Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, has canceled tonight’s meeting scheduled for the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert will resume his monthly meeting schedule in May.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Councilman Chris Hilbert’s meeting (scheduled for tonight) in Northside 3rd District canceled
Monthly meeting schedule to resume in May
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, has canceled tonight’s meeting scheduled for the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert will resume his monthly meeting schedule in May.
Councilman Hilbert holds individual monthly 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 the May meeting will include:
• Northside 3rd District Year in Review
• Northside 3rd District Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats and Opportunities (SWOT) Analysis
• Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct
WHEN CANCELED - Wednesday, 28 April 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Upcoming Meeting:
• Wednesday, May 26, 2010
• Wednesday, June 23, 2010
• Wednesday, July 28, 2010
• Wednesday, August 25, 2010
• Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• Wednesday, October 27, 2010
• November TBA
• December TBA
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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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Richmond City Council meetings to be held in May 2010; Includes New Budget Adoption
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is also responsible for establishing the annual Official Government Budget.
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
Monday, 26 April 2010
Richmond City Council meetings to be held in May 2010; Includes New Budget Adoption
Introduction and adoption of 2011 Richmond Government Budget
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is also responsible for establishing the annual Official Government Budget.
The meetings being held in May will include introduction and adoption of the 2011 Richmond Government Budget.
Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember representing their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail)to learn more, provide input, and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Parking - Free parking is available during Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.
Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for May 2010 is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added.
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
MAY 2010 MEETING SUMMARY ________________________________________
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
NOTE: Council will review draft of FY 2011 Richmond Budget Amendments
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
NOTE: Meeting will include Intro of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments and approval of 2011 Community Development Block Grand funds
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Parking for Formal Council Meetings is provided free in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMM
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMM
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMM.
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
NOTE: Council to Adopt FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Parking for Formal Council Meetings is provided free in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the general operations all city agencies, administrative departments, and units; and for making recommendations, policy and laws for increasing operational efficiency as appropriate.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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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
Monday, 26 April 2010
Richmond City Council meetings to be held in May 2010; Includes New Budget Adoption
Introduction and adoption of 2011 Richmond Government Budget
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A function of its core mission as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council is also responsible for establishing the annual Official Government Budget.
The meetings being held in May will include introduction and adoption of the 2011 Richmond Government Budget.
Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember representing their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail)to learn more, provide input, and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Parking - Free parking is available during Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.
Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for May 2010 is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added.
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
MAY 2010 MEETING SUMMARY ________________________________________
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
NOTE: Council will review draft of FY 2011 Richmond Budget Amendments
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
NOTE: Meeting will include Intro of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments and approval of 2011 Community Development Block Grand funds
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Parking for Formal Council Meetings is provided free in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMM
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMM
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMM.
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
NOTE: Council to Adopt FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Parking Parking for Formal Council Meetings is provided free in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the general operations all city agencies, administrative departments, and units; and for making recommendations, policy and laws for increasing operational efficiency as appropriate.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold Spring Retreat
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold Spring Retreat
Full agenda includes many planning topics
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a Spring Retreat.
WHEN Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 23, 2010
AGENDA Richmond Slave Trail Commission - Spring Retreat TENTATIVE AGENDA
THURS. - APRIL 22, 2010
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome
Overview of Agenda
Update on current projects – Jeannie Welliver,
Review of the Museum Ad Hoc Comm. – Rev. Turner
What will it take to get us to the next level? What role will you play?
FRIDAY - APRIL 23, 2010
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome
Teambuilding Workshop
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
How can we work together to advance our common mission? What inhibits or will help that to happen?
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Break
Structure and Operations
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
How is the RSTC structured? How can its structure be improved?
11:10 AM - NOON
Contemplating the RSTC Mission Statement
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
Are we all that we should be?
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM Communication and Public Image
What is the message of the RSTC? How is it communicated?
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Forward Planning
What is the status of the RSTC’s current projects? What are the commission’s priorities moving forward?
