Canceled: Councilmember Robertson has canceled her scheduled joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

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Friday, 13 March 2020

Canceled: Councilmember Robertson has canceled her scheduled joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

Meeting is to be rescheduled at a later date

            

WHAT           Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, has canceled her upcoming joint meeting with Mark Olinger, Director, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, to discuss the potential future of the Commerce Road Corridor as it relates to Richmond’s city-wide Master Plan – Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth – and its effect on the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District.  

                    This meeting is to be rescheduled at a later date.

   Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth is an outline for the future physical growth of the city as we approach the 300th anniversary of the founding of Richmond, Virginia, in 2037. Richmond 300 helps set the city’s priorities relating to land, neighborhoods, and communities. Draft maps, strategies, and other information regarding Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth can be found here: http://richmond300.com/marketingMasterPlan/draftcontent  

                   

WHEN           This meeting is to be rescheduled at a later date.

Canceled: Thursday, March 19, 2020

Not to be held: Thursday, March 12, 2020

                    6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23224

                   

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Tavares M. Floyd, Liaison for
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

     Councilmember Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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Council cancels its public meetings - March 12 through March 22

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Thursday, 12 March 2020

Council cancels its public meetings - March 12 through March 22

WHAT           Richmond, Virginia – With caution and concern for public health with respect to Coronavirus, or COVID-19, Richmond City Council has canceled its upcoming public meetings, scheduled March 12 through March 22, 2020, and will continue to provide updated information.

Richmond City Council also reminds Richmond residents to follow reputable sources of information regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19. Some suggested sources for updated information include the following websites:

·     City of Richmond http://www.richmondgov.com/covid19/

·     Virginia Dept. of Health http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus

·     U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/

Residents with questions about Coronavirus/COVID-19 are encouraged to call the Virginia Dept. of Health hotline, at 2-1-1.

Some Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus/COVID-19, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Coronaviruses affect the respiratory system, including the lungs and airways. The virus is easily spread from person to person through sneezes, coughs, and droplets that enter the environment. Mild symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and shortness of breath. Severe infections can cause pneumonia, kidney failure, and death. Elderly people and those with pre-existing conditions (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung disease) are most at risk for more severe symptoms.

     It can take two days to 14 days for an infected person to show symptoms after exposure. An infected person can spread the virus before they show symptoms.

If you think you may be sick with the coronavirus:

·     Contact your health care provider or local emergency health care facility before going to an office, hospital, or clinic. This helps healthcare providers to take special precautions to avoid further exposure 

·     Avoid contact with others 

·     Do not travel while sick

How to help protect yourself and your loved ones

·     Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

·     Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible

·     Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing

·     Clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces frequently

·     Stay home when you are sick

·     Avoid contact with sick people as much as possible

·     Avoid non-essential travel

·     Practice social distancing, which means remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible

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City recommends postponement or cancellation of large events within city limits

City recommends postponement or cancellation of large events within city limits

Provides centralized coronavirus, COVID-19 update web page: www.richmondgov.com/covid19

Richmond, VA — In the interest of public health and in an abundance of caution, the administration of Mayor Levar Stoney is recommending that organizers of large events postpone or cancel those events within the city limits.

The recommendation is being made following intensive discussion with public health and public safety officials and is informed by the Centers for Disease Control Interim Guidance designed for those planning large events and mass gatherings. The city generally is also recommending that people practice social distancing.

While 80 percent of those who contract COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, populations such as the elderly, the immunocompromised and those with chronic conditions are at greater risk of more serious symptoms.

“Due to the greater health threat COVID-19 poses to the city’s most vulnerable populations, my administration and its partners are taking all necessary precautions to encourage CDC-recommended social distancing,” said Mayor Stoney. 

The administration has also designed a web page to provide Richmond’s residents, employees and visitors with the most recent, reliable updates on the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

“Public health and public safety are our highest priorities,” said Mayor Stoney. “In order to keep the community safe, we must disseminate the most reliable and current information. This page will serve as a source of official information from the Centers for Disease Control, the Virginia Department of Health, the local health authority, the regional team and the city administration.”

The website address is: www.richmondgov.com/covid19

Updates will be publicized using the official City of Richmond social media accounts, @CityRichmondVA on Twitter and City of Richmond, VA Government on Facebook. All social media posts will link to the rolling updates on the web page.

“I urge you to share these updates with your family, friends and coworkers,” said Mayor Stoney. “We’re dedicated to ensuring the City of Richmond is as prepared as possible for any escalation, and education is key.” 

New Thresholds/Deadline Reminder: 2020 Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities Program

Richmond City Council / News Release

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Thursday, 12 March 2020

New Thresholds/Deadline Reminder: 2020 Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities Program

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

WHAT       Richmond, Virginia - Richmond City Council encourages all qualified Richmond resident homeowners to apply for the Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities Program.

                    The deadline for applying for the 2020 Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities Program is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

                        New this year, the annual maximum household income threshold has increased to $60,000 and the allowable net worth to $350,000.

