Friday, March 15, 2019

Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2020 Richmond Government Budget


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Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2020 Richmond Government Budget
                                   
Richmond, Virginia - The updated (as noted) Richmond City Council Fiscal Year 2020 Richmond Government Budget Review/Establishment Schedule is as follows:

                 
 Richmond City Council                                                                                   Working DRAFT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Fiscal Year 2020 Richmond Government Budget
Review/Establishment Schedule
  Council meetings held in Richmond City Council Chambers; Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad Street; Richmond, VA 23219     
   NOTE: Schedule subject to changes/updates. As of/updated 3.15.2019/1250 hrs/srs

Wed., March 6, 2019
Council Special Meeting
Time: 3:00 p.m.
DEADLINE: Mayor to submit to Richmond City Council a proposed Richmond Govt. Budget
Mon., March 11, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
(Break: Noon-1:00 p.m.)
1:00-3:00 p.m.
                                 
Council Informal/Formal Meetings also to be held (beginning at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., respectively)

Budget Work Session 1: 21st Century Richmond - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-Noon - presentations
      • Richmond Government Budget Overview
   • Public Schools
   • Public Utilities
1:00-3:00 p.m. - presentations
      • Economic Development
      • Housing and Community Development
      • Planning & Development Review
      • Parks, Rec. and Community Facilities
Mon., March 18, 2019
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Break: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
4:00-6:00 p.m.
(The second meeting/topics
were moved to
March 25, 2019,
on 3.15.2019





(Section updated, as noted,
on 3.15.2019)
Budget Work Session 2: Strategic Infrastructure - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - presentations
      • Public Works
      • Information Technology
      • Richmond Capital Improvements
      • Council Offices (Attorney; Auditor; Clerk; Chief of Staff; Council; Inspector General; Assessor)
4:00-6:00 p.m. - amendment proposals
(The following topics were moved to March 25, 2019, on 3.15.2019.)
      • Public Schools
      • Public Utilities
      • Economic Development
      • Housing and Community Development
      • Planning & Development Review
      • Parks, Rec. and Community Facilities
Mon., March 25, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
(Break: Noon-1:00 p.m.)
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Council Informal/Formal Meetings also to be held (beginning at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., respectively)








(Section updated, as noted,
on 3.15.2019)
Budget Work Session 3: Strong Future - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-Noon - presentations
      • Social Services
      • Community Wealth Building
      • Library
      • Justice Services
1:00-3:00 p.m. - amendment proposals
      • Public Works (parking & fleet)
      • Information Technology
      • Council Offices (Attorney; Auditor; Clerk; Chief of Staff; Council; Inspector General; Assessor)
(The following topics were moved/added from March 18, 2019, on 3.15.2019.)
      • Public Schools
      • Public Utilities
      • Economic Development
      • Housing and Community Development
      • Planning & Development Review
      • Parks, Rec. and Community Facilities
Mon., April 1, 2019
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Break: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
4:00-5:00 p.m.

Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Mtng. to follow (5-6:30 p.m.)
Budget Work Session 4: Safe Neighborhoods - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - presentations
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Police
      • Fire and Emergency Services
      • Emergency Communications
      • Sheriff
4:00-5:00 p.m. - amendment proposals
      • Social Services
      • Community Wealth Building
      • Library
      • Justice Services
      • Human Services
      • Virginia Department of Health/Richmond Office
Mon., April 8, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
(Break: Noon-1:00 p.m.)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
                                 
Council Informal/Formal Meetings also to be held (beginning at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., respectively)
Budget Work Session 5: Responsive Government - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-Noon - presentations
      • Citizen Service and Response
      • Finance/Risk Mgt.
      • Human Resources
      • Procurement
      • Non-Departmental
1:00-3:00 p.m. - amendment proposals
      • Police
      • Fire and Emergency Services
      • Emergency Communications
      • Sheriff
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Adult Drug Court
      • Courts (General 13th District, Circuit, Other Courts, Juvenile & Domestic Relations)
      • Animal Care and Control
Tues., April 9, 2019
DEADLINE: Council submits proposed Capital Improvement Plan amendments (balanced)
Noon

Mon., April 15, 2019
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Break: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
4:00-6:00 p.m.









