RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Councilman Doug Conner announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Center Feasibility Study to begin Phase 1
Study to be performed by the highly regarded Manchester Bidwell Corporation
WHAT The Honorable Doug G. Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council South Central 9th District, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Center Study will begin Phase 1.
The study will be performed by William E. (Bill) Strickland, Jr., Founder, President and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation. Considered to be an expert in the field of career and technical education, Mr. Strickland was recently selected by U. S. President Barack H. Obama to serve on the White House Council for Community Solutions and the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Strickland is a MacArthur Fellowship Genus Award winner and the three-time subject of Harvard Business School case studies.
Phase 1 of the study will include interviews with stakeholders and shareholders from across the city. Interviews will include those with the City of Richmond, Art organizations, HDL Laboratory Corporation (A healthcare provider), Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission and others.
WHEN Arriving the evening of Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Performing interviews all day on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
WHERE Richmond locations
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, and Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@richmondgov.com.
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Background on Manchester Bidwell and William E. Strickland, Jr.
William E. (Bill) Strickland, Jr. is the Founder, President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation and its subsidiaries, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) and Bidwell Training Center (BTC), founded in 1968 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Strickland was recently selected by U. S. President Barack H. Obama to serve on the White House Council for Community Solutions and the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Strickland is a MacArthur Fellowship Genus Award winner and the three-time subject of Harvard Business School case studies. Mr. Strickland has completed the development of a new 40,000 sq. ft. production greenhouse, created for the development of Phalaenopsis orchids and hydroponics vegetables; a 70,000 sq. ft. medical technology complex, which has exceeded eight million dollars in value; and a 62,000 sq. ft. facility as a mortgage free asset for both MCG and BTC. The facilities include a 350-seat music/lecture hall, library, arts studios and labs, dining and meeting rooms, state-of-the-art award winning audio and video recording studios, serve as a demonstration site for Hewlett Packard and Steelcase equipment and are home to 25,000 Phalaenopsis orchids that are cultivated for wholesale distribution.
Please find the following video of Mr. Strickland at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_lSduJYbLo&feature=player_embedded
Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
Established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 by Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194, the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was born out of a Career and Technical Education Task Force organized in 2007 by Councilman Doug Conner. On November 28, 2007, Richmond City Council held a Richmond Regional Forum on Career and Technical Education that included presentations and discussions on model schools from around the country. Since that time the members of the Task Force and Commission have been holding regular organizational and planning meetings.
The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce and to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practices” educational and training techniques and which might be the best model for Richmond. The Commission is to provide Richmond Public Schools with its final recommendations concerning the provision of career and technical education within 12 months of the final member being appointed to the Commission.
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:
• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;
• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board
• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;
• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;
• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;
• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and
• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
Richmond City Council has previously appropriated $75,000 to assist a study on the ways to enhance vocational and technical education options within the city of Richmond.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones to hold 2012 Richmond Government Boards, Commissions and Authorities Member Appreciation Reception
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones to hold 2012 Richmond Government Boards, Commissions and Authorities Member Appreciation Reception
Includes 61 entities: 55 local and regional public bodies, five non-governmental organizations and one federal government entity
WHAT Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones will hold a 2012 Richmond Government Boards, Commissions and Authorities Member Appreciation Reception to honor and celebrate the appointed members of 61 entities, which include: 55 local and regional public bodies, five non-governmental organizations and one federal government entity. These important boards, commissions, committees and task forces assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
WHEN Monday, April 30, 2012
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE CenterStage Richmond
600 E. Grace Street - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond
Appointed members of more than 55 local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel); 804.937.1386 (mobile tel) or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Richmond Code of Laws:
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization (a general list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
Richmond City Council Appointments
Richmond Council appoints members to the following (current as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities) Governmental Public Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations. As functioning government entities, all meetings of Local and Regional Governmental Public Bodies are open to the public. Some of these entities include the following (note new ones are added as needed and might not be on this list). Please refer to the database for the most current updates, at:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Richmond Local Government Public Bodies (40) _____________________________________
Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Richmond Ambulance Authority Board
Richmond Architectural Review Commission
Richmond Architectural Review Commission Task Force
Richmond Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium Board
Richmond Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles Advisory Board
Richmond Audit Committee
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Board
Richmond Broad Street Community Development Authority Board
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Building Related Mechanical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Electrical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - General Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Plumbing Division
Richmond Career and Technical Education Commission
Richmond Carillon Advisory Committee
Richmond City Charter Review Commission
Richmond Clean City Commission
Richmond Community Criminal Justice Board
Richmond Community Policy and Management Team
Richmond Disability Services Board
Richmond Economic Development Authority Board
Richmond Fire Appeals Board
Richmond Green City Commission
Richmond GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond Health Advisory Board
Richmond Highway Safety Commission
Richmond Maritime Commerce Advisory Board
Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board
Richmond Monroe Park Advisory Council
