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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 08-06-18ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS S'rc, c; 54,dant F. S:�onG Sf!�ools Sl�m,�tit y. DYKSTRA 41193- 080618 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST 6, 2018 M17 FALLON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 502 19TH STREET, S.E. AGENDA 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. • City Council - Council Member Michelle Dykstra arrived late; and Council Member Anita Price was absent. • School Board — Trustees Mark Cathey and Lutheria Smith were absent. 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks. • Chair Annette Lewis • Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. 3. City Council /School Board Items for Discussion and Comments: • Fallon Park Elementary School Project Overview (School Superintendent) • Trauma - Informed Discipline (School Superintendent) • Security Enhancements Update (School Superintendent) • City access to School Athletic Facilities (Mayor Lea) • Training and duties of School Resource Officers (Council Member Bestpitch) • Job skills training initiatives and workforce development (Vice -Mayor Cobb) • Leadership development curriculum partnering with the City (Vice -Mayor Cobb) 4. Recessed — Council /Adjourned — School Board. 10:24 a.m. 1 At 12:00 Noon, City Council reconvened in the Council Chamber following a meeting of the Legislative Committee to consider the following items for action: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting. (4 -0, Council Members Bestpitch and Dykstra were not present when vote was recorded.) A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (4 -0, Council Members Bestpitch and Dykstra were not present when vote was recorded.) A communication from Council Member Dykstra, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the annual performances of the Council- Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (4 -0, Council Members Bestpitch and Dykstra were not present when vote was recorded.) At this point, Council Members Bestpitch and Dykstra entered the meeting (12:04 p.m.). A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of an approximately one acre portion of City -owned property located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S. W., 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. (6 -0) A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of approximately 12.10 acres portion of City -owned property, being three parcels located at 2839, 2903, and 0 Peters Creek Road, N. W., 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. (6 -0) K A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting for discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purposes, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5 -0, Council Member Dykstra abstaining.) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE. BRIEFINGS: NONE. AT 12:07 P.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL 2:00 P.M., FOR A CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 451, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 3 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 6, 2018 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Myles P. Hixon, Associate Pastor, St, John Lutheran Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Welcome. Mayor Lea. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. First Certification Motion: Certification of a Closed Meeting regarding discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purposes, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5 -0, Council Member Dykstra abstaining due to personal conflict of interest; and Council Member Price abstaining due to absence during the Closed Meeting.) Second Certification Motion: Certification of a Closed Meeting, with the exception of discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purposes, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (6 -0, Council Member Price abstaining due to absence during the Closed Meeting.) 2 NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com / /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Council of the City of Roanoke is seeking applications for the following current vacancies and /or upcoming expirations of terms of office: Fair Housing Board — two vacancies Unexpired term of office ending March 31, 2019 Unexpired term of office ending March 31, 2021 Human Services Advisory Board — one vacancy Unexpired term of office ending November 30, 2018 Personnel and Employment and Practices Commission — three vacancies Three -year terms of office ending June 30, 2021 Roanoke Public Library Board — one vacancy Unexpired term of office ending June 30, 2020 Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission — one vacancy Three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021 Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE. 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. Steve Mabry, 3524 Windsor Oaks Circle, S. W., appeared before the Council concerning issues with service provided by Cox Communications Solutions. Essence Lynch, 3306 Kershaw Road, N. W., appeared before the Council seeking support to ban the use of plastic bags. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (APPROVED, AS AMENDED 7 -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. Consent Agenda Item C -4 — A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider the expansion of the Williamson Road Area Service District, was removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately due to a conflict of interest by Council Member Garland. C -1 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider a request of the Local Office on Aging, Inc., for tax exemption of real property located at 4932 Frontage Road, N. W. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider granting a 15 foot -wide and 5 foot -wide public waterline easements and a 10 foot -wide temporary construction easement at 0 Van Winkle Road, S. W., to the Western Virginia Water Authority. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -3 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, for the leasing of approximately 5,709 square feet of space, including the mezzanine area, in the first floor of the Church Avenue Parking Garage located at 101 Church Avenue, S. W., to the United States Postal Service for the operation of a Downtown Branch Post Office. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -4 REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. C -5 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to authorize conveyance of residue parcels to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) and H. R. Foundation, Inc., (HR Foundation). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -6 Annual report of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -7 Annual report of the Western Virginia Water Authority, Board of Directors for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -8 Reports of qualification of Carolyn H. Glover as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a term of office ending June 30, 2020; and Nicole J. Calhoun as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Dennis Light for a term of office ending March 31, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -4 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider the expansion of the Williamson Road Area Service District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. (6 -0, Council Member Garland abstaining due to a personal conflict of interest.) REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: 7 a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: Fire /EMS Station No. 7 Update - 45 minutes Drew Abel, Mark Lynn Ferguson, Ariel Clark, William Perdue, Alison Blanton, Barbara Duerk, Michael Kennedy, and Mike Pulice appeared before the Council regarding the Update. Following in -depth dialogue, the City Manager was instructed to move forward with the construction of a new Fire Station. • Revision to Financial Policies Update - 15 minutes Presentation was received and filed. Action regarding the matter to be taken at the August 20 Council meeting. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: Additional funds for the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Program Year 2017 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for award period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. Adopted Resolution No. 41193 - 080618. (7 -0) 2. Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Dislocated Worker Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for award period April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Adopted Resolution No. 41194 - 080618. (7 -0) 3. Acceptance of a cash donation from Lamar Outdoor Advertising for landscaping at the Interstate -581 Interchange and Orange Avenue, N. W. Adopted Resolution No. 41195 - 080618 and Budget Ordinance No. 41196-080618. (7 -0) 4. Acceptance of additional funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Franklin Road Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Project. Adopted Resolution No. 41197 - 080618 and Budget Ordinance No. 41198-080618. (7 -0) 5. Acceptance and appropriation of funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia in connection with Medicaid expansion. Adopted Resolution No. 41199 - 080618 and Budget Ordinance No. 41200-080618. (7 -0) 0 6. Adoption of a resolution in support of the City's SMART SCALE applications. Adopted Resolution No. 41201 - 080618. (7 -0) 7. Authorization of an additional Commonwealth Attorney position. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 41202 - 080618. (7 -0) 8. Issuance and execution of amendments to two contracts for the Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014 - 2018) Year Five of Five. Adopted Resolution Nos. 41203 - 080618 and 41204 - 080618. (7 -0) COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager commented on the following items: Plan Roanoke • "Plan Roanoke," the process to develop the city's next Comprehensive Plan — is underway with Open House meetings starting on August 14. • These meetings will be held at city library branches to invite citizens to tell us what Roanoke should look like in 20 years. • A list of Open House dates, locations, and times can be found at www.planroanoke.org. • On this website, citizens can also sign up to receive notifications and take a digital survey to share their ideas about the future of Roanoke. Bicycle /Pedestrian Survey • As part of the "Plan Roanoke" process, the city is asking residents to take a survey that will help us develop a Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Assessment. • The survey seeks your input for how we can make walking and bicycling in Roanoke more comfortable. • If you walk, run, or ride a bicycle in Roanoke — even if it's recreationally — we want your feedback! • The survey can be found at on the Plan Roanoke website, scroll to the bottom. Or you can go directly to the survey at www.planroanoke.org/bike-and-pedestrian-safet Summer Series • The first performance of this year's Concert series in Elmwood Park will take place on August 17 with "the B -52s Live." • Tickets can be purchased online at brown papertickets.com, or by phone at 1- 800 - 838 -3006 (option 1). M • Two more performances follow in September: • Sept. 7 — Gary Allan • Sept. 22 — Young the Giant • More information is available on the Downtown Roanoke Inc. website at www.downtownroanoke.org. Parks and Recreation News • City of Roanoke and Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council seeking volunteers, donations for tree planting for Veterans' Day on November 9, 2018 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Follow -up to City Manager's comments regarding volunteers, donations for tree planting, in honor of Veterans' Day, the City of Roanoke is collaborating with the Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council to support the planting of trees around the City. On Friday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m., in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of World War I, veteran and citizen volunteers will plant trees in various locations around the City to honor our heroes while beautifying Roanoke. The Veterans' Council is seeking individual and corporate donations to obtain trees for the event as well as volunteers to aid in the planting. The cost of the trees averages $200.00 each. Employers asked to give their veteran employees time off on November 9 to volunteer for this project. Veterans and interested citizens can register at http: / /bit.ly /TreesForVeterans, by October 1, 2018. Those interested in donating funds to the Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council, c/o Bill Bestpitch, Treasurer, 2110 Stephenson Avenue, Apt. 9, Roanoke, VA 24014. Please make checks payable to the Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council. Questions about the volunteer registration process or making donations, contact Council Member Bestpitch at bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov or 540 - 761 -6566. liK Follow -up information was shared regarding meeting of an advisory group relating to the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities from Kellogg awarded funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for "Changing the Narrative ", a two -year project aims to broaden and reframe narratives of Virginia's past by engaging local communities and youth in addressing the present -day challenges of racism and bias. "Changing the Narrative" will use the humanities -based tools of story and storytelling to help Virginians create bridges between the past, present, and future to advance racial healing in six key locales: Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, Harrisonburg, Roanoke, and Charlottesville. Additional information to be provided. Attention called to an editorial regarding "The Story Behind Virginia's 23 Missing Markers ", primarily referencing the civil rights lawyer, Oliver Hill, who grew up in Roanoke; and that a marker to mark Mr. Hill's boyhood home at 401 Gilmer Avenue, N. W., had not been erected. It was announced that former Mayor C. Nelson Harris raised approximately $2075.00 to send to the Virginia Historic for the marker. City Attorney was instructed to review recommendation for increase in salaries for the Mayor and City Council; and compensation for in -town mileage when representing the City at events. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. Appointed Alan Hullette, Superintendent, Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Commission, to replace Cassandra D. Altice (Roanoke Valley Detention Center),an employee of a participating employer other than the City, as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a term of office ending June 30, 2022. Reappointed LaTron Brown (Zoo representative) and J. Matthew Bullington as members of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for three -year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2021. Reappointed R. Brian Townsend as a City representative of the New River Valley Commerce Park Participation Committee for a four -year term of office ending June 30, 2022. Appointed Ariel Lev as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Joseph L. Cobb ending June 30, 2020. 11 Reappointed Linwood "Woody" Deans and Stephen Willis; and appointed Michael Dame to replace Judy Jackson as members of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for three -year terms of office, each, ending September 30, 2021. Appointed Cassy Ammen as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Rachel H. Wheaton ending June 30, 2020. Reappointed R. Gail Burruss and Timothy A. Witten as members of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for four -year terms of office, each, ending August 31, 2022. Appointed Peter Volosin to replace Braxton G. Edward Naff as a Citizen Representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. 12. RECESSED - 5:45 p.m. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 AT 11:30 A.M., AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 5204 BERNARD DRIVE, FOR A JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF MUTUAL INTEREST AND CONCERN. 12 CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. , Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 a Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Mayor Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov August 6, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Michelle L. Dykstra John A. Garland Djuna L. Osborne Anita J. Price This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 9:00 a.m. session of Council on Monday, August 6, 2018. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, art � �• ' Anita J. Price Council Member AJ P /ctw f� R CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR -1 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 - TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 FAX: (540) 853 -1145 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV Mayor August 6, 2018 The Honorable Vice -Mayor Joseph L. Cobb and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice -Mayor Cobb and 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, S erman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw COMMITTEE VACANCIES /REAPPOINTMENTS August 6, 2018 Public VACANCIES: Two - Unexpired terms of office on the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2021, respectively. Unexpired term of office on the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2018. Three -Terms of office on the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2021. Unexpired term of office on the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2020. Unexpired term of office on the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2019. One -Term of office on the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission ending June 30, 2021. Rol CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR I: 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 �RGINl� TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 --� FAX: (540) 853 -1145 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV Mayor August 6, 2018 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 the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, C� 4� Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL — 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 ��tzGxrti�l� Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Mayor Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov August 6, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Michelle L. Dykstra John A. Garland Djuna L. Osborne Anita J. Price I wish to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the annual performances of the Council - Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, Michelle L. Dykstra, Chair City Council Personnel Committee MLD:ctw r CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT �# To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of an approximately 1 acre portion of City -owned property located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W., bearing Official Tax Map No. 1470301, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to §2.2-3711 .A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Robert S. owell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of approximately 12.10 acres of City -owned property, being three parcels located at 2839, 2903, and 0 Peters Creek Road, N.W., and bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6410104, 6410105, and 6410106, respectively, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to §2.2- 3711.A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. f - - - - -- --------------- - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting for discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purposes pursuant to §2.2 -371 1.A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers STIA111ANIE; N1. