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37817-070207
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 2, 2007
9:00 A.M.
ROOM 159
AGENDA
Call to Order -- Roll Call: Mayor Harris and Council Member Fitzpatrick
were absent.
MEETING DECLARED IN RECESS TO BE RECONVENED AT 11 :00 A.M.,
IN ROOM 159, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a
Closed Meeting to discuss disposition of publicly owned property, where discussion
in open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
Approved (5-0)
Items for discussion at the joint meeting of Council and the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 12:00 p.m., to be held at the
Roanoke Regional Airport; and Council and the Roanoke City School Board on
Monday, August 6, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., at the Roanoke Valley Governor's School in
the Richard Shelly Lecture Hall (Patrick Henry High School campus).
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Items listed on the 2:00 p.m. Council docket requiring discussion/clarification and
additions/deletions to the 2:00 p.m. agenda. (5 minutes)
Topics for discussion by the Vice-Mayor and Members of Council.
Tribute to Roy Stanley, late Sports Broadcaster, WDBJ-7.
BRIEFINGS:
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Market Garage
Foster Care Program and Policy Changes
Roanoke Land Development, LLC
Economic Development Grant Request
30 minutes
20 minutes
15 minutes
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THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS TO BE RECONVENED AT
2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL
BUILDING.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION. (5-0)
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ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 2, 2007
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
AGENDA
1. Call to Order--RolI Call. Mayor Harris and Council Member
Fitzpatrick were absent.
The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Sherman P. Lea.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle.
Welcome. Vice-Mayor Trinkle.
NOTICE:
Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3.
Today's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday,
July 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. Council
meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
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AVENUE, S. W., OR CALL 853-2541.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Establishing a schedule of regular meetings for City Council for the 2007-08
fiscal year.
Adopted Resolution No. 37817-070207. (5-0)
2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO
BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY
ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday,
February 20, 2007.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes
and approved as recorded.
C-2 Minutes of the Audit Committee held on Monday, March 5, 2007.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
C-3 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council
schedule a public hearing for Monday,July 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider granting an easement over
City-owned properties to Appalachian Power Company for the purpose of
stabilizing poles with guy wires.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C-4 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council
schedule a public hearing for Monday,July 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the exchange of 1.20
acres of City-owned land for a like parcel of land owned by the Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
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C-5 A communication from Angie Williamson, Secretary, Fair Housing Board,
advising of the resignation of Krista Blakeney as a member of the Fair
Housing Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted resignation and received and filed
communication.
C-6 A communication from Jean Thurman, Secretary, Western Virginia Water
Authority, transmitting a resolution adopted by the Authority expressing
appreciation to Darlene L. Burcham for years of service as a Director of the
Authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
C-7 Qualification of the following individuals:
V. Mignon Chubb-Hale as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School
Board to fill the unexpired term of William H. Lindsey,
commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008;
Suzanne P. Moore and Courtney A. Penn as Trustees of the
Roanoke City School Board, for terms commencing July 1,2007
and ending June 30, 2010; and
Joseph B. Wright as a City representative to the Virginia Western
Community College, Board of Directors, for a term ending
June 30, 2011.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Presentation from Mission of Mercy Management Committee. Dr. Kris
Enright, Virginia Department of Health, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by
the City Manager.)
No action taken.
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b. A communication from Alton F. Knighton, Jr., Attorney, representing
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc., requesting adoption of a
measure to approve issuance of bonds by the Industrial Development
Authority of Botetourt County for $ 7.5 million to assist in the financing
of the acquisition, renovation and equipping of two existing buildings
located at 2502 and 2520 Melrose Avenue, N. W., in the City of
Roanoke. (Sponsored by the City Manager.)
Adopted Resolution No. 37818-070207. (5,-0)
c. Joint communication from Council Members Sherman P. Lea and Brian J.
Wishneff to discuss valet parking in downtown Roanoke, and to request
that monies collected from parking fines in downtown Roanoke be
transferred to the Parking Fund.
Called attention to previous action taken by the Council at its June 4
meeting requesting that all suggestions regarding parking in the
downtown area be forwarded to the City Manager for review.
The City Manager announced that two public meetings were
scheduled to be held on July 31 to address concerns regarding an
increase in parking fees at the downtown parking garages, and that a
recommendation regarding the issue will be submitted to the Council
at its August 20, 2007 meeting. No additional action was taken.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
a. CITY MANAGER:
Announcement - Staff and Departmental Oroanization Chanoes
Effective July 3, R. Brian Townsend has been named Assistant City
Manager for Community Development.
Effective July 30, Thomas Carr has been hired as Director of the
Department of Planning, Building and Development.
Economic Development, formerly part of the Department of Planning,
Building and Development, will report directly to the City Manager.
A national search will be conducted to fill the vacant position for the
Director of Neighborhood Services.
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BRIEFINGS:
. Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Institute 5 minutes
of Architects Excellence in Urban Design
Honor Award
The Acting Assistant City Manager acknowledged receipt of an
Honor Award for Excellence in Urban Design of the City of
Roanoke Market Study from the American Institute of Architects,
Blue Ridge Chapter. The award was presented to the Council.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
1. Acceptance of grant funds from the State Department of
Rehabilitative Services on behalf of the Fifth District Disability
Services Board for the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment
and Endowment; and appropriation of funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 37819-070207 and Budget Ordinance
No. 37820-070207. (5-0)
2. Authorization to execute a contract with Lanford Brothers, Inc.,
for additional work in connection with the Main Street (Wasena)
Bridge Rehabilitation project.
Adopted Ordinance No. 37821-070207. (5-0)
3. Authorization to execute an agreement with the Roanoke Valley
Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purpose of marketing the
Roanoke Valley as a regional destination for convention and
destination tourism.
Adopted Resolution No. 37822-070207. (5-0)
4. Amendment and reordainment of Ordinance No. 30725- 102191,
permanently vacating, discontinuing. and closing a certain
10-foot alley commencing from Williamson Road and
terminating at the property of Lady Bird Apparel, Inc., abutting
the Roy L. Webber Expressway.
Adopted Ordinance No. 37823-070207. (5-0)
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5. Approval of Public Art Action Plan for fiscal year 2007-08.
Adopted Resolution No. 37824-070207 and Budget Ordinance
No. 37825-070207. (5-0) "-
6. Acceptance of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant from the
Virginia Department of Forestry; and appropriation of funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 37826-070207 and Budget Ordinance
No. 37827-070207. (5-0)
b. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:
1. Financial Report for the month of May 2007.
Received and filed.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a. Request of the Roanoke City School Board for appropriation of funds
for 2007-08 grant programs; and a report of the Director of Finance
recommending that Council concur in the request. Richard C.
Patterson, Director for Fiscal Services.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 37828-070207. (5-0)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
9. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
10. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Vice-Mayor and Members of City
Council.
Council Member Lea asked the City Attorney to update Council with
regard to his request for consideration of naming the Countryside
Golf Course in honor of Roy Stanley, a deceased Sports Broadcaster
and avid golfer; whereupon, the City Attorney advised that he had
received a communication from the City Clerk referring the request,
as well as another request from Council Member Fitzpatrick asking
that consideration be given to naming the Roanoke Civic Center
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Special Events Center after the Honorable Linwood Holton and the late
Honorable Elbert Lee Trinkle, former Virginia Governors of Roanoke,
to him and the City Planning Commission for review and response to
the Council. In connection with Council Member Lea's request, the
City Attorney referenced his communication dated June 2 I, 2007,
advising that Council could act on its own in adopting a resolution to
name the golf course at Countryside, or it could refer the matter to
the Planning Commission for a recommendation before acting. The
Acting Assistant City Manager for Community Development reported
that the matters would be discussed at the City Planning Commission
meeting on Thursday, July 19 at 1 :30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
b.. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees
appointed by Council.
Reappointed Terri R. Jones as a member of the Roanoke Arts
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2010.
11. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD.
MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED
IMMEDIATELY FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL.
The following individuals appeared before the Council:
Amanda Davis, 1998 Cahas Mountain Road, Boones Mill, Virginia, right-of-
way across City-owned property
Helen Davis, 35 Patton Avenue, N. E., Oliver White Hill Foundation
Jackie Logan, 3623 Peakwood Drive, S. W., Amphitheater on Reserve Avenue
Shaheed Omar, 1219 Loudon Avenue, N. .W., Citizens Review Committee
relating to complaints filed by citizens against Roanoke City police officers
Jim Fields, 17 Ridgecrest Road, Hardy, Virginia
In connection with Mr. Omar's comments, the City Manager advised that she
will ask the Chief of Police to brief the Council with regard to the process at
the August 9 Work Session.
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12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
The City Manager announced that she attended the Sassy Red Hatters
Parade and Luncheon on Saturday, June 30; and that the City was pleased to
host the Miss Virginia Pageant on Saturday, June 30 at the Roanoke Civic
Center Performing Theatre for the Arts.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853.2333 .
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Subject: Request for closed meeting
Dear Mayor Harris and Council Members:
This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the
disposition of publicly-owned property, where discussion in open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy ofthe public body,
pursuant to 92.2-3711.A.3, Code of Virginia (I 950), as amended.
Sincerely,
Darlene L. Bu
City Manager
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c: William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
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NOTICE:
A COpy OF THE "CITY OF ROANOKE
MARKET GARAGE FA(ADE DESIGN AND
FACILITY EXPANSION" BOOKLET IS ON
FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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Chanoe in State Policv reoard Comprehensive Services Act
Presentation to Roanoke City Council
Julv 2. 2007
During the past decade a problem regarding access to treatment for
children who have serious mental or emotional illnesses has been
identified. Unless such children's families have sufficient private
resources or unless the child is in the legal custody of the state, the child
has no means of receiving expensive long term or residential treatment
for his or her condition.
In some cases parents have relinquished custody of their children to
foster care in order for their children to receive appropriate care. In
Roanoke we have made every effort to help parents access care without
foster care intervention and it has been our interpretation of the law that
foster care services could not be accessed without a legal transfer of
custody.
In response to an Attorney General's Opinion, legislation in the last
legislative session and an Executive Order issued in January 2007
localities are now required to provide services to eligible children in need
of mental health care without a transfer of custody to the state. These
services are to be funded through the Comprehensive Services Act funds.
In Roanoke this means that the state will fund approximately 69% of the
cost with the remaining 31 % paid by the City.
Not all of these children will be considered non-custodial foster care
children. Some will be case managed by the Community Services Boards
or by the Court Services Units; however children placed in treatment
facilities or other out of home placements will be subject to all state and
federal foster care requirements such as regular court reviews, home
visits, permanency planning, etc. This increases costs.
At this time, a workgroup of state and local representatives have issued a
set of proposed policies and procedures that will govern this program.
Our staff and representatives of the local child serving agencies have
developed comments on the proposal.
JLARC has also developed an estimate of the cost of this expansion of
services and estimates an increased cost of $21 .2 million dollars ($ 7.8
local) statewide, based upon an extrapolation of current caseloads. We
believe this to be low. As more families realize that services can be
accessed this way we believe that the numbers will increase. In addition
these children are often in need of long term care and so the number of
children exiting each year is unlikely to equal or exceed the new
admissions.
As of June 28, 2007 Roanoke had a foster care caseload of 399 children.
During the fiscal year there were a total of 499 children in foster care.
This does not include any non custodial foster care children. The CSA
case load for the fiscal year is approximately 625 children with a cost of
approximately 11 million dollars. CSA children include not only foster
children, but also children in need of purchased special education
. services and some children served by the Court Services Unit. We do not
know what the extent of the impact of the change in policy will be in
Roanoke; however we believe we can expect to see at least several non
custodial children enter the CSA caseload in fiscal year 08. This fiscal
impact of these children could be as much as $250, 000.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone, (540) 85J-2541
Fax, (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R. 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
. William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Troy A. Harmon, Municipal Auditor
Dear Ms. Burcham and Gentlemen:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 37817-070207 establishing a meeting
schedule for City Council for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2007, and
terminating June 30, 2008.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
SMM:ew
Attachment
pc: James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
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JN THE COUNClL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37817-070207.
A RESOLUTION establishing a meeting schedule for City Council for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2007, and terminating June 30, 2008.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. This resolution establishes a schedule of regular meetings for City Council for the
Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2007, and terminating June 30,2008.
2. For such fiscal year, City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third
Mondays of each month, at the following times of commencement:
(a) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, each regular
meeting on the first Monday in each month shall commence at 9:00 a.m. for the
conduct of informal meetings, work sessions, or closed meetings. Thereafter,
Council shall take up the regular agenda at 2:00 p.m. Council may recess between
the 9:00 a.m. session and the 2:00 p.m. session.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, each regular
meeting on the third Monday in each month shall commence at 2:00 p.m. for the
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conduct of regular business. The second meeting of each month shall be recessed
upon the completion of all business except the conduct of public hearings, and such
meeting shall be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on the same day for the conduct of public
hearings.
3. With regard to the regulafiIheetihgs scheduled to be held on the third Monday
of each month, inasmuch as City officials and Council members will be attending the
Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference to be held on October 14-16, 2007, an
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exception is noted herein and the regular meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, October 15,
2007, is rescheduled to be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007, and shall commence at 2:00 p.m.
Such meeting shall be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on the same day for the conduct of public hearings.
4. When any regularly scheduled Monday meeting shall fall on a holiday of the City,
~uch meeting shall be held on Tuesday next following.
5. All meetings of City Council shall be automatically adjourned at 11:00 p.m., unless a .
motion setting a new time for adjournment be made, seconded, and unanimously carried.
6. Except for the 9:00 a.m. session ofthe regular meeting on the first Monday in each
month, which shall be held in Room 159 of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S. W., in this City, all regular meetings of City Council shall be held in the Council
,Chambers, Room 450, of the Municipal Building, unless otherwise provided by resolution of
Council, with the exception ofthe 9:00 a.m. session ofthe regular meeting on August 6, 2007, which
shall be held in the Richard Shelly Lecture Hall, at Roanoke Valley Governor's School located at
2104 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia.
7. City Council may prescribe a day or time other than that established by this resolution
or a meeting place other than that established by this resolution by adoption of a resolution
establishing a new meeting day, place or time. City Council shall cause a copy of such resolution to
be posted adjacent to the door of the Council Chambers and inserted in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City at least seven days prior to the date of the meeting at such amended day, time
or place
8: This Resolution shall have no application to special meetings of City Council called
pursuant to S 10 of the City Charter.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
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MINUTES OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:
March 5,2007
The meeting of the Audit Committee of Roanoke City Council was called to order
in the City Council Conference Room at 11 :27 a.m. with Chairman, Sherman P. Lea,
presiding.
. The roll was called by Mrs. England
Audit Committee
Members Present:
Audit Committee
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Sherman P. Lea, Chair
David B. Trinkle, Vice-Chair
Mayor C. Nelson Harris
Alfred T. Dowe, Jr. (arrived late)
Gwendolyn W. Mason
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Brian J. Wishneff
Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Darlene Burcham, City Manager
James Grigsby, Asst. City Manager for Operations
Melinda Mayo, Public Information Officer
Faye Tardy, Assistant to the City Manager
Cheryl Ramsey, Senior Auditor
Brian Quam, Senior Auditor
Doris England, Administrative Assistant
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 2, 2007, MEETING
Chairman Lea asked if there were any corrections or amendments to the
minutes ofthe January 2, 2007, Audit Committee meeting. There were none.
Mr. Trinkle moved and Ms. Mason seconded that the minutes be approved as
distributed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The minutes will be
placed on the Consent Agenda for the next City Council meeting.
3. INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS:
A. Clerk of the Circuit Court
Audit Committee Minutes - March 5, 2007
Page 2
Chairman Lea ordered that item A be received and filed. There were no
objections to the order. Chairman Lea recognized Mr. Harmon for
comments. Mr. Harmon stated this audit is a routine compliance audit
required by the state. There were no findings by the auditors for the city's
portion of the audit. The audit report will be sent to the Auditor of Public
Accounts for the state's completion and final report.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. City of Roanoke Pension Plan - June 30, 2006
Chairman Lea ordered that item A be. received and filed. There were no
objections to the order. Chairman Lea recognized Mr. Harmon for comments.
Mr. Harmon stated that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for
the City of Roanoke was presented at the last Audit Committee meeting. The
pension is a fiduciary fund of the city and as such was included in the City's
CAFR. A separate CAFR is also prepared speCifically for the pension fund. Mr.
Harmon stated that Mr. Hall would present an overview of the pension plan,
which is an important component of the city. The city received an unqualified
opinion on the pension CAFR.
Mr. Hall distributed copies of the Pension .Plan CAFR and directed committee
members to the following portions of that report:
· Table of Contents - This identifies the sections of information included in
the report - the Letter of Transmittal followed by the Financial,
Investment, Actuarial, and Statistical sections.
· Page 14 - Management's Discussion and Analysis - Mr. Hall directed
committee members to the Changes in Plan Net Assets. Under additions,
Employer Contributions for the 2006 year were $9.1 million. The city
contributed approximately 81 percent of that amount. Net Investment
Income was $28.5 million, and Net Securities Lending Income was
$27,708. Regarding deductions, Pension Benefits paid out were $21.7
million and Administrative Expense was $323,728. The net increase to
the plan was $ 15.5 million over the previous year. The rate of return on
plan investments was 9.1 percent for fiscal year 2006. Mayor Harris
stated that he recalled in past years there was a time that city employer
contributions were decreasing, but that was followed by several years of
low returns on investments. Mayor Harris asked Mr. Hall if he could
foresee the city's employer contributions again decreasing over the next
several years. Mr. Hall responded that the contributions should begin to
level off, but they are unlikely to decrease. This is due to two factors;
during the I 990s, stock market investments were performing well and
the investment income to fund the pension plan increased, enabling
lower employer contributions. During this prosperity, the city increased
retirement benefits by changing the multiplier from 2 percent to 2. I
percent in 2000, adopting the rule of 70 and rule of 80 (age plus years of
Audit Committee Minutes - March 5, 2007
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service), and providing a supplement in 2002. Then the investment
performance decreased, and the employer contributions had to be
increased. Mr. Hall stated it was the investment performance at that time
and the increasing benefits that raised the contribution rate. He feels it
will never go back to the 6 percent and 7 percent rates during the
prosperous investment years; however, he feels it will level off.
