Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority will hold a
regular monthly meeting. The Authority is responsible for financing and
managing certain improvements in connection with development and
redevelopment of the downtown area of Richmond, Virginia.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority to hold a regular monthly meeting
Public invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority will hold a regular monthly meeting. The Authority is responsible for financing and managing certain improvements in connection with development and redevelopment of the downtown area of Richmond, Virginia.
The agenda for the meeting will include:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes of February 25, 2010
• Reports and action Items
• Public Comment Period
• Chairman’s Report/other items
• Administrator’s Report/other items
2010-2011 Draft Budget
• Finance Committee Report/other items
June 1, 2010 Debt Service Payment
• Parking Operations Committee Report/other items
Parking Revenue Variances
• Counsel’s Report/other items
Special Assessments
• New Business
• Closed Session, if needed
• Adjournment
WHEN Thursday, March 25, 2010; 9:00 -10:30 a.m.
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room Richmond, Virginia, 23219
CONTACT For more information please contact Lynne Lancaster, Administrator, Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority, at 804.649.0126 (tel) or llynnessl@msn.com (email).
Background
Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority is a component unit of the City of Richmond and was established by Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2002-165-199; adopted July 8, 2002, and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of Chapter 51 of Title 15.2 of the Virginia Code of Laws of 1950, as amended. The Authority was amended again on July 14, 2008 (Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2008-174-189) to increase the membership of the board from five to seven.
The most recent project completed by the Broad Street Community Development Authority was the financing of $67 million in bonds to tear down Richmond’s old Sixth Street Marketplace and fund other improvements.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Councilman Chris Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District
Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Councilman Chris Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District
Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
•Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct
•Richmond Fiscal Year 2011 Government Budget
Mr. Ralph D. Harris, Richmond City Council Deputy Chief of Staff Which will include the Mayor’s proposed fiscal plan/budget submitted to Richmond City Council and Council’s process for review and adoption
WHEN Wednesday, 24 March 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road
(In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Councilman Chris Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District
Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
•Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct
•Richmond Fiscal Year 2011 Government Budget
Mr. Ralph D. Harris, Richmond City Council Deputy Chief of Staff Which will include the Mayor’s proposed fiscal plan/budget submitted to Richmond City Council and Council’s process for review and adoption
WHEN Wednesday, 24 March 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road
(In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Special Guest: Virginia State Delegate Manoli Loupassi
Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond
City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District.
Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st
District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on
the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include
information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of
current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West
End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 15 March 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Special Guest: Virginia State Delegate Manoli Loupassi
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda __________________________________________________________
• The Honorable Manoli Loupassi
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 68th District
Virginia General Assembly
WHEN Tuesday, 23 March 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 15 March 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Special Guest: Virginia State Delegate Manoli Loupassi
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda __________________________________________________________
• The Honorable Manoli Loupassi
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 68th District
Virginia General Assembly
WHEN Tuesday, 23 March 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold meeting in Southside 8th District
Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold meeting in Southside 8th District
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Richmond Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Scott Booth, Richmond Police Department, 2nd Precinct Commander
• Officer Jeremy Nieman, Environmental Officer, Richmond Police Dept, 2nd Precinct
• Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Code Enforcement
1st Precinct:
John Whealton, Supervisor
Antoni Radivojevic, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
2nd Precinct:
Michelle Coward, Supervisor
Todd Patterson, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
Hansen Fields, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
WHEN Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold meeting in Southside 8th District
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Richmond Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Scott Booth, Richmond Police Department, 2nd Precinct Commander
• Officer Jeremy Nieman, Environmental Officer, Richmond Police Dept, 2nd Precinct
• Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Code Enforcement
1st Precinct:
John Whealton, Supervisor
Antoni Radivojevic, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
2nd Precinct:
Michelle Coward, Supervisor
Todd Patterson, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
Hansen Fields, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector
WHEN Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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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.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Richmond City Council schedule for amending and adopting FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
(Richmond, Virginia) – As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Richmond City Council schedule for amending and adopting FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
Public invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
Thus, every year a proposed 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 and amends this budget based on the priorities of citizens.
Council's budget deliberations typically span three months, from mid-March until final adoption toward the end of May and take place during an estimated two dozen Council meetings and special work sessions that are all open to the public. During the process, Council adopts a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and, at the conclusion of the deliberations, votes on a Richmond City Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The final budget takes the form of laws, which will be available from the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov. Copies will also be available for review in the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804.646.7955 tel).
The following are tentatively scheduled Council dates that will include Budget discussions and action. It is very important to note that the day, time, topic, and locations are subject to changes and updates. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
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Richmond City Council
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Review and Action Dates
(Updated 3.9.10)
MARCH 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for "Formal" meetings.
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Possible 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates Introduced)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include introduction of possible
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, Public and other budget discussion/public business.