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Advisory Board
Richmond Personnel Board
Richmond Planning Commission
Richmond Public Library Board
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Richmond Retirement System Board
Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Richmond Slave Trail Commission
Richmond Social Services Advisory Board
Richmond Urban Design Committee
Richmond Urban Forestry Commission
Regional Governmental and Quazi-Governmental Public Bodies (15) _________________
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Board
Greater Richmond Lead Planning Organization Board
Greater Richmond Partnership Board
Greater Richmond Transit Company Transit System Board
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Richmond Regional Competitiveness Committee
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Virginia Capital Area Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Advisory Board
Virginia Capital Region Airport Commission
Virginia Community Colleges Board J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Board
Federal Governmental Public Body (1) ______________________________________________
U.S. Federal Combined Sewer Overflow Partnership Board
Richmond City Council appoints members to the following Non-Government Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (5) _______________________________________________
J. Fulmer Bright Memorial Foundation Board
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board
Maymont Foundation Board
Richmond Capital Area Agency on Aging
Richmond Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People
Appointment Process
The Richmond City Council appointment process for local or regional public government bodies or non-government organizations includes the following:
1. Application is completed by interested applicant and it is submitted to Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
2. Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk provides application to the Richmond City Council Standing Committee providing oversight over that entity/appointment reviews application and makes recommendation.
3. Application recommendation is forwarded to Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee.
4. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee makes recommendation to appoint or not appoint.
5. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee has Richmond City Council Resolution for Appointment prepared for chosen appointment.
6. Applicant is invited to attend Richmond City Council Formal Meeting where Council Resolution will be considered for official approval.
7. Richmond City Council holds Formal Meeting, which includes a public hearing, and votes on Resolution of Appointment (applicant must be in attendance).
8. Applicants that are approved by Richmond City Council Resolution of Appointment are sworn in.
9. Member’s service begins.
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones to hold 2012 Richmond Government Boards, Commissions and Authorities Member Appreciation Reception
Includes 61 entities: 55 local and regional public bodies, five non-governmental organizations and one federal government entity
WHAT Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones will hold a 2012 Richmond Government Boards, Commissions and Authorities Member Appreciation Reception to honor and celebrate the appointed members of 61 entities, which include: 55 local and regional public bodies, five non-governmental organizations and one federal government entity. These important boards, commissions, committees and task forces assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
WHEN Monday, April 30, 2012
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE CenterStage Richmond
600 E. Grace Street - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond
Appointed members of more than 55 local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel); 804.937.1386 (mobile tel) or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Richmond Code of Laws:
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization (a general list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
Richmond City Council Appointments
Richmond Council appoints members to the following (current as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities) Governmental Public Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations. As functioning government entities, all meetings of Local and Regional Governmental Public Bodies are open to the public. Some of these entities include the following (note new ones are added as needed and might not be on this list). Please refer to the database for the most current updates, at:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
Richmond Local Government Public Bodies (40) _____________________________________
Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Richmond Ambulance Authority Board
Richmond Architectural Review Commission
Richmond Architectural Review Commission Task Force
Richmond Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium Board
Richmond Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles Advisory Board
Richmond Audit Committee
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Board
Richmond Broad Street Community Development Authority Board
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Building Related Mechanical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Electrical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - General Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Plumbing Division
Richmond Career and Technical Education Commission
Richmond Carillon Advisory Committee
Richmond City Charter Review Commission
Richmond Clean City Commission
Richmond Community Criminal Justice Board
Richmond Community Policy and Management Team
Richmond Disability Services Board
Richmond Economic Development Authority Board
Richmond Fire Appeals Board
Richmond Green City Commission
Richmond GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond Health Advisory Board
Richmond Highway Safety Commission
Richmond Maritime Commerce Advisory Board
Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board
Richmond Monroe Park Advisory Council
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Advisory Board
Richmond Personnel Board
Richmond Planning Commission
Richmond Public Library Board
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Richmond Retirement System Board
Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Richmond Slave Trail Commission
Richmond Social Services Advisory Board
Richmond Urban Design Committee
Richmond Urban Forestry Commission
Regional Governmental and Quazi-Governmental Public Bodies (15) _________________
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Board
Greater Richmond Lead Planning Organization Board
Greater Richmond Partnership Board
Greater Richmond Transit Company Transit System Board
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Richmond Regional Competitiveness Committee
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Virginia Capital Area Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Advisory Board
Virginia Capital Region Airport Commission
Virginia Community Colleges Board J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Board
Federal Governmental Public Body (1) ______________________________________________
U.S. Federal Combined Sewer Overflow Partnership Board
Richmond City Council appoints members to the following Non-Government Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (5) _______________________________________________
J. Fulmer Bright Memorial Foundation Board
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board
Maymont Foundation Board
Richmond Capital Area Agency on Aging
Richmond Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People
Appointment Process
The Richmond City Council appointment process for local or regional public government bodies or non-government organizations includes the following:
1. Application is completed by interested applicant and it is submitted to Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
2. Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk provides application to the Richmond City Council Standing Committee providing oversight over that entity/appointment reviews application and makes recommendation.
