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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
April 3, 1989
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call. Yrs. Bowles was absent.
(Arrived during the Executive Session at 4:25 p.m.)
The invocation will be deli~,ered by The Reverend Willie E.
Butler, Pastor, St. Paul Methodist Church. Present.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for construction of the Coyner Springs Sewer
Extension·
Three bids were referred to a cow~nittee composed of
Messrs. Garland, Chairman, Kiser and Clark for tabula-
tion, report and recorrrnendation to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA (Approved 6-0)
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.
Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Tuesday,
January 3, 1989, and Monday, January 9, 1989, and the special
and regular meetings held on Tuesday, January 17, 1989.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the
approve as recorded.
reading thereof and
A communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters relating to
vacancies on various authorities, boards, cowmissions and com-
mittees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a)
(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
(1)
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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.
A communication from Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick,
Jr., requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, 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 a personnel
matter, pursuant to Section 2.14344 (a)
(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
A list of items pending from July 10, 1978, through March
27, 1989.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A communication from Mr. William L. Whitwell, Chairman,
Architectural Review Board, transmitting an Annual Report of the
Board for 1988.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Ms. A. Catherine Womack as a member of the
Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership Steering Committee, for a term
ending November 8, 1989.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Request of Council Member Howard E. Musser for an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter~ pursuant to Section
2.1-344 (a) (1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications:
A congnunication from Mr. Alton B. Prillaman, Secretary,
Roanoke City Electoral Board, recommending that Council
schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 8, 1989, at 7:30
p.m., with regard to the temporary relocation of the
polling place for Witliamson Road No. i Precinct, from
Oakland Elementary School to the Huntington Court United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
(2)
Council concurred in the recorr~nendation of the Electoral
Board and scheduled a public hearing for Monday, May 8,
1989, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, fou,th
floor of the Municipal Building.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
Briefings:
A report with regard to library activities during National
Library Week~ April 9 15, 1989. NO ACTION.
A report with regard to the proposed fiscal year 1989-90
Community Development Block Grant Program and budget.
NO ACTION.
Items Recommended for Action:
a. A report recommending that automobile racing in Victory
Stadium remain a prohibited activity.
Counci! concurred in the recorrgnendation of the City
Manager to deny the request of Mr. Taylor. (Council
Members Bowers and Musser voting no.)
b. A report of the City Attorney concurring in the above
recommendation.
Received and filed.
voting no.)
(Council Members Bowers and Musser
A report recommending the permanent donation of the
Bicentennial Quilt to the Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts to
ensure that it will be of full value to the general public,
properly stored~ preserved and used. WITHDRAWN.
A report recommending execution of an Administrative
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community
Development for the Single-Family Rehabilitation and Energy
Conservation Loan Program.
Adopted Ordinance No. 29503. (6-0)
A report recommending execution of an amendment to the
contract for services with the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority for fiscal year 1988-89.
Adopted Ordinance No. 29504. (6-0)
A report recommending authorization to submit an applica-
tion for the Emergency Home Repair Program to the
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Adopted Resolution No. 29505. (6-0)
(3)
A report recommending authorization to accept an Emergency
Shelter Grants Program award, in the amount of $24~000.00~
from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
and appropriation of funds therefor·
Adopted Ordinance No. 29506 and Resolution No. 29507.
(6-0)
A report with regard to Historic Properties in the City of
Roanoke.
Council concurred in the recongnendation with the
understanding that the City Manager wilt be authorized to
include, for local historic zoning, properties listed on
the inventory prepared in 1985 of eighty-three historic
structures, and any other properties which the individual
owners would be agreeable to include under the historic
zoning designation.
Reports of Committees:
A report of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
requesting adoption of a Resolution approving the capital
expenditure by the Commission of $180,000.00 to conduct a
FAR Part 150 Noise Study Project. Mr. W. Robert Herbert,
Chairman.
Adopted Resolution No. 29508. (6-0)
A report of the Roanoke Arts Commission with regard to the
David Breeden sculpture. Mr. Timm L. Jamieson, Chairman.
Received and filed.
A report of the committee appointed to tabulate bids
received for six tables and thirty bunks for the medium
security area in the Roanoke City Jail, recorr~nending award
of a contract to Security Detention Equipment, Inc., in the
total amount of $7~646.00. Council Member Robert A.
Garland~ Chairman.
Adopted Ordinance No. 29509 and Ordinance No. 29510. (6-0)
Unfinished Business: None·
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
None.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City
Council.
b. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, corr~nissions and
committees appointed by Council.
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10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
Appointed the following persons:
Corinne B. Gott
Advisory Cow~ittee of the League of
Older Americans
Louis E. Ellis
Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership
Steering Co,,~,~ittee
Elizabeth T. Bowles - Virginia Cares, Board of Directors
The following persons were certified for the public interview for
School Board Trustee to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 1989, at 7:00
Guy W. Byrd, Jr.
Garry A. Fleming
John T. Geary
Thomas L. Orr
Finn D. Pincus
Denise A. Reedy
(5)
MINUTES CONSIDERED AT THIS COUNCIL MEETING
MAY BE REVIEWED ON LINE IN THE "OFFICIAL MINUTES" FOLDER,
OR AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
C~ce of the Mo/or
April 3~ 1989
The Honorable Vice-Mayor and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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.
Sincerely,
Noel C. Tayl~~
Mayor
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Room 452 Municipal Building 2t5 Church Avenue, S.W. Roonoke, V~rginia 24011 (703) 981-2444
Office of the Council
April 3, 1989
The Honorable Mayor and Members
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
of
I wish to request an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (I), Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
Vice-Mayor
Jr.
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Room 456 Municipal Building 215 C~urch Avenue, S.W. Roonoke, Virginia 2401 ,t (703) 98t-254t
Office of the Council
April 3, 1989
The Honorable Mayor and Members of
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
I wish to request an Executive Session
matter, pursuant to Section 2.1~344 (a)
(1950)~ as amended.
to discuss a personnel
(1)~ Code of Virginia
S~ e~rely,
Ho~r~ ~o M~$$~r~
Council Member
HEM:se
Room 456 Municipal Building 21.5 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Vlrglnla 24011 (703) 98'K2541
Pending Items from July 10, 1978, through March 27, 1989.
Referral Date Referred To Item
7/10/78
2/23/87
6/20/88
8/8/88
8/8/88
City Manager
Regional Cable
Television Committee
Regional Cable
Television Committee
City Manager
1989-90 Budget Study
City Attorney
9/12/88 City Manager
Recommendation No. 11 con-
tained in the Mayor's 1978
State of the City Message.
(Development of Mill 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.
Mayor's 1988 State of the
City recommendation No. I -
pursue a diversified economic
development strategy invol-
ving downtown, industrial
areas, tourism and conven-
tions and review the current
City organizational structure
manpower, and money available
to market the City.
Mayor's 1988 State of the
City recommendation No. 5
encourage federal officials
to ensure health care costs
for AIDS patients and to pre-
vent all forms of discrimina-
tion against those who are
stricken with this disease.
Comments of Mr. Michael B.
Smith, regarding the need for
a storm drainage system on
Edgelawn Avenue, N. W., to
eliminate excessive water
run-off.
Pending Items from July 10, 1978,
~eferral Date ~eferred To
11/14/88 City Manager
1/9/89 City Manager
3/20/89 Robert A. Garland
Kit B. Kiser
William F. Clark
through March 27~ 1989.
Item
Report of the City Planning
Commission recommending ap-
proval of the proposal of the
Citizens' Advisory Committee
on City-Wide Parks Study to
name the sports complex area
near Victory Stadium, "Roa-
noke River Sports Complex."
Matter with regard to speed-
ing on Hemlock Road, N. W.
Bids for construction of a
box culvert storm drain on
Southern Hills Lane, S. W.
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C~ce of ~he CiW Cle~
April 3, 1989
File #249
Mr. IV. L. Whitwell, Chairman
Architectural Review Board
1255 Keffield Street, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
Dear Mr. Whitwell:
Your cor~unication transmitting the Annual Report of the
Architectural Review Board for 1988, was before the Council of
the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, April 3,
1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, the report was received and
filed.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
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pc: Ms. Evelyn S. Gunter, Secretary, Architectural Review Board
Room 456 Municipol Building 2t5 Church Avenue SW Poanoke V~rg~nia 24011 (703) 98t-2541
Roanoke City Architectural Review Board
April 3, 1989
The Honorable Mayor Noel C. Taylor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: 1988 Annual Report
Roanoke City Architectural Review Board
On behalf of the Architectural Review Board, I am
pleased to submit our annual report of 1988. The year was
monumental in achieving, promoting and recognizing the
City's historic and cultural resources.
Investment in our historic districts has increased
property values and promoted economic growth in downtown
and in Old Southwest. Public awareness of our historic
assets has increased; concerned citizens are active in the
Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation. Preservation
planning for the city has been undertaken and has resulted
in expansion of the H-1 district in downtown Roanoke, a
10-year tax freeze on rehabilitated historic properties,
the establishment of a $100,000 loan fund, and a $20,000
technical services fund. Combined with Roanoke's securing
the State Division of Historic Landmarks pilot regional
center and the new state revolving loan fund to assist
historic properties, we are well on our way to preserving
our community's heritage and encouraging economic
investment in our historic resources.
Further steps are needed, however, to educate the
citizens and businesses of Roanoke on the purpose,
policies, and benefits of our historic districts and
buildings. More brochures and graphic publications such
as the Southwest Historic District poster and "Historic
Preservation in Roanoke" brochure, will address these
needs. In addition, comprehensive inventories of our
neighborhoods' resources are needed to protect properties,
plan for the future, and eliminate crisis situations.
Room 355 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2344
The Architectural Review Board is proud to be a part
of Roanoke's historic preservation activities. We hope
that Council will continue to support our activities and
our projects. Thank you for your strong leadership and
interest in preserving the historic fabric of our
community.
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Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Zoning Administrator
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ATTENDANCE
1988
Number of Meetings Held: 9
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John W. CJeasy
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Timothy L. Jamieson
Richard L. Meagher
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Office of ~ne City
April 3, 1989
File #15-488
Mr. William J. Rand, III, Chairman
Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership
Steering Corr~nittee
3571Mudlick Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Dear Mr. Rand:
This is to advise you that Ms. A. Catherine Womack has
as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership
Committee for a term ending November 8, 1989.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
qualified
Steering
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pc: Ms. Stephanie A. Fowler, Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue S W Roanoke V~rg.~ia 2401 t (703) 981-254t
Oath or Affirmation of Office
8tare o] Virfflnia, Cit~t o] Roanoke, to.~oit:
I, . do solemnly swear (or affirm) that
I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Virginia, and that
I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this '~ q ~(- _day of ~V~e~c~z~- / / ~oO ?
/d~ ~_~c(~ , Deputy Clerk
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O~ce of ~e City
March 22, 1gsg
File #15-488
Ms. A. Catherine Womack
125 Wentworth Avenue, N.
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Dear Ms, Womack:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held
on Monday, March 20, 1989, you were elected as a member of the
Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership Steering Co,~ittee for a term
ending November St 1989.
Enclosed you will find a certificate of your election and an Oath
or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of the Cit~ of Roanoke, located on the third
floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue,
S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the
Municipal Building prior to serving in the capacity to which you
were elected.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc:
Mr. William J. Rand, III, Chairman, Roanoke Neighborhood
Partnership Steering Corrgnittee, 3571Mudlick Road, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Ms. Stephanie A. Fowler, Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator
Root'n 456 Municif:~l Building 21§ C~urch A,~nue SW J'~d~nO~r ~rg~nia 24~11 (703) 981-254. t
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
) To-wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the
Council of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof,
do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council held on
the twentieth day of March, 1989, A. CATHERINE WOMACK was elected
as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership Steering
Cow~ittee for a term ending November 8, 1989.
Given under ray hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this
twenty-second day of March, 1989.
City Clerk
Office of the O~ Cle~
Apnil 3, 1989
File #40
Mr. Alton B. Prillaman, Secretary
Roanoke City ~lectoral Board
P. 0. Box 2865
Roanoke, Virginia 24001
Dear Mr. Prillaman:
Your corr~unication recor~ending that Council schedule a public
hearing for Mondax, May 8, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., with regard to the
temporary relocation of the polling place for Williamson Road No.
1 Precinct, from Oakland Elementary School to the Huntington
Court United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, was before the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the
recommendation of the Electoral Board and scheduled a public
hearing for Monday, May 8, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., in the City
Council Cham~er, fourth floor of the Municipal Building.
Mary F. Parker, CIG
City Clerk
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pc: Ms. Audrey M. Franklin, Registrar
ROOm 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke ~rg~nia 24011 (703) 981-254t
April 3, 1989
File #40
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr.
City Attorney
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Dibling:
A corr~unication from Mr. Alton ~. Prillaman, Secretary, Roanoke
City Electoral Board, recommending that Council schedule a public
hearing for Monday, May 8, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., with regard to the
temporary relocation of the polling place for Williamson Road No.
i Precinct, from Oakland Elementar~ School to the Huntington
Court United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, was before the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the
recommendation of the Electoral Board and scheduled a public
hearing for Monday, May 8, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., in the City
Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
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Room 456 Munici~l Buildin~j 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke ~r§~nia 2401t (703) 981-254t
EI,ECTORAL P, OARD
April 3, 1989
MEiBA C. PIRKEY, Chairma~
CHARL[S T. GREEN, Vice Cl~alrman
ALTON ~{. PRIIIA#AN, Secretary
Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor, and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Re: Temporary Relocation of Polling Place in
Williamson Road #1 Precinct (Sec. 10-30 City Code)
Dear Members of Council:
The Electoral Board has been informed by the school administration that
Oakland School will be closed for renovation during 1989-90 school year
and cannot be used as a polling place during that time.
Huntington Court United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall was recommended
by Mrs. Bowles as an alternate location. The church council has authorized
the city to use the Fellowship Hall for voting while the school is closed.
(Copies of correspondence attached.)
We have visited the proposed site, located on Williamson Road at Huntington
Boulevard, in the same block as Oakland School. The Fellowship Hall, de-
tached from the main church building is spacious, well-lighted, accessible
for handicapped and has ample parking in the rear. The Electoral Board
recommends it as a temporary voting place. We expect to return to Oakland
School in the fall of 1990.
Section 24.1-39 of the Code of Virginia requires that a notice of a pro-
posed relocation of polling place be published in a newspaper of general
circulation for two consecutive weeks and no changes can be made within
60 days next preceding any general election. Relocating a polling place
also requires approval of the Attorney General.
The Electoral Board requests that this matter be placed on the May 8th
agenda for a public hearing and action of Council.
Alton B. Prillaman, Secretary
Roanoke City Electoral Board
CC:
Wilburn C. Dibling, City Attorney
George H. Gravitt, Minister, Huntington
Court United Methodist Church
Huntington Court United Methodist Church
WILLIAMSON ROAD AT HUNTINGTON BOULEVARD
P. O. BOX 5066 - ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24012
PHOne {703) 366-3465
GEORGE H. GRAVITT
MINISTER
February 15, 1989
Ms. Audrey Franklin
General Registrar
Post Office Box 1095
Roanoke, VA 24005
Dear Audrey:
This letter is to confirm your letter of February 8th
requesting the use of the Huntington Court United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall as a polling place, 1989-90. Our staff
is usually here 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each weedkay and arrangements
can be made for our custodian to open and close the Fellowship
Hall as needed.
If you have further questions, please advise.
Sincerely,
CENERAL RECI STIL~R
Audrey M. Franklin
February 8, 1989
P. O. Box 1095
Roanoke, Virginia 24005
Tel: (703) 981-2281
Ms. Carolee Pearson
Huntington Court United Methodist Church
3333 Williamson Rd., N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Dear Ms. Pearson:
Thank you for meeting with me last month and taking the time to show
me the facilities that your church has so graciously offered the City
of Roanoke as a temporary polling place for our Williamson Road No. 1
precinct. As you know, Oakland School, the present polling place, will
be closed for renovation during the 89-90 school year and cannot be
used for voting during that time.
The Electoral Board met last week and the members were very pleased
with the idea of using the Fellowship Hall of your church for voting
and we are grateful to Mrs. Elizabeth Bowles for putting us in touch
with you. It is an ideal location and appears to meet our needs in
every respect. The Board wants to take the matter before City Council
for a public hearing and subsequently submit to the Justice Department
for approval, Therefore, we would like to have a letter from you
authorizing the City to use the Fellowship Hall.
This letter will confirm some of our conversation when we met on
January 25:
(1} Two elections are schedules during the 89-90 school year on
Novee~)er 7, 190g and May l, lg90. However, we must have a
temporary polling place available should a special or primary
election be called. (We would know at least 60 days ahead of
time.)
(2} The Fellowship Hall is accessible for handicapped voters and
appears to meet the requirements established by state code.
(3) We will need to have access to the building:
a. When voting machines are delivered on Monday before elections;
b. By 5:15 a.m. on the morning of each election; and
c. When voting machines are picked up on Wednesday following
elections.
It was a real pleasure meeting you and it is so reassuring to have such
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Ms. Carolee Pearson
February 8, 1989
nice folks working with us to provide our election needs. Again, thank
you for your time and cooperation. I look forward to hearing from you
soon. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to
call.
Sincerely,
Audrey M. Franklin
General Registrar
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Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Members of Council:
I respectfully request that space be reserved on Council's agenda
Monday, April 3, 1989, for Beverly Bury, City Librarian, to brief
City Council on library activities during National Library Week, April
9-15, 1989.
WRH/slw
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject:
Briefing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 1989-1990
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
and Budget
Background:
CDBG program was created in 1974 to replace the old
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urban renewal and
categorical grant programs which were popular during the
late 1960's and early 1970's.
Since 1974, the City of Roanoke has received
apDroximately $ 30 million in CDBG funds which have been
used on numerous projects in housing, economic
development, community services, and public
improvements.
II. Current Situation:
Roanoke's CDBG entitlement will be $1,547,000 for fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1989.
Citizen hearings and workshops have been held January
17, and March 9, 1989 in order to obtain citizens'
recommendations and to identify revitalization needs for
the coming year.
Public hearing results were that citizens are generally
satisfied with programs which have been successful in
the past and which address the needs for housing and
neighborhood improvement.
1989-90 Statement of Objectives and budget proposal,
therefore, places heavy emphasis on housing programs,
economic development and neighborhood revitalization,
in previous years.
III. Budget Summary:
The following are brief descriptions of our program and
budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 1989-90. The details
surrounding the following five major categories are contained
in the Draft Statement of Objectives and Proposed Use of
Funds which Council received under separate cover.
Housin~ Revitalization will total $1,728,500 from all
funding sources. This includes $731,500 in CDBG funds,
and $997,000 expected to be leveraged from private
investments and other state and federal funding sources.
Economic Development will total $2,186,147 from all
funding sources. Of this amount $716,814 is to repay
prior commitments on loans from HUD. Of the total
$2,186,147, CDBG funds will provide $1,010,103, and
$1,176,044 will come from other sources, public and
private.
Neighborhood Revitalization projects will total $549,211
from all funding sources, of which $534,224 will be
provided from the CDBG budget.
Critical needs will be addressed with the ADRC
Renovation project of Mental Health Services, and the
Emergency Assistance program of the City's department of
social services. These projects total $311,876, of
which $119,000 will be provided by the CDBG program.
General Administration and Pro~ram Oversight will be
provided by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority and the City's Office of Grants Compliance for
a total of $234,606 of which $185,624 will be provided
by the CDBG program.
