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.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Richmond City Council Holds Tax Rate
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Richmond City Council keeps Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates same; $1.20
Maintains lowest rate in more than 20 years
(Richmond, Virginia) – Tonight, Richmond City Council has acted to keep the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the same as last year, at $1.20 per $100 in assessed real estate value. By a vote to 8-1, Richmond City Council, during its regularly scheduled Formal meeting, passed Richmond City Council Ordinance 2010-62 to readopt last year’s Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the main funding source Richmond citizens use to pay for local government services. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in city revenue. Historic Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, include:
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates (Per $100 in Assessed property value)
Year Rate
2010 $1.20
2009 $1.20
2008 $1.20
2007 $1.23
2006 $1.29
2005 $1.33
2004/2003 $1.37955
2002 $1.38975
2001 $1.41
2000-1997 $1.43
1996-1994 $1.445
1993-1992 $1.45
1991-1990 $1.46
1989-1987 $1.53
In this action, Council chose to not adopt any of the possible options for changing the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate, which included $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced as proposed Ordinances in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 12 April 2010
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Richmond City Council keeps Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates same; $1.20
Maintains lowest rate in more than 20 years
(Richmond, Virginia) – Tonight, Richmond City Council has acted to keep the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the same as last year, at $1.20 per $100 in assessed real estate value. By a vote to 8-1, Richmond City Council, during its regularly scheduled Formal meeting, passed Richmond City Council Ordinance 2010-62 to readopt last year’s Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the main funding source Richmond citizens use to pay for local government services. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in city revenue. Historic Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, include:
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates (Per $100 in Assessed property value)
Year Rate
2010 $1.20
2009 $1.20
2008 $1.20
2007 $1.23
2006 $1.29
2005 $1.33
2004/2003 $1.37955
2002 $1.38975
2001 $1.41
2000-1997 $1.43
1996-1994 $1.445
1993-1992 $1.45
1991-1990 $1.46
1989-1987 $1.53
In this action, Council chose to not adopt any of the possible options for changing the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate, which included $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced as proposed Ordinances in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 12 April 2010
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Regular First District Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2010
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Special Guest: Virginia State Delegate Manoli Loupassi
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 __________________________________________________________
· The Honorable Manoli Loupassi
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 68th District
Virginia General Assembly
WHEN Tuesday, 23 March 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.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 15 March 2010
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: Special Guest: Virginia State Delegate Manoli Loupassi
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 __________________________________________________________
· The Honorable Manoli Loupassi
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 68th District
Virginia General Assembly
WHEN Tuesday, 23 March 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.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 15 March 2010
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
Updated Leaf Collection Schedule for the First District
Please find below the most updated information from the Department of Public Works concerning leaf collection in the First District.
Monday, March 22-Friday, April 2 will include the second round of leaf collection for Windsor Farms, the University of Richmond, and Far West End areas. Please watch for the posting of no parking signs over the next couple of weeks.
Monday, March 22-Friday, April 2 will include the second round of leaf collection for Windsor Farms, the University of Richmond, and Far West End areas. Please watch for the posting of no parking signs over the next couple of weeks.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Budget and Tax Rate Schedule
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Richmond City Council schedule for amending and adopting FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
Public invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
Thus, every year a proposed 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 and amends this budget based on the priorities of citizens.
Council's budget deliberations typically span three months, from mid-March until final adoption toward the end of May and take place during an estimated two dozen Council meetings and special work sessions that are all open to the public. During the process, Council adopts a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and, at the conclusion of the deliberations, votes on a Richmond City Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The final budget takes the form of laws, which will be available from the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov. Copies will also be available for review in the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804.646.7955 tel).
The following are tentatively scheduled Council dates that will include Budget discussions and action. It is very important to note that the day, time, topic, and locations are subject to changes and updates. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
2010 Richmond City Council
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Review and Action Dates
(Updated 3.10.10)
MARCH 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for "Formal" meetings.
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Possible 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates Introduced)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include introduction of possible
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, Public and other budget discussion/public business.
Each year a number of different real estate tax rates are introduced as possibilities,
which include some lower and some higher. If no new tax rate is adopted, it remains
the same. The tax rate applies to the previous year’s real estate tax assessment.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Submitted to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that will include the official submission of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings. Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Presented to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the presentation of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
APRIL 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 5, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that will include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 8, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Adoption of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the adoption of a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 29, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
MAY 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Council to Review Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that May include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 10, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Approval of Community Development Block Grant funds AND Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Community Development Block Grant funds; the introduction of Council’s Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Council Adoption of FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Adoption of the
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
CONTACT For updated Council budget meeting times and locations, or for more
information, please call 804.646.7955.
