amendments (Voters Decide)
Council proposes changes to Article 15
Measure placed on November 2026 ballot for voter approval
Option 1
(Keep As-Is)
City Council Reauthorizes
the Article Without
Amendment
City Council adopts ordinance or resolution to reauthorize Article 15
Requires simple majority vote by or before June 13, 2026 Extends Richmond Fund for Children and Youth for an
additional 10-year term
o Renewal through FY 2029 - 2038
Reauthorization is without amendment
No voter approval required
All existing Article 15 provisions remain unchanged
18 Option 2
(Voters Decide)
City Council Does Not
Reauthorize
Measure is Placed on
Ballot Without
Amendment
City Council does not reauthorize Article 15 by majority vote
Measure placed on November 3, 2026, General Election
Voters decide whether to reauthorize Article 15
Would extend RFCY for an additional 10-year term
All existing Article 15 provisions remain unchanged (no amendment)
19 Option 3
(Amendment Voters Decide)
City Council Proposes
Amendments to the
Article
City Council does not reauthorize Article in current form Council proposes one or more amendments to Charter
provisions governing the Fund
Proposed amendments require voter approval
Measure placed on November 3, 2026, General Election
ballot
20 Adjust General Fund contribution (e.g., reduce/cap from 3% to 2% or 1%)
Expand or prioritize eligible funding areas, such as:
o Advanced Life Support (Fire Department)
o After-school programs, athletics, and parks/sports spaces o Black Resiliency, Immigration Support, Richmond Promise o Unhoused supportive services and other child/family
wellbeing programs
Modify administrative/evaluation funding levels (e.g., increase City admin allocation from 10% to 14–20%) to cover costs Any amendments require voter approval and cannot be
implemented by City Council alone
Potential
Amendment
Concepts
(subject to legal review):
21 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at Comparison Table
Fiscal Year RFCY Contributions if
Maintained at 3%
RFCY Contributions
if Changed to 2%
RFCY Contributions if
Changed to 1%
2029 9,299,007 6,199,338 3,099,669
2030 9,533,415 6,355,610 3,177,805
2031 9,884,251 6,589,500 3,294,750
2032 10,090,107 6,726,738 3,363,369
2033 10,301,110 6,867,406 3,433,703
2034 10,517,387 7,011,592 3,505,796
2035 10,739,072 7,159,381 3,579,691
2036 9,316,299 6,210,866 3,105,433
2037 9,549,206 6,366,138 3,183,069
2038 9,787,936 6,525,291 3,262,645
TOTAL $99,017,790 $66,011,860 $33,005,930
22 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at Comparison%: FY 29-38 $-
$2,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$8,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$12,000,000.00
FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31 FY31-32 FY32-33 FY33-34 FY34-35 FY35-36 FY36-37 FY37-38 RFCY Contributions if Maintained at 3% RFCY Contributions if Changed to 2% RFCY Contributions if Changed to 1% 23 Next Steps Timeline
(If Voter Action is Required)
Milestones Dates for 2026
Fiscal analysis completed (tax/bond
statements, if applicable)
Mar. 24 – Apr. 16
Community Listening Session(s) –
Optional per Council Direction
Apr. 13 & Apr. 15
Study sessions held (Includes
opportunities for stakeholders to
participate in public meetings)
Apr. – May
(Proposed: April 28)
City Council adopts resolution placing
measure on ballot
June 13
24 Next Steps Timeline
(No Voter Action is Required)
Community Needs Assessment
(CNA)
Strategic Investment Plan
(SIP)
Milestones
Grant Cycle Calendar Year (CY) 2028-30
Tentative
Dates
Draft RFP for CNA/SIP Consultant Oct. 2026
Contract with Consultant Dec. 2026
Initiate CNA and SIP
• Community Engagement
• Hold Study Sessions:
• Oversight Board
• City Council
Jan. - June 2027
Draft and Finalize Grant Guidelines
• Hold Study Sessions:
• Oversight Board
• City Council
June 2027
Release Grant Guidelines and Application July 2027
25 Additional
Next Steps
Appoint residents to serve on the Oversight Board
o Staff can support with outreach
Strengthen annual evaluation framework to improve
accountability and transparency, including:
o Implement unduplicated participant counts by
organization
o Develop organization-level metrics and performance
profiles
o Conduct financial audits and enhance fiscal
oversight
o Establish data accuracy and verification protocols
Release RFP to procure a consultant to support
CNA/SIP development
26 City Council Action
RECEIVE a presentation on Article 15 of the Charter
regarding the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth and
PROVIDE DIRECTION regarding renewal provisions and
options
27 THANK YOU!
28 Staff is Available for Questions
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at 2% Total $66 Million $6,199,338
$6,355,610
$6,589,500
$6,726,738
$6,867,406
$7,011,592
$7,159,381
$6,210,866
$6,366,138
$6,525,291
$5,600,000
$5,800,000
$6,000,000
$6,200,000
$6,400,000
$6,600,000
$6,800,000
$7,000,000
$7,200,000
$7,400,000
FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31 FY31-32 FY32-33 FY33-34 FY34-35 FY35-36 FY36-37 FY37-38 29 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
FY 29-38
Contribution Scenario Maintained at 1% Total 33 Million $3,099,669
$3,177,805
$3,294,750
$3,363,369
$3,433,703
$3,505,796
$3,579,691
$3,105,433
$3,183,069
$3,262,645
$2,800,000
$2,900,000
$3,000,000
$3,100,000
$3,200,000
$3,300,000
$3,400,000
$3,500,000
$3,600,000
$3,700,000
FY28-29 FY29-30 FY30-31 FY31-32 FY32-33 FY33-34 FY34-35 FY35-36 FY36-37 FY37-38 30 Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
Documentary Transfer Tax FY 16-25
31 $6,187,095.99
$7,452,985.39
$6,486,347.33
$8,011,671.53
$8,707,563.91
$19,857,679.73
$18,612,087.34
$10,416,847.25
$8,565,938.39
$13,383,386.82
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 10-year History
Richmond Fund for Children & Youth
Measures E & K)
Documentary Transfer Tax FY 09-25
32 $13,383,387
$8,565,938
$10,416,847
$18,612,087
$19,857,680
$8,707,564
$8,011,672
$6,486,347
$7,452,985
$6,187,096
$4,818,936
$3,461,473
$2,957,834
$2,765,842
$4,463,035
$2,901,177
$3,419,724
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 FY24-25
FY23-24
FY22-23
FY21-22
FY20-21
FY19-20
FY18-19
FY17-18
FY16-17
FY15-16
FY14-15
FY13-14
FY12-13
FY11-12
FY10-11
FY09-10
FY08-09