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Recap and Wrap-Up
Topics for Exploration
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC IMAGE
o Evaluating and defining the RSTC, its mission and its message
o Develop protocol (we all wear more than one hat around issues that the
Commission are addressing).
o Communication within the RSTC and with the public
o Evaluate relationships and partnerships
STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
o Order of meetings - Robert's Rules, elections, etc.
o Committee structure
o Transparency
Implementing a decision-making process
o Examine RSTC membership and plan to fill vacancies
FORWARD PLANNING AND CURRENT ISSUES
o Moving forward with the foundation and the National Slavery Museum
o Where does the RSTC stand on Confederate History Month and the African
Burial Ground
Who do we represent (the community, city hall, etc.)?
o Active participation of the Slave Trail Commission in the Shockoe Area
Economic Development & Planning Study
o Richmond Heritage District
o Smithsonian Companion Facility concept
WHERE Dominion Power - Riverside Building
120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia
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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Full agenda includes many planning topics
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a Spring Retreat.
WHEN Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 23, 2010
AGENDA Richmond Slave Trail Commission - Spring Retreat TENTATIVE AGENDA
THURS. - APRIL 22, 2010
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome
Overview of Agenda
Update on current projects – Jeannie Welliver,
Review of the Museum Ad Hoc Comm. – Rev. Turner
What will it take to get us to the next level? What role will you play?
FRIDAY - APRIL 23, 2010
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome
Teambuilding Workshop
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
How can we work together to advance our common mission? What inhibits or will help that to happen?
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Break
Structure and Operations
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
How is the RSTC structured? How can its structure be improved?
11:10 AM - NOON
Contemplating the RSTC Mission Statement
Darius Swinton, Facilitator
Are we all that we should be?
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM Communication and Public Image
What is the message of the RSTC? How is it communicated?
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Forward Planning
What is the status of the RSTC’s current projects? What are the commission’s priorities moving forward?
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Recap and Wrap-Up
Topics for Exploration
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC IMAGE
o Evaluating and defining the RSTC, its mission and its message
o Develop protocol (we all wear more than one hat around issues that the
Commission are addressing).
o Communication within the RSTC and with the public
o Evaluate relationships and partnerships
STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
o Order of meetings - Robert's Rules, elections, etc.
o Committee structure
o Transparency
Implementing a decision-making process
o Examine RSTC membership and plan to fill vacancies
FORWARD PLANNING AND CURRENT ISSUES
o Moving forward with the foundation and the National Slavery Museum
o Where does the RSTC stand on Confederate History Month and the African
Burial Ground
Who do we represent (the community, city hall, etc.)?
o Active participation of the Slave Trail Commission in the Shockoe Area
Economic Development & Planning Study
o Richmond Heritage District
o Smithsonian Companion Facility concept
WHERE Dominion Power - Riverside Building
120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia
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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Councilman Charles Samuels encourages families to attend Carver Community Day
Councilman Charles Samuels encourages families to attend Carver Community Day
Fun-Filled Family Event; Entire Community Invited and Encouraged to Attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, encourages all Richmonders to attend Carver Community Day located in the Carver Neighborhood of Richmond’s North Central 2nd District. The event is free and the entire community is invited to attend.
This fun-filled family event will include kids activities, give-aways, demonstrations, food, fire and police vehicles, Crime Prevention/Safety/ Emergency Preparedness Seminars, games and music. The event is sponsored by the Carver Area Civic Improvement League and the Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership.
WHEN Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Crime Prevention/Safety/Emergency Preparedness Seminars
WHERE Carver Neighborhood
1100 block of West Marshall Street (at Marshall and Harrison)
WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Event Sponsored by
Carver Area Civic Improvement League
Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Charleen Baylor, President, Carver Area Civic Improvement League, at 804.916.0179; or
Ron Brown, Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership, at 804.827.1904
Background on the Carver Area Civic Improvement League
Located in the North Central 2nd District of Richmond, the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, traces its beginnings back to revitalization efforts in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Since its creation, the League has worked diligently to help promote and preserve a healthy vibrant community for all residents in the Carver Neighborhood. This all-volunteer organization does this by bringing together neighbors and working together in addressing such issues as housing, public improvements, safety and beautification. Visit the Carver Area Civic Improvement League website, at
www.carvercommunity.com
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Fun-Filled Family Event; Entire Community Invited and Encouraged to Attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, encourages all Richmonders to attend Carver Community Day located in the Carver Neighborhood of Richmond’s North Central 2nd District. The event is free and the entire community is invited to attend.
