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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 11-06-89REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL November 6, 1989 2:00 p.m. AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL (Bowers) 29823 C-1 Call to Order -- Roll Call. Mrs. Bowles and Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Musser were absent. The invocation will be delivered by Mayor Noel C. Taylor· The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America will be led by Mayor Taylor. Presentation of gifts to the City from Wonju, Korea. Mr. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Wonju Sister City Committee. BID OPENINGS Bids for removal of the Jefferson Street Leg of the Hunter Viaduct (Phase I). Four bids referred to a bid committee composed of Messrs. Robert Garland, Chairman, William F. Clark and Kit B. Kiser. (Mr. Bowers voting no.) CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 4 - O) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS- CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. A communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters relating to vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and com- mittees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request for Council to convene in Executive Session to discuss personnel mat- ters relating to vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and com- mittees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Office of ~he ,~r November 6, 1989 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Vir9inia Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen: I wish to request an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters relating to vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Noel C. Taylor Mayor NCT:se Room 452 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24~t I [703) 981-2444 Pending Items from July 16, 1978, Referral Date Referred To 7/10/78 City Manager 2/23/87 Regional Cable Television Committee 6/20/88 Regional Cable Television Committee 1/9/89 City Manager 5/22/89 City Manager Director of Finance 6/5/89 City Manager 8/14/89 City Manager 8/14/89 City Manager through October 23, 1989. Item Recommendation No. 11 con- tained in the Mayor's 1978 State of the City Message. (Development of Milt Moun- tain - hotel.) Request of Cox Cable Roanoke for a renewal of their fran- chise agreement in order to simplify and clarify langu- age, make certain additions and deletions, and extend the term. Communication advising of Cox Cable Roanoke's intent to seek renewal of the Cable Television Franchise in the City of Roanoke. Matter with regard to speed- ing on Hemlock Road~ N. W. Request of the Jefferson High School Committee for a con- tribution from the City to be used for the renovation of Jefferson High School. Communication from Council Member David A. Bowers recom- mending that William Fleming High School be recognized for its many scholastic achieve- ments. Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. i - permitting each City employee to receive his or her birth- day as a holiday, in such instances where the calendar and work experience will per- mit. Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. 2 establish details and cri- teria for an "Employee of the Year" Program for par- ticipation by Roanoke City employees. Pending Items from July 10~ 1978~ through October 23~ 1989. Referral Date Referred To Item 8/14/89 8/14/89 8/14/89 8/14/89 8/14/89 8/14/89 City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. 3 - that the "Star City" become the safest place ta live in Virginia by striving to have Virginia's highest highway compliance rate for buckling up. City Manager Trade and Convention Center Committee Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. 9 consider the feasibility of operating a street car type vehicle to connect the Transportation Museum, the Convention Center Complex, Center-in-the-Square and the City Market area. City Manager Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. 10 establish linear parks with flowers, street scenes, benches and walkways at the proper points on both sides of the railroad. City Manager Trade and Convention Center Committee Mayor's 1989 State of the City Recommendation No. 12 - consider the conversion of the former Railway Passenger Station into a visitor's center if the property is made available to the City in the future. City Manager Communication from Council Member David A. Bowers recom- mending that the producers of the film "Crazy People" be contacted in order to discuss the possibility of a world premiere event in Roanoke upon the release of the movie. City Manager Requested to report to Council within 120 days with regard to certain aspects of the Zoning Ordinance. Pending Items from July 10~ 1978~ through October 23, 1989. Referral Date 9/11/89 Refer~ed To Item Robert A. Garland Kit B. Kiser William F. Clark Bids for replacement of treatment equipment and appurtenances at the Falling Creek Wate~ Plant. 10/2/89 City Manager Director of Finance Matte~ of correcting drainage problems and othe~ improve- ments in Statesman Industrial Park. 10/9/89 City Attorney Communication from Council Member David A. Bowers regarding the issue of a modified ward system for the City of Roanoke. (Public Hearing set for December 11, at 7:30 p.m.) Office of the Council October 27, 1989 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen: As City Council's liaison to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and to once again present to you this Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority, I am pleased year's 1988-1989 Annual Report. The report is dedicated to Jo Anne B. Justis, one of your fine Commissioners, who has served the City well on the Board since 1980. On Page 6 of the report, the list indicates that the Authority operates 1,506 public housing units in the City; Page 13 of the report indicates that 1,304 units are operated under the Authority's Section 8 Program. An explanation of the Community Development Program of the Authority, including Deanwood, Shaffer's Crossing, Henry Street, Gainsboro and other programs begins on Page 17. Please note on Page 27 a return to the City of Roanoke of $125,798.36 as payment in lieu of taxes, which represents a doubling in this category during this decade. Finally, ~ would like to call your attention to the awards of recognition to the United States Senate and the Richmond office of HUD on Page 21. I would respectfully request that this report be included on the Consent Agenda for the next regular meeting of Council, and thereafter that it may be received and filed. Best personal regards. Sincerely, Council Member DAB:ra DAB57 Enc. Room 456 Municipal Building 215 O',urch Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 2401 ~ (703) 98t-2541 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council October 27, 1989 Page 2 pc: Mr. Herbert Redevelopment N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Members, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing of Commissioners Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance D. McBride, Executive Director, Roanoke and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike Authority Board Roanoke, Virginia November 6, 1989 The Honorable Noel C. Ta~or~ Ma~dr ~!! and Members, Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: Subject: City Recognition - ICMA/HUD Technical Assistance Program The International