Total anticipated program expenditures - $5,010,373 (See
Attachment A for anticipated revenue sources)
IV. Conclusion:
The proposed CDBG budget and program is a balanced one. It
provides for housing improvement, business development, the
creation of new job opportunities, human development, the
strengthening of our neighborhood organizations and adequate
administrative oversight for the entire program. It will
allow us to build upon the successes of the past and to meet
some urgent critical needs.
This CDBG program is submitted for Council's review. On
April 10, 1989 City Council has scheduled an evening public
hearing to receive citizens' comments. At that time, Council
will be requested to authorize the City Manager to submit the
1989-1990 Statement of Objectives to the Richmond Office of
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the Department of Housing and Urban Development for their
review and approval.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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Attachments
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City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Director of Human Resources
Chief of Economic Development
Chief of Community Planning
Building Commissioner
City Engineer
Grants Monitoring Administrator
Executive Director, Mental Health Services Executive
Director, Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Executive Director, Total Action Against Poverty
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Office of the Ciiy Manager
March 6, 1989
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: Draft Program and Budget - Community Development Block
Grant Program
Enclosed for your review is a draft of the proposed CDBG budget and program
for Fiscal Year 1989-90. This proposed budget and program will be presented at
an administrative public hearing scheduled for Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.,
at the First Baptist Church, 310 North Jefferson Street.
The proposed budget and program is a result of citizen involvement at a
workshop which was held on January 17, and staff evaluation of proposals which
where later submitted for consideration.
At the citizen workshop held on January 17, participants discussed various
ideas to improve their neighborhoods and made suggestions, both general and
specific, as to how they would like to see the CDBG funds utilized. This infor-
mation was then given to an internal review committee which I appointed and the
committee has now recommended those proposals to me which they feel will have
the greatest positive impact on the issues identified by those who participated
in the January 17 workshop.
After the March 9 administrative public hearing, I plan to brief City
Council on my final recommendations at your April 3 regular meeting. The
following week, which will be Council's April 10 evening meeting, a public
hearing will be held to receive citizen comments on my final recommended budget
and program.
Realizing how important the CDBG program is to City Council and our neigh-
borhood residents, I have asked Marie Pontius of the office of Grants Compliance
to contact each of you during the next few weeks to respond to any comments
and/or questions which you may have with respect to the enclosed information.
If you should have questions and/or comments prior to being contacted by Mrs.
Pontius, please feel free to contact her at 981-2141.
Sincerely,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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P~m 364 Munial:~l B~iid,~g 215 Chur~ Ave¢~e. S.W. RoanoRe. Virginia 24011 (703)981-2333
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of Roanoke City Council
March 6, 1989
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Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Directors
Grants Monitoring Administrator
Chief of Community Planning
Chief of Economic Development
Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator
Building Commissioner/Zoning Administrator
City Engineer
Office of the City Clerk
April 3, 1989
File #122
Mr. Edward A. Natt Mr. Whitey Taylor
Attorney 5473 Franklin Road, S. W.
P. 0. Box 20068 Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Roanoke, Virginia 24018~1699
Gentlemen:
A report of the City Manager recorrtaending that automobile racing
in Victory Stadium remain a prohibited activity, was before the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred
recommendation of the City Manager.
Sincerely, ~~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mr. George C. Snead~ Jr., Director of Administration
Public Safety
and
Room456 MunicipolBuilclin(j 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke V~rg~nia24011 (703) 981-2541
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
SUBJECT: AU"['(~IOBTI.I~ P~CING IN 'r~ VICTORY STADI[~
Attached is Mr. Whitey Taylor's latest proposal of March 21, 1989, to
use the Victory Stadium for a series of three (3) automobile racing
events during the sure, er of 1989.
After a careful review of this proposal, I remain of the opinion that
allowing automobile races in the Victory Stadium would not be compatible
with the adjoining property uses nor with adopted City plans as outlined
in my February 21, 1989 report to Council on this matter (copy
attached).
Accordingly, I recommend that Council reaffirm the City's present policy
which will mean that auto racing in Victory Stadium will remain a
prohibited activity.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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Attachments
CC:
Mr. Edward A. Natt, Esquire
Mr. Whitey Taylor
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Administration and Public Safety
Director of Public Works
Manager, Department of Parks, Recreation and Grounds
Maintenance
Parks Planner
Mrs. Barbara Duerk, Neighbors in South Roanoke
Mr. Houston L. Bell, Jr., RMH
OSTERHOUDT, FERGUSON, NATT, AHERON g AGEE
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
24018- 1699
March 21, 1989
Mr. Bob Herbert
City Manager
City of Roanoke
215 W. Church Avenue, Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Re: Mr. Whitey Taylor - Racing at Victory Stadium
Dear Bob:
As you know, I represent Mr. Taylor in his request
to City Council for authorization to conduct a series of
automobile races at Victory Stadium this summer. The matter
was the subject of a report from your office dated February
21, 1989 and it was continued by City Council until such
time as Mr. Taylor could prepare a plan, submit it to your
office and have it placed back on Council's agenda. It is
my understanding that the matter will be on Council's agenda
at its April 3rd meeting at 2 p.m.
In this letter I will attempt to outline Mr.
Taylor's request. If, following your review of the letter,
there are any additional questions, please feel free to con-
tact me.
The basis of the request is as follows:
I. Mr. Taylor is seeking permission to conduct a
series of not more than three races at Victory Stadium this
summer. One of the races would be on Memorial Day weekend,
one on the 4th of July weekend, and one on the Labor Day
weekend. The specific times on the weekends is immaterial
other than the request that they either be on a weekend
afternoon or evening. The purpose of the request is to have
a trial series of races to see what, if any, impact such
would have on the stadium and/or the surrounding area. We
are not asking for a permanent racing arrangement but rather
one for the 1989 summer season on a very limited basis.
2. Each of the events would be a series of five
races. There would not be more than 20 cars per race. All
cars will have mufflers and the cars fall into the following
five categories:
a. Late model stock.
b. Limited sportsman.
c, Street stock.
d, Mini stock.
e. Family class.
3. Steps will be taken to insure that the cars
are kept off of the grass area at the stadium. This will be
accomplished by either fencing or railroad ties and it will
be done in a manner satisfactory to City of Roanoke person-
nel. The pit area would be outside the East stands at the
south end of those stands.
4. Mr. Taylor and his personnel will clean up
after each series of races. This would include clearing the
track to insure that it is in a similar condition as existed
prior to the races being conducted. If any damage occurs,
Mr. Taylor would agree to indemnify and hold the City harm-
less and to repair the same to the pre-race condition. This
could be accomplished by posting a cash bond or in any other
manner satisfactory to the City.
5. It is anticipated that each event would draw
8,000 to 10,000 people. The racing would start at 8 p.m.
and be over by 11 p.m. The highlight event of the evening
would be conducted in the middle of the race so that
spectators could leave towards the end of the evening having
seen the highlight event. This would reduce the possibility
of all spectators leaving at the end of the races at the
same time.
We feel as if this proposal for a trial series of
races would be beneficial to all parties concerned. We
realize the serious concern of residents of the City of
Roanoke. However, we feel that the trial series of races,
in order to determine what impact, if any, racing would
have, would be in everyone's best interest. Obviously, if
the racing has a negative impact, we would consider that and
realize that Victory Stadium would not be an appropriate
place for racing.
However, if there is a positive impact, and we
feel as if there would be, racing could prove to be a very
positive utilization of Victory Stadium. Racing has been
conducted at Bowman Gray Stadium in the City of
Winston-Salem, North Carolina on a track very similar to
that of Victory Stadium. This stadium is also used for
football games at the both the high school and college level
and racing has been going on there for approximately 40
years without any negative impact. We feel as if the situa-
tion at Victory Stadium in the City of Roanoke would be very
similar.
We certainly appreciate your attention to this
matter and look forward to appearing before City Council on
April 3rd to make our presentation.
As I said above, if you have questions, please
feel free to give me a call.
Very truly yours,
OSTERHOUDT, FERGUSON,
AHERON & AGEE, P.C.
Edward A. Natt
NATT,
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c: Whitey Taylor
Office of fine CiW Clen~
~larch 31, 1989
Mr. Whitey Taylor Mr. Edward A. Natt
5473 Franklin Road, S.W. Attorney
Roanoke, Virginia 24014 P. 0. Box 20068
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
24018-1699
Please be advised that the enclosed reports are included on the
agenda of the Council of the City of Roanoke for its meeting on
Monday, April 3, 1989, said Council meeting to begin at 2:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke~ Virginia.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Room 456 Municipal Building 2t5 C~urch Avenue SW Roanoke Wrg~nia 240tt (703) 981-2541
Office of the City Clerk
~farch 31, 1989
Air. Rick Large
4203 Hershberger Road, N.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Dear Mr. Large:
Please be advised that the enclosed reports are included on the
agenda of the Council of the City of Roanoke for its meeting on
Monday, April 3, 1989, said Council meeting to begin at 2:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Room 456 Municipal Building 2~5 C~urch Avenue SW Roanoke Virginia 240t t (703) 981-2541
Neighbors in South Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
TO:
Roanoke's Mayor Ta'vlor
Roanoke City Council Members
City Manager, Herbert
a -,ut h Roanoke
FROM: Neighbors in c- -
RE: Auto Racing in Victory !Stadium
In the Winter o~ 1988~ as a continua~ior-, e~ Roarloke Vision~
the City's 20-year comprehensive development plan~ residents
o~ South Roanoke participated with City sta~ in three
workshops that identi¥ied neighberhood issues, goals~ assets
Our neighborhood is made up of persons with diverse
con[inuing in.~lux o.~ young ,~amilies in our neighborhood.
residential integriLy o~ 'Lree lined streets~ sidewalks~
Roanoke a place people want to live.
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Neighbors in South Roanoke~ DO ~¥.i~i WAN']" au[o racir;g at
Victory Stadium. Au'Lo Racing would be detrimental to our
nieghborhood's unique character. Auto Racing :£s NOT
COMPATIBLE.~ under any ci?'curr~stances~ with the values
cherished in our neighborhoed. Neighbors in South Roanoke
request: that you uphold your committment ~.o support the
concept that Roanoke i s not oniy a great pi[ ace to ~,~c)r k .~ but
great place to live.
Thank yOLl,
Barbara Duerk, Chair
Neighbors in Sou~h Rc~anoke
WILBURN C. DIBLING, JR.
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595
April 3, 1989
WILLIAM X PARSONS
MARK ALLAN WILLIAMS
KATHERINE HOWE JONES
STEVEN J, TALEVl
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYS
The Honorable Mayor
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
and Members
Re: Request to use Victory Stadium for automobile races
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
At your February 21, 1989, meeting, Council carried over a
request from Mr. Taylor that he be permitted to use Victory
Stadium for automobile races. The City Manager has prepared a
report to Council responding to Mr. Taylor's latest proposal of
March 21, 1989. In this report, the City Manager has reiterated
several reasons for denying Mr. Taylor's request which were con-
tained in the City Manager's earlier report of February 21,
1989.
We have reviewed Mr. Taylor's most recent request and the
response of the City Manager. The objections to Mr. Taylor's
request which are cited in the City Manager's report continue 'to
appear to be sound reasons for denying the request, and we
believe that the City Manager's most recent recommendation is
legally justifiable.
We will be pleased to discuss this matter with members of
Council and to respond to any questions which you may have.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Very truly yours,
Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr. ~
City Attorney
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W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Edward A. Natt, Esquire
Whitey Taylor
522 Mountain Avenue, S, W.
Roanoke, Virginia
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
I am a member of the Citizens' Environmental Council, a resident of
01d Southwest, and a member of the Neighborhood Alliance.
I am opposed to the racing at Victory Stadium because of the noise
and air pollution.
Sincerely,
John Cone
4556 Van Winkle Rd. S.W. #25
Roanoke, Va. 240~[~.,~
O~ce c~heCi~'Cler~
March 9, 1989
Fi le #67
Mr. Whitey Taylor
5342 Franklin Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Mr. Taylor:
A report of the City Manager recan~nending denial of your request
to use Victory Stadium for automobile races, was before the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Tuesday, February 21, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the matter was
deferred until the regular meeting of Council to be held on
Monday, March 20, 1989.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Administration and
Public Safety
Mr. Dinesh Tiwari, Parks Planner
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Room 456 Munioi:x:ll Builcllng 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke ~rg;nia 24011 (703) 981-254t
Roanoke, Virginia
February 21, 1989
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
SUBJECT: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN THE VICTORY STADIUM
I. BACKGROUND:
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City Council, on December 19, 1988, referred Mr. Whitey Taylor's
proposal to use the Victory Stadium for automobile races to
the City Manager and the City Attorney for review and report
back to the Council.
City Council, in 1951, 1954, 1961, 1965, 1966 and 1967, denied
requests for permission to hold stock car races in the Stadium
as being incompatible with the nearby hospitals and neighbor-
hoods. These actions were taken in response to citizens'
concerns regarding increased noise, traffic, etc. resulting
from the auto racing.
II. CURRENT SITUATION:
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Auto racing in the Stadium would not be compatible with several
City plans adopted in the last ten (10) years. These plans
were developed with substantial involvement of the citizens
of Roanoke:
Roanoke's Parks - Today and Tomorre~ recommends development
of a sports complex in the vicinity of the Stadium to meet the
need for competition quality athletic facilities.
Sports Complex Master Plan includes a certified 400 meter
track and other improvements to enhance the use of the
Stadium. So far, over $3 million has been invested to
develop quality athletic facilities at the Complex that
are compatible with each other and also with the adjoining
land uses (Residential, Medical and Commercial).
Roanoke Vision - South Roanoke Neighborhood Plan recommends
that the unique neighborhood character and the quality
of life of South Roanoke should be maintained and protected.
Neighborhood opposition has
Noise, traffic, image and
uses are key concerns.
been expressed against this request.
compatibility with the adjoining
Mayor and Members of Council
February 21, 1989
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III. Issues:
A. Council Policy.
B. Consistency With Adopted City Plans.
C. Citizen Concerns.
IV. Alternatives:
A. City Council deny Hr. Taylor's request to use the Victory
Stadium for automobile races.
Council policy prohibiting auto racing in the Stadium
as being incompatible with the adjoining medical and
residential uses would be reaffirmed.
2. Adopted City plans, as outlined in item II A above, would
remain consistent with the expressed desires of the
community and the Council.
Citizen concerns regarding noise, traffic, etc., as noted
in the attached letters, would be addressed in a positive
manner.
B. City Council approve the request.
Council policy prohibiting auto racing in the Stadium
would not be followed. Since the last reaffirmation of
this policy by the Council in 1967, many more medical,
residential and recreational uses have been developed
in the Stadium area. As such, a change in the policy
now would have a larger negative impact than it would
have had in 1967.
Adopted City plans would not be followed. The sports
complex master plan would have to be modified and re-
submitted to the Council for approval. Track and field
events would be eliminated to accommodate auto racing.
The objectives of the neighborhood plan to protect the
character and the quality of life of South Roanoke would
be compromised.
3. Citizen concerns would remain very much of an issue.
Mayor and Members of Council
February 21, 1989
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Recomendations:
Alternative A is recommended.
that the City Council deny Mr.
Stadium for automobile races.
Accordingly, it is recommended
Taylor's request to use the Victory
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Mr. Alton Prillaman, Esquire
P. O. Box 2865, Roanoke, VA
Mr. Whitey Taylor
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Administration and Public Safety
Director of Public Works
Manager, Department of Parks, Recreation and
Grounds Maintenance
Parks Planner
Neighbors in South Roanoke
P, O. Box 8G81
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
F'ebruary 10, 1989
Mr. George C. Snead
Director o~ Administration
215 Church Avenue
Room 354
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
and Public Safety
Dear Mr. Snead:
Neighbors in SouLih Rc, anoke are not oppo~.~ed to Auto Racing and
realize that there i'-~as been, in the past, such activities in
Victor~ Stadium. Bot, we strongly Yeel that Victor~/ stadium,
now and in the ~u'~ure, is not the place {or this activity.
Problems with parking, and ~'.'
-~c~._.~ive noise will adversely
effect cherished n(s. iqhborho0 i ~'alues.
Please take in consideration our request that Auto Racing
NOT' be allowed in Victory Stadium.
Si r'lcer el y,
L~arbara Duerk, Chairmac,
he~c,n~]c)rs ~.n South Roanoke
Roanoke
Mernoria]
Hospitals
December 19, 1988
HOUSTONL BELL JR
Chief Operating Officer
An Affiliate of OII~ILION Health System
Mr. George Snead
Director of Public
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, VA 24011
Safety
Dear Mr. Snead:
It has been brought to our attention that the City of Roanoke has been
asked by an individual or individuals for the authority to use Victory
Stadium to hold auto races. Roanoke Memorial Hospitals wishes to
object to any such plans in the strongest possible terms,
Review of our files indicates that such requests have been made of
Council in past years. The Hospital objected then for basically the
same reasons that we object now. Such races would be a nuisance and a
disturbance to our patients. In our opinion this simple statement
speaks for itself as sufficient cause to reject such a request.
There are other factors which you might also consider including safety
and air pollution, but there are others who are more qualified to speak
to those legitimate concerns.
In my opinion there are no redeeming circumstances which could support
approval of this request,
Roanoke Memorial Hospitals appreciates the opportunity to share its
concerns on this issue and trust that you will find against the
request,
Sincerely yours,
Houston L. Bell, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
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Roanoke Memorial Hospitals
Belleview at Jefferson Street Post Office Box 13367 Roanoke, Virginia 24033 Telephone 703-981-7356
WILBURN C. DIBLING, JR.
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595
703-981-2431
February 21, 1989
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WILLIAM X PARSONS
WILLfAM M. HACKWORTH
MARK A. WILLIAMS
KATHERINE HOWE JONES
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYS
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Re: Request to use Victory Stadium for
automobile raoe~
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
At your December 19, 1988 meeting, Council referred to the
City Manager and the City Attorney a request from ~r. Taylor that
he be permitted to use Victory Stadium for automobile races. The
City ~anager has prepared a report to Council responding to this
referral. In his report, the City Manager has cited several
reasons for denying Mr. Taylor's request.
We have reviewed Mr. Taylor's request and the response of the
City Manager. The objections to Mr. Taylor's request which are
cited in the City Manager's report appear to be sound reasons
for denying the request, and we believe that the City Manager's
recommendation is legally justifiable.
We will be pleased to discuss this matter with members of
Council and to respond to any questions which you may have.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr.
City Attorney
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CC:
W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
~ary F. Parker, City Clerk
Alton B. Prillaman, Esquire
Whitey Taylor
Office of the Ci~, Clerk
February 16, 1989
Mr. Whitey Taylor
c/o Mr. Alton B. Prillaman
Atto,ney
3912 Electric Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Mr. Alton B. Priltaman
Attorney
3912 Electric Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the enclosed report is included on the
agenda of the Council of the City of Roanoke for its meeting on
Tuesday, February 21, 1989, said Council meeting to begin at
2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Room 456 Municil:~I Building 215 C~urch Avenue SW Roanoke V, rg,nio 240t t (703) 981-2541
Office of the City Cler~
April 3, 1989
File #178
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 29503, authorizing execution
of an agreement with the Virginia Department of Housing and
Community Development for the purpose of accepting an allocation
of certain state funds to be used for the implementation of the
Single~Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan Program
in the City of Roanoke, which Ordinance No. 29503 was adopted by
the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker~ CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. Robert J. Adams, Division of Housing, Fourth Street
Office Building, 205 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia
23219
Mr. Herbert D. McBride, Executive Director, Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike,
N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner/Zoning
Administrator
Mr. H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator
lis. Marie T. Pontius, Grants Monitoring Administrator
Room 456 Municipol Building 215 C"nurch Avenue SW Roanoke ~rg~nia 240t t (703) 981-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 3rd day of April, 1989.