This fun-filled family event will include kids activities, give-aways, demonstrations, food, fire and police vehicles, Crime Prevention/Safety/ Emergency Preparedness Seminars, games and music. The event is sponsored by the Carver Area Civic Improvement League and the Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership.
WHEN Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Crime Prevention/Safety/Emergency Preparedness Seminars
WHERE Carver Neighborhood
1100 block of West Marshall Street (at Marshall and Harrison)
WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Event Sponsored by
Carver Area Civic Improvement League
Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Charleen Baylor, President, Carver Area Civic Improvement League, at 804.916.0179; or
Ron Brown, Carver-Virginia Commonwealth University Partnership, at 804.827.1904
Background on the Carver Area Civic Improvement League
Located in the North Central 2nd District of Richmond, the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, traces its beginnings back to revitalization efforts in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Since its creation, the League has worked diligently to help promote and preserve a healthy vibrant community for all residents in the Carver Neighborhood. This all-volunteer organization does this by bringing together neighbors and working together in addressing such issues as housing, public improvements, safety and beautification. Visit the Carver Area Civic Improvement League website, at
www.carvercommunity.com
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
New Richmond City Attorney, Allen L. Jackson, to be sworn-in and begin work
New Richmond City Attorney, Allen L. Jackson, to be sworn-in and begin work
Will fill vacant position due to retirement of former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales
WHAT The newly selected Richmond City Attorney, Allen L. Jackson, will be sworn-in by the Richmond City Clerk, Lou Ali. Appointed by Richmond City Council by Council Resolution on Monday, April 12, 2010, Mr. Jackson will begin work that day. Mr. Jackson is currently the Chief Deputy City Attorney of the Newport News Office of the City Attorney.
Mr. Jackson has served as an attorney with the Newport News Office of the City Attorney since1988. His service has included the positions of Chief Deputy City Attorney, from 2006 to present, and Deputy City Attorney, from 1988 to 2006. Prior to this service, Mr. Jackson served as Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, from 1981-1988, and as general civil practice lawyer in the private sector from 1977 to 1981. Mr. Jackson graduated from the University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1977.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
WHEN Monday, 3 May 2010
10:00 -10:15 a.m.
WHERE Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk
Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
CONTACT For more information, please contact Lou Ali, City Clerk, at 804.646.7955 or lou.ali@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council appoints the Richmond City Attorney, as per CHAPTER 4.; Section 4.17 of the Richmond City Charter. The position of Richmond City Attorney has been vacant since the retirement of former Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, beginning January 2010. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney has served as Interim Richmond City Attorney until a new City Attorney is officially appointed by Council.
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Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney was advertised at the local, state and national level. The selection to appoint Mr. Jackson followed the recommendation of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel established by Council.
Members of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel, appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones, include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
The former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, retired from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of service (from October 1989 through December 2009), which included progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Sales announced his retirement on November 12, 2009; which became effective December 31, 2009.
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Will fill vacant position due to retirement of former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales
WHAT The newly selected Richmond City Attorney, Allen L. Jackson, will be sworn-in by the Richmond City Clerk, Lou Ali. Appointed by Richmond City Council by Council Resolution on Monday, April 12, 2010, Mr. Jackson will begin work that day. Mr. Jackson is currently the Chief Deputy City Attorney of the Newport News Office of the City Attorney.
Mr. Jackson has served as an attorney with the Newport News Office of the City Attorney since1988. His service has included the positions of Chief Deputy City Attorney, from 2006 to present, and Deputy City Attorney, from 1988 to 2006. Prior to this service, Mr. Jackson served as Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, from 1981-1988, and as general civil practice lawyer in the private sector from 1977 to 1981. Mr. Jackson graduated from the University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1977.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
WHEN Monday, 3 May 2010
10:00 -10:15 a.m.
WHERE Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk
Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
CONTACT For more information, please contact Lou Ali, City Clerk, at 804.646.7955 or lou.ali@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council appoints the Richmond City Attorney, as per CHAPTER 4.; Section 4.17 of the Richmond City Charter. The position of Richmond City Attorney has been vacant since the retirement of former Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, beginning January 2010. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney has served as Interim Richmond City Attorney until a new City Attorney is officially appointed by Council.