3. Application recommendation is forwarded to Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee.
4. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee makes recommendation to appoint or not appoint.
5. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee has Richmond City Council Resolution for Appointment prepared for chosen appointment.
6. Applicant is invited to attend Richmond City Council Formal Meeting where Council Resolution will be considered for official approval.
7. Richmond City Council holds Formal Meeting, which includes a public hearing, and votes on Resolution of Appointment (applicant must be in attendance).
8. Applicants that are approved by Richmond City Council Resolution of Appointment are sworn in.
9. Member’s service begins.
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
Most recent additions done in purple: Current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools
(Richmond, Virginia) -- UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW, Most recent additions done in purple. As Americans, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run governments. In doing so, we decide how we want our community to operate (laws); what public services we invest in (funding); the priority (investment levels) of services; and, how we pay for them (taxes/fees).
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council represents residents in determining the laws and government services they want. Thus, each year Richmond City Council establishes an annual Richmond Government Budget (In practice: An initial biennial (2-yr.) fiscal plan budget is established that is further amended in its second year.) and establishes a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate to help pay for some of it (estimated 15%). Richmond is currently in the second year of a two-year fiscal plan.
Our Richmond government services include the management and delivery such things as the administration, management and delivery of clean/safe drinking water, streets and parks; trash/leaf/sewage removal; public transportation; police; firefighting/rescue; economic development; and, educating our children.
Our Richmond Government Budget includes the following six components: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools.
Our Richmond Government operates on a Fiscal Year running July 1 to June 30 annually. The current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and was established by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. It began July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.
Richmond City Council's review and establishment of a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
At the conclusion of the deliberations, Council will vote to officially establish an official Richmond Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY), which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Our Official Richmond Government Budget takes the form of laws, which are approved by Council as Ordinances. Council is scheduled to vote to establish a final budget during its regular Formal Council Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. It includes budget review, work sessions public hearings and action dates. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest times and locations, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
UPDATED: FY 2013 Council Budget Review Schedule
Revised 4.4.2012/1215 hrs/srs
Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219
Date/Time Title Description Meeting Location
August 2011-February 2012
August 2011 - February 2012 Council Budget Review Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Ongoing staff meetings Different locations
March
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
3:00 p.m. Budget Proposal submitted to Council by Mayor Council receives a proposed budget from Mayor Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Internal Initial Budget Review Internal Staff meeting: Budget Meets with Council Staff for an Initial Budget Review Work Session Staff meetings 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Monday
March 12, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Initial Budget Review
will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Education and Workforce Development
• Richmond Public Schools Budget
• Review of Workforce Development
Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives
• City Personnel Complement
Changes (Position Eliminations)
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Mtng. begins 4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Public Safety Sanding Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
March 20, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Begins at 6:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 6:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review Council Land Use, Housing & Transportation Standing Committee Mtng. Richmond City Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council HHSE Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy/Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of
Social Services, RJS, Richmond Ofic. of
Hispanic Liaison, RDCAO/HS, Library,
Parks/Rec./Community Facilities) Council Health, Human Services & Education Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Gov. Ops Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m.. Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Council Govt. Operations Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits & HR Issues (Joint
Healthcare Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
remaining unfunded liability)
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro
Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review • Richmond Dept. of Finance
• Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
• Mayor's Proposed Budget Strategic Plan Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review- To occur during Informal Mtng Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communi-ties & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Economic and Community Development
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Review Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Council Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Monday
April 16, 2012
5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Council Budget Staff Councilmembers are to submit all proposed budget amendments to Council Budget Staff N/A N/A
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Amendment Discussions
• Council Agency Requests Council Land Use, Housing & Transpor-tation Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Agency Requests
• Mayor's Richmond Public Schools Taskforce's Final Report provided to Richmond City Council
• Amendment Discussions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing
To occur during Council Formal Mtng. Public Hearing Federal Funds Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 24, 2012
5:00 p.m. Final Discussion of Budget Amendments • Final Discussion of Budget
Amendments
Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 26 2012 Reserved Date Reserved Date for possible Council Amendment Discussion Council Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
April 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Introduction Date for All Council Budget Amendments Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption
To occur during Council Formal Mtg. Adopt all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May
Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A DEADLINE:Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Per State Law, Richmond City Council must Adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must by May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE* Pursuant to Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - No Later Than May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to share their comments, questions and concerns with Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 640.9594 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 241.7544 (mobile)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile); 233.7382 (home)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.5497 (office tel); 363.3443 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
_____________________________________________________________
For updated meeting information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
- End -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
Most recent additions done in purple: Current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools
(Richmond, Virginia) -- UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW, Most recent additions done in purple. As Americans, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run governments. In doing so, we decide how we want our community to operate (laws); what public services we invest in (funding); the priority (investment levels) of services; and, how we pay for them (taxes/fees).
