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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 11-07-11BESTPITCH 39243 - 110711 f �o� ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL SESSION NOVEMBER 7, 2011 9:00 A.M. EOC CONFERENCE ROOM ROOM 159 ,.AGENDA Call to Order -- Roll Call — Council Member Bestpitch arrived at 9:09 a.m., and Council Member Price arrived at 2:00 p.m. Vice -Mayor Trinkle was absent. A communication from Mayor David A. Bowers requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting. (4 -0, Council Members Bestpitch and Price were not present when the vote was recorded.) A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of publicly -owned property consisting of two parcels bearing Official Tax Parcel Nos. 6421001 and 6421113, located at 0 Ben Street and 0 Lewiston Street, N. W., respectively, where discussion in an 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. (4 -0, Council Members Bestpitch and Price were not present when the vote was recorded.) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL, AREA LEGISLATORS AND, THE ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011, at 9:00 A.M., IN THE EOC CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 159, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Items for discussion should be submitted to the City Clerk by November 30, 2011. ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. None. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. None. At 9:08 a.m., the Mayor declared the meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting. (Council Member Bestpitch arrived at the meeting (9:09 a.m., during the Closed meeting) BRIEFINGS: • Brownfield Corridor /Rail Corridor Consultant - 30 minutes • Downtown Housing Study - 30 minutes • HUD CDBG Plan Amendment - 15 minutes • Digital Radio - 30 minutes THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS AT 11:40 A.M., TO BE RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W. 2 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 7, 2011 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order- -Roll Call. Vice -Mayor Trinkle was absent. The Invocation was delivered by Father Peter A. Day, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor David A. Bowers. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RECEIVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, . ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, ETC., ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW OF INFORMATION. N THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PROVIDES THE MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ON THE INTERNET FOR VIEWING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. TO ACCESS AGENDA MATERIAL, GO TO THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.ROANOKEVA.GOV, CLICK ON THE GOVERNMENT ICON. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL. EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE ADAPTATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDED THAT REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE MONDAY COUNCIL MEETING, OR REGISTER WITH THE STAFF ASSISTANT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. ONCE THE COUNCIL MEETING HAS CONVENED, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION OF SPEAKERS, EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS. ON THE SAME AGENDA ITEM, ONE TO FOUR SPEAKERS WILL BE ALLOTTED FIVE MINUTES EACH; HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR SPEAKERS, EACH SPEAKER WILL BE ALLOTTED THREE MINUTES. ANY PERSON WHO IS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED AUTHORITY, BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 853 -2541, OR ACCESS THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CURRENT OR UPCOMING VACANCIES: BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS — THREE VACANCIES (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012/CITY RESIDENTS ONLY) HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD - TWO VACANCIES ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION - ONE VACANCY ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY — ONE VACANCY TOWING ADVISORY BOARD — TWO VACANCIES (CITIZEN AT LARGE AND TOWING ENFORCEMENT) VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD - ONE VACANCY 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A Proclamation declaring Friday, November 11, 2011 as Veterans Day 2011. Presented Proclamation to Council Member Bestpitch, William M. Hackworth, Jeff Shawver and Bob Eaton. rd J Presentation by Katherine Elliott, Board Chairman, Family Service of Roanoke Valley in honor of its 110th Anniversary. Recognized Ms. Elliott for presentation. Recognition of the City Attorney, as the recipient of the 2011 Edward J. Finnegan Award for Distinguished Service. Recognized William M. Hackworth. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. ALL MATTERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL, AS HE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 6 -0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. C -1 Minutes of the recessed meeting of the Council held on Monday, September 26, 2011; and the regular meetings of the Council held on Thursday, October 6 and Monday, October 17, 2011. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the sale of a 3.0 acre portion of City -owned property, otherwise known as the Buena Vista Recreation Center, along with an easement across the property to Scott and Ascension Horchler. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -3 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a request from the Roanoke Valley Student Trouble Center, Inc., d /b /a Trust House, a non - stock, not for profit corporation, for tax exemption of certain real property located at 404 Elm Avenue, S. W. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. 5 C -4 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a request from the Grandin Theatre Foundation, Inc., a non - stock, not for profit corporation, for tax exemption of certain real and personal property located at 1310 Grandin Road, S. W. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -5 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the sale of the former YMCA facility located at 425 Church Avenue, S.W., to 425 Church Avenue, LLC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -6 A communication from the City Clerk advising that Angela Holland - Hodnett has tendered her resignation as a member of the Human Services Advisory Committee, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C -7 Annual Report of the City of Roanoke Finance Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -g A communication from Tim Steller, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, requesting that Council ratify the reappointment of Larry Cadd as an at -large member of the Board of Directors for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -9 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: The Honorable Raphael E. Ferris as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31, 2014; and as a City representative of the Steering Committee of the Regional Sustainability Partnership for a term of office ending June 30, 2013; M. Rupert Cutler as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31, 2014; Gordie Zeigler as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2014; Wilton C. Kennedy as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2015; Paula Prince as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors for a term of office ending December 31, 2014; and John Fulton as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a term of four years ending October 1, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Request of Smart Beginnings to share information regarding the importance. of school readiness /Smart Beginnings Initiative. Kris Meyers, Program Manager, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Mayor Bowers and Council Member Price). Received and filed. . b. Presentation with regard to Early Childhood Education. Charlsie Parker, Early Literacy Librarian and Amber Yopp, Youth Services Coordinator, Spokespersons. (Sponsored by the City Manager). Received and filed. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: Leaf Collection Update - Skip Decker, Solid Waste Manager, gave an update on Leaf Collection. 7 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:. Acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Commission for the Arts Local Government Challenge Grant to be allocated to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Opera Roanoke based on recommendations developed by the Roanoke Arts Commission. Adopted Resolution No. 39243- 110711 and Budget Ordinance No. 39244 - 110711 (6 -0). 2. Acceptance and appropriation of funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing Services for the 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant to support the purchase and installation of security related equipment upgrades at schools. Adopted Resolution No. 39245 - 110711 and Budget Ordinance No. 39246 - 110711 (6 -0). 3. Acceptance and appropriation of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing. and Urban Development for the Fiscal Year 2011 Lead- based Paint Hazard Control Grant to provide for the removal and abatement of lead paint in the older housing stock of the City. Adopted Resolution No. 39247- 110711 and Budget Ordinance No. 39248 - 110711 (6 -0). 4. Approval of a request by Trane to rename the existing street segment of Tuckawana Circle, N. W., to Trane Drive. Adopted Resolution No. 39249 - 110711 (6 -0). 5. Approval of a special policy to pay any City employee who is a military reservist/National Guard who is called to and serves in active duty between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. Adopted Resolution No. 39250 - 110711 (6 -0). 6. Conditional approval and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the City's 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan; and appropriation of funds in connection therewith. Adopted Resolution No. 39251 - 110711 and Budget Ordinance No. 39252- 110711 (6 -0). 7. Acceptance of a Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Grant in connection with the Smart Way Connector Bus service; and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 39253 - 110711 and Budget Ordinance No. 39254 - 110711 (6 -0). COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER. The City Manager commented on the following items: • Roanoke City Star will be changed to red, white and blue on Friday in honor of Veteran's Day. • The Department of Technology received 8th place by the Center for Digital Government for cities with a population of 75,000 - 124,999. • Michael Clark, Parks and Recreation, received the YP Network Young Professional's Award from the National Recreation and Park Association. b. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. Transfer of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) funds in connection with various school capital projects. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 39255 - 110711 (6 -0). 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Price reminded everyone that she would be attending the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, held on November 8 —11. The Mayor advised that the annual planning sessions that are normally held during the month of March would not be necessary because the City Manager and Director of Finance would be incorporating budgetary items with the Council briefings during the 9:00 a.m. informal sessions of Council. LON b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees ,appointed by Council. 0 Appointed James Harkness, Jr. to replace Laurence Levy as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for a three year term of office commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2015. Appointed Hollie Young to fill the unexpired term of office of Angela Holland - Hodnett as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2013. Appointed Granger Macfarlane to fill the unexpired term of William M. Hackworth as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Board, commencing January 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING (6 -0). 12. ADJOURN - 5:17 P.M. 10 c4c,,;1 o CITY OF ROANOKE - t CITY COUNCIL t r . ` 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 DAVID A. BOWERS Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Council Members Mayor William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle November 7, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. sessions of Council on Monday, November 7, 2011. Best wishes for a successful meeting. SiriNerely, 1 P4� avid B. Trinkle Vice -Mayor /ctw CITY OF ROANOKE �- CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 DAVID A. BOWERS Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Mayor November 7, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 9:00 a.m. session of Council on Monday, November 7, 2011. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sin erely, Anita J. Price Council Member /ctw Cs = CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <z -` 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 FAX: (540) 853 -1145 DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor November 7, 2011 The Honorable Vice -Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City,Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the' agenda for this meeting. Sincerely, David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:ctw COMMITTEE VACANCIES /REAPPOINTMENTS November 7, 2011 VACANCIES: Five -year term of office of Robert P. Wingfield ending September 30, 2011; and unexpired term of office of Peter Clapsaddle ending September 30, 2013, as members of the Local Board of Building Code Appeals. Held in Abeyance Three -year terms of office ending December 31, 2011 of Joseph F. Miller, William D. Poe and Diana B. Shepherd as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Inasmuch as all three incumbents have served three consecutive terms of office, they are not eligible for reappointment. Unexpired term of office on the Roanoke Arts Commission created by the resignation of Taliaferro Logan ending June 30, 2014. Unexpired term of office on the Virginia Western Community College Board created by the resignation of William M. Hackworth ending June 30, 2015. Four -year term of office of Laurence Levy as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ending December 31, 2011. Three -year term of office of Victoria Cox as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board ending _November 30, 2011. Three year terms of office of Thomas W. Ruff (citizen at large) and Greg Spangler (towing enforcement) as members of the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2011. Criteria requires a citizen at large and a representative in towing enforcement. REAPPOINTMENTS: Larry Cadd as a City representative to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors for a term of office ending December 31, 2014. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORI `iRGfNio ��N�1o� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of publicly -owned property, consisting of two parcels bearing Official Tax Parcel Nos. 6421001 and 6421113, located at 0 Ben Street and 0 Lewiston Street, N. W., respectively, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to §2.2 -371 1 .A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Briefing #1 Group LLC Development Mattern 4 Irl- \ � FA f IS Z U U, N 7M SAgenda roductions rridor Project Goals )ject Timeline and Tasks ended Results for the Corridor (and for the City of Roanoke) nsiderations for a Successful Plan ng Group LLC UCTIONS OM 4W 00 .1A lrld -6 a, ra 15, *,i 4" ke's Brownfield Rail Corridor Revitalization Plan ng Group LLC Legend Single Family Multifamily commerciawndustrial Emirstitutional Recreational and open space Vacant commercial Vacant Religious and Charitable Vacant Land Other RR Track Boundary 4.4 F4 T E� IL OEM IL fto Q*'R 17, rt J FIT! r ke's Brownfield Rail Corridor Revitalization Plan Legend ® Enterprise Zone to VacantLand DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION J� HURT PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE M LOUDON- MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION Group LLC Group LLC GOALS Project Goals ovide a detailed analysis of economic conditions and market mand for the corridor in order to determine best future uses; amine feasibility of and recommend improvements that may be cessary to reuse the. brownfield site; gage the neighborhoods and other stakeholders in ongoing sorts to reinvigorate the area; �velop strategies for transitioning land to new uses; and welop a specific set of implementation steps an.d resources for ✓italization of the corridor and enhancement of economic velopment Ing Group LLC JE AND TASKS Sian Project Kickoff and Data Collection Baseline Property & Community Characterization • Initial Property Assessment & Reverse Site Selection • Public Involvement • Re -Use Alternatives Evaluation • Revitalization Strategy • Buildings and Facilities • Transportation • Utilities, Water /Sewer • Review and Adjust Existing Policies • Develop New Policy Tools to Foster Revitalization • Build Community and Regional Networks • Identify Resources and Responsible Parties • Develop Rail Corridor Reuse Task Force :ingGroup LLC (e's Brownfield Rail Corridor Revitalization Plan Jule/Tasks twill be completed in 12 months S 0 N D J F M A M J J A 2011 2012 1 2 13 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 mpile and,Refi.ne Current PlansY j� y, _ fine Future Uses for Brownfields I r licy and Strategy for Reuse rnpile Area -Wide Plan I Today ng Group LLC M'ES FOR THE CORRIDOR AND CITY Ws Outcomes n for Using Roanoke's Assets in 21st Century Economy ;ional Economic Development and Business Attraction Strategies rt Rail Corridor Reuse Task Force to coordinate all efforts and intain connections among groups w Policy Tools to Foster Revitalization rastructure Upgrade Plans )lic /Private Partnerships and Other Economic Networks -nmunity Involvement Plan ecific Plans and Metrics for Assessing Progress and Adapting to ng Group LLC OVAL CONSIDERATIONS lerations for a Successful Plan ratification of uses /businesses that would bring revitalization to the rridor. nsideration of appropriate City participation and establishment of blic- private partnerships. ►ntification of additional issues from community stakeholders. rticipation by stakeholders, community groups, and interested zens in the planning process. ng Group LLC ink you for your time and the )ortunity to work with you on this bct ing Group LLC Briefing #2 'A `. DOO W NTOO W N 'LIVING Roanoke u Uowntown tiosinA Prodacecl by: Richard H. Pennell Center for Real Estate Development For M, Me Me �, i I M" With funding by: The Economic Devebpment Authority of the City of Roanoke Overview residential Survey Results )owntown Demand Analysis )owntown Supply Analysis trategy :onclusions Downtown G�0�1[�OL�CC�1W2 illiq W MITI NO I-TO i EM I N G Survey Results: Demographics .9.5% response rate ►6% white ►verage age: 41 years 5% 0% 5% 0% 5% 0% 5% 0% • 60% male • 34% married . 