Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Canceled: Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson canceled meeting in Gateway 6th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Thursday, 7 March 2013



Canceled: Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson canceled meeting in Gateway 6th District



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, has canceled her scheduled upcoming meeting in the Gateway 6th District that was to be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013.



WHEN Canceled



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







Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Tuesday, 5 March 2013



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 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 - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review 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) 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 2nd Floor, Large Conference Rm.

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 - BUDGET WORK SESSION

• Budget Line Item Review 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

Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment

• Public Works

• Public Utilities 2nd Floor, Large Conference Rm.

Friday, March 29, 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 - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review 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



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)



Community Safety and Well-Being

• Richmond Police Department 2nd Floor, Large Conference Rm.

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

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

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

Well-Managed Government

• Employee Benefits & HR Issues

• Retirement System

• Latest Date for Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro.



Community Safety and Well-Being

• Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services

• Emergency-911 System Update

• Virginia - Richmond Constitutional Offices

• Richmond Office of Animal Control



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 1) 2nd Floor, Large Conference Rm.

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 - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Noon-5:00 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

• Review of Workforce Development Goals, Budget Items

& Initiatives

• City Personnel Complement

• Changes (Position Eliminations)

• Unfunded Vacant Positions



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 2) 2nd Floor, Large Conference Rm.

Monday, April 15, 2013

5:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

10:00 a.m.

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







N/A

Friday, April 19, 2013

DEADLINE: 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 Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to distribute list to Council for review N/A

Monday, April 22, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

Monday, April 22, 2013

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

Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth

• Council Agency Budget Presentations

• Economic and Community Development, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds

Review



Well-Managed Government

• Richmond Department of Information Technology

• Richmond Department of Procurement Services 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room



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

6:00 p.m.

Formal Meeting Introduction Date for Council Budget Amendments

• Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Discussion

• Public Hearing (Federal Funds)

• Council Budget Amendment Discussion Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 29, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

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 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room

May 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

Monday, May 6, 2013

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

Deadline for Introduction of additional Budget Amendments

(if needed) (No Public Hearing will be held at this time)

Note: This could also be a tentative date for Adoption or consideration of the Richmond Public Schools Budget 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room

Monday, May 13, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Line Item Budget Review Richmond City Council Cham.

Monday, May 13, 2013

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

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

2nd Floor, Large Conference Room

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.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Vote Online Now: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert calls on Metro-Richmond Community to Vote Now (and Daily) for VCU Men's Basketball Coach, Shaka Smart to win the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge: Friends Association for Children would receive $100,000

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Monday, 4 March 2013



Vote Online Now: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert calls on Metro-Richmond Community to Vote Now (and Daily) for VCU Men's Basketball Coach, Shaka Smart to win the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge: Friends Association for Children would receive $100,000



Voting ends by Noon (11:59 a.m.) Sunday, March 10, 2013



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, today calls on the entire Metro-Richmond Community to vote online now (and daily) for Virginia Commonwealth University Men's Basketball Coach, Shaka Smart to win the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge.



Coach Smart is one of four finalists in the challenge and, if he wins, his chosen local charity, Friends Association for Children, would receive $100,000.



The voting process includes the following:



1. Go to the ESPN Website, using the following link:

http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/infiniti/2013/



2. Check the box on the photo of Coach Shaka Smart



3. Click submit (if not registered with ESPN, click link to register and then submit again)



4. Vote daily



Friends Association for Children is nonprofit organization that is headquartered at 1004 Saint John Street in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1871 as an orphanage in Richmond's historic Jackson Ward Neighborhood, Friends Association for Children operates two multi-service child development centers in the city and serves nearly 1,000 children, ages six weeks to 17 years of age. The mission of the organization is to help children and families achieve their potential and become productive citizens.



WHEN IMMEDIATELY and DAILY

(Voting Ends by Noon (11:59 a.m.) Sunday, March 10, 2013)



WHERE ESPN WEBSITE - AT: http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/infiniti/2013/



WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@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.













Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission upcoming meeting schedule

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Monday, 4 March 2013



Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission upcoming meeting schedule



All Richmond Residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission's upcoming meeting schedule is listed below.



The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission 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 and are typically scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the same location (note: meeting dates are subject to change). 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

• Charette

• Upcoming Events

• Closing Remarks/Adjournment



WHEN 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Thursday, July 11, 2013 (Being held on second Thursday, due to first Thursday [Independence Day] holiday)

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013



WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building

701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)



WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission; Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 70th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact:



The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission (Member, Virginia House of Delegates -70th Voter District) at 804.698.1070 (tel), or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov (email)



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

One of Richmond City Council's more than 55 official boards, task forces and commissions that it has created and that assists with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity of Richmond City Council that was established by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, adopted July 13, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 2000-R111-109, adopted July 24, 2000, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R132-123, adopted July 14, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R155-141, adopted September 8, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2004-R125-131, adopted June 28, 2004.



The purpose of the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is to assist Council with oversight and assistance in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The Commission meets monthly and includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. The composition of membership is as follows:



The Commission shall be composed of seventeen (17) members. Such persons shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve for terms of three (3) years. The membership of the Commission shall include at least one (1) member of City Council, not less than three (3) members of the “Hope in the Cities” organization and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Any appointed Council members shall be given the first option of serving as the Chair of the Commission in order of their appointment. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for meetings.



Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked on a number of important projects, which have included:



• 2011

Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery.



The Richmond Slave Trail Markers will serve to recognize the regrettable time in our nation’s history when parts of the United States allowed the enslavement of fellow human beings and an estimated 8 percent of U.S. families owned slaves just before the U.S. Civil War. The site of the event and location of one of the 17 markers, Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave-holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. The Confederate Army surrendered Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy, on April 3, 1865.



Following shortly after the end of the U. S. Civil War, which ended in Virginia on April 9, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States of America Constitution was adopted on December 6, 1865. This amendment officially abolished slavery. A precursor for this amendment was the Emancipation Proclamation, an Executive Order signed by President Abraham Lincoln, on January 1, 1863, which proclaimed the freedom of slaves living in states under Confederate control.



• 2009

Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum

Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.



• 2009

Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and

Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail



• 2008

Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural

artifacts.



• 2008 – 2009

Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which

included engineering and storm water engineering



• 2007

Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue on Friday, March 30, 2007, erected at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue. This project was part of a global initiative placing three statues in three countries. Dedicated to slavery reconciliation, the installation of the statue represents nearly 10 years of work between the City of Richmond, Virginia, USA (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa). A statue was erected in Liverpool in 1989 and the Republic of Benin in August 2005.



• 2006

Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment

Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University.



• 2003

Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue. For three quarters of the 18th Century, Virginia (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa) represented one of the largest global commercial trade triangles of enslaved Africans. Liverpool's shipbuilding industry provided the vessels that sailed to the Kingdom of Dahomey, now the Republic of Benin, where Africans were loaded on ships and transported to the Americas, with Richmond, Virginia being one of the major recipients.



Support

Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance as available and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.

Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council.



Examples of Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission financial investment support, per Fiscal Year (FY), include:



• FY 2011- $6,000

For general Commission support



• FY 2010- $6,000

For general Commission support



• FY 2009 - $75,000

For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.



• FY 2008 - $370,000

For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor.



• FY 2007 - $511,000

For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue



• FY 2006 - $35,000

For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment



• FY 2003 - $119,000

For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight

from the United Kingdom



Additional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors.





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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





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

Monday, 4 March 2013



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



All 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, March 14, 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 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.













Thursday, February 21, 2013

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold Joint Richmond Central 5th Voter District meeting with Schools Trustee Mamie L. Taylor: Richmond Public Schools Agenda

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

Thursday, February 21, 2013



Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold Joint Richmond Central 5th Voter District meeting with Schools Trustee Mamie L. Taylor: Richmond Public Schools Agenda



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 joint meeting with The Honorable Mamie Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Central 5th Voter District that will focus on Richmond Public Schools. This will be their first of regular meetings they will jointly hold for residents of the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. Each meeting will have a different agenda that will include Schools, Council or both.



The meetings (a full schedule is listed down below) will include thematic agendas; information on their goals and accomplishments; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. (Note: meetings will be held at different locations.)



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



Agenda - Richmond Public Schools



• Richmond Public Schools Budget Discussion

Andy Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Public Schools



Mamie Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District



Parker Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council -

Central 5th Voter District



• Richmond Public Schools/Richmond City Departments Consolidation Plan

Andy Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Public Schools



Representative, Richmond Department of Finance



• Richmond Public Schools Anti-Bullying/School Safety Presentation

Carrie Lindenfeld, Safety Trainer, Richmond Public Schools Department of

Safety and Security



• Virginia General Assembly Legislative Update Regarding Richmond Public Schools

Betsy B. Carr, Virginia State Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 69th Voter District



• Questions, comments and concerns



WHEN Thursday, February 28, 2013

6:30-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools

George Wythe High School for the Arts

4314 Crutchfield Street

Richmond, Virginia 23225



WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District



The Honorable Mamie Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, 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)

or

The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Central 5th Voter District, 804.908.4232 (tel), or mtaylor4@richmond.k12.va.us (email)





Schedule _________________________________________________________________



Richmond Central 5th Voter District Upcoming Schedule of Joint Meetings

Being held by The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District and The Honorable Mamie Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Central 5th Voter District



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



Thursday, February 28, 2013 - Schools agenda

Richmond Public Schools

George Wythe High School for the Arts - 4314 Crutchfield Street



Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - Joint agenda

Richmond Public Schools

Binford Middle School - 1701 Floyd Avenue



Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Council agenda

Byrd Park Round House - 600 S. Boulevard



Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Schools agenda

Randolph Community Center - 1425 Grayland Avenue



Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - Joint agenda

Richmond Public Schools

Swansboro Elementary School - 3160 Midlothian Turnpike



Thursday, December 12, 2013 - Council (Holiday Party)

Virginia War Memorial - 621 South Belvidere 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)

______________________________________



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, February 19, 2013

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, February 19, 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 will be her first of regular meetings she plans to hold 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 agenda/discussion topics for this meeting will include:



Agenda/Discussion Topics



• Richmond Police Department Crime Report



• Richmond Public Schools Update



• Richmond Community Assisted Public Safety Program Overview



• Richmond Emergency Preparedness



• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements/Assistance for

People with Disabilities and Senior Citizens



• Budget Requests for the Fiscal Year 2014 Richmond Government Budget



• Requests for Richmond Government Services from Residents



• Comments, questions and concerns of Richmond Residents



WHEN Thursday, February 21, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools J. L. Francis Elementary School

5146 Snead Road; Richmond, Virginia



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