Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Canceled: Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

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Tuesday, 30 April 2013



Canceled: Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission meeting, scheduled to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, has been canceled.



WHEN Canceled:

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Noon-1:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247

1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia



CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel); 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)





Background ________________________________________________________________________



Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.



The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:



• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;

• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;

• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;

• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board

• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development

• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;

• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;

• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.

• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and

• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.





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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)

____________________________________________



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.













Thursday, April 25, 2013

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

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Thursday, 25 April 2013



Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting



All residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Noon-1:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247

1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)





Background ________________________________________________________________________



Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.



The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:



• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;

• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;

• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;

• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board

• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development

• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;

• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;

• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.

• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and

• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.





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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)

____________________________________________



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.













Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Councilwoman Kathy Graziano invites everyone to the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day

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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Wednesday, 24 April 2013



Councilwoman Kathy Graziano invites everyone to the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day



Saturday, May 4, 2013: Entire Richmond Metro-Area Community invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, invites and encourages the Greater Richmond-Metro Community to attend and shop at the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 4, 2013.



One of Richmond's most successful, entertaining and fun-filled family events, the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season will run from Saturday, May, 4, 2013 through Saturday, December 7, 2013.



The South of the James Farmers' Market, which is pet-friendly and includes music and entertainment, is an open-air producer-only market where farmers and artisans sell locally-grown and hand-made items, which include:



• Vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers

• Meat, cheese, eggs and honey

• Jewelry, pottery, art, candles, clothing and knitted items

• Soaps, lotions and essential oils

• Baked goods, coffee, and other prepared foods



The market is located in Richmond's Forest Hill Park (in the part with the paved surface). Parking is located in the large lot beside the market.



Richmond's Forest Hill Park is a free public park that is managed and maintained on behalf of Richmond residents by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.



WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013

8:00 a.m. - Noon



WHERE Richmond's Forest Hill Park

Forest Hill Avenue and 42nd Street

Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Karen Atkinson, Market Manager, at growva@gmail.com (email)



or



The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com





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Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a Second Attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway

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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Wednesday, 24 April 2013



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a Second Attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway



Volunteers invited and encouraged to assist



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a second attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway.



Part of an ongoing project organized by the Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, which began in May, the group will be joined by community and area volunteers in cutting English Ivey vines from old growth trees along the roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in Richmond's Gateway 6th Voter District.



Both the Turnpike and the nearby half-mile ravine are part of the Cannon Creek Greenway and its Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail that runs from Valley Road to E. Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond’s Highland Park Neighborhood.



All Highland Park Neighborhood residents, interested individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations in the Greater Richmond-Metro Area are invited to come out to help.



Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. They also are asked to wear work clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, and to bring hand clippers to cut the ivy vines. Water and snacks are also recommended. In case of rain, another date for the activity will be announced.



WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013

9:00 am. - 2:00 p.m.



WHERE Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Work will be done along the road roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway.



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program



CONTACT For more information, please contact:

Scott Andrews, Master Naturalist event Coordinator, Member, Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, at 804.240.2401 (tel), or sda2401@gmail.com (email)



or



Charles Price, at 804.358.0256 (tel), or fewmit@comcast.net (email)

or



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)





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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)

____________________________________________



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







Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District

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, 24 April 2013



Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District



Entire Southwest 4th Voter District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District. Councilwoman Graziano typically holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District quarterly throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:



Meeting Agenda



• Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Police Chief

Richmond Police Department



• Richmond Municipal Water Rates

Richmond Department of Public Utilities



Special Note: If it becomes necessary to cancel a meeting due to inclement or dangerous weather, please watch and/or listen to local news for school closing announcements. If Richmond Public Schools are closed that day, Councilwoman Graziano's Southwest 4th Voter District Meeting will also be cancelled. If the weather changes too late to be reflected in the school closing announcements, Councilwoman Graziano will make every effort to notify local media, post the closing announcement on her website, at www.kathygraziano.com, and/or have a recorded message on her office phone, at 804.320.2454 announcing if the meeting has been canceled.



WHEN Tuesday, April 30, 2013

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.



WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church

7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia

(At the corner of Chippenham Parkway and Custis Road)



WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District



CONTACT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com





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Updated Agenda: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting tonight in Richmond Central 5th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Wednesday, 24 April 2013



Updated Agenda: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting tonight in Richmond Central 5th Voter District



All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting tonight in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned agenda was updated and is included below. This is part of the regular meetings he is holding, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



The updated planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting will include:



Agenda



• Richmond Public Schools Update

The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member

Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District



• Richmond Police Department Updates

Lieutenant Donald Davenport, Police Officer

Richmond Police Department 4th Police Precinct, Sector 413



Lieutenant Michael Bender, Police Officer

Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct, Sector 211



Lieutenant Erlan Marshall, Police Officer

Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct, Sector 313



• Richmond Parking Presentation

Ms. Lynne Lancaster, Parking Operations Manager

Richmond Department of Public Works



Mr. Steven Bergin, Parking Program Manager

Richmond Department of Public Works





• FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process

Parker Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council - Central 5th Voter District



• Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns



WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013

6:30-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools

Binford Middle School - Auditorium

1701 Floyd Avenue

Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)



UPCOMING SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________



Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

William Byrd Park - Round House

600 S. Boulevard (Park Address)

600 Swan Lake Drive (William Byrd Park Round House Address)

Richmond, Virginia



Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Randolph Community Center

1425 Grayland Avenue

Richmond, Virginia



Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Richmond Public Schools

Swansboro Elementary School

3160 Midlothian Turnpike

Richmond, Virginia



Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party)

Virginia War Memorial

621 South Belvidere Street

Richmond, Virginia





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______________________________________

Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

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)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

______________________________________



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.



Councilwoman Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized

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

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Wednesday, 24 April 2013



Councilwoman Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized



Rebuilding Together of Richmond to deploy 1,500 volunteers to fix homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, invites everyone to come out and see 50 homes in the Greater Fulton Neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs this Saturday. The project includes homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled.



Produced and managed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond, the 2013 Richmond Rebuilding Day is part of a national event that locally represents a year of dedication and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and production. Work completed up to this point has included soliciting and reviewing applications; coordination of funding and supplies; months of skilled trades work done in preparation; and, coordination and management of 1,500 community volunteers.



Examples of repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling systems, roofs, windows, handrails, porch repairs, lighting and removal of dangerous trip/ fall hazards.



Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local nonprofit agency that was established in 1992 and receives its supplies and funding from Richmond-based businesses, individuals and community partners.



Homes to be repaired are chosen annually from applications submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in the previous year. Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; and, living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).



WHEN Saturday, April 27, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



WHERE Event Headquarters

Neighborhood Resource Center

1519 Williamsburg Road

Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District

Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond



CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: amy@rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org; or website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org



or



Sam Patterson, Council Liaison, for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District,

at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)





BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________

Rebuilding Together of Richmond

Rebuilding Together of Richmond was established in 1992 and is part of nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of community volunteers, skilled tradesman, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org



2013 Rebuilding Together of Richmond Overview

• Fifty or more homes will be served in the Greater Fulton community on this day and throughout the year via Partner Builds.



• All homes are owned and occupied by low-income elderly or disabled residents of the City of Richmond.



• More than 1,500 community volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year.



• The services and products delivered by this program are sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses, community and faith-based partners.



• To date, Richmond Rebuilding Together has rehabilitated 925 homes and helped revitalized 18 communities in the Richmond area.



• The project works to create safe and healthy homes by:

o Reattaching gutters and downspouts, improved drainage

o Adding handrails to the front and back stoops, adding/repairing ADA wheelchair ramps

o Weatherizing doors and windows

o Roof replacement, heating restoration, insulation

o Hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement

o Electrical service upgrades

o Bath fixtures replacement

o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions

o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes.



• The Home Modifications component of this program includes a falls assessment of the homeowner and family members. Volunteer occupational and physical therapists make recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as:

o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars

o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors

o Elimination of trip and fall hazards





Rebuilding Together of Richmond key points



• Rebuilding Together believes that "Community Starts at Home."



• Rebuilding Together works to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to those in need at no cost to homeowners.



• Part of a national effort, Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country will mobilize thousands of volunteers to rehabilitate and improve nearly 3,000 homes during this month. Recipients of services include the elderly, persons with disabilities, military veterans and families in need.



