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TRINKLE 40089-110314 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL SESSION NOVEMBER 3, 2014 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 450 AGENDA Call to Order -- Roll Call. Council Members Lea and Rosen arrived late. Welcome. Mayor David A. Bowers. NOTICE Today's briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, November 6 immediately following the 2:00 p.m. session at 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m., and video streamed by internet through Rev.Net Technologies, Inc., at http://www.wrev.net. Council Meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 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. (5-0) 1 A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting for consultation with legal counsel and briefing by staff members pertaining to actual litigation where such consultation and briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5-0) A communication from the City Manager requesting that City Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property located at 1231 Midvale Avenue, S. W. bearing Official Tax Map No. 1221301 where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5-0) A communication from the City Manager requesting that City Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5-0) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. (5 MINUTES). NONE. BRIEFINGS: • Innovation Blue Print - 30 minutes Council Members Lea and Rosen arrived during the briefing (9:33 a.m.) • Solid Waste Management Program - 30 minutes INFORMAL SESSION WAS RECESSED AT 10:00 A.M. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD AT 10:15 A.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER COURT G. ROSEN, CHAIR, PRESIDING. 2 INFORMAL SESSION RECONVENED AT 11:41 A.M., AND THE BRIEFING REGARDING DOWNTOWN ROANOKE INCORPORATED RETAIL STRATEGY WAS HELD. AT 12:55 P.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED UNTIL 2:00 P.M., FOR A CLOSED MEETING IN COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 451, FOURTH FLOOR, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 3 eat y• ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 3, 2014 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1 . Call to Order--Roll Call. Council Member Lea was absent. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Greg A. Moser, Green Ridge Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor David A. Bowers. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE Today's briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, November 6 immediately following the 2:00 p.m. session at 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m., and video streamed by internet through Rev.Net Technologies, Inc., at http://www.wrev.net. 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 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - TWO VACANCIES FOUR -YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING OCTOBER 1, 2018 BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONE VACANCY (AT-LARGE) THREE-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - TWO VACANCIES THREE-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 5 BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS — ONE VACANCY (CITIZEN AT LARGE) THREE-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION — TWO VACANCIES FOUR-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 FAIR HOUSING BOARD - TWO VACANCIES UNEXPIRED TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING MARCH 31, 2016 HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD — ONE VACANCY FOUR-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2018 PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION - ONE VACANCY— (AT LARGE) THREE-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES — THREE VACANCIES ONE UNEXPIRED TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 TWO UNEXPIRED TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act. Recognition of the City's Fleet Management Division as one of the Top 100 Fleets in North America. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. ALL MATTERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL, AS HE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE. Judge Larry Black appeared before the Council. 6 4. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 6-0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on Monday, July 21, 2014. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading thereof and approved as recorded. C-2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that a public hearing be scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to receive public comments with regard to conveyance of City-owned property Hist:re Partners, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company, to acquire a 0.7748 acre parcel located at 206 Williamson Road, S. E., designated as Official Tax Map Number 4013803, which is presently a City-owned surface parking lot managed by Park Roanoke, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in request. C-3 Report of qualification of D. Elliott Bayer as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Presentation by Ashley Reynolds Marshall, Project Manager, Bank On Roanoke Valley; and Kristin Adkins, Community Impact Manager, United Way of Roanoke Valley, regarding the progress and status of the Bank On Roanoke Valley Program. (Sponsored by the City Manager) 7 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Amendment to the City Code to improve solid waste collection operations, employee safety and customer service. Adopted Ordinance No. 40089-110314. (6-0) 2. Transfer funds in connection with the Sealed Compactor Zone II Project; amendment to the City Code to revise the definition of the Sealed Compactor Zone; and Fee Compendium to reflect the aforementioned fee schedule, effective April 1, 2015 — June 30, 2015. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 40090-110314, Ordinance No. 40091-110314 and Resolution No. 40092-110314. (6-0) 3. Appropriation of funds for the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority Engineering Services Project. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 40093-110314. (6-0) 4. Appropriation of funds for construction of sidewalks at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology complex. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 40094-110314. (6-0) 5. Approval and acceptance of a Local Government Challenge Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Commission for the Arts; and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 40095-110314 and Budget Ordinance No. 40096-110314. (6-0) 6. Execution of an agreement with Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., in support of the Grandin CoLab, which provides an infrastructure for the Region's entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem; and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 40097-110314 and Budget Ordinance No. 40098-110314. (6-0) 8 COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. b. CITY ATTORNEY: 1. Amendment of the City Code in connection with the Youth Services Citizen Board. Adopted Ordinance No. 40099-110314. (6-0) 2. Update on Voter Precincts Realignment. Public hearing that was held on Monday, October 20 and continued until Monday, November 17 will be closed; and matter to be tabled due to a discrepancy regarding certain City precinct boundaries. c. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. Financial report for the First Quarter of FY2015. Received and filed. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. Presentation of the Proposed 2015 Legislative Program. Council Member Court G. Rosen, Chair, Legislative Committee. Public hearing scheduled for December 15 at 7:00 p.m., to receive public comments on amendment to City Charter for removal of Director of Finance as a Council-appointed officer; and said position to be under the City Manager Administration. (5-1, Mayor Bowers voting no.) Adopted Resolution No. 40100-110314, as amended. (6-0) Joint meeting with School Board and Area Legislators scheduled to be held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 9 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 40101-110314 authorizing the City Manager to execute a sales agreement with the Rain Corporation, providing for the acquisition from Rain of certain real property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing approximately .858 acres, located at 2839 Peters Creek Road; and designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6410104, upon certain terms and conditions, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this Ordinance. (6-0) 11 . MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Bestpitch requested that a public hearing be held on Monday, December 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to receive public comments to amend the City Code to include Preston Park Recreation Center, Fallon Park (including Fallon Park Shelton, but not including Fallon Park Pool), Smith Park (including Smith Park Shelter), Highland Park (Not including Highland Dog Park), Piedmont Park, Wasena Park (including Wasena Brick Shelter and Wasena Stone Shelter), and Washington Park (including Washington Park Lower Shelter and Washington Park Upper Shelter, but not including Washington Pool Park), to allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Price voting no.) b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. Reappointed Charlene Graves as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2017. Reappointed Susan L. Reese as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018. Reappointed Angela Penn and appointed Anthony M. Russell to replace Henry Scholz, effective January 1, 2015, as members of the City Planning Commission for terms of four years, each, ending December 31, 2018. 10 Reappointed Paula L. Prince as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, for a three-year term of office ending December 31, 2017. Reappointed Bryan Musselwhite and appointed Christina Koomen to replace Roger Malouf, effective January 1, 2015; as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals for terms of three years, each, ending December 31, 2017. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (6-0) 12. ADJOURN. 3:58 P.M. 11 Ye." A�' CITY OF ROANOKE tiko �� OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE,S.W.,SUITE 452 1tecirnt ROANOKE,VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540)853-2444 FAX (540)853-1145 DAVID A.BOWERS Mayor November 3, 2014 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, owu""1/‘ David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:ctw COMMITTEE VACANCIES/REAPPOINTMENTS November 3, 2014 VACANCIES: Two, unexpired terms of office on the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2016. Unexpired term ending June 30, 2015 and two, unexpired terms ending June 30, 2016 on the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates. Three-year term of office on the Board of Building Code and Fire Appeals ending June 30, 2017. Three-year term of office (at-large member) on the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2017. Two, four-year terms of office (interest, competence or knowledge of historic preservation) on the Architectural Review Board ending October 20, 2018. Four-year terms of office on the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2018. Two, three-year terms of office on the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2017. Two, four-year terms of office on the City Planning Commission ending December 31, 2018. Three-year term of office as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors ending December 31, 2017. CITY OF ROANOKE as- 1114 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Timothy R. Spencer 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW Steven J. Talevi 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 EMAII: ciryatty @roanokeca.goc November 3, 2014 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Bowers and Council Members: This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel and briefing by staff members pertaining to actual litigation where such consultation and briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to §2.2- 3711.A.7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, 5 Daniel J. Callagh City Attorney DJC/lsc c: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Barbara Dameron, Director of Finance Stephanie Moon Reynolds, City Clerk e ° 4. ar'r' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ey0. To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property located at 1231 Midvale Avenue, S.W. bearing Official Tax Map No. 1221301 where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to §2.2-371 1 .A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. / 0 Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers w- y CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to §2.2-371 1 .A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Innovation Network Roanoke - Blacksburg ASSETS • OPPORTUNITY • RESULTS 0 INNOVATION BLUEPRINT R!;ANDKE-BtACKSBURG A regional roadmap for supporting entrepreneurs and turning our innovation assets into new businesses and jobs Developed by over 100 business, education, and local government leaders The Bottom Line ❑ We have an amazing set of innovation assets ❑ Yet assets don't turn into opportunities without attention u The Blueprint provides attention and focus to the companies creating high wage jobs ri The Blueprint strategies build the foundation that turns concepts into companies and sustains the ability to continually grow our own ventures Why Focus on Innovation and Startups? mai Startups and innovation companies account for lion's share of jobs • 8% of firms Startups <5 years) • Created 2.3 million jobs March 2009-March 2010 (US lost 1.8 MM) • <5% of all companies High Growth/Impact (- 273,000; 200,000 startups) Companies • >67% of new jobs created from 2007-2011 • <1% of companies Equity-backed • 11% of all jobs • 21% of GDP Sources: Kauffman Foundation, US Bureau of Labor Statistics and Global Insights Startup homegrown ( resident) businesses out-perform larger companies 2006-2010 Job Growth 15.00% •US 10.00% •VA • R-B MSAs 5.00% 0.00% Non-resident Resident 2-100 Resident >100 -5.00% employ. employ. -10.00% 0. 15.00% Source: Youreconomy.org Even within homegrown businesses, only a handful create most of the jobs We Have Great Innovation Assets • A top ranked research university, that has doubled research in the last 10 years; Carillon Research Institute with world class teams • One of the highest concentration of colleges and universities per capita, awarding more than 1 /3 of all STEM degrees • Nationally ranked as a top "100 Best Places for Business and Careers" • Leading edge technology companies • Top 15 most affordable places for doing business; Cost of living well below the national average • Strong work ethic ire labor force Yet, we aren't turning these assets into opportunities IP • Our private sector Science and Engineering workforce is <4% compared to 7% of the Virginia workforce and 5.4% of the US workforce • Our high tech jobs are less concentrated and grew 40% slower than the State from 2002 to 2012. • If the region had the same concentration of tech jobs, it would 1 equal 7,500 more high paying jobs • We have low rates of commercialization and thus are missing $30- $100 MM per year in equity investment capital • With a low percent of innovation jobs, wages are also less: $40,000 in region, compared to $49,500 for VA How does this hurt our economy? y Industry and education have a difficult time recruiting talent ❑ Companies tend to stay small and fail to realize their growth potential ❑ Startups leave the area to find funding and investors stop paying attention to the region Li There are few success stories that create the next generation of companies $ $ Icr$611-1. $ Product Business Business & Development Launch Growth Exit ROANOKE- BLACKSBURG INNOVATION NETWORK Our vision is to be nationally recognized as a place where innovation and entrepreneurship thrive, high-impact companies grow, and quality of talent is second to none. We Start With A Clear Set of Outcomes The Innovation Network sees a future where Education and industry work together to turn ideas into enterprise, because of this More residents can start and grow successful innovation businesses, which in turn Attracts talented people from around the world to want to live and work in the region, and results in A reputation as an agile and responsive hub for innovation 1 We Take A Systematic Approach Four Interconnected Objectives: Turn research concepts into new products, u Launch more innovative companies, Help them through critical growth stages, and ❑ Support them with top tier talent. Furthermore. . ..it's a scalable process that can help individual companies as well as create an overall environment for growth We Use Targeted Multi-Year Strategies ► --,_ _____ _ _--__ Concept Development Company Startu_ Job, Wage and Revenue Growth • Develop roadmaps • Establish additional • Strengthened STEM linking regional seed and start-up and middle skill job industry to R&D funding connections to assets industry • Enhance the • Increase proof of mentoring system • Coordinated talent concept funding and for entrepreneurs recruitment de-risking of and growth stage technology at +N companies universities L1 -1::\> Promote the region's innovation assets Support the networks and hubs that spur ongoing innovation and collaboration To Drive to Measurable Results Strategies that results in ❑ New high impact companies starting in the region, ❑ Additional investment capital flowing into the region u More companies achieving their growth potential which leads to. . .. Additional high wage jobs, Attraction of new top-tier talent, and ❑ A reputation as a great place to start and grow a company And results that are meaningful • • • Past 3 years Next 3 years Following 3 years 10years 4 • 2X innovation $200+ million employment and WNW -NM equity investment firms $50-75 million 3,000+ new HT • 4X increase in equity investment jobs commercialization 1 ,500 new HT jobs (6,000 indirect • 6X increase in rIiiiion jobs)y $ (3,000 indirect 530 new HT jo s jobs) 500 650 900 S&T S&T S&T firms firms firms • . We Complement Other Efforts El We target an underserved, high impact market ''��^N ,N f ❑ We provide a pipeline of BLUEPRINT \ Business High Impact \ new companies for Recruitment Startups and ;� and Retention Innovation expansion and retention i Companies i efforts , ❑ We create an Small Business ,'� ; Development entrepreneurial environment that spills over - __ -y into the general economy We 've Shifted from Ideas to Action Pursuing grants for venture development funding and services Expanding/coordinating mentors for startups and growth stage companies Working with state and private investors to gain access to more startup funding f Valley Ventures, a $ 15M early stage venture fund for technology and life science companies Supporting the development of innovation hubs in Roanoke and Blacksburg r Developing the marketing messages and tools to raise our profile r RBIN : The Blueprint's Hub This issue crosses both valleys and requires the cooperation from multiple organizations Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Network An alliance based 501C3 Key roles: Coordinates people and programs; Acts as a conduit to connect industry and education Leverages funding opportunities Provides a focal point for innovation and tech-based entrepreneurship (within and outside of the region) Assets, Opportunity, Results Jonathan Whitt, CEcD ionathan@thetechnologycouncil.com www.rbin.us Innovation Network Roanoke - Blacksburg . . \C4+eAry hb a Solid Waste Management Atil P P ir IP -4 4 ...1111il i ROANOKE Solid Waste Management • Agenda * Downtown Sealed Compactor Program * Proposed Amendments to City Code * Solar- Powered Litter Compactors * Fall Leaf Collection Program Downtown Sealed Compactor Program • Objective * Cleaner Downtown, no trash set out on the sidewalk * Flexibility for our customers to dispose of trash at any time * Increase in recycling, decrease in trash * Savings achieved through cost avoidance r iiiiiMill=faliall 1ST ST ` ° ." ;;' . - -_ — . z 1011701 X 1011101 co co cm ' 1010502 O. i ' * I D 1:, . �I 1011705 D 4 W..1011107 s,, , 'r`' i ici,o 3 r Imo! `� m �++ 14 ; ! li 1 c6.01-.+ : s j { r /1 111111 J IFFF1 R's,-.). sUN ST r--h 2 —is 73 ,. 9 rip CL) de.. 1, l J -' or 1 '' 8 kilt. 0 0 3 ..„ ft 7:3 1:;;.::•: CA I-1 r O i �: . 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Additional Code Changes • Sharps * Syringes or Lancets used at home and disposed of in the residential solid waste stream. • Proper Disposal * Recommended that they be placed in a heavy opaque plastic bottle * Bottle have the word "Sharps" written on the outside of the bottle * Lid placed back on and sealed with tape * Disposal within city issued automated container * Discussions and agreement with the Health Dept. • Code Amendment needed Additional Code Changes • Brush on Vacant Lots * Eyesore * Owners are attempting to be compliant * Opportunity to enhance the neighborhood • Request to amend the ordinance to allow for the collection of brush from residentially- zoned vacant lots . ...........______............_.._............. ..................... ............. ......... ... ..... . . . . . ....................................... ......... ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Analysis • Two markets to consider. . . — Consumers demanding goods and services (from retailers) — Tenants seeking retail space (from property owners) ,,-'' G Th s t,ture 4 has closed ,,, lii It' Alltia1400016 ,...._______ ,, isimiiiit 011111111Mr4 — - 1 1 1 ________.... it . ". A\ Council Presentation 7 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting . . ..... ..... . . ..... . ......... ..... ........................... ... ..................................... ... . . . . _... . ............__...._.._________.._..__._______....__..........._.._................. ........ ... .... Strategy • Downtown retail does not just "take care of itself' — Does not necessarily follow from other uses and anchors — Requires a more proactive approach { Y Council Presentation 8 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting StF tEgy • Downtown retail will not be what it once was . . . — No longer the "consensus" shopping destination — Demands a new paradigm to remain relevant ill Tail ; CPI.�. VALLEY VIEW _R. .. Council Presentation 9 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Strategy • Playing a role in a broader retail ecology — Positioning based on competitive advantage — No set percentages for different retail uses (p. 17) SUSTAIN A BULL tbcf!" INDEPENDENT DURHAM Council Presentation 10 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Strategy • Downtown as its own ecology. . . — Not every sub-district can (or has to be) retail — Importance of clustering to maximize synergies — Role for low-visibility/low-rent streets rr � ar il! "+rN! t i' p' 11111111 II i &Ca' : r - � .,- w, . tui.ii . , :,. .. irk-- Council Presentation 11 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting O o • o Cf1) cp 0 r - ° . rii) .1.. (0) • Q) (D CCD r.{.1 ( - '1; 1 n (I) n V) a) Ca D .Q Cp r-f- � v CQ( X .. l s cD D (D PAN —n- t '.. imermr . 1 1 5 (�in CD. Q. Q r = m = CD CI , CD al v ci) CL v o 0 CD t.. ..., £.. (D vpM i g US C F CO � = = k CQ CD Strategy r .. j/f♦ e 'w . 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Strategy • Letting the market speak — "Too much of " • Lure of co-tenancy • Increasing penetration versus creating from scratch — "Quality" can be subjective (p. 33) I, 751 b 754000 t00 000 1 + 1 ' I Council Presentation 14 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Strategy • Leverage with retailers — Depends ultimately on supply/demand • Attributes of Downtown itself • Vis-à-vis primary competitors r • • ■1111.1111111, n del Council Presentation 15 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting O C ■ .rrior, I , , _, 2 v. -0 CD 0 —I < -0 CD 0 • = •• - '< CD _._.. O • < CD o (! 0 CD* __s-- i.---3 -Q-4- (CD 3 CD LU CD CD O O _ _ CD D" w r+ — •I ia)O a- O = CD fa.) N a = -I CD D. I I -0 co CD O 0 CY m CD ....... CD CD (� c r* rn ( -o CCDD CD • .Q. O 5• : CD O -� CCDD N CD 0 Mil D O 0 < w -, CD 0 c 1 r g "lila. 4 , 3 L. CO n 0 -7k i , ', r - ;LT- 3 (fl CD • Info they cannot (easily) find on their own . . . — Storefront inventory including off-market spaces — Near-future developments and initiatives — Detail on existing parking supply — Familiarity with (liaison to) bureaucrats, landlords — "Ammunition" to help in selling internally •.tooldi tam BERKELEY , nom.. Council Presentation 18 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Implementation . - „ , ,% 14111111rA h 310 4 • Leveling the playing field — Relationship between projected sales versus occupancy costs • Desired tenants cannot justify costs — Those interested cannot afford the up-front investment — Need direct incentives for retailers (p. 47) • Forgivable loans, not grants • Modest amounts, for many recipients • For permanent improvements only Council Presentation 17 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting implementation • Getting retailers to take notice — Conventional model does not work — Must show why Downtown is relevant, in their language • Creative use of data • Providing frame of reference 2013 Diu Estanstes Downtown Newark Downtown Summ't Short Hills Mall Sourte Claws Poi ulat on 11111MIEEMIll 82,748 72.432 Po.ulation Densft 12 751/s•uare mile 2 928's•uare mile 2 563,s. re mile Ave :e Houser o d Intone $48.924 $177,859 S191,831 Households Earn,n: $75K+ 24,883 20,239 17,933 Creative Class Workers 28,843 21,866 19,277 Number of Homeowners 30,464 22.674 19.510 Total S. din: Power $4.2 billion $1 7 billion $i 5 billion Current Sales Leaka;e $586 million 4134 mrll►on $10 million Council Presentation 19 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting tion Imlmen ta e • Screening prospects for likelihood of interest (p . 33) — Selecting the right analogs for canvassing • Comparable (or less desirable) metros and Downtowns ZARA .SARA ,Y .4.. - 4t +g.ww.lAlMw ia1 !I .we ..1161+•+b4 �. • -.r. •s '4! F ilill . illi lil '' ..kihi, -i 111111.1r"16 M 4144, i Iri Y x.. f , ........t. -, . , -, e5. itliP1*. --P--- --- -• s .... .. .Council Presentation 20 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Implementation • Focusing on the sub-districts that need it — Where the free market is failing . . . • Brokers not sufficiently incentivized III 1 , _A.. ' i Y� Council Presentation 21 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Implementation • Marketing that means something — Not just a possible "business location and investment" (p. 38) — Align with retail positioning strategy — Subtly respond to perceptions / concerns — Window wraps for pedestrians/consumers instead? Afilliken 1 p Roanoke mum 11, A i fb. fli IR IP •.o ,--, — , se IP,110101 Ilik At k Council Presentation 22 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Implementation The oa rioker • Vehicles for reaching the industry .� — Do not attend ICSC national events ,:° • potential t for otential "me a" deals. . . 9 — Concentrate on local / regional instead rt . to s x` . •r • Presentations and exhibit booths • Business and lifestyle publications idea vimpons ..sor C. 141111111111 OM".l.► Council Presentation 23 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting nt tion a I m I e me p • Retention as important as recruitment (p. 46) — Alignment of marketing and events — Merchant input on recruitment efforts — Sensitivity during streetscape improvements — Technical assistance (esp. for mom-and-pops) — Eligibility for direct incentives fiE 1d i ' .w t Council Presentation 24 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting Implementation • Persistence and perseverance — "Retail recruitment is a marathon, not a sprint" • Most challenging sub-districts to lease • Aiming for tenants that can catalyze • So many variables beyond our control 4 AN 4.. �� rt Imo! Council Presentation 25 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting n Im leme to tion • Not about signed leases . . . — Cultivating long-term relationships — Sending a message about public/non-profit role — Changing the narrative within the retail community - . . . and then letting the private sector work its magic Ilk firi at !I : : : : � � Council Presentation 26 Mike Berne October 2014 MJB Consulting \ N. efr .. ....:,, . r Contact , . ... With any comments or questions. . . Michael J. Berne President, MJB Consulting 85 Fourth Avenue I Suite 6A / New York, NY 10003 2730 Forest Avenue / Suite W / Berkeley, CA 94705 Phone I 510 356 4956 or 917 816 8367 E-Mail I mikeberne©consultmjb.com . , . ivb1 III - iii!‘ U 4 9 CONSIIIIIING A Retail Real Estate Consulting Firm c; 2014 MJB Consulting .- • - .• c -1 it.• ,',' t .t,, ;x1g-g.i.4.fl ; .1,'••r4 .• 0.:%°•=''',,.:^•.4..,,,, , .•k, , . ,Tes,.. - . ...-- v k, - t i i Of 1' '''' 2,,. 'IT" I. ".-" ,,t'''', „;•,-itts„taik.A.;‘,7 Nii -4.....1.1.:L ''''' ,7 3?-0' - '1,,'.1g,'74et,d"..J.,"''..."2"14 1, '"Etla,er "'"'" '60.14•.4... ". , ^. ' , • • .. •, si.V.," 'it'••••"4'‘' 0 t.• ''''' " ' — • ••• .. t . .. . -.. a, , ,. . . • It , .. . ' ''"•-•1 i i, 4, • ... ‘41' • ---17- , N: '" ,,.- ". •. ' -..ii\-:i_n.--Q 0•*,-. DOWNTOWN RETAIL STRATEGY .7- s4 ''' X liplte ••. :, J•ti 'ess; ,--w-. • . - ...,-fr.:. tris-----0:?,•",";":"; • . . . ...• Retail Analysis and „ ittralv ...• • — Recruitment Strategy s1/4 . -Nar 1 4 11 ' '7 't ').;^■,/ A I , Downtown - : : : : ce-Lix Roanoke Ad ,t.{::{r-es-s :Lilt litestity- bit)11,Lc'S5 ��q?.? x xt wj�.SS f✓ az d �, a n .oa �: -,A„„ 't" erVaetnetaaarjth 3. ,`n A iSte ",03.. IISAitts. °MU,C {L hL.'«++ v r Overview i . Downtown Service District Overview it . Retail Snapshot III . Residential and Office Snapshot Iv. Trade Areas & Customers v. Downtown Roanoke Conditions vl . Recruitment vii . Tactics S`y4 ��F}i • • Retail Analysis & Recruitment Strategy - Revitalization efforts have given new life to Downtown Roanoke over the last decade and new developments are underway that will enhance Downtown Roanoke as a retail destination for decades to come. But while residential, tourist, and office-related activities have substantially increased, the retail environment—outside of food and drink establishments— has not kept pace. Retail is essential to a vibrant street life and economy in downtown. Recognizing this fact, and incorporating public feedback and opinion, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. commissioned MJB Consulting in 2012 to assess existing conditions of the retail environment in downtown. In 2014, DRI, in partnership with the City of Roanoke's Department of Economic Development began development of a retail analysis and recruitment strategy, included here. - Scope includes: - Identification and assessment of historic, existing, and potential retail corridors; Definition and description of convenience and destination customer markets; Targeted retail-type and retailers for which the environment is conducive; and, Proposed goals, programs, projects, and initiatives for improving retail conditions. • s'� 4 s�N .(P a 9a�, m, >x ^y� '. mi.'''. 74i, y.kF '4`s .- a z'.M,y,4 v t , - n.'. . : �. . •�.' � §a�Pw`?<r w�a_ u�, mow' �;, �:,"� , � .. k .7 t� `".mwr3t�x"` °�a'�a��xm.a.r;�.ati� ��.. � " �. `rii.' ..r. Downtown Overview Downtown Roanoke Service District includes more than •v ° `i 127 blocks t. t . '�,ti p Pursuant to Sec. 32-102.1 of the Code of the City of -16 A. ;" s:1, : .,1 Roanoke, an additional tax is levied upon property in the � , , U ': -se r' downtown area. This tax, set by City Council, is used to r ` provide special downtown services such as: �, , e f'}F r i'' • Economic and business development 1 . I ,?.S • Promotional activities intended to foster business• �i y� ` _ t _,r� . '. ` retention `i I,; • Business recruitment and developer recruitment '' » r> .b• x • Planning for the development or revitalization of t1 • , downtown .1 ,i ,` ` "'` ?