City Management Association (ICMA) has received funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide technical assistance to six communities nationwide which now receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) on an annual basis. I am pleased to inform you that the City of Roanoke has been chosen to participate in this nationally recognized effort. The other five cities involved are Royal Oak, Michigan (pop. 67,000), Winston-Salem, N.C. (pop. 148,000), Des Moines, Iowa (pop. 190,000), Toledo, Ohio (pop. 343,000) and Tucson, Arizona (pop. 358,000). Roanoke was chosen to participate in the program because of our reputation for innovation, program compliance, and fiscal responsibility in the use of CDBG funds. The goal of the technical assistance program is to provide the partici- pating communities with a forum to explore approaches that may be employed to enhance each community's current CDBG allocation by increasing private sector participation. I have appointed a team of City and RRHA employees to represent the city in this effort. A local lending institution executive will also be asked to participate on the city's team. Our first workshop will be held on November 16 and 17 at the ICMA national office in Washington, D.C. I plan to attend this activity with the city team. This information is being provided to you to keep you abreast of affairs that have the potential of highlighting our community on a national scale. No formal action of Council is required. I would be pleased to respond to any questions or comments that you might have regarding this very important opportunity. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:EBRJr:mp cc: Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., Assistant City Manager Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance Marie T. Pontius, Grants Monitoring Administrator H. Dan Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator Herbert D. McBride, Executive Director, RRHA November 6, 1989 Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mrs. Bowles and Members of Council: I wish to request an Executive Session to discuss the disposition of publicly held property for industrial development purposes persuant to ~2.1-344.A.3., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH/BJW:kds Office of the City Clerk November 13, Ig8g File #467-80 Mr. W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Oear ~4r. Herbert: Your report ~ith regard to recognizing William Fleming High School for numerous scholastic achievements was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the report. Sincerely, ~ ' ~ary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP:ra Room456 Muni¢ipalBuilding 215Church Avenue, S.W. Roano~,e, Vi~gini,i 24011 (703)9s~l-2.'tAl Office of the City Manager November 6, 1989 Councilman David A. Bowers Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Councilman Bowers: Subject: City Recognition for William Fleming High School - National Scholastic Honors I received your November 1, 1989, correspondence which was a follow-up to an earlier letter which you addressed to Roanoke City Council back in June, 1989, regarding the above-referenced subject. Members of my staff, in con- sultation with Dr. Tota, are preparing to lay out the design for signage to be installed at all of the main entrances into the city. These signs should be fabricated and installed within the next two to three weeks. Additionally, we are investigating the construction and placement of appro- priately sized signage on the main thoroughfares leading to the high school (Hershberger Road, Cove Road, Peters Creek Road, and Ferncliff Avenue). Again, this activity will be coordinated with the superintendent's office and may re- quire the approval of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. I was pleased and honored to deliver the baccalaureate address to the William Fleming Graduating Class of 1989. I took that opportunity to congratu- late the school administration, faculty, students and parents for this very noteworthy achievement. Members of City Council, at various official and unof- ficial gatherings, have also stressed this very important achievement. None- theless, Council's objective of providing some tangible and visual recognition of this honor is most appropriate, and I am pleased to be able to report to you today that we are making significant progress in this regard. If there are other ideas in addition to what feel we should be pursuing, we would be pleased implementation. is referenced above that you to review them for possible Sincerely, W. Robert Herbert City Manager WRH:EBRJr:mp cc: The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Mr. Wilburn Co Dibling, City Attorney Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance Dr. Frank P. Tota, Superintendent of Schools Room 364 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue S W Roanoke Virginia 240~ 1 (703) 98t 2333 Office of the Councii November I, 1989 ~r. W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virgiaia Dear Bob: Sometime ago I requested that you indicate some manner of recognition for William Fleming High School here in Roanoke for beiag identified as one of the leading academic/scholastic high schools in America. An awards ceremony was held at the school on October 31, and now think it is appropriate to go forward in some manner or rather in some way and have the City of Roanoke establish some form of local recognition for that school, its administrators, faculty, and students. I would suggest that. as we did several years ago to recognize a state basketball championship team, that we have signs built and installed at all of the main thoroughfares at the City limits. Also, I think it would be important for us to have some kind of recognition in our new Roanoke Regional Airport Terminal. Winning the state basketball championship is truly a great achievement, but having one of the top academic high schools in America should also be significantly recognized by this City. I would ask that you come to the next Roanoke City Council meeting on November 6, 1989, with a report as to action which will be taken by the administration to meet this goal which was referred to the administration by Roanoke City Council. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Oavid A. Bowers Council Member DAB:ra DAB58 Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke, V~rginia 2401~ (703) 98%2541 Office of the City Clerk November 13, 1989 File #169-277 M,. Franklin D. Kimbrough, Executive Director Downtown Roanoke, Inc. 410 First Street, S. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 III Dear Mr. Kimbraugh: I am enclosing four copies of Resolution No. 29823-11689 authorizing a revocable permit to Downtown Roanoke, Inc., for the installation and maintenance of holiday decorations over and above City rights of way and upon certain City light standards and other City facilities in the downtown area of the City, from November 1, 1989, through January 13, 1990, upon certain terms a,~d conditions. Resolution No. 29823-11689 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989. Please sign and return three copies of Resolution No. to the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Municipal Roanoke, Virginia 24011. Sincerely, , ~ ~4ary F. Parker, C~dC City Clerk 29823-11689 Building, ~FP:ra Eric. pc: ~r. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works ~r. William ~. Mullins, Jr., Manager, Signals and Alarms Mr. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of ~dministration Public Safety ~s. Sandra H. Eakin, Deputy City Clerk and Room456 MunicipalSuilding 215Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703)g81-2541 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, lhe 6th day of November, 1989. No. 29823-11689. VIRGINIA, A RESOLUTION authorizing a revocable permit to Downtown Roanoke, Inc., for the installation and maintenance of its holiday decorations over and above City rights of way and upon certain City light stan- dards and other from November 1, and conditions. City facilities in the downtown area of the City, 1989, through January 13, 1990, upon certain terms WHEREAS, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (hereinafter "Permittee") has requested that City Council authorize Permittee to install and maintain its holiday decorations over and above City rights of way and upon certain City light standards and other City facilities on streets in the Downtown Business District; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke will act as the agent of Permittee in installing such holiday decorations; and WHEREAS, Council is desirous of granting the request of Permittee pursuant to certain terms and conditions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Permission is hereby granted to Permittee to install and maintain its holiday decorations over and above City rights of way and upon certain City light standards and other City facilities in the Downtown Business District, the location of such decorations being more particularly described in the City Manager's report, dated November 6, 1989, pursuant to the following terms and conditions: (a) Such permit shall be revocable and shall be effective from November 1, 1989, through January 13, 1990; (b) Permittee shall indemnify, keep and hold the City free and harmless from liability on account of injury or damage to any person or property, arising out of installation, maintenance or removal of such holiday decorations; including City property, grow- ing out of or directly or indirectly resulting from the permission herein granted; Permittee shall provide the Director of Public Works with a certificate of insurance naming the City of Roanoke as an additional insured, providing liability insurance with respect to installation, maintenance and removal of such holiday decorations, in the amount of at least $300,000 for bodily injury and property damage combined; (d) Permittee shall pay to the City the cost of electrical power consumed by its decorations attached to City light standards and other City facilities; (e) Electrical equipment provided by Permittee shall be UL approved for wet locations and installed pursuant to the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code; (f) No decoration shall be constructed, attached, installed, erected, or maintained so as to obscure the view of any directional or informational sign by any operator of a motor vehicle or pedestrian; and (g) No decoration shall be installed or attached to any tree or shrub on City property. 2. This permit shall not extend to or be construed as granting Permittee any right or authority with respect to property and facili- ties of public utility corporations. 3. This permit shall be in full force and effect at such time as a copy of this Resolution, duly signed, sealed, attested and acknowl- edged by permittee has been filed in the Office of the City Clerk. ATTEST: City Clerk. - 2 - ACCEPTED and EXECUTED by the undersigned this , 1989. DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, INC. day of ATTEST: By Title - 3 Roanoke, Virginia November 6, 1989 Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor and Members of Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: SUBJECT: Downtown Holiday Decorations I. Background ae Downtown Roanoke~ Inc. owns the holiday decorations erected annually by City forces on City streets during the holiday season. Downtown business interest and the City of Roanoke last year initiated an effort to upgrade the holiday lighting decorations along City streets. This effort is coordinated through Downtown Roanoke, Inc. C. "Roanoke - The Starlight City" again will be the theme carried out by the holiday decorations. II. Current Situation A. Additional "Starburst" Downtown Roanoke, Inc. streets: decorations have been ordered by to be placed along the following 1. Williamson Road, S.E. from Campbell Avenue to Elm Avenue Church Avenue, S.E. from Williamson Road to Market Street Elm Avenue, S.E. from Williamson Road to Jefferson Street The City has been workin9 with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. most of the year on several problems on mounting which have been resolved. Co The City of Roanoke is again expected to help install the holiday decorations this year, particularly since they are mostly on City poles. III. Issues A. Holiday spirit for a festival City Members of City Council Page 2 B. Timin~ C. Direct cost IV. Alternatives City Council ~rant permission to Downtown Roanoke, Inc. to place holiday decorations on City owned street light and traffic signal poles and to overhang City rights-of- way from Appalachian Power Company street light poles in the Central Business District, with appropriate insurance and indemnification for the City. Holiday spirit for a festival City will be enhanced by the decorations used last year as well as the additional ones. 2. Timin~ is very critical to allow the installation by Thanksgiving. Direct cost will be very minimal since Downtown Roanoke, Inc. has agreed to purchase or reimburse the City for needed materials. B. City Council deny Downtown Roanoke, Inc. permission to install holiday decorations. 1. Holiday spirit for a festival City will be greatly reduced. Timin~ - Downtown Roanoke, Inc. probably could not find anyone at this late date to install and connect to City wiring properly. 3. Direct cost - would be reduced to nothing. V. Recommendation City Council accept Alternative "A" and authorize permission for Downtown Roanoke, Inc., with appropriate insurance and indemnification, for the City to display holiday decorations along the streets in the downtown area from November 1, 1989 through January 13, 1990. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert city Manager WMMjr:jrm copy: Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Mr. George C. Snead, Director of Administration & Public Safety Mr. William M. Mullins, Jr., Manager, Signals & Alarms Mr. Franklin D. Kimbrough, III, Director, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., 410 First Street, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24011 Office of the City Clerk November 13, 1989 File #236-304 ~ro W. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Hr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29826-11689 authorizing the acceptance of a certain grant offer made to the City of Roanoke by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (P.£. 98-473)in the amount of $44,753.00; and authorizing execution of the City's acceptance of the aforesaid graat offer on behalf of the City of Roanoke and the agreement, on behalf of the City, to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant and applicable laws, regulations, and requirements of said Department pertaining thereto. Resolution No. 29826-11689 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on ~oaday, November 6, ~989. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP:ra Enc. pc: Mr. James D. Ritchie, Director of Human Resources Ms. Andrea B. Krochalis, Group Home Program Manager, Crisis Intervention Center ~r. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Administration and Public Safety Mr. Kenneth S. Cronin, .~anager, Personnel ~anagement Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Chu;ch Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703) g81-2~41 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF The 6th day of November, 1989. No. 29826-11689. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a certain grant offer made to the City of Roanoke by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (P.L. 98-473); and authorizing the execu- tion of the City's acceptance of the aforesaid grant offer on behalf of the City of Roanoke and the agreement, on behalf of the City, to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant and applicable laws, regulations, and requirements of said Department pertaining thereto. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the offer made by the United States Department of Health and Human Services of a cer- tain grant under the provisions of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (P.L. 98-473) amounting to $44,753.00 in funding to be used to augment client services to runaway and homeless youth at the City of Roanoke's Crisis Intervention Center (Sanctuary) as set out and described in the City's application for said funding made as Grant No. 03CY0269101 by said Department, upon all of the terms, provisions and conditions therein set out, a copy of the aforesaid offer to which is attached the Grant Agreement and the terms, provisions and conditions upon which said grant is made being on file in the Office of the City Clerk and being expressly incorporated herein by reference. 2. The City Manager, W. Robert Herbert, or the Assistant City Manager, Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., is hereby authorized to accept, execute and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke the proper forms with the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services for the aforementioned grant. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in connection with the City's acceptance of the aforementioned grant or with such pro- ject. ATTEST: City Clerk. Office of the City Clerk November 13, 1989 File #178 Mr. ~. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29827-11689 endorsing the request of the owners of V~oodridge ~.partments on Mountain View Terrace in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia Housing Development .~uthority for financing of renovation of 96 housing units, and approving certification of said endorsement to the Virginia Housing Development ~uthority. Resolution No. 29827-11689 ~'as adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular ,meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989. Sincerely, ~~ Mary F. Parker, C~4C City Clerk MFP:ra Enc, pc: Hr. John F. Hastings, Senior Development Officer, Virginia Housing Development ,~uthority, 601 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 ~r. ~illiam F. Clark, Director of Public ~orks ~r. Ronal~ H. Miller, Building Commissioner/Zoning Administrator Hr. H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator Room4S6 MunicipalBuilding 215Church Avenue, S.W Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703)981-2541 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIHGINIA, The 6th day of November, 1989. No. 29827-11689. A RESOLUTION endorsing the request of the owners of Woodridge Apartments on Mountain View Terrace in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia Housing Development Authority for financing of renovation of 96 housing units, and approv- ing certification of that endorsement to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the request for refinancing and renovation of 96 hous- ing units at Woodridge Apartments on Mountain View Terrace in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, is endorsed by this Council and the ~ayor is hereby authorized to certify such approval to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. ATTEST: City Clerk. Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia November 6, 1989 Dear Members of Council: Subject: Proposed VHDA Financing for Renovation of Apartments- Woodridge Apartments I. Background: Owner of Woodridge Apartments on Mountain View. Terrace, in southwest Roanoke has requested Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to provide $1,200,000 in loans for refinancing and renovation of 96 units. B. Owner has also received a tentative commitment of $#17,000 in loans and grants from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHGD) to support the renovation. Condition of the financing from VHDA and DHCD, is that at least (38) of the units must be reserved for occupancy by households with incomes not exceeding 60~ of the area median income ($18,600 for a family of 3). D. There are 39 units vacant currently in Woodridge of which 5 are rentable. II. Current Situation: A. VHDA has invited, as required by law, the City's formal endorsement of the request. Conversely, the City may, by resolution, submit negative comments, if applicable (See attached letter from VHDA). B. City is allowed 60 days (expiring November 13, 1989) to comment by formal resolution of Council. C. Arrangements for financing from VHDA cannot be finalized until comments are received, or the 60 day period is elapsed. III. Issues: A. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding. B. Effect on City's housing stock. C. Cost to the City. D. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strate~c Plan Task Force. November 6, 1989 Page 2 IV. Alternatives: A. Endorse the request for financing to be provided by VHDA for the Woodridge Apartments, as provided by the Attachment. 1. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding will be en- hanced by City's endorsement of the proposal. Effect on City's housing stock would be positive, in that substandard units in the 96- unit development would be renovated, and units that have already been improved will be supported and supplemented by the complete improvement of the development. Cost to the City would be nothing. All funds are provided to the property owner by VHDA and/or DHCD. Revenues to the City will be increased through increased tax assessments on the property. The City incurs no liablity of any kind by giving favorable comment to the development. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would be met by: a. Attracting alternative sources of favorable funding for pairs to substandard units ( Goal 4, Objective B, Activity 2)~ b. Increasing and improving the supply of low-cost affordable housing units ( Goal 7, Objective A, Activity 1); Co Pursing financing subsidies for rental property improvements that provide for appropriate mixes of income groups within large developments ( Goal 7, Objective B, Activity 2). B. Oppose the request for VHDA financing on the Woodridge Apartments. · Probability of VHDA approving request for funding would be practically eliminated. City's disapproval probably would cause VHDA to reject the funding request. In that event, · Effect on City's housing stock would be negative, if project were not funded, property owner is unlikely to continue to upgrade the apartment units if acceptable alternative financing cannot be arranged, lhis may eventually result in the property's deterioration to a serious degree, to the detriment of the nearby single family residential community. Cost to the City would be nothing initially, but tax revenues from the property may decrease if improvements are not made. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would not be met. November 6, 1989 Page 3 Do not offer any comments to VHDA concerning the proposed VHDA financing. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding would be reduced by City's lack of explicit support. VHDA could not reach a final determination until the end of the 60 day comment period· 2. Effects on City's housing stock would depend on whether VHDA approves the funding request. Cost to the City would be nothing initially, with the effect on tax revenues dependent on whether VHDA approves the funding request. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would not be actively advanced by forgoing the opportunity to encourage such attractive financing and property improvement. V. Recommendation: Adopt Alternative A, thereby endorsing the request for financing to be provided by VHDA for the ~Voodridge Apartments, pursuant to the guidelines noted in the attached letter. Respectfully submitted, W. Robert Herbert City Manager Attachment W RH:HDP:vs (CR.23) cc: City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public ggorks 13uilding Commissioner Housing Development Coordinator VHDA September 14, 1989 RECEIVED The Honorable Noel C. Taylor Mayor City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 City Manager's Office Roanoke, VA RE: Woodridge Apartments City of Roanoke Dear Mayor Taylor: Pursuant to Section 36-55.39(B) of the Code of Virginia, a copy of which is enclosed, you are hereby notified that the Virginia Housing Development Authority is considering the financing of the multi-family residential housing development described in the enclosed Attachment "A", which is to be situated in your locality. Should you desire additional information regarding the development proposal, please contact Mr. William B. Litton, Harvey Lindsay and Company, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510. If you desire to disapprove the development proposal, you may do so by certifying to the Authority in w.riting within sixty days of the date hereof. A certified copy of any resolution disapproving the development proposal should accompany the above certifi- cation. We would ask that any such certification be in the form attached hereto though the statement of any reasons for your action is optional. You will note that Section 36-55.39(B) also provides that the governing body of a locality may, by resolution, approve the proposed housing development. If you desire to approve the development, we would ask that such approval be in the form attached hereto. A certified copy of the resolution approving the development must accompany the approval form. Very truly yours, ~r DevelOpment Officer cc: William B. Litton ~w~. Robert Herbert, City Manager Virg~ Housing De~lopment Au~onty 601 So~ Belv/de~ St~ &~mond ~ 23220 ~0~ 782- ~V/TDD) ATTACHMENT 'A' The proposed development will consist of approximately 96 units of housing to be financed under Virginia Housing Development Authority's Tax Exempt Bond Financing Program and situated on approximately 3.82 acres on the north side of Mountain View Terrace, west of Bridge Street and east of Byrne Street in the City of Roanoke. § 36-55.39. Procedure prior to financing of housing developments undertaken hy housing sponsors. -- A. Notwithstanding any other provi- sion of this chapter, HDA is not empowered to fiuance any housing development undertaken by a housing sponsor pursuant to §§ 36-55.31, 36-55.33:1 and 36-55.34:1 of this chapter nnless, prior to the financing of any housing development hereunder, HDA finds: (1) That there exists a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing at rentals or prices which persons and families of low income or moderate income can afford within the general housing market area to be served by the proposed housing development. (2) That private enterprise and investment have been unable, without assis- tance, to provide the needed decent, safe and sanitary housing at rentals or prices which persons or families of low and moderate income can afford or to provide sufficient mortgage financing for residential housing for occupancy by such persons or families. (3) That the housing sponsor or sponsors undertaking the proposed housing development in this Commonwealth will supply well-planned, well-desi ne housing for persons or families of low and moderate income and that gsuchd sponsors are financially responsible. (4) That the housing development, to be assisted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, will be of public use and will provide a public benefit. (5) That the housing development will be undertaken within the authority conferred by this chapter upon HDA and the housing sponsor or sponsors. · B. HDA shall also find, in connection with the financing of the new con- struction or substantial rehabilitation &any proposed multi-family residential - housing development, that the governing body of the locality in which suc ho~ng development is to be located has not withi- -"---- ~ .... h notlncation of the ,,rn,~n n~_ . ~ ,, ,, o,.,~y uays at,er wrl~ten HDA, certified to H~.~'i~°~ri'ii~?tl~g:-n~s eeen, seon,t the governing body by s ,o m~approvai o~tne proposed multi-fam ly residential housing development. The foregoing notw thstanding, no such finding need be made ifHDA shall have received from the governing body its certified resolution approving the proposed housing development. (1972 c 830; 1975, c. 536; 1978, c 297; 1982, c. 175.) The 1978 amendment designated the The 1982 amendment added the second sen- former provisions of this section as subsection A tence of subsection B. and added subsection B. CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL In accordance with Virginia Code Section 36-55.39(B), . the City Council of , .-~ ~ - Vl_~_n~a, hereby certifies to the Virginia Housing Development ~ ~ ~i~ ~.u~..or~. its approval of the proposed multi-f~ily residential housing development called as expressed in its resolution duly adopted on 19 a ceruified couv of which is attached : ..... City Ccunci! cf , Vir=inia By: C_ERTIFICATION OF DISAPPROVAl, In accordance with Virginia Code Section 36-55.39(B), the ~ity Council of Virginia hereby certifies to the Virginia Housing Development Authority its disapproval of tha proposed multi-family residential housing development called , as in its resolution duly adopted on a certified copy of which is attached hereto. Optional: expressed , 19 Suck development is disapproved for the following reasons: By: City Council of· , Virginia Office of the City Clerk November 13, 1989 File #178 Mr. ~. Robert Herbert City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear ,Ur. Herbert: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29828-11689 endorsing the request of the owners of Brittany ,~partments on ~estside Boulevard, in the City of Roanoke, for financing of renovation of 300 housing units, and approving certification of said endor- sement to the Virginia Housing Development ,~uthority. Resolution No. 29828-11689 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, C~C City Clerk MFP:ra pc: ~r. John F. Hastings, Senior Development Officer, Virginia Housing Development ,~uthority, 601 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 Mr. ~illiam F. Clark, Director of Public Works ~r. Ronald ~. ~iller, Building Commissioner/Zoning ~dministratar Ur. ~. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2541 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, lhe 6th day of November, 1989. No. 29828-11689. VIRGINIA, A RESOLUTION endorsing the request of the owners of Brittany Apartments on Westside Boulevard, in the City of Roanoke, for financing of renovation of 300 housing units, and approving certification of that endorsement to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the request for refinancing and renovation of 300 housing units at Brittany Apartments on Westside Boulevard, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, is endorsed by this Council. and the Mayor is hereby authorized to certify such approval to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. ATTEST: City Clerk. Honorable Mayor and City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: Roanoke, Virginia No_v~mber 6, 1989 Subject: Proposed VHDA Financing for Renovation of Apartments- Brittany Apartments I. Background: Owner of Brittany Apartments on Westside Blvd. in northwest Roanoke has requested Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to provide $2,839,000 in loans for refinancing and renovation of 300 units. B. Owner has also received a tentative commitment of $770,000 in loans and grants from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support the renovation. Condition of the financing from VHDA and DHCD,is that at least #0% (120) of the units must be reserved for occupancy by households with incomes not exceeding 60% of the area median income ($18,600 for a family of 3). D. There are 141 units vacant currently in Brittany of which # are rentable. II. Current Situation: A. VHDA has invited, as required by law, the City's formal endorsement of the request. Conversely, the City may, by resolution, submit negative comments, if applicable (See attached letter from VHDA). B. City is allowed 60 days (expiring November 13, 1989) to comment by formal resolution of Council. C. Arrangements for financing from VHDA cannot be finalized until comments are received, or the 60 day period is elapsed. III. Issues: A. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding. 15. Effect on City's housing stock. C. Cost to the City. D. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force. November 6, 1989 Page 2 IV. Alternatives: A. Endorse the request for financing to be provided by VHDA for the Brittany Apartments, as provided by the Attachment. 1. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding will be en- hanced by City's endorsement of the proposal. Effect on City's housing stock would be positive, in that substandard units in the 300- unit development would be renovated, and units that have already been improved will be supported and supplemented by the complete improvement of the development. Cost to the City would be nothing. All funds are provided to the property owner by VHDA and/or DHCD. Revenues to the City will be increased through increased tax assessments on the property, lhe City incurs no liablity of any kind by giving favorable comment to the development. t~. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would be met by: a. Attracting alternative sources of favorable funding for re- pairs to substandard units ( Goal #, Objective 13, Activity 2); b. Increasing and improving the supply of low-cost affordable housing units ( Goal 7, Objective A, Activity 1); c. Pursing financing subsidies for rental property improvements that provide for appropriate mixes of income groups within large developments ( Goal 7, Objective B, Activity 2). B. Oppose the request for VHDA financing on the Brittany Apartments. Probability of VHDA approving request for funding would be practically eliminated. City's disapproval probably would cause VHDA to reject the funding request. In that event, Effect on City's housing stock would be negative if project were not funded, property owner is unlikely to continue to upgrade the apartment units if acceptable alternative financing cannot be arranged. This may eventually result in the property's deterioration to a serious degree, to the detriment of the nearby single family residential community. Cost to the City would be nothing initially~ but tax revenues from the property may decrease if improvements are not made. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would not be met. November 6, 1989 Page 3 Do not offer any comments to VHDA concerning the proposed VHDA financing· Probability of VHDA approving request for funding would be reduced by City's lack of explicit support. VHDA could not reach a final determination until the end of the 60 day comment period. 2. Effects on City's housing stock would depend on whether VHDA approves the funding request. Cost to the City would be nothing initially, with the effect on tax revenues dependent on whether VHDA approves the funding request. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan Task Force would not be actively advanced by forgoing the opportunity to encourage such attractive financing and property improvement. V. Recommendation: Adopt Alternative A, thereby endorsing the request for financing to be provided by VHDA for the Brittany Apartments, pursuant to guidelines noted in the attached letter. Respectfully submitted,, W. Robert Herbert City Manager Attachment WRtt:HDP:vs (CR.22) cc: City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Building Commissioner Housing Development Coordinator VHDA September 14, 1989 The Honorable Noel C. Taylor Mayor City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 RE: Brittany Apartments City of Roanoke Dear Mayor Taylor: Pursuant to Section 36-55.39(B) of the Code of Virginia, a copy of which is enclosed, you are hereby notified that the Virginia Housing Development Authority is considering the financing of the multi-family residential housing development described in the enclosed Attachment "A", which is to be situated in your locality. Should you desire additional information regarding the development proposal, please contact Mr. William B. Litton, Harvey Lindsay and Company, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510. If you desire to disapprove the development proposal, you may do so by certifying to the Authority in writing within sixty days of the date hereof. A certified copy of any resolution disapproving the development proposal should accompany the above certifi- cation. We would ask that any such certification be in the form attached hereto though the statement of any reasons for your action is optional. You will note that Section 36-55.39(B) also provides that the governing body of a locality may, by resolution, approve the proposed housing development. If you desire to approve the development, we would ask that such approval be in the form attached hereto. A certified copy of the resolution approving the development must accompany the approval form. Very truly yours, /~hn F. Hastings f ~onior Development Officer cc: Wi)liam B. Litton ~'f Robert Herbert, ~ Housing Development Authority 60~ South Belwde~ Street, R~chnlond ~ 23220 (804) ~2-7956 ,V, TED~ City Manager § 36-55.39. Procedure prior to financing of housing developments undertaken by housing sponsors. -- A. Notwithstanding any other provi- sion of this chapter, HDA is not empowered to finance any housing development undertaken by a housing sponsor pursuant to §§ 36-55.31, 36-55.33:1 and 36-55.34:1 of this chapter unless, prior to the financing of any housing development hereunder, ttDA finds: (I) That there exists a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary hou'sing at rentals or prices which persons and families &low income or mod~erate income can afford within the general housing market area to be served by the proposed housing development. (2) That private enterprise and investment have been unable, without assis- ta~)ce, to provide the needed decent, safe and sanitary housing at rentals or prices which persons or families of low and moderate income can afford or to provide sufficient mortgage financing for residential housing for occupancy by such pf, rsons or families. (3) ~hat the housing' sponsor or sponsors undert ' ,deve!opment in this Commonwealth will .... ak,~,ng, the proposed housing nousm~ for -er ...... c__.,. ,v ..... ~,~PP~Y wen-pmnned, well-desi ne(] o ~, o,,,,o ut t~nllles OI Iow an(l moderate income and that sguch sponsors are financially responsible. (4) That the housing development to be assisted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, will be of public use and will nrovide a (5) That the housin,, develo ........ ~ . , public benefit. ~,,,,~u~ wm De unaer~a~en within the authority conferred by this chapter upon HDA and the housing sponsor or sponsors B. HDA shall also find, in connection with the financing of the new c~n- struction or substantial rehabilitation of any roo : ,hous!ng development, that the ...... :- ~ P~ p ~e.d multi-.fam.ily resident al hOUsing development is to be lo~-~,;~'~"g oouy ?I, tr~e locahty m which such ~a~eu nas not, w~tnin sixty days after written notification of the proposed financing has been sent the governing body by HDA, certified to HDA in writing its disapproval of the proposed multi-family residential housing development. The foregoing notwithstanding, no such finding need be made ifHDA shall have received from the governing body its certified resolution approving the proposed housing development. (1972, c. , 1975, c. 536; 1978, c. 297; 1982, c. 175.) 830; The 1978 amendment designated the The 1982 amendment added the second sen- former provisions o£this section as subsection A tence of subsection B. and added subsection B. ATTACHMENT 'A' The proposed development will consist of approximately 300 units of housing to be financed under Virginia Housing Development Authority's Tax Exempt Bond Financing Program and situated on approximately 16.923 acres on both the east and west sides of West Side Boulevard (formerly Miller Street) just south of the intersection with Shenandoah Avenue on the west side of the City of Roanoke. CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL In accordance with Virginia Code Section 36-55.39(3),.. the City Council of , Virginia, hereby certifies to the Virginia Housing Develomment A,~, ....... ~, its approval of tka proposed multi-f~mily residential housing development call'ed as expressed in its resolution duly adoptcd on 19 a certified copy of which is attacked :-~ City Council cf , Virginia By: CERTIFICATION OF DISAPPROVAI, In accordance with Virginia Code Section 36-55.39(B), the ~ity Council of Virginia hereby certifies to the Virginia Housing Development Authority its multi-family residential disapproval of the proposed housing development called , as in its resolution duly adopted on a certified copy of which is attached hereto. Optional: Such development is reasons: expressed , 19 disapproved for the following By: City Council of Virginia Its Mayor Office of the City Clerk Novefnber 13, 1989 File #279 Dr. T. ~. Tiedemann, Director Virginia Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratories One North 14th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear Dr. Tiedemann: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 29836-11689 supporting the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratories, in its efforts to build the new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory. Resolution No. 29836-11689 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989. Sincerely, ,!4ary F. Parker, C!4C City Clerk ~FP:ra Eac. pc: The ~onorable Lee 4. Garrett, Chairman. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798 Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, $, W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703)981-2541 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 6th day of November, 1989. No. Z983~11689. A RESOLUTION supporting the proposed Western Regional Forensic Science Laboratory. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratories, has proposed the construction of a new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in this area; WHEREAS, law enforcement efforts will be assisted by the improved facilities and equipment; WHEREAS, new employment opportunities for the residents of the Roanoke Valley and the rest of Southwest Virginia will be provided; and WHEREAS, the proposed Laboratory will contain the Medical Examiner's Office, Forensic, Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories and be the first multifunctional regional laboratory in Virginia. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Services, This Council supports the Virginia Department of General Division of Consolidated Laboratories in its efforts to build the new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in the area. 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit an attested copy of this Resolution to Dr. T. W. Tiedemann, Director, Virginia Deparment of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratories. ATTEST: City Clerk. City of Roanoke Interdepartment Communication DATE: September 8, 1989 TO: Mr. Wilburn C. Oibling, Jr., City Attorney FRO~: ~ayor Noel C. Taylor ~ . ~. 7, SUBJECT: Western Regional Forensic Science Laboratory Please prepare for City Council's consideration the appropriate measure for the regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 25, 1989, in support of the Western Regional Forensic Science Laboratory. Your usual prompt and courteous assistance will be appreciated. NCT:jas Attachments A Beauu{ulBeginning COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ELMERC HODGE August 29, 1989 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LEE GARRETT. CHAIRMAN RICHARD W. ROBERS. VICE-CHAIRMAN BOB L JOHNSON STEVEN A MCGRAW HARRY C NICkENS Mayor Noel C. Taylor City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Mayor Taylor: Attached is Resolution 82289-1 of support for the Western Regional Forensic Science Laboratory which was approved at the August 22, 1989, Board of Supervisors Meeting. Dr. A. W. Tiedemann, Director, Division of Consolidated Laboratories, and staff made an impressive presentation concerning the new facility. A request for funding of the new facility will be placed on the Governor's Budget this fall, and if approved, construction could start as early as next Spring. The Regional Laboratory will contain the Medical Examiner's office, and Forensic, Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories. This will be the first multifunctional regional laboratory in Virginia, and will be of great benefit to the entire Roanoke Valley as well as the entire southwest part of the state. Your support of this project will be greatly appreciated and we request that the City of Roanoke pass a similar endorsement of this project. Sincerely, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Attachment ~9~' "' cc: Dr. A. W. Tiedemann ~ Members, Roanoke County Board of Supe~isors ~ Clerk, Roanoke City Council ~ ~.0. BOX 