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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 12-02-13 ROSEN 39816-120213 aairel ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL/ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD/ STATE AREA LEGISLATORS DECEMBER 2, 2013 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 450 AGENDA NOTICE This morning meeting and briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, December 5 immediately following the 2:00 p.m. session at 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. Council Meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. • City Council - Council Member Price was absent. Vice-Mayor Rosen and Council Member Lea arrived late. • Roanoke City School Board — All Present. 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks. At this point, Council Member Lea entered the meeting. (9:03 a.m.) The Mayor welcomed the School Board Members and area legislators in attendance; and acknowledged the presence of the candidates in the audience running for the 11th Delegate Seat. Mayor Bowers advised that due to a scheduled court hearing, he would have to leave the meeting during the legislative presentation. At this point, Vice-Mayor Rosen entered the meeting. (9:05 a.m.) 1 The following items were considered prior to the joint meeting: 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. (6-0) A communication from Council Member Anita J. Price, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the mid-year performances of Council- Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was changed to a personnel matter, being the performance of a Council-appointed Officer. (6-0) There being no additional items for action, the agenda was considered as presented. 3. Presentation of the City/School 2014 Legislative Program. Council Member Raphael E. Ferris, Chairman, Legislative Committee. During the presentation, the Mayor relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor and left the meeting. 4. Closing Remarks by Area State Legislators, Council Members, School Board Trustees, and City Officials. 5. Recessed — 10:07 a.m. AT 10:27 A.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED TO CONSIDER THE REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND THE ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014, at 9:00 A. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Items to be submitted to the City Clerk. 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 VICE-MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE. 2 BRIEFINGS: • Bank-On Roanoke Valley Program - 15 minutes • Stormwater Regulation Update - 30 minutes • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Status - 30 minutes AT 11:59 A.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL 2:00 P.M., FOR CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 451, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 3 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 2, 2013 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1 . Call to Order--Roll Call. Council Member Price was absent. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend James R. Foringer, Pastor, Christ Church of Northside. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Bowers. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 7 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. 4 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 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 EXPIRATIONS OF TERMS OF OFFICE: BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS (ONE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2015) ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES (ONE THREE-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE) 5 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of the Southeast Tourism Society Shining Example Award. Lee Wilhelm, Chair, Board of Directors, Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented the award to the City. Accreditation Recognition of the Roanoke City Sheriffs Office. The State Department recognized Sheriff Octavia Johnson and staff on the accreditation. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. 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. The Mayor called attention to one request for public hearing from the City Manager. C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, October 7, 2013. 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, December 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the vacation of a stormwater drainage easement extending from Franklin Road, S. W., northwesterly to Ore Branch Bridge. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3 A communication from the City Manager recommending adoption of the Calendar of Events for Budget Development Activities for Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. 6 C-4 A communication from Martha S. Mavredes, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commonwealth of Virginia, with regard to the audits of the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Roanoke for the year ended June 30, 2013. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C-5 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Kirk Bates as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2016; Aaron M. Copeland as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a four-year term of office ending October 1, 2017; and Timothy P. Meadows and Jeffrey A. Robertson as members of the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. A communication from Council Member David B Trinkle regarding a presentation on Sustainable Funding for Arts and Culture. Presentation was considered at the end of 2:00 p.m. session agenda. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: • Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates - 20 minutes Annual Report (Braxton Naff, Chair) Received and filed. 7 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Approval of additional holiday leave for all City employees in recognition of outstanding service throughout the year. Adopted Resolution No. 39816-120213 (6-0). COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: Leaf Collection Update • Last week for collection beginning December 8. • City only accepting biodegradable paper bags. • Place leaf bags on curb same day as paper recycling pick-up. • Residents may set out up to six plastic bags of leaves on their bulk collection week throughout the year. Upcoming Event Dickens of a Christmas — a Signature Event for Downtown Roanoke — will be held on Fridays in December: • Dec. 6 — the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place starting at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Bowers will officiate. • Dec. 13 —the Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. • Dec. 20 — the SPCA Pet Costume Contest will be held beginning at 6 p.m. b. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. Financial Reports of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke City Public Schools for the period ended October 30, 2013. Received and filed. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: a. A resolution to urge the U. S. House of Representatives to adopt the Marketplace Fairness Act to level the playing field for local retail businesses by allowing individuals States the authority to streamline their sales tax laws and collect sales taxes directly from online retailers. Adopted Resolution No. 39817-120213 (6-0). 8 b. A resolution requesting that the General Assembly support a First Day Introduction requirement for Bills with Local Fiscal Impacts. Adopted Resolution No. 39818-120213 (6-0). c. A resolution accepting the resignation of Ann H. Shawver as Director of Finance for the City of Roanoke on May 15, 2014. Adopted Resolution No. 39819-120213 (6-0). There being no additional items for action, a briefing with regard to Sustainable Funding for Arts and Culture Presentation was presented. (Council Member Trinkle and David Wine) 11 . MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Bestpitch acknowledged receipt of a letter submitted by the City Attorney regarding the voting precincts. He suggested that the ordinance be adopted in 2014, hold a public hearing in the fall of 2014 and take effect in 2015. Without objection by the Council, the Mayor authorized the City Manager to hold a public hearing on the matter in the fall of 2014. Mayor Bowers advised of a traffic concern at the intersection of 13 Street and Jamison Avenue, S. E. Elderly pedestrians are unable to cross the street safely in motorized vehicles. The matter was referred to the City Manager for review. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. Reappointed Terry Cundiff and Drew H. Kepley as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals for three-year terms of office, each, commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Reappointed Michael P. Wright as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2016. Appointed City Sheriff-Elect Tim Allen as a City representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Criminal Justice Board for a term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016. 9 Appointed Katie Coffield to replace Alison Blanton as a member of the Architectural Review Board for term of office ending October 1, 2017. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (5-0, Mayor Bowers abstained from voting, inasmuch as he was not present during the Closed Meeting.) 12. ADJOURNED - 4:02 P. M. 10 �Q t 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 Council Members Mayor William D.Bestpitch Raphael E."Ray"Ferris Sherman R Lea Anita J. Price Court G. 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"4 ':1•1•••,-,:'. ‘-'..=11.•'-'-•••,•• •..:;•..:.•:•:-.:. -.. .-: . • rt.: a r.,`.."•• e-. ••••- ';': ---• . t'et,.. .., i -.-• ... .■' .t • , .,- , , ;1,,,4434-14iC•li,",;;:.;,.. 4.1 • -.., NP61-0 ' ___ ----...,, ----.......„-- 2014 Legislative Program CITY COUNCIL SCHOOL BOARD David A. Bowers, Mayor Todd Putney, Chair Court G. Rosen, Vice-Mayor Suzanne Moore, Vice-Chair William D. Bestpitch Bill Hopkins Raphael E. Ferris Mae G. Huff Sherman P. Lea Annette Lewis Anita J. Price Lori Vaught Dr. David B. Trinkle Dick Willis CITY MANAGER SUPERINTENDENT Christopher P. Morrill Dr. Rita D. Bishop Daniel J. Callaghan City Attorney 464 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Roanoke, VA 24011 540-853-2431 INTRODUCTION The City Council is pleased to commend this Legislative Program for consideration by the 2014 Session of the General Assembly. The City Council, representing all the people of our Six-Time All-America City, is uniquely qualified to understand the legislative needs of City government and our people. We are of the opinion that this Program is responsive to those needs. As a policy matter, we continue to believe that local governments are the best vehicles for the delivery of many services to the public because local governments are closest to the people and the most responsive. We continue to be concerned about the cumulative effect of Federal and State legislative and regulatory mandates, many of which are unfunded, the continued erosion of local revenue sources, and the State's fiscal woes. This Program is a combined Program for City Council and the School Board. You will note that we have made a conscientious effort to pare our Program down to the issues that we believe are most important to the citizens of this City. The City Council portion was prepared by the City Attorney, Daniel Callaghan, with the assistance of comments and suggestions from Council members, City administrators, and citizens. The School Board portion was prepared with the assistance of advice and comments from the School Board and administrators. The entire Program has been carefully reviewed by City Council's Legislative Committee, which consists of all the members of Council, and Annette Lewis and Dick Willis of the School Board. Upon the recommendation of the Legislative Committee,the Program was adopted and endorsed by City Council on November 4,2013. See Resolution No. 39801-110413 a copy of which is attached. If during the course of the Session our legislators have questions concerning the position of the City or School Board on legislative matters, they are encouraged to contact us. I also know that representatives of