20 -29 30 -39 40 -49 50 -59 60 -69 70 -79 Survey Results: Demographics Dver 80% with college degree average HH Income: $65,000 Median HH Income: $81,000 � )3% did not own pets i6% rented their current residence urvey Results: Demographics 4�� O OP Location to Downtown Roanoke Z P Downtown. Demand Analysis population growth and project -ions — Projected to be 1,,170 by year -end 2011 2,000 1,800 1,600 11400 0 1, 200 11000 c 800 .600 c 400 tilm 0 2000 2005 2010 Year 2015 2020 lPre- recession gr Current growth Downtown Demand Analysis ;ondominium growth and projections -Only 2 developed in 2011 200 180 16o 140 120 100 So 6o U 40 20 0 -t— 2000 2005 2010 Year de r s = �- 2015 2020 Pre - recession 2 Current growtr Downtown Demand Analysis 4Partrnent growth and projections —696 units by year -end 2011 — 2009 — 2011: 353 units developed 1,400 1,200 01,000 800 boo t 400 200 0 2000 2005 2010 Year 2015 2020) Pre - recessior growth Current grow Downtown Supply Analysis .ocations: test Station -tory Lofts Garage Lofts 8 Jefferson Place The Hancock 302 Campbell Lawson Bldg. East 204 S. Jefferson The Patrick Henry Downtown Supply Analysis apartments were all nearly 100% leased iocial media —the new marketing — Targeting a young.demographic III adaptive uses of historic structures - listoric tax credits were essential for most deals — Limited historic buildings suitable for rehabilitation �; Roanoke zBOWNTOWN 'LI I NG Strategy target VA Tech's 31,000 students — Greenville, SC and Clemson Univ. ease study lmwood Park should be enhanced — Highest use frequency &central location dentify strategic parcels for infill developmer ;likely new construction) Strategy 'roduct type comparison to Zimmerman Volk tudy(2000) � E122 Unit Gap Theoretical Actual Actual Theoretical Percent of 3e Percent of Number of Number of Units Market Market Units (Zimmerman Volk) (Ornmerman Volk) p hz.xd.... d�'�r�':� •' �.waEt.�A +........�..�SA :Ak'.x .�uva... �. x..� �✓d.m�.S.m. �:� ...,,1,_._., .....zr..� ._tea+_- ..�..�+.� t _....i.,,.......�..e�e.. 22' iL6.t3% 107 147 .. y11nium x 1272 a� loo 96 roo 668 668 � E122 Unit Gap Strategy product type comparison to Zimmerman Volk study (2000) i e mo a Housing MiX - 2011 ■ Apartment wCo ndomin ism El Townhouse 2000 Zimmerman Volk Study Strategy issi.ble Location of townhouse velopment alkability sual partition Eder- utilized ircels Aley Line `t~nc�, Cuts fGUC1SCSC7rJ?ste'ri P u 1t � 11 �a�y�,tAva �UM1t,.A4errgx !:� i1. :. 11 n. ieiar§ i Roanoke - ; r�st¢1t�rr AwE SiV a ,.d 116 ��ayAso SiN pay Ave SVV, > " " 220 „ Ave SW, Jet�ean Cr , of Hetalm Old' A .•sl -, � .i -3� r r SouttZest ; fitbcnYatdeAv gg �;" ACl1sQn �.� SW; utA *-SW o, R. 1 1117 Downtow 4 ,owntown Roanoke Housing Study `` IVAN General Conclusions Jnmet townhouse demand — Growth depends on return of for -sale market Jnmet apartment demand - Growth depends on new construction viability (limited historic structures) ;Imwood Park should be a major focus fill /new - construction opportunities 'arking has not influenced demand Priority Conclusions timing: Development Pipeline ends after ?012 product: Pent -up demand for Townhomes = financing: HTC's will no longer be the driver if Downtown Development in the next decade Housing Trends Report -3rd Quarter 2011 Downtown Stabilized Residential Units * The Lawson Building is not in the Downtown Service District, but markets itself as "Downtown Living" and is therefore included in this count. �, yii J,f nLLl Y O aDOWNTOWN LIVING Produced By Downtown Roanoke www.DowntownRoanoke.org 8 Jefferson Place 87 Lofts on Church 8 One City Plaza 7 �t. West Salem Place 9 � The Hancock 58 118 Campbell SE 4 303 S. Jefferson 3 The Suites at Jefferson 8 < 24 Church 3 The Cotton Mill 108 Lofts at Sixteen West 8 The Patrick Henry 134 Big Lick Junction 15 The Lawson Building East* 20 Apartment Total: 472 '! -111 W. Campbell 6 35 Luck 3 The Candy Factory 15 One Elm Place 20 Fulton Motor Lofts 22 Campbell Garage Lofts 15 State:& Building City 5 c� `. Nehi Bottling Lofts 3 Davidson Building 3 204 Jefferson 10 129 & 133 Salem 3 Total Condominium: 105 Town/ The Row by the Rail (60 %) 5 Row house Total Townhome /Row,!house. ; 5 ». Smail'Develo,pmen'ts' &!Private Residences : 28 Student:. 104 Grand T otal: 714 * The Lawson Building is not in the Downtown Service District, but markets itself as "Downtown Living" and is therefore included in this count. �, yii J,f nLLl Y O aDOWNTOWN LIVING Produced By Downtown Roanoke www.DowntownRoanoke.org Housing Trends Report -3rd Quarter 2011 Residential Development Pipeline .;° The Woolworth Under Construction 12 Fall '11 3,750,000 Lofts at West Station Under Construction 72 Winter'11 7,000,000 .,. Billy's Ritz Under Construction 11 Summer'12 `E, . ; 209 First St. Planning 12 Summer'12 a, YMCA Building Conceptual 35 Boxley Residences Conceptual ? ApartmentTotal: 142 $ 10;750;000' o 108 Campbell Under Construction 3 Fall '11 o 123 Kirk Ave. Conceptual 4 u . Total Condominium: 7 $ - Produced By: 96, Downtovvn aDOWNTOWN Roanoke �LiVtNG � www.DowntownRoanoke.org Briefing #3 The Other Amendrnents i • Add $2,221 CDBG to City's "Community Based Prevention Services" funding for equipment replacement VA Parking and security improvements 8 Council Actions Recohimended • Accept and appropriate the additional $536,344 in CDBG, HOME and ESG funds 0 . . _" D OEM • offlolle F/ lolrwl.�Illffilll *1 A -All 4A �NZ I V a Ers fro 77 I 77-L-7" r i PA, V a Ers fro 77 I 77-L-7" r i Current 800 MHz Radio A Historical Perspective (1956 -2007) • 800 MHz Radio System uses Mill Mountain Tower • Enter into 15 -year agreement creating a trunked system • 23 frequencies (10 City, 13 County), • City of Roanoke remains on analog A Historical Perspective (2008-2009) • Analog controllers $750K • Microwave link to Mill Mountain $63K • Roanoke County converts to digital radio platform • County adds two additional frequencies (total =15) • City adds three additional frequencies (total =13) • Fire and Police departments are awarded over $1M in grants- for dual mode radios. A Historical Perspective (2009-2011) • $1.3M grant for Roanoke MSA Region 6 completed in partnership with Lynchburg MSA Region 3 covering 32 localities • City begins transition of seven (7) analog frequencies to digital platform for Public Safety. • Target go -live: May 1, 2012 RO ANOK E VALLEY RADIO $YSTEM �r�> Crowell's Gap Tru n ked Simulcast %�, I % Vinton %k < 1%) Mill Mtn Poor Mtn `� 1 1) 1{p Ft Lewis Mtn Prime Site County PSB Both Digital and Analog Radio Traverse the Microwave Infrastructure 0 s 0 H The 2012 Intergovernmental Agreement Developed by: — City's Department of Technology — County's Department of Communications & Information Technology — City Attorney , — County Attorney City &County share oversight Equally owned and operated (50/50) 15 -year term with 5 -year renewable term References supporting documents: Governance Operations Manual Security Policy Inventory The Cost of Roanoke's Digital Radio Conversion ® Creating the Roanoke Valley Radio System The City's share of the hardware, software, and services for infrastructure deployed in 2009 by Roanoke County. Project hours were validated by City DoT. Cost $1,617,760 ® Digital aio Subscriber Units Police, Fire, EMS, Sheriff's Office, E -911, Emergency Management Coordinator. Total 904 radios replaced or software upgrade Cost $3,131,129 ® City Digital Radio Infrastructure Cost for analog -to- digital conversion including all hardware, software, and services Cost: $2,400,111 Total Conversion Costs: $7,149,000 •l M NOY 1►1 [! 1111116 0 . • x Questions? Thank You! November 7, 2011 Grant Funding by Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Priority City Council Briefing November 7, 2011 Grant Fund • Special revenue fund for Special Purpose Grants • Council action required to accept and appropriate grant funding • Funding sources include Federal, State, other third parties and Local Match 1 Departments • Departments serving as grant recipients /fiscal agents include: — Commonwealth's Attorney — Economic Development — Fire — Human Services — Libraries — Parks and Recreation — Planning, Building and Development s — Police Sheriff — Workforce Development Board Grant Allocations by Priority Priority Federal/ State Local Share Total % Economy $2,195,595 $ 0 $ 2,195,595 23.82 Education 121,624 6,944 128,568 1.32 Good Government 224,904 0 224,904 2.44 Human Services 1,096,695 58,524 1,155,219 11.90 Infrastructure 135,665 10,305 145,970 1.47 Livability 3,633,264 109,450 3,742,714 39.42 Safety 1,809,110 136,915 1,946,025 19.63 TOTAL $ 9,216,857 1 $ 322,138 1 $ 9,538,995 100.00% Grant and General Fund Allocations by Priority Priority Grant General Fund Economy $ 2,195,595 $ 3,352,131 Education 128,568 78,206,391 Good Government 224,904 15,224,138 Human Services 1,155,219 40,734,935 Infrastructure 145,970 24,914,031 Livability 3,742,714 16,766,632 Safety 1,946,025 60,989,171 Non - Departmental 0 18,509,571 TOTAL $ 9,538,995 1 $ 258,697,000 Summer Food Program - $ FY12 or most $ 12,410 Federal/ State Grant Name ......... ......... Shelter Plus Care FY12 _ ........ .......... recent budget Local Share Byrne JAG Technology Improvement FYI ......... Share $ 175,140 _. Homeless Assistance FYI ... ......... . -- .......................................... $ 174,596 $ Cityscape Grant FYI $ 15,000 Employ. Adv. TANF Participants FY12 ...._.._ _ _ ......... ......... $ 15,000 ......... ................................................. - ......_ _ Certified Local Government FY11 #2 Melrose $ 5,000, 363,000 $ 5,000 ......... ......... ......... Certified Local Government FYI #2 Riverland $ 8,500 $ $ 8,500 ._...... ......... ......... Brownfield - Areawide Planning FYI ........ $ ............................................. 175,000: ........ ... ............. , .... .......... $ ........ ......... ........... 175,000 s Substance FYI $ 200,000 $ 200,000 _ ............................................................................................ Workforce Investment Act-Administration $ . 136198 ................_......................._..... ........_.._................... $ ..................__ ._. 136198 .... . ......... ........- Workforce Investment Act -Adult FYI $ 362,416 !. - ............. $ 362,416 ........ ......... .......... Workforce Investment Act - Dislocated Worker FYI $ 482,029 $ 482,029 Workforce Investment Act -Youth in School FYI $ 266,937 $ 266,937 Workforce Investment Act -Youth Out of School FYI $ 114,401 ......... ......_. ....:.... ...... ......... $ 114,401 ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... Workforce Investment Act -Rapid Respnose FYI $ 57,988 $ 57,988 ......... ......... Workforce Investment Act - Exemplary Performance FY12 ......... ......... - ......... $ 10,000 ! ......_. ............. . $ 10,000 ...._.... ......_...... Workforce Investment Act - Regional Cooperation FY12 $ 75,000 ........ ......... ..._.... ....... ......... $ 75,000 ......... ......... ......... ............................................._................ ............................... Workforce Investment Act -Rapid Response FYI #2 ....... ......... ......... ......... $ 255,350 ! _ . $ .... 255,350 .......... .............._ Economic Development FY12 $ 31,776 $ 31,776 ......... ......... ......:.. Total Economy; $ 2,195,595 $ - $ 2,195,595 ......... ......... ......... �DBG ricorp Grant FY12 $ 103,568 $ 6,944 ........ ......... $ 96,624 g- Human Resources Pro ram FY12 ....... ......... ......... 25,000 Total Education: ......... _ _ ......... ......._. $ 128,568 ...:..... $ 6,944 $ 121,624 CDBG HUD Administration ......... ... $ 224,904 $ 224,904 Total Good Government''; $ 224,904 $ - $ 224,904 Summer Food Program - $ 175,000 $ 12,410 $ 175,000 ......... ......... Shelter Plus Care FY12 _ ........ .......... $ 175,140 ......... ........... Byrne JAG Technology Improvement FYI ......... $ ........ $ 175,140 _. Homeless Assistance FYI ... ......... . -- .......................................... $ 174,596 $ 36,927 ........., ......... $ ......... ._....... 137,669 Employ. Adv. TANF Participants FY12 ...._.._ _ _ ......... ......... $ 363,000 ......... ......... ............ - $ 363,000 TOO Grant Program CY11 $ 45,301 $ 12,133 $ ......... ......... 33,168 ........ ......... .......... Domestic Violence Victim (Coord) CY11 ........ ......... $ ......._ 41,052: ......... $ 9,464 $ 31,588 9.........y Emergency Shelter Grant FY12 $ 8 ..... CDBG CSA Program Services FY12 .... ......__ ......... .... $ 101,130: $ 101,130 Total Human Services', $ 1,155,219 $ 58,524 $ 1,096,695 Urban and Community Forestry FY12 #1 .... ........ ......... _ _ $ 12,410 ......... $ 12,410 Urban and Community Forestry FY12 #2 11 ......... $ ......... 12,410 ......... $ 12,410 Byrne JAG Technology Improvement FYI ......... $ ........ 79,932 ......... ......... $ 79,932 Criminial Justice systems Improvement FY12 $ 41,218 $ ......... 10,305 $ ........ ......... 30,913 Total Infrastructure; $ 145,970 $ 10,305 $ 135,665 FY12 or most recent budget Local Share 100.000 1 30 29 . ..................._:.......... 17,605 $ 3,882, $ 1111...... 2,107 $ ......... 1111 ................:.......... .................. ....................:.......... i$ 136,915 $ .. .........................1111.. 322,138 $ Federal/ State Share 516,860 10,000 5,000 3,500 1,855,733 10,000 100,000 25,000 800,752 65, 000 1. 133,452 59,497 48,470 3,633,264 14,439 46,032 12,051 96,944 1.1.7.41..9.... .......................... 15,000 269,766 .............. ............................... 30,000 111111111 ......... ......... 17,605 213,600 48,748 ............... ............................... 350,000 1111 ....... ................111. _ . _ .1..... 65,000 11 ......... 42 983 ............... 111...........................1 12,375 .............. ............................... 3,250 50,152 69,047 12,000 90,260 99,000 11.11, 32,748 100,691 1.809.110 WILLIAM M. HACKWORTH CITY ATTORNEY EDWARD J. FINNEGAN AWARD BILL WAS NAMED THE 2011 EDWARD J. FINNEGAN AWARD BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS (LGA) OF VIRGINIA INC. ON OCTOBER 21, 2011. THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA WHO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR THE LGA. BILL HAS SERVED VIRGINIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS IN A LEGAL CAREER THAT EPITOMIZES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE. BILL ANNOUNCED WILL BE RETIRING ON DECEMBER 31, - WITH 22 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF ROANOKE. u 1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT LiRG i,F�l� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Request a Public Hearing for Sale of a 3 Acre City -Owned Property - Former Buena Vista Recreation Center Background: Scott and Ascension Horchler have re- submitted a proposal to purchase a three acre parcel of City -owned property fronting approximately 373 feet along the southern line of Morningside Street, S.E., which contains the former Buena Vista Recreation Center. Their offer of $30,000 is lower than its appraised value of $250,000 and assessed value of $433,700 based on the property's former use as a recreation center and deterioration over the years from being a vacant facility. However, an architectural /engineering assessment undertaken in 2003 indicated repairs necessary to address conditions of the building were in excess of $285,000. Given the change in use of the property, its condition, and the fact that it has been marketed for sale for some period of time without any suitable proposals, staff recommends acceptance of this offer so the property will not further deteriorate. A sales contract has been developed which would convey the property to the Horchlers under certain terms and conditions. Disposition of this property at the offered value to the Horchlers will convey the building to an owner that can invest in the historic rehabilitation necessary to honor the structure. It will also relieve the City of current and future cost of maintenance and place it in a taxable status. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Economic and Community Development Reserve. A public hearing is required prior to City Council authorizing the sale of this City -owned property, as well as to authorize conveyance of an easement to the Horchlers across City -owned property for ingress and egress between the three -acre parcel to be conveyed and Penmar Avenue. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing to consider the sale of the aforementioned property, with an easement for ingress and egress, on November 21, 201 1, a 7:0 pm. ----------------------- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Susan S. Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation Robert B. Ledger, Manager, Economic Development Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist Z ti b I 'n '7U$ 0"Smn 1 I � � f ell 11%111518 s S as f ORB I tt x� U a OO�.�pygO�F��qq' s o tv F cam, W CS p V E`', o p'40a'i ggR � S V'- Dill SF �Z-Pjk A�. d$ <� 81 230 b U ai EEE a� a ��a� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Tax Exemption Request - Roanoke Valley Student Trouble Center, Inc. d /b /a Trust House Background: Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, if it wishes to consider the application of Roanoke Valley Student Trouble Center, Inc. d /b /a Trust House, City Council must conduct a public hearing. Roanoke Valley Student Trouble Center, Inc. is a Virginia non - stock, not for profit corporation that has applied for tax exemption of real property in the City located at 404 Elm Avenue SW. Recommended Action: This is to request that a public hearing be advertised on the above matter for Council's regular meeting to be held on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. A full report will be included in the November 21, 201 1 , agenda material for your consideration. 4 -- --------------- - - - -- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Susan S. Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation ��t ROB CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR-L ,<LiR G ►�',SP� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Tax Exemption .Request - Grandin Theatre Foundation, Inc. Background: Grandin Theatre Foundation, Inc., is a Virginia, non - stock, not for profit corporation that has applied, along with Silver Screen, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company wholly owned by the Grandin Theatre Foundation, for tax exemption of its real property and personal property located in the City at 1310 Grandin Road, SW. Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, if it wishes to consider this application, City Council must conduct a public hearing. Recommended Action: This is to request that a public hearing be advertised on the above matter for Council's regular meeting to be held on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. A full report will be included in the November 21, 2011, agenda material for your consideration. ristopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the' Revenue Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Susan S. Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation `y of IiO��O CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR LiRGCC'��e \P� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Request to Schedule a Public Hearing for the Conveyance of City -Owned Property Known as the Former YMCA located at 425 Church Avenue, S.W. Background: 425 Church Avenue, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability company, has made a proposal to acquire three (3) City -owned parcels located at 425 Church Avenue, S.W. (Tax Map Numbers 1011206, 1011209, 1011210), which is the former YMCA facility. 425 Church Avenue, LLC proposes to renovate the existing building. resulting in approximately 8,500 square feet of commercial space and approximately 38 rental apartments. The proposal includes a purchase price of $225,000, and a performance guarantee of $425,000. The current assessed value of land and improvements is $1,231,700. A contract has been developed which will convey the property to 425 Church Avenue, LLC under certain terms, conditions, and performance obligations by the buyer both prior to, and subsequent to, the real estate closing. A public hearing is required prior to City Council authorizing the execution of the contract for the conveyance of the City -owned property. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing on November 21, 201 1 , at 7:00 p.m., to consider the conveyance of the aforementioned property. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Susan Lower, Director Real Estate Valuation Robert Ledger, Manager, Office of Economic Development Cassandra Turner, Economic Development Specialist CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK f w 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Il , Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 14, 2011 Angela Holland - Hodnett 128 Hurst Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Ms. Holland - Hodnett: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk A communication from the City Clerk advising of your resignation as a)member of the Human Services Advisory Board was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, November 7, 2011. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board from March 17, 2008 to November 7, 2011. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincere , 0 Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Enclosure pc: Teresa McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Advisory Board CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO ANGELA HOLLAND - HODNETT AS A MEMBER OF THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FROM MARCH 17, 2008 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2011 ON THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER-, 2011 IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: DAVID A. BOWERS MAYOR ATTEST: STEPHANIE M. MO CITY CLERK �-- ° !1 '� CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 7, 2011 The, Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise that Angela Holland - Hodnett has tendered her resignation as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board, effective immediately. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk �,c 6tO�I LiRG t���1t� ANN H. SHAWVER, CPA Director of Finance November 7, 2011 CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 215 Church Avenue, SW, Suite 461 PO Box 1220 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1220 Telephone: (540) 853 -2821 Fax: (540) 853 -6142 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice -Mayor Honorable William D. Bestpitch, Council Member Honorable Raphael E. Ferris, Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Court G. Rosen, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: JOHN W. BINGHAM, CPA Assistant Director of Finance ANDREA F. TRENT Assistant Director of Finance Attached for your review is a summary of the City of Roanoke Finance Board - OPEB Trust activities for the time period .July 1, 2010 through ,June 30, 2011. The written minutes of each Board meeting are located in the City of Roanoke Department of Finance Office. On behalf of the members of the Finance Board, we would like to thank City Council for the opportunity to be of service to our city. Sincerely, Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Attachment c: Evelyn W. Powers, Board Member, Finance Board - OPEB Trust Brian Redd, Board Member, Finance Board - OPEB Trust Sherman M. Stovall, Board Member, Finance Board - OPEB Trust Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Annual Report of the Finance Board City of Roanoke OPEB Trust June 30, 2011 August 19, 2010 Meeting Members present: Evelyn Powers Ann Shawver Others: Sherman Stovall Andrea Trent The VML /VACo June 30, 2010 Quarterly Report for the Pooled Trust Fund had been received. Ms. Trent summarized the report by commenting the portfolio had ended the fiscal year with a return in excess of 12 %, well above the 7% assumed rate of return. She presented copies of the Comerica Custodial Statements reflecting market values for the period ending July 2010. The report displayed an approximate 4.9% return for the month. Mr. Stovall's term as the Citizen Board Member expired June 1, 2010. Since a replacement had not yet been appointed, Mr. Stovall attended the August 2010 meeting for continuity. November 23, 2010 Meeting Members present: Evelyn Powers Brian Redd Ann Shawver Others: Andrea Trent After calling the meeting to order, Brian Redd was introduced to the Board as the new Citizen Board Member. The VML /VACo Quarterly Statement, dated September 30, 2010, had been received and forwarded to the Board members prior to this meeting. The portfolio had completed the quarter with an 8.7% return, matching its custom benchmark return. Ms. Trent presented information detailing the Comerica Custodial Statement for the period ending October 31, 2010. The estimated OPEB Trust Annual Report of the Finance Board November 7, 2011 Page 2 rate of return for the month was 2.45% and for the fiscal year to date was 11.32%. A copy of the June 30, 2010 OPEB Valuation, conducted by Milliman, was distributed. The Board authorized $188,000 in funding to the trust representing the City's FYI 1 Annual Required Contribution_ (ARC). The Board recognized a FYI budgetary amount of $259,000 and recommended requesting, provided funding allows, the additional budgeted amount be deposited into the trust toward reduction of the outstanding liability. February 23, 2011 Meeting Members present: Evelyn Powers Brian Redd Ann Shawver Others: Andrea Trent A copy of the December 31, 2010 VML /VACo Trust Statement had been received and forwarded to Board members prior to the scheduled meeting date. Ms. Trent reported an approximate return of 6.1 % for the quarter. Ms. Trent presented copies of Comerica Custodial Statements reflecting the market value for the period ending January 2011. The report displayed an approximate 16.45% return for the fiscal year to date period of July 1, 2010, through January 31, 2011 . At the last meeting, the Board authorized $188,000 in funding to the trust representing the City's FYI 1 Annual Required Contribution (ARC). The Board recognized a FYI budgetary amount of $259,000 and recommended requesting the additional budgeted dollars be deposited into the trust as a means of offsetting the existing outstanding liability. Ms. Trent confirmed the deposit of the $188,000 and indicated that while not reflected in the January market value, it has been received by Comerica, the custodian. She will maintain contact with the Department of Management and Budget to keep apprised of the City's ability to fund the additional $71,000 as a means of reducing the outstanding liability. OPEB Trust Annual Report of the Finance Board November 7, 2011 Page 3 May 31, 2011 Meeting Members present: Evelyn Powers Brian Redd Ann Shawver Others: Andrea Trent The VML /VACo Trust Statement, dated March 31, 2011, had been received and forwarded to the Board members prior to the meeting date. Ms. Trent summarized the report by commenting the portfolio had a strong quarter returning 4.2 %. Also distributed was the Comerica Custodial Statement reflecting the market value for the period ending April 2011. The report displays an approximate 2.28% return for the month. Regarding the funding for the FY11 Annual Required Contribution (ARC), Ms. Trent communicated that she has ongoing contact with the Department of Management & Budget regarding the potential additional $71,000 as a means of accelerating the funding of the City's outstanding liability. Ms. Trent distributed information on Virginia's Line of Duty Act and its legislated benefits. Initial research indicates the City's annual required funding will be placed in the OPEB trust. More details will follow as research is concluded. November 10, 2011 Tim Steller Executive Director Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare 301 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Steller: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIAT. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your communication recommending concurrence in the reappointment of Larry Cadd as an at -large member of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors for a second term commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2014, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Monday, November 7, 2011. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the reappointment of Mr. Cadd as above referenced. The Members of Roanoke City Council extend their appreciation to Mr. Cadd for his willingness to continue to serve as a member of the. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors. Sincerely, L0O Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care\Larry Cadd Reappt 11 -07 -1 l.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 •_`\ ''' Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 10, 2011 Tim Steller Executive Director Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare 301 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Steller: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIAT. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your communication recommending concurrence in the reappointment of Larry Cadd as an at -large member of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors for a second term commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2014, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Monday, November 7, 2011. On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council concurred in the reappointment of Mr. Cadd as above referenced. The Members of Roanoke City Council extend their appreciation to Mr. Cadd for his willingness to continue to serve as a member of the. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors. Sincerely, L0O Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care\Larry Cadd Reappt 11 -07 -1 l.doc Tim Steller November 7, 2011 Page 2 pc: Larry Cadd, 2715 Tenth Street, Bldg 4 -201, Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Deborah C. Jacks, Clerk, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 -0798 Krystal Coleman, Deputy Clerk of Council, Salem City Council, P. O. Box 869, Salem, Virginia 24153 Susan Johnson, Clerk, Town of Vinton, 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton, Virginia 24179 Gerald A. Burgess, County Administrator, Botetourt County, 1 West Main Street, Box 1, Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Richard C. Flora, County Administrator, Craig County, P. O. Box 308, New Castle, Virginia 24127 K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Blue Ridge Behavioral Health CareUarry Cadd Reappt 11 -07 -1 l.doc Daniel E. Karnes Chairman Blue Ridge Bruce N. Thomasson Vice Chairman Behavioral Dana Barnes Lee Treasurer Paula L. Prince Secretary Healthcare Executive Director Tim Steller October 14, 2011 Mr. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011- Dear Mr. Morrill: MAYOR'S OFFICE According to our Board records, the first term of Mr. Larry Cadd as an at -large representative on the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will expire on December 31, 2011. This Board nominates its at -large representatives, and asks the participating governing bodies to ratify those appointments. It is the will of the Board that Larry Cadd serve an additional term, for which he is eligible according to Title 37.2 - 502 of the Code of Virginia. We respectfully request that the Roanoke City Council ratify the reappointment of Mr. Cadd for his second term, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. This request is being sent concurrently to administrators in each of our other four local governing bodies for their ratification as called for in our By -laws. rel Tim Steller Executive Director C: The Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Mr. Larry Cadd 2715 Tenth Street, Bldg 4 -201 Roanoke, VA 24012 Executive Offices 301 Elm Avenue SW Roanoke, Virginia 24016 -4001 (540) 345 -9841 Fax (540) 345 -6891 The Community Services Board serving the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke CITY OF ROANOKE �. - ', -._.• OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 • ' " Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission P. O. Box 2569 Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Dear Mr. Strickland: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that the Honorable Raphael E. Ferris has qualified as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31,2014; and as a City representative of the Steering Committee of the Regional Sustainability Partnership for a term of office ending June 30, 2013. Sincerely, h+L�L'**Irn Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: QAvJ�4EL I, - R~ Ferris, do solemnly swear 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 of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for term of office ending March 31, 2014, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. F RRIS SC�a�ol�E� 1 The foregoing oath of office was t zosiwio rn to, and subscribed before me by W /ke/ Ferris this day of 0 . Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By .l ,a ,Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: R *PHACI, I, 46-4m E. Ferris, do solemnly swear 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 of the Steering Committee of the Regional Sustainability Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2013, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. C P4 1A f L, E. Ferris The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Rafael E. Ferris this 5 'day of &N E/1-2011. �g1IdA_1 Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court I d6 CITY OF ROANOKE A OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission P. O. Box 2569 Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Dear Mr. Strickland: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that M. Rupert Cutler has qualified as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31, 2014. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, M. Rupert Cutler, do solemnly swear 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 representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31 2014, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. & IT %. MR., -- JA The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by M.Rupert Cutler this day of Oc 4tL -2011. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court B y , Clerk November 8, 2011 Nicole Ashby, Secretary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Ashby: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Gordie Zeigler has qualified as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2014. Sincerely, A4'_A y Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec CITY OF ROANOKE �. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ' 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 ^• -` "" Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Nicole Ashby, Secretary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Ashby: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Gordie Zeigler has qualified as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2014. Sincerely, A4'_A y Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Gordie Zeigler, do solemnly swear 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 member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2014, according to the best of my ability So help me God. k�, 2, ' L Gordie Zeigler L�) The foregoing oath�o-f-office was to en, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Gordie Zeigler this slay of 2011. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court November 8, 2011 Teresa McDaniel, Secretary Human Services Advisory.Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. McDaniel: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Wilton C. Kennedy has qualified as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2015. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MM City Clerk SMM:jec CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 �• :` " Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Teresa McDaniel, Secretary Human Services Advisory.Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. McDaniel: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Wilton C. Kennedy has qualified as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2015. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MM City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Wilton C. Kennedy, 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 member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four -year term of office ending November 30, 2015, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. W JJ, C. The foregoing oath of office was taken sworn to and subscribed before me by Wilton C. Kennedy this /0�41ay of _IiE�01 I. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY , CLERK +R .� CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 =�..' 1" Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 t Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Tim Steller, Executive Director Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare 301 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 -4001 Dear Mr. Steller: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Paula Prince has qualified as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors for a term of office ending December 31, 2014. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Paula Prince, 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 Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, for a term ending December 31, 2014, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. a The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to and subscribed before me by Paula Prince this 19 day of 0C201 1 . BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT I ►� By OJ11jij 0—u/ C'v ir November 8, 2011 Candace R. Martin, Secretary Architectural Review Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Martin: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that John Fulton has qualified as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a term of four years ending October 1, 2015. Sincerely, �tQ..