The Henrico Board of Supervisors approved a $625,000 grant in support of an affordable housing project in Eastern Henrico at its most recent meeting Aug. 27.
Project:HOMES, a Richmond-based nonprofit, will buy 5910 and 5920 Nine Mile Road in the Varina District and build a subdivision of at least 22 affordable homes there. The homes will be limited to qualified purchasers who make no more than 120% of the median income for the Richmond area (currently $58,988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.)
At its meeting, the board also approved $27 million in contracts:
• Up to $10 million to HDR Engineering Inc. for engineering services, as needed, at the county’s solid waste facilities.
• Up to $10 million to Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services, as needed, at the county’s water reclamation facilities.
• An additional $728,000 to Waco Inc. to replace aging water treatment facility equipment.
• $4.1 million to Godsey and Son Inc. to install 3,000 to 4,000 feet of water and sewer mains, fire hydrants, and provide water and sewer services along North Mullens Lane and East Washington Street;