29800 · ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24018-0798 · (703)77~ AT A R~GULARMEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 RESOLUTION 82289-1 OF SUPPORT FOR THE WESTERN REGIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY AYES: NAYS: Wq{EREAS, the proposed laboratory will assist law enforcement efforts in Southwest Virginia, with improved facilities and new equipment; and WHEREAS, the proposed Western Regional Forensic Science Laboratory will provide new employment opportunities for the residents of the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories will provide services not currently available in the Roanoke area. NOW, TNEREFORE, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors does hereby express its support to the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratories in its efforts to build the new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, and FURTHER, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors does hereby encourage the General Assembly to fund the proposed facility in order to enhance the services provided to Southwest Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor Robers, and carried by the following recorded vote: Supervisor Johnson, Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett None A COPY TESTE: Mary H~Allen, Clerk Roanoke County Board of Supervisors /T~noke Valley Legislators Dr. A. W. Tiedemann, Director, Division of Laboratory Services W. P. Laurie, Dewberry & Davis Paul Mahoney, County Attorney Skip Burkart, Commonwealth Attorney Michael Kavanaugh, Sheriff Thomas C. Fuqua, Chief, Fire & Rescue Dr. Margaret Hagan, Director, Health Department Clerk, Roanoke City Council Clerk, Vinton Town Council Clerk, Salem City Council Clerk, Botetourt Board of Supervisors Consolidated C-2 A list of items pending from July 10, 1978, through October 23, 1989. C-3 C-4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. A communication from Council Member David A. Bowers traasmitting the 1988-89 Annual Report of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority° RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. A report of the City Manager with regard to the City's participation in the ICMA/HUD Technical Assistance Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to discuss the disposition of publicly held property for industrial development purposes, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. REGULAR AGENDA Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None. Petitions and Communications: A communication from Council Member David A. Bowers requesting that the City Manager report to Council with regard to recognizing William Fleming High School for numerous scholastic achievements. Concurred in the report of the City Manager. Reports of Officers: a. City Manager: Briefings: None. Items Recommended for Action: A report recommending that Downtown Roanoke, Inc., be authorized to place holiday decorations on City-owned street lighting poles in the Central Business District, from November 1, 1989 to January 13, 1990. Adopted Resolution No. 29823-11689. (4-0) (2) o A report recommending execution of an agreement between the City of Roanoke, Downtown Associates, and Dominion Bank National Association, extending a loan, in the amount of $962,000.00, to Downtown Associates, for the purpose of re-financing the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the City Market Building. Adopted Ordinance No. 29824 on first reading. (4-0) A report recommending acceptance of a Runaway and Homeless Youth Program Grant, in the amount of $44,753.00, which was awarded to the Crisis Interven- tion Center (Sanctuary), by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and appropria- tion of funds therefor. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 29825 on first reading. and adopted Resolution No. 29826-11689. (4-0) A report recommending endorsement of a request by the owner of Woodridge Apartments for financing to be pro- vided by the Virginia Housing Development Authority for renovation of 96 apartment units. Adopted Resolution No. 29827-11689. (4-0) A report recommending endorsement of a request by the owner of Brittany Apartments for financing to be pro- vided by the Virginia Housing Development Authority for renovation of 300 apartment units. Adopted Resolution No. 29828-11689. (4-0) A report recommending certain amendments to Chapter 26, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article III, Sewer Use Standards, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and authorization for changes to the pretreatment program, in order to comply with Environmental Protection Agency Pretreatment Standards. Adopted Ordinance No. 29829 on first reading. (4-0) A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending acceptance of the bid submitted by Dominion Car Company, in the amount of $23,142.40, for furnishing two new pickup trucks for use by the ~ater Pollution Control Plant. Adopted Ordinance No. 29830 on first reading. (3-0) (Mr. Bowers abstained from voting) (3) A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending acceptance of the bid submitted by Magic City Motor Corporation to lease to the City two new automobiles for use by the Sheriff's Department, for a period of 48 months, at a cost of $412.78 per unit, per month. Adopted Ordinance No. 29831 on first reading· (Mr. Bowers abstained from voting) (3-0) A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending acceptance of the bid submitted by Montgomery Tank Lines, to provide for transportation of pickle liquor from Yorkville, Ohio, for use in the waste water treatment process, for the period November 1, 1989 through October 31, 1990, at a rate of $840.00 per load. Adopted Ordinance No. 29832 on first reading. (4-0) 10. A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending acceptance of the bid submitted by Cargill, Inc., in the total amount of $43,090.00, to furnish and deliver 1,000 tons, more or less, of deicing salt, to be used in the City's snow and ice removal program. Adopted Ordinance No. 29833 on first reading. (4-0) 6. Reports of Committees: A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending authorization for execution of a quitclaim deed from the City for a portion of vacated street right-of-way on Troxell Street, S. E. Council Member Elizabeth T. Bowles, Chairman. Adopted Ordinance No. 29834 on first reading. (4-0) A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending authorization for execution of a quitclaim deed trans- ferring ownership of a 16.804 acre tract of land on Shenandoah Avenue, N. ~., known as Veterans Park, identi- fied as Official Tax No. 6010602, to the Commonwealth of Virginia for use as a Veterans' Care Center. Council Member Elizabeth T. Bowles, Chairman. Adopted Ordinance No. 29835 on first reading. (4-0) 7. Unfinished Business: None. (4) 10. Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions: a. A Resolution supporting the Forensic Science Laboratory. Adopted Resolution No. 29836-11689. Motions and Miscellaneous Business: proposed (4-0) Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor Council. b. Vacancies on various authorities, committees appointed by Council. Reelected Ronald O. Crawford as Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Commissioners. Other Hearings of Citizens: Certification of Executive Session. (4-0) Western Regional and Members of City boards, commissions and a Commissioner of the Authority Board of (5)