Citizens invited to sign-up to speak during Richmond City Council Public Hearing on FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget
Free parking; Meeting to be televised
WHAT Richmond City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Mayor’s proposed
Fiscal year 2011 Richmond Government Budget. Citizens are invited to sign-up to speak during the meeting and address the full body of Council by calling 804.646.7955. Parking is free and the meeting will be
televised on local PBS TV Station, WVCW.
WHEN Monday, April 5, 2010
6:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
CONTACT For signing-up to speak at Public Hearing, please call 804.646.7955.
For other meeting information, please call Steve Skinner, 804.646.6052 (tel); or 804.937.1386 (mobile); steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is responsible for establishing the annual Richmond Official Government Budget. Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and budget work sessions (mid-March through late May, listed below) and are encouraged to contact the Richmond Councilmember representing their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, at a meeting or by letter) to learn more, provide input, and/or ask questions.
BUDGET PROCESS AND FULL MEETING SCHEDULE __________________________________
2010 Richmond City Council
RICHMOND OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET/TAX RATE PROCESS
For FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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, public education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
Richmond Government operates on a two-year (biennial) fiscal plan (budget) and is currently working under the second year of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010/2011 Richmond Official Government Budget. The Budget is typically amended in the second year, before the beginning of the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Council sets a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate by April 15 each year.
As part of this process the Mayor submits a proposed budget draft to Council. Council reviews this draft and prepares the Richmond Official Government Budget.
Council’s budget process is managed by the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee (RCCFSC) . Members of the 2010 RCCFSC include: Chairman Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District; Vice Chairman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, and Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District.
Council's budget review and deliberations span three months, mid-March through May, during two dozen public meetings/special work sessions, which includes adopting a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and the Richmond Official Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
The Richmond City Government Budget includes the City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Richmond Public Schools. The City’s two-year fiscal plan (Budget) is amended every year.
Richmond citizens are encouraged to attend all Council meetings and budget work sessions and invited to contact their Councilmember and publicly address Council during scheduled Public Hearings.
The final budget takes the form of Council Ordinances, which, when approved by Council become law. These Ordinances 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, Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200.
The following are tentatively scheduled dates that will include Budget discussions or action. This schedule is subject to changes and updates. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council
FY 2011 Richmond Official Government Budget
and Real Estate Tax Meetings
All meetings held in Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
MARCH
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting - Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting (Possible 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates Introduced)
Regularly scheduled 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/Draft FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Submitted to Council) - Regularly scheduled meeting that will include official submission of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to prepare for Formal meetings. Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (Ordinance # 2010-34-40) extended deadline for 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/Draft FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Presented to Council) - Regularly scheduled meeting that will include Mayor’s presentation of proposed FY 2011 Budget/other budget discussion/business.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session - Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
APRIL
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session - Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 5, 2010; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FY 2011 RICHMOND OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET
Residents interested in signing-up to speak at the Public Hearing are to call 804.646.7955
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget 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 - To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting - Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting (PUBLIC HEARING on ADOPTION of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate) - Regularly scheduled meeting that will include 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate Adoption/budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget 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 - 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 - 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 - To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting - Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting (PUBLIC HEARING on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds) - Regularly scheduled meeting that will include a public hearing on CDBG funds/other budget discussions/public business.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget 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 - To hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
MAY
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting (Council Reviews Amended Budget) - Regularly scheduled meeting that May include a Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2011 Budget/budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting - Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting (Approval of Community Development Block Grant funds Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments) - Regularly scheduled 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 - Regularly scheduled meeting to prepare for the Formal meetings, which may include budget discussions.
Monday, May 24, 2010 - 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting (Council Official Adoption of FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget) - Regularly scheduled meeting that will include the Official Adoption of the FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget/other public business.
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. The current Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is $1.20 per $100 of assessed real estate property value.
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 real estate property value; their share is $1,200 for that year.
Parking ___________________________________________________________________________
Public Transportation, via GRTC, and street parking around/in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall is available. Free lot parking is available in the surface parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets. Public access to the lot is accessible from the entrance on the10th Street side, near the north-east corner of Broad and 10th Streets. The lot is owned by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has partnered with the City to provide the free spaces. The lot will be staffed with a parking attendant, who assist entry into the lot and provide parking directions. Exits from the parking lot are located at 10th and 11th Streets.
