Richmond City Council to hold Special Meeting and vote Tuesday to extend deadline for payment of personal property taxes a full month: To be due June 1 instead of May 1, 2012

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, 26 April 2012 Richmond City Council to hold Special Meeting and vote Tuesday to extend deadline for payment of personal property taxes a full month: To be due June 1 instead of May 1, 2012 All nine members of Richmond City Council patroning Ordinance WHAT In direct response to public outcry with regard to the Richmond Government Administration recent mailing of personal property tax bills with less than two weeks notice to pay them, on Tuesday (May 2, 2012) Richmond City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting and vote to extend the deadline an entire month. This would extend the deadline for payment from the current date of May 1, 2012 - to a new date of June 1, 2012. This extension would include all tax payments for tangible personal property, business tangible personal property, machinery and tools, and personal property assessed for taxation by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. The Ordinance, No. 2012-78, would go into effect upon approval. WHEN Tuesday, May 1, 2012 5:00-6:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council 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) 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 Official meeting schedule for May 2012

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, April 26, 2012 Richmond City Council Official meeting schedule for May 2012 All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all meetings, which are free and open to the public WHAT In delivery of its official duties as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public government meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy. A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed. Council Official Government Meetings are held on behalf of the "body of Council" and include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings and Public Information/Events held on an as-needed basis. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. 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. Parking - Public Transportation, via GRTC, and free street parking around/in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall is available. Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17. 2012 May Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary Tuesday, May 1, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m._____________________________________________ Richmond City Council COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW MEETING (Introduction Date for Council Budget Amendments) A special meeting to be held in consideration of Council establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. This is the introduction date for Council Budget Amendments. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Thursday, May 3, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m._____________________________________________ Richmond City Council ADDITIONAL COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW MEETING (IF NEEDED) A special meeting to be held in consideration of Council establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Monday, May 7, 2012; 3:30-5:00 p.m._________________________________________________ Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE (Note: This meeting to include Closed Session for Council Interviews of a new City Clerk and the time may be much longer) Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions. LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 9th Floor, HR Training Room; 900 E. Broad Street Frequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012; 3:00-5:00 p.m.________________________________________________ Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION (May include Discussion on Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget.) Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays) Monday, May 14, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m.________________________________________________ Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION (Council to Adopt Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget) Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for public comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays) Wednesday, May 16, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m._____________________________________________ Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. It also balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools and Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012; 3:00-4:30 p.m.___________________________________________ Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Beginning February 2011 meets the third Thursday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m.________________________________________________ Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside) Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012; 3:00-4:30 p.m._____________________________________ ___________ Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012; 4:00-5:30 p.m.________________________________________________ Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE The Committee is responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities. LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012_______________________________________________________________ HOLIDAY Richmond City Council will observe Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 28, 2012 and Richmond City Hall will be closed on that day. The regularly scheduled Richmond City Council Meetings for that day will be held the following day. Tuesday, May 29, 2012; 3:00-5:00 p.m.________________________________________________ Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION This meeting is held for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays) Tuesday May 29, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m._________________________________________________ Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION This meeting is held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for public comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily. LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St. Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays) 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. 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); 339.8393 (mobile) kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email) VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012) The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District 804.646.5724 (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) 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 804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile) reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email) South Central 9th District The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District 804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile) doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email) _____________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955 www.council.richmondva.gov (website) CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call 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 - end - Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Robertson invites all to see 44 free home make-overs in Eastview Neighborhood: Year of planning, preparation and production realized