Mr. Hall explained that the city's pension plan does not have an inherent
assumption that retirees will receive a cost of living raise each year, which
can prove to be very expensive. Effective July I, 2006, retirees were
given a cost of living raise of 3 percent. The impact on the contribution
rate because of the raise was approximately one-half percent, and that
will be funded for twenty years forward. Mr. Hall emphasized that the
city's pension plan is a good plan. Mayor Harris agreed and pointed out
that it is a defined benefit plan. Ms. Burcham stated that because of
,OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits), the city may in the future present
a plan for change. She said the defined benefit plan is not as attractive to
people coming into local government today because they are not
necessarily coming into one organization and staying until they retire.
She also pointed out that our public safety officers benefit better through
the private retirement system the city has than from the state retirement
system. Ms. Burcham stated the city does have a generous retirement
plan. Mr. Dowe noted that people were moving away from the defined
benefit plan and asked if the city had looked into what is called
"bundling," a combination of defined benefit and defined contribution.
Mr. Hall responded that the city had not although it does offer employees
a deferred compensation plan with a $25 per payday match from the city.
Mr. Dowe noted there was a move afoot to bundle the expenses from
both plans under one umbrella. He asked for clarification on the
administrative expense for the city's plan. Mr. Hall replied that there are
three fulltime pension staff employees, and a small percentage of his
time is charged to pension expense. Mr. Hall noted that was low in
comparison to the ten other localities around the state that have their
own penSion plans and with which he is familiar. Mr. Hall stated there
was a schedule in the back of the' pension CAFR that would provides
details regarding that.
· Page 15 - Funded Status - The plan's funded status declined to 81.6
percent as of June 30, 2006, from 86.1 percent as of June 30, 2005. This
decline is directly attributable to the decrease in the actuarial value of
assets resulting from the continued recognition of investment losses
sustained in prior fiscal years utilizing the five-year smoothing method.
Mr. Hall stated this report included the last year of those losses so the
funded status should improve in future years.
· Page 59 - Mr. Hall noted the average annual salary of General Active
Members and Public Safety Active Members. At the bottom of that page
is the average annual allowance for retirees and beneficiaries.
Audit Committee Minutes - March 5, 2007
Page 4
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Fraud Hotline
Chairman Lea recognized Mr. Harmon for comments on the fraud hotline.
Mr. Harmon referred to the memo he had distributed to members of the
committee regarding the fraud hotline and the documents that were
attached. He stated that the Virginia General Assembly had passed a law in
2006 to require local government auditors to provide a telephone hotline
through which employees and residents could report anonymously any
incidence of fraud, waste, or abuse related to local government. Mr.
Harmon, through research, noted this was also recommended as a best
practice through organizations such as the Institute of Internal Auditors,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of
Certified Fraud Examiners. These organizations support the fraud hotline as
a primary tool to combat fraud.
Mr. Harmon proposed using a third party service to receive calls, with
Municipal Auditing performing the investigations and reporting the results
to City Council. Mr. Harmon reported that available literature estimated 40
percent of hotline calls are reported after work hours. The hotline service
proposed by Mr. Harmon operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The hotline is staffed with trained personnel and supporting systems to
ensure information is as complete as possible. The service also has staff
trained in multiple languages. Mr. Harmon emphasized the need to educate
city employees about the hotline and about existing laws and regulations.
Mr. Dowe asked what the downside to the fraud hotline would be. Mr.
Harmon responded that he did not think there would be a downside if the
hotline was properly administered. All calls must be properly investigated to
maintain the system's integrity. Ms. Mason asked when the hotline would be
implemented, and Mr. Harmon responded it would be effective July 2007.
Mr. Trinkle asked if it would be called a Fraud Hotline. Mr. Harmon
responded that a name had not been determined and that he has seen other
terminology used such as Ethics Line. Mr. Trinkle asked if the schools might
also share the hotline. Mr. Harmon stated he has obtained a quote for a
school hotline and has briefed the School Audit Committee on the City's
requirement for a hotline. There has been no serious discussion of the
school system implementing a hotline, and Mr. Harmon suggested that it
might be something the school system would be interested in once the city's
hotline is established. Ms. Burcham stated the schools are not required by
law to have the fraud hotline.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Briefing on Other Internal Audit Work
Audit Committee Minutes - March 5, 2007
Page 5
. Vice Turnover
. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Security Access
. Roanoke City Public Schools - Audit Plan
Chairman Lea recognized Mr. Harmon for comments on other internal audit
work. Mr. Harmon stated that due to retirements and internal promotions
the Police Department had requested a turnover audit of certain cash funds.
The turnover audit was performed and no findings were noted.
Mr. Harmon stated that the E-911 center requested that Municipal Auditing
evaluate security access to the Computer Aided Dispatch system granted to
certain users in the police and fire departments. The request was prompted
by the E-9 I I center's preparations for accreditation. Recommendations
from the audit to improve security over the data of the 911 Center were
communicated to management.
Mr. Harmon briefed the committee on the status of school audits. A School
Audit Committee, consisting of Will Lindsey and Alvin Nash, was appointed.
Mr. Harmon stated he has worked with both gentlemen for the last month on
the process for audit planning and conducting the audits. The School Audit
Committee has asked Mr. Harmon to brief the full Board this month. Mr.
Harmon stated that Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Nash have been good to work with,
and he expects to go forward with school audits beginning in March. Ms.
Mason asked what areas would be audited. Mr. Harmon responded that two
areas had been selected, one in Information Technology and the other in
State Revenues. Mr. Trinkle asked if any new school audits had been done
this year, and Mr. Harmon stated only the School Activity Funds audit had
been performed. Mr. Trinkle asked if there was still a concept of sharing the
auditing process with an outside academic auditing company. Mr. Harmon
stated the school administration was still promoting a structure with an
internal auditor reporting to the Superintendent, but that the Board had
decided to move forward with audits by the Municipal Auditing department.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
fax: (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Request for a Public
Hearing
Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, the City of Roanoke is
required to hold a public hearing to consider the granting of an easement over
City owned property. American Electric Power, doing business in Virginia as
Appalachian Power Company, has requested an above ground easement across
two City owned properties - Tax Map Nos. 4340102 and 4350701 - for the
purpose of stabilizing poles with guy wires.
Recommended Action:
Schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, July 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. on
the above matter. A full report will be included in the July 16, 2007, agenda
material for your consideration.
Respectively submitted,
DLB/LSB
c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telcphonc, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Subject: Request to Schedule a Public
Hearing
Background:
The City of Roanoke wishes to exchange 1.20 acres of land with the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission for a like parcel of land. The land the City receives will be used
for the new Police Academy Facility. The conveyance will be subject to several
conditions requested by the Commission. A full report will be included on the July 16,
2007, agenda.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the scheduling and advertising of this matter for a public hearing on July 16,
2007.
Respectfully submitted,
DLB/PCS/dps
c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
CM07-00098
Members:
, Sherman V. Burroughs. IV
Vice-Chair
Krista Blakeney
Tony Reed
Tuan Reynolds
City of Roanoke
Fair Housing Board
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W. Room 162
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Phone: 540-853-5210 Fax: 540-853-6597
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City Clerk
Stephanie Moon
21 S Church Ave SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Ms. Moon,
Please accept this as a letter of resignation on behalf of Krista Blakeney.
Our records indicate Ms. Blakeney has not attended a single fair housing
board meeting since her appointment as a board member. Section 2-
283.1 of the City code indicates board members shall vacate their office
after three consecutive absences.
A letter was sent on May 3, 2007 asking that Ms. Blakeney contact the
board with either a resignation or her intent to participate. We have not
received any communication from her; therefore, I am submitting this
resignation on her behalf. I have also sent Ms. Blakeney a letter
informing her of this action.
Sincerely, _ "
Ang~On, Staff to the Fair Housing Board
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WATER AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTOR5
June 22, 2007
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City Clerk
City of Roanoke, Virginia
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Dear Ms. Moon:
I am enclosing a copy of Resolution NO.1 06 (06-07) thanking Darlene L.
Burcham for her service as Director of the Western Virginia Water Authority
(Authority).
Resolution No.1 06 (06-07) was adopted by the Authority's Board of Directors at
a regular meeting which was held on June 21, 2007, and requests that this
resolution be read into the permanent public records of the City Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia.
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Secretary
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601 S. Jefferson Street -Suite 200 . Roanoke VA 24011-2414
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RESOLUTION #106 (06-07)
OF THE
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORlTY
Thanking Darlene 1. BdrCliaril fOl"'ner'Service as Director of the Authority
WHEREAS, the Western Virginia Water Authority (the "Authority"), a public service
authority fomled and existing in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 51 of Title 15.2
of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act 99
15.2-5100-15.2-5158 (the "Act"), has benefited fi'om the generous and capable service of its
Director, Darlene L. Burcham; and
WHEREAS, heretofore by conCUlTent resolutions the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, and the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, appointed
Darlene L. Burcham to serve a three-year te1l11 as a director of the Weste1l1 Virginia Water
Authority; and
WHEREAS, Darlene L. Burcham, in her capacity as City Manager of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, was instrumental in the visioning, creation and cstablishment of the
Authority, and from the very beginning has well and truly served the Authority with her
capable representation; she has asserted her opinions and expressed her viewpoints with
clarity and decisiveness; has embraced and fostered the principles of regionalism and
cooperation; and has given hcr thoughtful, thorough and accurate advice on local government
procedures.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Dircctors of the Western Virginia
Water Authority that they each extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Darlcne L.
Burcham for her service to the Authority, and that thcy cxtcnd thcir wamlest regards and best
wishes 'for her continucd health and success.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be
forwardcd to thc Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, and to the City Council
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, with the request that it be read into the pe1l11anent public
records of such governing bodies.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Chairman
SI Robert C. lawson, Jr., Vice Chai.nnan
Robert C. Lawson, Jr., Vice Chairman
SI M. Rupert Cutler
M. Rupert Cutler
SI Donald 1. Davis
Donald L. Davis
SI Elmer Hodge
Elmer Hodge
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned secretary of the Western Virginia Water Authority does hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true, complete and correct Resolution adopted by a vote of a
majority of the Directors of the Western Virginia Water Authority, present at a special
meeting of the Board of Directors of the Western Virginia Water Authority duly called and
held Jrme 21, 2007, at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that the same
has not been amended or rescinded and is in full force and effect as of the date of this
certification, June '22,2007.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELlA R. TYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 3, 2007
Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk
Roanoke City School Board
P. O. Box 13145
Roanoke, Virginia 2403 J
Dear Ms. Poulton:
This is to advise you that V. Mignon Chubb-Hale to fill the unexpired term of
William H. Lindsey ending June 30, 2008, and Suzanne P. Moore and
Courtney A. Penn for terms ending June 30, 2010, have qualified as Trustees of
the Roanoke City School Board.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Sheila N. Hartman, Deputy City Clerk
Andrea R. Johnson, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, V. Mignon Chubb-Hale, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and
perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Trustee ofthe Roanoke City School
Board to fill the unexpired term of William H. Lindsey commencing July I, 2007
and ending June 30, 2008, according to the best of my ability.
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I, Suzanne P. Moore, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and
perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Trustee ofthe Roanoke City School
Board, for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30,
2010, according to the best of my ability.
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Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and
perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School
Board, for a term of three years commencing July I, 2007 and ending June 30,
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853.2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E.mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R. TYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 3, 2007
Dr. Robert Sandel, Secretary
Virginia Western Community College
Board of Directors
P. O. Box 14007
Roanoke, Virginia 24038-4007
Dear Dr. Sandel:
This is to advise you that Joseph B. Wright has qualified as a City representative
to the Virginia Western Community College, Board of Directors, for a term
ending June 30, 2011.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
SMM:ew
pc: Sheila N: Hartman, Deputy City Clerk
Andrea R. Johnson, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Joseph B. Wright, do solemnly affirm that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a City representative to the
Virginia Western Community College, Board of Directors, for a term ending
June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God).
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Subscribed and sworn to before me thisd" day of J/4f.t- 2007.
BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
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June 27, 2007
Mayor Nelson Harris
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Members of Roanoke City Council
City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Thank you for reappointing me as one of the City of Roanoke's appointees to the
Advisory Board of Virginia Western Community College.
It has been a pleasure representing the City on Virginia Western's Board. The
College has a very positive impact on the Roanoke Valley through the many
educational opportunities it offers. I feel very fortunate to be able to playa small part
in the College's success.
I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Roanoke as a Board member of
the College.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
I would like to sponsor a request from the Mission of Mercy Committee,
to thank City Council for their co-sponsorship of the free dental clinic for
uninsured citizens of the Roanoke Valley.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. B cham
City Manager
DLB:sm
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Director of Finance
City Clerk
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July 2, 2007
To: the Honorable Members of the City of Roanoke City Council and Darlene Burcham
From: the 2007 Roanoke Valley Mission of Mercy Planning Committee
Re: Project Report
The 2007 Roanoke Valley Mission of Mercy Project offers its sincere thanks and
appreciation to the following:
. Darlene Burcham, City Manager
o Ms. Burcham immediately captured the vision and potential of the Project
to address the unmet dental needs ofthe City of Roanoke and surrounding
region. Her commitment to the Project's success resulted in obtaining the
Roanoke Civic Center and the excellent assistance of its staff for the
project.
. Roanoke Civic Center Staff
o Robyn Smyth and Wanda Pilkington are two leaders from the City's Civic
Center team who dramatically contributed to the organization and
planning of the Project.
. Mike Guzo, Emergency Management Coordinator
o Mr. Guzo played a key leadership role in the planning of the project,
coordinating supporting services of all area localities and developing a
template of emergency communications and delivery of care which can be
used in future emergency events which may occur in the Roanoke Valley.
. Jane Conlin, Director of the Department of Social Services
o Ms. Conlin was influential in the original presentation ofthe Project to
Ms. Burcham as well as others within her department. Her continued
support was invaluable to helping us target City of Roanoke residents.
. City Council
o Support of the Project by City Council illuminated its leadership role
within the Roanoke Valley. The desire of the Council to serve its citizens
and provide an innovative format for delivery of dental care to its
underserved population has added value to the overall service model of the
City Council.
The Planning Committee is currently reviewing potential dates for a 2008 Project.
We sincerely hope that the City of Roanoke will once again consider demonstrating its
vision and compassion for our Valley by donating the Roanoke Civic Center, City Staff,
and leadership for the upcoming Project.
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>- 1,129 Patients seen
o Average ideal ratio 1 dentist: 1,785 patients
. Almost like adding another dentist to the Valley to provide care
Demographics:
>- More Females than Males
o 1.5 female:male
>- More Single than Married
o 2.76 sing1e:married
>- Ages
o 75% in the 21-50 year old range, majority of those in the 20-30 yo range
o 5 Adults were treated who were> 80 years of age
>- Location
o 61% lived in Roanoke City
o 10% lived in Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton
o Remainder predominantly from SW Va
o One patient was from Nashville, Tn
>- More than $460,000 value of services provided
o Approximately $450/patient
o City of Roanoke's donation of Roanoke Civic Center and Staff
approximated $17,000 of the $47,000 donated
. $309,910 provided in services to City of Roanoke citizens
. Rate of return of 18% for your donation!!
>- Breakdown of Services Provided:
o Hygiene 7 %
o Restorative 20%
o Oral Surgery 73%
. 1,884 teeth extracted
. 1 biopsy for lesion suspicious of oral cancer
>- Total Volunteers:
o 634
>- Total Volunteer Hours:
o 6,838
>- Average HoursN olunteer:
o 10.79
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853.2541
Fox: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R TYREE
Assistant Depu tv City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Alton L. Knighton, Jr., Attorney
Wood Rogers, PLC
P. O. Box 141 25
Roanoke, Virginia 24038-4125
Dear Mr. Knighton:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 37818-070207 approving a financing by
the Industrial Development Authority of Botetourt County, Virginia, for the
benefit of Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Inc., to the extent required by
Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd Day of July, 2007
No. 37818-070207.
A RESOLUTION appraving a financing by the Industrial Develapment Autharity .of
Batetaurt Caunty, Virginia far the benefit .of Gaadwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc. to the
extent required by Section 147(f) ofthe Internal Revenue Code .of 1986, as amended.
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority .of Botetaurt Caunty, Virginia (the
"Autharity") has considered the applicatian .of Gaadwill Industries .of the Valleys, Inc. (the
"Borrower") requesting the issuance of one .or more .of the Autharity!s revenue bands or notes in
an amaunt nat ta exceed $7,500,000 (the "Bands") ta assist in the financing .of the acquisitian,
renavatian and equipping aftwa existing buildings, cantaining approximately 95,000 and 8,000
square feet, and adjaining land (the "Project") ta be used by the Borrawer far .offices, a
workfarce development center, a thrift stare and warehause space, lacated at 2502 and 2520
Melrase Avenue, N.W., in the City of Raanake, Virginia (the "City"), and which Project will be
awned and .operated by the Borrower (but with a partion thereafpossibly being leased, an a
temporary basis, ta a current occupant of the Project ta be used for offices and as a warehouse),
and the Authority has held a public hearing thereon; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Cauncil of the City (the "Council") approve
the financing .of the Project and the issuance .of the Bonds, and such approval is required for
compliance with Sectian I 47(f) .of the Internal Revenue Cade .of 1986, as amended;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,
VIRGINIA:
1. The Cauncil appraves the financing .of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds
by the Autharity for the benefit .of the Borrower, as required by said Section 147(f),ta permit the
Autharity ta assist in the financing .of the Praject. The Council cancurs with the resalutian
adapted by the Autharity on June 14, 2007 with respect to the Bands and the Project.
2. The approval .of the issuance .of the Bands, as required by said Section 147(f),
daes nat canstitute an endarsement .of the Bands, the creditwarthiness .of the Barrawer .or the
econamic viability .of the Praject. The Bands shall provide that neither the Cammanwealth of
Virginia (the "Commanwealth") nar any palitical subdivision thereaf, including the City,
Batetaurt Caunty (the "County") and the Autharity, shall be obligated to pay the principal of .or
interest an the Bands .or ather .costs incident thereta except fram the revenues and receipts
pledged therefar and that neither the faith .or credit nar the taxing pawer of the Cammanwealth
.or any palitical subdivisian thereaf, including the City, the Caunty and the Autharity, shall be
pledged thereta.
3. This Resolutian shall take effect immediatelytiponits adaption.
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ALTON L. KNIGHTON, JR.
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knighton@woodsrogers.com
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
June 14,2007
City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Re: Industrial Development Authority of Botetourt County, Virginia;
Financing for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc.
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
On behalf of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc. (the "Borrower") we would request
that City Council adopt a resolution approving the issuance by the Industrial Development
Authority of Botetourt County, Virginia (the "Authority") of one or more of its revenue bonds or
notes (the "Bonds") for the benefit of the Borrower. The Bonds would be issued to finance the
acquisition, renovation and equipping of buildings located on Melrose Avenue, N.W. in the City.