• Rebuilding Together turns every $1 donated into $4 in equivalent market value by leveraging donations of goods and services from corporate partners and skilled trade associations.



• Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found that the homeowners served by Rebuilding Together would not be able to do the critical home repairs they need without the help of local Rebuilding Together affiliates.



• Studies show that homeowners often must choose to put aside basic home maintenance for basic necessities such as food and healthcare and that Rebuilding Together is often a last resort.



• Rebuilding Together works to stabilize neighborhoods by focusing efforts on communities where foreclosures are highest. More than 44 million homes in the US will experience property devaluation as a result of foreclosures in their neighborhoods (Center for Responsible Lending)







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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)

____________________________________________



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







Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold emergency meeting tonight regarding funding for a New Highland Park Elementary, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School and Community Center

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

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Wednesday, 24 April 2013



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold emergency meeting tonight regarding funding for a New Highland Park Elementary, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School and Community Center



All Gateway 6th District residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold an emergency meeting tonight regarding funding for a New Highland Park Elementary, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School and Community Center. All Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting will include discussion on the following:



AGENDA



• Richmond 1st Model Mixed-Income Community Development at Highland Grove - Highland Park



• 400 New Workforce, Low Income, and Market Rate Homes



• A new Elementary, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School and Community Center



• Cannon Creek Greenway East Coast Connect



WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013

6:00-7:30 p.m.



WHERE Senior High-rise Complex

1st Floor Conference Room

1611 4th Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23222



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson,

at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)







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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)

____________________________________________



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









Friday, April 19, 2013

Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board meeting to be held

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

Friday, 19 April 2013



Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board meeting to be held



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board will hold a meeting.



The purpose of the Board is to provide Richmond City Council and the Mayor with advice and recommendations concerning the appropriate regulations for and the administration of the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund.



This advisory board was established by Richmond City Council on July 23, 2012 by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2012-156-125. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, April 25, 2013

7:30-11:30 a.m.



WHERE Greater Richmond Convention Center Board Room (Near Visitor Center)

403 North Third Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Chairman, Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



Members of the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)





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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)

____________________________________________



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







Wednesday, April 17, 2013

First Richmond Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax Task Force meeting to be held

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, 17 April 2013



First Richmond Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax Task Force meeting to be held



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax Task Force will hold its first meeting.



The purpose of the Task Force is to provide Richmond City Council and the Mayor with expert advice and recommendations concerning the state and local legislation necessary to make Richmond's business, professional and occupational license taxes more competitive with such taxes imposed by other jurisdictions in the Richmond metropolitan area.



This advisory task force was established by Richmond City Council on February 25, 2013 by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2013-26-26. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Friday, April 26, 2013

1:00-2:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond City Hall; 2nd Floor Large Conference Room

900 E. Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219



WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council,

North Central 2nd Voter District



Members of the Richmond Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax Task Force



CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Jan Girardi, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council,

North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel); or jan.girardi@richmondgov.com (email)





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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)

____________________________________________



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.













Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Highland Park and Barton Heights Neighborhoods Community Vote Action Dinner Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson

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

Tuesday, 16 April 2013



Highland Park and Barton Heights Neighborhoods Community Vote Action Dinner Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson



All Gateway 6th District residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will host a Highland Park and Barton Heights Neighborhoods Community Vote Action Dinner Meeting for those living in Richmond Voter Precincts: 603, 604 and 606 in the Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the ongoing meetings she holds, which include information on her Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will conclude with a networking session and Spaghetti Dinner. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:



AGENDA



• Residents requests for Richmond Government Services



• Highland Park Gateway Parks



• Vote on the FY 2014/14 Richmond Government Budget for:

- New Overby Sheppard School

- Phase II of Cannon Creek Greenway & Bicycle

& Pedestrian Trail

- Phase I of Chestnut Hill

- Construction at the Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center



• Meeting to conclude with networking session and Free Spaghetti Dinner



WHEN Wednesday, April 17, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Senior High-rise Complex

1st Floor Conference Room

1611 4th Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23222



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson,

at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)





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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)

____________________________________________



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







Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold meeting in South Central 9th Voter District

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

Tuesday, 16 April 2013



Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold meeting in South Central 9th Voter District