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 26 April 2012 Councilwoman Robertson invites all to see 44 free home make-overs in Eastview Neighborhood: Year of planning, preparation and production realized Rebuilding Together of Richmond to deploy 1,500 volunteers in to fix homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites everyone to come out and see 44 homes in the Eastview Neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs. Project to included homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled. Located in the Gateway 6th District, the Eastview Neighborhood includes a diverse mix of home styles, such as one story frame bungalows and brick Cape Cods. The homes were primarily built in the 1940's and 1950's. The Eastview Neighborhood is generally bounded by Interstates 64 and 95 on the north and west, the Mechanicsville Turnpike and Mosby Street corridor on the east, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge on the south. Produced and managed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond, this 2012 Richmond Rebuilding Day event represents a year of dedication and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and production. Work completed up to this point has included soliciting and reviewing applications; coordination of funding and supplies; months of skilled trades work done in preparation; and, coordination and management of 1,500 community volunteers. Examples of repairs and renovations include painting, heating/ cooling, roof, windows, handrails, porch repairs, lighting and removal of dangerous trip/ fall hazards. This will be the 20th event year. Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local nonprofit agency that receives its supplies and funding from Richmond-based businesses, individuals and community partners. Homes to be repaired are chosen annually from applications submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in November. Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; and, living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually). WHEN 2012 Richmond Rebuilding Day Event Saturday, 28 April 2012 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. WHERE Central Command Post Headquarters located at: Pilgrim Baptist Church 1900 Whitcomb Street WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: amy@rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org; or website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________ Rebuilding Together of Richmond Rebuilding Together of Richmond is part of nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of citizen volunteers, skilled tradesman, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.RebuildingTogether.org 2012 Rebuilding Together of Richmond Facts • Forty-four homes will be served in the Eastview Neighborhood • All homes are owned and occupied by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled living in the City of Richmond. • More than 1,500 volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year. • The services and products delivered by Rebuilding Together of Richmond are paid for, sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses and community partners. • The Richmond Rebuilding Together organization began in April 1993 with repairs to 23 homes in Richmond’s Blackwell Neighborhood. At the close of it nineteenth year, the organization has rehabilitated 879 homes and helped to revitalize 17 Richmond- area neighborhoods. • Improvements made to homes have included: o Reattaching gutters and downspouts o Adding handrails to front/back stoops, adding/repairing wheelchair ramps o Weatherizing doors and windows o Roof replacement, heating restoration and insulation o Hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement o Electrical service upgrades o Bath fixtures replacement o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes. • The Home Modifications component of this program includes assessment of the homeowner and family members. Volunteer occupational and physical therapists make recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as: o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors o Elimination of trip and fall hazards - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission 2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings: Upcoming 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, 24 April 2012 Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission 2012 Regular Schedule of Meetings: Upcoming 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: Upcoming Meetings 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. - 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

Councilwoman Reva Trammell's upcoming schedule of meeting in the Southside 8th District

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 24 April 2012 Councilwoman Reva Trammell's upcoming schedule of meeting in the Southside 8th District All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold the following meetings in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and free refreshments. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month and are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The upcoming meetings schedule is: WHEN Thursday, May 17, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House 4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@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.

Councilwoman Robertson announces Highland Park Community Meetings to be held fourth Thursday of each month

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, 24 April 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson announces Highland Park Community Meetings to be held fourth Thursday of each month Entire Highland Park Neighborhood Community invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces that there will be a Highland Park Community Meeting held every fourth Thursday of the month. The meetings will be for neighbors in realizing the rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure. Meetings will include (but not be limited to) discussions on the following topics: • New Highland Park Neighborhood Community Garden • New improvements to Ann Hardy Park for all ages and families • Presentation of a potential future Mural at Ann Hardy • Community efforts to reduce crime WHEN Thursday, April 26, 2012 5:00-7:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 First Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23231 WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages residents to attend "We Are Highland Park" beautification event for Ann Hardy Park

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 23 April 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages residents to attend "We Are Highland Park" beautification event for Ann Hardy Park Everyone invited and encouraged to attend this exciting fun-filled family event WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, encourages the entire Highland Park Neighborhood to attend the "We Are Highland Park" Ann Hardy Plaza beautification event for the City of Richmond Ann Hardy Park being held this Saturday. This exciting family event will include neighbors helping neighbors and enjoying food, fun and fellowship in working together to beautify the Ann Hardy Park, located in the Gateway 6th District. It will include more than 60 neighbors, high school student and volunteers. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. This event is a continuation of multiple exciting events and activities that have and are being planned in realizing the rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure. WHEN Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. WHERE Meet at Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 First Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23231 WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.