The Bonds are intended to be issued by the Authority on a tax-exempt basis. The Bonds
would be issued by the Authority, and not by the City's industrial development authority, in
order that the Bonds might be "qualified tax-exempt obligations" under the Internal Revenue
Code. The volume of bonds that will be issued by the City itself during 2007 is such that the
Bonds would not be qualified tax-exempt obligations ifissued by the City's industrial
development authority. Botetourt County, on the other hand, is not expected to issue bonds in
significant volume during 2007, so the Borrower has requested that the Authority participate in
the financing.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the interest on bonds issued by an authority for the
benefit of a charitable organization will be tax-exempt only if the issuance of the bonds is
approved by the governing body of the locality which created the issuing authority and by the
governing body of the locality in which the financed facility is located. As the Borrower's
facility is located in the City, approval of the financing by City Council is necessary for the
Bonds to be issued on a tax-exempt basis.
The proposed resolution .to be adopted by the City Council would provide this approval.
In addition, the resolution would provide that City Council concurs with the Authority's
resolution relating to the bonds, as is necessary under state law to allow the Authority to finance
a facility located in the City.
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Thank you very much for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
WOODS ROGERS PLC
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REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was conducted by the Industrial Development Authority of Botetourt
County, Virginia (the "Authority") at 3:00 p.m. on June 14, 2007 on the application of Goodwill
Industries of the Valleys, Inc. (the "Borrower") requesting the Authority to issue up to
$7,500,000 of its revenue bonds or notes (the "Bonds") to assist the Borrower in financing the
acquisition, renovation and equipping of a facility (the "Project"). Notice of such hearing was
published on May 29,2007 and June 5, 2007 in The Roanoke Times. The Project will be located
at 2520 Melrose Avenue, N.W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City"). The public
hearing was held in the Second Floor Conference Room, Botetourt County Circuit Court
Courthouse, I West Main Street, Fincastle, Virginia. At the meeting those persons interested in
the issuance of the Bonds or the location and nature of the Project were given the opportunity to
present their views.
The public comments, if any, received at the meeting are summarized in Exhibit A
attached hereto.
. After such hearing, the Authority voted to recommend the approval of the Bonds to the
Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County, Virginia (the "Board") and the City Council of the
City (the "Council").
Accordingly, the Authority hereby recommends to the Board and the Council that they
approve the issuance ofthe Bonds, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986.
Dated June 14,2007.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Exhibit A to Report of Public Hearing
The following public comments were received:
None
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Date: June 14, 2007
Applicant:
Goodwill Industries ofthe Valleys, Inc.
Facility:
A facility located at 2502 and 2520 Melrose Avenue, N.W., in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia
1.
Maximum amount of financing sought
$ 7,500,000
2.
Estimated taxable value of the facility's real property to be
constructed in the locality
$ 4,420,000*
3.
Estimated real property tax per year using present tax rates
$ 52,598*
4.
Estimated personal property tax per year using present tax rates
$ 0
5.
Estimated merchants' capital tax per year using present tax rates
$ 0
6.
a.
Estimated dollar value per year of goods that will be
purchased from Virginia companies within the locality
$ 48,000
b.
Estimated dollar value per year of goods that will be
purchased from non-Virginia companies within the locality
$ 0
c.
Estimated dollar value per year of services that will be
purchased from Virginia companies within the locality
$ 99,000
d.
Estimated dollar value per year of services that will be
purchased from non-Virginia companies within the locality
$ 0
7.
Estimated number of regular employees on year round basis
35
8.
Average annual salary per employee
$ 27,143
Signature:
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. Authority Chairman
Industrial Development Authority
of Botetourt County, Virginia
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If one or more of the above questions do not apply to the facility, indicate by writing "N/A" on
the appropriate line.
*
While the facility is now subject to real property tax, the Applicant anticipates that it will
apply for a real property tax exemption,
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RESOLUTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, there have been described to the Industrial Development Authority of
Botetourt County, Virginia (the" Authority") the plans of Goodwill Industries of the V alleys, Inc.
(the "Borrower") to acquire, renovate and equip a facility (the "Project"), in the City of Roanoke,
Virginia (the "City"); and .
WHEREAS, the Borrower has described the benefits to the City and Botetourt County,
Virginia (the "County") and has requested the Authority to agree to issue its revenue bonds or
notes, under the Virginia Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (the "Act"), in such
amounts as may be necessary to finance the cost of the Project;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
. 1. It is hereby found and determined that the location of the Project in the City will
promote the welfare of the residents of the City and the County and surrounding areas, will be in
the public interest and will be consistent with the purposes of the Act.
2. To induce the Borrower to locate the Project in the City, the Authority hereby
agrees, subject to required approvals and the compliance of the proposed issue with applicable
law, to assist the Borrower in every reasonable way to finance the Project and, in particular, to
undertake the issuance of one or more of its revenue bonds or notes (the "Bonds") therefor in
amounts now estimated not to exceed $7,500,000 upon terms and conditions to be mutually
agreed upon between the Authority and the Borrower. The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds
shall be loaned by the Authority to the Borrower pursuant to an agreement or agreements which
will provide for loan repayments to the Authority sufficient to pay the principal of and premium,
if any, and interest on the Bonds and to pay all other expenses in connection with the Project.
The Bonds shall be issued in form and pursuant to terms to be set by the Authority.
3. It having been represented to the Authority that it is necessary to proceed
immediately with the Project, the Authority hereby agrees that the Borrower may proceed with
plans for the Project, enter into contracts for acquisition, renovation and equipping and take such
other steps as it may deem appropriate in connection therewith, provided that nothing herein
shall be deemed to authorize the Borrower to obligate the Authority without its consent in each
instance to the payment of any monies or the performance of any acts in connection with the
Project. The Authority agrees that, to the extent consistent with federal tax laws, the Borrower
may be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds for all costs so incurred by it.
4. To the extent consistent with federal tax laws, all costs and expenses in
cOllilection with the financing ofthe Project, including the fees and expenses of bond counsel
and Authority counsel, shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds. If for any reason the Bonds
are not issued, it is understood that all such expenses shall be paid by the Borrower and that the
Authority shall have no responsibility therefor.
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5. The Authority shall perform such other acts and adopt such further resolutions as
may be required to implement its undertakings as hereinabove set forth, and if requested by the
Borrower, it will make application to the Internal Revenue Service for such tax rulings as may be
necessary in the opinion ofbond counsel. To that end, the Chairman or Vice Chairman ofthe
Authority is hereby authorized to execute an appropriate power of attorney naming counsel
selected by the Borrower for such purposes.
6. The Authority hereby recommends that (a) the Board of Supervisors of the
County (the "Board") and the City Council of the City (the "Council") approve the financing of
the Project and the issuance of the Bonds and (b) the Council concur with this resolution.
7. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to deliver to the
Board and the Council (a) a reasonably detailed summary of the comments expressed at the
public hearing held with respect to the issuance of the Bonds, (b) a fiscal impact statement
concerning the Project in the form specified in Section 15.2-4907 of the Code of Virginia, and
(c) a copy of this resolution, which constitutes the recommendation of the Authority that the
Board and the Council approve the financing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds.
8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokcva.gov
July 2, 2007
The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
I would like to sponsor a request from Alton L. Knighton, Jr., bond
counsel for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc seeking approval of the
issuance of bonds regarding the acquisition, renovation and equipping of
buildings located on Melrose Avenue.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. B rcham
City Manager
DLB:sm
c: City Attorney
Director of Finance
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
215 Church Avenue, S,W,
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 2401 1-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
C. NELSON HARRIS
Mayor
July 2, 2007
Council Members:
Alfred T. Dowe, Jr.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Shennan P. Lea
Gwen W. Mason
David B. Trinkle
Brian J. Wishneff
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
As you are aware, a press conference was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, to
announce a comprehensive list of policy changes to address parking issues in
downtown Roanoke as well as several specific recommendations to help
alleviate the parking problems. Nothing is more critical to the success of
downtown Roanoke than successfully addressing the issue of parking.
Therefore, we would like to propose that the City move the $460,000.00
projected in this year's City budget to be collected from parking fines to the
Parking Fund. Nearly all of the fines are paid from parking tickets issued in
downtown, and thus, the revenue from those funds should go back into
supporting the Parking Fund.
And also, we would like to recommend a valet parking station in the City Market
area. This solution would address many of the problems caused by the lack of
nearby surface parking in the Market area and the need to move shoppers in
and out quickly.
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
July 2, 2007
Your support of the abovementioned recommendations is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sherman P. Lea
Council ber .
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Brian J. Wishneff
Council Member
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pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk
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Remarks of Thomas L. McKeon, Chairman of the Board, Downtown
Roanoke, Inc., July 2,2007
Mr. Vice Mayor and members of Council, I am Tom McKeon,
Chairman of the Board of Downtown Roanoke, Inc., and I
appreciate the opportunity to provide you with additional perspective
on parking issues in Downtown Roanoke. I fIrst want to thank you
for your commitment to the further growth and development of a
strong downtown as evidenced by a signifIcant number of well placed
investments in downtown projects and infrastructure. We believe
you join DRl in recognizing how important a healthy downtown is to
the economic viability of the City as a whole and to the Region.
Downtown parking fee increases and additional fees for nights,
weekends and events is an issue of great importance to merchants,
farmers, craftsman, artists, restaurateurs, who have chosen to make
their living downtown in competition with malls and shopping
centers, chains and big box stores and to their customers.
Particularly until Downtown Roanoke becomes the destination
location we envision, our Downtown businesses need as much of a
level playing fIeld as we can provide for them.
Parking fees negatively impact shopping, dining and events. DRl has
worked for more than three years to promote the availability of free
parking at night and on the weekends. .. just as people are becoming
aware of this benefIt to visiting Downtown, it will be a big set back to
drop this incentive. Having people come downtown to visit the
farmer's market, attend events, for shopping, dining, and visiting our
cultural amenities is economic development! Free parking at critical
times and low cost parking in general are essential for continued
success.
We are providing today a copy of a Parking Survey executed by DRl
-1,518 completed the 7 question survey.
o When asked if the free nights and weekend parking has
encouraged the respondent to come downtown the
response was YES by 92.9%
o When asked if they supported the City's increases, 93.6%
said NO
o 91.6% said they are LESS LIKELY to come downtown
for events if they have to pay a fee
o Overall, 89.4% said they will be LESS LIKELY to come
downtown if the fees and increases are implemented.
Parking Petition opposing fee increases and new fees nights,
weekends and for events - 722 signatures collected by DRI at several
venues downtown; these are added to the 481 signatures collected by
the partners in the Roanoke Higher Education Center that were
submitted to the City Clerk last week. (1203 total)
Last week Councilmen Lea and Wishneff publicly announced five
proposals to resolve the parking fee issues we are facing today. We
applaud them for putting concrete alternatives on the table for
discussion and debate. These and other ideas should be fully
considered by City staff, members of Council, and stakeholders to
see if better solutions can be found before the existing fee plan is
implemented.
To this end we support the Lea- Wishneff proposal to eliminate the
current fee increase plan for the entire current fiscal year. During
this time DRI is willing to work with the City to become better
informed as to the issues facing the City and to explore win-win
solutions to the parking issues in Downtown Roanoke. We would
also encourage the City to include other stakeholders and citizens in
the process of exploring alternatives.
Downtown Roanoke, Inc already has an active parking committee
that includes Board members and other volunteers who understand
the needs of Downtown. That committee could provide valuable
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assistance to the City, as a forum for further discussion and in
developing the kind of solutions we could all support.
In addition to examining fee issues in the months ahead DR!
proposes that a process be initiated for working with the city to
create a more positive parking experience overall. This might
include, increased security to alleviate the fears some individuals may
have about parking in garages, electronic posting of vacancies in
garages, implementing the downtown shuttle more quickly, and
perhaps even valet parking services. We believe that initiating this
kind of citizen input process around a difficult issue, allowing for the
proposal of solutions, and then acting decisively on what Council
concludes is in the best interest of the people and the City is what
leadership is all about, and that is what we believe the citizens of
Roanoke expect of their City Council. Thank you for your
consideration.
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ROANOKE
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
215 Church Ave., S.w., Room 364
PH: 540-853-2333
FAX: 540-853-1138
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Melinda Mayo
Public Information Officer
540-853-6357
July 2, 2007
City Announces Staff and Departmental
Organization Changes
Roanoke, VA - The City of Roanoke announces the following changes in staff and departmental
organization:
Effectiv~ July 3, Robert Brian Townsend has been named Assistant City Manager for
Community Development, a position he has held in an "acting" capacity since
Nov. 6, 2006. A national search was conducted by Waters Consulting Group, Inc. Townsend was
one of 140 applicants for the position. In his new position, Townsend will continue to oversee
several departments within the city including Planning, Building and Development; Parks and
Recreation; Human Services; Police; Public Libraries; Neighborhood Services; and Management
and Budget.
Townsend came to work for the city in July 2002 as Director of the Department of Planning,
Building and Development. The Office of Economic Development was added to this department
in September 2005, and Townsend served as Director until his appointment to Acting Assistant
City Manager for Community Development. Prior to working for the city, he served in the City of
Norfolk's Department of Planning as a Manager and Senior Planner for the Development Services
Bureau, and as a City Planner in the Strategic Planning Bureau. Townsend holds a B.A. in political
science from the University of Richmond, and a Master's degree in urban and regional planning
from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
Effective July 30, Thomas Carr has been hired as Director of the Department of Planning, Building
and Development. Carr comes to the city after serving the City of Hickory, N.C. as Assistant City
Manager for eight years, and as Planning Director for 20 years. He holds a B.A. in history from
Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y.; an MAT. in education from Brown University in Providence, R.I.;
and an MA in geography from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.
Carr's departmental responsibilities will also include the housing element from the Department
of Housing and Neighborhood Services. Economic Development, formerly a part of the Depart-
ment of Planning, Building and Development, will be headed by Brian Brown, Economic Develop-
ment Administrator, and will report directly to the City Manager.
A national search will be conducted for the director of the retitled Department of Neighborhood
Services, which will continue to have as its primary mission the improvement of our neighbor-
hoods through code enforcement and other innovative programs.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON. CMC
.. City Clerk
CECELIA R. lYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No.3 7819-070207 accepting the Foundation
for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment grant made to the City of
Roanoke from the State Department of Rehabilitative Services, and authorizing
execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City.
The' abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Jane R. Conlin, Director, Human/Social Services
Carol Tuning, Human Services Coordinator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37819-070207.
A RESOLUTION accepting the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and
Endowment ("FREE") grant made to the City from the State Department of Rehabilitative
Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the Foundation for Rehabilitation
Equipment and. Endowment ("FREE") grant made to the City from the State Department of
Rehabilitative Services in the amount of $15,000 upon all the terms, provisions and conditions
relating to the receipt of such funds, all as more particularly described in the letter of the City
Manager to Council, dated July 2,2007.
2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, seal, and
attest, respectively, any grant agreement and all necessary documents required to obtain, accept,
implement, administer, and use the grant, all such documents to be approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as
may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: clcrk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R. lYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 37820-070207 appropriating
funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
to expand access to assistive technology, and amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 2007-2008 Grant Fund Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Jane R. Conlin, Director, Human/Social Services
Carol Tuning, Human Services Coordinator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37820-070207.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Rehabilitative Services to expand access to assistive technology,
amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 Grant Fund
Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2007-2008 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby,
amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Fees for Professional Services
35-630-5167-2010
$ 15,000
Revenues
Free Foundation Grant FY08 - State
35-630-5167-5167
15,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokcva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Subject:
Appropriation of Regional Disability
Services Board Grant Funding -
Foundation for Rehabilitation
Equipment and Endowment (FREE
Foundation)
Background:
The Fifth District Disability Services Board (DSB) is responsible to local
governments and serves as a critical resource for needs assessment,
information sharing and service opportunities for citizens with disabilities, their
families and the community. The following jurisdictions in the Fifth Planning
District have enacted resolutions establishing their participation in a regional
effort and have appointed a local official to serve the following localities: the
cities of Roanoke, Salem, Covington, Clifton Forge; counties of Roanoke, Craig,
Botetourt, and Allegheny and the Town of Vinton. Other members of the DSB
include representatives from business and consumers.
City Council authorized the Director of Finance to serve as fiscal agent for the
Fifth Planning District Disabilities Services Board on September 25, 1995,
Resolution No. 32675-092595.
The State Department of Rehabilitative Services has allocated funds in the
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
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amount of $15,000 to the Fifth District DSB for the FREE Foundation to provide
instructional services to broaden and expand assistive technology programs for
persons with physical and sensory disabilities in the Fifth Planning District. The
FREE foundation will provide a local cash match of $1,500 for this project. (See
Attachment A).
These funds will be used to expand services of the FREE Foundation. FREE is a
community-based program committed to helping individuals meet and
overcome challenges by providing the necessary rehabilitative equipment
allowing for independent and productive living. This equipment includes
wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, bathroom devices, canes, walkers, and
more.
Recommended action(s):
Authorize the city manager, and the city clerk, to execute and attest
respectively any documents required to accept the grant. City Council
appropriate $15,000 for fees for profeSSional services in a grant fund account
to be established by the Director of Finance and create a corresponding revenue
estimate from the State Department of Rehabilitative Services to provide
funding for the Fifth District DSB.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. Bu cham
City Manager
c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget
R. Brian Townsend, Acting Asst. City Manager for Community Dev.
Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human/Social Services
Carol Tuning, Human Services Coordinator
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May 29, 2007
VOICE: (804) 662-7000
TTY: (804) 662-9040
VOICE - TOLL FREE: 800-552-5019
TTY - TOLL FREE: 800-464-9950
FAX: (804) 662-9532
EMAIL: drs@drs.virginia.gov
James A. Rothrock, M,S., L.P.c.
COMMISSIONER
Department Of Rehabilitative Services
8004 FRANKLIN FARMS DRIVE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23229
I{cvcrcnd W. f-:d. Mansllcld, Chairpcrson
hl1h Planning District Disability Scrviccs Hoard
Post Officc Hox 173
Salem, VA 24153
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Dear Mr. Manstield,
Thank you I()r submitting your proposals I()J' the Competitive Rehabilitative Services
Inccntivc f-\md (RSIF) for Fiscal Ycar 2008. All proposals wcrc considcrcd using thc rcview
process as defined in the 2008 Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund Guidelines,
The Disability Services Council met on May 15.2007. and conducted a tinal review of
the proposals submitted for funding. This letter is to officially inform you that your proposal tilr
The FREE Foundation to broaden and expand assistive technology programs I()r person with
physical and sensory disabilities in the Fifth PDC was approved for funding with the j(Jllowing
recommendations. Ensure outreach strategies are inclusive of persons with sensory as well as
physical disabilities, The award is I()r $15,000.00 with a required loeal mateh of $1 ,500.00.