No. 29503.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of an agreement with
the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for
the purpose of accepting an allocation of certain state funds to
be used for the implementation of the Single-Family Rehabilita-
tion and Energy Conservation Loan Program in the City of Roanoke;
and providing for an emergency.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager is hereby
authorized on behalf of the City to execute the requisite
agreement with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development to accept an allocation of certain state funds to be
used for the implementation of the Single-Family Rehabilitation
and Energy Conservation Loan Program in the City of Roanoke, said
agreement
2.
municipal
ordinance
to be in a form approved by the City Attorney.
In order to provide for
government,
shall be in
the usual daily operation of the
an emergency is deemed to exist, and this
full force and effect upon its passage.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Honorable Ma~
members of Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Dear Members of Council:
Subject:
Background
Execution of Administrative Agreement for State's Single-Family
Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program
The Virginia General Assembly has appropriated $#7.5 million for the
current biennium for various housing programs, most to be designed and
administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD).
B. Single-Family Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program is one
such program, with the following provisions:
1. Financing for the rehabilitation and upgrading of single-
family houses;
2. Houses must be occupied by low-moderate income households;
3. State funds must be matched in part by funds from other sources;
#. State funding of no more than $20,000 per owner-occupied
building;
5. Funding from the State Program is in two parts:
a. for energy-conserving improvements, funds will be loaned 0 0%
interest, with payments deferred and the loan forgiven over an 8
year period, i.e. not intended to be repaid; and
b. for all other improvements, funds will be loaned at #%
interest, payable over a period of 15 years.
Roanoke's application for the State's Program was endorsed by City
Council on December 19, 1988. The City's application requested in
Program funds to be used for the following purposes:
1. In conjunction with the Home Purchase Assistance Program. In this
program, the City will loan CDBG funds, already allocated by Council
in the current CDBG budget, to low-moderate income families or indi-
viduals agreeing to buy, renovate, and live in approximately 8 spe-
cific vacant houses yet to be identified. Funds provided from the
State's program will be loaned for the rehabilitation.
April 3, 1989
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In conjunction with the existing Critical Home Repair Program. This
program already provides grants of up to $6000 each to make criti-
cally needed repairs to the homes of low income homeowners. The
State's program would provide forgiveable loans for energy conser-
vation repairs to appropriate houses in this year's, and next
year's, Critical Home Repair Program. In this way, additional
money-saving improvements may be made at no cost to the homeowner.
Loans for rehabilitation of other houses of low-moderate income
families or individuals. This will be a new program to begin next
fiscal year.
Il. Current Situation
The City's application for the Program has been approved by the State
(Attachment). State funds (5300,000) will be matched by $237~000 in
CDBG funds currently allocated to the activities noted in Section I C
above, as follows:
i. $90,000 allocated for the purchase loans under the Home Purchase
Assistance Program (CDBG Account 035-088-8820-5115);
$100~000 already obligated or spent for repairs under the current
year's Critical Home Repair Program (CDBG Account
035-088-8820-5101);
3. $q7~000 estimated in-kind costs of existing staff for the admi-
nistration of the various parts of the Program.
Local administration of the loan funds from the State will be handled
cooperatively by the City and the Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
and requires an amendment to the current contract with the RRHA
(separate report). Servicing of the individual loans from the State
Program will be by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA).
C. Authorization to the City Manager to execute the Agreement to accept
the State Program funds for the stated purposes is necessary.
II1. Issues
A. Effect on housing conditions
B. Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic
Plan Task Force.
C. Administration
D. Cost to the City
E. Timing
April 3, 1989
Page 3
IV. Alternatives
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Administrative Agreement with
the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Single
Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan Program (Attachment C).
Effect on housing conditions will be positive, as approximately 31
houses owned and occupied by low-moderate income households will
receive repairs, lhis includes:
Approximately 8 vacant houses in older neighborhoods will be
bought and repaired by low-moderate income families or individuals
under the Home Purchase Assistance Program.
Approximately 20 homeowners who have received or will receive CDBG
grants for repairs through the Critical Home Repair Program will
also receive state funds to make energy-conserving repairs to
their property.
Approximately 3 substandard houses occupied by low-moderate income
homeowners will be repaired using Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Loans.
2. Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development
Strategic Plan Task Force would be achieved, specifically:
Strategic concentration of effort (General Policy 1) - Houses
under the Home Purchase Assistance Program are expected to be
clustered and in areas where substantial spin~off benefits to
stabilize nearby property are likely to occur.
Owner-occupancy of renovated houses (Goal 6, Objective A, Activity
1) - The Home Purchase Asssistance Program will is designed to do
this.
Continued homeownership (Goal 6, Objective B, Activity 1) - The
Critical Home Repair Program and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
portions will help low-moderate income owners stay in their homes.
Also, all recipients of loans of State funds will receive coun-
seling and instruction in home maintenance, repair, etc., to faci-
litate long term homeownership.
Leveraging and recycling funds (Resources, Activity 5) - The
Program design uses $237,000 of CDBG funds already committed to
gain the use of $300,000 of other funds on very attractive terms.
In addition, the $90,000 of CDBG funds dedicated to the Home
Purchase Assistance Program will be repaid to the City over 10 -
15 years.
April 3, 1989
Page #
Administration will be handled cooperatively by the City and the
Redevelopment and Housing Authority using existing staff. State
funds will be disbursed by the State directly to an escrowing agent
and are not expected to be paid to the City or the RRHA. This new
program will require an amendment to the current contract for set-
vices with the RRHA, which is being requested of Council in a
separate report.
Cost to the City will be nothing beyond what is currently allocated
in the CDBG budget for programs and administration. Existing staff
will be used, and the matching funds are already in place (Sec. II A
above). Furthermore, neither the City nor the RRHA is obligated for
any loans from State funds made to homeowners who default.
Timing is such that the energy conservation funding which works in
conjunction with the Critical Home Repair Program may begin imme-
diately upon execution of the documents. Planning and identification
of houses for the Home Purchase Assistance Program may also begin at
once, with loans to homebuyers expected to be made this summer and
fall. No action will be taken on the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Loans before FY 1989-90.
Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the Administrative
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for
the Single Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan Program.
Effect on housing conditions will be negative, as a significant
amount of very attractive financing for rehabilitation and energy-
conserving improvements to approximately 31 homes of low-moderate
income families will not be available for use in the City.
2J
Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development
Strate~[ic Plan lask Force would not be met, as opportunities to
enhance homeownership, rehabilitation~ and leveraging of additional
resources for housing would be lost.
3. Administration would not be an issue.
Cost to the City would be nothing initially, but the indirect and
long-term costs of housing deterioration and abandonment will con-
tinue to accrue on those houses that would be addressed with this
financing.
5. Timing is such that HCD should be notified immediately to consider
the application submitted as withdrawn.
V. Recommendation
Adopt Alternative A, thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the
Single-Family Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program.
April 3, 1989
Page 5
WRH:HDP/bc/Council. t~, 5
cc: City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Building Commissioner
Housing Development Coordinator
Grants Administrator
Director, RRHA
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager
NEAL J BARSER DIRECTOR
ROBERTJ ADAMS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
JAMES E NAGGLES
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
WARRENC SMITkf
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
A TTACI-DIE NT
COMMONWEALTH of VJRQINIA
DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING
(804) 786'-7891
March 6, 1989
Dan Pollock
Housing Development Coordinator
City of Roanoke
215 Church Ave., S. W., Room 170
Roanoke, Va. 24011
Dear Dan:
Enclosed please find the Administrative Agreement for your
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Please review, sign,
and return the Agreement to this office within 30 days. If you
have any questions about the Agreement, please feel free to
contact Pamela Coaxum or Ron White. Once the Agreement is
received and accepted by the Office of Housing Development the
appropriate dates will be inserted and a copy will be returned to
you.
You may begin implementing your program when you sign the
Agreement; however, no commitments will be made by VHDA until the
Office of Housing Development has received and accepted the
Agreement.
We are pleased that your organization has chosen to be a
part of the overall Partnership Program and we look forward to
working with you in the future.
Sincerely yours,
Robert J. Adams
Deputy Director
Enclosure
Building Better Cornmumtle$
CONTRACT NO. 88SF9
SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, entered into as of this day of
,19 , by and between the Virginia Department
of Housing and Community Development hereinafter referred to as
"DHCD" and the City of Roanoke_herein after referred to as "Local
Administrator.,,
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan funds (hereinafter
referred to as the "Funds") which are the subject of this
Agreement are authorized under the Revolving Loan Fund as part of
the Virginia Partnership Fund. These funds are provided through
an appropriation from the Virginia General Assembly.
The Funds are subject to and this Agreement incorporates by
reference, the terms, guidelines and regulations set forth in the
SFLP Program Guidelines, as revised from time to time, and the
laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Also incorporated by
reference in this Agreement are (1) the Administrators Program
Application including certifications, resolutions and agreements
contained therein, and (2) SFLP Administrative Manual, as revised
from time to time. This manual describes the operational
procedures by which the Administrator must conduct the program for
minimum contract compliance.
The Local Administrator will initiate the Activities as
required by this Agreement and described in the Administrators,
Program Application, the Program Guidelines, and Program Manual
beginning , 19 , unless special conditions
require additional action on specified activities before
proceeding with that activity.
The Local Administrator will complete the work as required by
this Agreement and described in the Administrators, Program
Application, the Program Guidelines, and Program Manual within 18
months from the execution of this Agreement, or more specifically
on or before , 19
In reliance upon the Application and associated documents, the
Department agrees, upon execution hereof, to provide the
Administrator a reservation of funds in the amount of $300,000
to undertake the project activities approved and set forth herein.
This allocation is divided into a separate amount for each fiscal
year.
During FY 1989 (Contract date thru - June 30, 1989) the
Administrator will have $100,000 of which $43,000 may be used for
approved energy related improvements as defined in Attachment A
and may not be used in relation to any other rehabilitation
activity. The balance of the allocation may be used in relation
to any eligible improvement as defined in the Single Family
Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. Any funds remaining from FY'89
may be approved to be carried over into FY'90.
During FY 1990, July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1990) $200,000 will be
available of which $87,000 will be for energy improvements as
defined in Attachment A and may not be used in relation to any
other rehabilitation activity. The balance of the allocation may
be used in relation to any eligible improvement as defined in the
Single Family Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
The Administrator agrees to comply with all of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, its Application, and the Program
Manual in its administration of this program. The Administrator
further agrees to monitor, oversee and report on the use of the
funds under this agreement.
The Local Administrator agrees to report on the uses of the loan
funds as requested by the Department. The Local Administrator
shall furnish, regularly and in such a form as DHCD may require,
reports concerning the status of project activities and grant
funds. Such report shall be submitted in the form and manner as
prescribed in the Manual and in written instructions from DHCD.
The Local Administrator will make available all documents, records
and other program information requested by the Department.
The Department reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate
this Agreement any time during the terms of this Agreement due to
failure of the Local Administrator to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement an'd other Program Documents set forth
herein.
I. Project Description: The Local Administrator will provide
loan funds to rehabilitate approximately 31 houses in the City of
Roanoke with emphasis on conservation areas and rehabilitation
districts as more fully described in the Program Application.
Interest rates shall be fixed at 4%.
FY-89
FY-90
FY-91
Performance Schedule: 4th Qtr.-Close 10 loans
1st Qtr.-Close 9 loans
2nd Qtr.-Close 9 loans
3rd Qtr.-Close 3 loans
4th Qtr.-
1st Qtr.-
II. Funds Disbursement and Reporting:
Ae
Funds Disbursement:
Disbursement will be made by VHDA for approved
loans only. Once the disbursement is made the Local
Administrator must establish and administer an escrow
account for each individual loan. Adequate accounting
shall be maintained to identify funds escrowed.
Reporting Requirements:
The Administrator agrees to submit six quarterly reports
during the project term according to the following
schedule:
Reporting Period
Due Date
April 1, 1989 - June 30, 1989 July 15, 1989
July 1, 1989 - September 30, 1989 October 15, 1989
October 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989 January 15, 1990
January 1, 1990 - March 31, 1990 April 15, 1990
April 1, 1990 - June 30, 1990 July 15, 1990
July 1, 1990 - September 30, 1990 October 15, 1990
III. Special Conditions:
A. The Local Administrator shall submit a minimum of five
complete applications to VHDA for approval. After receipt of
these applications, DHCD and VHDA will review the Local
Administrator's performance and may recommend local underwriting
and approval. Servicing shall be performed by VHDA.
B. The program shall operate in accordance with the
administrative agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
This Agreement is hereby executed by the Parties on the
date set forth below their respective signatures as follows:
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
Signature
Name
Title
Date
By:
(Signature)
Robert J. Adams
Deputy Director
(Date)
ATTACI~fF.~ A
LIST OF ELIGIBLE ENERGY I](PROVEMENTS FOR ENERGY RELATED FUNDING:
12.
i.e., Shade Screens,
Allow Repairs: 1. Storm Windows
2. Frameless Plastic Glazing
3. Movable Window Insulations System,
Louvers, Awnings
4. Storm Doors
5. Replacement Windows
6. Replacement Doors
7. Caulking
A. Glazing
B. Gasket
C. Weatherstripping
D. Vapor Barriers
8. Thermostats
A. Clock
B. Auto Set Back
C. Line Voltage
D. Auto Gas System
9.Heat Exchangers
10.Hot Water Heat Pumps
11. Repair or Replacement of Defective Heating System
A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Wood
D. Solar
E. Heat Pump
F. Installation of Gas Conversion Burners
G. Boilers
H. Electric
I. Radiator and Valves
J. Duct Insulation
K. Air Ducts and Connectors
L. Chimneys/Fire Places
M. Tanks (Fuel)
N. Waste Heat Recovery Devise
Water Heater Repair or Replacement
A. Insulate Tank and/Pipes
B. Install Heat Traps in Inlet/Outlet Pipe
C. Water Pipe Heater Strips
D. Dampers
E. Water Flow Controls
13.
Paint
1. Only paint that is white - used as heat reflective
on awnings, louvers, doors and duct.
2. Exterior paint used to cover and/or seal bare
siding, soffit, fascia, rake, trim, etc.
14. Insulation
1. Attic
2. Walls
3. Floors
4. Skirting
5. Vapor Barriers
6. Material and Construction of Vestibules
15. Roofing to replace or repair defective leaking roofs
16. Siding repair to effectively close openings or damaged
areas
17. Trim, soffit, fascias, etc., to repair damaged, rotten
open areas.
18. Venting - gable ends or appropriate attic and crawl space
venting
19. Floors
1. Material and labor used to repair and replace
rotten, damaged and open floor and subfloor areas.
CITY
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: Execution of Administrative Agreement for State's Single-Family
Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program
I. Background
The Virginia General Assembly has appropriated $07.5 million for the
current biennium for various housing programs, most to be designed and
administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD).
B. Single-Family Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program is one
such program, with the following provisions:
1. Financing for the rehabilitation and upgrading of single-
family houses;
2. Houses must be occupied by low-moderate income households;
3. State funds must be matched in part by funds from other sources;
State funding of no more than $20~000 per owner-occupied
building;
5. Funding from the State Program is in two parts:
a. for energy-conserving improvements, funds will be loaned (a 098
interest, with payments deferred and the loan forgiven over an 8
year period, i.e. not intended to be repaid; and
b. for all other improvements, funds will be loaned at 498
interest, payable over a period of 15 years.
Roanoke's application for the State's Program was endorsed by City
Council on December 19, 1988. The City's application requested in
Program funds to be used for the following purposes:
1. In conjunction with the Home Purchase Assistance Program. In this
program, the City will loan CDBG funds, already allocated by Council
in the current CDBG budget, to low-moderate income families or indi-
viduals agreeing to buy, renovate, and live in approximately 8 spe-
cific vacant houses yet to be identified. Funds provided from the
State's program will be loaned for the rehabilitation..
April 3, 1989
Page 2
In coniunction with the existing Critical Home Repair Program. This
program already provides grants of up to $6000 each to make criti-
cally needed repairs to the homes of low income homeowners, lhe
State's program would provide forgiveable loans for energy conser-
vation repairs to appropriate houses in this year's, and next
year's, Critical Home Repair Program. In this way, additional
money-saving improvements may be made at no cost to the homeowner.
Loans for rehabilitation of other houses of low-moderate income
families or individuals. This will be a new program to begin next
fiscal year.
II. Current Situation
The City's application for the Program has been approved by the State
(Attachment). State funds ($300,000) will be matched by $237~000 in
CDI3G funds currently allocated to the activities noted in Section I C
above, as follows:
1. $90~000 allocated for the purchase loans under the Home Purchase
Assistance Program (CDBG Account 035-088-8820-5115);
$100~000 already obligated or spent for repairs under the current
year's Critical Home Repair Program (CDBG Account
035-088-8820-5101);
3. $#7~000 estimated in-kind costs of existing staff for the admi-
nistration of the various parts of the Program.
Local administration of the loan funds from the State will be handled
cooperatively by the City and the Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
and requires an amendment to the current contract with the RRNA
(separate report). Servicing of the individual loans from the State
Program will be by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA).
C. Authorization to the City Manager to execute the Agreement to accept
the State Program funds for the stated purposes is necessary.
III. Issues
A. Effect on housing conditions
B. Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic
Plan Task Force.
C. Administration
D. Cost to the City
E. Timing
April 3, 1989
Page 3
IV. Alternatives
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Administrative Agreement with
the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Single
Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan Program (Attachment C).
Effect on housing conditions will be positive, as approximately 31
houses owned and occupied by low-moderate income households will
receive repairs. This includes:
Approximately 8 vacant houses in older neighborhoods will be
bought and repaired by low-moderate income families or individuals
under the Home Purchase Assistance Program.
Approximately 20 homeowners who have received or will receive CDBG
grants ior repairs through the Critical Home Repair Program will
also receive state funds to make energy-conserving repairs to
their property.
Approximately 3 substandard houses occupied by low-moderate income
homeowners will be repaired using Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Loans.
2. Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development
Strategic Plan Task Force would be achieved, specifically:
Strategic concentration of effort (General Policy 1) - Houses
under the Home Purchase Assistance Program are expected to be
clustered and in areas where substantial spin-off benefits to
stabilize nearby property are likely to occur.
Owner-occupancy of renovated houses (Goal 6, Objective A, Activity
1) - The Home Purchase Asssistance Program will is designed to do
this.
CJ
Continued homeownership (Goal 6, Objective B, Activity 1) - The
Critical Home Repair Program and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
portions will help low-moderate income owners stay in their homes.
Also, all recipients of loans of State funds will receive coun-
seling and instruction in home maintenance, repair, etc., to faci-
litate long term horn,ownership.
Leveraging and recycling funds (Resources, Activity 5) - The
Program design uses $237,000 of CDBG funds already committed to
gain the use of $300,000 of other funds on very attractive terms.
In addition, the $90,000 of CDBG funds dedicated to the Home
Purchase Assistance Program will be repaid to the City over 10 -
13 years.
April 3, 1989
Page #
Administration will be handled cooperatively by the City and the
Redevelopment and Housing Authority using existing staff. State
funds will be disbursed by the State directly to an escrowing agent
and are not expected to be paid to the City or the RRHA. This new
program will require an amendment to the current contract for set-
vices with the RRHA, which is being requested of Council in a
separate report.
Cost to the City will be nothing beyond what is currently allocated
in the CDBG budget for programs and administration. Existing staff
will be used, and the matching funds are already in place (Sec. II A
above). Furthermore, neither the City nor the RRHA is obligated for
any loans from State funds made to homeowners who default.
Timing is such that the energy conservation funding which works in
conjunction with the Critical Home Repair Program may begin imme-
diately upon execution of the documents. Planning and identification
of houses for the Home Purchase Assistance Program may also begin at
once, with loans to homebuyers expected to be made this summer and
fall. No action will be taken on the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Loans before FY 1989-90.
Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the Administrative
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for
the Single Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan Program.
Effect on housing conditions will be negative, as a significant
amount of very attractive financing for rehabilitation and energy-
conserving improvements to approximately 31 homes of low-moderate
income families will not be available for use in the City.
Consistency with recommendations of the Housing Development
Strategic Plan Task Force would not be met, as opportunities to
enhance homeownership, rehabilitation, and leveraging of additional
resources for housing would be lost.
3. Administration would not be an issue·
Cost to the City would be nothing initially, but the indirect and
long-term costs of housing deterioration and abandonment will con-
tinue to accrue on those houses that would be addressed with this
financing.
5. Timing is such that HCD should be notified immediately to consider
the application submitted as withdrawn.
V. Recommendation
Adopt Alternative A, thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the
Single-Family Rehabilitation & Energy Conservation Loan Program.
April 3, 1959
Page 5
W RH:HDP/bc/Council. #, 5
cc: City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Building Commissioner
Housing Development Coordinator
Grants Administrator
Director, RRHA
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager
NEAL J BARBER DIRECTOR
ROBERTJ ADAMS
OEPUTY DIRECTOR
JAMES E. NAGGLES
ASSOCIATE {~IRECTOR
WARRENC SMITH
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
AI'TACI~,~E NT
COMMONWEALTH of V'IRQINIA
DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION Of= HOUSING
(804) 786-7891
March 6, 1989
Dan Pollock
Housing Development Coordinator
City of Roanoke
215 Church Ave., S. W., Room 170
Roanoke, Va. 24011
Dear Dan:
Enclosed please find the Administrative Agreement for your
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Please review, sign,
and return the Agreement to this office within 30 days. If you
have any questions about the Agreement, please feel free to
contact Pamela Coaxum or Ron White. Once the Agreement is
received and accepted by the Office of Housing Development the
appropriate dates will be inserted and a copy will be returned to
you.
You may begin implementing your program when you sign the
Agreement; however, no commitments will be made by VHDA until the
Office of Housing Development has received and accepted the
Agreement.
We are pleased that your organization has chosen to be a
part of the overall Partnership Program and we look forward to
working with you in the future.
Sincerely yours,
Robert J. Adams
Deputy Director
Enclosure
~ 8uildieg Betler C~mmunit~a
CONTRACT NO. 88SF9
SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, entered into as of this day of
,19 , by and between the Virginia Department
of Housing and Community Development hereinafter referred to as
"DHCD" and the City of Roanoke_herein after referred to as "Local
Administrator."
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan funds (hereinafter
referred to as the "Funds") which are the subject of this
Agreement are authorized under the Revolving Loan Fund as part of
the Virginia Partnership Fund. These funds are provided through
an appropriation from the Virginia General Assembly.
The Funds are subject to and this Agreement incorporates by
reference, the terms, guidelines and regulations set forth in the
SFLP Program Guidelines, as revised from time to time, and the
laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Also incorporated by
reference in this Agreement are (1) the Administrators Program
Application including certifications, resolutions and agreements
contained therein, and (2) SFLP Administrative Manual, as revised
from time to time. This manual describes the operational
procedures by which the Administrator must conduct the program for
minimum contract compliance.
The Local Administrator will initiate the Activities as
required by this Agreement and described in the Administrators'
Program Application, the Program Guidelines, and Program Manual
beginning , 19 , unless special conditions
require additional action on specified activities before
proceeding with that activity.
The Local Administrator will complete the work as required by
this Agreement and described in the Administrators' Program
Application, the Program Guidelines, and Program Manual within 18
months from the execution of this Agreement, or more specifically
on or before , 19
In reliance upon the Application and associated documents, the
Department agrees, upon execution hereof, to provide the
Administrator a reservation of funds in the amount of $300,000
to undertake the project activities approved and set forth herein.
This allocation is divided into a separate amount for each fiscal
year.
During FY 1989 (Contract date thru - June 30, 1989) the
Administrator will have $100,000 of which $43,000 may be used for
approved energy related improvements as defined in Attachment A
and may not be used in relation to any other rehabilitation
activity. The balance of the allocation may be used in relation
to any eligible improvement as defined in the Single Family
Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. Any funds remaining from FY'89
may be approved to be carried over into FYi90.
During FY 1990, July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1990) $200,000 will be
available of which $87,000 will be for energy improvements as
defined in Attachment A and may not be used in relation to any
other rehabilitation activity. The balance of the allocation may
be used in relation to any eligible improvement as defined in the
Single Family Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
The Administrator agrees to comply with all of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, its Application, and the Program
Manual in its administration of this program. The Administrator
further agrees to monitor, oversee and report on the use of the
funds under this agreement.
The Local Administrator agrees to report on the uses of the loan
funds as requested by the Department. The Local Administrator
shall furnish, regularly and in such a form as DHCD may require,
reports concerning the status of project activities and grant
funds. Such report shall be submitted in the form and manner as
prescribed in the Manual and in written instructions from DHCD.
The Local Administrator will make available all documents, records
and other program information requested by the Department.
The Department reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate
this Agreement any time during the terms of this Agreement due to
failure of the Local Administrator to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement a~d other Program Documents set forth
herein.
I. Project Description= The Local Administrator will provide
loan funds to rehabilitate approximately 31 houses in the City of
Roanoke with emphasis on conservation areas and rehabilitation
districts as more fully described in the Program Application.
Interest rates shall be fixed at 4%.
FY-89
FY-90
FY - 91
Performance Schedule: 4th Qtr.-Close 10 loans
1st Qtr.-Close 9 loans
2nd Qtr.-Close 9 loans
3rd Qtr.-Close 3 loans
4th Qtr.-
1st Qtr.-
II. Funds Disburee~ent and Repoz~cing:
Ae
Funds Disbursement:
Disbursement will be made by VHDA for approved
loans only. Once the disbursement is made the Local
Administrator must establish and administer an escrow
account for each individual loan. Adequate accounting
shall be maintained to identify funds escrowed.
Reporting Requirements:
The Administrator agrees to submit six quarterly reports
during the project term according to the following
schedule~
Reporting Period
Due Date
April 1, 1989 - June 30, 1989
July 1, 1989 - September 30, 1989
October 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
January 1, 1990 - March 31, 1990
April 1, 1990 - June 30, 1990
July 1, 1990 - September 30, 1990
July 15, 1989
October 15, 1989
January 15, 1990
April 15, 1990
July 15, 1990
October 15, 1990
III. Special Conditions=
A. The Local Administrator shall submit a minimum of five
complete applications to VHDA for approval. After receipt of
these applications, DHCD and VHDA will review the Local
Administrator's performance and may recommend local underwriting
and approval. Servicing shall be performed by VHDA.
B. The program shall operate in accordance with the
administrative agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
This Agreement is hereby executed by the Parties on the
date set forth below their respective signatures as follows:
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
By:
(Signature)
Robert J. Adams
Deputy Director
(Date)
LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
Signature
Name
Title
Date
A~ACI~IENT A
LIST OF ELIGIBLE ENERGY IMPROVEMEI~S FOR ENERGY RELATED FUNDING:
Allow Repairs:
1. Storm Windows
2. Frameless Plastic Glazing
3. Movable Window Insulations System, i.e., Shade Screens,
Louvers, Awnings
4. Storm Doors
5. Replacement Windows
6. Replacement Doors
7. Caulking
A. Glazing
B. Gasket
C. Weatherstripping
D. Vapor Barriers
8. Thermostats
A. Clock
B. Auto Set Back
C. Line Voltage
D. Auto Gas System
9. Heat Exchangers
10. Hot Water Heat Pumps
11. Repair or Replacement of Defective Heating System
A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Wood
D. Solar
E. Heat Pump
F. Installation of Gas Conversion Burners
G. Boilers
H. Electric
I. Radiator and Valves
J. Duct Insulation
K. Air Ducts and Connectors
L. Chimneys/Fire Places
M. Tanks (Fuel)
N. Waste Heat Recovery Devise
12. Water Heater Repair or Replacement
A. Insulate Tank and/Pipes
B. Install Heat Traps in Inlet/Outlet Pipe
C. Water Pipe Heater Strips
D. Dampers
E. Water Flow Controls
13.
Paint
1. Only paint that is white - used as heat reflective
on awnings, louvers, doors and duct.
2. Exterior paint used to cover and/or seal bare
siding, soffit, fascia, rake, trim, etc.
14. Insulation
1. Attic
2. Walls
3. Floors
4. Skirting
5. Vapor Barriers
6. Material and Construction of Vestibules
15. Roofing to replace or repair defective leaking roofs
16. Siding repair to effectively close openings or damaged
areas
17. Trim, soffit, fascias, etc., to repair damaged, rotten
open areas.
18. Venting - gable ends or appropriate attic and crawl space
venting
19. Floors
1. Material and labor used to repair and replace
rotten, damaged and open floor and subfloor areas.
Office of the City Clerk
April 3, 1989
File #178
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City ~fanager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
I am attaching cop~ of Ordinance No. 29504~ authorizing execution
of an Amendment to the current Contract for Services with the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority providing for
additional administrative functions to be performed by the
Housing Authority as a result of an additional allocation of
funds by the Virginia Department of Housing and Con.unity
Development, upon certain terms and conditions, which Ordinance
No. 29504 was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a
regular meeting held on Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincere ly,t~f)~-]~.4.~
~4ary F."Parker, C!4C
City Clerk
MFP: r a
Mr. Herbert D. McBride, Executive Director, Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike,
N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Mr. Ron White, Office of Housing Development, Department of
Housing and Corrgnunity Development, 205 North Fourth Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219~1747
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner/Zoning
Adminstrator
Mr. H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator
Ms. ~{arie T. Pontius, Grants Monitoring Administrator
Room 456 Municipal Building 21.5 (~urch Avenue SW Roanoke Vlrg~nia 24011 (703) 981-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 3rd day of April, 1989.
No, 29504.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an Amendment to the current
Contract for Services with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Hous-
ing Authority providing for additional administrative functions to be
performed by the Housing Authority as a result of an additional alloca-
tion of funds by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community De-
velopment, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and
directed to execute and to seal and attest, respectively, an Amend-
ment, being Amendment No. 1, to the City's current Contract for Ser-
vices with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
dated August 30, 1988, such Amendment to provide for increased funding
for certain programs during Fiscal Year 1988-89, and additional admini-
strative functions to be performed by the Housing Authority, upon cer-
tain terms and conditions, as more particularly set forth in the City
Manager's report to Council dated April 3, 1989, such Amendment to be
approved as to form by the City Attorney.
2. In order to provide for the usual daily operation of the
municipal government, an emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordi-
nance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor, and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
SUBJECT:
Amendment to Contract for Services with the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) for FY
1988-89
I. Background:
City Council by Ordinance No. 29270 adopted August 22,
1988 authorized the execution of an agreement between
the City and RRHA for Fiscal Year 1988-1989.
City Manager entered into a contract, dated August 30,
1988, between the City and RRHA for the administration
of certain programs for the City, including housing
rehabilitation and economic development activities.
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) has allocated $300,000 to the City for housing
rehabilitation in response to application authorized by
Council on December 19, 1988. Funds are awarded for
biennium.
1. City will receive $100,000 for FY 1988-1989
2. City will receive $200,000 for FY 1989-1990
II. Current Situation:
Activities funded by HCD allocation rely in part on
administrative activities by the RRHA, not currently
provided in the contract.
A__n amendment t__qo current RRHA contract is necessary to
cover administrative function of new HCD allocation.
Amendment will cover the $100,000 allocation for FY
1988-1989 only. The $200,000 HCD allocation will be
covered in the City/RRHA FY 1989-90 contract.
II. Issues:
A. Impact on Community Development in the City
B. Cost to City
C. Timing
D. Capacity o__f RRHA staff t__o administer program
III. Alternatives:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached
amendment to the contract for services with Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority for FY 1988-1989.
Impact on Community Development in the City would
be positive, allowing for the rehabilitation or
upgrading of 31 houses owned by low to moderate
income families.
Cost to City would be nothing since RRHA has staff
capacity to handle HCD programs without additional
staff. Therefore no additional administrative
funds would be paid to RRHA.
Timin~ is important to assure the prompt
implementation of the rehabilitation projects.
Capacity of RRHA staff to administer program has
been certified by their executive director. The
RRHA Board of Commissioners has expressed their
support of this amendment.
Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the
attached amendment to the contract for services with
RRHA for FY 1988-1990.
Impact on Community Development in the City could
be negative if project development is delayed or
abandoned. Fewer houses would be rehabilitated.
Cost to City would depend on how HCD programs are
to be administered. Capacity of City staff is not
adequate to administer programs alone.
Timin~ would not be an issue except as referenced
above.
Capacity of RRHA staff to administer program would
not be an issue.
IV. Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council adopt Alternative A
thereby authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment,
in the form attached hereto, to the contract for services
with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for FY
1988-1989; such amendment to be approved as to form and
execution by the City Attorney.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
WRH/hdp/mtp
Attachment
CC.
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Grants Monitoring Administrator
Housing Development Coordinator
Executive Director, Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority
Amendment No. 1
to
1988-89 Contract for Services
THIS AMENDMENT, entered in to this day of April, 1989 by
and between the CITY OR ROANOKE (Grantee) and the CITY OF ROANOKE
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Subgrantee).
WHEREAS, the Grantee and the Subgrantee have, by a contract
for Services under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program, dated August 30, 1988, contracted for the provision of
certain services by the Subgrantee in relation to the
implementation of the City's CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, City Council on April 3, 1989 accepted a $300,000
allocation from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD) under the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan
Program; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. , adopted April 3, 1989 City
Council has, and by Resolution No. , adopted
, 1989, the commissioners of the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority have authorized the execution
of this amendment to the Contract dated August 30, 1988, such
amendment to provide for the administration of portions the
allocation to the Grantee.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantee and the Subgrantee do mutually
agree to amend:
Part I, Section A.3. Critical Home Repair Pro~ram, as follows:
3. Critical Home Repair Program - The Subgrantee shall administer
the Critical Home Repair Program in accordance with written
guidelines as set forth in Attachment B and supplemented by
relevant sections of the Grantee's Single Family Rehabilitation &
Energy Conservation Loan Program Application to the Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development, attached hereto
as Attachment G. Essentially, the Critical Home Repair Program
consists of limited grants or loans from CDBG funds to qualified
homeowners to repair or replace seriously substandard components
of the homeowner's structure; and energy-conserving improvements
to the structure from funds made available by the Grantee and the
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
through DHCD's Energy Conservation Loan Program. The total of all
CDBG grants/loans to be made in Fiscal Year 1988-89 shall not
exceed $135,000, including $50,000 set aside for "Quick Response
to Emergencies". The total of all grants/loans to be made from
DHCD's funds from the Energy Conservation Loan Program shall not
exceed $43,000. Program delivery costs, including salaries, shall
not exceed $27,000.
Part I, Section A, to add Subsection 11, to read as follows: "11.
Home Purchase Assistance Program - The Subgrantee shall administer
a rehabilitation loan program in support of the Grantee's Home
Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP), using funds made available by
the Grantee and DHCD from DHCD's Single Family Rehabilitation and
Energy Conservation Loan Program. Such program shall be adminis-
tered as provided generally by relevant sections of Attachment G.
Such funds will be loaned to low-moderate income parties who agree
to buy and rehabilitate houses identified by the Grantee with the
assistance of the Subgrantee. The Grantee shall make loans to the
selected parties to buy the identified houses in designated
Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation Districts. The Subgrantee
shall package and originate the loans for the rehabilitation, on
behalf of DHCD and the Virginia Housing Development Authority.
Such rehabilitation loans will be made based on criteria
established by DHCD and VHDA, and will be serviced by VHDA.
Neither the Grantee nor the Subgrantee shall be obligated or
liable to DHCD or VHDA or any other party for the security of such
rehabilitation loans. The total of all rehabilitation loans
originated by the Subgrantee shall not exceed $57,000.
Part II, Section A. Program Funds, to reflect the following:
A. Program Funds:
The following funds shall be made available to the Subgrantee for
program activities (includes FY 88-89 CDBG funding of $535,000
plus $142,000 in HUD Rental Rehabilitation funds plus $100,000 in
DHCD Single Family Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Loan
Program funds, with the balance represent-ing carry-over funds as
of June 30, 1988):
Program Category
1988-89 General
Program Carry-Over Admin and
Expense Funds Prog. Sup.
General Administration $ $
Economic Development:
Deanwood Expansion $ -0- $475,481
Deanwood Addition $ 60,000 $ -0-
Henry Street $ -0- $296,833
Shaffer's Crossing $140,000 $ 7,559
Marketing/Disposition $ -0- $ 2,988
Property Management $ -0- $ -0-
Housing:
Private Rehab Loan $ 40,000 $ 49,035
Private Loan Subsidy $160,000 $ 6,079
Critical Home Repair $178,000(a) $ -0-
Rental Rehab Program $142,000(b) $ 50,000
Section 312 Rehab $ -0- $ -0-
Housing Counseling $ -0- $ -0-
Phoenix Project $ -0- $ 20,771
Home Purchase Assist. $ 57,000(c) $ -0-
$ 82,300
10,200
10,200
30,600
23,800
78000
50000
27 000
49 515
17 100
15 000
5 000
Totals
$777,000
GRAND TOTAL
$908,746 $398,715
$2,084,461
(a) Includes $43,000 from DHCD allocation
(b) From separate non-CDBG allocation
(c) Includes $57,000 from DHCD allocation
The Agreement shall remain unchanged in all other terms and
provisions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantee and Subgrantee have executed
this amendment as of the date first written above.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROANOKE
By
Clerk City Manager
City
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Witness Executive Director
ATTACHMENT G
SINGLE FAMILY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION LOAN PROGRAM
TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: CITY OF ROANOKE~ VA
MAILING ADDRESS~
ROOM 170, 21~ CHURCH AVENUE SW
ROANOKE, VA ZIP CODE2401l
CONTACT PERSON: DAN POLLOCK, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
TITLE~ PHONE: 70~-~81-222[
4 · NAME,
ADDRESs OF CITY, COUNTY OR TOWN MANAGER?
W..ROBERT HERBEBT
2lq CHURCH AVENUE. ROANOKE, VA ~40~1
5. GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO BE SERVED: CITY OF ROANOKE
LOAN RESERVATION_REQUEST:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
CITY MANAGER
NON-ERERGY:$ 220,000
ENERGY: $ 170~000
TOTAL: $ 390,000
SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION & ENERGY CONSERVATION
LOAN PROGRAM APPLICATION
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
DECEMBER, 1988
1. Organization
The City of Roanoke provides a full range of services to its
citizenry. It administers allocations of Community Development
Block Grant funds as well as funds from numerous other sources.
Over the last 5 years, various housing rehabilitation and
community revitalization programs developed and/or administered by
the City or the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority have
resulted directly in the repair of more than 700 housing units, at
an investment of more than $10 million.
Many of the rehabilitation programs of the City are
administered by the Redevelopment and Housing Authority under
contract with the City. Included on staff of the RRHA are
rehabilitation inspectors/specialists, a loan processor/
underwriter and a housing counselor.
Among the programs currently or recently in operation are:
the Critical Home Repair Program, making critically needed repairs
to the homes of very low income homeowners, up to $6000 per house;
the Private Rehabilitation Loan Program, providing complete
financing packages for homeowners to rehabilitate or buy and
repair homes; and the Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program as
made available by HUD, allowing repair of the homes of
low-moderate income homeowners.
