Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is also responsible for establishing the annual Official Government Budget and meetings in April will include Budget Public Hearings and Work Sessions.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Richmond City Council meetings to be held in April 2010
Meetings in April include Budget Public Hearings and Work Sessions; All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is also responsible for establishing the annual Official Government Budget and meetings in April will include Budget Public Hearings and Work Sessions.
Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember representing their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, at a meeting or by letter) to learn more, provide input, and/or ask questions.
Parking
Free parking is available during Formal Council meetings in the surface parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
Televised
Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
The following is a summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for April 2010. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added.
CONTACT For updated meeting information and to sign -up to speak at Public Hearing, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
APRIL 2010 MEETING SUMMARY _______________________________________
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
MONDAY, April 5, 2010; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011 RICHMOND GOVERNMENT BUDGET
Richmond City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Mayor’s proposed Fiscal year 2011 Richmond Government Budget. Citizens are invited to sign-up to speak during the meeting and address the full body of Council by calling 804.646.7955. The deadline for sign-up is at noon the day of the Hearing.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
(PUBLIC HEARING on ADOPTION of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate)
Regularly scheduled meeting that will include 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate Adoption/budget discussion/public business.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for the reviewing the general operations all city agencies, administrative departments, and units and for making recommendations, policy an laws for increasing operational efficiency as appropriate.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION – Will Include
PUBLIC HEARING on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
Regularly scheduled meeting that will include a public hearing on CDBG funds/other budget discussions/public business.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION
To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
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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.