�►e_> Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec CI'T'Y OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 ^• t " Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Candace R. Martin, Secretary Architectural Review Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Martin: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that John Fulton has qualified as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a term of four years ending October 1, 2015. Sincerely, �tQ..�►e_> Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, John D. Fulton, do solemnly swear 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 member of the Architectural Review Board for a term of four years ending October 1, 2015, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. V�L�"n_� J n D. Fu on The foregoing oath of o�ffiicce" was takennsworn to, and subscribed before me by John D. Fulton this( day of JVO/� 2011. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Architectural Review Board\John Fulton oath.doc a CITY OF ROANOKE O CITY COUNCIL s 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 qq �G Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 DAVID A. BOWERS Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Mayor November 7, 2011 The Honorable Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: We jointly sponsor a request of Kris Meyers, Program Beginnings, to share information regarding school readines s Beginnings Initiative, at the regular meeting of City Counci Monday, November 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. �r David A. Bowers Mayor A Anita J. Price Council Member DAB /AJ P: ctw Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle Manager, Smart and the Smart I to be held on 6.0. 10/31/2011 SMART School Readiness BEGINNINGS Cm 101 Roamke SMART BEG INN INGS Geezer Roanoke (!SMART \ BEGINNINGS Greeter Roar"e The Case for Smart Beginnings • Our Vision : Every child in Greater Roanoke will enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. • Our Mission : To improve the quality of early care & education in the Greater Roanoke region. • Our Goal: 90% of Roanoke's Children will be ready for Kindergarten by the year 2014 10/31/2011 Pj R t D U d D R a PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 4 IS MY CHILD READY FOR i' KINDERGARTEN? Get Ready to Read. ONine Screening Tool for 4 year olds Beginning Reading Checklist Kindergarten Readiness article j' Books about Starting Kindergarten +?i VIDEO "Preparing for Mf i a Kindergarten" (TV segment from WSLS "Our Blue Ridge ") -9=10SM rRVTVINCS EARLY CARE' & ED��ICATI�OM CMafer Rome STAR QUALIT R,r INITIATIVE 2 'Yp S3 Ch %Idrenuvlth (pCCeSStO "� `; wok, +'� high quality'early .R�' 4, f RoanohRgnviT learning experiences, are more likely to acquire the skills they need to Roanoke enter kindergarten " ready to succeed. r In 2009, 225 children, were,, served in local VSQI programs In 2011; almost 1000'children are served in IocaIYVSQI programs ) SMART NNINCS EARLY CARE % ED�U)1 n0N creator Roanoke 10/31/2011 4 C SMART )BEGINNINGS CmNOrRnmoke (!5 BEGINNINGS RESOURCE D`E `yELOPMENT Cn.+ataRtunoke �� �' ,z r- rah untud way ROANOKE 01 Roarroke Valt coy/ ' ST RN . W SUdrRUST f,.t.t eou Tto� cESnRYtoacE 7Ytr;RuKNut:r:9Y,urs � R dgR :.:. , roAOCkC.COf11. ' �` ROAkOKE CITY f'ILi MJ - GI(ILfONCI 1NIC 7RU5T ( cfildrons6 evwr�s 't 90TET�.V T raocagn BARNES�NOBIE Meru{, 10/31/2011 5 SMART BEGINNINGS Investin g in the Future Greatc,Raanohe 0 -3 4-5 school Post -sctwd For details visit www.heckmanequation.com Investing now in early childhood development yields tremendous results, and is a key component when planning for a future of sustainable economic growth. 86" of a child's core brain structure forms before the age of 5; yet we invest only 4°'° in early education. 10/31/2011 SMART BEGINNINGS PARENT'S PAGE Greater Roanoke November 201 Best Books for School Readiness Great books help provide the foundation for school readiness skills in young children, but what exactly should you read with babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Smart Beginnings Roanoke has some great suggestions, all of which will help your child be ready for school and ready for life! Rhyme & Repetition Books with lots of rhyming words, and predictable patterns are great for early language development and phonological awareness skills needed for future reading and writing success in school. As you read these books over and over, pause every now and then and let your child say the word that rhymes or the predictable part of the story. Book Suggestion— Nursery Rhymes: Touch & Feel by Roger Priddy Real World Concepts Books that teach real word concepts help reinforce and enhance early math, science and vocabulary development. Look for books with real photographs so you can make connections to your child's everyday experiences. Book Suggestion — My First Numbers: Let's Get Counting by DK Publishing Simple Life Lessons Books about simple life lessons provide opportunities for children to develop positive social and emotional skills. Use these books to give children ideas on how they can get along with others and to help them deal with everyday problems frequently encountered by toddlers and preschoolers. Book Suggestion — Hands are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi To learn more about the importance of reading to young children, visit the parents page on our website www.smartbe , inn nn ingsroanoke.org /parents FAMILY EVENT: Join Smart Beginnings on Saturday, November 191h at Barnes & Noble for our Bookfair Event! 11am -5pm at both Roanoke store locations (Tanglewood & Valley View Mall). Celebrate a love of reading with activities for families all daylong and pickup some great new books to read to your child. Mention "Smart Beginnings" at checkout and a percentage of your Barnes & Noble sale will be used to buy new children's books for local childcare centers and preschools. To purchase an item online, enter the Smart Beginnings book fair code 10547867 between the dates of Nov. 19th -Nov. 25th. www.barnesandnoble.com THANKS! RPdV Ti I. S M A R T af x r 1.4L. BEGINNINGS "' Greater Roanoke B4rnes Noble B o o kf,4 1 Saturday, Nov. 191h llam -5pm Barnes & Noble Valley View & Tanglewood Stores • * *BOOK FAIR-EVENTS ** Storytimes throughout the day for children Early Learning Activities BOOK signings by Local Authors } Coffee 4, Tea tasti ngs ftom the BaeN Cafe Performances by local childcare centers 4, preschools Can't attend our bookfair at Barnes & Noble? Visit BN•COWbooKfairs to support us online from 11%1912011 to 1112512021 0 by entering BooKfair Ip 10547867 at checKout. lov. 19th, simply mention "Smart Beginnings" at checKout and a percentage of your Barnes 4- Noble purchases will be used to purchase new children's booKs for local childcare centers and preschools. For more info... #540-777-4211 or email KriS @uwrV.org www.smartbeginningsroanOKe.org 1 1 a J' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Early Childhood Education Programs I would like to sponsor a presentation with regard to Early Childhood Education Programs in the City Library System. Charlsie Parker, Librarian II and Amber Yopp, Librarian III, Spokespersons. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers )� ; 'I. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39243 - 110711. A RESOLUTION accepting a Local Government Challenge Grant to the City from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke accepts the Local Government Challenge Grant offered by the Virginia Commission for the Arts in the amount of $5,000 upon all the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds. The grant, which requires at least a $5,000 local match, is more particularly described in the report of the City Manager to Council dated November 7, 2011. 2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, seal, and attest, respectively, a grant agreement and all necessary documents required to accept 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: City Clerk. KAtegenkamp \measures\res -va. comm for the arts local gov challenge grant.doc IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011.. No-. 39244 - 110711. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Local Government Challenge Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 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 2011 -2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Opera Roanoke Revenues Local Challenge Grant FY12 35 -410- 8746 -3736 $ 2,500 35 -410- 8746 -3762 2,500 35- 410- 8746 -8746 5,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST:. City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Virginia Commission for the Arts Local Government Challenge G rant Background: Notification has been received from the Commonwealth of Virginia Commission for the Arts that a $5,000 Local Government Challenge Grant (LGCG) has been awarded to the City of Roanoke. Funding will be allocated to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra ($2,500) and Opera Roanoke ($2,500) based on recommendations developed by the Roanoke Arts Commission. There is no designation as to how the sub - grantees must use these funds. The Roanoke Arts Commission selected these two organizations because both have expanded their educational outreach and are working toward building strong organizational capacity. Considerations: In order to receive these funds, the Commission for the Arts must obtain written confirmation that local funds will be used to match or exceed the amount of the grant. For Fiscal Year 2011-2012, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will receive $25,000 and Opera Roanoke will receive $14,000 as recommended by the Roanoke Arts Commission and previously appropriated by City Council. This local funding will provide the required local match. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the acceptance of this grant and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to receive such grant; such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $5,000 and to appropriate funding in the same amount to an account to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance. 4 -- - -- --------------- - -- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39245 - 110711. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to accept from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing Services, the 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant in the amount of $333,813, with a local match required from the Roanoke City Public Schools in the amount of $333,813, for a total amount of $667,626, to be.used to support the purchase and i installation of security related equipment upgrades at the Roanoke City Public Schools, such grant being more particularly described in the report of the City Manager to Council dated November 7, 2011. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any documents setting forth the conditions of the grant in a form approved by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as maybe required by the United States Department of'Justice, Office of Community Policing Services in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing grant. ATTEST: City Clerk. R -2011 Secure Our Schools Grant. 11-7-201 l.doc 1 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39246- 110711. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the Secure Our Schools Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 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 t sections of the 2011 -2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Expendable Equipment (< $5,000) Program Supplies Other Equipment Revenues Secure Our Schools FY12 - Federal Secure Our Schools FY12 - RCPS 35- 640 - 3670 -2035 $ 49,626 35- 640 - 3670 -2066 17,500 35- 640 - 3670 -9015 600,500 35- 640 - 3670 -3670 333,813 35 -640- 3670 -3671 333,813 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 0 r�City Clerk. `may �t ROa� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR71 o� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant Background: The United States Department of justice, Office of Community Policing Services has awarded the City of Roanoke the 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant. The purpose of the grant is to support the purchase and installation of security related equipment upgrades at schools. The Roanoke Police Department has been awarded $333,813 in grant funding to support $667,626 in planned school security equipment upgrades. This funding will allow the Roanoke City Public Schools to purchase and install keyless badge entry systems, automatic electronic defibrillators, automatic photo cell wall lighting units, and camera monitoring systems. The $333,813 in matching funds will be provided by the Roanoke City Public Schools. Recommended Action: Accept the 2011 Secure Our School Grant described above and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and any related documents; all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to appropriate funding and establish a revenue estimate for the Police Department in the amount of $667,626, in an account to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. -- - -- --------------- - -- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Christopher C. Perkins, Chief of Police Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November,; 2011. No. 39247 - 110711. A RESOLUTION accepting a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City hereby accepts the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control's FY2011 Lead -based Paint Hazard Control Grant from HUD in the amount of $1,855,733, all of which is more particularly described in the City Manager's letter dated November 7, 2011, to City Council. 2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the City, any and all documents required by HUD pertaining to such grant, such documents approved as to form by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information as may be required by HUD in connection with the grant. 3. The execution of any document by the City Manager prior to the date of this Resolution consistent with the City Manager's letter dated November 7,, 2011, to City Council is hereby ratified. KATalevi \measures \city council measures \Res - HUD -Lead Paint Grant.doe ATTEST: City Clerk. 1 1+ L IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. AN ORDINANCE t Nappropria A'RYMg from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Lead Hazard Control Grant, amending and 1 reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 Capital Projects 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 2011 -2012 Capital Projects and Grant Funds Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Employee Salary City Retirement FICA Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Fees for Professional Services Training Travel Supplies Relocation Lead Testing and Clearance LHC Single Family Units LHC Rental Units Other Direct Costs Healthy Homes Units Revenues Lead Hazard Control Grant FY12 Lead Hazard Control Grant FY12 - Local 35- 615 - 8153 -1002 $262,704 35- 615 - 8153 -1105 47,391 35- 615 - 8153 -1120 20,097 35- 615 - 8153 -1125 30,240 35- 615- 8153 -1126 1,872 35- 615- 8153 -1130 735 35- 615- 8153 -1131 1,962 35- 615 - 8153 -2010 6,050 35 -615- 8153 -2044 9,000 35 -615- 8153 -8052 21,258 35- 615- 8153 -8055 26,176 35- 615 - 8153 -8254 70,200 35- 615- 8153 -8255 147,370 35- 615 - 8153 -8256 720,000 35- 615 - 8153 -8257 480,000 35- 615- 8153 -8258 20,678 35- 615 - 8153 -8258 90,000 35 -615- 8153 -8153 1,855,733 35- 615- 8153 -8154 100,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. f ' .i Nic CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control's FY2011 Lead -based Paint Hazard Control Grant Background: In October 2003, HUD awarded the City of Roanoke (City) a 36- month, $1.5 million dollar grant to prevent lead poisoning in children age of 5 and under by testing of children for lead poisoning; educating the community on the hazards associated with lead -based paint; and identifying, assessing, and performing lead hazard control activities in eligible privately -owned rental and owner - occupied housing units within targeted areas of the City. Partnerships were immediately formed between various City departments, the Roanoke City Health Department (RCHD), and non - profit organizations to create the Lead -Safe Roanoke program. The program ended successfully in December 2008. On February 25, 2009, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced, as part of the funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, awarded $1,406,633 to continue building upon the accomplishments of the initial Lead Safe Roanoke program. The program is scheduled to end in April 2012, and although successful, many residences remain in the City with children under the age of 6 in danger of lead poisoning. On September 19, 201 1 , the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the City's application submitted in June 2011 in response to the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control's FY 2011 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was being awarded $1,855,733 to continue building upon the accomplishments of the previous Lead -Safe Roanoke programs. Considerations: HUD requires that the City of Roanoke provide a minimum local match of 10% in the form of cash and in -kind services. A portion of the cash match can be provided with funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The required City match of $239;016 for this 36 -month program will be met from various sources. City funds in the amount of $100,000 will assist with the costs of the lead hazard control activities to be performed. These funds will be provided from the Local Match Funding for Grant account (35- 300 - 9700 -5415) in the amount of $50,000 and from the Community Development Block Grant Funds Lead Safe Match account (35 -G12- 1219 -5588) in the amount of $50,000. The remainder of the match will be provided through in -kind City staff time valued at $62,567; in -kind blood screenings valued at $23,250 will be provided by New Horizons Healthcare; in -kind EPA - accredited Renovation, Repair 'and Painting (RRP) training valued at $5,100 will be provided by the El Group, Inc.; in -kind housing rehabilitation valued at $15,000 will be provided by Rebuilding Together Roanoke; in -kind Public Service Announcements valued at $27,699 will be provided by Roanoke Valley Cable Television; and in -kind storage valued at $5,400 will be provided by W.E.L., Inc. to allow for the storage of Lead -Safe Roanoke H- related cleaning supplies used in cleaning kits to be provided to participants in the program. The program will continue to be administered by a full time Program Manager and a Program Support Specialist. Recommended Action: Accept the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control's FY 2011 grant award of $1,855,733 described above, and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and related documents, in such form, as approved by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate of $1,855,733 and transfer funding in the amount of $50,000 from the Local Match Funding for Grant account (35- 300 - 9700 -5415) and $50,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Funds Lead Safe Match account (35 -G12- 1 219- 5588), and to appropriate total funding of $1,955,733 in accounts to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Tom Carr, Director, Planning Building and Development 2 November 10, 2011 Jim Hubbard Post Master United Postal Service 3018 Melrose Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Hubbard: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk 0 CECELIAT. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 39249 - 110711 renaming a segment of Tuckawana Circle located to the south of Highland Farm Road, N.W., to Trane Drive. Pursuant to provisions of Section 3 of Resolution No. 39249 - 110711, 1 am directed to transmit an attested copy of this Resolution to the local office of the United States Postal Service. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 7, 2011. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Philip Schirmer, City Engineer Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning, Building and Development Susan Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 10, 2011 Jim Hubbard Post Master United Postal Service 3018 Melrose Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Hubbard: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk 0 CECELIAT. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 39249 - 110711 renaming a segment of Tuckawana Circle located to the south of Highland Farm Road, N.W., to Trane Drive. Pursuant to provisions of Section 3 of Resolution No. 39249 - 110711, 1 am directed to transmit an attested copy of this Resolution to the local office of the United States Postal Service. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 7, 2011. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Philip Schirmer, City Engineer Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning, Building and Development Susan Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation �Al IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39249 - 110711. A RESOLUTION renaming a segment of Tuckawana Circle located to the south of Highland Farm Road, N.W., to Trane Drive. - WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30 -34 of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the City Manager is authorized to review and recommend to City Council the naming and renaming of existing streets, both public and private; WHEREAS, Tuckawana Circle, N.W., was established and named by subdivision plat recorded in 1967, such property being located in Roanoke County at the time of the subdivision; WHEREAS, when the southern segment of Tuckawana Circle, N.W., which is the subject of this ordinance was established, it was named as a continuation of Tuckawana Circle, N.W.; WHEREAS, while it is desirable to have the name of a street that continues through an intersection the same on both sides of the intersection, the southern segment of Tuckawana Circle, N.W., is a short dead -end street that should not have the "Circle" designation; and WHEREAS, the legal requirements of Section 30 -34 of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, have been satisfied by virtue of all adjoining property owners of the southern segment of Tuckawana Circle, N.W., requesting the subject name change, and the Council of the City of Roanoke believes such change promotes the public health, safety and welfare. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The segment of Tuckawana Circle, N.W., located to the south of Highland Farm Road, N.W., is hereby designated and renamed as Trane Drive, as set forth in the City Manager's report dated November 7, 2011, to City Council; 2. The City Engineer is hereby directed to cause the renamed street mentioned above to KATalevi \measures \city council measures \Res - Rename segment of Tuckawana circle to Trane Dr.doc 1 be appropriately noted on all maps and plats lodged in his care and to cause the placement of the appropriate street name on all signs on such street, and the City Manager, or the City Manager' s designee, is directed to notify adjoining property owners of such change; and 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit attested copies of this resolution to the local offices of the United States Postal Service and relevant City of Roanoke departments so that they will be apprised of the aforesaid street name change. ATTEST: City Clerk. K: \Talevi \measures \city council measures \Res - Rename segment of Tuckawana circle to Trane Dr.doc 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Request for a Name Change of a Segment of Tuckawana Circle to Trane Drive Background: Mr. Wystan Crismond of Trane requested by letter dated September 30, 2011, that the segment of Tuckawana Circle located to the south of Highland Farm Road be renamed to Trane Drive (Exhibit A). The map in the attached exhibit shows the street segment shaded in red. Tuckawana Circle was established and 1967. The property was located in subdivision. named by subdivision plat recorded in Roanoke County at the time of the City Code provides for a process to change street names and requires notice to affected property owners and non -owner residents: Sec. 30 -34. - Street name changes. In order to further the public health, safety and welfare, the city manager shall be authorized to recommend to city council changes in existing names of streets, both private and public, whenever he deems it advisable, such as when a request to change an existing street name is made, when an existing street 'is unnamed, when it appears that an existing street name is the same or confusingly similar to another, or when an existing street bears multiple names. Prior to making such a recommendation, the city manager shall notify affected property owners and non -owner residents of affected property and offer them an opportunity to comment publicly on such recommendation, in accordance with such guidelines as may be promulgated from time to time by city council. Three properties adjoin this 250' dead -end street segment. One is owned by Newbern Properties and two are owned by Tuckawana Group. All three are leased and occupied by Trane. The required notice to affected property owners and non -owner residents is not necessary in this case because the property owners have indicated support for the name change (Exhibit B). The occupants of affected properties initiated the name change. When the street segment was established, it was named as a continuation of Tuckawana Circle. Generally, it is desirable to have the name of a street that continues through an intersection have the same name and may have been a requirement of Roanoke County's subdivision ordinance in place at the time. However, the street system in the area is generally disconnected and Tuckawana Circle is not pant of a longer continuous street. Furthermore, the northern segment of Tuckawana Circle is a loop street that is properly designated as a "Circle," while the southern segment is a short dead -end street that should not have the "Circle" designation. Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance to rename the existing street segment of Tuckawana Circle south of Highland Farm Road to Trane Drive as requested. --------------------------- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Mark D. Jamison, PE, Transportation Division Manager Philip C. Schirmer, PE, LS, City Engineer Michael Crockett, Manager, E-911 Center X L Dear Mr. Morrill, September 30, 2011 Exhibit A. The Roanoke, VA Trane office is currently building a new facility here in Roanoke. This building will be located on what is currently Tuckawana Circle. The only buildings on this portion of the road are a Trane training facility and a Trane parts center. Because of this, we would like to have the portion of the road shown below renamed to Trane Drive. We believe that this would unify our campus-and solidify our presence in the area. This facility is scheduled to be completed by mid - November of this year. There are a large amount of items, including business cards, stationary, etc., that we need to change in -house with a physical change of address. These items all take time, so we need to begin making these changes as soon as possible. Therefore, we need to know if we will be able to change the nam_e of the section of road below from Tuckawana Circle to Trane Drive quickly. Please let me know if you need any more information from me to begin this process, and what the next steps are as we move forward. Thank you, Wystan Crismond 11 ` Newbern Properties, LLC October 12, 2011 Mr. Chris Chittum City of Roanoke - Planning Administrator Municipal Building, Room 166 215 Church Avenue Roanoke,VA 24011 RE: Renaming of Street to Trane Drive Dear Mr. Chittum: Exhibit B. On behalf of The Tuckawana Group, LLC and Newbern Properties, LLC, I whole - heartedly support renaming a portion of Tuckawana Circle to Trane Drive. As Trane stated, it would be an anchor for the Trane Campus and solidify their presence in the community. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance. Our office number is 777 -2020. Sincerely, Jess Newbern, III The Tuckawana Group, LLC Newbern Properties, LLC IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39250-110711. A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of supplementary compensation and restoration of certain benefits to certain employees called to active military duty. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City shall pay, upon request, to any City employee who is a military reservist/national guard and who, between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012, is called to and serves in active duty related to our country's war on terrorism or natural disasters, subsequent to that employee's employment with the City, a supplement equal to the difference between that employee's regular City salary and military base pay plus any other compensation received for military service. This supplement shall not be paid for any days that regular City salary must be paid to such employees. Employees shall provide the Department of Human Resources with the necessary documentation to establish their eligibility for the supplement. 2. Each such employee shall be deemed to have earned City vacation, paid and extended illness leave for the period of such active duty in the same manner as if such employee had remained in service with the City. 3. For each such employee who returns to service with the City within ninety (90) days of the conclusion of such active military duty, the City shall pay the City portion of the health and dental benefit premiums necessary to provide coverage for the employee effective upon the date of return to service with the City. 4. The aforegoing policy is more particularly described in the report of the City Manager to Council dated November 7, 2011. ATTEST: rty Clerk )1YVIS,end 12-military leave eay.a-7-za a doe %._;t; ' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Special Military Pay Background: Military leave at full pay is limited to fifteen work days per federal fiscal year for employees of the City of Roanoke who are military reservists or members of the National Guard and who are called to active duty. City Council approved Special Military Pay on November 5, 2001 and extended it annually thereafter, to provide supplemental pay for any City employee who is a military reservists/national guard member, who is called to and serves on active duty related to our country's war on terrorism or natural disasters. Considerations: This special Council action was effective through September 30, 2011 , and benefited four City employees called from reserves/national guard to active duty. As a result of City Council's action, these employees received a total of $6,538 in supplemental pay during the federal fiscal year October 1 , 2010 thru September 30, 2011 . There are currently thirty-eight reservists/national guard members among eight departments within the City of Roanoke as full time employees. Recommended Action: Approve a special policy to pay any City employee who is a military reservists/national guard, who is called to and serves in active duty between October 1 , 2011 and September 30, 2012, the difference between that employee's regular City salary and military base pay (plus any other compensation received for military service). Covered employees would be those reservists/national guard members who are called to active duty related to our country's war on terrorism or natural disaster relief, subsequent to the employee's employment with the City of Roanoke. This supplemental pay will be provided upon request and with necessary documentation to the Department of Human Resources. Funding is available in operating budgets to support this policy. 0 Christopher P. Morrill City Manager c: Council Appointed Officers Carolyn H. Glover, Director of Human Resources IQ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39251- 110711. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funding, and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, and to submit and execute necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the amendments to the 2010- 2015 Consolidated Plan, as more particularly set forth in the City Manager's letter dated November 7, 2011, to this Council, are approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and submit to HUD any Grant Agreements, Funding Approved and all necessary documents approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney in connection with such amendments, such authorization subject to there being no compelling objections received prior to the end of the public comment period. ATTEST: �• C WX ity Clerk. K: \Talevi \measures \city council measures \Res -Amend no. 1 to 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan(2).doc IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39252- 110711. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate additional funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 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 2011 -2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations HOME Unprogrammed Funds HOME Unprogrammed CHDO Funds ESG - TAP Transitional Living Center Lead Safe Roanoke Match TAP African American Male Studies Children's Trust Family Advocacy Unprogrammed CDBG Solar Compactors Park Upgrades Revenues HOME Entitlement 11 -12 ESG Entitlement 11 -12 CDBG Entitlement 11 -12 35- 090 - 5380 -5482 35- 090 - 5380 -5572 35 -E12- 5282 -5253 35-G12-1219-5588 35 -G 12- 1238 -5554 35-G12-1238-5569 35-G12-1241-5189 35-G12-1244-5568 35 -G12- 1244 -5589 35- 090 - 5380 -5380 35-E12-5282-5282 35 -G12- 1200 -3201 $ 147,636 26,054 1,671 50,000 25,000 27,000 6,660 45,000 207,323 173,690 1,671 360,983 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading, of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Amendment No. 1 to the City's 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan and Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds Background: In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, the City of Roanoke must submit a five -year Consolidated Plan and Annual Updates to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "Substantial Amendments" to the plan (i.e., those that add, delete or fundamentally alter the nature of planned activities or which increase or decrease funding by 25% and at least $25,000) must undergo a 30 -day public review and comment period and be approved by City Council. At the time the City's FY 2012 Annual Update to the Consolidated Plan was developed and published for public review, substantial funding cut -backs were expected. Therefore, the FY 2012 Annual Update recommended to and approved by Council on May 9, 2011, was conservative in its funding estimates. The final new grant allocation reductions were less severe and provided $536,344 more than planned, offering an opportunity to fund additional activities. The summary attached to this report describes eight (8) proposed changes to the plan, totaling $603,960, constituting substantial amendments and subject to public review and Council approval. The additional funds involved in the proposed changes include $60,276 in unprogrammed HOME funds and $14,000 in unprogrammed ESG funds that were appropriated by Council on june 20, 2011, as part of Budget Ordinance No. 38142-062011. In addition to these proposed changes, the City is revising the Consolidated Plan to reflect a $2,221 increase in CDBG funds provided to the City's Community Based Prevention Program for an unanticipated equipment replacement and an $18,376 increase in the Neighborhood Development Grants Program for improvements to the Melrose -Rugby and Old Southwest neighborhood centers. Neither of these additional changes constituted substantial amendments requiring public review and Council approval. Considerations: Due to the funding uncertainties mentioned above, at its meeting on june 20, 2011, Council accepted and appropriated $1,882,163 in new CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grants. In the recommendations that follow, Council is asked to accept and appropriate the $536,344 in additional CDBG, HOME and ESG funds allocated to the City by HUD. To minimize the number of actions recommended by this report, staff will prepare City Manager Transfers to reallocate previously appropriated but unprogrammed CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to complete the funding needed by the activities in the plan amendment and the other changes indicated above. Items 2 and 3 on the attached plan amendment summary, the Children's Trust "Family Advocates Program" and the TAP "African American Male Studies Program," were ranked 2 "d and 311, respectively, by the CDBG Human Services application review committee and had been recommended in the event additional funding was received. (Due to CDBG limits on funds for Human Services, only the Apple Ridge Farm "Aspire Connect" program, which ranked l s`, could be funded at the time.) Items 4 to 6 on the summary resulted from making a portion of the additional funds available to City departments for project requests. Park upgrades, which have been focused on Jackson Park, ranked high among the requests, as did the other City projects recommended for this plan amendment. Items 7 and 8 on the summary involve HOME funds for which allowable housing activities have not yet been identified. These funds may be designated for housing projects through collaborative planning currently underway among City staff and the City's public and nonprofit housing agencies for the newly designated West End /Mountain View/Old .Southwest target area and /or made part of the funding for the FY 2013 HUD funds budget process. The 30 -day public review and comment period began October 8, 2011, and ends November 7, 2011. No comments objecting to the proposed amendment have been received to date. Because the 30 -day review period ends today at 5:00 p.m., Council is being asked for conditional approval of the plan amendment. Provided no compelling objections are received by 5:00 p.m., the amendment will be effective at that time. Otherwise, staff will return to City Council at a future meeting with an updated report and recommendations. Recommended Actions: Conditionally approve the substantial amendments to the 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan detailed in the attachment to this report. 