Funding is available for grants to begin on June 1,2007, Thc Oflice of Disability
Services Boards will be developing the grants over the next month and will be in touch with you
i r wc nced additional infomlation, If you have any questions regarding the information contained
in this letter or the grant review process, please contact Richard Kriner at 804-662-7059
Voicc/TTY or Shcila Williams at 804-662-7055 Voicc/TTY or tollli-cc 800-552-5019 voicc or
800-464-9950 TTY.
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Program Manager. Disahility Services Boat.us
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March 19,2007
FPDC DSB
P.O. Box 173
Salem, VA 24153
Dear Fifth Planning District Disability Service Board,
Enclosed please find a request for funding from the Foundation for Rehabilitation
Equipment and Endowment (FREE). This award will be used to expand the service of
FREE to serve more individuals and focus on "untapped" areas in the Slh planning district
(i.e. Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Craig County).
As stated in the DSB 2006 Needs Assessment, Assistive Technology is listed as a high
priority for residents in the Fifth Planning District with the inability to afford assistive
devices thus making it very difficult to access or locate available devices. FREE recycles
assistive devices and is an innovative method to overcome this high priority need.
The FREE Foundation respectfully requests funds in the amount of $15,000. ' You will
also find copies of support materials for matching funds. These include $1651.00 in
pledges from local individual donors giving through United Way. These donors have
selected FREE to receive their donations specifically. Additionally, support from the
Kiwanis of Roanoke totaling a gift of$IOOO. FREE guarantees that we can successfully
match funds to meet the RSIF requirements. Please contact me if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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Equipment and Endowment
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON. CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R TIREE
Assistant Deputy CIty Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 37821-070207 authorizing the City
Manager's issuance and execution of additional change orders to the City's
contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, for additional work for
the Main Street (Wasena) Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office .of Management and Budget
Philip C. Schirmer, PE, LS, City Engineer
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37821-070207.
An ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional
Change Orders to the City's contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, for
additional work for the Main Street (Wasena) Bridge Rehabilitation Project; and dispensing with
the second reading by title of this Ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to issue and
execute such additional Change Orders as may be necessary to the City's contract with Lanford
Brothers Company, Incorporated, for additional work for the Main Street (Wasena) Bridge
Rehabilitation Proj ect, all as more fully set forth in the City Manager's letter to this Council
dated July 2,2007.
2. The form of such Change Orders shall be approved by the City Attorney.
3. Such Change Orders will provide authorization for additions to the work, with an
increase in the amount of the contract and provided the total amount of such Change Orders will
not exceed an additional $274,463.00, so that such contract amount may be increased by such
Change Orders up to a total of $729,542.00, all as set forth in the above letter.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Main Street (Wasena)
Bridge Rehabilitation
Change Orders to
Contract and Additional
Funding
Background:
In the fall of 2005, staff's attention was called to deteriorating concrete on the
sidewalk of the Main Street (Wasena) Bridge above the Wasena Park skateboard
rink. Staff found pieces of concrete falling from the undersides of both east
and west sidewalks. In January 2005, Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated,
was awarded a contract to remove and replace approximately 400 feet of
sidewalk on the west side of the bridge over the skate park. This contract was
based on available funding at the time. Since that time, additional concerns
have arisen with delaminated concrete from the sidewalks, and in March of
2007, after proper advertisement and receipt of bids, Lanford Brothers
Company, Incorporated, was awarded another contract, in the amount of
$455,079.00, to remove and replace approximately 600 feet of sidewalk on the
east side of the bridge, also based on available funding. This contract will
correct immediate concerns; however, staff feels that the deteriorating concrete
in the unreplaced portions will continue to deteriorate and staff believes it is
best to complete the removal and replacement of both sidewalks at this time.
To complete the above additional work, the following additional funds will be
required at the current contract prices:
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
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1. Remove and replace 605 LF of sidewalk by contractor,
2. Reconstruct 168 LF of bridge joint by contractor,
3. Mattern & Craig, Inc. - AlE Construction Administration.
4. CTI Consultants, Inc. - Concrete Testing.
5. Continoencv for additional work
$251,463
$ 3,600
$ 3,400
$ 25,846
$284,309
Change orders to Lanford's contract are needed for the above additional work.
The cost for such additional work by Lanford is based on contract unit prices
and is anticipated not to exceed $274,463. Council authorization is needed for
such change orders because the additional costs for such work, when combined
with prior change orders, exceeds the greater of 25% of the original contract
amount or $50,000, as provided by the City Charter.
Funding for the increased costs is available in account number 08-530-9552,
Bridge Maintenance.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute additional change orders, approved as to
form by the City Attorney, to the City's contract with Lanford Brothers
Company, Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $274,463, for the
additional work mentioned above for the Main Street (Wasena) Bridge
Rehabilitation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Darlene L. Bu
City Manager
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c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Philip C. Schirmer, PE, LS, City Engineer
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,~. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON. CMC
City Clerk
CECELlA R. lYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 37822-070207 authorizing an agreement
with the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purpose of
increasing tourism in the Roanoke Valley.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: David L. Kjolhede, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau, 101 Shenandoah Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37822-070207.
A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Roanoke Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau for the pmpose of increasing tourism in the Roanoke Valley.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and to attest,
respectively, an agreement dated July 1, 2007, which includes a mutual indemnity provision, with the
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term of one year, from July 1, 2007, through
June 30, 2008, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, for the
purpose of increasing tourism and marketing the Roanoke Valley as a regional destination for
convention, conference, leisure and business travel, all as more fully set forth in the City Manager's
letter to this Council dated July 2,2007.
2. The contract amount authorized by this resolution shall not exceed $847,440 without
further Council authorization, except for the adjustment which the Director of Finance is authorized
to make in accordance with the agreement. .
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3. Such agreement shall be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney, and shall
be substantially similar to the one attached to the above mentioned letter.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Su bject:
FY 2007-08 Roanoke Valley Convention
and Visitors Bureau Agreement
The City of Roanoke annually has entered into an Agreement with the
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (RVCVB) to provide funding
for marketing the Roanoke Valley as a convention and destination tourism
site. As part of the fiscal year 2008 annual budget adopted by City Council
on May 11, 2007, funding in the amount of $51 1,440 is specifically
designated for RVCVB. An additional $336,000 is designated in the annual
budget for marketing efforts and will go to the RVCVB, subject to an
adjustment provision as set forth in the agreement mentioned below.
The City has negotiated a one-year agreement commencing July I, 2007,
(attached) with the RVCVB detailing the use of these funds. The agreement
provides for the same number of City of Roanoke representatives on the
RVCVB Board of Directors as last year. The agreement also contains a mutual
indemnity clause, paragraph 9, which requires approval of Council. The
RVCVB submitted a detailed report listing its accomplishments through April,
2007 and an annual budget and work plan for 2007-08 will be submitted to
the City Manager for review and approval, upon approval of the RVCVB Board
of Directors.
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
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Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement, dated July 1, 2007, in
the amount of $847,440 with the RVCVB, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, substantially similar to the one attached hereto for the express
purpose of marketing the Roanoke Valley as a regional destination for
convention and destination tourism.
Respectfully submitted,
arlene L. Burcham
City Manager
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c: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
R. Brian Townsend, Acting Asst. City Manager for Community Dev.
Brian Brown, Economic Development Administrator
David Kjolhede, Executive Director, RVCVB
CM07-00090
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated July 1, 2007, is by and between the ROANOKE V ALLEY
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, a corporation organized under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia (hereinafter "RVCVB") and the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal
corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia (hereinafter "City").
WHEREAS, the RVCVB IS a "REGIONAL DESTINATION MARKETING
ORGANIZATION" whose mission is to market the entire Roanoke V alley as an exciting destination
for Convention and Leisure travel;
WHEREAS, the City is the largest contributor and with its concentration of hotels,
conference centers, convention facilities, shopping, dining and attractions, realizes enhancement of
its tax revenues as a result of the RVCVB marketing efforts;
WHEREAS, the City desires to render aid and provide support to the R VCVB to assist in the
promotion of the Roanoke Valley as a destination or meeting site for Visitors, including tourists,
conventions and meeting groups, special event visitors and commercial travelers;
WHEREAS, the City desires to appropriate $847,440 (subject to an adjustment as set forth
herinafter in Paragraph 4) to the RVCVB for the express purpose of increasing tourism activities;
WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize its relationship with RVCVB in an effort to
increase the revenue enhancement derived from tourism activity; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assure that its appropriation of funds be used for these
purposes.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
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1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a one-year period, from July 1, 2007,
through June 30, 2008.
2. Services. Funds made available to RVCVB by the City will be applied to provide
additional services resulting directly or indirectly in income producing activities, including but not
limited to:
(a) Direct sales programs.
(b) Sales promotions.
(c) Servicing conventions.
(d) Marketing/communications.
(e) Identify product need (new and improved facility and attractions).
(f) Coordination with other City and Civic agencies and businesses involved in the
growth of the Roanoke Valley.
(g) Staff and run a Visitors' Center.
(h) Promote and sell the Roanoke Valley as a convention and tourist destination.
3. Work ProgramlBudget. No later than July 31,2007, the RVCVB shall submit to the
City Manager for approval a work program, marketing plan and budget setting forth in reasonable
detail the activities planned for the year and the anticipated expenditures of City funds involved. The
marketing plan shall be in sufficient detail as to determine the strategy RVCVB will be pursuing in
promoting and selling the Roanoke Valley as a destination for group meetings, i.e. conferences and
conventions as well as tourists. Such items shall detail how the funds will be expended on specific
marketing initiatives. The City Manager shall approve or otherwise respond to the proposed work
programs, marketing plan and budget no later than August 24, 2007 in order that any necessary
modifications be settled upon on or before August 31,2007. Monthly reports outlining progress on
convention sales, tourism activities and groups booked, bus tour activity, bookings and other
information as deemed to be necessary by the City shall be submitted by the R VCVB to the City's
Director of Planning Building and Economic Development. The lack of any written response by the
City's Director of Planning Building and Economic Development requesting redirection of efforts
within ten (l0) days of receipt of each monthly report will denote satisfaction with R VCVB efforts.
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4. Funding.
A. The City agrees to provide funding to RVCVB in the amount of Eight Hundred
Forty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars ($847,440), subject to an adjustment as set forth
in 4(B) below. The total amount shall be paid quarterly in equal payments of $211,860 on or before
the last day of July 2007, September 2007, December 2007, and March 2008
B. Within thirty (30) days after the end of the fiscal year, June 30,2008, the Director of
Finance will make an adjustment to the amount of funding under this Contract to the RVCVB. Such
adjustment will be either an increase or decrease to the amount set forth in 4(A) above. The increase
or decrease in funds provided to the R VCVB will be computed as follows: an amount equal to one
seventh of the fiscal year 2008 transient occupancy tax revenue less $60,571, less the amount already
paid to the RVCVB of $336,000 (which is part of the total amount set forth above) for fiscal year
2008. If there is an increase in such revenues, the amount of such increase will be paid by the City to
the R VCVB at the close of the fiscal year to the extent of any shortfall in its operating budget under
this Contract, but only up the amount of such shortfall. Otherwise, any such funds will not be paid to
RVCVB. Furthermore, if there is a decrease in the amount of revenues mentioned above, the
amount of such decrease will be requested in the form of a repayment from the RVCVB to the City
at the close of the fiscal year. The R VCVB will pay the City the amount of such decrease within
thirty (30) days after receiving written notice from the City to do so.
5. Subcontracting. It is understood that RVCVB may from time to time contract with
firms and individuals for the acquisition of goods or services in the furtherance of the activities
contemplated by this Agreement. RVCVB shall not enter into any contract relating to activities
contemplated by this Agreement or involving the expenditure of funds provided to RVCVB by the
City under this Agreement, where the amount of such contract is $5,000 or more, without written
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authorization of the City Manager unless the nature of the goods or services to be acquired were
disclosed in the work program or annual plan and budget submitted for the year.
6. Books and Records, Audits. RYCYB shall keep accurate books and records. Both
monthly P&L and Income Statements as well as an audited financial statement shall be made
available to the City upon request Additionally, RYCVB shall make such books and records
available to the Municipal Auditor of the City or other independent auditor selected by the City
during its regular office hours.
7. Contacts with Prospective Clients. As specified in paragraph 3, the RVCVB shall
inform the City's Director of Planning Building and Economic Development on a regular basis of
work in progress at the RVCVB. A representative from the City shall have the right to be present at
any formal bid presentations made to any potential group meeting or business meeting.
8. Board of Directors. City Council shall appoint two people as members of the Board
of Directors of the R VCVB. Such appointees shall have full voting rights and privileges during the
term of this Agreement and shall serve on the Board at the pleasure of City Council. In addition, the
City Manager, the City's Director of Planning Building and Economic Development or Director's
designee, and either the City's Director of Civic Facilities or Director of Parks and Recreation as
designated by the City Manager, shall be members of the Board, with full voting rights and privileges
during the term of this Agreement
9. Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, each party shall indemnify and hold
harmless the other party, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims, legal actions
and judgments advanced against it or its officers, agents or employees, and for expenses it may incur
in this regard, arising out of the other's negligent acts or omissions, with respect to carrying out this
Agreement
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10. Insurance. RVCVB shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement a
policy or policies of commercial general liability insurance with an insurance company or companies
licensed to do business in Virginia, which policy or policies shall provide coverage with respect to
claims arising out of the subject matter of this Agreement. The amount of such insurance shall not
be less than $1,000,000. RVCVB shall also obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement
Directors and Officers Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence providing
coverage, including defense costs, with respect to claims arising out of the subject matter of this
Agreement. All such policies shall be occurrence policies and shall name the City of Roanoke, its
officers, agents, employees and representatives as additional insureds under the commercial general
liability policy and, if possible, under the Directors and Officers Liability policy. RVCVB shall
provide the City with certificates of insurance for each of the above policies and each certificate shall
contain substantially the following statement: 'The insurance coverage provided by this certificate
shall not be canceled or materially altered except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
provided to the City of Roanoke."
11. Assignment. Neither the City nor RVCVB may assign its rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other.
12. Notices. Any notices required by the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to
have been given when delivered in person to or deposited in the U.S. mail, via first class postage,
addressed:
(a)
If to the City:
City Manager
City of Roanoke
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 364
215 Church Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
And
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Director of Planning Building and Economic Development
III Franklin Plaza, Suite 200
Roanoke, V A 240 II
(b) If to the RVCVB:
Executive Director
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
or at such other address as each party may designate for itself by giving at least five (5) days prior
written notice to the other party.
13. Nondiscrimination.
A. During the performance of this Agreement, the R VCVB agrees as follows:
1. RVCVB will not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to
discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational
qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of RVCVB.
RVCVB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
2. RVCVB, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on
behalf of RVCVB will state that RVCVB is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
3. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal
law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting
the requirements of this section.
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B. RVCVB will include the provisions of the foregoing subparagraphs (A)(I), (2) and
(3), in every subcontract or purchase order of over ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), so that the
provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.
14. Drug Free Workplace.
(A) During the performance of this Contract, the RVCVB agrees to (i) provide a drug
free workplace for the RVCVB's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or
marijuana is prohibited in the RVCVB's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken
against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or
advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of RVCVB that RVCVB maintains a drug
free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or
purchase order over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or
vendor.
(B) For the purpose of this section, "drug-free workplace" means a site for the
performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a contractor, the
employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of
the Contract.
15. Faith Based Organizations. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2 - 4343.1, be
advised that the City of Roanoke does not discriminate against faith-based organizations.
16. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time ifRVCVB applies
funds paid to RVCVB by the City for any purpose other than the purposes contemplated by this
Agreement, provided that reasonable notice and opportunity to cure shall first be afforded, or if
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R VCVB fails to perform any of the other obligations under this Agreement or as otherwise allowed
by law. Upon termination of this Agreement, the number of City representatives on the Board of
Directors of RVCVB shall be reduced to two (2). In such event, the City Manager shall designate the
City's representatives to remain on the Board or in the event the City Manager does not so designate
within 14 days of termination of the contract, the President of R VCVB shall make the designation.
17. Duplicate Originals. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original and all of which will be deemed to represent one and the same
Agreement.
18. Nonwaiver. RVCVB agrees that the City's waiver or failure to enforce or require
performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or the City's waiver of any particular breach
of this Agreement by RVCVB extends to that instance only. Such waiver or failure is not and shall
not be a waiver of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or a waiver of any other breaches
of the Agreement by RVCVB and does not bar the City from requiring RVCVB to comply with all
the terms and conditions of the Agreement and does not bar the City from asserting any and all rights
and/or remedies it has or might have against RVCVB under this Agreement or by law.
19. Cooperation. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in executing any
documents necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. No amendment to this Agreement
will be valid unless made in writing and signed by the appropriate parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the RVCVB have caused this Agreement to be
signed by their respective authorized representatives.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROANOKE
Stephanie Moon, City Clerk
By
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
ATTEST:
ROANOKE V ALLEY CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU
By:
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CITY OF ROANOKE .
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
July 5, 2007
CECELIA R. 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Mr. William D. Stegall
4401 Windy Gap Drive, S. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Mr. Stegall:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 37823-070207 amending Ordinance No.
30725-102191, ordaining that the next to last paragraph be amended to read
and provide that if the above conditions have not been met within 12 months
from the date of reordainment of Ordinance No. 37823-070207, then such
ordinance shall be null and void with no further action by City Council being
necessary.
You are also required to record a certified copy of Ordinance No. 37823-
070207 along with a copy of Ordinance No. 30725-102191 that is to be
recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Enclosure
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Agent, City Planning Commission
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37823-070207.
AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 30725-102191; and dispensing
with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, by adopting Ordinance No. 30725-102191, on October 21, 1991, City Council
intended to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a certain 10' wide alley running from
Williamson Road and terminating on the property then owned by Lady Bird Apparel, Inc., as it abuts
the Roy L. Webber Expressway, located in Sections 3 and 4, Map of Jefferson Land Company,
identified as Official Tax No. 40130210;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 30725-102191 provided that it would be null and void, with no
further action by City Council being necessary, if a certified copy of Ordinance No. 30725-102191
were not recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court ofthe City of Roanoke, Virginia, where deeds
are recorded in such Clerk's Office, within twelve months of the date of adoption ofthe ordinance;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 30725-102191 became null and void, by its terms, when a
certified copy of Ordinance No. 30725-102191 was not recorded within twelve months after the
adoption of the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an extension of time in which the plat of subdivision can be recorded after
adoption of the ordinance to twelve months will effectuate the purpose of Ordinance No. 30725-
102191;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the next to last
paragraph of Ordinance No. 30725-102191 be amended to read and provide as follows, and that such
ordinance be reordained as amended:
a-Stegall, William D. - Amend & Reordain - 10' alley ~ Lady Bird Apparel, Inc. 30725-102191
(070207)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if the above conditions have not been
met within twelve (12) months from the date of reordainment ofthis ordinance, then
such ordinance shall be null and void with no further action by City Council being
necessary.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the applicant shall record a certified copy of this
ordinance along with the copy of Ordinance No. 30725-102191 that is to be recorded with the Clerk
ofthe Circuit Court.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions ofs12 of the City Charter, the
second reading ofthis ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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a-Stegall, william D. - Amend & Reordain - 10' alley - Lady Bird Apparel, Inc. 30725-102191
(070207)
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 21st Day of October, 1991.
No. 30725-102191.
AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
certain public right-of-way in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as is
more particularly described hereinafter.
WHEREAS, Lady Bird Apparel, Inc., filed an application to the
Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with law,
requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close
the public right-of-way described hereinafter; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving
proper notice to all concerned as required by S30-14, Code of the
City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after having conducted a
public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to
Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said application by the
City Council on October 14, 1991, after due and timely notice
thereof as required by S30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979),
as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens
were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS, it appearing from the foregoing that the land
proprietors affected by the requested closing of the subject public
right-of-way have been properly notified; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that
no inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public
from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said public
right-of-way.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, that the public right-of-way situate in the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
A 10' wide alley running from Williamson Road and
terminating on the property of Lady Bird Apparel,
Inc., as it abuts the Roy L. Webber Expressway,
located in Sections 3 and 4, Map of Jefferson Land
Company, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
be, and it hereby is, permanently vacated, discontinued and closed,
and that all right and interest of the public in and to the same
be, and hereby is, released insofar as the.Council of the City of
Roanoke is empowered so to do with respect to the closed portion of
the right-of-way, reserving however, to the City of Roanoke and any
public utility, including, specifically, without limitation,
providers to or for the public of cable television, electricity,
natural gas or telephone service, an easement for sewer and water
mains, television cable, electric wires, gas lines, telephone
lines, and related facilities that may now be located in or across
said public right-of-way, together with the right of ingress and
egress for the maintenance or replacement of such lines, mains or
utilities, such right to include the right to remove, without the
payment of compensation or damages of any kind to the owner, any
landscaping,
fences,
shrubbery,
structure
or
any
other
encroachments on or over the easement which impede access for
maintenance or replacement purposes at the time such work is
undertake; such easement or easements to terminate upon the later
abandonment of use or permanent removal from the above-described
public right-of-way of any such municipal installation or other
utility or facility by the owner thereof.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the closure of the above-described
right-of-way is conditioned upon applicant's providing to the City
an approved subdivision plat, combining all properties that would
be landlocked by the closure of the above-described portion of the
IO-foot alley running from Williamson Road and terminating on said
appl icant 's property as it abuts the Roy L. Webber Expressway,
providing for all necessary easements for utilities, both public
and private, and properly dividing the vacated rights-of-way, and
in the event these conditions have not been met and the said plat
has not been recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court
within one (1) year from the effective date of this ordinance, this
ordinance shall become null and void with no further action by City
Council being necessary.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and he is,
directed to mark "permanently vacated" on said public right-of-way
on all maps and plats on file in his office on which said right-of-
way is shown, referring to the book and page or ordinances and
resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
wherein this ordinance shall be spread.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation in the Deed
Books of said Clerk's Office, indexing the same in the name of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of Lady Bird
Apparel, Inc., and the names of any other parties in interest who
may so request, as Grantees.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokcva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject:
Amendment and reordainment of Ordinance No. 30725-
102191, vacating, discontinuing and closing a 10' wide
alley, currently designated as Official Tax No. 40130210
Background:
On October 21,1991, Ordinance No. 30725-102191 was adopted by City
Council, permanently vacating a 10' wide alley running from Williamson Road
and terminating on the property of Lady Bird Apparel, Inc., as it abuts the Roy
L. Webber Expressway, located in Sections 3 and 4, Map of Jefferson Land
Company, in the City of Roanoke. One of the conditions of the ordinance
was that the petitioner (Lady Bird Apparel at the time of closure) record a
copy of a plat combining the properties within one year from the effective
date of the ordinance. If all the conditions were not met within one year
from the effective date of the ordinance, Ordinance No. 30725-102191 would
become null and void with no further action by City Council.
Mr. William D. Stegall purchased the surrounding properties from Lady Bird
Apparel in 1994 and was not aware of the condition to combine the
properties and record a plat. Mr. Stegall has requested additional time in
order to complete the plat recordation process and would request that
Ordinance No. 30725-102 191 be amended and reordained to allow 12
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
Page 2
months from the date of re-ordainment for recordation of the subdivision
plat. Planning staff has reviewed the request and has no objection to it.
Recommendation:
Amend and reordain Ordinance No. 3072 5-102191 with the condition that
the period of time required for satisfaction of the conditions be changed to
12 months from the date of re-ordainment.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Manager
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Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
R. Brian Townsend, Agent, City Planning Commission
William D. Stegall, property owner
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 21st Day of October, 1991.
No. 30725-102191.
AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
certain public right-of-way in the City of RoanOke, Virginia, as is
more particularly described hereinafter.
WHEREAS, Lady Bird Apparel, Inc., filed an application to the
Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with law,
requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close
the public right-Of-way described hereinafter; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving
proper notice to all concerned as required by 530-14, Code of the
City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after having conducted a
public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to
Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said application by the
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City Council on October 14, 1991, after due and timely notice
thereof as required by 530-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979),
as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens
were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS, it appearing from the foregoing that the land
proprietors affected by the requested closing of the subject public
right-of-way have been properly notified; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that
no inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public
from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said public
right-of-way.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, that the public right-of-way situate in the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
A 10' wide alley running from Williamson Road and
terminating on the property of Lady Bird Apparel,
Inc., as it abuts the Roy L. Webber Expressway,
located in Sections 3 and 4, Map of Jefferson Land
Company, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
be, and it hereby is, permanently vacated, discontinued and closed,
and that all right and interest of the public in and to the same
be, and hereby is, released insofar as the Council of the City of
Roanoke is empowered so to do with respect to the closed portion of
the right-of-way, reserving however, to the City of Roanoke and any
public utility, including, specifically, without limitation,
providers to or for the public of cable television, electricity,
natural gas or telephone service, an easement for sewer and water
mains, television cable, electric wires, gas lines, telephone
lines, and related facilities that may now be located in or across
said public right-of-way, together with the right of ingress and
egress for the maintenance or replacement of such lines, mains or
utilities, such right to include the right to remove, without the
payment of compensation or damages of any kind to the owner, any
landscaping,
fences,
shrubbery,
structure
or
any
other
encroachments on or over the easement which impede access for
maintenance or replacement purposes at the time such work is
undertake; such easement or easements to terminate upon the later
abandonment of use or permanent removal from the above-described
public right-Of-way of any such municipal installation or other
utility or facility by the owner thereof.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the closure of the above-described
right-of-way is conditioned upon applicant's providing to the City
an approved subdivision plat, combining all properties that would
be landlocked by the closure of the above-described portion of the
lO-foot alley running from Williamson Road and terminating on said
applicant's property as it abuts the Roy L. Webber Expressway,
providing for all necessary easements for utilities, both public
and private, and properly dividing the vacated rights-of-way, and
in the event these conditions have not been met and the said plat
has not been recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court
within one (1) year from the effective date of this ordinance, this
ordinance shall become null and void with no further action by City
Council being necessary.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and he is,
directed to mark "permanently vacated" on said public right-of-way
on all maps and plats on file in his office on which said right-of-
way is shown, referring to th~ book and page or ordinances and
resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
wherein this ordinance shall be spread.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation in the Deed
Books of said Clerk's Office, indexing the same in the name of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of Lady Bird
Apparel, Inc., and the names of any other parties in interest who
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Don Stegall
4401 Windy Gap Drive
Roanoke, VA 24014
March I, 2007
City Clerk
215 Church Ave, SW
Room 456
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
I respectfully request Roanoke City Council to reenact and amend ordinance number
30725-102191 to allow for additional time to complete the plat recordation process. I
also request that this item be placed on the next possible agenda.
I purchased Official Tax Numbers 4030222, 4030210, 4030211, and 4030212 in 1994.
All of these properties are affected by the ordinance. At the time I purchased them I was
not aware of this ordinance and until recently did not realize that the requirements of this
ordinance had not been fulfilled. My attorney advised me to combine all of the parcels
into one in order to sell the land to the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
but I cannot do so unless this ordinance is re-enacted.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Don Stegall
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fa" (540) 853-1145
E-mail: cJerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R. 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 37824-070207 approving a Public Art
Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: Wyona M. Lynch-McWhite, Chair, Roanoke Arts Commission, 2012 Berkley
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Brian Brown, Economic Development Administrator
Susan Jennings, Public Art Coordinator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37824-070207.
A RESOLUTION approving a Public Art Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke that Council hereby approves the
Public Art Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008 which is part of the City Manager's report dated
July 2,2007, as a part of the City's Public Art Policy.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELlA R. 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
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July 5, 2007
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 37825-070207 transferring funds
from the Capital Projects Fund to various new Public Art Projects, and amending
and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 Capital Projects Fund
Appropriations.
The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
pc: Wyona M. Lynch-McWhite, Chair, Roanoke Arts Commission, 2012 Berkley
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Brian Brown, Economic Development Administrator
Susan Jennings, Public Art Coordinator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of.July, 200.7.0.
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No. 37825-070207.
AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding from the Capital Projects Fund to various
new Public Art Projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008
Capital Projects Fund Appropriations and dispensing with the second reading by title of
this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2007-2008 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are
hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
CMERP - Equipment Purchases
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from General Revenue
08-610-9929-9132
08-610-9930-9003
08-61 0-9931-9003
08-610-9932-9003
08-610-9933-9003
$
(215,000)
125,000
10,000
60,000
20,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853cJ 138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Public Art Action Plan for 2007-08
Background:
On April 2, 2007, Roanoke City Council adopted the Public Art Site Plan.
According to the Site Plan, the Public Art Coordinator is to present an annual
Public Art Action Plan to the Roanoke Arts Commission (RAC) which will identify
future projects and estimated budgets for those prospective projects. The
Public Art Site Plan also states that "Once approved by the RAC, the Public Art
Action Plan is to be submitted to the City Manager for review and then to City
Council for approval."
At the May meeting of the RAC Commissioners toured several possible sites for
public art. The Public Art Site Plan guided the RAC in developing the list of
possible sites as did several public workshops, an open house for
neighborhood organizations held in April 2007, and a presentation to key
department heads within the City administration. On June 12, 2007 the RAC
considered sites, themes and estimated budgets for its first public art projects.
The purpose of this report is to submit those recommendations of the RAC to
City Council.
Considerations:
It is the goal of the RAC to develop a wide range of projects of the various types
eligible according to the Public Art Policy at diverse sites throughout the city.
Other goals are to partner with additional organizations where appropriate and
Honorable Harris and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
Page 2
to inform the citizens of the city about the various forms of public art. With
that in mind, the following projects are recommended.
1. A large scale piece to be placed at the Roanoke Civic Center celebrating the
125'h anniversary of the City of Roanoke. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will
encourage artists to look at the entire Civic Center as a blank canvas and
consider the best location and media. The RFP will note any special
conditions or considerations such as weight restrictions on the plaza, and
will encourage artists to work with area children in the creation of the work.
Theme: People, Pride and Promise
Estimated Budget: $125,000
2. Enhancement of the Market Square Walkway. The RAC hopes to involve area
university art and/or architecture students to add art elements to the interior
of the pedestrian bridge.
Theme: The Roanoke Valley as the arts and cultural hub. The concept is to
display the multitude of arts and cultural offerings in the Roanoke Valley
possibly through decoration of ceiling tiles, columns and creation of a
mobile to hang at the end of the bridge. There would be a minimal
participation fee for the organizations which would go into a fund for
maintenance.
Estimated Budget: $10,000
3. Temporary exhibition of a variety of works by various artists to give
residents a feel for the range of works considered public art. Chattanooga
followed a similar concept when they launched their public art program and
it was quite successful. Several items from the temporary exhibit were later
purchased by Chattanooga. A method to gather public feedback on the
pieces in the exhibition would be included. A number of sites could be
explored for exhibiting the pieces, depending upon the size and media of
the art pieces chosen for exhibition.
Theme: To be determined.
Estimated Budget: $60,000, with the goal of up to ten pieces to be installed
for twelve to eighteen months.
4. Bus shelters at the two city high schools. This is a joint project with Valley
Metro and hopefully, students at the two high schools. Request for Proposals
Honorable Harris and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
Page 3
will state the artist needs to not only have experience with bus shelters but also
in working with high school students in a collaborative manner.
Theme: To be determined by the students and artist
Estimated Budget: $40,000 ($20,000 per shelter) with SO/50 sharing with
Valley Metro such that there would be a $20,000 commitment from the
City's Percent for the Arts funding and a $20,000 match from Valley Metro.
This proposed work plan would allocate $215,000 of the approximately
$260,000 currently available in the Percent for the Arts funding (account 08-
610-9929).
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached resolution which approves the Public Art Action Plan for
fiscal year 2007-08.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to transfer funding of $21 5,000
from account 08-610-9929 to new accounts to be established by the Director of
Finance in the Capital Projects Fund. These accounts will be established to
separately track the four projects outlined above.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. B cham
City Manager
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c: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
R. Brian Townsend, Acting Assistant City Manager
Brian Brown, Economic Development Administrator
Susan Jennings, Public Art Coordinator
Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Chair Roanoke Arts Commission
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone, (540) 853-2541
Fa" (540) 853-1145
E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R. TIREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 37826-070207 authorizing the
acceptance of an Urban and Community Forest Grant to fund a part-time Urban
Forestry Planner to work with the City's Urban Forester on storm damage
assessment protocol and related urban forestry activities; and authorizing
execution of the necessary documents, upon certain terms and conditions.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2,2007.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
SMM:ew
Attachment
pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Steven C. Buschor, Director, Parks and Recreation
Dan Henry, Urban Forester
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37826-070207.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Urban and Community Forest Grant to
fund a part-time Urban Forestry Planner to work with the City's Urban Forester on storm damage
assessment protocol and related urban forestry activities; and authorizing the execution of the
necessary documents, upon certain terms and conditions.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the Urban and Community Forest Grant, in the
amount of $13,500,00, to fund a part-time Urban Forestry Planner to work with the City's Urban
Forester on storm damage assessment protocol and related urban forestry activities, and as more
particularly set forth in the letter dated July 2,2007, from the City Manager to this Council.
2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest,
respectively, an agreement with the Virginia Department of Forestry, and any other forms necessary
to accept such grant, such forms to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, and to furnish such
additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone, (540) 853-2541
Fa" (540) 853-1 145
E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
CECELIA R 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 37827-070207 appropriating
funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Urban and Community
Forestry Grant, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-
2008 General and Grant Funds Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
City Clerk
SMM:ew
. Attachment
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Steven C. Buschor, Director, Parks and Recreation
Dan Henry, Urban Forester
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37827-070207.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia
for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant, amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 2007-2008 General and Grant Funds Appropriations; and dispensing
with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2007-2008 General and Grant Funds Appropriations be, and the same
are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Gel'\eral Fund
Appropriations
Temporary Wages
Transfer to Grant Fund
Grant Fund
Appropriations
Regular Employee Salaries
City Retirement
ICMA Match
FICA
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Revenues
Urban & Community Forestry Grant FY08
Urban & Community Forestry Grant FY08
Local Match
01-620-4340-1004
01-250-9310-9535
35-620-4352-1002
35-620-4352-1105
35-620-4352-1116
35-620-4352-1120
35-620-4352-1125
35-620-4352-1126
35-620-4352-1130
35-620-4352-4352
35-620-4352-4353
$ (11,285)
11,285
17,618
2,771
650
1,348
2,070
129
199
13,500
11,285
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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City Clerk.' ~
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
fa" (540) 853-1138
City Web: www.roanokeva.gov
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Mayor
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject:
Urban Forestry Grant
On June 12, 2007, the City was notified by the Virginia Department of Forestry
that a $13,500 grant will be awarded to the City upon completion of a
Memorandum of Agreement (Attachment 1). The grant will be used to fund a
part-time Urban Forestry Planner to work with the City's Urban Forester on
"Storm Damage Assessment Protocol and Related Urban Forestry Activities."
This grant is from the same program that has funded the part-time Urban
Forestry Planner for the past five years.
The $13,500 Urban and Community Forestry Grant is a federal grant sponsored
by the National Forest Service and administered by the Virginia Department of
Forestry. Funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis after verification of the
local match. The Urban Forester will provide 300 hours of staff time ($9,561) as
part of the City match. The remainder of the matching funds will be an
additional $11,285 to cover salary and pro-rata benefits for the part-time Urban
Forestry Planner.
The funding will be used for staff to set up a storm damage assessment
protocol, begin planning for a tree inventory update, provide a public education
tool on tree management, and be actively involved with departmental planning
projects that affect urban forestry.
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
July 2, 2007
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Recommended Action:
Accept the Urban and Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $13,500 and
authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and attest respectively, an
agreement with the Virginia Department of Forestry and any other forms
necessary to accept such grant, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in
the amount of $13,500, transfer $11 ,285 from the Parks and Recreation
temporary employee wage account (01-620-4340-1004), and appropriate
funding totaling $24,785 to expenditure accounts to be established by the
Director of Finance in the Grant Fund as follows:
Account
Regular Employee Salary
FICA
Hospitalization Insurance
Dental Insurance
City Retirement
Life Insurance
ICMA
Account #
35~620-4352-1 002
35-620-43S2-1120
35-620-4352-1125
35-620-4352-1126
35-620-4352-1105
35-620-4352-1130
35-620-4352-1116
Amount
$ 17,618
$ 1,348
$ 2,070
$ 129
$ 2,771
$ 199
$ 650
TOTAL
$ 24,785
Darlene L. Bu
City Manager
Attachment
c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
R. Brian Townsend, Acting Assistant City Manager
Steve Buschor, Director of Parks "and'Recreatiori :,,: .