the City and School Board will be in contact with our legislators on many occasions during the 2014 Session, and their consideration of these communications is deeply appreciated. With the support of our legislators, and this City is fortunate to have legislators who are most supportive and responsive to the needs of our City and its citizens, I know that our City government and School Division will be improved and that the quality of life for our citizens will be advanced. David A. Bowers, Mayor Roanoke City Council 2014 Legislative Program In addition to the local issues discussed below, we incorporate the 2014 Legislative Program and policy statements of the Virginia Municipal League. The 2014 VML Legislative Program and policy statement can be found at http://www.vml.org/Legact.html Passenger Rail Service The City of Roanoke applauds the Governor and the General Assembly for the historic enactment of the 2013 Transportation legislation which made possible the extension of passenger rail service to Roanoke. Roanoke City Council will continue its collaborative efforts with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation, and AMTRAK to develop, finance, and construct the essential infrastructure improvements to make passenger rail service operational in Roanoke as soon as practical. The City of Roanoke strongly supports further extensions of passenger rail service to localities south and west of Roanoke. Improvements to Interstate Highway Infrastructure The City urges the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Virginia Department of Transportation to take all steps necessary to pursue all available funding for improvements to expand and improve Interstate 81 and commence construction of Interstate 73 from Interstate 81 to the North Carolina border, including improvements to Interstate 581 and redesignation of Interstate 581 to Interstate 73. These projects are critical components in the improvement of transportation infrastructure in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. Improvements in transportation infrastructure and facilities are essential to the maintenance and expansion of economic development throughout our region. Expand opportunities for public private on street parking agreements. State Code imposes restrictions on localities which limit the ability of localities to create innovative relationships with private parties to implement, operate, and enforce comprehensive on-street parking facilities. As one example, current provisions of State Code allow cities with populations in excess of 100,000 people to enter agreements with private parking management companies. This limitation forces Roanoke to maintain a myriad of parking regulations based solely on it current population. Roanoke recommends three (3) changes to State code to address parking issues: Issuance and Collection of Parking Violations - Amend Section 46.2-1220 to allow any city with a population of at least 90,000 persons to enter into management contracts that will authorize employees of the private management company to issue parking tickets for violations. Amend all applicable subsections of Section 46.2-1225 to allow personnel employed by a management company under contract with a locality to collect unpaid parking tickets and citations. Enforcement Actions (immobilization or towing)— Amend Section 46.2-1246 to allow private management companies, under contract with localities, to immobilize or remove vehicles with more than three (3) outstanding parking violations at on-street parking facilities. Enforcement Actions (confiscation of windshield placards used in violation of law— Current State Code authorizes a law enforcement officer or private security guard to confiscate windshield placards used in violation of law. Amendments to Section 46.2-1255 are needed to allow employees of a private parking management company under agreement with a locality similar authority. These suggested amendments will provide Roanoke and other localities with more options in the development of efficient, comprehensive, and coordinated parking regulations for parking within the locality, whether such parking is at a municipal off-street parking facility or on-street parking facilities. Plastic Bags The City supports legislation that will enable the City to charge and collect a fee for the use of plastic shopping bags provided by retailers to its customer. The goal of such legislation is to provide the City with a revenue source to fund clean-up actions associated with persistent littering. These clean-up activities will assist the City in meeting its mandated MS4 stormwater permit requirements and enhance the livability and attractiveness of The Star City. Streamlined Eviction Process Current State Code includes no provisions that establish an expedited eviction process available to landlords in circumstances in which a tenants whose behavior breaches the peace and laws of a civil society. Presently, local police must respond to such activities and landlords have few options to address this problem. The City recommends the enactment of an Exigent Eviction Process for such situations. The Exigent Eviction Process would require the submission of a written statement, made under oath, of the circumstances that warrant such an eviction. A magistrate would determine whether the circumstances establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the eviction process should be initiated. If such a process is warranted, a law enforcement officer will serve the tenant with notice of the proceeding and the opportunity to appear at a hearing. The burden of proof to warrant the eviction is upon the landlord. The proposed legislation should include safeguards for the tenant to avoid an untruthful, discriminatory or malicious landlord. Methamphetamine laboratories Localities confront significant costs associated with the illegal activity of the operation of methamphetamine labs within their jurisdictions. In addition to the social costs incurred from illegal drug manufacture, sale, distribution, and use, localities face real economic cost for cleaning up properties contaminated by the operation of methamphetamine laboratories. The City recommends two pieces of legislation to assist localities in the recovery of these expenses: Clean-up fee- Enact enabling legislation that will allow localities to impose a $2.00 fee on all traffic and criminal convictions. This fee will be placed in a non-reverting account dedicated solely to clean-up of methamphetamine labs. The City estimates that this fee would produce approximately $30,000 annually. In FY2015, the City's direct costs for clean-up exceeded $16,800. Methamphetamine byproduct as pollutant— • Courts have held that the byproducts of a methamphetamine laboratory do not constitute a pollutant under current environmental pollution codes and regulations. Inclusion of such byproducts as a pollutant will allow local law enforcement to seek relief against property owners that allow others to use the property for this illegal activity. Unfunded Mandates The City opposes any new state mandates that are not fully funded by the Commonwealth. The City also opposes the continuation of state mandates for which the Commonwealth proposes to shift the fiscal responsibility for such programs to localities. Protect local revenue sources For several years, localities have confronted the threat that the General Assembly will repeal local revenue sources, including Business Professional and Occupational Tax (BPOL) and/or Machinery and Tool Tax (M&T). Repeal of such revenue sources will create havoc in local budgets. For example, repeal of BPOL and M&T will eliminate $15M in annual revenue to Roanoke City. This reduction will penalize Roanoke City Schools by eliminating $6M in annual revenue unless the General Assembly provides another stable and assured revenue source, Roanoke City would need to raise real estate taxes by $0.20 per $100 valuation. The General Assembly cannot eliminate these local revenue sources under the guise of tax reform unless the General Assembly enacts another revenue source that is secure from further legislative threats. Proponents for the elimination of BPOL and M&T argue the loss of these revenues will be replaced by revenues generated through economic expansion. In Roanoke City, the growth of the remaining local, performance- based taxes would need to exceed 20% annual growth to simply replace the $15M lost by the repeal of BPOL and M&T. Proponents also fail to acknowledge the benefit of allowing localities to repeal these taxes on a local basis. In recent years, some localities eliminated some local taxes based on the particular local economics. Allowing localities to manage their budgets through prudent application of appropriate local revenue sources creates efficient, effective, and equitable local government. Enabling legislation to authorize tax amnesty program Current state law permits appropriate localities, to accept compromises for the payment of local taxes, as well as interest and penalties assessed for such taxes. See Section 58.1-3994, Code of Virginia, (1950) as amended. This authority appears limited to individual cases. Localities should have the authority to develop tax amnesty programs that are tailored to the unique circumstances confronting localities. These programs will provide localities with the opportunity to create programs to encourage prompt collection of overdue taxes and provide incentives that ensure participation of taxpayers. Local tax amnesty programs will enhance local central and local autonomy in establishing programs that are workable, effective, and sensitive to local objections. Public Service Centers to be located where citizens can access them by Public Transportation The City requests that the Commonwealth and Federal governments to locate service centers that serve the citizens of the City of Roanoke, such as social security offices and probation offices in areas that are accessible to citizens in need of public transportation. Advertising City Procurements The City supports legislative proposals to allow procurements made by the City and other Virginia localities to be advertised on the Commonwealth's Internet procurement portal, known as "e-va". The website address is www.eva.virginia.gov. This legislation should be local option. Having local and state procurements on the same website is both pro-business and pro-taxpayer and is in keeping with Virginia's policy of open government in the sunshine. Localities should continue to be allowed to publish and archive procurements on their own websites as well. Uranium Mining The City supports continuation of the moratorium on uranium mining and milling in the Commonwealth for public safety and public health. Further, the City opposes state funding being used to develop regulations for the mining or milling of uranium and the City encourages the General Assembly to include such provision in the State Budget. Domestic Violence The City urges the General Assembly to fund supervised visitation programs for families confronting domestic violence. Presently, Total Action for Progress (TAP) operates Sabrina's Place which is the only comprehensive program in the Commonwealth that provides domestic violence focused supervised parental visits and child exchanges. TAP provides this service to Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley region. Currently, the federal Department of Justice provides funding for Sabrina's Place. However, the federal funding will be merged into other court related programs and the designated funding for supervised visitation will be eliminated. The City urges the General Assembly to establish funding of supervised parental visitation and child exchange programs such as Sabrina's Place because such programs are a critical component of efforts to curb domestic violence. • City of Roanoke Public Schools 2014 Legislative Program Finalize Revisions to State Mandated Accountability Tests Prior to School Year of Administration The City and Roanoke City Schools acknowledge the importance of assessing student performance through the use of standardized tests. However, staff development and student instruction is critical to student preparedness. The implementation of more rigorous items in the same year that the tests are to be administered assume that the students have had more