2. Population Characteristics
The City of Roanoke has had a stable population of 100,000 to
102,000 over the last decade. The 1980 Census found 100,220; the
Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia estimated
its 1985 population at 101,200.
a. Elderly -- There were no estimates of population age
breaking at the age of 62. Accordingly, figures are provided here
for those citizens aged 60 and over.
Year
1980
(Source:
1988
(Source:
Estimated 60+ Estimated Total Pop. %-age
21,039 100,220 21%
Census)
22,030 101,500 22%
Fifth Planning District Commission)
projects
$21,451,
60+
Median Household Income -- The Center for Public Service
the median household income in Roanoke City in 1988 to be
72% of the estimated Virginia median of $29,599.
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c. Households
Total Number
of Households
Average House-hold Size
%-age Owner-
Occupied
1980 (Census) 1988 (Local Est)
40,023 43,000
2.50 2.36
59.4% 57.4%
%-age Rental 40.6% 42.6%
d. Area -- The bulk of the Single-Family Rehabilitation and Energy
Conservation Loan Program will be available in areas of the City
designated as Conservation Areas or Rehabilitation Districts.
These are neighborhoods in which older housing in need of repair
and low-moderate income citizes are concentrated, and most of the
housing rehabilitation and community revitalization programs have
operated. A map of these areas is attached.
However, the Critical Home Repair Program, one of the
initiatives intended to be matched with the Single-Family Loan
funds, does extend to substandard housing in all parts of the
City. A relatively small portion of the requested loan funds are
expected to be used in parts of the City other than the
Conservation Areas or Rehabilitation Districts.
3. Housing Characteristics
a. Total Number of Housing Units -- 44,156
b. Housing TyDe -- 2.5,357 single-family
(Source: Local
estimate)
18,799 multi-family
(Includes 1,414 vacant units)
c. Housing Conditions -- The City's current Housing
Assistance Plan estimates there are 1937 housing units (4.2% of
the total housing stock) considered to be unsafe or unhealthy for
occupancy, and therefore condemned or condemnable. The majority
of this number are counted among the 1,414 housing units vacant in
the City. This standard is more basic than the Section 8 Housing
Quality Standards. Accordingly, the proportion of housing not
meeting HQS requirements or to have significant Building Mainte-
nance Code deficiencies is more likely to be in the 12%-15% range
and to include many more occupied units.
d. A~e of Housing Stock -- Approximately 42% of the City's
housing stock was built prior to 1950 and therefore is more than
38 years old. Approximately one-quarter is more than 50 years
old. The median age is about 34 years.
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4. Program Design
Funds allocated from the Single Family Rehabilitation and
Energy Conservation Loan Program ("the Program") will be used only
for single-unit owner-occupied buildings. In all cases, use of
the funds will comply with the limitations defined in Program
Guidelines prepared by HCD. Maximum loans will be $20,000 per
house, with an interest rate of 4% for the non-energy related
improvements, and 0% deferred forgiveable for qualifying energy-
related improvements.
Depending on the level of funding allocated to Roanoke, the
Program will be used in three ways, or phases:
1) In conjunction with the Home Purchase Assistance
Program;
2) In conjunction with the Critical Home Repair Program;
3) For rehabilitation of other homes owned and occupied
by low-moderate income families or individuals.
1. Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)
The Home Purchase Assistance Program is in a sense a
modified Homesteading Program. Under this phase, the City
will select specific vacant houses in good structural
condition and in strategic locations but in need of
significant repair. With the agreement of the owner of
such a house, the City will market the house for sale to
low-moderate buyers for owner-occupancy. The City will
loan the selected buyer funds to buy the house @ 3-4%
interest, then will use funds from the Single-Family
Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation Program for the
repair work. In some cases, this phase may be used to
allow a tenant to buy and repair the house he/she
currently rents. The City has allocated $90,000 for loans
to buy about 8 houses for this initiative. Approximately
40% of the funding requested in this application is
expected to be used in this phase.
--Inspections and Cost Estimating: Because the houses for
this phase will be selected prior to applications from
prospective buyers being received, cost estimating will be
performed first and as part of the assessment of the
house's condition and its suitability for the Program.
Initial inspections will be performed by City Housing
Inspectors, with detailed work write-ups and cost
estimates generated by Rehabilitation Specialists from the
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA). No
house will be selected for the HPAP for which the total of
the loans for the purchase price and the rehabilitation
exceed 97% of the expected after-rehab value.
--Outreach: The Home Purchase Assistance Program with its
financing package will be advertised through press
releases and news stories, newsletters of organizations
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and neighborhoods, the City's Vacant House Catalog, and
open houses of houses available for sale under the
Program. Special outreach efforts will be made to tenants
of public housing and with Section 8 rent subsidies to
inform them of the opportunity for homeownership through
this Program.
--Application Procedures: When this phase of the Program
is ready to begin soliciting applications from buyers, an
application period of 2-3 weeks will be established.
During that time, the RRHA will take applications, verify
income, credit, etc.
--Eligibility Determination and Selection: Buyers/
borrowers must be of low-moderate income (not exceeding
80% of the area median income established by HUD) and
agree to live in the house for a minimum of three years.
At a minimum, applicants must meet the underwriting
criteria of FHA Title I Property Improvement Loans and the
requirements defined in Sec. 6.1 (D) of the Program
Guidelines. Successful candidates must be secure enough
financially to afford comfortably the costs of
homeownership under the Program and must have sufficient
cash to pay 3% of the combined cost of purchase and
repair. A buyer will quality for and be offered financing
for a house based on additional factors such as his/her
preference for that house, suitability of house for
buyer's needs (family size, etc.), strength of credit,
amount and stability of income, existing long-term debt,
etc. Preference will also be given to those of lowest
income, current residents of Roanoke City, and able to
perform some home improvement and routine maintenance
tasks.
--Bidding: Competitive bidding of the rehabilitation work
will be strongly encouraged but will not be required. If
bidding is to occur, it will be arranged and overseen by
the Rehabilitation Specialists of the RRHA.
--Loan Packaginq and Underwriting: The RRHA has extensive
experience in purchase and rehabilitation loan packaging,
closing, and servicing and will perform the loan pack-
aging, including requesting credit reports, appraisals,
title reports, determining debt-to-income ratios, etc.
The total of all indebtedness against the property, i.e.
the purchase loan and the rehabilitation loan, may not
exceed 97% of the after-rehab appraised value based on the
work write-up. Because this involves a purchase, there
will be no existing mortgage on this phase of the Proqram;
the rehab loan will be in first position, the purchas~
loan from City funds will be in second.
--Loaq Closing: The purchase loan from City CDBG funds and
the rehabilitation loan will be closed simultaneously by
the RRHA. If necessary, the closing documents will be
prepared by the attorney selected by the buyer/borrower,
with review by the RRHA. No origination fee is expected
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to be charged to the borrower, but payment of other costs
will be expected as incurred, e.g. cost of ordering credit
report, appraisals, etc. This procedure is followed for
other loans made by the RRHA.
--Loan Disbursement: Funds for the transfer of the
property will be disbursed to the seller upon closing of
that loan. Rehabilitation funds will be drawn from HCD
and placed in an escrow account. According to a
construction schedule set with the rehabilitation
contractor, the buyer/borrower, and the RRHA, a series of
draws from this account will be made as the contractor and
Rehabilitation Specialist from the RRHA jointly determine
that specific stages of completion are reached.
--Loan Servicing: Rehabilitation loans will be serviced by
the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). Loans
for the purchase will be serviced either by the RRHA or
the City.
All buyer/borrowers will be required to participate in a
training course coordinated by the Housing Counselor
concerning all aspects of homeownership, including mainte-
nance, housekeeping, budgeting, etc. Borrowers who become
delinquent in their payments to the City or possibly to
VHDA will be counseled individually by the Housing
Counselor.
Critical Home Repair Pro~ram
The Critical Home Repair Program makes grants of up to
$6000 to low-income (50% of median or less) homeowners
whose homes have major code violations and are those
judged to be in the most critical need of repair in order
to remain liveable. This CDBG-funded program is also
administered by the RRHA. Funds from the Single Family
Rehab and Energy Conservation Loan Program will be used to
extend the benefit of the Critical Home Repair Program by
making energy-conserving improve-ments to homes receiving
repair grants, thereby qualifying for the 0% interest
deferred payment financing. Approximately 20% of the
funding requested in this proposal is expected to be used
in conjunction with this Program.
Generally, this phase of the Program will be operated as
described above for the HPAP phase with the following
exceptions:
--Outreach and Application Procedures: This phase will be
limited to those approved for the Critical Home Repair
Program. As applications for that program have already
been taken and screened, no additional outreach or
recruitment will be performed this year.
--Eligibility Determination and Selection: Critical Home
Repair recipients have incomes not exceeding 50% of the
median. Because the CHRP funds are grants, and loans for
energy-conserving repairs are deferred payment, ability to
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repay is not an onerous concern.
--Bidding: In many cases, it will be most efficient to
have the contractor retained to make the CHRP repairs to
also perform the energy-conservation repairs. If that
contractor's estimate for those repairs appears excessive,
the additional repairs may be bid out competitively.
--Loan Packaging and Underwriting: Because of the charac-
teristics of this phase, packaging and underwriting pro-
cedures will be streamlined and minimized wherever possi-
ble and prudent. Informal title checks will be performed
by the RRHA to verify ownership and existing liens and to
compare mortgage amounts with expected after-repair
values. It is expected that the value of a house will far
exceed the amount of any indebtedness against it, includ-
ing the Program deferred payment loan; where it does not
appear to be so, professional appraisals may be ordered to
verify the amount of all mortgages will not exceed the
property's value.
--Loan Closing: The RRHA will prepare the closing docu-
ments in order to minimize legal expenses.
--Loan Disbursement and Servicing: Upon closing, funds
will be placed in an escrow account and drawn as described
earlier. Servicing will be assigned to VHDA, but because
no periodic payments are required, servicing is expected
to be restricted to annual verification that the homeowner
continues to occupy the property until the terms of the
Energy Conservation Loan are satisfied and the loan is
forgiven. The RRHA and the City will assist VHDA as
needed in obtaining such verifications.
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans
Loans from the Program may be made for qualifying rehabi-
litation of owner-occupied houses not meeting Building
Maintenance Code and HQS standards. This phase of the
Program will operate similar to and in place of the
Section 312 HUD rehabilitation loan program, which is not
expected to be available this year. Approximately 40% of
the funding requested is expected to be used in this
phase.
Generally, this phase will operate as described earlier
for the HPAP, with the following exceptions:
--Application Procedures: When the Program is ready to
begin operation, applications will be accepted and
processed on an as-received basis, by the RRHA.
--Eligibility Determination: Basic criteria will be as
outlined in the Program Guidelines and under the HPAP,
except as those items relate to purchase under that
phase.
--Loan Packaging and Underwriting: The rehabilitation loan
under this Program will be in no less than second position
as a deed of trust, except in special circumstances
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approved case-by-case by HCD.
5. Level of Service Expected
Program Phase Home Purchase Crit. Hom~
Houses 8 20
Expected
@ State Funds $20,000 $4000
Total State
Owner-Occ. Total
$160,000 $80,000
(all Energy)
Other Funds $90,000(loan) $100,000(grant) 0 $190,000
Source: Community Development Block Grant
Admin. Costs $15,500 $27,000 $9,100 $Sl,600
Total $265,500 $207,000 $159,100 $631,600
(62% State, 38% Local)
Initiatives
6. Coordination with Other
10 38
$15~000
$150,000 $390,000
As described above, most of the Program will be in direct
conjunction with existing rehabilitation programs. In addition,
there is relevance to on-going Code Enforcement efforts, the
Vacant House Catalog, housing counseling, and work with
neighborhood organizations. This funding alternative will help
fill a need in the range of options available for home repair.
Because all borrowers under the Program will participate in
homeownership counseling, it is intended that assistance under the
Program will be lasting and extend beyond the physical improvement
of the houses.
7. Staffing
Administration of the Program will be the joint responsibi-
lity of the City Housing Development Office and the Redevelopment
and Housing Authority. The former includes the Coordinator, a
Technician, and two Housing Inspectors; the latter includes the
Neighborhood Development Director, a Housing Counselor, a Loan
Specialist, and three Rehabilitation Specialists. All positions
are filled with individuals with several years experience in
housing, rehabilitation, finance, and marketing. In addition,
both agencies have extensive back-up administrative support.
The time required of the various individuals in the two
offices will vary from time to time. The administrative costs
identified in Sec. 5 above include those amounts allocated to the
RRHA for the administration of those programs, and an estimate of
the cost of the time to be committed to the program activities by
the City staff.
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Ronald H. M~ller
Building Commissioner
March 3, 1989
Mr. Ron White
Office of Housing Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
205 North Fourth Street
Richmond, VA 23219-1747
Dear Ron:
Attached you will find amended figures for Roanoke's
application for the Single-Family Rehabilitation and Energy
Conservation Loan Program, as we have discussed over the phone.
These figures reflect a funding level of $300,000 rather than
the $390,000 originally requested. The $90,000 difference
results in an expected decrease of 7 housing units.
As you requested, I have also attached a copy of the
current contract between the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA). The RRHA admin-
isters most of the housing rehabilitation activities for the
City, and will be responsible for much of the activity in this
program. As such, the contract attached will be amended to
provide for the administration of the program by the RRHA
through June 30, 1989. At this point, I expect an additional
provision under Part I, Section A to accomodate the Single
Family Rehab and Energy Conservation Loan Program as it applies
to the Home Purchase Assistance Program and the Critical Home
Repair Program. The contract for the 1989-1990 fiscal year
will provide for the continuation of this program.
We are anxious to begin using the HCD funding as quickly
as possible. Accordingly, I would like to receive at least a
draft of the agreement documents which the City will need to
execute at your earliest convenience. With those in hand, I
may make arrangements for review and approval by the appro-
priate City officials and City Council, hopefully on March 20.
Thank you for your kind assistance to us. I look forward
to working with you and your Department in this exciting new
initiative.
Sincerely yours,
H. Daniel Pollock
Housing Development Coordinator
HDP/
Attachments
(2)
Room 170 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2221
Level of Service Expected
Program Phase Home Purchase Crit. Home
Owner-Occ. Total
Houses 8 20 3
Expected
@ State Funds $20,000 $4000 $20,000
31
Total State $160,000 $80,000 $60,000 $300,000
(all Energy)
Other Funds $90,000(loan) $100,000(grant) 0 $190,000
Source: community Development Block Grant
Admin. Costs $15,500 $27,000 $4,500 $47,000
Total $265,500 $207,000
$64,500 $537,000
(56% State, 44% Local)
Projected Completion Schedule
Quarter/Program
April - June
July - September
October - December
January - March '90
Home Purchase Crit. Home Owner-Occ. Total
- 10 - 10
3 5 1 9
3 5 1 9
2 1 3
Totals 8 20 3 31
Office of~eCityCler~
April 5, 1989
File #178~236
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29505, endorsing an appli-
cation for an Emergency Home Repair Grant, in an amount of up to
$20,000.00, which Resolution No. 29505 was adopted by the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincere ly,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Eric,
Mr. Theodore J. Edlich, III, Executive Director, Total Action
Against Poverty, 702 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24016
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner/Zoning
Administrator
Mr. H. Daniel Pollock, Housing Development Coordinator
Its. Marie T. Pontius, Grants Monitoring Administrator
Re'om 456 Municipal Bullc~i~ 215 Church Avenue S.W Roanoke. ~,4rg~nia 24011 (703) 981-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 3rd day of April, 1989,
No, 29505,
A RESOLUTION endorsing an application for an Emergency Home
Repair Grant.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Council hereby endorses the application to be filed with the
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for a
grant of up to $20,000 for an Emergency Home Repair Grant Pro-
gram, the receipt of which grant would obligate the City to ~tch
State funds with other funds, materials or services, and the City
Manager is authorized to m~ke any certifications or assurances on
behalf of the City required in connection with said application,
as requested in the report of the City Manager dated April B, 1989.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Mayor.~,~d Members of Council
Roanoke, VirginiaO:.' ! '.'
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: Endorsement of Application for State's Emergency Home Repair
Program
I. Background
Ao
Virginia General Assembly has appropriated 5#7.5 million for the
current 2 year period for various housing programs, most to be designed
and administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
Emergency Home Repair Program is one such program, providing grant
funds to make emergency repairs to rental housing units occupied by iow
income families/individuals.
C. HCD guidelines for the Program include:
1. Grant funds awarded by HCD must be matched with at least an equal
amount in cash, in-kind services, labor, etc. from other sources;
Each housing unit may receive a maximum of 5500 in grant funds from
HCD, unless the repairs or improvements make the unit handicapped
accessible in which case the unit may receive up to 51,000 in grant
funds from HCD.
City was awarded a 510,#1# ~rant for the program from HCD in 1988
matched with CDBG funds of $30,000. As designed, the Program addresses
substandard rental property on which condemnation could be avoided by
limited repairs, and whose owner certifies that rent will not be
increased due to the repairs. Approximately 50% of the 1988 program
funds have been committed for repairs to 10 units. Current funding is
expected to be exhausted by June 1989. The program is being admi-
nistered by the City, in cooperation with Total Action Against Poverty
(TAP).
II. Current Situation
HCD has notified the City that grant applications of up to 520~000 are
being accepted for the second year of funding under the program.
Deadline for submission of the application is April 2¢, 1989.
B Attached Application has been developed which requests $20,000 for the
Emergency Home Repair Program, and provides for the following:
Administration by the City in cooperation with Total Action Against
Poverty (TAP), who is responsible for assessing tenant's income and
providing the rehabilitation repairs.
April 3, 1989
PAGE 2
2. Operation in conjunction with Code Enforcement activities and
will be targeted to occupied rental property that is:
a. in such bad condition that it may have to be condemned, but,
b. can be stabilized to avoid condemnation by limited repairs, and,
c. whose owner certifies that he/she cannot afford to make repairs
without substantial rent increases, further,
d. the owner is expected to match dollar for dollar the cost of
repairs exceeding $500.
Maximum grant on any unit will be $2~000, of which $500 ($1,000
for handicapped accessibility repairs) would be from State funds. If
the maximum grant was awarded, the owner will be required to match
grant funds with up to $1,500 in private funds.
Authorization by City Council is required by HCD in order for the City
to submit this application.
III. Issues
Upon notilication from HCD that the City will be awarded grant funds, a
detailed report will be submitted to Council requesting authorization
to accept the grant and appropriating CDBG funds as a match.
A. Impact on housing conditions as a result of program-funded repairs.
B. Cost to the City.
C. Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development Strategic Plan
Task Force.
D. Administrative arrangements.
E. Timing.
IV. Alternatives
Authorize the City Manager to submit the attached application for the
Emergency Home Repair Program to the Department of Housing and Community
Development.
Impact on housing conditions will be positive as additional funding
will be available to correct serious health and safety hazards in
substandard rental units occupied by low-income citizens. Limited
repairs of serious deficiencies will prevent such units from being
condemned and displacing low-income tenants. Because property
owners must agree not to increase the rents for one year, low-
income tenants will not be displaced indirectly by increased rent.
This program would help to slow the deterioration of houses
currently of marginal condition and extend their usefulness.
April 3, 1989
PAGE 3
Cost to the City will be $30,000. Funds are targeted to come from FY
88 - 89 CDBG program income.
Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development
Strategic Plan Task Force is met by the Emergency Home Repair
Program. Specifically, eliminating blighting influences in neigh-
borhoods through agressive enforcement of Building Maintenance Codes,
and encouraging on-going maintenance of property is a purpose of this
Program. The Emergency Home Repair Program preserves structurally
sound residential property in an economically feasible manner, limits
the number of housing units that are in imminent danger of becoming
uninhabitable, and repairs a substantial number of units that are
deteriorated but still structurally sound. The Program increases the
supply of quality low-cost rental housing and enhances efforts to
provide appropriate housing for groups with special needs, such as
the physically handicapped.