Residents are to be aware that neither Virginia Commonwealth University nor the city of Richmond are responsible for vehicles parked in the lot and that vehicles left in the lot after the conclusion of a Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Session will be towed at the owner’s expense.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Cancelation: Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Taskforce meeting
Cancelation: Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Taskforce meeting
Meeting not to be held
WHAT The previously scheduled Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Taskforce will not hold their upcoming scheduled meeting.
WHEN Canceled Thursday, 1 April 2010
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
`______________________________________________________________________
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
Meeting not to be held
WHAT The previously scheduled Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Taskforce will not hold their upcoming scheduled meeting.
WHEN Canceled Thursday, 1 April 2010
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
`______________________________________________________________________
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and included guests for this meeting include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and included guests for this meeting include:
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
• Impact of the 2010 Virginia State Budget
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 70th District
• Richmond City Council Fiscal Year 2011 Richmond Official Government
Budget Overview
• 2010 Richmond Annual Real Estate Assessment Process
James D. Hester, CAE, RES, MAI, SRA, Richmond City Assessor
Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
• Richmond’s Stormwater Utility Program Update
Christopher Beschler, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussed for nearly 10 years, and presented before the public in numerous public events, the Richmond Department of Public Utilities Stormwater Management Utility Program was approved by Richmond City Council in the spring of 2009. It will target local flooding problems and include preventive maintenance, repair and improvements to the City’s storm drain system. Funding for the new Stormwater Management Utility Program comes from an annual user fee that will apply to all developed properties in Richmond and include homes, businesses and nonprofits.
WHEN Saturday, 27 March 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Peter Paul Development Center
1708 North 22nd Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and included guests for this meeting include:
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
• Impact of the 2010 Virginia State Budget
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 70th District
• Richmond City Council Fiscal Year 2011 Richmond Official Government
Budget Overview
• 2010 Richmond Annual Real Estate Assessment Process
James D. Hester, CAE, RES, MAI, SRA, Richmond City Assessor
Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
• Richmond’s Stormwater Utility Program Update
Christopher Beschler, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussed for nearly 10 years, and presented before the public in numerous public events, the Richmond Department of Public Utilities Stormwater Management Utility Program was approved by Richmond City Council in the spring of 2009. It will target local flooding problems and include preventive maintenance, repair and improvements to the City’s storm drain system. Funding for the new Stormwater Management Utility Program comes from an annual user fee that will apply to all developed properties in Richmond and include homes, businesses and nonprofits.
WHEN Saturday, 27 March 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Peter Paul Development Center
1708 North 22nd Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@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.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting regarding future of the former site of Richmond Community High School: Now know as the Westhampton School Site
Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District to discuss the future use and development of the former site of Richmond Public Schools Richmond Community High School, which is now known as the Westhampton School site, located at 5800 Patterson Avenue in Richmond.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 19 March 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting regarding future of the former site of Richmond Community High School: Now know as the Westhampton School Site
Community 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 to discuss the future use and development of the former site of Richmond Public Schools Richmond Community High School, which is now known as the Westhampton School site, located at 5800 Patterson Avenue in Richmond.
Vacant and not functioning as a school as of the 2009/10 school year, the property was transferred to the City of Richmond by Richmond Public Schools. The site, including the former Colonial Revival style school building, is 6.6 acres. The original school building was built around 1917.
The community is invited and encouraged to attend and refreshments will be provided
WHEN Saturday, 20 March 2010
9:00-10:30 a.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
Friday, 19 March 2010
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting regarding future of the former site of Richmond Community High School: Now know as the Westhampton School Site
Community 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 to discuss the future use and development of the former site of Richmond Public Schools Richmond Community High School, which is now known as the Westhampton School site, located at 5800 Patterson Avenue in Richmond.
Vacant and not functioning as a school as of the 2009/10 school year, the property was transferred to the City of Richmond by Richmond Public Schools. The site, including the former Colonial Revival style school building, is 6.6 acres. The original school building was built around 1917.
