RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________
· Open Forum
Questions and answers regarding the West End 1st District
· Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct
WHEN Tuesday, 23 November 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
Monday, 15 November 2010
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
FIRST DISTRICT MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: To include information on new Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________
· Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct
· New Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Beginning Calendar Year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes will be divided into two collections per year instead of all at once. Half payments will be due January 14, 2011 and June 14, 2011. The Richmond Department of Finance will be on hand to discuss.
WHEN Tuesday, 28 September 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Future Meeting:
· Tuesday, November 23, 2010; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: To include information on new Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________
· Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct
· New Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Beginning Calendar Year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes will be divided into two collections per year instead of all at once. Half payments will be due January 14, 2011 and June 14, 2011. The Richmond Department of Finance will be on hand to discuss.
WHEN Tuesday, 28 September 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Future Meeting:
· Tuesday, November 23, 2010; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Events at Mary Munford Elementary School
Please find below information about the upcoming events at Mary Munford Elementary School. Please note that projected attendance at these events is posted as to allow residents to gauge for potential parking/traffic inconveniences.
September 12 - Back to School Concert and picnic on the Grounds behind the school. The band is Rockfish Willie and our guest performer - former Munford student and National Junior Mandolin Champ Harper Speagel Price. The event is from 4 - 7 and attendance is expected to be about 500.
September 19 (Sunday). Family Peace Festival. This not a school sponsored event, but is a family friendly activity. Information is available at http://www.familypeacefestival.org/. The event is from 11 - 5 and about 1000 are expected during the event.
September 21 PTA meeting "Back to School Night" 7 - 9 PM. Attendance expected is about 600.
October 12 - PTA meeting and Family Reading night - Expected attendance is about 300.
October 15 (evening) and 16 (morning) : Parent teacher conferences. Expected attendance over the two days is 500.
October 16 and 17 "Art Affair" - 10AM - 5PM on Saturday and 11 - 4 on Sunday. This is major art show and is co-sponsored by the Bon Air Artist Association and the Munford PTA. The event will take place on the soccer fields and attendance over the two days could be 2500. There will be satellite parking and security for the event including night security Friday and Saturday. The event will be set up Friday afternoon. For information, go to http://www.bonairartists.com/aotl.html
October 23 - Spooky Saturday PTA event 3 - 7 PM. (games, activities, food and more...) Expected attendance is 1500.
November 4 and 5 -Grandparent Days (Grandparents will visit the school and have lunch with grandchildren). 11AM - 1PM. Expected attendance over the two days is 400.
All this information is on our calendar at richmond.k12.va.us/schools/munford.
September 12 - Back to School Concert and picnic on the Grounds behind the school. The band is Rockfish Willie and our guest performer - former Munford student and National Junior Mandolin Champ Harper Speagel Price. The event is from 4 - 7 and attendance is expected to be about 500.
September 19 (Sunday). Family Peace Festival. This not a school sponsored event, but is a family friendly activity. Information is available at http://www.familypeacefestival.org/. The event is from 11 - 5 and about 1000 are expected during the event.
September 21 PTA meeting "Back to School Night" 7 - 9 PM. Attendance expected is about 600.
October 12 - PTA meeting and Family Reading night - Expected attendance is about 300.
October 15 (evening) and 16 (morning) : Parent teacher conferences. Expected attendance over the two days is 500.
October 16 and 17 "Art Affair" - 10AM - 5PM on Saturday and 11 - 4 on Sunday. This is major art show and is co-sponsored by the Bon Air Artist Association and the Munford PTA. The event will take place on the soccer fields and attendance over the two days could be 2500. There will be satellite parking and security for the event including night security Friday and Saturday. The event will be set up Friday afternoon. For information, go to http://www.bonairartists.com/aotl.html
October 23 - Spooky Saturday PTA event 3 - 7 PM. (games, activities, food and more...) Expected attendance is 1500.
November 4 and 5 -Grandparent Days (Grandparents will visit the school and have lunch with grandchildren). 11AM - 1PM. Expected attendance over the two days is 400.