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U&CF ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
GRANT # 07UCF12
This agreement made this
day of
, 2007 by and between the Virginia Department of
Forestry, herein referred to as "Party of the First Part", and the City of Roanoke. Virginia. herein referred to as
"Party of the Second Part".
The parties of this agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipulations set out herein in order to
promote, supporI and participate in the U&CF Assistance Grant Program, sponsored by the U. S, Forest Service
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 10-664) agree as follows:
(I) SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The Party of the Second Part shall provide the service to the Party of the First Part set forth in its Urban & Community
Forestry Assistance proposal.
(2) TIME OF PERFORMANCE:
The service of the Party of the Second Part shall commence on June 10, 2007 and shall terminate
on June 15, 2008.
All time limits stated are of the essence of this agreement.
(3) COMPENSATION:
The Party of the Second Part shall be paid by the Party of the First Part as set forth in A TT ACHMENT A. Funds will
be Iransferred to the Party of the Second Part upon receipt of quarterly billings. The Party of the Second Part shall
spend Ihe funds according to the specified categories of the contract budget. Minor shifts of the funds among
categories not to exceed 10 percent may be permitted by the Party of Ihe First Part. but in no case can the total
expenditures exceed the amount provided by this contract. ShifIs of funds among budget categories exceeding 10
percent must be approved in writing by the Party of The First Part.
(4) ASSISTANCE:
The Party of the First Part agrees upon request of the Party of the Second Part to furnish, or otherwise make available
to the Party of the Second Part, copies of existing non-proprietary materials in the possession of the Party of the First
Part that are reasonably related to the subject matter of this agr~ement and are necessary to the Party of the Second
Part for completion of his performance under this agreement.
(5) GENERAL PROVISIONS:
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Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as authority for either party to make commitments which will bind the
other parIy beyond the Scope of Service contained herein. Furthermore, the Party of the Second Part shall not assign,
sublet or subcontract any work related 10 this agreement or any interest it may have herein without the prior written
consent of the Party of the First Part. This contract is subject to appropriations by the Virginia General Assembly,
(6) INTEGRATION AND MODIFICATION:
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Party of the Second Part and the Party of the First Part, No
alteration, amendment or modification in the provisions of this agreement shall be effective unless it is reduced to
writing, signed by the parties and attached hereto.
(7) TERMINATION:
The Party of Ihe First Part may terminate this agreement for its convenience upon 60 days written notice to the other
party, The Party of the Second Part shall be paid for no service rendered or expense incurred after receipt of such
notice except such fees and expenses incurred prior to the effecIive date of termination that are necessary for
curtailment of its/his work under this agreement.
In the event of breach by the Party of the Second Part of this agreement, the Party of the First Part shall have the right
immediately to rescind, revoke or terminate the agreement. In the alternative the Party of the First Part may give
written notice to the Party of the Second Part specifying the manner in which the Agreement has been breached, If a
notice of breach is given and the Party of the Second Part has not substantially corrected the breach within the sixty
(60) days of receipt of the written notice, the Party of the First Part shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.
In the event of rescission, revocation or termination, all documents and other materials related to the performance of
this Agreement shall become the property of the Department of Forestry.
(8) COLLATERAL CONTRACTS:
Where there exists any inconsistency between this Agreement and other provisions of collateral contractual
agreements which are made a part of this Agreement by reference or otherwise, the provisions of this Agreement shall
control.
(9) ANTI-DISCRIMINATION:
During Ihe performance of this contract, the Party of the Second Part agrees as follows;
The Party of the Second Part will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, color, sex, or naIional origin, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona
fide occupational qual ification reasonable necessary to the normal operation of the Party of the Second Part.
The Party of the Second Part agrees to posI in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
The Party of the Second Part, in all solicitations or advertisement for employees placed by or on behalf of the
Party of the Second Part, will state that such Party of the Second Part is an equal opportunity employer.
Notices. advertisements and solicitations in accordance with federal law, rules or regulations shall be
deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Section.
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The Party of the Second Part will include Ihe above provisions in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10.000,
so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.
(10) APPLICATIONS:
This agreement shall be governed in all respects, whether as to validity, construction, capacity, performance or
otherwise, by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
(II) SEVERABILITY:
Each paragraph and provision of the Agreement is severable from the entire Agreement; and if any provision IS
declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in effect.
(12) CONTINGENT FEE WARRANTY:
The Party of the Second Part warrants that he/it has not employed or retained any person or persons for the purpose of
soliciting or securing this Agreement. The Party of the Second Part further warrants that he/it has not paid or agreed
to pay any company or person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other consideration,
contingent upon the award or making of this Agreement. For breach of one or both of the foregoing warranties, the
Agency shall have the right to terminate this agreement without liability, or, in its discretion or otherwise recover, the
full amount of said prohibition fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
(13) CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
The Party of the Second Part warrants that he has fully complied with the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act.
(14) FINANCIAL RECORDS AVAILABILITY:
The Party of the Second Part agrees to retain all books, records and other documents relative to this Agreement for
five (5) years after final payment, or until audited by Ihe Commonwealth of Virginia, whichever is later. The Party of
the First Part, its authorized agents and/or State auditors shall have full access to and the right to examine any of said
materials during said period.
Source documentation such as canceled checks (include copies of both front and back), paid bills. payrolls, time and
attendance record (itemizing time spent on U&CF Assistance grant project), contracts, etc. will be submitted with the
"Request for Funds." Invoices will be marked "PAID" and referenced as to how payment was made (i.e. check
number).
The Party of the Second Part agrees to comply with the following Federal cost and administrative regulations as
applicable:
Non-Profit Ore:anizations
COSI Principles, OMB CIR A-122
Admin. Regulations, OMB CIR A-II 0
Audits, OMB C1R-A 133
State and Local Governments Universities
Cost Principles, OMB ClR A-87 Cost Principles, OMB ClR A-21
Admin, Regulations, OMB CIR A-I 02 (rev.) Admin. Regulations, OMB CIR A-II 0
Audits, OMB CIR A-133 Audits, OMB CIR A-133
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(15) OUARTERLY REPORTS:
The Party of the Second Part agrees to provide the Party of the First Part performance reports on all act1Vllles
identified in the proposals as they occur. The performance reports will contain a summary of progress and activities
for each activity within the proposal; indicate any problems and soluIions in meeIing requirements, and provide
financial funds expenditure information for reimbursement as appropriaIe. The quarterly report form has information
relating to writing to your federal congress person about the benefits of the U&CF program to your community I
organization.
The schedule for submittal of the periodic performance reports shall be as follows:
PERIOD COVERED
June I. 2007 - August 30, 2007
September I. 2007 - December 31, 2007
January 1. 2008 - March 31,2008
April 1.2008 - May 15,2008
SUBMITTAL DATE
September 15, 2007
January 15,2008
April 15,2008
June 20. 2008
In witness whereof the parties have caused this agreement to be executed by the following duly authorized officials:
PARTY OF THE SECOND PART
PARTY OF THE FIRST PART
This contract has been reviewed by the staff of the Party of
the First Part. Its substantive terms are appropriate, and
sufficient funds have been obligated for its performance,
BY: BY:
TITLE: City Manager TITLE: Urban and Commnnity Forestry Partnership
Coordinator
AGENCY: City of Roanoke, Virginia AGENCY: Virginia Department of Forestry
DATE: DATE:
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ATTACHMENT A
PAYMENT PROCESS
The funds awarded under the grant are available on a reimbursement basis after verification of
match and in accordance with a payment schedule agreed to in advance, Grantees must file a request for
payment and send records of expenditures along with documented costs to the Virginia Department of
Forestry. The UCF Program Administrator will evaluate the progress of the project to determine eligibility
for full funding, Grantees may request reimbursement as frequently as needed (within reason); or at least
quarterly if there are qualifying expenditures.
FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
Grantees must comply with all Federal regulations pertaining to Federal grants. Grantees are referred
to OMB Circulars A-102 and A-110 which are the uniform administration requirements, Grantees are also
referred to Section 3015,3016, and 3017 of the Code of Federal Regulations and to cost principles outlined
in OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, and A-122. Copies of these documents may be obtained from the Virginia
Department of Forestry UCF Program Administrator upon request.
Grantees must certify that they are not debarred from this grant program. Grantees should not
conduct business with individuals or organizations debarred from Federal grant projects. Applicants must
document project approval by the authorized representative of the local governing body, organization or
institution applying for the grant.
State and local government agencies must adhere to guidelines of the "Agency Procurement Manual"
(J anuary 1990) as required in Section 2.1-442 of the Code of Virginia,
RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Records will be maintained according to all Federal regulations. The financial management system of
the grantees shall meet the following standards:
. Records shall comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
. Records will document allowable costs.
. Records will be supported by source documentation, such as canceled checks,
paid bills, payrolls, time and attendance records, contracts, etc. Invoices must be marked
paid and be referenced as to how payment was made (i.e., check number). Records will be
maintained for three years following final payment
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CITY OF ROANOKE
. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 461
P.O. Box 1220
Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220
Telephone: (540) 853-2821
Fax: (540) 853-6142
ANN H. SHAWVER
Deputy Director
emaiI: ann_shawver@ci.roanoke.va.us
JESSE A. HALL
Director of Finance
email: jesse_hall@ci.roanoke.va.us
July 2, 2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: May Financial Report
Attached is the monthly financial report through May, with discussion of revenue
and expenditure trends for the first eleven months of the fiscal year.
Comments on revenue and expenditure trends are a follows:
Revenues
The City of Roanoke's adopted budget for fjscal year 2007 anticipated revenue
growth of 7.1 % compared to the fiscal year 2006 adopted budget. General Fund
revenues grew 6.2% through May compared to the prior fiscal year. Major tax
revenues are growing as anticipated and will meet or exceed budgetary projections
as we complete June collections, as well as year-end accruals. Overall, we
anticipate meeting or slightly exceeding our revenue estimates as we close the
fiscal year. Detailed comments on budgetary variances for our major revenues are
addressed as follows:
General Property Taxes increased 7.8% due in part to the collection of a non-
recurring delinquent machinery and tools tax of approximately $887,000. In
addition, Personal Property Tax revenue recognized from the annual assessments
increased by 4.4% compared to fiscal year 2006. The Personal Property Tax was
due May 31, and collections are meeting expectations. The Real Estate Tax also
contributes to the increase due to growth in real estate reassessments and new
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
July 2,2007
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construction. This tax was expected to grow by approximately 7.6% in FY 2007,
and actual growth met this expectation.
Other Local Taxes grew 3.0% in the current fiscal year. Sales Tax collections
through May 6.9% increased compared to the prior year. Sales Tax is performing
well, and is exceeding projections on a year-to-date basis. The Cigarette Tax also
contributed to the growth in this category due to the rate increase from 27 cents to
54 cents per twenty pack effective July 1, 2006. While this tax rate has produced
growth compared to the prior year, it has not performed as well as anticipated and
will under perform the revenue estimate by approximately 30% in fiscal year 2007.
Also adding to the growth in this category are increases in both Prepared Food and
Beverage Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax revenues of 5.1% and 5.4%,
respectively. Conversely, there has been a decrease in the Telecommunications
revenues due to the timing of the receipt of revenues under the new state-
established Telecommunications Tax program which went into effect January 1,
2007. This new tax was intended to be revenue neutral relative to the taxes it
replaced, but collections statewide are lower than anticipated. Revenues from
telecommunications in general have been negatively impacted compared to last
year as a result of the change in timing of receipt from the State versus when the
revenues were received by the City directly from telecommunications businesses.
By the close of the fiscal year when accruals are made, this timing difference will be
rectified.
Permits, Fees and Licenses decreased 21.2% compared to the same period in fiscal
year 2006. This decline is due to a lower total value of properties on which
building inspection permit fees have been obtained. In addition, the City
experienced an active construction market during fiscal year 2006 with several
large projects which created higher revenues last year.
Fines and Forfeitures increased 8.9% due in part to an increase in Collection Fees
revenue. Higher revenue from General District Court fines also contributed to the
variance, and they resulted from an increased case load.
Revenue from the Use of Money and Property increased 26.2% due in part to higher
interest income earned on the budget stabilization reserve as the City continues to
benefit from higher interest rates.
Grants-in-Aid Commonwealth grew 8.2% in part due to a timing difference in the
collection of personal property tax relief revenues. Most of this timing difference
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
July 2,2007
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will be eliminated once the year end accrual is made for the first installment paid
by the Commonwealth. Also contributing to the increase are AFDC Foster Care
revenues, and funding for law enforcement through HB 599. These revenues have
grown as expected based on state budgetary data.
Internal Services grew by 6.4% over fiscal year 2006 due in part to an increase in
the school share of the comprehensive services act revenues. Also contributing to
the variance is the timing between fiscal year 2007 and fiscal year 2006
recognition of the revenues for audit services provided to the schools. Fiscal year
end accruals will eliminate this timing difference.
Miscellaneous Revenue increased 8.8% in the current fiscal year primarily due to
the collection of a larger purchasing card rebate than in the prior year.
Expenditures
General Fund obligations as a whole increased 7.8%. The FY07 expenditure budget
includes funding of approximately $1.2 million to cover contracts and purchase
orders made during FY06 but not paid by the end of that year. City Council
approved re-appropriation of this funding when adopting the General Fund budget
in May 2006. Additionally, General Fund expenditures of all departments are
affected by a 4% pay raise effective July 1, 2006. Other than these items, which
affect most categories of expenditures, variances between FY06 and FY07 are
addressed as follows:
Judicial Administration expenditures increased 11.1 % due in part to an increase in
the number of juveniles housed at the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center in
the current fiscal year. These expenditures have grown as expected based on the
fiscal year 2007 budget.
Public Safety expenditures increased 7.8% due to the aforementioned pay raise, as
well as an increase in the cost of prison health care services and food.
Health and Welfare expenditures increased 9.2% primarily due to higher foster care,
special needs adoption, and daycare services expenditures as a result of a higher
rate of child placement.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural expenditures grew 11.5% due in part to the
aforementioned pay raise. An increase in workers compensation expenditures as
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
July 2,2007
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well as a professional contract for accreditation also contributed to the variance.
This category of expenditures is growing as anticipated based on the adopted
budget.
Transfer to Debt Service Fund expenditures increased 7.5% primarily as a result of
the Series 2006 A & B general obligation bond issuances. Debt payments for these
series commenced in the current year.
Transfer to School Fund expenditures increased 5.1 % due primarily to the
budgetary allocation of local tax revenues between the City and the School
Administration.
Transfer to School Capital Fund expenditures increased 100.0% due to a transfer of
funding to finalize the Patrick Henry High School project.
Non-departmental expenditures increased 23.3% due to an increase in the amount
of undesignated fund balance transferred to the Capital Projects, Civic Facilities,
Market Building, and Greater Roanoke Transit Company funds. These transfers
fluctuate from year to year based on the needs of each fund and availability of fund
balance.
