Richmond City Council: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Richmond City Council Sister City Commission Welcomes Japanese High School Students and Educators

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, 25 March 2015 Richmond City Council Sister City Commission Welcomes Japanese High School Students and Educators Education delegation from Richmond’s Sister City, Saitama, Japan, visits the Richmond Area for one week as part of scholastic exchange program. WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) – The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission will welcome high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School in Saitama, Japan, as part of the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange, a student, academic, sports, and cultural exchange program with Saitama, Japan. Partners for this exchange include the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, Virginia Asian Foundation, and the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce. WHEN / Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange Delegation’s WHERE Schedule of Events Welcoming Ceremony: Richmond City Council, City of Richmond Administration, and Richmond Public Schools Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. (estimated time of arrival) Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 900 East Broad Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219 Welcoming Ceremony: Maymont Japanese Gardens Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. (estimated time of arrival) Maymont Japanese Gardens 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 Welcoming Ceremony: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (estimated time of arrival) Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 North Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220 CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Ms. Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, Richmond, Virginia-Saitama, Japan, at 804.355.2780 (tel); 919.902.4704 (mobile) saitamajapanrichmondvirginia@yahoo.com (email); Background on the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission ______________ The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1980 and consists of 13 members. One of more than 50 boards, task forces, and commissions created to assist Richmond City Council with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Sister Cities Commission operates under Council guidelines as well as the requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C. An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956, a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and the peoples of other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding, and harmony. The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity. For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade. Richmond Sister City Relationships Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships: 1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe) 2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia) 3. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa) 4. Zhengzhou, China (Asia) 5. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa) Interest Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from residents and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission. Some Examples of Sister Cities Activities _________________________________________ Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa) Richmond’s partnership with Segou, Republic of Mali, is Richmond’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and the city of Segou became Sister Cities following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009, that invited Segou to become a formal Sister City of Richmond. The relationship was formalized in Richmond on October 12, 2009, with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou. In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a grant of $115,000 by Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project to address sanitation, health, and water issues in Segou. On May 10, 2010, Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government, who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, and USAID in Washington D.C. The delegation was also shown state and local government by the Virginia Institute of Government, part of the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center. On October 6, 2010, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, along with members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration, welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe) In 2007 Richmond was honored with a visit from the Mayor and Councilmembers from Richmond upon Thames, Richmond’s Sister City in England. The delegation visited in the coordination and planning of events leading up to Virginia’s 400th Anniversary celebration in 2007. The following year, Richmond was again honored with a visit from the Mayor and Councilmembers from Richmond upon Thames in 2008. Zhenghou, China (Asia) Richmond continues supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, and economic trips to China (conducted by the Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the Richmond Public Library - Main Library. Saitama, Japan (Asia) The Sister Cities of Richmond, Virginia and Saitama, Japan continue their annual student, academic, sports, and cultural exchange programs. • Richmond has an ongoing annual baseball exchange with Saitama, which began in Richmond in 1994 and rotates each year from Richmond to Saitama. (Note: The 2011 exchange was canceled due to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan.) • From August 3-8, 2012 Richmond welcomed Japanese Little League Baseball team players for the 18th Richmond City Council Sister Cities Richmond-Saitama International Junior Baseball Exchange. This exchange marked the return of the annual event for the first time since 2010, as the 2011 events were canceled due to the tragic earthquake and tsunami that severely impacted Japan. During their week-long stay, the little leaguers enjoyed international cultural exchange, and played baseball games with Little League teams in the Richmond area. The visiting Saitama team included 17 players, one City Official, four coaches, and an emergency technician. The games and friendships fostered during the little leaguers’ visit to Richmond are sterling examples of the partnership and collaboration between Richmond and Saitama. • On June 23, 2012, three educators from Saitama, Japan, visited Richmond for two weeks as part of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program. That visit marked the 13th year of this successful educational exchange program, which began in 1998. • In March of 2012, 10 high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School in Saitama, Japan, visited Richmond to as part of a week-long Richmond Sister Cities Commission Educational Exchange program. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa) • August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek, Namibia, and coordinated events. • July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek. For more information regarding the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, please visit its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSisterCities/index.aspx - E N D - Jason E. Hundley Council Public Relations Specialist RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, VA 23219 804.646.5420 (office) 804.797.9699 (mobile) Jason.Hundley@richmondgov.com www.council.richmondva.gov www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook) 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, March 24, 2015