µ �.'` - • • Transportation and public facility and public space ^- ‘1-1- _ 'y . ,' �\ 1; needs ~ . L µ -w ., i iv c, ./( The current tax rate is 10 cents of every 100 dollars of _- � I( x, assessed property value, or 0.01%. This tax is assessed in J . r, l - ` , . addition to the 1.19% general real estate tax. � .y .r /1"/ ° ') /•`.*- ` The revenue generated from this tax is managed• ;., by Downtown Roanoke, Inc_ (DRI), a non-profit organization J� 'l' under contract with the City of Roanoke. Like the general fif ! •y alit''N A4 e real estate tax, the Downtown Service District Tax is due on , ^ 'i=z or before October 5 and April 5 of each year. Taxes collected ,= :?`° ftc W ° F are remitted to DRI on October 15, April 15 and July 25 of p • � , .., (< i�( < ` ;'I/ each year .:-.C7i,.yt° Ai o- , ' r C +ti x5 { s"'is; ' 'm m s ''A �ny�. d,4r,44,-;4,1,4 .,`, 4 ' .* - �`iw� % art' Y" i`spv. �.�� ,��tt�f- � ` ,� ... r. av x.P ; ^ V. ,<d* � "!��Ah.. ��m b 'GU t.,. ,'4c'ti � #�d 't-,:t. rj +;'` tea+ � c. /2""' �x � � z.• Retail Snapshot ..pf ,.�--r� t';;iCf.`.-∎+ y^ticrutnuattd'tdtiu, 67 restaurants .� ` 1 l; lit 111 Nm i I f�! LJ' LJ • 50 retail establishments; notable retailers: `/■4 Orvis: national, up-market retailer. Clothing and sporting. - Lam' • Walkabout Outfitters: Regional chainlet. High-end outdoor/recreation clothing i.--i `v. — ----- and shoes. Ladles & Linens: Regional chainlet. Up-market kitchenware. 310 Rosemont: Chainlet. Up market men and womens clothing. . - Natural Foods Coop: food grocer. . • S - Successful, independently-owned, unique retailers • Type, quality, and concentration of stores, particularly in market district, ----- attracts customers. Major cultural anchors and historic landmarks attract suburbanites. jti t }f t14 •• Suburbanites regularly visit downtown for retail and restaurant needs. .1 ; . ;'.�V 4 . P am .l Shown that retailers do want to be: -- r-, , In an urban setting • • On the street front. 1I •• Proven that customers (including suburban) want to experience: f Street-oriented retail environment a;. -, 1 , I t - One-of-a-kind, niche retailers J! " I- `\ "� ` s i - A dynamic urban setting I 1cl • 4 t rt, \ 'Si • l L . 1 ' = T�"x : j ' , t. 74 m ro E a.. r" R. w. X ni.k s 5 ujr ti+, s —L s°+; faw ';,- ,,,,s k4;;fig , ;7 1 ..S-6 ¢.,,,S'l-"iY ' i: swx ma er rte{,.,a ^` kt,4 t R,< ;;.,,:� -;4:.4^ s a 4 e- % . .' % t Residential & Office Snapshot Residential development has been very strong. , , �I `„ i More than 1,400 residents 6 ' I , I' r 1. --;-,,. ; y 2,500% increase in residents since 2002. I, 4 t, , , 1 ' 1 t ; ` ----W_ . ,; , ! ; i ',1 ! Floating vacancy around 1% �+_, tilt I ', Multiple projects in pipeline i f _I i Historic buildings renovated for apartments in previously depressed downtown �,.. > 4 areas; creating population centers in different districts. 3' 2.7 million SF of AB office 7.6% vacant — - ,- 0 1 t 4 1 T. - Major office buildings are located along Jefferson, Church Ave, and Franklin i� i j Road. L -:: i '< l,,I i t Largest Employers: Norfolk Southern, Anthem, Carilion Clinic, BB&T, Wells '� ` Fargo = . r- Approximately 15,000 workers in downtown. ^t 1± , New mixed-use development planned at "The Bridges" -. t ' ~� . r1'i.% or. d h - o ..i i Il :iiii 1 1V� r +14;71-.— Ti 3•ba w4`.� ° ,A ° X�`�a " x�" Y ;.w......�...,..r., { w ,ate.... " ' ..,.... ., ,.a.,.....�.,_ Trade Areas and Customers Who are the customers? - Trade Areas - Drive Time Trade Area - Regional Trade Area - Beyond the Numbers Primary Trade Area (PTA) Psychographics - PTA & Secondary Trade Area (STA) Psychographics Top 10 PTA & STA Segments � x{`•a1 a3Y a& 'Fl^?f 9 '-k yArta**fs X- ;" a`' ,wr S �t {� .;14%*,. �x y� Who are the customers? Type of Customers Trade Areas Each type of customer is important and contributes to Trade area includes residential populations within 5 to 60- total retail dollars spent in downtown. minute drive times to Roanoke. • Population: 887,000 (2012) • Visitors • Households: 361,353 • Employees • Median Age: 40.5 • Residents • Median HH Income: $41,710 • Residents include all those within the trade • Per Capita Income: $26,962 areas • Median Home Value: $145,439 Employee Market Visitor Market • Total Businesses: 902 • Blue Ridge Parkway entering Roanoke: 1,159,768 • Employees: 14,507 • Rooms Rented (2013): 1,085,730 • Sectors: • Visitor Spending (2012): $730,000,000 • Retail Trade: 9.4% • Major attractions: • FIRE: 17.8% • Downtown Roanoke • Services: 36.4% • Outdoor Recreation, including Blue Ridge • Government: 19.2% Parkway • Other: 0.4% • Virginia Tech (athletics) tt k. . r �dw xq. 1 a�.r 4.a 1t ' .§t w ;'aw 7 r yn ' .7 A aT. . ". a a a � � � 1 �a :: . � a : V ,*S ' y4 -atid2ps*r �" "6aa�eig ti ,71. 0 Trade Areas • Many factors impact trade area (i.e. competitive retail centers, access, demographics) • Potential and goal to improve downtown retail conditions ▪ Determined the trade area by commuter origins, residential origins • Based upon existing users and potential customer market Also based on realities—travel time, spending - Always changing Primary Trade Area (15-minute Secondary Trade Area (60-min drive drive time) time) • Base of frequent downtown • Weekend, day-trip customers. customers/users • Most dense Population: 609,797 Population: 181 ,468 Households: 244,968 Households: 78,072 Household Size: 2.36 Household Size: 2.27 Avg HH Income: $59,653 Avg HH Income: $57,015 as { 1 . dy z ':ti, fi .Y1' AA 1, 3-.1'1'44, ' . � ,k. +. 1Yer� e=r m . , Orwy�:_ Drive Time Trade Area DriveTimes: Downtown Roanoke Market°'sUict 1 Market Su SE,Roanoke,VA,24011 ^ // ° :u,� °nveOme 5 10 15M,nutes idrw. ' # ; v* t ' - iii --„,,,„.a u ;°yam ,' lover Population 19,837 99,145 181,468 Catawba �1Y ,_ • Households 8,312 44,011 78,072 ° MS i 1 Families 3,986 23,870 46,294 s .. , ,, i Median Age 35.3 38.7 40.9 --- 0 Average HH $37,591 $50,021 $57,015 ® 0 ®o r hNc�``,,` Income r fro- „ .. Median $23,258 $30,932 $35,912 saiam.,9 rDisposable .- �, a 0 , i Income , , n , N 3 v l' 4>:'4+ H L.astiti•' .� tlla 'ti � YStt! 4. :, : .x_ .cam ��ii"' '-U ,`0,, a ® 4 Population 275,365 604,797 0 Mindy • Households 114,934 244,968 0 , __7' ,, 0,• -.. ' vV C Families 72,842 153,044 n Median Age 42.2 39.7 ° Average HH $60,953 $59,653 °Mgent tMn 1s`7” ' - r r 1 Income I I "� o' 4 km Median $37,769 $36,995 Disposable Income {fit x ,.a+ a* ' t x mw-^t.'J �" y� " ,«-,r x t3" „' , g `1 > c d' '‘'‘it 3 i5 t v^ L.'• px . r �x3c... °A5t& 4 k .,<," s ° r �� 41°,47 ,k, s ` +9 uwf w 4 ' r, t'p"',tit y, � ,0$ + c.' �. x; Y,?+'$Y u � "l� . . .. .a»„usa 3. r je} .. x eg Regional esrr • Site Map Downtown Trade Area area:6,865.94 Square miles Trade Area 1a elte ,.p Buhr ! ^ugu.ln CaunfY - P County Rochbnrlyc C rly t;,00nb.iox ♦4 a t^0 Caoray Ai(',k F .g•'. IF'Y Y q y "'2<,t t tit ' ✓ c .-(: l� ✓' v" -p ) Ne/sun t r+ .. dr"!' 4 County County 1 0] 0 � ".in £ lfP ,.ii ,ifkk Population 887,157 3�� n bz' h Cb tv'. ' 1� .y b, County . O Households 361,353 capnry 11 [-.oily rC v(1r`- a s'r.er - ,r^"dou, y. ,a Families 227,557 c only >^>' ar9 Median HH $41,710 i� /�ry �+ ? as Income a - 44.,:--, aOt.ckaur (moo, , T in0 �Bed(PYr1' �" 4°f �?.. •u rrbfyll I , rid v r . -t r P F- Y r,,.y"" Median $145,439 hT -- -2 2,� ,r a"" ft o , ; ; �, / Home Value U 4 rmra "7,77.--: ', .l' .y i, to ✓'. t4r w.- Median Age 40.5 n --<. ' 4 p -- fro !tn Wyf� e C- ' t. --coo ty "IL' ,wt 1 -F ..y,e- ' p Ovua'ty � .,a �, T Al 4..+'+e - "yf refit T f Pitts vans M,unl Rn.4!aYl � ` '✓ ti 5�. Cot It} Malilax .,gep60R•p�� r IT" l x - Counry -. Wily x 6 ,� l Orat s a an" rxe _' C� !� O4' ? roue( n C') y oars "�o l�ylnr ]ob N.-0173--17n1177 _ - ryn. Y �e North Carob na Sur kocAinfll,em LacwcN leru, blr y 7 Co ?ifs. Ta " e:. Gr;only taut ly uuntl D.l. 25 bn "wiry n h/ 3T'ry e,,,4:0 F ' 4" n 5 x a� c <.» ' ; ' a:•'' '< > '§iz.s. t'a. ti Y; r ' ``.< r es ; arx' :. v „ax ,y k ay a f 4 i t � `'". . 'Ya..td>`; ;511€;t` _., dw:.:.^.,'�?b>4r"& Me"- 4i1�eS a! 'eiri-'�'.�.# g' ��'..:,' - i's4'`ac`r.. ` -�' , . $" -k ,sx:�_ ='�3-s:� Beyond the Numbers The types of person and household lifestyles are as important as demographics Jobs and education level - Preferred activities and spending habits - Stage of life Psychographic "Lifestyle Tapestry" Segmentation Analytic tool, well-respected industry resource - Cross-tabulates various statistics including: age, income, race, gender, home-ownership, household size, etc. - 65 different segmentation groups - Refines trade areas into "target market groups" Impacts Merchandise Mix Plan ?{,i" "44 e tk t :ec ab s. t t<# „ r v r w:,,,sva r rh 'SM. x C:t.e t: Nff' r $ 4gt r 't .r i;-41.-'--;‘`' c r 4,--,,'f�, .-,i„. i < .,, v ,t't . .. `9 `7,' 4, wz,r*W4' sg` ... ''1147u ;..,_..,.�",,r12,,�antA, tki W, -.°: "`' :r . ",�. fr _. ''.f+w '.! met '.-"m �+ PTA Psychographics : Target Market Category Percent Households Population Midlife Junction 14.6% 11,827 26,464 The target market is largely Great Expectations 9.6% 7,642 17,394 Cozy and Comfortable 8.6% 6,249 15,578 dominated by metropolitan, Retirement Communities 7.7% 7,162 13,972 suburban and rural Prosperous Empty Nesters 4.8% 3,679 8,770 + Hometown 4.8% 3,108 8,620 populations. Old and Newcomers 4.7% 4,336 8,561 Rustbelt Retirees 4.3% 3,421 7,867 Sophisticated Squires 4.0% 2,655 7,177 n City Commons 3.9% 2,841 7,078 Highlighted are the most Modest Income Homes 3.7% 2,663 6,720 ++ Simple Living 3.4% 2,821 6,200 desirable" populations in Exurbanites 3.3% 2,261 5,941 terms of education income Aspiring Young Families 3.2% 2,542 5,818 ' ' Metropolitans 2.8% 2,393 5,137 and spending habits for In Style 2.8% 2,376 5,098 Suburban Splendor 2.4% 1,464 4,269 retailers. Family Foundations 1.7% 1,232 3,174 Milk and Cookies 1.6% 1,204 2,874 Salt of the Earth 1.5% 1,141 2,723 Green Acres 1.4% 978 2,463 Rustbelt Traditions 1.2% 939 2,163 Young and Restless 0.9% 892 1,705 City Dimensions 0.7% 407 1,261 Metro Renters 0.7% 426 1,202 Connoisseurs 0.6% 437 1,087 Rooted Rural 0.5% 462 977 Southern Satellites 0.3% 248 544 Metro City Edge 0.2% 178 424 Prairie Living 0.1% 88 206 AMiy ' 9• 1 ', y 17- K�u r r ,dye;070 'a r y Y ar ,=cs r t-; s i + h1 ,„: re F T,e '"..-{- h.In„�I r� °> xt 'S ;:t!- 4 " ti `axy.. 'A', a.'„ � , „i y. ,c rH,�9;;Wli"t< x' 4 . a 4 4 k `$'Tu'm^i3k t'%Y5'�?'Sz,Y ..tea � �'�. s 4�u i ��N<n�65,�.. ,,.f� Y+,�' ° `'�. '�.. �`�7`^'�o :^s".r .-'�"�A' Y„�x' x,a wr . ._ ArS;. tea' . PTA and STA Psychographics: Target Market Category Percent of Pop Households Population Salt of the Earth 10.4% 24,671 61,447 Combining the primary and secondary Midlife Junction 10.3% 28,881 60,947 Rooted Rural 7.1% 16,828 41,987 markets, the highlighted are the most Exurbanites 5.0% 11,184 29,298 Green Acres 4.5% 10,246 26,690 desirable. Southern Satellites 4.4% 10,567 25,849 Great Expectations 4.2% 10,943 25,040 Prosperous Empty Nesters 4.2% 9,986 24,723 The fifteen "most desirable" customer Midland Crowd 3 9% 9,307 23,302 Cozy and Comfortable 3.9% 9,166 22,991 groups with highest median incomes Dorms to Diplomas 3.6% 8,877 21,469 Rural Resort Dwellers 3.5% 8,980 20,803 total over 170,000 people. College Towns 2.8% 6,406 16,524 Metropolitans 2.7% 7,205 16,213 Old and Newcomers 2.7% 7,521 15,835 Top 15 segments by median income: Retirement Communities 2.6% 7,710 15,203 Simple Living 24% 6,453 14,122 In Style 2.2% 5,560 12,757 Hometown 1.8% 4,000 10,802 1 . Connoisseurs Sophisticated Squires 1.8% 3,804 10,493 Heartland Communities 1.7% 4,295 10,063 2. Suburban Splendor Rustbelt Retirees 1 6% 4,198 9,717 Aspiring Young Families 1 2% 3,238 7,379 3. Boomburbs City Commons 1.2% 2,841 7,078 Modest Income Homes 1.1% 2,663 6,720 4. Sophisticated Squires Suburban Splendor 1.1% 2,320 6,655 5. Exurbanites Rural Bypasses 1.0% 2,459 5,907 Crossroads 0.9% 2,068 5,279 6. Up and Coming Families Main Street USA 0.8% 2,061 5005 Boomburbs 0.8% 1,528 4,602 7. In Style Rustbelt Traditions 0.7% 1,836 4,242 Silver and Gold 0.7% 1,954 4.145 8. Prosperous Empty Nesters Family Foundations 0.5% 1,232 3,174 Milk and Cookies 0.5% 1,204 2,874 9. Silver and Gold Prairie Living 0.5% 1,123 2,768 Up and Coming Families 0.4% 895 2,510 10. Green Acres Young and Restless 0.3% 892 1,705 City Dimensions 0.2% 407 1,261 11 . Cozy and Comfortable Metro Renters 0.2% 426 1,202 Connoisseurs 0.2% 437 1.087 '12. Milk and Cookies Social Security Set 0.1% 397 802 Metro City Edge 0.1% 178 424 13. Metropolitans 14. Main Street USA 15. Metro Renters 4Ji h 1 �''S i� a. vs& vzen S�a,�"s f. '�f iy 5..by yR.: FLAW. "'_C^a s s r birr vl+l qr 1 � a ti e 'stv +yt .3-,A 4 a. Rai v�z s ge ? 4ys f # } 4, -4 W ,�' - b 'k t u y X . �1iYF a FPY L J. 3 mxa �3* sn°Ge?.`r> 46„G9 «.S . � • kc' ^w. k' Y tiP4u� "A+. "r FN.'S't rt, '�ii t..,; Top 10 PTA and STA Segments 6. Up and Coming Families 1. Connoisseurs Mix of affluent,educated Gen Xers and Baby Boomers with median age of 32.6 • Somewhat older(median age 47.2), mostly married. years Well educated, affluent with median income of$115,893 Median income is$69,522 with both parents working Spend, dine,travel, active a lot. Family oriented, drive SUVs. Eat out at family restaurants and do day trips during the Live in older, established affluent areas weekend. 2. Suburban Splendor 7. In Style Live in growing suburban neighborhoods. Professional couples that live in the suburbs, but prefer the city lifestyle. Married with or without kids Half married, half are not. Median age of 40.5. Median age 43.1 Median household income of$65,387. Highly educated and work in Finance, insurance, health care,technical services,and education industry sectors. Highly active,cultured,educated Physically active and fit.Attend live musical performances,take domestic vacations. 3. Boomburbs Eat out. • Affluent young families,median age 36.1 and median income$104,395 8. Prosperous Empty Nesters Live in newest developments in growing areas Married couples with no children living at home;aged 55 years or older. Vacation is a top priority; big spenders on the latest gadgets Prudent investors,with median HH income of$63,682. Mostly educated. 4. Sophisticated Squires Live in established neighborhoods with homes built before 1980. Cultured country life on the urban fringe - Value health,take pride in their communities,travel extensively and eat out. Median age 39.7, mostly white collared. 9. Silver and Gold Highly active, love outdoors and urban culture. Median age of 60.5 years,mostly retired married couples in homes without kids. 5. Exurbanites Wealthy and educated, with median HH income of$62,761. Affluent lifestyle in open spaces beyond the urban fringe. Have lots of free time and resources to pursue interests. Mix of empty nesters and married couples with children still at home. Active in communities and community activities/amenities. • Professional or management positions. -10. Green Acres Physically active, enjoy live theater and seeing the sites. Educated and hardowkring, blue-collar Baby Boomers with children aged 6-17 years. Median age is 42 years and median income is$60,461. "A little bit country," love mountain biking,fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Ride horseback, go powerboating, bird watching,target shooting, hunting, motorcycling, and bowling. Listen to auto racing and country music. .1` s d T'Y'- r �i M r i cc,--c v "aR Sa yye�s,,G,'. A V^ ,.mn .4(4.4r tt ° `et Fa " 3 '3'1 '1' " aa " � '1 1.k+ ' ,a y3-rn -f )*-1. n" 4 rfda !t.ak /' < it Downtown Roanoke Conditions • Existing Mix Challenges to Retail Revitalization • Strengths Retail Corridors • Market District - South Jefferson Street - West Campbell Kirk & 1St Street • West Church • Government Center Downtown West & West Station 4'r• f y FhvF A 4 9 Vbmy � a ...., s ,.. u " .. s " . JH«r r F 1 "F, ✓ « J ffi tsc,q ,W"4 *,0 . R a . +KK Existing Mix 51 % of mix comprised of restaurants • Mostly full-service - Fast food/quick service represented in Market Building , 16 West • Apparel and fashion accessories needs to grow, only 8%. Predominantly concentrated in Market District • Additional retail on S. Jefferson Street, Church Ave SW, 1st Street SW, and Campbell Avenue SW. R F 1 r ..', w w--4 { �`au ee' Y y fi d r: fM �wc N r 4„,‘,„o-i �A .v. Challenges for Retail Revitalization Need for storefront renovations - Monolithic office architecture at pedestrian scale Vacancies on prime corners - Too many surface parking lots and garages on potentially major retail streets - Many gaps—lack of contiguous retail Retail streets interrupted by large non-retail uses (Bus Station) Retail spaces are often very large for needs. 4 Pedestrian traffic/destinations that invite pedestrian traffic are lacking outside of the Market District (retailers often require existing traffic). Many storefront uses are office or residential in potential retail corridors. dy w ar @ a ` 47"fca Txx s a u�P x 4m1 Waa i$Z � —4 ..'.§ ll- ..u' :,. Strengths - Growing residential populations across multiple areas in downtown establish anchors in previously underused areas Increased regional and national media coverage (Boston Globe, Southern Living Magazine, Garden & Gun Magazine, etc.) - Very popular destination for festivals and events - Market District is strong and almost 100% occupied • Abundant restaurants, night life. • Successful cultural destinations including Center in the Square, the Market Building, Taubman Museum of Art - Highest Concentration of Financial , Insurance, and Real Estate cluster in the region - Carilion Clinic development and the medical and health professions schools continue to grow s �a se K°, 0.F`ai+ . ..+ fi � X14 `q& r ,u +�4C ;'fr S Retail Corridors & Existing Mix The retail corridors are divided by "districts , " both those officially recognized and those that have emerged . The streets identified as retail corridors have some or all of the following characteristics: - Presently features retail and restaurants, including galleries and services. Historically served as a major retail strip - Have distinctive character and associated with a certain anchor— destination, population, etc. - Have potential for retail development and redevelopment. by FS ny� }a���� A t'i ✓ Y : 3 i Y R / J ', 4T�'C 44 Y 5 }'t^ffk�'#'o-��` N' ry*,°+"+P fi'�i k+"Q'.*Y.t1�`n;��b'"' u` �..� R• A .« �}���; I P� 1. � '�'mff ";3 S:!.f 2,4~' ,,sc^''.+, 9n wz.4f t w j.∎ ..1 .n{.r i 14.74.1-4",i , 'A,''4,1 .Y,.:~. i ti.. ,% . 4 , ` .warty^`,,s#':�. .v.I.'n' .r+� f, 14.41. "''* Pta �ti c a:,.r. „ ut+,.aav�yrr.. Retail Corridors r ,., .. ,.•. Market District West Station t ' Arts/Financial District # Market Street -41.k.„..41 - • 5(h Street SW _. -" 1st Street SW Wall Street /ills • Salem Ave SW - • West Campbell East Campbell• • Luck Avenue -= ` •% Kirk Avenue . Church West Church 1 -r„.......,, 4 K East Salem t . i 1 - w I ,, � .. - .7rt a i.1 tl if, ., • l 3 1104 L a r i __ -- . t I 1: - - Jr. r+ .) as ��_1 is .. ry , I �`. �, � .W. ,: �.+' l � ` _ T^�� "^' , 1 wit it -r rig:4 I er j 1. `. airy /k '(i� , it IW}� .r ► --♦ 7 ir.` � 747,474,-tt: -," 4'14:-. +y'*' i t ��`+,t • sk *�., 1 : ` M r �1 � t • ZR t, Downtown West Government Center � ' .x ` u " "' ,r'% • 5m Street SW r( • 2nd Street SW " x S. Jefferson Street w�f West Church v -rr- • West Campbell Corridor ( '' - • Luck Avenue _ p Vw‘ y�� • i ' .... 1 +K " �f) N...X t P - gall '2-2.1_2 4 1• +�: r° r.: ,t z �'et I I A it �-k, . 4_ , � -- ' , . , '000 0 tt .t.' •'..,- 'TM rya `- 3°' , tf 7r veep`x eA• 2-- -,•-'''.:.!‘ n 4 s k -.. `k; ' �' t°.. ' ;' u t 4 '"•.k 4(1 P 1r'J - � _ -'-.vas `\ I , � '`` Market District i., tt ; . The Market District is often considered the core of downtown. It is the most popular destination among residents, citizens, visitors, ='= daytime employees, and students. It is the heart of downtown's � � t daytime and night-time activities. It is the most prominent ,I" I + • a ti.r retail/restaurant, culture/entertainment center in downtown. M } ' . Character Destinations• r. . • • Popular resident, tourist, • Taubman Museum of Art '� ''' '�tYl �'' _ daytime and nightime • Historic City Market(Farmers T 'x ''I destination, market) 1 co � tk •?t .� , -- _ • Historic community center for • Center in the Square (and ii j . . Trii.• trade and commerce. museums) ''.4:i, . ._ : �(",f .N • Anchored by Market Square • The City Market Building r0 ° i. ,,,,] 1 I! and the Market Building. • Bars - jr f - 1. I , r� 't ! i, 1 _f-, • Early 20th century I !" ,.kl ` - F v - 4+ ' -i. .1 architecture (revival) Y'r L !. I Ira b • Farmers market and stalls r frame Market Street. ° ` ' ; .`-I. Opportunities Mix t, 1,":::. 1 1, . • Development of new Hampton Inn • 32 restaurants r � .,,r. ,t 3ry Ili + "*. , i; / ;s,! on Church Avenue could facilitate • 23 retail establishments . '"„ ' / ' additional pedestrian traffic and cwt e . cr" ., retail opportunities along Church Ave E and SW. i , , a.s "''9kt . g x t Y a_ r w,s€ "sx* ,, T S ¢ ro t °5 }, ;a "°^ a h s4 ,+ , , .14,.;..,N.# t 4 I y ,tt at* k o ,, '„,,4-4t frre ,Cja £ a� �f� =SAT 4 a ‘4,,,,,,„,,,--0, n i } a, F s + ?.3it:r x:44' .. �.,.. "4,?.; Y:al ^L':r�.., . 'cc., ` 's� C a'M,S .5-��4 ;. n �t hd;+C a 11,%! `' „µc L„S`r" w - • - 0 0 o! ot , -j ` : South Jefferson 1 \ : is.i ^ l f„!l' 1.:„ ,{ ,.-- • f . L , k South Jefferson Street is the historic main street for Downtown• Li.11 a f "a Roanoke. Boasting some of the city's most iconic architecture and rc'i. -- 4 �- I ? ;� historic buildings, Jefferson Street connects the north quadrants to P t Y... _ - the south quadrants, and divides the east and west quadrants. 1w • .6r ,< n Cr I• I' fa u Despite its critical, arterial role in the city, it suffers from persistent lI � street-level vacancy, large surface parking lots, and limited retail. Most of the street level activity is clustered around the Campbell Ave. intersection, which extends the restaurant scene from Market District. 8 . R w �, ' is - Distinctive Character �`� ; '� , Existing Mix °`�a > ;4 ;i %( _,. . •• Historic Mainstreet • 6 retail & service I,; I • Major Arterial establishments, including two "' II • Revival, Beaux-Arts, Art Deco, banks ..Eh.. �" 4 i , Modern/Brutalist, and Post- • 8 restaurants as M Modern Architecture 't �J r 'di' i ' • Office buildings, residential to i • Elmwood Park 1 ;1 z. i Opportunities Notable Vacancies —'°`- ` \,` 4 t 1 • S. Jefferson between Campbell • Heironimus Building -:.. t Ave and Franklin Road presents • Heironimus Annex 1 , t s �, I �"a 9 many opportunities for retail • Former ABC store °l'?"-; a development. • Spiegal Building I ' b ` t • Mix should include quick service • Suites on Jefferson �...,. r "_ restaurants (fast casual), • 511 & 513 S. Jefferson �, grocery/general store • Boxley Building = ow•=I , F � 1t 3'. . _. '4- M 3'i F, k. Jf � s'k ? 'hra >Y ' Y d" t` f.x� A " ^r� i 1� z s N d.�' ,.'Y- • 'k. ,•mss �m,iShk 3+c.p$+; .yam.€ k' rs*dd r5$A'#':R3ASC#33}rt `s4 n�t.P.w-. " CAF,-s i _ .s' : - , � ;, West Campbell . . ,....... . , r • ,i ` 10 and 100 blocks of Campbell Avenue SW historically a core n• retail corridor along with South Jefferson. Home to department I -� stores such as Miller & Rhodes and Grand Piano, it also featured a i I '! ��' * ' '' t. wide range of small, Roanoke area staples that have since left for n the suburbs. Today, several storefronts remain inactive, due to e_ ! vacancy, non-traditional street-level uses, and the Valley Metro bus terminal that occupies most of the south-facing storefronts on 10 ,6 '° . - . block. Many revitalization efforts have been attempted—with varying i - degrees of success—on the two blocks. It boasts the highest l I ;,, concentration of downtown residential units, with several buildings a I .. 1 1.` I renovated for condos and apartments. In the 2000s, it was f* '' s I designated as within the"Arts District," when many art studios and a -' ( , , , 1 'C stage theater were located here. Ii E • . . , r I_ 14 I l '. ; a-• Distinctive Existing mix � i H I i ' ';'., Character • 3 retailers '` +T "` ;_ I 'a. • Two-lane, two-way primary • 2 restaurants �...•.. - F street 1 • Early 20th century, low-rise - .- - row buildings . • Large corner buildings .^'> � ' t • Art-Deco, colonial revival '� '�„ a, .,. JEMYOR/56 ( ,h '.- Tree-fined a'S Opportunities Notable Vacancies _._3 Highest concentration of Woolworth storefront residential living in the • All Valley Metro storefronts downtown area • 30 Campbell SW /rtryfi Good location for home • Giles Bros. Furniture ?` ; I I n rye furnishings/decor store, office • 110 Campbell SW p ��II '' I I V; supply store. Former Bush-Flora Space s i u j� pp y • Ponce De Leon storefronts*"ii i . - I M I e• (undergoing 11 E renovation/restoration) I q j1. Sri.. ..L.. t ,- . • ,y, . :, ::'.'it'e;* —.4:1' �' -.. •-� x . '>�-' a '' ,,,,e ,,yyy��,, ' '{ .x," 'I'''',', ' 7 -- e��=F'Y n.*'b. .y.. d Nf¢ a.a�a r"d wt'� l , re . "&k.¢, yi., �i3.&.,.a t'� __ Kirk and 1st Street Kirk Avenue is a narrow, one-way street (east to west) between �- 4 , j�' (• �• �" � ' Campbell and Church Avenues, and that intersects 1s'street. Kirk �y Avenue has undergone significant revitalization in the past few 2_+ �' twit-- r „ years, with many of its storefronts revitalized, streetscape improved Or Fh ! ' J r .,. with pressed pavement, and new residential developments. 1st Street •••••••i: 'iS ' '1 - is also one way (north to south), and is shaped, on both sides of the • .r.` ` street, by mid-size to large buildings. Historic rehabilitation in several v �� A.',. buildings along these two blocks have introduced new residential ..•-,- !��I populations to the area, and also restored the storefronts at the f ! (+ building's bases. Many of the storefronts are yet to be occupied. r,r zip'. b ` i Distinctive Existing Mix 5'. t fr r s .�1-4 i` -- • 3 restaurants -4. .P Character • 2 retailers r .! • Narrow, one-way tertiary streets . Kirk Avenue Music Hall j /vvN-,.‘ y..,�'1 ' V' . ' _ . Complete street walls • Multiple residential buildings , g i' i; i �} (! L i I 1. • . _ - , • Alley-like feel, bridging the t _ financial/business character of .. - ___.__. Church Ave. and the multi- i 4 storefront, retail quality of r n Campbell Ave. Lit E Ili RI --- Opportunities Notable Vacancies - ,` • Good location for office • Woolworth office space t r z• ' . • Fast casual restaurant furnishings. 1 storefronts to • 2 Horton building • x'S'' large office population in area • Roanoke Business Lounge - , . ,t • Art studios • Florabella :.� tie, • Frank L. Moose u l - , @ I ' . >- r c i� te r ® ra ISIS +. , . Church Ave n u e [ ' ' 2w ® Church Avenue SW includes a bank and financial services cluster on -""j i("— `. i i { the corner of 1st Street and Church. It is also home to Roanoke ?4?'I LE — ,;,�J staples the Texas Tavern and Macado's. Retail opportunity on this I, ,, street has been proved by 16 West Marketplace, which has established a unique cultural, recreation, retail, and food center on L_'___ "'Liu 4 j Church Avenue. Martin's Bar and Grille has also established a ' FIRIT �,ws,w,.-- following as a major music venue and destination in Roanoke. IS x . 1 3 n Distinctive Existing Mix / � Character • Engineering, architecture offices. • Narrow, one-way street with f,J t; 1,, complete street wall. : Gy d establishments , :. • Banking cluster 1 art gallery [® • Tree-lined streets bridging • u t^ ' Market area to Government t ° •.„ Hit_ Center 4,4C2 I Opportunities Notable Vacancies .. I' . • Office supply store Tudor's Biscuit World - ► • Fast casual restaurant • Heironimus Building t- 1 • Coffee & bagel shop • Virginia Printing . • Art galleries • _., . : ; , . a lir C< w,, _ ., v,yid ..� ,, -r n %"nj t s ?, 4,4$v+ 4 ^et' x` r' 2 i ,, - 5 ` .. r^d+' ' `G;at. ',';'?'.dd+ ,i)b. +`r' 1r: �k .e(.. - k• a7 x +t^'' • Government Center ` , _ i, Government Center is the unofficial name for the several blocks west Fwditr_ . , of 2nd street SW along Campbell and Church Avenues. It is a cluster J. of government services and media, including the municipal building, ' former Post Office building, Poff Building, Roanoke City Jail and ;;i;;; :;d„ police department, district courthouse, WSLS, and the Roanoke Times. With one of the largest daytime populations in downtown, "' there are retail opportunities in this area. Moreover, with the / t completion of Auction House and the Ponce De Leon, a residential ,.._ population is being established as well. JEMPOms Distinctive Existing Mix J 1 restaurant ,�.�!' Character a,= < ' t1 y „d ill. l,. ,„„. • Law offices i A mix of government �1 � ��� ������� 1�!JlIi1""�l���n1� architecture including city- • Nonprofits �c r jljJJjii a I h !''�°� '� +���+ beautiful elements like the � ' s�'� ,;,�����;;�""!!�� Beaux Art Municipal building tig. '1 piluw!'nhV a�J or: I i�.iu+ I Opportunities b 1PUNI4 - _ _._ : 1."1-t k.7 Notable Vacancies "� � s- 2"a Street SW and Campbell Avenue provide the most • Ponce De Leon storefronts opportunities for retail and fr, ,•,� restaurant in this area. !\� Storefronts on Ponce De Leon for 0 7 , j !`$ , fast casual dining, coffee, and " s ° ! 11:1 retail relevant to government. f t p; ice= ± } ' . w'''''.4 w • s? v .h+ery 7.' ,m k t : tt"w, vq - a r «, . (,./`.. ,�• yyk� 4` 1 ,g Downtown West & West Station r Downtown West and West Station include a cluster of warehouses ;ht.? w i "".. �, =;,�,,, = "'`" that have recently undergone significant revitalization. The Cotton I l I' 't :1` r " ' i't -�- -'ALL Mill, the Lofts at West Station, Fulton Motor Lofts, 401 Campbell •'' ' /ttl•IIY. .1 Lt s r+-' t y � ri I Lofts, and more in the pipeline, have established a significant 11 1' " u jt n,, !E,_.. ;, - residential population in the area. The primary daytime population 1 t I I x ' '""'"' ` I include law offices, nonprofits, and creative class firms such as ?Q 2"yiyf t (` Interactive Achievement and Access. The Jefferson Center provides �, rt * 1F ° t a+ a cultural activity anchor for this area, and the Kirk Family YMCA a • f — recreation center in the area. The area occupies the edges of downtown where it borders on adjacent neighborhoods—creating an _ ' "`^" opportunity to establish a unique niche. Distinctive Existing Mix : t ! : ' C • 4 restaurants Character i! • Historic warehouse district Nonprofits _ . . , <;'- bordering adjacent Auto service neighborhoods to downtown. i Opportunities °w • Create distinguishing niche that Lip serves the immediate and � v y adjacent neighborhoods • Consignment stores, trendy coffee shop or bookstore, pet s, *� supplies, furniture store. • ,li ti c• elt 1419 1r 'I x�a.'5`nit„,:,,i '4A dR y,.f, .R ', r?!�n' n"y"t 3 "'� �',� x`' >U t , 'r'�u'�,✓ ''"`.�` ' " mm?? _Y4 s 441.� f'e fi ti ° 4 x s r+ _ eri'riw' A•i',�t k r ° r.7.5 2S"'� ��X 1 y n 2 ai f ,1"*"'; - P j�}y {.L t ..r r AA* � ..q.' •• ° w ... R,�s,,•> .� ,• Recruitment What NOT to recruit Location Factors - Design Factors Retail Recruitment Targets Recruitment Timeline Recruitment Tactics ' £ vdq• y' • n. .. ,. ,k'4,.,+, .,. • A, , s,_ '� a .se,+� .. ,, v v' w e. . 3.*., .,'._ 2. ,t- . ,rt._' t n i�itk What NOT to Recruit Downtown Roanoke should not be overpopulated with: - Nail salons Drive-thru Fast food chains - Convenience stores Electronics - Fast food—such as fast casual dining is appropriate throughout the market, but not in ideal retail locations (corners) • Though the Market District has a sufficient amount of full service restaurants, restaurants in other areas help provide foot traffic, particularly ones that serve both day and nighttime populations. • Restaurants along Jefferson Street, Campbell Avenue, and in Government Center could provide anchors. • Retail mix in the Market District is strong, but outside is underwhelming. Retail recruitment that builds on it in other districts should be non- duplicative/non-competitive—instead, it should occupy a unique niche that strengthens or builds on the character of the district. � a r � ui v � a � ,. � ,. b•t inn w S M .�. e s p 'Ci S" y L' i ?',�;� f �£ %' -. "{ f N"�\„"�4t�`8�'�-x.''w k � tA �.r ° m�i� 5.k5♦ #'W y..✓�.n �.' h'3 A'Nk' n�`�r� �Y� �� Location Factors - Stores should be contiguous—literally side-by-side Concentrated retail clusters create anchors and destinations Primary Retail Streets • Where retail concentration occurs Customer can immediately understand — SHOP HERE! Retailers selling goods (i.e. clothes, furniture, gifts) - Full-service restaurants (open lunch and dinner) Should not be interrupted by non-retail uses (offices, blank walls, parking decks) - Secondary (Side) Retail Streets Customer services (dry cleaning, tailor, shoe repair, salons) Quick service food Office or residential lobbies in mixed-use buildings with retail Will identify best opportunities once implementation has commenced. ° z. .b.