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.
Friday, February 19, 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.
WELCOME
The First District Council office would like to welcome you to our new blog site.
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.
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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