Administrative arrangements will be shared with TAP, due to TAP's
weatherization program and its experience in housing counseling and
rehabilitation activities.
Timing is important since the application deadline is April 2#, 1989.
not authorize the City Manager to submit the attached application for
the Emergency Home Repair Program as submitted to the Department of Housing
and Community Development.
Impact on housing conditions will be negative, as a potential
tool for stabilizing occupied seriously substandard rental units
will be lost. Many of these units may have to be condemned due to
the owner's inability to make necessary repairs economically.
Cost to the City would be nothing initially but the long-term
effects of continued housing deterioration and abandonment will
continue to accrue.
Consistency with the recommendations of the Housing Development
Strategic Plan Task Force would not be met.
Administrative arrangements would not be an issue.
Timing would not be an issue.
April 3, 1989
PAGE 4
V. Recommendation
Adopt Alternative A, thereby authorizing the City Manager to submit the
attached application for the Emergency Home Repair Program to the
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Respectfully submitted,
~/. Robert Herbert
City Manager
~/RH:HDP:bc
attachments
CC:
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director o~ Public Works
Building Commissioner
Housing Development Coordinator
Grants Monitoring Administrator
Executive Director, TAP
(Council. 83)
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EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
TRANSMITTAL
TO BE INCLUDED AS APPLICATIO~ COVER SHEET
1. APPLICANT ORGANIZATION:City of Roanoke, Virginia
2. MAILING ADDRESS:Housing Development Office, Room 170, Municipal Bldg.
215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke VA ZIP CODE 24011-1592
3. CONTACT PERSON:Bud Chene~,, Housing Development Technician
PHONE ~(703/ 981-2222
4. NAME, ADDRESS OF CITY, OR COUNTY MANAGER(S)*:
W. Robert Herbert, City Mana.qer
Office of the City Manaqer, Room 364, Municipal Bldq.
215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke. Virqinia 24011-1592
5. State Senate Representative(s)* Macfarlane, J. Gran.qer
District #(s) 21
6. House of Delegate Representative(s)* Woodrum, C]ifto~ A. (Ship)
Thomas, A. Victor
District #(s) 16, 17
7. Congressional District Representative(s)* 0lin, James
District #(s) 6
8. GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO BE SERVED: Cit~, of Rqanoke, Virginia
9. AMOUNT REQUESTED :$20.000
10. MATCH AMOUNTS30.000 CDBG PROGP~M INCOME + $10,000 - $20,000 OWNER FUNDS
SIGNATURE:
TITLE:
DATE:
* Please hist aAA ~tepresentatlves from Your ~fll~l, ~ervice Area
1) Administrative Capacity
The City of Roanoke provides a full range of services to its citizenry. It
administers allocations of Community Development Block Grant Funds as well as
funds from numerous other sources. Over the past 6 years, various housing reha-
bilitation and community revitalization programs developed and/or administered
for the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority have resulted directly in the
repair of more than 700 housing units, at an investment of more than $i0
million.
Many of the rehabilitation programs of the City are administered by the
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority under contract with the City.
Included on staff of the RRHA are rehabilitation inspectors/specialists, a loan
processor and a housing counselor. For the past year, Total Action Against
Poverty (TAP) has provided administrative assistance with the Emergency Home
Repair Program by assessing client income and performing repairs made under
the Program.
The Housing Development unit for the City is composed of two Code
Inspectors that inspect housing units and enlorce Building Maintenance Codes in
all Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation Districts in the City, and a Housing
Development Technician who provides clerical support of Code Enforcement activi-
ties and some program management responsibilities. They are supervised by the
Housing Development Coordinator, who reports to the Building Commissioner.
2) Experience
Among programs developed and/or administered by the City in current opera-
tion are the Emergency Home Repair Program, which provides emergency repairs of
up to $2,000 to rental housing units occupied by low income tenants; the
Critical Home Repair Program, which make critically needed repairs to the homes
of very low income homeowners, up to $6,000 per house; and the Rental
Rehabilitation Program which provides low interest loans to property owners to
repair or rehabilitate substandard rental property.
3) Description of Need and Potential Demand
The latest survey of external housing conditions in the City found more
than 500 occupied houses in poor or fair condition. It is certain there are many
other houses which could be found to be substandard upon inspection of interior
conditions. These factors together indicate a substantial unmet need for
"emergency repair assistance".
The 1988 Emergency Home Repair Program made repairs of several common
problems including deteriorating roofs, outdated and unsafe electrical services,
inadequate heating systems, plumbing and other mechanical problems, and a
variety of interior repairs to floors walls and ceilings.
Low income tenants are the most likely to live in these substandard con-
ditions and are to be the target population of the program. In addition, the
special needs of the low income handicapped population are to be addressed in
this year's program, so that handicapped accessibility to low income rental units
can be improved.
Projected Expenditures
This application requests a grant of $20,000 from the Department of
Housing and Community Development. If approved, $30,000 in matching
Community Development Block Grant program income is expected to be in place by
the end of 3une, 1989. It is anticipated that 20 low income housing units, and
l0 low income handicapped housing units wilt receive repairs under the Program.
In addition, the Program is expected to bring a private funds match from pro-
perty owners of $10,000 - $20,000.
Description of Program Operation
The allocation for the Program from HCD will be used for the emergency
repair of rental units occupied by low income tenants. Currently code inspectors
will discover occupied rental units with some aspect in such condition as to be
immenently hazardous to health or safety. Especially in the case of those units
with the lowest income residents and lowest rents, the property owners are
unable to make repairs without increasing the rent substantially, thereby effec-
tively displacing the tenants. By using the Program, in conjunction with CDBG
funds budgeted in support of the program, some repairs may be made to the pro-
perty to avoid its condemnation. The property owner will be required to agree not
to increase the rent because of the repairs made with Program funds for a period
of one year, thereby keeping the unit affordable to the current low income
tenant.
The Program will be administered by the City with the help of Total Action
Against Poverty (TAP), the local community action agency. Eligible rental pro-
perties will be identified primarily via code enforcement activities. After ini-
tial contact with the owner of such property, TAP will be brought in to verify
the low income status of the tenant and to estimate the cost of the repairs
required by the Building Department. The owner will be asked to enter an
agreement with the City to not increase the tenant's rent in exchange for the
repairs, and to match dollar for dollar, the cost of repairs above $500, up to
$1,500. TAP then will be responsible for having the repairs made, either by private
subcontractors or by its own crews.
The first $500 of repairs made to the property will be at no cost to
the property owner. The owner will be expected to match the next $1,500 of
repairs dollar for dollar. Any required repairs over the maximum $3,500 will be
solely at the owner's expense. In certain exceptional cases, as determined jointly
by the Program Manager, the Housing Development Coordinator, and the Building
Commissioner, the first $2,000 worth of repairs may be granted to the property
without an owner match. In no case shall the payment of this grant to the property
exceed $2,000. A scenario of repair costs and sources of matching funds appears on
the following page.
SOURCE OF MATCH
REHAB COST/HCD PROGRAM CDBG OWNER
$500/ $250 $2~0 0
$7~0 $37~5 $187.50 $187. ~0
S[,O00 $~oo $2~0 $2~0
$],230 $~00 $373
$~,ooo $~00 Sooo $ooo
$2,000 $ooo $7~0 $7~0
$2,~00 $ooo S~,ooo $~,000
$~,~00 $~00 $~, ~00 $~,~oo
$% 000 $ooo $~,~00 $2,000
CERTIFIED LOCAL ADMINISTRATORS (CLA)
VIRGINIA EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR GRANTS PROGRAM
CERTIFICATIONS/ASSURANCES BY THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
I, W. Robert Herbert , Autho~zed
Representative of Cit,¥ of Roanoke~ Vir,qinia
certify that the Certified Locai Administrator (CLA) will oversee and
monitor the use of funds received under this program as required by the
Department of Housing and Community Development a/id the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
I certify that the CLA will comply with all program requirements set
forth in the Program Manual 1989 and will:
(1) Require that emergency home repair set,rices be provided on a
non-discriminatory and non-religious basis;
(2) Require that a Home Repair Agreement be executed between the
CLA and property owner of each housing unit to be repaired;
(3) Assure that the Emergency Home Repair program will operate on a
not-for-profit basis; and
(4) Assure that State Program Funds will be matched locally.
City Manager
(Signature a~d Title of .
Authorized Representative)
Date
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTION
~'HEEEAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Departmen[ cf Housing and Community
Development has issued a Notice of Funding Availability and Request for
Proposals under the EMERGENCY H©ME REPAIR PROGRAM
WHEREAS, assistance is needed to effectively and adequately address the
emergency home repair needs of low-income persons to be served by
The City of Roanoke, Virginia
(name of organization or government unit)
in our service area of The City of R0anoke~ Virginia
(service area localities)
WHEREAS, an application for a grant under this program has been prepared.
WHEREAS, The City of Roanoke, Virqinia
(name of ({rganization or government unit)
agrees to provide emergency home repair services to those in need in
conformance with the regulations and guidelines of this State Program.
WHEREAS, W. Robert Herbert, City Manaqer
(name ant title of person who)
can act on behalf of
The City of Roanoke. Virqi~lJ~
(name of organization or government unit)
and will sign all necessary documents required
transaction.
to complete the grant
WHEREAS, a local dollar for dollar match is required under the program
and will be provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the
other governing body) of
The City of Roanoke, Virginia
(name of organization or government unit)
Board of Directors (or
hereby authorizes W. Robert Herbert (representative of organization or
local government) to apply for and accept the grant and enter into a Grant
Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development and
undertake any and ail actions and responsibilities in relation to such
Agreement.
Dated:
(Name and title of Authorized Board Official)
(Signature)
Office of the City Clerk
April 5, 1989
File #724236
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29507, accepting an offer
of certain Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds (ESGP) made to
the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development under Subpart B of Title IV of the Stewart ~.
McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77) and the
Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act (Public
Law 100-628); and authorizing execution of the Cityts acceptance
of the aforesaid grant offer and agreement~ on behalf of the
City, to comply with the terms and conditions and requirements of
said Department pertaining thereto, which Resolution No. 29507
was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular
meeting held on Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincere ly,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ra
Enco
pc: Mr.
Ms.
James D. Ritchie,
Marie T. Pontius,
Director of Human Resources
Grants Monitoring Administrator
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Onurch Avenue SW R4:~noke ".~rg~nio 24011 (703) 981-2541
(~ce o~ ~ne Ci~, Cler~
April 5, 1989
File #178-236
Mr. G. William Thomas~ Jr., Manager
Department of Housing and Urba~ Development
P. 0. Box 10170
Richmond, Virginia 23240
Dear Mr. Thomas:
I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 29507, accepting an offer
of certain Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds (ESGP) made to
the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development under Subpart B of Title IV of the Stewart B.
McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 100-77) and the
Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act (Public
Law 100-628); and authorizing execution of the City's acceptance
of the aforesaid grant offer and agreement, on behalf of the
City, to comply with the terms and conditions and requirements of
said Department pertaining thereto~ which Resolution No. 29507
was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular
meeting held on Monday,
April 3, 1989.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP: ra
Enc.
Room 456 Municipol Builcling 2t§ C~u~-h Avenue S W Roanoke ~rg~nia 24011 (703) 981-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,
The 3rd day of April, 1989.
No. 29507,
VIRGINIA,
A RESOLUTION accepting an offer of certain Emergency Shelter
Grant Program funds (ESGP) made to the City by the United States
Department of Rousing and Urban Development under Subpart B of
Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act
(Public Law 100-77) and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assis-
tance Amendments Act (Public Law 100-628); and authorizing execu-
tion of the City's acceptance of the aforesaid grant offer and
agreement, on behalf of the City, to comply with the terms and
conditions and requirements of said Department pertaining
thereto.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as
follows:
1. That the City of Roanoke does hereby accept the offer
made to said City by the United States of America, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, under date of March 15, 1989, of a
grant of Federal funds under Subpart B of Title IV of the Stewart
B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-77)
and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act
(Public Law 100-628), amounting to $24,000.00 in funding to be
used for operation of shelters for the Roanoke area homeless
population as set out and described in the City's application for
said funding made as Grant No. S-89-MC-51-0005 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 HUD funding approval forms, 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, or Assistant City Manager, be and is
authorized and directed to execute, for and on behalf of the
City, written acceptance of the City on the proper forms, thereby
agreeing on behalf of the City, to comply with the terms and con-
ditions of the aforesaid Grant Agreement, applicable law and
regulations and all requirements of the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, nOW or hereafter in effect, per-
taining to the assistance provided.
3. That upon execution of the City's acceptance of said
offer and execution of agreement to the terms and conditions
incorporated therein, the original and one copy of the aforesaid
document be forthwith forwarded to the Richmond Area Office of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, together with
attested copies of this resolution, and one executed copy to be
retained by the City Clerk, for the City.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Office of the City Cled~
April 5, 1989
File #60-F2~236
Mr. J~el M. SchlanDer
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Schlanger:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 29506, amending and reor-
daining certain sections of the 1988-89 Grant Fund
Appropriations, providing for the appropriation of $24,000.00~ in
connection with acceptance of an Emergency Shelter Grants Program
award from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, which Ordinance No. 29506 was adopted by the
Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ra
Enc.
pc: Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager Mr. James D. Ritchie, Director of Human Resources
Ms. Marie T. Pontius, Grants Monitoring Administrator
Room 456 Municit:x:ll Building 215 Church Avenue S W Roanoke Virginia 24~1 t (703) 98'f-254t
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,
T½e 3rd day of April, 1989.
No. 29506,
VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of
1988-89 Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an
the
emergency.
W~EREAS, 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 1988-89 Grant Fund
Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and
reordained to read as follows, in part:
Appropriations
Health and Welfare
Emergency Shelter Grant
$ 243,473
- FY89 (1) ................. 24,000
Revenue
Health and Welfare $
Emergency Shelter Grant - FY89 (2) .................
1) Operating Expenditures (035-054-5118-2210) $24,000
2) Federal Grant Revenue (035-035-1234-7068) 24,000
243,473
24,000
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this
Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Honorable Mayor, Noel C. Taylor, and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Dear Members of Council:
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT AWARD ALLOCATION
I. BACKGROUND
City Council accepted Emergency Shelter Grants Program grant
awards of: $4,000 on May 9, 1988, by Resolution No. 29086
and $26,000 on November 16, 1987, by Resolution No. 28872,
allocated under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance
Act from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development to provide services to the homeless.
City appropriated the funds from both grant awards to an
Emergency Shelter Resource Fund enabling local non-profit
organizations to apply for financial support to improve and/
or maintain the quality of shelter facilities.
Council concurred with the recommendations submitted by the
City Manager's Follow-Up Task Force on Homelessness by
Resolutions: No. 29186 on June 27, 1988; No. 28963 on
January 25, 1988 and No. 29047 on April 4, 1988 to allocate
the funds as follows:
1987 1988
Funds Funds
Shelter Provider
1. $20~000 $ 1,700
2. $ 6t000 $ 2,300
Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)
Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House)
II. CURRENT SITUATION
FY 1989 Emergency Shelter Grants Program appropriations were
significantly increased nationally from 1988 levels,
resulting in an increase in the City's share from $4,000 to
$24~000.
An Emergency Shelter Grants Program grant allocation of
$24,000 has been awarded to the City of Roanoke by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
These funds, allocated under the Department of Housing and
Urban Development - Independent Agencies Appropriations Act,
1989, must be used to provide assistance to the homeless.
De
The City's Emergency Shelter Resource Fund will provide the
avenue for distributing these funds to local shelter
providers serving the needs of the homeless.
City will invite applications from all local shelter
providers to ensure the most cost beneficial use of the
funds.
Follow-Up Task Force o__n Homelessness will review proposals
and advise the City Manager on which proposals to recommend
to City Council for funding.
III.
ISSUES
A. Impact on Services in the City.
B. Cost to the City.
C. Timing.
IV. ALTEP/NATIVES
ae
Authorize the City Manager to accept the Emergency Shelter
Grants Program grant award of $24,000 from the U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development and appropriate funds
to an account to be established in the Grant Fund by the
Director of Finance and increase the revenue estimate in the
Grant Fund.
Impact on Services in the City would be positive,
through the provision of additional funds to be used for
the operation and maintenance of facilities and services
available to the area's homeless population.
Se
Cost to the City would be nothing since no additional
City funds are required.
Timing is important in order to assure that the grant
award is not recovered and reallocated by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. Funds must be
obligated within 180 days of March 15, 1989.
D__o no___t authorize the City Manager to accept the Emergency
Shelter Grants Program grant award.
Impact on Services in the City could be negative if
assistance for the operation and maintenance of shelter
facilities is delayed.
2. Cost to the City would be the loss of a valuable source
of funds for the community.
3. Timing would not be an issue.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt Alternative A which
would:
Authorize the City Manager t__o execute the necessary documents
accepting the FY 1989 Emergency Shelter Grants Program grant
award.
Appropriate $24,000 for the Emergency Shelter Grants Program
to an account to be established in the Grant Fund by the
Director of Finance and increase the revenue estimate in the
Grant Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
WRH:vlp
cc:
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Grants Monitoring Administrator
GRANT AGREEMENT - LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTEE
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
This Grant Agreement is made by and between the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Roanoke~ Virginia~ the Grantee.
The grant which is the subject of this Agreement is authorized by Subtitle B of
Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act~ Pub. 1_.100-77~ approved
July 22~ 1987 (the "Act") and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments
Act~ Pub. L. 100-628~ approved November 7~ ~c)88. The grant is also subject to HUD's
regulations at 24 CFR Part 576~ as now in effect~ and as may be amended from time to
time~ and the Notice on the I ~8~ Emergency Shelter Grants Program (54 FR 750~ January
~ 1989) which are incorporated as part of this Agreement.
Also incorporated as part of this agreement are the application and the
certifications described in the Act and at 24 CFR & 576.5 I(b)~ which must be transmitted
to the Secretary pursuant to section 524 of the Act.
In reliance upon the application and certifications~ the Secretary agrees~ upon
execution of the Grant Agreement~ to provide the Grantee grant funds in the amount
provided in the attached HUD Funding Approval form~ which constitutes a part of this
Agreement. The grant is made subject to any special conditions in the Funding Approval
form.
The Grantee agrees that failure to obligate grant funds by the 180th day following
the grant award by HUD (or such later date as HUD may approve) will result in such
funds being deemed "unused"~ and in their becoming available for reallocation by HUD
without further notice to the Grantee, in accordance with the regulation appearing at 24
CFR & 576.67.
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in using
funds provided under this Grant Agreement and to accept responsibility for ensuring
compliance by subrecipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder
available.
The Grantee further agrees to comply with the provision of the environmental
requirements of 24 CFR Part 58 as applicable under section 104(g) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of IC)74 with respect to funds provided under this Grant
Agreement,
This Grant Agreement is hereby executed by the Parties on the dates set forth
below their respective signatures9 as fo ows.'