�.��.4 w - ' #t s # n S�re..c�s5�. �Jgf4 m� 2 H na u,Tv�LL1 L,„11>" + " IS�!JJbNit} 4^daF X $M1)4 14 1 ra.ffi . Design Factors Corners are very important They provide the first impression of the street, setting the tone Have good window displays, attractive storefronts Should be built out to the side walk (right-of-way), or notched No arcades, plazas, or special features built into potential storefront area - Quality merchandise display and good storefront design should stand alone Unique, distinctive storefronts .• Differentiated from adjacent storefronts and other uses above Avoid generic storefront designs , which are often by- product of storefront systems [ .aS 4�, ✓y�'A k� i l 34 �' y3 Z� F'tl � "" "� d 44."r'" i 6T A Y -� E fK 4 d Retail Recruitment Targets Downtown retailing and dining should be as varied as the people operating there - Be as different from suburbs as possible - Thrive on diversity and innovation - Ubiquitous chains are antithetical • Merchandise can be chic (Zara of H&M) or classic (Davidson's) • Both types are great for downtown - Unique selection of local, regional, and national (hand-picked) stores and brands - Quality will always be important (does not mean expensive) Hard to quantify or formalize - Taste, creativity, design, and merchandising intuition ,�,�( [np " d ;pd" .S i3., 's�iwS a sS;b3a w7 S trn' .,,-., �!€x r "^n ^tw .l'+ *r t „V."v F Y �¢ i� s ,�g, A $ R t ' Po aZ`'w&f .+%5rxtxa�*s '� 5` ^cN 4 7'M1,f cl �- S �r � Recruitment Timeline - Retail recruitment is a long-term effort Do not expect deals in first 6-12 months - Cold calling works - Current economic conditions - Focus on current trends in the downtown locally, and nationwide. tri � ... . ., � .., , � � '`� . , , +j Y nk '4;1441147/r?4;� 61: ,e s�+ -wi u Tactics Recruitment Tactics - Information Collection - Branding and Marketing - Storefront Activation Program - Retail Brochure Events & Marketing Recruitment Trips - Amenities Clean , Safe, & Beautiful - Events • Retention Efforts - Incentives "3 aeyY s �"ka ■ +heNw ." :167.t. -4 24V JO, Recruitment Tactics Attracting retailers requires having all information important to potential retailer, including : - Pedestrian counts - Daytime population counts Residential population - Market segmentation - Spaces and rents - Also, recruitment efforts must identify quality retailers that would succeed and work in a downtown . - District branding and marketing will help to distinguish areas for different retail types. • Ys H . �' ",tee,.;,y M yrc j 4. A a � >nt 41' #t " " t » . R r Recruitment Tactics - Information Over the past year, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. has collected a large amount of data that is used for inquiries and outreach efforts for retail recruitment in the downtown . The data library includes sales tax data for the end of the year, available properties, critical demographic information , as well as pedestrian and traffic counts. A storefront database should also be maintained and regularly updated/made available following changes in the market. • •`°.p.e Y'#` ,"�" �_ ... w y tm n t " }� '�•� '� M 4 r ' ..a • w.`"" A3 A" ° } k •'. X.4, q q L t %C m n g•.} "ha .,.1"a-R u J tWPS 34 44:(0 au4'XA ) a 1 r A a # n +2 3 r : r "` r i ty CC z" -. ( .,�4 � .w., §.�a��'.'rxi�a��,a"f�F. ;a3 1),010,}; rk 4�'� .w. a.,,: 44'"' ° x�1 �, �$` .m .' " :.'y"WIF.c-'<4,,Sm.N: r MM1+ Recruitment Tactics Targeted Branding & Marketing Downtown Roanoke, Inc. has increased its focus on its An Address that Means Business brand to promote downtown as a destination for business location and investment. Marketing in 2013-2014 has included regular print runs and online runs in Roanoke Business and the Virginia Business e-news and CRE-Intel newsletters. In fiscal year 2014-2015, DRI will increase its investment in this effort and incorporate additional media outlets such as social media and media sources that target the customer audience. - Focus on district branding and building on the distinctive character of the identified potential retail corridors. '.a T f` b * a SM^R'„ i d' ' 413' P"�a4�F "» a:W.; s q � 4” t t w.', , Storefront Activation Program • The Storefront Activation Program makes use of vacant storefronts in the downtown to promote interest and investment. Window wraps will be applied to several storefronts to improve the appearance of the space along the street, and market the downtown district as a place to do business. The program will be launching with storefronts along Jefferson, Campbell, and Kirk Avenue, with additional storefronts being targeted in Downtown West/West Station and Market Street. The hope is that the storefront wraps will be adopted by property owners, brokers, and developers while storefronts are vacant or under construction. Creative design for the launch of the program is attached. .., ""..-" [.. - #,:[.!--i-S-II '4".:. 4,12 ,, - - ,,,,,,„;---.-ys:t:.,,);-'4,.',r',: '.,'.. 'I.".;:r.■`. ', 4.3:4:,:t'-'r 1 i C.%i't74:::■■:t.e4.St''-. -■1'it,rfi;:1-::::ttiSrl.'11;4::"57:7 4 .`'' ' ::, -:',. *. -'a;:,77,.°,-'.- '• '..". '42'.S.4.—.1',-, -.-- ' Storefronts Activation 1 ....„, . ,„./ to !,/.. ,,,,,,,,41 r-- --4 - ,,I, - Andda. L:=:,... r---- ., II INIOS. A -,.... " ....... An addless Oil weans . . ; Roar ioke h. ,„/ 111 business. ■ A i- .Akii..S H , - 1 . 1..i,,, .... t, 11 Roanoke , 1111 it . L... .Hitl , . LT,',%,. • 1 - I . 1 , ..,... _____ ...... .. .4 4 i',17r4 , '41 r ' , . • -- 4 •r -1 IT 1 p t. t I Roanoke '' II 4 . , , Roanoke i \ v 1 1 [Roanoke 111114 .ie Ineenike Ihl I emea 4 keel [ii i I Ii Wigan 1 " I I'— Be pat ol dowaiumi tr:Lb■:47:A alLH, Aii.i,,.,,ii..,,„.., tith. 1 ilk,. ....s11,, .......,,F.e". .., i fl , . H I , I . . . _ - _ ,,,...-......-- ti ' « x r iaa.# ^i 4Y .„ .. » SVNS: 4v *... . t.tM . ...a.4�iFteFi?�±hinaw 95iv�h'4'wf+><� 31g✓v w � .. s J, . is k` ..J• .'s.u , Retail Brochure RETAIL RECRUIT MEN BROCHURE Yet R HFRF To assist in economic development and A kit brokerage efforts to lure new retail businesses to "< Downtown Roanoke, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is - producing a Retail Brochure to be used in distributing information about and selling the downtown district. It is also currently in -• development, but DRI has enlisted a consultant in , :, kr the production of the material. Downtown • I L g" Roanoke, Inc. also developed a retail database, re"7 , '" '' . rw - w and, in Fiscal Year 2015, will be looking to expand _ �-_r::,_:� with a better search function on its website to aid prospective businesses in identifying the best DOWNTOWN H A L E, c H properties for their projects. • Distribute retail brochure to retail brokers in the community. awr • Have retail brochure available on the website. YO • Use retail brochure in trips to visit prospects. Example of Downtown Raleigh's retail recruitment brochure T . f 42 Events & Marketing • Events produced by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. have drawn more than 250,000 people to downtown throughout the year. In particular, events such as SunTrust's Dickens of a Christmas and the McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival, bring in approximately 50,000 people to the downtown to shop and dine. • Additional events and marketing that support downtown retail include the Sidewalk Sale, Restaurant Week, and the "Shop Differently" marketing campaign during the holidays. DRI is always investigating new ways to encourage visitors to enjoy downtown's retail. • Include more events and identify event opportunities west of Jefferson Street to increase street-level activity in areas where it is limited. .. .,+�v�7+A�v«'. . ., ?*f^�.. ..W.� d"sk v, ''a mna�N� Y' . •xka. .,?, . v �.P, . ,n,k .. .a- " -, Recruitment Trips - Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is actively identifying, reaching out, and assisting potential prospects for the downtown district. During the winter, DRI conducted an outreach trip to Greensboro and Winston- Salem, NC, with multiple contacts having been made. DRI will continue this effort with multiple trips to be scheduled, incorporating its Retail Brochure and additional resources for recruitment efforts. • In partnership with the City of Roanoke, economic development community, property owners/landlords, and real estate community, conduct trips to markets within a 3-hour radius of Roanoke to Identify chain-lets and qualified retail prospects. - Cold calling and regular follow up will be central to success. Scheduled visits no less than once per quarter in first year to identify potential retailers. Amenities - In partnership with the City of Roanoke, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is actively involved in promoting the new Market Square, including the handling of programming to encourage use and activity in the core of the downtown. DRI is also involved in "tactical urbanism" and area activation efforts to promote and support activities throughout the downtown. Examples include Pop Up Market in Downtown West and Riverside and Residential Happy Hours at the Jefferson Center, 16 West Marketplace, and vacant parking lots on Campbell. - Incorporate amenity development into district branding. R' �T Clean , Safe , & Beautiful It has long been central to Downtown Roanoke, Inc.'s mission to make downtown clean and safe, as a well as a beautiful place to visit, work, and shop. Recent and ongoing efforts involved with this include pigeon/sterling program, Downtown Roanoke flags, the greening of downtown during the holidays, and, most recently, the trash compactor and hanging baskets programs. Improvements to the downtown streetscape, as will be addressed in the upcoming downtown plan, for a more pedestrian friendly experience and an environment attractive to potential chain-let retail. Retention Efforts • DRI currently partners with the City of Roanoke in retail retention efforts. - Regular business visits with property owners and tenants, recorded in the Executive Pulse economic development database; - Including more business in the City of Roanoke's BizBreaks - Regular communication with City of needs/important issues for businesses in the downtown a . 47 Incentives Incentives may be available to retail establishments locating in the downtown area. These incentives are zone and/or building specific requiring certain capital investment levels to be met to qualify. In some cases buildings may be located in multiple zones; projects may be eligible for incentives in each zone. Enterprise Zone One A - Newly constructed or rehabilitated buildings in this zone may be eligible for grants such as the Real Property Investment Grant, Facade Grant, Building Permit Fee Rebate, Water/Fire/Sewer Grant, Security Grant, and/or Tax Abatement Program. Buildings must be industrial, commercial, or mixed-use being no more than 80% residential. Historic and Conservation Districts Substantial tax relief is available to buildings through the Rehabilitation Tax Credits program; buildings in these zones must be at least 25 years old and the building must be improved by 100% without increasing square footage. The real estate exemption lasts for 5 or 10 consecutive years depending on certain exemptions. Historic Tax Credits Eligibility to this grant is specific to existing buildings; building must be listed on the National Register (either before or after renovation) or a contributing structure in a historic district listed on the National Register. Must require adherence to strict architectural and design guidelines. Qualified buildings eligible for tax credits in the amount of 25% of qualified expenses from the State and/or 20% from the Federal program. Contact information for Grants, Rebates, and Abatements: Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (www.downtownroanoke.orq) - City of Roanoke Economic Development Department (www.bizroanoke.com) City of Roanoke GIS (www.qisre.roanokeva.gov) For complete property details, zone designations, and specific incentives and programs applicable to each property, please see the City of Roanoke's GIS system. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MM(' E-mail: cIerk(Proanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Depot)City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk November 6, 2014 Reverend Greg A. Moser Green Ridge Baptist Church 5521 Green Ridge Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Reverend Moser: 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, November 3, 2014. It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to having you return to deliver invocations at future Council meetings. Sincerely, ecelia T. Webb, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk CTW:aa 6pe0l1er M I Larry Thomas Black BlackAerie 5463 High fields Road SW Roanoke, Virginia 24018 (540) 772-1284 E-Mail: tarry @blackaerie.corn Mayor Bowers. Vice Mayor Trinkle, Members of Council, City Manager Morrill, and City Attorney Callaghan. I had not expected that I might wish to address this August Body again. You, as Council, have now entered into at least three contracts with three different entities for the same object, to wit parking spaces. The first contract,is Downtown Roanoke Inc. (DRI) for management of the Historic Roanoke City Market which obviously involves parking spaces. Interestingly enough, You approved the renovation of Market Square and replaced, as you may recall, the removal of 24 parking spaces to make room for outdoor dining, The second contract you may not be familiar with is the contracts that vendors on the Market have with Downtown Roanoke for setting up two vendor stalls for each ven- dor. Each vendor occupies two parking spaces. The most recent contract was entered into with a company to cover all of the city's parking spaces of what-ever nature,including parking garage spaces. Yet another contract may be required, perhaps through Park Roanoke, to identify a variety of loading zones for vehicles larger than passenger vehicles. Perhaps some ve- hicle tag identifying the larger vehicle as requiring additional parking space might avoid confusion between loading zones and public parking. The time may come when those entities that monitor all parking spaces during daytime will be obligated to also monitor the parking spaces in the evenings as well. On the other hand, you and Valley Metro could jointly lease four parking proper- ties in four quadrants of the the City with The Historic Roanoke city Market as the center four or more, citizens could park in those lots and a number of trolleys could drive them to the heart of Roanoke just as some trolleys do,to and from, Carilion Today. The possibilities are, I suspect, limitless and trolleys could for, example, travel from the Heart of Roanoke to the Mill mountain Zoo and the Mill mountain Star.. There are aspects I haven't approached such as ticket prices, insurance issues and other problems. But having folks having a ride downtown is far less complicated than having folks try to find parking places or paying for having illegally parked. ter,; CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Request to Schedule a Public Hearing for the Conveyance of City-Owned Property located at 206 Williamson Road, S.E., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 Background: Hist:re Partners, LLC (Purchaser), a Virginia Limited Liability Company, has made a proposal to acquire a 0.7748 acre parcel located at 206 Williamson Road, S.E. (Tax Map Number 4013803), which is presently a City-owned surface parking lot managed by Park Roanoke, Inc. Hist:re Partners, LLC proposes to design, engineer, and construct a four story mixed use structure resulting in approximately 91 ,600 square feet of commercial, residential, and parking space. The proposal includes a purchase price of $50,000, as well as a performance security guarantee. The site is in the floodplain and has underground stormwater utilities that increase development costs. The Purchaser has agreed to construct a segmented building with a design and materials that reflect Roanoke's historic downtown. He has also agreed to performance measures related to commencement and completion of the project in exchange for the nominal purchase price. A contract has been developed which will convey the property to Hist:re Partners, LLC under certain terms, conditions, and performance obligations both prior to, and subsequent to, the real estate closing. Under Section 1 5.2-1800, et seq. of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, a public hearing is required prior to City Council authorizing the execution of the contract for the conveyance of the City-owned property. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing at City Council's meeting on November 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, or at such subsequent date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider the conveyance eyyance of the aforementioned property. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Wayne F. Bowers, Director, Economic Development ^7i CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 t Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 *.;,. Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 ti'I'EPIIANIF,M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC 1'%mail: clerk(nlroanokeva.pov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA'1'.WEI313,CMC Assistant City Clerk November 4, 2014 Teresa McDaniel, Secretary Human Services Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. McDaniel: This is to advise you that D. Elliott Bayer has qualified as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018. Sincerely, YYl , n /, I `` V Stephanie M. Moon Reyno MMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, D. Elliott Bayer, 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 Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. D. ELLIOTT BAYER The foregoing oat of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by D. Elliott Bayer this J0 day of (4��/1-2014. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By ' /•�stdit , Clerk 325 Campbell Avenue,S.W. Roanoke,Virginia 24016 United • (540) 777-4200 Fax(540) 344-4304 ay www.uwrv.org Way op United Way Board Chair of Roanoke Valley Debbie Meade Vice Chair H.Joseph Jones Treasurer&Finance October 29, 2014 Committee Chair Angela H.Reynolds Campaign Chair Gary and Lucy Walton To: The Honorable Mayor David Bowers and Members of City Council Campaign Vice Chair City of Roanoke Christopher P.Morrill Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Community Impact Chair 215 Church Avenue Kerri L.Thornton Roanoke, VA 24016 Board Development Chair Michael C.Maxey From: Frank Rogan, President and CEO Personnel Chair Nicholas C.Conte Subject: Presentation on Results to Date for Bank On Roanoke Valley Marketing Chair Debbie Meade Planned Giving Chair On behalf of the financial institutions, local governments, and nonprofit partners Loral.Katz,AlA involved in Bank On Roanoke Valley, we want to thank the City of Roanoke for Policy Chair sharing in the vision to provide individuals and families access to tools and Jean A.Glontz resources to improve their financial well-being. We were very grateful for your President&CE0 presence during the launch of Bank On in January, and your continued interest Frank R.Rogan and support over the first 10 months of its implementation. Dana C.Ackley,Ph.D* As we prepare for Year 2 of this work, we would like an opportunity to share Kathy Baske young some year to date results during the afternoon session of City Council meeting Rita D.Bishop,Ed.D. Robert P.Burton on November 3. The following will be representing United Way and Bank On: Susan Campbell Mack R.Cooke Hans L.Carslensen III • Frank Rog an, President and CEO, United Way of Roanoke Valley John D'Orazio • Ashley Reynolds Marshall, Program Manager, Bank On Roanoke Valley Kerry l Edmonds • Kristin Adkins, Community Impact Manager, United Way of Roanoke Trisfa S.Farrell B.Clay Goodman III Valley Kathleen D.Guzi Kevin W.Holt per,MD,MPP Aisha Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager, and an active member of the Bank Kevin W.Holt Cynda Ann Johnson,MD,MBA On Steering Committee will also be part of the short presentation. Lorraine S.Lange,Ed.D.* Mark S.Lawrence Michaele Magnuson Thank you for your consideration. leffrey A.Marks Michael K.Quinn Craig T.Ramey,Ph.D. Charles L.Robbins Ill Steven F.Roy Clarine Spetzler Wayne G.Strickland Joyce W.Waugh Gretchen M.Weinnig *Executive Committee LIVE UNITED g� R CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Bank On Roanoke Valley Program Presentation I would like to sponsor a presentation by Abby Verdillo, Vice President, Community Impact, at the United Way of Roanoke Valley, regarding the progress and status of the Bank On Roanoke Valley program. Bank On Roanoke Valley is a partnership of financial institutions, local governments, and the United Way of Roanoke Valley to improve the financial stability of families living in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, Town of Vinton, and Counties of Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke. 0°/C Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers 10/30/2014 BANK ON The Financial State of Families in BANK ON /.....j.---N....._._ America poAv:-Y<F ROANOKE V A L L L • tasl "v°- ✓More than one in 10 adults in America are currently disconnected from the mainstream banking system and y •-t �'; w +! ‘ pay out extra dollars for costly alternative financial il -.i.,, 't?t.ar.0t- products t -` ! "�• ' As many as 44%of households in Amence:lack the cash rl • Y •4< savings to survive three months at the federal poverty . I t line in the event of a loss of income. 2014 Bank On Update Roanoke City Council Workshop Nova r3,2014 Bank On Roanoke Valley BANK ON Bank On Roanoke Valley: Goals BANK ON ROANOKE ROANOKE Launched in January at the Roanoke Valley Financial - Fitness,Lifestyle and Career Fair Bank On Roanoke Valley is a +„a n.a.,,..rv�,r r..muler,.....1, ' .. key strategy in stabilizing and "" "a °"e ihmetta Bank reducing the poverty rate for Oa*al t+aarow+ 4;0 ;_, City of Roanoke residents:and arari■r,ul. SIMI strengthening our local lwWe(neaeaw x ..•community! ca'la.aanaa ,It-ia-i.' j' Prat/duem Yid. e..r.. dti **maw Cane WWI egW twlaa f i.' santrua Sank Walla raga lane - •. CO al Rearw/ city al Salm Aland..r,.a,ro Over the next two years: Town al Vaasa • Open 1,000 new accounts(checking and saving)in the Roanoke Valley United Way a■.a.ae.vax.r • Provide at least 200 hours of free adult financial education per year 1 10/30/2014 BANK ON Bank On Roanoke Valle Education BANK ON Bank On Roanoke Valley: Products Valley: • Over 35 public classes offered at public libraries: Bank On Roanoke Valley Partners WrMb.,ks♦ mK.nk1 Roanoke City Public Libraries -- as a whole have assisted the region it,,,k„ "°^ ^" (Gainsboro,Jackson Park,Melrose, in opening 766 new savings and I'nr.ulr ®^ Williamson Road) "'�... Il checking accounts(as of October • ® , Roanoke County Public Libraries t.°q? 2014) n.:A„.., c.:,... (Glenvar,Hollins,South County, ti Town of Vinton) , 41F..damF.0 or • Salem Public Library Potential cost savings of a half a rlonirTaert Botetourt County Libraries MILLION dollars($500,000)for the .. '4, families that have signed up for 4 1111 accounts Small group classes at nonprofit and for ccounts with our reporting partners! y profit organizations ""...„ T., A total of over 100 hours of adult education has been completed and -- - -= '• < scheduled to date! BANK ON BANK ON ROANOKE ROANOKE "Finances can be overwhelming for anyone,especially those already "We are so happy to have made this relationship with Bank On Many of struggling with addiction coupled with a lack of'money knowledge'and poor our families don't use English as their first language...that the families' financial histories. Bank On is helping the women of Bethany Hall to remain interaction and comfort level has increased as the classes have progressed optimistic about their financial futures,which in turn is supporting their is a direct result of the interest and willingness of the instructors to help journeys as independent,recovering women." everyone master the material. Please know how much we appreciate your work to help our Habitat homebuyers become financially strong and stable!" Jennifer Neel,MS,CSAC,Senior Therapist Jean Darby,Family Services Director Del.11an_.1ua 11 lyt Habitat IJ ✓V�(j jCLil II for Humanity in IM awnnke Yeun 0 2 10/30/2014 Looking Ahead to Year 2 BANK ON How the City of Roanoke is Supporting these ROANOKE Goals Bank On Roanoke Valley will continue to: - sF�q s s A f Providing financial education Connect individuals with quality adult Money information for employees o« ow financial education opportunities DOWN the Drain '' " Share information about low or no-cost Hosting and promoting public ...' Really Adds UP classes through the Roanoke s.r.� Z s` products from partner institutions 9 O Educate the public on the importance team now to stop the'Ms. Public Library System 04-,./+ ;4 .1 :, of the value Connecting families that receive y'� rJ� l. 4 services or support from DSS it .1 Growth opportunities: •r with quality financial education a'. ,-• f - --r� - Strengthen and broaden network of (i% Aligning efforts to achieve hit partnerships in the community i shared goals to improve Working more closely with nonprofit �� education,income and health in and social service partners to meet the 4.4 sa_ the community needs of targeted clients BANK ON ROANOKE V A L L I ` Easy.VFoniabk:. Thank You For Supporting Bank On Roanoke Valley! 3 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S. W.,Suite 456 w ^ Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 S1'EPIIANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC E-mail: clerks roano keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAVE,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Municipal Code Corporation P. O. Box 2235 Tallahassee, Florida 32316 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 40089-110314 amending and reordaining Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article I, In General; Section 14.1-3, Littering, of Article I, In General; and Section 14.1-23, Placement and collection of bulk items, brush and bagged leaves, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person; of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; adding Section 14.1-25, Collection of Sharps, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2014; and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon eynold , MC City Clerk Enclosure pc: The Honorable Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk, Circuit Court Rick Kahl, Clerk, General District Court David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Stephen D. Poff, Chief Magistrate, Office of the Magistrate Joey Klein, Law Librarian Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance 1pC IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40089-110314. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article 1, In General; Section 14.1-3, Littering, of Article I, In General; and Section 14.1-23, Placement and collection of bulk items, brush and bagged leaves, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person; of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; adding Section 14.1-25, Collection of Sharps, of Division I, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article I, In General; Section 14.1-3, Littering, of Article I, In General; and Section 14.1-23, Placement and collection of bulk items, brush and bagged leaves, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, are hereby amended and reordained, to read and provide as follows: Sec. 14.1-1. Definitions. * * * Sharps shall mean any hypodermic needle, suture needle, scalpel blade, pen needle, lancet or other sharp object, the purpose of which is to puncture human skin for medical treatment or injection of medication prescribed by a medical doctor. Such solid waste shall not include sharps collected or used by persons in the course of their employment at any entity subject to regulations promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, such as a health care facility or nursing home. ord-amending code section-clip 14.1,littering 10-3-14,doc 1 * Sec. 14.1-3. Littering. (a) The dumping, casting, leaving or otherwise disposing of solid waste or other unsightly matter on a public highway, street or right-of-way, park or other public property, or on private property, without the written consent of the owner thereof; is prohibited. * * * (t) The above subsections notwithstanding, the city manager may order, in writing, either the owner or, if a properly is not occupied by an owner, the occupant of any-such property, to remove solid waste found lying or located on the city right-of-way placed there by either of such persons in violation of any provision of this chapter. The order shall be personally served on such owner or occupant by the city manager, who shall note the time, place and manner of such service on a duplicate copy of the notice to be retained by the city manager. In lieu of such personal service, such notice may be posted on the owner's property in a conspicuous location and a copy of such notice sent through the United States Postal Service by mail postage prepaid, addressed to such owner or occupant- at his or her last-known address as set forth in the city's real estate valuation records. The notice shall state the time within which the action or work ordered to be done must be completed, and such time shall not be less than twenty- four (24) hours before such Fesponsible--ewnefperson ee occupant shall have received notice of the work ordered to be done. The notice shall further state that if such person does not complete such work within such time period, the city may abate such violation or hire a private contractor to perform the work and bill the owner for such abatement costs. If the owner does not pay such costs, the notice shall further advise that the unpaid costs of the abatement, together with the administrative fee and any interest, may constitute a lien against the property in favor of the city. Any person ewnee•er oeettpant-receiving such notice shall immediately proceed to remove such solid waste and provide proof of proper disposal acceptable to the city manager, such as a disposal receipt from the transfer station. (g) Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any person the owner or occupant upon whom notice has been served pursuant to subsection 14.1-3(0 of the City Code to comply with such order, the city manager may have the removal performed by city personnel or a private contractor. The city manager shall keep an account of the cost for such removal and shall bill ord-amending code section-chp 14.1,littering 10-3-14.doc 2 the owner or-ceeupai4 responsible fhr placing the solid waste within the right-of-way plus an administrative processing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) in addition to the actual cost and fees incurred in the removal and disposal of such solid waste, If such bill is not paid within thirty (30) days, legal action may be instituted for its collection:the city may charge and collect the cost thereof from the responsible owner in any manner provided by law for the collection of state or local taxes. Every charge in excess of two hundred dollars ($200.00) which has been assessed against the owner of property affected by this section and which remains unpaid shall constitute a lien against such property. Prosecution for failure, neglect or refusal of such person to remove such solid waste shall not be barred by the city proceeding to have the work done in accordance with this section. (h) '1'1w city manager shall cause a notice of the lien of the special assessment prepared by the city attorney to be recorded in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The city attorney may take appropriate steps, including a personal or in rem suit or action in the appropriate court, to enforce the lien to satisfy the special assessment. (i) The director of finance and the city treasurer, when in their discretion it is just and proper to do so, may waive liens imposed pursuant to this section whenever doing so will facilitate the sale of the property and encourage its productive reuse. Such liens may be waived only as to a purchaser who is unrelated by blood or marriage to the owner and who has no business association with the owner. All such liens shall remain a personal obligation of the owner of the property at the time the liens were imposed. * * * Sec. 14.1-23. Placement and collection of bulk items, brush and bagged leaves. (a) The city will provide collect bulk items, brush, and bagged leaf collectionleaves for the owner or occupant of any dwelling unit served by an automated collection container from any lot on which the dwelling unit is located and from any vacant lot zoned for residential use from which the brush or bagged leaves originate. • • ' . .. - - ,t, automated collection ta4nel–provided by thc—eity. Such owner or occupant shall place bulk items, bagged leaves or brush as close as possible to the curb, and if there is no curb, as close as possible to the street, or in an automated collection container. Such placement shall be made no earlier than 7:00 p.m. of the day prior to the scheduled date of collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. of the day scheduled for collection. No collection of bulk items, brush or bagged leaves will be made from any alley. All woody or leafy yard waste must be stacked in a pile that is no ord-amending code section-chp 14.1,littering 10-3-14.doc 3 greater than four (4) feet wide, tour (4) feet long, and tour (4) feet high. No single branch placed for collection can be greater than lour (4) tact in length or three(3) inches in diameter * 2. Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, be further amended by adding Section 14.1-25, Collection of Sharps, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, Collection by an Authorized Person, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to read and provide as follows: Sec. 14.1-25. Collection of Sharps. (a) Sharps shall be placed for collection in an opaque plastic container, such as an empty bleach container, a heavy plastic laundry detergent container, an empty milk container, or an empty plastic carbonated beverage container which is tightly sealed with a lid. Such a lid shall be taped closed. (b) Before setting sharps out for collection, the container in which they are stored shall be marked with indelible ink, "Sharps," on at least two (2) sides of the container. 3. This ordinance shall be effective as of the date of its passage. 4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: n : City Clerk md-amending code section-clip 14.1,littering 10-3-14.doe 4 1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Code Amendments Solid Waste Management Background: The City's Solid Waste Management Division can improve its operations, employee safety and customer service through several procedural changes that would also require amendments to City Code. These changes are summarized as follows: 1 . Property liens and collections: City residents periodically set out bulk or brush in a manner that is non-compliant with City Code. Following a process of notification and education, if the situation is not properly corrected, staff may subsequently collect the bulk or brush material and then charge the property owner for the collection in accordance with Section 14.1 -3 paragraphs (f) and (g). This section of City Code does not include a provision for placement of a lien on the property if the charge remains unpaid. Revisions to Section 14.1 -3 (f) and (g), and new paragraphs (h) and (i) would enable such a lien to be placed for unpaid charges in excess of $200.00. 2. Disposal of certain medical waste: The requirements for placement of certain sharp objects (associated with home medical treatment) in trash containers serviced by City staff, including a definition of such objects, needs to be identified within City Code. Proper disposal will reduce the risk to collection staff for contact with such objects. Revision of Sections 14.1 -1 and 14.1 -25 would establish the appropriate definition and disposal requirements. 3. Collection of brush setouts at vacant lots: Section 14.1 -23 (a) of City Code presently states that "The City will provide bulk item, brush and bagged leaf collection for the owner or occupant of any dwelling unit or multifamily dwellings who uses an automated collection container provided by the City". Staff has identified a need to include the collection of brush at residentially zoned parcels that are undeveloped (vacant). Revision of Section 14.1 -23(a) would enable crews to make such collections. Recommended Action: Amend the Solid Waste Management chapter of City Code, Section 14.1 -1 , 14.1 -3, 14.1 -23, and 14.1 -25 to improve solid waste collection operations, employee safety and customer service. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S. W., Suite 456 o 't 2 ° Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 SIIiPIIANIF:M.MOON REYNOLDS,MM(• E-mail: clerk @Proanokeva.gOv JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Municipal Code Corporation P. O. Box 2235 Tallahassee, Florida 32316 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 40091-110314 amending Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the proper collection of refuse. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2014; and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, lt40,‘AA,' W.Wt1Q1/49 Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: The Honorable Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk, Circuit Court Rick Kahl, Clerk, General District Court David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Stephen D. Poff, Chief Magistrate, Office of the Magistrate Joey Klein, Law Librarian Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40090-110314. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Capital Projects Fund Contingency to the Sealed Trash Compactor project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Contingency 08-530-9575-9220 $ ( 120,000 ) Appropriated from General Revenue 08-530-9669-9003 120,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: � sJ City Clett \ fr'r IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40091-110314. AN ORDINANCE amending Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the proper collection of refuse as set forth below; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Section 14.1-1, Definitions, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained, to read and provide as follows: Sec. 14.1-1. Definitions * * * Sealed compactor zone shall mean that area which is bordered by the centerlines of Jefferson Street on the west, Williamson Road on the east, Norfolk Avenue on the north, and Church Avenue on the south, and that area which is bounded by the centerlines of 1st Street, S.W. and Jefferson Street to the west and east and Norfolk Avenue and Kirk Avenue to the north and south, as well as 2nd Street and 1st Street, S.W. to the west and east and Norfolk Southern Railroad and Salem Avenue to the north and south. * * * 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 74 • City Clerk 0-Amending 14.1-1.doc IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40092-110314. A RESOLUTION amending the Fee Compendium to amend fees for refuse collection in the Central Business District, as set out below; and establishing an effective date. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The Fee Compendium of the City, maintained by the Director of Finance and authorized and approved by City Council by Resolution No. 32412-032795, adopted March 27, 1995, effective as of that date, as since amended, shall be amended to reflect the following fees. FEE CURRENT AMOUNT NEW AMOUNT Refuse fees for curbside collection for $120.00 per month $240.00 per month Restaurant, Office, and Financial Institutions within a sealed compactor zone in the Central Business District, but not registered for sealed compactor service,— inside of a Sealed Compactor Zone for Restaurant, Office,—and Financial Institutions, between July 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013.after March 31, 2015 and before July 1, 2015. Refuse fees for curbside collection for Specialty $70.00 per month $140.00 per month Retail, Health, Church and Nonprofit Institutions within a sealed compactor zone in the Central Business District, inside of a Sealed- Compactor Zone for Specialty Retail, Health, . , but not registered for sealed compactor service, between-July I, 2013 and December 31, 2013.- after March 31, 2015 and before July 15, 2015. Refuse fees for curbside collection for $120.00 per month $120.00 per month Restaurant, Office, and Financial Institutions in the Central Business District outside of a Ssealed Gcompactor Zzone for Restaurant, Office, and Financial Institutions. FEE CURRENT AMOUNT NEW AMOUNT Refuse fees for curbside collection thr Specialty $70.00 per month $70.00 per month Retail, Ilealth, Church and Nonprofit Institutions in the Central Business District outside of a sealed t-compactor Zonev.oneT-ter Speci ally--Relaik-Health Clatreh..aw4--No+#WHf+t I-nstitt+tiens. Refuse fees for registered sealed Trash N/A Two free uses per compactor users in the Central Business District week; $1 per use for Restaurant, Office, and Financial remainder of week; Institutions, after July 1, 2013. not to exceed $120 per month Refuse fees for registered sealed trash N/A Two free uses per compactor users in the Central Business District week; $1 per use for Specialty Retail, Health, Church, remainder of week; Residential, and Nonprofit Institutions, after not to exceed $70 per July 1, 2013. month Recyclable disposal fees for registered sealed N/A FREE trash compactor users in the Central Business District for Restaurant, Office, and Financial Institutions, after July 1, 2013. Recyclable disposal fees for-registered sealed NM FREE trash compactor users in the Central Business District-for- ' . . , Health, Church, Residential, -end-Nonprofit Institutions,--a€fec' July 1, 2013: 2. Resolution No. 32412-032795 is hereby amended to the extent and only to the extent of any inconsistency with this Resolution. 3. The fees established by this Resolution shall remain in effect until amended by this Council. 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage of this Resolution. ATTEST: City Clerk. R-Amend Fee Compendium-Solid Waste 2014 v2 redline.doe 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Second Sealed Trash Compactor Site Background/Considerations Sealed trash compactor service began in September, 2013 for businesses and residents in the City's Historic Market District. The defined service area included properties located between the centerlines of Jefferson Street and Williamson Road (to the west and east) and Norfolk Avenue and Church Avenue (to the north and south). This service eliminated the need for these businesses and residents to place trash and recycling on the public sidewalk for collection by Solid Waste Management crews. Staff has identified a second sealed trash compactor site that would be located within the Campbell Court bus facility which would increase the Sealed Compactor Zone's service area to the west of the original area identified above. The expanded area of the Sealed Compactor Zone would include the properties bounded by the centerlines of 1 st Street, S.W. and Jefferson Street (to the west and east) and Norfolk Avenue and Kirk Avenue (to the north and south), as well as 2nd Street, S.W. and Pt Street, S.W. (to the west and east) and Norfolk Southern Railroad and Salem Avenue (to the north and south) as shown on the attached map. The sealed trash compactor will be fully enclosed and separated from Valley Metro buses by a brick wall, with compactor user access occurring from Salem Avenue. Construction plans and specifications have been developed with a goal of having the compactor in operation by March 31 , 201 5. Customers that register with the City to use the sealed trash compactor would be provided with a handheld electronic device for access. Fees are identified in the City's Fee Compendium. The first two (2) uses of the sealed trash compactor in any given week are free of charge. A fee of $1 .00 is charged for each subsequent use of the sealed trash compactor for the remainder of each week. Fees are capped at the existing rate of $70 and $120 per month per customer, based upon "class of trade". Customers within the expanded portion of the Sealed Compactor Zone who are not prepared to register for sealed trash compactor service at that time would continue to receive refuse and recyclables collection service from Solid Waste Management crews through June 30, 201 5. Choosing this interim option would require these customers to place refuse and recycling on the sidewalk between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. for Monday through Saturday collection by City crews beginning at 6:00 a.m. Based upon the cost of collection to the City, a fee increase is proposed for these customers from the existing rates of $70 and $120 to a new monthly charge of $140 and $240, respectively, between April 1 and June 30, 201 5. Beginning July 1 , 2015, customers within the expanded portion of the Sealed Compactor Zone would no longer be allowed to stage trash and recyclables on the sidewalk for collection by City crews and would be required to use the sealed trash compactor or make alternate provisions for trash removal. Funding for this compactor project has been identified from the Capital Project Contingency. The estimated one-time construction and preparation cost is $120,000 (includes enclosure and gate system, extension of electric service, security system, and Salem Avenue sidewalk access improvements adjacent to Campbell Court). A City Code amendment is required to revise the definition of the Sealed Compactor Zone identified in Section 14.1 -1 , and the Fee Compendium needs to be amended to reflect the change in rates to be charged certain customers who do not elect to use the sealed trash compactor before April 1 , 201 5. (The Fee Compendium should also be amended to reflect the deletion of fees which no longer apply due to the passage of time.) The revised Sealed Compactor Zone definition will include the original and new areas described above. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to transfer $120,000 from the Capital Project Contingency (08-530-9575-9220) to the "Sealed Trash Compactor - Zone II" Project (08-530-9669). Amend Chapter 14.1 , Solid Waste Management, of the City Code, by amending Section 14.1 -1 , Definitions, Article I, In General, to revise the definition of the Sealed Compactor Zone. Adopt the attached resolution amending the City's Fee Compendium to reflect the aforementioned fee schedule, effective April 1 , 201 5 through June 30, 2015, and the deletion of fees no longer applicable due to the passage of time. C ristopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers 2 : 1 * �'',CENTREAVE� y �' • 7 �P �� * tg cn SEALED COMPACTOR ZONE C "` f AU .car-•,�.-. -. ...avi-aWi3 _ i, � ..: ALL '��- , �_.. .. S p� S N NDOAH AVE ' y"• OP t` .. _.022-, -g � sy .. ,-" =�T •2 s • v. � T o _ ` lW - . ., ��t P � - -V_i ,/ � m �Ø'.t ./y : _ i NORFOLKAVE.rr � - l, ��' ~ ` 7 j! �!s . ..v �1 � .r e 47.i I� • y I , � !n •! 1 r 17,47:Lare.- G ° ' F 1 si' `e 4c . 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'f' 1 . rr. 1 f., R 411 '! �.spas '• ,ar' , ., 1' Y ! � I A/4_ /6,,,./",, . .:: «. e,,,o,rr A f 4 0.41° , s' Jlrl I' i �,� y .,,,. ,Y i f. .",jig e s 6 61 , ! ► °° �f � _ • Ta { +.•�i• ' . w� e �ucK A, y .,..r By Nelms N Z4+rw a =- — ��. cr,3 1 Engine ring Tech I! ill mch=200 feel . m q r *r Traffic nglneering T tea+ j �. _ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40093-110314. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Economic and Community Development Reserve for the Broadband Infrastructure project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from General Revenue 08-310-9692-9003 $ 100,000 Fund Balance Economic and Community Development 08-3365 ( 100,000 ) Reserve - Unappropriated Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ` QL City Clerk. art } , >kr CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Appropriation of Funds for Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority Engineering Services Project Background: The Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (RVBA) proposes to construct a fiber optic communications network to make available enhanced Internet service within the participating jurisdictions. On August 18, 2014, the Authority issued a request for proposal (RFP) to design, engineer, and permit the proposed system. Eleven engineering firms responded. After review and evaluation, on October 16, 2014, RVBA authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Thompson & Litton to provide these services. The request for proposal provided two network options: a 63 mile network serving all four participating jurisdictions or a 42 mile network serving primarily the City of Roanoke and the City of Salem. Since neither Botetourt County nor Roanoke County has committed to participate in the design or construction of the network, RVBA intends to build the 42 mile network. The estimated cost of designing and permitting this route by Thompson & Litton is $131 ,580. RVBA will incur some direct costs in the permitting process for such items as pole attachment application fees and rail crossing permits. Including these direct costs and allowing for a contingency for unanticipated expenses, the Authority expects the design and permitting phase of the network construction not to exceed $200,000. The City of Salem and City of Roanoke would share these costs equally. The Virginia Wireless Service Authorities Act, Chapter 54.1 , Title 1 5.2, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended (specifically Section 15.25431 .11 (8) authorizes the City to lend, advance, or give money to RVBA. RVBA will be making application to the Virginia Resources Authority to provide bond funding for the design, permitting, and construction of the network. These bonds are anticipated to be issued in spring of 2015 as part of the Virginia Resources Authority's next pooled financing program. RVBA intends to enact a reimbursement resolution to allow RVBA to be paid back the engineering and permit expenses from the bond proceeds. The City will then be reimbursed for the full amount of the proposed payment to the Authority. Considerations: The City of Roanoke share of the funding needed can be front-funded from the Economic and Community Development Reserve and replaced when the RVBA reimburses the City. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to appropriate funding in the amount of $100,000 from the Economic and Community Development Reserve to an account to be established by the Director of Finance in the Capital Projects Fund. I Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Wayne Bowers, Director of Economic Development 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40094-110314. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Economic & Community Develoment Reserve, and Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology (RCIT) businesses for the RCIT Sidewalk project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Capital Projects Fund Appropriations Appropriated from General Revenue 08-310-9677-9003 $ 83,814 Appropriated from Third Party 08-310-9677-9004 155,144 Revenues EDA Contribution for RCIT Sidewalks 08-300-9677-9677 83,814 RCIT Owner's Contribution for Sidewalks 08-300-9677-9677 71,330 Fund Balance Economic and Community Development 08-3365 ( 83,814 ) Reserve - Unappropriated Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: r \ dl's City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Appropriation of Funds for Construction of Sidewalks at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology Background: The Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology (RCIT) located at the intersection of Blue Hills Drive, N.E. and Orange Avenue, N.E. (US Highway 460) was developed by the City in the 1980's before sidewalks became a standard feature of such business parks. Today many similar developments include sidewalks as part of the initial construction. City regulations now require that any new building constructed at RCIT must build sidewalks on the adjacent public right of way as part of the project. This regulation is not retroactive and none of the properties developed prior to the effective date of this regulation have sidewalks. In August, 2013, FedEx completed a new building at RCIT that included a new sidewalk. The appearance of this new section of sidewalk renewed interest among the RCIT businesses in a plan that had been discussed for many years to build sidewalks throughout the business park. The Economic Development Department staff worked with the businesses to devise a cost sharing plan to finance a sidewalk construction project at RCIT. This plan is based on a three-way sharing of construction costs. One third of the cost would be paid by the businesses based on the number of linear feet abutting their property, one third would be paid by the City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority (EDA), and one third would be paid by the City. The EDA has agreed to contribute to the project primarily because the construction of sidewalks will make RCIT more marketable to prospective companies who may be interested in locating on the remaining vacant properties in the business park. A total of 6,392 linear feet of sidewalk would be constructed along one side of Blue Hills Drive and a portion of Blue Hills Circle (see attached map). Funding commitments have been received from six businesses/property owners representing 6,114 linear feet of the proposed sidewalk (96% of the total). Only one business with 278 linear feet of frontage has declined to participate in the cost sharing proposal. This small business, whose building was constructed in 201 1 , actually installed some sidewalk on Blue Hills Drive at that time, but was not required to complete the sidewalk on their entire street frontage. This business, although declining to financially contribute to the project, does support installation of the sidewalk. Due to the fact that this business did comply with City requirements at the time by building some portion of sidewalk in 2011 and to move the project forward with 96% participation, it is recommended that the City and EDA share equally the cost of this 278 linear feet segment. Considerations: The sidewalk is estimated to cost $35 per linear foot. Based on this estimate, the project cost for 6,392 linear feet of sidewalk is $223,720. The contribution from the six businesses is $71 ,330. The adjusted cost to the City and EDA is $76,195. It is recommended that a ten percent contingency be added to both the City and EDA shares bringing those shares to $83,814 and making the total estimated project cost $238,958. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $71 ,330 for the share from the participating RCIT businesses/property owners and $83,814 from the EDA in a project account to be established by the Director of Finance in the Capital Projects Fund. Appropriate funding in the amount of $83,814 from the Economic and Community Development Reserve to the aforementioned project account to be established. Establish a total expenditure budget of $238,958 for the project. ristopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Wayne Bowers, Director of Economic Development 2 ♦, -'., +gy p2`*4, . R. `� % TS.r:, f 1 s 4. g � � : i \*.bti 'Infoseal/ V U 'S , z ...go', ,.t y .1 3, ca'< Elizabeth . 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A RESOLUTION accepting a Local Government Challenge Grant to the City from the Virginia Commission for the Arts; approving and confirming the application process for such Grant; authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to receive such Grant, including any Grant Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to take such further actions and execute such other documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such Grant funds. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the Local Government Challenge Grant offered by the Virginia Commission for the Arts in the amount of $5,000, upon certain terms, provisions, and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds. The Grant, which requires a local match in the amount of at least $5,000, is more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated November 3, 2014. 2. City Council hereby approves and confirms the application process for the above Local Government Challenge Grant and authorizes the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to receive such Grant, including any Grant Agreement, with such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such 1 Grant funds, as allowed by the terms and conditions of the Grant, with any such documents being approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: SYY City Clerk. L:IATTORNEY\DATA\LMCarini\City Council Measures\R-VA Comm for the ails local gov challenge grant I I.3.14.doc 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40096-110314. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Local Government Challenge Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2014-2015 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Mill Mountain Theatre 35-410-8751-3749 $ 2,500 Southwest Virginia Ballet 35-410-8751-3794 2,500 Revenues Local Challenge Grant FY15 35-410-8751-8751 5,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: rcra......a_d 01. l'vet-, Oterta2L, City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Virginia Commission for the Arts Local Government Challenge Grant Background: Notification has been received from the Commonwealth of Virginia Commission for the Arts that a $5,000 Local Government Challenge Grant (LGCG) has been awarded to the City of Roanoke based on an application filed by the City on March 28, 2014. Funding will be allocated to the following organizations in the amounts listed below based on recommendations developed by the Roanoke Arts Commission: Southwest Virginia Ballet $2,500 Mill Mountain Theatre $2,500 There is no designation as to how the sub-grantees must use these funds. The Roanoke Arts Commission selected these organizations due to the strength of their applications as part of the Agency Funding Advisory Committee review process. Considerations: In order to receive these funds, the Commission for the Arts must obtain written confirmation that local funds will be used to match or exceed the amount of the grant. For Fiscal Year 2014-2015, Mill Mountain Theatre will receive $8,000 and Southwest Virginia Ballet will receive $9,000 as recommended by the Roanoke Arts Commission and previously appropriated by City Council on June 2, 2014. This local funding will provide the required local match for the above Grant funds. A copy of the Grant Agreement is attached to this report. Recommended Action: Approve and confirm the application process for the above Grant, authorize the acceptance of the Grant, and authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to receive such Grant, including the above mentioned Grant agreement, such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Authorize the City Manager to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such Grant funds in the above amounts. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $5,000 and to appropriate funding in the same amount into an account to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance. 0614- Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator 2 itJUL 01 2014 r•r "` w DEPT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Commission for the Arts MARGARET G.VANDERHYE 1001 EAST BROAD STREET,SUITE 330 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa Alderman,CHAIR RICHMOND,VIRGINIA 23219-2010 June 30,2014 Wytheville,VA Manila Neuhaus Speck,VICE CHAIR R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Alewndrlb VA Roanoke, City of Sharron Kitchen eews VA Miller,SECRETARY 117 Church Avenue, S.W. rave BUNT Roanoke,Virginia 24011 Portsmouth,VA Mille Dell Grant I.D.#: 15-0400 Local Government Challenge Grant $ 5,000 Richmond,VA Federal LD.#: 546001669 FITS: 770 Charles 0 Ellis Danville,VA Ronald Fables Dear Mr.Townsend: Berryville.VA Wanda Judd It is a pleasure to inform you that the Virginia Commission for the Arts has Chesterfield,VA awarded your locality a Local Government Challenge Grant for 2014 - 2015 in the amount Tina Lea on the reference line above. Virginia Beach,VA Ann Edwards Rust Herndon,VA Your signature on the certification of assurances attached to the application Marcie H.Tl,elhimer indicated your agreement to the grant conditions. Any changes in the distribution of either Richmond,VA the local or state funds must be reported to the Commission staff. In all published materials Ann Bondurant Winkle and announcements about your local re-granting program,acknowledgement must be made Roanoke,VA gsrweb that the program is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Shelley Kruger tery Williamsburg,VA National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission will send you by email a high resolution file of the Virginia Commission for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts logos. In order to release the funds, the Commission must receive written confirmation that your local government has fulfilled the matching requirement no later than February 1,2015.The requirement is met through an appropriation of 2014-2015 local tax revenues for arts organizations matching or exceeding the amount of the grant. The letter must include a list of the organizations that received funding and the amount, including the Commission's match, awarded to each organization. This confirmation must take the form of the appropriate page of your jurisdiction's approved 2014 - 2015 budget or a copy of the check (s) to the sub-grantee. Your confirmation letter should refer to the total actual dollar amounts to be received by the arts organization(s). The Commission is grateful for your contribution in making high quality arts activities available to the citizens of Virginia. Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. Sincerely, et; 0/, 1 ./argaret Vanderhye Executive Director (804)225-3132(Voice/TDD) (804)225-4327(Fax) Email:arts @arts.vlrglnla.gov URL:www.arts.vlrglnla.gov '2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40097-110314. A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement among the City of Roanoke,Virginia,Virginia Western Community College(College), and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of furthering the City's economic development goals; authorizing the City Manager to execute such Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to implement, administer, and enforce such Agreement. WHEREAS,two goals of the City's economic development program are the encouragement of a thriving business environment and the creation of innovative workforce opportunities; WHEREAS, in June, 2012, the City participated with regional partners such as Virginia Tech,Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute,Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council,Virginia Western Community College, and several private companies to prepare and issue The Roanoke- Blacksburg Regional Innovation Blueprint in furtherance of those goals; WHEREAS, a major recommendation of the Innovation Blueprint was the creation of physical hubs of activity that naturally connect businesses and workforce talent; WHEREAS, the College has been involved in the Grandin CoLab (CoLab) with support activities at the facility since it opened in March, 2014, to provide an infrastructure for the region's entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem by hosting events, providing resources, mentorship programs, and share workspace; WHEREAS, the attached Agreement with Regard to Funding (Agreement) proposes to support the work of the College at the CoLab by providing funding for the College to continue support activities at the CoLab with the goal of creating new businesses in the City that will lead to employment opportunities for the citizens of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to make donations contemplated by the Agreement pursuant to Section 15.2-953, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement that provides that the City would make available to the College through the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation,Inc. the sum of up to$150,000 during the three year term of the Agreement, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated November 3, 2014. 