The community is invited and encouraged to attend and refreshments will be provided
WHEN Saturday, 20 March 2010
9:00-10:30 a.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 18, 2010
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert: Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup to be held
A Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup will be held to
further remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway,
which is a 1.4 mile area that includes the heavily-wooded ravine
located adjacent to a section of the north-south Richmond-Henrico
Turnpike between Valley Road on the south and Craigie Avenue on the
north in Northside Richmond. A Media Walk-Through with key individuals
is also scheduled.
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
SPECIAL MEDIA WALK-THROUGH SCHEDULED
CAMERA OPPORTUNITY
For Immediate Release
Monday, 15 March 2010
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert: Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup to be held
Special Media Walk-Through and Q&A with Key Individuals also scheduled: Entire Richmond community invited and encouraged to volunteer
WHAT A Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup will be held to further remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, which is a 1.4 mile area that includes the heavily-wooded ravine located adjacent to a section of the north-south Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Valley Road on the south and Craigie Avenue on the north in Northside Richmond. A Media Walk-Through with key individuals is also scheduled.
This cleanup is expected to complete the removal of the trash in preparation for beginning the construction of the Greenway’s featured bike/pedestrian trail and family-oriented park facilities. It is envisioned that this project will help in increasing the social, economic, and physical revitalization of Northside Richmond.
The Cannon Creek Greenway Project is a community improvement initiative is supported by Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, Councilman Chris Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Southern Barton Heights Community Association, Virginia Chapter Sierra Club, Richmond Department of Public Works, Richmond Public Schools, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Green Park Civic Association, Highland View Civic Association, Chestnut Hill Action Team, TNT Prosperous Real Estate, Inc., and Battery Park Civic Association.
Last year, more than 200 volunteers removed 20 tons of trash, which included 400 tires from the area that has been used at times as an illegal dump site.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.
WHEN Saturday, March 20, 2010: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meet-up in morning is at 8:30 a.m.
MEDIA WALK THROUGH AND Q/A with Key Individuals: 10:00 A.M.
WHERE Volunteers are to meet at the Virginia Army National Guard Armory
500 Dove Street (Intersection of Dove Street/Richmond-Henrico Turnpike)
CONTACT For more information and for signups, please call 804.358.0256.
BACKGROUND
In addition to the park and recreational features that the Greenway’s bike/ped trail and family-oriented park facilities will afford to the existing neighborhoods adjacent to it, the Greenway will serve as a scenic park and recreational area for the 400 unit, mixed income housing revitalization initiative of the Richmond Rehabilitative Housing Authority (RRHA) that will be built nearby. Construction of the RRHA housing revitalization initiative will begin in the near future.
The Cannon Creek Greenway Project may also be linked to the United States of America East Coast Greenway, which is being built in sections from Main to Florida, and to the Virginia Capital Trail, which would link Richmond to Williamsburg and Jamestown.
The sidewalk and street intersections of the Greenway’s bicycle and pedestrian trial will connect the Northside’s business and commercial corridor along E. Brookland Park Boulevard residential neighborhoods, churches, schools, and community centers for ease of access by bicycling or walking. It will also provide an alternative transportation route for bicycle commuting from the residential neighborhoods of Highland Park and Barton Height to the City’s downtown. In addition to its use for family-oriented, recreational activities, the Greenway will also serve as an outdoor environmental laboratory for the science classes of nearby schools.
On December 1, 2009, the City of Richmond submitted an “Innovative Readiness Training Request for Military Assistance” through the Virginia Governor’s Office and the Virginia Adjutant General to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs. As a training function of the Guard Unit, the construction of the Cannon Creek Greenway’s bike/pedestrian trail and park features by the 276th Battalion of the Virginia
Army National Guard was requested. It is expected that the results of this request for assistance will be received by the City in the near future.
The features of the Greenway have been planned over the past three years in a series of community meetings and workshops that have included neighborhood civic associations, elected Councilmembers, residents of the Highland Park and Barton Heights communities, Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation, Richmond Department of Community Development, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and several environmental and recreation organizations. A culminating stakeholders’ Planning “Charrette” to reach consensus on the features of the Cannon Creek Greenway was conducted in October, 2009, by faculty and students of the Virginia Tech Landscape Architectural Program. The City has completed an environmental study of the Greenway site and is currently conducting an engineering study of the Greenway area and a study of the proposed alternative routes of the Greenway’s bike and pedestrian trail are being completed by a City of Richmond engineering consultant contractors.