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC Cih, Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFI'ICE', OIL '1'111+., CITY C ''1,ERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suitt: 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24()11 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: derk(a roanokrva.gov July 17, 2018 The Reverend Myles P. Hixon Associate Pastor St. John Lutheran Church 4608 Brambleton Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Pastor Hixon: C'E:C'ELIA F. NICCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Depuq• Cit} Clerk 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, August 6, 2018. It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to having you return to deliver invocations at future Council meetings. Sincerely, O 02UC1111-t Cecelia F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk CFM:aa TO: ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE MABRY 540 - 529 -9329 RE: SOME IDEAS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN NEGOTIATING A NEW CABLE CONTRACT FOR CITY RESIDENTS DATE: AUGUST 6, 2018 Cable TV has become an integral part of urban American life. The Internet is no longer just a technological playground for geeks and college students. It has become a necessary and vital part of our everyday lives and greatly impacts our communities. The Internet serves us in communications; it provides us with a source of vital information; it facilitates our interactions with government; it is a major avenue for commerce; and it enhances our entertainment choices. The City's relationship with our technology providers has a major impact on our quality of life. The City's current "Cable Television Franchise Agreement" was entered into on November 1, 2003 and expires on October 31, 2018. With technology developments changing at their current rate, a FIFTEEN YEAR contract seems almost inconceivable today. New products and new delivery systems for information for the future will certainly eclipse current experience or our ability to anticipate needs that far out. Here are a couple of suggestions I would offer for your consideration for our future contracts: Roanoke City Council considers entering its new cable contract for a period of performance for a five year term, with the first year being a "base year" to be followed by four more "option years" to be granted if /when the franchisee demonstrates quality service and satisfactory performance to both our citizens and the city during each of those subsequent years. This will insure greater accountability by the provider, and greater flexibility to embrace and understand future technology innovations. • A Citizen's Support Team be empowered and established to assist residents in getting their grievances with the franchisee processed in a timely manner. This could be an "advocacy" point of contact for customers who just do not know how to effectively deal with relationship and service problems with their provider. The above suggestions are offered only as a starting point in your negotiations. However, I truly believe these modifications would result in better service for our citizens and could also encourage competition from other possible providers. These changes would show that Roanoke is "walking the talk" as part of "Virginia's Technology Corridor." Remarks from Steve Mabry to Roanoke City Council - August 6, 2018 I'm here today to highlight some issues I've had with our cable provider, Cox Communications, and to ask for your help in setting up some safeguards for our citizens in dealing with this unregulated company. Back in February, I spoke with Cox about providing both Internet and TV to my home. We discussed my needs and agreed upon a monthly rate of $123.09, including all taxes and fees, for a period of 12 months. For the next four months my bill was NEVER the agreed upon rate - -one bill was as high as $167.62! When I called Cox to inquire about the bills, they acknowledged the $123.09 monthly agreement, but said they had instituted a rate hike right after we made our agreement and because of that, they were not going to honor the agreed upon amount. I spoke with a number of customer service persons, including supervisors, but to no avail. Cox acknowledged the agreed price, but saw no need to actually honor it. I called the State Corporation Commission explaining this situation. Within 45 minutes, Cox called me to say they would now honor our agreement! Another incident occurred in May when I experienced Internet signal strength problems. Cox dispatched a technician quickly and determined that we needed a new cable from the post to the interface box on our home. He laid a much larger cable on top of the ground for approximately 150' saying another crew would be back in about a week to bury the new line. That didn't happen. Repeated calls to Cox were again unsuccessful in getting this cable buried until July 30!!! May to almost August is way too long to have a large cable laying on top of the ground, especially when you're having to move it and mow around it about every five days. I'm probably not the only person in Roanoke who has had difficulty with Cox. The City's 15 year agreement with Cox expires October 31. Before you sign another, I hope you will consider some provisions to create some citizen advocacy safeguards where we can go when we need to resolve issues like mine. Everyone is not going to know to call the SCC. Everyone is not going to have the time to confront an intransigent representative when they have a problem. While we can get our television over - the -air or from other providers, we have no such options for high -speed broadband Internet. Cox has a monopoly. I hope you will consider and act on my request. If I can be of assistance to you in this matter, please know I am willing to help. l CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Tax Exemption Public Hearing Request on Real Property of the Local Office on Aging, Inc. Background: Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, if City Council wishes to consider the application of the Local Office on Aging, Inc. (LOA) for tax - exempt status on real property, Council must first conduct a public hearing. The LOA, a non - stock, non - profit corporation has applied for tax exemption of real property located in the City, at 4932 Frontage Road, NW (Official Tax Map #6490805). This property is the LOA's central headquarters location. Considerations: Since 1972, the LOA has provided a variety of community -based services to help senior citizens 60 and older who reside in the 511 Planning District of Virginia to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. LOA provides Meals - on- Wheels and diners clubs, volunteer opportunities and caregiver services. LOA also helps seniors find assistance with personal care, emergency needs or legal problems, with essential transportation as well as other services. The Local Office on Aging, Inc. was formerly known as the League of Older Americans, Inc. On .July 19, 2004, City Council granted a real estate tax exemption to the League of Older Americans, Inc. on property it owned at 706 Campbell Avenue SW. That property was sold in October 2017 and the organization has since moved into its new quarters at the Frontage Road location. Recommended Action: This report is to request that a public hearing be authorized and advertised on the above matter for City Council's regular meeting on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine. Notice of the public hearing must be advertised at least five (5) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A full report will be included in the August 20, 2018 agenda material for your consideration. e.: -- _ --- - - - - -- Robert S. I, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 4 s. ,. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request a Public Hearing for the Western Virginia Water Authority to be Granted New 15 foot -wide and 5 foot -wide Public Waterline Easements and a 10 foot -wide Temporary Construction Easement located on Tax Map No. 5470704 also known as 0 Van Winkle Rd., SW Background: The Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) is requesting new 5 foot -wide and 15 foot -wide Public Waterline Easements (the "Permanent Easement "), to construct, install, improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, repair or replace water lines together with related improvements as well as a 10 foot -wide temporary construction easement together with the right of ingress and egress thereto from a public road, upon, over, under and across that tract or parcel of land belonging to the City of Roanoke designated as Official Tax Map No. 5470704. The purpose of these easements is to permit the WVWA to connect high pressure water lines from Van Winkle Road across the subject property to property owned by WTSH, LLC designated as Official Tax Map No. 5440101 in order to serve a future residential development in the City of Roanoke and to connect the high pressure water lines to existing WVWA lines on Peakwood Drive, which will provide additional support for the water pressure in the existing lines and to provide better fire flow protection to Peakwood Drive. The location of said easement is described on the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit A. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing to consider the grant of the 5 foot - wide and 15 foot -wide water line easements, and a 10 foot -wide temporary construction easement on Tax Map No. 5470704, also known as 0 Van Winkle Rd., SW, for August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or at such time thereafter as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine. ---- - - - - -- - -- - - - - -- - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Attachment: "Exhibit A" Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Luke E. Pugh, P.E., City Engineer Robert Ledger, Acting Director Economic Development Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist 2 Qi 033741n,es01 -layQUO FV 15 W.'-E, 10' T.C.E. ... . ...... D.B. NEW EX. EXISTING I. PIPE �AX 11547,070,2 M.B. MAP BOOK ic ARCA P.B. 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I FOR CLARITY PURPOSES NOT ALL PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY ARE SHOWN ON THIS EXHIBIT. 4. THIS EXHIBIT IS BASED ON A CURRENT nELD SURVEY. 5. THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT FALL, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF A FE.M.A. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA, SEE MAP I 51161CO252G, DATED 912812007, ZONE Y UNSHADED. EXHIBIT SHOWING A NEW 2,286 S.F. 7 5' AND 15' PUBLIC WATERLINE EASEMENT 0 AND A NEW 2,823 S.F. Q) 10' TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT LARRY LE THOMAS 0 OG JR. BEING GRANTED BY U 07 1107-iolB CITY OF ROANOKE LUIc. No. 002459 TO TH E IT WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY SITUATED ALONG VAN WINKLE ROAD S. W. D SURN CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA DATE: July 10, 2018 Lumsden Associates, P.C. SCALE: 1" = 50' j"A E N G T'N'E E" R S U R V f, Y 0 R 5 1 PLANNERS COMM. NO.: 03-374N 4664 BRAMBLETON AVENUE PHONE: (540) 774 4411 P.O. BOX 20669 FAX: (540) 772-9445 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018 WWW.LUMSDENPC.COM w: \arawrtlgs\LUUj\Ujj /4n\sUf \UJ3 74n_eSO I.dWg CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Leasing of Approximately 5,709 Square Feet of Space, Including the Mezzanine Area, in the First Floor of the Church Avenue Parking Garage located at 101 Church Avenue, S.W. to the United States Postal Service for the Operation of a Downtown Post Office Branch Background: The United States Postal Service (USPS) has leased approximately 5,709 square feet of space, including the mezzanine area, from the City of Roanoke in the first floor of the Church Avenue Parking Garage for the past 24 years. The current lease ends on August 8, 2019. The USPS desires to continue to lease the space for the operation of the Downtown Post Office Branch. A new lease is required to be approved and executed by the City and USPS. A public hearing is required regarding such lease of public property for this purpose. Consideration: The proposed lease is'for a five year term beginning on August 9, 2019 and ending on ,July 31, 2024. The lease rate is $1 1.45 per square foot for a total annual rent of $65,368. The current annual rent is $10.00 per square foot or $57,090. As part of the requirements of USPS, the City will be required to pay a one -time broker fee in the amount of $9,763.03. The City will be responsible for capital and routine maintenance of the leased premises except that USPS shall continue to be responsible for maintenance of the elevator and shall be responsible for any improvements USPS installs after the commencement date of the lease. USPS is also responsible for the payment of janitorial services and utility charges. Revenue from the lease will be assigned to the Parking Fund. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing at City Council's meeting on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or at such time as the matter may be heard, or at such other date and time as determined by the City Manager, at his discretion. Robert S. owell, CJW City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director, Department of Finance Rob Ledger, Acting Director of Economic Development Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist �- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request to Schedule a Public Hearing to Authorize Conveyance of Residue Parcels to City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) and H. R. Foundation, Inc. (HR Foundation) Background: As a part of the redevelopment of The Hotel Roanoke in the 1990's, the Commonwealth of Virginia, through its Department of Transportation (VDOT) acquired certain real property in connection with the realignment and construction of Wells Avenue. Following completion of this work, VDOT conveyed two residue parcels to the City of Roanoke by quitclaim deed dated May 10, 1999, which deed was recorded in the Clerk's Office of Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia as Instrument No. 99001 1086. The City prepared a plat that (i) consolidated Residue Parcel A consisting of approximately 0.203 acres, more or less, with property of RRHA bearing Official Tax Map No. 3013503 (RRHA Parcel); and (ii) consolidated Residue Parcel B consisting of approximately 0.28 acres, more or less, with property of HR Foundation bearing Official Tax Map No. 3013501 (HR Foundation Parcel). This plat was approved by the City Subdivision Agent and City Engineer and was recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia at Map Book 1, Page 1989 -1990 (Plat). Although all parties intended that the City convey Residue Parcel A to RRHA and Residue Parcel B to HR Foundation, no quitclaim deed from the City was executed and recorded. As a part of the redevelopment of The Hotel Roanoke and the construction of the conference center, RRHA leased the RRHA Parcel and other parcels to the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission (Commission). The Commission constructed the convention center on the RRHA Parcel and has operated the conference center. In 2018, RRHA proposed to transfer its interests the parcels upon which the conference center operates to the Commission. City Council consented to this proposed transaction through the adoption of Resolution No. 41049-020518, on February 5, 2018. In preparing to complete this transaction, RRHA discovered that the City had not conveyed Residue Parcel A to RRHA. In addition, RRHA advised the City that the City had also not conveyed Residue Parcel B to HR Foundation. RRHA has requested the City to resolve these defects in title by conveying the parcels as intended in 1999. Pursuant to Section 15.2-1800, et seq, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, Council may convey interests in real property following a public hearing at which time the public may be heard on the proposal. Recommendation: Authorize the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as determined by the City Manager, to consider the transfer of Residue Parcel A to RRHA by quitclaim deed and Residue Parcel B to HR Foundation by quitclaim deed. ------ - - - - -- --------------- - - -- Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 GLENN FELDMANN GLENN FELDMANN DARBY&GOODLATT HAND DELIVERED City of Roanoke -City Clerk's Office Attention: Andrea R. Johnson 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 I '• t' sWHITN�EEEY JENNINGS, VARPTM t .