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council represents residents in determining the laws and government services they want. Thus, each year Richmond City Council establishes an annual Richmond Government Budget (In practice: An initial biennial (2-yr.) fiscal plan budget is established that is further amended in its second year.) and establishes a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate to help pay for some of it (estimated 15%). Richmond is currently in the second year of a two-year fiscal plan.
Our Richmond government services include the management and delivery such things as the administration, management and delivery of clean/safe drinking water, streets and parks; trash/leaf/sewage removal; public transportation; police; firefighting/rescue; economic development; and, educating our children.
Our Richmond Government Budget includes the following six components: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools.
Our Richmond Government operates on a Fiscal Year running July 1 to June 30 annually. The current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and was established by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. It began July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.
Richmond City Council's review and establishment of a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
At the conclusion of the deliberations, Council will vote to officially establish an official Richmond Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY), which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Our Official Richmond Government Budget takes the form of laws, which are approved by Council as Ordinances. Council is scheduled to vote to establish a final budget during its regular Formal Council Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. It includes budget review, work sessions public hearings and action dates. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest times and locations, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
UPDATED: FY 2013 Council Budget Review Schedule
Revised 4.4.2012/1215 hrs/srs
Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219
Date/Time Title Description Meeting Location
August 2011-February 2012
August 2011 - February 2012 Council Budget Review Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Ongoing staff meetings Different locations
March
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
3:00 p.m. Budget Proposal submitted to Council by Mayor Council receives a proposed budget from Mayor Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Internal Initial Budget Review Internal Staff meeting: Budget Meets with Council Staff for an Initial Budget Review Work Session Staff meetings 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Monday
March 12, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Initial Budget Review
will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Education and Workforce Development
• Richmond Public Schools Budget
• Review of Workforce Development
Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives
• City Personnel Complement
Changes (Position Eliminations)
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Mtng. begins 4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Public Safety Sanding Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
March 20, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Begins at 6:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 6:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review Council Land Use, Housing & Transportation Standing Committee Mtng. Richmond City Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council HHSE Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy/Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of
Social Services, RJS, Richmond Ofic. of
Hispanic Liaison, RDCAO/HS, Library,
Parks/Rec./Community Facilities) Council Health, Human Services & Education Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Gov. Ops Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m.. Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Council Govt. Operations Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits & HR Issues (Joint
Healthcare Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
remaining unfunded liability)
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro
Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review • Richmond Dept. of Finance
• Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
• Mayor's Proposed Budget Strategic Plan Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review- To occur during Informal Mtng Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communi-ties & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Economic and Community Development
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Review Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Council Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Monday
April 16, 2012
5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Council Budget Staff Councilmembers are to submit all proposed budget amendments to Council Budget Staff N/A N/A
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Amendment Discussions
• Council Agency Requests Council Land Use, Housing & Transpor-tation Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Agency Requests
• Mayor's Richmond Public Schools Taskforce's Final Report provided to Richmond City Council
• Amendment Discussions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing
To occur during Council Formal Mtng. Public Hearing Federal Funds Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 24, 2012
5:00 p.m. Final Discussion of Budget Amendments • Final Discussion of Budget
Amendments
Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 26 2012 Reserved Date Reserved Date for possible Council Amendment Discussion Council Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
April 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Introduction Date for All Council Budget Amendments Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption
To occur during Council Formal Mtg. Adopt all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May
Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A DEADLINE:Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Per State Law, Richmond City Council must Adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must by May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE* Pursuant to Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - No Later Than May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to share their comments, questions and concerns with Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 640.9594 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 241.7544 (mobile)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile); 233.7382 (home)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.5497 (office tel); 363.3443 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
_____________________________________________________________
For updated meeting information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
- End -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
The Richmond Government Budget Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools
(Richmond, Virginia) -- UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW. As Americans, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run governments. In doing so, we decide how we want our community to operate (laws); what public services we invest in (funding); the priority (investment levels) of services; and, how we pay for them (taxes/fees).