Sincerely,
(}~ 4. HdI
'-?esse A. Hall
Director of Finance
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Attachments
c: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager
R. Brian Townsend, Acting Assistant City Manager
Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
Year to Date for the Period
July 1 - May 31 July 1 - May 31 Percentage
Revenue Source 2005-2006 2006-2007 of Change
General Property Taxes $ 84,584,058 $ 91,169,799 7.8 %
Other Local Taxes 57,815,728 59,557,861 3.0 %
Permits, Fees and Licenses 1,333,503 1,050,551 -21.2 %
Fines and Forleitures 1,389,332 1,512,949 8.9 %
Revenue from Use of Money and Property 1,263,253 1,594,469 26.2 %
Grants-in-Aid Commonwealth 40,257,163 43,572,050 8.2 %
Grants-in-Aid Federal Government 19,384 19,385 0.0 %
Charges for Services 7,728,461 8,004,144 3.6 %
Internal Services 2,350,166 2,501,237 6A %
Miscellaneous Revenue 507,723 552,453 8.8 %
Total $ 197,248,771 $ 209,534,898 6.2 %
Revised
Revenue
Estimates
90,878,000
70,336,000
1,236,000
1,287,000
689,000
66,921,925
38,000
8,581,035
2,803,000
751,525
$ 243,521,485
Current Fiscal Year
Percent of
Revenue
Estimate
Received
100.3%
84.7%
85.0%
117.6%
231.4%
65.1%
51.0%
93.3%
89.2%
73.5%
86.0%
$
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES
Year to Date for the Period Current Fiscal Year
Percent of
July 1 - May 31 July 1 - May 31 Percentage Unencumbered Revised Budget
Expenditures 2005-2006 2006-2007 of Change Balance Appropriations Obligated
General Government $ 11,057,105 $ 11,475,195 3.8 % $ 1,435,553 $ 12,910,748 88.9%
Judicial Administration 6,265,974 6,961,467 11.1 % 716,619 7,678,086 90.7%
Public Safety 52,062,396 56,119,759 7.8 % 4,118,137 60,237,896 93.2%
Public Works 21,139,157 22,022,263 4.2 % 3,013,888 25,036,151 88.0%
Health and Welfare 29,352,483 32,063,371 9.2 % 6,206,222 38,269,593 83.8%
Parks, Recreation and Cultural 8,760,526 9,764,600 11.5 % 1,106,327 10,870,927 89.8%
Community Development 5,387,287 5,599,493 3.9 % 558,310 6,157,803 90.9%
Transfer to Debt Service Fund 17,687,075 19,017,753 7.5 % 224,819 19,242,572 98.8%
Transfer to School Fund 51,260,372 53,856,102 5.1 % 4,812,941 58,669,043 91.8%
Transfer to School Capital Fund 1,000,000 100.0 % 1,000,000 100.0%
Nondepartmental 6,215,599 7,665,443 23.3 % 2,078,392 9,743,835 78.7%
Total $ 209,187,974 $ 225,545,446 7.8 % $ 24,271,208 $ 249,816,654 90.3%
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
CIVIC FACILITIES FUND
COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDING MAY 31,2007
FY 2007 FY 2006
Operating Revenues
Rentals $ 542,944 $ 631,294
Event Expenses 195,569 145,817
Display Advertising 89,670 119,529
Admissions Tax 275,914 397,378
Electrical Fees 18,758 11,205
Novelly Fees 49,302 86,042
Facility Surcharge 201,222 316,646
Charge Card Fees 51,615 73,761
Commissions 40,303 64,933
Catering/Concessions 686,792 925,099
Other 425 6,246
Total Operating Revenues 2,152,514 2,777,950
Operating Expenses
Personal Services 1,934,706 1,939,099
Operating Expenses 1,617,650 1,940,731
Depreciation 490,253 499,942
Total Operating Expenses 4,042,609 4,379,772
Operating Loss (1,890,095) (1,601,822)
Nonoperating Revenues/(Expenses)
Interest on Investments 30,056 46,806
Transfer from General Fund 1,553,994 803,346
Transfer from General Fund - Victory Stadium 125,841
Transfer to Debt Service Fund (63,369) (64,869)
Inlerest and Fiscal Charges (86,044) (86,113)
Arena Ventures Contractual Penalties 133,585
Viper Hockey Performance Bond 65,254
Miscellaneous 7,212 3,903
Net Nonoperating Revenues 1,507,103 962,499
Net Loss $ (382,992) $ (639,323)
2
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
PARKING FUND
COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDING MAY 31,2007
FY 2007 FY 2006
Operating Revenues
Markel Garage $ 355,482 $ 385,022
Elmwood Park Garage 476,464 482,426
Center in the Square Garage 205,006 197,127
Church Avenue Garage 597.621 604,273
Tower Garage 455,115 420,978
Gainsboro Garage 115,167 112,806
Williamson Lot 78,123 76,629
Norfolk Avenue Lot 15,989
Higher Ed Center Lot 47,248 43,611
Market Lot 28,433 41,800
Elmwood Lot 71,231 73,766
Warehouse Row Lot 25,412 21,216
West ChurchIYMCA Lots 24,081 28,115
Total Operating Revenues 2,4 79,383 2,503,758
Operating Expenses
Operaling Expenses 962,721 1,016,496
Depreciation 607,325 526,199
Total Operating Expenses 1,570,046 1,542,695 \
Operating Income 909,337 961,063
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Interest on Investmenls 126,599 82,768
Miscellaneous 43,997
Interest and Fiscal Charges (256,242) (247,960)
Net Nonoperating Expenses (85,646) (165,192)
Net Income $ 823,691 $ 795,871
3
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
MARKET BUILDING FUND
COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDING MAY 31,2007
FY 2007 FY 2006
Operating Revenues
Retail Space Rental $ 245,377 $ 254,293
Total Operating Revenues 245,377 254,293
Operating Expenses
Operating Expense 261,979 272,954
Depreciation 86,314 7,072
Total Operating Expenses 348,293 280,026
Operating Loss (102,916) (25,733)
Nonoperating Revenues
Intereslon Investmenls 23,422 3,193
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund 474,300
Transfer from General Fund 280,500 54,700
Miscellaneous 130
Total Nonoperating Revenues 778,222 58,023
Net Income $ 675,306 $ 32,290
4
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY
FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2007
TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
FOR THE FUNDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31,2007
CONSOLIDATED FUNDS
BALANCE AT
APR 30, 2007
$91,660,442.87
RECEIPTS
$43,127,701.78
DISBURSEMENTS
$35,3S2,581.73
BALANCE AT
MAY 31, 2007
$99,435,562.92
BALANCE AT
MAY 31, 2006
$117,092,677.29
CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT OF MY ACCOUNTABILITY
TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS ACCOUNTS THEREOF
FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 31,2007. THAT SAID FOREGOING,
CASH
CASH IN HAND
CASH IN BANK
INVESTMENTS ACQUIRED FROM COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS:
COMMERCIAL PAPER
lOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL
WACHOVIA MONEY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT
SUNTRUST INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET
U. S. AGENCIES
VIRGINIA AIM PROGRAM (U. S. SECURITIES)
VIRGINIA SNAP PROGRAM (U. S. SECURITIES)
TOTAL
$1,362,280.00
5,498,577.41
1,460,896.46
34,167,207.23
10,562,936.44
3,656,997.74
20,000,000,00
15,538,136.26
7,188,531.38
$99,435,562.92
JUNE 14, 2007
5
CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PLAN NET ASSETS
FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDED MAY 31,2007
FY 2007 FY 2006
Additions:
Employer Contributions $ 9,977,083 $ 7,991,529
Investment Income
Net Appreciation in Fair Value of Investments 49,120,670 23,675,738
Interest and Dividend Income 10,245,326 4,290,295
Total Investment Income 59,365,996 27,966,033
Less Investment Expense 306,425 319,064
Net Investment Income 59,059,571 27,646,969
Total Additions $ 69,036,654 $ 35,638,498
Deductions
Benefits Paid to Participants
Administrative Expenses
Total Deductions
$ 21,499,672 $ 19,889,441
325,437 315,416
$ 21,825,109 $ 20,204,857
47,211,545 15,433,641
Net Increase
Net Assets Held in Trust for Pension Benefits:
Fund Balance July 1
Fund Balance May 31
334,232,043
$ 381,443,588
318,675,367
$ 334,109,008
6
Assets
Cash
Investments, at Fair Value
Due from Other Funds
Total Assets
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Liabililies:
Due to Other Funds
Accounts Payable
Total Liabilities
Fund Balance:
Fund Balance, July 1
Net Gain - Year to Date
Total Fund Balance
CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN
BALANCE SHEET
MAY 31, 2007
FY 2007
$ 1,259,142
382,174,797
1,272
$ 383,435,211
$ 1,991,166
457
1,991,623
334,232,043
47,211,545
381,443,588
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance
$ 383,435,211
7
FY 2006
$ 772,191
335,180,000
3,683
$ 335,955,874
$ 1 ,846,767
99
1,846,866
318,675,367
15,433,641
334,109,008
$ 335,955,874
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone, (540) 853-2541
Fa" (540) 853-1 145
E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Deputy City Clerk
CECELJA R. 1YREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
City Clerk
July 5,2007
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 37828-070207 appropriating
funds from the Commonwealth and Federal governments as well as from fees to
support various school grants and programs, and amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 2007-2008 Schoof Fund Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 2, 2007, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage. '
Sincerely,
4"Ph,";' M. 'MOO~~ hJcl1YV
City Clerk
SMM:ew
Attachment
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, P. O. Box 13145,
Roanoke, Virginia 24031
Richard W. Layman, Chief Academic Officer, Roanoke City Public Schools
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
~\'>
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 2nd day of July, 2007.
No. 37828-070207.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriatefundingJrom the Commonwealth and Federal
governments as well as from fees to support various school grants and programs,
amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 School Fund
Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2007-2008 School Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby,
amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Elementary Teachers
. Year-Round Teachers - Hurt Park
Coordinators
Extended Instruction Supplements
Staff Development
Evaluation Specialist
Teachers Aides
Clerical
Retiree Health Credit
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Social Security
Social Security
Retirement
Retirement
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Indirect Costs
Maintenance & Repair
Travel
Transportation Services
Evaluation
Parent Involvement
30-061-6143-0121-6000
30-061-6143-0121-6449
30-061-6143-0124-6000
30-061-6143-0129-6000
30-061-6143-0129-6200
30-061-6143-0138-6200
30-061-6143-0141-6000
30-061-6143-0151 -6200
30-061-6143-0200-6000
30-061-6143-0200-6200
30-061-6143-0201-6000
30-061-6143-0201 -6200
30-061-6143-0201-6449
30-061-6.143-0202-6000
30-061-6143-0202-6200
30-061-6143-0204-6000
30-061-6143-0204-6200
30-061-6143~0205-6000
30-061-6143-0205-6200
30-061-6143-0212-6200
30-061-6143-0332-6200
30-061-6143-0551-6200
30-061-6143-0583-6200
30-061-6143-0584-6200
30-061-6143-0585-6200
$2,168,226
71,200
215,763
269,141
82,682
52,000
470,927
30,000
28,549
820
238,990
12,598
5,447
300,249
8,437
414,221
9,760
28,549
820
85,117
13,000
2,500
672,241
2,500
53,828
Dissemination
Administrative Supplies
Food
Instructional Supplies
Instructional Equipment
Equipment
Teacher Stipends
Social Security
Contracted Professional Development
PrintirJg Expense
Staff/Consultant Travel
Evaluation Services
Instructional Materials
Teachers
English/Language Arts Teacher
Math Teacher
Supervisors
Staff Development
Retiree Health Credit
Retiree Health Credit
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Social Security
Social Security
Retirement
Retirement
Retirement
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Contracted Services
Travel
Evaluation Services
Instructional Supplies
Visiting Teachers
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Retirement
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Instructional Materials
30-061-6143-0587-6200
30-061-6143-0601-6200
30-061-6143-0602-6200
30-061-6143-0614-6000
30-061-6143-0821 ~6000
30-061-6143-0821-6200
30'061-6144-0129-6000
30-061-6144-0201-6000
30-061-6144-0313-6000
30-061-6144-0351-6000
30-061-6144-0551-6000
30-061-6144-0584-6000
30-061-6144-0614-6000
30-061-6277-0121-6000
30-061-6277-0121-6104
30-061-6277-0121-6108
30-061-6277-0124-6000
30-061-6277-0129-6000
30-061-6277 -0200-6000
30-061-6277-0200-6104
30-061-6277-0200-6108
30-061-6277 -0201-6000
30-061-6277 -020 1-61 04
30-061-6277 -0201-61 08
30-061-6277 -0202-6000
30-061-6277-0202-6104
30-061-6277-0202-6108
30-061-6277-0204-6000
30-061-6277-0204-6104
30-061-6277 -0204-6108
30-061-6277 -0205-6000
30-061-6277 -0205-6104
30-061-6277 -0205-6108
30-061-6277 -0313-6000
30-061-6277 -0554-6000
30-061-6277 -0585-6000
30-061-6277-0614-6000
30-061-6281-0123-6231
30-061-6281-0200-6231
30-061-6281-0201-6231
30-061-6281-0202-6231
30-061-6281-0204-6231
30-061-6281-0205-6231
30-061-6281-0613-6231
25,000
1,500
27,750
40,000
48,000
3,000
38,600
2,900
255,000
25,000
8,500
35,000
35,000
476,442
77,646
40,224
87,550
39,500
2,950
427
221
47,488
5,940
3,077
98,402
8,564
4,437
82,286
7,320
4,880
2,286
2,286
2,287
4,723
19,077
20,000
1,000
25,317
253
1,937
3,183
2,000
253
1 ,462
. Teacher Stipends
Social Security
Health Insurance
Travel
Instructional Materials
Professional Development
Social Security
Other Costs
Supplies
Instructor
Instructor
Professional Development
Professional Development
Social Security
Social Security
Purchased Services
Purchased Services
Travel
Travel
Other Costs
Other Costs
Instructional Supplies
Instructional Supplies
Substitute Teachers
Teachers
Counselor
Director
I ntercession/Mentorship
In-service
Clerical
Temporary Clerical Support
Custodian
Retiree Health Credit
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Social Security
Social Security
Social Security
State Retirement
Retirement
City Retirement
Health Insurance
Health .Insurance
Health Insurance
30-062-6145-0121-6104
30-062-6145-0201-6104
30-062-6145-0204-6104
30-062-6145-0551-6104
30-062-6145-0614-61 04
30-062-6278-0129-6002
30-062-6278-0201-6002
30-062-6278-0586-6002
30-062-6278-0614-6002
30-062-6279-0121-6005
30-062-6279-0121-6105
30-062-6279-0129-6005
30-062-6279-0129-6105
30-062-6279-0201-6005
30-062-6279-0201-6105
30-062-6279-0313-6005
30-062-6279-0313-6105
30-062-6279-0554-6005
30-062-6279-0554-6105
30-062-6279-0587 -6005
30-062-6279-0587-6105
30-062-6279-0614-6005
30-062-6279-0614-6105
30-062-6349-0021-6146
30-062-6349-0121-6146
30-062-6349-0123-6146
30-062-6349-0126-6319
30-062-6349,0129-6146
30-062-6349-0129-6346
30-062-6349-0151-6319
30-062-6349-0151-6346
30-062-6349-0192-6681
30-062-6349-0200-6146
30-062-6349-0200-6319
30-062-6349-0201-6146
30-062-6349-0201-6319
30-062-6349-0201-6346
30-062-6349-0201-6681
. 30-062-6349-0202-6146
30-062 -6349-0202-6319
30-062-6349-0203-6681
30-062-6349-0204-6146
30-062-6349-0204-6319
30-062-6349-0204-6681
20,200
1,545
5,363
3,000
3,000
21,663
1,657
789
25,201
29,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
6,450
401
10,000
10,000
2,000
2,000
4,000
2,000
20,000
9,458
412
716,743
40,033
90,630
13,905
2,800
37,984
2,062
21,358
3,187
640
51,873.
10,193
372
1,525
94,278
18,921
1,707
87,599
6,409
6,170
Group Life Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Temporary SeNices
SeNice Contracts
Purchased SeNices
Electrical SeNice
Natural Gas/Water SeNices
Telecommunications
Local Travel
Local Travel
Conference Travel
Conference Travel
Field Trips
Administrative Supplies
Maintenance Supplies
Textbooks
Library Materials
Software
Instructional Supplies
Spec Reg Outreach & Collab
Equipment
Instructional Technology
Principal Repayment
Interest on Debt
Program Director
Activity Assistants
Social Security
Indirect Costs
Contracted SerVices
Conference Travel
Pupil Transportation
Supplies
Equipment
Program Director
Activity Assistants
Social Security
Indirect Costs
Contracted SeNices
Conference Travel
Pupil Transportation
Supplies
Equipment
Instructional. Staff
Program Director
30-062-6349-0205-6146
30-062-6349-0205-6319
30-062-6349-0321-6346
30-062-6349-0332-6346
30-062-6349-0381-6346
30-062-6349-0511-6681
30-062-6349-0512-6681
30-062-6349-0523-6681
30-062-6349-0551-6146
. 30-062-6349-0551-6319
30-062-6349-0554-6146
30-062-6349-0554-6319
30-062-6349-0583-6146
30-062-6349-0601-6319
30-062-6349-0608-6681
30-062-6349-0613-6146
30-062-6349-0613-6346
30-062-6349-0614-6146
30-062-6349-0614-6346
30-062-6349-0615-6146
30-062-6349-0821-6346
30-062-6349-0826-6346
30-062-6349-0901-6998
30-062-6349-0902-6998
30-062-6350-0124-6000 .
30-062-6350-0141-6000
30-062-6350-0201-6000
30-062-6350-0212-6000
30-062-6350-0313-6000
30-062-6350-0554-6000
30-062-6350-0583-6000
30-062-6350-0614-6000
30-062-6350-0821-6000
30-062-6351-0124-6000
30-062-6351-0141-6000
30-062-6351-0201-6000
30-062-6351-0212-6000
30-062-6351-0313-6000
30-062-6351-0554-6000
30-062-6351-0583-6000
30-062-6351-0614-6000
30-062-6351-0821-6000
30-062-6352-0121-6100
30-062-6352-0124-6100
7,504
1,506
1,200
5,258
8,500
42,488
14,266
1,000
350
350
5,000
2,000
1,000
5,000
2,000
25,500
256
12,000
40,000
3,000
95,643
5,400
193,500
115,272
17,640
65,200
6,296
2,307
30,970
2,381
12,500
39,325
10,000
17,640
65,200 .
6,296
2,307
30,970
2,381
12,500
39,325
10,000
34,890
12,242
Activity Assistants
Media Assistant
Social Security
Indirect Costs
Contracted Services
Conference Travel
Pupil Transportation
Supplies
Teachers
Coordinators
Psychologist
Classroom Aides
Bus Aides
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Gus Aide Annuities
Contracted Health Services
Contracted Psychologist Intern
Travel
In-service
Supplies
'Equipment
Educational Coordinators
Social Security
Indirect Costs
Staff Travel
Instructional Materials
Substitute Teachers
. Principal
Educational Coordinators
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Indirect Costs
Staff Travel
Instructional Materials
Other Costs
Equipment
30-062-6352-0141-6100
30-062-6352-0151-6100
30-062-6352-0201-6100
30-062-6352-0212-6100
30-062-6352 -0313-6100
30-062-6352-0554-6100
30-062 -6352-0583-61 00
30-062-6352-0614-6100
30-062-6519-0121-6553
30-062-6519-0124-6553
30-062-6519-0132-6553
30-062-6519-0141-6553
30-062-6519-0142-6553
30-062-6519-0200-6553
30-062-6519-0201-6553
30-062-6519-0201-6553
30-062-6519-0202-6553
30-062-6519-0204-6553
30-062-6519-0204-6553
30-062-6519-0214-6553
30-062-6519-0311-6553
30-062-6519-0331-6553
30-062-6519-0554-6553
30-062-6519-0587-6553
30-062-6519-0614-6553
30-062-65.19-0821-6553
30-062-6520-0138-6554
30-062-6520-0201-6554
30-062-6520-0212-6554
30-062-6520-0551-6554
30-062-6520-0614-6554
30-062-6521-0021-6554
30-062-6521-0126-6554
30-062-6521-0138-6554
30-062-6521 ~0200-6554
30-062-6521-0201-6554
30-062-6521-0202-6554 .
