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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 10-07-96HARRIS 33130 ROANOKE CITY CO UNCIL REGULAR SESSION October 7, 1996 12:30p. m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL Call to Order == Roll Call. Mayor Bowers and Council Members Harris and Trout were absent. Recess and reconvene in the EOC Conference Room, Room 159, Municipal Building South. Briefing with regard to capital maintenance and equipment replacement needs. (40 minutes) Received and fried. File #$-20-22-32-60-62-67-72-83-106-132-144-165-192-200-202-214- 262-270-301-304-323-361-379-405-467-472 B. Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None. Recessed until 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. ROANOKE CITY CO UNCIL REGULAR SESSION October 7, 1996 2:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ,4GEND,4 FOR THE COUNCIL 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. Mayor Bowers and Council Member Trout were absent The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Larry Atkin, Pastor, Edgewood Christian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor Linda F. Wyatt. Welcome. Vice-Mayor Wyatt. 2 P, NNOUNCEMENTS: The regular meeting of City Council scheduled to be held at 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., respectively, on Monday, October 21, 1996, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 23, 1996. Proclamation declaring the month of October 1996 as National Arts and Human/ties Month. Vice-Mayor Wyatt. File The Vice-Mayor presented a Certificate advising that the Gainsboro Branch Library has been designated as a Virginia Landmark and has been recommended for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. File #80-216-323 The Golden Trowel Award was presented to the City of Roanoke by R. Matthew Kennell, Executive Director, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., in recognition of the Market Square Walkway. File #80-277 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RECEIVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, ETC., ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MONDAY COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW OF INFORMATION. CITIZENS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A COPY OF ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROOM 456. 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Pubhc hearing to consider adoption of a resolution approving the issnance by the City of its general obligation bond, or bonds, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00, for the purpose of financing, in part, the costs of improvements and additions to school buildings in the City of Roanoke. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney. Adopted Resolution No. 33130-100796. (5-0) File #53-467 C-1 C-2 CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED S-0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE_ CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. Minutes of the organizational meeting of City Council held on Monday, July 1, 1996; the regular meetings of City Council held on Monday, July 1, 1996, and Monday, July 15, 1996; the joint meeting of City Council and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, July 9, 1996; and City Council's Visioning Workshop held on Thursday and Friday, July 18 and 19, 1996. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and approve as recorded. A communication fxom Mayor David A. Bowers requesting that consideration of a Mill Mountain Coordinator be referred to fiscal year 1997-98 Budget Study. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request to refer the matter to 1997-98 File #60-6%110-1:t2 Budget Study. 4 C-3 A report of the City Manager with regard to fees assessed for animal impoundment at the SPCA. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. File #5-54-132-289 C-4 A report of the City Manager with regard to the feasibility of extending the sandlot football season. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. File #67-304-388 C-5 Qualification of the following persons: Gary L. Blankenship as an alternate member of the Building Code Appeals Board, Volume II (Building Maintenance Division); File #15-32-110 Curtis L. Ratliff as an alternate member of the Building Code Appeals Board, Volume I (Building Construction Division); File #15-32-110 David T. Airman as a Trustee of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trnstees, for a term ending June 30, 1998; File #15-110-429 Kathecm R. Hale as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Acree Hayes, resigned, ending March 31, 1997; File #15-110-178 M. R. Khan as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term ending September 30, 1999; File #15-110-192 5 H. Victor Gilchrist as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term ending August 31, 2000; File #15-110-178 J. Granger Macfarlane as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending June 30, 1999; File #15-110-450 James O. Trout as a member of the Economic Development Commission to fill the unexpired term of William White, Sr., ending June 30, 1999; File #15-110-132-450 C. Nelson Hams as a member of the Fifth Planning District Commission to fill the unexpired term of Wendell H. Butler, ending June 30, 1997; File #15-110-326 Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., as City Attorney for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998; File #15-83 Mary F. Parker as City Clerk for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998; File #15-38 James D. Grisso as Director of Finance for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998; and File #1-15 Robert H. Bird as Municipal Auditor for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998. File #15-280 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. REGULAR AGENDA 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR OUR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. IT IS THE CITIZENS' TIME TO SPEAK AND COUNCIL'S TIME TO LISTEN. MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED, WITHOUT OBJECTION, IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. Request to address Council with regard to the possible closing and historic designation of the Gainsboro Branch Library. Evelyn D. Bethel, President, Historic Gainsboro Preservation District, Inc. (7 minutes) Received and filed. File #165-216-323 Request to address Council with regard to erection of a stop sign on Masons Mill Road at 13th Street, N. E. Edward J. Kirk, Spokesperson. (5 minutes) The matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to Council within 30 days. File #20-66-514 7 Request to present a petition signed by residents of Mount Vernon Road, Wilbur Road and Blair Road, requesting adoption of an ordinance limiting the number of ungaraged vehicles to two for each licensed driver residing at an address in residential areas of the City. Hubert Sydenstricker, Spokesperson. (5 minutes) The matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for investigation and report to Council within 30 days. File #51-66-514 d. Other Hearing of Citizens: Ms. Gloria A. Dorma, 3513 Dona Drive, N. W., addressed Council with regard to providing jobs for disabled citizens, and urged that business and industry be invited to locate in the Roanoke Valley that will employ qualified disabled persons. - File #353 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A communication fi'om Mayor David A. Bowers recommending adoption of a Resolution designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the National League of Cities. Adopted Resolution No. 33131-100796. (~-0) File #132-228 5. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: a. CITY MANAGER: None. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: A report recommending payment of $500,000.00 to the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, and execution of an agreement with the Bureau for the express purpose of increasing tourism in the City of Roanoke and assisting in the marketing of the Conference Center of Roanoke. Pursuant to a request of the Mayor, the report was referred back to the City Manager for presentation at a furore Council meeting when the Mayor is in attendance. File #247-258-293-336-450 A report recommending authorization to amend the HUD Annual Update of the Entitlement Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 1996-97; execution of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Subgrant Agreement; and ~'ansfer of funds in connection therewith. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33132-100796 and Resolution No. 33133-100796. (5-0) File #60-72-165-178-200-236 A report recommending transfer of $55,593.00 for replacement of kitchen equipment at the Roanoke City Jail. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33134-100796. (5-0) File #32-60-121-123-21%472 Council Member White requested that the City Manager report to Council within 30 days with a status report on the City's utilization of minority/women owned businesses. File #360 A report recommending authorization to purchase a Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs, including installation, training and the first year of maintenance, fi.om Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc., for the sum of $156,615.00. Adopted Resolution No. 33135-100796. (5-0) File 0301-386-472 9 A report recommending the transfer and appropriation of funds to the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33136-100796. (5-0) File #60-217-237 A report recommending acceptance of funds from the State Dep~m~ent of Fire Programs, for the procurement of materials and equipment for training and development and fire suppression equipment; and appropriation of funds in connection therewith. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33137-100796 and Resolution No. 33138-100796. (5-0) File #60-70-236-472 A report recommending acceptance of United States Depmtment of Health and Human Services funds under provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, to provide services to runaway and homeless youth at the City of Roanoke's Crisis Intervention Center (Sanctuary); and appropriation of funds in connection therewith. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33139-100796 and Resolution No. 33140-100796. (5-0) File #60-72-178-236-304 o A report recommending acceptance of a Drug Abuse Resistance Education grant, in the amount of $1,500.00, made to the City by the Vir~nia Depa, httent of Motor Vehicles. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33141-100796 and Resolution No. 33142-100796. (5-0) File #60-72-76-163-236 A report with regard to Law Enforcement Block Grant participation. l0 Adopted Resolution No. 33143-100796. (5-0) File #5.60-236 bo DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. A financial report for the month of August, 1996. Received and filed. File #1-10 Co CITY CLERK: A report advising that Thaddeus H. Hale, Jr., has missed five consecutive meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. A motion was adopted finding that Thaddeus H. Hale, Jr., has been negligent of duty by reason of absence from five consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority absent exigent circumstances, and he should therefore be removed as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority. File #110-178 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: A report of the bid committee recommending execution of a unit price contract with Bryant Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $5,596,895.00, for construction of the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer' Replacement project; and transfer of funds in connection therewith. Council Member John H. Parrott, Chairperson. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33144-100796 and Ordinance No. 33145-100796. (5.0) File #27-53-60-223-458 A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way and easements for eight parcels of land, in connection with intersection widening at the intersections of Old Mountain Road and Nelms Lane, N. E., and King Street and Berkley Road, N. E., and authorization for the appropriate City officials to acquire and conduct condemnation proceedings, as necessary. Vice-Mayor Linda F. Wyatt, Chairperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 33146-100796. (5-0) File #2-20-28-30-468-$14 A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending authorization for the City Manager to take appropriate action to acquire all property rights necessary for construction of the Railside Linear Walk - Phase I Project; and transfer of funds in connection therewith. Vice-Mayor Linda F. Wyatt, Chairperson. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 33147-100796 and Ordinance No. 33148-100796. (5-0) File #2-30-32-53-60-67-21%392-468 A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending purchase of five properties for the Employee Parking Project, located at 512 and 516 Luck Avenue, S. W., and 505, 506, and 509 Church Avenue, S. W., for a total amount not to exceed $335,000.00. Vice-Mayor Linda F. Wyatt, Chairperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 33149-100796. (5-0) File #2-184-514 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a# A report of the City Manager with regard to a loan with Total Action Against Poverty for the Henry Street Music Center. Adopted Resolution No. 33150-100796. (5-0) File 0178-226-236-511 12 Se INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ao Ordinance No. 33128, on second reading, rezoning a tract of land located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Adopted Ordinance No. 33128-100796. (5-0) File #51 Ordinance No. 33129, on second reading, rezoning a certain 1.97-acre tract of land located at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1610211, from RM-2, Residential Mulfifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Adopted Ordinance No. 33129-100796. (5-0) File #51 do A Resolution memorializing the late Hampton W. Thomas. Adopted Resolution No. 33151-100796. (5-0) File #132-367 A Resolution designating the Ci~s representatives to a Regional Steering Committee to recommend an organizational structure for a Regional Partnership under the Regional Competitiveness Act enacted by the 1996 Session of the General Assembly. Adopted Resolution No. 33152-100796. (5-0) File #72-110-137-200-326-450 9. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Vice-Mayor and Members of City Council. Counc'fl reconsidered its vote with respect to a Resolution authorizing Articles of Amendment to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Articles of Incorporation and an Amendment to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement to authorize the Authority to engage in or to provide for commercial and/or residential garbage and refuse collection activities or services, which was considered at the Council meeting of September 16, 1996. File #144-253 Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. Deferred until October 23, 1996, Council meeting. 10. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: None. 14 October 7, 1996 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Subject: Recommended Expenditures to Address Critical Capital Maintenance & Equipment Replacement Needs - General Fund Dear Mayor and Council Members: During the past three months, the City Administration has been working to identify and prioritize capital maintenance and equipment replacement needs. Operating departments submitted over $8.7 million in capital requests for needed vehicles, equipment replacement and maintenance. The Fiscal Year 1995-96 General Fund Balance designated for the Capital Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Program (CMERP) is $3,651,860. After reducing this amount for items which City Council has already reappropriated into the current year's operating budgets $3,542,472 of CMERP funds are available. Those items already reappropriated include: ,/ Unspent Fiscal Year 1995-96 State Family Oriented Group Home (FOGH) funding ($62,278), and ,/ Digital Mapping Program funding ($47,110) in the Department of Engineering, There are also three additional budget commitments which were made in Fiscal Year 1995-96 for which funds could not be encumbered, and will need to be reappropriated by City Council. These items are: Unspent Fiscal Year 1995-96 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding ($2,416); Funding for the City share of a study for the Williamson Road Area Business Association, previously appropriated by City Council ($30,000) and; Funding for a competitive access provider consultant ($30,000). After allowance for the items described above, $3,480,056 is available for City operation purchases of vehicles, equipment and maintenance items. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Page 2 Critical CMERP needs in the amount of $3,480,056 were identified through a process of prioritizing requests based on city-wide evaluation criteria. All requests to be funded were classified into six major categories and funding was allocated as follows: o Capital Maintenance $1,550,300 o Fleet Replacement 1,000,000 o Equipment 403,373 o Technology Enhancements 100,000 o Office Furniture and Equipment 79,555 o All Other 346,828 Within each category, requests were prioritized based on city-wide evaluation criteria. The criteria for evaluation included the following: · Protection of health, safety and welfare; · improvement of quality of services to citizens and/or city staff; · compliance with legal or regulatory mandates; and · the impact on productivity and operating costs. Special emphasis was also placed on items which would benefit our neighborhoods, a top priority identified during our operating budget process and by council members. At least $1,280,000 is allocated for projects benefiting neighborhoods. A list of the items recommended for purchase is attached for your information. These purchases allow us to maintain dependable and reasonably economical operations. In the coming weeks and months, the City Administration will bring to Council recommendations on award of contracts for vehicles, equipment and maintenance items which will have been bid under the City's normal procurement procedures. Council will be requested to appropriate funds for all expenditure items on the CMERP listing. If any member of Council has a question regarding this matter, I invite you to contact me. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Page 3 Respectf~lly, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:DSA Attachment CC: City Clerk City Attorney Director of Finance Budget Administrator Directors Manager, Management and Budget Manager, Fleet Management Manager, Supply Management Manager, City Information Systems CAPITAL MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Recommended Expenditures -Justification CAPITAL MAINTENANCe; Re-roofing of Main Library - $119,300 - Replacing the existing roofing system includes new membrane, insulation and metal coping (a metal covering designed to protect against moisture) on the Main Library building. The proposed work will not include three small areas that were re-roofed in March, 1996. With the exception of a three-year warranty on one section of roof, all warranties on the existing roof system have now expired. In addition to the new roofing system, the proposed work will include the installation of as many as five new roof drains that, in conjunction with new tapered type insulation, will result in improved drainage of the roof deck. Window Replacement at Commonwealth Building - $75,000 - The building was remodeled in 1985; however, the old windows remained in place. The existing wood is rotten and painted with lead-based paint. Approximately 45% of these windows were replaced in 1995. Funding would provide for additional window replacements of the remaining 55%. Co Paint/Repairs to Mill Mountain Star - $60.000 - The paint on the Mill Mountain Star is fading and failing to protect the metal superstructure from resting. The white front is rusting and deteriorating and the sheet metal needs some replacement. Funding would provide for painting and making needed repairs. Replacement of Pool Filtration/Circulation Systems - $248.000 - Existing filtration systems are of a non-commercial application and are not meeting current health standards for the proper filtration of water circulation through filtration system. This creates both safety and health issues for patrons that use both City-operated pools. Current filtration system has been used since 1976, with only minimal upgrades which do not meet standards of operation for municipal aquatic facilities. Funding would provide for the replacement of the filtration and circulation systems, including all pipes, pumps, filters, skimmers, and necessary decking and replace it with proper equipment to meet current standards established by the Virginia Health Department. Paving Program (Additional Fundin~ for Pavino Pro~ram - $.325.000) - Since 1987, an average of 65.2 lane-miles per year have been paved. 57 lane-miles of city streets must be paved annually to maintain a 20-year street paving program. Funding will enable the City to continue to meet this goal. 3. Parks & Grounds Maintenance: ao Play~ound Equipment for Sunrise and Perry_ Parks - $50,00Q - Existing playgrounds are beyond repair and cannot be brought into conformity with the new Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety guidelines. Funding would provide for the replacement of playground equipment for Sunrise and Perry Parks. Restroom Facilities - $70.000 - Funding would provide for demolition and reconstruction of two restroom facilities (Eureka and Lakewood Parks) to replace existing metal prefab units. This is Phase I of a five-year program to replace all six metal units and reconfigure and improve frame and masonry units, which have deteriorated beyond repair. ReplaceFUp~ade Fencing and Backstops throughout Parks - $25.000 - Age and obsolete materials have created hazards and unsightly conditions at a number of locations. Sites needing attention include Washington, Golden, Melrose, Fallon, Sunrise, Morningside, Highland and HuffLane Parks. Funding would allow the department to continue to replace/upgrade fencing and backstops throughout the park system. do Install Curbing on Interior of Parks - $51.000 - Existing system consists of bollard and cable, which is grossly inadequate. Funding would provide for the installation of 3,000 - 4,000 linear feet of curbing on interior or periphery of parks to provide vehicular access control and will include back-fill seeding and required damage. Parks where curbing would be installed include Eureka Park, Buena Vista Recreation Center and Highland Park. eo Rebuild Shelter at Horton Park - $15.000 - Horton Park was donated to the City of Roanoke by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The existing shelter at the park blew down during a recent windstorm. Funding would allow a shelter to be rebuilt. f. Upgrade Sports Lighting System - $30.000 - Many of the sports lighting systems throughout the city are obsolete, inefficient, and work inadequately. Through the development of an inventory of all softball/baseball, basketball, and tennis lighting systems, a 10-year program is being set up to upgrade these systems to meet safe lighting standards and eliminate the hazards created by old, deteriorated wooden structures. The highest priorities are Jackson Park, Fallon Park and Wasena Park. go Resurface Basketball/Tennis Courts - $3~,~00 - Funding would provide for the resurfacing of 10 (basketball or tennis) courts of the 99 facilities which exist in the city. The life span ora court resurface is approximately seven to eight years. The funding requested will allow for a 10-year resurfacing cycle. Courts to be resurfaced include lower Washington Park (two tennis courts and one basketball court), Highland Park (two tennis courts), Melrose Park (two basketball courts and one tennis court), Fallon Park (two basketball courts) and Lakewood Park (one basketball court). Landscape Plan for Peters Creek Road Sound Barrier Wall at Strauss Park - $14.500 - Funding would provide for a landscape plan for Peters Creek Road sound barrier wall and planting of exposed slopes at Strauss Park. The project will consist of planting 200 white pines along the back of the sound barrier wall at the top of the exposed slopes and planting seedling trees on the 2 ~A acres of exposed slopes between the creek and the wall. City Council: ao City's Share of Landscape Plan for 1-581 Corridor - $10.000 - Funding would provide for the City's share of a landscape plan for Interstate 581 Corridor, with VDOT also paying one-half of the cost of project. bo Curb. Gutter and Sidewalk Program Funding - $100.000 - Funding would supplement the $1 million in 1996 bond funds issued for city-wide installations, continuing to address the backlog of citizen requests for these improvements. Curb. Gutter and Sidewalk Program Funding - 50/50 Program - $50.000 - Funding would provide for the re-initiation of a curb, gutter and sidewalk program in response to citizen requests. With this 50/50 program, the City and citizens would share the cost of installation, which othens, ise would not be of the highest priority. do Landscape Screenin_e along 1-581 at Public Works Service Center - $10.0Q@ - Funding would allow for the purchase of landscape materials to supplement the existing vegetation to screen the equipment storage facilities at the Public Works Service Center from view of motorists along the interstate highway. Communications: ao Replace Carpet Tiles in EOC - $9.000 - The existing carpet in the Emergency Operations Center, which was installed in 1987, is severely worn and aged. Funding would provide for the replacement of the "computer carpet squares" to allow access to cabling under the Center. Labor & Materials to Paint Antenna Pole at 215 Church Avenue - $3.000 - Antenna pole for back-up public safety radio system is currently in critical need of painting and structure is starting to show rust, which will weaken the structure. Funding would provide materials and labor to paint the antenna pole. Paint Radio Tower on Mill Mountain - $50.000 - The radio tower on Mill Mountain is in the Airport flight path and needs to be painted to comply with FCC rules and regulations. These regulations state that the tower must be painted with specific aviation colors to be visible by aircraft in daylight hours. The City could be fined as much as $8,000 per day for failure to comply with this rule. ge Recreation: Replace Window Air Conditionem in Recreation Centers - $8.000 - Installation of air conditioners and ceiling fans will improve the comfort and safety level for participants and enhance the atmosphere of the centers. Funding would provide for the replacement of window air conditioners at Villa Heights, Mt. View and Buena Vista. Landscaping for Community Centers - $10.000 - Many of the community centers have landscaping that is in poor condition and creates an unfavorable appearance when the public visits. An attractive landscape would create a more positive and favorable image for the City. Funding would provide materials for landscaping for eight community centers (Eureka, Buena Vista, Villa Heights, Mt. View, Grandin Court, Garden City, Preston and Thrasher Park), with labor and design provided by City staff. Civic Center (Renairs/Maintenance of Auditorium Rin~ing Ea_uipment - $100,000) - Funding would provide for major repairs and maintenance of the Auditorium rigging equipment, including adjusting limit switches, replacing portals and legs, replacing bearings in head blocks, loft blocks and floor blocks, installing pull ring boxes for fire curtain release system, replacing manila hand lines with multi-II synthetic rope, replacing wire on patch panel, installing safety cables for light fixtures, and removing counterweight. Traffic En~ineerin~ (Supnlement to Traffic Signals General Account - $35.000) - This account has traditionally been used to fund mini-projects that are beyond the financial capacity of the department's operating budget. These mini-projects evolve during the course of the year and have traditionally included the replacement and/or relocation of traffic signals, controller detectors, and conduits. Also, traffic studies by consultants have also been funded from this source for analysis of signal needs, such as the Central Business District system. Funding would allow Traffic Engineering to continue mini-projects identified through the fiscal year. Engineerin~ (Digital Toponraphic and Aerial Photo Mans - $50.000) - This project provides for the acquisition of several map products by the City with 50% of the total funding provided by the Planning Assistance to States Program. The Program provides up to $300,000 per year to each state for water resource planning activities and is funded by the federal government. The City expects to receive $100,000 per year for the next five years in federal matching funds. City Council approved the initial matching funds in the amount of $100,000 for this project at their meeting on June 12, 1995. In order to complete the project, continued City funding in the amount of $100,000 per year is needed for the next five (5) years. $50,000 of this funding will be provided th.rough CMERP, with the balance funded by the Water and Sewer Funds. 4 · FLEET REPLACEMENT: ~ - CMERP funding in the amount of $1,000,000 will be used to supplement the Fleet Replacement Program, for total fleet replacement funding of $2,086,424. Funding for this program is provided by the following sources: Fleet replacement funds budgeted in FY 1996-97 Fleet Management budget Fleet Management Retained Earnings CMERP $ 950,000 136,424 1.000.000 Total The Fleet Management Department maintains a computerized system to track vehicle maintenance costs and is utilized in developing the fleet replacement listing. Vehicles are selected based on maintenance records and are replaced at the point where further investment exceeds the value of the equipment. Police patrol front-line vehicles are replaced based on a policy of 2 years or 75,000 miles. A listing of items to be replaced in the City fleet is attached. ~ - Existing equipment to be replaced consists of older model plows equipped with rubber tipped blades. Funding would provide for the purchase of six replacement snow plows at a cost of $3,500 each. Salt Spreaders - $48.000 - Funding would provide for five replacement units and three additional units at a cost of $6,000 each. Compact Salt Spreaders - $16,000 - Funding would provide for the purchase of four additional compact salt spreaders to be mounted on pickup trucks, at a cost of $4,000 each. Chemical Pre-wetting System. Storage Tank & Filler Unit - $40,000 - Funding would provide for the purchase of a chemical pre-wetting system, including storage and filler unit and 5,000 gallons of chemicals, for eight trucks. This system is a sprayer unit which would be used to pre-wet street surfaces with chemicals that prevent snow and ice from bonding with the pavement. Chemical Spreaders and Controls - $10,000 - Funding would provide for the purchase of two chemical spreader and controls for two existing vehicles (#451 and #452) currently used by the Snow Removal program, at a cost of $5,000 per vehicle. e Police. Patrol (Lights. Sirens and Hawk Radar Machines. $11.496) - Funding would provide for: Emergency lights and sirens for seven patrol units. This equipment is necessary to update the old units now in use and to further the transition to the new style Federal Vector System, which improves officer safety and City liability (visibility). bo Two Hawk Radar Machirles with dual direction capabilities at a cost of $2,353 each; and one antenna and dual switch for hawk radar needed for equipment presently in service, at a cost of $500. Installation of Standby Transformer & Switching Equipment - $5,000 - The current transformer located in the Municipal Building was installed in 1971 and is the only electrical supply that is not currently backed up. Its failure would completely take out the Emergency 9-1-1 Communications Center. Funding would provide for the installation of a standby transformer and provide switching equipment for electrical power that is required for the operation of the 9-1-1 Center. Replacement Batteries for Portable Radios - $6.750 - Replacement batteries are necessary to provide reliable essential communications to public safety field units in responding to citizens requests for emergency assistance. Funding would provide for the purchase of 75 replacement batteries at a cost of $90 each. Cw Radios for Public Works Vehicles - $40,1)00 - Radios installed in public works vehicles (service, refuse, etc.) have traditionally been handed down from other critical applications as those radios aged. Many of these radios were installed in the years up to 1975. With the average useful life of 12 years, these radios, operating under the most arduous conditions, need replacement. Funding would provide for the purchase of 40 replacement radios at a cost of $1,000 each. PCS Portable "Man-Down" Radios - $10.000 - Funding would provide for the purchase of 10 portable man-down radios for the new Jail Annex. This equipment is required for the safety of deputies. Audio Mixer for Council Sound System - $2.500 - Funding would provide for the pure. ha~ of an audio mixer sound system to integrate the TV sound system with City Council's sound system. Traffic En~,ineering (llvdraulic Post Driver - $2.000} - Funding would provide for the purchase of one hydraulic sign post driver to attach to hydraulic boom on sign truck. Equipment needed for installation of steel U-Channel traffic sign poles and to reduce risk of injury due to previous equipment failure. 6 Solid Waste Management - Refuse Collection (Free-loader trailers - $20.000) - Funding would be provided for the purchase of two free-loader trailers to be used for neighborhood and individual residential clean-ups, and will help improve thc city's appearance, at a cost of $10,000 each. Building Maintenance (Mig Welder - $2.250`1 - Funding would provide for the purchase of one Mig welder. Equipment would allow the versatility to weld anything fi.om thin gauge materials, like car door skins, to ~A" thick materials. 7. Parks & Grounds Maintenance: Replacement of Parks Amenities - $30.000 - Existing park equipment is deteriorated and needs to be upgraded for safety and aesthetics, as well as to increase utility. Funding would provide for the replacement of the following amenities: (6) Tables @ $900 each (7) Benches @ $400 each (10) Trash Receptacles @ $500 each (4) Bleachers @ $2,200 each (4) Pair of Soccer Goals @ $2,000 each 90" Finish Mowers and 40" Walk Behind Mowers - $21.000 - Existing 90" units are seven years old and break down often. Existing 40" units are worn out and are being used for spare parts. Funding would provide for the purchase of three 90" finish mowers at a cost of $4,000 each, and for three 40" walk behind mowers at a cost of $3,000 each. Co Poly Fiberglass Water Tank with Pump - $4,Q00 - Funding would provide for the purchase of equipment which would be used for watering flowers, trees, shrubs and hanging baskets in areas such as the Wells Avenue/Hotel Roanoke area, where many new plantings have been added. do 60" Mowing Deck and Bagger - $10,000 - Funding would provide for the pumhase of a riding-type mower, which will replace (two) 21" walk-behind mowers, and will allow the department to mow such places as the Rose Garden, Elmwood Park and other highly visible areas with greater efficiency. Electric Dump for Pickup Trucks - $10.0O0 - Electric dump inserts will be installed in existing pickup trucks to facilitate deliveries of small quantities of mulch, ball diamond material, stone, etc. Funding would provide for the purchase of four electric dumps at a cost of $2,500 each. All-Terrain 72" Mower - $26.000 - Funding would provide for the purchase of a 72" riding mower to be used for public rights-of-way, median strips, "v" ditches, steep slopes and other difficult terrain that now requires the use of a weed-eater. Mowing these areas will allow greater efficiency in the use of manpower and give a more aesthetic, uniform appearance to highly visible areas. Crisis Intervention Center (Storage Chests for Clients - $2.634'1 - Existing storage chests used in resident's bedrooms have been repaired several times with new hinges, boards replaced, etc. Funding would provide for the purchase of 14 replacement storage chests for clients. 7 I0. 11. City Health Department (Baby Chaneing Station and Portable Dental Unit - $11.243~: ]~/~l~lagJ~g~ - Parents need a separate changing area for their children other than on a chair or on the floor in the waiting room, which violates the Department's own recommendations concerning prevention of communicable disease and cleanliness. Funding would provide for the purchase of a cabinet-style diaper changing center for ladies restroom and a diaper changing system for the men's restroom. ~ -This collapsible, portable unit would provide more flexibility in serving needs of school children and enable the department to phase out the currently used, out-dated dental trailer. This unit can be set up in almost any available space in a school setting and provide onsite dental services to the children. Libraries (Refrinerator. Dishwasher. Stove and Sink for Main Library. $3.500~ - Existing equipment is old, malfunctioning and in need of replacement. Funding would allow for the replacement of a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and sink at the main Library for public meetings and staff use. Civic Center (Concert Metal Folding Chairs - $50.000) - Folding chairs are used as portable seating for concerts, conventions and other events held inside the Coliseum. Existing chairs are old, deteriorated and becoming unsafe for use. Funding would provide for the replacement of 1,000 folding chairs at a cost of $50 each. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS/PC: City Information Systems (CRv-wide Computerization Needs. $100.000) - Funding would provide for a variety of needed technology related projects which will be prioritized by the Information Technology Committee (ITC) during FY 1996-97, such as: Police/Jail Project CAD, Mobile PCS & Wireless Data Fire Station Notification System CIS Implementation Imaging Applications Interact Access City Web Site Expansion of Enterprise Network to Other City Buildings OFFICE FURNITURE & EOUIPMENT: Ci~ Attornev (2 Workstations for Leeal Secretaries - $9,000) - The current work stations have been in place for approximately 10 years and are situated in the front office waiting area of the office. The proposed changes would result in larger, ergonomically correct work stations that will provide more comfortable work environment, resulting in greater efficiency and provide a more professional appearance to the reception area. 8 e e Personnel Mananement (Times Two File System and Training En_uipment for Occunagional ~ - Two filing system units would provide crucial file space in the Personnel Office to house terminated employee files. Training equipment, consisting of a 20" television/VCR combination unit, would provide video presentation capability in the Occupational Health Clinic's conference room. Commissioner of the Revenue (Privacy Panels - $720) - Funds would provide for the purchase of eight (8) privacy panels for the business license and real estate areas, which are needed to create work areas for employees without enclosed offices. These employees currently handle extremely confidential information in an open work environment. General District Court (Shelving System/Phase IH - $3.310) - Records previously housed by Circuit Court, as mandated by State for "Records Retention", must now be held by General District Court for 10 years (after 1985) and 20 years (before 1985). As a result, these records have been gradually accumulating and it became necessary to change from boxed storage to pocket file shelved storage. Funding would allow for the purchase of new Casepaper Record Shelving System to provide space to house current accumulations and to more efficiently store older accumulations. Communications (12 Renlacement Chairs for Disnatchers - $9.600) - Existing chairs are used 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Proper, comfortable chairs are necessary in this very stressful position and are essential to the operation. Funding would provide for the replacement of 12 chairs used by dispatchers in the 9-1-1 Communications Center. Police - Patrol (12 Workstations for Investieators - $6.000} - Existing desks have been iri use for eight (8) years and are deteriorating in quality. As a result, the legs and base structure are inadequate to support the case folders, manuals, files and general office equipment necessary to conduct routine business. Also, these desks do not have adequate drawer and file space. The overflow of files and case folders create a cluttered and unprofessional office appearance. Funding would provide for the replacement these 12 workstations used by investigators in the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Social Services: Income Maintenance (5 Lateral Files - $4.000) - The existing equipment cannot support the weight of current files. Funding would provide for the purchase of five (5) 5-tier lateral file units to house client case records at a cost of $800 each. Administration (11 Workstations - $16.500) - Existing equipment does not provide staff with sufficient work space. Funding would provide for the purchase of 11 workstations, consisting of desk and space for computer, keyboard and printer) at a cost of $1,500 each. Cross-connection and Rental Inspection Program - $23.987 - As part of the FY 1996-97 adopted budget, City Council authorized operating funds for a new Cross-connection and Rental Inspection Program. This funding would provide for start-up costs for equipment for both programs, including desks, chairs and computers. bo 6 Replacement Office Chairs - $1.848 - Funding would provide for the purchase of six (6) replacement office chairs for front office staff at a cost of $308 each. Existing chairs are old and have required frequent repairs and parts ordered. Also, these chairs do not provide any back support, resulting in frequent back complaints from front office staff. VWCC (Site Prenaration Fees - City Share. $62,8~8) - As VWCC's enrollment continues to develop, they have been faced not only with the need for additional space, but with the need to adhere to various accessibility mandates and safety regulations. With the completion of the new Student Services Center now under construction, there will be significant exterior handicapped barriers to be removed to improve access for students. Extensive demolition work will be required so that a ramp can be constructed to meet current access standards. Towards this end, VWCC has requested assistance from all localities for site preparation fees for the Student Services Center, with the City's share being $62,828. e Mill Mountain Zoo (Matching Funds for Renovations to Zoo. $20,000) - The Blue Ridge Zoological Society of Virginia has requested state funding of $145,000 to cover much of the work to build a new exhibit for snow leopards, renovate and update two older exhibits and upgrade the entrance area, souvenir and two main holding areas. If approved, they will have to match those funds. The Zoo has requested assistance from many localities and businesses for the needed matching funds, with the initial request to the City being $58,000. Clerk of Circuit Court (City's Share of Document Imaoine_ Project for the Sunreme Court - $40.000'1 - Funds represent the City's share of the start-up costs for the Clerk of Circuit Court to network with the State Supreme Court's system, which will allow the Clerk's Office to copy records (deeds, judgments, wills, possibly court orders) through optical imaging, eventually eliminating microfiche. By networking through the Supreme Court, the State will pay for maintenance, software, development, etc. ff bought through City channels, the cost would be double, with the more long-term costs for maintenance, software, etc. With an average of 3-4 courts being networked per year, the Roanoke Clerk's Office is now near the top of the waiting list. If funding is not provided in this fiscal year, the waiting time will be approximately seven (7) more years before they will be eligible again. 10 e Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan - $85.000 - In 1982, City Council adopted the current Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan, know as "Roanoke Parks Today and Tomorrow". During this time, the City has effected improvements at 50 of the 68 park sites, which resulted in an $8.5 million investment in the city-wide park system. In order to be qualified and remain eligible for various State and Federal park improvement grants, the City is required to have an up-to-date and approved Recovery Action Plan for its park system on file with the National Park Service. Our current Plan is due to expire on December 31, 1996. Although the 1982 plan has served the City well, many new issues have recently been brought forward which were not included in the previous plan. Funding would allow the revision of our Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan and would include consideration for changing demographics of the area, along with the increasing emphasis on maximizing the local natural resources for recreational purposes. City's Share Community Family Fitness Center at Breckinridge Middle School $36.000 - Funding would provide for the City's share, along with Roanoke City Schools, for renovation at Breckinridge Middle School to establish a community family fitness center. This facility would be staffed by Parks & Recreation personnel for programming after school and on weekends and would provide city residents a first class facility at a fee- based rate. Community Plannlne (Greenwav Planning. $15.000) - Funding would provide for preliminary engineering for sections of the Roanoke River Greenway. Personnel Manaeement (Police Assessment Center F~nhancements - $13.000) - Assessment centers have been conducted for the job of Police Sergeant since 1990. Although the process has performed well, an updated job analysis and review of the process is necessary to maintain its integrity. Also, more extensive involvement of outside consultants in the actual assessment center is desired for 1996. Funding would provide for these enhancements and allow the City to identify candidates with the most potential for success as a Police Sergeant. D-Day Memorial Fund - $50.000 - During the FY 1996-97 budget study process, City Council made a philosophical commitment to provide funding of up to $250,000 over a five-year period to The National D-Day Memorial Foundation in support of a national memorial to D-Day. The proposed $7 million memorial will be ten acres in size, constructed on 88 acres of land in Bedford, Virginia. Funding will enable the Foundation to move forward with its plans to design, build and operate a world-class memorial to Allied Forces who invaded the Normandy coast of France in 1944. 11 bw Reforestation Program - Phase III - $25,000 - Phase III of the Reforestation Program consists of planting 225 shade and ornamental trees in residential areas, entrance ways and parks. 12 10/01/96 CMERP Recommended Funding List - FY 1996-97 Page 1 Department Item Cumulative Name Description Cost Cost CAPITAL MAINTENANCE: Building Maintenance Reroofing of Main Library $119,300 $119,300 Building Maintenance ~Vindow replacement at the Commonwealth Building 75,000 194,300 Building Maintenance =aint and make repairs to Mill Mountain Star 60,000 254,300 Building Maintenance Replacement of current filtration and circulation systems for Pools 248,000 502,300 Street Paving ~dditional Funding for Street Paving Program 325,000 827,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance 3layground equipment for Sunrise & Perry Parks 50,000 877,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance ;lestroom Facilities 70,000 947,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance Replace/upgrade fencing and backstops throughout parks 25,000 972,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance nstail curbing on interior of parks 51,000 1,023,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance Rebuild shelter at Horton Park 15,000 1,038,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance Annual program to upgrade sports lighting system 30,000 1,068,300 Parks and Grounds Maintenance Resurface 10 basketball or tennis courts 32,500 1,100,800 Parks and Grounds Maintenance Landscape plan for Peters Creek Road Sound Barrier Wall at Strauss Park 14,500 lr115,300 City Council City's share of a landscape plan for 1-581 Corridor 10,000 1,125,300 City Council Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program Funding 100,000 1,225,300 City Council Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program Funding - 50/50 program 50,000 1,275,300 City Council Landscape Screening Along 1-581 @ Public Works Svc Center 10,000 1,285,300 Communications Replace carpet tiles for Emergency Operations Center 9,000 1,294,300 Communications Labor and Materials to paint Antenna Pole located at 215 Church Ave 3,000 1,297,300 Communications Paint Radio Tower on Mill Mountain 50,000 1,347,300 Recreation Replace window air conditioners in 3 Recreation Centers 8,000 1,355,300 Recreation Landscaping for eight community centers 10,000 1,365,300 3ivic Center Major repairs/maintenance of Auditorium rigging equipment 100,000 1,465,300 Traffic Engineering Supplement to Traffic Signals General Account 35,000 1,500,300 :ngineering Acquisiton of current digital topographic and aerial photo maps 50,000 1,550,300 total - Facility Maintenance $1~550~300 FLEET REPLACEMENT; Fleet Management Funding to supplement Fleet Replacement program $1,000~000 $2,550,300 EQUIPMENT; Snow Removal (6) - Snow Plows @ $3,500 ea. $21,000 $2,571,300 Snow Removal (8) - Salt Spreaders @ $6,000 ea. 48,000 2,619,300 Snow Removal (4) - Compact Salt Spreaders @ $4,000 ea. 16,000 2,635,300 Snow Removal Chemical prewetting system, storage tank & filler unit 40,000 2,675,300 Snow Removal (2) - Chemical Spreaders and controls @ $5,000 ea. 10,000 2,685,300 Police [7) - Lights & Sirens for patrol units 6,290 2,691,590 Police I2) - Hawk Radar Machines w/dual direction capabilities 5,206 2,696,796 Communications nstallation of Standby Transformer & Switching Equipment 5,000 2,701,796 Communications ~75) - Replacement batteries for portable radios @ $90 ea. 6,750 2,708,546 Communications '~40) - Radios for public works vehicles @ $1000 ea. 40,000 2,748,546 Communications 110) PCS Portable "Man-Down" Radios 10,000 2,758,546 Communications Audio mixer for Council sound system 2,500 2,761,046 Traffic Engineering *lydraulic Post Driver 2,000 2,763,046 Solid Waste Management/Refuse I(2) - Free loader trailers @ $10,000 sa. 20,000 2,783,04~, Building Maintenance Mig Welder 2,250 2,785,296 Parks & Grounds Maintenance Replacement of the following Park amenities: 30,000 2,815,296 (6) - Tables @ $900 ea., (4) Bleachers @ $2,200 ea.; (7) Benches @ $400 ea.; (4) - pair of Soccer Goals @ $2,000 ea.; and (10) Trash Receptacles @$500 ea. Parks & Grounds Maintenance (3) 90" Finish mowers ($4,000 sa) & (3) 40" Walk Behind Mowers ($3,000 ea 21,000 2,836,296 Parks & Grounds Maintenance Poly fiberglass Water Tank w/pump 4,000 2,840,296 Parks & Grounds Maintenance 60" mowing deck & bagger 10,000 2,850,296 Parks & Grounds Maintenance (4) - Electric dumps for pickup trucks @ $2,500 ea. 10,000 2,860,296 Parks & Grounds Maintenance All-terrain mower 72" 26,000 2,886,296 Crisis Intervention Center (14 replacement) - Storable Chests for Clients 2,634 2,888,930 City Health Department Baby Changing Station and Portable Dental Unit 11,243 2,900,173 10/01/96 CMERP Recommended Funding List - FY 1996-97 Page 2 Department Item Cumulative Name Description Cost Cost Libraries Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and sink for Main Library 3,500 2,903,673 Civic Center (1000) - Concert metal folding chairs @ $50 ea. 50,000 2,953,673 rotal - Equipment Needs $403r373 tECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT." /PC'S: 2.IS City-Wide Computerization / Technology Enhancements $100,000 $3,053,673 TotaI-Technolo~ly Enhancemen PC'a $100,000 OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIF ~IENT: City Attorney (2) - Workstations for Legal Secretaries $9,000 $3,062,673 Personnel Management Times Two File System & Training Equipment for Occupational Health 4,590 3,067,263 Commissioner of the Revenue Privacy Panels in the Business License Area of Office 720 3,067,983 General District Court Casepaper Record Shelving System - Phase III 3,310 3,071,293 Communications I12 replacement) - Communications Center Chairs for Dispatchem 9,600 3,080,893 Police - Patrol [12) - Office Workstations for Investigators @ $500 ea. 6,000 3,086,893 Social Services - Income Maint. ~5) - Lateral Files for Client Records (42" 5 Tiers High) @ $800 ea. 4,000 3,090,893 Social Services - Administration '~11 ) - Work Stations @ $1,500 ea. 16,500 3,107,393 Building inspections .'~tart-Up Costs for Cross Connection and Rental Inspection Programs 23,987 3,131,380 Building Inspections '~6 replacement) - Office Chairs for front office staff @ $308 ea. 1,848 3,133,228 Total - Office Furniture and Equ ~ment $79~555 ALL OTHER; VWCC Site Development Fees - City Share $62,828; $3,196,056 Mill Mountain Zoo Matching Funding for Renovations to Zoo 20,000 3,216,056 Clerk of Circuit Court Supreme Court - Document Imaging Project - City Share 40,000 3,256,056 Recreation Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan 85,000 3,341,056 Flecreation City share - Community Family Fitness Center @ Breckinridge Middle Schoo 36,000 3,377,056 Community Planning Greenway Planning 15,000 3,392,056 =ersonnel Police Assessment Center Enhancements 13,000 3,405,056 ~,ity Council D-Day Memorial Funding 50,000 3,455,056 ;Jty Council Reforestation Program-Phase III 25,000 3,480,056 rotal - All Other $346~828 GRAND TOTAL. CMERP $3~480r056 Filename = CMERPLST. WK4 0 0 Office of the Mayor CITY OF ROA . OKE rodamat on Given under our hands and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of October nineteen hundred and ninety-six. WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans; and the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity, and community livability; and WHEREAS, cities and states, through their local and state arts agencies, representing more than 23, 000 cultural organizations, have joined with the National Cultural Alliance for the last three years to celebrate the value and importance of culture in the lives of Americans and the health of thriving communities during National Arts and Humanities Month; and WHERE.4S, the United States Conference of Mayors' arts partner, the National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies, will coordinate the national awareness campaign and activities for National Arts and Humanities Month this year on behalf of the National Cultural Alliance; and WHEREAS, the nation's 23, 000 cultural organizations, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the nation's 3,800 local arts agencies, the arts and humanities councils of the 50 states and U. S. jurisdictions, and the President of The United States will be encouraged to participate in this national celebration and public awareness campaign; and WHEREAS, the month of October, 1996, has been designated as National Arts and Humanities Month. NOW, THEREFORE, L David A. Bowers, Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 1996, throughout this great All-America City of Roanoke, as NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH. ATTEST: Mary F. Parker City Clerk David A. Bowers Mayor FAX TO: Glenn Radcliffe DRAFT Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: On April 3, 1995, Roanoke City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the nomination of the Gainsboro Branch Library for inclusion on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The application process was initiated by the Historic Gainsboro Preservation District, Inc. The nomination report was prepared by staff in the Roanoke Regional Office of the Virginia Department of Histodc Resources in cooperation with Roanoke City planning and library staff. On September 18, 1996 at a joint meeting of the State Review Board and Historic Resources Board in Richmond, the Gainsboro Branch Library was designated a Virginia Landmark and recommended for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Receiving the certificate on behalf of the City was Beverly James, City Librarian. Others attending the meeting in support of the Library were John Kern, Director, Roanoke Regional Office of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources; Evelyn Bethel, President, Historic Gainsboro Preservation District, Inc.; Helen Davis; and Wayne Cooper. Certification from the U. S. Department of the Interior regarding entry of the Gainsboro Branch Library in the National Register is anticipated by December. Library staff have been in contact with representatives from the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and the Histodc Gainsboro Preservation District regarding formal recognition of the Library's designation. Planning is underway for a ceremony and presentation of exterior plaques as part of the Roanoke City Public Library's 75th Anniversary event scheduled at the Gainsboro Branch Library on December 6, 1996. Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk October 9, 1996 File #53-467 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk Dr. E. Wayne Harris, Superintendent Roanoke City Schools Roanoke, Virginia W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33130-100796 approving the issuance by the City of its general obligation bond, or bonds, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00, for the purpose of financing, in part, the costs of improvements and additions to school buildings in the City of Roanoke. Resolution No. 33130-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC7AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Enclosure pc: Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Richard L. Kelley, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, Roanoke City Public Schools Cindy H. Ramsuer, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board 'IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th Day of October, 1996 Resolution No.33 x 3¢ 100796 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, SERIES 1996 A, TO BE SOLD TO THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS THEREOF WHEREAS, on June 27, 1996, the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Education (the "Board of Education") placed the application (the "Application") of the School Board of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "School Board"), for a loan in the aggregate amount of $5,000,000 (the "Literary Fund Loan") fxom the Literary Fund, a permanent trust fund established by the Constitution of Vir~nia (the "Literary Fund"), for the conslxuction, renovation and expansion of school buildings (the "Project") in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City"), on the First Priority Waiting List; WHEREAS, the Board of Education was to have approved the release of Literary Fund moneys to the School Board and make a commitment to loan such moneys to the School Board (the "Commitment") within one (1) year of placement of the Application on the First Priority Waiting List upon receipt of the Literary Fund of an unencumbered sum available at least equal to the amount of the Application and the approval, by the Board of Education, of the Application as having met all conditions for a loan from the Literary Fund; WHEREAS, the Board of Education was thereafter to have given advances on the amount of the Commitment for the Literary Fund Loan to the School Board, as construction or renovation of the Project progressed, in exchange for temporary notes from the School Board to the Literary Fund (the "Temporary Notes") for the amounts so advanced; WHEREAS, after the completion of the Project and the advance of the total amount of the Commitment, the Temporary Notes were to have been consolidated into a permanent loan note of the School Board to the Literary Fund (the "Literary Fund Obligation") which was to evidence the obligation of the School Board to repay the Literary Fund Loan; WHEREAS, the Literary Fund Obligation was to have borne interest at four percent (4.00%) per annum and mature in annual installments for a period of twenty (20) years; WHEREAS, in connection with the 1996 Interest Rate Subsidy Program (the "Program"), the Virginia Public School Authority (the "VPSA") has offered to purchase general obligation school bonds of the City, and the Board of Education has offered to pay, to the City, a lump sum cash payment (the "Lump Sum Cash Payment") equal to the sum of(i) net present value difference, determined on the date on which the VPSA sells its bonds, between the weighted average interest rate that the general obligation school bonds of the City will bear upon sale to the VPSA and the interest rate that the Literary Fund Obligation would have borne plus (ii) an allowance for the costs of issuing such bonds of the City (the "Issuance Expense Allowance"); WHEREAS, the Council (the "Council") of the City has determined that it is necessary and expedient to borrow not to exceed $5,000,000 to issue its general obligation school bonds for the purpose of financing certain capital projects for school purposes; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing, duly noticed, on October 7, 1996, on the issuance of the Bonds (as defined below) in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.1-227.8(A), of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the "Virginia Code"); and WHEREAS, the School Board has, by resolution, requested the Council to authorize the issuance of the Bonds (as hereinafter defined) and comented to the issuance of the Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: 1. Authorization of Bonds and Use of Proceeds. The Council hereby determines that it is advisable to contract a debt and issue and sell its general obligation school bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing certain capital projects for school purposes. The Council hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of the Bonds in thc form and upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. To the extent permitted under Section 15.1-227.2 of the Public Finance Act of 1991 (Chapter 5.1, Title 15. l, Code of Vir~nia of 1950, as amended) (the "Act"), the Council hereby elects that the Bonds be issued under the provisions of the Act without regard to the requirements, restrictions or other provisions contained in any charter or local or special act applicable to the City. 2. Sale of the Bonds. It is determined to be in the best interest of the City to accept the offer of the Virginia Public School Authority (the "VPSA") to purchase from the City, and to sell to the VPSA, the Bonds at par upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. The Mayor of the City, the City Manager, and such officer or officers of the City as either may designate are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Bond Sale Agreement dated as of October 16, 1996, with the VPSA providing for the sale of the Bonds to the VPSA in substantially the form submitted to the Council at this meeting, which form is hereby approved (the "Bond Sale Agreement"). 3. Details of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issuable ia fully registered form; shall be dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds; shall be designated "General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1996 A"; shall bear interest from the date of delivery thereof payable semi-annually on each Janum-y 15 and July 15 beginning July 15, 1997 (each an "Interest Payment Date"), at the rates established in accordance with Section 4 of this Resolution; and shall mature on July 15 in the years (each a "Principal Payment Date") set forth on Schedule I attached hereto and in the amounts set fo~da under "VPSA Loan" on Schedule I attached hereto (the "Principal Installments"), subject to the provisions of Section 4 of this Resolution. 4. Interest Rates and Principal Installments. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to accept the interest rates on the Bonds established by the VPSA, provided that each interest rate shall be ten one-hundredths of one percent (0.10%) over the interest rate to be paid by the VPSA for the corresponding principal payment date of the bonds to be issued by the VPSA (the "VPSA Bonds"), a portion of the proceeds of which will be used to purchase the Bonds, and provided further, that the true interest cost of the Bonds does not exceed eight percent (8%) per annum. The Interest Payment Dates and the Principal Install~nents are subject to change at the request of the VPSA. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to accept changes in the Interest Payment Dates and the Principal Installments at the request of the VPSA, provided that the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed the amount authorized by this Resolution. The execution and delivery of the Bonds as described in Section 8 hereof shall conclusively evidence such interest rates established by the VPSA and Interest Payment Dates and the Principal Installments requested by the VPSA as having been so accepted as authorized by this Resolution. 5. Form of the Bonds. For as long as the VPSA is the registered owner of the Bonds, the Bonds shall be ia the form of a single, temporary typewritten bond substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 211903-1.923Lg4.ma 6. Pavment~ PavimI Aeent and Bond Registrar. The following provisions shall apply to the Bonds: (a) For as long as the VPSA is the registered owner of the Bonds, all payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be made in immediately available funds to the VPSA at, or before 11:00 a.m. on the applicable Interest Payment Date or Principal Payment Date, or if such date is not a business day for Virginia banks or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then at or before 11:00 a.m. on the business day next preceding such Interest Payment Date or Principal Payment Date. (b) All overdue payments of principal and, to the extent permitted by law, interest shall bear interest at the applicable interest rate or rates on the Bonds. (c) Crestar Bank, Richmond, Virginia, is designated as Bond Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds. 7. No Redemption or Prepayment. The Principal Installments of the Bonds shall not be subject to redemption or prepayment. Furthermore, the Council covenants, on behalf of the City, not to refund or refinance the Bonds without first obtaining the written consent of the VPSA or the registered owner of the Bonds. 8. Execution of the Bonds. The Mayor or Vice Mayor and the Clerk or any Deputy Clerk of the City are authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the City thereto. 9. Pledge of Full Faith and Credit. For the prompt payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as thc same shall become due, the full faith and credit of the City are hereby irrevocably pledged, and in each year while any of the Bonds shall be outstanding there shall be levied and collected in accordance with law an annual ad valorem tax upon all taxable property in the City subject to local taxation s-fficient in amount to provide for the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as such principal, preminm~ if any, and Interest shall become due, which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the City to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. 10. Use of Proceeds Certificate and Certificate as to Arbitrage. Thc Mayor, the City Manager and such officer or officers of the City as either may designate arc hereby authorized and directed to execute a Certificate as to Arbitrage and a Use of Proceeds Certificate each setting forth the expected use and Investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show 211903-1.923~94.m0 O~tob~' 2, 1996 4 compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and applicable regulations relating to the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds except as provided below. The Council covenants on behalf of the City that (i) the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Bonds will be invested and expended as set forth in such Certificate as to Arbitrage and such Use of Proceeds Certificate and that the City shall comply with the other covenants and representations contained therein and (ii) the City shall comply with the provisions of the Code so that interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds will remain excludable from gross income for Federal income tax purposes. 11. State Non-Arbitrage Program; Proceeds Agreement. The Council hereby determines that it is in the best Interests of the City to authorize and direct the City Treasurer to participate in the State Non-Arbitrage Program in connection with the Bonds. Thc Mayor, thc City Manager and such officer or officers of the City as either may designate are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Proceeds Agreement with respect to the deposit and invesunent of proceeds of the Bonds by and among the City, the other participants in the sale of the VPSA Bonds, the VPSA, the investment manager and thc depository, substantially in the form submitted to the Council at this meeting, which form is hereby approved. 12. Continuing Disclosure Agreement. The Mayor, the City Manager and such officer or officers of the City as either may designate are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, as set forth in Appendix F to the Bond Sale Agreement, setting forth the reports and notices to be filed by the City and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. 13. Filing of Resolution. The appropriate officers or agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Circuit Court of the City. 14. Further Actions. The members of the Council and all officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to take such action as they or any one of them may consider necessmy or desirable in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and any such action previously taken is hereby ratified and confirmed. 15. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Attest: City Clerk NO. TR-1 EXHIBIT A (FORM OF TEMPORARY BOND) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE General Obligation School Bond Series 1996 A The CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (the "City"), for value received, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the VIRGIINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY the principal amount of DOLLARS ($ ), in annual installments in the amounts set forth on Schedule I attached hereto payable on July 15, 1997 and annually on July 15 thereafter to and including July 15, 2016 (each a "Principal Payment Date"), together with interest from the date of this Bond on the unpaid installments, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15, 1997 (each an "Interest Payment Date"; together with any Principal Payment Date, a "Payment Date"), at the rates per annum set forth on Schedule I attached hereto, subject to prepayment or redemption as hereinafter provided. Both principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America. For as long as the Virginia Public School Authority is the registered owner of this Bond, Crestar Bank, as bond registrar (the "Bond Registrar"), shall make all payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond, without the presentation or surrender hereof; to the Virginia Public School Authority, in immediately available funds at or before 11:00 a.m. on the applicable Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption. If a Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption is not a business day for banks in the Commonwealth of Virginia or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest on this Bond shall be made in immediately available funds at or before 11:00 a.m. on the business day next preceding the scheduled Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption. Upon receipt by the registered owner of this Bond of said payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest, written aclmowled~tnnent of the receipt thereof shall be given promptly to the Bond Registrar, and the City shall be fully discharged of its obligation on this Bond to the extent of the payment so made. Upon final payment, this Bond shall be surrendered to the Bond Registrar for cancellation. The full faith and credit of the City are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and the premium, if any, and interest on this Bond. The resolution adopted by the Council of the City authorizing the issuance of the Bonds provides, and Section 15.1-227.25 of the Code of Vkginia 1950, as amended, requires, that there shall be levied and collected an annual tax upon all taxable property in the City subject to local taxation sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond as the same shall become due which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the City to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. This Bond is duly authorized and issued in compliance with and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Public Finance Act of 1991, Chapter 5.1, Tire 15.1, Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, and resolutions duly adopted by the Council of the City and the School Board of the City to provide funds for capital projects for school purposes. This Bond may be exchanged without cost at the office of the Bond Registrar for an equal aggregate principal amount of bonds in definitive form having maturities and bearing interest at rates corresponding to the maturities of and the interest rates on the installments of principal of this Bond then unpaid, issuable in fully registered form in denominations of $5,000 and whole multiples thereof. On twenty (20) days written notice from the Virginia Public School Authority, the City shall deliver, at its expense, this Bond in marketable form, in exchange for the temporaxy typewritten Bond. 211903-1.923LO4.~no o~o~ ~. ~ A-3 This Bond is registered in the name of the Virginia Public School Authority on the books of the City kept by the Bond Registrar, and the transfer of this Bond may be effected by the registered owner of this Bond only upon due execution of an assignment by such registered owner. Upon receipt of such assignment and the surrender of this Bond, the Bond Registrar shall exchange this Bond for definitive Bonds as hereinabove provided, such definitive Bonds to be registered on such registration books in the name of the assignee or assignees named in such assignment. The principal installments of this Bond are not subject to redemption or prepayment. All acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Vir~nia to happen, exist or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond have happened, exist and have been performed in due time, form and manner as so required, and this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the City, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. IN WITNESS WltEREOF, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Vir~nia, has caused this Bond to be issued in the name of the City of Roanoke, Vir~nla, to be signed ooto~ 2, t99~ by its Mayor or Vice Mayor, its seal to be affixed hereto and attested by the signature of its Clerk or any of its Deputy Clerks, and this Bond to be dated ,1996. CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (SEAL) ATTEST: Clerk, City of Roanoke, Vkginia Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia 211903-1.923X94.m~ ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE: the within Bond and irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to exchange said Bond for definitive bonds in lieu of which this Bond is issued and to register the transfer of such definitive bonds on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Date: Signature Guaranteed: (NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or a commercial bank or trust company.) Registered Owner (NOTICE: The signature above must correspond with the name of the Registered Owner as it appears on the front of this Bond in every particular, without alteration or change.) c~ot~ 2, t g~ SCHEDULE I The undersigned Clerk of the City of Roanoke, Vir~'nia, hereby certifies that attached hereto is a tree and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Council at a meeting held on October 7, 1996, by the following vote: Council Member Vote David A. Bowers, Mayor William White, Sr. Linda F. Wyatt John H. Parrott C. Nelson Harris James O. Trout Carroll E. Swain I hereby further certify that such mee6n~g was a regularly scheduled meeting, that, during the consideration of the foregoing resolution, a quorum was present, and that such vote is recorded in the minutes of the meeting. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the City of Roanoke, Vir~nia, this __ day of October, 1996. Clerk, City of Roanoke, Vir~nia [SEALI MINUTES CONSIDERED AT THIS COUNCIL MEETING MAY BE REVIEWED ON LINE IN THE "OFFICIAL MINUTES" FOLDER, OR AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF R O/tNOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 9, 1996 File #60-67-110-132 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of a communication from Mayor David A. Bowers requesting that the matter of consideration of a Mill Mountain Coordinator be referred to fiscal year 1997-98 budget study. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the request of the Mayor. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Barry L. Key, Manager, Office of Management and Budget Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 452 Roanoke, Vhginia 24011-1594 Telephone: (703) 981-2444 September 30, 1996 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: I have received a lot of positive comments from the participants and RVTV-3, viewers regarding the "Summit on the Summit," which was the second in a series of meetings with our citizens held on top of Mill Mountain on Thursday, September 12, 1996. In particular, I want to thank Councilman Trout for participating in the discussion. Please find listed some of the items discussed at the Summit (See attached). I wanted to share with you my own thoughts, as well: The zoo intends to expand and increase attendance from about 70,000 up to 200,000 people by the year 2002. Increased zoo attendance, plus increased attendance by sightseers at ~The Star" and other areas of the park will require some forward thinking regarding transportation access to the park, and parking for the area. I really do not like the idea of building a parking garage on the top of Mill Mountain, so I would prefer, of course, the building of an alternative transportation system, or scattered, hidden parking lots on the top of the mountain. 3 o There have been several studies regarding the use of the mountain over the last 50 years. I do not believe that we need to have another study, but it is important for someone to be assigned the task of pulling together all of the studies and outlining a phased course of action for both recreation development and further conservation of the mountain. The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Page 2 September 30, 1996 4 o The several groups involved on the mountain, including the Mill Mountain Development Committee, the Wildflower Garden Committee of the Mill Mountain Garden Club, the Mill Mountain Zoo, the Roanoke Sister Cities, and others really do not have any means of networking or communicating with each other or coordinating their activities. The responsibility of the mountain, for maintenance and development, is generally given to the Department of Parks and Recreation. It would be my hope that one particular staff person, either under the City Manager directly, or through the Parks and Recreation Department, be assigned the task as superintendent of the mountain, with a primary responsibility of combining the several studies and networking with the several groups involved. I would respectfully request that consideration of a Mill Mountain Coordinator be referred to Budget Study for FY 96-97. Accordingly, I would respectfully request that this letter be placed on the Consent Agenda for the next meeting of Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, and thereafter be referred to Budget Study. Thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely, David A. Bowers Mayor DAB: jas NOTES FROM 9/12 "SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT" Ridge Line Protection Vistas/View Sheds - Concerns Power Lines from Crystal Spring remove and reforest Concerns 1) Parking at Star · Motorcoaches · Increase in ~ of cars 3) 4) 6) 7) 8) Mountain top parking Tram - Bottom-Top utilize bottom of mountain for development, preserving nature & beauty of mountain as is now at top Signage on Parkway regarding view Underutilized Roanoke campground Development coordination among all interested mountain groups (Zoo, wildflower, City, Parkway) wooded trails for bicycling/hiking 9) Restaurant on top 10) Good public transp, connecting all tourist/points of interest 11) Water 12) Increased use 13) More green/less asphalt 14) Large picnic shelter 15) Playground 16) Amphitheater & more programming - concert/music series 17) Antenna ) ) 18) Power line) 19) Take down/shorten Competition for mountain top space "crown Jewel" - Mill Mtn. What is the best single/optimal use of this mtn. to maximize public satisfaction? October 7,1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Subject: Fees Assessed for Animal Impoundment At the August 19, 1996, council meeting, Councilman Swain requested information concerning the average boarding fees charged per day for area kennels and our masons for not requesting a similar fee for daily impoundment of animals at the SPCA. Our survey of area kennels shows that fees for dogs range from $6.50 to $11.00 per day, depending upon the size of the animal. The average of those fees was $8.50 per day. The cost for cats ranged from $5.35 per day to $7.00 with an average of a $6.00 per day fee. The City of Salem charges $3.00 per day and no fee for picking up the animal. Roanoke County currently charges $6.00 per day, with a pickup fee of $10.00 for the first offense within twelve months, $20.00 for the second offense and $30.00 for the third offense in a twelve-month period. The county is proposing to increase its daily charge to $7.75 and its pickup fees as well. Our impoundment fee of $7.75 per day matches that of the SPCA, but is slightly less than average for local kennels. Roanoke City charges pickup fees of $10.00 for the first offense, $20.00 for the second offense and $30.00 for the third and subsequent offenses. Fees are recovered from animal owners on 15 percent or less of all animals impounded. The owners of most animals impounded are economically stressed and are not likely to reclaim the animal if they consider the boarding fee to be too high. If the animal is not recovered, then the city must absorb all of the boarding costs. At, er the animal is impounded for a minimum of six days in the city's section of the facility, the animal is transferred to the SPCA for possible adoption. IfI can be of further assistance, please advise. Respectfully, W. Robert Herbert City Manager CCi City Clerk Director of Public Safety Police Chief Major, Patrol Division October 7, 1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor And Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia RE: Sandlot Football Season Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: I am writing in regard to your referral to investigate the feasibility of extending the season for the sandlot football games by expanding the post season tournament scheduled for 1996. I am pleased to inform you that the Parks and Recreation Department has recently formulated the Roanoke Youth Athletic Council which consists of the President or President's designee of each youth recreation club, the Parks and Recreation athletic staff, the Recreation Superintendent and the Manager of Parks and Recreation. This group officially formed on September 24, 1996, and developed their purpose and procedures for conducting business at their initial meeting. Their purpose is: 1. To address current problems in youth athletics; To positively impact the youth of our community through the development of a plan for the future of youth athletics; To participate in the development of recommendations for City Council consideration; and 4. To further develop a positive relationship with Roanoke City Schools. Of the fifteen organizations which enter youth teams in the City's recreational programs, seven currently enter football teams. Of this group of seven, five groups were represented at the September 24, 1996, meeting. That same evening, the Youth Athletic Council agreed to address the current situation related to the sandlot football season. They developed options for implementation and unanimously supported the following The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Page Two recommendations: Conduct a post season play-off at Victory Stadium involving all twenty-one football teams. This will assure each team a minimum of one additional post season game. The top two teams from each division will advance to the Chamber of Commerce Superbowl. Send a formal letter to the Chamber of Commerce expressing a need to negotiate or modify terms and conditions of any subsequent superbowls sponsored by the Chamber. Further, this Youth Athletic Council has expressed a strong desire to address issues such as the length of all youth athletic seasons as well as any other related issues that may be of concern to all of the volunteer groups providing youth athletics. I am confident that this new entity will establish the appropriate forum to address a variety of concerns and issues in order to continue to improve the quality of life in our community. It is important to realize that there are many trends which are impacting recreational sports nationally as well as in our community. In particular, increased participation in soccer has resulted in a continued decline in the number of young people playing football. Our Parks and Recreation Department does not determine the number of teams brought to these leagues, but does provide facilities to play, administration of the leagues, and scheduling of the officials. In an attempt to adequately provide for the growth in soccer, additional fields throughout the city are being scheduled for game play. The perception that there is favor given to soccer over football is erroneous as we have little control over how many teams are submitted by the recreation clubs. As we strive to address the needs of our diverse community, we believe initiatives such as the formation of the Youth Athletic Council are of vital importance in assuring our citizens the high quality services they deserve. This letter is for informational purposes only and requires no action. Should you desire any additional information regarding this issue, please advise. Sincerely, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:w MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-254! Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-32-110 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy Cie/Clerk Stanley G. Breakell, Chairperson Building Code Appeals Board, Volume II Building Maintenance Division 3256 Allendale Street, S. VV. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Breakell: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, Gary L. Blankenship qualified as an alternate member of the Building Code Appeals Board, Volume II, Building Maintenance Division. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Patti C. Hanes, Secretary, Building Code Appeals Board, Volume II, Building Maintenance Division Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk OATH AND AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Gary L. Blankenship, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as an alternate member of the Board of Building Code Appeals, Volume II (Building Maintenance Division), according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this~ day of"~~1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK BY ,DEPUTY CLERK MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue. S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-32-110 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Harry F. Collins, Sr., Chairperson Building Code Appeals Board, Volume I, Building Construction Division 6603 Northway Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Mr. Collins: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, Curtis L. Ratliff qualified as an alternate member of the Building Code Appeals Board, Volume I, Building Construction Division. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Patti C. Hanes, Secretary, Building Code Appeals Board, Volume I, Building Construction Division Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Curtis L. Ratliff, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as an alternate member of the Building Code Appeals Board, Volume I (Building Construction Division), according to the best of my ability. So help me God. 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-429 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk F. Wiley Hubbell, Chairperson Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan 3712 Peakwood Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Hubbell: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, David T. Altman qualified as a Trustee of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, for a term ending June 30, 1998. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: James D. Grisso, Secretary, Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk H:~CORRESH 0-? Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, David T. Altman, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Trustee of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, for a term ending June 30, 1998, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me thi~'~f~'~a~ ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK ~ .~-._.~ ,~ ~"'~'~.~. ,~ "~, DEPUTY CLERK H:~,G ENDA~SEPTEM BE.3 MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-178 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk S. Elaina Loritts-Duckett, Chairperson Fair Housing Board 2524 Marr Street, N. VV., Apt. 18G Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Ms. Loritts-Duckett: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, Katheryn R. Hale qualified as a member of the Fair Housing Board, to fill the unexpired term of Acree Hayes, resigned, ending March 31, 1997. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Delores C. Daniels, Secretary, Fair Housing Board Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Katheryn R. Hale, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Acree Hayes, resigned, ending March 31 1997, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20thday of Sept. 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-192 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk James W. Stephens, Chairperson Roanoke Civic Center Commission 2130 Deyerle Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Stephens: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, M. R. Khan qualified as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term ending September 30, 1999. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Bob E. Chapman, Manager, Roanoke Civic Center Vivian D. Nelson, Secretary, Roanoke Civic Center Commission Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, M. R. Khan, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term ending September 30, 1999, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this _~ day of ~.-~J~? 1996. AR'~R B. CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-178 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk VVillis M. Anderson, Chairperson City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 2601 Cornwallis Avenue, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Anderson: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, H. Victor Gilchrist qualified as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term ending August 31, 2000. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: H. Wesley White, Secretary, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 2624 Salem Turnpike, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, H. Victor Gilchrist, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority fora term ending August 31, 2000, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this //? day of ~/f 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 9, 1996 File #15-110-450 Phillip F. Sparks, Chief of Economic Development Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Sparks: This is to advise you that on October 9, 1996, J. Granger Macfarlane qualified as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending June 30, 1999. Sincerely, MFP:gd pc: Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, J. Granger Macfadane, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending June 30, 1999, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed ~ ~' ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK H:~GENDA~OATH$.WPO MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-132-450 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk J. Granger Macfarlane, Chairperson Economic Development Commission 2402 VVoodcliff Road, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Macfarlane: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, James O. Trout qualified as a member of the Economic Development Commission to fill the unexpired term of W~lliam White, Sr., ending June 30, 1999. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Phillip F. Sparks, Chief of Economic Development Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, James O. Trout, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Economic Development Commission to fill the unexpired term of William White, Sr., ending June 30, 1999, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this '2,~'day of ;~ 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK CLERK H:~,GENDA~OATHS.Wl3D MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKF. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #15-110-326 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk J. Lee E. Osborne, Chairperson Fifth Planning District Commission 5152 Falcon Ridge Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Osborne: This is to advise you that on October 7, 1996, C. Nelson Harris qualified as a member of the Fifth Planning District Commission to fill the unexpired term of Wendell H. Butler, ending June 30, 1997. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Wayne (3. Strickland, Executive Director, Fifth Planning District Commission, P. O. Box 2569, Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, C. Nelson Harris, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United St~es and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Fifth Planning District Commieaion, to fill the unexpired term of Wendell H. Butler, ending June 30, 1997, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~. day of ARTHUR B. CRUSH, Ill, CLERK Bre~a~I~YCLERK Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as City Attorney of the City of Roanoke for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this~-Y~'day of-'~'~"1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK CLERK Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Mary F. Parker, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as City Clerk of the City of Roanoke for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~)d dayof ....~_~.~1996. ARTHUR Bi CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK H:'~AGEN DA'~EPTEMBE.3 Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, James D. Gri~so, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as Director of Finance of the City of Roanoke for a term of two yearn, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this J~;'a"day of _~:~ 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK BY ~~~, DEPU'I'~ CLERK H:'~AGENDA~SEPTEMBE.3 Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Robert H. Bird, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as Municipal Auditor of the City of Roanoke for a term of two years, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1998, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me thiso~/Z~) day of ' 1996. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, Ill, CLERK , D(~EP~CLERK MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 File #165-216-323 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Ms. Evelyn D. Bethel 35 Patton Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Bethel: On behalf of the Members of the Roanoke City Council, thank you for your presentation with regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library on Monday, October 7, 1996. A special note of appreciation is also in order for your willingness to work with the young people of your community. Their presentations were outstanding, and I know that you guided them with a warm and caring hand. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Historic Gainsboro Preservation District, Inc., 35 Patton Ave., NE, Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-0728 September 30, 1996 Ms. Mary Parker City of Roanoke Office of the City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Dear Ms. Parker: Historic Galnsboro requests to be placed on City Council's agenda for October 7, 1996 regarding Gainsboro B ' ' .... ranch L~brary s h~stonc designation and possible closing. Several pupils each will speak one (1) minute or less then a statement will be made about the official historic designation. The presentation will require no more seven (7) or ten (10) minutes and conclude with petitions being submitted to the City Council. As explained to Mrs. James (Librarian), the possible closing segment is the conclusion of what some pupils initiated before City Manager Herbert issued his letter. Historic Gainsboro independently had also started a drive of support for keeping the library open and to show just how dear it is to many, many citizens throughout the area--not just in Gainsboro. We realize no recommendation has been presented to Council by the City Manager. Yet we think it crucial that all City Council Members be aware of how citizens feel about Gainsboro Branch Library and its place within the community. Sincerely yours, Historic Gainsboro in Roanoke, Virginia MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk File #165-216-323 Master Daniel M. Donner Miss Megan Quinn Master Micheal Norris Master Dustin Wilson Miss Mae Willis Master Andrew Graybill Master Brian K. Austin Master Adrian English Miss Leslie A. White Miss Melvina L. Buckingham Master Cornelius S. Williams Master DeAnthony E. Lewis Lincoln Terrace Saturn Network School 1802 Liberty Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Master Justin DiProspetis Master Chris Monroe Miss Victoria McGraw Master Edward Slveter Master Kyle Shaw Miss Shanika Johnson Miss Ashley Grant Miss Barbara V. Williams Miss Keyarie D. Moon Master Jermaine D. Stone Master Jeevon D. Cooper Miss Sieara L. Dix Dear Students: On behalf of the Members of the Roanoke City Council, I would like to thank you for your letters in connection with the Gainsboro Branch Library. The Members of Council always appreciate hearing from our young people on matters of interest and concern. MFP:gd Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, $.V~. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 File #165-216.323 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Miss Laura C. Sorenson Route 2, Box 818 Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Dear Ms. Sorenson: Thank you for your presentation before the Roanoke City Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, with regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library. The Members of Council always appreciate hearing from our young people on matters of interest and concern. MFP:gd Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 File#165-216-323 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Master Macklyn Mosely 1421 Rorer Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Master Mosely: Thank you for your presentation before the Roanoke City Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, with regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library. The Members of Council always appreciate hearing from our young people on matters of interest and concern. MFP:gd Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Cl~rk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 File #165-216-323 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Master Tyler R. Holmes 918 Indiana Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Master Holmes: Thank you for your presentation before the Roanoke City Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, with regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library. The Members of Council always appreciate hearing from our young people on matters of interest and concern. MFP:gd Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE Cily Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, SW., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (5401 853~1145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Depu y City Clerk February 25,1997 Ms. Evelyn D. Bethel 35 Patton Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Bethel: Pursuant to a communication from Mayor David A. Bowers under date of February 19, 1997, I am pleased to provide you with copy of the petition which was filed at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 7, 1996, with regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library. Also, I am enclosing copy of additional communications relative to the matter. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 452 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1594 Telephone: (540) 981-2444 Fax: (540) 853-1145 February 19, 1997 Evelyn D. Bethel, President Historic Gainsboro Preservation District, Incorporated 35 Patton Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Evelyn: I am pleased to r=spond to your Freedom of Information Act request. Since last fall, you have repeatedly requested correspondence received and held by the Mayor's Office regarding the Gainsboro Library. As you know, the "controversy" regarding the closing of the Gainsboro Library was without any merit. Although the newspaper wanted to make everyone in your neighborhood believe that we were going to close the Library, nothing could be further from the truth. With regards to your specific request, I am advised by the City Attorney that, pursuant to Section 2.1-342.B.4 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, correspondence held by the Mayor is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. I have reviewed the correspondence which we received in regard to the Gainsboro Branch Library, and although there is nothing secretive about it, I deem it not to be in the best interest of this office to set a precedent of revealing items of correspondence received by the office. In other words, if I were to extend that courtesy to you, then I might be required to extend it to others, although the contents of other information may, in fact, be necessarily confidential in nature. You have also requested a copy of a petition filed with the City Clerk at the Council meeting of October 7, 1996. This is an official record of the City, and I am requesting that Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, make it available to you under the Freedom of Information Act. Evelyn D. Bethel Page 2 February 19, 1997 I regret that my office can not be of more assistance to you your request. Sincerely, David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:jas:js pc: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk in Mary F, Perker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk October 9, 1996 File #20-66-514 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk VV. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of a petition signed by 31 persons, requesting installation of a stop sign on Masons Mill Road at 13th Street, N. E., which petition was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, the matter was referred to you for investigation and report to Council within 30 days. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/A~,E City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: Mr. Edward J. Kirk, Route 1, Box 1101, Thaxton, Virginia 24174 William F. Clark, Director of Public Works W. L. Stuart, Manager, Streets and Traffic Robert K. Bengtson, Traffic Engineer DATE: September 30, 1996 TO: Mary F. Parker, Roanoke City Clerk FROM: Edward J. Kirk, city employee and concerned citizen REFERENCE: Council Agenda I, a concerned citizen and native of Roanoke, respectively request a position on the October 7 Roanoke City Council Agenda. The subject I, or in my absents, a resident of the neighbor, wish to address is a request by the residents of a city neighborhood for the erection of a stoD sion. ~/F/~j A PLEA FOR A SAFER INTERSECTION We the good citizens of the City of Roanoke come before you to ask, nay pray, that you, the good MaVOr and his council, hear our pleas. In this great city there are numerous intersections in which, like the cross roadways of a Figure-Eight Race Track, two vehicles will eventually meet. we pray that you hear our cries to correct one such intersection. In the northeast section of this modern and wonderful city, where we rest at night and foster the hope of rearing our children and watching our grandchildren grow, there is a place that summons fear from the depths of our soles. This place is bevond our control and we are left at its mercy each time we leave the sanctuary of our homes. This spot, that will surelv be the death of someone, is the intersection of Masons Mill Road, Overlook Road, Craig Road and 13th St. N.E. We pray that VOU hear our pleas for better control of tile velqcles approaching this intersection from the east, that is to say westbound traffic on Masons Mill Road. Although this great citv has installed two small warning signs on Masons Mill Road facing westbound traffic, this is far too little control. Westbound Masons Mill Road traffic can at no point observe any vehicles attempting to enter the intersection From either Overlook Road or Craig Road because of a natural embankment up which Overlook Road traverses. Each time we pull Into this death trap our sight path to the left is blocked by the same natural embankment, giving us only a ShOrt avenue of safe passage across the intersection. We plea that yOU aid us in our struggle to halt the racing of our hearts as we are forced to suddenly stop our vehicles at the unexpected and unseen approach of another vehicle SO close that we can see the drivers face. The only credible course of action to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected from this place of death is to install a stop sign on Masons Mill Road. Therefore, we the good citizens of this city, whose signatures follow, graciously beg VOU, our elected leaders, to command the proper city agency to erect a stop sign at the east Masons Mill Road entrance to this intersection, thereby controlling westbound traffic and giving everyone safe passage through this much used and potentially hazardous intersection. NAME ADDRESS DATE AGE A PLEA FOR A SAFER INTERSECTION we the good citizens of the City of Roanoke come before you to ask, nay pray, that you, the good Mayor and his council, hear our pleas. In this great city there are numerous intersections in which, like the cross roadways of a Figure-Eight Race Track, two vehicles will eventually meet. We pray that you hear our cries to correct one such intersection. In the northeast section of this modern and wonderful city, where we rest at night and foster the hope of rearing our children and watching our grandchildren grow, there is a place that summons fear from the depths of our soles. This place is beyond our control and we are left at its mercy each time we leave the sanctuary of our homes. This spot, that will surelV be the death of someone, is the intersection of Masons Mill Road, Overlook Road, Craig Road and 13th St. N.E. we pray that yoU hear our pleas for better control of the vehicles approaching this intersection from the east, that is to say westbound traffic on Masons Mill Road. Although this great city has installed two small warning signs on Masons Mill Road facing westbound traffic, this is far too little control. Westbound Masons Mill Road traffic can at no point observe any vehicles attempting to enter the intersection from either Overlook Road or Craig Road because of a natural embankment up which Overlook Road traverses. Each time we pull into this death trap our sight path to the left is blocked by the same natural embankment, giving us only a short avenue of safe passage across the intersection. We plea that you aid us in our struggle to halt the racing of our hearts as we are forced to suddenly stop our vehicles at the unexpected and unseen approach of another vehicle So close that we can see the drivers face. The only credible course of action to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected from this place of death is to install a stop sign on Masons Mill Road. Therefore, we the good citizens of this city, whose signatures follow, graciously beg you, our elected leaders, to command the proper city agency to erect a stop sign at the east Masons Mill Road entrance to this intersection, thereby controlling westbound traffic and giving everyone safe passage through this much used and potentially hazardous intersection. NAME ADDRESS DATE AGE A PLEA FOR A SAFER INTERSECTION we the good citizens of the CItv of Roanoke come before you to ask, nay pray, that yOU, the good Mayor and his council, hear our pleas. In this great city there are numerous intersections in which, like the cross roadways of a Figure-Eight Race Track, two vehicles will eventually meet. we pray that VOU hear our cries to correct one such intersection. In the northeast section of this modern and wonderful city, where we rest at night and foster the hope of rearing our children and watching our grandchildren grow, there is a place tllat summons fear from the depths of our soles. This place is beyond our control and we are left at its mercy each time we leave the sanctuarv of our homes. This spot, that will surely be the death of someone, is the intersection of Masons Mill Road, Overlook Road, Craig Road and 13th St. N.E. We pray that VOU hear our pleas for better control of the vehicles approaching this intersection from the east, that is to say westbound traffic on Masons Mill Road. Although this great city has installed two small warning signs on Masons Mill Road facing westbound traffic, this is far too little control. Westbound Masons Mill Road traffic can at no point observe any vehicles attempting to enter the Intersection from either Overlook Road or Craig Road because of a natural embankment up which Overlook Road traverses. Each time we pull into this death trap our sight path to the left is blocked bv the same natural embankment, giving us only a short avenue of safe passage across the intersection, we plea that yOU aid us in our struggle to halt the racing of our hearts as we are forced to suddenly stop our vehicles at the unexpected and unseen approach of another vehicle SO close that we can see the drivers face. The only credible course of action to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected from this place of death is to install a stop sign on Masons Mill Road. Therefore, we the good citizens of this citv, whose signatures follow, graciously beg you, our elected leaders, to command the proper ciW agencv to erect a stop sign at the east Masons Mill Road entrance to this intersection, therebv controlling westbound traffic and giving everyone safe passage through this much used and potentiallv hazardous intersection. NAME ADDRESS DATE AGE A PLEA FOR A SAFER INTERSECTION we the good citizens of the CitV of Roanoke come before you to ask, nay pray, that you, the good Mayor and his council, hear our pleas. In this great city there are numerous intersections in which, like the cross roadways of a Figure-Eight Race Track, two vehicles will eventually meet. we pray that you hear our cries to correct one such intersection. In the northeast section of this modern and wonderful city, where we rest at night and foster the hope Of rearing our children and watching our grandchildren grow, there is a place that summons fear from the depths of our soles. This place Is beyond our control and we are left at its mercy each time we leave the sanctuary of our homes. This Spot, that will surely be the death of someone, Is the Intersection of Masons Mill Road, Overlook Road, Craig Road and 13th St. N.E. We pray that you hear our pleas for better control of the vehicles approaching this intersection from the east, that Is to say westbound traffic on Masons Mill Road. AlthOugh this great city has installed two small warning signs on Masons Mill Road facing westbound traffic, this is far too little control. Westbound Masons Mill Road traffic can at no point observe any vehiCleS attempting to enter the intersection from either Overlook Road or Craig Road because of a natural embankment up which Overlook Road traverses. Each time we pull Into this death trap our sight path to the left is blocked by the same natural embankment, giving us only a short avenue of safe passage across the intersection. We plea that you aid us in our struggle to halt the racing of our hearts as we are forced to suddenly stop our vehicles at the unexpected and unseen approach of another vehicle so close that we can see the drivers face. The only credible course of action to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected from this place of death is to install a stop sign on Masons Mill Road. Therefore, we the good citizens of this city, whose signatures follow, graciously beg you, our elected leaders, to command the proper city agency to erect a stop sign at the east Masons Mill Road entrance to this intersection, thereby controlling westbound traffic and giving everyone safe passage through this much used and potentially hazardous intersection. NAME ADDRESS DATE AGE A PLEA FOR A SAFER INTERSECTION we the good citizens of the City of Roanoke come before you to ask, nav pray, that you, the good Mayor and his council, hear our pleas. In this great city there are numerous intersections in which, like the cross roadways of a Figure-Eight Race Track, two vehicles will eventually meet. We pray that you hear our cries to correct one such Intersection. In the northeast section of this modern and wonderful cltv, where we rest at night and foster the hope of rearing our children and watching our grandchildren grow, there is a place tllat summons fear from the depths of our soles. This place is beyond our control and we are left at its mercv each time we leave the sanctuary of our homes. This spot, that will surely be the death of someone, is the intersection of Masons Mill Road, Overlook Road, Craig Road and 13th St. N.E. We pray that you hear our pleas for better control of the vehicles approaching this intersection from the east, that is to say westbound traffic on Masons Mill Road. Although this great city has installed two small warning signs on Masons Mill Road facing westbound traffic, this is far too little control. Westbound Masons Mi!l Road traffic can at no point observe anv vehicles attempting to enter the intersection from either Overlook Road or Craig Road because of a natural embankment up which Overlook Road traverses. Each time we pull into this death trap our sight path to the left is blocked bv the same natural embankment, giving us onlv a short avenue of safe passage across the intersection. We plea that you aid us in our struggle to halt the racing of our hearts as we are forced to suddenly stop our vehicles at the unexpected and unseen approach of another vehicle so close that we can see the drivers face. The only credible course of action to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected from this place of death is to install a stop sign on Masons Mill Road. Therefore, we the good citizens of this city, whose signatures follow, graciously beg you, our elected leaders, to command the proper city agency to erect a stop sign at the east Masons Mill Road entrance to this intersection, thereby controlling westbound traffic and giving everyone safe passage through this much used and potentially hazardous intersection. NAME ADDRESS DATE AGE Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk October 9, 1996 File #51-66-514 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia VVilburn C. Dibling, Jr. City Attorney Roanoke, Virginia Gentlemen: I am attaching copy of a communication from Mr. Hubert Sydenstricker, 2513 Mount Vernon Road, S. W., and a petition signed by residents of Mount Vernon Road, Wilbur Road and Blair Road, with regard to limiting the number of ungaraged vehicles to two for each licensed driver residing at an address in residential areas of the City. