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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Actions 05-01-95ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL .... SPECIAL MEETING Monday, May 1, 1995 -- 7:00 p.m. ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER EXHIBIT HALL 2. 3. 4. Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation. The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America will be led by Mayor Bowers. Statement of Purpose. Mayor Bowers. Public hearing to receive comments of citizens with regard to proposed real property tax for fiscal year 1995-96; special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge), effective July 1, 1995; and 1995-96 recommended City Budget. 7. Adjournment. PUBLIC HEARING REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY EMERGENCY 911 SURCHARGE CITY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 Monday, May 1, 1995 -- 7:00 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a pleasure for the Elected and Administrative Officials of the City of Roanoke to host this public hearing to receive comments from our citizens with regard to the real property tax levy; the special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge), effective July 1, 1995; and the 1995-96 recommended City budget. The City of Roanoke proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $1.23 per $100 of assessed value, which is the current tax rate. The City Manager has recommended to Council that the current special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge) of $.46 per phone line per month be increased to $.99 per month, beginning July 1, 1995. In accordance with requirements of Section 33 of the Roanoke City Charter pertaining to the annual budget, the City Manager has recommended a balanced fiscal year 1995-96 General Fund budget totalling $146,524,247.00, which is anticipated to increase $7,595,068.00, or 7.49% over the current fiscal year, and includes funding for the following major expenditures: Employee Pay Raise Jail Annex Operating Costs Increased Capital Fund Transfers $ 2,399,519.00 $ 1,596,286.00 $ 270,000.00 Increased Landfill Costs Increase in Subsidy to Transportation Fund Transfer to Hotel Conference Center Fleet Replacement Funding Increase - $ $ 215,000.00 - $ 215,454.00 $ 175,000.00 75,000.00 Tonight, it is your time to speak and our time to listen. In order to hear as many citizens as possible, may I respectfully suggest that presentations be limited to not more than three minutes each. The City Clerk has arranged for our citizens to register and I will recognize the persons who wish to speak in the order in which they have registered. DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 452 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1594 Telephone: (703) 981-2444 April13,1995 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Council has set the following budget study dates: May 1, 1995 7:00 p.m. Public hearing on Recommended Budget and Tax Rate May 2 -5, 1995 Budget Study Work Sessions Although dates have been designated, Council has not established specific times. Therefore, with the concurrence of Council, I would propose the following schedule: May 1, 1995 7:00 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall Public hearing on budget and tax rates May 2, 1995 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Council/School Board joint budget study session 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Continuation of Council's budget study session May 3, 1995 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Continuation of Council's budget study session, if necessary May 4, 1995 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Continuation of Council's budget study session, if necessary The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council April 13, 1995 Page 2 May 5, 1995 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Continuation of Council's budget study session, if necessary All budget study sessions will be held in the Social Services Conference Room, Room 306, Municipal North. It is my understanding that the City Manager will formally present the City's Proposed Fiscal Year 1995-96 Budget at the Council meeting on Monday, April 24, 1995, at which time, we can officially formalize the above suggested meeting times. Best personal regards. Sincerely, Mayor DAB:sm OffiC!b of the C ty Manager April 19, 1995 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council You will find attached an advance copy of threc notices with respect to public hearings required in connection with the FY 95-96 budget that will appear in the Roanoke Times on April 24 and the Roanoke Tribune on April 27. Specifically, the notices announce public hearings on the recommended FY 95-96 budget, the proposed real property tax (effective tax rate), and the proposed increase in the E- 911 telephone surcharge: A public hearing on the aforementioned items is scheduled for May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center. Thank you. Respectfully, W. Robert Herbert City Manager bcc:~ary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 346 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (703) 981-2333 FAX (703) 224-3138 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROANOKE RECOMMENDED 1995-96 BUOGET Pursuant to Section 15.1-162, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 1, 1665, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Roanoke City Council will hold a special meeting in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamson Road, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the 1995-96 City Budget. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of the budget within such reasonable time limits as shall be established by City Council. Persons desiring to speak on behalf of others must have their names placed on the agenda in accordance with regular procedures of the Roanoke City Council. Written comments of interested citizens will be received by the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing. Complete copies of the recommended budget will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office and the main public library. The recommended budget is summarized as follows: REVENUE ESTIMATES: General Fund: General Property Taxes Other Local Taxes Permits, Fees & Licenses Fines and Forfeitures Revenue from Use/Money & Property Grants-in-Aid - Commonwealth Grants-in-Aid - Federal Government Charges for Current Services Miscellaneous Revenue $59,482,600 46,850,238 722,000 799,700 1.133,785 32,178,204 23,793 4,992,328 343.599 TOTAL- GENERAL FUND $148.524.247 o EnterDrise Funds: Civic Center Fund Nursing Home Fund Sewage Treatment Fund Transportation Fund Water Fund o Internal Service Funds: City Information Systems Fund Fleet Management Fund Management Services Fund Materials Control Fund Utility Line Services Fund ~nue Fund: School Fund 2.132,338 1,744.595 8,786,985 8,825.960 2.372,867 2.965~458 484~456 149.002 3.045~757 $ 77,657,876 RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES: General Fund: Community Development General Government Health and Welfare Judicial Administration Non-Departmental Parks, Recreation & Cultural Public Safety Public Works TOTAL-GENERAL FUND Proprietary Funds: o Enterorise Funds: Civic Center Fund Nursing Home Fund Sewage Treatment Fund Transportation Fund Water Fund o Internal Service Funds: City Information Systems Fund Fleet Management Fund Management Services Fund Materials Control Fund Utility Line Services Fund Special Revenue Fund: School Fund 1,256,082 9,646,036 18,821,328 3,726,900 54,417,204 5,001,959 33,656,511 20.198,227 t 146,524~247 2,51.2.336 1,767.007 8,786.985 2,472.854 8.825~960 2,372,867 3,893.270 484f458 149,002 3f045~757 77,657.876 Given under my hand this 24th day of April, 1995. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Pursuant to Section 58.1-3321, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke proposes to increase property tax levies. Assessment Increase: The total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 2.62 percent. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be Sl.20 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowemd tax rate". Effective Rate Increase: The City of Roanoke proposes to adopt a tax rate of $1.23 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed tax rate would be ~.03 per $100, or 2.82 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase". Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increqse: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of Roanoke will exceed last year's by 7.10 percent. A public hearing on the "effective tax rate increase" will be held on May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be herd, in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamsen Road, N.E. Roanoke, Virginia. All persons desiring to be heard shall be accorded an opportunity to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be detprmined by City Council. Given under my hand this 24th day of April, 1995. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 58.1-3007, Code of Virginia (1960), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Manager proposes to recommend to City Council that the current special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge) of $.46 per phone line per month be increased to $.99 per month beginning July 1, 1995. A public hearing on the special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge) increase will be held before the City Council of the City of Roanoke on May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamson Road, N.E., Roanoke, Virginia, at which time citizens of the locality shall be given an opportunity to appear before and be heard by City Council on the subject of the proposed increased emergency 911 telephone tax. Given under my hand this 24th day of April, 1995. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 58.1-3007, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Manager proposes to recommend to City Council that the current special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge) of ~.40 per phone line per month be increased to $.69 per month beginning July 1, 1995. A public hearing on the special tax on consumers of local telephone service (emergency 911 surcharge) increase wiii be held before the City Council of the City of Roanoke off May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamson Road, N.E., Roanoke, Virginia, at which time citizens of the locality shaft be given an opportunity to appear before and be heard by City Council on the subject of the proposed increased emergency 911 telephone tax. Given under my hand this 24th day of April, 1995. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk NOTE TO PUBLISHER: Please publish in full once on Thursday, April 27, 1995, in the Roanoke Tribune. Proof sopy requested. Send to: Sherman M. Stuvell Budget and Managealent Analyst 215 Ckurch Avenue, S. W., Room 364 Roanoke, VA 24011 Please place this notice on the same page aa the Notice ef Public Hearing City of Roanoke Recommended 1995.96 Budget and the Notice of Proposed Real Property Tax Increase. Advertisement may not appear in that portion ef the nmNagager reserved for legal notices and classified advertisements. Please send publisher's affidavit and bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building Reenehe, VA 24011 NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Pursuant to Section 58.1-3321, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke proposes to increase property tax levies. 1. Assessment increase: The total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds lest year's total assessed value of real property by 2.62 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $1.20 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowered tax rate". 3. Effective Rate increase: The City of Roanoke proposes to adopt a tax rate of $1.23 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed tax rate would be $.03 per $100, or 2.62 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase". Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. pr_n?_n,,d Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of Roanoke will exceed last year's by 7.10 percent. A public hearing on the "effective tax rate increase" will be held on May 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be herd, in the Exhibit Hall of Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Wiiliamsen Road, N.E. Roanoke, Virginia. All persons desiring to be heard shag be accorded an opportunity to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by City Council. Given under my hand this 24th day of April, 1995. Mary F. Perker, City Clerk N0TE TO PUBLISHER: Please publish in full once on Thursday, April 27, 1995, in the Roanoke Tribune. Proof copy requested. Send to: Sherman M. Stevail Budget and Management Analyst 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 364 Roanoke, VA 24011 Total advertisement mu~t be 118 page in size. "NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" line must be 18pt in size. Please place this notice en the same page as the Nstice of Public Hearing City of Roanoke Recommended 1996-96 Budget and the Notice ef Public Hearing en E-911 Surcharge. Advertisement may not appear in that portion ef the new~aper reserved for Ingsl satire and classified advertisements. Please seed publisher's affidavit and bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building Roanoke, VA 24011 ALLIANCE for the MENTALLY ILL of ROANOKE VALLEY P.O. Box t3954 Roanoke, VA 24038 ~03] 977-3470 TESTIMONY SUPPORTING BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ANNUAL BUDGET REQUEST IN ROANOKE CITY - April 25, 1995 My name is Mildred Willis. I am pr'esident of the Alliance For The Mentally Ill Roanoke Valley. The Alliance is comprised of families and friends of the mentally ill and the mentally ill themselves. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for those afflicted with chronic mental illnesses. Many of the services our loved ones require come through the Blue Ridge Community Services (BRCS). The Alliance appreciates your past support. We want to bring to your attention a few facts: the unmet needs for some services required by our city residents who suffer from mental illnesses; and the minimum support and participation, and maybe even the lack of priority with which the City of Roanoke views our family members. First the minimum support and participation: During the one year period from 7/1/93 to 6/30/94 BRCS served 5,130 residents of the City of Roanoke. The current range in per capita contributions by cities and counties is from $51.24 to $.23 per capita. The average local government per capita contribution was $15.39. The City of Roanoke may be shocked to learn that the City of Roanoke contributed $3.36 per person. This gives the City of Roanoke a ranking of 25th among the 41 cities. Secondly: The need for services for our city residents who suffer with mental illnesses. I will cite a few: * As a preventive measure, we need Case Managers to see the mental health consumers as frequently as needed in their residential settings, whether in their parental homes, their own apartments or homes, or Homes for Adults. This will offset crisis situations from developing; and will prove cost-effective since it can prevent expensive and traumatic hospitalization. * Emergency Services Staff are needed to respond promptly where a crisis is occuring. To collaborate with the Sheriff at the site and support the Sherrif in his efforts; and to begin assessment of the mental health consumer in the situation. * Transportation is needed to assist mental health consumers in accessing services needed, in all areas of our county. * Affordable housing is needed to provide a decent environment with oppropriate supports and supervisions to ensure that relapses does not occur. The Roanoke City Council has the power in setting the budget for Roanoke City to make these needs a reality. The Alliance asks for your continued support for Blue Ridge Community Services, the agency responsible for delivering these needed services to our family members. And to please consider a more compassionate level than $3.36 to fund the unmet needs listed above. I thank you for this opportunity to speak and your kind attention to AMI-RV's request. Mildred Willis, President Affill~eof~eNo#onolAIIlance~r~eMen~ffion~eVlrglnlaAiliance~r~eMen~lly~