- O t Wd (je. - Il � I r�SSISTANT Direct Dial (540) 224 -8007 E -mail wjennings @glennfeldmann.com July 18, 2018 Re: Economic Development Authority Annual Report Dear Andrea: Please find enclosed the Annual Report for the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. I have also enclosed the meeting minutes for the fiscal year. If you need anything else, please let me know. Very truly yours, U,�� � Whitney Jennings WMJ:0042000 Enclosures 37 Campbell Avenue S.W. I P.O. Box 2887 (24001) 1 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 1 MAIN 540 224 8000 1 FAx 540 224 8050 1 www.glennfeldmann.com TT I IT MERITAS' LAW FIRMS WORLDWIDE Annual Report As of June 30, 2018 The Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia To: The Members of Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia Name and Organization: The Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia was organized pursuant to ordinance adopted by the City Council October 21, 1968. It has been in continuous operation and has assisted the City's economic development efforts in meeting to approve of small issue manufacturing and 501(c)(3) industrial development revenue bond financings. Membership: There are seven members of the EDA which are appointed by Council for four (4) year terms. For the years of this report, officers and terms of the directors were and are as follows: Name Duke Baldridge Vikie Holt Bibee Matthew Fink Linda Davis Frith Braxton Naff Bill Poe A. Damon Williams Staffing: Office (appointed 11/20/17) Vice -Chair Secretary /Treasurer Chair Expiration of Term October 20, 2021 October 20, 2021 October 20, 2018 October 20, 2019 October 20, 2019 October 20, 2020 October 20, 2018 The EDA uses the City of Roanoke Economic Development Department's staff and works in close conjunction with the Director of Economic Development. The EDA meets the third Wednesday of every month. The meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. at the City of Roanoke, Department of Economic Development, 117 Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, the EDA held twelve (12) meetings; its average attendance was 5.75, the attendance of the various members was as follows: Directors Duke Baldridge Vickie H. Bibee 7/19/2017 Present Absent 8/16/2017 Present Present 9/20/2017 Present Present 10/18/2017 Present Present 11/15/2017 Absent Absent 12/20/2017 Present Present 1/17/2018 Present Present 2/21/2018 Present Absent 3/21/2018 Absent Present 4/18/2018 Absent Present 5/16/2018 Present Present 6/20/2018 Present Absent Thomas Cullen Matthew Fink Linda Davis Frith Braxton Naff Bill Poe A. Damon Williams Present - -- Present Present Present Present Absent --- Present Present Present Present - -- Present Present Present Present --- - -- Present Present Present Present --- --- Present Present Present Present - -- Present Present Present Present Present - -- Present Absent Present Present Present - -- Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present The EDA's Activities during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018: • Approved a facade grant application from Roanoke Column Stage, LLC in the amount of $17,832 for property located at 434 Church Avenue. • Approved a facade grant application from 11th Street Village Center, LLC in the amount of $22,164 for property located at 601 11th Street. • Approved a facade grant application from AWH Properties Incorporated in the amount of $4,600 for property located at 2913 Williamson Road. • Approved a six (6) month facade grant extension request from Tim Irish for property located at 1132 Salem Avenue. • Approved a facade grant request from Main Street Village Center, LLC in the amount of $13,831.95 for property located at 1114 Main Street. • Approved a facade grant request from 202 Market Street, LLC in the amount of $17,831.75 for property located at 202 Market Street. • Approved a facade grant request from MS -1 Properties, LLC in the amount of $19,448.06 for property located at 24 Campbell Avenue. • Adopted a resolution approving the form of a Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement among the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Authority and PowerSchool Group, LLC for improvement and equipping of offices located at 111 Franklin Road. • Approved a facade grant request from ACSPN Properties, LLC in the amount of $18,653.52 for property located at 16 Campbell Avenue. • Approved a four (4) month facade grant extension request from Dollman Construction, Inc. for property located at 301/303 Campbell Avenue. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the amendment and restatement of the trust agreement and loan agreement in connection with the cancellation of the municipal 2 bond insurance policy relating to the Authority's outstanding hospital revenue bonds (Carilion Health System Obligated Group), Series 2005A. • Adopted a resolution approving the form of Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement among the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Authority and Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. for improvement and equipping of offices located at 110 Franklin Road • Extended its pledge of $10,000 per year for five (5) years to support the Virginia Western Community College Access Program. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the Authority to assist Lynchburg College with financing the refunding of prior bonds and prior notes and undertaking the issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $47MM. • Approved a six (6) month facade grant extension request from Roanoke Column Stage, LLC, Inc. for property located at 434 Church Avenue. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, execution and delivery of $38,580,000 Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Lynchburg College), Series 2018A and Series 2018B. • Approved a facade grant request from IDICO in the amount of $10,700 for property located at 1005 Industry Drive. • Approved a facade grant request from Everett Holdings, LLC in the amount of $19,313.13 for property located at 131 Salem Avenue. • Approved a six (6) month facade grant extension request from Main Street Village Center, LLC, Inc. for property located at 1114 Main Street Avenue. The EDA looks forward to continuing its close partnership in economic development with the City of Roanoke and stands ready to work as a full economic development partner with other members of the City's team. Respectfully submitted. Date: 18 w A. Damon Williams, Chair 3 J W E S T E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ,July 20, 2018 Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke, VA 24011-1536 Dear Ms. Moon: To comply with the Statement of Policy on Appointments by Roanoke City Council, I am enclosing our Strategic Plan which is a summary of work completed by the Water Authority & Board. Also enclosed is a record of Board meeting and Committee meeting attendance. Our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will be provided in the fall when the report has been completed. Sincerely, y Gayle hrewsbury Secretary WVWA Board of Directors Our Mission is Clear 601 S. Jefferson Street •Suite 200 • Roanoke VA 24011-2414 540 - 283 -2906. 540-283-8217 (fax) • gayle .shrewsbury@westernvawater.org WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY Board of Directors Attendance FY 2018 AMC, i . Iri '. ��,� ,�,�,Atte chance Compensation Committee Meeting Don Davis July 20, 2017 Tom Gates Shirley Holland Board Meeting John Bradshaw Harvey Brookins July 20, 2017 Wayne Bowers Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Tom Gates September 21, 2017 Wayne Bowers Shirley Holland Harvey Brookins Don Davis Randall Hancock Hunter Young Board Meeting Wayne Bowers John Bradshaw October 19, 2017 Harvey Brookins Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Audit Committee Meeting Harvey Brookins Wayne Bowers November 16, 2017 Tom Gates Randall Hancock Hunter Young (attended for Wayne Bowers) Board Meeting John Bradshaw November 16, 2017 Wayne Bowers Harvey Brookins Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw January 18, 2018 Wayne Bowers Harvey Brookins Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Bob Cowell February 15, 2018 Harvey Brookins Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Shirley Holland March 15, 2018 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Hunter Young Compensation Committee Meeting Tom Gates Don Davis April 18, 2018 Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Don Davis April 19, 2018 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Governance Committee Meeting Don Davis Bob Cowell May 17, 2018 John Bradshaw Randall Hancock Board Meeting John Bradshaw Bob Cowell May 17, 2018 Harvey Brookins Don Davis Tom Gates Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young Compensation Committee Meeting Don Davis June 5, 2018 Tom Gates Shirley Holland Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Tom Gates June 21, 2018 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Hunter Young °' I R G 1 WATER AUTHOR Our History Watersheds, not local government boundaries, determine water resources and wastewater service. Therefore, an organization that spans localities is a logical unit to manage water resources and wastewater services. In Virginia, the best way to do this is with an authority. On July 1, 2004, the water and wastewater operations of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County consolidated to become the Western Virginia Water Authority. The Western Virginia Water Authority was the first authority in the Commonwealth formed from two existing entities to treat, deliver and administer water and wastewater. Five years later, on November 24, 2009, Frankli and on July 1, 2015, Botetourt Countyjoin accounts and wastewater service r, County and Botetourt County officially joined the Western Virginia Water Authority :y now provides water service to over 59,000 customer is in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Franklin �j r o 0 Vrate the water,and wastewater systems for the X utive Prectoror 94. der Services am Gary m ort to, an eij # Board Of.PWectors wpb l k �., serrtraf water astornets. Our Vision,€ , m. The Western Virginia Water Authority will enhance the well -being and quality of life for our regional community. We will accomplish this vision: • By being a leader in regional cooperation; • Through the effective use of technology and innovative water management practices; • With a highly skilled and motivated team of employees; and • By protecting natural resources through education and `conservation. g Organizational Management Organizational Management includes leading the Authority in a collaborative manner that (1) develops our current and future workforce; (2) promotes economic development; and (3) works with partner jurisdictions to provide a sustainable source of water and wastewater service for the greater regional area. Technology & Innovation The Authority will utilize technology and innovative water management practices to improve the efficiency of the organization. This includes (1) the use of current computer technology for billing, geospatial systems (GIS) and work orders, and back office operations to reduce costs; (2) upgrading equipment, vehicles and facilities to increase work output and be more energy efficient; (3) improving the organization's cyber security; and (4) increasing efficiencies with current and new software. Sustainable Practices The focus on sustainable practices includes (1) positioning the Authority for service opportunities and system expansion; (2) developing a rate structure that provides for the safe upkeep and efficient operation of its facilities; and 3) providing infrastructure that is resilient and meets customer needs. Community Engagement As a regional entity, the Authority will embrace community engagement through (1) active involvement on community boards; (2) educational outreach to current and future customers; (3) a strong presence on social media and at community events; and (4) the delivery of excellent customer service. Resource Management The Authority will pro - actively manage our water and wastewater systems by (1) identifying and reducing inflow & infiltration into the sanitary collection system; (2) identifying and minimizing unaccounted for non - revenue water; (3) meeting all regulatory compliance requirements; and (4) investing in infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation. Our Mission is Clear The Authority will develop our current and future workforce, promote economic development and work with partner jurisdictions to provide a sustainable organization and source of water and wastewater service for the greater regional area. Strategy: Develop current and future workforce Develop high school apprenticeship Evaluate effectiveness of apprentice • The Apprenticeship Program continues to be program to train future employees program at the end of its first year July, successful. Four of the five original student designing new benefits and policies to 2018 apprentices continue their progress in the Dual Water meet various work styles, values and & Wastewater Operator Program motivators • Six additional student apprentices start July 2, 2018 with three enrolled in the Dual Program and three enrolled in a new Distribution Technician program • The Authority's Apprenticeship Program was awarded the 2018 Creating Excellence Business & Industry Partnership Award for Region 6 by the Virginia Department of Education Increase and expand hiring methods to Benchmark the percent of employees 0 Statistics will be monitored for Water & Wastewater attract a portion of the future workforce who pass Water & Wastewater Class IV Class IV Operator exams and tracked by fiscal year. at the high school level with emphasis exams and compare to previous years Efforts to expand state licensing at the high school on state licensing for employees level will start once the first apprentices from FY2018 graduate and are able to take Class IV exams in FY19 Develop and implement annual Finalize supervisor training by October, 9 Curriculum for Supervisor training will be developed supervisory training 2017. Measure job satisfaction for by September 2018. Supervisors recently completed supervisor positions after new training OSHA 10 -hour training during April /May 2018 program is implemented by September, 2018 Employ a workforce that reflects the Recruit and hire employees of all • The Authority participated in seven job fairs in FY18 demographic diversity of the Authority's ethnicities, cultures, race, and gender service area. Strategy: Design new benefits and policies aimed at all workforce generations Create employee teams with multiple Survey current employees and conduct • Benefit Broker Mark III was hired to provide employee generational members to assist in exit interviews to measure satisfaction Voluntary Benefits and introduce TLC High Deductible designing new benefits and policies to ratings compared to benefit costs Health Plan (HDHP). Enrollment for FY19 showed meet various work styles, values and a significant change in health plans with 60% of motivators employees changing plans; 14% enrolled in the HDHP and 46% changed from KA250 to KA500. Employees will be surveyed once new benefits take place • Exit interviews were monitored with the most frequent low rating being compensation. FY19 will include a 9.9% class grade adjustment, raising the minimum grade from $11.82 to $13.00 /hour. This adjustment will have a corresponding impact on all grades The Authority will develop our current and future workforce, promote economic development and work with partner jurisdictions to provide a sustainable organization and source of water and wastewater service for the greater regional area. Strategy: Create a vibrant safety culture to maintain a safe work environment and increase employee safety awareness and responsibility Develop a business plan for safety to Compare company -wide number of • Company wide, injuries have decreased for CY16 increase active senior management and work related accidents as compared and CY17 compared to CY14 and CY15. Worker's employee involvement and recognition, to previous years and compare Compensation dollars spent have increased because effectively communicate safety and total dollars spent on Workers' of the increased medical costs and overall age of the health issues, promote record keeping Compensation claims as compared to workforce and utilize data analysis previous years Each department has a dedicated safety leader to increase employee involvement, recognition, communicate safety and health issues and promote good data record keeping and analysis Strategy: Promote a culture of innovation across all divisions of the Authority Encourage staff to become involved in state and national professional organizations Compare the number of employees vs total involved in professional organizations 0 Out of 287 full time employees, the Authority has over120 staff who are active in professional organizations Develop partnerships with area Benchmark partnerships and process • In 2018, the Authority was one of the founding universities as well as member and improvements implemented as a members of the Virginia Tech Center for Applied non - member localities to develop new result of partnerships Water Research and Innovation. This model allows technologies, future workforce and the Authority to conduct regular research with the improve processes and technologies University at a much lower cost than traditional partnerships. One significant study on the Biological Aerated Filter is ongoing with a second research project to be added this summer • All VWCC Biology 102 and Micro - Biology students are curriculum required to tour Authority treatment facilities • In partnership with Virginia Tech and VDH, hosted the Operation and Maintenance of Distribution System Short Course to provide training to distribution operators across the state • Provide financial support to Ferrum College's Smith Mountain Lake water quality monitoring to gauge the health of the lake • Partnered with Virginia Tech on a successful NSF grant for water quality research in the Smart and Connected Communities Program • Collaborated on research projects with Virginia Tech, NASA and US DOE r7w,9,1_11 M11 71 The Authority will fully use technology to better serve our internal and external customers and increase operational efficiencies. Strategy: Utilize the latest technology in order to create greater efficiencies and effectiveness for both internal users and customers Work towards open web - based /mobile Implement mobile friendly and /or 0 Munis mobile app for invoice and time approvals was design platforms and open architecture dashboard apps in Cogsdale CSM, installed and is being rolled -out to supervisors work management solutions to benefit CustomerWeb, GIS and MeterSense. • A mobile - friendly online payment page was implemented users and customers Add customer payment profiles & during the first quarter of 2018 kiosks 0 Converted the IVR from analog to digital to improve and Wastewater Utilities by July, speech recognition Establish and implement standards for Develop a plan for migrating to a 0 Explored Munis' advanced document management Authority-wide file management new file management structure by solution, funding for this Munis module has been December, 2019 postponed for budgeting reasons Strategy: Maintain state -of- the -art IT equipment, operational equipment, vehicles and facilities to increase work output and be more energy efficient Develop a technology asset replacement Facilitate and /or host forum (in 0 An Operations Conference and a Biosolids Conference plan to support applications and disaster cooperation with higher education was held recovery environment partners and trade association 0 Signed statement of work with ALI to implement a cloud - contacts) to discuss new and based data back -up solution in FY19 emerging technology for Water • Contracted with Slait Consulting to upgrade NetApp and Wastewater Utilities by July, storage unit to support replication of data between 2018. Develop recommendations production and disaster recovery environments and adopt goals for infrastructure • Working with RVBA and Lumos to determine