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for our local citizen government 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 real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and, to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
Richmond City Council schedule for amending and adopting FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
Public invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our 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; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
Thus, every year a proposed 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 and amends this budget based on the priorities of citizens.
Council's budget deliberations typically span three months, from mid-March until final adoption toward the end of May and take place during an estimated two dozen Council meetings and special work sessions that are all open to the public. During the process, Council adopts a Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and, at the conclusion of the deliberations, votes on a Richmond City Government Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY).
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year.
Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings and budget work sessions. While there is no public comment during the work sessions, citizens are invited to publicly address Council regarding the Budget during the Council Public Hearings.
The final budget takes the form of laws, which will be available from the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov. Copies will also be available for review in the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804.646.7955 tel).
The following are tentatively scheduled Council dates that will include Budget discussions and action. It is very important to note that the day, time, topic, and locations are subject to changes and updates. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
2010 Richmond City Council
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and Real Estate Tax Review and Action Dates
(Updated 3.10.10)
MARCH 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for "Formal" meetings.
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Possible 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates Introduced)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include introduction of possible
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, Public and other budget discussion/public business.
Each year a number of different real estate tax rates are introduced as possibilities,
which include some lower and some higher. If no new tax rate is adopted, it remains
the same. The tax rate applies to the previous year’s real estate tax assessment.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Submitted to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that will include the official submission of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings. Note: On February 22, 2010, Richmond City Council (by Ordinance Number 2010-34-40) extended the deadline for the Mayor to submit a proposed budget; from March 6 to March 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Presented to Council)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the presentation of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
APRIL 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 5, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that will include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 8, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Adoption of 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the adoption of a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 15, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 22, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 26, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds and other budget discussion/public business.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
Thursday, April 29, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Council Budget Work Session
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Work session to hear presentations from departments, receive budget updates and review information.
MAY 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
(Council to Review Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled standing committee meeting that May include a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget and budget discussions.
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, April 10, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Approval of Community Development Block Grant funds AND Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Community Development Block Grant funds; the introduction of Council’s Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Informal Council Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
Monday, May 24, 2010 – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Formal Council Meeting
(Council Adoption of FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget)
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Adoption of the
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
CONTACT For updated Council budget meeting times and locations, or for more
information, please call 804.646.7955.
BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for our local citizen government 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 real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and, to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
Monday, March 1, 2010
Update on Potholes from the City of Richmond Administration
City officials announced today an aggressive plan to address an estimated 613 open pothole requests throughout the city of Richmond, including those logged via www.seeclickfix.com. Since the beginning of the fiscal year, 1,846 potholes have been filled. "The number of potholes has increased substantially in recent weeks as a result of the record snowfalls that the area has experienced," said Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall. "DPW crews have been deployed on a strategic basis to ensure that we close out our pothole repair blitz within the next several weeks."
Pothole repair is an ongoing operation of the Department of Public Works (DPW) in the city of Richmond. Since February 16, DPW crews have filled 80 to 100 potholes on a daily basis as weather conditions allow. Under the stepped up action, Priority 1 streets, or main arterials, are being focused on initially. But city officials expect to have potholes on both the main arterials and Priority 2 roads filled no later than March 12. The plan is for pothole repair in residential neighborhoods to begin by March 15. Pothole repair is impacted by weather conditions and city crews will need to be redeployed to the vacuum leaf collection program which is set to resume March 1. However, the city will still have crews solely dedicated to pothole repair throughout the final stages of this pothole repair effort.
Residents are encouraged to take action and report all potholes. Presently, the city is receiving about 25 pothole reports per day. Potholes can be reported 24 hours a day online at www.RichmondGov.com or residents may call in a request using the city's 3-1-1 system during business hours. DPW will also conduct more road inspections during this repair period to ensure that all required repairs are identified. More permanent repairs and improvements are scheduled for the upcoming paving season which runs from April 1 through the end of October, depending on weather. Upcoming paving projects are listed on the city's website at www.RichmondGov.com.
Pothole repair is an ongoing operation of the Department of Public Works (DPW) in the city of Richmond. Since February 16, DPW crews have filled 80 to 100 potholes on a daily basis as weather conditions allow. Under the stepped up action, Priority 1 streets, or main arterials, are being focused on initially. But city officials expect to have potholes on both the main arterials and Priority 2 roads filled no later than March 12. The plan is for pothole repair in residential neighborhoods to begin by March 15. Pothole repair is impacted by weather conditions and city crews will need to be redeployed to the vacuum leaf collection program which is set to resume March 1. However, the city will still have crews solely dedicated to pothole repair throughout the final stages of this pothole repair effort.