Budget Work Session 6: General - Public Meeting
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - amendment proposals
      • Assessor of Real Estate
      • Finance/Risk Mgt.
      • Human Resources
      • Procurement
      • Non-Departmental
      • Budget
      • Chief Administrative Officer
      • Treasurer
      • General Registrar of Voters
      • Mayor
      • Minority Business Development
      • Press Secretary
      • Citizen Service & Response
4:00-6:00 p.m.
      Begin to balance proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan amendments
Thurs., April 18, 2019
DEADLINE: Council priority rankings and any other reductions, revenues, or text amendment proposals due.
Noon

Mon., April 22, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Amendment Work Session 1 - Public Meeting    

Mon., April 22, 2019
Begins 6:00 p.m.
Held during Formal Mtng.
Public Hearing on Budget for additional public input 
Wed., April 24, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Amendment Work Session 2 - Public Meeting
Mon., April 29, 2019
9:00 a.m.-Noon
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Amendment Work Session 3 - Public Meeting

Mon., May 6, 2019
5:00 p.m. - until

Meeting to precede scheduled Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Mtng., which will immediately follow.
Public Meeting: Council Special Meeting

Mon., May 13, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

To be held during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting.

Council Budget Vote
Richmond City Council Establishes the official
FY 2020 Richmond Government Budget
Council votes to establish the Richmond Government Budget, which includes amendments, Richmond General Fund, Richmond Capital Improvement Plan,
Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal, State funds, and funds provided to Public Schools.
Wed., May 15, 2019

DEADLINE: Schools Submission Deadline
Virginia Code of Laws: §22.1-93, Council must adopt budget for Schools by May 15, or within 30 days of receipt of state school funding estimates to localities, whichever shall occur later.
Friday., May 31, 2019
DEADLINE: Budget Adoption Deadline
Richmond City Charter: §6.11 - Council shall adopt Budget not later than May 31.
July 1, 2019

New Richmond City Council FY 2020 Richmond Government Budget begins

Richmond Government Budget
Establishing the Fiscal Year Richmond Government Budget represents Richmond City Council’s most fundamental responsibility as the Governing Body of Richmond and serves as the foundation and ultimate act of its policymaking and stewardship over our local government on behalf of all Richmond residents.
                  
      As Richmond residents, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our local government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them.

      Examples of some of the services we invest in include the management and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; laws; law enforcement/firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use, and benefit from these services on a daily basis. Funding for these services comes from state, local and federal sources, including fees and taxes.  
          
     In order to set the investment levels we want for these services, Council establishes an official annual Richmond Government Budget in May of each year for the upcoming Fiscal Year.

     The Richmond Government Budget is based on a Fiscal Year that runs July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates generally on a two-year (biennial) fiscal plan (Budget) that includes the Richmond General Fund, Richmond Capital Improvement Plan, Richmond Special Funds, Richmond Enterprise Funds, Richmond Internal Service Funds, the City Government contribution to Richmond Public Schools; and, additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools.

     The Richmond Government Budget is typically amended annually. Thus, every year a draft proposed Budget is submitted to Richmond City Council by the Mayor. Council then reviews, analyzes, and amends it to establish the official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of Richmond residents.
                     
     Richmond City Council's budget deliberations typically include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings, and work sessions. The final Fiscal Year Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are voted on by Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year.

CONTACT
In considering the budget, Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to contact the individual Councilmember representing them for their Richmond Voter District and to attend public budget meetings for more information.

        The following links can be used, if needed, by residents to assist in identifying their particular Richmond Voter District:

·         Richmond Real Estate Property Search Database (note: when correct address is identified, use the Government tab to display Government Voter Districts for that location) and

Helpful individual Councilmember contact information is as follows:

2017-2020 Richmond City Council
                          
Richmond West End 1st Voter District
The Honorable Andreas D. Addison
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond West End 1st Voter District
804.646.5935 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District
The Honorable Kimberly B. Gray
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council
Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert
(Council Vice President)
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
804.646.6055 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District
The Honorable Kristen Nye Larson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District
804.646.5646 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond Central 5th Voter District
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Central 5th Voter District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond East End 7th Voter District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille
(Council President)
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council
Richmond East End 7th Voter District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond Southside 8th Voter District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Southside 8th Voter District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
The Honorable Michael J. Jones
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
804.646.2779 (office tel); 804.646.5468 (fax)

Mailing Address
The Honorable _________ Councilwoman/Councilman
Richmond City Council, Full name of Richmond Voter District
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.





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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to attend Richmond Bridge Naming Ceremony on behalf of Robert S. Argabright, II


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Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to attend Richmond Bridge Naming Ceremony on behalf of Robert S. Argabright, II

Saturday, March 16, 2019

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, invites all to attend a Richmond Bridge Naming Ceremony on behalf of Robert S. Argabright, II.

                           The Richmond Bridge Naming Ceremony recognizes the community service contributions of Mr. Robert S. Argabright, II, as designated and established by Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2018-290, which can be found via the Richmond City Council Website, at https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3755020&GUID=E7CFF020-BF02-497D-B2B6-63996FE9A97D&Options=Advanced&Search=
                                                                                                                                       
WHEN          Saturday, March 16, 2019
                    11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  

WHERE         The bridge on the access road at the intersection of Gunn and Minefee Streets and ending at Richmond Public Schools Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School, located at 2409 Webber Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23224
                       
CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)








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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission invites all to attend Saitama, Japan - Richmond, Virginia Student Exchange Program - 20th Anniversary Ceremony


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Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission invites all to attend Saitama, Japan - Richmond, Virginia Student Exchange Program - 20th Anniversary Ceremony

All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
  
WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission invites everyone to attend its Saitama, Japan - Richmond, Virginia Student Exchange Program - 20th Anniversary Ceremony.