2. Increase the FY 2012 CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement revenue estimates in the revenue accounts indicated below by the amounts shown: CDBG 35 -G12- 1200 -3201 $360,983 HOME 35- 090 - 5380 -5380 $173,690 ESG 35 -E12- 5282 -5282 $1,671 TOTAL $536,344 3. Appropriate the additional $360,983 CDBG entitlement funds to the following accounts: Children's Trust Family Advoc. TAP African Amer. Male Studies Lead Safe Match Park Upgrades Big Belly Solar Compactors Unprogrammed CDBG 35 -G12- 1238 -5569 $27,000 35 -G12- 1238 -5554 $25,00.0 35 -G12- 1219 -5588 $50,000 35 -G12- 1244 -5589 $207,323 35 -G12- 1244 -5568 $45,000 35 -G12- 1241 -5189 $6,660 $360,983 4. Appropriate the additional $173,690 HOME entitlement funds to the following accounts: Unprogrammed HOME CHDO 35- 090 - 5380 -5572 $26,054 Unprogrammed HOME 35- 090 - 5380 -5482 $147,636 $173,690 2 5. Appropriate the additional $1,671 ESG entitlement funds to the following account: TAP Transitional Living Center 35 -E12- 5282 -5253 $1,671 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute any Grant Agreements, Funding Approval, and other documents required by HUD in order to accept the funds, and such subgrant agreements and amendments as may be required pursuant to the Annual Update approved by Council, including those pursuant to this Consolidated Plan amendment, and as may otherwise exceed the City Manager's authority under Section 2 -124 of the Code of the City of Roanoke, as amended, all such documents to be approved as to form and as to execution by the City Attorney. -- -- --------------- - Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Tom Carr, Director of Planning, Building & Development Frank Baratta, Budget Team Leader .Joyce Williams, Neighborhood Services Technician J 3 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan Proposed Amendment No. 1 November 7, 2011 1. Delete the YWCA "Focus Forward" program, which was awarded $14,000 in ESG funds. The agency merged with De Paul Community Services and declined the award. The $14,000 plus an additional $1,671 in ESG funds received from HUD would be distributed among the other ESG recipients: $2,557 additional Roanoke Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network; $2,557 additional TRUST House and $10,557 additional TAPTransitional Living Center. 2. Add $27,000 in CDBG funding for the Children's Trust Roanoke Valley "Family Advocates Program," for which funding had previously been unavailable. This program provides support services for caregivers of abused children. 3. Add $25,000 in CDBG funding for the Total Action Against Poverty "African American Male Studies Program" for which funding had previously, been unavailable. This program provides services to assist youth to complete secondary education. 4. Add $50,000 in CDBG funding for the City's "Lead -Safe Roanoke" program, providing part of the required match for a $1.4 million Lead Hazard Control grant recently awarded to the City by HUD to reduce hazards in homes of low -to- moderate - income households with children under age 6. 5. Add $207,323 in CDBG funding for improvements to Jackson Park, including upgrades to the shelter, restrooms, children's playground, basketball court, parking, security and ADA accessibility. 6. Increase the CDBG funds for the City of Roanoke "Placement of Big Belly Solar Compactors" project by $45,000 to purchase and install additional solar powered compacting trash receptacles in the targeted low -to- moderate - income area. The exact locations are to be determined in consultation with Mountain View, West End and Old Southwest representatives and Neighborhood Services staff. 7. Increase the HOME funds in the City of Roanoke "Unprogrammed FY 12 CHDO Reserve" by $26,054 to a total of $99,833. These currently unprogrammed HOME funds are available only to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) certified by the City for housing activities benefiting low -to- moderate - income households. Current CHDOs include Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley and Total Action Against Poverty. The uses for the funds will be determined through collaborative planning with these CHDOs. 8. Place $207,912 in HOME funds into a City of Roanoke "Unprogrammed FY 12 HOME Funds" reserve for future projects. These currently unprogrammed HOME funds are available only for housing activities benefiting low -to- moderate - income households. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39253- 110711. A RESOLUTION accepting a Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation ( VDRPT) Grant for operation of the Smart Way Connector Bus; authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement between the City and VDRPT for such grant funds; and authorizing the .City Manager to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement; administer, and use such grant funds in order to assist and/or allow the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) to operate the Smart Way Connector Bus service. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the VDRPT Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 to the City of Roanoke to cover the City's local share costs to GRTC for the first year of the transportation services as further set forth in the City Manager's Report dated November 7, 2011, to this Council. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a VDRPT Rail Enhancement Fund Grant Agreement substantially similar to the one attached to the above City Manager's Report to this Council, such Agreement to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such grant res -smart way connector dpt of rail & public trans grant -gt 1 funds in order to assist, and /or allow the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) to operate the Smart Way Connector Bus service, as set forth in the above City Manager's Report to this Council, with any such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: Wlv�Ott. City Clerk. res -smart way connector dpt of rail & public trans grant -gt 2 IN THE- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011. No. 39254 - 110711. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the. Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the Smart Way Connector Bus, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 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 2011 -2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Fees for Professional Services 35- 410 - 8750 -2010 $ 150,000 Revenues Smart Way Connector Bus FY12 35- 410 - 8750 -8750 150,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: AP yy). beto City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: Department of Rail and Public Transportation Grant - Smart Way Connector Background: The Smart Way Connector, operated by Greater Roanoke Transit Company d /b /a Valley Metro (GRTC or Valley Metro), is a regional bus transportation service that connects the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and Bedford with the Amtrak Passenger Rail Station in Lynchburg. The service was initiated in July 2011 at a projected annual cost of $342,130. The annual cost was to be funded by revenue generated through the bus fare as well as state and federal grant funding, with the local share projected to be approximately $114,000. Considerations: The State budget included a direct appropriation for the Smart Way Connector in the amount of $150,000 to the City of Roanoke to cover the City's local share cost to GRTC for the first year of the transportation service. GRTC will administer this program, and funding will be provided by the City to GRTC as needed. The funding is administered by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, which is requiring a Rail Enhancement Fund Grant Agreement to access the funds. Recommended Action: Accept the above mentioned grant and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement substantially similar to the one attached, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Roanoke and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Authorize the City Manager to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such grant funds in order to assist and /or allow GRTC to operate the Smart Way Connector Bus service set forth above. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $150,000 and to appropriate funding in the same amount to an account to bfi.-tT_s*liAed by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Carl Palmer, General Manager, GRTC COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RAIL ENHANCEMENT FUND GRANT AGREEMENT GRANTEE: CITY OF ROANOKE, VA PROJECT: INTERCITY PASSENGER BUS SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER: 76512 -09 RAIL ENHANCEMENT FUND GRANT AGREEMENT CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - INTERCITY PASSENGER BUS SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER: 76512 -09 THIS RAIL ENHANCEMENT FUND GRANT AGREEMENT for operation of Intercity Passenger Bus Service, hereinafter referred to as "Agreement," is made and executed as of the day of , 20 between the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, hereinafter referred to as the "Department," acting by and through its Director, and the City of Roanoke, Virginia, hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee." RECITALS WHEREAS, the Grantee proposes to have Greater Roanoke Transit Company run intercity passenger bus service from the New River Valley, including the Town of Blacksburg and the Town of Christiansburg, to the Roanoke Valley, including the City of Roanoke and contiguous jurisdictions, to the City and County of Bedford, and to the Amtrak Station in Lynchburg (the "Project ") in support of the one -year passenger rail demonstration project; and WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke (the "City") is the sole stockholder of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company ( "GRTC "), and Roanoke City Council is the stockholder representative for the City. GRTC owns the real property and personal property of the transit system, but contracts with First Transit, Inc. ( "First Transit ") to provide the day -to -day operation of the transit system through First Transit's wholly owned subsidiary Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Company, Inc. ( "SVTMC "). SVTMC employees operate the transit system on a day -to -day basis; and WHEREAS, in accordance with § 33.1 - 221.1:1.1 and § 58.1 -2425 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Commonwealth Transportation Board ( "CTB "), on June 15, 2011, approved funding for said Project, and determined the Project is for the common good of a region of the Commonwealth or the Commonwealth as a whole and that the Project will result in public benefits to the Commonwealth or to a region of the Commonwealth that are equal to or greater than the investment of funds; and WHEREAS, the Project will provide public benefits by contributing to the enhancement the movement of passengers by rail, reducing highway congestion, and promoting fuel efficiency; and WHEREAS, in 2011 Va. Acts ch. 890, item 448(D), the General Assembly waived the requirements of the Rail Enhancement Fund for funding to be utilized for the operation of the Amtrak three -year demonstration project, and in item (E)(2) provided $150,000 of the 2 funds allocated for the Amtrak project to the Grantee for a one -year ridership demonstration project of this service; and WHEREAS, the Grantee acknowledges that this grant is to fund only intercity passenger bus service on the Project Route and the direct costs associated with the Work, and that the funding shall not be used for any other purpose; and WHEREAS, it is desired by the parties hereto to define the extent of the Project addressed herein, the responsibilities of each party, the manner of performing the necessary Work, the method and time of payment, and to set out additional conditions associated with the Project; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to have GRTC provide the services for the Project in accordance with the Department's guidelines which include, but are not limited to, advertising a goal for SWAM solicitation, and procurement of services as specified in the Virginia Public Procurement Act, as amended unless the Work is done by the Grantee's own forces. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, it is agreed and bound between the parties hereto as follows: DEFINITIONS Contractor(s) for the purposes of this Agreement means GRTC and any entities engaged by GRTC to perform the Work. Designated Representative(s) means a person or persons appointed by the Grantee or the Department to represent, in whole or in part, the party in issues associated with the Work or this Agreement. Eligible Project Costs means a cost directly associated with the Work. Force Majeure Event(s) means fire, flood, war, rebellion, riots, strikes, or acts of God, which may effect or prevent either party from timely or properly performing its obligations under this Agreement. Monthly Progress Report means a monthly written progress report including any changes or updates to the Project Schedule, Project Budget, and information as provided in Attachment A. Notice to Proceed means written notice issued by the Department authorizing the Grantee to commence a particular portion of the Work. Project Benefit means the public benefit to the Commonwealth of Virginia as described in Article 1 of this Agreement, as well as the public benefit of contributing to the Commonwealth's continued economic growth, vitality, and competitiveness in national and world markets through the establishment of a viable statewide transportation system which has a rail system with the capability of carrying increased amounts of freight and passengers. Project Budget means the budget for the Work in single or multiple years as broken into total costs, Department and Grantee participation, and any subsequent amendments. Project Invoice means the form provided by the Department to the Grantee to use for submission for reimbursement of Eligible Project Costs incurred and paid by the Grantee. This form is Attachment B. Project Route means bus service from the New River Valley, including the Town of Blacksburg and the Town of Christiansburg to the Roanoke Valley, including the City of Roanoke and contiguous jurisdictions, to the City and County of Bedford, and to the Amtrak Station in Lynchburg Project Schedule means the milestone schedule for completing the Work as agreed to by the parties and any subsequent amendments. Project Scope means the description of the Work including plans, specifications, schedule of values, cost estimates, and any other documents necessary to complete the Work relating to the Project and any subsequent amendments. Re -work means work required to correct deficiencies in the Project brought about by incomplete Work, incorrect Work, failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, or state or federal regulations. Work means any and all tasks, duties, obligations, services, requirements, and activities of whatever kind or nature, express or implied, direct or incidental, to be performed, and all items tangible and intangible, to be provided by the Grantee as defined as part of this Agreement. ARTICLE 1 SCOPE OF WORK, BUDGET, AND MILESTONE SCHEDULE Section 1.1 The Work under the terms of this Agreement is as follows: Operation of a one -year ridership demonstration project of Intercity Bus Service on the Project Route for the period of one year beginning on July 1, 2011. 4 Section 1.2 The initial Project Budget and Project Schedule as an estimate at date of Agreement are as follows: Total Project Budget Maximum Department Participation: $ 150,000' $ 150,000 It is agreed that the maximum funding for reimbursement by the Department as provided for in its Fiscal Year 2012 Program of Projects shall be as follows: Fiscal Year 2012 Maximum Department Participation: $ 150.000 $ 150,000 Project Schedule Date of Milestone Start of Operations Grant End Date Project Closeout Date July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012 September 30, 2012 Amounts not spent in Fiscal Year 2012 shall be de- obligated after final invoicing. The Grantee shall have 15 months from the date of the CTB's approval of the Project to complete the Work and final invoice the Department. The Grantee acknowledges that the Commonwealth's share of the Project Cost cannot exceed the amount provided for in this Agreement. All costs in excess of this amount are the responsibility of the Grantee. Section 1.3 The Grantee is responsible for having the Project completed. In the event that the Grantee is not performing the Work as described in Section 1. 1, the Work being performed by others shall be approved by the Grantee and the Department. All Work shall be requested and awarded in accordance with the procurement of services in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, as amended. Section 1.4 In the event that the Grantee receives subsequent allocation(s) of state funding from another source or federal funding applicable to this Project, the allocation(s) from the Rail Enhancement Fund shall be reduced by the amount of the subsequent allocation(s). The Grantee will notify the Department of any such subsequent allocation(s) within 30 calendar days. Failure of the Grantee to notify the Department under the terms of this section is a material breach of this Agreement which will invoke the provisions of Section 7.3. 1 The Total estimated operating cost of providing this service for one year is $342,130. GRTC will receive Federal 5311 and State Transit Operating grant funding to partially offset the cost ofproviding the service. The balance of costs not covered by Federal and State transit funding is the responsibility of the City of Roanoke. This grant of $150,000 is to offset the City of Roanoke's costs for the operation of this service. Section 1.5 Any cost of completing the Work in excess of the Project Budget shall be the responsibility of the Grantee. , However, the Grantee has the right to revise the Project at its discretion, subject to approval by the Department, so "that total Project expense does not exceed the Project Budget, provided that the Work is completed as described in Article 1. Project Benefit pursuant to this Agreement shall remain unchanged by changes to the Work. Section 1.6 A Monthly Progress Report, using the format as provided in Attachment A, including any changes or updates to the Project Budget and Project Schedule, and information as provided will be submitted to the Department by no later than the IQth day of the following month. The report will make particular reference to progress towards completing milestones contained in the Progress Schedule as provided herein. Section 1.7 Funding availability is subject to annual appropriation by the General Assembly and allocation by the CTB. Section 1.8 The Grantee certifies that it has the financial and GRTC has the technical capability to complete the Work in accordance with this Agreement. Section 1.9 The public benefit of this Project will be the Project's contribution of providing an intercity bus service transit link to Amtrak's state funded Lynchburg to Washington, D.C. service, promoting fuel efficiency, and reducing highway congestion between Lynchburg and Roanoke. Section 1.10 By execution of this Agreement, the Department is providing approval of the initial Project Budget (Attachment E). The funds are to be used for eligible operational expenses incurred for the operation of intercity bus service on the Project Route to the Lynchburg Amtrak Service less fare revenue generated from the service and any State or Federal funds applicable to the Project as is required by Section 1.4. ARTICLE 2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Section 2.1 The Grantee will have the Work described in Section 1.1 completed within the time period detailed in this Agreement and the budget detailed in the final Project Budget. Section 2.2 The Grantee shall examine or shall have examined the Work to: A. Ensure that it complies with the contract documents; and B. Verify labor and material charges for contracts providing for payment on an actual cost basis. 