All South Central 9th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, will host a district-wide meeting in the South Central 9th Voter District. This is part of regular meetings she is holding for residents, which will include information on her goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All South Central 9th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free light refreshments will be served and parking is free. The planned special guests and discussion topics for this meeting will include:



Special Guests



• Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Police Chief

Richmond Police Department



• Mr. Bobby Vincent, Deputy Director of Operations

Richmond Department of Public Works



• Mr. Tom Flynn, Richmond City Traffic Engineer

Richmond Department of Public Works



• The Honorable Tichi Pinkney-Epps, Member

Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees

South Central 9th Voter District



Discussion Topics



• Richmond Police Department Report and Crime Statistics



• Richmond Public Schools Update



• Richmond Department of Public Works Operations



• Richmond Traffic Speed Control and Traffic Calming



• Virginia Hornets Football Team



• Richmond City Council Legislation



• Residents requests for Richmond Government Services



• Residents comments, questions and concerns

WHEN Thursday, April 18, 2013

6:00-7:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools Miles J. Jones Elementary School

200 Beaufont Hill Drive; Richmond, Virginia 23225



WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby,

at 804.646.5497 (tel), or michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)







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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)

____________________________________________



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







Monday, April 15, 2013

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th District

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

Monday, 15 April 2013



Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th District



All Southside 8th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and free refreshments. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Scheduled guests for this meeting include:



Guests



• The Honorable Joe Morrissey, Virginia State Delegate

Virginia House of Delegates - 74th voter District



• The Honorable C. T. Woody, Jr., Richmond City Sheriff

Richmond Office of the City Sheriff



• The Honorable Derik Jones, Member

Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees

Southside 8th Voter District



• Mr. Bob Steidel, Director

Richmond Department of Public Utilities



• Richmond Police Department

- Police Chief Ray J. Tarasovic,

Richmond Police Department



- Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander

Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct



- Captain Harvey Powers, Commander

Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct



WHEN Thursday, April 18, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House

4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman

Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com



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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)

____________________________________________



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.







A statement by Councilman Samuels Regarding the closing of Freedom House

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

Monday, 15 April 2013



A statement by

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District



Regarding the closing of Freedom House



(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – "I am aware of the Freedom House Board’s decision to close their doors. Freedom House has been a great partner with the City and undertook an incredible work load, serving over 48,000 breakfasts and dinners and providing transitional housing services to 38 adults.



We cannot let these services disappear. Therefore, I have called an emergency meeting with the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Social Services and Melba Gibbs, Former Executive Director of Freedom House, to determine what actions we can take to ensure the safety of this population. I will also be reaching out to the current leadership at Freedom House for their recommendations as well."





CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.





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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budgets

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Wednesday, 10 April 2013



Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budgets



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



(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Budget Review Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budgets (below) has been updated. The update includes adding an additional Non-Departmental Budget Review section to the Richmond City Council review meeting being held Monday, April 15, 2013; striking the Review of Workforce Development Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives on that date; and, other housekeeping updates. May 6, 2013 also was confirmed as the introduction date for Richmond City Council Budget Amendments,



The Richmond City Council Budget Review Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budgets is listed below. It includes special meetings, public hearings and important Budget action dates. Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing them and/or to attend budget meetings. Residents are invited to publicly address Richmond City Council regarding the Budget during listed Public Hearings (Council Budget Work Sessions do not include public comment periods, but are open to the public). The schedule is a working outline and dates/times/locations are subject to change as required.



The Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget, established by Richmond City Council in 2012, was $1,429,628,466.



Richmond City Council

FY 2014-2015 Council Budget Review Schedule



Date/Time Description Location

August 2012 - February 2013

Aug. 2012 - February 2013 Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Various locations

October

October 2012 Richmond City Council Retreat with Richmond Chief Administrative Officer for budget overview Richmond Police Academy

November

Thursday, November 15, 2012 Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented to Richmond City Council



Richmond City Council to receive Richmond Revenue Forecast

December

Tues., December 4, 2012

Tues., December 11, 2012

Wed., December 12, 2012

Thus., December 13, 2012 Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meetings

Four of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

January

January 2013 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to receive Schools Superintendent’s proposed budget