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, the matter was referred to you for investigation and report to Council within 30 days. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: Mr. Hubert Sydenstricker, 2513 Mount Vernon Road, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator $E.~I' B¥:WOOOS, R0~ER$,&H.a. ZLEGRO;10- 4-S6 ; 1:45PM ; R0an0ke~ 540 224 S145;# 2/ 2 : blary F. Parker, Clerk ; City of Roanoke Greater Raleigh Court Civic League P. O. Box 3092 ® Roanoke, VA 24015 October 4, 1996 ~ o r ncc ' 'ti e ' Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of the Roanoke City Council: It is our understanding that 14ubert Sydenstricker, a resident of the Shrine Hill section of Raleigh Court will ask City Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, to consider adopting an ordinance limiting the number of cars which may be parked on a lot in the city. This request Stems from a concern by residents in our neighborhood Over a property owner at 2429 Mt. Vernon Road who presently has roughly a dozen old cars parked in his back Yard and in plain view of all of the neighbors. The neighbors are concer~ed about the eyesore that this large number of old parked cars represents and the re.suiting potential for reduction in property values. Further, , the neighbors are COncerned that such a large number of old cars parked in such plain view represents an attractive nuisance and thus :implicates public safety concerns. : The Greater .Rs.leith Court Civ' enactin~ such -- ~T*" ~u nave t~e City inves~ ~ -- orulnance. ~,~.ue nne efficacy of : Please feel free to Contact me to assist in any way in this ~egard or with any questions or comments you may have COncerning this matter. Very truly yours, Mi(. 1 F. Urbanski President CC; ~RCCLBoard Robert Herbert, City Manager Hubert S~denstricker 2513 Mt. Vernon Road t4f1359494 0CT-04-1996 13:59 7039837711 87% P.02 August 15, 1996 Dear Mayor Bowers and City Council: Several years ago a lady in Roanoke had so many cats that she and the cats became a nuisance to the neighbors. When this happened City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting more than a certain number of cats. A similar situation has come to pass in our neighborhood, only this time the problem is unsightly automobiles. Dr. Farley has a collection of unsightly cars on his property at 2429 Mt. Vernon Road, S.W.--up to 12 or more at a time. He says they are all licensed and in operating condition and that there is nothing anyone can do about it. What he says is probably true under present circumstances. We know these unsightly cars degrade our neighborhood and will cause our property to become less valuable over a period of time. Of course this will eventually lower the tax base in this area. We are requesting Council to pass an ordinance to limit the number of vehicles that are not garaged to two for each licensed driver residing at an address in a residential area. We do not feel that this is an unreasonable request and it would pose no hardship on anyone using such vehicles as they are intended to be used. Please look into passing such an ordinance and providing us with some relief from this unsightly nuisance. Hubert Sydenstricker We, the und~signed, request that an ordinance be passed to limit the number of vehicles that may be parked at one address in a residential area. We, the undersigned, request that an ordinance be passed to limit the number of vehicles that may be parked at one address, o in a residential a~ea. We, the undersigned, request that an ordinance be passed to limit the number of vehicles that may be parked at one address in a residential area. ,_ ~- / ..~.' ' ,.'1 ~,. ' /c . ~.~ ~'~ ~'qZ~ ~ ~' " We, the undersigned, request that an ordinance be passed to limit the number of vehicles that may be parked at one address in a residential area. MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #132-228 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk R. Michael Amyx, Executive Director Virginia Municipal League P. O. Box 12164 Richmond, Virginia 23241 Dear Mr. Amyx: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33131-100796 designating the Honorable Linda F. Wyatt, Vice-Mayor, as Voting Delegate and the Honorable John H. Parrott, Council Member, as Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session of the National League of Cities to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on December 10, 1996. Resolution No. 33131-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Enclosure MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE Civy Cl~rk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 9, 1996 File #132-228 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deput~ City Clerk Donald J. Borut, Executive Director National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20004 Dear Mr. Borut: lam enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33131-100796 designating the Honorable Linda F. Wyatt, Vice-Mayor, as Voting Delegate and the Honorable John H. Parrott, Council Member, as Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session of the National League of Cities to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on December 10, 1996. Resolution No. 33131-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Enclosure pc: The Honorable Linda F. Wyatt, Vice-Mayor The Honorable John H. Parrott, Member, Roanoke City Council IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33131-100796. A RESOLUTION designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the National League of Cities. BE follows: 1. IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as For the National League of Cities Conference to be held on December 10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas, and any Business Meetings in connection with such Conference, the Honorable Linda F. Wyatt, Vice-Mayor, is hereby designated Voting Delegate, and the Honorable John H. Parrott, Alternate Voting Delegate. 2. Mary F. Parker, Council Member, is hereby designated City Clerk, is directed to take any action required by the National League of cities with respect to certification of the City's official Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate. ATTEST: City Clerk. H:/MEASURES/R-VOTNLC. 5 DAVID A. BOWERS CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 452 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 I - 1594 Telephone: (540) 981-2444 Fax: (540) 224-3145 September 16, 1996 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: The National League of Cities will meet on December 7 - 10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, and in past years the Mayor and Vice-Mayor have served as Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate. I would propose that Vice-Mayor Wyatt will serve as the City's Voting Delegate, and that another Member of Council attending the Convention be named as Alternate Voting Delegate. Best personal regards. Sincerely, David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:sm CITY OF ROANOKE MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: September 6, 1996 Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Please prepare the proper measure for adoption by Council at its regular meeting on Monday, September 16, 1996, designating Mayor Bowers as Voting Delegate and Vice- Mayor Wyatt as Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session of the Virginia Municipal League to be held in Roanoke on Tuesday, October 22, 1996, and designating W. Robert Herbert, City Manager, as Staff Assistant for any meetings of the Urban Section of the League; and an additional measure designating Mayor Bowers as Voting Delegate and Vice-Mayor Wyatt as Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the National League of Cities to be held on Tuesday, December 10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. Your assistance will be appreciated. MFP:sm AdO~ ~OA CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk Sandre H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #247-258-293-336-450 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: Your report with regard to payment of $500,000.00 to the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purpose of increasing tourism in the City of Roanoke and assisting in the marketing of the Conference Center of Roanoke, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Pursuant to a request of the Mayor, the report was referred back to you for presentation at a future Council meeting when the Mayor is in attendance. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/A,a(E City Clerk MFP:gd pc: Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Barry L. Key, Manager, Office of Management and Budget Phillip F. Sparks, Chief of Economic Development Catherine A. Fox, Acting Director, Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 114 Market Street, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1402 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purpose of increasing tourism in the Roanoke Valley and assisting in marketing the Conference Center of Roanoke. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, ~spectively, an agreement with the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, for a term of one year, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, for the purpose of increasing tourism and assisting in marketing of the Conference Center of Roanoke, all as more particularly set forth in the City manager's report to this Council dated October 7, 1996. 2. The contract amount authorized by this resolution shall not exceed $500,000 without further Council authorization. 3. Said agreement shall be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Report No. 96-33 Honorable Mayor David A. Bowers and Members of City Council Dear Mayor and Council Members: Subject: Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau City Council adopted an annual operating budget which included $500,000 to the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (RVCVB) for FY 96/97. City Council requests assistance from the RVCVB in marketing and selling Roanoke and desires assurance that the funds will be used for these purposes. City Administration has negotiated an agreement (attached) with the RVCVB to assure that the City's funds be used for these purposes. II. CURRENT SITUATION: RVCVB has submitted, for approval by the City Manager. a budget setting forth the anticipated expenditures of City funds involved. IlL ISSUES: A. Funding for RVCVB. B. Timing. C. Ec nomic Develo mnt. IV. City Council authorize quarterly payments of $125.000 to the RVCVB and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement which provides for a term of one year with RVCVB for the express purpose of increasing tourism in Roanoke and to assist in the marketing of the Conference Center of Roanoke. This Agreement contains a mutual indemnity clause and is similar to the one used in the past. 1. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 1996/97 General Fund budget. Timing would allow the City to continue to make payments to the RVCVB as provided for in the proposed agreement. Mayor and Members of City Council October 7, 1996 Page 2 3. E on mi D v I merit would be enhanced City Council not approve the payment or not authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the RVCVB for the express purpose of marketing the Conference Center of Roanoke. 1. Funding of the RVC\q3 would be jeopardized. Timing would not allow the City to continue to make payments to the RVCVB as provided for in the proposed agreement. E nomi D vel men would be negatively impacted due to lack of marketing and promotional activity. V. RECOMMENDATION: City Council authorize the payment of $500,000 to the RVCVB and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement which provides for a term of one year with RVCVB for the express purpose of increasing toorism in Roanoke and assisting in the marketing of the Conference Center of Roanoke. WRH/PFS:kdc cc: Director of Finance City Attorney Manager, Management and Budget Chief of Economic Development Acting Director, RVCVB Respectfhlly submitted: W. Robert Herbert City Manager AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, dated this day of July, 1996, by and between the ROANOKE VALLEY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (hereinafter "RVCVB") and the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia (hereinafter "City"). WHEREAS, the RVCVB is a "REGIONAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION" whose mission is to market the entire Roanoke Valley as an exciting destination for Convention and Leisure travel; WHEREAS, the City is the largest contributor and with its concentration of hotels, convention facilities, shopping, dining and attractions, realizes enhancement of its tax revenues as a result of the RVCVB marketing efforts; WHEREAS, the City desires to render aid and provide support to the RVCVB to assist in the promotion of the Roanoke Valley as a destination or meeting site for Visitors including tourists, conventions and meeting groups, special event visitors and cmnmercial travelers; WHEREAS, the City desires to donate $500,000 for the express purpose of increasing tourism activities; WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize its relationship with RVCVB in an effort to increase the revenue enhancement derived from tourism activity; WHEREAS, the City is requesting assistance from RVCVB in marketing The Conference Center of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, the City desires to assure that its donation of funds be used for these purposes. Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows: 1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for one year, commencing July 1, 1996 and ending on June 30, 1997. 2. Services. Funds made available to RVCVB by the City will be applied to provide additional services resulting directly or indirectly in income producing activities, including but not limited to: (a) Direct sales progrmns. (b) Sales promotions. (c) Servicing conventions. (d) Marketing/communications. (e) Identify product need (new and improved facility and attractions). (f) Coordination with other City and Civic agencies and businesses involved in the growth of the Roanoke Valley. (g)Staff and run a Visitors' Center. (h)Promote and sell the Roanoke Valley as a convention and tourist destination. (I) Implement an advertising campaign for the Conference Center of Roanoke. The RVCVB shall use only those advertisements approved by the City to fulfill this service. Any proposed change in the content of the advertisements shall be submitted to the Chief of Economic Development for approval. 3. Work Program/Budget. No later than Angust 15, 1996, the RVCVB shall submit to the City Manager for approval a work program, marketing plan and budget setting forth in reasonable detail the activities planned for the year and the anticipated expenditures of City funds involved. The marketing plan shall be in sufficient detail as to determine the strategy RVCVB will be pursuing in promoting and selling the Roanoke Valley as a destination tbr group meetings, i.e. conferences and conventions as well as tourists. The City Manager shall approve or otherwise respond to the proposed work program, marketing plan and budget no later than August 21, 1996 in order that any necessary modifications be settled upon before August 3'~2. 1996. Monthly reports outlining progress on convention sales, tourism activities and groups booked, bus tour activity, bookings and other information as deemed to be necessary shall be submitted by the RVCVB to the City's Chief of Economic Development. The lack of any written response by the City's Chief of Economic Development within ten (10) days of receipt of each monthly report, requesting redirection of efforts or noting "sub par performance," will denote satisfaction with RVCVB efforts. 4. F_!al].Oiag. The City agrees to provide funding to RVCVB in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00). Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) of this amount shall be used to provide the service set forth in 2(I), above. Any additional expenditures for the services set forth in 2(I) shall be subject to the approval of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. The total amount shall be paid quarterly in equal payments of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) on or before the last day of July 1996, last day of September 1996, December 1996 and March 1997. 5. Subcontracting. It is understood that RVCVB may from time to time contract with firms and individuals for the acquisition of goods or services in the furtherance of the activities contemplated by this Agreement. RVCVB shall not enter into any contract relating to activities contemplated by this Agreement or involving the expenditure of funds provided to RVCVB by the City under this Agreement, where the amount of such contract is $5,000 or more, without written authorization of the City Manager unless the nature of the goods or services to be acquired were disclosed in the work program or annual plan and budget submitted for the year. 6. Books and Records. Audits. RVCVB shall keep accurate books and records. Both monthly P&L and Income Statements as well as an audited financial statement shall be made available to the City upon request. Additionally, RVCVB shall make such books and records available to the Municipal Auditor of the City or other independent auditor selected by the City during its regular office hours. 3 7. Contacts with Prospective Clients. As specified in paragraph 3, the RVCVB shall inform the City's Chief of Economic Development on a regular basis of work in progress at the RVCVB. A representative from the City shall have the right to be present at any formal bid presentations made to any potential group meeting or business meeting. 8. Board of Directors. Upon the execution of this Agreement, City Council shall appoint one of its members and one other person as members of the Board of Directors of the RVCVB; such appointees shall have full voting rights and privileges during the term of this Agreement and shall serve on the Board at the pleasure of City Council. In addition, the City Manager, the City's Chief of Economic Development, the Chairman of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission or his designee, and the Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission shall be ex-officio members of the Board, with full voting rights and privileges during the term of this Agreement. 9. Indemnification. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims, legal actions and judgements advanced against it or its officers, agents or employees, and for expenses it may incur in this regard, arising out of the other's negligent acts or omissions, with respect to carrying out this Agreement. 10. Insurance. RVCVB shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement a policy or policies of commercial general liability insurance with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in Virginia, which policy or policies shall provide coverage with respect to claims arising out of the subject matter of this Agreement. The amount of such insurance shall not be less than $l,000,000. RVCVB shall also obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement Directors and Officers Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence providing coverage including defense costs, with respect to claims arising out of the subject matter of this Agreement. All such policies shall be occurrence policies and shall name the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents, employees and representatives as additional insureds under the commercial general liability policy and, if possible, under the Director and Officers Liability policy. 4 f,' tCVB shall provide the City with certificates of insurance for each of the above policies and each certificate shall contain substantially the following statement: "The insurance coverage by this certificate shall not be canceled or materially altered except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City of Roanoke." 11. &$~gmll.e~. Neither the City nor RVCVB may assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. 12. Notices. Any notices required by the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given when delivered in person to or deposited in the U.S. ~nail, postage prepaid, addressed: (a) If to the City: City Manager City of Roanoke Municipal Building, Room 364 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (b) If to the RVCVB: President Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Marketplace Center 114 Market Street Roanoke, Virginia 24011 or at such other address as each party may designate for itself by giving at least five (5) days prior written 13. notice. During the performance of this contract, the RVCVB agrees as follows: 1. RVCVB will not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the contractor. RVCVB agrees to post in 5 conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2. RVCVB, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of RVCVB will state that RVCVB is an equal employment opportunity employer. 3. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. B. RVCVB will include the provisions of the foregoing subparagraph (a)(1), (2) and (3), in every subcontract or purchase order of over ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. 14. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time if RVCVB applies funds paid to RVCVB by the City for any purpose other than the purposes contemplated by this Agreement, provided that reasonable notice and opportunity to cure shall first be afforded. Upon termination of this contract, the number of City representatives on the Board of Directors of RVCVB shall be reduced to two (2). In such event, the City Manager shall designate the City's representatives to remain on the Board or in the event the City Manager does not so designate within 14 days of termination of the contract, the President of RVCVB shall make the designation. 15. l~tte~xlg21~ This agreement may be executed in duplicate, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which will be deemed to represent one and the same agreement. To witness the agreements contained above, the City and the RVCVB have caused this contract to be executed and sealed by their respective officers. 6 )-,TTEST: CITY OF ROANOKE Mary F. Parker, City Clerk ATTEST: Title: Approved as to form: A, City Attorney Approved as to execution A, City Attorney W. Robert Herbert, City Manager ROANOKE VALLEY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU By: Title: Appropriation & Funds required for this Contract certified: Director of Finance Account No. Date: 7 October 7, 1996 The Honorable David Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: On July 15, 1996, the Mayor asked for an evaluation of the future direction of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (RVC&VB) in light of the resignation of the Executive Director, Martha Mackey. As a result of your request, I directed Phillip Sparks, Chief of Economic Development, to visit other bureaus in the Commonwealth of Virginia to assess their levels of activity relative to that of the RVC&VB. Visits were made to the Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureaus. The following observations were made: The Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton Bureaus function as departments within their respective cities. Richmond's Convention and Visitors Bureau functions as a 501(C6) nonprofit corporation supported by area Governments and Chambers of Commerce. No formula exists for funding by participating governments. Funding ranged from $2 million in Richmond to over $3 million in Virginia Beach. Richmond, with 10,590 hotel rooms, has a goal of 80,000 convention room nights for 1996. Viroinia Beach, with 11,000 hotel and motel rooms booked 80,000 convention room nights last year. HamPton does not count convention room nights, but rather has a goal to double tax revenue from conventioneers and tourists by the year 2000. Roanoke, with 4,000+ hotel and motel rooms booked approximately 33,0000 in 1995/96 and 40,000 in 1994~95. VVhile the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas do compete with the RVC&VB, they also compete with areas such as Myrtle Beach and Atlantic City. The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council October 7, 1996 Page Two Those bureaus operating as city departments do not have the flexibility to respond to the needs of convention planners, nor do they have the flexibility that Richmond or Roanoke would have in dealing with non-productive or marginally productive personnel. They do have greater control over their resources. The RVC&VB is working very hard to develop a plan for the future growth of the bureau. For example, subcommittees are actively working to evaluate the present activity of the bureau and to secure the future growth of the bureau by analysis of the following areas: 2. 3. 4. 5. Bylaws of the corporation Marketing Coordination of information and leads dissemination to member hotels Level of services offered to members based on funding Further development of cooperative advertising effort. I feel that the bureau is moving in the right direction; but, the region must realize that greater opportunity does exist. Those opportunities can be realized by employing an Executive Director who can move the bureau to the next level of activity. That level will include the following: Determine the size of conventions the bureau can reasonably expect to attract and the area where the bureau should be marketing for those conventions. For example: East of Mississippi, Mid-Atlantic states or states contiguous to Virginia. Develop a market for corporate training and business and government related seminars. Development of group packages for overnight or weekend trips, for example: packages for golf weekends, visits to the Farmer's Market and Festival in the Park. Tour bus destination for day trips to Natural Bridge and Monticello, Smith Mountain Lake and all area attractions. The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council October 7, 1996 Page Three Once the new Executive Director and Board has determined the level of funding required to move the bureau successfully into the 21st century and outline very specific (~oals. objectives and strateQies for the growth of the bureau, then its Board of Directors should work with current funding sources and develop new sources to meet those funding needs. Respectfully, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH/dh Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Phillip F. Sparks, Chief, Economic Development 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 October 3, 1996 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: You have on your agenda, at item 5.a. from the City Manager, a report regarding the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). By this letter, I would respectfully request, as a courtesy to me, that Council take no action on the report at your meeting on October 7, 1996, but instead refer the matter b~ck to the City Manager for additional information. When Martha Mackey resigned as Executive Director of the CVB in the summer, I expressed concern about the direction of the CVB. As you know, the City of Roanoke is not only the majority provider of funds for the CVB, but we provide about 73 percent of the funds! Someone asked me back during the summer controversy, whether I thought other local governments should support the CVB with greater funding, and my response was that it was my position that the City of Roanoke should provide qreater fundin~ for the CVB, but it would be hard to get Roanoke City Council to provide this additional funding if no other jurisdiction is willing to come forward, as well, in a significant and substantial way. As you know, economic development and the tourism industry has been the hallmark of my term as your Mayor. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center has been the centerpiece of that initiative, but we have done a lot of other things, including additional funding for the CVB, Explore, D-Day Memorial, Transportation Museum, development of the Railwalk, and we have even begun to discuss future improvements to Mill Mountain. This has been a progressive course for our City, and we have taken up this challenge nobly, leading the way in our region in developing this very lucrative and successful industry. It is gratifying to me to see that people from every state and many, many foreign countries are now visiting "The Star City." Our investment is paying off. What concerns me about Mr. Herbert's report is that it just does not go far enough. Frankly, I am not sure that the CVB has fully The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council October 3, 1996 Page 2 reexamined itself and set challenging goals for itself. If this Council and this industry is not willing to step up and set forth a plan for greater funding from businesses and localities for tourism development, then I do not believe they are meeting their full potential. We have heard talk for years about how Chattanooga, Asheville, and Virginia Beach spend more money on tourism than Roanoke. Now is the time, I believe, for Roanoke to make another substantial effort to increase tourism in our area, so that our community can become competitive with other cities. Our citizens should know that this investment in tourism development yields a terrific profit for our community in additional jobs, construction, tax revenue, and income from sources outside of the valley. Tourism helps Roanoke thrive, and we need to be forward thinking and respond to the challenge of doing more to promote Roanoke as a great place to visit. I would like to be heard on this matter at another meeting of Council. Since I will not be at the October 7 meeting, I would respectfully request, as a courtesy, that the matter be returned to the City Manager, so that he might bring it forward at another meeting when I will be present. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, David A. Bowers Mayor DAB: jas Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-72-165-178-200-236 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 33133-100796 authorizing amendment of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Update of the Entitlement Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 1996-97, in accordance with a report of the City Manager dated October 7, 1996. Resolution No. 33133-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Development Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator Frank E. Baratta, Office of Grants Compliance Alvin L. Nash, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Housing Development Corp., Inc., 4220 Pinkard Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33133-100796. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to amend the Annual Update of the Entitlement Consolidated Plan for FY 1996-97 and submit said amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and to execute documents in connection with said amendment. WHEREAS, each year, the City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) entitlement funds from HUD to implement a variety of community development programs; WHEREAS, these programs are outlined each year as an Annual Update to the Five Year Consolidated Plan; WHEREAS, citizen hearings were conducted on January 16, April 9, and April 29, 1996, to identify community needs, to review the 1996-97 Annual Update to the Consolidated Plan, and to obtain citizens' recommendations; WHEREAS, City Council approved the FY 1996-97 Annual Update on May 13, 1996, by Resolution No. 32939-051396; WHEREAS, the Annual Plan was approved by this Council and submitted to HUD in May, 1996, to ensure timely receipt of new entitlement funds; and the WHEREAS, City Council requested a recommendation concerning allocation of said new entitlement funds prior to June 30, 1997. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to amend the Annual Update of the Entitlement Consolidated Plan for FY 1996-97 and submit said Amendments to HUD, after the required citizen review, provided there are no compelling objections to the Amendments, and to execute the appropriate documents in connection with HUD for said amendments, said documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, all in October 7, 1996, accordance with the City Manager's to this Council. ATTEST: report dated City Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-72-165-178-200-236 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33132-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, providing for the transfer of $100,000.00 in unprogrammed HOME funds, in connection with amendment to the 1996- 97 U. $. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Update of the Entitlement Consolidated Plan. Ordinance No. 33132-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager James D. Ritchie, Sr., Assistant City Manager Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Development Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator Frank E. Baratta, Office of Grants Compliance Alvin L. Nash, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Housing Development Corp., inc., 4220 Pinkard Street, $. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. Government of the exist. No. 33132-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: &mmromriations Community Development HOME Investment Partnership 1995 HOME Investment Partnership 1996 $ 3,120,951 (1-4) ............ 651,000 (5-8) ............ 601,000 1) Administration - CHDO's 2) Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation Operating - CHDO 3) CHDO's 4) Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation (035-052-5303-5234) $ ( 7,550) (035-052-5303-5335) 7,550 (035-052-5303-5238) (13,671) Project - CHDO (035-052-5303-5336) 5) Operating Reserve - CHDO (035-052-5304-5334) 6) Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation Operating - CHDO 7) Project Reserve - CHDO (035-052-5304-5335) (035-052-5304-5340) 13,671 (2,450) 2,450 (76,329) 8) Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation Project - CHDO (035-052-5304-5336) $ 76,329 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: this City Clerk. Roanoke, Virginia October 7, 1996 96-36 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Authorization to Amend 1996-97 Consolidated Plan Annual Update and to Execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Subgrant Agreement with Blue Ridge Housing Development Corp., Inc. (BRHDC) Each year. the City submits a Consolidated Plan Annual Update (Annual Update) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME entitlements. The Annual Update describes the individual programs and projects to be conducted with the funds awarded to the City. The current Annual Update was approved by City Council for submission to HUD on May 13, 1996, by Resolution No. 32939-051396. HUD's verbal approval of the plan was received June 27, 1996; its official letter of approval was received July 15, 1996. City Council must approve amendments to the Annual Update. to add, delete or fundamentally alter planned programs or projects. In addition, the public must be provided a minimum of thirty (30) days to review and comment on the amendment before the change can be implemented. Of each year's HOME entitlement, 15 % must be committed to projects conducted by agencies certified as Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) according to HUD criteria. An additional 5 % of each year's HOME entitlement may be made available to CHDOs for their general operating expenses. E. The Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation (BRHDC] has been certified as a CHDO by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. II. ~: BRHDC has submitted a proposal requesting $100.000 in HOME funds to construct two (2) single-family homes on the 600 block of Loudon Avenue on lots donated to it by Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization (NNEO). Upon completion, the homes will be sold to HOME-eligible low-income families. Members of Council Page 2 III. Issues: ~ requested, $85.000 would be for construction and related costs, $5.000 for down payment and closing cost assistance and $10.000 for CHDO operating costs. Total cost of the project is estimated to be $166.747. To complete the needed project financing, BRHDC will obtain $66.747 from private lenders. A tentative commitment of the private financing has been received from an area bank. The City. has a total of $155.731 in unprogrammed HOME funds. $103.821 of which must be committed to CHDO projects. In addition, up to $12.295 of the total unprogrammed funds may be made available for CHDO operating costs. To implement this new project, City Council must authorize an amendment to the Annual Update and must authorize execution of an agreement with BRHDC. HOME funding for this project will require a local match of $22,500. Matching funds may be cash as well as in-kind contributions from non-federal sources. No outlays of City funds are anticipated in order to meet the match requirement. The Office of Grants Compliance will verify and document the matching funds. A. Cost to the City. B. Performance in committing funds to CHDO projects. C. Neighborhood revitalization. D. Progress in achieving Consolidated Plan goals. IV. Alternatives: Authorize the City Manager to amend the 1996-97 Annual Update tO add the BRHDC CHDO project, including submission of appropriate documents to HUD following the public review and comment period, if no substantive adverse public comments are received; Authorize the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, a HOME Subgrant Agreement with the BRHDC (similar in form and content to Attachment A), and amendments thereto, approved as to form by the City Attorney; and Members of Council Page 3 3. Approve the transfer of $100.000 in unprogrammed HOME funds as follows: $7,550 from CHDO Operating account 035-052-5303-5234 to BRHDC Operating account 035-052-5303-5335 $2,450 from CHDO Operating account 035-052-5304-5334 to BRHDC Operating account 035-052-5304-5335 $13,671 from CHDO Project account 035-052-5303-5238 to BRHDC Project account 035-052-5303-5336 $76,329 from CHDO Project account 035-052-5304-5340 to BRHDC Project account 035-052-5304-5336 a. Cost to the City will be $100.000 in HOME funds, available from the accounts listed above. Performance in committing funds to CHDO projects will be assured. Of the funds being committed, $21,221 is from the City's 1995 HOME grant and must be committed to CHDO projects by June 30, 1997. Neighborhood revitalization will be positively affected. Upon completion of the project, two newly constructed units will have been made available for homeownership. This will enhance the appearance, property values and stability of the neighborhood, while increasing the City's stock of decent, affordable housing. Progress in achieving Consolidated Plan goals will be made. The project and funding covered by this Agreement will facilitate new homeownership through the construction of new infill housing, which is a stated priority and objective of the plan. Do not authorize or approve an amendment to the Annual Update, the execution of a HOME Subgrant Agreement with BRHDC or the transfer of funds. Cost to the City. will be the potential loss of real estate tax revenues if the project is not completed. 2. Performance in committing funds to CHDO pro.leers will not be assured. Neighborhood revitalization would be held back and the stabilizing influence of additional homeownership would not be obtained. Members of Council Page 4 4. Progress in achieving Consolidated Plan goal~ will not be facilitated. It is 1. recommended that City Council concur with Alternative A, which would: Authorize the City. Manager to amend the 1996-97 Annual Update to add the BRHDC CHDO project, including submission of appropriate documents to HUD following the public review and comment period, if no substantive adverse public comments are received; Authorize the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, a HOME Subgrant Agreement with the BRHDC (similar in form and content to Attachment A), and amendments thereto, approved as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. Approve the transfer of $100,000 in unprogrammed HOME funds as follows: $7,550 from CHDO Operating account 035-052-5303-5234 to BRHDC Operating account 035-052-5303-5335 $2,450 from CHDO Operating account 035-052-5304-5334 to BRHDC Operating account 035-052-5304-5335 $13,671 from CHDO Project account 035-052-5303-5238 to BRHDC Project account 035-052-5303-5336 $76,329 from CHDO Project account 035-052-5304-5340 to BRHDC Project account 035-052-5304-5336 WRH:FEB Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager Attachment Members of Council Page 5 C~ Assistant City Manager City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Human Development Budget Administrator Housing Development Coordinator Office of Grants Compliance Executive Director, Blue Ridge Housing Development Corp., Inc. Attachment A AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into this __ following parties: day of , 1996, by and between the The Grantee City of Roanoke, Virginia 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 The Subgrantee Blue Ridge Housing Development Corporation, Inc. 4220 Pinkard Street Roanoke, Virginia 24014 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 33021-070196 the Roanoke City Council approved the 1996 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program and by Ordinance No. 33020-070196 appropriated funds therefor; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. __ __ the Roanoke City Council approved the execution of a subgrant agreement between the Grantee and the Subgrantee; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has certified the Subgrantee to be a bona fide Community Housing Development Organization CCHDO"), as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and WHEREAS, the Subgrantee is experienced in providing services to and on behalf of citizens of low and moderate income; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows: 1. USE OF HOME FUNDS: The Subgrantee shall use the funds provided under this Agreement to construct and sell to HOME-eligible families, as defined below, two single-family houses on the parcels of land designated as Official Tax Map Nos. 2012014 and 2012015, which the Subgrantee owns on the 600 Block of Loudon Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia. Expenditures may include labor and materials, title and recording, legal fees, property appraisal, surveying, taxes, inspection and such other costs related to constructing and selling the properties as may be necessary, reasonable, and allowable. b. "HOME-eligible families" -- For the purposes of this Agreement, this term shall mean a family that will use the property being purchased as its principal residence and whose income, adjusted Page 1 for family size, does not exceed 80% of the area median income established by HUD and in effect at the time of sale. The Subgrantee shall prepare and retain with records of the project documentation that it has determined each homebuyer family's income. Such documentation shall include the names, ages, and the sources and amounts of income anticipated for the succeeding twelve months for each individual related by birth, marriage or adoption living in the same household at the time of the determination. In the event the sale of the property to the family does not occur within six months of the income determination, a new income determination shall be made to ensure the family meets the income criteria in effect at the time of sale. This Agreement shall be effective as of November 8, 1996, and, unless amended, shall end June 30, 1997. By the specified ending date, the Subgrantee shall have completed the construction of the houses and closed on their sale to HOME-eligible families. The total HOME funds to be provided by the Grantee under this Agreement is 5;100.000. Of these funds, $90,000 may be used for eligible project costs, including up to $5,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance; not more than $10,000 may be used for eligible CHDO operating expenses. 4. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENTS OF FUNDS; ao Disbursement of funds under this Agreement shall not be requested until the funds are needed for payment of eligible costs. The amount of each request must be limited to the amount needed for payment of costs incurred. Requests for disbursement of funds shall be submitted to the Grantee's Office of Grants Compliance and shall include copies of the invoices from contractors, businesses or other entities for the work performed or CHDO operating expenses incurred. To the maximum practicable extent, requests shall be made using American Institute of Architects (AIA) standardized forms to document progress payments. Upon approval of the request by the Office of Grants Compliance and the Grantee's Project Manager, if any, the Grantee shall disburse the funds to the Subgrantee. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last disbursement of funds by the Grantee, the Subgrantee shall submit to the Office of Grants Compliance and the Project Manager, if any, a final report summarizing all expenditures and accomplishments. The Subgrantee shall ensure that the properties constructed under this Agreement comply with the affordability requirements at 24 CFR 92.254, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Buyers of the properties shall be HOME-eligible families, as defined in paragraph 1. above; Page 2 b. The initial purchase price of each property shall not exceed $127,750; and For a period of up to 15 years, depending on the total amount of HOME funds invested, each property shall be available for purchase only by a HOME-eligible family; otherwise up to the full HOME investment shall be repaid to the Grantee. These restrictions will be enforced pursuant to paragraph 12 of this Agreement. In the event the purchase is financed with a mortgage insured by HUD, the affordability period shall be equal to the term of the HUD- insured mortgage. a. Payment of Proceeds from Sale: (1) Upon the Subgrantee's sale of a property cited in paragraph 1, gross proceeds shall be distributed as follows: first, private lending institutions shall be repaid; second, the Subgrantee shall recover its funds invested in the project; third, the Subgrantee shall retain a developer's fee, as defined in subparagraph (2) below; and fourth, the Grantee's HOME Investment Trust Fund shall be repaid any funds remaining. Should the gross proceeds be insufficient to allow the Subgrantee to recover its invested funds and/or retain a developer's fee, the Grantee shall not be liable for the deficiency. (2) Where the gross proceeds from the sale of the properties cited in paragraph 1. permit, the Subgrantee shall receive a developer's fee for each property. This fee shall be deemed in compensation for the effort expended by the Subgrantee associated with conducting the project. The amount of the fee shall be 7.5 % of the "adjusted project budget,' as defined in subparagraph (3) below, up to a maximum of $5,000. For projects involving more than one property, the base for computing each developer's fee shall be the adjusted project budget divided by the number of properties to be sold to low-income homebuyers under the project. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, the "adjusted project budget" shall mean the total project budget minus any amounts budgeted as CHDO operating funds or any amounts designated under this or any other Agreement for use by other entities to provide for relocation of current tenants of the property(ies), down payment and closing cost or other homebuyer assistance, or other forms of assistance not directly associated with the production of the housing. b. All repayments, interest and returns on the investment of HOME funds shall be returned to the Grantee within 15 days of receipt by the Subgrantee. 7. PROJECT REOUIREMENT; The Subgrantee shall comply with the following project requirements set forth in Subpart F of 24 CFR part 92: Maximum per-unit subsidy amount. The total amount of HOME funds invested shall not exceed $55,999 for a one-bedroom unit, $68,095 for a two-bedroom unit, $88,091 for a three-bedroom unit, and $96,697 for a unit with four or more bedrooms. Page 3 b. P_~L.~dlfi~ Housing assisted under this agreement must, at a minimum, meet the housing quality standards set forth at 24 CFR 882.109 prior to occupancy. In addition, all housing that is newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated must meet all applicable local codes, rehabilitation standards, ordinances, and zoning ordinances. Newly constructed housing must meet the current edition of the Model Energy Code published by the Council of American Building Officials. 8. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The Subgrantee shall carry out each activity in compliance with all federal laws and regulations described in subpart H of 24 CFR 92, except that the Subgrantee does not assume the Grantee's responsibilities for temporary relocation and relocation assistance for displaced persons in 92.353, environmental review in 92.352 or the intergovernmental review process in 92.359. In particular, the following provisions apply to the project described in paragraph 1 of this Agreement: Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing. (1) No person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with HOME funds. (2) To the greatest extent feasible, contracts for work to be performed in connection with any project under this Agreement shall be awarded to business concerns which are located, or owned in substantial part by persons residing, in the Roanoke metropolitan area. (3) To the greatest extent feasible, minority business enterprises and women business enterprises shall be used when possible in the procurement of property and services. ~ In accordance with the City of Roanoke Affirmative Marketing Procedures, the Subgrantee shall administer the HOME program so that individuals of similar income have similar available housing choices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status (families with children). Each property owner applying for participation in the HOME program shall agree to avoid any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status and shall agree to market their residential units in good faith to inform and attract eligible buyers from all racial, ethnic, and gender groups. Co Minimizing Displaeemeq[, The Subgrantee must ensure that it has taken all reasonable steps to minimize the displacement of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and farms) as a result of the activities in paragraph 1. As applicable, and to the extent feasible, any existing, HOME-eligible residential tenants of the properties identified in paragraph 1 must be provided a reasonable opportunity to lease or purchase the rehabilitated property. Subject to the provisions of 24 CFR 92.353, any person displaced by this project shall be afforded appropriate relocation assistance. Historic Review, All proposals for HOME-assisted rehabilitation or demolition in the City shall be submitted to the Grantee for determination of the structure's eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. If a property is historically eligible, all project plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Grantee for review as to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. e. ~ Housing assisted with HOME funds constitutes HUD-associated housing for Page 4 the purpose of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821, et seq.) and is, therefore, subject to 24 CFR Part 35. In compliance with the regulations referenced herein, the Subgrantee shall comply with the Grantee's Lead-Based Paint Abatement policies and procedures. In no case shall lead-based paint be used in the construction or rehabilitation of the houses referenced in paragraph 1 of this Agreement. Conflict of Interest. No employee, agent, consultant, officer or appointed official of the Subgrantee, who is in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to any HOME activities, may obtain a personal or financial interest in or benefit from any of the activities, or have an interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or in the proceeds thereunder, either for themselves, their family or business associates, during their tenure or for one (1) year thereafter. Debarment and Suspension. The Subgrantee will submit to the Grantee's Office of Grants Compliance all names of contractors and subcontractors hired for any HOME-assisted project, to determine if such contractors or subcontractors are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in federal transactions. Flood Insurance. The Grantee's Office of Grants Compliance will review all proposed HOME-assisted projects to determine if they are located in a flood hazard area. If a project is located in a flood hazard area, the Subgrantee shall ensure that flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained for the duration of this Agreement. 