0 ARTICLE 3 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Section 3.1 ' All funds granted under this Agreement shall be expended by the Grantee through GRTC in accordance with the Department's regulations, standard procurement procedures, applicable Virginia law, and accepted good business practices. All plans, specifications, estimates of costs, award of contracts, performance and acceptance of the Work, and procedures in general are subject at all times to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders. Section 3.2 Funding provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be for the reimbursement of Eligible Project Costs and for no other purpose. All purchases made as a matter of this Agreement shall be charged at the actual cost(s) with no markups. Section 3.3 The Department may take any action, including the inspection of all Project books and records of the Grantee, any Contractor or subcontractor, relating to any project or task receiving funds under this Agreement, to review activities under this Agreement and the adequacy of the Grantee's monitoring efforts. ARTICLE 4 REIMBURSEMENT OF GRANTEE Section 4.1 The Grantee shall render Project Invoices no more frequently than once every 30 calendar days for reimbursement of Eligible Project Costs. Section 4.2 Project Invoices shall be submitted using the forms provided as Attachment B of this Agreement. Upon approval by the Department for payment, Project Invoices will be paid within 30 calendar days. Section 4.3 Project Invoices or line item(s) in invoices not found to be complete as to form or in accordance to the provisions of this Agreement will be separated and a partial payment may be made by the Department on eligible reimbursable expenditures upon approval by the Department. Section 4.4 The Department shall have the right to request an accounting or more detailed statement of invoices. Upon such a request, the Grantee shall provide the requested information within 30 calendar days. Section 4.5 Any items of Work reimbursed to the Grantee by the Department and found not to be in accordance with the agreed Work or any applicable federal, state, or local law-or regulation by the Department in its final audits will be repaid to the Department by the Grantee within 60 calendar days upon submission of the items so disapproved. 7 Section 4.6 The Grantee is responsible for reimbursement of the Contractor for the Work. The Grantee shall attach to each Project Invoice copies of Contractor's paid invoices. Section 4.7 Ifthe statutory funding source for this Agreement is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful, the Department agrees to use its best efforts to reimburse Grantee its Eligible Project Costs up to the amount of the Project Budget from other state funding sources. ARTICLE 5 COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE Section 5.1 By marking the final Project Invoice "Final" the Grantee is certifying in writing that the Work has been completed. Section 5.2 The Department shall have 60 calendar days after Grantee's certification of completion of the Work in which to provide final acceptance of or reject any portion of the Work in writing. Section 5.3 If Work is accepted by the Department, the final Project Invoice shall be paid within 30 days of acceptance. Section 5.4 Sixty calendar days after payment of the Final Project Invoice, the Department will withdraw any remaining Commonwealth funds as outlined in Article 7. Section 5.5 Acceptance of the Work by the Department shall not be construed to benefit _ any third parties or create any additional liability to the Commonwealth, nor does it relieve the Grantee of its liability under this Agreement. Section 5.6 If the Department rejects the Work, the Grantee shall have 30 days from the date of written rejection to submit a written plan for remedying any identified problem(s) to the Work. The problem(s) shall be remedied according to a schedule approved by the Department. Section 5.7 Any work necessary in connection with the Project, which is not specifically provided for as Work by this Agreement, including but not limited to Re -work, shall be the responsibility of the Grantee. ARTICLE 6 SMALL, WOMEN, AND MINORITY (SWAM) Section 6.1 The Grantee is encouraged to seek and use Small, Women, and Minority ( "SWAM ") enterprises as referred to in Attachment C in relation to this Agreement. ARTICLE 7 TERMINATION Section 7.1 The Grantee may terminate the Project at any time by notifying the Department in writing 30 calendar days in advance. If such termination occurs, the Grantee shall repay the Department for all funds received according to the provisions of this Article. Section 7.2 The Grantee may terminate the Agreement at any time it is determined by Virginia law that the Department has materially breached this Agreement and has failed to cure such breach within 90 calendar days. Should such occur, the Grantee shall be entitled to whatever remedies may be provided for by law. Furthermore in such event, the Grantee will not be required to repay any funds that have been provided by the Department pursuant to this Agreement. Section 7.3 Upon 30 calendar days notice to the Grantee, the Department may terminate, in whole or in part, the funding under this Agreement, or the Agreement if funding is . complete at any time it is determined that Grantee has materially breached this Agreement and has failed to cure said breach after 90 calendar days notice or if compliance within 90 calendar days is not reasonable as solely determined by the Department, then within such time period as the Department may agree. The Department shall notify the Grantee promptly in writing of such a determination and the effective date of the termination. The Grantee may request reconsideration by notifying the Department within 30 calendar days of the date of the Department's notification. The Department shall not terminate funding until after the request has been reconsidered but may withhold funds in the interim in the event that initial payment by the Department to the Grantee has not been made. Following reconsideration, if requested, the decision of the Department will be final. If this Agreement is terminated by the Department for the Grantee's material breach, the Grantee will repay the Department all funds received for the Project plus the statutory legal rate of interest as detailed in Section 7.7. Such payment shall be made within 60 calendar days following notification by the Department of the amount to be repaid. Section 7.4 Upon 30 calendar days notice to the Grantee, the Department may terminate, in whole or in part, the funding under this Agreement at any time if (1) the Department fails to secure the necessary budgetary appropriation to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, (2) the Grantee becomes insolvent, (3) the Grantee fails to apply provided funds as intended under this Agreement, or (4) statutory changes affecting the Program under which these funds were provided render funding with this Agreement impossible. The Department shall notify the Grantee promptly in writing of such a determination and the effective date of the termination. The Grantee may request reconsideration by notifying the Department within 30 calendar days of the date of the Department's notification. The Department shall not terminate funding until after the request has been reconsidered but may 0 withhold funds in the interim. Following reconsideration, if requested, the decision of the Department will be final. Section 7.5 Should the Project be terminated by the Department because of a lack of funds or statutory changes, the Department will exercise best efforts to seek funds to be used to defray costs of shutting down and the Grantee need not repay any funds already paid to the Grantee if such funds represent eligible Project Costs that the Grantee has incurred. The Grantee shall repay the Department for all funds paid associated with this Agreement should the Grantee become insolvent or fails to apply funds as intended under this Agreement. Section 7.6 Delays caused by Force Majeure Events during the Work shall not be deemed a breach or default under this Agreement. Upon the occasion of a Force Majeure Event, as determined by the Department, which makes it impossible for the Project to be completed and/or moots the need for the Project, the Department may terminate this Agreement at its discretion. Force Majeure Events occurring during the Project Schedule of this Agreement will automatically result in day- for -day extension(s) to the Project Schedule specified in this Agreement. The Grantee shall notify the Department within 10 working days of its opinion that a Force Majeure Event(s) has occurred and provide the Department with information to supports its opinion. The Department will complete its review based on the information submitted by the Grantee within 10 working days of receipt of such information, and notify the Grantee of its opinion. Both parties must agree that a Force Majeure Event has occurred before an event will be deemed a Force Majeure Event. Section 7.7 All reimbursement of funds granted by the Department under any Article of this Agreement shall also require the payment of interest using the prevailing statutory legal rate of interest established by the Virginia General Assembly, calculated from the date payment is made by the Department to date of repayment by the Grantee. ARTICLE 8 ASSIGNMENT Section 8.1 The Grantee may not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written approval of the Department. ARTICLE 9 TERM, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT Section 9.1 This Agreement shall be effective immediately upon its execution. Section 9.2 This Agreement and any Amendments thereto constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between the parties relating to all specific matters covered herein. All 10 , other prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements, understandings, representations, and/or practices relative to the foregoing are hereby superseded, revoked and rendered ineffective for any purpose except for any Letter of No Prejudice issued by the Department, which shall remain in effect. Section 9.3 This Agreement may be altered, amended, or revoked only by an instrument in writing signed by both of the parties. ARTICLE 10 NOTICES AND DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE Section 10.1 All notices or communications with respect to this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered upon delivery by hand, upon the next business day if sent prepaid overnight delivery service, or on the third business day following mailing by U.S. Mail, certified, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below or such other addresses as may be specified by delivery of prior notice by a party to the other parties. Department: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102 Richmond, VA 23219 Attention: William S. Pittard, Chief Financial Officer steve.pittard@—dipt.virginia.gov Kevin B. Page, Chief of Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102 Richmond, VA 23219 kevin.paae@drpt.virginia.gov Nancy C. Auth, Senior Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General 900 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 nauth@oa,q.state.va.us Grantee: City of Roanoke, Virginia ATTN: Assistant City Manager for Operations (Sherman Stovall) Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 364 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 11 Department: Greater Roanoke Transit Company ATTN: General Manager (Carl L. Palmer) Roy Z. Meador Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Facility 1108 Campbell Avenue SE Roanoke, Virginia, 24013 Kevin B. Page, Chief of Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102 Richmond, VA 23219 kevin. paage@dMt. virgin' a. gov Grantee: City of Roanoke, Virginia ATTN: Assistant City Manager for Operations (Sherman Stovall) . Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 364 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 ARTICLE 11 NON - DISCRIMINATION Section 11.1 In the solicitation or awarding of any contracts directly related to this Agreement, the Grantee shall not discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by Virginia law. Section 11.2 During the performance of this Agreement, the Grantee agrees as follows: (a) the Grantee will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other basis prohibited by Virginia law relating to discrimination in employment. The Grantee agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause; (b) the Grantee, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Grantee, will state that the Grantee, where applicable, is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 12 ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 12.1 The Grantee shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and decrees applicable to the Work or subsequent operation. The obligations of this section shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement. Section 12.2 Data or information provided by the Grantee to the Department that is protected. under federal or state law, or otherwise deemed by the Grantee and the Department as proprietary, will be marked by the Grantee on each document prior to its submission. The Department shall hold and protect said documents identified by the Grantee as proprietary in accordance to law. For the purposes of this Agreement, proprietary items, if any, are so specified in Attachment D. Section 12.3 The Grantee shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and any other evidence, showing actual time devoted and supporting the cost incurred. Such books, documents, papers, accounting records, etc. shall be kept in accordance with commonly accepted businesslindustry accounting procedures. Such information shall be made available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the Agreement period and for a period of three years from the date of final payment and acceptance by the Department to the Grantee for audit and inspection. Copies of such information shall be furnished to the Department upon request. The Department shall have the absolute right to audit to determine compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Section 12.4 The Grantee shall be responsible for all damage to life and property that is determined by a court of law to be compensable due to its activities and those of its Contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees, in connection with the Work performed under this Agreement. In the event that the Grantee obtains insurance to cover this risk, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Department, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the officers, agents, and employees of these entities shall be listed as additional insureds. Acceptance of the Work by the Department shall not waive any of the rights of the Department contained in this section nor release the Grantee from any responsibilities or duties contained in this Agreement. Further, it is expressly understood that the Grantee shall defend, or provide for such defense by insurance, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the Virginia Department of Transportation, their officers, agents, and employees from and against all damages, claims, suits, judgments, expenses, actions and costs of every name and description, arising out of or resulting from any negligent act or omission in the performance by the Grantee and its Contractors and subcontractors of the Work covered by this Agreement. The aforementioned entities and persons shall be included as additional insureds on any all insurance covering the Work by the Grantee, who shall require the same of the Contractor and subcontractors in order to 13 cover these risks. The obligations of this section shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement. Section 12.5 During the performance of this Agreement, the Grantee agrees to (a) provide a drug -free workplace for its employees; (b) 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 workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (c) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Grantee that the Grantee maintains a drug -free workplace; and (d) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. For the purposes 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 in accordance, with this chapter, 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 Agreement. Section 12.6 No member, officer, or employee of the Department, during his tenure or one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, that is prohibited by Virginia law in this Agreement. Section 12.7 This Agreement shall, in all respects, be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Section 12.8 If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not affect the legality or validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement, and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties to this Agreement. Section 12.9 This Agreement, when properly executed, shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. ARTICLE 13 UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS Section 13.1 The Grantee certifies that it does not, and that it and its contractors shall not, during the performance of this contract knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ( "the Act "). Unauthorized alien means, with respect to the employment of an alien (which is defined as any person not a citizen or national of the United States), at a particular time, that the alien is not at that time either (a) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or (b) authorized to be so employed by the Act or by the United States Attorney General. 