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Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney was advertised at the local, state and national level. The selection to appoint Mr. Jackson followed the recommendation of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel established by Council.
Members of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel, appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones, include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
The former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, retired from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of service (from October 1989 through December 2009), which included progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Sales announced his retirement on November 12, 2009; which became effective December 31, 2009.
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Councilwomen Robertson and Trammell invite community to see free home repairs being performed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond in Richmond’s Belleme
Councilwomen Robertson and Trammell invite community to see free home repairs being performed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond in Richmond’s Bellemeade and Oak Grove neighborhoods
2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day: One day home repair blitz to commence in Richmond’s Southside and Gateway Districts
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, and Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, invite the community to come out to witness 2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day, a one day home repair blitz produced by local nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together of Richmond. During this event, Rebuilding Together of Richmond will coordinate a large-scale delivery of free home repairs for needful residents in Richmond’s Bellemeade and Oak Grove neighborhoods.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond programs, services and products are sponsored, paid for and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses and community partners. Homes to be repaired were chosen from applications for assistance that were submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in November of 2009. Typical repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling, roof, windows, handrails, porch repairs, improved lighting and removal of trip and fall hazards.
Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).
Councilwomen Robertson and Trammell believe that, as a measure of the wellbeing and success of our thriving community, all citizens need to have a safe and affordable place to live and that a stable living environment helps to prepare citizens for continued personal and live-long achievement and success.
WHEN Saturday, 24 April 2010
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
WHERE Central Command Post located at: Richmond Public Schools - Oak Grove Elementary School; 2200 Ingram Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
Council, Gateway 6th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: rebuildingtogether-richmond@comcast.net
BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________________________
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.RebuildingTogether.org
2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day: Bellemeade and Oak Grove Neighborhoods
These Richmond Neighborhoods includes a diverse mix of home styles such as one and two-story frame bungalows and brick Cape Cods. Most of the homes were built in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
The aged housing stock in these neighborhoods represents significant maintenance challenges. The elderly, low-income segment of the population faces the issues of limited means and ability to replace costly roofs, furnaces, windows, doors and appliances. For example: Ms. J, a homeowner on Willis Street, is unable to afford to run her electric baseboard heating due to the complete lack of insulation in her home. Average electric bills for her 1000 sq ft home hit $400 a month in the coldest part of the year. This expense represents half of her monthly income.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond 2010 Facts
• Forty-three homes served in Richmond’s Bellemeade and Oak Grove Neighborhoods as well as the Richmond Public Schools Oak Grove Elementary School, Headquarters building.
• All homes are owned and occupied by low-income elderly or disabled residents of the City of Richmond.
• More than 1500 volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year.
• The services and products delivered by Rebuilding Together of Richmond are paid for, sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses and community partners.
• The Richmond Rebuilding Together organization began in April 1993 with repairs to 23 homes in the Blackwell community. At the close of its seventeenth year, the organization has rehabilitated 788 homes and helped to revitalize 15 communities in the Richmond area.
• Improvements made to homes have included:
o Reattaching gutters and downspouts
o Adding handrails to the front and back stoops
o Weatherizing doors and windows
o Roof replacement
o Insulating
o Furnace, hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement
o Electrical service upgrades
o Bath fixtures replacement
o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions
o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes.
• The Home Modifications component of this organization includes assessment of the homeowner by an occupational therapist followed by recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as:
o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars
o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors
o Elimination of trip and fall hazards
o Improving independence in the home
o Eliminating access issues by correcting threshold problems or adding ADA ramps.
2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day: One day home repair blitz to commence in Richmond’s Southside and Gateway Districts
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, and Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, invite the community to come out to witness 2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day, a one day home repair blitz produced by local nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together of Richmond. During this event, Rebuilding Together of Richmond will coordinate a large-scale delivery of free home repairs for needful residents in Richmond’s Bellemeade and Oak Grove neighborhoods.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond programs, services and products are sponsored, paid for and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses and community partners. Homes to be repaired were chosen from applications for assistance that were submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in November of 2009. Typical repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling, roof, windows, handrails, porch repairs, improved lighting and removal of trip and fall hazards.
Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).