All this information is on our calendar at richmond.k12.va.us/schools/munford.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
FIRST DISTRICT MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Future of Bandy Field Park to be discussed
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________
· Future of Bandy Field Park
Bandy Field Park is a city-owned park managed by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities. A public discussion will include the potential creation of a Conservation Easement of the site.
o J. R. Pope, Director
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
· Richmond Police Department
Report
WHEN Tuesday, 27 July 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
Background on Bandy Field Park
Bandy Field Park was established as a Richmond City Park by Richmond City Council on May 10, 1999. The park is approximately 18-acres and is located in both Richmond (4.42 acres est.) and Henrico County (13.58 acres est.) at the northwest corner of Three Chopt and Bandy Roads in Richmond’s West End - near the Village Shopping Center
Originally the space, now known as Bandy Field Park, was located in Henrico County. When part of Henrico County was annexed into the City of Richmond in 1942, the land was split between Richmond and Henrico County. In 1955, Richmond purchased the remaining County land for a potential school site, as there were plans for further annexations which did not materialize. The site then became Richmond Surplus Property.
Over the years, City and County residents began using “Bandy Field” as a neighborhood park and playground. During that time, a number of entities have been interested in purchasing the property for commercial development.
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Future of Bandy Field Park to be discussed
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________
· Future of Bandy Field Park
Bandy Field Park is a city-owned park managed by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities. A public discussion will include the potential creation of a Conservation Easement of the site.
o J. R. Pope, Director
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities
· Richmond Police Department
Report
WHEN Tuesday, 27 July 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
Background on Bandy Field Park
Bandy Field Park was established as a Richmond City Park by Richmond City Council on May 10, 1999. The park is approximately 18-acres and is located in both Richmond (4.42 acres est.) and Henrico County (13.58 acres est.) at the northwest corner of Three Chopt and Bandy Roads in Richmond’s West End - near the Village Shopping Center
Originally the space, now known as Bandy Field Park, was located in Henrico County. When part of Henrico County was annexed into the City of Richmond in 1942, the land was split between Richmond and Henrico County. In 1955, Richmond purchased the remaining County land for a potential school site, as there were plans for further annexations which did not materialize. The site then became Richmond Surplus Property.
Over the years, City and County residents began using “Bandy Field” as a neighborhood park and playground. During that time, a number of entities have been interested in purchasing the property for commercial development.
Friday, June 18, 2010
City Council Budget Information
Please find below some of the highlights of the Council's work on the City Budget:
Council kept the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the lowest in more than 30 years, down $.92 since 1980.
Council approved splitting up the payments of Richmond Real Estate Taxes and, beginning in 2011, they will be divided in two and collected two times a year (January and July) instead of all at once. This move will decrease interest costs needed when borrowing money to pay for services until tax collections are made.
Council's adopted Richmond City Government Budget for FY 2011 was $82,072,440 less than FY2010, which was $36,277,610 less than FY2009, for a three year total Richmond City Government Budget reduction of $118,350,050.
Council cut Mayor's proposed FY 2011 budget by $5.2 million ($4.6 million of which was the result in state revenue reductions to Richmond Public Schools).
Council amendments to the Richmond City Government General Fund resulted in approximately $600,000 in reductions.
Council added additional $2.5 Million for repairs and maintenance for Richmond Public Schools.
Council approved a loan program for local small businesses/community development.
Council kept the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the lowest in more than 30 years, down $.92 since 1980.
Council approved splitting up the payments of Richmond Real Estate Taxes and, beginning in 2011, they will be divided in two and collected two times a year (January and July) instead of all at once. This move will decrease interest costs needed when borrowing money to pay for services until tax collections are made.
Council's adopted Richmond City Government Budget for FY 2011 was $82,072,440 less than FY2010, which was $36,277,610 less than FY2009, for a three year total Richmond City Government Budget reduction of $118,350,050.
Council cut Mayor's proposed FY 2011 budget by $5.2 million ($4.6 million of which was the result in state revenue reductions to Richmond Public Schools).
Council amendments to the Richmond City Government General Fund resulted in approximately $600,000 in reductions.
Council added additional $2.5 Million for repairs and maintenance for Richmond Public Schools.
