Rescheduled due to inclement weather: Richmond City Council will hold a Special Meeting this afternoon to introduce legislation to extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 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 Friday, 27 February 2015 Rescheduled due to inclement weather: Richmond City Council will hold a Special Meeting this afternoon to introduce legislation to extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond Government Budget Rescheduled to Friday, February 27, 2015: 4:15 p.m. - Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Previously scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2015 and not held due to inclement weather: Richmond Council will hold a Special Meeting this afternoon to introduce legislation that would extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond Government (Biennial Fiscal Plan) Budget, from March 6, 2015 (as currently required by law) to March 13, 2015. The need for moving the date a week follows a preceding request by Richmond Public Schools for a delay in the submission of their proposed FY 2015 Richmond Public Schools Budget to the Mayor, which is included as part of the Richmond Government Budget. This meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend. WHEN Friday, February 27, 2015; 4:15 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015; 4:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23229 CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (tel), or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - 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.

Richmond City Council to hold a Special Meeting to introduce legislation to extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 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, 25 February 2015 Richmond City Council to hold a Special Meeting to introduce legislation to extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond Government Budget All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond Council will hold a Special Meeting to introduce legislation that would extend the Mayor’s submission deadline for his proposed FY 2016-2017 Richmond Government (Biennial Fiscal Plan) Budget, from March 6, 2015 (as currently required by law) to March 13, 2015. The need for moving the date a week follows a preceding request by Richmond Public Schools for a delay in the submission of their proposed FY 2015 Richmond Public Schools Budget to the Mayor, which is included as part of the Richmond Government Budget. This meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend. WHEN Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23229 CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (tel), or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - 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.

Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to meet to present and discuss the 2014 Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy Report

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, 23 February 2015 Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to meet to present and discuss the 2014 Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy Report All residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will meet to present and discuss the 2014 Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy Report. WHEN Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:00-7:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond City Hall – 5th Floor Conference Room Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219 WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Cybelle McDaniels, Project Analyst/Board Analyst, Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board, at 804.646.5425, or cybelle.mcdaniels@richmondgov.com - E N D – BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________ Affordable Housing Affordable housing serves as a measure of the overall wellbeing, livability and success of thriving communities. A stable living environment is a core foundation for helping families, children and individuals begin to grow, prosper and prepare for life-long achievement and success. Important to the existence and availability of affordable housing is the leadership and support of individuals and public, private and nonprofit entities. Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board Established by Richmond City Council on July 23, 2012 by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2012-156-125, the purpose of the Richmond City Council Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board is to submit a report containing the Board's advice and recommendations concerning appropriateness of such regulations, operational policies and procedures for using the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with respect to the following: 1. The ways in which the City may ensure the sustainability and proper use of the Fund over time and any conditions under which the Council should establish an oversight board or board of trustees to administer the Fund. 2. Potential dedicated revenue sources for the Fund. 3. The ratio of grants to loans to be disbursed from the Fund. 4. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage recipients of disbursements from the Fund to employ individuals of low and moderate income households in the projects for which funds are expended in accordance with the purposes of the Fund. 5. In accordance with the advice of the City Attorney or the designee thereof, the ways in which the City may lawfully encourage minority business enterprises, as defined in Chapter 74 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended, to participate in the City’s efforts to accomplish the purposes set forth in section 58-101 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2004), as amended. 6. Any other factors or considerations, as the Board may identify, affecting the City’s ability to achieve the purposes of the Fund. - 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 ____________________________________________________ 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.