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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
SPECIAL MEDIA WALK-THROUGH SCHEDULED
CAMERA OPPORTUNITY
For Immediate Release
Monday, 15 March 2010
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert: Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup to be held
Special Media Walk-Through and Q&A with Key Individuals also scheduled: Entire Richmond community invited and encouraged to volunteer
WHAT A Cannon Creek Greenway 2nd Annual Community Cleanup will be held to further remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, which is a 1.4 mile area that includes the heavily-wooded ravine located adjacent to a section of the north-south Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Valley Road on the south and Craigie Avenue on the north in Northside Richmond. A Media Walk-Through with key individuals is also scheduled.
This cleanup is expected to complete the removal of the trash in preparation for beginning the construction of the Greenway’s featured bike/pedestrian trail and family-oriented park facilities. It is envisioned that this project will help in increasing the social, economic, and physical revitalization of Northside Richmond.
The Cannon Creek Greenway Project is a community improvement initiative is supported by Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, Councilman Chris Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Southern Barton Heights Community Association, Virginia Chapter Sierra Club, Richmond Department of Public Works, Richmond Public Schools, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Green Park Civic Association, Highland View Civic Association, Chestnut Hill Action Team, TNT Prosperous Real Estate, Inc., and Battery Park Civic Association.
Last year, more than 200 volunteers removed 20 tons of trash, which included 400 tires from the area that has been used at times as an illegal dump site.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.
WHEN Saturday, March 20, 2010: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meet-up in morning is at 8:30 a.m.
MEDIA WALK THROUGH AND Q/A with Key Individuals: 10:00 A.M.
WHERE Volunteers are to meet at the Virginia Army National Guard Armory
500 Dove Street (Intersection of Dove Street/Richmond-Henrico Turnpike)
CONTACT For more information and for signups, please call 804.358.0256.
BACKGROUND
In addition to the park and recreational features that the Greenway’s bike/ped trail and family-oriented park facilities will afford to the existing neighborhoods adjacent to it, the Greenway will serve as a scenic park and recreational area for the 400 unit, mixed income housing revitalization initiative of the Richmond Rehabilitative Housing Authority (RRHA) that will be built nearby. Construction of the RRHA housing revitalization initiative will begin in the near future.
The Cannon Creek Greenway Project may also be linked to the United States of America East Coast Greenway, which is being built in sections from Main to Florida, and to the Virginia Capital Trail, which would link Richmond to Williamsburg and Jamestown.
The sidewalk and street intersections of the Greenway’s bicycle and pedestrian trial will connect the Northside’s business and commercial corridor along E. Brookland Park Boulevard residential neighborhoods, churches, schools, and community centers for ease of access by bicycling or walking. It will also provide an alternative transportation route for bicycle commuting from the residential neighborhoods of Highland Park and Barton Height to the City’s downtown. In addition to its use for family-oriented, recreational activities, the Greenway will also serve as an outdoor environmental laboratory for the science classes of nearby schools.
On December 1, 2009, the City of Richmond submitted an “Innovative Readiness Training Request for Military Assistance” through the Virginia Governor’s Office and the Virginia Adjutant General to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs. As a training function of the Guard Unit, the construction of the Cannon Creek Greenway’s bike/pedestrian trail and park features by the 276th Battalion of the Virginia
Army National Guard was requested. It is expected that the results of this request for assistance will be received by the City in the near future.
The features of the Greenway have been planned over the past three years in a series of community meetings and workshops that have included neighborhood civic associations, elected Councilmembers, residents of the Highland Park and Barton Heights communities, Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation, Richmond Department of Community Development, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and several environmental and recreation organizations. A culminating stakeholders’ Planning “Charrette” to reach consensus on the features of the Cannon Creek Greenway was conducted in October, 2009, by faculty and students of the Virginia Tech Landscape Architectural Program. The City has completed an environmental study of the Greenway site and is currently conducting an engineering study of the Greenway area and a study of the proposed alternative routes of the Greenway’s bike and pedestrian trail are being completed by a City of Richmond engineering consultant contractors.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Richmond’s Broad Street Community Development Authority to hold a regular monthly meeting
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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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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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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