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold a meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to hold a meeting

Monday, March 16, 2015

Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the FY 2016 Richmond Government Budget

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday, 16 March 2015 Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the FY 2016 Richmond Government Budget The Richmond Government Budget includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The updated Richmond City Council Budget Review and Approval Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2016 Richmond Government Budget is listed below. The schedule includes special meetings, public hearings and important Budget action dates. Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Councilmember representing them in their Richmond Voter District regarding the budget and/or to attend public budget meetings. The schedule is a working outline and dates/times/locations are subject to updates/change. The Richmond Government Budget Includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. Residents may publicly address the full body of Richmond City Council regarding the Budget during scheduled Public Hearings (Note: Council Budget Work Sessions do not include public comment periods, but are open to the public). Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget Review/Amendment/Approval Schedule Most Public Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 3rd floor, 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. NOTE: This schedule is subject to updates. Date/Time Description Location July/August 2014 July/August/Sept./Oct. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff prepares Council Budget Retreat Various locations October 2014 Monday, October 6, 2014 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Budget Retreat Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff coordinates presentations for Council information Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia October 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff drafts Council Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget Review/Amendment/ Approval Schedule October 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations October 13, 2014 600-8:00 p.m. During Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council establishes Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate by Ordinance during scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. Richmond City Council kept low Rate, at $1.20 per $1,000. Council has kept lowest rate in more than 30 years (2008-present; rate was $2.12 in 1980). Richmond City Council Chambers November 2014 November 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations December 2014 December 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations December 2014 TBA Public Meeting Mayor/Administration to submit Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Richmond Revenue Forecasts to Richmond City Council. Richmond City Council Chambers January 2015 January 2015 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to receive Richmond Public Schools Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2016 Richmond Public Schools Budget As determined February 2015 February 2015 Public Meeting Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to approve the FY 2016 Richmond Public Schools Budget, which is to be transmitted to Mayor/Administration TBD February 2015 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff prepares for Council Budget review March 2015 Friday, March 6, 2015 3:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Deadline: Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget; per Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. Failure to submit to Council as required by law shall have the consequences set forth in Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. (To include: Proposed Budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) N/A Friday, March 6, 2015 3:00-4:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Special Meeting Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget (To include: Proposed budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) Richmond City Council Chambers Friday, March 13, 2015 3:00 p.m. Changed to this date by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 NEW Deadline: Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget; per Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. Failure to submit to Council as required by law shall have the consequences set forth in Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. (To include: Proposed Budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) NA Friday, March 13, 2015 3:00-4:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Special Meeting Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget (To include: Proposed budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, March 16, 2015 Noon-3:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Budget overview – Detailed review of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Richmond Government Budget • Review of Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (RCAFR) • Richmond Real Estate Tax & Fee Rates • Major Richmond General Fund Expenditure Changes • One-time Richmond Budget Items • Debt Service • Richmond City Administration Personnel Complement - Changes (Position Eliminations) - Unfunded Vacant Positions - Pay Raises • Richmond Govt. Employee Benefits & Human Resources • Richmond City Government Retirement Rates/System Richmond City Council Chambers Friday, March 20, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, March 23, 2015 Noon-3:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities/Neighborhoods/ Economic Growth • Richmond Depart. of Planning and Development Review • Richmond Dept. of Economic and Community Development • Richmond Riverfront Plan Richmond City Council Chambers Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, March 30, 2015 Noon-5:00 p.m. Noon-2:00 p.m. (Schools) (Tentative) Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Education and Workforce Development (Noon-2 p.m.) (Tentative) • Richmond Public Schools Well-Managed Government • Richmond Department of Finance • Richmond Office of the Mayor • Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer • Richmond Department of Information Technology • Richmond Department of Procurement Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment • Richmond Department of Public Utilities • Richmond Department of Public Works • Update on newly established Parking Enterprise Fund Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth • Richmond Social Services - Richmond Department of Social Services - Richmond Department of Justice Services - Richmond Deputy CAO for Human Services Richmond City Council Chambers April 2015 Monday, April 6, 2015 Noon-4:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget • Latest Date for Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro. Community Safety and Well-Being • Commonwealth of Virginia – State/Constitutional Offices - Richmond Office of the City Sheriff - Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth's Attny. - Richmond Office of the General Registrar of Voters • Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services • Richmond Office of Animal Care and Control • Richmond Department of Emergency Communications • Richmond Police Department Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities/Neighborhoods/ Economic Growth • Richmond Depart. of Planning and Development Review • Richmond Dept. of Economic and Community Development • Richmond Riverfront Plan Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 1) Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 6, 2015 5:00-7:00 p.m. During Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session • Richmond City Council Offices - 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 Richmond City Council Larger Conference Room 2nd Floor Friday, April 10, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, April 13, 2015 Noon Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth • Review of Federal U.S. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds • Richmond Non-Departmental Govt. Budget Review • Richmond Social Services (continued) - Richmond Public Library - Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Education and Workforce Development • Mayor’s Office of Community Wealth Building and Richmond Workforce Development Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 2) Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 13, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Budget Hearing Public Hearing on Budget to be held during Council Formal Meeting to solicit additional public input on Richmond Government Budget. Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 13, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: 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 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to provide list of proposed Councilmember budget amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney by 5:00 p.m. N/A Friday, April 17, 2015 DEADLINES: 1. Richmond Office of the City Attorney to provide list of Amendments to Council Budget Staff by Noon 2. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to Council for review N/A Monday, April 20, 2015 Noon-4:00 p.m. Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 1 Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth • Richmond Social Services - Richmond Department of Social Services - Richmond Department of Justice Services - Richmond Deputy CAO for Human Services - Richmond Public Library Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 20, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to provide list of proposed Councilmember budget amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney by 5:00 p.m. N/A Friday, April 24, 2015 DEADLINES: 1. Richmond Office of the City Attorney to provide list of Amendments to Council Budget Staff by Noon 2. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to Council for review N/A Monday, April 27, 2015 4:00-6:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Informal Mtng. – Budget Work Session Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 2 • Richmond Capital Improvement Plan • Richmond Government Special Funds Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 27, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Public Hearing Public Hearing will be held regarding Federal Funds (U.S. Dept. of Housing/Urban Development Consolidated Plan). Richmond City Council Chambers Thursday, April 30, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 3 Richmond City Council Chambers May 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session TENTATIVE Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 4 Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 4, 2015 4:00-8:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Mtng. – Budget Amendments Deadline: Introduction of Council Budget Amendments Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 11, 2015 4:00-6:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Informal Meeting May include budget discussion Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 11, 2015 6:00-800 p.m. Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Formal Meeting – (Possible Final VOTE) Council to vote on Richmond Public Schools funding for FY 2016/17; proposed documents for U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds (Parts of the Richmond Government Budget); and, Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Council to vote on the final amendments and parts of the FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Established Richmond City Council Chambers Wednesday, May 13, 2015 DEADLINE: Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption NOTE: Pursuant to the Virginia Code of Laws: 22.1-93, Richmond City Council must adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools by May 15, or within 30 days of receipt of state school funding estimates to localities, whichever shall occur later. N/A Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE*/A NOTE: Pursuant to U.S. Federal Law: The request for U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds, which shall include Annual Consolidated Action Plans and Budgets, must be submitted to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development no later than 45 days before the start of the grantee’s program year. N/A Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Formal Meeting – (If needed for a FINAL VOTE) Council to vote on the final amendments and parts of the FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Established Richmond City Council Chambers July 2015 July 1 New Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget begins CONTACT Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing their Richmond Voter District, using the following contact information: 2015 Richmond City Council Councilmember/ Liaison Contact Information Richmond West End 1st Voter District _______________________________ The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond West End 1st Voter District 804.646.5349 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Yueh Hai "Eli" Wong, Liaison for The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles Richmond City Council Richmond West End 1st Voter District 804.646.5935 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) eli.wong@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District __________________________ The Honorable Charles R. Samuels Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District 804.646.6531 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District (Vice President of Richmond City Council) 804.646.0070 (office tel) chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email) Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Liaison for The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert Richmond City Council Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District Liaison 804.646.6055 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Kathy Graziano Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District 804.320.2454 (office tel) 804.320.6030 (fax) kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Tim Grimes, Liaison for The Honorable Kathy Graziano Richmond City Council Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District 804.320.2454 (tel) 804.382.6998 (mobile) 804.320.6030 (fax) timothy.grimes@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Central 5th Voter District ________________________________ The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto Councilman Richmond City Council Richmond Central 5th Voter District 804.646.6050 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email) Ms. Ida I. Jones, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto Richmond City Council Richmond Central 5th Voter District 804.646.5724 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District 804.646.5348 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Michael Winborne, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson Richmond City Council Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District 804.646.7964 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) michael.winborne@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond East End 7th Voter District _______________________________ The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond East End 7th Voter District 804.646.5429 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Richmond City Council Richmond East End 7th Voter District 804.646.3012 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Southside 8th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Reva M. Trammell Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond 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, Liaison for The Honorable Reva M. Trammell Richmond City Council Richmond Southside 8th Voter District 804.646.6591 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) henry.mease@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond South Central 9th Voter District __________________________ The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond South Central 9th Voter District (President of Richmond City Council) 804.646.5497 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email) District Office Location: 4805 Forrest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia Mr. Uzziah Anthony Harris, Liaison for The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby Richmond City Council Richmond South Central 9th Voter District 804.646.2779 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) uzziah.harris@richmondgov.com (email) Mailing Address The Honorable _________ 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; law enforcement/firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; 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. 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 annually. 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 an official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of Richmond Residents. Richmond City Council budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year. They 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. 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. - E N D - ______________________________________________________________ Steve Skinner 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 U.S.A. 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) www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook) ______________________________________________________________ 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 Michelle R. Mosby to hold a meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Canceled: March Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting

Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the FY 2016 Richmond Government Budget

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 11 March 2015 Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the FY 2016 Richmond Government Budget The Richmond Government Budget includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Budget Review and Approval Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2016 Richmond Government Budget is listed below. The schedule includes special meetings, public hearings and important Budget action dates. Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Councilmember representing them in their Richmond Voter District regarding the budget and/or to attend public budget meetings. The schedule is a working outline and dates/times/locations are subject to updates/change. The Richmond Government Budget Includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. Residents may publicly address the full body of Richmond City Council regarding the Budget during scheduled Public Hearings (Note: Council Budget Work Sessions do not include public comment periods, but are open to the public). Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget Review/Amendment/Approval Schedule Most Public Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 3rd floor, 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. NOTE: This schedule is subject to updates. Date/Time Description Location July/August 2014 July/August/Sept./Oct. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff prepares Council Budget Retreat Various locations October 2014 Monday, October 6, 2014 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Budget Retreat Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff coordinates presentations for Council information Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia October 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff drafts Council Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget Review/Amendment/ Approval Schedule October 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations October 13, 2014 600-8:00 p.m. During Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council establishes Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate by Ordinance during scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. Richmond City Council kept low Rate, at $1.20 per $1,000. Council has kept lowest rate in more than 30 years (2008-present; rate was $2.12 in 1980). Richmond City Council Chambers November 2014 November 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations December 2014 December 2014 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff works on budget and holds meetings with Administration Various locations December 2014 TBA Public Meeting Mayor/Administration to submit Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Richmond Revenue Forecasts to Richmond City Council. Richmond City Council Chambers January 2015 January 2015 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to receive Richmond Public Schools Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2016 Richmond Public Schools Budget As determined February 2015 February 2015 Public Meeting Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to approve the FY 2016 Richmond Public Schools Budget, which is to be transmitted to Mayor/Administration TBD February 2015 Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff prepares for Council Budget review March 2015 Friday, March 6, 2015 3:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Deadline: Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget; per Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. Failure to submit to Council as required by law shall have the consequences set forth in Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. (To include: Proposed Budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) N/A Friday, March 6, 2015 3:00-4:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Special Meeting Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget (To include: Proposed budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) Richmond City Council Chambers Friday, March 13, 2015 3:00 p.m. Changed to this date by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 NEW Deadline: Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget; per Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. Failure to submit to Council as required by law shall have the consequences set forth in Richmond Code of Laws: Section 42-10 (2004), as amended. (To include: Proposed Budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) NA Friday, March 13, 2015 3:00-4:00 p.m. Changed by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-47, which was approved on Friday, March 6, 2015 Public Meeting: Richmond City Council Special Meeting Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget (To include: Proposed budgets, a budget message and a Proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan budget.) Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, March 16, 2015 Noon-3:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Budget overview – Detailed review of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Richmond Government Budget • Review of Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (RCAFR) • Richmond Real Estate Tax & Fee Rates • Major Richmond General Fund Expenditure Changes • One-time Richmond Budget Items • Debt Service • Richmond City Administration Personnel Complement - Changes (Position Eliminations) - Unfunded Vacant Positions - Pay Raises • Richmond Govt. Employee Benefits & Human Resources • Richmond City Government Retirement Rates/System Richmond City Council Chambers Friday, March 20, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, March 23, 2015 Noon-3:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities/Neighborhoods/ Economic Growth • Richmond Depart. of Planning and Development Review • Richmond Dept. of Economic and Community Development • Richmond Riverfront Plan Richmond City Council Chambers Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, March 30, 2015 Noon-5:00 p.m. Noon-2:00 p.m. (Schools) (Tentative) Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Education and Workforce Development (Noon-2:00 p.m.) (Tentative) • Richmond Public Schools Well-Managed Government • Richmond Department of Finance • Richmond Office of the Mayor • Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer • Richmond Department of Information Technology • Richmond Department of Procurement Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment • Richmond Department of Public Utilities • Richmond Department of Public Works • Update on newly established Parking Enterprise Fund Richmond City Council Chambers April 2015 Monday, April 6, 2015 Noon-4:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget • Latest Date for Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro. Community Safety and Well-Being • Commonwealth of Virginia – State/Constitutional Offices - Richmond Office of the City Sheriff - Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth's Attny. - Richmond Office of the General Registrar of Voters • Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services • Richmond Office of Animal Care and Control • Richmond Department of Emergency Communications • Richmond Police Department Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 1) Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 6, 2015 5:00-7:00 p.m. During Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session • Richmond City Council Offices - 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 Richmond City Council Larger Conference Room 2nd Floor Friday, April 10, 2015 10:00 a.m.-Noon Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Internal Budget Work Meeting 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm. Monday, April 13, 2015 Noon Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth • Review of Federal U.S. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 2) Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods • Richmond Non-Departmental Govt. Budget Review Education and Workforce Development • Mayor’s Office of Community Wealth Building and Richmond Workforce Development Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 13, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Budget Hearing Public Hearing on Budget to be held during Council Formal Meeting to solicit additional public input on Richmond Government Budget. Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 20, 2015 Noon-4:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth • Richmond Social Services - Richmond Department of Social Services - Richmond Department of Justice Services - Richmond Deputy CAO for Human Services - Richmond Public Library - Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 20, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to provide list of proposed Councilmember budget amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney by 5:00 p.m. N/A Friday, April 24, 2015 DEADLINES: 1. Richmond Office of the City Attorney to provide list of Amendments to Council Budget Staff by Noon 2. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to Council for review N/A Monday, April 27, 2015 4:00-6:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Informal Mtng. – Budget Work Session Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 1 • Richmond Capital Improvement Plan • Richmond Government Special Funds Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, April 27, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Public Hearing Public Hearing will be held regarding Federal Funds (U.S. Dept. of Housing/Urban Development Consolidated Plan). Richmond City Council Chambers Thursday, April 30, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 2 Richmond City Council Chambers May 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting – Budget Work Session Tentative Council Budget Amendment Discussion – Part 3 Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 4, 2015 4:00-8:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Special Mtng. – Budget Amendments Deadline: Introduction of Council Budget Amendments Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 11, 2015 4:00-6:00 p.m. Public Meeting: Council Informal Meeting May include budget discussion Richmond City Council Chambers Monday, May 11, 2015 6:00-800 p.m. Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Formal Meeting – (Possible Final VOTE) Council to vote on Richmond Public Schools funding for FY 2016/17; proposed documents for U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds (Parts of the Richmond Government Budget); and, Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Council to vote on the final amendments and parts of the FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Established Richmond City Council Chambers Wednesday, May 13, 2015 DEADLINE: Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption NOTE: Pursuant to the Virginia Code of Laws: 22.1-93, Richmond City Council must adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools by May 15, or within 30 days of receipt of state school funding estimates to localities, whichever shall occur later. N/A Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE*/A NOTE: Pursuant to U.S. Federal Law: The request for U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds, which shall include Annual Consolidated Action Plans and Budgets, must be submitted to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development no later than 45 days before the start of the grantee’s program year. N/A Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Council Formal Meeting Public Meeting: Council Formal Meeting – (If needed for a FINAL VOTE) Council to vote on the final amendments and parts of the FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Richmond City Council FY 2016/2-017 Richmond Government (Biennial) Budget Established Richmond City Council Chambers July 2015 July 1 New Richmond City Council FY 2016/2017 Richmond (Biennial) Government Budget begins CONTACT Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing their Richmond Voter District, using the following contact information: 2015 Richmond City Council Councilmember/ Liaison Contact Information Richmond West End 1st Voter District _______________________________ The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond West End 1st Voter District 804.646.5349 