Updated Agenda: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

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, 23 February 2015 Updated Agenda: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District (Note: The previously scheduled attendance of Col. Andrew Durham, Chief of Police, Richmond Police Department: Sharing his vision, mission and answering questions, is being rescheduled to Mr. Hilbert’s Meeting on March 25, 2015) WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows: AGENDA • Dr. Adulaja Odutola, Dean Virginia Union University, Sydney Lewis School of Business Plans for the VUU Center for Small Business Development as it relates to the Chamberlayne Corridor • Ms. Sharon North, Public Information Manager Richmond Department of Public Works Overview of Richmond’s New Recycling Program: Distribution of Bins, Program Features and Perks • Ms. Valerie Weatherless, Revenue Manager Richmond Department of Finance Overview of the Richmond Tax Abatement Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities Note: The previously scheduled attendance of Col. Andrew Durham, Chief of Police, Richmond Police Department: Sharing his vision, mission and answering questions, is being rescheduled to Mr. Hilbert’s Meeting on March 25, 2015. WHEN Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Partnership for Families Northside 800 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com. Councilman Hilbert’s meeting schedule: WHERE/ Partnership for Families Northside WHEN 800 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Richmond Public Schools Linwood Holton Elementary School 1600 W. Laburnum Avenue; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Virginia Union University 1500 N. Lombardy Street; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Northside Family YMCA 4207 Old Brook Road; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 November/December To be Announced - E N D - ______________________________________________________________ Steve Skinner Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Council Executive Offices 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 Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Housing and Property Owner Code Violations Meeting for the Highland Park Neighborhood

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, 23 February 2015 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Housing and Property Owner Code Violations Meeting for the Highland Park Neighborhood All Richmond Highland Park Neighborhood and Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a Housing and Property Owner Code Violations meeting in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss housing and property owner code violations in the Highland Park neighborhood. According to Robertson, homeowners in the Highland Park Neighborhood, many of whom are elderly, have expressed frustration with the City’s code enforcement practices and believe that City inspectors are “coding some neighborhoods and properties to the max” while letting long-term, vacant blighted properties exist with no enforcement. “We cannot continue to place this unjust, financial burden on our home owning residents living in Highland Park. Many are law-abiding seniors doing the best they can to keep their places up,” says Robertson. “They live on blocks where the City has allowed vacant houses to stand for up to forty years, even, without effective enforcement,” says Robertson. “Not only have these blighted properties caused serious devaluation levels in the neighborhood, but more importantly, also have become public safety issues,” says Robertson. “I’ve received complaint after complaint of a homeowner’s insurance policy going up because of fires in nearby blighted properties,” says Robertson. Robertson believes the City’s policy has a disparate impact on low income, minority homeowners within the area, and has explored alternatives in which City inspectors work cooperatively with homeowners to achieve greater code compliance, reduce the financial burden for property owners with minor code violations and eliminate blight in the area. WHEN Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:00-7:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 1st Avenue; Richmond, Virginia CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Michael Winborne, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646,7964 (tel), or michael.winborne@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D -

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

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 Friday, 20 February 2015 Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting will include: AGENDA • Richmond Police Department: Community Report for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District • Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent Richmond Public Schools Richmond Public Schools Academic Improvement Plan and Fiscal Year 2016 Budget • Dr. Thad Williamson, Director Mayor’s Office of Community Wealth Building Richmond Holistic Poverty Reduction and Community Wealth Building Conversation • Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns WHEN Thursday, March 5, 2015 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE Bon Secours/Washington Football Team Training Center Movin’ Mania Room (Just off the main lobby) 2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 Free parking in lot. WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Marianne Pitts, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com - 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 ____________________________________________________ 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.

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

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 Friday, 20 February 2015 Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District All Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows: AGENDA • Col. Andrew Durham, Chief of Police Richmond Police Department Sharing his vision, mission and answering questions • Dr. Adulaja Odutola, Dean Virginia Union University, Sydney Lewis School of Business Plans for the VUU Center for Small Business Development as it relates to the Chamberlayne Corridor • Ms. Sharon North, Public Information Manager Richmond Department of Public Works Overview of Richmond’s New Recycling Program: Distribution of Bins, Program Features and Perks • Ms. Valerie Weatherless, Revenue Manager Richmond Department of Finance Overview of the Richmond Tax Abatement Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. WHEN Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Partnership for Families Northside 800 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com. Councilman Hilbert’s meeting schedule: WHERE/ Partnership for Families Northside WHEN 800 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Richmond Public Schools Linwood Holton Elementary School 1600 W. Laburnum Avenue; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Virginia Union University 1500 N. Lombardy Street; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Northside Family YMCA 4207 Old Brook Road; Richmond, Virginia Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 November/December To be Announced - E N D - ______________________________________________________________ Steve Skinner Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Council Executive Offices 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.