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council represents residents in determining the laws and government services they want. Thus, each year Richmond City Council establishes an annual Richmond Government Budget (In practice: An initial biennial (2-yr.) fiscal plan budget is established that is further amended in its second year.) and establishes a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate to help pay for some of it (estimated 15%). Richmond is currently in the second year of a two-year fiscal plan.
Our Richmond government services include the management and delivery such things as the administration, management and delivery of clean/safe drinking water, streets and parks; trash/leaf/sewage removal; public transportation; police; firefighting/rescue; economic development; and, educating our children.
Our Richmond Government Budget includes the following six components: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools.
Our Richmond Government operates on a Fiscal Year running July 1 to June 30 annually. The current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and was established by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. It began July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.
Richmond City Council's review and establishment of a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
At the conclusion of the deliberations, Council will vote to officially establish an official Richmond Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY), which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Our Official Richmond Government Budget takes the form of laws, which are approved by Council as Ordinances. Council is scheduled to vote to establish a final budget during its regular Formal Council Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. It includes budget review, work sessions public hearings and action dates. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest times and locations, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
UPDATED: FY 2013 Council Budget Review Schedule
Revised 4.3.2012/1508 hrs/srs
Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219
Date/Time Title Description Meeting Location
August 2011-February 2012
August 2011 - February 2012 Council Budget Review Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Ongoing staff meetings Different locations
March
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
3:00 p.m. Budget Proposal submitted to Council by Mayor Council receives a proposed budget from Mayor Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Internal Initial Budget Review Internal Staff meeting: Budget Meets with Council Staff for an Initial Budget Review Work Session Staff meetings 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Monday
March 12, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Initial Budget Review
will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Education and Workforce Development
• Richmond Public Schools Budget
• Review of Workforce Development
Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives
• City Personnel Complement
Changes (Position Eliminations)
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Mtng. begins 4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Public Safety Sanding Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
March 20, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Begins at 6:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 6:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review Council Land Use, Housing & Transportation Standing Committee Mtng. Richmond City Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council HHSE Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy/Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of
Social Services, RJS, Richmond Ofic. of
Hispanic Liaison, RDCAO/HS, Library,
Parks/Rec./Community Facilities) Council Health, Human Services & Education Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Gov. Ops Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m.. Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Council Govt. Operations Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits & HR Issues (Joint
Healthcare Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
remaining unfunded liability)
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro
• Mayor's Proposed Budget Strategic Plan Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Review (Cont.) - Initial Discussion of Council Amendments Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review
Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communi-ties & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Economic and Community Development
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Review
• Mayor's Richmond Public Schools Task Force Report due to Council Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Council Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Monday
April 16, 2012
5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Council Budget Staff Councilmembers are to submit all proposed budget amendments to Council Budget Staff N/A N/A
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Capital Improvement Plan
Amendment Discussions (If Needed)
• Council Agency Requests
• Amendment Discussions Council Land Use, Housing & Transpor-tation Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Agency Requests
Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing
To occur during Council Formal Mtng. Public Hearing Federal Funds Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 24, 2012
5:00 p.m. Final Discussion of Budget Amendments • Final Discussion of Budget
Amendments
Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 26 2012 Reserved Date Reserved Date for possible Council Amendment Discussion Council Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
April 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional Meeting for Possible Discussion on Richmond Public Schools (After Virginia General Assembly Meetings) Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption
To occur during Council Formal Mtg. Adopt all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May
Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A DEADLINE:Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Per State Law, Richmond City Council must Adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must by May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE* Pursuant to Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - No Later Than May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to share their comments, questions and concerns with Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 640.9594 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 241.7544 (mobile)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile); 233.7382 (home)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.5497 (office tel); 363.3443 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
_____________________________________________________________
For updated meeting information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
- End -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
UPDATED SCHEDULE: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget
The Richmond Government Budget Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools
(Richmond, Virginia) -- UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW. As Americans, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run governments. In doing so, we decide how we want our community to operate (laws); what public services we invest in (funding); the priority (investment levels) of services; and, how we pay for them (taxes/fees).
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council represents residents in determining the laws and government services they want. Thus, each year Richmond City Council establishes an annual Richmond Government Budget (In practice: An initial biennial (2-yr.) fiscal plan budget is established that is further amended in its second year.) and establishes a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate to help pay for some of it (estimated 15%). Richmond is currently in the second year of a two-year fiscal plan.
Our Richmond government services include the management and delivery such things as the administration, management and delivery of clean/safe drinking water, streets and parks; trash/leaf/sewage removal; public transportation; police; firefighting/rescue; economic development; and, educating our children.