9. CONDITIONS FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: The Subgranlee shall not grant or loan any HOME funds to primarily religious organizations for any activity including secular activities. In addition, HOME funds may not be used to rehabilitate or construct housing owned by primarily religious organizations or to assist primarily religious organizations in acquiring housing. In particular, there shall be no religious or membership criteria for tenants or buyers of any HOME-assisted properties. 10. REVERSION OF ASSETS: Any portion of the funds obligated to this contract but not expended by the Subgrantee by the ending date of this Agreement may, at the sole discretion of the Office of Grants Compliance, be deobligated and made available for other HOME or HOME/CHDO projects, as appropriate. 11. RECORDS AND REPORTS: a. Project records to be maintained: The Subgrantee shall maintain the following documents and records, at a minimum, for each project assisted with HOME funds under this Agreement: (1) Records that demonstrate that each project meets the property standards in 24 CFR 92.251. (2) Records that demonsa'ate compliance with the requirements in 24 CFR 92.254 for affordable housing (homeownership), including the initial purchase price and appraised value (after Page 5 rehabilitation, if required) of the property. Records must be kept for each family assisted. (3) Records that indicate whether the project is mixed-income, mixed-use, or both, in accordance with 24 CFR 92.255 or 24 CFR 92.256. (4) Records evidencing the guidelines adopted by the participating jurisdiction and supporting the certification for each housing project that the combination of federal assistance to the project is not any more than is necessary to provide affordable housing, as required by 24 CFR 92.150(c)(1). b. Period of record retention: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4) of this section, records must be retained for four years after closeout of the funds. (2) If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action has been started before the expiration of the regular period specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular period, whichever is later. (3) Records regarding project requirements (subpart F) and subpart H requirements that apply for the duration of the period of affordability as well as the written agreement and inspection and monitoring reports must be retained for four years after the required period of affordability, as applicable. (4) Records covering displacements and acquisition must be retained for at least three years after the date by which all persons displaced from the property and all persons whose property is acquired for the project have received the final payment to which they are entitled in accordance with 24 CFR 92.353. c. Access to recor~l~, (1) The Grantee, HUD and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their representatives, have the right of access to any pertinent books, documents, papers and other records of the participating jurisdiction, state recipients, and subrecipients, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts. (2) The Subgrantee must provide citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties with reasonable access to records, consistent with applicable state and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality. 12. ENFORCEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT: a. In the event the Subgrantee materially fails to comply with any term of the agreement, the Grantee may suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, this Agreement or take other remedial action in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43. b. The Subgrantee shall be liable for repayment of HOME funds expended on any project or Page 6 activity which the Subgrantee terminates prior to completion without the prior written approval of the Grantee's Office of Grants Compliance. The affordability provisions referenced in paragraph 5 of this Agreement shall be enforced by a written covenant between the Subgrantee and the homebuyer as a condition of sale, and recorded with the property deed. The covenant shall provide that the Grantee be notified of any pending resale of the property for the applicable period of affordability. Such covenant shall be approved as to form by the Grantee. If affordability provisions are not met upon resale of either of the properties, up to the full the HOME investment, as applicable, shall be repaid to the Grantee in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Agreement. 13. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: As an entity operating independently from the Grantee, the uniform administrative requirements in 24 CFR 92.505 (including those related to procurement of goods and services) and the conflict of interest provisions found in 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A-110 do not apply to the Subgrantee. However, at a minimum, the Subgrantee must have financial accountability standards which conform to OMB Circular A-133 and to the "Standards for Financial Management Systems" as detailed in OMB Circular A-110. 14. ~ The Subgrantee shall monitor progress of the HOME-funded project covered by this Agreement, and shall submit appropriate reports to the Grantee's Office of Grants Compliance. Not less than annually, the Grantee shall monitor the Subgrantee for records retention and compliance with the regulations of 24 CFR Part 92, as referenced herein. 15. AI~2xTJALAIIDi~ The Subgrantee shall provide for an annual independent audit of all HOME expenditures in accordance with 24 CFR part 45 and OMB Cimular A-133. Copies of the audit report shall be due to the Grantee's City Manager and Director of Finance within thirty (30) days of completion and not later than thirteen (13) months after the end of the Subgrantee's fiscal year. 16. THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTS: The Grantee shall not be obligated or liable hereunder to any party other than the Subgrantee. 17. INDEMNITY: The Subgrantee agrees and binds itself and its successors and assigns to indemnify, keep and hold the Grantee and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives free and harmless from any liability on account of any injury or damage of any type to any person or property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting from any act or omission of the Subgrantee including: (a) the Subgrantee's use of the streets or sidewalks of the Grantee or other public property; (b) the performance under this Agreement; (c) the exercise of any right or privilege granted by or under this Agreement; or (d) the failure, refusal or neglect of the Subgrantee to perform any duty imposed upon or assumed by Subgrantee by or under this Agreement. In the event that any suit or Page 7 proceeding shall be brought against the Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives at law or in equity, either independently or jointly with the Subgrantee on account thereof, the Subgrantee, upon notice given to it by the Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives, will pay all costs of defending the Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives in any such action or other proceeding. In the event of any settlement or any final judgement being awarded against the Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives, either independently or jointly with the Subgrantee, then the Subgrantee will pay such settlement or judgement in full or will comply with such decree, pay all costs and expenses of whatsoever nature and hold the Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives harmless therefrom. 18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Services performed under this agreement shall be performed on an independent contractor basis and under no circumstances shall this agreement be construed as establishing an employee/employer relationship. The Subgrantee shall be completely responsible for its activities in performing services hereunder. 19. ~ This Agreement shall be binding upon each of the parties, and their assigns, purchasers, trustees, and successors. 20. AM.F, hlDMr~I.T~ The Grantee may, from time to time, require changes in the obligations of the Subgrantee hereunder, or its City Council may appropriate further funds for the implementation of this HOME project. In such event or events, changes which are mutually agreed upon by and between the Grantee and the Subgrantee shall be incorporated into this Agreement by written amendment. 21. ~ This Agreement shall be governed by laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year hereinabove written: ATTEST: FOR THE GRANTEE: By By Mary F. Parker, City Clerk City Manager/Assistant City Manager P~e8 ' ATYEST: FOR THE SUBGRANTEE: By , Secretary By Alvin Nash, Executive Director APPROVED AS TO HOME ELIGIBILITY APPROVED AS TO FORM Office of Grants Compliance Assistant City Attorney APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AVAILABLE Assistant City Attorney Director of Finance Date 035-052-5303-5335 ($7,550 Operating) 035-052-5304-5335 ($2,450 Operating) 035-052-5303-5336 ($13,671 Project) Account # 035-052-5304-5336 ($76.329 Pro.iecO Page 9 CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk MaW F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #32-60-121-123-217-472 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33134-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, providing for transfer of $55,593.00, in connection with replacement of kitchen equipment at the Roanoke City Jail. Ordinance No. 33134-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager William F. Clark, Director of Public Works George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Public Safety The Honorable W. Alvin Hudson, City Sheriff Dolores C. Daniels, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ellen S. Evans, Construction Cost Technician D. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Supply Management Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator Rosemary R. Trussell, Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKEt VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33134-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Appropriations Public Safety City Jail Expansion (1) ........................... Capital Improvement Reserve Capital Improvement Reserve (2) ................... $ 9,616,739 9,436,206 $ 20,862,523 671,693 1) Appropriated from General Revenue (008-052-9685-9003) $ 55,593 2) Buildings (008-052-9575-9173) (55,593) BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Council Report No. 96-172 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: SUBJECT: ROANOKE CITY JAIL ANNEX I. Backoround: Bids were received on this project on September 7, 1994, with J. M. Turner & Company, Incorporated, submitting the Iow bid of 7 4_~.. By negotiation the bid was lowered to 7.~ which was the original contract amount. Work orogressed very well with Administrative Change Orders to take care of the unexpected change orders when you remodel two older buildings to make one and one of those buildings did not have construction plans. Jail Addition is 99% complete. Administrative offices were occupied on February 17, 1996; second floor cells on March 4, 1996; first floor cells on April 3, 1996; property storage and kitchen addition on May 9, 1996. The special cells and dormitory are scheduled for occupancy on October 8, 1996, which will be the total occupancy. D. Three items of significant cost have occurred that were not expected during construction. The purchase and installation of additional Bunks and Tables for 160 additional inmates. This was covered by a report to the City Manager on November 22, 1995. Cost of this addition was The original dishwasher showed severe signs of wearing out from having to accommodate 600 inmates instead of the original design load of 170. In working with the Sheriff and the contractor, we were able to purchase a new dishwasher that was made to handle 600 inmates, have it installed and working within one day, once the dishwasher was delivered to the site. II. III. Cost of the dishwasher alone was 4_~4.~.. This was paid for by an administrative change order and will be reimbursed 25% of the cost by the Department of Corrections. The final large ticket item was the replacement of kitchen cooking equipment (ranges, ovens, kettles) with larger equipment to accommodate 600 inmates and converting this equipment to natural gas rather than electric for the sum of $55.593.{)0. C&u3~,z~J~EtJ~ is as follows: A. Reolacement kitchen eauiomerlt was ordered on a priority basis, delivered and installed without missing serving a meal. This eouioment and installation needs to be oaid for to complete the City's obligation to the Contractor and close out the project. The Sheriff contributed his year-end surplus funds to the City before he knew the project contingency account did not have enough funds left to cover the cost. Issues in order of importance are as follows: A. Engineerina Concern8 B. Funding IV. Alternatives in order of feasibility are as follows: Authorize the transfer of $55.593.00 from the Capital Improvement Reserve- Buildings Account (008-052-9575-9173) to the Jail Account No. 008-052-9685-9065. Enoineering concerns were met in that this equipment was purchased and installed without having to miss the preparation of inmate meals. Fundiqg in the amount of $55,593.00 is available in the Capital Improvement Reserve - Buildings Account. B. ~the transfer of funding. 1. Contractor would not be paid in a timely fashion for the additional work. Fundiqg would remain in the Capital Improvement Reserve Buildings Account. J]~ is that City Council concur in Alternative "A" and take the following action: Authorize the Director of Finance to transfer _~ from the Capital Improvement Reserve - Buildings Account (008-052-9575- 9173) to the Jail Account No. 008-052-9685-9065. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH/LBC/fm Att: Change Order Summary CC: City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Administration & Public Safety City Sheriff Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Construction Cost Technician Manager, Supply Management Budget Administrator Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets SUMMARY OF CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS & PAYMENT VOUCHERS CHANGE ORDER Relocate storm drain piping between the present Jail and the Data Safe Building. Delete door glass, add threshold; delete concrete in Addition No. 1; add hardware sets SH-8 and SH-9; delete door glass and fire ratings; change door widths, change inmate lockers in dormitory space; delete door 200; add areaway drain; delete fire damper; hardware changes requested by the Sheriff. Change mirrors, grab bars and shower seats in security area to secure type; add sump pump to Electric Room (below grade); add additional bend to 18" reinforced concrete storm drain, required to miss an existing obstruction. Add roof drain at Penthouse; change door No. 154, 264 locks to security hardware; revisions in electric Room 161; change swing of door 178; install chill water lines between new and existing jail above ceiling; change door 208 hardware; additional security lock keys (39); change door 263 to pair of doors. Add security bars in large ducts from security area; add radio (City) conduit to roof; electricity to smoke removal control panel; revise floor drains; enlarge ducts for smoke detectors; modify/move variable air volume boxes in ducts; change lockers in Rooms 262 and 263. Modify visitation telephones; extend partition at out- door recreation; add control dampers; miscellaneous electric changes. Addition of smoke and fire damper controls for the smoke control and fire alarm systems; install bullet resistant glass in Sheriff's first floor office; addition of thermal expansion tanks for two hot water heaters; modify exhaust duct for gas dryers as requested by AMOUNT 3,739.00 $9,945.00 $2,247.00 $5,437.00 $14,362.00 $14,007.00 $14,686.00 o 10. 11. 12. VDOC*; addition of automatic dialer for fire alarm system as required by Fire Marshal. * Virginia Department of Corrections Install privacy screens in non-contact visitation rooms 150 and 251. $16,773.00 Addition of pre-action panel to activate the pre-action fire alarm panel (not U.L. rated for this purpose); back flow preventers for hot and cold water pipes to washing machines; protective cages for fire alarm devices in day rooms, sally ports, dormitory and outdoor recreation areas as per VDOC; addition of transfer duct silencers per VDOC request; revise ductwork in penthouse to exhaust smoke removal to outside away from fresh air intake; addition of access doors to HVAC terminal units per City of Roanoke maintenance; revise ductwork in first floor Mechanical Room 113, same as penthouse above; addition to intercom at Control Room 256 per Sheriff's request; relocate metal detector controls; addition of lights above cell pods in crawl spaces; relocation of light in conflict with TV in Dorm 123. 824,855.00 Addition of inertia bases for existing washing machines when moved to new laundry on second floor; connect HVAC VAV boxes to emergency power (to operate in case of fire); add pass-thru box for Control Room 250; modify entrance steps at Sheriff's entrance per VDOC. 821,827.00 Interconnect duct and room smoke detectors; add smoke detectors and pull stations per VDOC; relocate 7 smoke dampers; interlock day room and sallyport doors. 823,427.00 Removal of rigid duct and replace with flexible duct in cell chases to provide access to chase; add nine smoke dampers; additional insulation to exhaust such in Mechanical Room 113; additional GWB work required by existing building conditions; add glass to Door 100 for safety of deputy; modify existing doors as required to meet code and required conditions; add surveillance cameras at doors 118 and 215; modify Exam Room 157; extend condensate and freezer lines from walk-in refrigerator and freezer; modify exterior stair and hand- rails at Main Jail entrance to meet job conditions. $24,962.00 13. $22,099.00 14. 15. PURCHASE JV03070 07269 12396 JV02082 61936 69287 69287 JV10096 77571 78160 78159 78550 78872 JV05105 79267 79823 79427 80209 Smoke control system modifications; add sprinklers to property storage 156; insulate drain pipes in Rooms 107 and 108; add exhaust fans in ductwork in Rooms 104A and 250A. Miscellaneous electrical changes; first floor smoke control and damper changes; add trowel applied floor in Corridor 155; rework HM frame at main entrance; add fire alarm devices; add exit lights per VDOC; change one-way glass in Polygraph 114; add Iockset to Door 175. Added security sealant in cell walls (fabricated walls) (fabricated cells) and paint; GWB additions as required by job conditions. ORDERS: Advertising HDH Technical HDH Technical Advertising HDH Technical HICO, Inc. Removal of Asbestos HICO, Inc. Removal of Asbestos Advertising Harris Office Furniture Professional Network Services Jail Computer Wiring Professional Network Services Jail Cable TV Network C. P. Chemical Foam Cell walls for Sound Deadening Wurtec Purchase telephones Advertising Budget Signs Signs in unsecure areas Hobart Dishwasher Sign Graphics Painted signs in secure areas Security Detention Equip. Co. Additional Bunks and Tables O9/27/93 03/23/94 07/22/94 09/09/94 11/09/94 01/26/95 01/26/95 05/08/95 10/19/95 11/08/95 11/08/95 11 ~22~95 11/30/95 12/04/95 12/13/95 12/13/95 12/19/95 01/25/96 $24,419.00 $10,131.00 $138.00 564.00 2,120.00 24.15 2,428.00 15,550.00 2,960.23 499.20 86,855.00 14,975.95 6,060,00 7,586.66 691.06 144.34 1,667.48 40,421.00 1,068.75 74,420.00 79823 80356 78767 77512 77877 77878 79172 81668 77881 83441 83440 79823 83440 Cabletron Systems National Guardian Connect fire alarm ringer to Monitoring Station C S Business Sytems Printers KTK Associates Hot Tray Meal C S Business Systems Computers ASAP Business Systems Software Valley Communications Radios Gallery 3 Art, Frames, Hanging Network Connections Software Gilmore Plant & Bulb Co., Inc. Planting Materials Yagle Nursery Shrubbery Swartz Restaurant Supply Dishwasher Yagle Nursery PAYMENT VOUCHERS 37224 37229 37237 40836 40846 40849 43021 C. P. Chemical Additional Foaming Fuel Oil & Equipment Fill Emergency Generator Tank Professional Network Services Additional Computer Cable Sign Graphics Add Dormitory Painted Signs Harris Office Equipment 3 lamps Gallery 3 Additional Framed Art Security Detention Equipment, Inc. Leg support for upper bunks & bed rails & steps 01/26/96 01/30/96 02/13/96 02/16/96 02/22/96 02/27/96 02/27/96 03/13/96 03/18/96 05/09/96 05/19/96 06/26/96 07/26/96 Total: 01/16/96 01/23/96 01/3O/96 04/08/96 04/15/96 04/16/96 05/13/96 28,236.95 139.64 3,458.00 11,700.00 10,068.00 6,240.00 4,625.00 2,359.50 2,469.00 267.75 275.00 40,421.00 275.00 9368,708.66 9786.66 539.93 505.35 491.35 489.96 78.50 6,546.00 43030 JVl1071 46083 46086 46065 46O89 46067 44579 DeHart Tile & Floor Service Tile wall behind new Dishwasher and repair kitchen floor Advertising Security Detention Equipment, Inc. Protective handrails in kitchen & hall (from food carts) Security Detention Equipment, Inc. Add electric door locks to Doors116&117 Childress Irrigation Co. Repaired leak in irrigation pipe J. M. Turner & Co., Inc. Remove divider wall & replace and rebuild for access to Mayor's parking lot. J. M. Turner & Co., Inc. Remove curb as required, replace with brick pavers, tree wells and new curb in front of Jail (Campbell Avenue) J. M. Turner & Co., Inc. 05/16/96 06/07/96 06/11/96 06/14/96 07/01/96 07/01/96 07/02/96 08/08/96 2,375.00 158.58 1,438.00 856.00 205.00 5,020.00 23,049.00 Total 946,183.33 CITY OF R O_../INOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #360 Sandm H. Eaki Deputy City Cie W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, October 7, 1996, Council Member White requested that you report to Council within 30 days with a status report on the City's utilization of minority/women owned businesses. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Charles M Huffine, City Engineer MARY E PARI~ER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #301-389-472 Kannan Sraedher Branch Sales Manager Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc. Interstate Business Park 3719 Saunders Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23227 Dear Ms. Sreedher: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33135-100796 accepting the bid of Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc., for purchase of Local Area Network, Switches, and Hubs, including appropriate installation and training and the first year's maintenance; authorizing the option to renew the maintenance agreement for years two through five; and rejecting all other bids made to the City. Resolution No. 33135-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Gdsso, Director of Finance William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations Arohie W. Harfington, Manager, City Information Systems D. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Supply Management Barry L. Key, Manager, Office of Management and Budget MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #301-389-472 Dennis AIIfrey Project Coordinator Cabletron Systems P. O. Box 5005 Rochester, New Hampshire 03866-5005 Gentlemen: Michael Stepp Branch Manager Carolina Cable and Connector 6901-L Downwind Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 Michael R. Lundy Manager- Enterprise Tech Anixter, Inc. 5000 Cox Road, Suite 130 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33135-100796 accepting the bid of Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc., for purchase of Local Area Network, Switches, and Hubs, including appropriate installation and training and the first year's maintenance; authorizing the option to renew the maintenance agreement for years two through five; and rejecting all other bids made to the City. Resolution No. 33135-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. On behalf of the City of Roanoke, I would like to express appreciation for submitting your bid on the abovedescribed equipment. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33135-100796. A RESOLUTION accepting a certain bid for the purchase of Local Area Network, Switches, and Hubs, including appropriate installation and training and the first year's maintenance from Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the option to renew the maintenance agreement for year two through five; and rejecting all other bids made for such items. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The bid submitted by Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc., to purchase Local Area Network, Switches, and Hubs, including appropriate installation and training and the first year's maintenance, at a total cost of $156,615.00, is hereby ACCEPTED. 2. The Cit3~s Manager of Supply Management is hereby authorized and directed to issue any required purchase orders for the purchase of such Local Area Network, Switches, and Hubs, and the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager is authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City, any required documents with respect to the aforesaid items, including any documentation to provide the City with an option to renew the maintenance agreement for year two through five for a cost not to exceed $80,464.00, as more particularly described in the City Manager's report of October 7, 1996, such documents to be in such form as shall be approved by the City Attorney, 3. Any and all other bids made to the City for the aforesaid items are hereby REJECTED, and the City Clerk is directed to notify each such bidder and to express to each the City's appreciation for such bid. ATTEST: City Clerk. Roan6ke, Virginia October 7, 1996 96-354 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council SUBJECT: Bids to purchase Local Area Network, Switches And Hubs Bid No. 96-6-58 Background on the subject in chronological order is: The City Information Systems Department (CIS) provides information systems services for all City departments including application processing computers, workstation equipment, data networks, and associated services. City Council authorized the purchase of a major new application processing computer in January, 1995. City Council was informed at that time that a study of the City's data networldng needs for the future would be conducted. CIS conducted the study in fiscal year '94-'95. Results of the study including recommendations were presented to the Information Technology Committee (ITC) in October, 1995. Recommendations included the implementation of an enterprise- wide, fiber optic, data network system to be implemented in phases. Phase I included the downtown complex which consist of the Municipal South, Municipal North, City Jail, and Police Buildings. The Data Network project was proposed to City Council by the City Manager in December, 1995 as part of the CMERP program. The program was approved by City Council at that time. Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs Bid No. 96-6-58 Page 2 The Data Network pro!ect for the downtown complex consist of two components. These include the cabling and the network electronic equipment. Cabling for the project has been bid; a contract has been awarded; and completion is expected in September. Bid specification~ for the network electronic equipment were developed and were sent to thirteen (13) vendors on July 3, 1996. A public advertisement was published in the Roanoke Times and Roanoke Tribune. II. Ho All bids appropriately received were publicly opened and read in the Office of Supply Management at 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 1996. Current Situation is: Four (4) bid responses were received. One (1) of the responses contained a base bid and two (2) alternative bids. A tabulation of all bids received is attached. All bids were evaluated in a consistent manner by representatives of the following departments: Public Works City Information Systems Supply Management Specifications specifically requested information and cost on the system, installation, training and estimate maintenance in order to identify a life cycle cost for a period of five (5) years. Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs Bid No. 96-6-58 Page 3 Bid evaluations are as follows: The lowest initial bid, submitted by Anixter, Inc., their base bid, did not provide maintenance cost as required by the specifications. This exception is substantial and cannot be waived as an informality. The second lowest initial bid, submitted by Carolina Cable and Connector did not provide installation and training cost or maintenance cost as required by the specifications. These exceptions are substantial and cannot be waived as an informality. The third lowest initial bid, submitted by Cabletron Systems was, after evaluating life cycle cost, higher in cost than the next bid response. The lowest responsible bid, meeting specifications, including life cycle cost was submitted by Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc. Their initial bid was in the amount of $124.215. Training and installation will cost $I 1.225 and Maintenance cost over a period of five (5) years will be $101.639. A comparison of the bid response using five (5) year life cycle costs is shown on attachment "A' of this report. III. Issues in order of importance are: 1. Need 2. Compliance with Specifications 3. Funding Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs Bid No. 96-6-58 Page 4 IV. Alternatives in order of feasibility are: City Council to authorize the purchase of Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs, the appropriate installation and training thereof and the first year maintenance from Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc. for the cost of $156.615. Also authorize the option to renew maintenance agreements for years two (2) through five (5) for a cost, not to exceed $80,464. Need for enhanced capability of providing information systems services would be accomplished. Compliance with Specifications has been met by the response submitted by Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc. Funding for this acquisition is available in City Information Systems Account 013-052-9800-9003. City Council not authorize the purchase of Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs. Need for providing enhanced capability for systems services would not be accomplished with this alternative. Compliance with Specifications would not be a factor in this alternative. Funding available and designated for this project would not be expended at this time. Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs Bid No. 96-6-58 Page 5 Recommendation: City Council concur with Alternative "A" and authorize the purchase of Local Area Network, Switches and Hubs, the appropriate installation and training thereof and the first year maintenance from Bell Atlantic Network Integration, Inc. For the cost of $156.615. Also authorize the option to renew maintenance agreements for years two (2) through five (5) for a cost, not to exceed, $80,464. CC: B. Re!ect all other bids. City Attorney Director of Finance City Cleric Director of Public Works Director of Utilities & Operations Management & Budget Manager, City Information Systems Manager, Supply Management Respectfully Submitted, W. Robert Herbert, City Manager 0 0 aO 0 0 0 c~ o ,~ ,~ aO 0 00 c',1 0 0', 0 0 0 0 C~ 0 c~ c',1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF RO 4NOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-217-237 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33136-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, in connection with transfer and appropriation of funds for the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project. Ordinance No. 33136-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Ma ~'~F. p~a rker~, ~ M~C/~E City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations Dolores C. Daniels, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ellen S. Evans, Construction Cost Technician Rosemary R. Trussell, Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator D. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Supply Management Marsha C. Fielder, Commissioner of the Revenue IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKEt VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33136-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Other Infrastructure Roanoke River Flood Reduction (1) ................. $ 7,750,534 3,043,139 1) Appropriated from General Revenue (008-056-9620-9003) $1,616,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. II. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia October 7, 1996 Council Report No. 96~166 Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: APPROPRIATION OF BUDGETED AMOUNT TO ROANOKE RIVER FLOOD REDUCTION PROJECT I. J~ackoround on the subject in chronological order is as follows: A. Local Cooeerati0n Aareement (LEA) was executeH with the Army Corps of Engineers on June 25, 1990. Commitment to fund under the LCA was 5% local cash match for project and construction costs, 100% for lands and easements, 100% for relocation costs, and 50% for the recreation trail. $1.616.000 was Droarammed into the aeoroved Citv buda~[ for fiscal years 1996 and 1997 for support of this project. Current situatior] is as follows: Funds oroorammed. $1.616,000. need to be transferred to the appropriate Capital Fund project account. Ii ' ' f scal years. Ii ' ~n future ' ~ in order of importance are as follows: C. Project accounting IV. ~,lternativ~s in order of feasibility are as follows: A. Council aeerove the transfer and a~orooriation of $1.616.00~'~: $808,000 from General Fund account number 001-004-9310-9508, to Capital Projects Fund, and transfer $808,000 from Capital Fund undesignated fund balance account number 008-3325 to Capital Project Fund account number 008-056-9620-9003, Roanoke River Flood Reduction. Costs for the local share of this project are estimated to be in excess of ~. At the appropriate time, as major construction starts, the previously approved bond issue of $7,500,000 will be issued. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council APPROPRIATION OF BUDGETED AMOUNT TO ROANOKE RIVER FLOOD REDUCTION PROJECT October 7, 1996 Page 2 ~ as previously identified, will be placed in the proper account to provide funds for preliminary project expenses until such time as major construction begins and bonds are issued. ~ requires that available funds be placed in the proper account. Council choose not to transfer the available fun~.~ to the appropriate project account. ~ will not change. ~will remain in the General Fund until some disposition s approved by Council. Proiect accountiqrj is a moot issue. Recommendatigq is that City Council concur in Alternative A, and take the following specific actions: A. ~ransfer $808.000 from General Fund account number 001-O04-9310-9508, to Capital Projects Fund, and transfer $808,000 from Capital Fund undesignated fund balance account number 008-3325 to Capital Project Fund account number 008-056-9620-9003, Roanoke River Flood Reduction. Respectfully submitted, WRH/JGR/kh W. Robert Herbert City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Construction Cost Technician Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Budget Administrator Manager, Office of Supply Management Commissioner of Revenue Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-72-236-472 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 33138-100796 accepting funds from the State Department of Fire Programs, for the procurement of materials and equipment for training and development and fire suppression equipment. Resolution No. 33138-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: James D. Grisso, Director of Finance George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Public Safety Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of 0¢tober, 1996. No. 33138-100796. A RESOLUTION accepting a certain Fire Program Fund Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Fire Programs and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the offer made to the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Fire Programs of a Fire Program Fund grant in the amount of $118,893.00, such grant being more particularly described in the report of the City Manager, dated October 7, 1996, upon all the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds. 2. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, any documentation required in connection with the acceptance of such grant and to furnish such edditionai infonnation as may be equ,red by the Commonwealth. r ' ATTEST: City Clerk. Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF R O 4NOKE Office of the City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-72-236-472 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33137-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $118,893.00 in connection with funds received from the State Department of Fire Programs for procurement of materials and equipment for training and development and fire suppression equipment. Ordinance No. 33137-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:gd Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Public Safety Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33137-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the Usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Public Safety Fire Program FY97 Revenue $2,017,220 118,893 Public Safety Fire Program FY97 1) Training and Development (035-050-3227-2044) 2) Recruitment and Development (035-050-3227-2065) 3) Other Equipment (035-050-3227-9015) 4) State Grant Revenue (035-035-1234-7219) $ 21,000 7,500 90,393 118,893 $2,017,220 118,893 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Council Report S96-407 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Subject: Fire Program Fund Background concerning this subject is as follows: i~re Pro ram Fund was established by the General Assembly effective October 4, 1985, pursuant to Section 38.1-44.1 of the Code of Virginia. The sunset clause requiring expiration of this fund July 1, 1990 has now been removed; thus, the City's annual allocation of state funds will continue indefinitely. Co Revenue to support this program is derived from a 0. 8 % surcharge on al/ fire insurance premiums collected throughout the Commonwealth. ~ require that funds received are non-sut~vlantinE and may not be used in replacement of existing local funding, l~unds must be used in accordance with the provisions established by the State Department of Fire Programs. Funds provided by this program may be used for the following: 1. Fire Service Trainin : The fire department may use money received to purchase training equipment, to employ outside training instructor(s) and to reimburse tuition for approved training classes. 2. Regional l~re Service Trainin~ Faci!i~ex: Funds may be used to construct, improve and expand regional fire service training facilities. Fire_t~ehtintr Equipment/Anparatua.: Funds may be used to purchase fire apparatus, specialized response vehicles, fire hose, forcible entry tools, ladders and radio equipment. Mayor Bowers and Members of Council October 7, 1996 Page 2 Personal Protective Clothing: Funds may be used to purchase helmets, eye protection equipment, protective hoods, boots, coats, pants, and gloves. E. ~ of funds are as follows: Constructiot~ to improve and expand any training facilities other than Regional Fire Service Training Facilities. tS'ret~ghting eauipmenJt other than that equipment and appurtenances attached thereto required and used at the scene of a fire to deliver water or other extinguishing agents on the fire, remove smoke and gases, protect property from smoke and water damage and assure the fire is extinguished. Personal protective clothing that does not meet, at a minimum, the National Fire Protection Association Standards in effect at the time the purchase is made. ~ to the counties, cities and towns pursuant to this subsection shall not be used directly or indirectly to supplant or replace any other funds appropriated by the counties, cities and towns for fire service operations. Such funds shall be used solely for the purposes of fire service training, constructing, improving and expanding regional fire service training facilities, purchasing firefighting equipment or purchasing protective clothing and equipment for firefighting personnel. (Code of Virginia Section 38.2-126 sub-paragraph B). F. Local cash match is not required. II. Current situation is: Roanoke City's allocation o~f $118, 893. O0 was electronically transferred to the City Treasurer on July 2, 1996. These funds were deposited in account //035-035-1234-7219. Mayor Bowers and Members of Council October 7, 1996 Page 3 · o ci action is eeded o o al a eta ro Hat th e ~ and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriation accounts in the Grants Program Fund to purchase the following equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this program: III. pi're Suvl~ression Equivmen. t - $72,2.5~: Purchase of fire hose, nozzles, and appliances. Also purchase Incident Command related materials and hydraulic rescue tools for vehicle extrication. 2. Trainin~ and Develol~ment-~_~21. O00. To purchase training films, books and manuals to be used in the department's training program and to provide training, education and development for personnel. 3. -Recm. itment & Development $7.500~. Purchase public education material for grade school children, e.g., coloring books, classroom materials, films, etc. Purchase materials related to a campaign for the recruitment of women and minorities. 4. Personal.Protective Clotbin~ $18,14d. Purchase fire boots, coats, pants, and helmets for fire s~uppression purposes. Is_sues in .order of importance are:~ A. Need. IV. A~/tern.a. tives ia ord~er of feasi~bility are/. A. Ci Council acc t un sro the State De artrnent o Pi're Pro rams, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriation accounts for the procurement of materials and equipment for training and development and fire suppression equipment. 1. Need exists to purchase training aids and fire suppression equipment, as detailed previously. Mayor Bowers and Members of Council October 7, 1996 Page 4 Funds availabili~_ would be met with acceptance of the Fire Programs Fund allocation. !Tt'~ Council not accent the City's allocatio,, fi.om the State Department of Fire Programs. - Need still exists to purchase training aids and fire suppression equipment. 2. Funds ava!!abilitl would remain through the Fire Programs Fund. V. Recommendation: City Council adopt Alternative ,,I which would authorize the following actions: ~ by the City Manager of the grant award. Aonroprialion o1'$118. 893. O0 with corresponding revenue estimates to accounts established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Projects Fund. WRH/JG/vds CC: City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Safety Budget Administrator Respectfully submitted, City Manager Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF R O 4NOKE Office of the City Clerk October 10, 1996 File #60-72-236-472 Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33137-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $118,893.00 in connection with funds received from the State Department of Fire Programs, for the procurement of materials and equipment for training and development and fire suppression equipment. Ordinance No. 33137-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, MFP:gd Attachment Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manger George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Public Safety Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S,W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #72-178-236-304 Ralph Douglas Regional Administrator United States Department of Health and Human Services Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Program Operations Division Family and Youth Services Bureau P. O. Box 1182 Washington, D. C. 20013 Dear Mr. Douglas: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33140-100796 authorizing acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to provide services at the City's Cdsis Intervention Center (Sanctuary); and authorizing execution of the necessary documents. Resolution No. 33140-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sinceraly, Man/F. Parker, CMC/AAE' City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Gdsso, Director of Finance Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Resources Andrea B. Krochalis, Manager, Cdsis Intervention Center Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget Vickie S. Tragubov, Grants Compliance Monitor IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33140-100796. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant States Department of Health and Human Services to the City's Crisis Intervention Center (Sanctuary); execution of the necessary documents. from the United provide services at and authorizing the BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Grant to be used to augment client services at the City of Roanoke's Crisis Intervention Center through the Sanctuary Outreach Program as set out and described in the City's application for said grant. 2. The City Manager, W. Robert Herbert, or the Assistant City Manager, and the City Clerk, are hereby authorized to execute, seal and attest, respectively, required to accept the grant. by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is additional information as may Department of Health and Human Services acceptance of the grant. the grant agreement and all ancillary documents Said documents to be approved as to form further directed to furnish such be required by the United States in connection with the City's ATTEST: City Clerk. Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File f~60-72-178-236-304 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33139-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $90,000.00, to provide services to runaway and homeless youth at the City of Roanoke's Crisis Intervention Center (Sanctuary). Ordinance No. 33139-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Development Andrea B. Krochalis, Manager, Crisis Intervention Center Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget Vickie S. Tregubov, Grants Compliance Monitor H:~I~iENDAK)GTOBER.7 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33139-100796. VIRGINIA AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to Government of the exist. THEREFORE, BE IT that certain ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Approgriation Health and Welfare Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant 1996-97 (1-5) .... Revenue Health and Welfare Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant 1996-97 (6) ...... $3,424,559 90,000 $3,424,559 90,000 1) Regular Employee Salaries 2) FICA 3) Administrative Supplies 4) Training and Development 5) Program Activities 6) Federal Grant Receipts (035-054-5133-1002) $ 68,966 (035-054-5133-1120) 16,865 (035-054-5133-2030) 400 (035-054-5133-2044) 1,500 (035-054-5133-2066) 2,269 (035-035-1234-7243) 90,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. Roanoke, Virginia October 7, ][996 Report #96-563 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of Count:it: SUBJECT: Acceptance of United States Department of Health and Human Services funds under the provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to provide services to runaway and homeless youth at the City of Roanoke's Crisis Intervention Center (Sanctuary). BACKGROUND The City of Roanoke has received Program Grant Number 03CYO269/08 in the amount of $9~000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to administer Sanctuary's Outreach program for runaway and homeless children. Funds are for use September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997. The funds are used to cover the salaries of three quarters of the Outreach Coordinator's position, a Group Home Counselor II, a Groap Home Counselor I position and related program activities. The U.S. ~gpartment of Health and Human Serw[ces awards grants for services in three year cycles. The total grant project period is carrently September 1, 1995 through August 31, 1998. Accomplishments during the grant period have included: 2. 3. 4. 5. Provided weekly parent education/support groups. Provided weekly youth educat ~on/support groups. Regular participation in schoo] student support teams by staff. Served over one hundred and thirty families. Special art therapy projects including the Norwich Community Mural, Downtewn Learn Center Children's Mural, United Way Day of Caring Mural and mural on Scooch's Restaurant. Established therapeutic recreation program for at r|sk youth. Served an average monthly popu]ation of fourteen clients and their families. The Honorable Mayor and Members Page 2 October 7, 1996 of City council II. ISSUES Bedspace - an increased need for therapeutic placement exists in the community. A waiting list of six to thirty children often exists for placement at the Crisis Intervention Center. Referrals for placements come from schools, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, police departments, and self referrals are also accepted. Sanctuary Outreach works with c]ients from the Crisis Intervention Center waiting list and provides services to eliminate or reduce the need for removal from home. B. Budqe~ III. ALTERNATIVES ao Authorize the City Manaqer to execute required documents to accept the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Grant, Number 03CYO269/08 and appropriate $90,000.00 in the Grant Si)ecia] Revenue Fund. Bedspace Sanctuary Outreach (:an continue to provide services to clients until bedspace is available. Budget - Funds have been approved for use in the City. Local funding is in-kind funding for: This Budget Center, program. a. Supervision from Sanctuary Crisis Intervention Center Program Manager. b. City of Roanoke ' s financia 1 and support services. c. Rent and utilities. d. Motor vehicle use. in-kind contribution is included in the for- Sanctuary Crisis Intervention which provides support to this The Honorable Mayor and Members Page 3 October 7, 1996 of City Council Do not authorize the City Manager to accept the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Grant, Number 0BCYO269/08. Bedspace Clients on the Sanctuary waiting list will receive no services until bedspace is available. Bj)dget - Funds already received by the City wi 11 have to be returned to the U.S. Deparl;ment of Health and Human Services. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize the City Manager to execute grant agreement and ancillary documents required to accept the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Grant, Number 03CYO269/08. ~ApproDr~_ia~t_'_e $90,000.00 of Federal grant; funds to the following revenue and expenditure accounts to be established in the Grant Special Revenue Fund by the Director of ~' - 1002 Reg Employee Salaries 1120 FICA 2030 Admin Supplies 2051 Travel 2066 Program Activities Total $68,966 $16,865 $ 400 $ 1,500 ~ 2,269 $9O,OOO Federal Grant Revenue $90,000 Respectfully Submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager The Honorable Mayor anti Members of City Council Paqe 4 October 7, 1996 C(~.: Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Resources Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Diane Akers, Budget Administrator Andrea Krochalis, Program Manager MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #72-76-163-236 Richard D. Holcomb, Commissioner Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 27412 Richmond, Virginia 23220 Dear Mr. Holcomb: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33142-100796 authorizing acceptance of a Drug Abuse Resistance Education Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in the amount of $1,500.00. Resolution No. 33142-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Development Vickie S. Tregubov, Grants Compliance Monitor Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33142-100796. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a Drug Abuse Resistance Education Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Grant in the total amount of $1,500.00 from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. 2. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager is hereby authorized to accept, execute, and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke any and all appropriate documents required to obtain such grant, as more particularly set forth in the report to this Council dated October 7, 1996. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of such grant or with such project. ATTEST: City Clerk. Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File ~60-72-76-163-236 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33141-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $1,500.00, in connection with a Drug Abuse Resistance Education Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Ordinance No. 33141-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Development Vickie S. Tragubov, Grants Compliance Monitor Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33141-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Grant Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: A ro riation Health and Welfare DMV Mini-Grant 1996-97 ~evenue Health and Welfare DMV Mini-Grant 1996-97 (2) ........................ 1) Program Activities (035-054-5175-2066) $ 1,500 2) State Grant Receipts (035-035-1234-7226) 1,500 $3,426,059 1,500 $3,426,059 1,500 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Roanoke, Virginia Report # 96-564 Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Members of Council: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) MINI-GRANT I. BACKGROUND A. The City of Roanoke fl'he Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council) was notified of a mini-grant available through the DMV. B. Mini- ~g..