Residents are encouraged to take action and report all potholes. Presently, the city is receiving about 25 pothole reports per day. Potholes can be reported 24 hours a day online at www.RichmondGov.com or residents may call in a request using the city's 3-1-1 system during business hours. DPW will also conduct more road inspections during this repair period to ensure that all required repairs are identified. More permanent repairs and improvements are scheduled for the upcoming paving season which runs from April 1 through the end of October, depending on weather. Upcoming paving projects are listed on the city's website at www.RichmondGov.com.
Community Meeting: The Future of Westhampton School and Surrounding Area
Councilman Bruce Tyler will be holding a Community Meeting to discuss the future of the Westhampton School site and is welcoming the opportunity to discuss this property with First District residents and businesses.
When: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 9AM
Where: Mary Munford Elementary School
Please contact CM Tyler at Bruce.Tyler@richmondgov.com or Jennifer Walle, Jennifer.Walle@richmondgov.com if you would like any additional details.
When: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 9AM
Where: Mary Munford Elementary School
Please contact CM Tyler at Bruce.Tyler@richmondgov.com or Jennifer Walle, Jennifer.Walle@richmondgov.com if you would like any additional details.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Belmont Library Closed Monday, February 22nd
CITY OF RICHMOND
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Harriett Coalter
Friday, February 19, 2010 (804) 646-4550
Belmont Library to Close February 22 for Renovation Preparation
Richmond, VA – The city of Richmond’s Belmont Library, located at 3100 Ellwood Avenue, will be closed on Monday, February 22, 2010, to prepare for substantial renovations. This one-day closure will allow for an inventory of library books and materials to be conducted.
Mayor Dwight C. Jones first announced the library renovations in March 2009 during his biennial budget proposal to City Council. More than $9 million, over the term of the project, has been set aside to complete renovations to all city libraries. Renovation funding is being provided through the “Building a Better Richmond” fund of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan.
The Belmont Library renovation will be in phase two, which is scheduled to start in the winter of 2010.
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Harriett Coalter
Friday, February 19, 2010 (804) 646-4550
Belmont Library to Close February 22 for Renovation Preparation
Richmond, VA – The city of Richmond’s Belmont Library, located at 3100 Ellwood Avenue, will be closed on Monday, February 22, 2010, to prepare for substantial renovations. This one-day closure will allow for an inventory of library books and materials to be conducted.
Mayor Dwight C. Jones first announced the library renovations in March 2009 during his biennial budget proposal to City Council. More than $9 million, over the term of the project, has been set aside to complete renovations to all city libraries. Renovation funding is being provided through the “Building a Better Richmond” fund of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan.
The Belmont Library renovation will be in phase two, which is scheduled to start in the winter of 2010.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Speed Survey on Patterson Avenue
Per many First District residents concerns about speeding on Patterson Avenue, our office asked the Traffic Engineering division of Public Works to perform a speed survey. For a street or road to become eligible for enhanced fines for speeding, certain criteria must be met. The 85th percentile of speed must be 10 mph or greater than the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit on the section of Patterson Avenue is 35 mph, from the I-95 to Three Chopt Road corridor. The survey concluded that Patterson Avenue, from I-95 to Three Chopt Road does NOT qualify for the enhanced fines for speeding.
Please Note: Cary Street Road from Cameron to Three Chopt Road just recently qualified for this enhanced fine. Signs are posted along Cary Street Road with the $200 enhanced fines for speeding. The speed limit on this portion of Cary is 30 mph.
Please Note: Cary Street Road from Cameron to Three Chopt Road just recently qualified for this enhanced fine. Signs are posted along Cary Street Road with the $200 enhanced fines for speeding. The speed limit on this portion of Cary is 30 mph.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tentative Leaf Collection Dates from the Department of Public Works (2nd Cycle)
The Museum District: March 1-March 5, 2010
Windsor Farms, University of Richmond, Far West End: March 8-March 19, 2010
Please note: These dates may change due to inclement weather.
Windsor Farms, University of Richmond, Far West End: March 8-March 19, 2010
Please note: These dates may change due to inclement weather.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Snow Removal Information from the Mayor
CITY OF RICHMOND
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tammy Hawley
Monday, February 2, 2010 (804) 646-3110
Mayor and CAO Provide Update on City Snow Removal
~Preparations being made for more winter weather~
Richmond, VA - Mayor Dwight C. Jones and the city's Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall held a news conference today to discuss the city's response to snow removal. Citing that all priority one and priority two roads are clear and passable, Jones noted that secondary and residential road work is continuing and that the city is working with contractors who are utilizing the solid waste routes as guidance for the order that clearing is taking place.