rigorous standards in prior grades, and even with good instruction it is a challenge to adjust and catch up in such a short amount of time. Additionally, the lack of proper notice presents an overwhelming challenge for large groups of students with low parental involvement; lack of availability of computers at home; and/or students in need of individualized, specialized attention. The absence of timely notification regarding longer tests and changes in item format, including technology enhanced items results in significantly longer testing sessions. This creates a stamina issue, especially for elementary students who are unable to sustain hours of attention to testing. Any and all revisions to the SOL or other state mandated accountability test(s), including but not limited to policies, procedures, language and format should be completely implemented by December 31 of the school year prior to the test administration for the succeeding school year. Allow Roanoke City School Board to select the School Start Date. The City and the Schools support amendments to Virginia Code Section 22.1-79.1 that would afford the Roanoke City School Board the discretion to select the School Start Date that best suits the needs of its students and those of the school division. The control of the public school calendar by the local school board would provide local flexibility and control over opening dates to allow the Roanoke City School Board to have time to provide for required remediation and teacher training. Additionally, it would allow the Roanoke City School Board to ensure its schedule does not conflict with the articulation agreement with Virginia Western Community College (ref. Virginia Code Section 23-9.2:3.02) which allows dual enrollment opportunities for its students. RCPS would be able to schedule exams for dual enrollment classes based upon the Virginia Western Community College exam schedule. Furthermore, RCPS believes that additional instructional days prior to administering the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests would result in improved student performance on the SOL tests. Funding for Education. The State has a constitutional duty to meet its education funding obligations. The Roanoke City Schools is operating with the same level of state funds provided in 2009. The City and Schools support full funding of State education programs including the Standards of Quality, incentive, categorical, and school facilities programs. The City and Schools oppose changes in methodology and changes in the division of financial responsibility that result in a shift of funding responsibility from the State to localities. As an example, the City and Schools oppose the elimination or decrease of State funding for State mandated benefits for school employees. The State should consider alternatives to generate additional funds to fulfill the constitutional commitment to education. Alternatives could include raising the sales tax or decreasing the amount of funding for the personal property tax exemption program. The City and the Schools oppose policies that lower State contributions to education under the Standards of Quality or other programs, but do nothing to address the cost of meeting the requirements in the Standards of Accreditation and Standards of Learning. The State should not continue to maintain and increase educational requirements while at the same time decreasing State funding. al IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of November, 2013. No. 39801-110413. A RESOLUTION adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2014 Session of the General Assembly. WHEREAS, the members of City Council are in a unique position to be aware of the legislative needs of this City and its people; WHEREAS, previous Legislative Programs of the City have been responsible for improving the efficiency of local government and the quality of life for citizens of this City; WHEREAS, Council is desirous of again adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program to be advocated by the Council and its representatives at the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee of City Council has by report, dated November 4, 2013, recommended to Council a Legislative Program to be presented at the 2014 Session of the General Assembly; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the 1. The Legislative Program transmitted by report of the Legislative Committee, dated November 4, 2013, is hereby adopted and endorsed by the Council as the City's official Legislative Program for the 2014 Session of the General Assembly. 2. A joint meeting of the School Board and City Council will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., to present the 2014 Legislative Program to the Senators and Delegates. ATTEST: Are 7 Of/' City Clerk. K.\LEGIS\2014-15 Program\resolution adopting program.doc �I, CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE,S.W.,SUITE 452 ROANOKE,VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540)853-2444 FAX: (540)853-1145 DAVID A.BOWERS Mayor December 2, 2013 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 December 2, 2013 VACANCIES: Unexpired term of Barry Baird as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ending June 30, 2015. Unexpired term of Valerie N. Hale as a member of the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2016. Unexpired term of Christopher Pohlad-Thomas as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ending March 31, 2014. Unexpired term of Taren McCoy as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2014. Three-year term of office of Braxton Naff as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2016. Three-year terms of office of Terry Cundiff and Drew H. Kepley as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2013. Three-year term of office of Vincent G. Dabney as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors ending December 31, 2013. Expiration of the term of office of The Honorable Octavia Johnson, City Sheriff as a City representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2013. 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 Council Members Mayor William D.Bestpitch Raphael E."Ray"Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B.Trinkle December 2, 2013 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the performance of a Council-Appointed Officer, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, r4cdxj Anita J. Price, Chair City Council Personnel Committee AJP:ctw f3i7I No. l BANK ON ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable Banking BANK ON ROANOKE VALLEY: a Public-Private Partnership to Increase Family Financial Stability Roanoke City Council Workshop December 2, 2013 � jAy The Financial • •State of Families in America ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable i3ankrng • More than one in 10 adults in America are currently disconnected from the mainstream banking system and pay out extra dollars for costly alternative financial products such as payday lenders and title loans. ✓ As many as 44% of households in America lack the cash savings to survive three months at the federal poverty line in the event of a loss of income. ry Unbanked and Underbanked BANK ON in the City of Roanoke V A L L E Y Easy Affordable 13aviking Unbanked and Underbanked Households in Roanoke and Surrounding Areas Roanoke Roanoke Metro Virginia United States % Unbanked Households 9.1% 5.2% 5.1% 7.7% #Unbanked Households 3,839 6,525 149,768 9,085,000 % High Unbanked Census Tracts n/a 28.1% 38.5% 41.9% % Underbanked Households 21.1% 18.3% 15.5% 17.9% #Underbanked Households 8,901 22,963 455,178 21,276,000 Total Households 42,187 125,485 2,936,634 118,533,476 9• 143/0 Data Definitions of households in Roanoke Unbanked: No checking or savings account. are unbanked Underbanked: Has an account, but continues to Q�,� rely on alternative financial services, like check- 21. 1 to cashing services, payday loans, rent-to-own agreements or pawn shops. of households in Roanoke are underbanked High Unbanked Census Tracts:Areas in which the percentage of unbanked households is greater than the national average of 7.7%. The metro area is defined as the surrounding metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area and consists of the following counties:Botetourt, Cram, Franklin, Roanoke,Roanoke,Salem. Sources:Unbanked and underbanked data for the United States,the SO states and the District of Columbia,and the 69 largest MSAs are from the FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... _. - __. . . . . . . _. . . . _. _. . . . ... ... . BANK ON Why is being a part of a financial institution important? ROANOKE VALLEY Easy Affordable Banking ✓ Without an account it is difficult for unbanked families to: • Build savings and assets • Respond to emergencies • Keep their money safe ✓ Unbanked families must rely on expensive alternative systems to manage their money • Check cashers • Auto title lenders • Payday loan providers • Rent-to-own stores • Pawn shops BANK ON What is Bank On ? .. ,. 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Learn we Learn we • What we Learned about the BANK ON Unbanked ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable Banking Si 32% of survey respondents were unbanked ✓ If a respondent was unbanked it was due mainly to : Not having enough money - 33 respondents ( 14%) Too many fees - 19 respondents (8%) Do not like dealing with banks - 14 respondents (6%) ✓ Another top reasons for being unbanked was fear of garnishment What we Learned about People's BANK ON Financial a and Lending Habits ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable 13anking ✓ Based on survey results, it appears this population generally does not or cannot borrow from non-regulated lenders. • 192 responded — Do not borrow from non-regulated lenders • 24 responded — Do borrow from non-regulated lenders Out of those who were banked, 27 responded that they have a loan of some sort from their financial institution. Out of those who use lending • 13 use Payday Lending • 11 use Title Loans • Some also identified family, friends, and other lending companies (CitiFinancial, Main Financial) BANK ON What we learned about Financial -- Education Needs ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable Banking Financial Education 61 respondents would like information on: Saving money on expenses and getting their taxes done for free 59 respondents would like information on: Budgeting • 55 respondents would like information on: Saving money on taxes f. 48 respondents would like information on: Understanding credit/credit reports/credit scores ✓ Other requests included how to clean up credit reports; how to purchase a home on their current income; retirement planning ; college funding; and how to manage their bills. A Public-Private BK O N Partnership , -- , Approach ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable Banking Shared goals and resources among financial institutions, local governments, nonprofit and faith-community partners UWRV serves as the backbone for Bank On Roanoke Valley: United Way's focus on Education , Income and Health makes it a natural partner for Bank On Preventive efforts like financial education are high leverage opportunities as more and more families rely on safety net services BANK ON What is Bank On Planning to do . ,�- ROAN O KE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable 13anking Formally launch on January 16, 2013 at the Roanoke Valley Financial Fitness, Lifestyle and Career Fair Over the next two years, through shared goals and resources, BORV partners plan to: Open 1 ,000 new accounts in the Roanoke Valley Provide at least 200 hours of free adult financial education per year at various locations in the Roanoke Valley Conduct marketing and outreach efforts to the unbanked and underbanked on the importance of being connected to a financial institution BANK ON ROANOKE V A L L E Y Easy Affordable Banking What questions do you have? BANK ON Eas, Affordable Banking ROANOKE THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING BANK ON ROANOKE VALLIEY ! Stormwater Management Regulations ROANOKE Related Programs 'ill' ‘..,....i. .. . ...ii •M ;'' ', :;: if ::: • . keep !t_ rtis r i i !1t s p Ik i 4 ,.... ,..,, • _ ..._ _ Current Stormwater Management Program 6 : A Current Program Includes: . ,fir • ., - - Quantity & Quality Control — Inspections & Enforcement Stormwater Permit (VSMP) ate, — Issued by the state 04, 0! ,104. I I - /'lGnnrn • Bijiltdln • Develn ament ... . ............... ....................... ....................................................... ..... ... ....... ....................... ......... ... ..... ... ......... ................................................................... ...._........