Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Rescheduled: Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday to be held April 11, 2013

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, 2 April 2013



Rescheduled: Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday to be held April 11, 2013



All Richmond Residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting, originally scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013, has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, 2013.



The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission typically holds monthly meetings regarding its work and ongoing projects in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The upcoming scheduled meeting dates are listed below. Meetings are typically scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the same location (note: meeting dates are subject to change).



Meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for these meetings typically include the following:



• Welcome

• New Business

• Updates

• Committee Reports

• Charette

• Upcoming Events

• Closing Remarks/Adjournment



WHEN 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Thursday, July 11, 2013 (Being held on second Thursday, due to first Thursday [Independence Day] holiday)

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013



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 Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact:



The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission (Member, Virginia House of Delegates -70th Voter District) at 804.698.1070 (tel), or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov (email)



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission

One of Richmond City Council's more than 55 official boards, task forces and commissions that it has created and that assists with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, 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 1, 2013

Councilwoman Reva Trammell's 2013 meeting schedule for Richmond’s Southside 8th District

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

Monday, 1 April 2013



Councilwoman Reva Trammell's 2013 meeting schedule for Richmond’s Southside 8th District



All Southside 8th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold the meetings below in the Southside 8th Voter 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 free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, April 18, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 20, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 18, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 15, 2013; 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 Voter 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



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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, March 28, 2013

Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budgets

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

Thursday, 28 March 2013



Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budgets



The Richmond Government Budget Includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, to include Federal and State funds along with funds for Richmond Public Schools



(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Budget Review Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budgets (below) has been updated. The update includes moving Richmond City Council's review of the proposed budgets for the Richmond Police Department from Monday, April 1, 2013 to Monday, April 8, 2013.



The Richmond City Council Budget Review Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budgets is listed below. It includes special meetings, public hearings and important Budget action dates. Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing them and/or to attend budget meetings. Residents are invited to publicly address Richmond City Council regarding the Budget during listed Public Hearings (Council Budget Work Sessions do not include public comment periods, but are open to the public). The schedule is a working outline and dates/times/locations are subject to change as required.



The Fiscal Year 2013 Richmond Government Budget, established by Richmond City Council in 2012, was $1,429,628,466.



Richmond City Council

FY 2014-2015 Council Budget Review Schedule



Date/Time Description Location

August 2012 - February 2013

Aug. 2012 - February 2013 Council works with Administration to Review Budget needs Various locations

October

October 2012 Richmond City Council Retreat with Richmond Chief Administrative Officer for budget overview Richmond Police Academy

November

Thursday, November 15, 2012 Richmond Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented to Richmond City Council



Richmond City Council to receive Richmond Revenue Forecast

December

Tues., December 4, 2012

Tues., December 11, 2012

Wed., December 12, 2012

Thus., December 13, 2012 Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meetings

Four of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

January

January 2013 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees to receive Schools Superintendent’s proposed budget

Thurs., January 24, 2013

Wed., January 30, 2013

Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meeting

Two of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

February

February 2013 Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees approve Schools Budget

Tues., February 5, 2013

Wed., February 6, 2013

Thurs., February 7, 2013 Councilmember and Mayor Joint Community Budget Meetings

Three of nine public meetings held in locations across the city from Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013 for presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Richmond Government Budget Locations city-wide throughout Richmond

March

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

3:00 p.m. Richmond City Council receives Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Richmond Government Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, March 15, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, March 18, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative Additional Council Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, March 18, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Council Public Safety Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Richmond Police Academy)



THIS BUDGET WORK SESSION To be rescheduled to another date to be determined COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Education and Workforce Development

• Richmond Public Schools



Well Managed Government

• 2013 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate & Fee Changes

• Major Richmond Gen. Fund Expenditure Changes

• One-time Richmond Budget Items

• Debt Service



THIS BUDGET WORK SESSION To be rescheduled to another date to be determined Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, March 22, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, March 25, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, March 25, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Council Informal Meeting meets 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Chambers, Formal meeting follows) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Well-Managed Government