~_~ of up to $1500 are available through the DMV to fund trainings/workshops. The funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. C. An apnlication for a $1500 mini-£rant was made by the Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council to help pay for Dr. Harold Crossley's honorarium. Dr. Harold Cr ssle is a nationally renowned expert on the pharmacology of drugs and their effects on the body. The Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council sponsored an all-day training on March 28, 1996 featuring Dr. Crossley. The training was offered for free and targeted school and law enforcement personnel, and substance abuse treatment and prevention professionals. It was attended by over 150 people who had overwhelmingly positive feedback for the training. CURRENT SITUATION A. Notification from DMV was received indicating that the Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council got the $1500 mini-grant. B. The City of Roanoke has received the $1500 check from the DMV. C. Funds from the mini-~rant will be appropriated to the Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council. D. ~ will supplement funds already appropriated from the City to the organization through the Citizens Services Committee. Mayor and Members of Council Page 2 October 7, 1996 ISSUES A. Need for fundin B. Timing C. Cost to the City IV. ALTERNATIVES A. City Council accept the $1500 mini-grant from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Need for Fundin . The Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council will use the funding towards its mission of establishing a community-wide norm of intolerance for substance abuse through a variety of substance abuse awareness and prevention activities. 2. Timing. The mini-grant must be accepted in order for funds to be properly appropriated. Cost to the City. The Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council received funding for FY '95-'96 through a Community Development Block Grant from the City of Roanoke. No additional funding is required. B. City Council not accept the $1500 mini-arant from the Demnment of Motor Vehicles. Need for Funding. The Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council will lose $1500 in funding which would be used to provide substance abuse awareness and prevention activities. 2. Timing. Not an issue. 3. Cost to the City, No impact. The Roanoke Valley Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council has been appropriated funds through the Citizens Services Committee. Mayor and Members of Council Page 3 October 7, 1996 V. RECOMMENDATION A. City Council concur with Alternative A and accept the $1500 mini-erant from the Devartment of Motor Vehicles. 1. Aporopriate $1500 to accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the mini-grant from the Department of Motor Vehicles on behalf of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH/gek CC: Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Diane Akers, Budget Administrator Glenn Radcliffe, Director of Human Development Office of Grants Compliance MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax; (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #5-236 U. S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs 633 Indiana Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20531 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33143-100796 accepting a Law Enforcement Block Grant, in the amount of $120,000.00, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 33143-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Eric. pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance George C. Snead, Jr., Director, Public Safety M. David Hooper, Chief, Police Department Vickie S. Tregubov, Grants Compliance Monitor Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33143-100796. A RESOLUTION accepting a certain Law Enforcement Block Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Bureau of Justice Assistance and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the offer made to the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Bureau of Justice Assistance of a Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $120,000.00, with the City's providing $13,333.00 in local match, such grant being more particularly described in the report of the City Manager, dated October 7, 1996, upon ail the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds. 2. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, any documentation required in connection with the acceptance of such grant and to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Commonwealth. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor And Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia RE: Law Enforcement Block Grant Participation Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: During August of this year we received notice from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that the City of Roanoke would be eligible to apply for a direct award of $120,000 if the City provides a $13,333 match to be used over a twenty-four month period for crime prevention activities. When the notice was received, insufficient time was available to process the grant application and receive City Council approval for filing. The Police Department contacted the Bureau of Justice Assistance requesting an extension of time or other adjustments and the request was denied, therefore the application was not filed. On September 24, the Bureau of Justice Assistance notified my office that funds will be available to the City of Roanoke under this direct grant program if our application is filed immediately. This letter is to request City Council enact an authorizing resolution permitting the City Manager to apply for the above referenced funds. The local match is available in the Police Department budget. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:w October 7, 1996 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: James D. Grisso, Director of Finance SUBJECT: August Financial Report This financial report covers the period July through August of thc 1996-97 fiscal year. The following narrative discusses revenue and expenditure trends to date. REVENUE Total General Fund revenues reflect an increase of 3.66% or 273,000, on a year to date basis, compared to FY96. Variances in specific categories of revenue are as follows: General Property Taxes have decreased $718,000 or 43.14% with both real estate taxes and personal property taxes showing a decline. Neither of these categories typically has significant activity in the early months of the fiscal year. The decrease in real estate taxes is due to a timing difference in receiving payments from mortgage servicing companies. Personal Property taxes are lower due to lower memorandum assessments and greater refunds on a year-to-date basis in the current year. This category will become more comparable as the year progresses. Other Local Taxes are up 6.95% or $259,000 in FY97. This is due to an increase of about 5% in sales tax revenue, higher gas and telephone utility taxes, increased recordation and probate taxes and greater business license taxes. E911 telephone surcharge tax revenues have also risen in the current year due to an increase in the tax rate. Permits, Fees and Licenses are up 29.5% or $31,000 due to increased revenues from electrical inspections, building inspections, and street opening permits. These categories were all below their historical averages throughout FY96. Fines and Forfeitures increased $24,000 or 15.78% due to increased General District Court fines and higher court judgment collection fees. Revenue from the Use of Money and Property increased $17,000 or 9.56% due to a timing difference in the payment of monthly rent from Social Services in Municipal North from FY96 to FY97. In FY96, the rent was collected September 1, but in FY97 it was received August 29. Grants-in-Aid Commonwealth have increased $649,000 or 76.34%. This is due to earlier receipt in FY97 of the ABC tax, similar to the situation with the rent mentioned above, as well as increased shared expense for the Sheriffs department due to additional employees resulting from the City Jail expansion. Also, the welfare funding from the State for the month of August was not received in FY96 until September 1 whereas it was received on August 29 of the current year. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council October 7, 1996 Page 2 Miscellaneous Revenue has increased $31,000 or 32.72% because a surplus sale was held in August 1996 versus July of the prior year. The current year sale generated more revenue as well as being held earlier. Internal Services have increased 9.97% or $19,000 due to increased billings by Engineering, Street Maintenance, and Building Maintenance. EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES Expenditures and encumbrances in the General Fund have increased 5.44% or $1,700,000 since FY96. Variances in individual expenditure categories are discussed on the following page. General Government expenditures have decreased $255,000 or 13.28%. This is primarily due to the establishment ora separate fund for Risk Management in FY97, instead of including it in the General Fund as was the case last year. Risk Management's expenditures through July of last year were approximately $204,000, mostly due to self-insured auto claims and insurance premiums for fiscal year 1996 coverage. Real Estate Valuation has also incurred lower expenditures compared to last year when the office relocation and renovation was underway. Judicial Administration expenditures have decreased 8.36% or $55,000. Fees for professional services were higher in FY96 in the Clerk of Circuit Court when various printing and binding services were needed. The Law Library has incurred lower expenditures for publications and subscriptions and for equipment purchases. The Commonwealth's Attorney has incurred lower personnel and witness services costs. Public Safety expenditures have increased 9.01% or $477,000, mostly due to increased expenditures at the Jail resulting fi.om the expansion. Personal services have increased by nearly $200,000 or 25%. Costs of electric service, medical services, food and wearing apparel are also up, while reimbursements are lower through August of the current year. Emergency Medical Services expenditures are up as well in FY97 due to increased personal services, CIS charges and fees paid to the third party which services EMS billings. Public Works expenditures have risen $408,000 or 8.36%. Snow Removal expenditures have risen due to purchases of chemicals. Street Lighting costs are up about $60,000 due to higher electric costs in FY97 where two monthly bills have been paid versus FY96 when only one had been paid through August. Solid Waste Management's landfill disposal and fleet management costs have risen. Engineering expenditures are up $170,000, mostly due to bridge inspection contracts of $143,000 in the current year compared to none in FY96 because they were contracted during September of that year. Engineering expenses related to real estate acquisition have also increased, as budgeted. Health and Welfare expenditures have increased 15.74% or $361,000. Cultural and Human Services contributions have increased by nearly $200,000. This is partially due to the fact that some contributions are being paid earlier in FY97 than last year and partially because some contributions were previously included in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural category. Social Services costs have risen due to increased personal services costs, foster care and daycare due to an increased demand for these services. CSA Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council October 7, 1996 Page expenditures have risen by about $80,000 as well, continuing the trend exhibited over the past year of increased children in the program and increased costs to care for the children. Parks, Recreation and Cultural expenditures have decreased $84,000 or 8.41%. Contributions to cultural and human services organizations which were included in this category in the past are now reported as Health and Welfare expenditures. As such, the contributions to Center in the Square, the Virginia Museum of Transportation and Roanoke Sister Cities are now in that category. Nondepartmental expenditures have increased $227,000 or 9.42% due to increased transfers to the Civic Center and Transportation Funds. This category consists primarily of transfers to other funds and varies from year to year based on budgeted transfer requirements. I would be pleased to answer any questions which City Council may have regarding the Monthly Financial Statements. JDG/AHA/ps Attachments CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY BALANCE AUGUST 31, '1996 Balance July 1,1996 Ordinance Number 33O67 33075 Depa~ment Dire~orofU~lifiesand Operations Recreal~on Balance August 31, 1996 Purpose City's Share of Governmental Elec~ic Rate Negotia§on Costs Roanoke City Bo~dng Association Equipment Purchases $367,576 (23,086) (15,00~ $329~90 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE General Properbj Taxes Other Local Taxes Permits, Fees and Licenses Fines and Folfeitures Revenue from Use of Money and Property Grants-in-,Nd Commonwealth Grants-in-,Nd Federal Government Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue Internal Services Total Year to Date for the Period Current Fiscal Year Percent of Revised Revenue July 1- Aug 31 July 1- Aug 31 Pementege Revenue Estimate 1998-96 1996-97 of Change Estimates Received $1,662,547 $945,341 (43.14) % $62,236,700 1.52% 3,732,735 3,992,121 6.95 % 48,446,356 8.24% 107,593 139,333 29.50 % 562,200 24.78°/0 147,278 170,524 15.78 % 875,500 19.48% 179,325 196,464 9.56 % 1,138,326 17.26% 850,067 1,498,982 76.34 0/0 33,913,844 4.42% 9,948 (100.00) % 25,000 482,883 453,130 (6.16) 0/0 3,312,010 13.68o/0 94,355 125,226 32.72 % 310,500 40.33% 182,437 200,621 9.97 "/0 1,824,000 11.00o/0 $7,44~9,168 $7,721,742 3.66 % $152,644,436 5.06% STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES Expenditures Year to Date for the Period Current Fiscal Year Percent of July 1- Aug 31 July 1- Aug 31 Percentage Unencumbered Revised Budget 1995-96 1996-97 of Change Balance Appropriations Obligated General Government $1,917,724 $1,663,055 (13.28) % Judicial Adminisfration 661,414 606,102 (8.36) "/0 Public Safety 5,289,272 5,765,927 9.01% Public Works 4,878,369 5,286,146 8.36 "/0 Health and Welfare 2,292,959 2,653,958 15.74 % Parks, Recreation and Cultural 997,660 913,726 (8.41) % Community Development 216,162 203,806 (5.72) "/0 Transfer to Debt Se~ce Fund 6,442,584 6,775,198 5.16 % Transfer to School Fund 6,135,957 6,437,901 4.92 % Nondepartmental 2,403,163 2,629,503 9.42 0/0 Total $31,236,264 $32,936,322 8.44 % $8,463,340 $10,126,395 16.42% 3,465,006 4,071,108 14.89% 31,529,238 37,295,165 15.46% 17,454,134 22,740,280 23.25% 17,350,440 20,004,398 13.27"/0 3,940,809 4,854,535 18.82% 1,140,415 1,344,221 15.16% 2,535,602 9,310,800 72.77% 32,189,505 38,627,406 16.67o/0 3,405,246 6,034,749 43.57% $121~73,735 $154~09,087 21.33% CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA SCHOOL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE Revenue Source State SaFes Tax Grants-in-Aid Commonwealth Grants-in-Aid Federal Government Charges for Services Transfer from General Fund Special Purpose Grants Total Year to Date for the Period Current Fiscal Year Percent of Revised Revenue July 1-Aug 31 July 1-Aug 31 Percentage Revenue Estimate 1995-96 1996-97 of Change Estimates Received $318,509 $715,259 124.56 % $8,090,895 8.84% 4,229,430 4,534,926 7.22 % 30,904,880 14.67% 56,348 (84,695) (250.31)% 2,353,996 N/A 106,964 157,485 47.23 % 2,732,706 5.76% 6,135,957 6,437,901 4.92 % 38,627,406 16.67% 2,521,236 1,049,853 (58.36) % 1,963,664 N/A $13,368,444 $12,810,729 (4.17)% $84,673,547 15.13% STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES Exr~enditures_ Instruction General Support Transportation Operation and Maintenance of Plant Food Services Facilities Other Uses of Funds Special Purpose Grants Year to Date for the Period July 'l-Aug 31 1995-96 $4,190,066 529,928 231,606 2,403,669 166,731 972,256 2,113,605 1,775,882 July l-Aug 31 1996~7 $3,826,391 444,519 189,183 Current Fiscal Year 2,072,148 226,702 652,628 1,680,457 1,963,664 Percent of Percentage Unencumbered Revised Budget of Change Balance Appropriations Obligated (8.68)% $58,971,516 $62,797,907 6.09% (16.12)% 2,684,307 3,128,826 14.21% (18.32)% 2,664,708 2,853,891 6.63% (13.79)% 7,441,423 9,513,571 21.78% 35.97 % 3,338,994 3,565,696 6.36% (32.87) % 652,628 100.00% (20.49)% 445,692 2,126,149 79.04% 10.57 % 1,963,664 N/A Total $12,383,743 $11,055,692 (10.72) % $75,546,640 $86,602,332 12.77% 3 CI'FY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES, ENCUMBRANCES, AND UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY AS OF AUGUST 31, 1996 Expenditures Unexpended Outstanding Unencumbered Budget To Data Balance Encumbrances Balance General Government $8,722,521 $6,458,538 $2,263,983 $303,443 $1,960,540 Judicial Administration 37,540 37,540 Public Safety 9,561,146 9,315,156 245,990 63,984 182,006 Education 19,859,397 11,150,937 8,708,460 7,684,183 1,024,277 Community Development 1,041,000 82,269 958,731 958,731 Recreation 468,491 317,393 151,098 145,363 5,735 Streets and Bridges 13,365,432 9,886,185 3,479,247 2,048,709 1,430,538 Sanita~on Projects 3,165,363 3,101,736 63,628 6,020 57,608 Tra~c Engineering & Communic~ons 1,775,300 1,375,798 399,502 39,760 359,742 Other Infrastructure Projects 6,134,534 3,812,678 2,321,856 167,500 2,154,356 Capital Improvement Reserve 20,918,116 20,918,116 20,918,116 Total $86,048,840 $45,538,229 $39,510,611 $11,417,693 $28,092,918 4 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA WATER FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 Operating Revenue Commercial Sales Domestic Sales Industrial Sales Town of V~nton County of Roanoke City of Salem Customer Services Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal Services Operating Expenses Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Interest Revenue Rent Miscellaneous Revenue Interest Expense Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Net Income 1996 1995 $559,486 $550,579 482,279 488,554 36,435 40,790 3,929 5,187 355,022 283,378 883 89,040 59,455 1,527,074 1,427,943 213,903 232,497 599,613 450,804 156,462 156,462 969,978 839,763 557,096 588,180 52,280 10,706 845 650 6,047 9,812 (2S3,810)(1) (204,638) 21,168 $352A58 $609,348 Note (1) This amount represents interest paid on the 1992 Water Bonds. Interest was previously capitalized as part of the construction costs related to the Carvins Cove improvements, which were substantially complete in February 1996. 5 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA SEWAGE TREATMENT FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 Operating Revenue Sewage Charges - City Sewage Charges - Roanoke County Sewage Charges - Vinton Sewage Charges - Salem Sewage Charges - Botetourt County Customer Services Interfund Services Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal Services Operating Expenses Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income Nonoperating Revenue Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Revenue Total Nonoperating Revenue Net Income 1996 $1,270,287 164,574 45,143 166,767 18,956 35,053 21,108 1,721,888 252,623 735,865 155,911 1,144,399 577,489 67,443 4,909 72,352 $649,841 1995 $1,091,902 163,502 33,620 174,269 11,905 12,395 11,793 1,499,386 256,142 537,926 155,911 949,979 549,407 33,650 5,900 39,550 $688,957 6 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CiViC CENTER FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 Operating Revenue Rentals Parking Fee Event Expenses Adver~sing Admissions Tax Commissions Novelty Fees Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal Services Operating Expenses Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Loss Nonoperating Revenue Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Materials Control Fund interest on Investments Miscellaneous Total Nonoperating Revenue Net Income 1996 $42,484 2,592 13,393 475 7,454 6,526 72,924 147,664 173,323 63,860 384,847 (311,923) 879,771 2,728 528 883,027 $571,104 1995 $71,077 10,193 10,928 460 16,743 16,962 4,858 131,221 146,092 179,024 63,860 388,976 (257,755) 779,636 114,896 2,574 749 897,855 $640,100 7 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST, 1996 Operating Revenue Century Station Parking Garage Williamson Road Parking Garage Market Square Parking Garage Church Avenue Parking Garage Tower Parking Garage Surface Parking Lots Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Operating Expenses Depredation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Materials Control Fund Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Operating Subsidy for GRTC Interest Expense Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Net Income 1996 $58,391 74,390 28,344 78,134 46,600 21,211 307,070 98,213 86,752 184,965 122,105 1,001,133 (2,828) 4,131 (15o,o00) (121,847) 730,589 $852,694 1995 $51,406 53,225 29,414 71,971 28,085 20,316 254,417 95,933 86,752 182,685 71,732 872,665 43,165 450 1,123 (100,000) (112,791) 704,612 $776,344 8 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA NURSING HOME FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 Operating Revenue Private Patient Fees Medicaid Patient Fees Medicaid Reimbursements Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal Services Operating Expenses Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Loss Nonoperating Revenue Transfer from General Fund Interest on Investments Proceeds from Nursing Home Total Nonoperating Revenue Net Income 1996 $1,830 48,056 151,607 201,493 199,580 65,806 3,938 269,324 (67,831) 545,022 2,676 547,698 $479,867 1995 $5,857 49,119 176,210 231,186 206,861 88,173 3,938 298,972 (67,786) 504,210 1,381 50,000 555,591 $487,80~ 9 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA HOTEL ROANOKE CONFERENCE CENTER FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 1996 CONFERENCE COMMISSION (1) CENTER {2) TOTAL 1998 Operating Revenue Commission Conference Center $ $ $ 275,146 275,146 155,002 Total Operating Revenue 275,146 275,146 155,002 Operating Expenses Commission Conference Center Depreciation Expense 9,238 9,238 (17,376)(3) 267,346 267,346 233,316 74,013 4,168 78,181 75,562 Total Operating Expenses 83,251 271.514 (83,251) 3,632 354,765 291,502 Operating Income (Loss) (79,619) (136,500) Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Proceeds from Brick Sales Interest on Investments Conference Center 75 75 225 630 630 1,816 (2,399) (2,399) (2,273) Total Nonoperating Revenue {Expenses) 705 (2,399) ( 1,694) (232) Net Income (Loss) ($82,546) $1,233 ($81,313) ($136,732) Notes to Financial Statement: {1) The column entitled "Commission" represents Commission activity in the City's financial records. (2) The column entitled "Conference Center" represents actual revenue and expenses of the Conference Center, as provided by Doubletree Management. (3) Reversing entry fi.om FY 96. 10 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 TOTALS C~ty Information Materials Management Utility Line Fleet Risk (1) Systems Control Services Services Management Management 1558 1586 $397,744 $29,547 $34,641 $511,958 $340,430 $863,208 $2,177,528 $1,386,638 3~7,744 25,647 34,641 811,g68 340,430 883,208 2,177,828 1,388,;38 210,707 15,541 8,226 356,822 182,837 25,520 799,653 742,758 49,910 1,636 14,444 91,396 87,856 1,066,561 1,311,803 301,127 53,555 305 7,066 28,754 181,934 271,624 271,623 3t4,182 ~7,482 2~,738 47e,g72 462,827 1,0~2,081 2,383,080 1,316,608 ~3,862 12,06~ 4,506 34,~g (112,187) (228,873) (206,662) 71,t30 Operating Revenue Charges for Ser~ces Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal Ser~ces Operating Expenses Depreciation Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Nonoperatlng Revenue (Expenses) Interest Revenue Transfer from General Fund Transfer to Civic Center Fund Transfer to Transportation Fund 17,763 (1,435) 1,870 11,204 10,986 67,519 107,907 21,437 177,692 67,253 244,945 50,000 (114,896} (43,165) Net Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) 166,468 (1,438) 1,870 11,204 78,239 G7,61g 362,862 (86,824) $278,017 $10,630 $6,778 $46,1~0 ($33,~8) ($161,354) $147,300 ($16,4~4) Net Income (Loss) Note (1) 11ts Risk Management Fund was established on July t, t gg~. 11 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 31, 1996 TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE CITY TREASURER OF THE cITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA FOR THE FUNDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 31,1996. ~ENERAL /WATER I SEWAGE IClVlC CENTER TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS NURSING HOME CONFERENCE CENTER DEBT SERVICE CITY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ~IATERIALS CONTROL MANAGEMENT SERVICES I UTILITY LINE SERVICES FLEET MANAGEMENT PAYROLL IR SE MANAGEMENT PENSION I SCHOOL BOARD !FDETC I GRANT TOTAL $9,713,997.28 $7,899,002.35 6,873,607.03 507,476.78 21,781,403.63 1,572,447.77 266,762.43 17,941.87 109,238.16 118,724.74 35,749,207.56 166,275.12 226,905.08 104,764.62 67,628.02 0.00 8,797,456.23 7,200,938.24 1,960,083.81 158,700.45 (127,50990) 105,114.33 207,094.61 16.50 1,245,819.26 166,245.58 1,247,221.82 4,205.10 3,064,136.85 4,953,866.23 (240,686.51) 9,655,602.31 704,833.31 490,207.28 5,690,245.17 6,854,758.23 (13,126.49) 128,704.44 245,385.80 310,735.47 $.97,569,~703.15 $40,415,7~27.41 $18,904,163.09 t 2,515,505.70 1,1 135,897.31 916,707.57 1,096,679.86 91,854.51 3,478.53 64 49.49 7,163,989.17 104,243.75 69,743.45 (92,139.02) 7,306.50 46,845.83 208,223.18 15,260,039.44 24,892.02 791,611.11 2,62539258 9919610,82 58,102.66 57,47529 358,604.11 197,5 t 7.16 $52,202,069.11 $55,783,361.45 $5,210,880.50 4,784,615.51 20,565,514.69 372,173.70 (296,000.44'~ 5,497,789.31 240,657.06 247,026.78 8,117,970.59 279,939.29 137,360.58 222,570.44 1,436,557.68 833,595.39 (240,281.36'~ 0.00 81,488.70 10,680,995.94 81,255.50 482,856.63i $56 736 96~6.491 CERTIFICATE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT OF MY ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS ACCOUNTS THEREOF FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 31, 1996. THAT SAID FOREGOING: CASH: CASH ON HAND CASH IN BANK INVESTMENTS ACQUIRED FROM COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS: COMMERCIAL PAPER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS U. S. TREASURY NOTES VIRGINIA AIM PROGRAM (U. S. SECURITIES) TOTAL 22;523 88 4;979~i 16~67 i50~ DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 DAVID C. ANDERSON, TREASURER 12 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE 2 MONTHS ENDING AUGUST 31, 1996 Revenue Contributions Investment Income Gain on Sale of Investments Bond Discount Amortization Total Revenue 1996 $754,906 270,187 1,013,105 ~55,435 $2,043,633 1995 $567,893 505,638 807,320 54,75~1 $1,935,602 Pension Payments Fees for Professional Services Bond Premium Amortization Administrative Expense Total Expenses Net Income $1,353,815 (22,001) (1) 54,133 8,855 1,404,802 $638 831 $1,474,645 (5,134) (2) 40,769 5,008 1,515,288 $420 314 (1) Reversal of accruals made at June 30, 1996 (2) Reversal of accruals made at June 30, 1995 13 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN BALANCE SHEET AUGUST 31, 1996 A_ssets~ Cash investments: (market value: 1996 $208,240,217 1995 $189,266,094) Due from Other Funds Other Assets Total Assets 1996 $403,119 174,118,062 3,056 18,000 $174,542,237 1995 $81,049 159,887,438 2,573 18,000 $159,989,060 Liabilities and Fund Balance Liabilities: Due to Other Funds Total Liabilities $690,445 690,445 173,212,961 638,831 173,851,792 $174,542,237 $640,543 640,543 158,928,203 420,314 159,348,517 $159,989,060 Fund Balance: Fund Balance, July 1 Net Income - Year to Date Total Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 14 MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.V~, Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 16, 1996 File #15-110-178 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTEI3 Mr. Thaddeus H. Hale, Jr. 4740 Mews Hills Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Hale: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, October 7, 1996, on motion, duly seconded and adopted, you were removed as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, inasmuch as you have missed five consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners absent exigent circumstances. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm pc: Willis M. Anderson, Chairperson, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, P. O. Box 6359, Roanoke, Virginia 24017-0359 Neva J. Smith, Executive Director, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 7, 1996 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: I am advised that Thaddeus Henry Hale, Jr., has been absent from five consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Numerous efforts to contact Mr. Hale to inquire if there were exigent circumstances that compelled his absences and to further inquire of his continuing interest in serving on the Board of Commissioners of the Authority have been unsuccessful. However, I am advised that Mr. Hale is presently residing in the State of Florida. The City Attorney has given Mr. Hale notice that City Council is considering his removal and will provide Mr. Hale or his representative an opportunity to be heard at the City Council meeting of October 7, 1996. Subsequent to according Mr. Hale or his representative the opportunity to be heard, the City Attorney advises that, if Council desires to remove Mr. Hale as a member of the Board of Commissioners, Council should adopt the attached motion. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Eric. MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk September 11, 1996 Mr. Thaddeus H. Hale, Jr. 4740 Mews Hills Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Hale: It has been charged that you have missed five consecutive meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. City Council believes that the work of the Housing Authority is critical in providing safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of Iow income. City Council has, therefore, directed that I inquire as to whether any exigent circumstances have compelled your absences and as to your continued interest in serving on the Board of Commissioners of the Authority. I will provide your response to the City Council members for their review. Thank you in advance for your response to this request. With kindest regards, I am Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm REDEVEmPM r AND HOUSING AUTHORITY Misc. Council 08/19/96 Partners in Progress August 13, 1996 Ms. Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Va 24011 Dear Ms. Parker: In accordance with Ordinance No. 26305 dated December 27, 1995, please be advised that Commissioner Henry Hale has been absent fi.om our regular Board of Commissioners meetings on four consecutive dates, those being May 13, 1996, June 10, 1996, July 8, 1996 and August 12, 1996. Yours truly, Executive Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 6359 · Roanoke, Virginia 24017-0359 2624 Salem Turnpike, N, W. · Roanoke, Virginia 24017-5334 Telephone (540) 983 928l · TDD (540) 983-9217 · Fax (540) 983-9229 MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, $.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 14, 1996 File #27-53-223-458 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk J. Lyndon Wall, President Bryant Electric Co., Inc. P. O. Box 4819 Archdale, North Carolina 27263-4819 Dear Mr. Wall: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 33145-100796 accepting the bid of Bryant Electdc Co., Inc., for the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work; and rejecting all other bids made to the City for the work. Ordinance No. 33145-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. pc: W~ Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ellen S. Evans, Construction Cost Technician Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations D. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Supply Management The Honorable Marsha C. Fielder, Commissioner of the Revenue Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget MARY E PAR~ CMC~AA~ City Cl~rk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 14, 1996 File #27-53-223-458 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk George D. Waller, President W. L. Halley and Co., Inc. P. O. Box 40646 Nashville, Tennessee 37204 John Walker, Vice-President Mendon Pipeline, Inc. Box 429 Mendon, New York 14506 Larry G. Conner, Sr., President Aaron J. Conner General Contractor, Inc. P. O. Box 6068 Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Michael M. Branch, Vice-President Branch Highways, inc. 442 Rutherford Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 33145-100796 accepting the bid of Bryant Electdc Co., Inc., for the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work; and rejecting all other bids made to the City for the work. Ordinance No. 33145-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. On behalf of the City of Roanoke, I would like to express appreciation for submitting your bid on the abovedescdbed project. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33145-100796. AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Bryant Electric Company, Inc., for the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement, upon certain terms and conditions, and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper City offidals to execute the requisite contract for such work; rejecting all other bids made to the City for the work; and providing for an emergency. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The bid of Bryant Electric Company Inc., in the total amount of $5,596,895.00, for the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement, as is more particularly set forth in the October 7, 1996, report to this Council, such bid being in full compliance with the City's plans and specifications made therefor and as provided in the contract documents offered said bidder, which bid is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be and is hereby ACCEPTED. 2. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute and attest, respectively, the requisite contract with the successful bidder, based on its proposal made therefor and the City's specifications made therefor, said contract to be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney, and the cost of said work to be paid for out of funds heretofore or simultaneously appropriated by Council. 3. Any and ali other bids made to the City for the aforesaid work are hereby REJECTED, and the City Clerk is directed to notify each such bidder and to express to each the City's appreciation for such bid. 4. In order to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy C~y C~rk October 15, 1996 File #2-20-28-30-468-514 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33146-100796 providing for acquisition of certain property dghts needed by the City for the intersection widening at the intersections of Old Mountain Road and Nelms Lane, N. E., and King Street and Berkley Road, N. E.; setting a certain limit on the consideration to be offered by the City;, and providing for the City's acquisition of such property rights by condemnation, under certain circumstances. Ordinance No. 33146-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Gdsso, Director of Finance Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer William L. Stuart, Manager, Streets and Traffic Robert K. Bengtson, Traffic Engineer Diane $. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33146-100796. AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of certain property rights needed by the City for the intersection widening at the intersections of Old Mountain Road and Nelms Lane, N.E., and King Street and Berkley Road, N.E.; setting a certain limit on the consideration to be offered by the City; providing for the City's acquisition of such property rights by condemnation, under certain circumstances; and providing for an emergency. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. For the intersection widening in connection with the safety improvements at the intersections of Old Mountain Road and Nelms Lane, N.E., and King Street and Berkley Road, N.E., the City wants and needs certain property rights on eight parcels of land as set forth in the report and attachments thereto from the Water Resources Committee dated October 7, 1996, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The proper City officials are authorized to acquire the necessary property rights for the City from the respective owners for such consideration as the City Manager may deem appropriate, subject to certain limitations and subject to applicable statutory guidelines. All requisite documents shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. 2. A public necessity and use exists for the acquisition of said property rights and immediate acquisition by purchase or condemnation is necessary and expedient. 3. The City Manager is directed to offer on behalf of the City to the respective owners of the property such consideration as he deems appropriate; provided, however, the City's total net effective share of the project cost shall not exceed the total amount of $714.00 without further authorization of Council. Upon the acceptance of any offer and upon delivery to the City of a deed, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, the Director of Finance is directed to pay the respective consideration to the owner of the interest conveyed, certified by the City Attorney to be entitled to the same. 4. Should the City be unable to agree with the owner of any property rights to be acquired as to the compensation to be paid or other terms of purchase or settlement, or should the owner be a person under disability lacking capacity to convey said property rights or should the whereabouts of the owner be unknown, the City Attorney, is authorized and directed to institute condemnation or legal proceedings to acquire for the City the appropriate property rights. 5. the City City for Virginia project. Attorney, In instituting or conducting any condemnation proceeding, Attorney is authorized to make motion on behalf of the a right of entry pursuant to S25-46.8 of the Code of (1950), as amended, for the purpose of commencing the The Director of Finance, upon request of the City shall be authorized and directed to draw and pay into Court the appropriate sums in connection with such proceedings. 6. In order to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Report No. 96-355 Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Right-of-Way Acquisition for Two (2) VDOT Safety Projects The attached staff report was considered by the Water Resources Committee at its regular meeting on September 16, 1995. The Committee recommends that City Council authorize the acquisition of the necessary rights- of-way and easements for eight (8) parcels as identified in the attached report and provide for the appropriate City officials to have authority to acquire and conduct condemnation proceedings as necessary using Section 33.1-89, et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. LFW:KBK:afm Attachment CC2 Respectfully submitted, ~ Ch~irpe~ Lin~-'~da~ F. Wyatt,f~ Water Resources Committee W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities & Operations Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator Robert K. Bengtson, Traffic Engineer Report I~o. 96-355 CITY OF ROANOKE INTERDEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: September 16, 1996 ~embers, iWater Resources Committee Kit , Di[.~, Utilities and Operations thru W. Robert Herber~City Manager Right-of-way Acquisition for 2 VDOT Safety Projects Backqround: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) was signed into federal law in December 1991. ISTEA requires state departments for transportation to set aside a minimum of 10 percent of The Surface Transportation Program (STP) allocation each year to be used for "hazard elimination" and "rail/highway grade crossings" Fundinq participation for approved project allocations is 90 percent federal and 10 percent local. Regular urban highway allocations may be used to provide 98 percent of the 10 percent local matching funds, with the locality providing the other 2 percent. This effectively means that the locality only needs to provide 0.2 percent in local funding, for the project allocation, and 100 percent for any costs in excess of the allocation. Virqinia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Roanoke City's project applications in December, the following three (3) projects: approved 1993 for Old Mountain Road/Nelms Lane~ N.E., intersection - widen pavement and improve alignment of Nelms Lane. Kinq Street/Berkley Road~ N.E., intersection - improve sight distance by widening King Street. 3. Albemarle Avenuer S.E.~ railroad qrade crossinq - upgrade flashing lights and add gates, east of Williamson Road. Projects had been selected by City staff based upon site review, reported accident history, and citizen complaints. No. 96-355 Page 2 September 16, 1996 Do Roanoke City Council approved the appropriate resolutions on July 11, 1994 for VDOT to enable these projects to be programmed in the Six-Year Improvement Program (Resolutions No. 32101-071194; 32102-071194 and 32103- 071194). Also, City Council authorized execution of project administration agreements on August 14, 1995. II. Current Situation: City staff has now done the engineering and design work. VDOT will assist the City with proposed right-of-way acquisition and construction. (Norfolk Southern and VDOT recently completed the railroad grade crossing project). City Council is now asked to authorize the acquisition of needed right-of-way for the two (2) roadway safety projects (see attached map). Project plans have been reviewed with each property owner from whom right-of-way is needed. Design concerns have been resolved to the apparent satisfaction of those property owners. III. Issues: A. Timinq B. Leqal requirements C. Fundinq IV. Alternatives: Authorize the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way and easements for eight (8) parcels identified on the attachment to this report and providing for appropriate City officials to have authority for acquisition and condemnation proceedings as necessary using Section 33.1-89, et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Timinq of the roadway project can continue toward a 1997 construction schedule. 2. Leqal requirements for the project are met. Fundinq in the total amount of $357~000 is included for these two (2) projects in the VDOT Six-Year Improvement program. The City's effective share of 0.2% is $714.00 for all project costs. Funds are No. 96-355 Page 3 September 16, 1996 available in the Roadway Safety Improvement Program Account (#008-052-9606-9001). Do not authorize the acquisition of the necessary right- of-way and easements. 1. Timinq of the roadway project could be delayed. 2. Legal requirements are not an issue. 3. Fundinq would not be used at this time. Recommendation is that City Council authorize the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way for eight (8) parcels identified on the attachment to this report and providing for the appropriate City officials to have authority to acquire and conduct condemnation proceedings as necessary using Section 33.1-89, et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. WRH/RKB/gpe Attachments copy: City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities & Operations Manager, Office of Management & Budget City Engineer Traffic Engineer INT~RSE-QTION IMPROVEMENTS NELMS LN. AT OLD MTN. RD. KING ST. AT BERKLEY RD. Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eskin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File #2-30-32-53-67-217-392-468 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33148-100796 providing for acquisition of property dghts needed by the City for the Railside Linear Walk - Phase I Project; setting a certain limit on the consideration to be offered by the City; providing for the City's acquisition of such property rights by condemnation, under certain circumstances; and authorizing the City to make motion for the award of a right of entry on any of the parcels for the purpose of commencing the project. Ordinance No. 33148-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Gdsso, Director of Finance William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations D. D. Daniels, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations Diane S. ^kers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33148-100796. AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of property rights needed by the City for the Railside Linear Walk - Phase I Project; setting a certain limit on the consideration to be offered by the City; providing for the City's acquisition of such property rights by condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City to make motion for the award of a right of entry parcels for the purpose of commencing the project; for an emergency. on any of the and providing BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. For the Railside Linear Walk - Phase I Project, the City wants and needs fee simple interest, permanent easements, together with temporary construction easements and rights of ingress and egress, rights-of-way, licenses or permits, as more specifically set forth in the report and attachments thereto from the Water Resources Committee dated October 7, 1996, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The proper City officials are authorized to acquire for the City from the respective owners the necessary interests, for such consideration as the City Manager may deem appropriate, subject to the limitation set out below and subject to applicable statutory guidelines. 2. The total consideration offered or expended for the parcels and any and all necessary closing costs, including title search fees, attorney fees, and recordation costs, shall not exceed $250,000.00 without further authorization of Council. Upon the acceptance of any offer and upon delivery to the City of a deed, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, the Director of Finance is directed to pay the respective consideration to the owners of the interest conveyed, certified by the City Attorney to be entitled to the same. 3. Should the City be unable to agree with the owner of any real estate in which an interest is required or should any owner be a person under a disability and lacking capacity to convey real estate or should the whereabouts of the owner be unknown, the City Attorney is authorized and directed to institute condemnation or legal proceedings to acquire for the City the appropriate property rights. 4. In instituting or conducting any condemnation proceeding, the City Attorney is authorized to make motion on behalf of the City for entry of an order, pursuant to S25-46.8, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, granting to the City a right of entry for the purpose of commencing the project. The Director of Finance, upon request of the City Attorney, shall be authorized and directed to drawn and pay into court the sums offered to the respective owners. 5. In order to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an emergency is deemed to ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon ATTEST: exist, and this its passage. City Clerk. Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File #2-30-32-53-60-67-217-392-468 James D. Gdsso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Gdsso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33147-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, providing for the transfer of $250,000.00, in connection with the construction of the Railside Linear Walk - Phase I Project. Ordinance No. 33147-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget D. D. Daniels, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33147-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the city of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: AppFopriattons Recreation Railside Linear Walk - Phase I (1) ................. capital Improvement Reserve Public Improvement Bonds - Series 1996 (2) ......... 1) Appropriated from Bond Funds (008-052-9702-9001) 2) Parks (008-052-9701-9180) $ 250,000 (250,000) $ 718,491 379,291 $21,168,116 17,638,076 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: this City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Report No. 96-356 Honorable Mayor and City coUncil Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Property Rights Acquisition Railside Linear Walk - Phase I The attached staff report was considered by the Water Resources Committee at its regular meeting on September 16, 1995. The Committee recommends that CoUncil take the following actions in accordance with conditions stated in the attached report: Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate action to acquire all property rights necessary for the construction of the project. Transfer $250,000 from the 1996 Bonds Account (008-052- 9701-9180) to the Capital Projects Fund accoUnt 008-052-9702- 9001 entitled "Phase I, Railside Linear Walk" to provide funds for title work, appraisals, recordation costs, and acquisition of property rights. Respectfully submitted.~ .L'..)pda F_. Wyatt, Chairperson /Water Resources Committee LFW:KBK:afm Attactunent cc: W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities & Operations D. D. Daniels, Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator Report No. 96-356 CITY OF ROANOKE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: September 16, 1996 b~is[~Wa~ter Resources Committee · Kiser, Dir(~ct/~r~ities and Operations thru W. Robert Herb~¥:~ity Manager PROPERTY RIGHTS ACQUISITION RAILSIDE LINEAR WALK - PHASE I Background in chronological order is as follows: City Council authorized an architectural and engineering services contract for Phase I of the Railside Linear Walk with Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc. on August 28, 1995. Plans have been sufficiently finalized to identify those parcels on which property rights need to be acquired. The proposed Walk parallels the Norfolk Southern Railway along the north side of Norfolk Avenue between Market Street, N.E., and First Street, N.W. and extends along the east and south sides of "Warehouse Row". II. Current Situation is as follows: Develooment of the orooosed micro-brewery by a private developer in the west end of Warehouse Row requires that this portion of the walkway be completed by March 1, 1997. Authorization is needed to move forward with title work, appraisals, negotiations with property owners, and closings for acquisition of all necessary property rights. Members, Water Resources Committee ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RAILSlDE LINEAR WALK - PHASE I September 16, 1996 Page 2 II1. Issues in order of importance are: A. Need B. Schedule C. Funding IV. Alternatives in order of feasibility are: Committee recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to take appropriate action to acquire all property rights necessary for the construction of the project, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Said property rights may be acquired by negotiation or eminent domain and include fee simple, permanent easements, temporary construction easements, rights of way, licenses or permits, etc. and indemnification of the railroad of liability related to such construction, removal, replacement, and maintenance. Need for property rights acquisition has been established by development of construction plans. Schedule for property rights acquisition is critical to avoid delay in construction of project. Funding for the project in the amount of $1,500,000 was approved by voters as part of the November 1994 bond referendum and will be provided from the proceeds of the 1996 bond issue. Committee does not recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to take appropriate action to acquire all property rights necessary for the construction of the project, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Members, Water Resources Committee ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RAILSIDE LINEAR WALK - PHASE I September 16, 1996 Page 3 Need for property rights acquisition established by development of construction plans would not be met. Schedule for property rights acquisition would be delayed, causing delay in construction of project. 3. Fundino would not be appropriated at this time. Committee's recommendation is that City Council concur with Alternative "A" and take the following actions: A. Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate action to acquire all property rights necessary for the construction of the project. Transfer $250.000 from the 1996 Bonds Account (008-052-9701- 9180) to the Capital Projects Fund account 008-052-9702-9001 entitled "Phase I, Railside Linear Walk" to provide funds for title work, appraisals, recordation costs, and acquisition of property rights. WRH/KBK/SEF/ Attachments CC: City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations Engineering Coordinator City Engineer Budget Administrator LIST OF PROPERTIES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED BY RAILSIDE LINEAR WALK Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 143 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010301 Cynthia S. Gardner Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 133 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010302 Cynthia S. Gardner 129 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010303 Cynthia S. Gardner Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 127 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010304 James D. & Vicki H. Leonard Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 123 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010305 Betty M. Branch Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 119 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010306 Robert E. & Lynn F. Zimmerman Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 117 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1O1O307 Robert E. Zimmerman & John W. Hagen Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 113 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010308 Two B Investments Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 109 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010309 Thomas R. Schwendeman & James F. Schwendeman 105 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010310 Carl B. & Leola B. Flora, Trustees Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 101 Norfolk Avenue, SW 1010311 Carl B. & Leola B. Flora, Trustees Address: Tax Map No.: Owner: 1 Jefferson Street, SW 1010507 T.W. Properties Address: North side of Norfolk Avenue between Market Street & First Street Owner: Norfolk-Southern Railroad Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City C~rk October 15, 1996 File #2-184-514 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33149-100796 providing for acquisition of five parcels of real estate identified by Roanoke City Tax Map Nos. 1113411, 1113412, 1113418, 1113510, and 1113511, upon certain terms and conditions, in connection with the purchase of five properties for the Employee Parking Project, located at 512 and 516 Luck Avenue, S. W., and 505, 506, and 509 Church Avenue, S. W., for a total amount not to exceed $335,000.00. Ordinance No. 33149-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC1AAE City Clerk ~.,IFP:sm Attachment V~/. Robert Herbert City Manager October 15, 1996 Page 2 pc: Mr. William A. McCarthy, P. O. Box 6405, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Mr. Jerry J. Howard, 1402 Maple Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. Joe Medina, American Health Services, Inc., 207 Mountain Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. Charles C. Wilmore, 509 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. and Mrs. W. Keith Dockery, 8934 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22031 Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget D. D. Daniels, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33149-100796. AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of five parcels of real estate identified by Roanoke City Tax Map Nos. 1113411, 1113412, 1113418, 1113510, and 1113511, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. For the Employee Parking Project, the City wants and needs fee simple title to real estate identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 1113411, commonly known as 509 Church Avenue, S.W.; identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 1113412, commonly known as 505 Church Avenue, S.W.; identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 1113418, commonly known as 506 Church Avenue, S.W.; identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 1113510, commonly known as 516 Luck Avenue, S.W.; and identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 1113511, commonly known as 512 Luck Avenue, S.W., as more specifically set forth in the report and attachments thereto from the Water Resources Committee dated October 7, 1996. The proper City officials are authorized to acquire for the City from the respective owners the fee simple title to the parcels, for consideration not to exceed the total amount of $335,000.00. 