2. Such Agreement shall be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney,and shall be substantially similar to the one attached to the above mentioned report. 3. The City Manager is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as maybe necessary to provide for the implementation, administration,and enforcement of the above mentioned Agreement, with any such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: Uttpitn14...) hp) 1 640Q I City Clerk. 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40098-110314. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Economic and Community Development Reserve for the Virginia Western Community College and Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. Grandin Co-Lab project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from General Revenue 08-310-9127-9003 $ 150,000 Fund Balance Economic and Community Development 08-3365 ( 150,000 ) Reserve - Unappropriated Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: (� • o�vi n�o�le�v City Clerk `�J ~'1,1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Subject: Funding Agreement with Virginia Western Community College and Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. in Support of the Grandin CoLab Background: Two goals of the City's economic development program are the encouragement of a thriving business environment and the creation of innovative workforce opportunities. In furtherance of these goals, City staff participated with regional partners such as Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Carillon Research Institute, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, Virginia Western Community College, and several private companies to prepare and issue The Roanoke- Blacksburg Regional Innovation Blueprint in June, 2012. A major recommendation of the Innovation Blueprint was the creation of physical hubs of activity that naturally connect businesses and workforce talent. The CoLab opened in March, 2014 at 1327 Grandin Road, S. W. in the City of Roanoke. The CoLab provides an infrastructure for the region's entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem by hosting events, providing resources, mentorship programs, and shared workspace. Since the CoLab's opening, Virginia Western Community College (College) has been involved with support activities at the facility. The College assigns a part-time faculty member to assist visitors, encourage use, and coordinate job creation and workforce development at the CoLab. In order to further the City's economic development goals, the attached Agreement with Regard to Funding (Agreement) proposes to support the work of the College at the CoLab. The Agreement provides funding for the College, through the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), to continue support activities at the CoLab with the goal of creating new businesses in the City that will lead to employment opportunities for the citizens of Roanoke. Pursuant to Section 15.2-953, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the City has the authority to make such donations. Consideration: The Agreement provides that the City would make available to the College through the Foundation the sum of up to $1 50,000 during the three year term of the Agreement. The source of the City funding would be the Community and Economic Development Reserve. The proposed Agreement imposes specific reporting requirements upon the College and the Foundation to the City as a part of the donation. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution and appropriation ordinance (1 ) authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Regard to Funding with Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. substantially similar to the one attached to this letter with such Agreement to be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney and (2) appropriating funds from the Community and Economic Development Reserve to an account established by the Director of Finance to provide the payments stipulated in the Agreement. Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Wayne Bowers, Director of Economic Development 2 Agreement with Regard to Funding This Agreement with Regard to Funding(Agreement) is dated , 2014, among the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a municipal corporation(City), Virginia Western Community College, a constituent institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Community College System(College), and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. , an independent, 501(c)(3) organization located in the City of Roanoke(Foundation), and provides as follows: RECITALS WHEREAS,the City's economic development goal is to cultivate a thriving business environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity of our community; WHEREAS, efforts to achieve this economic development goal include an emphasis on developing start up entrepreneurial businesses as a key component of creating new jobs to augment the workforce; WHEREAS,the City and College actively participated in developing the Roanoke—Blacksburg Regional Innovation Blueprint, a plan for creating high impact jobs and businesses; WHEREAS, a major recommendation of the Innovation Blueprint was to create in the Roanoke- Blacksburg Region physical hubs of activity that naturally connect businesses and talent; WHEREAS,the Grandin CoLab (CoLab)will provide a physical location that will foster collaboration between entrepreneurs and small businesses; WHEREAS, the Foundation plays an integral role in providing funding to enhance the College's workforce development programs that provide services to citizens of Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley; WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Virginia Code Section 15.2-953 to make appropriations of public funds to any charitable institution or association, located within their respective limits and to make monetary gifts, donations, and appropriations of money to a state college, which provides services to City of Roanoke residents; WHEREAS, the City desires to provide funding to the College and the Foundation in order to further the City's economic development goals, subject to funding and subject to compliance of certain terms and conditions by the College and the Foundation; and 1 WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and understanding between the City, the College, and the Foundation related to the services to be offered by the College to the citizens of Roanoke in exchange for an agreed upon level of funding from the City. THEREFORE, the parties agree that the above Recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement and also in consideration of the promises and obligations contained herein, the sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually agree as follows: SECTION 1. REPRESENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BY THE COLLEGE The College hereby represents and agrees as follows: A. The College will provide a faculty member part-time on special assignment to assist visitors, encourage use, and coordinate job creation and workforce development efforts at the CoLab facility located at 1327 Grandin Road SW in the City of Roanoke. B. The College will make available at the CoLab information about programs offered by the College that will be of assistance to individuals and businesses located at or visiting the CoLab facility. C. The College will place at least two of the College's computers at the CoLab equipped with licensed software appropriate for use by small businesses as determined by the College. D. The College will evaluate the need for a MakerBot Replicator and Digitizer, or similar 3-D printer technology, and, if such need is documented and determined necessary by the College, the College will place this specialized equipment at the CoLab. E. The College will make students and faculty aware of the services provided at the CoLab andencourage their involvement in the job creation and business startup activities. F. The funds that the City is providing under this Agreement will be used solely for the support of the College's services provided at the CoLab, and will not be expended in the general operations of the College. G. The College faculty member providing services as contemplated in this Agreement shall be an employee of the College. The College will take into consideration input, if any, from the 2 City regarding the selection and performance of College personnel with respect to programs offered to citizens of the City under this Agreement. Under all circumstances, the College shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the actions or inactions of College employees. H. The College and the City acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to create or establish a legal agency or employment relationship between the City and the College. Neither the College nor the City shall be considered an agent, partner, or employee of the other for any purpose and neither the College nor the City shall have any authority to bind the other. SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BY THE FOUNDATION The Foundation hereby represents and agrees as follows: A. The Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable Virginia corporation with 501(c) (3)tax exempt status from the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. B. The funds that the Foundation is requesting from the City will be used solely for the support of the College's services provided at the CoLab, and will not be otherwise expended in the general operations of the Foundation. C. The Foundation will serve as fiscal agent for the funds provided by the City. D. The Foundation will provide fiscal reports to the Foundation Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings of the Foundation Board. SECTION 3. ADVISORY COMMITTEE The College will choose the members of and create a CoLab advisory committee with at least one (1) representative from each of the following: the City, the College, the Foundation, the CoLab, and a representative of the Roanoke—Blacksburg business community. The CoLab advisory committee will periodically review the CoLab's operations and offer advice concerning programs offered at the facility. SECTION 4. REPORTS During the term of the Agreement, the College shall provide on a quarterly basis a written report to the City that will include as a minimum the number of hours College staff are devoted to CoLab activities, 3 the number of businesses utilizing the CoLab facilities,the number of businesses located at the CoLab and the number of employees for each business, and a list of any special events offered at the CoLab. The report will be submitted by no later than the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter. The first report shall be provided three months from the date of the Agreement. A final report will be due one month following the end of the Agreement Term. The College shall provide a copy of any and all reports, prepared in accordance with this section of the Agreement, to the Foundation. The College further agrees to allow the City or its representatives to inspect, audit, copy or examine any books, documents, or other relevant materials therewith upon the written request by the City in connection with the CoLab and the use of the funds appropriated by the City for the services provided at the CoLab. SECTION 5. FUNDING Subject to appropriation as set forth in Section 6 of this Agreement, the City shall provide appropriations of funds to the Foundation in the total amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($150,000.00) to be disbursed as follows: A. Upon execution of the Agreement $37,500 B. On or before December 31, 2014 $37,500 C. On or before October 31, 2015 $25,000 D. On or before December 31, 2015 $25,000 E. On or before October 31, 2016 $12,500 F. On or before December 31, 2016 $12,500 Each payment after the initial payment may be withheld by the City until the College has provided to the City all reports to date as provided in Section 4. In addition to providing support for the services enumerated in Sections 1 and 2, the College and Foundation, at the discretion of the Foundation, may use the funds in direct support of the CoLab's operations. An operational invoice shall be submitted by the operator of the CoLab to the Foundation. The College's on assignment Faculty member shall review and may approve the operational invoice. After such review and approval by the College, the operational invoice shall be reviewed by the Foundation for final approval. The Foundation will only pay an operational invoice to the extent it receives funds from the City. The Foundation shall maintain its status as a charitable organization, in compliance with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Under no circumstance shall the City make, or be obligated to make, a 4 donation to the Foundation in the event that its status as a charitable organization is suspended, terminated, or extinguished. SECTION 6. CITY APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS The City, pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-953, will provide for the appropriation of the One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and no cents($150,000.00), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Appropriation of funds beyond the City's current fiscal year will be subject to the future appropriation of such funds by Roanoke City Council. In the event that funding is not provided, withdrawn, or otherwise not made available,the City shall advise the Foundation of such unavailability of funds and the City shall have no further obligations to provide funding and the College and the Foundation shall have no further obligation under this Agreement, other than to make a final report to the City pursuant to section 4 hereof. SECTION 7. SALE OR ASSIGNMENT The College and Foundation shall not assign or transfer any part of this Agreement. In the event of any attempted assignment of this Agreement by the College or the Foundation, the City's obligations hereunder shall automatically be suspended. SECTION 8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The City, the College and the Foundation agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in the performance of this Agreement. SECTION 9. COOPERATION Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in a reasonable manner to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement. SECTION 10. SEVERABILITY If any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Agreement, which will continue in full force and effect. The parties intend the remaining provisions of the Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. SECTION 11. AUTHORITY TO SIGN The persons who have executed this Agreement on behalf of the parties represent and warrant they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of their respective entity. 5 SECTION 12. COUNTERPART COPIES This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. SECTION 13. SUCCESSORS The terms, conditions, provisions, and undertakings of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. SECTION 14. NON-DISCRIMINATION During the performance or term of this Agreement,the College and the Foundation agree as follows: A. The College and the Foundation will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona tide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the College. College agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. B. The College and the Foundation in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the College and the Foundation will state that the College and the Foundation are equal opportunity employers. C. Notices, advertisements, and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule, or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. SECTION 15. CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM SELECTION This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without application of Virginia's conflict of law provisions. Venue for any litigation, suits, and claims arising from or connected with this Agreement shall only be proper in the Roanoke City Circuit Court, or in the Roanoke City General District Court if the amount in controversy is within the jurisdictional limit of such court, and both parties to this Agreement voluntarily submit themselves to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts, regardless of the actual location of such parties. The provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either party, but shall be construed according to their fair meaning as if both parties jointly prepared this Agreement. 6 SECTION 16. NONWAIVER Each party agrees any party's waiver or failure to enforce or require performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or any party's waiver of any breach of this Agreement by any other party extends to that instance only. Such waiver or failure is not and shall not be a waiver of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or a waiver of any other breaches of the Agreement by any party and does not bar the non-defaulting party from requiring the defaulting party to comply with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and does not bar the non-defaulting party from asserting any and all rights and/or remedies it has or might have against the defaulting party under this Agreement or by law. SECTION 17. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS The section captions and headings are for convenience and reference purposes and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. SECTION 18. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS All obligations or funding undertaken by the City in connection with this Agreement and all obligations of the College and/or the Foundation in connection with this Agreement are subject to the availability of funds and the appropriation of such funds by Roanoke City Council as may be necessary for such obligations or funding. SECTION 19.NOTICES All notices hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed valid given if delivered in person, or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed as follows (or any other address the party to be notified may have designated to the sender by like notice): If to City, to: City of Roanoke Attention: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager 364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24038 If to College, to: Virginia Western Community College Attention: Robert H. Sandel, President 3093 Colonial Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 7 If to Foundation, to: Virginia Western Community College Foundation, Inc. Attention: Angela Falconetti, Vice President of IA 3093 Colonial Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Notice shall be deemed delivered upon the date of personal service, two days after deposit in the United States mail, or the day after delivery to a nationally recognized overnight courier. SECTION 20. FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-4343.1, be advised the City does not discriminate against faith based organizations. SECTION 21. COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS The College agrees that the College does not and shall not during the term of this Agreement; knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the Federal Immigration Reform& Control Act of 1986. SECTION 22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the appropriate parties. This Agreement does not create any rights in any third party beneficiary not a party to this Agreement. SECTION 23. TERM AND AMENDMENT The term of this Agreement shall be three(3) years commencing from the date of execution or for the length of time sufficient funds remain available unless terminated earlier in writing by mutual consent of the parties. In the event that funding as contemplated in Section 5 of this Agreement is not appropriated by Roanoke City Council, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect. This Agreement may be amended by the parties only by written amendment which is executed by all of the parties. SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their authorized representatives. WITNESS: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA By: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Printed Name and Title WITNESS: VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE By: Robert H. Sandel, President Printed Name and Title WITNESS: VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. By: Kenneth Randolph, President On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Print Name and Title Board of Directors, as approved on September 16, 2014 9 Approved as to Form: Approved as to Execution: City Attorney City Attorney Appropriation and funds required for this Agreement are subject to future appropriation. Director of Finance Date Acct# Authorized by Ordinance No. 10 8 -t. .. CITY OF ROANOKE """P - OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK tit 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 w ., Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 `-' ��._��_„i Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC E-mail: clerk u roatokcva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAVE,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Municipal Code Corporation P. O. Box 2235 Tallahassee, Florida 32316 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 40099-110314 amending and reordaining Chapter 17, Human Resources, Article Ill, Youth Services Citizen Board, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended; clarifying the terms of office for any current members of the Board. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2014; and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, Skiasok.ILA.rte t Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, C City Clerk Enclosure pc: The Honorable Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk, Circuit Court Rick Kahl, Clerk, General District Court David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Stephen D. Poff, Chief Magistrate, Office of the Magistrate Joey Klein, Law Librarian Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance Otri 1\k.mt IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40099-110314. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 17, Human Resources, Article III, Youth Services Citizen Board, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended; clarifying the terms of office for any current members of the Board; providing for effective dates; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Chapter 17, Human Resources,Article III, Youth Services Citizen Board, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Sec. 17-31. Created; composition; appointment, terms of members; restriction on membership; filling of vacancies. There is hereby created a city of Roanoke youth services citizen board. The board shall consist of not more than twenty (20) fifteen (15) members appointed by the city council for terms of up to nette- of three (3) years for each member of the board, other than the two (2) student members. The terms of each student member shall expire at the earlier of(a) three (3) years, or (b) the date on which the student reaches the age of eighteen. Council shall also appoint two (2) alternate student members who will serve in the absence of the student member, the initial term for each member shall commence July 1, 2015. The initial tenns of the members of the board, other than the student members, shall be staggered and city council shall appoint four (4) members who shall each have initial terms of one (I) year; four (4) members who shall each have initial terms of two (2) years; and five (5) members who shall each have terms of three (3) years. Of the niember-s-first-aRpointedrseven-{7) shall-. . ... (3) years; seveme—for terms of two (2)-years,-and six-(e-for terms of one (1)-year. Membership-shall- • t e}ty. The city clerk shall notify council promptly if any vacancy occurs. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term of the member whose term becomes vacant. L:\ATTORNEY\CASE SHAREYouth Services Advisory Board 2 20141Code Amendment Chapter 17 Human Resources Youth Services Citizen Board 11 3 14.docx Sec. 17-32. Qualification of members. The hoard shall consist of at least Iwo (2) elected officials of the city, representatives of public- and private agencies serving youths, citizens not employed by gaVen+1+3e+n4--Of service agenc=ies, at least one (I ) member who is below the age-of eighteen(I-S) years,-and at least one(I) representative from-each of the fallowing-backgrounds: gusiness, legal, medical, educational and .juvenile ptslie{system-; A majority—o1-the board-ahall he citizens who are not employeriby government of service agencies and who are not elected governmental officials; The Board shall consist of members as follows: (a) One (1) member shall be a member of city council; (b) Five (5) members shall he representatives of public and private agencies serving youth; (c) One(1) member shall be, at the time of the appointment, under the age of eighteen (18) and a student at William Fleming High School; (d) One (1) member shall be, at the time of the appointment, under the age of eighteen (I 8) and a student at Patrick Henry High School; (e) Seven (7) members who are not employed by a government or service agency and have a background in.business, law, medicine, education, or juvenile justice. A majority of the Board shall be citizens who are not employed by government or service agencies and are not elected governmental officials. —Council shall designate alternatives for each of the student member to ensure participation by members under the age of eighteen. Sec. 17-33. Responsibilities. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the board to: (I) Assist community agencies and organizations in establishing and modifying programs and services to youth on the basis of an objective assessment of the community's needs and resources. (2) Evaluate and monitor community programs and services to determine their impact on youth. (3) Provide a mechanism whereby all youths and their families with needs for services will be linked to appropriate services. L:\ATTORNEY\CASE SHARE\Youth Services Advisory Bomd 2 2014\Code Amendment Chapter 17 Human Resources Youth Services Citizen Board 11 3 14.docx (4) Attempt to resolve agency policies and procedures that make it difficult fbr youths and their families to receive services. (b) The board shall actively participate with community representatives in the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the development, coordination and evaluation of the youth services program and shall make formal recommendations to the city council at least annually concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation during the ensuing year. Sec. 17-34. Organization; procedures; committees. The bear+I shall eleet-iiem its membership-a-efiai-rjnan_ and such officers as it deems necessary;who-shall s eve-ttnual--tem s--and who flay succeed--themselvc The board may adopt lades efprotedure for conducting its-aft-4m so-long-es-they arc—ee intent-with-The-srdinances- er- of the-ei-ty--any;-the laws-of the commonweal: The heard- may appoint- -such tt which may include tmetA(Mmber;-of-th heard,-a itmaydeem-tle-sjr ble to advme-4-en matters within its-area ef-responsibility, (a) The board shall elect a chair and vice-chair from its membership who shall serve annual terms and who may succeed themselves. (b) The board may 'adopt bylaws or rules of procedure for conducting its affairs, so long as such bylaws and rules of procedure are consistent with the laws of the commonwealth and the charter and ordinances of the city. (e) The hoard may appoint such committees as it deems necessary or desirable to advise the board on matters as directed by the board. Membership on such committees shall not be limited to members of the board. Committees appointed by the board may meet with the hoard during a regular session of the board. The hoard shall designate a chair for each committee and each chair shall make regular reports to the board regarding matters within the responsibility of the committee. Sec. 17-35. Staff. The board shall be provided such staff support from the city as may be provided for by the city manager. The board shall be provided legal advice from the city attorney. L\ATTORNEY\CASE SHARE\Youth Services Advisory Board 2 2014\Code Amendment Chapter 11 Human Resources Youth Services Citizen Board 11 3 I4.docx 2. The terms of office for all current members of the Youth Service Citizens Board shall expire on June 30, 2015, if such terms have not already expired. 3. City Council may solicit applications for appointment to the City of Roanoke Youth Service Citizen Board for term beginning July 1, 2015. 4. Section 1 of this ordinance shall become effective on and after July 1, 2015. 5. The remaining sections of this Ordinance become effective upon passage. 6. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Roanoke City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: L-C\„.P.a.,"AL_H , City Clerk. LAAflORNEYICASE SHARE\Youth Services Advisory Board 2 2014`,Code Amendment Chapter 17 Human Resources Youth Services Citizen Board 11 3 14.docx CITY OF ROANOKE C OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 1 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING Timothy R. Spencer 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW Steven J. Talevi 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: ciryatty @roanokeva.gov November 3, 2014 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Code Amendment Youth Services Citizen Board Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Background Currently, Roanoke City Council appoints the Youth Services Citizen Board (Board) according to guidelines defined in Chapter 17, Article III, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. Chapter 17 follows the requirements of Sections 66-34 and 66-35, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. The Board has experienced operational challenges due to membership turnover and the changing needs of the community. Beginning January 1, 2014, Council Member Anita James Price, with assistance from city employees and employees of non-profit organizations that serve youth, reviewed the structure, composition, and objectives of the Board and provided recommendations to the City Attorney to restructure City Code to ensure the productivity, effectiveness, and longevity of the Board. These recommendations are designed to reinvigorate the Board and focus its objectives on the current needs and challenges facing Roanoke youth. Section 17-31 defines the Board composition, qualifications, appointment, terms of members, and filling of vacancies. City Code currently allows a board of not more than 20 members for terms not to exceed three (3) years for each member. Seven (7) of the members serve terms of three (3) years, seven (7) members serve terms of two (2) years, and six (6) members serve terms of one (1) year. Membership is restricted to residents of the city. Council Member Price and youth service providers recommend a reduction in the number of Board members from not more than 20 to 15. In addition, consistent with State Code, two (2) members will be students, under the age of 18. Additional recommendations propose that the initial terms of the members, other than the two student members, be staggered. Four (4) members would have initial terms of one (1) year, four (4) members would have initial terms of two (2) years, and five (5) members would have initial terms of three years. The student members' terms would expire at the earlier of three (3) years or the date on which the student reaches 18 years of age. Section 17-32 establishes qualifications of members. Currently, the Board qualifications include at least two (2) elected officials of the city, representatives of public and private agencies serving youth, citizens not employed by government or service agencies, at least one (1) member who is below the age of 18, and at least one (1) representative from each of the following backgrounds: business, legal, medical, educational, and the juvenile justice system. The recommended changes include the following qualifications: one (1) member of city council, five (5) members who are representatives of public and private agencies serving youth, one (1) member who at the time of appointment is a student at William Fleming High School and under the age of 18, one (1) member who at the time of appointment is a student at Patrick Henry High School and under the age of 18, and seven (7) members who are not employed by a government or service agency and have a background in business, law, medicine, education, or juvenile justice. Each student member would also have an alternate designated by city council. Section 17-34 defines organization, procedures, and committees. Currently, the Board elects a chairman from its membership and other officers as it deems necessary. The Board may adopt rules of procedure so long as the rules are consistent with the ordinances and charter of the City and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Board may appoint committees, which can include nonmembers of the board to advise on matters within its area of responsibility. The recommendations include the Board electing a chair and vice-chair from its membership. The Board would be able to adopt bylaws or rules of procedure, if the bylaws and rules of procedure are consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the charter and ordinances of the City. The Board would be allowed to appoint committees to advise it on matters as directed by the Board. Membership on committees would not be limited to Board members, and committees appointed by the board would be able to meet with the board during regular sessions of the Board. The Board will designate a chair for each committee and each chair would make regular reports to the Board regarding the responsibilities of the committee. Currently, Section 17-35 defines staff support for the board. Staff support may be provided for by the city manager. An addition would allow for the board to receive legal advice from the city attorney. The recommended changes will be effective July 1, 2015, in order to allow sufficient time to coordinate appointment of members to the Board, as restructured. The terms of all current members of the Board have expired. Council may authorize the City Clerk to solicit applications for membership to the Board prior to July 1, 2015. Recommended Action Adopt the attached ordinance to amend Chapter 17 Sections 31-35 of the code of the City of Roanoke, as described in this Report. Sincerely yours, 9a Daniel J. Callagh City Attorney DJC/lsc Enclosure c: Council Appointed Officers (w/encl.) R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development (w/encl.) Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager of Operations (w/encl.) Aisha Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager (w/encl.) �4 CITY OF ROANOKE b OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING Timothy R. Spencer 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW Steven J. Talevi ;'' 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: cirvatry @roanokeva.gov November 3, 2014 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Status Report on Voter Precinct Realignment Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council, This report is to provide you with a current status report regarding consideration of the realignment of Voting Precincts within the City. BACKGROUND On October 20, 2014, City Council held a public hearing on the realignment of voting precincts within the City from 32 separate precincts and one (1) central absentee voting precinct, to 20 separate precincts and one (1) central absentee voting precinct (Plan A). Plan A was the proposal developed by the Council-appointed Task Force created in 2013 to review the alignment of voting precincts. Following testimony and presentations from citizens, Council discussed an alternative realignment plan that would create 21 separate voting precincts and one (1) central absentee voting precinct (Plan B). Council continued the public hearing on Plan A to November 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. and directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that established voting precincts in accordance with Plan B and have Plan B advertised for public hearing on November 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Subsequent to October 20, 2014, my office met with Andrew Cochran, the General Registrar, Kennie Harris, GIS technician, and others to review both plans and develop the appropriate ordinance for Plan B, as directed by City Council. During the course of these meetings, we discovered a discrepancy between the City precinct boundaries and the State district line established by the State as a part of the 2010 State redistricting plan. We believe this discrepancy was created in error by the State. After discovering this issue, Council Member Bestpitch, author of Plan B, Council Member Rosen, chair of the Council Legislative Committee, Registrar Cochran, Mr. Harris, Assistant City Attorney Carini, and I met to discuss this issue and consider approaches to resolve the matter. We agreed that my office will conduct additional research and develop an approach to resolve this matter. In light of this development, we also agreed that I will recommend to City Council that it take no action to adopt any precinct realignment ordinance in 2014. RECOMMENDATION Based on the foregoing, I recommend that Council conduct the continued public hearing set for Monday, November 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. on Plan A. Following the completion of that public hearing, table the matter, pending further recommendations from my office. Based on this development, I have not completed the materials necessary to conduct a public hearing on Plan B and I recommend any further action on Plan B be deferred, pending further recommendation from my office. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Daniel J. llagha City Attorney DJC/lsc c: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Andrew Cochran, General Registrar Kennie Harris, GIS Technician Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 215 Church Avenue,SW,Suite 461 c , Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1220 Telephone: (540)853-2821 Fax: (540)853-6142 BARBARA A.DAMERON ANDREA F.TRENT Director of Finance Assistant Director of Finance November 3, 2014 Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: July - September FYI 5 Financial Report - City of Roanoke The following financial report provides commentary on the City's financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Financial Statements are also included for the periods ended July and August of fiscal year 201 5. General Fund FYI 5 year-to-date revenues increased 2.4% or $1 .1 million compared to the same period in FY14. The increase is primarily due to higher Sales and Transient Occupancy Tax revenues. Also contributing are increased reimbursements from the State for CSA programs and Street Maintenance. Year-to-date expenditures in FYI 5 increased 3.9% or $2.7 million from the prior year. The increase is mainly related to the timing of expenditures. Stormwater Utility Fund FY15 is the first year of operation for the Stormwater Utility Fund. Stormwater Fee revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 was $446,000, or 26.2% of FY15 anticipated revenues. Stormwater fees are included on the City's real estate tax bills and as such are subject to the same revenue stream - October 5`h and April 5'h due dates. Operating expense was $392,000, or 14.3% of the expenditure budget resulting in an operating income of $54,000. Civic Center Fund Through September, the net operating loss for Global Spectrum, which manages the Civic facilities, was approximately $25,000 below the FYI 5 operating budget. Global Spectrum's current forecast projects that performance will be approximately $89,000 more than budgeted for the fiscal year. The year-to-date operating loss through September was below budget primarily due to lower than expected ticket revenue. Parking Fund Through September, approximately 27.6% of anticipated revenue has been realized. Market Garage revenues declined due to the impact of construction of the Hilton Inn and Suites project on top of the garage. Gainsboro Garage revenues significantly decreased following the reopening of the Poff Federal building and the relocation of tenants back to the building. Elmwood Garage and Church Avenue Garages continued to outperform the prior fiscal year. Operating expenses decreased 5.1% or $34,000. The operating income, before the net decrease of non-operating expenses and transfers was approximately $132,000. After non-operating expenses and transfers, the fund's net position was approximately $131 ,000. City of Roanoke Pension Plan Investment performance for this period was slightly below the Policy Portfolio benchmark performance in the shorter terms - one month and fiscal year to date, due to under performance in the domestic equity, convertible bond, and real estate investment allocations. Closing In closing, the economy has continued to expand at a moderate pace. September US jobs reports indicated a much stronger than anticipated job market. City local tax revenues grew 6.0% in the first quarter of FY1 S compared to same period last year. With fiscal 2015 just underway, it is too early to make conclusions about the performance of the year. 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, A/44a ita„,„,„ - Barbara A. Dameron Director of Finance Attachments c: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk 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 2 City of Roanoke,Virginia Report of City Manager Transfers Three Months Ended September 30,2014 (Unaudited) Transfer Number Date Explanation From To Amount CMT14-00167 08/28/14 Parks& Recreation Youth General Fund Contingency Parks& Recreation-Admin $ 25,000 Services Initiative CMT14-00170 09/11/14 Transfer of Donated Funds for General Fund Contingency Police-Services; Police- 13,899 Use Animal Control CMT14-00171 09/12/14 Deer Culling General Fund Contingency Police-Animal Control 16,560 CMT14-00172 09/16/14 Courthouse Maintenance and Capital Fund Contingency Building Maintenance;Jail 19,230 Repairs;Asbestos Removal at Asbestos Removal the Jail Notes: Under City Code section 2-121, the City Manager has authority to make transfers up to$75,000 between departments from July through March and in any amount from April to June.The City Manager has the authority to make unlimited transfers within departments. The scope of this report is limited to interdepartment transfers that are$10,000 or greater. 1 City of Roanoke,Virginia Report of City Manager Contingency Three Months Ended September 30,2014 (Unaudited) Transfer Number Date Explanation To Amount Balance of Contingency at July 1,2014 $ 1,297,566 Contingency Transfers: CMT14-00171 09/12/14 Deer Culling Police-Animal Control (16,560) Available Contingency at September 30,2014 $ 1,281,006 2 CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA GENERAL FUND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2014 STATEMENT OF REVENUE (UNAUDITED) Current Revenue Actual Actual Percent of Revenue Budget July 1- Sep 30 July 1- Sep 30 FY15 vs FY14 Budget Revenue Source Budget Variance 2014-2015 2013-2014 Variance Received General Property Taxes $ 106,079,000 $ (83,182,500) $ 22,896,500 $ 22,968,795 (0.3%) 21.6% Other Local Taxes 73,803,000 (65,219,854) 8,583,146 8,095,953 6.0% 11.6% Permits,Fees and Licenses 1,136,000 (889,396) 246,604 299,073 (17.5%) 21.7% Fines and Forfeitures 1,276,000 (1,005,381) 270,619 272,832 (0.8%) 21.2% Revenue from Use of Money and Property 185,000 (133,357) 51,643 39,200 31.7% 27.9% Intergovernmental 67,038,000 (55,771,005) 11,266,995 10,591,095 6.4% 16.8% Charges for Services 8,141,000 (6,513,182) 1,627,818 1,704,111 (4.5%) 20.0% Internal Services 2,285,000 (1,777,769) 507,231 372,975 36.0% 22.2% Transfers From Other Funds 16,930 - 16,930 32,700 (48.2%) 100.0% Miscellaneous Revenue 654,000 (517,505) 136,495 172,985 (21.1%) 20.9% Total $ 260,613,930 $ (215,009,950) $ 45,603,980 $ 44,549,717 2.4% 17.5% STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND ENCUMBRANCES (UNAUDITED) Current Actual Actual Percent of Expenditure Uncommitted July 1- Sep 30 July 1- Sep 30 FY15 vs FY14 Budget Expenditures Budget Balance 2014-2015 2013-2014 Variance Obligated General Government $ 14,152,569 $ 9,915,932 $ 4,236,637 $ 4,076,533 3.9% 29.9% Judicial Administration 8,027,293 5,949,628 2,077,665 2,127,689 (2.4%) 25.9% Public Safety 63,100,250 43,126,982 19,973,268 19,237,302 3.8% 31.7% Public Works 25,015,511 15,204,277 9,811,234 9,597,956 2.2% 39.2% Health and Welfare 37,414,527 29,468,800 7,945,727 7,958,523 (0.2%) 21.2% Parks,Recreation and Cultural 10,018,266 6,810,039 3,208,226 3,039,083 5.6% 32.0% Community Development 7,295,124 4,921,095 2,374,029 1,916,394 23.9% 32.5% Transfer to Debt Service Fund 11,773,339 7,964,901 3,808,438 2,769,575 37.5% 32.3% Transfer to School Fund 74,541,200 55,905,899 18,635,301 18,626,601 0.0% 25.0% Nondepartmental 11,181,664 9,795,444 1,386,220 1,367,064 1.4% 12.4% Total 262,519,742 $ 189,062,998 $ 73,456,744 $ 70,716,721 3.9% 28.0% 3 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA STORMWATER UTILITY FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED) FY 2015 Operating Revenues Stormwater Utility Fees $ 445,726 Total Operating Revenues $ 445,726 Operating Expenses Operating Expenses 391,523 Total Operating Expenses 391,523 Operating Income 54,203 Nonoperating Revenues/(Expenses) Investment Income (16) Net Nonoperating Expenses (16) Income Before Transfers and Contributions 54,187 Transfers and Contributions Transfer from Capital Projects Fund 75,000 Transfer to Debt Service Fund (89,234) Net Transfers and Contributions (14,234) Change in Net Position $ 39,953 4 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA BERGLUND CENTER FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2014 (UNAUDITED) FY 2015 FY 2014 Operating Revenues Rentals $ 392,449 $ 205,914 Event Expenses 187,208 234,366 Advertising 36,675 36,291 Admissions Tax 71,999 25,874 Facility Surcharge/Ticket Rebate 39,544 35,052 Commissions 14,931 1,257 Ancillary 9,181 11,194 Miscellaneous 15,361 23,298 Total Operating Revenues 767,348 573,246 Operating Expenses Personal Services 265,044 261,505 Operating Expenses 830,151 766,665 Management Fees 96,249 92,975 Depreciation 225,309 225,309 Total Operating Expenses 1,416,753 1,346,454 Operating Loss (649,405) (773,208) Nonoperating Revenues/(Expenses) Other - Investment Income 24,602 23,537 Interest Expense (134,528) (134,222) Net Nonoperating Expenses (109,926) (110,685) Loss Before Transfers and Contributions (759,331) (883,893) Transfers and Contributions Transfer from General Fund - - Transfer to Debt Service Fund - - Net Transfers and Contributions - - Change in Net Position $ (759,331) $ (883,893) 5 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PARKING FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED) FY 2015 FY 2014 Operating Revenues Market Garage $ 83,972 $ 125,346 Elmwood Park Garage 149,859 135,661 Center in the Square Garage 85,005 85,533 Church Avenue Garage 138,018 122,536 Tower Garage 89,794 101,873 Gainsboro Garage 17,360 30,248 Campbell Garage 32,132 31,446 Williamson Lot 21,541 24,619 Higher Ed Center Lot 12,727 12,218 Market Lot 11,663 7,246 Elmwood Lot 19,123 25,980 Warehouse Row Lot 6,885 4,625 West Church/YMCA Lots 4,378 6,567 Off Street Parking Violations(All Locations) 24,562 19,383 On Street Parking Violations 80,626 106,466 Total Operating Revenues 777,645 839,747 Operating Expenses Operating Expenses 405,334 439,758 Depreciation 239,868 239,868 Total Operating Expenses 645,202 679,626 Operating Income 132,443 160,121 Nonoperating Revenues/(Expenses) Investment Income 18,319 18,624 Interest Expense (145,138) (161,094) Net Nonoperating Expenses (126,819) (142,470) Income Before Transfers and Contributions 5,624 17,651 Transfers and Contributions Transfer from Capital Projects Fund 125,000 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund - (11,280) Net Transfers and Contributions 125,000 (11,280) Change in Net Position $ 130,624 $ 6,371 6 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE GENERAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2014 • 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. BALANCE AT BALANCE AT BALANCE AT AUG 31,2014 RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS SEP 30,2014 SEP 30,2013 CONSOLIDATED FUNDS $61,586,633.76 $41,524,198.74 $24,121,907.87 $78,988,924.63 $80,248,651.14 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 SEPTEMBER 30,2014.THAT SAID FOREGOING: CASH CASH IN HAND $82,927.83 CASH IN WELLS FARGO BANK 19,396,973.45 CASH IN VALLEY BANK 2,954.02 INVESTMENTS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL 16,322,340.79 BB&T INSURED DEPOSIT MONEY MARKET 1,001,867.28 CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 3,013,997.88 VALLEY BANK PUBLIC FUNDS MONEY MARKET 25,122,006.28 VIRGINIA INVESTMENT POOL 5,011,859.02 VIRGINIA SNAP PROGRAM(U.S. SECURITIES) 9,033,998.08 TOTAL $78,988,924.63 ,OCTOBER 15, 2014 EVELYN W. POWERS, TREASURER 7 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PLAN NET ASSETS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER, 2014 (UNAUDITED) FY 2015 FY 2014 Additions Employer Contributions $ 4,012,889 $ 3,264,857 Investment Income Net Appreciation in Fair Value of Investments (7,991,377) 21,656,751 Interest and Dividend Income 824,609 709,340 Total Investment Gain (7,166,768) 22,366,091 Less Investment Expense (14,634) 20,164 Net Investment Gain (7,152,134) 22,345,927 Total Additions $ (3,139,245) $ 25,610,784 Deductions Benefits Paid to Participants $ 8,048,958 $ 7,862,522 Administrative Expenses 58,803 20,369 Total Deductions 8,107,761 7,882,891 Net Increase (11,247,006) 17,727,893 Net Assets Held in Trust for Pension Benefits: Fund Balance July 1 398,072,905 347,126,105 Fund Balance September 30 $ 386,825,899 $ 364,853,998 Note: Negative income and expense amounts reflect the reversal of accrual accounting entries made for fiscal year-end reporting purposes. 8 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN STATEMENT OF PLAN NET ASSETS September 30, 2014 (UNAUDITED) FY 2015 FY 2014 Assets Cash $ 1,401,134 $ 3,667,085 Investments, at Fair Value 388,110,199 363,785,469 Accounts Receivable - 19,523 Due from Other Funds 2,324 - Total Assets $ 389,513,657 $ 367,472,077 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Due to Other Funds $ 2,686,688 $ 2,617,873 Accounts Payable 1,070 206 Total Liabilities 2,687,758 2,618,079 Net Assets Held in Trust For Pension Benefits $ 386,825,899 $ 364,853,998 9 7 . C. 1 . City of Roanoke Financial Report Three Months Ended September 30 , 2014 FY15 General Fund Overview • Through September, actual FY15 revenues have increased 2.4% compared to FY14, exceeding the budgeted increase of 0.2% , mainly as a result of local tax revenues. • The City's Sales, lodging and meals taxes all performed well and contributed to strong local tax revenue growth. • Expenditures continue to be monitored and are aligned with adopted budget expectations. • The Pension plan outperformed its benchmark at the one, three and five year measures. 2 Sales Tax Growth FY15 Revenue Estimate $ 19.238 M 20.0 N 15.0 0 10.0 - 5.0 0.0 2 Months Ended 8/31 3.30 3.25 - N 3.20 • Sales tax revenues ° 3'15 increased 6.4% 3.10 3.05 compared to the prior 3.00 2.95 year and 5.7% higher 2.90 than YTD budget. 2.85 2.80 2 Months Ended 8/31 • Southwest Virginia reported a consumer ■Prior YTD Actual ❑YTD Budget . YTD Actual sentiment rose over the summer. Meals Tax FY15 Revenue Estimate $ 13 . 659 M 15.0 Cl) 10.0 0 = 5.0 0.0 2 Months Ended 8/31 2.3 - 2.3 c 2.2 0 2.2 FY15 revenue 2.1 was 3.0% higher 2.1 than FY14, but is 2.0 0.3% behind 2 Months Ended 8/31 YTD budget. •Prior YTD ❑YTD Budget •YTD Actual 4 Lodging FY15 Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue Estimate $3. 881 M 4.0 3.0 ° 2.0 2 1.0 0.0 3 Months Ended 9/30 1.2 1.1 - -- y 1.0 Lodging tax revenue 2 0.9 increased 13.7% over 0.8 FY14, and is 11 .7% 0.7 higher than budget. 0.6 0.5 3 Months Ended 9/30 •Prior YTD ❑YTD Budget r YTD Actual 5 Admissions Tax FY15 Admissions Tax Revenue Estimate $0 .447 M 0.50 - c 0.38 .° 0.25 E 0.13 0.00 3 Months Ended 9/31 0.15 --- 0.14 - N = 0.13 Admissions tax 0.12 revenue decreased 0.11 2.7% over FY14 0.10 and is in line with 3 Months Ended 9/31 YTD budget. • Prior YTD ❑YTD Budget o YTD Actual 6 Personnel ( Salary/Benefit) Lapse Performing Ahead of Target 100.0 80.0 � 60.0 0 40.0 20.0 0.0 Target Actual 3 Months Ended 9/30 YTD expenditure is .02% or $50, 000 below target. Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) Expenses Below Target u, $2.00 0 $1 .50 $1 .00 $0.50 $0.00 FY 2014 FY 2015 Target Actual Actual 3 Months Ended 9/30 YTD expenses are 12 . 6% or $162k below target of $ 1 .2M . 8 Residential Juvenile Detention Expenses Below Target y 1 ,000 R 750 0 500 1-E 250 0 Target Actual 3 Months Ended 9/30 YTD expense 4. 7% below target of $875,000. Solid Waste Tipping Fees Above Target 1,000 W � 750 m co 0 500 250 0 Target Actual 3 Months Ended 9/30 YTD costs are 7% or $37, 100 above target of $528K. 1 o . . Motor Fuel Expenses Below Target (f) 400 72 300 F/9 200 ------ - _(2' goo Target Actual 3 Months Ended 9/30 YTD expense 25 .45% or $74k above a non-seasonally adjusted target of $290K. Pension Plan Trust Performance Asset Allocation 9/30/14: Roanoke Performance Period Pension Plan Policy US Equities 51 .4% One Month -2.7% -2.6% Real Estate 2.6% Fiscal YTD -1.7% -1.5% . Balanced 0.3% One Year 11.6% 11.1% • Convertibles 4.3% Three Years 16.7% 15.4% • Five Years 12.1%% 1.3% International Equities 18.8% US Fixed Income 16.0% 450 ' 1 • Low (2/28/09) 400 • 6/30/08 International Emerging Equities 3.5% 350 ,� El 6/30/09 300 I El 6/30/10 Infrastructure Funds 3.1% 250 El 6/30/11 I El 6/30/12 Total Allocation 100.0% 200 I'150 6/30/13 Pension Plan assumed rate of return is il ❑ 9/30/14 100 7.75% Market Value Assets ❑ High (8/31/14) 12 (Millions) i City Performance Strong Through September • Total revenues through September are higher than prior year. Strong Local tax performance was viewed as an indication that local economy is improving. • Total expenditures increased as expected and continues to be monitored. • City's unemployment rate increased to 7 . 1 % (August) after remaining stable for several months. • The U .S. economy showed moderate growth in the past three months, although consumer spending dropped slightly in September. r 'C, CITY OF ROANOKE .r . -f,:_ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC, E-mail: clerk(ilroano keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk The Honorable John S. Edwards The Honorable Chris Head Member, Senate of Virginia Delegate, House of Representatives P. O. Box 1179 P. O. Box 19130 Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1179 Roanoke, Virginia 24019 The Honorable Sam Rasoul Delegate, House of Representatives 3027-C Peters Creek Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 40100-110314 adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2015 Session of the General Assembly. Furthermore, a joint meeting of the School Board and City Council will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, to present the 2015 Legislative Program to the City's legislators. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at its regular meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2014. Sin el Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC v City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, Roanoke City Public Schools Cindy Poulton, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board IN TI-II; COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40100-110314. A RESOLUTION adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2015 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 3, 2014, recommended to Council a Legislative Program to be presented at the 2015 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 3, 2014, is hereby adopted and endorsed by the Council as the City's official Legislative Program for the 2015 Session of the General Assembly. 2. A joint meeting of the School Board and City Council will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., to present the 2015 Legislative Program to the Senators and Delegates. ATTEST: 6 /y�►�p �fi f� \ City Clerk. K\LHGIS\20I5-16 Program\resolution adopting program doe (At CITY OF ROANOKE 3r,*� ,% CITY COUNCIL �y'. 1 s' 215 Church Avenue,S.W. I t� 2 s-,1 Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 r ,:• . .�;K., N;;,tw c�' 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. Rosen November 3, 2014 David B.Trinkle The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: 2015 Legislative Program Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: As Chair of the City Council Legislative Committee, I am pleased to present to you the 2015 Legislative Program as adopted by the Legislative Committee on November 3, 2014. The proposed program includes recommendations for enhancing local revenue collections, developing interstate highway infrastructure expansion, and opposing unfunded mandates. The proposed program also seeks legislative initiatives to provide medical professionals with qualified immunity from civil suits when they do a blood draw as a part of the execution of a search warrant, to fund and appoint an additional judge for General District Court and protect funding for programs that respond to domestic violence. The program also encourages action by the General Assembly with respect to public schools, including the creation of an urban school task force, the maintenance of adequate funding for technology, and the authorization for local control of school calendars. The City Council Legislative Committee also discussed amendments to the City Charter with regard to the appointment and duties of the director of finance. Under the City Charter, Council appoints the director of finance. The City Charter also specifies several responsibilities for the director of finance. The proposed charter amendments would (i) delegate the appointment of the director of finance to the city manager, and (ii) amend some of the specific duties of the director of finance. The City Council Legislative Committee has directed the City Attorney to draft the proposed charter amendments. The City Council Legislative Committee requests Council to authorize a public hearing on the proposed charter amendments for December 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in City Council Chamber, in accordance with Section 15.2-202, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. As Chair of the Legislative Committee, I wish to thank the other members of Council, who comprise the Committee, including Ms. Lewis and Mr. Willis of the School Board. On behalf of the Legislative Committee, I request City Council to adopt the 2015 Legislative Program and authorize a public hearing for December 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., to receive comments regarding the proposed amendments to the City Charter discussed by the Legislative Committee. Respectfully submitted, Court Rosen, Chair Legislative Committee DJC/CR/lsc Attachment c: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Dr. Rita Bishop, Superintendent Annette Lewis, Member, Legislative Committee Dick Willis, Member, Legislative Committee Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk K.ALGGIS\2015-16 Program VLtr from Chair to Council with Program 2015.doc DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) Roanoke City Council 2015 Legislative Program In addition to the local and regional issues discussed below, the Roanoke City Council incorporates the 2015 Legislative Program and policy statements of the Virginia Municipal League into the City Council's 2015 Legislative Program. The 2015 VML Legislative Program and policy statement can be found at http://www.vml.org/Legact.htnil 1. BUDGET, LOCAL AID, AND LOCAL REVENUES A. Budget and Unfunded Mandates The City of Roanoke strongly urges the General Assembly to maintain its commitment to localities by avoiding reductions in local aid. Budget challenges should not be used to shift state service or financial responsibilities from the Commonwealth to localities. Moreover, the General Assembly should oppose any new mandates on localities 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. Roanoke specifically requests the General Assembly to fund the obligations of the Commonwealth set forth in the Line of Duty Act (Sections 9.1-400 through 9.1-408, Code of Virginia (1050) as amended). JLARC is due to publish a report on Virginia's Line of Duty Act in December 2014. B. Enhance Local Revenue Collections Current state law allows localities to impose and collect interest, fees, and penalties for late payment of certain taxes. State code limits the ability of localities to waive interest, penalties, and fees that occur to two (2) narrow circumstances. Roanoke believes that localities should have the authority to compromise the amount of interest, penalties, and fees that occur on unpaid taxes. Localities, exercising their prudent judgment, should have the power to negotiate with taxpayers in the payment of these accounts. Roanoke believes that this broader power will enhance the collection efforts of this City by encouraging taxpayers to negotiate meaningful and timely payment of their delinquent obligations. Roanoke proposes amendments to Section 58.1- 3916 to allow localities to adopt ordinances to permit the waiver, in whole or in part of the amount of interest, penalties and fees that accrue on delinquent taxes, based upon the prudent judgment of the locality's director of finance and treasurer. Roanoke suggests that Section 58.1- 3916 be expanded to permit a locality to adopt an ordinance to allow the appropriate official (director of finance or treasurer) to waive, defer, or forgive, in whole or in part, accrued interest, penalties, or fees, when in the discretion of the appropriate official, such action is just and proper under the circumstances presented. Presently, Roanoke is owed the following amounts for delinquent real estate taxes, business licenses, and personal property taxes (including vehicle license taxes): 1 DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) Type of Tax Taxes Due_ Penalties_ Interest Fees Real Estate $ 3,056,555 $ 283,955 $ 534,335 $ 187,551 Business Licenses $ 511,528 $ 40,792 $ 84,311 $ 30,525 Personal Property $ 4,430,824 $ 266,928 $ 374,026 $ 684,570 (including vehicle taxes) TOTAL $7,998,907 $ 591,675 $ 992,672 $ 902,646 NOTE: The amount of delinquent taxes and accrued penalties, interest, and fees cover several years. The City's collection rate is at least 95%, depending on the type of tax assessed. Roanoke's ability to collect these unpaid taxes will be enhanced with the ability to negotiate settlements involving accrued interest, penalties, and fees. C. Tax reform The City welcomes a discussion, review, and reformation of the current tax structure in the Commonwealth. Meaningful tax reform can only be achieved through a comprehensive effort; piecemeal attempts will not address this critical economic issue. An essential component of any debate on meaningful tax reform must begin with a serious study of the current tax preferences provided to a myriad of interests. These tax preferences cost the Commonwealth billions in revenues annually. Additionally, tax reform must be a balanced approach that allows localities some flexibility in establishing a local tax structure that supports the local and regional economy. Lastly, tax reform should be revenue neutral to local revenues. II. TRANSPORTATION Transportation infrastructure is essential to economic development, community strength, and quality of life. Transportation infrastructure also contributes to improvements in environmental quality and energy conservation. Roanoke applauds the continued efforts of the Governor and the General Assembly in developing, promoting, and funding a comprehensive and diverse transportation plan for the Commonwealth, and the Roanoke region. The Commonwealth and Roanoke are active partners in the return of passenger rail to the Star City within the next two years. Roanoke appreciates and applauds this commitment from the Commonwealth. Roanoke supports further expansion of passenger rail service throughout Southwest Virginia. A. Highway Infrastructure The City urges Congress, the Federal Highway Administration, Governor, 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 re-designation of Interstate 581 to Interstate 73. These projects are critical 2 • DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) 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. This project is Roanoke's highest transportation and economic development priority. B. Public Transit Funding Roanoke strongly encourages the General Assembly to maintain support for local public transit programs such as the Valley Metro bus service in Roanoke. Local bus service is a critical component of the overall transportation system in our community and is an important component of our community's quality of life. For many Roanoke residents, bus service is an essential service. A quality bus service will reduce traffic congestion and energy consumption. Roanoke opposes any changes in funding formulas that will drastically reduce current funding for Valley Metro bus system. If Congress fails to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) by January 1, 2015, then the motor fuel tax at the "rack" increases by 1.6% to make up the revenue loss. However, the new increment would be used exclusively for road maintenance. Transit would have received a share of MFA revenue. Without MFA, DRPT expects $20.0 million less revenue for transit projects. This provision from HB 2313 must be amended to ensure that the new gas tax funds generated by a failure of the MFA to pass will flow through the transportation formula as it would have if MFA had passed. Furthermore, Roanoke requests that the General Assembly take immediate steps to protect transit funding, which is projected to plummet by $100 million per year by FY 2023. After the state bonds for transit are exhausted in FY 19, even with the HB 2313 revenues, the state match for transit capital projects will drop to about 10 percent by FY 20, dropping from $160.0 million in FY15 to less than $120.0 million in FY 2020 and to just over $60.0 million by FY 2023. The time to fix the transportation system distribution formula is now. III. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The City urges the General Assembly to maintain 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. The City urges the General Assembly to continue support 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. IV. LAW ENFORCEMENT Roanoke police request an amendment to State Code to provide medical professionals with qualified immunity from civil suits arising from their withdrawal of blood from individuals as a part of the execution of a search warrant. Code section 18.2-268.5 provides qualified immunity for medical professionals related to implied consent. Under this law, the medical profession is 3 DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) relieved of civil liability except for the act of performing this procedure. However, the medical profession is not relieved from negligence in withdrawing of any blood sample. Under current application of the law, certain medical professional are reluctant to take blood samples pursuant a search warrant without the protection of the qualified immunity. Roanoke recommends that the General Assembly enact a new section of state code (§ 19.2-53.1) to address the taking of blood samples pursuant to a search warrant. The new section will provide that the arresting officer may seek to obtain a search warrant to conduct a blood test of the person suspected of a violation of driving while intoxicated. The qualified medical professional who performs the blood test pursuant to the search warrant will have a qualified immunity identical to the qualified immunity current afforded the medical professional under the implied consent statute. V. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. Advertising City Procurements The City supports changing the procurement notification Code section to allow localities, at local option, to publish their procurements on the Commonwealth's Internet procurement portal, known as "e-va". The website address is www.eva.virginia.gov. Publishing the procurement on e-va and on the localities website would negate any requirement to publish a procurement in the local newspaper. E-va has more than 13,700 users and more than 88,000 vendors. This website is well-known to everyone in the Virginia government purchasing community. Publishing procurements in the local newspaper does not represent the same reach into the government vendor community and the requirement to publish procurement opportunities in the newspaper is not an efficient use of taxpayer dollars. B. Additional General District Court Judge Roanoke wants to be responsive to its citizens, especially in circumstances where property owners are not in compliance with city code requirements. Presently, city code enforcement actions before the General District Court are limited to one (1) hearing day each calendar month. This limitation causes delays for the City planning and code enforcement staff. In addition, citizens generally, including landlords and tenants, and citizens dealing with traffic enforcement issues, experience significant inconvenience and delays with the lack of an additional General District Court judge. The General Assembly can provide relief from these delays by funding and appointing another judge for the General District Court. One General District Court judge retired in October, 2013 and that position has remained unfilled. As a result, judges from Roanoke County hold sessions in Roanoke City on certain days during each month. Prior to the retirement of one of the three General District Court judges in 2013, code enforcement cases were scheduled on two (2) days each calendar month. Roanoke urges the General Assembly to take action to provide Roanoke with a third General District Court judge. 4 • DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) C. 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, often in the form of plastic bags discarded by customers of retailconvcnicnce stores. 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. 5 DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) City of Roanoke Public Schools 2015 Legislative Program I. 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. II. FUNDING FOR EDUCATION The City and the Schools want to express our thanks to the General Assembly for not cutting public education funding for this school year while they passed new budget amendments to balance the State Budget. We encourage you to do everything necessary to avoid cutting public education to balance the budget for the next fiscal year as well because 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 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. The challenges confronting local schools are compounded because the actual costs incurred by local school divisions in meeting mandates are often much greater than estimated by the Commonwealth. Additionally, the increase in classroom rigor as a result of changes in student performance requirements should be supported by an increase in teacher instructional knowledge and skills. Funds should be allocated to support continuing education for teachers. Funding for education includes an emphasis on access to enhanced technology to assist all students for the challenges presented by technology based SOL tests. Roanoke City Public Schools has initiated a program to provide eighth graders with lap top computers to address this 6 DRAFT DATE: 11.03.2014 (REVISED) challenge. As a part of its effort to fulfill its constitutional obligation to education funding, the Commonwealth must include funding for technology that enhance learning as well as the staff development needed for teachers. III. URBAN SCHOOL TASK FORCE Urban school districts face unique and specific challenges. School districts across the Commonwealth with a free and reduced lunch population of 60% or more struggle to achieve fully accredited schools. Additionally, urban schools experience a growing population of English Language Learners and homeless students which are not characteristic of non-urban school districts. A task force should be developed to review the challenges, identify best practices, and make recommendations regarding the appropriate instructional, organizational and financial resources needed to address and enhance the performance of urban schools. 7 An k 2015 ..,....,, „..„.e.., ,re,-Wzitt'PL '' .' lit Virginia Municipal League • Legislative Program °4 ie,,�5flw5'S•�eY�YL N$r11Z yy* a;:, Parts a Dear legislators, Animal coritrof The members of the Virginia Municipal League Police recognize that the underpinnings of Virginia's Elementary 4 tfS economy are stressed. Sacrifices will need to be s bra { made at all levels of government—and by citizens Building code -to ensure a prosperous, sustainable future. Local ecreahQn u ' , , ' governments stand ready to work with the General �§ i` r " Assembly and the administration to craft solutions to Libfatte ` r the fiscal challenges ahead. The millions of Virgin- sys a Water"and sS systems cans who we represent as elected officials deserve no less. Public transportation High schools There is no shortage of legislative issues crucial to helping local governments build vibrant Fire services communities where businesses thrive, and where Health clinics the citizens we serve live,work and play Local governments depend on a fair, reliable partnership Garbage collection with state government to carry out their numerous Storm water utilities responsibilities, many of which are mandated by the General Assembly Behavioral health services Traffic control 'to improve the effectiveness of this state-local partnership, VML's 2015 Legislative Program After-school programs clarifies the obligations and responsibilities owed Landfills by each on issues affecting transportation and education funding, as well as taxing authority The Economic development specifics are spelled out in this booklet. Street lights Jails As always, we stand ready to work with you in meeting our mutual goals to promote the long- Building inspections term prosperity of Virginia. Please call on us as Emergency medical services you seek solutions to the many issues that you will confront during the upcoming legislative session. Housing authorities Services for at-risk youth Community centers Sincerely, • Middle schools se/ Parking enforcement rw7detiv to« Hazardous materials response Kimberly A. \\'inn Bookmobiles VML Executive Director Historic preservation Building permits Community festivals Medicaid eligibility E-91 1 2015 VML LegoIoh,,Program 1 • VML 2015 increasingly lagged in die past decade,and kill be sorely tested again by the recent alarms about state revenues. the committee may consider asking the Finance Policy C om- Leg islative Program mincc to look at this issue and consider ways in which local governments can better prove and advocate the nerd for VA[Cs membership approved the legislative program consistent funding for this program. set out in this pamphlet at the annual conference held in Roanoke in October. The first five items in this program Transportation Funding were identified as the top priorities for local governments in 2015. NMI.appreciates the actions taken by the General Assembly in the 2013 legislative session to boost transporta- tion funding for new road construction, and maintenance, Education Fundin transit operating and capital,and rail passenger service Funding transit order fill-Virginia to prosper a strong infrastructure is A strong public school stem is essential to economic essential to meet the needs of commerce.commuters. and development and prosperity The state must be a reliable families. funding partner in accordance with the Virginia Constitu- tion and state statutes. 'the Standards of Quality-should A'AII.understands that the landmark legislation from recognize the resources.including positions. required fior 2013 is a "down payment'or first step to cutnprehensively a high-quality public education system. V\IL opposes address transportation needs. More dedicated reset changes in methodology and changes in the division of for transit operations and capital as well as passenger and financial responsibility that result in a shift of funding freight rail is needed to keep pace with gomcing public responsibility'ft-inn the stare to localities. As an example, needs and expectations. It is also critical to ford additional V\IL opposes the elimination or decrease of state funding resources for urhan and secondary road construction in for state-mandated benefits for school emplovccs. light of actions taken by the state to halt allocations for these project-in the Six-]ear Transportation Improvement Further;A AIh opposes policies that lower state con- Program. tributions but do nothing to address the cost of meeting State and Local Government Fiscal Relationship the requirements of the Standards of Ace reditatioti and Govertnuni at the lot al level becomes escr more dud- Standards of Learning. The State Board of Education legging as the Couunonwealth and the federal government should identify-areas within the Standards of Quality and add new pno_rams,or modify existing program guidelines, other educational requirements.such as mandates lior and promulgate complex regulations and higher standards expenditures in the area of student health services that can fur local governments to implement. It is not uncommon be modified or eliminated in order to provide localities with Ior the state and federal governments to either underfimd greater flexibility in their use of scarce education funds. their share of the costs or to ignore them altogether. VAIL supports a study by the Joint Legislative Audit To that end,the Virginia Municipal League holds as es- and Review Commission to determine how the SOQ may sential these piuciples on local taxing and budget authority. he revised and adequately funded to meet the requirements contained in the Standards of Learning and Standards I. Specific local revenue authority and sources cams of;Accreditation. VAIL also supports implementation of be further restricted without first granting and pro- ,JIrARC recommendations to pro 3'"grade reading citing alternative revenue authority with reliable. performance. sustainable revenue sources. This includes,without limitation. the BPOI.and VI&T taxes. State Assistance to Local Law 2. Local general bind revenue and special funds Enforcement (HB 599) cannot be confiscated or re-directed to the state treasury Law eufmc enient is a basic service of government. 3. Local governments cannot be expected to bear the Funding for this seniet-should be a shmc•ti responsibility of expenses related to the imposition of new funding state and local government as it has long been for sheriffs' requirements or the expansion of existing ones on departments. The states commitment to JIB 399 has services delivered at the Inca)level without a ronm- 2 2015 VML teg'slatrve Program 2015 VML legislative Program 3 mensurate increase of state financial assistance or 2. Develop spending and revenue priorities that sup- new local taxing authority port economic development,public safety;educa- tion Shifting traditional state funding responsibilities and other public goals. State tax credits, tax onto local governments,for such services including deductions and tax relief policies must receive the public education,law enforcement and public safety same scrutiny-as spending programs as part of the activities,is bad fiscal policy; resulting in the stress of pnormzation process. local finances without reductions in overall program 3. In tines of revenue crises,review ways to increase costs. revenues to meet constitutional and statutory i. Piggybacking state fees,taxes or surcharges on local obligations to Virginia citizens after all other actions government services frustrates transparency at both have been taken including eliminating unnecessary the state and local level, programs,achieving greater program efficiencies, and streamlining service delivery. 6. Placing additional administrative burdens on local governments without sufficient resources or admire- 4. Include local government representatives on any istrative flexibility jeopardizes the quality of venires 'blue ribbon"commission or other body established delivered at the local level. by the state that has as its purpose changes to local revenue authority or governance." 7. State budget cuts to state mandated and other high priority programs should specify the programs to be affected by the cuts. Low Performing Schools The Commonwealth should: State Takeover of Persistently Low Performing Schools Enter into a dialogue with local governments to examine state requirements and service expansions 11IL supports repeal of the legislation establishing the that can be suspended or modified to alleviate to the Opportmuty Educational Institution. degree possible the financial burden on state and local taxpayers. Improving Low-Performing Schools Specifically the Commonwealth should: Any approach to improving low-pet-16m M';schools must include adequate state financial support. VAIL • Stanque the Standard of Accreditation and supports increased state funding for the Virginia Pre- Standards of impose ong to determine nnsen school Initiative, the K-3 reduced class size program and standards impose costs on local governments that Early Reading Intervention program. VisIL also supports are not recognized in state funding formulas. In increased state stipends hit highly effective teachers in high- particular,changes adopted since 2009 to SOAs poverty schools,and other innovative programs. and SOLs should be examined as state funding on a per-pupil basis is now below 2009 levels. The state has consistently-underfunded the state Stan- dards of Quality and other state accountability programs. • Re-examine those Standards of Quality that In the absence of increased state funding,VI\IL opposes the Board of Education has adopted,but that any efforts that odd transfer to the state additional local the General Assembly has not funded. These hunting that localities choose to provide to school divisions. standards reflect prevailing practices ne. r v to Such local funds exceed the amounts the state requires for improve children's academic performance. Their SUQ and other state-local thatch programs. academic performance is crucial to students and schools meeting the accountability standards under the SOL and SOA. If funding is not available to pay for prevailing practices,the accountability standards should be adjusted so that local governments are not in the position of having to bear the entire burden of meeting these unfunded mandates. 4 2015 VML Legalmne Program 2015 VML Legislative PTogmm 5 Other legislative positions Taxing, Licensing and Regulating Internet- based Businesses & Services First Day Introduction for Bills If the Commonwealth should take action to regulate pri- with Local Fiscal Impact vale cutcrprises employing a business Model that emphasizes V'\IL supports'reinserting the req uirement for first day the use of the Internet to either provide retail or facilitate introduction of bills with a local fiscal impact in the proec- lodging or ride-sharing services,then loud government intents should he acknowledged and localities should he ducal resolution that governs the conduct of the General . :Assembly session.'This recommendation was supported in the included in the decision-making. As general principles,GAIL. last session by the Governor's Iask Force for Local Govern- believes state and local policies should,L encourage a level ment A landate Review and the Task Force for Fiscal Impart plating field for competing senices in the market place;('2) Review. The intent is to provide local got ernments more seek to preserve and/or replace local and state tax revenues; time to assess the fiscal impact of proposed legislation, During and!:1 ensure safety and reliability for consumers. the 201 I session,delegates and senators had ter,days after the start of the session to introduce legislation.leaving local Workers Compensation - Medical Costs governments with roughly three weeks to review bills,notify the Commission on Local Government alum potential fiscal A'ir�nhah should adopt Aledicare-based fee schedules for impacts and to lobby: setting niedieal provider fees in workers'compensation cases, instead of the prevailing community rate standard now used. This will make providing workers'compensation coverage Fines and Costs Collections by Treasurers more affordable and will adequately protect the financial V'VII,seeks the repeal of language in the YON r\p- intermits of the medical providers of Virginia. propria tit Act that effectively bars local Treasurers from collecting delinquent lines and costs Commonwealth's Transportation Networking Companies Atnn net's should have the option to choose the most efficient and ellectiye collection agent regardless of whether the agent V'VII.supports the continued opti on of the regulation is a public or private entice \-\1L does not support efforts to of taxi companies at the local level. \'ML supports state monopolize collection services. regulation of ride-sharing companies as needed to ensure proper safety,liabilitc,cleanliness,insurance coverage,local rest-nue,consideration of.-ADA access,and equitable service Local Fines and Fees in communities. VAII,supports a budget amendnretit to end state confis- cation of local fines.fees and forfeitures. At the very least.the Municipal Net Metering General Assembly should reform the policies and procedures u sociated with the Commonwealth's claims on these local To facilitate the deployment of onsite renewable ftsr dollars based on ideas introduced in the YOM legislative municipal facilities V1IL supports I allowing local got ern- session that adjusted court procedures to promote efficiencies, meats to aggregate the electric loud of their governmental ur that narrowed the number of aflceted localities and that buildings.facilities,and ant other governmental operations reduced the dollar anumnts taken by the scat for the purpose of net energy metering:and(2)raising the e net-metering limit from 300 kilowatts to 2.000 kilowatts for non-resid•ntial customers. Water Quality Funding Virgituars meal governments face mounting costs for wa- Hydraulic fracturing petroleum extraction ter qualm-improvements for sewage treatment plants,urban stonnwater,combined sewer overflows "CSOs,and sanitary Ilie process of hydraulic fracturing raises concerns about sewer of et-lows SSOs. In response to federal and state the potential pollution of groundwater.the depletion of water legislation,regulation and policies,A-\IL urges the federal supplies and an increase in seismic activity in previously government and the Commonwealth to provide adequate benign or inactive zones. The consequences potentially arc costly and irreversible to local communities. A'MI.supports a finding,for these water quaint lmprotenueutis s P[ state regulator-program that addresses these concerns while protecting the authority of local governments to regulate this ape of mining activity through its land use ordinances. 6 2015 VMl legislative Program 2015 VOl Ieglslmive Vroymm • VML Executive CommitteeStret'rhaitenr{nce < President-N favor William D.Euille.Alexandria Public health President-Elect-Nlavor Ron Rordam.Blacksburg Vice President mayor Robert K Coiner,Gordonscillc Neighborhoods preservation ` At-large Vice Nla or Edythe Kelleher.Vienna At-large-Board Vice Chair Mary Hynes.Arlington Recycling At-large Vii.e Maui CleasurJohnson.Lptdhburg Animal shelters At-large-Council Nlember Katie Hamnder,I r sburg - t At-large-Council Nlemhe r Patricia A600db Woodbury,Newport News Cable television franchises At-large- Nlavur Minn Elrod,Lexington �; Town Section Chair-Council Nlember Faye Prichard,Ashland S i dgwdlks� City Section Chair-Councilor Christina l.tlman-Bailey,I lopehrell Urban Section Chair-Council Nlember Anita James Pr ice, Voter registration Roanoke Child protective services Immediate Past President Nlavur David P Helms,Nlarion Courts Zoning enforcement VML Legislative Committee Farmers' markets Chair:Council Member Sharon Scott,Newport News Engineering I rhan Section Consumer protection Vice Chair:Council Nitmber Ophie Kier.Staunton Y lily Seetinu Green Government Urban Section Street sweeping (louncil Nlember Larry Campbell,Danville Council N(ember John Chapmat.Vrrmdria Social services Nlayor Saryendra Huja.Clharintti'sville Industrial development (tiny Nlunager Kim Payne,Isnchbmg Council Nlember Ellen IC Robertson,Richmond Pa ratra n sit Nlacor George Wallace,Hampton Mayor Kenneth Wright.Porrs:nuwh Fire marshal council N lumber Rosemary Wilson,Vu glum Brach Electric utilities Council N(ember Jonathan Way N Ianass:u (louncil Nlember Thomas R.SmigialJc,No'loik Comprehensive planning Nfavor'led By td.Harrisonburg Senior citizen programs City Section Nlacor Elizabeth Nlinor.AAinchrstrr Community development City N tanager Brian Thrower,Emporia Main Streets (louncil Nlember Andrea Oakes,Staunton Council Member Gene Teague.Nlartinsvillc Kindergarten N layor Guy Odum.Bristol Elections administration Town Section Adult protective services Nlmnr Don Harris,Bluefield Mawr Tim Taylor.Strasburg Welfare administration Council Nlember Sheila Diem,Herndon Vice Mayor Cathy Lowe .-Abingdon Juvenile detention Nlavur Edward Ohcens.South[Suwon County fairs NlavorJames Hudson III.AVest Point Natural gas utilities Airports Citizen boards and commissions 8 2015 VMI tegizlaove Progrom About VML lift A it roil Alunit i11aI I uc i.a sl.urlcitic. uuupu(il.nnp:uti.:h i d in iatiun of cite. w(cn anti (mild% yoC I iII 1(nl.c.tdl)lichcd in NO..11 to inlpl(Al. 111(1 :1‘.i.1 IO(di quccrnncur Ilutnl i Ic idmivr 1dv(Rat c IC h ilt'h_ctluc,atinn :Intl( 11rr .crvitc.. 11 lir me nl hcr.hip inc ludo di] `;i titie. hi Ills ,talc, ItII ii ih. % :Ind ii it lllll ll <. / Y _. VML i . P.O. Box 12164 .. Richmond, VA 2 3241 804/649-8471 e-mailavml.org www.vin!org c zi; CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 s Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 S17;PIIANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC 1'%mail clerk(ntroanokeva.gov JONATIIAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECIa,IA 7'.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Morrill: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 40101-110314 authorizing you to execute a sales agreement with the Rain Corporation, providing for the acquisition from Rain of certain real property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing approximately .858 acres, located at 2839 Peters Creek Road, and designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6410104; upon certain terms and conditions. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2014; and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ttotkiaLed ..rtrOVA Pc Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MC City Clerk Enclosure pc: Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance IN T111; CO(NCH, OF TI IN CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 3rd day of November, 2014. No. 40101-110314. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a sales agreement with the Rain Corporation ("Rain"), providing for the acquisition from Rain of certain real property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing approximately .858 acres, located at 2839 Peters Creek Road, and designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6410104; upon certain terms and conditions, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this Ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: I. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a sales Agreement with Rain and execute related documents, for the purchase from Rain of real property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing approximately .858 acres, located at 2839 Peters Creek Road, and designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6410104, for the purchase price of$275,000. 2. Acquisition of such real property shall be conditioned upon the return of an acceptable title report and environmental inspection, and shall be subject to existing leases which encumber the property. 3. The sales agreement shall be substantially similar in form to the sales agreement attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A, and shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. 4. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Roanoke City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 4,1. )-LAA,\Mom City Clerk. r DRAFT DATE 11.03.2014 Exhibit A Commercial Purchase Agreement This Commercial Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") dated this day of November, 2014, between the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation established and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ("Purchaser"), and RAIN CORPORATION, a corporation established and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia 1. Sale of Property. Purchaser agrees to buy and Seller agrees to sell the land, all improvements thereon, and all rights and appurtenances thereto belonging, located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, with the tax parcel number and description as follows: Property Description: .858 Acres McAdam Road and also known as 2839 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. Tax map number 6410104. 2. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Properties is Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000) (the "Purchase Price") and shall be paid to Seller at Settlement, subject to the prorations and adjustments described herein, as follows: A. Deposit. Purchaser shall make a deposit of $5,000 (the "Deposit") to be held by MKB, REALTORS (the"Escrow Agent"). Purchaser will pay the Deposit to the Escrow Agent by November 7, 2014. The Deposit may be held in an interest bearing account and the parties waive claim to any such interest. The Deposit shall be applied towards the Purchase Price at Settlement. If Settlement does not occur, the Deposit shall be paid as provided herein. B. Balance. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by Purchaser at Settlement in certified funds or bank wire. 3. Settlement. A. Settlement of Property. Settlement of the purchase and sale of the Property shall be made at the offices of the City Attorney and close through escrow on or before February 2, 2015 ("Settlement"). Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser at Settlement. B. Deliveries by Seller at Settlement. At Settlement, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the following: (i) A general warranty deed with full English covenants of title (the "Deed") conveying to the Purchaser good and marketable fee simple title to the Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, conditions and restrictions, except any lien for real estate taxes not yet due and payable, and any Title Objections for which Purchaser has no objection and/or has waived such objection pursuant to Paragraph 5; (ii) An affidavit for the benefit of Purchaser and its title insurer, satisfactory to Purchaser's title company (the "Affidavit") stating that (i) no right to a mechanic's or materialman's lien has accrued with respect to the Property as a result of any act or omission by the Seller and (ii) there are no outstanding leases or agreements (other than referenced in this agreement) with regard to, or other parties in or entitled to possession of, the Property; (Hi) Assignment of all existing leases, together with any security deposits, and appropriate attornment agreements and statement as to defaults under the leases; (iv) A Certificate of Non-Foreign Status as required by Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and any other certificates required by any governmental authority or agency; (v) Such other Seller certifications as Purchaser, Purchaser's lender or Title Company may reasonably require. C. Costs and Prorations. Seller shall pay the costs of preparing the Deed, the Grantor's tax thereon and any other expenses incurred by Seller. Purchaser shall pay for the cost of the title search, title insurance premiums, survey expenses, lender fees, Grantee's tax and all other settlement expenses incurred by Purchaser. Real estate taxes, rent, CAM and assessments, as applicable, shall be prorated between Seller and Purchaser as of the date of the Settlement. Each party shall pay its own legal, accounting and other expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement or Settlement. D. Condition of Property. Purchaser agrees to accept the Property as Settlement in its physical condition at the time this Agreement is fully executed by all parties, except as otherwise provided herein. Seller agrees to maintain the Property in good condition and repair until Settlement. At Settlement, Seller agrees to transfer to Purchaser all existing warranties, if any, on the Property's roof, structural components, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, security and plumbing systems. Seller shall deliver the Property in a "broom clean" condition free of all trash and personal property of Seller. 4. Feasibility Period. A. Purchaser, its agents, contractors or employees of the City of Roanoke shall have until 5:00 PM EST on January 9, 2015 (the "Feasibility Period"), the right to: (i) enter the Property for the purpose of inspecting the Property and performing any and all tests, examinations, and inspections, including drilling and exploration for environmental site assessments, including a Phase I and Phase II or any other tests as are desirable to Purchaser in its sole and absolute discretion; (H) seek zoning information from the local governing authority concerning Purchaser's intended use of the Property; and/or (Hi) apply for lender financing to acquire the Property. B. On or before November 10, 2014 Seller shall deliver to Purchaser copies of the following materials related to the Property if in Seller's possession: (i) any Phase I or other environmental studies; (H) a current survey; (Hi) the most current owner's title insurance policy; (iv) all leases affecting the Property, and (v) all contracts affecting the Property that are not terminable at will. Items (i) through (v) are collectively referred to as the "Materials". C. If Purchaser is not satisfied in its sole and absolute discretion with all aspects of the Property (including zoning) or the Materials, or has not obtained financing upon terms and conditions satisfactory to Purchaser, then Purchaser shall have the right, upon written notice to Seller prior to the expiration of the Feasibility Period, to terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be refunded in full to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further obligation or liability to one another. Should Purchaser not have completed any of the tests or examinations outlined in 4. Feasibility Period A. above, the Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Feasibility Period for an additional 45 days and the date of Settlement shall also be extending for an additional 45 days. D. If Purchaser fails to acquire the Property, Purchaser agrees: (i) to repair any damage arising as a result of its exercise of the right of access granted in this Paragraph 4; and (H) upon demand to return the Materials to Seller. 5. Title and Survey Objections. Purchaser may, at is sole expense, obtain a title insurance commitment and a survey for the Property. Prior to the expiration of the Feasibility Period, Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing as to any title or survey objections regarding the Property that the Purchaser is unwilling to accept (collectively the "Title Objections"). Seller shall advise Purchaser in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, which if any of the Title Objections will not be cured by Seller at or prior to Settlement. Seller shall have no obligation to cure title objections except liens created, voluntarily or involuntarily, by, under or through Seller, which liens Seller shall cause to be released at or prior to Settlement (with Seller having the right to apply the Purchase Price or a portion thereof for such purpose), and Seller shall deliver the Property free and clear of any such liens. If Seller fails to respond to Purchaser within such ten (10) day period or if Seller's response indicates that it does not intend to cure one or more of the Title Objections, then Purchaser may, at is option either (i) terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Seller; (H) cure such Title Objections as its own expense and proceed to Settlement with no reduction in the Purchase Price; or (iii) waive such Title Objections and proceed to Settlement, with no reduction in the Purchaser Price. If Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement, the Deposit shall be refunded in full to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further obligation or liability to one another. 6. Conditions Precedent to Obligation of Purchaser. This Agreement and all of Purchaser's obligations hereunder are further subject to Purchaser determining in its sole and absolute discretion that all of the conditions set forth in this Paragraph 6 have been satisfied or waived in writing by Purchaser. In the event that any of the following conditions are not satisfied or waived by Purchaser, purchaser may give written notice to Seller termination this Agreement on or before Settlement, in which even the Deposit shall be refunded in full to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further obligation or liability to one another. A. Seller's Representations and Warranties. All the representations and warranties of Seller made herein shall have been true when made and shall be true and correct as of Settlement, with no material changes therein. B. Seller's Deliveries. As of Settlement, Seller shall have taken all action and delivered all documents and materials required by this Agreement. C. No Litigation. As of Settlement, there shall be no litigation, proceeding or investigation pending, or to the knowledge of Purchaser or Seller threatened, which might prevent or adversely affect the intended use of the Property or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken by Seller or Purchaser hereunder, or which threatens the continued operation of the Property for commercial purposes. 7. Representations and Warranties of the Seller. Seller, jointly and severally (if more than one Seller), represents and warrants unto Purchaser as of the date hereof and on the Settlement date that: A. Authority and Marketable Title. Seller is the owner of the Property, possesses the requisite authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and has the absolute right to sell, assign, and transfer the Property to Purchaser at Settlement. B. No Pending Litigation or Bankruptcy. There are no actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity pending, threatened against, or affecting the Property before or by any federal, state, municipal, or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency, or instrumentality. No bankruptcy or similar action, whether voluntary or involuntary, is pending or is threatened against Seller, and Seller has no intention of filing or commencing any such action within ninety (90) days following Settlement. C. No Outstanding Purchase Option. No option, right of first refusal or other contractual opportunity to purchase the Property has been granted to, or executed with; a third party that is enforceable against Seller and/or the Property giving such third party a right to purchase an interest in the Property or any party thereof. D. No Notice of Repairs. Seller has received no written notice from any governmental agency that repairs, alterations or corrections that must be made to the Property. E. Hazardous Materials. To the best of Seller's actual knowledge, no toxic or hazardous materials (as said terms are defined in any applicable federal or state laws) have been used, discharged or stored on or about the Property in violation of said laws, and to the best of Seller's knowledge, no such toxic or hazardous materials are now or will be at Settlement located on or below the surface of the Property. There are no petroleum storage tanks located on or beneath the surface of the Property. F. Parties in Possession. As of the Settlement date, there will be no adverse or other parties in possession of the Property or any part thereof other than disclosed in this agreement, nor has any party been granted any license, lease or other right or interest relating to the use or possession of the Property or any part thereof. G. Other Contracts. Seller is not a party to any contracts relating to the Property that is not terminable at will. Between the date of this Agreement and the Settlement date, Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, enter into any contract relating to the Property that is not terminable at will. H. No Undisclosed Restrictions. Seller has not, nor to the best of Seller's knowledge or belief has any predecessor in title, executed or caused to be executed any document with or for the benefit of any governmental authority restricting the development, use or occupancy of the Property that has not specifically been disclosed to Purchaser or wouldn't be revealed by a title report. 8. Risk of Loss. The risk of loss or damage to the property by fire or other casualty prior to Settlement shall be on the Seller. If such loss or damage materially and adversely affects the use of the Property as of Settlement, Purchaser shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller, in which event the Deposit shall be refunded in full to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further obligation or liability to one another. 9. Condemnation. If, prior to Settlement, any taking pursuant to the power of eminent domain is proposed or occurs, as to all or any portion of the Property intended to be acquired at Settlement by the Purchaser, or sale occurs in lieu thereof, the Purchaser shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller, in which the Deposit shall be refunded in full to Purchaser and the parties shall have no further obligation or liability to one another. 10. Access/Cooperation. During the term of this Agreement, Purchaser and his duly authorized employees, agents, and contractors shall be entitled to reasonable access to the Property for the purpose of surveying, appraising and making other findings related to the Property. 11. Agents / Brokers and Agency Disclosure. The parties acknowledge that Henry Scholz with MKB, REALTORS ("Listing Broker") represents the Seller. The parties further acknowledge that disclosure of the brokerage relationships was made to them by the real estate licensee involved in this transaction when specific assistance was first rendered and confirmed in writing. Each party represents and warrants that it did not consult or deal with any broker or agent with regard to this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby, except for Henry Scholz with MKB, REALTORS the Listing Broker. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold the Purchaser harmless from all liability, expense, loss, cost, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, that may arise by reason of any claim, demand, or suit of any agent or broker for a fee or commission. Listing Broker shall be paid a brokerage fee by Seller of 4% of the Purchase Price and Seller authorizes the settlement agent to make such payment from Seller's funds at settlement. 12. Notices. Any notice, request or demand required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given if, delivered by hand or messenger as the address of the intended recipient, sent prepaid by Federal Express (of a comparable guaranteed overnight delivery service), or deposited in the United States firs class mail (registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested), addressed to the intended recipient, as the intended recipient's address set forth below, or at such other address as the intended recipient may have specified by written notice to the sender given in accordance with the requirements of this Paragraph. Any such notice, request or demand so given shall be deemed given on the day it is received by the recipient. For the Seller: Rain Corporation 10616 Hunting Shire Lane Fairfax Station, VA 22039 For Purchaser: City of Roanoke Attn: Mr. Brian Townsend Room 364, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue Roanoke, VA 24011 13. Default. A. Default by Purchaser. If Purchaser defaults under this Agreement, Seller shall have the option to (i) seek specific performance of this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be promptly delivered to Seller. Purchaser shall be liable for Seller's expenses in the filing of any specific performance action, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. B. Default by Seller. If Seller defaults under this Agreement, Purchaser shall have the option to (i) seek specific performance of this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be promptly refunded to Purchaser. Seller shall be liable for Purchaser's expenses in the filing of any specific performance action, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. C. Right to Cure Default. Prior to any termination of this Agreement as provided in Subparagraphs 13A. and 13B., the non-defaulting party shall provide written notice of any default(s) to the defaulting party (the "Default Notice") permitting the defaulting party twenty (20) days to cure any such default(s). If the defaulting party does not cure the default(s) or does not respond to the Default notice, then the non-defaulting party may terminate the Agreement by written notice to the defaulting party. Nothing herein shall prevent either party from seeking a judicial determination regarding any default; provided however, the court shall award the expenses of attorney's fees and court costs to the prevailing party in any such action. D. Brokerage Fees. Notwithstanding the remedies set forth in Subparagraphs 13A., 13B., and 13C, if Seller defaults under this Agreement, Seller shall be liable for the full amount of the brokerage fees set forth in Paragraph 11 and any brokerage fees set forth in Seller's listing agreement with the Listing Broker for the Property as if this Agreement and Seller's listing agreement had been performed, and for any damages and all expenses incurred by the Listing Broker in connection with this transaction and the enforcement of this Agreement and Seller's listing agreement, including, without limitation, attorney's fees and court costs. Payment of a real estate broker's fee as the result of a transaction relating to the Property which occurs subsequent to a default under this Agreement shall not relieve the Seller of liability for any brokerage fees due under this Agreement or Seller's listing agreement. 14. Miscellaneous. A. Final Understanding. This Agreement, together with attachments hereto, contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the Property and superseded all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, understandings and agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto. B. Virginia Law. This Agreement shall be construed, performed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shall not be amended or modified and no waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed with the same formality as this Agreement. C. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by one party without the written consent of the other party, except the assignment of this Agreement to an entity owned by Purchaser or the principals of Purchaser shall not require the consent of Seller, but Purchaser shall provide written notice to Seller of such assignment. D. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which is deemed to be an original and all of which shall together constitute the same instrument. The parties agree that a fax of any signed original document shall have the same effect as an original. 15. Addenda. Hereto attached and made a part of this contract is Addendum 1, Schedule of General Contract Provisions. 16. Leases. The Seller and Buyer acknowledge that there are two leases on the property, one which is month-to-month and the other that terminates in March 2015. Seller shall provide copies of the existing leases, together with all amendments, rent rolls, and other related documents and records upon execution of this Agreement. Each of the parties has executed this Agreement in its name pursuant to due authority as of the dates set forth below. PURCHASER: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGNIA a Virginia municipal; corporation By: Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Witness/Attest SELLER: RAIN CORPORATION a Virginia corporation By: Jasinder S. Sarna Duly authorized Vice President Witness/Attest Approved as to form: Appropriation and Funds Required For this Agreement Certified: City Attorney/Assistant City Attorney Director of Finance Approved as to Execution: Account# Date City Attorney/Assistant City Attorney Ordinance No. Addendum #1 Schedule of General Contract Provisions a. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS _D REGULATIONS,AND IMMIGRATION LAW. Seller agrees to and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances,and regulations, including, but not limited to all applicable licensing requirements and environmental regulations Seller further agrees that Seller does not and shall not during the performance of this Agreement; knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the Federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986. b. FORUM SELECTION CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Conunonwealth of Virginia, without application of Virginia's conflict of law provisions. Venue for any litigation, suits, and claims arising from or connected with this Agreement shall only be proper in the Roanoke City Circuit Court, or in the Roanoke City General District Court if the amount in controversy is within the jurisdictional limit of such court, and all parties to this Agreement voluntarily submit themselves to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts, regardless of the actual location of such parties. The provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either party, but shall be construed according to their fair meaning as if both parties jointly prepared this Agreement. c. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of any provision hereof to a particular entity or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. d. NONDISCRIMINATION. i. During the performance of this Agreement, Seller agrees as follows: 1. Seller will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex,national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Seller. Seller agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2. Seller in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Seller will state that Seller is an equal opportunity employer. 3. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. Seller will include these provisions in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor, made in connection with the performance of this Agreement. e. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. i. During the performance of this Agreement, Seller agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for Seller's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places,available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Seller that Seller maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. ii. For the purposes of this section, "drug-free workplace" means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a contractor, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation,possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of this Agreement. f. FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-4343.1,be advised that the City does not discriminate against faith-based organizations. g. AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO FUNDING. This Agreement is subject to funding and/or appropriations from federal, state, and/or local governments and/or agencies. If any such funding is not provided, withdrawn, or otherwise not made available for this Agreement, Seller agrees that Purchaser may terminate this Agreement on seven (7)days written notice to Seller,without any penalty or damages being incurred by Purchaser. Seller further agrees to comply with any applicable requirements of any grants and/or agreements providing such funding. h. ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING. The provisions, requirements, and prohibitions as contained in Sections 2.2-4367 through 2.2-4377, of the Va. Code, pertaining to bidders, offerors, contractors, and subcontractors are applicable to this Agreement. i. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW; FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC BUSINESSES AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. Seller shall comply with the provisions of Virginia Code Section 2.2- 4311.2, as amended,which provides that a contractor organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 or as otherwise required by law. Seller shall not allow its existence to lapse or its certificate of authority or registration to transact business in the Commonwealth, if so required under Title 13.1 or Title 50, to be revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of the Agreement. Purchaser may void this Agreement if Seller fails to remain in compliance with the provisions of this section. X'r e ) ,� CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S.W., Suite 456 \ Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 S17SPIIANIF.M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIAT.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Charlene Graves 2755 Kirkland Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Graves: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2017. 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 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 Roanoke Arts Commission. Sir - e , ��,Step .nie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Melissa Murray, Secretary, Roanoke Arts Commission Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator 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 third day of November 2014, CHARLENE GRAVES was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2017. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. AttatLA".\\A- MONA City Clerk —f�` � CITY OF ROANOKE ~ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Suite 456 ;t r Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC F:mail: elerk(atroano keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEDS,CMC Assistant City Clerk Susan L. Reese 3735 Heritage Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Reese: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were reappointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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 reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve again as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board. Sin Stephanie M. Moon Rey , MAI City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Teresa I. McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Advisory Board 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 third day of November 2014, SUSAN L. REESE was reappointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four-year term of office ending November 30, 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. ■ •Nk \\(1)#?c4 City Clerk E^7ii CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK w, 215 Church Avenue,S. W, Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 "tcleplmnr. (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC E-mail: clerk(a roann keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Angela S. Penn 506 12th Street, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Penn: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were reappointed as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2018. 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 City Planning Commission. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon R olds, C City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Tina Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission 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 third day of November 2014, ANGELA S. PENN was reappointed as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. AttAtdmirvidyLcrock/L. City Clerk r 4.4 CITY OF ROANOKE .r. ,, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 SI EPIIANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC E-mail: elerk(nh'omto kevn.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIAT.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Anthony M. Russell 3282 Allendale Street, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Russell: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were appointed to replace Henry Scholz as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2018. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment 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 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 City Planning Commission. Sinc ely, o \OP\ to hanie M. Moon Reyn M City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Tina Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission 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 third day of November 2014, ANTHONY M. RUSSELL was appointed to replace Henry Scholz as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. )tri-Pt......4.0 City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK -� • ' " 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 SI EPIANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MM(' JONATHAN mail: cIerk(n!roano keva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk Paula L. Prince 550 Mountain Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Prince: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were reappointed as a City representative to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, for a three-year term of office ending December 31, 2017. 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 City representative to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors. Sindyy�� a � l Stephanie M. Moon Rey Id , C City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Betsy Walker, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, 301 Elm Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016-4001 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 third day of November 2014, PAULA L. PRINCE was appointed as a City representative to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, for a three-year term of office ending December 31, 2017. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. (- Rn...L a r 1. Q}n .✓ City Clerk z v CITY OF ROANOKE "wl OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W, Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MM(' E-mail clerk(n`roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Bryan A,Musselwhite 3673 Peakwood Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Musselwhite: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017. 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, ��,, o Stephanie M. Moon Re s, C City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Tina Carr, 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 third day of November 2014, BRYAN A. MUSSELWHITE was reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. 1\11 A1ri City Clerk r ` j CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue,S. W, Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (5411)853-1145 STEPHANIE NI.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC clerkcaroanokev'''kO° JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk November 4, 2014 CECELIAT.WEBB,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Christina Koomen 2437 Dorchester Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Ms. Koomen: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, November 3, 2014, you were appointed to replace Roger Malouf as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment 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 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 Board of Zoning Appeals. Sincerely, tn. M°ettkai / tt�� Stephanie M. Moon Re s, 1 C City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosures pc: Tina Carr, 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 third day of November 2014, CHRISTINA KOOMEN was appointed to replace Roger Malouf as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of November 2014. O�Y14`)ct1M0t City Clerk �' �Q t 4.1 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Ieleplmne: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 S' EPHANIE M.MOON REYNOLDS,MMC D;mail: clot Wei roams keva.l;ov JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA 1'.WEBB,CM Assistant City Clerk November 5, 2014 Henry Scholz 2335 Broadway Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Scholz: Your term of office as a member of the City Planning Commission will expire on December 31, 2014. 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 City Planning Commission from March 3, 2003 to December 31, 2014. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, Cecelia T. Webb, CMC Assistant City Clerk Enclosure pc: Tina Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO HENRY SCHOLZ AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION FROM MARCH 3, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 ON THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER , 2014 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: 4111. DAVID A.BOWERS CECELIA T. WEBB MAYOR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK ;: CITY OF ROANOKE -'""( OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK a 215 Church Avenue,S. W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 'telephone: (540)853-2541 Pax: (540)853-1145 S'1'EPDANIt;M.MOON REYNOLDS,MM(' E-mail: clerks roano keva.gov ;JONATHAN E.CRAFT,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC Assistant City Clerk November 5, 2014 Roger Malouf 4025 Mudlick Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Malouf: Your term of office as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals will expire on December 31, 2014. 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 Board of Zoning Appeals from February 6, 2012 to December 31, 2014. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Since ely ecelia T. Webb, OM- MC Assistant City Clerk Enclosure pc: Tina Carr, Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeals CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO ROGER MALOUF AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 ON THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER , 2014 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: DAVID A.BOWERS V MAYOR CECELIA T.WEBB ASSISTANT CITY CLERK