30-062-6521-0204-6554
30-062-6521-0205-6554
30-062-6521-0212-6554
30-062-6521-0551-6554
30-062-6521-0614-6554
30-062-6521-0615-6554
30-062-6521-0821-6554
21,600
7,200
11,815
2,730
49,361
1,962
12,500
25,700
1,613,868
142,324
28,060
103,362
136,239
10,382
87,514
10,422
108,124
37,693
44,428
4,780
586,415
18,000
12,000
7,000
115,330
37,000
36,600
6,767
1,830
1,350
2,100
3,500
74,029
283,526
4,040
27,620
50,772
66,476
4,040
17,893
6,500
17,200
5,000
2,000
Summer Diagnostic Services
Teacher Aides
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Purchased Services
Tuition
Travel
Field Trips
Parent Involvement
Other Costs
Supplies
Equipment
Special Education Teacher
Visiting Teachers
Secretary
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Instructional Materials
Teachers
Clerical
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Instructional Travel
Instructional Supplies
Instructional Equipment
Coordinators
Retiree Heaith Credit
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
Part Time Instructors
Teachers
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
State Retirement
Health Insurance
30-062-6522-0129-6553
30-062-6522-0141-6553
30-062-6522-0200-6553
30-062-6522-0201-6553
30-062-6522-0202-6553
30-062-6522-0204-6553
30-062-6522-0311-6553
30-062-6522-0382-6553
30-062-6522-0551-6553
30-062-6522-0583-6553
30-062-6522-0585-6553
30-062-6522-0586-6553
30-062-6522-0614-6553
30-062-6522-0821-6553
30-062-6523-0121-6554
30-062-6523-0123-6554
30-062-6523-0151-6554
30-062-6523-0200-6554
30-062-6523-0201-6554
30-062-6523-0202-6554
30-062-6523-0204-6554
30-062-6523-0205-6554
30-062-6523-0614-6554
30-062-6707-0121-6450
30-062-6707-0151-6550
30-062-6707 -0200-6550
30-062-6707 -0201-6450
30-062-6707 -0201-6550
30-062-6707-0202-6550
30-062-6707-0204-6550
30-062-6707 -0551-6450
30-062-6707 -0614-6450
30-062-6707 -0821-6450
30-062-6708-0121-6138
30-062-6708-0200-6138
30-062-6708-0201-6138
30-062-6708-0202-6138
30-062-6708-0204-6138
30-062-6708-0313-6138
30-062-6709-0121-6138
30-062-6709-0200-6138
30-062-6709-0201-6138
30-062-6709-0202-6138
30-062-6709-0204c6138
21,637
30,041
240
4,133
2,980
9,225
11,500
18,720
3,224
1,800
800
2,724
17,050
4,464
66,685
47,094
15,933
512
9,923
16,157
12,502
1,286
5,000
91,035
28,180
155
15,872
2,156
3,275
5,328
2,975
24,105
6,919
60,304
332
7,412
6,651
4,880
28,831
57,101
257
4,368
8,108
6,170
Group Life Insurance
Purchased Services
Other Charges
Technology Education Equipment
Specialist
Clerical
Social Security
Communications
Travel
GED Examiners
Social Security
Instruction and Assessment
Social Security
City Jail-Teachers
City Jail-Social Security
GED Examiners
Social Security
Testing Fee Tuition
Supplies
Secondary Teachers
Teacher Aides
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Retirement
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Contracted Services-Salem City
Instructor
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Retirement
Health Insurance
. Field Trips
School Instructional Technology
Governor's Sch.lnstructional Tech
Counselor
Professional Development
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Retirement
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Contracted Services
Travel
30-062-6709-0205-6138
30-062-6709-0313-6138
30-062-6709-0614-6138
30-062-6709-0821-6138
30-062-6710-0124-6351
30-062-6710-0151-6351
30-062-6710-0201-6351
30-062-6710-0523-6351
30-062-671 0-0551-6351
30-062-6711-0121-6550
30-062-6711-0201-6550
30-062-6712-0121-6451
30-062-6712-0201-6451
30-062-6713-0121-6550
30-062-6713-0201-6550
30-062-6714-0121-6550
30-062-6714-0201-6550
30-062-6714-0382-6550
30-062-6714-0614-6550
30-062-6914-0121-6100
30-062-6914-0141-6100
30-062-6914-0200-61 00
30-062-6914-0201-6100
30-062-6914-0202-6100
30-062-6914-0204-6100
30-062-6914-0205-6100
30-062-6914-0311-6100
30-062-6916-0121-6100
30-062-6916-0200-6100
30-062-6916-0201-6100
30-062-6916-0202-6100
30-062-6916-0204-6100
30-062-6916-0583-6100
30-062-6917 -0826-6102
30-062-6917 -0826-6146
30-063-6280'0123-6315
30-063-6280-0129-6315
30-063-6280-0200-6315
30-063-6280-0201-6315
30-063-6280-0202-6315
30-063-6280-0204-6315
30-063-6280-0205-6315
30-063-6280-0313-6315
30-063-6280-0551-6315
645
5,000
24,646
249,723
34,475
10,000
3,403
622
1,500
13,934
1,066
23,223
1,777
22,681
1,735
8,800
668
13,050
2,482
51,546
48,497
387
6,575
12,204
10,810
971
55,300
35,392
178
2,478
3,572
4,880
3,500
856,000
26,000
85,656
876
857
1,850
3,000
2,686
857
2,000
3,000
Counselor
Nurse
Clerical
Retiree Health Credit
Social Security
Retirement
Health Insurance
Travel
30-063-6915-0123-6672
30-063-6915-0131-6672
30-063-6915-0151-6672
30-063-6915-0200-6672
30-063-6915-0201-6672
30-063-6915-0202-6672
30-063-6915-0204-6672
30-063-6915-0551-6672
Revenues
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Local Match
Fees
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Local Match
Federal Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Fees
Federal Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Fees
Fees
Federal Grant Receipts
Fees
State Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
State Bond Funds
Federal Grant Receipts
Donation
30-061-6143-1102
30-061-6144-1102
30-061-6277-1102
30-061-6281-1102
30-062-6145-1102
30-062-6278-1102
30-062-6279-1102
30-062-6349-1100
30-062-6349-1101
30-062-6349-1103
30-062-6350-1102
30-062-6351-1102
30-062-6352-1102
30-062-6519-1102
30-062-6520-1100
30-062-6521-1100
30-062-6522-1102
30-062-6523-1100
30-062-6707-1101
30-062-6707 -1102
30-062-6708-1100
30-062-6708-1103
30-062-6709-1102
30-062-6710-1100.
30-062-6711-1103
30-062-6712-1103
30-062-6713-1102
30-062-6713-1103
30-062-6714-1100
30-062-6914-1100
30-062-6916-1102
30-062-6917-1100
30-063-6280-1102
30-063-6915-11 03
34,380
55,936
38,142
668
9,295
14,119
16,460
1,000
5,382,815
400,000
1,039,013
34,405
33,108
49,310
106,309
349,514
690,674
756,606
186,619
186,619
180,000
3,102,941
48,647
562,596
128,538
175,092
27,000
153,000
33,750
74,660
356,018
50,000
15,000
25,000
16,416
8,000
25,000
186,290
50,000
882,000
100,782
170,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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City Clerk.
CITY OF ROANOKE
SCHOOL BOARD
P.O. Box 13145, ROANOKE VA 24031 . 54Q-853-2381 . FAX 54Q-853-2951
July 2, 2007
The Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
and Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Members of Council:
As the result of official School Board action at its meeting on
June 12, the Board respectfully requests City Council to appropriate
the following funds for 2007-08 grant programs:
· $5,382,815.00 for the Title I Program to provide remedial
reading, language arts and mathematics instruction for
students in targeted schools. This continuing program is one
hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $400,000.00 for the Title I Improvement Program to provide
funds to aid the division in its effort to provide strategies to
increase student learning at seven low-performing schools.
This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
federal funds.
· $33,108.00 for the Title I D At-Risk Juvenile Detention Center
Reading Teacher Program to provide funds to employ a part-
time reading teacher at the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Center.
This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
federal funds.
· $1,039,013.00 for the Title II, Part A Teacher Quality Program
to provide funds for the placement of classroom teachers in
grades one through three throughout the district to reduce
class size and to provide funds for teacher and principal
training. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
· $49,310.00 for the Title II-D Enhancing Education Through
Technology grant to provide materials and training to
implement mobile wireless laboratories at six elementary
Members of Council
Page 2
July 2, 2007
schools. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
· $106,309.00 for the Title III-A Limited English Proficiency Grant
to provide services to students with limited English proficiency
and to immigrant children. This continuing program is one
hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
· $100,782.00 for the Title IV-A Drug Free Schools Program to
provide funding for one student assistance counselor at the
secondary level to work with substance abuse issues. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
federal funds.
· $34,405.00 for the Title V-A Innovative Program to provide
funds for the implementation of innovative instructional
programs in the school district and to provide visiting teacher
services. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
· $1,796,794.00 for the Governor's School Program to provide
instruction in science and math to high school students. This
continuing program will be supported by state funds and tuition
collected from participating school districts.
. $186,619.00 for the Fallon Park Community Learning Center.
The Center will address the critical attendance, academic and
parental involvement needs of the community in a safe,
supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $186,619.00 for the Westside Community Learning Center.
The Center will address the critical attendance, academic and
parental involvement needs of the community in a safe,
supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
· $180,000.00 for the William Fleming Community Learning
Center. The Center will address the critical attendance,
academic, and parental involvement needs of the community in
a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
· $3,102,941.00 for the Flow Through Program to provide aid for
the education and guidance of handicapped students. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
federal funds.
. Members of Council
Page 3
July 2, 2007
· $48,647.00 for the Care Connection Clinic Program to provide
funds for the salary and expenses of the educational
coordinator. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by state funds.
· $562,596.00 for the Juvenile Detention Home Program to
provide funds for the salary and expenses of the educational
coordinators. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by state funds.
· $128,538.00 for the Preschool Incentive Program to provide
orientation and evaluation for handicapped students who will be
entering the public school system for the first time during the
fall. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
· $175,092.00 for the Special Education Jail Program to provide
funds for the salary and expenses of the staff providing special
education instruction and screening services to the inmates of
the Roanoke City Jail. This continuing program is one hundred
percent reimbursed by state funds.
. $180,000.00 for the Adult Basic Education Program to provide
funds for the education of adults who have not completed high
school. This continuing program is reimbursed by federal funds
and matching funds.
· $108,410.00 for the Apprenticeship Program to provide on-the-
job and classroom vocational instruction for students in the
apprenticeship program. This continuing program is
reimbursed by state funds and fees paid by participants.
. $356,018.00 for the Perkins Act Program to provide funds for
vocational equipment and training. This continuing program is
one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $50,000.00 for the Regional Education Specialist Program to
provide anCillary and support services for the Adult Literacy and
Basic Education Program in the planning district. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed with
state funds.
· $15,000.00 for the GED Testing Program to provide instructors
for GED preparation classes and for the administration of the
GED examinations. This continuing program is funded with
student fees.
Members of Council
Page 4
July 2, 2007
· $25,000.00 for the Workplace Education Program to provide
instructional programs developed with area business
establishments for employees at the work sites. This
continuing program is funded with fees.
· $24,416.00 for the Adult Education in the Jail Program to
provide funds to be used for instruction to inmates in the
Roanoke City Jail to aid in their acquisition of the GED
certificate. This continuing program is reimbursed by federal
funds and by fees.
· $25,000.00 for the Race to GED Fast Track Program which is
the Governor's Initiative to provide supplies, tuition, and
instructors to increase the participation in the GED
examinations. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by state funds.
· $186,290.00 for the Regional Alternative Education Program to
provide alternative curriculum and training for regional high risk
students at the Taylor Learning Academy, with a focus on
improving the total self concept of the student. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by state funds.
· $170,000.00 for the Roanoke Adolescent Health Partnership to
provide for medical services to the Roanoke City Schools in
conjunction with the City of Roanoke Health Department and
Carilion Health Systems. This continuing program is
reimbursed by donations from Carilion Health Services.
· $50,000.00 for the Homeless Assistance Program to provide
instructional services to homeless students. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
· $882,000.00 for the School Instructional Technology Program
to be used for the purchase of school instructional technology
equipment which will enable students in the elementary grades
to take the Standards of Learning test on-line. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by state bond
funds.
Members of Council
Page 5
July 2, 2007
The School Board thanks you for your approval of the
appropriation requests for 2007-08 grant programs.
Sincerely,
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Cindy H~ulton, Clerk
re
cc: Mr. David B. Carson
Dr. Richard W. Layman
Mr. William C. Wingfield
Dr. Richard C. Patterson
Ms. Darlene L. Burcham
Mr. William M. Hackworth
Mr. Jesse A. Hall
Mrs. Ann H. Shawver
Ms. Lori Van Curen (with
accounting details)
CITY OF ROANOKE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 461
P.O. Box 1220
Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220
Telephone: (540) 853-2821
Fax: (540) 853-6142
ANN H. SHAWVER
Deputy Director
email: ann_shawver@ci.roanoke.va.us
JESSE A. HALL
Director of Finance
email: jesse_hall@ci.roanoke.va.us
July 2,2007
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor
Honorable Alfred T, Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Gwendolyn W, Mason, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: School Board Appropriation Request
As the result of official School Board action at its meeting on June 12,2007, the Board
has respectfully requested that City Council appropriate the following funds for 2007-
2008 grant programs:
. $5,382,81 S for the Title I Program to provide remedial reading, language arts and
mathematics instruction for students in targeted schools. This continuing program
is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $400,000 for the Title I Improvement Program to provide funds to aid the division
in its effort to provide strategies to increase student learning at seven low-
performing schools. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed
by federal funds.
. $33,108 for the Title I D At-Risk Juvenile Detention Center Reading Teacher
Program to provide funds to employ a part-time reading teacher at the Roanoke
Juvenile Detention Center. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
. $1,039,013 for the Title II. Part A Teacher Quality Program to provide funds for the
placement of classroom teachers in grades one through three throughout the
district to reduce class size and to provide funds for teacher and principal training.
This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $49,310 for the Title II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology grant to
provide materials and training to implement mobile wireless laboratories at six
elementary schools. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed
by federal funds.
Honorable Mayor Harris and Members of Council
July 2,2007
Page 2
. $106,309 for the Title III-A Limited English Proficiency Grant to provide services to
students with limited English proficiency and to immigrant children. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $100,782 for the Title IV-A Drug Free Schools Program to provide funding for one
student assistance counselor at the secondary level to work with substance abuse
issues. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal
funds.
. $34,405 for the Title V-A Innovative Program to provide funds for the
implementation of innovative instructional programs in the school district and to
provide visiting teacher services. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
. $1,796,794 for the Governor's School Program to provide instruction in science
and math to high school students. This continuing program will be supported by
state funds and tuition collected from participating schoof districts.
. $186,619 for the Fallon Park Community Learning Center. The Center will address
the critical attendance, academic and parental involvement needs of the
community in a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
· $186,619 for the Westside Community Learning Center. The Center will address
the critical attendance, academic and parental involvement needs of the
community in a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $180,000 for the William Fleming Community Learning Center. The Center will
address the critical attendance, academic. and parental involvement needs of the
community in a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment. This continuing
program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $3,102,941 for the Flow Through Program to provide aid for the education and
guidance of handicapped students. This continuing program is one hundred
percent reimbursed by federal funds.
. $48,647 for the Care Connection Clinic Program to provide funds for the salary
and expenses of the educational coordinator. This continuing program is one
hundred percent reimbursed by' state fuiid's:~" ".'
. $562,596 for the Juvenile Detention Home Program to provide funds for the salary
and expenses of the educational coordinators. This continuing program is one
hundred percent reimbursed by state funds.
Honorable Mayor Harris and Members of Council
July 2, 2007
pag e 3
. $128,538 for the Preschool Incentive Program to provide orientation and
evaluation for handicapped students who will be entering the public school system
for the first time during the fall. This continuing program is one hundred percent
reimbursed by federal funds.
. $175,092 for the Special Education Jail Program to provide funds for the salary and
expenses of the staff providing special education instruction and screening
services to the inmates of the Roanoke City Jail. This continuing program is one
hundred percent reimbursed by state funds.
. $180,000 for the Adult Basic Education Program to provide funds for the education
of adults who have not completed high school. This continuing program is
reimbursed by federal funds and matching funds.
. $108,410 for the Apprenticeship Program to provide on-the-job and classroom
vocational instruction for students in the apprenticeship program, This continuing
program is reimbursed by state funds and fees paid by participants.
. $356,018 for the Perkins Act Program to provide funds for vocational equipment
and training. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
federal funds.
. $50,000 for the Regional Education Specialist Program to provide ancillary and
support services for the Adult Literacy and Basic Education Program in the planning
district. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed with state
funds.
. $15,000 for the GED Testing Program to provide instructors for GED preparation
classes and for the administration of the GED examinations. This continuing
program is funded with student fees.
. $25,000 for the Workplace Education Program to provide instructional programs
developed with area business establishments for employees at the work sites. This
continuing program is funded with fees.
· $24,416 for the Adult Education in the Jail Program to provide funds to be used for
instruction to inmates in the Roanoke City Jail to aid in their acquisition of the GED
certificate. This continuing program is reimbursed by federal funds and by fees.
. $25,000 for the Race to GED Fast Track Program which is the Governor's Initiative
to provide supplies, tuition, and instructors to increase the participation in the GED
examinations. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by
state funds.
Honorable Mayor Harris and Members of Council
July 2, 2007
Page 4
. $186,290 for the Regional Alternative Education Program to provide alternative
curriculum and training for regional high risk students at the Taylor Learning
Academy, with a focus on improving the total self concept of the student. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by state funds.
. $170,000 for the Roanoke Adolescent Health Partnership to provide for medical
services to the Roanoke City Schools in conjunction with the City of Roanoke
Health Department and Carilion Health Systems. This continuing program is
reimbursed by donations from Carilion Health Services.
. $50,000 for the Homeless Assistance Program to provide instructional services to
homeless students. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed
by federal funds.
. $882,000 for the School Instructional Technology Program to be used for the
purchase of school instructional technology equipment which will enable students
in the elementary grades to take the Standards of Learning test on-line. This
continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by state bond funds.
We recommend that you concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the
attached budget ordinance to appropriate funding as outlined above.
Sincerely,
9~4.~
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
c: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk
Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget
Richard W. Layman, Chief Academic Officer, Roanoke City Public Schools
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Acting City Clerk
CECELlA R TYREE
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
July 5, 2007 .
Ms. Terri R. Jones
3303 One Oak Road, S. W
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Dear Mr. Jones:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday,
July 2,2007, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2010.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the City 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 Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to
which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am
enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires
that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and
each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the
Act."
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Ms. Terri R. Jones
July 5, 2007
Page 2
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue your service as a member of the
Roanoke Arts Commission.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC ./ ~
City Clerk
SMM:ew
Enclosures
pc: Wyona M, Lynch-McWhite, Chair, Roanoke Arts Commission, 2012 Berkley
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Susan Jennings, Public Arts Coordinator, Economic Development
Wanda McGill, Secretary, Roanoke Arts Commission
Sheila N. Hartman, Deputy City Clerk
Andrea R. Johnson, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
)
) To-wit:
)
CITY OF ROANOKE
I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular
meeting of Council which was held on the second day of July 2007, TERRI R.
JONES was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a
term ending June 30, 2010.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of
July 2007.
City Clerk
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Misc. 6!18!07!City Council
6-18-07
Dear Council Members:
Please be informed that I am humbly requesting that you discuss the issue of the Citizens
Review Committee, set up as part of the process to review the complaints of Citizens
against the Roanoke City Police Department.
I am not going to be present to make this request. I am asking it in letter form and I
would like a response to this request to be communicated to me in letter form. My
mailing address is 1219 Loudon Ave. NW, Roanoke,
VA 24017.
I am simply requesting that you discuss it among yourselves and determine whether or
not my concerns about its make-up have any merit. If they do, then what are your
suggestions about what can be done about it to give it the potential for more objectivity,
if not, why not!
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Citizen