Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Updated/Additional Contact numbers Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

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Tuesday 6, March 2012
Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget

The Richmond Government Budget Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools

(Richmond, Virginia) As Americans, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run governments. In doing so, we decide how we want our community to operate (laws); what public services we invest in (funding); the priority (investment levels) of services; and, how we pay for them (taxes/fees).

As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council represents residents in determining the laws and government services they want. Thus, each year Richmond City Council establishes an annual Richmond Government Budget (In practice: An initial biennial (2-yr.) fiscal plan budget is established that is further amended in its second year.) and establishes a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate to help pay for some of it (estimated 15%). Richmond is currently in the second year of a two-year fiscal plan.

Our Richmond government services include the management and delivery such things as the administration, management and delivery of clean/safe drinking water, streets and parks; trash/leaf/sewage removal; public transportation; police; firefighting/rescue; economic development; and, educating our children.

Our Richmond Government Budget includes the following six components: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools.

Our Richmond Government operates on a Fiscal Year running July 1 to June 30 annually. The current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and was established by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. It began July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.

Richmond City Council's review and establishment of a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

At the conclusion of the deliberations, Council will vote to officially establish an official Richmond Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY), which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Our Official Richmond Government Budget takes the form of laws, which are approved by Council as Ordinances. Council is scheduled to vote to establish a final budget during its regular Formal Council Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.

Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.

The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. It includes budget review, work sessions public hearings and action dates. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest times and locations, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.





FY 2013 Council Budget Review Timeline
updated 3.6.2012/1712hrs
Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219

Date/Time Title Description Meeting Location
August 2011-February 2012
August 2011 - February 2012 Council Budget Review Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Ongoing staff meetings Different locations
March
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
3:00 p.m. Budget Proposal submitted to Council by Mayor Council receives a proposed budget from Mayor Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Initial Budget Review Budget Meets with Council Staff for an Initial Budget Review Work Session Staff meetings 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Monday
March 12, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Initial Budget Review Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major General Fund Expenditure
Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Informal Council Meeting Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Education and Workforce Development
• Richmond Public Schools Budget
• Review of Workforce Development
Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives
• City Personnel Complement
Changes (Position Eliminations)
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
March 16, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits and Human
Resource Issues (Joint Healthcare
Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
the remaining unfunded liability) Special Budget Work Session Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Public Safety Committee Meeting Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods &
Economic Growth
• Human Services (DSS, JS, Hispanic Liaison Office, DCAO/HS) Health & Human Services Committee Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Government Operations Committee Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro Informal Council Meeting Council Chambers




April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Special Budget Work Session Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Review (Cont.) - Initial Discussion of Council Amendments Special Budget Work Session Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods &
Economic Growth
• CDBG Funds/Federal Funds Review Informal Council Meeting Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan
Amendment Discussions (If Needed)
• Council Agency Requests
• Amendment Discussions Land Use, Housing and Transportation Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review • Council Agency Requests
• Final Discussion of Budget
Amendment Finance & Economic Development Council Chambers
Friday
April 20, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Council Amendments to City Attorney's Office *DEADLINE Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing Public Hearing Federal Funds Formal Council Meeting Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Introduce Council Budget Amendments Amendments Introduced for All Budget Papers Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review Additional Meeting for Possible Discussion Regarding Richmond Public Schools (After the General Assembly Meetings) Special Council Budget Work Session Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Special Council Budget Work Session Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption Adopt all Budget Papers (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A
Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption *DEADLINE* Pursuant to State Code, Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must Be Adopted by May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A
Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE* Pursuant to Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - No Later Than May 15, 2012. N/A N/A

CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to share their comments, questions and concerns with Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:

Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ________________

PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 640.9594 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)

VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)

West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)

North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)

Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)

East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 241.7544 (mobile)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election

Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile); 233.7382 (home)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)

South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.5497 (office tel); 363.3443 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
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For updated meeting information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.

For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com


Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________

Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.

Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

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