WHEN         Wednesday, March 20, 2019; 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond City Council Chambers
                       Richmond City Hall
                       900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
                       Richmond, Virginia 23219

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Miss Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission, Saitama, Japan - Richmond, Virginia Sister Cities Committee, at 804.355.2780 (tel); or saitamajapanrichmondvirginia@yahoo.com (email)

Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission: Overview
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1980 and consists of 13 members. One of more than 50 boards, task forces, and commissions created to assist Richmond City Council with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Sister Cities Commission operates under Council guidelines as well as the requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.

     An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.

     The term "Sister City" is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity. Cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.

Richmond Sister City Relationships

Richmond maintains the following Sister City relationships:

Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe); Est. 1938

Saitama City, Japan (Asia); Est. 1993

Zhengzhou, China (Asia); Est. 1994

Windhoek, Namibia (Africa); Est. 1998

Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); Est. 2009


Past relationships

Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)

Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)









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Friday, March 8, 2019

March 13: Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force Community Forum


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Friday, 8 March 2019

March 13: Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force Community Forum

Richmond residents and City employees invited/encouraged to attend
  
WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The second of two Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force Community Forums is being held. The purpose of the forums is for the Task force to review its preliminary report and host informal community conversations. Richmond residents and City employees are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more, share their thoughts, and engage in discussions.

                                                                                                                 The Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force was established by Richmond City Council Ordinance #2017-147 to review ethical standards applicable to City government and make recommendations to Richmond City Council, the Mayor, and other City agencies on how to further increase accountability, public confidence, and public trust in City officers and employees and the officers and employees of other local governmental entities and constitutional officers in the city.

WHEN         Wednesday, March 13, 2019; 6:00-7:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy
                       1202 Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia  23220

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Joyce Davis, Council Policy Analyst, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5009 (tel), or joyce.davis@richmondgov.com (email)


                  Previous meeting held:
                       Wednesday, March 6, 2019; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
                       Richmond Southside Government Services Building
                       Richmond Southside Plaza
                       4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia  23224



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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Councilwoman Robertson holding three events to showcase delivery of school supplies, clothes, and other items


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Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Councilwoman Robertson holding three events to showcase delivery of school supplies, clothes, and other items

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, is holding events to showcase her delivering various school supplies, clothes, and other items to three Richmond Public Schools located in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District.
                                                                                                                                               
WHEN/         Thursday, March 7, 2019
WHERE         9:00-9:30 a.m.
Richmond Public Schools - Overby-Sheppard Elementary School; 2300 First Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
                    10:00-10:30 a.m.
Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School; 1000 Mosby Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
                    11:00-11:30 a.m.
Richmond Public Schools - Oakgrove-Bellemeade Elementary School; 2409 Webber Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23224

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)


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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force to hold Community Forums


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Thursday, 28 February 2019

Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force to hold Community Forums       
  
WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force will hold two Community Forums to review its preliminary report and host informal community conversations. Richmond residents and City employees are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more, share their thoughts, and engage in discussions.

                                                                                                                 The Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force was established by Richmond City Council Ordinance #2017-147 to review ethical standards applicable to City government and make recommendations to Richmond City Council, the Mayor, and other City agencies on how to further increase accountability, public confidence, and public trust in City officers and employees and the officers and employees of other local governmental entities and constitutional officers in the city.

WHEN/        Wednesday, March 6, 2019
WHERE        6:00-7:00 p.m.
                       Richmond Southside Government Services Building
                       Richmond Southside Plaza
                       4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia  23224

                  Wednesday, March 13, 2019
                       6:00-7:00 p.m.
                       Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy
                       1202 Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia  23220

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Joyce Davis, Council Policy Analyst, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5009 (tel), or joyce.davis@richmondgov.com (email)







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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District


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Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
                                       
WHAT           Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. The planned agenda/special guests include:
                                                             
Police Report
Officers/Staff, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for
Seniors and People with Disabilities
Ms. Asia Spratley, Richmond Department of Finance
Assistance with completing forms will be available.

Richmond Public Schools Update
Ms. Kenya Gibson, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond Master Plan 300 - Richmond Parks System
Mr. Nathan Burrell, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
                                                                                                   
WHEN         Thursday, February 28, 2019
                   6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE      Richmond Public Library
                  Ginter Park Branch
                  1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

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

                       Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.



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