Our Richmond Government Budget includes the following six components: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools.
Our Richmond Government operates on a Fiscal Year running July 1 to June 30 annually. The current Richmond Government Budget for FY 2012 is $1,447,745,909 and was established by Richmond City Council on May 23, 2011. It began July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.
Richmond City Council's review and establishment of a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include more than a dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
At the conclusion of the deliberations, Council will vote to officially establish an official Richmond Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY), which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. Our Official Richmond Government Budget takes the form of laws, which are approved by Council as Ordinances. Council is scheduled to vote to establish a final budget during its regular Formal Council Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. It includes budget review, work sessions public hearings and action dates. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest times and locations, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
UPDATED: FY 2013 Council Budget Review Schedule
Revised 4.3.2012/1508 hrs/srs
Meetings to be held at Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23219
Date/Time Title Description Meeting Location
August 2011-February 2012
August 2011 - February 2012 Council Budget Review Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Ongoing staff meetings Different locations
March
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
3:00 p.m. Budget Proposal submitted to Council by Mayor Council receives a proposed budget from Mayor Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Friday
March 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. Internal Initial Budget Review Internal Staff meeting: Budget Meets with Council Staff for an Initial Budget Review Work Session Staff meetings 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Monday
March 12, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Initial Budget Review
will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Real Estate Tax Rate for 2013 &
Fee Changes
• Major Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes
• One-time Budget Items
• Debt Service Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Education and Workforce Development
• Richmond Public Schools Budget
• Review of Workforce Development
Goals, Budget Items & Initiatives
• City Personnel Complement
Changes (Position Eliminations)
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Mtng. begins 4:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Community Safety and Well-Being
• Police & Fire Budget Reviews
• E-911 System Update
• Constitutional Offices
• Unfunded Vacant Positions Council Public Safety Sanding Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
March 20, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Begins at 6:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 6:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods
• Non-Departmental Budget Review
• Special Revenue Funds Review Council Land Use, Housing & Transportation Standing Committee Mtng. Richmond City Council Chambers
Wednesday
March 21, 2012
4:00 p.m. Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council HHSE Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Unique, Healthy/Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of
Social Services, RJS, Richmond Ofic. of
Hispanic Liaison, RDCAO/HS, Library,
Parks/Rec./Community Facilities) Council Health, Human Services & Education Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
March 22, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Gov. Ops Meeting begins 4:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m.. Transportation and
Sustainability and the Natural Environment
• Public Works
• Public Utilities Council Govt. Operations Standing Committee Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
March 26, 2012
2:30 p.m.
(held 30 min. early) Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Well-Managed Government
• Employee Benefits & HR Issues (Joint
Healthcare Savings Update)
• Retirement System (Need to discuss
remaining unfunded liability)
• Latest Date for Federal Funds
Consolidated Plan/Budget Intro
• Mayor's Proposed Budget Strategic Plan Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
April
Tuesday
April 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 5, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Capital Improvement Plan Review (Cont.) - Initial Discussion of Council Amendments Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 9, 2012
2:30 p.m. Council Budget Review
Council Budget Review will occur during the Council Informal Meeting Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communi-ties & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth
• Economic and Community Development
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds Review
• Mayor's Richmond Public Schools Task Force Report due to Council Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 10, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget Meeting to solicit the public's input on the budget Council Special Budget Public Hearing Council Chambers
Monday
April 16, 2012
5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Council Budget Staff Councilmembers are to submit all proposed budget amendments to Council Budget Staff N/A N/A
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Land Use Meeting begins 3:00 p.m. Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Capital Improvement Plan
Amendment Discussions (If Needed)
• Council Agency Requests
• Amendment Discussions Council Land Use, Housing & Transpor-tation Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. Council Finance Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
Council Budget Review begins 5:00 p.m. • Council Agency Requests
Council Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
April 23, 2012
6:00 p.m. Federal Funds Public Hearing
To occur during Council Formal Mtng. Public Hearing Federal Funds Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
April 24, 2012
5:00 p.m. Final Discussion of Budget Amendments • Final Discussion of Budget
Amendments
Council Special Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
April 26 2012 Reserved Date Reserved Date for possible Council Amendment Discussion Council Special Meeting Council Chambers
Friday
April 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. DEADLINE: Council Amendments to City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to City Attorney's Office N/A N/A
May
Tuesday
May 1, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional Meeting for Possible Discussion on Richmond Public Schools (After Virginia General Assembly Meetings) Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Thursday
May 3, 2012
5:00 p.m. Council Budget Review Additional meeting if needed Council Special Budget Work Session Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
3:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Monday
May 14, 2012
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Amendments & Budget Adoption
To occur during Council Formal Mtg. Adopt all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at First Council Meeting in May
Council Formal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A DEADLINE:Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Per State Law, Richmond City Council must Adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools' Budget Must by May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
Tuesday
May 15, 2012
N/A Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE* Pursuant to Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - No Later Than May 15, 2012. N/A N/A
CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to share their comments, questions and concerns with Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 640.9594 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.7964 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel); 241.7544 (mobile)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6591 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile); 233.7382 (home)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.5497 (office tel); 363.3443 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
_____________________________________________________________
For updated meeting information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Richmond City Council ____________________________________________________________
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.