• 2013 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate & Fee Change

• Major Richmond General Fund Expenditure Changes

• One-time Richmond Budget Items

• Debt Service

• City Personnel Complement

- Changes (Position Eliminations)

- Unfunded Vacant Positions

- Pay Raise

• Employee Benefits and Human Resources Issues

• Employee Benefits & HR Issues

• Retirement System



Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment

• Richmond Department of Public Utilities Richmond City Council Chambers

Thursday, March 28, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

April

Monday, April 1, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 1, 2013

Noon-5:00 p.m.

(Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:00 p.m. in City Hall 2nd Fl., Large Conference Room) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Well-Managed Government

• Richmond Dept. of Finance

• Richmond Office of the Mayor

• Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Mayor's

Proposed Budget Strategic Plan



Transportation and Sustainability and the Natural Environment

• Richmond Department of Public Works



Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth

• Human Services (Richmond Dept. of Social Services,

Richmond Department of Justice Services, Richmond Office

of Hispanic Liaison, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative

Officer for Human Services, Richmond Public Library,

Richmond Department of Parks/Rec./Community Facilities)

Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, April 5, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Fl., Council Conference Rm.

Monday, April 8, 2013 Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget

• Latest Date for Federal Funds Consolidated Plan/Budget

Introduction N/A

Monday, April 8, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 8, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m.

(Richmond City Council Informal Meeting meets 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Chambers, Formal meeting follows) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Community Safety and Well-Being

• Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services

• Emergency-911 System Update

• Virginia - Richmond Constitutional Offices

- Richmond Office of the Circuit Court

- Richmond Office of the City Sheriff

- Richmond Office of the City Treasurer

- Richmond Office of the General Registrar

- Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth's Attny.

• Richmond Office of Animal Control

• Richmond Police Department



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 1) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 8, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Council Formal Meeting PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Public Hearing on Budget to be held during Council Formal Meeting to solicit additional public input on the Richmond Government Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Friday, April 12, 2013

10:00 a.m.-Noon INTERNAL STAFF MEETING

Staff Budget Work Session 3rd Floor, Council Conference Rm.

Monday, April 15, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 15, 2013

Noon-5:00 p.m.

(Council Public Safety Standing Committee meets 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Richmond Police Academy) COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Education and Workforce Development

• Richmond Public Schools

• Review of Workforce Development Goals, Budget Items

& Initiatives



Capital Improvement Plan Initial Review (PART 2) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 15, 2013

5:00 p.m.

DEADLINE: Council amendments to Council Chief of Staff Budget staff Councilmembers to submit proposed budget amendments to Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff Budget Staff by 5:00 p.m. N/A

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

10:00 a.m.

DEADLINE: Council Amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney Council Staff Will Provide List of Budget Amendments to Richmond Office of the City Attorney





N/A

Friday, April 19, 2013

DEADLINE: Richmond Office of the City Attorney to provide list of Amendments to Council Budget Staff by 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff to Provide List of Budget Amendments to distribute list to Council for review N/A

Monday, April 22, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities & Neighborhoods & Economic Growth

• Richmond City Council Offices - Budget Presentations

- Office of the Assessor of Real Estate

- Office of the City Attorney

- Office of the City Auditor

- Office of the City Clerk

- Office of the Council Chief of Staff

• Economic and Community Development, Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds/Federal Funds

Review



Well-Managed Government

• Richmond Department of Information Technology

• Richmond Department of Procurement Services Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Council Informal Meeting REGULAR COUNCIL INFORMAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Council Budget Work Session to be held during Council Informal Meeting Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 22, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Formal Meeting Introduction Date for Council Budget Amendments

• Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Discussion

• Public Hearing (Federal Funds)

• Council Budget Amendment Discussion Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 29, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, April 29, 2013