Thurs., January 24, 2013

Wed., January 30, 2013

Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meeting

Two of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

February

February 2013 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees approve Schools Budget

Tues., February 5, 2013

Wed., February 6, 2013

Thurs., February 7, 2013 Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meetings

Three of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

March

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

3:00 p.m. Richmond City Council receives Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, March 15, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, March 18, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative Additional Council Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, March 18, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Council Public Safety Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Richmond Police Academy)



THIS BUDGET WORK SESSION To be rescheduled to another date to be determined COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Education and Workforce Development

• Richmond Public Schools



Well Managed Government

• 2013 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate & Fee Changes

• Major Richmond Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes

• One-time Richmond Budget Items

• Debt Service



THIS BUDGET WORK SESSION was rescheduled to March 25, 2013 Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, March 22, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, March 25, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, March 25, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Council Informal Meeting meets 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Chambers, Formal meeting follows) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Well-Managed Government

• 2013 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate & Fee Change

• Major Richmond General Fund Expenditure Changes

• One-time Richmond Budget Items

• Debt Service

• City Personnel Complement

- Changes (Position Eliminations)

- Unfunded Vacant Positions

- Pay Raise

• Employee Benefits and Human Resources Issues

• Employee Benefits & HR Issues

• Retirement System



Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment

• Richmond Department of Public Utilities Richmond City Council Chambers

Thursday, March 28, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

April

Monday, April 1, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 1, 2013

Noon-5:00 p.m.

(Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:00 p.m. in City Hall 2nd Fl., Large Conference Room) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Well-Managed Government

• Richmond Dept. of Finance

• Richmond Office of the Mayor

• Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Mayor's

Proposed Budget Strategic Plan



Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment

• Richmond Department of Public Works



Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth

• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of Social Services,

Richmond Department of Justice Services, Richmond Office

of Hispanic Liaison, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative

Officer for Human Services, Richmond Public Library,

Richmond Department of Parks/Rec./Community Facilities)

Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, April 5, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Fl., Council Conference Rm.

Monday, April 8, 2013 Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget

• Latest Date for Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget

Introduction N/A

Monday, April 8, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 8, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Richmond City Council Informal Meeting meets 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Chambers, Formal meeting follows) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Community Safety and Well-Being

• Virginia - Richmond Constitutional Offices

- Richmond Office of the City Sheriff

- Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth's Attny.

- Richmond Office of the General Registrar

• Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services

• Emergency-911 System Update

• Richmond Office of Animal Control

• Richmond Police Department



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 1) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 8, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Council Formal Meeting PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Public Hearing on Budget to be held during Council Formal Meeting to solicit additional public input on the Richmond Government Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, April 12, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, April 15, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 15, 2013

Noon-4:30 p.m.

(Council Public Safety Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Richmond Police Academy) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Education and Workforce Development

• Richmond Public Schools

• Review of Workforce Development Goals, Budget Items

& Initiatives



Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods

• Non-Departmental Budget Review



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 2) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth

• Richmond City Council Offices - Budget Presentations

- Office of the Assessor of Real Estate

- Office of the City Attorney

- Office of the City Auditor

- Office of the City Clerk

- Office of the Council Chief of Staff

• Economic and Community Development, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds

Review

Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Council Informal Meeting REGULAR COUNCIL INFORMAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Budget Work Session to be held during Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

5:00 p.m.

DEADLINE: Council amendments to Council Chief of Staff Budget staff Councilmembers to submit proposed budget amendments to Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Budget Staff by 5:00 p.m. N/A

Monday, April 22, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Formal Meeting Public Hearing (Federal Funds)



The following will be discussed if needed

• Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Discussion

• Council Budget Amendment Discussion Richmond City Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

10:00 a.m.

DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney





N/A

Friday, April 26, 2013

DEADLINE: Richmond Office of the City Attorney to provide list of Amendments to Council Budget Staff by 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to Council for review N/A

Monday, April 29, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 29, 2013

Noon-5:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities/Neighborhoods/ Economic Growth

• Presentation by the Greater Richmond Partnership

(Greg Wingfield)

• Richmond Riverfront Plan

• Richmond Department of Planning & Dev. Review



Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods

• Non-Departmental Budget Review

• Special Revenue Funds Review Richmond City Council Chambers

May 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 6, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Introduction Date for Council Budget Amendments

Deadline for Introduction of Budget Amendments

Note: This could also be a tentative date for Adoption or consideration of the Richmond Public Schools Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

3:00-5:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing on Budget Adoption (During Council Formal Mtg.) REGULAR FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING

Richmond City Council to adopt/establish all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at the First Council Meeting in May

Richmond City Council Chambers

Wednesday , May 15, 2013

DEADLINE: Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Pursuant to Virginia State Law, Richmond City Council must adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools by May 15, 2013. N/A

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE*/A Pursuant to U.S. Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development no later than 45 days before the start of the grantee’s program year. N/A





CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:



2013-2016 Richmond City Council Contact Information



West End 1st Voter District _________________________________________

The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles

Councilman, Richmond City Council

West End 1st Voter District

804.646.5349 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Yueh Hai "Eli" Wong, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

West End 1st Voter District

804.646.5935 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

eli.wong@richmondgov.com (email)



North Central 2nd Voter District ____________________________________

President of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, Richmond City Council

North Central 2nd Voter District

804.646.6531 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Jan Girardi, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

North Central 2nd Voter District

804.646.6532 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

jan.girardi@richmondgov.com (email)



Northside 3rd Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert

Councilman, Richmond City Council

Northside 3rd Voter District

804.646.0070 (office tel)

chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Northside 3rd Voter District Liaison

804.646.6055 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email)



Southwest 4th Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Kathy Graziano

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Southwest 4th Voter District

804.320.2454 (office tel)

804.320.6030 (fax)

kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Tim Grimes, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Southwest 4th Voter District

804.320.2454 (tel)

804.382.6998 (mobile)

804.320.6030 (fax)

timothy.grimes@richmondgov.com (email)



Central 5th Voter District ___________________________________________

The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto

Councilman

Richmond City Council

Central 5th Voter District

804.646.6050 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Ida I. Jones, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Central 5th Voter District

804.646.5724 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com



Gateway 6th Voter District _________________________________________

Vice President of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Gateway 6th Voter District

804.646.5348 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)



East End 7th Voter District __________________________________________

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Ph.D.

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

East End 7th Voter District

804.646.5429 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Sam Patterson, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

East End 7th Voter District

804.646.3012 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)



Southside 8th Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Southside 8th Voter District

804.646.6592 (office tel)

804.240.5050 (mobile tel)

804.233.7382 (home)

804.516.8067 (mobile tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Henry Mease, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Southside 8th Voter District

804.646.6591 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

henry.mease@richmondgov.com (email)



South Central 9th Voter District _____________________________________

The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

South Central 9th Voter District

804.646.5497 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. John S. Westbrook

Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

South Central 9th Voter District

804.646.2779 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

john.westbrook@richmondgov.com (email)



Mailing Address

The Honorable _________

(President/Vice President of Richmond City Council - if appropriate)

Councilwoman/Councilman

Richmond City Council

Full name of Richmond Voter District

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.



Background - Richmond Government Budget ____________________________________________

As Richmond Residents, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our local government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; laws; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services on a daily basis.



Funding for our services and enforcement of laws comes from state, local and federal sources, including fees and taxes (like the Richmond Real Estate Tax.)



In order to set the investments levels we want for these services, Richmond City Council establishes an official annual Richmond Government Budget in May of each year for the upcoming Fiscal Year.



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



The Richmond Government Budget is typically amended every year. Thus, every year a proposed (draft) Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) is submitted to Richmond City Council by the Mayor, who is responsible for administering local government services. Council then reviews, analyzes, amends and establishes a new official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of residents.



Richmond City Council budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year and include more than two dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions from August through May.



The Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are approved by Richmond City Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year.



BACKGROUND - RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAXES _______________________________________

We, as residents, have determined that a fair way to help pay for some of our local government services is for Richmond real estate owners to annually contribute funds based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. Therefore, each year the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set. The rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, that each real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.



Our Richmond Real Estate Tax funds are the largest single local funding we use to help pay for our public services. Richmond real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate, which is set by June 15 annually. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100 of assessed property value; their share is $1,200 for that year.