cost replacement, adopting selected new effective solution to connect the Spring Hollow facility technology, systems and equipment to the network and work towards making Spring Hollow by January, 2019 the disaster recovery location Research alternate energy solutions and Track fleet performance measures Fleet performance measures tracked with Vehicle review replacement guidelines for the for fuel usage, maintenance and Replacement Guide Spreadsheet each fiscal year Authority's fleet replacement costs, accident claims Alternative energy solutions researched and evaluated and miles driven and replace for efficiency that may provide cost and environmental vehicles with alternative energy benefit solutions as prudent New vehicles include a small asphalt truck to allow for more efficiency in paving operations and new combination trucks create more efficiency in soft- excavation methods to increase productivity in locating exisiting utility lines The Authority will fully use technology to better serve our internal and external customers and increase operational efficiencies. Strategy: Improve cyber security to protect data integrity, confidentiality and availability Develop, implement and enforce a Update disaster recovery plan for IT SCADA Disaster Recovery Plan for WPCP completed security architecture plan that covers IT systems and review security policies • An IT Cyber Security Policy and IT Disaster Recovery Plan and SCADA systems and provides for a with staff on an annual basis was developed and reviewed by external auditors disaster recovery plan • An IT Penetration Test was performed by a third -party vendor and necessary modifications were implemented • Implemented ongoing end -user education on data security and IT policies Strategy: Develop a comprehensive paperless process to increase efficiency with current and new software Fully utilize MUNIS to manage online Determine requirements for 0 Additional MUNIS modules and hardware to support benefits, personnel files, personnel paperless HR systems and convert to paperless processes for HR were explored. Funds for actions (promotions, new hires, etc.), online systems for benefits, personnel MUNIS upgrade have been put into the Capital Five -Year performance evaluations, training files, performance evaluations and Plan modules and certifications training documentations 0 Mark III benefit broker is developing software for employee benefits and enrollment to be on -line for FY2020 enrollment 7j] r The Authority will seek opportunities to partner with local governments and other political subdivisions, develop an aggressive Capital Improvement Program, and have an affordable rate structure that allows for continued infrastructure improvements and growth while maintaining a healthy financial standing and adequate reserves for contingencies. Strategy: Position the Authority for service opportunities and system expansion Objective Outcomes Develop and maintain relationships Meet annually with one non - member • Met with interim Town Manager for Buchanan to with partner jurisdictions and economic town or city to discuss partnership discuss ways the Authority could assist the Town with development entities opportunities their system operation and maintenance benchmarked measures ten- year capital plan to address our infrastructure • Met with new Town Manager for Boones Mill and while considering rates to support those needs all executed a service agreement. The Authority has while continuing to meet and /or exceed our financial assisted the Town with water breaks and with a water measures defined by the Authority and sewer extension to service their new farmer's market • Met with Town Manager for Vinton to transfer 14 Town customers to the Authority, improving billing efficiencies • Working with the City of Salem on a formal traded water agreement and exploring ways to work together to serve all customers more efficiently Anticipate service needs for likely Review utility needs with economic & Working with Franklin County on the Summit View economic development locations development partners annually Industrial Park master plan • Working with Roanoke County to facilitate infrastructure development for Explore Park development • Maintain close working relationship with the Roanoke Regional Partnership to facilitate economic development opportunities Strategy: Maintain a rate structure that provides for the safe upkeep and efficient operation of its facilities Develop a forecast for user rates Provide a 10 -year rate forecast by Currently a five -year capital plan has been projected that supports investment in aging 2019 that will sustain infrastructure along with a five -year forecast of rates. We will infrastructure and provides for growth needs while also meeting work with the Engineering team to determine a opportunities benchmarked measures ten- year capital plan to address our infrastructure while considering rates to support those needs all while continuing to meet and /or exceed our financial measures defined by the Authority The Authority will seek opportunities to partner with local governments and other political subdivisions, develop an aggressive Capital Improvement Program, and have an affordable rate structure that allows for continued infrastructure improvements and growth while maintaining a healthy financial standing and adequate reserves for contingencies. Strategy: Provide infrastructure that is resilient and meets customer needs Continue to refine a 10 -year capital plan Address substandard water and 0 Utilized internal crews where beneficial to replace both to meet the current and future needs of sewer distribution and collection water distribution and sewer collection piping our service area piping • Utilized asset management software to analyze system efficient operating and capital budgets 0.48 (Median 0.39) for Sewer deficiencies to identify and prioritize strategic capital while periodically reviewing investment improvement progress to reduce I &I and non - revenue strategies and viability of partner water institutions to meet objectives • Coordinating planned infrastructure projects with City of Review guidance from industry and Benchmark the Authority's financial Roanoke planned paving projects in NW Roanoke Follow national trends on emerging Work with partners for projected & Assisting Botetourt County and Roanoke County on regulations and business practices for growth areas while continuing to Comprehensive Plan updates to address future water future capital plans track pipe age, break and overflow and sewer infrastructure needs and working with metrics Franklin County on industrial park infrastructure needs • Working with Virginia Tech on comprehensive study to track pipe age and break metrics Strategy: Maintain financial stability Provide sound financial planning and Maintain AWWA established range • The Authority meets and /or exceeds the benchmarks management practices for strong for Debt Ratio of 0.17 to 0.59, for June 2017. Based on the fiscal year 2018 financial reserves, prudent use of debt and (Median 0.32) for Water and 0.28 to performance, staff feels confident we will continue to efficient operating and capital budgets 0.48 (Median 0.39) for Sewer meet and /or exceed the benchmarks while periodically reviewing investment strategies and viability of partner institutions to meet objectives Review guidance from industry and Benchmark the Authority's financial We continue to monitor our financial performance bond rating agencies for performance measures against Fitch's ratings. measures each year. As Fiscal Year 2018 closes, staff benchmarks Obtain GFOA certification for feels certain we will meet and /or exceed our financial budgeting by 2020 benchmarks • Staff plans to submit an application for the GFOA budget award for the Fiscal Year 2019 with a FY2020 target of receiving the award The Authority will demonstrate our brand and promote our vision through a multi- channel strategy Strategy: Protect our natural resources through education and conservation Objective Measure Outcomes 2018 Work with area science coordinators to Exceed 10,000 students a year having • 10,659 students in the service area have participated in develop K -12 water based curriculum an in -class or field trip water based an outreach program including over 2800 students who aligned with the VA SOLs that is lesson provided by the Authority visited one of our treatment facilities presented in classes within our service Relay for Life events, drug take back well as other community events that occur during the area events and other targeted festivals year Work with local governments to Schedule at least eight community Staff presented to seven community groups and one schedule presentations for civic league and or civic league presentations business group during the year and neighborhood groups each fiscal year on Facebook and Instagram, shares educational tips on Maintain a robust website and literature Produce and maintain annual water The website is updated regularly. New information or library to provide customers timely quality report, annual report and community notices are posted on the homepage in information facility overview brochures that the News section. Older pdf versions of forms have can be shared at community events been converted to online forms that offer data analytic and on the Authority's website. capabilities Update the website regularly to keep information accurate and timely Strategy: Expand the Authority's presence on social media and at community events Have a visible presence at community Authority staff will promote the Staff hosted Regional VEA job fairs at Field Ops. Staff events related to our core vision Authority's brand at Job fairs, blood actively is involved in United Way, Relay for Life, Drug drives, parades, United Way events, Take -Back events, the SM L Association and Parades as Relay for Life events, drug take back well as other community events that occur during the events and other targeted festivals year Monitor social media trends and Monitor metrics for social media Social media engagement has increased by 6% since emerging technologies to make sure presence. Increase the number of September 2017. The Authority has a regular presence that the Authority is using current people following via social media on Facebook and Instagram, shares educational tips on resources to keep customers informed by 5% per year for next three years. Pinterest and posts educational videos on YouTube Evaluate new social media outlets and add as technology trends change. Transfer / share as many annual reports and documents across media platforms as feasible CAP The Authority will demonstrate our brand and promote our vision through a multi- channel strategy Strategy: Deliver excellent customer service Provide personal customer service in a Maintain call answer rates of 90% or In FY18, Customer Service answered 93.9% of timely manner greater with less than 2- minute wait incoming calls. The average wait time was one times, and provide 24 -hour service minute one second response with Roanoke County's Non - Emergency 911 call center. Educate all staff on the organization as a whole and provide contacts for specific customer questions Develop Authority Cares program to Develop a branded campaign • Authority Cares launched in December 2017. Since assist customers in need of paying their during FY 18 to provide time to time implementation, $39,000 in commissions has come water utility bills assistance to individuals not able to in; 156 individuals have been helped; $18,120 in make a monthly payment or a deposit pledges have been made • HomeServe Care, a $10,000 annual fund, has provided water line replacement at no cost to three homeowners this calendar year Strategy: Maintain active involvement on community boards Maintain a presence on professional and community boards that relate to our vision Executive Directors will hold board positions while staff will be encouraged to actively participate with community groups that relate to our vision Mr. McEvoy is President of the Virginia Biosolids Council, President of VAMWA, Treasurer of the Roanoke Catholic School Board and is active in Kiwanis and the SML Association. Mr. Robertson is Treasurer of the SML Christian Academy School Board and is active with the VA811 Board, BBB Board and Rotary Club S.vl, The Authority will pro - actively invest in our water and wastewater systems to provide for our existing and future customers while meeting all regulatory compliance measures. Strategy: Meet all regulatory compliance requirements Objective Measure Outcomes 2018 Maintain full compliance with all state Continue data collection and 0 WPC Plant received Platinum level recognition by and federal monitoring requirements and practices needed to earn the and the identification and reduction of NACWA for the seventh consecutive year. The facility monitor legislative and regulatory activity annual National Association of report quarterly by January, 2019 is also fully compliant with NFPA 70 Arc Flash Rule as of by federal and state agencies to stay Clean Water Agencies ( NACWA) • Deployed Point Orange sewer depth /pressure May 2018 abreast of future requirements award for high quality wastewater 0 All four water treatment plants are in full VDH real -time monitoring and alerts during significant wet discharges from treatment plant; compliance Implement an approved Industrial Maintain record of zero Notices of 0 Three dams are in full DCR compliance. Beaverdam Standards every five years. Maximize Violations for permit deficiencies; manage and monitor industrial and is under conditional compliance, but design plans for Education event is under development and maintain state /national certified within the Pretreatment Program rehabilitation are finalized laboratories. Continue to track • Laboratory testing meets EPA, VDH, DCLS and DEQ Develop and implement first event by facility performance measures for compliance as required energy, chemical use and predictive Biosolids program received no deficiencies in multiple vs reactive maintenance costs inspections • Eight new waterworks permits received from VDH for Franklin County systems (Ridgecrest, Timberlake, Alton Park, Compass Cove, Walnut Run, Weatherwood, The Retreat and Cherokee Hills) • Integrated Cedar Ridge and Lake Forest into The Retreat to meet water quality compliance • Integrated Contentment Island, Lands End, Lake Stone, Kennedy Shores and Highland Lake into Dillard's Hill to meet water quality compliance • Integrated Boxwood Green, Royal Estates and Fox Chase systems into Burnt Chimney Waterworks to meet water quality compliance Strategy: Develop and administer effective sewer collection system asset monitoring and protection activities to maximize system service life Minimize sanitary sewer overflows Revise the collection system 0 Utilized aerial thermal imaging to locate missing through modeling, asset replacement maintenance and operations plan, manhole covers in flood prone areas and the identification and reduction of measure progress monthly and 0 Upsized or replaced sewer pipes to avoid overflows or inflow & infiltration into the sanitary report quarterly by January, 2019 rehabilitated existing sewer pipes to reduce I &I collection system • Deployed Point Orange sewer depth /pressure monitoring sensor system allowing SSE /R to receive real -time monitoring and alerts during significant wet weather events Implement an approved Industrial Review and revise Sewer Use • Preparing permit application for review to take place in Pretreatment program to effectively Standards every five years. Maximize 2019 manage and monitor industrial and industrial permit holder compliance Education event is under development commercial contributions within the Pretreatment Program using an annual education event. Develop and implement first event by July, 2018 AM The Authority will pro - actively invest in our water and wastewater systems to provide for our existing and future customers while meeting all regulatory compliance measures. Strategy: Identify and minimize unaccounted for non - revenue water Objective Measure Outcomes 2018 Utilize existing and emerging Perform AWWA Water Audit by • technologies to identify and reduce non- January, 2019. Install approximately revenue water 400 Ally meters by January, 2020 and investigate the feasibility of using satellite and drone surveys with goal • of using by 2021 Contracted with Utilis to provide satellite leak detection on approximately 600 miles of the distribution system. Leaks were found on 46 out of 159 identified leak locations A new approach to minimize unaccounted for non - revenue water across all DMAs implemented. An intensive focus will be done on one to three DMAs at a time based on volume of unaccounted for non - revenue water, staff confidence in meter accuracy and expected rate of return on resource investment Strategy: Invest in infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation as well as plant performance management and improvements Ensure that all Authority distribution Develop recommendations on the 0 Odor Control Study completed for Starkey Lift Station. and collection systems infrastructure is revised Asset Management Plan for New alternative odor control strategy expected to save properly sized and within its expected the Roanoke system, Infrastructure $50,000 annually in chemical costs life Replacement Plans for Botetourt and • Ongoing efforts to relace capital infrastructure Franklin Counties and update plant 0 Implementing Peters Creek Sewer System Improvements capital asset replacement program 0 Targeted replacement of 12 -inch cast iron mains in major for both water and wastewater intersections and began focus on galvanized water line facilities replacements Update and maintain all plant capital Ensure facilities, work procedures 9 Neuros Blower installation completed at the WPCP in assets to accepted industry standards and staff meet or exceed April 2018. These new units can supply the same aeration and within expected lives requirements during regulatory by utilizing 1,000 Hp of capacity as the older 1,700 Hp audits and inspections blowers • Installing two new Ferric Chloride storage tanks at the WPCP • Contracted with Ulliman Schutte to construct the Muse Spring Water Treatment Facility • Contracted with English Construction to upgrade the filters and underdrains at the Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility STLPIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(i�roanokeva.gov August 7, 2018 Amelia Merchant, Secretary City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Merchant: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Carolyn H. Glover has qualified as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a term of office ending June 30, 2020. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, M City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Carolyn H. Glover, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) GLOVER The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Carolyn H. Glover this ����day of 2018. r Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Lara Burleson, Secretary Fair Housing Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burleson: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 'releplione: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(ai,,roanokcva.gov August 7, 2018 CEC'ELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Nicole J. Calhoun has qualified as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Dennis Light, ending March 31, 2021. Sin erely, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Nicole J. Calhoun, 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 Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Dennis Light for a term of office ending .March 31, 2021., according to the best of any ability. So help me God. NICOL J. CALHOUN The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Nicole J. Calhoun this 1 day of 2018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Scheduling a public hearing to consider expansion of Williamson Road Area Service District Background: The Williamson Road Area Service District was established by ordinance no. 31472- 052493 on May 24, 1993. An additional $0.10 per $100 of value is assessed on real estate in the district. District proceeds have been directed to the Williamson Road Area Business Association to provide the additional services in the district. Such services are outlined in an annual work plan and budget submitted to the city for approval. Mr. dames Cherney, representative of Fort Knox 5411 Williamson Road LLC, requested that two properties owned by the LLC be added to the service district. Those properties are identified as 5401 Williamson Road and 5411 Williamson Road, identified by Official Tax Map Numbers 2200244 and 2200202. Considerations: § 15.2-2402.1. of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides that any change to a service district boundary requires a public hearing and that notice of such public hearing be given by an advertisement in the newspaper over three consecutive weeks. Recommended Action: Authorize the advertisement and scheduling of a public hearing to be held on September 17, 2018, or at such time thereafter as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider expansion of the ill' son Road Area Service District to include these two parcels. - - -- - - - -- - -- - -- - - - - -- Robert S. Co ell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Susan Lower, Real Estate Valuation Manager STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, John A. Garland, state that I have a personal interest in Agenda Section 4, Consent Agenda, Item C -4 of the 2:00 p.m. Session of City Council on August 6, 2018, regarding a communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider the expansion of the Williamson Road Area Service District, because I have been engaged by Fort Knox 5411 Williamson Road LLC, the owner of the properties affected by this proposal, to provide engineering services for these properties. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2 -3112, I must refrain from participation in this matter. I ask that the City Clerk accept this statement and ask that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this 6th day of August, 2018. (Seal) JoO A. Garland, Council Member F S C S K F 91 *"1 Cc] lkl. Architecture Engineering Planning Designing Better Futures Interiors Cit y of Roanoke Fire Station 7 August 6, 2018 PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Existing Fire Station • Overview of Site and Context • Important Architectural Considerations: • Form of Building Establishes Time Period • Roof Form • Eave Overhangs • Residential Character • Domestic - Scaled Windows • Red Brick • Arched Masonry Openings • Porches • Initial Concept Studies • Concepts A & C Chosen for Further Development • New Fire Station Option • Renovation & Expansion Option • Cost Comparison • Project Schedule • Questions i� City of Roanoke ��. 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Yuyu p ".1.,• Ca�ceyi Oesgr. �tl pm 20 ie SFCS t Initial Concept Studies MEMORIAL AVENUE 1 I w w o' D O O� �S �O ti9 L� Concept A • Full demolition of existing station • Align apparatus bays with Memorial Ave. • Living spaces in south 2 -story wing • Maintain architectural style of demolished station to reinforce character of historic district New Fire Station New Fire Station PORCH I I T.O.G. SHOP if APPARATUS SAY L. FSiE POLE New Fire Station Department Legend VEST RRISYiTVR i - STORAOS f. b e� t' � � •: ALARM IAlRU1RY OECON LOBBY TRIAGE .� RRISHWR ', 4 - , RR STAIR # COMM RMt DAY ROOM! STAIR TRAINING .. R�R ... _... ELEV KITCHEN ELEG, ! NECH. PATIO Al), 4 First Floor Plan Administration General Living Areas Operations New Fire Station FIRE POLL RIItSU11YR RRI611WR CL � OFflCERB I DORM NECK i ._._.., a' -_ � � •, , DORM ' i DORM i RRISITYIIR 1 STAIR r- _ 5 CL t ' LOCKERS ' I� + ; DORY JCS �' i, LOUNGE — __ —.. __. I STAIR � 1 Ear ' P �� DORM DORM " DO" Do , f _ v DDar LAUNDRY 3 it BALCONY i Second Floor Plan Department Legend General Living Areas Operations New Fire Station MEMORIALAVENUE (FRONT) ELEVATION SOUTH (REAR) ELEVATION Al Ak 0 olm m I mill Site Challenges KW NEW NEW RETMNG OOMM WATER N'EW WATER CONT. PAD QL//VVA� WALL (Y) SFRNGE VAULT FOR STMUE SfPERATdt ME,Ml AVE 5W — i,6 WATER GUALTY OENOE s „ 2 sET�Ea , smxa . a' RL. CQN. art — NEWAMOCATED n SANiTMY SEW an n. on qT ate OUR STREET "ODOM ix mWm S. /- .74% b SEE "OFOSED ROAD On I CROSS SECDON iw5 .- gnao SKEET V. REQ DEDICATION u 3 q,Rp F° "` REQUIRED (3I1) , EMERGENCY ® GENERATOR SDEWALX i NEW F.H. t l(\ NEW ASPRALT `iJ.. PAWMENT (TYP.) NEW RETAMONG WALL (TOP OF WALL TO BE , +/- S. AB01E EAST. GRADE) New Fire Station Concept C • Maintains original portion of existing station • Apparatus bays angled, with rear access off Our Street • Living spaces incorporated in 2 -story addition and renovated existing station • Architectural design similar to existing station Renovation & Expansion _ ( - VWZ. �. 0110 movoloomm ■■■■F,■■■■ mono logo ■■■■ =: ■ ■ ■■ Department Legend Administration General Living Areas Operations Renovation & Expansion RE -USE EXISTING LOGGER DOORS AT NEW STORAGE PORCH I COMM 1I g DAY ROOW TRADIN0 1 i g,oRA. r .1 VEST RAMP 'r fi PATIO 1 CMTAHHY Ii�Yt� r� i • _ —.41 NUNN t = RR ELEVATOR -� KITCHEN I.AAHRnar v � � [ '.�`HHItlSFIW �J..,s,` FITWSS 3 ' RR MIW SIR - 1 HEC. t MEOH. 1 STAIR M First Floor Plan Renovation & Expansion Department Legend Administration General Living Areas Operations .- RR'SHWR RR'SHWR RR/SHWR r LOLWW IOCNERtt .. ----- maw - - - -- CLOA ... �. MECN ' DORY DORM DORM DORM FIRE P048 ELEV ' r \ GORY DORM l DORM RRI6NWR ' APPARATUS BAY DORM ,BELOW) ' DORM f•. �: J . J ' OFFICERS DORM q. OPEN MEZZANINE STAIR T.O.G. STORAGE Second Floor Plan Renovation & Expansion MEMORIALAVENUE (FRONT) ELEVATION SOUTH (REAR) ELEVATION Renovation & Expansion OUR STREET (EAST SIDE) ELEVATION WEST SIDE ELEVATION WN KTAMM MALL (Tr OF WIAL 70 K e ASM DW. MWO Renovation & Expansion CO'BMlpi T, mm WN %my &%I FA *V NFK-LT FAWWr CM.) Site Challenges OLOt STRMT WRIMMG SE 'PROPOSED ROAD CXM SE'TIW M %M III SDMM NE* SOLVAM WIN SEW/A=4MO SANIW A/W DwrAl" OLOt STRMT WRIMMG SE 'PROPOSED ROAD CXM SE'TIW M %M Budget /Estimate New Property Acquisitions $ 3521500 Construction Costs $ 4,634,000 Fees for Various Services $ 6121295 Utility Fees & Costs $ 1047000 Misc. Fees & Expenses $ 4,500 Technology Systems $ 747000 Furniture, Fixtures & Eqpt $ 607000 Project Cost (< Contingency) $ 5,841,295 Total Project Budget $ 5,400,000 Overage $ 441,295 Reno /Exp $ 352,500 $478077000 $ 7649795 $ 104,000 $ 4,500 $ 74,000 $ 60,000 $ 6,166,795 $ 5,400,000 $ 766,795 City of Roanoke Fire Station 7 Project Schedule Bid Documents .. .........................August 2018 — January 2019 Bid & Award ........................... .......................February 2019 Begin Construction ................... ..........................March 2019 City of Roanoke Fire Station 7 Questions City of Roanoke Fire Station 7 T C S K F [c] 'Ll Architecture Engineering Planning Designing Better Futures Interiors City of Roanoke Fire station 7 August 6, 2018 B /� /� Statement in Support of Fire Station #7 — Murk Clark, Owner, Southwest Restoration As a Virginia Class A Building Contractor specializing in Historic Preservation for over 40 years, I have been following the City's deliberation over how to proceed with upgrades to Fire Station No. 7. 1 understand that City Council is now considering two options presented by SFCS, the architect of record for the project, and there may be questions regarding the long -terin durability of a 96-year. old building vs. a new building. In my opinion, the durability of a historic building constructed with quality materials and craftsmanship (which are often better than what is available today) should not be questiond. The existence of the Parthenon, the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Washington Monument, and hundreds and thousands of other buildings well past the 96 year old mark, validate and prove the durability of masonry construction. Will there be maintenance requirements specific to a 96 year old building... absolutely, but there will be maintenance requirements specific to new construction as well. If the fear of having to set aside funding to maintain buildings that the City of Roanoke already owns and utilizes is indeed valid, then tear it all down ... today, because wind and rain and sun and cold and heat and even the gravitational pull of the moon are working in concert to turn everything man has ever constructed into dust. I was the Project Manager for the Facade Restoration of Fire Station #1 some years ago. The front of the building was fully scaffolded. We had crews of up to 15 people at a time on those scaffolds. We removed mortar, set bricks, undertook carpentry repairs, painted, etc. During that time Fire Station #1 remained fully functional. I can tell you that when you were on top of the scaffolding and Ladder Truck #1 came roaring out of that front door to answer a call, it was indeed a little frightening, but no calls were missed or delayed during the 120 day build schedule. My point is this: The City, Southwest Restoration, the Sub - Contractors and the Architect were able to overcome some very formidable barriers to plan and implement the work without a hitch. As a Historic Preservation Specialist, I can tell you that Fire Station #1 was not then, nor is now as in as good a condition as Fire Station #7. The City of Roanoke set a precedent with the restoration of Fire Station #1. To break with that precedence now because there are some minor problems to be solved in the final design is quite frankly ridiculous and irresponsible. A public building is not just a box or series of boxes that we use for work or leisure; it is, or at least should be, a reminder that generations before us undertook projects decades before most of us were born, in an effort to make our lives better. When you have time, find and look at some photos of construction crews at the turn of the last century. Many are seen working in white shirts sporting bow ties and vests. They weren't dressed that way for a photo op, the dressed like that every day because they took great pride in what they were doing. My own crew is sometimes called upon to work in conditions that most of you would not be able to endure for more than a few minutes. In the last six months they have worked INSIDE a building that was 18 degrees and worked on tops of buildings where the surface temperatures exceeded 130 degrees. Are the paid for their labors? Absolutely. Is money the reason the do it? Not entirely; they also do it so they can stand back and say, "we did this!" There is great pride and satisfaction in doing something that you know will stand long after you are gone. In closing, the entire reason for planning updates to existing Fire Station #7 is so that we, as the recipients of the efforts and labor of past generations, can continue to save those things they built. This is an instance where the City of Roanoke can have it all; honoring the past while building for the future. Safety and History, We Can Have Both. Revision to Financial Policies Update August 6, 2018 Funding of Revised Reserve Policies • Unassigned Fund Balance • Current Balance: $29,757,294 • 10.7% of FY 2017expenditures • Fully fund at 12% level by FY 2021 • Average annual required contribution: $1.4 million • Estimated required contribution of $7.1 million from FY 2019 to FY 2023 • Stabilization Reserve • Current Balance: $0 • Fully fund at 3% level by FY 2023 • Average annual required contribution: $1.9 million • Estimated required contribution of $9.5 million from FY 2019 to FY 2023 Funding Sources • FY 2019 Budgeted sources: $1,841,578 • $1, 125,000 annually for reserve funding • $405,620 excess revenue held for reserves • $310,958 excess debt service savings from BAN issuance • Additional Sources • Economic and Community Development Reserve cash - $1,084,384 (as of 5/31/2018) • Risk Fund cash reserve - $10,987,596 (as of 6/30/2017) • Interest earnings from Capital Projects fund • Sale of future surplus general government real property • Residual year end revenue in excess of expenditures • Approximately $5.1 million to be identified over 5 years from listed Additional Sources ' IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41193- 080618. A RESOLUTION acknowledging and recognizing the PY2017 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( "WIOA ") funding from the Virginia Community College System in the amount of $15,418 for WIOA activities, for the award period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, the foregoing funding to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development 104701 WHEREAS, pursuant to the WIOA that was enacted on July 22, 2014 and replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, federal funding is provided to support various programs in support of various client populations as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission was designated as the fiscal agent for WIOA funds and administers the federal funds provided by WIOA through the Virginia Community College System for Local Workforce Area III, the designated area which encompasses the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke, and the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Council acknowledges and recognizes for the purpose of administering the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, the PY2017 WIOA funding in the amount of $15,418 from the Virginia Community College System, with no local match from the City, to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, and to be used during the R- acknowledge and recognize Western Va Workforce Development- FY2017 funding.(1.16.18) award period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, for the purpose of administering the WIOA activities, as more particularly set out in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The City Manager is directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acknowledgement and recognition of the foregoing funding. 3. The City Clerk is directed to provide an attested copy of this Resolution to the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board. ATTEST: YY) Dcrn ti City Clerk. R- recognize Western Va Workforce Development- FY2017 funding. (8.6.18) 2 G~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Funding for Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs Background: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014 and replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). WIOA provisions related to Department of Labor Programs were effective .July 1, 2015. The City of Roanoke is the grant recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, thus, City Council must recognize the grant funding received, in order for the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board to administer WIOA programs in Local Workforce Development Area III of Virginia. The Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission serves as the fiscal agent for The Western Virginia Workforce Development Board and the WIOA funds allocated to Area III which encompasses the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke, and the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem. WIOA funding is for four primary client populations: • Dislocated workers who have been laid off from employment through no fault of their own. Services provided these individuals include intensive job search assistance and employment counseling, additional training to upgrade skills or obtain initial certification or degree, on the job training and supportive services. • Economically disadvantaged individuals as determined by household income guidelines defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Services provided these individuals include intensive job search assistance and employment counseling, additional training to upgrade skills or obtain initial certification or degree, on the job training and supportive services. • Youth who are economically disadvantaged, or who have other barriers to becoming successfully employed adults. Services provided these individuals include career counseling and exploration, incentives to remain in school, work readiness classes, summer work program, mentoring, tutoring and post secondary education /training. • Businesses in need of employment and job training services. The City of Roanoke has received a Notice of Obligation, on behalf of the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, from the Virginia Community College System, allocating additional PY2017 WIOA funding of $15,418 for WIOA activities for award period July 1, 2017 June 30, 2019. Considerations: • Program Operations - Existing activities will continue and planned programs will be implemented. • Funding - Funds are available from the Grantor agency and other sources as indicated, at no additional cost to the City. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to recognize the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board PY201 7 WIOA funds increase of $15,418.00 for award period July 1, 2017 to June 30 - - - -- - -- ------ - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Steven W. Martin, Director of Human /Social Services #CM 18-00116 2 J IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41194- 080618. A RESOLUTION acknowledging and recognizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( "WIOA ") funding from the Virginia Community College System in the amount of $25,000 for WIOA Local Workforce Development Area Brand Transition activities, for the award period of April 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, the foregoing funding to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board. WHEREAS, pursuant to the WIOA that was enacted on July 22, 2014 and replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, federal funding is provided to support various programs in support of various client populations as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission was designated as the fiscal agent for WIOA funds and administers the federal funds provided by WIOA through the Virginia Community College System for Local Workforce Area III, the designated area which encompasses the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke, and the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Council acknowledges and recognizes for the purpose of administering the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, the WIOA funding in the amount of $25,000 from the Virginia Community College System, with no local match from the City, to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, and to be used during the award period of April 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, for the purpose of administering the R- acknowledge and recognize Western Va Workforce Development -Brand Transition Activities funding. (8.6.18) WIOA Local Workforce Development Area Brand Transition activities, as more particularly set out in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The City Manager is directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acknowledgement and recognition of the foregoing funding. 3. The City Clerk is directed to provide an attested copy of this Resolution to the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board. TTEST: y1�N City Clerk. R- recognize Western Va Workforce Development -Brand Transition Activities funding. (8.6.18) 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Funding for Brand Transition Activities for Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs Background: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014 and replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). WIOA provisions related to Department of Labor Programs were effective July 1, 2015. The City of Roanoke is the grant recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, thus, City Council must recognize the grant funding received, in order for the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board to administer WIOA programs in Local Workforce Development Area III of Virginia. The Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission serves as the fiscal agent for The Western Virginia Workforce Development Board and the WIOA funds allocated to Area III which encompasses the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke, and the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem. WIOA funding is for four primary client populations: • Dislocated workers who have been laid off from employment through no fault of their own. Services provided these individuals include intensive job search assistance and employment counseling, additional training to upgrade skills or obtain initial certification or degree, on the job training and supportive services. • Economically disadvantaged individuals as determined by household income guidelines defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Services provided these individuals include intensive job search assistance and employment counseling, additional training to upgrade skills or obtain initial certification or degree, on the job training and supportive services. • Youth who are economically disadvantaged, or who have other barriers to becoming successfully employed adults. Services provided these individuals include career counseling and exploration, incentives to remain in school, work readiness classes, summer work program, mentoring, tutoring and post secondary education /training. • Businesses in need of employment and job training services. The City of Roanoke has received a Notice of Obligation, on behalf of the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board, from the Virginia Community College System, allocating Dislocated Worker WIOA funding of $25,000 for WIOA Local Workforce Development Area Brand Transition activities for award period April 1, 2018- September 30, 2018. The Virginia Career Works brand was launched in .January 2018 as an overhaul to the Commonwealth of Virginia's brand for the workforce development system. In order to assist the 15 local areas with re- branding from the "Virginia Workforce Network" to "Virginia Career Works ", up to $25,000 is being made available to provide for updates to website content, replacement of collateral and marketing materials, and for additional social media marketing to promote the new brand and services available to job seekers and businesses. Considerations: • Program Operations - Existing activities will continue and planned programs will be implemented. • Funding - Funds are available from the Grantor agency and other sources as indicated, at no additional cost to the City. Recommended Action: Recognize the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Dislocated Worker WIOA funds of $25,000.00 for award period April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018 r,. -- --- ----------- Robert S. C well, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Steven W. Martin, Director of Human /Social Services #CM 18 -00123 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41195- 080618. A RESOLUTION accepting a donation of funds from Lamar Outdoor Advertising to the City as part of the Beautify Roanoke Interchanges Through Enhancement (BRITE) Program to assist with the maintenance of the landscaping at the I -581 Interchange with Orange Avenue; authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents, provide any additional information, and to take any necessary actions in order to obtain, accept, receive, implement, use, and administer such donation; and expressing the City's appreciation for such donation. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the donation from Lamar Outdoor Advertising of $20,000 to the City, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The City Manager is further authorized to execute any necessary documents, as approved as to form by the City Attorney, provide any additional information, and to take any necessary actions in order to obtain, accept, receive, implement, use, and administer such donation. 3. This Council wishes to express its appreciation and that of the citizens of the City of Roanoke to Lamar Outdoor Advertising for its generous donation as part of the BRITE program to assist the City with the maintenance of the landscaping as described above. 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Lamar Outdoor Advertising expressing the City's appreciation for its donation. ATTEST: y UQ"C—ity Clerk. Donation -BRITE Program Lamar Outdoor Advertising.doe IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41196- 080618. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Funds to the VDOT Comprehensive Roadside project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 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 2018 -2019 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from Third Party 08- 530 - 9841 -9004 $ 20,000 Revenues Roadside Mgt Prog Cont - LMAR 08- 530 - 9841 -9821 20,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: + �1 4A0101 7; City Clerk. {± CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: BRITE (Beautify Roanoke Interchanges Through Enhancement) Sponsorship funding from Lamar Outdoor Advertising Background: In 2005, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) established comprehensive roadside management regulations that allow local governments, communities, businesses, and individuals to participate in the improvement and management of state - maintained roadsides. Modeled after VDOT's program, the City of Roanoke initiated its BRITE Program to encourage participation by area businesses and organizations. The BRITE program focuses on the 1-581/ Route 220 corridor and is jointly administered by Economic Development and the Transportation Division of Public Works. Considerations: In 2007, Lamar Advertising became the first participant in the City's BRITE program, sponsoring landscaping at the 1 -581 Interchange with Orange Avenue. Lamar renewed that sponsorship in 2012, which has now expired, and they have again agreed to renew funding to support maintenance of the landscaping in this area for another five years. Lamar has agreed to provide a total of $20,000 over the next five years, to be provided in annual amounts of $4,000. In accordance with the provisions of the program, their sponsorship sign will remain at this location to recognize their contribution. Recommended Action: Accept the donation from Lamar Outdoor Advertising, establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $20,000, and appropriate the same amount into a capital account entitled "VDOT Comprehensive Roadside Project," account number 08- 530 -9841. Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41197 - 080618. A RESOLUTION accepting the additional Virginia Department of Transportation's ( "VDOT ") award of funds to the City in the total amount of $208,567 for the Franklin Road Improvements project; authorizing the City Manager to execute a revised Appendix A to a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement for Federal -aid Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with the above matters and project. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the additional VDOT award of funds in the total amount of $208,567 for the Franklin Road Improvements project, with no local match from the City, for the pedestrian infrastructure along the west side of Franklin Road, from the 3100 block to the 3700 block, adjacent to the US Route 220 Expressway, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a revised Appendix A to a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement for Federal -aid Projects, substantially similar to the one attached to the above mentioned City Council Agenda Report, as further set forth in such Agenda Report. Such Appendix A shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such funds in the total amount of $208,567 from VDOT, with no local match from the City, for the above mentioned project, with any such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: City Clerk. R- Accept VDOT fund - Franklin Road Improvements Project (8.6.18) Ms IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41198 - 080618. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Funds to the Franklin Road Pedestrian Improvements project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 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 2018 -2019 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from Federal Grant Funds 08- 530 - 9106 -9002 $ 208,567 Revenues HSIP — Franklin Rd Improvements 08- 530 - 9106 -9108 208,567 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTES City Clerk. I �, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Acceptance and Appropriation of Additional Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Funds for the Franklin Road Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Project and Authorization to Execute VDOT Documents Background: The City is planning improvements to pedestrian infrastructure along the west side of Franklin Road, from the 3100 block to the 3700 block, adjacent to the US Route 220 Expressway. Improvements will include sidewalk construction, improved pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signals, and additional drainage improvements as warranted by sidewalk construction. Total original project costs were estimated at $1,495,446. Resolution Nos. 40979- 1 01 61 7 and 40980 - 1 01 61 7 authorized the City Manager to execute an Appendix A to the VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement Federal -Aid Project with a maximum reimbursement from VDOT of $1,432,946. Considerations: The Virginia Department of Transportation requested that the City create an additional 500 feet of sidewalk during the Franklin Road Improvement project to connect with the VDOT Right of Way near the Virginia US Route 220 Interchange. VDOT has approved an additional $208,567 in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds for this project. There is no match requirement for this type of funding source. This increases the total estimated project costs to $1,704,013. Council action is necessary to accept new or additional funds from VDOT and to authorize the City Manager to sign the revised Appendix A document (copy attached) showing the revised funding sources and amounts. Recommended Action: Accept VDOT's award of an additional $208,567 in HSIP funds for the Franklin Road Improvements Project. Authorize the City Manager to execute a revised Appendix A to a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement for Federal -aid Projects, substantially similar to the one attached to this Report. Such Appendix A shall 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 the additional funds for this project. All documents required are to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying Budget Ordinance to: 1. Increase the revenue estimates for HSIP funds as follows: a. $208,567 into 08- 530 - 9106 -9108 and appropriate the same amount into expenditure account 08- 530 -9106, Franklin Road Pedestrian Improvements. �:_w ----- Robert S. Cowell, jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Luke Pugh, P.E., City Engineer K Appendix A (Revision 1) Oate: 719/2018 Project Number 0220-128414 UPC: 111360 CFDA # 20.205 Locality: City of Roanoke ject Location ZIP-4. 14.2201 Locality DUNS# 006704316 Right of Way and Utilities Locality Address (incl ZIP-4): 15 Church Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24011 -1517 act Narrative Esbmated Locality Project Espenses [401" pe. Franklin Road Sidewalk Im rovements- RL 220 B- Roanoke City 52.584.882 ,mow,••, 51.694.013 IN 3100 Block 52.500 s0 Route 2201 Franklin Road B ass 510.000 W Project Manager Contact onto: Luke Pugh: (540{ 853.5208 Luke. u h rOaM1Okeva. ov anment Project Coordinator Contact into: ChW Becker, (540) 387.5399 the eckef V UU I.Vir(linfa.clov Project Estimates Total Maximum Raimbursament b VOOT to Locality Less Local Share)51,6a1,5t Estimated Total Rekilbursement LZ VOOT to Local[ Less Local Share and VDOT Expanses) $1,631,51 Preirmary Engineering Right of Way and Utilities Construction Total Estimated Cost Esbmated Locality Project Espenses $109.131 so 52.584.882 ,mow,••, 51.694.013 IN Estimated VDOT Pro Extienses 52.500 s0 57.500 510.000 Esbmafed Total P 'act Costs $111.631 so $1.592,382 $1,704.013 Total Maximum Raimbursament b VOOT to Locality Less Local Share)51,6a1,5t Estimated Total Rekilbursement LZ VOOT to Local[ Less Local Share and VDOT Expanses) $1,631,51 Project Financing project -ost ano I4eenDursemenl Open Container 1 HSIP Alternatives Local Match Allocations Allocations $76,418 Esimated 562.500 $1.704.013 Masunum Reimbursement Rwmburwment to Phase Estmated Project Costs Funds 4ype Loaf % Panidpa',wrt for Local Share Amount (Estimated Cast - Local Laraihy jams* bon map down tw.} lunar Type Share) (M. Ro- bunament £at. VODT Expenaea) relenin ineering 5111.631 HSIP 0% s0 $111.631 s0 so Total PE $111,631 So $111,631 $109,131 Right of Wa d Utilities Total RW $0 alstnrction S76.4i8 Open Container 0% $0 576.418 $1.203.464 HSIP 0% so $1,203.464 5312.500 Tram ortation Aternatives 20% 562.500 5250.000 so s0 Total CH 51,592,382 $62.500 51,529.882 51.522,362 dial Estimated Coat $1.704,013 562.500 $1.641,513 S1.63t,St3 Total Maximum Raimbursament b VOOT to Locality Less Local Share)51,6a1,5t Estimated Total Rekilbursement LZ VOOT to Local[ Less Local Share and VDOT Expanses) $1,631,51 This project shelf be administered in accordance with VDO1's LeCaly Administered Projects Manual and Transportation Attenstives Program Guide This Is a lon ted hinds pro)act. Any asponses above the 100% HSIP funds and comw*d [*dotal (80 %) and beat tmmmum 20' match} for TA hard% cod to H 100% LOCAUTY .sat. Tins is a tinted limos project. The L—My shat be responsibio for any *dmUOnat lundY+q in a +cess W $1,641 5t3 Any neipbla, items identfied throughout project development vril not be reimbursable. AN local funds included wt this Appendu have been lomtaly committed by the local government s bo>xd or council rasoknron Elpibie VDOT project eapensss vat be raccvered as follows for TA e0% wig be deducted from the federal allocation and 20 vng loo deducted /rom re:mbursemenl requests This project is funded .1h fadaral-aid Hgtmay Safety Improvement Program iHSiP) funds. These funds must be obligated w0wrt t2 months or eg6Gaeon and expanded vinh 38 menms of The DEPARTMENT we conduct all environmental studies necessary to complete an anvuonmental document in compliance wdh the National Erwronmema Pokey Act The LOCAL1TV d sponsible for Implementing any environmental com mtments from the envcorimental document- In addmon, the LOCAL. TY is restxarlsibie for obu8 ing any water quality permits and Conduct -Ag iy required hazardous materials due diligence efforts. VDOT's estimated cost for the environmereal document and studies .1 be provided to me ktc36N and deducted from me MAC' For Transportation Atemauves projects. the LOCALITY snap manta:n the prefect "have it mantained in a manner satisfactory m the Cepanment for its usehs 42e and nuke ample previsions ich yew for such maintenance unless oetermse agreed to by the DEPARTMENT. Failure to do so, or the sale of a TAP funded imp+oxement rnor io the upecuwns as identified m the TAP Lida, may require repayment of federal funds . in accordance worm CTB pokey the project must be under construction by September 30. 2021 or the federal Transportation Ahemauves Program allwai+on may to wbmm to do- allocation In accordance oath Chapter 12.1.3 iScoprig Process Raquuements) M the LAP Manual, the locality their compiele project scopng on or before August 1: 20!8 Autnortzed Locality OffKfal and Date Typed or ported name Of person Signing Rovmed..lune 15, 2016 AOhomed 400T Off val and Date Jay Guy, Program Manager Typed or printed name of person signing Project Financing Transportation Open Container 1 HSIP Alternatives Local Match Allocations Allocations $76,418 51.315.045 $250,000 562.500 $1.704.013 This project shelf be administered in accordance with VDO1's LeCaly Administered Projects Manual and Transportation Attenstives Program Guide This Is a lon ted hinds pro)act. Any asponses above the 100% HSIP funds and comw*d [*dotal (80 %) and beat tmmmum 20' match} for TA hard% cod to H 100% LOCAUTY .sat. Tins is a tinted limos project. The L—My shat be responsibio for any *dmUOnat lundY+q in a +cess W $1,641 5t3 Any neipbla, items identfied throughout project development vril not be reimbursable. AN local funds included wt this Appendu have been lomtaly committed by the local government s bo>xd or council rasoknron Elpibie VDOT project eapensss vat be raccvered as follows for TA e0% wig be deducted from the federal allocation and 20 vng loo deducted /rom re:mbursemenl requests This project is funded .1h fadaral-aid Hgtmay Safety Improvement Program iHSiP) funds. These funds must be obligated w0wrt t2 months or eg6Gaeon and expanded vinh 38 menms of The DEPARTMENT we conduct all environmental studies necessary to complete an anvuonmental document in compliance wdh the National Erwronmema Pokey Act The LOCAL1TV d sponsible for Implementing any environmental com mtments from the envcorimental document- In addmon, the LOCAL. TY is restxarlsibie for obu8 ing any water quality permits and Conduct -Ag iy required hazardous materials due diligence efforts. VDOT's estimated cost for the environmereal document and studies .1 be provided to me ktc36N and deducted from me MAC' For Transportation Atemauves projects. the LOCALITY snap manta:n the prefect "have it mantained in a manner satisfactory m the Cepanment for its usehs 42e and nuke ample previsions ich yew for such maintenance unless oetermse agreed to by the DEPARTMENT. Failure to do so, or the sale of a TAP funded imp+oxement rnor io the upecuwns as identified m the TAP Lida, may require repayment of federal funds . in accordance worm CTB pokey the project must be under construction by September 30. 