Councilwomen Robertson and Trammell believe that, as a measure of the wellbeing and success of our thriving community, all citizens need to have a safe and affordable place to live and that a stable living environment helps to prepare citizens for continued personal and live-long achievement and success.
WHEN Saturday, 24 April 2010
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
WHERE Central Command Post located at: Richmond Public Schools - Oak Grove Elementary School; 2200 Ingram Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
Council, Gateway 6th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: rebuildingtogether-richmond@comcast.net
BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________________________
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.RebuildingTogether.org
2010 Richmond Rebuilding Day: Bellemeade and Oak Grove Neighborhoods
These Richmond Neighborhoods includes a diverse mix of home styles such as one and two-story frame bungalows and brick Cape Cods. Most of the homes were built in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
The aged housing stock in these neighborhoods represents significant maintenance challenges. The elderly, low-income segment of the population faces the issues of limited means and ability to replace costly roofs, furnaces, windows, doors and appliances. For example: Ms. J, a homeowner on Willis Street, is unable to afford to run her electric baseboard heating due to the complete lack of insulation in her home. Average electric bills for her 1000 sq ft home hit $400 a month in the coldest part of the year. This expense represents half of her monthly income.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond 2010 Facts
• Forty-three homes served in Richmond’s Bellemeade and Oak Grove Neighborhoods as well as the Richmond Public Schools Oak Grove Elementary School, Headquarters building.
• All homes are owned and occupied by low-income elderly or disabled residents of the City of Richmond.
• More than 1500 volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year.
• The services and products delivered by Rebuilding Together of Richmond are paid for, sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses and community partners.
• The Richmond Rebuilding Together organization began in April 1993 with repairs to 23 homes in the Blackwell community. At the close of its seventeenth year, the organization has rehabilitated 788 homes and helped to revitalize 15 communities in the Richmond area.
• Improvements made to homes have included:
o Reattaching gutters and downspouts
o Adding handrails to the front and back stoops
o Weatherizing doors and windows
o Roof replacement
o Insulating
o Furnace, hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement
o Electrical service upgrades
o Bath fixtures replacement
o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions
o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes.
• The Home Modifications component of this organization includes assessment of the homeowner by an occupational therapist followed by recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as:
o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars
o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors
o Elimination of trip and fall hazards
o Improving independence in the home
o Eliminating access issues by correcting threshold problems or adding ADA ramps.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson calls for volunteers to assist with Community Spring Cleanup
Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, is calling for individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations to volunteer to assist the upcoming cleanup effort being organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson calls for volunteers to assist with Community Spring Cleanup
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, is calling for individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations to volunteer to assist the upcoming cleanup effort being organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church.
The cleanup will include the areas of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenues including alleys from Brookland Park Boulevard to Magnolia Street.
Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves and please be courteous to residents when walking through the neighborhood. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.
WHEN Saturday, 24 April 2010
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Meet-up is at noon at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church Grace Center, 1302 Victor Street, Richmond
The cleanup will conclude at Boaz & Ruth, at 3030 Medowbridge Road for refreshments
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District; Fifth Street Baptist Church; Boaz & Ruth
CONTACT For volunteer signup and more information, please contact Craig L. Watson, Chief Business Administrator, Fifth Street Baptist Church, at 804.502.1828 (mobile) or 321-5115 (office tel)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Fifth Street Baptist Church is located at 2800 Third Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
www.5street.org (website)
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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
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson calls for volunteers to assist with Community Spring Cleanup
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, is calling for individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations to volunteer to assist the upcoming cleanup effort being organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church.
The cleanup will include the areas of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenues including alleys from Brookland Park Boulevard to Magnolia Street.
Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves and please be courteous to residents when walking through the neighborhood. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.
WHEN Saturday, 24 April 2010
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Meet-up is at noon at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church Grace Center, 1302 Victor Street, Richmond
The cleanup will conclude at Boaz & Ruth, at 3030 Medowbridge Road for refreshments
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District; Fifth Street Baptist Church; Boaz & Ruth
CONTACT For volunteer signup and more information, please contact Craig L. Watson, Chief Business Administrator, Fifth Street Baptist Church, at 804.502.1828 (mobile) or 321-5115 (office tel)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Fifth Street Baptist Church is located at 2800 Third Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
www.5street.org (website)
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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.
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