_. . . ... ... ............... ................................. ... ....... ........... ......... New Regulations waizzawasiza= New Regulations set forth by the State DEQ Agency Shift -k ip =� I tip. � IS Key Dates: — 1 Year Extension Granted: April 2013 — Final Draft: December 15, 2013 — Council Adopts Ordinance: March 17, 2014 — Final Submittal: April 1 , 2014 — Program Implementation: July 1 , 2014 PI(Jrlttrrac r Udall, & 1)(1Vch) niter)/ Program Changes Required e /441111416 . VIRGINIA RWill A '0PN TOWN 1 11 I .' . Update Existing Ordinance — Regional Collaboration State permit coverage — DEQ permitting website City Issues local Stormwater Permit — Only after State permit is issued 411161411 i ''1t.rrittinc DCv(/() arr1c-�rit Program Changes continued Permit Fees (new revenue) — VSMP fee: City Receives 72% - State Receives 28% - Regional Normalization of local fees Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan — E&S Plan, SWM Plan, Pollution Prevention Plan, & TMDL's Design Criteria — Threshold adjustment — Runoff Reduction Method — Design Manual Revisions ." ". 4. A vow 0 . 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':-:‘,.; ....."14-„:''.•1..471:;.- I ,•f,'). .'-i':-,,, I'•, . .,;• ' •- ' -d"ali :e, • Lit' ' aC, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK oar 215 Church Avenue, S. W.,Suite 456 I Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 4 Telephone (540)853-2541 Fax (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 2, 2013 Pastor James R. Foringer Christ Church at Northside 5110 Florist Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Pastor Foringer: On behalf of the Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council, I would like to express sincere appreciation to you for delivering the Invocation at the regular meeting of the Roanoke City Council, which was held on Monday, December 2, 2013. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:aa I I t+ ' _ 03 40.:.., .....: lit lc, . ii_, ,. ,q, .tr„ ,,,,,, . ...«f 'a ,: -. _ 1 ...,,t . e 1 Y i 1. i...c, i • • r ti i 10 . 0 4. ® Darer sowers VIRGINIA'S BLUE R1�[")�-F�� --�" � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: December 2, 2013 Subject: Request a Public Hearing to Vacate a Storm Water Drainage Easement Extending from Franklin Road S.W. Northwesterly to Ore Branch Background: Ivy View, LLC (Owner), a wholly owned subsidiary of Valley Bank, is the owner of several parcels located north of the intersection of Wonju Street and Franklin Road and which have recently been prepared for development. These parcels identified by Official Tax Map Numbers 1150106, 1150108 and 1150109 (Property) are impeded from development due to the presence of an existing storm drainage easement held by the City across portions of each parcel. The drainage easement in question was established by Deed dated March 18, 1969, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed Book 1260, page 280. The drainage easement is described in the Deed as "a permanent easement for storm drain purposes over, on and upon a certain 1100 square foot strip or parcel of land, 110 feet in length, extending from Franklin Road, S.W., northwesterly to Ore Branch..." The location of the easement is shown on the plat recorded in the Clerk's Office in State Highway Plat Book 3, page 204, and also is shown on plats recorded in Deed Book 1353, page 735, and in Map Book 1 , page 1430. As the current location of the drainage easement impedes the development of the Property, the Owner requests that the City vacate the drainage easement and, in return, the Owner will accept the responsibility of maintaining the storm water drainage pursuant to a Deed of Vacation and Agreement to be executed by the City and the Owner. In the event the Owner does not maintain adequate storm water drainage on the Property, the proposed Deed of Vacation provides that the City shall have the right to enter the Property and take the necessary corrective actions upon prior written notice, at Owner's expense. Recommended Action: Schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, December 16, 201 3, at 7:00 pm, or a eon t -reafter as the matter may be heard on the above matter. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Wayne Bowers, Economic Development Director Cassandra Turner, Economic Development Specialist CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: December 2, 2013 Subject: Adoption of Calendar of Events for Budget Development Activities for FY 2014-2015 Considerations: Annually, City Council approves the Calendar of Events for Budget Development Activities for the upcoming fiscal year. The recommended Calendar of Events for FY 2014-2015 is attached. Recommended Action: Approve the attached Calendar of Events for Budget Development Activities for FY 2014-201 5. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR BUDGET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FISCAL YEAR 2014 - 2015 Date Budget Preparation Activities January 6, 2014 Financial/Budget Planning Work Session (During 9:00 a.m. Morning Briefing Session) February 3, 2014 Financial/Budget Planning Work Session (During 9:00 a.m. Morning Briefing Session) March 3, 2014 Financial/Budget Planning Work Session (continued) (During 9:00 a.m. Morning Briefing Session) April 7, 2014 Financial/Budget Planning Work Session (continued) (During 9:00 a.m. Morning Briefing Session) April 21 , 2014 Recommended budget presented to City Council at regularly scheduled meeting April 24, 2014 Public hearings on recommended budget and tax rates at 7:00 p.m. May 5, 2014 Budget Study (During 9:00 a.m. Morning Briefing Session) May 12, 2014 City Council adopts General Fund, School Fund, Proprietary Fund budgets and an Update to the HUD Consolidated Plan and approves an annual appropriation ordinance at 2:00 p.m. F. I 0 Cammonbheaith of Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts Martha S.Mavredes.CPA P.O. Box 1295 Auditor of Plinio Accotnts Richmond Virginia 23218 November 18,2013 David Bowers Mayor 215 Church Avenue, SW,Room 452 Roanoke, VA 24011-1594 City of Roanoke Dear Mr. Bowers: We have reviewed the Commonwealth collections and remittances of the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff, and Commonwealth's Attorney of the locality indicated for the year ended June 30,2013. Our primary objectives were to determine that the officials have maintained accountability over Commonwealth collections, established internal controls,and complied with state laws and regulations. The results of our tests found the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff, and Commonwealth's Attorney complied, in all material respects, with state laws, regulations and other procedures relating to the receipt, disbursement,and custody of state funds, except as follows. The Commonwealth's Attorney did not comply with state laws and regulations as described below. Request an Appropriation Before Spending Funds The Commonwealth's Attorney spent forfeited assets without an appropriation from the local governing body. Section 15.2-2506 of the Code of Virginia requires an appropriation for all expenditures. The Commonwealth's Attorney should comply with the requirements of the Code of Virginia related to the expenditure of forfeited assets. We discussed this comment with the Commonwealth Attorney on November 18, 2013 and we acknowledge the cooperation extended to us during this review. Sincerely, 074a4.2.074a4.2. Vr l rn Auditor of Public Accounts MSM: clj cc: Christopher P. Morrill,City Manager Evelyn W. Powers,Treasurer Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Octavia Johnson, Sheriff Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney waw.apa virginia.gov (804)225-3350 reponsn apa.virgatia.gov y �eY CITY OF ROANOKE -ef 1. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK y;y 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 JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WERE,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 Candace R. Martin, Secretary Building and Fire Code Appeals Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Martin: This is to advise you that Kirk Bates has qualified as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2016. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, KIRK BATES, 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 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2016, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. KIRK BATES The foregoing oath of office was takken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Kirk Bates this Itay of%04)e �)el 1013. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court I) By_LI at. _,Atmt k L/ . , Clerk I r CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 � , r Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 Candace R. Martin, Secretary Architectural Review Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Martin: This is to advise you that Aaron M. Copeland has qualified as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a four-year term of office ending October 1, 2017. Sincerely, Afr-f-A4.0-4.t....) . aJ Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Aaron M. Copeland, 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 four-year term of office ending October 1, 2017, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. • aron M. Coe • •d The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Aaron M. Copeland this Py day of ND✓0/J k 2013. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court B � y � /. :., ' erk CITY OF ROANOKE �►'f OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 % 4 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE NI.MOON,MMC E-mail clerk @roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 Captain Samuel Roman, Secretary Towing Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Captain Roman: This is to advise you that Timothy P. Meadows and Jeffrey A. Robertson have qualified as (Tow Enforcement) members of the Towing Advisory Board for terms of office ending October31, 2016. Sincerely, Artlitnal K D Stephanie M. Moon, MMC, City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Timothy P. Meadows, 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 Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2016, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Czt 1MOTHY P. MEADOWS The foregoing oath of offi/c�e as taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Timothy P. Meadows this/ day of z fiAV2013. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk the Circuit Court 7 > / h erk CKJC1/oaths and qualifications/towing advisory board/Timothy Meadows (10312016) oath.docx Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Jeffrey A. Robertson, 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 Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2016, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. . 1 L Ass. ilk!_ V it 2 A. R• BERTSON ZIT The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Jeffrey A. Robertson this/ day ofkite 013. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of e Circuit Court BY � 493 7 afax, , Irk f CKJC1/oaths and qualifications/towing advisory board/Jeffrey Robertson (10312016)oath.docx 0YO ' ° CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT i X r To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: December 2, 2013 Subject: Annual Report - Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates I would like to sponsor a request from Braxton Naff, Chairman, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, to present the Advocates' annual report to City Council. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers /' i , , ,r V_:i.. ! . • __ _ ROANOKE / , 4i0 , .,. . \,,<,,,,.), ... _ ... _ . Roanoke e � or od Advocates Annual Report to City Council _` December 2nd , 201 3 aI.El 1ToDS sua�i � � iM AuuL1o1 LITiWs Eisd Ilannod sPIIPa JIL'N UOp(L',18 aa/(ow ssaDuiad uaano1 aal siaa�H uE1ia8 daoD bpd sluauaaij dwild uNdIy PiaalEn suaEipy Auoi saaquaaw sal •Donpy pooqJoqq6 ! N aloupoli g . \ . t � i Ifi 5. l Ott' :r 1 0 1111 "s. 