Beginning calendar year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes were divided into two collections a year instead of all at once and market valuation data was lagged one year. Payments are now due as follows: Half by January 14 and half by June 14.



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

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Wednesday, 10 April 2013



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District



All Gateway 6th District residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will host a district-wide meeting in the Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:



AGENDA



• Academic Achievements of Richmond Public Schools

Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School

Ms. Stephanie Benson, 4th Grade Teacher, Richmond Public Schools

Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School



• Richmond Real Estate Value Trends

Ms. Laura D. Lafayette, Chief Executive Officer

Richmond Association of Realtors



• Sales of Real Estate Properties in the Community

Mr. Smitty Smith, Owner/Principal Broker, River City Blues Realty



• Tour of Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School

Ms. Stephanie Benson, 4th Grade Teacher, Richmond Public Schools

Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School



WHEN Saturday, April 13, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon



WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School

2200 Ingram Street

Richmond, Virginia 23224-6710



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson,

at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)





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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

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in Richmond Central 5th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Tuesday, 9 April 2013



Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in Richmond Central 5th Voter District



All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings he is holding, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



The planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting will include:



Agenda



• Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Richmond’s New Police Chief

Richmond Police Department



• Richmond Parking Presentation

Ms. Lynne Lancaster, Parking Operations Manager

Richmond Department of Public Works



Mr. Steven Bergin, Parking Program Manager

Richmond Department of Public Works



• Richmond Public Schools Update

The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member

Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District



• FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process

Parker Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council - Central 5th Voter District



• Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns



WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013

6:30-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools

Binford Middle School

1701 Floyd Avenue

Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)



UPCOMING SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________



Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

William Byrd Park - Round House

600 S. Boulevard (Park Address)

600 Swan Lake Drive (William Byrd Park Round House Address)

Richmond, Virginia



Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Randolph Community Center

1425 Grayland Avenue

Richmond, Virginia



Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Richmond Public Schools

Swansboro Elementary School

3160 Midlothian Turnpike

Richmond, Virginia



Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party)

Virginia War Memorial

621 South Belvidere Street

Richmond, Virginia





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

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)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.



Friday, April 5, 2013

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting

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

Friday, 5 April 2013



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting



All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, April 11, 2013

4:00-6:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Economic Development

Richmond Main Street Train Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room

1500 East Main Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219

(PARKING: Free street parking is available nearby and in the lot on the west side of the building. Passes are now required for lot parking. Those wishing to park in the lot are requested to please contact Ms. Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.3179 (tel); or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com (email), two to three days before the event to arrange for a pass. The lot is accessible by using the Franklin Street Entrance and using the lot below the Interstate. When facing the Train Station from the Franklin Street Entrance, make a right and park towards the Clock Tower end. When facing the building from the parking lot, the entrance door to the Richmond Department of Economic Development is located on the right of the building.)



WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.3179;

or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force

Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.



The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:



1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;



2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,



3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.



4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.





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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)

____________________________________________



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.













Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages volunteers to join Bellemeade Neighborhood Stream and Street Cleanup: 2013 Project Clean Stream

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Tuesday, 2 April 2013



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages volunteers to join Bellemeade Neighborhood Stream and Street Cleanup: 2013 Project Clean Stream



Entire Richmond community invited and encouraged to help



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, encourages volunteers to join in and help out with the upcoming Bellemeade Neighborhood stream and street cleanup project.



Sponsored by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, James River Association, Dominion and Perdue, 2013 Project Clean Stream will include picking up litter in the stream and along the streets in the Bellemeade Neighborhood. It will also include the installation of educational storm drain markers.



All Bellemeade Neighborhood residents and interested community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, individuals and organizations are invited to come out to help in making our streams and streets cleaner and safer for everyone.



Volunteers are reminded to wear sturdy shoes or boots, gloves and clothes that are suitable for the temperature.



WHEN Saturday, April 6, 2013

9:00 a.m. - Noon



WHERE Meet at corner of Minefee and Gunn Streets (South of the James River) in Richmond's Gateway 6th Voter District.



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information and to register, please contact:

Anna Mathis, at 804.775.0951 (tel); amathis@allianceforthebay.org (email)

or

Amber Ellis, at 804.788.8811; aellis@jrava.org (email)







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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)

____________________________________________



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