- End -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Slave Trail Commission 2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission 2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission holds monthly meetings
regarding its work and ongoing projects in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The meetings are scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the same location. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for these meeting typically include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Charette
• Upcoming Events
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings
Thursday, April 5, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 3, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 7, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 2, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 6, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 4, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 1, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District,
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, please contact The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission (Member, Virginia House of Delegates -70th Voter District) at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
or
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmodngov.com.
Background _________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity of Richmond City Council that was established by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, adopted July 13, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 2000-R111-109, adopted July 24, 2000, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R132-123, adopted July 14, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R155-141, adopted September 8, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2004-R125-131, adopted June 28, 2004.
The purpose of the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is to assist Council with oversight and assistance in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The Commission meets monthly and includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. The composition of membership is as follows:
The Commission shall be composed of seventeen (17) members. Such persons shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve for terms of three (3) years. The membership of the Commission shall include at least one (1) member of City Council, not less than three (3) members of the “Hope in the Cities” organization and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Any appointed Council members shall be given the first option of serving as the Chair of the Commission in order of their appointment. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for meetings.
Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked on a number of important projects, which have included:
• 2011
Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery.
The Richmond Slave Trail Markers will serve to recognize the regrettable time in our nation’s history when parts of the United States allowed the enslavement of fellow human beings and an estimated 8 percent of U.S. families owned slaves just before the U.S. Civil War. The site of the event and location of one of the 17 markers, Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave-holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. The Confederate Army surrendered Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy, on April 3, 1865.
Following shortly after the end of the U. S. Civil War, which ended in Virginia on April 9, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States of America Constitution was adopted on December 6, 1865. This amendment officially abolished slavery. A precursor for this amendment was the Emancipation Proclamation, an Executive Order signed by President Abraham Lincoln, on January 1, 1863, which proclaimed the freedom of slaves living in states under Confederate control.
• 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.
• 2009
Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and
Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2008
Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural
artifacts.
• 2008 – 2009
Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which
included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2007
Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue on Friday, March 30, 2007, erected at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue. This project was part of a global initiative placing three statues in three countries. Dedicated to slavery reconciliation, the installation of the statue represents nearly 10 years of work between the City of Richmond, Virginia, USA (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa). A statue was erected in Liverpool in 1989 and the Republic of Benin in August 2005.
• 2006
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University.
• 2003
Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue. For three quarters of the 18th Century, Virginia (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa) represented one of the largest global commercial trade triangles of enslaved Africans. Liverpool's shipbuilding industry provided the vessels that sailed to the Kingdom of Dahomey, now the Republic of Benin, where Africans were loaded on ships and transported to the Americas, with Richmond, Virginia being one of the major recipients.
Support
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance as available 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. 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 2011- $6,000
For general Commission support
• FY 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
• 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 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 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 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• FY 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight
from the United Kingdom
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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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission 2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission holds monthly meetings
regarding its work and ongoing projects in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The meetings are scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the same location. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for these meeting typically include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Charette
• Upcoming Events
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings
Thursday, April 5, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 3, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 7, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 2, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 6, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 4, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 1, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District,
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, please contact The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission (Member, Virginia House of Delegates -70th Voter District) at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
or
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmodngov.com.
Background _________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity of Richmond City Council that was established by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, adopted July 13, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 2000-R111-109, adopted July 24, 2000, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R132-123, adopted July 14, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R155-141, adopted September 8, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2004-R125-131, adopted June 28, 2004.
The purpose of the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is to assist Council with oversight and assistance in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The Commission meets monthly and includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. The composition of membership is as follows:
The Commission shall be composed of seventeen (17) members. Such persons shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve for terms of three (3) years. The membership of the Commission shall include at least one (1) member of City Council, not less than three (3) members of the “Hope in the Cities” organization and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Any appointed Council members shall be given the first option of serving as the Chair of the Commission in order of their appointment. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for meetings.
Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked on a number of important projects, which have included:
• 2011
Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery.