Noon-5:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Unique, Healthy & Inclusive Communities/Neighborhoods/ Economic Growth

• Presentation by the Greater Richmond Partnership

(Greg Wingfield)

• Richmond Riverfront Plan

• Richmond Department of Planning & Dev. Review



Unique, Healthy and Inclusive Communities and Neighborhoods

• Non-Departmental Budget Review

• Special Revenue Funds Review Richmond City Council Chambers

May 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 6, 2013

Noon-4:00 p.m. COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION

Deadline for Introduction of additional Budget Amendments

(if needed) (No Public Hearing will be held at this time)

Note: This could also be a tentative date for Adoption or consideration of the Richmond Public Schools Budget Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

11:00 a.m.-Noon COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - IF NEEDED

Tentative - Line Item Budget Review time if needed Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

3:00-5:00 p.m. Council Informal Meeting (may include budget discussion) Richmond City Council Chambers

Monday, May 13, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing on Budget Adoption (During Council Formal Mtg.) REGULAR FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING

Richmond City Council to adopt/establish all Budgets (including Federal Funds) at the First Council Meeting in May

Richmond City Council Chambers

Wednesday , May 15, 2013

DEADLINE: Richmond Public Schools Budget Adoption Pursuant to Virginia State Law, Richmond City Council must adopt a Budget for Richmond Public Schools by May 15, 2013. N/A

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Federal Funds Submission *DEADLINE*/A Pursuant to U.S. Federal Law, Federal Funds, Annual Plan and Budget must be submitted to U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development no later than 45 days before the start of the grantee’s program year. N/A





CONTACT Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing them, using the following contact information:



2013-2016 Richmond City Council Contact Information



West End 1st Voter District _________________________________________

The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles

Councilman, Richmond City Council

West End 1st Voter District

804.646.5349 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Yueh Hai "Eli" Wong, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

West End 1st Voter District

804.646.5935 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

eli.wong@richmondgov.com (email)



North Central 2nd Voter District ____________________________________

President of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, Richmond City Council

North Central 2nd Voter District

804.646.6531 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Jan Girardi, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

North Central 2nd Voter District

804.646.6532 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

jan.girardi@richmondgov.com (email)



Northside 3rd Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert

Councilman, Richmond City Council

Northside 3rd Voter District

804.646.0070 (office tel)

chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Northside 3rd Voter District Liaison

804.646.6055 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email)



Southwest 4th Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Kathy Graziano

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Southwest 4th Voter District

804.320.2454 (office tel)

804.320.6030 (fax)

kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Tim Grimes, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Southwest 4th Voter District

804.320.2454 (tel)

804.382.6998 (mobile)

804.320.6030 (fax)

timothy.grimes@richmondgov.com (email)



Central 5th Voter District ___________________________________________

The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto

Councilman

Richmond City Council

Central 5th Voter District

804.646.6050 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)



Ms. Ida I. Jones, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Central 5th Voter District

804.646.5724 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com



Gateway 6th Voter District _________________________________________

Vice President of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Gateway 6th Voter District

804.646.5348 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)



East End 7th Voter District __________________________________________

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Ph.D.

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

East End 7th Voter District

804.646.5429 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Sam Patterson, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

East End 7th Voter District

804.646.3012 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)



Southside 8th Voter District ________________________________________

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

Southside 8th Voter District

804.646.6592 (office tel)

804.240.5050 (mobile tel)

804.233.7382 (home)

804.516.8067 (mobile tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. Henry Mease, Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

Southside 8th Voter District

804.646.6591 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

henry.mease@richmondgov.com (email)



South Central 9th Voter District _____________________________________

The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby

Councilwoman

Richmond City Council

South Central 9th Voter District

804.646.5497 (office tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)



Mr. John S. Westbrook

Council Liaison

Richmond City Council

South Central 9th Voter District

804.646.2779 (tel)

804.646.5468 (fax)

john.westbrook@richmondgov.com (email)



Mailing Address

The Honorable _________

(President/Vice President of Richmond City Council - if appropriate)

Councilwoman/Councilman

Richmond City Council

Full name of Richmond Voter District

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.