2. Upon delivery to the City of a deed, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, the Director of Finance is directed to pay the consideration to the owner, certified by the City Attorney to be entitled to the same. 3. In order to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 Report No. 96-357 Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Acquisition of Property - Employee Parking Project The attached staff report was considered by the Water Resources Committee at its regular meeting on September 16, 1995. The Committee recommends that Council authorize the City Manager, or the Assistant City Manager, and the City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase five properties for a total amount not to exceed $335,000, in accordance with conditions stated in the attached report. LFW:KBK:afm Attachment CC: fully submitted, W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities & Operations D. D. Daniels, Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator Rosemary Trussell, Accountant, Contracts & Fixed Assets Report No. 96-357 CITY OF ROANOKE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION DATE: TO: FROM: THRU: SUBJECT: September 16, 1996 ~rs~.~ater Resources Committee Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations W. Robert Herbally Manager ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - EMPLOYEE PARKING PROJECT Backoround on the subject in chronological order is as follows: r 1 4, a plan was developed to address the employee parking recommendation. Five properties have been identified as possible sites to acquire to implement Phase I of the Parking Project. (See Attachment A.) II. ~ is as follows: The owners of these five properties have been contacted and have indicated a willingness to sell their property to the City of Roanoke. (See attached letters.) The properties have been reviewed by Mr. Will Claytor, Director, Real Estate Valuation, and the amounts proposed have been determined to be a fair price. III. Issues A. B. C. m order of importance are: Need Timine Fundino IV. Alternatives in the order of feasibility are: A. Committee recommends that City Council authorize the purchase of the five Members, Water Resources Committee ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY - EMPLOYEE PARKING September 16, 1996 Page 2 properties shown on Attachment "A" for a total amount not to exceed $335,000. 1. Need of the requested property is for the Employee Parking Project. Timino is critical to allow for the acquisition of the properties which is currently available at a fair price. Funding is available in the Employee Parking Capital Account 008- 056-9698-9003 to provide for the acquisition of the properties Committee does not recommend that City Council authorize the purchase of the five properties shown on Attachment "A.' Need for the acquisition of property for the Employee Parking Project would continue to exist. 2. Timincl would not be a factor in this alternative. Fundino designated for the acquisition of property for the Employee Parking Project would not be expended at this time. Committee's recommendation is that City Council approve Alternative "A" and authorize the City Manager, or the Assistant City Manager and the City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase these properties. WRH/KBK/JMB/ga CC: City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Engineering Coordinator Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Budget Administrator Attachment 'A" Tax MaD No. 1113510 1113511 1113418 1113411 1113412 William Albert McCarthy Jerry James Howard Joseph A. & Janet L. Medina Charles C. Wilmore W. Keith & Kim P. Dockery Address 516 Luck Ave., S. W. 512 Luck Ave., S. W. 506 Church Ave., S. W. 509 Church Ave., S. W. 505 Church Avenue, S. W. Office of the City Engineer April 2, 1996 Mr. William A. McCarthy P.O. Box 6405 Roanoke, Virginia 24017 RE: PROPERTY ACQUISITION, TAX MAP NO. 1113510 Dear Mr. McCarthy: City of Roanoke tax records show you as the owner of the above-referenced property. Our records show the current assessed value for this property to be $22,500. The City is interested in purchasing your property. Would you be willing to sell your property fo.[ $30,000!~/.~, Please indicate your willingness to sell yourpropert~ by sending us a letter, stating as such. The City requires an asbestos inspection and that the building be vacant without tenants at time of closing. If you have any questions, please contact me at (540) 981-2041. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, John M. Bowman Real Estate Acquisition Specialist JMB/kh cc: Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations NOTE: All City purchases ars subject to City Council approval. Room 350, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W.0 Roanoke Virginia 24011-1587 (540} 981-2731 May 21, 1996 Mr, John M. Bowman Real Estate Acquisition Specialist 215 Church Avenue SW Room 350, Municipal Building Roanoke VA 2.4011-1587 R_E: Property Acquisition, Tax Map No. I 113511 [)ear Mr. Bowman: 1 am writing in response to your letter dated April 2, 1996, regarding the above-referenced property. I would be interested in selling this property for $35,000. All requirements regarding asbestos inspection and the vacancy of the building would, of course, be taken care of prior to the closing date. If you should have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at 540/344-9504. Jerry J. How~'d 1402 Maple Avenue, SW Roanoke VA 24016 American Health Services, Inc. Specializing In The Financial Needs Of Seniors 207 Mountain Ave., SW Roanoke, VA 24016 540-985-0897 August 30, 1996 John Bowman City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave. SW Room 350 Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear John Bowman, Per our conversation today, I am prepared to offer the building at 504 or 506 Church Ave. SW for $59,220.00, which equates to assessed value minus the 6% real estate COmmiSsion. Sincerely, Joe Medina Office of the City Engineer August 20, 1996 Mr. Charles C. Wilmore 509 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24016 RE: PROPERTY ACQUISITION, TAX MAP # 1113411 509 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W. D=ar Mr. Wilmore: City of Roanoke tax records show you as the owner of the above-referenced property. Our records show the current assessed value for this property to be $54,300. The City is willing to pay you 10% above the assessed value or $59,730. If you have information that would indicate a higher value, we would be interested in reviewing it. You have said previously that you might be willing to sell under the right terms and price. Please indicate your willingness to sell your property by initialing this letter and returning it to me in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. The City requires an asbestos inspection and that the building be vacant without tenants at time of closing. If you have any questions, please contact me at (540) 981-2041. forward to I~earing from you. /""~Will Sell, Other Ilook Sincerely, JMB/fm John M. Bowman Real Estate Acquisition Agent cc: Kit B. Kiser, Director Utilities & Operations Nots: All City purchases are subject to City Council approval. 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 350, Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1587 {540) 981-2731 FAX (540) 981-1364 August 27, 1996 W. Keith Dockery 8934 Glenbrook Rd. Fairfax, VA 22031 703-204-6545(o}; 703-280-4511(h) 703-698-3503(fax) Job_nM. Bowman Office of the City Engineer 215 Church Ave, S.W.; Room 350 Roa/loke, VA 24011-1587 Dear Mr. Bowman: I am writing in response to your letter of August 21, 1996 in which you offered, on the behalf of the City of Roanoke, to purchase our property at 505 Church Avenue. My wife and I are willing to sell this property for $140,000. I arrived at this figure via a capitalization approach using our best year of actual income for this property, a twenty percent expense rate and an eleven percent cap rate. I consider all of these numbers very reasonable, particularly in light of the anticipated improvements in the surrounding area. AS to the other conditions of the purchase outlined in your letter, the existing leases are such that I can have the building vacant within 90 days from the time we sign a contract. The asbestos inspection can be arranged at any time that is convenient. Finally, in view of the risk involved in providing a vacant building, I will need a non-refundable earnest money deposit of $10,000 that will be forfeited by the City should the purchase not take place. I would also ask that this same deposit be forfeited by the City at a prorated amount of $65 per day for each day after 90 days from the signing of the contract thag closing is delayed. With the abov~ terms, you may consider this letter a valid offer to sell o~ ~he part of myself and my wife until ~dnight Friday, August 30, 1996. We, of course, resel-ve the right to review and decline all other aspects of a formal purchase contract that are not discussed in this letter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please feel free to contact me at work or at home at the numbers listed above. Kim Paddison Dockery .I Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File #178-226-236-511 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 33150-100796 authorizing you to execute the necessary documents to forgive the loan made to Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley for the Henry Street Music Center, and to notify the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the loan will be considered a grant. Resolution No. 33150-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment W. Robert Herbert Ci~ Manager October15,1996 Page 2 pc: Joseph K. Aversano, Director, Community Planning and Development, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 3600 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230-4920 Theodore J. Edlich, III, Executive Director, Total Action Against Poverty, P. O. Box 2868, Roanoke, Virginia 24001 Ms. Vernice Law, 1019 Staunton Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Craighead, 1625 Orange Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Ms. Gloria Dowe, 3702 High Acres Road, N. W~, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Development Diane S. Akers, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget Vickie S. Tregubov, Grants Compliance Monitor IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33150-100796. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to forgive the loan made to Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley ("TAP") for the Henry Street Music Center (the "Music Center"), and to notify the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") that the loan will be considered a grant. WHEREAS, by agreement dated February 9, 1990, the City lent $212,000 to TAP for a period of two years for asbestos removal and other improvements to the Music Center; WHEREAS, TAP is in default on this loan and has requested that this loan be forgiven; and WHEREAS, in exchange for the City forgiving this loan TAP will return to the City 26% of net program income generated by the Music Center for five years after the loan is forgiven, report the number of jobs created as a result of the Music Center for five years after the loan is forgiven or until the necessary job creation requirements are met, allow the City and the Henry Street Revival Committee to use the Music Center at no cost for twelve events each year for five years after the loan is forgiven, continue to seek other resources to further develop the Music Center, and not apply to the City for further CDBG funds for the Music Center. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute and attest respectively, the necessary documents to forgive the loan in the amount of $212,000 made to TAP for the Music Center, such documents to include the conditions set forth above, plus any other provisions the City Manager deems necessary, and to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 2. Upon execution of the necessary documents, the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to notify HUD that the loan will be considered a grant and is no longer expected to be repaid. ATTEST: City Clerk. October 7, 1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia RE: Total Action Against Poverty Loan for Henry Street Music Center Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: The report concerning Total Action Against Poverty's Loan for the Henry Street Music Center was tabled at the September 16, 1996 Meeting, until October 7, 1996, to obtain additional information related to the questions/concerns of Ms. Bernice Law. After discussion with the City Attorney and the Office of Grants Compliance, we have determined that the conditions listed in the report with the exception of one are not mandatory and their removal will do no irreparable damage. The exception would be the requirement to account for jobs creation which is a requirement of the federal government. Since the City Attorney and the Office of Grants Compliance agree that only the requirement with respect to job creation is necessary, I see no problem created by the removal of the stipulations except for the one cited above. Sincerely, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:w Roanoke, Virginia September 16, 1996 96-32 Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Loan with Total Action Against Poverty (TAP) for the Henry Street Music Center. City Council authorized a loan of Community Develonment Block Grant (CDBG) funds to TAP in the amount of $212.000 on February 5, 1990, for asbestos removal and other improvements to the Henry Street Music Center by Ordinance No. 29922-2590. B CDBG funds loaned to TAP were originally intended for public improvement~ as a part of the plans of the Henry Street Revival Committee. C. Loan was unsecured and was to be r~paid in two years with no interest. D. By A~,reement dated February 9. 1990. TAP aoreo, d to the provisions of the loan and that the loan would be payable in full in two years. E. On February 6, 1992. TAP reauested that the loan be forgiven or extended for five (5) years on the same terms. On March 9. 1992. City Council authorizq, d a five (5) year loan extension to be evidenced by a Note and secured by a Deed of Trust by Resolution No. 30901-030992. The loan extension provided that no interest would be charged and the note would be due and payable on February 9, 1997. G. TAP did not execute the Note or the Deed of Tr~$t. H. TAP reauested that the $212.000 loan be foreiv~n and considered to have been a grant in a letter dated July 6, 1994. City staff worked with TAP to resolve this issue. A. TAP estimates that an additional $2.000,000 is needed to complete the Henry Street Music Center. Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 III. Issues: A. Impact on TAP's oro~rams B. Impact on Henry Street Public Imnrovements C. Federal regulal[i0n$ D. Cost or revenue to the City E. Terms and conditions F. Timing IV. Alternatives: Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with TAP to forgive the loan and to notify the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the loan will be considered a grant and is no longer expected to be repaid. Impact on TAP's proerams will be positive. This will allow TAP to focus on securing funds for the completion of the music center and to remove the liability associated with the loan from their accounts. Impact on Henry Street public improvemenl'~ will not be an issue. Additional CDBG funds have been committed to further improvements in the Henry Street area. Federal regulation~ will be complied with. The City is allowed to grant CDBG funds to non-profit agencies. 4. Cost or revenue to the City, The City would lose $212.000 in CDBG revenue. ~ for forgiving the loan will be monitored for compliance by the Office of Grants Compliance. The terms and conditions will require that TAP: R r h '26°/ of net program income generated by the music center for five (5) years after the loan is forgiven. (The percentage of program income that must be returned is based on the amount of CDBG funds used in relation to the total cost of the project.) Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 3 Renort the number of jobs q:reated as a result of the music center for five (5) years after the loan is forgiven or until the necessary job creation requirements are met. (For the purpose of the CDBG program, the project is classified as economic development and job creation.) Allow the City_ 0fRoanok¢ and the Henry Street Revival Committee to use the music center at no cost for twelve (12) events (public hearings, meetings, etc.) each year for five (5) years after the loan is forgiven. Not anolv to the City for further CDBG funds for the Henry Street Music Center. e. Continue to seek other resources to further develop the Music Center. Timing is important. TAP is in breach of the current agreement. The note was due and payable as of February 8, 1992, since the loan extension authorized by Council on March 9, 1992 was never fully executed by TAP. B. Authorize the City Manager to call TAP'S 10an. Imt~act on TAFs program~, will be negative. TAP does not have a source of funds to repay the loan. This would impact TAP's ability to raise funds to complete the Music Center, may interrupt the schedule of community events held at the Center, and could adversely affect the operations of the Head Start kitchen which is currently located in the Center. 2. Impact on Henry_ Street public improvements could be negative. The Music Center may be vacated during a transition phase. Federal re~tulations will only be complied with when the job creation requirements of the CDBG program have been met and documented. If job creation efforts are discontinued, HUD could require the City to return the CDBG funds. Cost or revenue to the City. The revenue would theoretically be the amount of the original $212,000 that can be obtained from TAP. Costs of obtaining this revenue may be substantial. Ihe City may incur legal fees, court costs, and possibly maintenance costs of the Music Center facility should the City gain possession of the facility. 5. Terms and conditions would include taking the legal steps necessary to obtain the funds owed to the City from TAP. Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 4 Timing is important. The note was due and payable as of February 8, 1992, since the loan extension was never executed. Reauest TAP to convey title of the facility to the City or the Roanoke Redevelooment and Housino Authority (RRHA) in exchan,,e for the City foroiving TAP of the loan. Imoact on TAP's nrograms could be negative. TAP could lose access to the Music Center. This center is used for community events and houses TAP's Head Start kitchen facility. This could result in a loss of jobs for the Head Start kitchen employees. Impact on Henry Street Public Improvements would not be an issue. The City or RRHA would continue to encourage the use of this facility in coordination with future Henry Street public improvements. 3. Federal regulations will be complied with only if the job creation requirements of the CDBG program have been met and documented. 4. Cost or revenue tO the City. Cost would include the legal expenses involved with transfer of the title and the on-going operating costs of the Music Center facility. 5. Terms and conditions would be outlined in the legal documents required for the transfer of the title. 6. Timing would need to be arranged so that the City or RRHA would have access to the needed resources for the on-going operational costs of the facility. V. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council concur in Alternalivo A which will authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement to forgive the loan and to notify the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the loan will be considered to have been a grant and is no longer expected to be repaid. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 5 WRFI/CAH Assistant City Manager City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Human Development Budget Administrator Office of Grants Compliance HENRY STREET MUSIC CENTER Remarks by Ted Edlich, TAP President 9/16/96 Mayor Bowers, Members of Roanoke City Council, Mr. Herbert, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good afternoon. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you on behalf of the TAP organization to request that the loan of $200,000 for removal of asbestos from the former Dumas Hotel be considered an investment grant matching the nearly $700,000 that TAP raised from resources outside the City of Roanoke to restore that facility as the anchor for the Henry Street Revival program. With your permission, I would like to share with you the background for the restoration of the Henry Street Music Center, a statement of its current usage, a word about TAP's economic contribution to the City of Roanoke, and a comraent about the future of Henry Street. Prior to 1989, the year of the TAP fire, Mayor Noel C. Taylor, proposed to Roanoke City Council his vision for the renewal of Henry Street. Henry Street, as we all know, had been the business and cultural center for the black community prior to desegregation. For three decades after desegregation, Henry Street had fallen into decline so that for most of that period it became a wasteland of boarded up businesses. Henry Street had become the victim of two forces. The first was urban renewal which broke up surrounding black neighborhoods and dispersed the residents to other sections of the city. The second was the fact that after desegregation black citizens could buy their services and public accommodations any where they chose. They were no longer confined to Henry Street by necessity. Mayor Taylor proposed a vision that would combine the best of the past together with opportunities and realities of the future. The Halcyon study, commissioned by Roanoke City Council, proposed a dining and entertainment area with a Music and Jazz Institute as the anchor facility. I would like to remind you that both Mayor Taylor's vision and the Halcyon plan were well publicized at that time and that there was nary a word of public disapproval. That did not mean that everyone was confident in the plan. To be sure some were afraid that a new center city project would endanger the renewal of the Roanoke City Market. Others, over the years, thought that Henry Street had virtually no historic value and envisioned the area as a parking lot for an expanded hotel, conference and trade center. Nevertheless, the vision was neither refuted by the public nor City Council. As you are also aware, TAP had already been involved, working with Mrs. Hazel Thompson and the Northwest -1- Improvement Council, in the renovation of the Harrison School, the first black High School in Southwest Virginia, into 28 apartments for the elderly and handicapped and the home of the Harrison Museum for African American Culture. We have subsequently renovated the old railroad hotel at Shaffer's crossing into the Transition Living Center serving more than 2000 of the areas homeless helping them to get on their feet and earn their way out of poverty. We have renovated five abandoned and vacant residences into the Single Room Occupancy program providing rental housing to those in need. Next month we will complete the renovation of the first Head Start Center in the Roanoke Valley into a modern early childhood development facility for more than one hundred children. As TAP has always seen itself as a partner to the City of Roanoke and its citizens, we sought to figure out how we could assist in this new project particularly as it commemorated the contribution of the black community to this fine city. We studied the plan that called for an anchor facility, a Music Center and Jazz institute, and began to do what we do so well look for resources outside of the city to make that a reality. We found such a source in an RFP from the federal government for competitive economic development grants. We approached Mayor Taylor and were given the go ahead. Our submission proposed a facility that would accommodate a center for performing arts, a restaurant, and a second kitchen that would provide food for our Head Start program and other nutrition programs for the poor. The Head Start Kitchen would provide both on site personnel and functions until the rest of the Henry Street Revival would come into play. The proposed site was the building that was once the Club Morocco which later came to be known as the Ebony Club. The proposal was accompanied by a letter of support from the City of Roanoke. There was also a letter of support from the Norfolk and Western management of the Hotel Roanoke who envisioned promoting weekends at the Hotel with one evening meal and entertainment at the Henry Street Music Center. Students of Ruffner Junior High prepared beautiful panels that decorate the exterior of this building down to the present time. With support from Congressman Jim Olin and Senators Robb and Warner, we were one of a handful of proposals funded in that national competition. Yet almost immediately there were some problems. The Hotel Roanoke had closed. There were new visions for a proposed Hotel Renovation, a Conference Center and possibly a Trade and Convention Center somewhere in the future. The City Manager and his staff wanted to make sure that the proposed Henry Street Music Center site would not interfere with any of these other plans which could have such a dramatic impact on the economy of the city. The revival of Henry Street had clearly taken a back seat to the renewal of Hotel Roanoke and other visions. More than a year and a half passed. Our contacts in the -2- federal government were pressing us to implement the grant that we had been given. In spite of our interest in being conciliatory to other demands on the City of Roanoke, we pressed the City Manager for a decision on the site of the Music Center. Considering the possibility of a future trade center backing onto the east side of Henry Street, the City of Roanoke proposed that we consider the abandoned Hotel Dumas which was already in the possession of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. TAP had absolutely no involvement in this project prior to the property on Henry Street being transferred from its prior owners. Because of the historic importance of the Dumas and because we still believed in a revival of this historic area, we agreed. Our architect immediately went to work redrawing the plans and commissioning the appropriate environmental studies. Then the bad news. In addition, to rising building costs, the Dumas Hotel was loaded with asbestos. Asbestos was not only prevalent in the dilapidated roof and floor materials; it was a component of the plaster in all of the walls. It would cost an additional $200,000 to remove the materials before renovation could take place. We approached Mayor Taylor and asked for a grant to cover the asbestos removal which had been necessitated because of the City's requirement of a change of site. Mayor Taylor took it to City Council. However, instead of a grant, a loan had been arranged. We protested privately that we did not have resources to repay the loan. We could not in good conscience or legally transfer money for services to the poor to pay for the removal of asbestos. We were told that this was the best that could be done at the time. With our grantor agency demanding action or the withdrawal of the $600,000, the TAP Board of Directors reluctantly agreed to the loan and proceeded with the renovation. It was not an arrangement that we felt good about but the alternative of turning the $600,000 back, defaulting on our commitment to our federal grantors, and not preserving one of the very important structures of this important past was a lessor evil. The Henry Street Music Center renovation broke ground in 1990. Governor Doug Wilder was there for the event. The construction was completed in 1992. Since that time, the Henry Street Music Center has been in constant use. Each day our Head Start Food Service staff prepare breakfast and lunch meals and two snacks for the 550 Head Start children all of whom with the exception of our Salem Head Start Center are in centers in Roanoke City. That is a total of 1,375 meals served daily. We meet 2/3 of these children's daily nutritional needs. During the two years that we were asked by the City of Roanoke to supply food for the Summer Feeding program we prepared 252,000 meals served at 13 different sites. In addition, the auditorium floor of the Music Center is in continuous use serving the community. Among these activities have been popular Jazz Jams, receptions for organizations -3- like the Roanoke Historical Society, presentation of the Noel C. Taylor Award, banquets for the NAACP and the State Head Start Association, community meetings for organizations such as the Inner City Athletic Association, the 19th and Melrose Technical Assistance Committee, Family Reunions, Wedding Receptions and Community Development Block Grant hearings. Our Fall Calendar already includes set dates for the Art Council of the Blue Ridge, Narcotics Anonymous, Becker CPA classes, the Project Discovery Orientation, a Fashion, Poetry and Jazz Show, and various receptions. Small fees for usage help us to cover maintenance costs and to provide improvements like the curtains that were added on the front windows. There is yet a great deal to be done to complete the renovations. Much of the original money went to secure the structure of the facility, to provide an entirely new roof, and to replace the entire flooring of the second and third floors. These floors will have a central opening clear to the first floor eventually providing three floors of dining within hearing and visibility of entertainment on the first floor stage. An elevator shaft has been provided but there were no funds remaining for the provision of the elevator. Our architect estimates that it will take another $400,000 to $500,000 to make the necessary additions. We are currently in preparation of a foundation grant to assist in that endeavor. We believe that the conversion of the $200,000 loan to a grant will demonstrate the public commitment to the project and assist in our ability to raise outside resources. As I have indicated, our request is the result of the unexpected move from the Ebony Club to the Dumas Hotel site. We are not happy with the notion by some that TAP does not pay its own way. We very much pride ourselves in the tens of thousands of men, women, and children we have assisted on the road to self-sufficiency. We are also proud of being a contributor to the Roanoke economy. Over the last 30 years, TAP has brought over 207 million dollars of outside resources into the Roanoke economy. Using the Chamber of Commerce multiplier effect, that has had an over 400 million dollar total economic impact. Eighty-five million dollars has gone into participant wages to low income residents. Other wages have supported the 250 Jobs that TAP brings to the community. TAP prides itself on being an effective equal opportunity employer demonstrating a diverse work force and extremely high quality of performance. Non-personnel expenditures have been to local dealers for office supplies, equipment, buses and vans, rental space, insurance, architects, lawyers, doctors, dentists, builders. Finally, over the last five years alone, TAP and its subsidiaries have paid $147,670 in real estate taxes. The truth is that TAP pays its way and is a wonderful investment for the City of Roanoke, its low income citizens and its entire economy. The bottom line of the Henry Street Music Center project is this: TAP has invested $600,000 of construction resources and another $103,000 of Head Start money in kitchen -4- equipment, lighting, fencing, and security equipment in this facility. The Henry Street Music Center can be the future anchor facility of this two to three block revival area. It is the only building on Henry Street to be preserved to date. It is the only place on Henry Street where people work and citizens gather. Like the First Baptist Church, a few blocks away, it is a commitment to the future. In all likelihood, had TAP not restored the facility, it like the Palace Hotel would have fallen under its own weight or had to be torn down. Our architect suggests that with all the asbestos involved, it would have cost the City of Roanoke a in excess of $100,000 in abatement, demolition and landfill costs. Finally, let me say a few words about Henry Street. The dream for a revitalized Henry Street as suggested by Mayor Taylor was a great dream for the City. It still isZ Today the City Market is a major contributor to the city. It has blended the past with the present in a way that makes both cultural and economic sense. There is no question that Henry Street will one day be developed. With the rebuilding of the Hotel and the addition of the Conference Center, North Central Downtown becomes increasingly important to the whole of the city. The question is whether, it like the market will include.a relevant statement of the past or whether it that past will be ignored. Today we have a great opportunity, to work with a developer who has blended past and present in other projects, whose Beale Street project does have fifty percent of businesses owned by minorities and is committed to social justice in economic development ventures. There is no choice to return Henry Street of the past. Its future businesses will have to attract citizens from every Roanoke neighborhood and visito~rs to the city as well in order to be viable. The future of the Music Center is secure no matter what happens. Yet we began this journey as an effort to support a revitalization of the Henry Street area and we are committed to that endeavor. We believe that the ti~e has come for those who are willing to work together and, yes, who are willing to compromise, to make the revitalization of historic Henry Street finally a reality. -5- Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk September 23, 1996 File #178-226-236-511 W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: Your report with regard to a loan with Total Action Against Poverty for the Henry Street Music Center, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, September 16, 1996. On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, action on the matter was tabled until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 7, 1996, pending receipt of additional information relating to questions/concems of Me. Vernice Law, 1019 Staunton Avenue, N. W. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm pc: Theodom, J. Edllch, itl, Executive Director, Total Action Against Poverty, P. O. Box 2868, Roanoke, Virginia 24001 Ms. Vemice Law, 1019 Staunton Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. Henry Craigheed, 1625 Orange Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, virginia 24017 Ms. Gloda Dowe, 3702 High Acme Road, N. W., Roanoke, virginia 24017 Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney James D. Gdeeo, Director of Finance Glenn O. Radcliffe, Director, Human Resources Diane S. Akem, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget Vickie S. Tmgubov, Grants Compliance Monitor MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 16, 1996 File #144-253 John R. Hubbard Chief Executive Director Roanoke Valley Resource Authority 1020 Hollins Road, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Hubbard: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, October 7, 1996, Council voted to reconsider a previous vote of the Council on Monday, September 16, 1996, with respect to a Resolution authorizing Articles of Amendment to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Articles of Incorporation and an Amendment to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement to authorize the Authority to engage in or to provide for commercial and/or residential garbage and refuse collection activities or services. Sincerely, po.._~- Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm John R. Hubbard Chief Executive Director Roanoke Valley Resource Authority October 16, 1996 Page 2 pc: Mary H. Allen, Clerk, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798 Carolyn Wagner, Secretary, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, 1020 Hollins Road, N E, Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Carolyn S. Ross, Clerk of Council, Town of Vinton, P. O. Box 338, Vinton, Virginia 24179 W. Robert Herbert, City Manager James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations William F. Clark, Director, Public Works MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #51 Katheryn R. Hale Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Hale: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 33128-100796 rezoning a tract of land located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner in an Amended Petition filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 30, 1996. Ordinance No. 33128-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on first reading on Monday, September 16, 1996, also adopted by the Council on second reading on Monday, October 7, 1996, and will be in full force and effect ten days following the date of its second reading. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. Katheryn R. Hale Executive Director West End Center, Inc. October 14, 1996 Page 2 pc: Mr. Joseph D. Kirk, 422 Thirteenth Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 West End United Methodist Church, 1220 Chapman Avenue, $. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson, City Planning Commission, 1501 Cove Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilbum C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Willard N. Claytor, Director of Real Estate Valuation Nancy J. Brown, Appraiser Aide, Department of Real Estate Valuation Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, The 7th day of October, 1996. VIRGINIA, No. 33128-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend S36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 121, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, to rezone certain property within the City, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant. WHEREAS, West End Center, Inc., has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke to have the hereinafter described property rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by S36.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on said application at its meeting on September 16, 1996, after due and timely notice thereof as required by ~36.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to the Council by the Planning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, is of the opinion that the hereinafter described property should be rezoned as herein provided. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that S36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 121 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other: That certain parcel located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, and designated on Sheet No. 121 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax No. 1213512, be, and is hereby rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to the proffers contained in the Amended Petition filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 30, 1996, this respect. and that Sheet No. 121 of the Zone Map be changed in ATTEST: City Clerk. Roanoke City Planning Commission September 16, 1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Request fi.om West End Center, Inc., that property located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S.W., designated by Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. I. Background is as follows: Pumose of the rezoning request is to place Official Tax No. 1213512, located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, SW, immediately to the rear and across the alley from the West End Center, Inc., and comprising approximately 0.16 acres, into a zoning classification which would permit the development of off-site parking to serve the tutors and parents of West End Center clients. The West End Center is located at 1226 Patterson Avenue, SW, on Official Tax Numbers 1213501 and 1213502, both of which are zoned C-2, General Commercial District. The West End Center, Inc., is a non-profit, community outreach program committed to bettering the lives of young people in the West End and Hurt Park neighborhoods. Established in 1979, it currently provides nutrition, recreation, socialization and education programs to 200 children who range in age from 5 to 18 years. II. Current Situation is as follows: A. Original petition to rezone was filed on July 10, 1996. Amended petition to rezone was filed on July 30, 1996. The following condition was proffered by the petitioner: 1. Use of the property will be restricted to: Off-site parking for the West End Center, Inc., located at official tax numbers 1213501 and 1213502, pursuant to section 36.1-432; Room162 MunicipalBuilding 215ChurchAvenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia24011 (703)981-2344 Members of Council Page 2 b. Nonprofit counseling facilities and services; Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of Section 36. 1-510, et. seq.; d. Community centers; Indoor recreational uses including bowling alleys, indoor tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centers and other similar uses; f. Parks and playgrounds; and Outdoor recreational facilities including swimming clubs, tennis courts, athletic facilities and other similar uses. Planning Commission public hearing was held on August 7, 1996. Other than the petitioner, there was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. III. Issues are as follows: Zoning of the subject property is RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District. The surrounding zoning pattern in the area is as follows: to the north is C- 2, General Commercial District; to the south are RM-2 and C-2; to the west are RM- 2 and C-2; and to the east is RM-2. Land uses surrounding the currently vacant subject property are as follows: to the north are the West End Center, a restaurant and other commercial uses; to the east are single and multi-family residences; to the west are an adjoining vacant lot and, beyond, a mixture of commercial and residential multi-family land uses; and to the south are the West End United Methodist Church and single and multi-family residences. C. S~f~zg is an issue in at least two respects: Exis in on- i rkin for the tutors and parents of West End Center clients is quite inadequate. As a result, center staff must direct traffic on Patterson Avenue during peak traffic hours to allow tutors/volunteers and parents to safely enter and leave the center's parking lot. The personal safety of volunteers, parents, clients and staff would be enhanced by use of the parking lot on Chapman Avenue because it would not require crossing either Patterson Avenue or 13th Street (as other parking options necessitate). In addition, the lot would be fenced and would have Members of Council Page 3 dusk-to-dawn lighting, thus offering additional protection of persons and property. /~gLe~ss to the parking lot would be from Chapman Avenue with e~,ress to 13th Street by means of the alley at the rear of the parcel. Traffic from this use would produce "minimal impact", according to City Traffic Engineer Bob Bengtson. A landscaoed buffer would be required on the easterly side of the property where it abuts the RM-2 district. G. Simaage is not planned for the parking lot. Neighborhood organi?.qfi0n for this area is the Mountain View Neighborhood Forum but there currently is no contact person. Adjoining property owners were notified of this petition by way of letters mailed on July 29, 1996. I. r hF,~JI~L~II~P~I1 recommends that the City: Support the development of neighborhood-based, multi-purpose human se~cice centers; Support increased youth activities, services and day-care programs through new public/private efforts and better coordination and use of existing facilities; and Provide programs and activities to help young people to become productive adults through a variety of public/private efforts. IV. Alternatives are as follows: A. City Council approve the rezoning request. Zoning would become C-2, General Commercial District, and the development and use of this parcel for off-site parking for the West End Center would be allowed. Land u$~ would be for parking with future uses restricted by petitioner's proffer. 3. Safety of the tutors and parents of West End Center clients would be enhanced. Members of Council Page 4 4. ~ would be one-way--entering from Chapman Avenue and exiting to 13th Street via the alley. 5. Traffic would not be an issue. 6. A landscaped buffer would be required. 7. Simaage would not be an issue. 8 .Neighborhood organiz~fi0n is the Mountain View Neighborhood Forum. To date, no comments have been received from adjoining property owners. 9. ~ issues, as set forth, would be followed. B. ~ the rezoning request. 1. Zoning would remain RM-2 and the development of this parcel for off-site parking for West End Center would not be allowed. 2. Land use would remain as a vacant parcel. 3. Safety of tutors and clients' parents would remain an issue. 4. ~ would not apply. 5. Traffic would not be an issue. 6. A landscaped buffer would not apply. 7. ~ would not be an issue. 8. Neighborhood organization would not be an issue. 9. ~ issues, as set forth, could be addressed later. Recommendation is as follows: The Plan_nine Commission, by a vote of 5-0 (Mrs. Coles and Mr. Hill absent) recommended approval of the requested rezoning, finding that it would improve safety for the volunteers and parents of West End clients and that it would support the mission and programs of the West End Center for Youth. Members of Council Page 5 IRM:TR:mpf attachments Assistant City Attorney Director of Public Works City Engineer Building Commissioner Petitioner Respectfully submitted, Carolyn H. Coles, Chairman Roanoke City Planning Commission AMENDED PETITION TO REZONE IN THE COITNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE. VIRGINIA INRE: Rezoning of a tract of land at 1221 Chapman Avenue, Official Tax # 1213512, lying to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility, from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to a certain condition. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, West End Canter, Inc., owns land in the City of Roanoke containing 0.16 acres, more or less, at 1221 Chapman Avanue, Official Tax # 1213512 located to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility. Said tract is curranfly zoned RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit D. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the said property be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District to C-2, General Commercial District, for the purpose of providing parking for volunteers who tutor West End Center, Inc. clients, and for parents picking up West · End Center, Inc. clients. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will facilitate the provision of essential community based, human service programs and facilities, as well as directly support the programs and activities which help young people to become productive adults. Said parking lot conforms to the master plan of the West End Center, Inc. attached as Exhibit B. The petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the following conditions: A. Use of the property will be restricted to: (1) Off-site parking for the West End Center, Inc located at official tax numbers 1213501 and 1213502. pursuant to section 36.1-432. (2) Nonprofit counseling facilities and services. (3) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. (4) Community centers. (5) Indoor recreational uses including bowling alleys, indoor tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centers and other similar uses. (6) Parks and playgrounds. (7) Outdoor recreational facilities including swimming clubs, tennis courts, athletic facilities and other similar uses. Attached as Exhibit C are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owner or owners of all lots or property immediately adjacent to or immediately across a street or road fi.om the property to be rezoned. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the above-described tract be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of'Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 24th day of July, 1996. Respectfully submitted, Kathe~tn R. Hale, Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Ave., S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24016 (540) 342-0902 · Sidne Campbell, President: Board of Directors 3132 Stoneridge Road Roanoke, Va. 24014 (540) 345-2721 Exibit A N 13th Street, S.W. Comer Store Apa~. Bldg. Tax # 1213509 Tax # 1213510 Vacant Lot Zoned C-2 Ta~~2~51~ 1 Parking Lot Tax # 1213512 Playground Parcel #1213513 Sample Tax Mt ,~-Master Plan - Exhib:' B West Methodis! Church Property m z m 13TH STREET Sorrenta Property > < I I Vacant house on Otc. sc 1o~, not owncd by Ccntcr Has occupied house, not owned by Center Property currently owned by West End Center Had unoccupied house (has been demolished), lot owned by West End Center, to become tutor parking loL Lot we are rexluestin8 rezoning on. Vacant, not owned by Center, to become tutor parkin§ ffpurcha~ed Two buildings on this lot, The Corne~ Stor~ and an apar, ment building Prope~y owned by Villa Sorrenta West End United Methodist Church Prope~'y EXHIBIT C ~ LISTING OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES ADDRESS TAX NO. OWNER 1 2 3 4 5 1225 Chapman Ave. 1226 Pattemon Ave. 1226 Patterson Ave. 1215.1ChaPman Ave. 1221 Campbell Ave. 121-3511 121-3501 121-3502 121-3613 122-0310 Kirk, Jos. & Haislip West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End UMC . Ad Number: 83028071 Publisher's Fee: $110.20 WEST END CENTER, INC. ATTN: SIDNE CAMPBELL, 3132 STONERIDGE ROAD, ROAMOKE, VA 24014 PR S. The Roanoke Times STATE of VIRGINIA CITY of ROANOKE AFFIDAVIT of PUBLICATION I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Times-World Cor- poration, which corporation is publisher of The Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 08/30/96 FULL RUN - Friday 09/06/96 FULL RUN - Friday Witness, this 9th day of Septe~er 1996 Authorized Signature NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density General Commercial District, subject to conditions, the following property: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Article VII of Chapter 36.1, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., on the question of rezoning from District, to C-2, certain proffered That certain parcel of land located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, and being designated as Official Tax No. 1213512. A copy of this proposal is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Municipal Building. All parties in interest may appear on the above date and be heard on the question. GIVEN under my hand this 28th day of August , 1996. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk. % Publish in the Roanoke Tribune, once on Thursday, September 5, 1996. Send publisher's affidavit to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Send bill to: Sidne Campbell, President Board of Directors West End Center, Inc. 3132 Stoneridge Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Publish in the tko_ag_o_ke_T]ll~, once on Friday, August 30, 1996, and once on Friday, September 6, 1996. Send publisher's affidavit to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Send bill to: Sidne Campbell, President Board of Directors West End Center, Inc. 3132 Stoneridge Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 l~oSt4 ~ax lq°re ~ MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk August 29, 1996 File #51 Katheryn R. Hale Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Hale: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of West End Center, Inc., that a tract of land located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. If you have questions with regard to the request for rezoning, please contact John R. Marlles, Chief of Planning and Community Development, at 981-2344. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk MFP:sm pc: Mr. Joseph D. Kirk, 422 Thirteenth Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 West End United Methodist Church, 1220 Chapman Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk August 29, 1996 File #51 Katheryn R. Hale Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Hale: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public headng for Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of West End Center, Inc., that a tract of land located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. For your information, I am enclosing copy of a notice of the public headng, an Ordinance and a report of the City Planning Commisison with regard to the request for rezoning. Please review the documents and if you have questions, you may contact Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney, at 981-2431. Questions with regard to the Planning Commission report should be directed to John R. Marlles, Chief of Planning and Community Development, at 981-2344. It will be necessary ~or you, or your representative, to be present at the September 16 public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the request for rezoning until a later data. Sincerely, City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk July 30, 1996 File #51 Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission 1501 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Coles: Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of an amended petition from West End Center, Inc., requesting that a tract of land, containing 0.16 acre, more or less, located at the rear of 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission July 30, 1996 Page 2 pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Sidne Campbell, President, Board of Directors, West End Center, Inc., 3132 Stoneridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Katheryn R. Hale, Executive Director, West End Center, Inc., 1226 Patterson Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney AMENDED PETITION TO REZONE IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VII~G1NIA INRE: Rezoning of a tract of land at 1221 Chapman Avenue, Official Tax # 1213512, lying to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility, from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to a certain condition. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, West End Center, Inc., owns land in the City of Roanoke containing 0.16 acres, more or less, at 1221 Chapman Avenue, Official Tax # 1213512 located to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility. Said tract is currently zoned RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit D. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the said property be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District to C-2, General Commercial District, for the purpose of providing parking for volunteers who tutor West End Center, Inc. clients, and for parents picking up West · End Center, Inc. clients. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will facilitate the provision of essential community based, human service programs and facilities, as well as directly support the programs and activities which help young people to become productive adults. Said parking lot conforms to the master plan of the West End Center, Inc. attached as Exhibit B. The petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the following conditions: A. Use of the property will be restricted to: (1) Off-site parking for the West End Center, Inc located at official tax numbers 1213501 and 1213502. pursuant to section 36.1-432. (2) Nonprofit counseling facilities and services. (3) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. (4) Community centers. (5) Indoor recreational uses including bowling alleys, indoor tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centers and other similar uses. (6) Parks and playgrounds. (7) Outdoor recreational facilities including swimming clubs, tennis courts, atNetic facilities and other similar uses. Attached as Exhibit C are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owner or owners of all lots or property immediately adjacent to or immediately across a street or road from the property to be rezoned. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the above-described tract be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 24th day of July, 1996. Respectfully submitted, Katheryn R. Hale, Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Ave., S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24016 (540) 342-0902 Sidne Campbell, President: Board of Directors 3132 Stoneridge Road Roanoke, Va. 24014 (540) 345-2721 Exibit A SITE P N 13th Street, S.W. Comer Store Apart. Bldg. Tax # 1213509 Tax # 1213510 Vacant Lot Zoned C-2 Tax #1213511 Proposed Parking Lot Tax # 1213512 Playground Parcel #12135'13 · Sample Tax Map-Master Plan - Exhibit B Church Property 13TH STREET m z m Sorrenta Property > < I I ~t*md I I Vacant house on these lots, not owncd by Center Has occupied house, not owned by Center Property currently owned by West End Center Had unoccupied house (has been demolished), lot owned by West End Center, to become tutor parking lot. Lot we are requesting rezoning on. Vacant, not owned by Center, to become tutor parking if pumhascd Two buildings on this lot, The Comer Store and an apartment building Property owned by Villa Sorrenta West End United Mcfl~odist Church Property EXHIBIT C LISTING OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES ADDRESS TAX NO. OWNER 1 2 3 4 5 1225 Chapman Ave. 1226 Patterson Ave. 1226 Patterson Ave. 1215 i:Chapman Ave. 1221 Campbell Ave. 121-3511 121-3501 121-3502 121-3513 122-0310 Kirk, Jos. & Haislip West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End UMC TO THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PERTAINING TO THE REZONING REQUEST OF: Request from West End Cemer for property located at 1221 Chapman ) Avenue, S.W., Tax No. 1213512 from RM-2 to C-2, conditional )AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO-WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) The affiant, Martha Pace Franklin, first being duly sworn, states that she is Secretary to the Roanoke City Planning Commission, and as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge. Affidavit states that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-341, Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke, she has sent by first-class mail on the 29th day of July, 1996, notices ora public hearing to be held on the 7th day of August, 1996, on the rezoning captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels listed below at their last known address: Parcel 1213511 1213501 1213502 1213513 1220310 Owner. Agent or Occupant Joseph D. Kirk Nona W. Haislip West End Center West End United Methodist Church Address 422 Thirteenth Street, SW Roanoke, VA 24016 1220 Chapman Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24016 ~ Martha Pace Franklin SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, this 29th day of July, 1996. ""'~"/Notary Pubii~- C7~ ~ My Commission Expires: ~ dtJ/ //~7~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ROANOKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ~ The Roanoke City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., in order to consider the following: Request from West End Center, Inc., that property located at 1221 Chapman Avenue, S.W., designated by Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. A copy of said application is available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 162, Municipal Building. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the matter. Martha P. Franklin, Secretary Roanoke City Planning Commission Please print in newspaper on Tuesday, July 23, 1996 and Tuesday, July 30, 1996 Please bill and send affidavit of publication to: Department of Planning and Community Development Room 162, Mnnicipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011 MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE CiVy Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk July 11, 1996 File Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission 1501 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Coles: Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of a petition from West End Center, Inc., requesting that a tract of land, containing 0.16 acre, more or less, located at the rear of 1221 Chapman Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1213512, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi- Family, Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission July 11, 1996 Page 2 pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Sidne Campbell, President, Board of Directors, West End Center, Inc., 3132 Stoneridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Katheryn R. Hale, Executive Director, West End Center, Inc., 1226 Patterson Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney PETITION TO KEZONE IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Rezoning of a tract of land at 1221 Chapman Avenue, Official Tax # 1213512, lying to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility, from RM-2, Kesidential Multi-Family Medium Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, West End Center, Inc., owns land in the City of Roanoke containing 0.16 acres, more or less, at 1221 Chapman Avenue, Official Tax # 1213512 located to the rear of the West End Center, Inc. facility. Said tract is currently zoned RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit D. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the said property be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District to C-2, General Commemial District, for the purpose of providing parking for volunteers who tutor West End Center, Inc. clients, and for parents picking up West End Center, Inc. clients. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will facilitate the provision of essential community based, human service programs and facilities, as well as directly support the programs and activities which help young people to become productive adults. Said parking lot conforms to the master plan of the West End Center, Inc. attached as Exhibit B. The petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the re, zoning will be subject tO, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the following conditions: A. Use of the property will be restricted to: (1) Off-site parking for the West End Center, Inc. pursuant to section 36.1-432. (2) Dwellings located above ground floor nonresidential uses. (3) Nonprofit counseling facilities and services. (4) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. (5) Community centers. (6) Indoor recreational uses including bowling alleys, indoor tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centers and other similar uses. (7) Parks and playgrounds. (8) Outdoor recreational facilities including swimming clubs, tennis courts, athletic facilities and other similar uses. B. If the alley behind the West End Center, Inc. is to be used for egress from the the parking lot, that portion of the alley used for egress to 13th street will be hard- surfaced. Attached as Exhibit C are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owner or owners of all lots or property immediately adjacent to or immediately across a street or road from the property to be rezoned. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the above-described tract be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 10th day of July, 1996. Respectfully submitted, Katheryn R. Hale, Executive Director West End Center, Inc. 1226 Patterson Ave., S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24016 (540) 342-0902 Sidne Campbell, President: Board of Directors 3132 Stoneridge Road Roanoke, Va. 24014 (540) 345-2721 Exibit A SITE P N o=m 13th Street, S.W. Comer Store Apart. Bldg. Tax # 1213509 Tax # 1213510 Vacant Lot Zoned C-2 Tax #1213511 Proposed Parking Lot Tax # 1213512 Playground Parcel#1213513 · Sample Tax Map-Master Plan - Exhibit B To be u~t for tutor parking 13TH STREET West Endl L"~ MethodisI -r- Church ]] ~--~ Property ~] ~ m Z m Sorrenta Property > < I I I Vacant house on Q]csc lots, not owned by Ccutcr Has occupied house, not owned by Center Property currently owned by West End Center Had unoccupied house (has been demolished), lot owned by West End Center, to bec, omc tutor parking lot. Lot wc are requesting rczoning on. Vacant, not owned by Center, to become tutor parking if purchused Two buildings on this lot, Thc Comer Store and an apartment building Property owned by Villa Sorrenta West End Unilezl Methodist Church Property EXHIBIT C LISTING OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES ADDRESS TAX NO. OWNER 1 2 3 4 5 1225 Chapman Ave. 1226 Patterson Ave. 1226 patterson Ave. 1215 ilChapman Ave. 1221 Campbell Ave. 121-3511 121-3501 121-3502 121-3513 122-0310 Kirk, Jos. & Haislip West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End, Inc. West End UMC MARY IV. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 951-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 14, 1996 File #51 SANDRA Ho EAKIN Deputy City Clerk G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes, and Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Pace: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33129-100796 rezoning a certain 1.97-acre tract of land located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1610211, from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner in the Second Amended Petition filed in the Office of the City Clerk on August 21, 1996. Ordinance No. 33129-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on first reading on Monday, September 16, 1996, also adopted by the Council on second reading on Monday, October 7, 1996, and will be in full force and effect ten days following the date of its second reading. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes, and Moore October 14, 1996 Page 2 pc: William R. Weinberg, Attorney, Weinberg, Campbell, Slone & Slone, P. O. Box 727, Main Street, Hindman, Kentucky 41822 Mr. Christopher L. Tschappatt, 2801 Brandon Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Brandon Associates, 857 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Brandon Associates, Real Estate Tax Manager, 6th Floor, 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 Fuel Oil & Equipment Co., P. O. Box 12626, Roanoke, Virginia 24027 First National Exchange Bank, c/o Lucy Ellett and T. H. Kemper, 3752 Brandon Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust, c/o F & W Management, P. O. Box 20809, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Yorktown Apartments Limited Partnership, 409-D Pinecrest Office Park Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Ms. Marian A. Grabda and Ms. Wanda K. Grabda, 2841 Edgewood Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke Associates, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, No. 1350, Chicago, Illinois 60611 W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Willard N. Claytor, Director of Real Estate Valuation Nancy J. Brown, Appraiser Aide, Department of Real Estate Valuation Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33129-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend §36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 161, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, to rezone certain property within the City, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant. WHEREAS, C & C Development, L.L.C., has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke to have the hereinafter described property rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multtfamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by S36.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on said application at its meeting on September 16, 1996, after due and timely notice thereof as required by S36.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to the Council by the Planning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, is of the opinion that the hereinafter described property should be rezoned as herein provided. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that §36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 161 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other: That certain 1.97-acre tract of land lying at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, and designated on Sheet No. 161 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax No. 1610211, be, and is hereby rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to the proffers contained in the Second Amended Petition filed in the Office of the City Clerk on August 21, 1996, and that Sheet No. 161 of the Zone Map be changed in this respect. ATTEST: City Clerk. Roanoke City Planning Commission September 16, 1996 The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Subject: Request from C&C Development, LLC, represented by G. Michael Pace, Jr., attorney, that property located at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., designated as a portion of Official Tax Number 161021 I, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District and C-2, General commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Purpose of the rezoning reauest is to permit the development of a new neighborhood drag store and pharmacy by Rite Aid Corporation. (See letter from attorney dated 7/10/96 which provides additional information.) Initial netition to rezone the property from RM-2 and C-2 to C-2 with conditions was filed on 7/11/96. Conditions related to use and development of the property. Changes were recommended as a result of meetings with city staff and neighborhood leaders. Amended netiti0n to r~zone the property was filed on 7/31/96. A Second Amended Petition to rezone was filed on 8/9/96, following the Planning Commission meeting on 8/7/96. Proffered conditions currently are; The development of the subject property will be in substantial conformity with the "Rezoning Plan" dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C., which is the same plan being submitted with this Petition (the "Plan"), subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The exterior of the buildings shown on the Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance to the architectural elevation renderings, each dated 8/1/96, which are the same elevation renderings submitted with this Petition as Room162 MunicipalBuilding 215ChurchAvenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia24011 (703)981-2344 Members of Council Page 2 Exhibit C-1 (A) and (B) the "Elevations"). The building materials to be used in the construction of the buildings on the property shall substantially conform in appearance with the architectural and building materials used in the Elevations, including the use of brick masonry for the exterior walls of the buildings. The proposed building will not exceed a net retail floor area of 10,456 square feet and a gross building area of 11,288 square feet. The length of the building will not exceed 25 feet, with the exception of the towers on the roof of the building which will not exceed 35 feet in height. Applicant will provide and maintain in the development of the subject property such buffering and landscaping substantially as shown on the Plan, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The Applicant will install and maintain a pedestrian walkway, bench seating and bicycle rack in substantial conformance with the Plan, subject to changes that may be required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The pharmacy pickup window will contain a communication speaker for customer service, and there will be no other speaker installed or used on the Property. In addition, there will be no menu board used or permitted in connection with such communication speaker. Lighting installed on the Property shall be either directed inwardly toward the subject property, or if mounted on the exterior of the buildings, shielded so as to prevent any direct reflection toward the adjacent residential areas. Such lighting will not exceed 15 feet in height. Sign structures located on the Property shall be in substantial conformance with the design shown on the elevation rendering of the sign structure submitted with this Petition as Exhibit C-2, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review (the "Sign Elevation"). Such signs will be of a ground monument type and ground lit. The retaining wall shown on the Plan will be constructed of either brick or stone. 10. The following uses shall be the only uses permitted: (a) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. Members of Council Page 3 (b) General and professional offices including financial institutions. (c) Medical clinics. (d) Medical offices. (e) General retail establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of merchandise, goods, or products except automobiles, trucks, or construction equipment; and including the incidental repair and assembly of merchandise, goods or products to be sold on the premises. Food stores with a gross floor area not greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. 11. A building permit shall be issued and construction commenced within three (3) years from the date of the final zoning approval. Plannin~ Commission nublic hearing was held on 8/7/96. Mr. Mike Pace, attorney for the petitioners, discussed the rezoning request, the revised building elevations, and reviewed proffered conditions. He advised that the design of the building had been changed to reflect discussions with city staffand the neighborhood organization. Mr. Mike Urbanski, President of the Raleigh Court Civic League, addressed the Commission in support of the rezoning request advising that the petitioners and their staff had worked extensively with the neighborhood organization in addressing concerns and questions. There was some discussion by the Commission regarding the existing buffer of trees between the proposed development and the adjacent residential house on Brandon Avenue. It was stated that the existing vegetation would be maintained and supplemented with additional buffering. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning request by a vote of 5-0 (Messrs. Bradshaw, Chrisman, Jones, and Mrs. Coles and Duerk voting in favor of the request; Messrs. Hill and Butler absent). II. Issues: A. Zoning of the pronerty is currently C-2 (comer of Edgewood and Brandon) and RM-'2 Adjacent zoning is a mixture of C-2, C-1 and RM-2. B. Land use of the oropertv is a former cas station, vegetable stand, and vacant lilnd Adjacent land uses are a convenience store, offices, and apartments. Neighborhood organization for this area is the Raleigh Court Civic League Also, the property is located adjacent to the Greater Deyede Neighborhood. Both neighborhoods have been notified of the rezoning request. Representatives of Raleigh Court have met with both the petitioners' attorney and city staff regarding the project (see neighborhood Members of Council Page 4 letter dated 7/19/96). Primary concerns related to the massing and design of the building and the uses initially included as conditions of the rezoning. Amended petitions were filed in response to concerns were raised. Access to the property would be from Edgewood and Brandon Avenue. Highway improvements for the area are under construction and the new road alignment has been incorporated in the development plan. Traffic generation for the proposed new use of the property can be accommodated. 100-year floodplain of Mudlick Creek is located on a portion of'the property. Building is proposed within a portion of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain, but will be elevated (by code) to at least two feet above the base flood elevation of 980.5 (see development plan submitted for location of floodplain). Water and sewer services are available to the pron~rty. A public sanitary sewer line runs through the property and will be relocated to permit construction of the building (at developers' expense). G. Comprehensive Plan recommends: Neighborhood character and environmental quality should be protected. Changes in land use in or near residential areas should be carq:full¥ evaluated and designed to conserve and enhance neighborhood quality. Develonment or reuse of small neighborhood sho~nin~ areas to serve the needs of area residents should be encouraged through public policy and private actions. Priority should be given to areas where needed commercial services are not currently provided. Development of new or existim, commercial areas should be carefully planned and designed to promote quality development and good land use. III. Alternatives: A. City Council apnrove the rezoning request. Zoning becomes C-2 Conditional. Conditions define the development of the property. Land use is expanded and changed to permit a commercial business on a larger tract of land at the intersection of Brandon and Edgewood. Conditions of the rezoning define the development and land use of the property. Members of Council Page 5 3. Neimhborhood organization is in support of the proposed development plan and use of the property. 4. Access to the property incorporates the improvements to Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street. 5. Flood olaln issue resolved through required building elevations. 6. Sewer line relocation is recognized and incorporated into development plans. 7. Comnrehensive Plan could be followed. B. City Council deny the rezoning request. 1. Zoning remains C-2 and RM-2. Development of the comer portion of Brandon and Edgewood would remain an issue due to the reduction in size of the district resulting from highway improvements. 2. Land use for commercial and/or residential development would still be an issue for the future. 3. Neighborhood effects still relevant for future proposals. 4. Ac~;e~ could still be an issue for future development. 5. Floodplain is still an issue. Existing C-2 portion of property is located in the 100-year floodplain. 6. Sewer relocation would not be necessary. 7. Comprehensive Plan could be followed. IV. Recommendation: The Plannin~ Commission recommends that City_ Council approve the rezoning request The Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 (Messrs. Bradshaw, Chrisman, Jones and Mrs. Coles and Mrs. Duerk voting in favor of the request; Messrs. Hill and Butler absent). The proposed project has been carefully discussed with the Raleigh Court Civic League, City staff, and the Commission relative to uses, development of the property, and design of the building. Commercial zoning already exists at this comer of Edgewood and Brandon Avenue and the expansion of the district for the proposed development is considered reasonable and appropriate with the conditions that have been proffered. Members of Council Page 6 attachments cc: Petitioner's Attorney Assistant City Attorney Respectfully submitted, Carolyn H. Coles, Chairman Roanoke City Planning Commission IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Second Amended Petition for rezoning of a tract of land lying at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, being a portion of the parcel known in the tax records of Roanoke as pamel 1610211, from RM-2 and C-2 designations to a C-2 General Commercial District, such mzoning to be subject to certain conditions. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CI~Y OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, C&C Development, L.L.C., has contracted to purchase land in the City of Roanoke containing 1.97 acres, more or [ess, located at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street in Roanoke, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), which is a portion of the parcel known in the tax records as parcel 161021 I. The Property is currently zoned RM-2 and C-2. A map showing the location of the Property is attached as Exhibit B. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned from a RM-2 and C-2 District to a C-2 General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions set forth below, for the purpose of establishing a Rite Aid Neighborhood Drug Store. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will service local and frequently recurring needs in the residential community. 7157X3~286951.3 Amended Petition to Rezone Portion of Tax Parcel No. 1610211 Page -2- The Petitioner hereby further proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the conditions set forth on Exhibit C attached hereto, including but not limited to the development of the subject property in substantial conformity with the Rezoning Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit Attached as Exhibit E are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owners of all lots or property and immediately adjacent to immediately across a street or road from the Property. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 9th day of August, 1996. Respectfully submitted, O. Michael Pace, Jr. G. Harris Warner, Jr. GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Post Office Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Amended Petition to Rezone Portion of Tax Parcel No. 1610211 Page -3- C&C DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. By:~ ~1~, Manager EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED Beginning at an iron pin on the northerly line of Brandon Avenue, S.W., as shown on that certain plat of survey dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C.; thence N. 86° 26' 00" W. 220.00 feet to an iron pin: thence N. 78° 59' 34" W. 201.63 feet to a point; thence N. 09° 59' 52" W. 72.69 feet to a point; thence N. 47° 31' 33" E. 17.68 feet to a point; thence with the easterly line of Edgewood Street following a curved line to the left a chord bearing and distance of N. 43° 01' 33" E. 151.73 feet to a point; thence N. 38° 31' 33" E. 105.65 feet to a point; thence following a curved line to the right a chord bearing and distance of N. 40° 33' 51" E. 67.08 feet to a point; thence S. 47° 23' 51" E. 132.53 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 41a 35' 12" W. 67.08 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 26° 07' 55" W. 40.76 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 70° 25' 06" E. 191.05 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 04° 29' 03" W. 140.16 feet to the iron pin at the point of Beginning. to C-2 EXHIBIT C TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 SECOND AMENDED PROFFERS The owners of the property which is the subject of this Petition, and C&C Development, L.L.C., and their successors, heirs and assigns (collectively, the "Applicant'), recognize that the purpose of conditional rezoning is to provide a method for permitting the reasonable and orderly development and use of land in situations in which specific circumstances indicate that existing zoning ordinance district regulations are not adequate. Reasonable conditions voluntarily proffered may therefore be appropriate for the protection of the community (which conditions are not generally applicable to other land similar zoned) that when considered with existing~ zoning ordinance district regulations will cause the requested rezoning to be compatible with the existing zoning and uses in the area. The Applicant therefore collectively believes it appropriate to voluntarily proffer in writing for approval by City Council certain conditions related to the development and use of the subject property pursuant to the requested rezoning. Accordingly, the Applicant, without any requirement by or exaction from the City of Roanoke, and without any element of compulsion or quid pro quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan, building permit or similar approval, and in advance of and prior to any public hearing before the Planning Commission or the City Council of the City of Roanoke, does hereby voluntarily proffer, in writing, the following declaration of conditions and restrictions related to the physical development and operation of the subject property and its use, which conditions and restrictions shall constitute covenants running with the subject property and which shall be binding upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Applicant, their successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees and other successors in interest to title, to be adopted as a part of the Petition and any ordinance granting the requested rezoning: The development of the subject property will be in substantial conformity with the "Rezoning Plan" dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C., which is the same plan being submitted with this Petition (the "Plan"), subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. o The exterior of the buildings shown on the Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance to the two architectural elevation renderings, each dated August 1996, which are the same elevation renderings submitted with this Petition as Exhibits C-1 (A) and (B) (the "Elevations"). The building materials to be used in the construction of the buildings on the property shall substantially conform in appearance with the architectural and build'rog materials used in the Elevations, including the use of brick masonry for the exterior walls of the buildings. The proposed building will not exceed a net retail floor area of 10,456 square feet and a gross building area of 11,288 square feet. The height of the building will . not exceed 25 feet, with the exception of the towers on the roof of the building which will not exceed 35 feet in height. Applicant will provide and maintain in the development of the subject property such buffering and landscaping substantially as shown on the Plan, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The Applicant will install and maintain a pedestrian walkway, bench seating and bicycle rack in substantial conformance with the Plan, subject to changes that ma) be required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The pharmacy pickup window will contain a communication speaker for ctlstomer service, and there will be no other speaker installed or used on the Property. In addition, there will be no menu board used or permitted in connection with such communication speaker. Lighting installed on the Property shall be either directed inwardly toward the subject property, or if mounted on the exterior of the buildings, shielded so as to prevent any direct reflection toward the adjacent residential areas. Such lighting will not exceed 15 feet in height. Sign structures located on the Property shall be in substantial conformance with the design shown on the elevation rendering of the sign structure submitted with this Petition as Exhibit C-2, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review (the "Sign Elevation"). Such sign will be of a ground monument type, and will be ground lit. The retaining wall shown on the Plan will be constructed of either brick or stone. 11. The following uses shall be the only uses permitted: (c) (d) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. General and professional offices including f'mancial institutions. Medical clinics. Medical offices. (e) General retail establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of merchandise, goods, or products except automobiles, trucks, or construction equipment; and including the incidental repair and assembly of merchandise, goods or products to be sold on the premises. (t) Food stores with a gross floor area not greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. 12. A building pen'nit shall be issued and construction commenced within three (3) years from the date of the final zoning approval. ' OCl ~ '54 14144 548949~19~ 1 t 1 EXHIBIT E TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS Official TaxNumber 1610204 1610205 1610209 1610210 1610207 1620110 1620111 1620101 Owner's Name and Mailing Address Christopher Lee Tschappatt 2801 Brandon Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Brandon Associates 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 William 1L Weinberg, et als. P.O. Box 727 Hindman, Kentucky 41822 City of Roanoke Edgewood Stxeet Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Fuel Oil & Equipment Co., Inc. P.O. Box 12626 Roanoke, Virginia 24027 First National Exchange Bank of Virginia, Trustee c/o Lucy Ellett and T.H. Kemper 3752 Brandon Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust c/o F&W Managemem P.O. Box 20809 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Yorktown Apartments Limited Partnership 409-D Pinecrest Office Park Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22312 1620112 1620102 Morton C. Rosenberg P.O. Box 4563 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke Associates Attention: Peggy 875 North Michigan Avenue #1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 A'I'rACHED MAP INDICATES ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS IN RELATION TO PROPERTY TO BE REZONED 540o985.9500 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES 5, M(3DRE Direct No. July 10, 1996 ~ D~.LTV]~RED Evelyn S. Lander, AICP City Planner Department of Planning and Community Development Room 162, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 Re: C&C Development, L.L.C. - Proposed Rezoning of Property Located at Corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street from R-2 and C-1 to C-2 (Conditional) for Use as a Neighborhood Rite Aid Pharmacy and Retail Business Dear Ms. Lander: As you are aware, we represent C&C Development, L.L.C. ("C&C"), which is the preferred developer for Rite Aid of Virginia, Inc. C&C is responsible for locating appropriate land in Virginia for development by Rite Aid for its new neighborhood drugstores. C&C has submitted an application for rezoning of the property located at the'corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street to permit Rite Aid to construct a new neighborhood drugstore on the property. This letter is intended to supplement the application and provide a brief narrative of the proposed development and use of the property. Rite Aid intends to establish a n,,mher of its neighborhood drugstores in the western part of Virginia, with several locations intended for the Roanoke area. Rite Aid has embarked on a three- year plan for the development of 1,000 new stores. This aggressive business plan invol-ves relocating many of its smaller existing stores to larger facilities, expanding the size of many of its shopping center stores and the opening of new stores. In Roanoke, Rite Aid intends to bring its services closer to where its customers live by building new stores near residential areas. Rite Aid consistently has a strong positive economic impact in the communities where it does business. Rite Aid will invest more than $1.5 million per store to meet it's strict quality control guidelines for design and construction of its neighborhood 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MCDRE Evelyn S. Lander, July 10, 1996 Page -2- AICP drugstores. This money will be spent on local architects and contractors during a 16-week construction process. Each new store will also create 15 to 25 full-time pharmacy, stock and cashier jobs. Rite Aid does all its hiring on-site, encouraging local residents to apply. Additionally, Rite Aid drugstores generate several hundred thousand' dollars in local corporate, sales, payroll and personal income taxes annually. Rite Aid's new, enhanced drugstore design provides for wider aisles and brighter lighting for improved traffic flow, and easy access to checkout stations. This prototype also includes a private pharmacy waiting area, a full line of brand-name cosmetics and fragrances, a one-hour photo processing center and a Rite Express station which offers fax, photocopy, package and postal services. Despite the additional services offered, Rite Aid Pharmacies are moderately sized, typically 11,000 square feet or less, and are regarded by its customers as neighborhood drugstores. Rite Aid does not take a ~ookie-cutter approach to building its new drugstores. Rite Aid's priority is serving the unique needs of each community, and C&C and Rite Aid will work diligently to design a store which is consistent with the needs and character of the surrounding community. Since the founding of the first Rite Aid Pharmacy in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1962, Rite Aid has established a universal reputation as a corporate good neighbor. Rite Aid operates over 2,700 drugstores in 21 states, and is steadily growing. At each of these locations, its pharmacists, store managers and associates have a strong commitment to the community. They participate in outreach programs,' health fairs, educational programs and diagnostic screenings, and counsel seniors on their special needs. In addition, Rite Aid makes donations to help support highly-valued social and philanthropic efforts in the community. The property at Brandon and Edgewood has been selected for development of the first Rite Aid neighborhood drugstore in Roanoke. This particular site is comprised of a 1.97 acre parcel on a portion of which is currently located a closed Texaco gas station. The property has not been used for a n~mher of years and is not currently being put to its highest and best use. The properties in the immediate vicinity of the subject property 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & M(]DRE Evelyn S. July 10, Page -3- Lander, AICP 1996 consist of various uses, including single family residential, residential, multi-family residential and commercial. We and representatives of C&C have met with representatives of the Greater Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association and the Greater Deyerle Road Neighborhood Association to discuss C&C's and Rite Aid's plans and to address any concerns they may have. C&C and Rite Aid have agreed to restrict the use of the property in certain respects in order to alleviate any concerns these neighborhood groups have or may have had regarding the impact of the proposed use on the surrounding area.. Accordingly, the application also includes certain proffers voluntarily made by the owners with respect to the development and use of the property, if rezoned. As you are aware, C&C considered the possibility of requesting a CN, Neighborhood Commercial rezoning designation for the property. However, while the proposed use is clearly a permitted use under the CNdesignation, the minimum lot size and frontage requirements of Section 36.1-166 prohibits C&C from pursuing that possibility. The proffers are designed, however, to restrict the uses to which the property may be put to as similar to those permitted in the CN district even though the requested rezoning is to C-2. These proffers are intended to make the intended use compatible with the existing uses of properties in the surrounding areas, in keeping with Rite Aid's philosophy of designing and operating its drugstores consistent with the character of the neighboring area. It should be noted that a portion of the northwestern part of the property located along Edgewood Street will not be rezoned, but will coDtinue to have a R-2 zoning designation in order to preserve its existing character as an additional buffer between the proposed use and the adjoining single family residences in that area. The subject property is located at the intersection of two significant secondary roads. As you are aware, Brandon Avenue is the subject of a VDOT expansion project related to the extension of Peters Creek Road. Improvements are expected to be made to Brandon Avenue and to Edgewood Street in order to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. C&C's and Rite Aid's plans for development of the property have been designed to take VDOT's plans into account. We believe it is significant that VDOT has planned to acquire a portion of the property along Edgewood Street for road widening purposes. VDOT's plans will, of necessity, alter the subject property and the surrounding properties substantially, causing some 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MCDRE Evelyn S. Lander, AICP July 5, 1996 Page -4- change in the character oft he existing area. That change, coupled with the existing commercial uses in the area, make the existing R- 2 and C-1 zoning designations for the property unreasonable, and support the reasonableness of a C-2 zoning designation, with proffered conditions, for use of the property as a neighborhood drugstore. C&C, Rite Aid and we believe that a neighborhood drugstore on this property will provide a substantial benefit to the residents and other property owners in the area. The proposed use is a less intensive commercial use than others permitted in the C-2 zoning classification. The proffers limit development and use of the property in a particular manner so as to remain consistent with existing uses in the area. The property will be developed in substantial conformity to the site plan attached to the application, and the proffers also include limitations on development and use, including significant landscaping and buffering and a restriction prohibiting the existence of a remote speaker system and menu board of the type used by fast food and other restaurants. Accordingly, the use of the proposed pharmacy pickup window will be .restricted to use by Rite Aid for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and related supplies sold at the drugstore only, and any successor user will be inhibited from expanding its use to "off-site" goods and services. In view of the foregoing, we ask that you act favorably upon the request, and recommend approval of the proposed rezoning. If you should have any questions, please call me at (540) 983-9312. Yours sincerely, GMPjr/lgh cc: Ellen F. Bessell (w/encl.) Mark W. Strickland (w/encl.) Eric A. Hauser, Esq. (w/encl.) Jamie Van Br~mmer (w/o encl.) 7157\3\279894.1 RECEIVED JUL 22 1996 Greater Raleigh Court Civic League P. O. Box 3092 · Roanoke, VA 24015 CFI'Y OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Suly 19,1996 Martha Franklin, Secretary Roanoke City Pla~ning Commission 215 Church Ave., S.W. Room 162 Roanoke, VA 24011 In Re: Rezoning petition re cornev of Edgewood and Brandon Dear Ms. Franklin: - -. " On behalf of the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League, I am writing to express, our concerns over the proposed re'zoning of the property located at the comer of Edgewood and Brandon Avenue. Certainly, the existing use o§ the property is not desirable from anyone's standpoint. Regardless, members of our Board ~)f Directors have raised a number of concerns regarding the proposed rezonln$ relating to both the design of the proposed structure and potential uses for the rezoned property should this project not be economically viable. I will briefly set forth those concerns. 1. Concerns have been voiced regarding the size of the proposed structure. It does not appear to be of a "neighborhood" scale. We cannot tell how high the proposed structure is going to be but it appears from the elevations to be huge. The proposed height and size of the building is a substantial concern. 2. As proposed, the structure is oriented away from Grandin Avenue towards Edgewood. It is, ia fact, oriented away from Greater Raleigh Court. This adds little to our neighborhood except for a large brick wall out of scale to other structures ia Raleigh Court. 3. While we appreciate the developer's willingness to construct the structure out of brick, as it is currently proposed, the structure is essentially a large brick box lacking any features such as vertical relief to break up the Brandon Avenue facade. While other Rite-Aid locations are less boxy in orientation and include a tower near the entrance, this new prototype does not. M#347240 Page 2 July 19, 1996 4. In that vein, the sU'ucture appears to lack any architectural reference point in Raleigh Court. Rather, it is a rather generic building with diamond shaped windows. In other locations, such as Ghent and Suffolk, the developer has made more of an effor~ to come up with a design that blends in with the architectural character of the neighborhood. Perhaps an architect could come up with a design more in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. 5. Because of the size, shape and orientation of the structure, what appears on the Brandou Avenue side is rather like a brick wall which is not particularly incluqive f~om a neighborhood standpoint. 6. Some members of our board r~ised concerns about the economic viability of such a large commercial enterprise, particularly given the grocery and drug store which failed some years ago further down Brandon. Further, our board is devoted to maintaining and protecting the Cn-andin Road shopping district which is a critical pan of our neighborhood and is concerned about impact of the new structure on the existing Revco Drag Store on Grandin Road. One member of our board recalled that Rite-Aid and Revco, at some time in the past, had entertained the notion of merghl, g and wondered whether this re'zoning may result in the closing of the Revco store on Grandin. Certainly, we do not presume to lmow the economic impact of the opening of the new store, but any potential loss of a key merchant in the Grandln Road shopping district is of grave concern to our neighborhood. 7. As to the petition itself, referring to paragraph 2, it is difficult to know exactly what the building will look like once bulk became of the use of the term "substantially similar" and the lack of a list of building materials other than the brick masonry. 8. Regarding ¶4, there is virtually nothing in the Elevations which one can use to determine what the pedestrian walkway, bench seating and bicycle rack will look like. The elevation providea nothing definitive. 9. As regards ¶5, we have concerns about any external speaker, not just a remote one. 10. Concerning "[6, we suggest that there should be a maximum height for the gh g. 11. Given the proximity to the apartment complex, we have some concerns about the hours of operation of the proposed slructure. M#347240 Page 3 July 19, 1996 12. Regarding ¶7, the sign attached to the revised rezoning petition is totally nnaeeeptable. From what we can tell, it is huge and completely out of character with a "neighborhood" store. 13. Concerning proposed uses, it is suggested that the developed specify the use it intends to make of the property to be rezoned rather than include a laundry list of alternative uses. Something specifica~y tailored to the proposed use, such as ¶. 8 (w), should be listed exclusively. 14. Finally, some board members are concerned that Edgewood presentiy serves as a buffer to our neighborhood agaln~ the sort of commercial development which exists further down Brsndon. We do not want our neighborhood to be developed in that fashion and we have concerns about future development plans to the extent that our neighborhood buffer is eroded. Some, but not all, of these concerns were discussed with cotmsel for the developer in two meetings previously conducted. The developer and its counsel have been cooperative with the Civic League and it is anticipated that other discussions will take place between the parties following this letter. ,' We understand that this matter is scheduled for public hearing on August 7, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Please let me know if any change is made to that docket. Thank you for your consideration in this regard. Very truly yours, Micl~l~l F. Urbansl~i CC: G. Michael Pace, Jr. Board, Greater Raleigh Court Civic League M#347240 Z --0 Z Ad Number: 83027936 Publisher's Fee: $116.00 GENTRY, LOCKE & MOORE P.O. BOX 40013 ROANOKE, VA 24038-0013 The Roanoke Times STATE of VIRGINIA CITY of ROANOKE AFFIDAVIT of PUBLICATION I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Times-World Cor- poration, which corporation is publisher of The Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 08/30/96 FULL RUN - Friday 09/06/96 FULL RUN - Friday Witness, this 9th day of September 1996 Authorized Signature NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Article VII of Chapter 36.1, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., on the question of rezoning from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain proffered conditions, the following property: That certain 1.97-acre tract of land lying at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, and being designated as Official Tax No. 1610211. A copy of this proposal is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Municipal Building. All parties in interest may appear on the above date and be heard on the question. GIVEN under my hand this 28th day of August , 1996. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk. Publish in the Roanoke Tribune. once on Thursday, September 5, 1996. Send publisher's affidavit to: Send bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Lodce, Rakes and Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 Publish in the Roanoke Times. once on Friday, August S0, 1996, and once on Friday, September 6, 1996. Send publisher's affidavit to: Send bill to: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes and Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Cl~rk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk August 29, 1996 File ff.51 G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes, and Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Pace: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public headng for Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of C & C Development, L.L.C., that a certain 1.97-acre tract of land located at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1610211, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. For your information, I am enclosing copy of a notice of the public hearing, an Ordinance and a report of the City Planning Commisison with regard to the request for rezoning. Please review the documents and if you have questions, you may contact Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney, at 981-2431. Questions with regard to the Planning Commission report should be directed to John R. Madles, Chief of Planning and Community Development, at 981-2344. It will be he.scary for you, or your repmsentetive, to be present at the September 16 public hearing. Failure to apl~ar could result in a deferral of the mqueat for mzoning until a later date. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk August 29, 1996 File #51 G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes, and Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Pace: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for Monday, September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of C & C Development, L.LC., that a certain 1.97-acre tract of land located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1610211, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. If you have questions with regard to the request for rezoning, please contact John R. Marlles, Chief of Planning and Community Development, at 981-2344. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk MFP:sm Eric. G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney Gentry, Locke, Rakes, and Moore August 29, 1996 Page 2 pc: William R. Weinberg, Attorney, Weinberg, Campbell, Slone & Slone, P. O. Box 727, Main Street, Hindman, Kentucky 41822 Mr. Christopher L. Tschappatt, 2801 Brandon Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Brandon Associates, 857 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Brandon Associates, Real Estate Tax Manager, 6th Floor, 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 Fuel Oil & Equipment Co., P. O. Box 12626, Roanoke, Virginia 24027 First National Exchange Bank, c/o Lucy Ellett and T. H. Kemper, 3752 Brandon Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust, c/o F & W Management, P. O. Box 20809, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Yorktown Apartments Limited Partnership, 409-D Pinecrest Office Park Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Ms. Marian A. Grabda and Ms. Wanda K. Grabda, 2841 Edgewood Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke Associates, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, No. 1350, Chicago, Illinois 60611 MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 21~; Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk August 21, 1996 File #51 Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission 1501 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Coles: Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of a second amended petition from G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney, representing C & C Development, L.L.C., requesting that a tract of land located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., containing 1.97 acre, more or less, described as Official Tax No. 1610211, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission August 21 1996 Page 2 pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney, Gentry, Locke, Rakes and Moore, P. O. Box 40013, Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 William R. Weinberg, Attorney, Weinberg, Campbell, Slone & Slone, P. O. Box 727, Main Street, Hindman, Kentucky 41822 John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney IN RE: IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Second Amended Petition for rezoning of a tract of land lying at the northeast comer of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, being a portion of the parcel known in the tax records of Roanoke as parcel 1610211, from RM-2 and C-2 designations to a C-2 General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, C&C Development, L.L.C., has contracted to purchase land in the City of Roanoke containing 1.97 acres, more or less, located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street in Roanoke, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), which is a portion of the parcel known in the tax records as parcel 1610211. The Property is currently zoned RM-2 and C-2. A map showing the location of the Property is attached as Exhibit B. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned from a RlVl-2 and C-2 District to a C-2 General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions set forth below, for the purpose of establishing a Rite Aid Neighborhood Drug Store. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will service local and frequently recurring needs in the residential community. 7157~3~286951.3 Amended Petition to Rezone Portion of Tax Parcel No. 1610211 Page -2- The Petitioner hereby further proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the conditions set forth on Exhibit C attached hereto, including but not limited to the development of the subject property in substantial conformity with the Rezoning Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit Attached as Exhibit E are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owners of all lots or property and immediately adjacent to immediately across a street or road from the Property. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 9th day of August, 1996. Respectfully submitted, G. Michael Pace, Jr. G. Harris Warner, Jr. GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Post Office Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7157~3~286951.3 Amended Petition to Rezone Portion of Tax Parcel No. 1610211 Page -3- C&C DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. By:j~ C~rI, Manager EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED Beginning at an iron pin on the northerly line of Brandon Avenue, S.W., as shown on that certain plat of survey dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C.; thence N. 86° 26' 00" W. 220.