The Richmond Slave Trail Markers will serve to recognize the regrettable time in our nation’s history when parts of the United States allowed the enslavement of fellow human beings and an estimated 8 percent of U.S. families owned slaves just before the U.S. Civil War. The site of the event and location of one of the 17 markers, Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave-holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. The Confederate Army surrendered Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy, on April 3, 1865.
Following shortly after the end of the U. S. Civil War, which ended in Virginia on April 9, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States of America Constitution was adopted on December 6, 1865. This amendment officially abolished slavery. A precursor for this amendment was the Emancipation Proclamation, an Executive Order signed by President Abraham Lincoln, on January 1, 1863, which proclaimed the freedom of slaves living in states under Confederate control.
• 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.
• 2009
Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and
Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2008
Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural
artifacts.
• 2008 – 2009
Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which
included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2007
Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue on Friday, March 30, 2007, erected at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue. This project was part of a global initiative placing three statues in three countries. Dedicated to slavery reconciliation, the installation of the statue represents nearly 10 years of work between the City of Richmond, Virginia, USA (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa). A statue was erected in Liverpool in 1989 and the Republic of Benin in August 2005.
• 2006
Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University.
• 2003
Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue. For three quarters of the 18th Century, Virginia (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa) represented one of the largest global commercial trade triangles of enslaved Africans. Liverpool's shipbuilding industry provided the vessels that sailed to the Kingdom of Dahomey, now the Republic of Benin, where Africans were loaded on ships and transported to the Americas, with Richmond, Virginia being one of the major recipients.
Support
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance as available 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. 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 2011- $6,000
For general Commission support
• FY 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
• 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 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 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 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• FY 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight
from the United Kingdom
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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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
Monday, April 2, 2012
Additional statement by Councilman Samuels - Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, April 2, 2012
An additional statement by
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - "I've had discussions with representatives from Art180 and Venture Richmond and it is my understanding that those two groups have worked together and we have resolution for the murals during Easter on Parade on Monument Avenue. It appears the murals may have to be temporarily moved but the parties are working together to ensure they are still visible.
I appreciate the calls and emails from citizens voicing their position on this matter. It is my belief that the City will honor its commitments and I am sure the Administration is working towards a decision on the issue of permits for this public art display."
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, April 2, 2012
An additional statement by
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - "I've had discussions with representatives from Art180 and Venture Richmond and it is my understanding that those two groups have worked together and we have resolution for the murals during Easter on Parade on Monument Avenue. It appears the murals may have to be temporarily moved but the parties are working together to ensure they are still visible.
I appreciate the calls and emails from citizens voicing their position on this matter. It is my belief that the City will honor its commitments and I am sure the Administration is working towards a decision on the issue of permits for this public art display."
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels - Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, April 2, 2012
A statement by
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - “Like so many Richmonders, I was surprised to hear the issues about the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue. I have always supported and appreciated the work Art 180 has done around the city -- including these great pieces on Monument Avenue.
To be clear: Richmond City Council has absolutely no authority to issue or revoke any permits within the city. The current issues with the permits arose when a constituent recently asked me how long the displays would be on the medians. In looking into the answer for that question, it appears that there were crossed wires within the Administration regarding the permitting procedure as they considered the timing of this art installation and any overlap with next weekend's Easter on Parade, which uses the same medians that feature the art displays for vendors, children's activities, and foot traffic. I want to avoid having any of these great displays lost, damaged, or overlooked while this event is going on.
I support Art 180's project and I think it is very unfortunate that there has been so much confusion. I have offered Art180 my services to work with them, the Administration or anyone else to make sure this wonderful art is proudly displayed on Monument Avenue & to ensure we find a resolution to this problem that works for everyone."
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, April 2, 2012
A statement by
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
Regarding the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - “Like so many Richmonders, I was surprised to hear the issues about the Art 180 displays on Monument Avenue. I have always supported and appreciated the work Art 180 has done around the city -- including these great pieces on Monument Avenue.
To be clear: Richmond City Council has absolutely no authority to issue or revoke any permits within the city. The current issues with the permits arose when a constituent recently asked me how long the displays would be on the medians. In looking into the answer for that question, it appears that there were crossed wires within the Administration regarding the permitting procedure as they considered the timing of this art installation and any overlap with next weekend's Easter on Parade, which uses the same medians that feature the art displays for vendors, children's activities, and foot traffic. I want to avoid having any of these great displays lost, damaged, or overlooked while this event is going on.
I support Art 180's project and I think it is very unfortunate that there has been so much confusion. I have offered Art180 my services to work with them, the Administration or anyone else to make sure this wonderful art is proudly displayed on Monument Avenue & to ensure we find a resolution to this problem that works for everyone."
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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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