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No. 39816-120213. A RESOLUTION closing certain City offices Tuesday, December 24, 2013, and providing for additional holiday leave for all City employees. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. City offices that are not engaged in performing emergency services or other necessary and essential services of the City shall be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2013. 2. City personnel who are not engaged in performing emergency services or other necessary and essential services for the City shall be excused from work for eight hours Tuesday, December 24, 2013. 3. With respect to emergency service employees and other employees performing necessary and essential services who cannot for reasons of public health, safety or welfare be excused from work Tuesday, December 24, 2013, such employees, regardless of whether they are scheduled to work Tuesday, December 24, 2013, shall be accorded time off at a later date. Employees of the Fire- EMS Department working the three platoon system shall receive a total of twelve (12) hours of holiday time due to their work schedule for this day. 4. Adherence to this resolution shall cause no disruption or cessation of the performance of any emergency, essential or necessary public service rendered or performed by the City. ATTEST: ittfream.ti) „ J City Clerk. K:\.MeasuresToliday time off december 2013.doc CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: December 2, 2013 Subject: Additional Holiday Leave for City Employees Background: Currently, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and January 1 , 2014 are scheduled holidays for City of Roanoke employees, with City offices closed. Providing Tuesday, December 24, 2013, as an additional holiday is a way to recognize our employees for their contributions during these challenging economic times. The surrounding localities of Roanoke County and Salem, as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia, will close their respective offices on December 24, 2013. Considerations: Emergency employees and other employees performing necessary and essential services who cannot for reasons of public health, safety, or welfare be excused from work on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, will be given time off at a later date. The payroll cost for one work day is approximately $313,571 . This is not an incremental cost as funding is included in the budget for salary and benefit expenses. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution approving additional holiday time consisting of all day on Tuesday, December 24 for all City employees in recognition of their outstanding service throughout the year. ristopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Carolyn H. Glover, Director of Human Resources Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management & Budget t"zavot 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 ANN H.SHAWVER,CPA ANDREA F.TRENT Director of Finance Assistant Director of Finance December 2, 2013 Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: October FY14 Financial Report - City of Roanoke September FY14 Financial Report - Roanoke City Public Schools The following financial report provides commentary on the City's financial results for the four months ended October 31 , 2013. FY14 year-to-date revenues increased 0.6% or $444,000 from the FY13 as presented in the accompanying financial statements. In comparison, the budgeted increase was 2.1% when comparing the FY14 adopted budget against the FY13 adjusted final results. Growth resulted from favorable results in permits and fees, grants and aid from the State, charges for services and miscellaneous revenue. Significant year-to-year variances are explained in further detail in this report. Year-to-date expenditures in FY14 increased 4.8% from the prior year. The adopted expenditure budget for FY14 was 1 .7% or $4.3 million higher than the adjusted FY13 actual results. A 2.0% pay raise for employees went into effect in July 2013. Also, employees received an additional 1 .0% pay raise to offset a required 1 .0% employee contribution to the Retirement Health Savings Account. In addition, the City's retirement contribution rate as a percent of payroll increased 2.5% (from 15.6% in FY13 to 18.1% in FY14). These increases will affect comparisons throughout the year. The City expects to meet its overall revenue and expenditure budget for FY14 and carefully oversees the budget through hiring management and monitoring of departmental spending to ensure obligations are met. Major expenditure variances are described in further detail in the expenditure section of this report. Revenues: Commentary on the significant categories of revenues and/or significant revenue variance is provided as follows: General Property Tax revenues dropped 0.7% or $259,000 compared to FY13 mainly due to lower real estate tax revenue. Real estate tax revenues were expected to decline slightly in FY14 due to reassessments. Honorable Mayor and Members of Council December 2, 2013 Page 6 Transportation expenditure decreased 24.4% or $702,000 compared to the prior year. In September last year, an additional month of expense was included which was corrected in the subsequent month. This timing difference will be rectified by the end of second quarter. Operations and Facilities expenditures increased 26.9% or $761 ,000 primarily related to Round Hill Elementary capital project spending in the current year. Some of these expenditures will likely be reclassified to the School Capital Projects Fund. Closing In closing, most national indices indicate an economy that continues to improve. According to The Commerce Department, the US economy grew at a 2.8% annual rate from July through September. Exports rose, businesses stocked up, home construction increased and state and local governments spent at the fastest pace in four years. The August 2013 unemployment rate was 5.6% for Virginia and 7.3% for the United States. Comparatively, the Roanoke unemployment rate was 7.1%. The Federal Reserve is continuing its policy to hold interest rates at all-time lows and predicts this to continue at least thru late 2014. Fiscal 2014 revenues through October were relatively flat compared to the prior year however, expenditures outpaced the prior year. The increase in the expenditures was primarily related to timing of several large contracts. The City's financial performance will continue to be carefully monitored by the various departments which are involved with oversight of the City's budgeting and financial processes. Please contact me with any questions you have on these financial statements. Sincerely, Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Attachments c: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Deborah J. Moses, Parking Facilities Manager Robyn L. Schon, General Manager, Global Spectrum CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA GENERAL FUND FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31,2013 STATEMENT OF REVENUE (UNAUDITED) Current Revenue Actual(Restated) Actual Percent of Revenue Budget July 1-October 31 July 1-October 31 FY14 vs FY13 Budget Revenue Source Budget Variance 2013-2014 2012-2013 Variance Received General Property Taxes $ 105,388,000 $ (66,529,912) $ 38,858,088 $ 39,116,951 (0.7%) 36.9% Other Local Taxes 74,518,000 (61,572,043) 12,945,957 12,946,580 (0.0%) 17.4% Permits,Fees and Licenses 1,034,000 (671,300) 362,700 334,326 8.5% 35.1% Fines and Forfeitures 1,592,000 (1,232,115) 359,885 472,816 (23.9%) 22.6% Revenue from Use of Money and Property 214,000 (161,860) 52,140 54,382 (4.1%) 24.4% Intergovernmental 65,722,000 (52,155,270) 13,566730 12,894,120 5.2% 20.6% Charges for Services 8,508,000 (6,010,873) 2,497,127 2,353,720 6.1% 29.4% Internal Services 2,507,000 (1,933,916) 573,084 588,415 (2.6%) 22.9% Transfers From Other Funds 32,700 - 32,700 32,886 (0.6%) 100.0% Miscellaneous Revenue 550,000 (357,510) 192,490 202,883 (5.1%) 35.0% Total $ 260,065,700 $ (190,624,799) $ 69,440,901 $ 68,997,079 0.6% 26.7% Note: Other Local Taxes and Intergovernmental Revenues have been restated for the transfer of$91,000 Public Facilities Tax recorded in error as Local Sales Tax relating to the Hotel Roanoke for the months of February through June in FY13 and$32,000 recorded as sales tax in error in September FY14. STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES (UNAUDITED) Current Actual Actual Percent of Expenditure Uncommitted July 1-October 31 July 1-October 31 FY14 vs FY13 Budget Expenditures Budget Balance 2013-2014 2012-2013 Variance Obligated General Government $ 14,194,008 $ 9,082,639 $ 5,111,369 $ 4,734,255 8.0% 36.0% Judicial Administration 8,031,119 5,263,946 2,767,173 2,565,415 7.9% 34.5% Public Safety 61,695,945 37,513,291 24,182,654 23,669,674 2.2% 39.2% Public Works 26,033,964 14,690,544 11,343,420 10,804,388 5.0% 43.6% Health and Welfare 36,939,920 24,791,768 12,148,152 10,394,508 16.9% 32.9% Parks,Recreation and Cultural 9,699,067 5,930,096 3,768,971 3,634,836 3.7% 38.9% Community Development 7,006,794 4,156,553 2,850,241 2,380,729 19.7% 40.7% Transfer to Debt Service Fund 13,225,490 3,163,097 10,062,393 10,404,947 (3.3%) 76.1% Transfer to School Fund 74,506,400 49,670,932 24,835,468 24,256,800 2.4% 33.3% Nondepartmental 10,271,363 8,941,948 1,329,415 1,034,729 28.5% 12.9% Total 261,604,070 $ 163,204,814 $ 98,399,256 $ 93,880,281 4.8% 37.6% • 1 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CIVIC FACILITIES FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) FY 2014 FY 2013 Operating Revenues Rentals $ 467,760 $ 587,303 Event Expenses 363,275 241,823 Advertising 50,786 60,702 Admissions Tax 89,131 94,337 Facility Surcharge/Ticket Rebate 67,852 86,669 Commissions 13,703 23,709 Ancillary 19,605 22,453 Miscellaneous 30,751 27,683 Total Operating Revenues 1,102,863 1,144,679 Operating Expenses Personal Services 350,829 391,414 Operating Expenses 1,209,765 1,096,740 Management Fees 123,966 121,894 Depreciation 300,412 294,584 Total Operating Expenses 1,984,972 1,904,632 Operating Loss (882,109) (759,953) Nonoperatinq Revenues/(Expenses} Investment Income 31,244 18,905 Interest Expense (178,957) (163,196) Net Nonoperating Expenses (147,713) (144,291) Change in Net Position $ (1,029,822) $ (904,244) 2 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PARKING FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) FY 2014 FY 2013 Operating Revenues Market Garage $ 164,636 $ 159,986 Elmwood Park Garage 181,653 125,429 Center in the Square Garage 117,841 97,036 Church Avenue Garage 170,782 197,513 Tower Garage 134,217 121,188 Gainsboro Garage 42,966 45,742 Campbell Garage 42,559 27,528 Williamson Lot 31,750 22,653 Higher Ed Center Lot 17,024 19,661 Market Lot 10,754 7,066 Elmwood Lot 33,755 16,416 Warehouse Row Lot 10,455 12,462 West Church/YMCA Lots 8,757 8,757 Off Street Parking Violations (All Locations) 21,254 18,729 On Street Parking Violations 145,043 115,916 Total Operating Revenues 1,133,446 996,082 Operating Expenses Operating Expenses 569,070 535,434 Depreciation 319,824 274,688 Total Operating Expenses 888,894 810,122 Operating Income 244,552 185,960 Nonoperating Revenues/(Expenses) Investment Income 24,642 17,849 Miscellaneous - 17,455 Interest Expense (214,783) (220,901) Net Nonoperating Expenses (190,141) (185,597) Income Before Transfers and Contributions 54,411 363 Transfers and Contributions Transfer to Capital Projects Fund (11,280) - Net Transfers and Contributions (11,280) - Change in Net Position $ 43,131 $ 363 3 CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31,2013 TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA FOR THE FUNDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31,2013 BALANCE AT BALANCE AT BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30,2013 RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS OCTOBER 31,2013 OCTOBER 31,2012 CONSOLIDATED FUNDS $ 80,248,651.14 $30,334.774.18 $35,523,364.89 $ 75,060,060.43 $ 66,608,890.44 CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT OF MY ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA,FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS ACCOUNTS THEREOF FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31,2013.THAT SAID FOREGOING: CASH CASH IN HAND $9,173.99 CASH IN WELLS FARGO BANK 226,822.55 CASH IN VALLEY BANK 2,948.36 CASH IN HOMETOWN BANK 100.00 INVESTMENTS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL 25,656,503.29 SMITH BARNEY GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND 4,810,419.18 CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 8,506,512.75 U.S.AGENCIES 2,000,000.00 VIRGINIA SNAP PROGRAM(U.S.SECURITIES) 8,797,107.90 VALLEY BANK MONEY MARKET 25,048,472.41 TOTAL $ 75,060,060.43 4 November 18,20131 RICK HALE,C EF DE• T EASURER 4 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PLAN NET POSITION FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER, 2013 (UNAUDITED) FY 2014 FY 2013 Additions Employer Contributions $ 4,264,610 $ 3,597,024 Investment Income Net Appreciation in Fair Value of Investments 33,953,007 11,872,893 Interest and Dividend Income 1,977,406 948,746 Total Investment Gain 35,930,413 12,821,639 Less Investment Expense 139,678 16,298 Net Investment Gain 35,790,735 12,805,341 Total Additions $ 40,055,345 $ 16,402,365 Deductions Benefits Paid to Participants $ 10,478,507 $ 10,069,515 Administrative Expenses 22,359 6,663 Total Deductions 10,500,866 10,076,178 Net Increase 29,554,479 6,326,187 Plan Net Position Available for Benefits: Fund Balance July 1 347,126,105 320,545,500 Fund Balance October 31 $ 376,680,584 $ 326,871,687 5 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN STATEMENT OF PLAN NET POSITION OCTOBER 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) FY 2014 FY 2013 Assets Cash $ 1,999,137 $ 540,247 Investments, at Fair Value 377,267,580 328,510,731 Accounts Receivable 31,283 - Due from Other Funds 668 350,571 Total Assets $ 379,298,668 $ 329,401,549 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Due to Other Funds $ 2,616,435 $ 2,527,027 Accounts Payable 1,649 2,835 Total Liabilities 2,618,084 2,529,862 Plan Net Position Available for Benefits $ 376,680,584 $ 326,871,687 6 CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA SCHOOL GENERAL FUND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 STATEMENT OF REVENUE (UNAUDITED) AUDITED Current Actual Actual Percent of Revenue July 1 -Sept 30 July 1 -Sept 30 Budget FY14 vs FY13 Revenue Source Budget 2013-2014 2012-2013 Received Variance State,Excluding Sales Tax $ 57,321,715 $ 11,336,822 $ 9,177,515 19.8% 23.5% State Sales Tax 13,000,000 3,002,102 3,187,700 23.1% (5.8%) Federal Revenue - - 28,413 na (100.0%) Other Revenue 4,800,000 241,139 898,120 5.0% (73.2%) Transfer from the City of Roanoke 75,755,780 18,730,716 18,192,600 24.7% 3.0% Transfer from Food Service Fund 300,000 75,000 75,000 25.0% 0.0% Total $ 151,177,495 $ 33,385,779 $ 31,559,348 22.1% 5.8% STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES (UNAUDITED) Current Actual Actual Percent of Expenditure July 1 -Sept 30 July 1 -Sept 30 Budget FY14 vs FY13 Expenditures Budget 2013-2014 2012-2013 Obligated Variance Instruction $ 104,290,337 $ 18,959,095 $ 17,198,795 18.2% 10.2% Administration,Attendance and Health 12,280,525 3,011,910 2,496,900 24.5% 20.6% Transportation 10,184,460 2,169,708 2,871,394 21.3% (24.4%) Operations and Facilities 15,839,119 3,587,426 2,826,448 22.6% 26.9% Debt Service 15,523,945 6,065,025 6,595,747 39.1% (8.0%) Transfer to Athletics Fund 1,591,000 397,750 375,000 25.0% 6.1% Total 159,709,386 i 34,190,914 32,364,284 21.4% 5.6% Note: The Food Services and Athletics Funds are not included in this financial statement. 7 7.b. 1 . City of Roanoke Financial Report Four Months Ended October 31 , 2013 FY14 General • FY14 revenues have increased 0.6%, lagging the budgeted increase of 2. 1 % as a result of local tax underperformance through October. Commonwealth revenues are up. • General Property Taxes decreased 0.7%, primarily related to a decline in the assessed value of real property. • Expenditures were budgeted at 1 .7% above FY13 actual and included a 2.0% pay raise effective July 2013, a 1 .0% pay increase to offset a 1 .0% retirement health savings contribution and a 2.5% increase in the employer's retirement contribution rate. • Expenditures YTD have increased 4.8% over the prior year primarily related an earlier contract with the Health Department in FY14, the fulfillment of employment vacancies in the current year and higher juvenile detention costs. 2 • A Sales Tax Decline FY14 Revenue Estimate $20.018 M 6.0 5.0 c 4.0 ° 3.0 2.0 1 .0 0.0 3 Months Ended 9/30/13 • Prior YTD Actual ❑ YTD Budget El YTD Actual • Sales tax revenues decreased 2.8% as adjusted for transfers to other localities and reclassification of public facilities tax recorded as sales tax in error. • Strong retail performance in FY13 related to activity that followed the derecho event was not repeated in FY14. 3 Growth in M Tax FY14 Revenue Estimate $ 13.301 M 4 U) 3 -- 0 2 E 0 3 Months Ended 9/30 • Prior YTD Adjusted I l YTD Budget El YTD Actual Revenue was 2 .7% higher than FY13. 4 , . Lodging Tax Exceeding All Budget and Prior Year FY14 Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue Estimate $3.793 M 1.50 � 1.00 0 i 0.50 0.00 . 4 Months Ended 10/31 • Prior YTD ❑YTD Budget • YTD Actual Effective January 2013, the Lodging tax rate increased 1 .0%. Adjusted for this, Lodging tax revenue increased 3 . 1 % over FY13. 5 Admissions Tax Growth FY14 Admissions Tax Revenue Estimate $0.430 M 0.2 0.15 4 N 0.1 0.05 0 4 Months Ended 10/31 • Prior YTD ❑ YTD Budget ❑ YTD Actual Admissions tax revenue increased 5.8% over FY13 and is 4.4% higher than budget. Movie theater performance is credited for this growth. 6 Personnel (Salary/Benefit) Lapse Performing Ahead of Target $50 — — N C .E $30 N d R $20 co ra $10 Target Actual 4 Mo Ended 10/31 Fiscal Year savings projected to exceed budget by $423,000. YTD expenditure is .8% or $268,000 ahead of target. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................. Workers ' Compensation Expenses Above Target $1 ,000 N $750 -0 $500 N $250 Target Actual 4 Mo Ended 10/31 YTD expense is 23.6% or $132 , 100 above target of $558,300. 8 Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) Expenses Below Target $3.0 = $2.0 o $1 .0 $0.0 FY 2013 Actual FY 2014 Actual Target 4 Mo Ended 10/31 YTD expenses are 23% or $533,900 below target of $2 .2M . Reductions are related to lower adult care and subsidized adoption expenditures and the reclassification of CSA expenses from IV E costs in the prior year. 9 Residential Juvenile Detention Expenses Above Target ._ } $1 ,000 $750 • $500 • $250 Target Actual 4 Mo Ended 10/31 YTD expense 24% or $84,000 above target of $350,000 related to a higher population of juveniles due to stricter placement requirements .o Solid Waste Tipping Fees Above Target $1 ,000 $750 $500 — - 0 $250 $0 Target Actual 4 Mo Ended 10/31 YTD costs are 5% or $34 ,000 above target of $738K. Increase above target is attributed to storm debris clean up in July due to heavy rain . > > Motor Fuel Expenses Above Target $1 ,000 $750 co $500 � Target Actual 4 Mo Ended 10/31 YTD expense 24% or $ 109k above a non-seasonally adjusted target of $451 k. Increase above target is attributed to storm debris clean up in July due to heavy rain . Costs are controlled by practice of contracting for fuel. 12 Pension Plan Trust Outpacing Policy Benchmarks in All Measurement Intervals Asset Allocation 10/31/13: Roanoke Performance Period Pension Plan Policy US Equities 51 . 1% One Month 3.6% 3.2% Fiscal YTD 10.7% 9.4% Real Estate 2.5% One Year 22.5% 20.3% Balanced 2.6% Three Years 13.2% 12.4% Convertibles 4. 1% Five Years 14.0% 12.3% International Equities 19.4% 400 1 ■ Low (2/28/09) US Fixed Income 14.0% 350 • 6/30/08 International Emerging Equities 3.5% 300 III 1 q I.Ir. ' ■ 6/30/10 0 II 250 I • 6/30/11 Infrastructure Funds 2.8/o 200 ❑ 6/30/12 Total Allocation 100.0% 150 I • 6/30/13 ❑ 10/31/2013/2013 100 Pension Plan assumed rate of return is Market Value Assets • High (10/31/07) 7.75% (Millions) 13 Unemployment Trends 9.0%-' 8.0%-/ �;�° ° __ 1 ` • Jun 12 7.0% Ill Sep 12 6.0% : AMP" Dec 12 5.0% • Mar 13 PI Jun 13 4.0% n Aug 13 3.0% II Roanoke City VA US The Roanoke City unemployment rate in August was 7. 1 %, up 0.7% from two year low in March 2013. August US and Virginia unemployment rates were 7.3% and 5.6%, respectively. 14 City Performance Stable Through October • Several local taxes indicate growth . Overall , local taxes are performing lower than expected . • Total expenditures through October are ahead of budget partially due to an earlier contract with the Health Department. • Revenues and expenditures are being carefully monitored as mid year is approached and FY15 budget development begins. • Pension Plan is performing above policy target at all measurement intervals. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W.,Suite 456 a '� Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 'telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: clerk®roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 The Honorable Morgan Griffith The Honorable Robert Goodlatte Member, United States Congress Member, United States Congress 1108 Longworth House Office 10 Franklin Road, S. E., Suite 540 Washington, D.C. 20510 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 The Honorable Mark Warner The Honorable Tim Kaine Member, United States Senator Member, United States Senate 129 B Salem Avenue, S. W. 611 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 5B Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 39817-120213 in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act and to urge the United States House of Representatives to adopt the Marketplace Fairness Act to level the playing field for local retail businesses by allowing individual states the authority to streamline their sales tax laws and collect sales taxes directly from online retailers. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013. Sincerely, J hi. " am) Stephanie M. Moon, MMC / City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance N N IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of December, 2013. No. 39817-120213. A RESOLUTION in Support of the Marketplace Fairness Act. WHEREAS, local retailers have been hurt in recent years by online and catalog purchases by customers who believe they get a discount by not paying sales tax; WHEREAS, a brick-and-mortar retailer collects the sales tax at the time of purchase in a store, but the responsibility for paying the tax from an online purchase shifts to the Internet customer who should pay the sales tax when filing an annual state tax return; WHEREAS, most taxpayers are not aware of the responsibility to remit these taxes, and state and local governments do not have the resources to enforce payment putting retailers located in Roanoke at a 5.3 percent competitive price disadvantage to remote sellers; WHEREAS, the current taxation system creates an unlevel playing field between internet-based retailers and Roanoke-based retailers; WHEREAS, the unlevel playing field and tax collection loophole given to online-only retailers deprives local economies of precious financial resources for providing services such as schools, public safety, and infrastructure; WHEREAS, local brick and mortar retailers serve as a foundation of our economy and are permanent, engaged members of the community who employ our citizens, support neighborhood charities and organizations, and contribute to the City; WHEREAS, the Supreme Court's decision in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, 504 U.S. 298 (1992), left state and local governments unable to adequately enforce their existing sales tax laws on sales by out-of-state catalog and online sellers; WHEREAS, the Court did state that Congress had the constitutional authority to pass legislation overruling its decision; WHEREAS, if Congress acts to regulate interstate commerce, state and local governments could collect taxes owed on Internet and mail order sales amounting to an estimated $23 billion annually; WHEREAS, the Marketplace Fairness Act would grant states the authority to require out- of- state online and catalog retailers to collect sales taxes at the time of a transaction - exactly like local retailers are already required to do; WHEREAS, the Act would only grant this authority to states that simplify their sales tax laws in order to ease compliance; and WHEREAS, the Marketplace Fairness Act was passed by the United States Senate on a bipartisan vote of 69 to 27 on May 6, 2013. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke urges the United States House of Representatives to adopt the Marketplace Fairness Act (S743 and HR684) to level the playing field for local retail businesses by allowing individual states the authority to streamline their sales tax laws and collect sales taxes directly from online retailers. 2. The City Clerk is directed to provide attested copies of this Resolution to the offices of the Honorable Mark Warner, United States Senator, the Honorable Timothy Kaine, United States Senator, the Honorable Robert Goodlatte, Member of Congress, and the Honorable Morgan Griffith, Member of Congress. ATTEST: o City Clerk. . e' CITY OF ROANOKE -+ ! OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK i,` 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 v , p Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telep6oae: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC L'-mail: elerk@roanokeva.gov roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 The Honorable William J. Howell The Honorable William T. Bolling Speaker, United States House of Delegates President, United States Senate P. O. Box 406 P. O. Box 1195 Richmond, Virginia 23218 Richmond, Virginia 23218 The Honorable Ralph S. Northam Lieutenant Governor-Elect P. O. Box 597 Richmond, Virginia 23218 Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 39818-120213 requesting that the General Assembly support a First Day Introduction requirement for Bills with Local Fiscal Impacts. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013. Sincer • DI-) Stephanie M. Moon, MMC ' City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of December, 2013. No. 39818-120213. A RESOLUTION requesting that the General Assembly support a First Day Introduction requirement for Bills with Local Fiscal Impacts. WHEREAS, many local governing bodies in Virginia have an ever-growing concern about the impact on localities of state mandates and cost shifting; WHEREAS, Section 30-19.03 of the Code of Virginia states that the Commission on Local Government shall prepare and publish a statement of fiscal impact for "any bill requiring a net additional expenditure by any county, city, or town, or...any bill requiring a net reduction of revenues by any county, city, or town, is filed during any session of the General Assembly"; WHEREAS, numerous bills fitting this criteria have been submitted and gone through the legislative process without review for local fiscal impacts due to limited time and resources to review these bills during the General Assembly session; WHEREAS, it is also recognized that a need exists for additional time and resources to provide such information during the tight procedural confines of the current legislative process; and WHEREAS, we believe it is critical that lawmakers have better and timelier information on the fiscal impact to localities when they consider bills and budget items. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Council requests that the General Assembly support measures that require its members to file bills with local fiscal impacts as early as possible and no later than the first day of session. 2. The City Clerk deliver attested copies of this Resolution to the Honorable William J. Howell, Speaker of the House of Delegates, the Honorable William T. Bolling, President of the Senate, and the Honorable Ralph S. Northam, Lieutenant Governor Elect. ATTEST: y�� be ) tints, City Clerk. F '. . CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fas: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail elerk(n roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 10, 2013 Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Shawver: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 39819-120213 accepting your resignation as Director of Finance for the City of Roanoke on May 15, 2014; and authorizing, ratifying and confirming execution of any and all documents necessary to accept and finalize such resignation by the Chair of the City's Personnel Committee, Anita J. Price and Council Member Dr. David B. Trinkle. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013. Sincerely, c t p anie M. Moon 'M Cn, MM City Clerk Attachment pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Carolyn Glover, Director, Human Resources Andrea Trent, Assistant Director of Finance Jody Lawson, Payroll and System Administrator IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA The 2nd day of December, 2013. No. 39819-120213. A RESOLUTION accepting the resignation of Ann H. Shawver as Director of Finance for the City of Roanoke on May 15, 2014, and authorizing, ratifying and confirming the execution of any and all documents necessary to accept and finalize such resignation by the Chair of the City's Personnel Committee, Anita Price, and Council Member, Dr. David Trinkle. WHEREAS, Aim H. Shawver, in anticipation of completing twenty (20) years' service to the City of Roanoke, has tendered her resignation as Director of Finance for the City of Roanoke effective May 15, 2014; and WHEREAS, the Council for the City of Roanoke wishes to accept Ms. Shawver's resignation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. City Council does hereby accept the resignation of its Director of Finance, Ann H. Shawver effective May 15, 2014. 2, City Council does hereby authorize, ratify and confirm the execution of any and all documents on behalf of the Council and the City of Roanoke necessary to accept the resignation of Ann H. Shawver effective May 15, 2014, and to facilitate the transition of the Department of Finance, in a form approved by the City Attorney by its Chair of the Personnel Committee, Anita Price, and Council Member Dr. David Trinkle. ATTEST: City Clerk. Ann Harrity Shawver 4917 Northwood Drive Roanoke,Virginia 24017 November 18, 2013 Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Thank you for the honor of serving the City of Roanoke as its Director of Finance since July 1, 2008. As I approach twenty years of service to the City, I have decided to resign from the City effective May 15, 2014 to explore new career opportunities and challenges. I trust that the amount of advance notice I have allowed will support the transition that will be necessary in the coming months to search for and find a Director of Finance who can continue to help you achieve your goals. I want each of you to know that I have tremendously enjoyed and appreciated the many opportunities I have had at the City. I have enjoyed assisting with many bond issuance transactions for the City, and helping to achieve significant savings through refinancing efforts in recent years. Working with all of you on policy improvements, Pension Plan reform and improving the City's bond rating has brought me great career satisfaction. I will look forward to working with the great team of City staff and with you to bring forward the FY15 budget. Please accept my resignation from the City of Roanoke on May 15, 2014. Sincerely, Ann H.Shawver • Sustainable Funding for Arts and Culture December, 2013 mismomm 1- #� Ste(!; a$' a �#,ac'w r �"£' `4��3,• � $ � �'S'� s City of Roanoke ; r Commitment to the goal A t , , . .. "t - mac, y J ) • Council Member Trinkle began discussions about reshaping the way the city funds arts and culture • Arts and Cultural Plan approved by City Council in ;August 2011as part of Comprehensive Plan included ,' this action: - , C 4' "Study and recommend funding strategies to sustain arts =. ' - and cultural organizations including dedicated funding k' - :_ sources, united arts fund drive, assets district, funder y�_ collaboration". n � • Mayor developed ACT (C = culture) The City 4 • y Manager asked the Roanoke Valley 14= ' t Allegheny Regional Commission (RVARC) to i � conduct the funding research as part of their 2013 FY work plan and Roanoke Arts Commission researched r3 other models do ,Y,S i t43 4' es Process to Date • David Trinkle was appointed as the Council Liaison and David Wine as the private liaison to Mayor's ACT Committee. Crihit4 • Survey to assess the sustainability needs of the organizations � 4g. conducted by Roanoke Arts Commission — showed a $2.7 million current operating gap and $20 million in unmet capital needs over next two years `i > • Presentation to City Council in April 2013 on research ,Da+� �'� • David and David have met with individual stakeholders to begin { ilt discussions • Six Focus Groups held in August 2013 with Staff and Board members of the organizations Economic Impact study of Arts and Culture completed by RVAC and Roanoke Arts Commission — Presented at the Cultural Summit • Summit held on Oct. 30 to present three funding models from Lcootnoz ;v n` different communities re,£y3 4 4.s a E is d4 4 si r t 5 : e p� t , x a a r, $ to ,� ifi k°."-• sx i t: �' ' } J � T� „.^die s s4 _4. t'« mo. ts" ' gict +r'4* osr ' - it'-' 3 S i 5 xrk Roanoke Summit: Toward a Healthy Creative Sector � 4 Fe. October 30, 2013 • Included presentation of 2013 Economic Impact study by Wayne Strickland 4 • Carter Livingston of Strategies 360 Utah — ZAP (zoo , arts parks) in Salt Lake County ,4 • Scott Giffen Springfield Mo . Arts 4 Collaborative • Dan Ross, Arts United of Fort Wayne 4 r • Close to 150 in attendance •217141 e44-V.4 -ezfc„i-Y> • Used interactive polling 40S+. a t + x a s a .t[ y Summary of Arts & Culture Economic Impact Stu Valley-Alleghany _ corn m SS 9. ' iva y zl .it • The size and impact of the local industry sector is $23,922,591 . This is a measure of the relative size and impact of the industry. • The Arts and Cultural Industry of the City of Roanoke generates �° rY Y g _ $10,817,217 in new sales activity in the Region as a result of new dollars attracted through visitation/tourism, and other funds from external sources. fi , `.: • It is estimated that 116 jobs (full or part-time) are supported per year. Indirect and induced impacts are responsible for the creation or [`X retention of an estimated 68 additional jobs for a total job impact of 184 jobs supported through arts and cultural activities in the Region. s P t a y'yg ? a , Summary of Consultant Input : • A cohesive and well-resourced cultural core is important for economic development. : • Each decided to secure the future of their organizations locally. : £ • A "business umbrella," provides a sustainable business infrastructure. r • You can increase the willingness of new community donors that are v3: more interested in the macro effects (diversity development, young talent retention, community pride, education, quality of life, etc.) of the arts and less interested in specific missions (classical music, opera, :iv :41:1SLS ballet, musical theatre, etc.). ,144 • Where a tax was used the support grew for the initiative over time a passing by larger margins 7 "r :; • Healthy non profits earn about 25% of their operating expenses from guaranteed income/ endowment Y y� } ' Y: y F is _• Key Messages from the Summit 44 w Guidance from Summit Participants 4, 'elsofi Tr 404-fcti, tiL tilt • Overwhelmingly, this is a good idea �� � • A `hybrid ' is suggested by the participants 7 teve, • Keep the dialogue open A y • Involve the organizations in the process • Build momentum---move assertively e4 e. <aeksif VitV '' treSe*gelt sx r ., ;x k, r, w , Expected Outcomes byc 4 .PP • More people served ' • Stronger balance sheets •_ Improved governance 4 • More shared services f -, 9PA enfWAi ....t " a`'''"" • Collaborative marketing - . -- - , _ ,R: aX " ;', D E a , "1°f Mks T ,p J y �` xT1, ' AF } { ) 5 a se'4 6 ✓ L w tokyA* w 2, s v:r x¥. x46 How Would Success Be Measured r % Tr r , `• New audiences 4 7f open dialogue • Joint marketing R , Aj• Alliances beyond the arts - ,- • Moving from scarcity model to model that fosters creativity and collaboration of „ • Higher visibility F ;qShared• resources ,Xlittiat 44Z;S- x-41,04-4PSOP 8 & 34, S Ru 1 S 4 ivri e`-rZel igatotts ge� ; E0` 1 Poll Results from Summit .cj x {5'= n kph: ,-+, In terms of a local process of how arts and cultural organizations are funded , do you su ort a model primarily based on . . . .I pp p Y Sp g Y G 4 • 7% responded "Public funding" . • 7% responded "Private funding" . • 85% responded "Hybrid (public/private) funding ry�� fi 5 Y $4 n g �. p -r t Fundin by City of Roanoke — Ten s q Year History z o rat • Capital Funding - Total of $ 8,898,400 over last ten years X High of $2,837,200 in 2007 (included foolkiet, $2,500,000 to Taubman) to low of $ 199,667 A 2 .