Background - Richmond Government Budget ____________________________________________

As Richmond Residents, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our local government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; laws; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services on a daily basis.



Funding for our services and enforcement of laws comes from state, local and federal sources, including fees and taxes (like the Richmond Real Estate Tax.)



In order to set the investments levels we want for these services, Richmond City Council establishes an official annual Richmond Government Budget in May of each year for the upcoming Fiscal Year.



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



The Richmond Government Budget is typically amended every year. Thus, every year a proposed (draft) Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) is submitted to Richmond City Council by the Mayor, who is responsible for administering local government services. Council then reviews, analyzes, amends and establishes a new official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of residents.



Richmond City Council budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year and include more than two dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions from August through May.



The Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are approved by Richmond City Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year.



BACKGROUND - RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAXES _______________________________________

We, as residents, have determined that a fair way to help pay for some of our local government services is for Richmond real estate owners to annually contribute funds based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. Therefore, each year the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set. The rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, that each real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.



Our Richmond Real Estate Tax funds are the largest single local funding we use to help pay for our public services. Richmond real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate, which is set by June 15 annually. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100 of assessed property value; their share is $1,200 for that year.



Beginning calendar year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes were divided into two collections a year instead of all at once and market valuation data was lagged one year. Payments are now due as follows: Half by January 14 and half by June 14.



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.







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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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting

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, 26 March 2013



Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting



All residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Noon-1:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247

1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia



WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)





Background ________________________________________________________________________



Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). 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. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.



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.





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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.













Friday, March 22, 2013

Update: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter District: Proposed New Municipal Water Rates also to be discussed

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

Friday, 22 March 2013



Update: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter District: Proposed New Municipal Water Rates also to be discussed



Entire Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting in Richmond's Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every other month (Note: exception this year for December). The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:



AGENDA



• Meet: The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, President, Richmond City Council, Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District



• Meet: Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Richmond's New Police Chief



• Proposed New Municipal Water Rate Structure

Mr. Christopher Beschler, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Richmond Department of Public Utilities



• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements/Assistance for

People with Disabilities and Senior Citizens (Due April 1, 2013)



• Richmond City Council FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process



WHEN Wednesday, March 27, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



Future Meetings:

Wednesday, May 29, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Pine Camp Recreation Center - Theater

4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227



WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District



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







Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter 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

Friday, 22 March 2013



Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles to hold meeting in the West End 1st Voter District



All West End 1st Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting in Richmond's West End 1st Voter District. This will be the first of regular meeting he plans to hold every two months throughout the year that will include a topical agenda of current interest and special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all West End 1st Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:



Agenda/Discussion Topics



• Richmond Public Schools

The Honorable Glen Sturtevant, Member

Richmond Public Schools Board

West End 1st Voter District



• West End 1st Voter District Public Safety/Crime Report Update



• Richmond City Council FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process



• Proposed New Municipal Water Rate Structure



• Table set-up at meeting for residents to report District issues, with receipts given on the spot to ensure tracking and completion



WHEN Tuesday, March 26, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools

Albert Hill Middle School

3400 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23221



WHO The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman

Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District, at 804.646.5349 (tel), or jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email)





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______________________________________

Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

______________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.



Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter 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

Friday, 22 March 2013



Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd Voter District



Entire Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting in Richmond's Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every other month (Note: exception this year for December). The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:



AGENDA



• Meet: The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, President, Richmond City Council, Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District



• Meet: Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Richmond's New Police Chief



• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements/Assistance for

People with Disabilities and Senior Citizens (Due April 1, 2013)



• Richmond City Council FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process



WHEN Wednesday, March 27, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



Future Meetings:

Wednesday, May 29, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Pine Camp Recreation Center - Theater

4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227



WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District



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