RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
Most recent additions done in purple: Current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and 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) -- UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW, Most recent additions done in purple. 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.
UPDATED: FY 2013 Council Budget Review Schedule
Revised 4.4.2012/1215 hrs/srs
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 Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Internal Initial Budget Review Internal Staff meeting: 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.
(held 30 min. early) Council Initial Budget Review
will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. 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 Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Mtng. begins 4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Public Safety Sanding Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
March 20, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Begins at 6:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 6:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review Council Land Use, Housing & Transportation Standing Committee Mtng. Richmond City Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council HHSE Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy/Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of
Social Services, RJS, Richmond Ofic. of
Hispanic Liaison, RDCAO/HS, Library,
Parks/Rec./Community Facilities) Council Health, Human Services & Education Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Gov. Ops Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m.. Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Council Govt. Operations Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits & HR Issues (Joint
Healthcare Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
remaining unfunded liability)
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro
Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review • Richmond Dept. of Finance
• Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
• Mayor's Proposed Budget Strategic Plan Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review- To occur during Informal Mtng Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communi-ties & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Economic and Community Development
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Review Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Council Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Monday
April 16, 2012
5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Council Budget Staff Councilmembers are to submit all proposed budget amendments to Council Budget Staff N/A N/A
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Amendment Discussions
• Council Agency Requests Council Land Use, Housing & Transpor-tation Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Agency Requests
• Mayor's Richmond Public Schools Taskforce's Final Report provided to Richmond City Council
• Amendment Discussions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing
To occur during Council Formal Mtng. Public Hearing Federal Funds Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 24, 2012
5:00 p.m. Final Discussion of Budget Amendments • Final Discussion of Budget
Amendments
Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 26 2012 Reserved Date Reserved Date for possible Council Amendment Discussion Council Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
April 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Introduction Date for All Council Budget Amendments Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption
To occur during Council Formal Mtg. Adopt all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May
Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A DEADLINE:Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Per State Law, Richmond City Council must Adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must 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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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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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.