14 IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed, each by its duly authorized officers, all as of the day, month, and year hereinabove first written. WITNESS WITNESS COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION I Thelma Drake Director CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ffix NAME: TITLE: 15 Attachment A - Monthly Progress Report Monthly Grant Progress Report Date: DRPT Project: Number: Grantee Project: Project Type: New Construction❑ Rehabilitation ❑ Study ❑ Rail Infrastructure ❑ Equipment/Rolling Stock ❑ Signals /Communication ❑ Other: Reporting Period Range: _ /_/ thru Commonwealth Proiect Fundinn: Total Funds Allocated $ Amount spent this period: $ Total Funds Spent: $ Project Fund Balance: $ Percent Spent to date: _% SWAM participation this period: Yes ❑ No ❑ SWAM participation: _% Schedule Project is on schedule: ❑ Project is not on schedule: ❑ Percent Project Complete: _% Response plan: Project is < 5% behind schedule ❑ Project is > 50/Q behind schedule ❑ Project is > 10% behind schedule ❑ Milestones Completed • Scoping • Construction or Study Proiect Issues) and Update Narrative: Submitted by: 16 Date: Attachment B - Project Invoice Page 1 D RPT Voucher: Department of Rail and Public Transportation Reimbursement Form Organization Name: EIN: Invoice Date Invoice # New Address, If applicable Project Agreement Name: Project Number: Total Contract Amount Total of Previous Payments Total Expended This Period Balance Remaining After This Invoice Federal $ - $ Lp¢a[ $ Total $ - Total Reimbursable Amount for This Invoice Is ! certify that the grantee agency has incurred expenses in accordance with the project agreement and that these funds have not been previously requested. Grantee Authorized Signature Title Note: Percentage calculations are rounded to the nearest dollar. THIS AR €A FOR DRPT US ONLY:_. Grant Manager Signature Check here b close profectafterthis request Form# DRPT06302003F 17 Date �II��IIIlO Total Reimbursable Amount for This Invoice Is ! certify that the grantee agency has incurred expenses in accordance with the project agreement and that these funds have not been previously requested. Grantee Authorized Signature Title Note: Percentage calculations are rounded to the nearest dollar. THIS AR €A FOR DRPT US ONLY:_. Grant Manager Signature Check here b close profectafterthis request Form# DRPT06302003F 17 Date Attachment B - Project Invoice Page 2 18 Attachment B - Project Invoice Page 3 Summary Sheet (sample for individual Grantee and /or Contractor invoices within a Project Invoice) Vendor Invoice Number Vendor Name Work Performed Dollar Value of Work Invoice Paid Date TOTAL 19 Attachment C - SWAM Information SWAM Code Section § 2.2 -4310. Discrimination prohibited; participation of small, women- and minority -owned business. A. In the solicitation or awarding of contracts, no public body shall discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. Whenever solicitations are made, each public body shall include businesses selected from a list made available by the Department of Minority Business Enterprise. B. All public bodies shall establish programs consistent with this chapter to facilitate the participation of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities in procurement transactions. The programs established shall be in writing and shall comply with the provisions of any enhancement or remedial measures authorized by the Governor pursuant to subsection C or, where applicable, by the chief executive of a local governing body pursuant to § 15.2- 965.1, and shall include specific plans to achieve any goals established therein. State agencies shall submit annual progress reports on small, women - and minority -owned business procurement to the Department of Minority Business Enterprise in a form specified by the Department of Minority Business Enterprise. C. Whenever there exists (i) a rational basis for small business enhancement or (ii) a persuasive analysis that documents a statistically significant disparity between the availability and utilization of women- and minority -owned businesses, the Governor is authorized and encouraged to require state agencies to implement appropriate enhancement or remedial measures consistent with prevailing law. D. In the solicitation or awarding of contracts, no state agency, department or institution shall discriminate against a bidder or offeror because the bidder or offeror employs ex- offenders unless the state agency, department or institution has made a written determination that employing ex- offenders on the specific contract is not in its best interest. E. As used in this section: "Minority individual" means an individual who is a citizen of the United States or a non - citizen who is in full compliance with United States immigration law and who, satisfies one or more of the following definitions: 1. "African American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Africa and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part. 2. "Asian American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands, including but not limited to Japan, China, Vietnam, Samoa, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, Northern Mariana, the Philippines, a U.S. territory of the Pacific, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part. 20 3. "Hispanic American" means a person having origins in any of the Spanish - speaking peoples of Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands or other Spanish or Portuguese cultures and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part. 4. "Native American" means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who is regarded as such by the community of which this person claims to be a part or who is recognized by a tribal organization. "Minority -owned business" means a business concern that is at least 51 % owned by one or more minority individuals or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51% of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity is owned by one or more minority individuals and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals. "Small business" means an independently owned and operated business which, together with affiliates, has 250 or fewer employees, or average annual gross receipts of $10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. "State agency" means any authority, board, department, instrumentality, institution, agency, or other unit of state government. "State agency" shall not include any county, city, or town. "Women -owned business" means a business concern that is at least 51 % owned by one or more women who are citizens of the United States or non - citizens who are in full compliance with United States immigration law, or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51 % of the equity ownership interest is owned by one or more women who are citizens of the United States or non - citizens who are in full compliance with United States immigration law, and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who are citizens of the United States or non - citizens who are in full compliance with United States immigration law. 21 Attachment D - Grantee's Proprietary Items None 22 Attachment E - Project Budget Copy of BUS TO RAIL TOTAL COST PROPOSAL Components I and 1102091 l.pdf 23 GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY SMART WAY BUS TO RAIL INTER -CITY CONNECTOR COMPONENTS I AND 11 COST PROPOSAL Roanoke to Lynchburg Mondays thru Sundays (Component 1) with weekend service from Virginia Tech via Roanoke to Lynchburg only Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (Component 11) Connection service with Blacksburg Transit, Greater Lynchburg Transit Company, Greyhound in both Roanoke and Lynchburg and Amtrak train service. PERSONNEL COSTS: BUS OPERATOR (TWO NEW FULL -TIME @$12,15 HR) $ 50,544 BUS OPERATOR EXTRA BOARD (616 HRS X $15.57 PER HR) $ 9,591 MECHANIC (ONE NEW FULL TIME @ 15.87 HR) $ 33,010 SUPERVISOR (ONE NEW FULL TIME @ 15.60 HR) $ 32,448 TRAINING OF BUS OPERATORS ($37.50 X 160 HRS) $ 6,000 SUBTOTAL $ 131,593 FRINGE BENEFITS (33% X TOTAL WAGES /SALARIES) $ 41,446 OVERTIME (165.5 HRS X $23.38 PER HR -BUS OPERATOR) $ 3,870 OVERTIME (165.5 HRS X $23.87 PER HR- MECHANIC) $ 3,951 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS Is 180,860 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES: FUEL (19,239 GALLONS X $3 PER GALLON) $ 57,717 OIL ($.0045 PER MILE X 105,812 MILES) $ 476 OTHER LUBRICANTS ($.0039 PER MILE X 105,812 MILES) $ 413 TIRES ($.0845 PER MILE X 105,812 MILES ) $ 8,941 PARTS FOR REVENUE VEHICLE ($.0091 PER MILE X105,812) $ 963 TICKETS & TRANSFERS $ 1,500 CAPITAL LEASING (TWO BUSES) $ 60,000 INSURANCE FOR LEASING VEHICLES $ 15,960 PRINTING EXPENSE - SCHEDULES & MAPS $ 2,500 UTILITIES (ELECTRIC & WATER) $ 12,300 DRUG &ALCOHOL TESTING $ 500 TOTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ 161,270 TOTAL GROSS OPERATING COST. $ 342,130 REVENUE. (BASED ON PROJECTED 4,400 PASSENGERS @$4) $ 17,600 TOTAL NET OPERATING COST I $ 324,530 LOCAL MATCH (35% OF TOTAL NET OPERATING COST) ils 113,586 January 31, 2011 EA ROANOKE 2011 BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM a'D ,Brie -ri �j f �� Current Bagged Leaf Program Solid Waste Management Bulk Collection Crews Number of Bags Per Collection Leaf Collection Schedule Bagged Leaves and Regular Bulk Items Collected On Alternating Weeks Beginning Monday, November 14th Ending Friday, December 16th Week Of: Collect: November.-14th Bagged Leaves /No Brush *November 21 rd Bulk / No Bagged Leaves November 28th Bagged Leaves / No Brush December 5th Bulk / No Bagged Leaves December 12th -Bagged Leaves / NoBul'k Bagged leaves shall be placed to the street in lieu of brush items for collection on regular trash day *Thanksgiving Collection Week COMMUNICATION Social Media Radio Segments MEDIA RESOURCES "Lamar" Digital Billboards Special "853- 2000" Recording. City -wide Mailing RVTV Newspapers P -74 , r, fr New Revenue Source Rockydale Quarries Corporation to purchase bagged leaves $12. Per on ALTERNATIVE LEAF DISPOSAL METHODS .0 Composting s� Questions IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of November, 2011: No. 39255- 110711. AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding between Preston Park, Morningside, Westside and Monterey Building Improvement School Capital projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011 -2012 School 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 2011 -2012 School Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from QSCB -2010A Bonds 31- 065 - 6077 -9303 Appropriated from QSCB -2010A Bonds 31- 065 - 6078 -9303 Appropriated from QSCB -2010A Bonds 31- 065 - 6079 -9303 Appropriated from QSCB -2010A Bonds 31- 065 - 6080 -9303 l Revenues QSCB- Energy Improvement Projects 31- 065 - 6077 -6100 QSCB- Energy Improvement Projects 31- 065 - 6078 -6100 QSCB- Energy Improvement Projects 31- 065 - 6079 -6100 QSCB- Energy Improvement Projects 31- 065 - 6080 -6100 $ ( 38,415) 125,514 131,030 (218,129) ( 38,415 ) 125,514 131,030 (218,129) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed With. ATTEST: A City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 7, 2011 Subject: School Capital Projects Fund Transfer Request - Energy Projects Background: In January 2010, Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) was approved for Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) totaling $1,110,539 for energy efficient HVAC, lighting and plumbing projects. City Council appropriated these funds on December 20, 2010, for projects to be completed at Preston Park, Morningside, Westside and Monterey Elementary Schools based on preliminary cost estimates. Considerations: Subsequent to the appropriation, RCPS contracted with an engineering firm and determined actual costs, which differ from the preliminary estimates based on the scope of work needed at each school. In order to incorporate these changes, funds need to be transferred between the projects, though the total overall appropriation remains unchanged. Project Account Number Original Estimate Revised Estimate Increase/ Decrease Preston Park Building Improvements 31- 065 - 6079 -9303 $ 152,182 $ 283,212 $ 131,030 Morningside Building Improvements 31- 065 - 6078 -9303 337,758 463,272 125,514 Westside Building Improvements 31- 065 - 6080 -9303 383,842 165,713 (218,129) Monterey Building Improvements 31- 065 - 6077 -9303 236,757 198,342 ( 38,415) Total $1,110,539 $ 1,110,539 $ - Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to transfer QSCB funding in the School Capital Projects Fund between Preston Park, Morningside, Westside and Monterey Elementary School projects. A• Director of Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, RCPS Curtis Baker, Deputy Superintendent for Operations, RCPS Margaret Lindsey, Director of Finance, RCPS 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 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 James W. Harkness, Jr. 3227 Allendale Drive, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Harkness: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, November 7, 2011, you were appointed to replace Laurence Levy as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for a four year term of office commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2015. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by a 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. Once the Oath has been administered, please return a signed copy to the City Clerk's Office prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. 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 appointment and each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Roanoke Valley Resource AuthorityVames Harkness Jr oath.doc James W. Harkness, Jr. November 8, 2011 Page 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosures PC: Deborah Charles, Secretary Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, 1020 Hollins Road, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012, w/ application KA0aths and Qualifications\Roanoke Valley Resource AuthorityUames Harkness Jr oath.doc 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 seventh day of November 2011, James W. Harkness, Jr. was appointed to replace Laurence Levy as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for a four year term of office commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2015. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighth day of November 2011. 1'Y1 o a� City Clerk KA0aths and Qualifications\Roanoke Valley Resource AuthorityVames Harkness Jr oath.doc { STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov November 14, 2011 Mr. Laurence M. Levy 2651 Cornwallis Avenue, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Levy: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority will expire on December 31, 2011. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority from January 7, 2008 to December 31, 2011. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your years of service. Sincerely, 14��' • 6m.) Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: Deborah Charles, Secretary, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, 1020 Hollins Road, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 ER W a O H W U 1 00 -- y � N � 'mow i � A 00 awh O N w °z 0 A H H z 0 a r o H i o r �U ax ;o �H r A. 'w 'z H H d Q w 0 x a a d F -z 0 0 �x �w ` � U Er W U i cn w 3 �o Q� A� d Q w� C z z z< w p"' r r 1 00 -- y � N � 'mow i � A 00 awh O N w °z 0 A H H z 0 a r o H i o r �U ax ;o �H r A. 'w 'z H H d Q w 0 x a a d F -z 0 0 �x �w ` � U Er W U i cn w 3 �o Q� A� d Q ltfs,t g,- STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk J. Granger Macfarlane 2402 Woodcliff Road Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Macfarlane: 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 November 8, 2011 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, November 7, 2011, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of William M. Hackworth as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Board, commencing January 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by a 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. Once the Oath has been administered, please return a signed copy to the City Clerk's Office prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. 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 appointment and each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." K: \Oaths and QualificationsWirginia Western Community College BoardU Granger Macfarlane oath.doc I Granger Macfarlane November 8, 2011 Page 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Virginia Western Community College Board. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:jec Enclosures PC: Dr. Robert Sandel, Secretary, Virginia Western Community College Board, P.O. Box 14007, Roanoke, Virginia 24038, w /application K:\Oaths and Qualifications \Virginia Western Community College BoardV Granger Macfarlane oath.doc 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 seventh day of November 2011, J. Granger Macfarlane was appointed to fill the unexpired term of William M. Hackworth as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Board, commencing January 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighth day of November 2011. xtw� T_�� - City Clerk K: \Oaths and Qualifications \Virginia Western Carmnunity College Board\T Granger Macfarlane oath.doc November 8, 2011 Hollie Craighead Young 2036 Mountain View Terrace Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Young: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, November 7, 2011, you were appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Angela Holland - Hodnett ending November 30, 2013. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by a 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. Once the Oath has been administered, please return a signed copy to the City Clerk's Office prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. 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 appointment and each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Human Services Advisory Board\Hollie Young oath.doc CI'T'Y 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 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk November 8, 2011 Hollie Craighead Young 2036 Mountain View Terrace Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Young: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, November 7, 2011, you were appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Angela Holland - Hodnett ending November 30, 2013. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by a 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. Once the Oath has been administered, please return a signed copy to the City Clerk's Office prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. 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 appointment and each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Human Services Advisory Board\Hollie Young oath.doc Hollie Craighead Young November 8, 2011 Page 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board. ,Sincerely, ' Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Teresa I. McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Advisory Board, w/ application K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Human Services Advisory Board\Hollie Young oath.doc S 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 seventh day of November 2011, Hollie Craighead Young was appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Angela Holland - Hodnett ending November 30, 2013. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighth day of November 2011. A4O�.,.t _4_"X _a , . � City Clerk K: \Oaths and Qualifications\Human Services Advisory Board\Hollie Young oath.doc