                    An application and the following documents are required to qualify (please provide/bring):

·       Current Standing with Richmond Real Estate Taxes

·       Proof of age or disability

·       Proof of all income

·       Proof of all assets

INFO        For more information, including an application form, please visit http://www.richmondgov.com/Finance/index.aspx and/or call 804.646.6015 (tel), or email taxrelief@richmondgov.com

HELPFUL ASSISTANCE at Richmond City Hall

(through March 31, 2020; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

For assistance with filling out an application (no appointment necessary), please visit the Richmond Department of Finance in Richmond City Hall, Room 100, 900 E. Broad Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219.

HELPFUL ASSISTANCE at Additional Locations

Additional application assistance and information (no appointment necessary) from Richmond Department of Finance staff is available, per the following locations/dates/times:

Monday, March 16, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government Southside Service Center

4100 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center - Entrance #26

7945 Forest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

(Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center is located at but not affiliated with Richmond Public Schools - Huguenot High School. Please use entrance #26 from the west parking lot; you cannot enter from inside the school.)

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government East End Service Center/East District Initiative 701 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23220

·     2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Military Retirees’ Club, Inc.

2200 Sledd Street (Off Chamberlayne Ave.); Richmond, Virginia 23222

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center - Entrance #26

7945 Forest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

(Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center is located at but not affiliated with Richmond Public Schools - Huguenot High School. Please use entrance #26 from the west parking lot; you cannot enter from inside the school.)

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government Southside Service Center

4100 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

Thursday, March 19, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Military Retirees’ Club, Inc.

2200 Sledd Street (Off Chamberlayne Ave.); Richmond, Virginia 23222

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government East End Service Center/East District Initiative 701 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23220

Monday, March 23, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. – Noon

Richmond Government Southside Service Center

4100 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center - Entrance #26

7945 Forest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

(Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center is located at but not affiliated with Richmond Public Schools - Huguenot High School. Please use entrance #26 from the west parking lot; you cannot enter from inside the school.)

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government East End Service Center/East District Initiative 701 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23220

·     2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Military Retirees’ Club, Inc.

2200 Sledd Street (Off Chamberlayne Ave.); Richmond, Virginia 23222

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center - Entrance #26

7945 Forest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

(Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center is located at but not affiliated with Richmond Public Schools - Huguenot High School. Please use entrance #26 from the west parking lot; you cannot enter from inside the school.)

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government Southside Service Center

4100 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

Thursday, March 27, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Military Retirees’ Club, Inc.

2200 Sledd Street (Off Chamberlayne Ave.); Richmond, Virginia 23222

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government East End Service Center/East District Initiative 701 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23220

Monday, March 30, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government Southside Service Center

4100 Hull Street Road; Richmond, Virginia 23224

·     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center - Entrance #26

7945 Forest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

(Richmond Government Huguenot Community Center is located at but not affiliated with Richmond Public Schools - Huguenot High School. Please use entrance #26 from the west parking lot; you cannot enter from inside the school.)

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

·     9:00 a.m. - Noon

Richmond Government East End Service Center/East District Initiative 701 N. 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23220

·     2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Military Retirees’ Club, Inc.

2200 Sledd Street (Off Chamberlayne Ave.); Richmond, Virginia 23222

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New Date: Councilmember Robertson to hold a joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

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Wednesday, 11 March 2020

New Date: Councilmember Robertson to hold a joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

            

WHAT           Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a joint meeting with Mark Olinger, Director, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, to discuss the potential future of the Commerce Road Corridor as it relates to Richmond’s city-wide Master Plan – Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth – and its effect on the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District.  

   Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth is an outline for the future physical growth of the city as we approach the 300th anniversary of the founding of Richmond, Virginia, in 2037. Richmond 300 helps set the city’s priorities relating to land, neighborhoods, and communities. Draft maps, strategies, and other information regarding Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth can be found here: http://richmond300.com/marketingMasterPlan/draftcontent  

                   

WHEN           Thursday, March 19, 2020

Not to be held: Thursday, March 12, 2020

                    6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23224

                   

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Tavares M. Floyd, Liaison for
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

     Councilmember Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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Councilmember Robertson to hold a joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

Richmond City Council / News Release

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Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Councilmember Robertson to hold a joint meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District to discuss the Commerce Road Corridor and Richmond’s Master Plan

            

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a joint meeting with Mark Olinger, Director, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, to discuss the potential future of the Commerce Road Corridor as it relates to Richmond’s city-wide Master Plan – Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth – and its effect on the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District.  

   Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth is an outline for the future physical growth of the city as we approach the 300th anniversary of the founding of Richmond, Virginia, in 2037. Richmond 300 helps set the city’s priorities relating to land, neighborhoods, and communities. Draft maps, strategies, and other information regarding Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth can be found here: http://richmond300.com/marketingMasterPlan/draftcontent  

                       

WHEN           Thursday, March 12, 2020

                     6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE          Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23224

                       

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Tavares M. Floyd, Liaison for
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

      Councilmember Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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