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
(Title)
1989
(Grantee)
(Signature)
(Date)
(Title)
(Date)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF IIOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP~IENT
E~RGI~CY SHEL~ (~NTS ~
Funding Approval Under the
Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act
(Public Laws 100-77 and 100-628
1. N~E~l~p~.~gr 2.~N~
City of Roanoke S-89-MC-51-0005
February 7, 198
3. ~ ~ (Ir=l~ su~t, city, Ch~'y, Sta~, a~ zip
24011
Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue,
Roanoke, Virginia
February 9, 1989
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Office of ~he City Clerk
April 5, 1989
File #249-51
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
Your report with regard to Historic Properties in the City of
Roanoke was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regu-
lar meeting held on Monday, April 3, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the
recommendations contained in the report with the understanding
that you will be authorized to include, for local historic
zoning, those properties listed on the inventory prepared in 1985
of eighty-three historic structures, and any other properties
which the individual owners would be agreeable to include under
the historic zoning designation.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, C~4C
City Clerk
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pc:
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Michael M. Waldvogel, Chairman, Roanoke City Planning
Commission, 3526 Penarth Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia
24014
Mr. John R. Ma~lles, Agent/Secretary, Roanoke City Planning
Commission
Mr. W. L. Whitwell, Chairman, Architectural Review Board,
1255 Keffield Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24019
Ms. Evelyn S. Gunter, Secretary, Architectural Review ~oard
Room 456 Municipal Building 2t5 Church Avenue 5 W P~anoke V)rg,nia 2401 t (703) 981-2,541
April 3, 1989
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: Historic Properties in the City of Roanoke
I. Background:
In January of 1988, the Architectural Review
Board recommended 17 properties in the
downtown for H-l, Historic District
designation. These structures were on the
National Register of Historic Places (an
official list of properties recognized by
state and federal governments for their
historic significance) or had been determined
by previous study to be potentially eligible
for the National Register. Six of the
structures were rezoned H-1 in October of
1988.
The request of the Architectural Review Board
was based upon a city-wide historic inventory
compiled in conjunction with Roanoke Vision
in 1985. As a first step in protecting the
significant historic properties, the request
was specifically targeted to downtown
(bounded by Williamson Road, Elm Avenue, 3rd
Street, S.W., and the railroad tracks) and
included several endangered properties of
significance.
The inventory prepared in 1985 identified 83
historic structures in the City and --
categorized them according to their degree of
significance. A copy of this inventory is
attached for your review. The survey
identified six categories of structures:
1. National Register Properties (12)
2. Potential National Register Properties (19)
Roanoke City Council
Page 2
April 3, 1989
Old Southwest - Significant Properties
(20)
City Market - Significant Properties (2)
Virginia Landmarks Register Property (1)
Properties of Local Significance (29)
II.
Current Situation:
Six of the 8--3 structures b~ve been lost or
destroyed in the last three years and 32 are
now protected by historic district zoning
(H-1 and H-2).
City Plannin9 staff is continuing to identify
additional historic resources as part of the
Neighborhood Planning Pro~ram. Properties of
National Register significance will be
recommended for Historic District (H-l)
zoning.
Virginia Historic Landmarks Regional
Preservation Office is now operational at
Buena Vista Recreation Center and will assist
the City in preservation planning.
Preservation incentives have been initiated
by the City to benefit owners of historic
properties. These include a ten year tax
freeze on rehabilitated property, a $20,000
technical assistance fund for property
owners, and $100,000 in seed money for a
preservation loan fund.
A more comprehensive, technical survey of all
historic properties in the City will be a
valuable tool in meeting our preservation
goals and in preventing crisis situations.
The inventory would be effective, however,
only if the most significant structures, that
is those on or eligible for the National
Register, are protected by local historic
zoning.
III. Issues:
A. Need.
B. Time required.
C. Cost.
D. Zonin9.
Roanoke City Council
Page 3
April 3, 1989
IV.
Alternatives:
Prepare a comprehensive historic inventory
for the entire City (43 square miles).
1. Need is met.
Time required is estimated to take from
six months to one year.
Cost is estimated to be $40,000 based on
similar inventories in other
communities. A consultant would have to
be retained.
Matching funding for survey is available
from Virginia Historic Landmarks under
the Certified Local Government program
for which Roanoke can qualify.
Zoning for the most significant
properties (National Register eligible)
would be recommended to Council.
Prepare a targeted historic
priority areas of the City
individual neighborhood).
inventory for
(downtown,
1. Need is met.
Time required is estimated to take from
3-6 months.
Cost for the downtown area (Orange
Avenue to Williamson Road and Elm
Avenue) to 5th Street is estimated to be
$20,000. A consultant would have to be
retained.
Zoning for the most significant
properties would be recommended to
Council.
Add to the existin~ inventory incrementally
as part of the Neighborhood Planning Program.
1. Need met over a period of time.
Time required is expected to take at
least five years.
3. Cost is absorbed in planning program.
Zoning would be recommended as part of
the neighborhood plan.
Roanoke City Council
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April 3, 1989
Ve
Recommendation:
That the City's Community Planning staff, in
conjunction with the Roanoke City Architectural
Review Board and Roanoke City Planning Commission
continue the following activities:
Prepare the apDroDriate reports for City
Council consideration which will provide
local historic zoning for the following
properties, which are already listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. These
properties would include Harrison School, St.
Andrew's Church, Boxley Building, Crystal
Spring Pump Station, Buena Vista, Lone Oaks,
Belle Aire, and Monterey. The zoning should
also include the four warehouses at 127, 129,
133 and 143 Norfolk Avenue, which structures
are part of the Warehouse Row National
Register Historic District.
Be
Complete further studies on those structures
which have been identified as "potentially
eligible" for the National Register of
Historic Places. These studies will be
coordinated with the newly established
Roanoke Regional Preservation Office.
Ce
Pursue financial assistance from the State
Division of Historic Landmarks to complete
the inventory of structures located in
downtown Roanoke which may need to be
considered for historic zoning.
De
Continue the identification of historic
resources located in the City's neighborhoods
through the neighborhood planning process.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
WRH:ESG:mpf
cc: Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
Chairman, Roanoke City Planning Commission
Secretary, Roanoke City Planning Commission
Chairman, Architectural Review Board
Secretary, Architectural Review Board
Office of the City Clerk
April 5, 1989
File #9
Mr. W. Robert Herbert, Chairman
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29508, approving specific
capital expenditures for a FAR Part 150 Noise Study Project by
the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, upon certain terms and
conditions, which Resolution No. 29508 was adopted by the Council
of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday April
3, 1989. '
Sincerely, /~t
Mary F. Parker, CMC
Ci tx Clerk
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,DC:
Mr. Lee Garrett, Vice-Chairman, Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission, P. 0. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798
Mr. Robert C. Poole, Airport Manager
lis. Cathy S. Pendleton, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Secretary
Mr. Charles M. Huffine, Airport Engineer
ROOm 456 Municipal Building 215 C'J~urch A'~ue SW [kx:~nc~e Virginia 2401 t (703) 981-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
The 3rd day of April, 1989,
No, 29508,
ROANOKE,
VIRGINIA,
A RESOLUTION approving specific capital expenditures for an
FAR Part 150 Noise Study Project by the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission, upon certain terms and conditions.
WHEREAS, Section 17.(b) of the contract between the City of
Roanoke, Roanoke County and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commis-
sion provides that the Commission shall prepare and submit for
approval any proposed capital expenditure exceeding $100,000.00
to benefit five or more future accounting periods; and
WHEREAS, by report dated March 28, 1989, a copy of which is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk, the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission has submitted a request that the City approve
capital expenditures by the Commission for an FAR Part 150 Noise
Study Project in a total estimated amount of $180,000.00.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that this Council hereby approves the capital expenditure
by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission of approximately
$180,000.00 in connection with the Roanoke Regional Airport FAR
Part 150 Noise Study Project, and the City Manager and City Clerk
are authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of
the City, any additional documentation, in form approved by the
City Attorney, necessary to evidence said approval, as more
particularly set forth in the report to this Council on this sub-
ject from the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission dated March 28,
1989, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Airport Commission
W. Robert Herbert, Chairman
Lee Garrett, Vice Chairman
Joel' ~vl. Schlanger
Bob L. Johnson
Kit B. Kiser
Robert C. Pooie, Airport Manager
1635 Aviation Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 240~2
[703] 981-253~
Honorable Mayor and Members
Roanoke City Council
Dear Members of Council:
March 28, lg89
Honorable Chairman and Members
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Dear Members of the Board:
Subject: Roanoke Regional Airport
FAR Part 150 Noise Study
As you are aware, Section 17(b) of the contract between the City of
Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the Airport Cox~ission requires any capital
expenditure over $100,000 be approved by the Council of the City of
Roanoke and the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County.
Resolution No. 89-006, adopted by the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission at their meeting of March 15, 1989, authorized the filing and
execution of certain Part 150 Noise Study grant documents on behalf of
the Commission with the Federal Aviation Administration, as more
particularly set forth in the attached report.
This letter is to respectfully request that the governing body of
Roanoke City and Roanoke County each adopt a resolution approving the
capital expenditure by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission of
$180,000 necessary to conduct a Part 150 Noise Study. The federal
government is expected to reimburse the Commission for 80% of the cost
of the Noise Study.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
Commission Chairman
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Attachment
cc: Legal Counsel
Airport Manager
Airport Engineer
Chairman and Members
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Dear Members of the Commission:
Subject: Airport Noise Study
Roanoke, Virginia
March 15, 1989
II.
III.
I. Background:
Airport is required to conduct a new noise study every five
(5) years. This requirement was a special condition of the
ADAP 13, AlP O1 and 02 Runway Extension Grants.
B. Airport Manager advertised for Engineering and Planning ser-
vices for a Noise Study.
C. Noise studies that have been conducted in the past to meet
the special grant conditions have been limited to:
1. Study of Flight Tracks
2. Field Monitoring of Noise Levels
3. Development of Noise Contour Maps
Do
FAR Part 150 Noise Study will meet and exceed special grant
conditions. (See attached letter to William A. Whittle, FAA,
and response to Commissioner Kiser.)
go
One (1) response was received, Delta Associates P.E., Inc.
together with Harris, Miller, Miller & Hanson Inc. as subcon-
sultan~ (see attached qualifications and experience).
F. Negotiations have been conducted as to scope of work and cost
of services.
Current situation is that the Commission needs to authorize the
Commission Chairman to file a grant application wit~ the FAA and
Virginia Department of Aviation for funding for a FAA Part 150
Noise Study.
A. Funding
B. Public Involvement
C. Timin8
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IV. Alteruatives:
A. Authorize the Commission Chairman to:
- File grant applications with the FAA and Virginia DOA for a
Part 150 Noise Study.
- Execute any grant agreements or amendments with the FAA and
Virginia DOA for a Noise Study.
Fundin8 would be provided by an 80% Federal grant and
20% Airport Commission. Due to commitment of state
funds to the Terminal Complex, no state grant is
expected. If state funds were to be received, the grant
could be expected to be i0%.
Public Involvement will be considerable throughout the
Noise Study. (See attached program outline and
suggested makeup of Noise Advisory Committee.)
3. Timin8 is expected to take 24 months from the notice to
proceed to receipt of the final report.
B. Do not authorize the Commission Chairman to file grant appli-
cations or execute a contract to prepare a Noise Study.
1. Fundin8 would not be needed.
2. Public Involvement would not be an issue.
3o
Timin8 for completing a new Noise Study would be lost.
The Commission commitment as a special condition of the
ADAP 13, AlP 0] and 02 would still exist.
Recommendation is that the Airport Commission approve Alternative
A. Commission Chairman be authorized to file 8rant applications
with the FAA and Virginia DOA for a Part 150 Noise Study.
Commission Chairman be authorized to execute any ~rant offers
made by the FAA and Virginia DOA and any amendments to those
grant offers, subject to the approval of this project by
Roanoke City Council and Roanoke County Board of Supervisors.
Authorize the Commission Chairman to send a copy of this
report to Roanoke City Council and Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors and, by letter of transmittal, request the appro-
val of their governments as required by the agreement between
the Commission, the City and the County.
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RCP/JGB/mm
Attachment
CC:
Legal Counsel
Treasurer
Engineer
Construction Cost Technician
Respectfully submitted,
~ './~/ , /
Robert C. Poole
Airport Manager
A~rDer t Comnn~ss~on
VV Robert Herbert, Chairman
Lee Garreff
Joel M Schlonger
3ob I. Johnson
Kit B. Kiser
1635 Awation Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
(703] 08%2531
Robert C. Poote, AJrparf Manager
Dec~mber 19, 1988
Mr. William A. Whittle, Manager
Washington Airports District Office
Federal Aviation Administration
900 South Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 2Z046
Dear Mr. Whittle:
Re: Noise Study - Roanoke Regional Airport
Roanoke, Virsinia
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is currently considering a
new noise study. Two (2) noise studies have been completed since the
completion of the runway extension project. These studies have been
conducted in accordance with Special Condition No. 16 of the ADAP
6-51-0045-13 8rant, executed September 29, 1981 and Section 5.5 of the
EIS for the runway extension, approved September 21, 1981.
In short, the City (now Commission) must conduct a noise study
every five years and must offer to purchase all single family structures
and vacant land within the 40 NEF and offer to soundproof single
structures between the 40 NEF and 35 NEF contour and all multi-family
structures within the 40 NEF. These would be subject to the
availability of State and Federal grant funds.
The study being considered is to satisfy the requirements in the
ADAP 13 Grant Agreements and the approved EIS. We have received verbal
information which suggests that the FAA ~ :11 only participate in a full
FAR Part 150 Noise Study for Roanoke. In order for the Commission to
make an informal decision on this matter, we request your written
response to the following questions:
Is the Noise Mitigation Program outlined in the 1981EIS a
legal requirement on both the City and FAA? Will the FAA
continue to provide grant funds to support the program
outlined in the EIS regardless of whether or not the
Commission prepares a Part 150 Study?
Will the FAA participate in another Noise Study similar in
scope to the latest noise contour update which was
accomplished under the runway extension project?
Will FAA participate in preparation of Noise Exposure Maps
(NEM) at this time with subsequent funding of a Noise
Compatibility Program (NCP)?
December 10, i988
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Will FAA, in fact, only participate in a full FAR Part 150
Noise Study?
If the Commission undertakes the FAR Part 150 Noise Study,
will the Special Condition in the ADAP 13 Grant Agreement be
satisfied without requiring the Commission to also continue
with the ADAP 13 (and EIS) conditions.
Please provide clarification of the approval process/sequence
for a Part 150 Study.
7. What role and which FAA office(s) participate in a 150 Study?
8. Does FAA mandate specific mitigation measures which must be
included before a 150 Sttu~y will be approved?
The Airport Commission appreciates your til~Iy response to these
questions and issues.
Respectfully,
Kit B. Kiser
Commissioner
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CC:
Chairman and Members, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
Airport Manager
Airport Engineer
US Department
ct TronsportatJofl
F~:lerml Aviatiom
Administration
Washington Airports Disurict Office
900 S. Washingto~ Street, Room 200
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
(703) 285-2570
December 27, 1988
Hr. Kit B. Kiser, Director
Utilities & Operations
City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Mr. Kiser:
This is in response to your letter of December 19, 1988, requesting
clarification on the eligibility of noise projects for the Roanoke Regional
Airport, Roanoke, Virginia.
The mitigating measures of the Finding of Mo Significant Impact (FONSI)
specifically, paragraph 3 state: '
In accordance with their stated Policy (EA Page 5-5), the City
will offer to purchase all single family structures and all
vacant land currently within the NEF 40 area surrounding the
airport, and will apply this Policy to the NEF 40 areas defined
as a result of future noise studie~. The application of the City
Policy is subject to the aval!abiiity of State and Federal grant
funds. (emphasis added)
The mitigating measures of the FONSI (including the above) were included as
special conditions to be met under the ADAP-13, AIP-01 and AIP-02 grant
agreements. '
Regarding the questions posed in your letter we offer the fo!lowing:
1. is the Noise Mitigation Program outlined in the 1981EIS a legal
requirement on both the City and FAA? Will the FAA continue to
provide grant funds to support the program...whether or net the
Commission prepares a Part 150 SLud~?
The noise mitigation program is a conditioned requirement on the
City (Commission). There is no obligation for FAA funding. The
FAA will continue to provide grant funds, if available,
regardless of the preparation of a Part 150 Study.
2, Will the FAA participate in another noise study similar in scope
to the latest noise contour update which was accomplished under the
~unway extension project?
3. Will FAA participate in preparation of Noise E~posure Maps (NEM)
at this time with subsequent flmdin~ of a Noise Compatibility Program
(NCP)?
4. Will FAA, in fact, only participate in a full FAB Part 150 Naise
Study?
A modified Part 150 study to develop only the NEM is eligible.
5. If the Commission undertakes the FAR Part 150 Noise Study, will
the Special Condition in the ADAP 13 grant agreement be satisfied
without requiring the Commission to also continue with the ADAP 13
(and EIS) conditions.
Implementation of an accepted Part 150 Study would constitute
compliance with the mitigation measures of the FONSI.
In response to your questions 6, 7, and 8, please refer to the
enclosed Part 150, pa~es 6 and 7 regarding determinations and
evaluation. The Washington ADO wilt work with you in scoping the
project and issuing a grant agreement. The Regional office will be
responsible for processing the final Part 150 Study.
Please let me know if you desire further clarification.
Sincerely,
William A. Whittle, Manager
Washington Airports District Office
Enclosure
co:
VA/DA
Delta Associates
Mr. Frank Squeglia, AEA-610
HARRIS MILLER MILLER& HANSON INC.
429 Marrett Road
Lexington. Mass. 02173
(617) 863-1401
QUAUFICATIONS AND' EXPERIENCE
RELATED TO
FAR PART 150 HOISE COMPATIBIMTY PLANNING
Harrts'Mlller Miller & Hanson Inc., HMMH, offers exce~lonaJ quallflnatlons related to FAR Part
150 Noise Competlb~lty Planning Studies. These qualifications cover five key areas:
- direct experience with Part 150 and related programs,
- demonstrated abaity to develop effective and practical airport noise con~c~ measures,
- record of conducting successful public participation programs,
- staff with comprehensive skills and experience in all relevant technical areas, and
- comprehensive In-house technical equipment.
The following paragraphs summarize the relevance of each of these Items.
Direct experienCe with Pad 150 and related programs
Part 150 is a complex program with extensive technical and procedural requirements. These
requirements, combined with the sensItivity of airport noise/land use compatibility issues in
general, result In a high potential for controversy.
HMMH staff have managed or had lead roles in 22 Part 150 studies. Few consulting firms can
offer this level of experience. This experience is the best guarantee that the Part 150 program
will be developed and implemented with a minimum of controversy.
We are pdme consultant for Part 150 studies In Boston (MA), Nantucket (MA), Baltimore (MD),
Hartford (CT), Bridgelx~t (CT), Danbury (CT), Groton (CT), Portland (ME), and Denver (CO) (two
projects). Our staff's Part 150 experience also Includes major technical responsibilities and
project management In Atlanta (GA), Cheriotte (NC), Burlington (v'r), San Antonio OX),
Midland-Odessa (TX), Salt Lake City (UT), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Jackson (MS), Providence (RI),
Macon (GA), Oshkosh-Wlttrnan Fleld 0NI), and Tampa (FL). We have been selected to conduct
the noise elements of a Part 150 In Mobile (AL).
Our Involvement in Denver is worthy of special note. The City of Denver has selected HMMH to
conduct two Part 150 studies: one for the existing Denver - Staplston Airport, and one for a
replacement for Stapleton that the City plans to open in the year 2000. HMMH is member of a
team of seven consulting firms that the City has hired to design this totally new air carrier
airport. The Part 150 submission will be one of the major elements of the overall design.
8/ss
HARRIS MILLER MILLER& HANSON INC.
Pert 150 Qualifications
Page 2
These pro~octs represent a range et expedence with the procedural requirements ot Part 150.
For example, one of HMMH's early respanslb~ltias at BostomLogan was to prepare an application
for a temporary exemption from foil Part 150 preparation, based on the abpo~s extensive
existing noise abatement program. By contrast, the Providence study ~as the first full Part 150
undertaken atari air carrier airport. It was approved by the FAA In 1984, and its reco~,,,,ended
measures are now being Implemented.