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Yueh Hai "Eli" Wong, Liaison for The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles Richmond City Council Richmond West End 1st Voter District 804.646.5935 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) eli.wong@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District __________________________ The Honorable Charles R. Samuels Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District 804.646.6531 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert Councilman, Richmond City Council Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District (Vice President of Richmond City Council) 804.646.0070 (office tel) chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email) Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Liaison for The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert Richmond City Council Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District Liaison 804.646.6055 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Kathy Graziano Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District 804.320.2454 (office tel) 804.320.6030 (fax) kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Tim Grimes, Liaison for The Honorable Kathy Graziano Richmond City Council Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District 804.320.2454 (tel) 804.382.6998 (mobile) 804.320.6030 (fax) timothy.grimes@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Central 5th Voter District ________________________________ The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto Councilman Richmond City Council Richmond Central 5th Voter District 804.646.6050 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email) Ms. Ida I. Jones, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto Richmond City Council Richmond Central 5th Voter District 804.646.5724 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District 804.646.5348 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Michael Winborne, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson Richmond City Council Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District 804.646.7964 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) michael.winborne@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond East End 7th Voter District _______________________________ The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond East End 7th Voter District 804.646.5429 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email) Mr. Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Richmond City Council Richmond East End 7th Voter District 804.646.3012 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond Southside 8th Voter District ______________________________ The Honorable Reva M. Trammell Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond 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, Liaison for The Honorable Reva M. Trammell Richmond City Council Richmond Southside 8th Voter District 804.646.6591 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) henry.mease@richmondgov.com (email) Richmond South Central 9th Voter District __________________________ The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby Councilwoman Richmond City Council Richmond South Central 9th Voter District (President of Richmond City Council) 804.646.5497 (office tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email) District Office Location: 4805 Forrest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia Mr. Uzziah Anthony Harris, Liaison for The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby Richmond City Council Richmond South Central 9th Voter District 804.646.2779 (tel) 804.646.5468 (fax) uzziah.harris@richmondgov.com (email) Mailing Address The Honorable _________ 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; law enforcement/firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; 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. 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 annually. 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 an official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of Richmond Residents. Richmond City Council budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year. They 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. 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. - E N D - ______________________________________________________________ Steve Skinner 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 U.S.A. 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) www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook) ______________________________________________________________ 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, March 5, 2015

Inclement Weather Cancelation: Councilman Charles R. Samuels’ meeting tonight for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District has been canceled

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Rescheduled: March Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Rescheduled: March Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting

Rescheduled to Thursday, March 12, 2015; All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Due to reported inclement weather, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission's meeting, previously scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2015, has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 12, 2015.

The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission typically holds monthly meetings regarding its work and ongoing projects in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The upcoming scheduled meeting dates are listed below. Meetings are typically scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month at/around 4:00 p.m., at the same location (note: meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change). Please note time and dates of upcoming meetings.

Meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for these meetings typically include the following:

·Welcome

·New Business

·Updates

·Committee Reports

·Upcoming Events

·Closing Remarks/Adjournment

WHEN/ Rescheduled: To Thursday, March 12, 2015; 4:00-5:30 p.m.

WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building