Council approved a loan program for local small businesses/community development.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Overview of First District Meeting
OVERVIEW of First District Meeting
May 25, 2010
Mary Munford Elementary School
Special guests presenters:
Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Review
Lt. Michael Stith, Richmond Police Department, Sector 311
Councilman Bruce Tyler presented a power point on the future of the Libbie, Patterson, and Grove corridor to include the future of the Westhampton School site. This presentation was constructed with the feedback he received from citizens at a community meeting he held earlier this year on Saturday, March 20, 2010. There were over 60 plus citizens and community members in attendance at the meeting on March 20th and included open dialogue, breakout groups, and an informal group discussion wrap up. At the March 20th meeting, residents were asked to list their “likes” and “dislikes” of the Libbie, Patterson, and Grove corridor. The list of “likes” included the tot lot, the walkability of the area, the ball fields, and the village feel of the area. The list of “dislikes” included the traffic on Libbie, too many special use permits issued, the lack of sufficient parking, and the lack of a long range plan for the area. From this discussion, a Master Planning Study will be undertaken by the City of Richmond’s Department of Planning and Development Review.
Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Review then spoke on the next steps in this process. He explained that there is a planning study formula that the Department of Planning and Development Review will be loosely following as we proceed. The first step will be for the Department of Planning and Development Review, or DPDR, to do an assessment of the physical environment of the area. This may include looking at existing building use, occupancy, parking, streetscape, etc. Next, DPDR will look at the regulatory environment. This may include zoning, scale, the master plan and neighborhood plan, and SUP’s, Special Use Permits. DPDR then committed to hold a kickoff meeting with the community to look at Best Practices and to look at the scope of the issues. Subsequently, they will hold small group meetings as needed. This may include businesses, residential properties, neighborhoods, etc. We are currently in the very early phases of looking at the Libbie, Grove, and Patterson corridor as well as the Westhampton School site. Please feel free to contact our office for additional information.
Lt. Michael Stith, Sector Lt. for the First District also presented information to include recent arrests of individuals. He reminded us that theft from motor vehicles is always an issue in our District. We must be vigilant in keeping items away from plain view in our vehicles to keep us from being an easy target. Please feel free to give him a call at 646.1945 should you have any issues or concerns. Also, please report any activity of concern, not deemed an emergency, by calling the NON Emergency number at 646.5100.
May 25, 2010
Mary Munford Elementary School
Special guests presenters:
Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Review
Lt. Michael Stith, Richmond Police Department, Sector 311
Councilman Bruce Tyler presented a power point on the future of the Libbie, Patterson, and Grove corridor to include the future of the Westhampton School site. This presentation was constructed with the feedback he received from citizens at a community meeting he held earlier this year on Saturday, March 20, 2010. There were over 60 plus citizens and community members in attendance at the meeting on March 20th and included open dialogue, breakout groups, and an informal group discussion wrap up. At the March 20th meeting, residents were asked to list their “likes” and “dislikes” of the Libbie, Patterson, and Grove corridor. The list of “likes” included the tot lot, the walkability of the area, the ball fields, and the village feel of the area. The list of “dislikes” included the traffic on Libbie, too many special use permits issued, the lack of sufficient parking, and the lack of a long range plan for the area. From this discussion, a Master Planning Study will be undertaken by the City of Richmond’s Department of Planning and Development Review.
Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Review then spoke on the next steps in this process. He explained that there is a planning study formula that the Department of Planning and Development Review will be loosely following as we proceed. The first step will be for the Department of Planning and Development Review, or DPDR, to do an assessment of the physical environment of the area. This may include looking at existing building use, occupancy, parking, streetscape, etc. Next, DPDR will look at the regulatory environment. This may include zoning, scale, the master plan and neighborhood plan, and SUP’s, Special Use Permits. DPDR then committed to hold a kickoff meeting with the community to look at Best Practices and to look at the scope of the issues. Subsequently, they will hold small group meetings as needed. This may include businesses, residential properties, neighborhoods, etc. We are currently in the very early phases of looking at the Libbie, Grove, and Patterson corridor as well as the Westhampton School site. Please feel free to contact our office for additional information.
Lt. Michael Stith, Sector Lt. for the First District also presented information to include recent arrests of individuals. He reminded us that theft from motor vehicles is always an issue in our District. We must be vigilant in keeping items away from plain view in our vehicles to keep us from being an easy target. Please feel free to give him a call at 646.1945 should you have any issues or concerns. Also, please report any activity of concern, not deemed an emergency, by calling the NON Emergency number at 646.5100.
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