Related HMMH experfence also Inctudes serving as sole noise consultant to the Navy's noise/land
use compatll~lty program * Air Inatatlatlon Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) studies, the military
equivalent o~ FAR Part 150. The flrm. cun~ is under a mult~ contract to update
previously prepared AICUZ studies at NavaJ and Madne Cofl3s air statk~s nationwide. Under this
contract we have conducted noise sur~s at over 50 air installations.
HMMH staff also had a major role in the development and Initial Impleme~,l=tlon-of I~
statewide airport noise compatibility regulation. The FAA based much of Part"150 on this
regulation.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective and practical airport noise control
HMMH staff have bad responsibility for development of noise control programs at many of the
nation's most highly noise-sensitive airports, including Boston-Logan (MA), Palm Beach
IntematlonaJ (FL), Dallas-Love Fiald OX), Chicago~O'Hara (IL), Deover-Stapleton (CO),
Hartsfiald-At~anta (GA), and others.
The key to the success of noise control programs such as these is the attention paid to
implementation requlramants and to ongoing operational practicality. This attention is a hallmark
of HMMH's approach to airport projects. It is made possible by the firm's extensive and direct
experience In implementing as wall as analyzing and designing noise control techniques, including
all major op{ions:
- preferential runway assignment programs,
- noise abatement flight tracks,
- noise barriers (including revenue-producing buildings),
- noise abatement aircraft flight procedures,
- airp<xt use restrictions,
- noise budgets,
- airp(xt layout alternatives,
- acquisition of land or Interests therein,
- residential and scho~ soundproofing programs, and
- permanent noise monitoring systems.
HARRIS MILLER MILLER & HANSON INC.
Part 150 Qualifications
Page 3
HMMH'a sen~ to implementation Issue~ is stron~ by the firm's ongoing Impleme.{al;on
and review re~:x~.slbllltlse at both general aviation and air carrier airports, and by HMMH staff
experience In previous management and technical posltlona In alqx~t noise abatement offices.
This expertence ensures that HMMH noise control recommendations wi# be belanced by awa~.eness
of their practicality and potential effects on airport operations.
HMMH's exceptk~al familiarity with Nrport'noise compatibility planning and related federal
programs is demonstrated by the fact that two of the firm's principals, Mr. Andrew Harris and
Mr. Robert Miller, developed a series of seminars on these topics for the FAA and presented
them to FAA staff, airport proprietors, and consuffants In each of the FAA's nine continental
regions. The FAA subeaquenfly retained these HMMH staff to compile the seminar materials for
publication as an FAA reprxt tltlad 'A Guidance Document on Ai~ort Noise Control Planning.'
Record of conducting successful I~bllc participation p, ugrarns.
Part 150 programs must be developed in a way that ensures public acceptance of the procaes
followed In selecting noise control and land use measures; universal acceptance of ail selected:
actions is unlikely to be achieved, but if the public accepts the technical and procedural steps
undertaken, the results can be defended and implemented with a minimum of controversy.
Problems related to public acceptance of the study process can only be avoided by conducting an
open and participatory public involvement program. In an alrpo~ planning study, "public' refers
not only to the citizens of neighboring communities, but also to other airport interests, such as
the business community, alrp(xt tenants, airlines, pilots and others. HMMH develops its public
involvement program to ensure that each of these interests has full opportunity to express its
views and offer its input In a balanced and non-confrontational manner.
We are experienced In the use of a wide range of public involvement tools, including:
- Advisory Committee processes,
- Technical Working Groups,
- public ir~orrnatlon meetings or workshops, and
- project newsletters and summary brochures.
HMMH's public Involvement credentials include successful involvement In highly controversial
airport environmental issues in a very diverse range of communities, such as Atlanta, Boston,
Charlotte, the Chicago suburbs, Denver, Palm Beach, Providence, and Dallas.
One project provides an excellent example of the firm's ability to successfully balance community
and aviation Interests. The project involved developing a comprehensive noise control and land
use compatibility program for Dem/er-Stapleton International. HMMH's clients for the project
included the slx communities surrounding the airport, as well as the airport proprietor (the City
of Denver). Project direction was provided by an Executive Committee made up of public
officials from each Jurisdiction.
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HARRIS MILLER MILLER & HANSON INC.
Part 150 Quallflcationa
Page 4
Staff with ¢omprehenalve akilla and experience in all relavam technical ama,
The devak)pment et a Part 150 noise compatibility program requires the ap~ of a broad
range of pmleeakmal sklls and kne~edge. Major areas of relevance Include:
- acoustics,
aircraft operation,
- airport operations and planning, and
land use planning.
HMMH offers exceptional coverage in each of these areas, including staff w~h the following
backgrounds: acoustical engineering, jet and propeller pilots, airport planning, computer
operations engineering, and land use planning. This comprehensive mix of staff capabilities
ensures that all aspects of Part 150 program development are treated thoroughly and efficiently.
Our technical qualifications are reflected by three projects that the FAA has recentJy retained us
to undertake: (1) a detailed comparison of the two computer noise models that the FAA currently
approves for use in Part 150 studies, I.e. NOISEMAP and the Integrated Noise Model (INM); (2)
development of microcomputer compatibility planning model for use by state and local agencies,
and consultants in conducting heliport site selection studies ('HEMPLAN'); and (3) development of
a microcomputer model for conducting sensitivity analyses of the effects of specific operational
changes at an airport, without undertaking a full INM run ('NOSAM').
- Comprehensive in-house technical equipment
The performance of a Part 150 study requires the use of a number of technical tools, including
computers, computerized models, and noise measurement equipment. HMMH has comprehensive
in-house availability of this equipment, including:
30 computers with proprietary analytical programs developed for specialized airport noise,
land use and aircraft operational analysis;
approved operational versions of the noise exposure models the FAA has authorized for use
in Part 150 studies, I.e. the Integrated Noise Model (INM) and NOISEMAP;
portable and laboratory equipment for measuring and evaluating noise and vibration
compliant with Part 150 requirements; and
word-processing and graphics software.
HMMH specializes in the analysis of environmental noise; we offer technical capabilities that
translate into credibility for our clients' projects. Firms that perform noise analyses as a
sideline cannot offer the technical competence that is required for such public credibility.
FAR PART 150 STUDY
ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
PROGRA~ OUTLINE WITH PROJECTED MEETINGS
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Send out l'st Informational Newsletter.
Hold 1'st Public Meeting to describe Part 150 study
program and to solicit for public participants.
Form Roanoke Regional Airport NoiSe Advisory Committee
(ROA-NAC).
Meet with ROA-NAC (#1).
Initiate inventory and data collection process r~lative
to the airport environs.
Measure aircraft noise in airport neighborhoods.
Develop existing operations and fleet mix.
Meet with ROA-NAC (#2).
Develop draft noise exposure contours for existing
conditions.
Develop future operations and fleet mix.
Prepare Working Paper #1 (if required) to document
inventory and data collection up to this point in the
study.
Meet with ROA-NAC ~#3].
Finalize existing noise exposure contours.
Develop draft noise exposure contours for future
conditions.
Determine existing and future incompatible land uses.
Document all noise and land use data in Volume 1:
Exposure Maps.
Noise
Develop preliminary list of noise and land use abatement
alternatives.
Meet with ROA-NAC (#4).
Finalize future noise exposure contours.
PROGRAM ObThINE WITH PROJECTED MEETINGS (cont'd}
20. Meet with FAA to discuss airspace and airspace
constraints.
21. Send out 2'nd Informational Newsletter.
22. Hold 2'nd Public Meeting to describe noise exposure
contours and preliminary abatement alternatives.
23. Conduct preliminary analysi~ of noise and land use
abatement alternatives.
24. Prepare Working Paper #2 (if required) to document
preliminary analysis of abatement alternative~.
25. Meet with ROA-NAC (#5).
26. Conduct further analysis of abatement alternative-~.
27. Meet with ROA-NAC (#6).
28. Prepare recommendations for noise and land use
compatibility.
29. Meet with Roanoke Airport Commission (if required).
30. Meet with ROA-NAC (#7).
31. Prepare detailed action plan.
32. Prepare monitoring, enforcement, and evaluation
procedures.
33. Outline procedures for future updates.
34. Document all noise and land use compatibility data in
Volume 2: Noise Compatibility Program.
35. Meet with ROA-NAC (#8).
36. Prepare formal FAR Part 150 submittal to FAA ~nd VDA.
37. Send out 3'rd Informational Newsletter.
38. Hold 3'rd Public Meeting to present full Part 150 program
results.
39. Meet with ROA-NAC (#9).
FAR PART :1,50 STUDY
ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
ROANOKE NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ROA-NAC)
SUGGESTED MAk~oP
1. AirportCommission Member
2. Airport Manager
3. City Engineer's Office
4. FAA Control Tower Representative
5. FAA Airports District Office Representative
6. VA Department of Aviation Representative
7. ROA - Airport Representative
8. ROA - Commuter Airline Representative
9. Roanoke Planning District Representative
10. Roanoke City Planner
11. Roanoke County Planner
12. ROA - Air Freight Representative
13. ROA - Fixed Base Operator (Full Service)
14. ROA - Corporate User
15.
16.
18.
Neighborhood Appointed Representatives
RESOLUTION OF THE ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
Adopted this 15th day of March, 1989.
No. 89-006
A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing and execution of certain
Part 150 Noise Study grant documents on behalf of the Commission
with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Virginia
Department of Aviation, upon certain terms and conditioas-
BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
that the Commission Chairman and Secretary are authorized to exe-
cute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the Commission in
form approved by General Counsel, certain grant applications,
offers, and any amendments or other appropriate accompanying
documentation with the Federal Aviation Administration and
Virginia Department of Aviation for a Part 150 Noise Study, sub-
ject to the approval of this project by the Roanoke City Council
and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, as more particularly
set forth in the report of the Airport Manager to this Commission
dated March 15, 1989.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission Chairman is
authorized to forward a copy of the appropriate report on this
subject to the Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors and by letter of transmittal request approval of
their governments in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the contract between the Commission and the participating politi-
cal Jurisdictions dated January 28, 1987.
ATTEST: :'- .
Secretary
Office of ff~e Ci~ C[er~
April 5, 1989
File #230
Mr. Timothy L. Jamieson, Chairman
Roanoke Arts Commission
6857 Sugar Rum Ridge Road
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Oear ~4r. Jamieson:
Your report with regard to the David Dreeden sculpture was before
the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on
Monday, April 3, 1989.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, the report was received and
filed.
Sincere ly,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Ms. Joyce A. Sink, Secretary. Roanoke Arts Commission
Room 456 M~nicil:~l Buildin~j 215 C)-iurch Avenue SW Roanoke ~,4rg~nia 240t I (703) 98'~-254t
Roanoke
tins mission
March 27, 1989
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Background:
Some time ago, the idea of the City accepting a
bequest by Mr. David Breeden to locate a site-
specific piece of his work on the plaza of the
Roanoke City Courthouse was discussed°
As best that can be remembered, your direction was for the
Roanoke Arts Commission and the legal department of the City to
pursue the project, sign a contract with Mr. Breeden, and come
back to Council with the Commission's formal approval prior to
making a final presentation to Council.
All of this has been accomplished. We, the members of the
Roanoke Arts Commission, enthusiastically recommend that the City
of Roanoke accept Mr. Breeden's final proposal. (See enclosed
photos.) Two site visits have been made by Commission members,
as well as The Honorable Jack ~. Coulter.
We would very much like to reserve a few minutes of Council's
time to answer any questions with regard to this issue.
~es~ectfully submitted,
Timm Jamieson, Chairman
Roanoke Arts Commission
TJ:jas
pc: Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney
Of~c~ of ~e CJry Cler~
April 5, 1989
File #123
Security Detention Equipment,
P. O. Box 189
Boones Mill, Virginia 24065
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 29510, accepting your bid
for the purchase and installation of six tables and thirty bunks
for the medium security area in the Roanoke City Jail, in the
total amount of $7,646.00, which Ordinance No. 29510 was adopted
by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held
on Monday, April 3, 1989.
Sincerely, /~t~.~
Mar~ F. ~arker, CMC
City Clerk
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Enco
pc:
The Honorable W. Alvin Hudson, City Sheriff
Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance
Mr. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Administration and
Public Safety
Mr. William F. Clark~ Director of Public Works
Mr. Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer
Ms. Sarah E. Fitton, Construction Cost Technician
Ms. Dolores C. Daniels, Citizens' Request for Service
Room 456 Municipal Buildin9 2t5 Church Avenue 5W Roanoke V~rg~nia 24011 (703) 981-2541'
Office of t~e Ci~Oerk
April 5, 1989
Fi le ~123
Rib Detention Equipment~
P. 0. Dox 13206
Roanoke, Virginia 24032
Irlco
Ralph Smith, Inc.
2141 Patterson Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 29510, accepting the bid of
Security Detention Equipment, Inc., for the purchase and
installation of six tables and thirty bunks for the medium
security area in the Roanoke City Jail, in the total amount of
$7,646.00, which Ordinance No. 29510 was adopted by the Council
of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, April
3, 1989.
On behalf of
appreciation
equipment.
the Members of City Council, I would like to express
for submitting your bid on the abovedescribed
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
~.4FP: ra
Enc.
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 C~urch Avenue, SW Roanc~e Vkg~nia 244)1 t (703) 981-2544
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,
lhe 3rd day of April, 1989,
No, 29510,
VIRGINIA,
AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Security Detention Equipment,
Inc., for purchase and installation of certain facilities at the
Roanoke City Jail, upon certain terms and conditions, and awarding
a contract therefor; authorizing the proper City officials to exe-
cute 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 Security Detention Equipment, Inc., in the
total amount of $7,846.00, for purchase and installation of certain
facilities at the Roanoke City Jail, 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 success-
ful bidder, based on its proposal made therefor and the City's spe-
cifications 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 all 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,
ordinance shall be in
an emergency is deemed to exist, and this
full force and effect upon its passage.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
C~ c~ rh~ Ci~ Ci~
April 5, 1989
Fife #60-123
Mr. Joel Mo Schlanger
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Schlanger:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No~ 29509, amending and reor-
daining certain sections of the 1988-89 General and Capital Funds
Appropriations, transferring funds in an amount of $7,646.00, in
connection with award of a contract for six tables and thirty
bunks for the medium security a~ea in the Roanoke City jailo
which Ordinance Ho. 29509 was adopted by the Council of the City
of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday~ April 3, 1989.
Sincerely, ,
City Clerk
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Enc.
pc: The
Honorable W. Alvin Hudson, City Sheriff
Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mr. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Administration and
Public Safety
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer
Ms. Sarah E. Fitton, Construction Cost Technician
~ls. Dolores C. Daniels, Citizens' Request for Service
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue SW. I'~anoke V~rg~nia 24~1 t (703) 981-254t
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of April, 1989,
No. 29509.
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of
the 1988-89 General and Capital Funds Appropriations, and
providing for an emergency.
WHEREAS,
Government of the
exist.
THEREFORE,
for the usual daily operation of the Municipal
City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Roanoke that certain sections of the 1988-89 General
Funds Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby,
reordained to read as follows, in part: ~'
Council of the City of
and Capital
amended and
General Fund
Appropriations
Public Safety
Jail (1) ...........................................
Non-departmental
Transfers to Other Funds (2) .......................
$23,964,990
3,600,862
12,023,357
10,000,861
Capital Fund
Appropriations
General Government
City Jail Security Furnishings
1) Recovered Costs
2) Transfer to
Capital
3) Appr. from Gen.
Revenue
(001-024-3310-8005)
(001-004-9310-9508)
(008-052-9623-9003)
(3) .................
$(7,646)
7,646
7,646
$ 2,425,748
7,646
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this
Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject:
Bid Committee Report
Six (6) Tables and Thirty (30) Bunks
Medium Security
Roanoke City Jail
Roanoke, Virginia
I concur with the recommendation of the attached Bid Committee Report.
Sincerely,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
WRH/LBC/mp
cc:
City Attorney
Director of Finance
City Engineer
Citizens' Request for Service
Construction Cost Engineer
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject:
Bid Committee Report
Six (6) Tables and Thirty (30) Bunks
Medium Security
Roanoke City Jail
Roanoke, Virginia
I. Back~round:
City Council, at its March 27, 1989 meeting, publicly opened and read
aloud the bids received to fabricate and install six (6) tables and
thirty (30) bunks at the Roanoke City Jail in the Medium Security
areas of the jail (third floor).
Bo
Three (3) bids were received with Security Detention Equipment, Inc.,
of Boones Mill, Va., submitting the low bid of $7,646.00 and 24 con-
secutive calendar days.
Pro~ect consists of adding an additional bunk to each cell on the
floor level of the Medium Security Area (third floor) in the original
cells, the addition completed recently was constructed with the bunks
being part of the contract. An additional four man table is being
provided for each of the six day rooms.
II. Issues in order of importance are:
A. Compliance of the bidders with the requirements of the contract docu-
ments.
B. Amount of the iow bid.
C. Fundin~ of the project.
D. Time of completion.
III. Alternatives are:
Ao
Award appropriate contract to Security Detention Equipment, Inc., of
Boones Mill, Va., in the amount of $7~646.00 and 2__4 consecutive calen-
dar days in accordance with the Contract Documents as prepared by the
City Engineer's Office.
Page 2
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
Medium Security/City Jail
April 3, 1989
1. Compliance of the bidders with the requirements of the Contract
Documents was met.
Amount of the low bid is acceptable. Engineering estimate was
$17,000.00 based on the project cost when the second floor (minimum
security) was double bunked.
3. Fundin~ for the project is available in Account No.
001-024-3310-8005 Jail Recovered Cost.
Time of completion is quoted as 2~4 consecutive calendar days which
is acceptable.
B. Reject the bids and do not award a contract at this time.
1. Compliance of the bidders with the requirements of the contract
documents would not be an issue.
2. Amount of the low bid would probably increase if re-bid at a later
date.
3. Fundin~ would not be encumbered at this time.
Time of completion would be extended. The jail is now housing up
to 305 inmates at times with the Sheriff's listed capacity of 236
(the Department of Corrections lists the capacity at 216 inmates).
IV. Recommendation is that City Council take the following action:
A. Concur with the implementation of Alternative "A".
Authorize the City Manager or his agent to enter into an appropriate
contract with Security Detention Equipment, Inc., to fabricate and
install slx (6) tables and thirty (30) bunks for the Medium Security
Area of the City Jail in accordance with the Contract Documents as
prepared by the City Engineer's office in the amount of $7,646.00 and
24 consecutive calendar days.
Page 3
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
Medium Security/City Jail
April 3, 1989
Transfer $7~646.00 from Jail Recovered Costs Account 001-024-3310-8005
to an account to be established by the Director of Finance in the
Capital Projects Fund.
RAG/LBC/fm
Attachment:
CC:
D. Reject the other bids received.
Tabulation of Bids
City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
City Engineer
Citizens' Request for Service
Construction Cost Technician
Respectfully submitted,
Robert .A..Gar la~'d, Chairman/~
William F. Clark
TABULATION OF BIDS
SIX (6) TABLES AND THIRTY (30) BUNKS
MEDIUM SECURITY
ROANOKE CITY JAIL
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
JOB NUMBER 07-89A
Bids opened before City Council at its meeting of March 27, 1989, at 2:00 p.m.
CONTRACTOR LUMP SUM NO. OF DAYS
Security Detention
Equipment~ Inc. $ 7~646.00 24
RIB Detention Equipment, Inc $ 9,700.00 28
Ralph Smith, Inc. $13~950.00 30
Engineer's Estimate: $ 17,000.00
William F. Clark
George C.~head, Jr.
Office of City Engineer
Roanoke, Virginia
April 3, 1989