Each year a number of different real estate tax rates are introduced as possibilities,
which include some lower and some higher. If no new tax rate is adopted, it remains
the same. The tax rate applies to the previous year’s real estate tax assessment.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Submitted to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that will include the official submission of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings. Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Presented to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the presentation of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
APRIL 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
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Monday, April 5, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that will include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 8, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Adoption of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the adoption of a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
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Monday, April 26, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 29, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
MAY 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Council to Review Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that May include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Approval of Community Development Block Grant funds AND Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Community Development Block Grant funds; the introduction of Council’s Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Council Adoption of FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Adoption of the
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
CONTACT For updated Council budget meeting times and locations, or for more
information, please call 804.646.7955.
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for our local citizen government 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 real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and, to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. 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.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Richmond City Council schedule for amending and adopting FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
Public invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
Thus, every year a proposed 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 and amends this budget based on the priorities of citizens.
Council's budget deliberations typically span three months, from mid-March until final adoption toward the end of May and take place during an estimated two dozen Council meetings and special work sessions that are all open to the public. During the process, Council adopts a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and, at the conclusion of the deliberations, votes on a Richmond City Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The final budget takes the form of laws, which will be available from the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov. Copies will also be available for review in the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804.646.7955 tel).
The following are tentatively scheduled Council dates that will include Budget discussions and action. It is very important to note that the day, time, topic, and locations are subject to changes and updates. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
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Richmond City Council
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Review and Action Dates
(Updated 3.9.10)
MARCH 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for "Formal" meetings.
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Possible 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates Introduced)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include introduction of possible
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, Public and other budget discussion/public business.
Each year a number of different real estate tax rates are introduced as possibilities,
which include some lower and some higher. If no new tax rate is adopted, it remains
the same. The tax rate applies to the previous year’s real estate tax assessment.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Submitted to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that will include the official submission of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings. Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Presented to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the presentation of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
APRIL 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
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Monday, April 5, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that will include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 8, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Adoption of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the adoption of a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
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Monday, April 26, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 29, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
MAY 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Council to Review Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that May include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Approval of Community Development Block Grant funds AND Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Community Development Block Grant funds; the introduction of Council’s Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Council Adoption of FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Adoption of the
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
CONTACT For updated Council budget meeting times and locations, or for more
information, please call 804.646.7955.
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for our local citizen government 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 real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and, to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. 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.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Richmond City Council proposes 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend -- Today, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate
were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting. The proposed options include $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19. The
current Richmond Real Estate Tax rate is $1.20, which would remain the
same if no new rate is adopted. The vote on the adoption of a new rate
will be Monday April 12, 2010.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 8 March 2010
Richmond City Council proposes 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
(Richmond, Virginia) – Today, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The proposed options include $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19. The current Richmond Real Estate Tax rate is $1.20, which would remain the same if no new rate is adopted. The vote on the adoption of a new rate will be Monday April 12, 2010.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year.
As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
The five options (including the option to remain the same in no action is taken) are in preparation of a forthcoming proposed budget that will be submitted by the Mayor to Council on March 22, 2010. (Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.)
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for local government services and considerations regarding the rate include a $30 million shortfall in local revenue, which includes expected decreases from state and federal funding sources. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to and estimated $1.9 million in city revenue.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 8 March 2010
Richmond City Council proposes 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
(Richmond, Virginia) – Today, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The proposed options include $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19. The current Richmond Real Estate Tax rate is $1.20, which would remain the same if no new rate is adopted. The vote on the adoption of a new rate will be Monday April 12, 2010.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year.
As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
The five options (including the option to remain the same in no action is taken) are in preparation of a forthcoming proposed budget that will be submitted by the Mayor to Council on March 22, 2010. (Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.)
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for local government services and considerations regarding the rate include a $30 million shortfall in local revenue, which includes expected decreases from state and federal funding sources. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to and estimated $1.9 million in city revenue.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to meet
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting.
All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The Richmond City
Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council
in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve the history of slavery in
Richmond.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to meet
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. The agenda will include the following:
Welcome
New Business
Update on Signage Developments
Committee Reports
Update on Non-Profit Foundation Legal Status
Smithsonian Collaboration
Retreat (possible dates: April 20, 21, 23 April 27, 28, or 29, 2010)
Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Thursday, March 4, 2010
2:30-4:30 p.m.
WHERE Virginia General Assembly Building, 5th Floor West Conference Room
The Virginia General Assembly Building is located at the Corner of
9th and Broad Streets in downtown Richmond at 901 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 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.
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 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight from the United Kingdom
• FY 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 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 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 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 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
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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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to meet
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. The agenda will include the following:
Welcome
New Business
Update on Signage Developments
Committee Reports
Update on Non-Profit Foundation Legal Status
Smithsonian Collaboration
Retreat (possible dates: April 20, 21, 23 April 27, 28, or 29, 2010)
Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Thursday, March 4, 2010
2:30-4:30 p.m.
WHERE Virginia General Assembly Building, 5th Floor West Conference Room
The Virginia General Assembly Building is located at the Corner of
9th and Broad Streets in downtown Richmond at 901 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 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.
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 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight from the United Kingdom
• FY 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 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 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 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 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
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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