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 78° 59' 34" W. 201.63 feet to a poim; thence N. 09° 59' 52" W. 72.69 feet to a point; thence N. 47° 31' 33" E. 17.68 feet to a point; thence with the easterly line of Edgewood Street following a curved line to the left a chord bearing and distance of N. 43° 01' 33" E. 151.73 feet to a poim; thence N. 38° 31' 33" E. 105.65 feet to a point; thence following a curved line to the right a chord bearing and distance of N. 40° 33' 51" E. 67.08 feet to a point; thence S. 47° 23' 51" E. 132.53 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 41° 35' 12" W. 67.08 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 26° 07' 55" W. 40.76 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 70° 25' 06" E. 191.05 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 04° 29' 03" W. 140.16 feet to the iron pin at the point of Beginning. 7157X3~286951.3 E~IB~T B A.~. RZOUESTED FOR P~ZO~II~;G Pot:ion of 5ubjec: Parcel to be Kezoned frc= ~1.-2 and C-2 to C-2 ,,7 : 7, EXHIBIT C TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 SECOND AMENDED PROFFERS The owners of the property which is the subject of this Petition, and C&C Development, L.L.C., and their successors, heirs and assigns (collectively, the "Applicant"), recognize that the purpose of conditional rezoning is to provide a method for permitting the reasonable and orderly development and use of land in situations in which specific circumstances indicate that existing zoning ordinance district regulations are not adequate. Reasonable conditions voluntarily proffered may therefore be appropriate for the protection of the community (which conditions are not generally applicable to other land similar zoned) that when considered with existing zoning ordinance district regulations will cause the requested rezoning to be compatible with the existing zoning and uses in the area. The Applicant therefore collectively believes it appropriate to voluntarily proffer in writing for approval by City Council certain conditions related to the development and use of the subject property pursuant to the requested rezoning. Accordingly, the Applicant, without any requirement by or exaction from the City of Roanoke, and without any element of compulsion or quid vro quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan, building permit or similar approval, and in advance of and prior to any public hearing before the Planning Commission or the City Council of the City of Roanoke, does hereby voluntarily proffer, in writing, the following declaration of conditions and restrictions related to the physical development and operation of the subject property and its use, which conditions and restrictions shall constitute covenants running with the subject property and which shall be binding upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Applicant, their successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees and other successors in interest to title, to be adopted as a part of the Petition and any ordinance granting the requested rezoning: The development of the subject property will be in substantial conformity with the "Rezoning Plan" dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C., which is the same plan being submitted with this Petition (the "Plan"), subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The exterior of the buildings shown on the Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance to the two architectural elevation renderings, each dated August 1996, which are the same elevation renderings submitted with this Petition as Exhibits C-1 (A) and (B) (the "Elevations"). The building materials to be used in the construction of the buildings on the property shall substantially conform in appearance with the architectural and building materials used in the Elevations, including the use of brick masonry for the exterior walls of the buildings. 7157X3~286951,3 The proposed building will not exceed a net retail floor area of 10,456 square feet and a gross building area of 11,288 square feet. The height of the building will . not exceed 25 feet, with the exception of the towers on the roof of the building which will not exceed 35 feet in height. Applicant will provide and maintain in the development of the subject property such buffering and landscaping substantially as shown on the Plan, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The Applicant will install and maintain a pedestrian walkway, bench seating and bicycle rack in substantial conformance with the Plan, subject to changes that ma5 be required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The pharmacy pickup window will contain a communication speaker for customer service, and there will be no other speaker installed or used on the Property. In addition, there will be no menu board used or permitted in connection with such communication speaker. Lighting installed on the Property shall be either directed inwardly toward the subject property, or if mounted on the exterior of the buildings, shielded so as to prevent any direct reflection toward the adjacent residential areas. Such lighting will not exceed 15 feet in height. Sign structures located on the Property shall be in substantial conformance with the design shown on the elevation rendering of the sign structure submitted with this Petition as Exhibit C-2, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review (the "Sign Elevation"). Such sign will be of a ground monument type, and will be ground lit. The retaining wall shown on the Plan will be constructed of either brick or stone 11. The following uses shall be the only uses permitted: (a) (b) (c) (d) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. General and professional offices including financial institutions. Medical clinics. Medical offices. 7157~3~286951.3 12. (e) General retail establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of merchandise, goods, or products except automobiles, trucks, or construction equipment; and including the incidental repair and assembly of merchandise, goods or products to be sold on the premises. (f) Food stores with a gross floor area not greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. A building permit shall be issued and construction commenced within three (3) years from the date of the final zoning approval. 7157X3~86951.3 JU~--22--96 MON ~2:42 RITE AID J HANSEH REG=5 5489496193 CCI ~5 '94 14r44 ~RC4_D S ~{CFIELD~ P.05 P.2/2 f i Langley and McDonald, P.C. EXHIBIT E TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS Official Tax Number 1610204 1610205 1610209 1610210 1610207 1620110 1620111 1620101 Owner's Name and Mailing Address Christopher Lee Tschappatt 2801 Brandon Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Brandon Associates 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 William R. Weinberg, et als. P.O. Box 727 Hindman, Kentucky 41822 City of Roanoke Edgewood Street Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Fuel Oil & Equipment Co., Inc. P.O. Box 12626 Roanoke, Virginia 24027 First National Exchange Bank of Virginia. Trustee c/o Lucy Ellett and T.H. Kemper 3752 Brandon Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust c/o F&W Management P,O. Box 20809 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Yorktown Apartments Limited Pannership 409-D Pinecrest Office Park Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22312 7157X3~286951.3 1620112 1620102 Morton C. Rosenberg P.O. Box 4563 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke Associates Attention: Peggy 875 North Michigan Avenue #1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 ATTACHED MAP INDICATES ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS IN RELATION TO PROPERTY TO BE REZONED 7157~3~286951.3 TO THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PERTAINING TO THE REZONING REQUEST OF: Request from C&C Development for property located at comer of Brandon and Edgewood, Pt. tax no. 110211 from RM-2 and C-2, conditional COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO-WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) ) ) AFFIDAVIT ) 1610205 Brandon Associates 1610209 1610210 1610207 1620110 1620111 1620101 1610104 1620112 William R. Weinberg, et als City of Roanoke Fuel Oil & Equipment Co. First National Exchange Bank c/o Lucy Ellett and T. H. Kemper Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust c/o F & W Management Yorktown Apartments Limited Partnership Marian A. Brabda Wanda K. Grabda Morton C. Rosenberg below at their last known address: Parcel Owner. Agent or Occupant 1610204 Christopher L. Tschappatt Address 2801 Brandon Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24015 857 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350 Chicago, IL 60611 Real Estate Tax Manager 6th Floor 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60631 P. O. Box 727 Hindman, Kentucky 41822 P. O. Box 12626 Roanoke, VA 24027 3752 BrandonAvenue Roanoke, VA 24018 P. O. Box 20809 Roanoke, VA 24018 409-DP~ec~OfficeP~kDr. Alexandria, VA 22312 2841 Edgewood Street, SW Roanoke, VA 24015 P. O. Box 4563 Roanoke, VA 24015 The affiant, Martha Pace Franklin, first being duly sworn, states that she is Secretary to the Roanoke City Planning Commission, and as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge. Affidavit states that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-341, Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke, she has sent by first-class mall on the 29th day of July, 1996, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 7th day of August, 1996, on the rezoning captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels listed 1620102 Roanoke Associates Attention: Peggy 875 N. Michigan Avenue, # 1350 Chicago, IL 60611 · 'Martha~P-ace Franklin SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, this 29th day of July, 1996. ..~ lqotjary pu_bli~ My Commission Expires: .(._q]~Oc~ MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk File #51 Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission 1501 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Coles: Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of an amended petition from G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney, representing C & C Development, L.L.C., requesting that a tract of land located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., containing 1.97 acre, more or less, described as Official Tax No. 1610211, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District, and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. Carolyn H. Coles, Chairperson City Planning Commission August 2, 1996 Page 2 pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council G. Michael Pace, Jr., Attorney, Gentry, Locke, Rakes and Moore, P. O. Box 40013, Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 William R. Weinberg, Attorney, Weinberg, Campbell, Slone & Slone, P. O. Box 727, Main Street, Hindman, Kentucky 41822 John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Evelyn D. Dorsey, Zoning Administrator Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney IN RE: IN THE COUNCIL oF ~'HE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Amended Petition for rezoning of a tract of land lying at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, being a portion of the parcel known in the tax records of Roanoke as parcel 1610211, from RM-2 and C-2 designations to a C-2 General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: The Petitioner, C&C Development, L.L.C., has contracted to purchase land in the City of Roanoke containing 1.97 acres, more or less, located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street in Roanoke, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), which is a portion of the parcel known in the tax records as parcel 1610211. The Property is currently zoned RM-2 and C-2. A map showing the location of the Property is attached as Exhibit B. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned from a RM-2 and C-2 District to a C-2 General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions set forth below, for the purpose of establishing a Rite Aid Neighborhood Drug Store. The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will service local and frequently recurring needs in the residential community. The Petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the conditions set forth on Amended Petition to Rezone Portion of Tax Parcel No. 1610211 Page -2- Exhibit C attached hereto, including but not limited to the development of the subject property in substantial conformity with the Rezoning Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit D. Attached as Exhibit E are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owners of all lots or property and immediately adjacent to immediately across a street or road from the Property. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the Property be rezoned as requested in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. Respectfully submitted this 1st day of August, 1996. Respectfully submitted, C&C DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. G. Michael Pace, Jr. G. Harris Warner, Jr. GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Post Office Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038-0013 REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7157Bx286951.1 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED Beginning at an iron pin on the northerly line of Brandon Avenue, S.W., as shown on that certain plat of survey dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C.; thence N. 86° 26' 00" W. 220.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 78° 59' 34" W. 201.63 feet to a poim; thence N. 09° 59' 52" W. 72.69 feet to a point; thence N. 47° 31' 33" E. 17.68 feet to a point; thence with the easterly line of Edgewood Street following a curved line to the left a chord bearing and distance of N. 43° 01' 33" E. 151.73 feet to a point; thence N. 38° 31' 33" E. 105.65 feet to a point; thence following a curved line to the right a chord bearing and distance of N. 40° 33' 51" E. 67.08 feet to a point; thence S. 47° 23' 51" E. 132.53 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 41° 35' 12" W. 67.08 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 26° 07' 55" W. 40.76 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 70° 25' 06" E. 191.05 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 04° 29' 03" W. 140.16 feet to the iron pin at the point of Beginning. EXHIBIT B M~_P OE AREA REQUESTED FOR REZONING Portion of Subject Parcel to be Rezoned from RM-2 and C-2 to C-2 EXHIBIT C TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 AMENDED PROFFERS The owners of the property which is the subject of this Petition, and C&C Development, L.L.C., and their successors, heirs and assigns (collectively, the "Applicant"), recognize that the purpose of conditional rezoning is to provide a method for permitting the reasonable and orderly development and use of land in situations in which specific circumstances indicate that existing zoning ordinance district regulations are not adequate. Reasonable conditions voluntarily proffered may therefore be appropriate for the protection of the community (which conditions are not generally applicable to other land similar zoned) that when considered with existing zoning ordinance district regulations will cause the requested rezoning to be compatible with the existing zoning and uses in the area. The Applicant therefore collectively believes it appropriate to voluntarily proffer in writing for approval by City Council certain conditions related to the development and use of the subject property pursuant to the requested rezoning. Accordingly, the Applicant, without any requirement by or exaction from the City of Roanoke, and without any element of compulsion or quid pro quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan, building permit or similar approval, and in advance of and prior to any public hearing before the Planning Commission or the City Council of the City of Roanoke, does hereby voluntarily proffer, in writing, the following declaration of conditions and restrictions related to the physical development and operation of the subject property and its use, which conditions and restrictions shall constitute covenants running with the subject property and which shall be binding upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Applicant, their successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees and other successors in interest to title, to be adopted as a part of the Petition and any ordinance granting the requested rezoning: The development of the subject property will be in substantial conformity with the "Rezoning Plan" dated June 24, 1996, prepared by Langley and McDonald, P.C., which is the same plan being submitted with this Petition (the "Plan"), subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The exterior of the buildings shown on the Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance to the architectural elevation renderings which are the same elevation renderings submitted with this Petition as Exhibit C-1 (the "Elevations"). The building materials to be used in the construction of the buildings on the property shall substantially conform in appearance with the architectural and building materials used in the Elevations, including the use of brick masonry for the exterior walls of the buildings. The proposed building will not exceed a net retail floor area of 10,456 square feet and a gross building area of 11,288 square feet. The length of the building will not exceed 25 feet, with the exception of the towers on the roof of the building which will not exceed 35 feet in height. Applicant will provide and maintain in the development of the subject property such buffering and landscaping substantially as shown on the Plan, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The Applicant will install and maintain a pedestrian walkway, bench seating and bicycle rack in substantial conformance with the Plan, subject to changes that may be required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review. The pharmacy pickup window will contain a communication speaker for customer service, and there will be no other speaker installed or used on the Property. In addition, there will be no menu board used or permitted in connection with such communication speaker. Lighting installed on the Property shall be either directed inwardly toward the subject property, or if mounted on the exterior of the buildings, shielded so as to prevent any direct reflection toward the adjacent residential areas. Such lighting will not exceed 15 feet in height. Sign structures located on the Property shall be in substantial conformance with the design shown on the elevation rendering of the sign structure submitted with this Petition as Exhibit C-2, subject to changes required by the City of Roanoke during development plan review (the "Sign Elevation"). Such signs will be ground lit. The retaining wall shown on the Plan will be constructed of either brick or stone. 10. The hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. 11. The following uses shall be the only uses permitted: (a) (b) (c) Day care centers with unlimited capacity subject to the requirements of section 36.1-510 et seq. General and professional offices including financial institutions. Medical clinics. 7157~3L286951.1 12. (d) (e) (f) Medical offices. General retail establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of merchandise, goods, or products except automobiles, trucks, or construction equipment; and including the incidental repair and assembly of merchandise, goods or products to be sold on the premises. Food stores with a gross floor area not greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. A building permit shall be issued and construction commenced within three (3) years from the date of the final zoning approval. C&C DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Y'~'James Carr, Manager 715Tx3~274272.2 16:49 GENTRY, LOCKE, RAKE$~il TEL:S40 985 9469 ?. 004 · ~ aril rollers in writing The undarsicned owneTihe~ebY volu~t .. the foregoing conditio~B which shall De proDerty in the event'it is r~zcned ~s request~: ~harle~. P.M. Weinberg ($~) JUL 30 '96 10:44 RE-MAX ~ST OE RIVER 9he unders=gne~ owner hereby volun=ari!Y prOf~er~ in writing the fora~oin~ ¢ondi~%ons which shall be aopliCa~!e to the proper%Y in the event it is rezuned a~ raqu~s~ed: JUL--22-96 MON P.02 EXHIBIT C-2 ¢: .:" 540949619~ i t "x EXHIBIT E TO PETITION TO REZONE PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 1610211 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS Official Tax Number 1610204 1610205 1610209 1610210 1610207 1620110 1620111 1620101 Owner's Name and Mailing Address Christopher Lee Tschappatt 2801 Brandon Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Brandon Associates 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 William R. Weinberg, et als. P.O. Box 727 Hindman, Kentucky 41822 City of Roanoke Edgewood Street Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Fuel Oil & Equipment Co., Inc. P.O. Box 12626 Roanoke, Virginia 24027 First National Exchange Bank of Virginia, Trustee c/o Lucy Ellett and T.H. Kemper 3752 Brandon Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Trustees of the Karen Waldron Lester Trust c/o F&W Management P.O. Box 20809 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Yorktown Apartments Limited Partnership 409-D Pinecrcst Office Park Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22312 1620112 1620102 Morton C. Rosenberg P.O. Box 4563 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke Associates Attention: Peggy 875 North Michigan Avenue #1350 Chicago, Illinois 60611 ATTACHED MAP INDICATES ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS IN RELATION TO PROPERTY TO BE REZONED GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Direct No. 540.983,9312 July 10, 1996 H~ND DELIVERED Evelyn S. Lander, AICP city Planner Department of Planning and Community Development Room 162, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 Re: C&C Development, L.L.C. - Proposed Rezoning of Property Located at Corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street from R-2 and C-1 to C-2 (Conditional) for Use as a Neighborhood Rite Aid Pharmacy and Retail Business Dear Ms. Lander: As you are aware, we represent C&C Development, L.L.C. ("C&C"), which is the preferred developer for Rite Aid of Virginia, Inc. C&C is responsible for locating appropriate land in Virginia for development by Rite Aid for its new neighborhood drugstores. C&C has submitted an application for rezoning of the property located at the corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street to permit Rite Aid to construct a new neighborhood drugstore on the property. This letter is intended to supplement the application and provide a brief narrative of the proposed development and use of the property. Rite Aid intends to establish a number of its neighborhood drugstores in the western part of Virginia, with several locations intended for the Roanoke area. Rite Aid has embarked on a three- year plan for the development of 1,000 new stores. This aggressive business plan involves relocating many of its smaller existing stores to larger facilities, expanding the size of many of its shopping center stores and the opening of new stores. In Roanoke, -Rite Aid intends to bring its services closer to where its customers live by building new stores near residential areas. Rite Aid consistently has a strong positive economic impact in the communities where it does business. Rite Aid will invest more than $1.5 million per store to meet it's strict quality control guidelines for design and construction of its neighborhood 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MCDRE Evelyn S. Lander, AICP July 10, 1996 Page -2- drugstores. This money will be spent on local architects and contractors during a 16-week construction process. Each new store will also create 15 to 25 full-time pharmacy, stock and cashier jobs. Rite Aid does all its hiring on-site, encouraging local residents to apply. Additionally, Rite Aid drugstores' generate several hundred thousand dollars in local corporate, sales, payroll and personal income taxes annually. Rite Aid's new, enhanced drugstore design provides for wider aisles and brighter lighting for improved traffic flow, and easy access to checkout stations. This prototype also includes a private pharmacy waiting area, a full line of brand-name cosmetics and fragrances, a one-hour photo processing center and a Rite Express station which offers fax, photocopy, package and postal services. Despite the additional services offered, Rite Aid Pharmacies are moderately sized, typically 11,000 square feet or less, and are regarded by its customers as neighborhood drugstores. Rite Aid does not take a cookie-cutter approach to building its new drugstores. Rite Aid's priority is serving the unique needs of each community, and C&C and Rite Aid will work diligently to design a store which is consistent with the needs and character of the surrounding community. Since the founding of the first Rite Aid Pharmacy in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1962, Rite Aid has established a universal reputation as a corporate good neighbor. Rite Aid operates over 2,700 drugstores in 21 states, and is steadily growing. At each of these locations, its pharmacists, store managers and associates have a strong commitment to the community. They participate in outreach programs, health fairs, educational programs and diagnostic screenings, and counsel seniors on their special needs. In addition, Rite Aid makes donations to help support highly-valued social and philanthropic efforts in the community. The property at Brandon and Edgewood has been selected for development of the first Rite Aid neighborhood drugstore in Roanoke. This particular site is comprised of a 1.97 acre parcel on a portion of which is currently located a closed Texaco gas station. The property has not been used for a number of years and is not currently being put to its highest and best use. The properties in the immediate vicinity of the subject property 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MODRE Evelyn S. Lander, AICP July 10, 1996 Page -3- consist of various uses, including single family residential, residential, multi-family residential and commercial. We and representatives of C&C have met with representatives of the Greater Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association and the Greater Deyerle Road Neighborhood Association to discuss C&C's and Rite Aid's plans and to address any concerns they may have. C&C and Rite Aid have agreed to restrict the use of the property in certain respects in order to alleviate any concerns these neighborhood groups have or may have had regarding the impact of the proposed use on the surrounding area. Accordingly, the application also includes certain proffers voluntarily made by the owners with respect to the development and use of the property, if rezoned. As you are aware, C&C considered the possibility of requesting a CN, Neighborhood Commercial rezoning designation for the property. However, while the proposed use is clearly a permitted use under the CN designation, the minimum lot size and frontage requirements of Section 36.1-166 prohibits C&C from pursuing that possibility. The proffers are designed, however, to restrict the uses to which the property may be put to as similar to those permitted in the CN district even though the requested rezoning is to C-2. These proffers are intended to make the intended use compatible with the existing uses of properties in the surrounding areas, in keeping with Rite Aid's philosophy of designing and operating its drugstores consistent with the character of the neighboring area. It should be noted that a portion of the northwestern part of the property located along Edgewood Street will not be rezoned, but will continue to have a R-2 zoning designation in order to preserve its existing character as an additional buffer between the proposed use and the adjoining single family residences in that area. The subject property is located at the intersection of two significant secondary roads. As you are aware, Brandon Avenue is the subject of a VDOT expansion project related to the extension of Peters Creek Road. 'Improvements are expected to be made to Brandon Avenue and to Edgewood Street in order to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. C&C's and Rite Aid's plans for development of the property have been designed to take VDOT's plans into account. We believe it is significant that VDOT has planned to acquire a portion of the property along Edgewood Street for road widening purposes. VDOT's plans will, of necessity, alter the subject property and the surrounding properties substantially, causing some 7157\3\279894.1 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & M( RE Evelyn S. Lander, July 5, 1996 Page -4- AICP change in the character of the existing area. That change, coupled with the existing commercial uses in the area, make the existing R- 2 and C-1 zoning designations for the property unreasonable, and support the reasonableness of a C-2 zoning designation, with proffered conditions, for use of the property as a neighborhood drugstore.. C&C, Rite Aid and we believe that a neighborhood drugstore on this property will provide a substantial benefit to the residents and other property owners in the area. The proposed use is a less intensive commercial use than others permitted in the C-2 zoning classification. The proffers limit development and use of the property in a particular manner so as to remain consistent with existing uses in the area. The property will be developed in substantial conformity to the site plan attached to the application, and the proffers also include limitations on development and use, including significant landscaping and buffering and a restriction prohibiting the existence of a remote speaker system and menu board of the type used by fast food and other restaurants. Accordingly, the use of the proposed pharmacy pickup window will be restricted to use by Rite Aid for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and related supplies sold at the drugstore only, and any successor user will be inhibited from expanding its use to "off-site" goods and services. In view of the foregoing, we ask that you act favorably upon the request, and recommend approval of the proposed rezoning. If you should have any questions, please call me at (540) 983-9312. Yours sincerely, GENT~ LOCKE RAISES & MOORE GMPjr/lgh cc: Ellen F. Bessell (w/encl.) Mark W. Strickland (w/encl.) Eric A. Hauser, Esq. (w/encl.) Jamie Van Brammer (w/o encl.) 7157\3\279894.1 July 26, 1996 Jim Cat:r, Manager C&C Development, L.L.C. c/o O.. Michael Pace, Ir Esq. Gentry, Locke, Rakes, & Moore P.O. Box 40013 Roanoke, VA 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Cart: This will confam that you are authorized to make any and all proffers you deem necessary related to the application to rezoning the property on my behalf, so long as said proffers pertain only to the propertid, s to be rezoned on Exhibits A and C of the original petition for rezoaing submitted to the City of Roanoke. : Very truly yours, Charles P,M. Weinberg ---JUL BO '96 10:44 RE-MAX EAST OF RIVER east of the river July 29. 1996 jim CarT, Manager C&C Development, L,L.C. c/o G. Michael Pace, jr.. Esq. Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore P.O, Box 4003.3 Roanoke, VA 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Cart: Thts ~ confirm that you a~e authorized to make any and all proffers you deem necessary related to the application to rezontng the property on my behalf, so long as said proffers pem2tn only to the property to be rezoned as shown on Exhibits A and C of t. he original petition for rezonintl submitted to the City of Roanoke. Very truly yours, 7157\3\286702.1 297 east center street manchester, connecticut 06040 office: (860) 647-1419 tax: (860) 64~-4490 [~ 30 eaSt office park, route 30 yemen, connecticut 06066 office; (860) 675-1818 fax: (860) 875-0'~17 63 hebron avenue gtastonbu~Y, connecticut 06033 office: [660) $33-7235 fax: (860) 662-3381 Jim Cart, Manager C& C l)evelopment, L.L.C. c/o G. Michael Pace, Jr., Esq. (;¢ntm., Lot'lee, Rnke.e, A. Maart, P.O. Box 40013 Roanoke, VA 24038-0013 Dear Mr. Carr: This will confirm that you are authorized to make anY and all proffers you deem necessary related to the application to rezoning the property on my l~ehalf, so long as said proffers pertain only D the property to be rezoned as shoWn on Exhibits A and C of the original petition for rezongng submitted to the City of Roanoke. Very truly yours, William R. Weinberg NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE RO~OKE CITY PLANN~G COMMISSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Roanoke City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., in order to consider the following: Request from C & C Development, LLC, represented by G. Michael Pace, Jr., and G. Harris Warner, Jr., attorneys, that property located at the northeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S.W., designated as a portion Official Tax Number 1610211, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District and C-2, General Commercial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner. A copy of said application is available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 162, Municipal Building. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the matter. Martha P. Franklin, Secretary Roanoke City Planning Commission Please print in newspaper on Tuesday, July 23, 1996 and Tuesday, July 30, 1996 Please bill: G. Michael Pace, Jr., Esquire G. Harris Warner, Jr., Esquire Gentry, Locke Rakes & Moore P. O. Box 40013 Roanoke, VA 24038-0013 (540) 983-9300 Send affidavit of publication to: Department of Planning and Community Development Room 162, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW. Roanoke, VA 24011 Attorneys at Law 540,983.9300 FacsimJLe 540.983.9400 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Di~ct No. 540.9~3-oq328 ' August 2, 1996 ~ DELIVERED I0 Franklin Road, S E Post Office Box 40013 Roanoke, Virginia 24038 OOt 3 Mary F. Parker, City Clerk City of Roanoke Room 456 215 Church Avenue Roanoke, VA 24011 Re: Amended Application for Rezoning of C&C Development, L.L.C. - Proposed Rezoning of Property Located at Corner of Brandon Avenue, S.W. and Edgewood Street, S.W. from RM-2 and C-2 to C-2 Community Business District (Conditional) for Use as a Neighborhood Rite Aid Pharmacy and Retail Business Dear Ms. Parker: Enclosed regarding this matter are the following: Original and one copy of an Amended Petition Requesting Conditional Rezoning (the "Petition") which includes: Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit A - Legal Description of Property to be Rezoned; B - Map of Area Requested for Rezoning; C - Amended Proffers; C-1 - Elevations; C-2 - Specifications on Sign; D - Rezoning Development Plan; and E - List of Adjacent Property Owners; A brief narrative statement SUaLmarizing the proposed project; Nine copies of the revised Elevation renderings attached as Exhibit C-i; 4. Information from Rite Aid concerning its operations; and Three letters from the o~rners/sellers of the property authorizing Jim Cart, Manager of C&C Development, L.L.C., to make such additional proffers as may be necessary related to the requested rezoning. 7157\3\286929 GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE Mary F. Clark, August 2, 1996 Page -2- City Clerk The Petition has been prepared following our initial and subsequent meetings with representatives of C&C, Evelyn S. Lander and Thomas Tasselli of the City of Roanoke, and after several meetings with representatives of the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League and the Greater Deyerle Road Neighborhood Association. We understand that a report will be prepared by the Roanoke City Department of Planning and Community Development to the Planning Commission and the City Council of Roanoke for their consideration based on these submissions, which report we believe should be in support of this petition. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. If questions regarding this matter or need additional please do not hesitate to contact me at 983-9312. you have any information, GMPjr/lgh Enclosure Yours sincerely, Evelyn S. Lander, ACIP (w/encl.) Ellen F. Bessell (w/enc.) Mr. James Cart (w/eric.) Mark W. Strickland (w/enc.) Eric A. Hauser, Esquire (w/enc.) 7157\3\286929.1 RITE AID CORPORATION 30 Hclnter Lane · Camp Hill, PA 17011 · (717) 761 2633 · Ext 5}55 TO: Roanoke Economic Development Director FROM: Tim Noonan, President DATE: May 30, 1996 New Rite Aid Neighborhood Pharmacy for Roanoke, Virginia Rite Aid, the nation's neighborhood drugstore, has embarked on a three-year plan for the development of 1,000 new stores. This aggressive business plan involves relocating many of our smaller existing stores to larger facilities, expanding the size of many of our shopping center stores and the opening of new stores. Rite Aid would appreciate your assistance and advice on the development of a new store at the comer of Brandon and Edgewood in Roanoke. Rite Aid consistently has a strongly positive economic impact in the communities where we do business. For those regions which the Rite Aid Corporation has targeted for expansion, this will mean an initial investment of more than $1.5 million per store to meet Rite Aid's strict quality control guidelines for design and construction. This money will be spent on local architects and contractors during a 16-week construction process. Each new store also will create 15 to 25 full-time pharmacy, stock and cashier jobs. Rite Aid does all its hiring on-site, encouraging local residents to apply. Additionally, Rite Aid drugstores generate several hundred thousand dollars in local corporate, sales, payroll and personal income taxes annually. Moreover, our stores help stabilize and bolster local shopping districts and draw customers to adjacent merchants. Our new, enhanced drugstore design provides for wider aisles and brighter lighting for improved traffic flow, and easy access to checkout stations. This prototype also includes a private pharmacy waiting area, a full line of brand-name cosmetics and fragrances, a one-hour photo processing center and a Rite Express station which offers fax, photocopy, package and postal services. Page 1 Your Neighborhood Drugstore Memo to Roanoke Economic Development Director Page 2 Yet despite the additional services offered, Rite Aid Pharmacies are moderately sized, typically 11,000 square feet or less, and are regarded by our customers as neighborhood drugstores. Our new prototype store is only the starting point for the design of each new Rite Aid Pharmacy -- we do not take a cookie-cutter approach to building stores. Our priority is serving the unique needs of each community, and Rite Aid will work diligently to design a store which is consistent with the needs and character of the surrounding community. For example, in some neighborhoods this could mean designing the store with colonial architecture, and in others it could mean providing an expanded convenience food section. Since the founding of the first Rite Aid Pharmacy in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1962, Rite Aid has established a universal reputation as a corporate good neighbor. Rite Aid operates over 2,700 drugstores in 21 states, and is steadily growing. At each of these locations, our pharmacists, store managers and associates have a strong commitment to the community. They participate in outreach programs, health fairs, educational programs and diagnostic screenings, and counsel seniors on their special needs. In addition, Rite Aid makes donations to help support highly-valued social and philanthropic efforts in the community. We would like to become your neighbor. If you have any suggestions or questions about the development of a new Rite Aid Pharmacy in Roanoke, please contact Ellen Bessell at C & C Development at 804-340-4104. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. 95.12.47.0430 96.05.47.0661 MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #132-367 Ms. Leu F. Thomas 3472 Peakwood Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Thomas: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33151-100796 memorializing the late Hampton W. Thomas, a former member of the Roanoke City Council, and extending the sympathy of the Council and the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Resolution No. 33151-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. MARY F. PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W,. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk October 14, 1996 File #132-367 Mr. Stephen H. Thomas c/o Ms. Lou F. Thomas 3472 Peakwood Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Thomas: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33151-100796 memorializing the late Hampton W. Thomas, a former member of the Roanoke City Council, and extending the sympathy of the Council and the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Resolution No. 33151-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. MARY F. PARKER. CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, $.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City CIerk October 14, 1996 File #132-367 Ms. Virginia T. Dingier c/o Ms. Lou F. Thomas 3472 Peakwood Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Dingier: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33151-100796 memorializing the late Hampton W. Thomas, a former member of the Roanoke City Council, and extending the sympathy of the Council and the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Resolution No. 33151-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AAE City Clerk MFP:sm Enc. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33151-100796. A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Hampton W. Thomas. WHEREAS, the members of this Council have learned, with sorrow, of the passing on September 28, 1996, of Hampton W. Thomas, a former member of this Council; WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas graduated from Roanoke College and the University of V~&,inia Law School and practiced law in the City of Roanoke for nearly forty years; WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas faithfully served as a member of Roanoke City Council from Janumy 13, 1969, until May 10, 1982; WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was always held in high esteem by citizens of the City of Roanoke as evidenced by his election to Council on four separate occasions; WHEREAS, during his tenure on Council, Mr. Thomas displayed a keen interest in economic development of the Roanoke Valley and in intergovernmental cooperation as evidenced by his leadership in the creation of the Roanoke Valley Industrial Fact Finding Commission and his chairmanship of the Water Resources Committee which played the key role in the resolution of water and sewer problems remaining from the 1976 annexation; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas also served as a member of the Audit and Personnel Committees of Council, as a member of the Executive Committee of the Fifth Planning DisUict Commission, and as a member of the Executive and Legislative Committees of the Virginia Municipal League; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The Council adopts this means of recording its deepest regrets at the passing of the Honorable Hampton W. Thomas, a former member of this Council, and extends to his surviving spouse and children the sympathy of this Council and that of the citizens whom he faithfully served. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward attested copies of this Resolution to Lou Ferguson Thomas, surviving spouse, and Stephen Hampton Thomas, son, and Virginia Thomas Dingler, daughter. ATTEST: City Clerk. MARY E PARKER, CMC/AAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 981-2541 Fax: (540) 224-3145 October 10, 1996 File #72-110-137-200-326-450 SANDRA H. EAKIN Deputy City Clerk Wayne G. Strickland Executive Director Fifth Planning District Commission P. O. Box 2569 Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Dear Mr. Strickland: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 33152-100796 designating C. Nelson Harris as the City of Roanoke's elected official and Commission member and W. Robert Herbert as the City's administrative representative to the Regional Steering Committee of the Fifth Planning District Commission. Resolution No. 33152-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC/AA'E City Clerk MFP:gd Enclosure pc; The Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Member, Roanoke City Council W. Robert Herbert, City Manager IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33152-100796. A RESOLUTION designating the City's representatives to a Regional Steering Committee to recommend an organizational structure for a Regional Partnership under the Regional Competitiveness Act enacted by the 1996 Session of the General Assembly. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 33113-091696, adopted September 16, 1996, this Council has supported the Fifth Planning Distxiet Commission's establishing a Regional Steering Committee to examine the process for developing a Regional Paxtnership pursuant to the Regional Competitiveness Act enacted by the 1996 Session of the General Assembly; WHEREAS, the Regional Steering Committee will recommend an organizational smacture for the Regional Partnership and identify and address key issues of interest to the member localities; and WHEREAS, this Council has been asked to appoint one elected official, who is a Commission member of the Fifth Planning District, and its chief administrative official or his designee to serve on the Steering Committee; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. C. Nelson Harris is hereby appointed as the City of Roanoke's elected official and Commission member to represent the City on the Regional Steering Committee of the Fifth Planning District Commission. 2. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager, or his designee, is hereby appointed as the City's administrative representative to the Regional Steering Committee of the Fifth Planning District Commission. 3. The Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this Resolution to Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director, Fifth Planning District Commission. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION DATE: TO: FROM: October 2, 1996 Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Mary F. Parker, City Clerk For consideration at the October 7 Council meeting, Mayor Bowers has requested that you prepare the proper measure appointing C. Nelson Harris as the elected official to the Regional Steering Committee of the Fifth Planning District Commission to develop the process of a regional partnership under provisions of the 1966 Regional Competitiveness Act. (See Resolution No. 33113-091696.) MFP:ec pc: Deborah J. Moses, Assistant to the City Manager for Special Projects Mary F. Parker, CMCIAAE City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Sandra H. Eakin Deputy City Clerk October 15, 1996 File #27-53-60-223-458 James D. Gdsso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Gdsso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 33144-100796 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1996-97 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriations, providing for the transfer of $2,871,915.00, in connection with the construction of the Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement project. Ordinance No. 33144-100796 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, October 7, 1996. Sincerely, City Clerk MFP:sm Attachment pc: W. Robed Herbert, City Manager William F. Clark, Director, Public Works Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer Ellen S. Evans, Construction Cost Technician Kit B. Kiser, Director, Utilities and Operations O. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Supply Management The Honorable Marsha C. Fielder, Commissioner of the Revenue Diane S. Akere, Budget Administrator, Office of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKEt VIRGINIA The 7th day of October, 1996. No. 33144-100796. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1996-97 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to Government of the exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 1996-97 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Appropriations Capital Outlay Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Construction (1-2) ..... 1994 Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Bonds (3) ....... $27,816,194 6,256,895 10,658,967 Revenue Due from Other Governments (4-6) ...................... $ 3,384,980 1) Appropriated from Bond Funds (003-056-8467-9001) $ 2,871,915 2) Appropriated from Other Governments (003-056-8467-8999) 3,384,980 3) Appropriated from Bond Funds (003-056-8465-9001) (2,871,915) 4) Due from Town of Vinton (003-1074) 68,826 5) Due from Botetourt County (003-1073) 1,257,636 6) Due from Roanoke County (003-1072) 2,058,518 October 7, 1996 Council Report No. 96-170 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: BID COMMITTEE REPORT TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT We, the undersigned Bid Committee, hereby submit the attached report for your consideration. /~Re~?e.ctfully su bmi~j'~d, . :n H. Parrott, Chairman Carroll E. Swain/ William F. Clark Kit B. Kiser JHP/PCS/kh Attachment: Bid Committee Report City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Construction Cost Technician Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Budget Administrator Manager, Office of Supply Management Commissioner of Revenue October 7, 1996 Council Report No. 96-170 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: BID COMMITTEE REPORT TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT I concur with the Bid Committee recommendation relative to the above projects and recommend it to you for appropriate action. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH/PCS/kh Attachment: Bid Committee Report City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Construction Cost Technician Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Budget Administrator Manager, Office of Supply Management Commissioner of Revenue October 7, 1996 Council Report No. 96-170 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: BID COMMITTEE REPORT TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT Backoround on the subject in chronological order is as follows: Tinker Creek InterceDtor Sewer Replacement is Dart of the renovatioq expansion of ioint use sewer facilities considered by City Council at it's meeting of December 13. 1993, Fundino in the amount of $15.7 million was aDDroved bv Council action on December 13, 1993, to support the City's share of the $41.5 million Droiect. The funding is from the proceeds of a general obligation bond issue. The Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer RePlacement Droiect reDlaces the existinq interceDtor ~ew~r from the Water Pollution Control Plant to Orange Avenue at 13th Street. II. Current situation is as follows: The Droiect was advertised for bids with three alternate bide materials, of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and ductile iron pipe (DIP). The Droiect was advertised for bids as two separate contracts. Contract A and Contract B. Each contract included approximately the same amount of work. Bidders had the option of bidding both Contracts A and B together as a single contract. The allowable time for all contracts is Proiect was advertised on Sunday Auoust 11. 1996. and bids were Dubli{;IV ooened and read aloud bv D. Darwin Rouoe. Manaoer of SUDDIV Manaoement, on Tuesday. Seotember 10. 1996, Do Fifteen (15) bids were received for the various oroiect alternatives with Bryant Electric Company, Inc., located in Archdale, North Carolina, submitting the Iow bid in the amount of $5.596.895.00 for the combined Contract A and R. References for Bryant Electric ComDanv. Inc.. have been checked and it has been determined that they are well qualified for the proposed work. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council BID COMMITTEE REPORT TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT October 7, 1996 Page 2 The total construction cost of the project is estimated as follows: Construction Contract Contingency Railroad Flagging & Construction Gas Main Relocation Total $5,596,895 600,000 45,000 15.000 $6,256,895 This cost is apportioned between the participating jurisdictions as follows: City of Roanoke Town of Vinton 8otetourt County Roanoke County 45.9% $ 2,871,915 1.1% 68,826 20.1% 1,257,636 32.9% 2,058,518 III. Issues in order of importance are as follows: A. Cost B. Fundino IV. Alternatives in order of feasibility are as follows: Authorize the City Manaoer to execute a unit price contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Bryant Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $5.596.895 with 540 calendar days for completion, with a project contingency of $600,000 and $45.000 for charges by Norfolk Southern Corporation for construction and removal of a temporary railroad crossing and flagman services, and $15,000 for relocation of a natural gas main owned by Roanoke Gas Company. 1. Cost is 5.2% below the Engineer's estimate of $5.9OO.OOO. Fundino for the City's share {$2.871.915) is available in STP Expansion Bonds 1994 (003-056-8465) and may be transferred to an account to be established by the Director of Finance. Funding in the amount of $3,384,980 will be provided by the other localities participating in the Sewage Plant Expansion Project. Do not authorize the City Manaoer to execute a contract with Bryant Electric Company, Inc. 1. Cost would be based on future bids. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council BID COMMITTEE REPORT TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT October 7, 1996 Page 3 2. F~lndino would remain in the STP Expansion Bonds 1994 account. Recommendation is that City Council concur in Alternative A. and take the following specific actions: Authorize the City Manaoer to execute a unit orice contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Bryant Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $5.596.895 with 540 calendar days for completion, with a project contingency of $600.000 and ~r~.O00 for charges by Norfolk Southern Corporation for construction and removal of a temporary railroad crossing and flagman services, and ~15.000 for relocation of a natural gas main owned by Roanoke Gas Company. f r from STP Expansion Bonds 1994 (003-056-8465-9001) to an account to be established by the Director of Finance entitled Tinker Creek Interceptor Sewer Construction. Appropriate $3,384,980 to the same account from funds to be provided by other jurisdications and establish accounts receivable accounts in the same amount. PCS/kh Attachment: Tabulation of Bids City Attorney City Clerk Director of Finance Director of Public Works Director of Utilities and Operations Assistant to the City Manager for Community Relations City Engineer Construction Cost Technician Accountant, Contracts and Fixed Assets Budget Administrator Manager, Office of Supply Management Commissioner of the Revenue TABULATION OF BIDS TINKER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT N0.6317 Bids were opened by D. Darwin Roupe, Manager, Office of Supply Management, on Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. BASE BID COMPANY CONTRACT AMOUNT Bryant Electric Company, Inc. A & B 95,596,895 W. L. Hailey and Company, Inc. A & B 96,588,470 Mendon Pipeline, Inc. B 93,993,565 Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Inc. A 94,151,172 Branch Highways, Inc. A & B 99,192,027 Estimated Cost: ~5.900.000 Office of the City Engineer Roanoke, Virginia October 7, 1996