Jones noted that the reduction in the city's fleet, which took place in 2004-2005, has had unintended consequences on the city's response time, now that the city has faced the highest snow totals since 1999-2000. The previous fleet reduction resulted in the sale of 17 dump trucks and 19 four-wheel drive pick-up trucks. Those vehicles, a significant asset to the snow removal program, were not replaced. As a result, the response time per route increased from 45 minutes to a minimum of 90 minutes.
"The reduced fleet, as well as personnel cutbacks, along with freezing cold temperatures, has impacted the city's response time to the recent winter storm,” said Mayor Jones. “What is clear to me is that it is imperative that we equip the city with the vehicles, machinery and supplies that are needed to perform the necessary functions and provide timely and efficient service to the residents of the city of Richmond."
The Chief Administrative Officer laid out a number of steps the city is taking:
Snow removal crews will begin plowing at a 2” accumulation, instead of the current 3” accumulation
The Administration will institute a policy of clearing all priority one and priority two roads within 48 hours.
The purchase of 4 highway plows; 12 tailgate spreaders; 4 dual edge reversible plows (barrel trucks) has been authorized.
A complete inventory of all city drivers will be conducted to determine the needs and qualifications for equipment operation.
City inspectors will be provided with four-wheel drive pick-up trucks capable of maintaining a plow and spreader for snow removal. The City will cease purchasing sedans for inspectors, as they are not feasible for alternate use in inclement weather.
Enter into agreements with existing City contractors and others who possess heavy equipment to augment city snow removal forces.
Purchase plows and spreaders to be placed on loan to new or existing city contractors to facilitate snow removal.
Make sure the pending new fleet of 23 solid waste trucks can be fitted with plows to complement the snow removal effort.
Cross train equipment operators in the departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Public Utilities to augment snow removal forces.
"The city has faced significant challenges during this latest period of snow removal. The planned changes in our removal plan, as well the purchase of necessary equipment will better position Public Works crews during future snow events," said Marshall.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tammy Hawley
Monday, February 2, 2010 (804) 646-3110
Mayor and CAO Provide Update on City Snow Removal
~Preparations being made for more winter weather~
Richmond, VA - Mayor Dwight C. Jones and the city's Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall held a news conference today to discuss the city's response to snow removal. Citing that all priority one and priority two roads are clear and passable, Jones noted that secondary and residential road work is continuing and that the city is working with contractors who are utilizing the solid waste routes as guidance for the order that clearing is taking place.
Jones noted that the reduction in the city's fleet, which took place in 2004-2005, has had unintended consequences on the city's response time, now that the city has faced the highest snow totals since 1999-2000. The previous fleet reduction resulted in the sale of 17 dump trucks and 19 four-wheel drive pick-up trucks. Those vehicles, a significant asset to the snow removal program, were not replaced. As a result, the response time per route increased from 45 minutes to a minimum of 90 minutes.
"The reduced fleet, as well as personnel cutbacks, along with freezing cold temperatures, has impacted the city's response time to the recent winter storm,” said Mayor Jones. “What is clear to me is that it is imperative that we equip the city with the vehicles, machinery and supplies that are needed to perform the necessary functions and provide timely and efficient service to the residents of the city of Richmond."
The Chief Administrative Officer laid out a number of steps the city is taking:
Snow removal crews will begin plowing at a 2” accumulation, instead of the current 3” accumulation
The Administration will institute a policy of clearing all priority one and priority two roads within 48 hours.
The purchase of 4 highway plows; 12 tailgate spreaders; 4 dual edge reversible plows (barrel trucks) has been authorized.
A complete inventory of all city drivers will be conducted to determine the needs and qualifications for equipment operation.
City inspectors will be provided with four-wheel drive pick-up trucks capable of maintaining a plow and spreader for snow removal. The City will cease purchasing sedans for inspectors, as they are not feasible for alternate use in inclement weather.
Enter into agreements with existing City contractors and others who possess heavy equipment to augment city snow removal forces.
Purchase plows and spreaders to be placed on loan to new or existing city contractors to facilitate snow removal.
Make sure the pending new fleet of 23 solid waste trucks can be fitted with plows to complement the snow removal effort.
Cross train equipment operators in the departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Public Utilities to augment snow removal forces.
"The city has faced significant challenges during this latest period of snow removal. The planned changes in our removal plan, as well the purchase of necessary equipment will better position Public Works crews during future snow events," said Marshall.
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As citizens of Richmond and more specifically the First Council District, this site has been created to help keep you informed. Councilman Bruce Tyler would like to encourage each of you to pass along the link to this site. He would also like to welcome your feedback.
We will be posting information that we think you would like to know or need to know and anything that may affect you or your neighbors.
Please feel free to contact Councilman Bruce Tyler at 357.6007 or Bruce.Tyler@richmondgov.com.
Also, please feel free to contact the First District Liaison, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442 or Jennifer.Walle@richmondgov.com.
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