� : , in 2009 ; . •• Operational Funding - Total of $3,894,505 `k over last ten years g = High of $637,817 in 2008 to low of } $240,050 in 2005 " c¢n 1.,'u mss °: "mow 4` ,., Se k Funding by City of Roanoke - Ten Year t � n ; n •story Continued • Program Funding through RAC r application process — Total of $3, 194,667 over last ten years t ys High of $403,436 in 2005 to low of ` ` A { $269,220 in 2013 • Total funding from the City of Roanoke over last ten years in all 3 categories - .9^ ;'9 $ 15,987,572 • i 7T � gvR 5. 34 Agit;: i b p'- z Why Now >AF • Operational Funding is needed now more than funds for new r facilities • New funds have been invested in the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau so we need to invest in the collateral they are marketing Ny a, 7 , • We need to foster greater collaboration among the arts and team 4 cultural groups - • With the loss of The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge there is no longer a central coordinating force and the endowment k organization could fulfill that need , . k . e, • Arts and culture is losing its market share of philanthropy to ac other charities such as human services and health. > Suggested Hybrid Structure ler • Develop a public private endowment which could then fund capital, operational or programming x F • Have a vetted application process as the Arts Commission now xw ° uses for program funding. , • City could commit X number of dollars for X number of years to , F place in an endowment : �� grt ,X • Maintain the program funding through the Arts Commission process until the endowment is running • Admissions tax collected by the a and c organizations could go rye, back into the endowment or we could forgive admissions tax while the fund grows (except for that collected at the Roanoke 4 Civic Center which goes to the facility for maintenance) • Dedicate a mix of local taxes to grow the endowment faster • E r1 3. A ry V }NrekWyr Private Side of Partnership �,5 J tt • Afford everyone the opportunity to support � � f#' the overall arts and cultural community. 3�� • Ensure sustainability of the impact the arts 4 and cultural organizations have on the regional economy, quality of life and education � r • Increase the pool of donors through use of new and innovative technologies 4 • Greater opportunity for planned giving .a , r ,.L ti- pp .x-� £' we et. - Y .. �'F' Fft, S }y P,4+;' 1pgVs' H. } r Questions To Be Answered ci • Could we increase a local tax, or combination of, for X years to build the endowment faster? „ , § • Who would administer a public/private endowment? � • How would the governing body be chosen? • What is a vetted organization? 3 • Where should the fund be held? 1/4fi • Should it include capital, operating and program 9,3 funds? ', • How do we identify the "Campaign Champion?" • Other questions? i4 b` ilt+aele d fi f Z A[ F �� Next Steps a4% • Propose an ordinance to set up the fund , zr p ra A . • Get feedback from Council on the ordinance "Its* • Hold a public hearing �, 4`» • A rove the ordinance pp .) ,- • Engage the private side with the city to develop the process and the campaign v 4 • Come to Council to recommend process : r itaa istt,tcyl F f CITY OF ROANOKE 4 t� OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Timothy R. Spencer w.Js 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING Steven J. Talevi 4;"^ ' 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW Gary E. Tegenkamp ROANOKE,VIRGINIA 24011-1595 David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Daniel J. Callaghan TELEPHONE 540-853-2431 Laura M. Carini City Attorney FAX 540-853-1221 Assistant City Attorneys EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov December 2, 2013 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Voting Precincts Amendment Status Report Dear Mayor Bowers and Members Of City Council: I am writing to you to provide you with a status report regarding the proposed amendment to the Voting Precincts for the City of Roanoke. We anticipate having a public hearing on the proposed ordinance in January, 2014. The rationale for deferring a public hearing until 2014 is based on the many developments that have occurred since you received the report from the Citizen's Task Force. That report recommended creating 20 voting precincts and maintaining one central absentee voting precinct. The retirement of Lavern Shepherd as General Registrar, effective December 1, 2013, the special election for the House of Delegates seat for District 11, and the time needed to confirm locations for the polling places for these 20 precincts warrant taking up this matter in 2014. Pursuant to State Code, the effective date of this ordinance, if adopted in 2014, will be December 31, 2014. As a result, Council will have ample time to deliberate on this matter during 2014. In anticipation of the public hearing in January, 2014, I recommend that a copy of the proposed ordinance be published on the City website to allow citizens to review the proposal in advance of the public hearing. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely yours,„A., c:;,,,,,a / Daniel J. llagh. City Attorney DJC/lsc tr a CITY OF ROANOKE art OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 am % Telephone: (540)853-2541 -"-- "- Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: cicrk(n�roano keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2(]13 CECELIA 1'.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Terry W. Cundiff 445 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Cundiff: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, December 2, 2013, you were reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." 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 Board of Zoning Appeals. Sincere) , ,^- \ Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Rebecca J. Cockram, Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeals COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To-wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the second day of December 2013, Terry W. Cundiff was reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of December 2013. City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE ,Arj OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 �„ t';� ';v• Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 � Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: clerk��roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Drew H. Kepley 2710 Richelieu Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Kepley: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, December 2, 2013, you were reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals fora three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." 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 Board of Zoning Appeals. Sincerely, Step anie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Rebecca J. Cockram, Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeals COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To-wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the second day of December 2013, Drew H. Kepley was reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1 , 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of December 2013. Aitt?&sit.) 21 )/An.) City Clerk r// CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK $` b 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: eierk(droanokeva.gp° JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 CECEI.IA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Michael P. Wright 3921 Maine Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Wright: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, December 2, 2013, you were reappointed as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2016. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Towing Advisory Board. Sincerel , \ Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Captain Samuel Roman, Jr., Secretary, Towing Advisory Board, w/application Timothy Spencer, Assistant City Attorney COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To-wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the second day of December 2013, MICHAEL P. WRIGHT was reappointed as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2016. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of December 2013. kfit4:4L e. iribtheJ City Clerk ,t ' 44,44 CITY OF ROANOKE —'t , 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 JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Tim Allen, Sheriff-Elect 4240 Quail Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Allen: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, December 3, 2013, you were appointed as a City representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016. 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 member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." 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 City representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board. Sincer y, f o Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Kathryn Van Patten, Director of Court and Community Services, 1717 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017-2139 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To-wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the second day of December 2013, TIM ALLEN was appointed as a City representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a term of office commencing January 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of December 2013. 9a,E� Pia-ituni• )1017,) City Clerk �; CITY OF ROANOKE , OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Clnu-ch Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 -°--' Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC E-mail: clerkGTroanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Katherine V. Coffield 25 Church Avenue, S. W Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Ms. Coffield: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, October 7, 2013, you were appointed to replace Alison Blanton as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a four-year term of office ending October 1, 2017. 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 member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." 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 Architectural Review Board. Sincerely, *tib4n Vo Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Candace R. Martin, Secretary, Architectural Review Board, w/application COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To-wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the second day of December 2013, Katherine V. Coffield was appointed to replace Alison Blanton as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a four-year term of office ending October 1, 2017. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of December 2013. A4Ljt.)\ne/ • l City Clerk .° P A CITY OF ROANOKE Sri OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 '� Telephone: (540)853-2541 sFk, Fax: (540)853-1145 E-mail: eter n.roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC STEPHANIE M.MOON,MMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIAT.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk December 3, 2013 Alison Blanton 1701 Arlington Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Blanton: Your term of office as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board expired on October 1, 2013. 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 Architectural Review Board from April 20, 1998 to October 1, 2013. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your years of service. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosure pc: Candace R. Martin, Secretary, Architectural Review Board CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO _ ALISON S. BLANTON �. • AS A MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD FROM APRIL 20, 1998 TO OCTOBER 1, 2013 ON THIS 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER , 2013 IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: DAVID A.BOWERS STEPHANIE 1ON MAYOR CITY CLERIC ((