2021 or the federal Transportation Ahemauves Program allwai+on may to wbmm to do- allocation In accordance oath Chapter 12.1.3 iScoprig Process Raquuements) M the LAP Manual, the locality their compiele project scopng on or before August 1: 20!8 Autnortzed Locality OffKfal and Date Typed or ported name Of person Signing Rovmed..lune 15, 2016 AOhomed 400T Off val and Date Jay Guy, Program Manager Typed or printed name of person signing IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41199- 080618. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the funding from the FY2019 -2020 Medicaid Expansion from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the City of Roanoke ( "City ") through the Virginia Department of Social Services ( "VDSS "); establishing six new positions in the Department of Social Services; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the amount of $310,245 to be used for establishing six new positions in the City's Department of Social Services, which includes four Benefit Program Specialists, one Senior Benefit Program Specialist and one Senior Client Services Specialist, which amount includes a required 15.5% local match of $48,088 to be paid by the VDSS for the FY2019 only and paid by the City thereafter, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any documents necessary for the City to accept the aforementioned funding in a form approved by the City Attorney and to establish the above referenced six new positions within the City's Department of Social Services. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding. ATT ST: City Clerk. R- Authorize funding for Medicaid Expansion FY2019 -2020- to establish new positions Social Services (8.6 -16) IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41200 - 080618. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Medicaid expansion as set forth by the Virginia General Assembly, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 General 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 2018 -2019 General Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Salaries Overtime Wages Temporary Wages Retirement 401 H Health Savings Match FICA Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Administrative Supplies Equipment Revenues Social Services General Administration 01- 630 - 5311 -1002 01- 630 - 5311 -1003 01- 630 - 5311 -1004 01- 630 - 5311 -1105 01- 630 - 5311 -1117 01- 630 - 5311 -1120 01- 630 - 5311 -1125 01- 630 - 5311 -1126 01- 630 - 5311 -1130 01- 630 - 5311 -1131 01- 630 - 5311 -2030 01- 630 - 5311 -2035 4 114,580 63,000 14,448 19,523 1,145 14,691 26,230 1,226 1,500 320 3,582 50,000 01- 110 - 1234 -0676 $ 310,245 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST:. City ler . CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Appropriation of Funding for Medicaid Expansion Background: On May 30, 2018 the Virginia General Assembly passed a FY2019 -2020 biennium budget that included Medicaid expansion and the Appropriation Act for this budget was signed by the Governor on ,June 7, 2018. The budget included $21.5M in administrative funding to assist with the increased volume of Medicaid applications. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) estimates that an additional 400,000 individuals statewide will become eligible for Medicaid services beginning ,January 1, 2019. Considerations: The City's share of the administrative funding is $310,245 which will assist with an expected increase of 7,000 new applications for Medicaid. This administrative allocation includes a required 15.5% local match of $48,088. VDSS will cover the local match for FY2019 only to allow local departments of social services time to request the funding from localities for FY2020. City Council authorization is needed to accept and appropriate the funding for Medicaid expansion and authorize the establishment of six new positions in the Department of Social Services - four Benefit Program Specialists, one Senior Benefit Program Specialist and one Senior Client Services Specialist. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to accept funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia and establish six new positions in Social Services. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to increase the revenue estimate in the amount of $310,245, and to appropriate funding in the amount of $310,245 to expenditure accounts for Social Services programs. ----------- -- - -- - -- - - - -- Robert S. Cowell; jr:.. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services #CM 18-00112 2 V�r IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41201 - 080618. A RESOLUTION supporting four applications and authorizing the City Manager to submit such applications to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for funds from the SMART SCALE Program for certain projects; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain actions in connection with such projects. WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke desires to submit applications for an allocation of funds provided by VDOT from the SMART SCALE Program for the projects referred to in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018, to this Council. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Council hereby supports the applications referred to herein and hereby authorizes the City Manager to submit such applications to VDOT for funds from VDOT's SMART SCALE Program for the following four projects, as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018: a. Orange Avenue (Route 460) between the intersections of King Street and Blue Hills Drive /Mexico Way. b. Valley View Boulevard and Aviation Drive. C. 13th Street, SE from approximately Church Avenue to Norfolk Avenue. d. Main Street Corridor Improvements from Wasena Avenue to 8th Street SW. 2. The City Manager is further authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents, approved as to form by the City Attorney, as may be necessary to submit the above applications and to furnish such additional information as may be required for such applications. ATTE ity Clerk KA R -VDOT — Authorize Request VDOT SMART SCALE Program funds FY2019- FY2020 (8.6.18) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: SMART SCALE Resolution of Support Background: Authorized by the Virginia General Assembly in 2014, SMART SCALE is a biannual statewide prioritization process for the funding of transportation projects using the following criteria: improvements to safety, congestion reduction, accessibility, land use, economic development and the environment. As a locality with a population under 200,000, the City is eligible to submit a maximum of four (4) applications to be scored and ranked against other proposed transportation projects throughout the Commonwealth. Considerations: For the current Smart Scale application period, City staff plans to submit the following four (4) applications for funding: • Orange Avenue (Route 460) between the intersections of King Street and Blue Hills Drive /Mexico Way - This project would: 1) extend the westbound turn lane at the intersection of Orange Avenue and King Street; 2) implement safety countermeasures at each of the signalized intersections of King Street and Blue Hills Drive; 3) provide enhanced pedestrian accommodations at the intersection of Orange Avenue and King Street by adding pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and a refuge island. Total estimated cost of $2.39 million. • Valley View Boulevard and Aviation Drive - This project would provide pedestrian accomodations from the Roanoke - Blacksburg Regional Airport to Valley View Mall. Total estimated cost of $2.S1 million. • 1311 Street S.E. from approximately Church Avenue to Norfolk Avenue - This project would provide pedestrian, bicycle, paving and drainage improvements, building upon a previously funded project along 1311 Street S.E. from .Jamison Avenue to Church Avenue. Total estimated cost of $7.1 million. • Main Street Corridor from Wasena Avenue to 8` Street - In conjunction with the upcoming Wasena Bridge project funded through the City's CIP program, this project seeks funding for the construction of dedicated bike lanes on the bridge and a mini - roundabout to replace the traffic signal at Main Street /Elm Avenue and Ferdinand Avenue. Total estimated cost of $3.841 million. One of the program requirements is a resolution of support from the local governing body that will be included with the applications. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution in support of the City's applications. Authorize the City Manager to take such further actions and execute such documents, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and to furnish additional information and /or documents as may be required for these Smart Scale application -- - - - - -- - - ------- - - - - -- Robert . Cowell, ,J r. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Mark D. ,Jamison, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Division Manager Luke Pugh, City Engineer 2 "6 VVY IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41202- 080618. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Compensation Board for a Commonwealth's Attorney Office staff position, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 General 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 2018 -2019 General Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Salaries Retirement FICA Life Insurance Salary Lapse Revenues Commonwealth's Attorney 01- 150- 2210 -1002 $ 71,198 01- 150- 2210 -1105 1,516 01- 150- 2210 -1120 5,448 01- 150- 2210 -1130 199 01- 300 - 9410 -1090 (17,777) 01- 110 - 1234 -0610 $ 60,584 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: J I�I1� City Clerk. Y CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Request for New Commonwealth Attorney I Position Background: The Commonwealth's Attorney Office currently has a funded Attorney I position in the Commonwealth of Virginia State Compensation Board budget. The position has been vacant for several years. Any locality in the Commonwealth that elects to employ the use of body worn cameras for its law enforcement officers are required to hire one entry level Assistant Commonwealth Attorney. Due to the increase in workload brought about by the review of body -worn camera footage, the Commonwealth's Attorney Office feels that the position is critical to fill. The State Compensation Board advised the Commonwealth's Attorney Office to utilize the position going forward. If the position is not used, the Commonwealth's Attorney Office will be at risk of losing the position in the next budget year. Considerations: The Commonwealth of Virginia will reimburse the City at an annualized rate of $55,046 in salary and $5,538 in fringe benefits. The City pay plan calls for this position to be classified as a Grade 16 Commonwealth Attorney I position with a minimum annual salary $62,191 with accompanying benefits. To fund the portion of the salary and fringe benefits not funded by the Compensation Board, minimum funding in the amount of $17,777 will be required of the City and will be funded through salary lapse. Recommended Action: City Council authorize the addition of one new, full -time Commonwealth Attorney I position and accept funding from the Compensation Board for $55,046 in salary and $5,538 in fringe benefits as outlined above. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to increase the revenue estimate by the $55,046 in salary and $5,538 in fringe benefits and appropriate funding totaling $78,361 to expenditure accounts in the budget of the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney. f -- ----- - - --------------- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41203- 080618. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional Amendments to the City's Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for additional professional services for the fifth year of the City's Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014- 2018); and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract, as well as the Contract itself. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to issue and execute additional Amendments as may be necessary to the City's Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for additional professional services for the fifth year of the City's Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014- 2018), which includes inspecting 20 structures, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The form of such Amendments shall be approved by the City Attorney. 3. Such Amendments will provide authorization for additions to the work, with an increase in the amount of the Contract and provided the total amount of all such Amendments will not exceed an additional $115,421.00, which includes an Amendment No. 4 for $105,421.00, all as set forth in the above Agenda Report. R -AECOM Technical Services Contract Amendment No. 4 (8.6.18) 4. The City Manager is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract, as well as the Contract. All such documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: City Clerk. 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 6th day of August, 2018. No. 41204 - 080618. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional Amendments to the City's Contract with Mattern & Craig, Inc., for additional professional services for the fifth year of the City's Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014- 2018); and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract, as well as the Contract itself. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to issue and execute additional Amendments as may be necessary to the City's Contract with Mattern & Craig, Inc., for additional professional services for the fifth year of the City's Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014- 2018), which includes inspecting 26 structures, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated August 6, 2018. 2. The form of such Amendments shall be approved by the City Attorney. 3. Such Amendments will provide authorization for additions to the work, with an increase in the amount of the Contract and provided the total amount of all such Amendments will not exceed an additional $123,058.69, which includes an Amendment No. 13 for $113,058.69, all as set forth in the above Agenda Report. R -Mattern & Craig Contract Amendment No. 13 (8.6.18) 4. The City Manager is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract, as well as the Contract. Such documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: �..._. City Clerk. R- Mattern & Craig Contract Amendment No.5.(8.6.18) 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 6, 2018 Subject: Amendments to Two Contracts for the Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014 -2018) Year Five of Five Background: In 1978, Congress passed the Surface Transportation Act, requiring that all bridges and culverts over 20 feet in length, including "off Federal Aid System" structures, be inspected annually or biannually, depending on construction type. Inspections are due this calendar year on 46 structures in the City of Roanoke. A Contract dated .June 30, 2014, was issued to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. ( AECOM) for the Transportation Structures Inspection Program (2014 -2018) (Program) with years two thru five to be negotiated based on the number of structures to be inspected in each of those subsequent years. A similar Contract dated duly 8, 2014, was issued to Mattern & Craig, Inc. for the Program as the inspection of the structures is rotated among different consultants. Amendments were done for each Contract for years two, three, and four and Amendments are now needed for year five. AECOM has agreed to inspect 20 structures for the cost of $105,421 for year five. Mattern & Craig, Inc. has agreed to inspect 26 structures for the cost of $1 1 3,058.69 for year five. The City Engineer has also recommended that $10,000.00 be added to each Contract to cover any contingencies that may arise during the provision of the professional services for year five. This will result in a total Amendment amount for AECOM not to exceed $115,42 1 .00 and a total Amendment amount for Mattern & Craig, Inc. not to exceed $123,058.69. Considerations: The proposed Amendments to each of the above Contracts for the additional services require City Council approval. Funding in the amount of $218,479.69 for the two (2) fifth -year Amendments is available in accounts listed below. Funding for the $20,000 to cover contingencies will be determined when and if necessary. $217,000.00 - 01- 530 - 4310 -3072, FY 19 Engineering Division Bridge Inspections $1,479.69 - 08- 530 - 9552 -9003, FY19 Bridge Maintenance NC Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to issue and execute Amendments, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to the City's Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in an amount up to $115,421.00 (which includes an Amendment for $105,421.00) for additional professional services as set forth above. Authorize the City Manager to issue and execute Amendments, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to the City's Contract with Mattern & Craig, Inc., in an amount up to $123,058.69 (which includes an Amendment for $113,058.69) for additional professional services as set forth above. Authorize the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of all such Amendments to the above mentioned Contracts, as well as the Contracts themselves. The form of any such documents shall be approved by the City Attorney. Robert S. owell, fir. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Luke E. Pugh, P.E., City Engineer E STEP11ANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk(wroanokeva.gov August 7, 2018 Alan R. Hullette, Superintendent Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Commission 498 Coyner Springs Road Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Hullette: CECELIA F. MCCOV Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were appointed to replace Cassandra D. Altice (Roanoke Valley Detention Center), an employee of a participating employer other than the City, as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a four -year term of office, retroactive to July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2022, pursuant to Ordinance No. 41154- 060418. 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. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon R�y6olds, MC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Amelia C. Merchant, Secretary, Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, ALAN R. HULLETTE, was appointed to replace Cassandra D. Altice (Roanoke Valley Detention Center), as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a four -year term of office, retroactive to July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. i y Clerk 1 STEPHANIE M. MOON 12EVNOLDS, MMC City Clerk J. Matthew Bullington 3230 Orchard Hill Road Roanoke, Virginia 24018 . Dear Mr. Bullington: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 F, nwil: clerk(n)roanokeva.kov August 7, 2018 CEC'ELIA F. MC'COV Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018 you were reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. 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 a 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 continue serving as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board. Enclosures pc: Nicole R. Ashby, Secretary, Mill Mountain Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, J. MATTHEW BULLINGTON was reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk .a� STEYIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MM( City Clerk LaTron Brown 2006 East Main Street Apartment #1 Salem, Virginia 24153 Dear Mr. Brown: CITY OF ROANOKE OF'F'ICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 C;Ilureh Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(riiroanokeva.Kov August 7, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018 you were reappointed as the Zoo representative of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. 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 a 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 continue serving as a representative of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board. Enclosures pc: Nicole R. Ashby, Secretary, Mill Mountain Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: A 7' Z 7 Z� 7 =� r• L �7 I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, LATRON BROWN was reappointed as the Zoo representative of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three- year term of office ending June 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. b� City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 8.53 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(airoanokeva.gov August 7, 2018 R. Brian Townsend Assistant City Manager for Community Development Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Townsend: CF,CElAA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECEL.IA T. WEBS, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018 you were reappointed as a City representative of the New River Valley Commerce Park Participation Committee for a four -year term of office ending June 30, 2022. 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 a 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 continue serving as a member of the New River Valley Commerce Park Participation Committee. Enclosures pc: Christy Straight, Project Manager, Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority, 6580 Valley Center Drive, Box 21, Radford, Virginia 24141 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, R. BRIAN TOWNSEND was reappointed as a City representative of the New River Valley Commerce Park Participation Committee for a four -year term of office ending June 30, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. N w bra City Clerk �` STEPHANIE M. MOON REVNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Ariel Lev 2718 Tillett Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Lev: CITY O:F' .ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (5440) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(wroanokeva.8ov August 7, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOV Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were appointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Joseph L. Cobb ending June 30, 2020. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and appreciation for your willingnes s Roanoke Arts Commission. Enclosures Members of City Council, I would like to express to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the inc ely, to hanie �Moon Rey no s, M City Clerk pc: Melissa Murray, Secretary, Roanoke Arts Commission, w /application Susan Jennings, Art and Culture Coordinator COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, ARIEL LEV was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Joseph L. Cobb ending June 30, 2020. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk S'T'EPIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: elerk(mroanokeva.gov CEC'EL.IA F. MCC'OY Deputy City Clerk August 7, 2018 CECELIA 1'. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy Cite Clerk Linwood "Woody" Deans 4323 Belle Aire Circle, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Deans: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. 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 continue your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission. Sincer ly, Step anie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures b � nom° Rey i'ds, C pc: June Woodward, Secretary, Roanoke Civic Center Commission COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, LINWOOD "WOODY" DEANS was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: Berk @roanokeva.gov August 7, 2018 Stephen Willis 5044 Bruceton Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Willis: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. 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 continue your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission. Wepanie , M. Moon Re golds, C City Clerk Enclosures pc: June Woodward, Secretary, Roanoke Civic Center Commission COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) } To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, STEPHEN WILLIS was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF 'FHE CH'v CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roon) 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Pax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: cicrk( &roanokeva.gov C ECELIA P. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk August 7 201 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC g , Assistant Deputy City Clerk Michael L. Dame 1920 Deyerle Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Dame: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were appointed to replace Judy Jackson as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. 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., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission. Sincgrply, - te hanie M. Moon R old MC City Clerk Enclosures pc: June Woodward, Secretary, Roanoke Civic Center Commission /w application COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, MICHAEL L. DAME was appointed to replace Judy Jackson as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office ending September 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Cassy Ammen 4506 Eton Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Ms. Ammen: 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-H45 E -mail: derk(im-oanokeva.gov August 6, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOV Deputy City Clerk CECEL.IA T. WEBB, CMC Assislaot Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018 you were appointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Rachel H. Wheaton ending June 30, 2020. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board. Enclosures PC: Sheila Umberger, Secretary, Roanoke Public Library Board w /application COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, CASSY AMMEN was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Rachel H. Wheaton ending June 30, 2020. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. ti e City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REVNOLDS, MMC City Clerk R. Gail Burruss 703 N. Battery Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Ms. Burruss: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk(n)romwkeva.gov August 7, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four -year term of office ending August 31, 2022. 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. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Rey s, M, City Clerk Enclosures c: Glenda Edwards Goh, Secretary, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) } To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, R. GAIL BURRUSS was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four -year term of office ending August 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. I )�Nfnyv� �4" City Clerk STE TAME M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Timothy A. Witten 1806 Devon Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Witten: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CIrTY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(Wroanokeva.gov August 7, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOV Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four -year term of office ending August 31, 2022. 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. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Sine ly, .. m Stephanie M. Moon Re old , rMOC City Clerk Enclosures c: Glenda Edwards Goh, Secretary, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 2624 Salem Turnpike, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, TIMOTHY A. WITTEN was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four -year term of office ending August 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. -5 �' a City Clerk STE1111AN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY C[,ERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk(niroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOV Deputy City Clerk August 6, 2018 g CEC ELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Peter Volosin 510 Mountain Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Volosin: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 6, 2018, you were appointed to replace Braxton G. Edward Naff as a Citizen Representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of vour 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 Citv Courts Facilitv, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a Citizen Representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission. Sincpf ly, CIA Stephanie M. Moon e of s, C City Clerk Enclosures c: Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, P. O. Box 2569, Roanoke, Virginia 24010 w /application COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 sixth day of August 2018, PETER VOLOSIN was appointed to replace Braxton G. Edward Naff as a Citizen Representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2018. City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: cicrk(rnroanokeva.gov August 15, 2018 Judy Jackson 1211 Orange Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Jackson: CECELIA F. MCCOY Depoty City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission will expire on September 30, 2018. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission from December 18, 2006 to September 30, 2018. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. S,incer ly, a Stephanie M. Moon Re olds, C City Clerk Enclosure CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Judy Jackson AS A MEMBER OF THE ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION FROM DECEMBER 18, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 ON THIS 15TH DAY OF AUGUST , 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE .APPROVED: / r SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: STEPHANIE M. MO T RED DS CITY CLERK '°� STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(ti�roanokeva.gov August 15, 2018 Braxton G. Edward Naff 2131 Deyerle Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Naff: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission expired on June 30, 2018. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission from February 6, 2012 to June 30, 2018. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Enclosure CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Braxton G. Edward Naff AS A MEMBER OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY- ALLEGHANEY REGIONAL COMMISSION FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2018 ON THIS 15TH DAY OF AUGUST , 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: SHERMAN F LEA, SR. STEPHAIVIE M. NfQ03N OLDS MAYOR CITY CLERK STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Cassandra D. Altice 3386 Melody Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Ms. Altice: CITY OF ROANOKF; OFFICE OF TFIE CryI N CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1530 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: derk(wroanokeva.gov August 15, 2018 CECEL.IA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan expired on June 30, 2018. 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 Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan from June 16, 2014 to June 30, 2018. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reyn s, M City Clerk Enclosure CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Cassandra D. Attice AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN FROM JUNE 16, 201 4 TO JUNE 30, 2018 ON THIS 11TH DAY OF AUGUST , 20I S IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: Wm--- / , SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: 9 AA STEPHANIE M . ON RE OLDS CITY CLERK ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 2018 11:30 A.M. ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 5204 BERNARD DRIVE, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018 FOURTH FLOOR TRAINING ROOM I`_[ ` l A. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Call to Order — Chair Martha B. Hooker B. Roanoke City Council Call to Order — Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Council Members Djuna Osborne and Anita Price arrived late. C. Requests to postpone, add to or change the order of agenda items: Item 1-1.2. — Closed Session for Roanoke County Board Supervisors was removed. D. Regional Transit Discussion — Kevin Price, General Manager of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company During briefing, Council Member Osborne entered the meeting (11:39 a.m.); and Council Member Price entered the meeting at 12:05 p.m.) E. Shared Planning Initiatives — Philip Thompson, Roanoke County Acting Director of Planning; Chris Chittum, Roanoke City Planning Director F. Presentation regarding Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) /Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTSOM) at the VTC Health Science and Medicine Campus — Dr. Michael Friedlander, VTCRI G. Recessed and Adjourned. 1:02 p.m. 13 W=1 Roanoke, Virginia Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC)/Valley Metro • Background ■ GRTC is a private, non - profit, public service corporation wholly owned by the City of Roanoke. ■ Governed by a seven member Board of Directors. • Transit Services • Base /Fixed Routes — 33 (Outbound and Inbound) • 1 hour headway • 30 minute headway A.M. Peak (6:15 to 8:45) and P.M. Peak (3:45 to 6:45) • Paratransit via RADAR • Star Line Trolley • Smart Way • Smart Way Express • Budget ■ Total Budget - $10.7 million • Passenger /Other Revenue — 23.5% • State /Federal - 50.8% • Local Subsidy /Other Support — 25.7% • Future Vision ■ Transit Vision Plan, approved by the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, is foundation document for transit service planning in the Roanoke Valley. ■ Expansion of existing service area to create a regional transit network. ■ Short -term Recommendations focus on expanding service area to include: • Hollins • Electric Road Corridor • Glenvar • Bonsack • Exit 140 Park and Ride (Served via Smart Way) • Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology (Served via a.m. and p.m. express service) Roanoke, Virginia • Medium -term Recommendations focus on increasing frequency of service between activity centers and making new connections within the existing and short -term service area to include: • Daleville • Clearbrook • Vinton • South and East Roanoke County ■ Long -term Recommendations focus on increasing the frequency of service, hours of service, and Sunday service. Additional recommendations include high frequency and highly connected corridors between activity centers. • Crossroads Shopping Area and Downtown Roanoke • Downtown Salem and Downtown Roanoke • Glenvar and Salem • Tanglewood Mall and Downtown Roanoke • Comprehensive Operational Analysis ■ Improve and strengthen the operational foundation of GRTC's existing service delivery network within the context of and focus on the adjustments needed to implement the Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan. • Travel flows show logical connections between housing areas and retail /employment areas. • Relatively high level of service provided with good geographic coverage. ■ Recommendations for adjustments to current routes: • Roanoke - Blacksburg Regional Airport • Valley Gateway Boulevard • Cave Spring • Brandon Road Connector o Originate at VTCRI and terminate at Lewis Gale Hospital • Electric Road Corridor o Route from Tanglewood Mall to VA Medical Center that provides transfer opportunities to other routes • Va Career Work Center /DMV /Hollins o Route from Valley View Mall to Va Career Work Center, DMV, and Hollins University i Str ategic Planning August 8, 2018 � Alle ROANOKE ROANOKE VA • Community Engagement Efforts • Community Feedback • Potential Joint Implementation Efforts • Next Steps Future Strategic Planning Initiatives? h Y s. ur Planning Boundary acreage: 3i my acreage: 1 'ROANOKE COUNTY VA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT P71-1-1114 f Ir® ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP "a CHAMBER VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE' Hall AxcocW- R E /MAX THALHIMER Roanoke Valley- Alleghany REGIONAL commission Economic Development . _:< �pKE Cp G^ � K QF$ RESG ROANOKE COUNTY VA Public Safety ROANOKE PLANNING, BUILDING, & DEVELOPMENT MBLU E RIDGE ..t Roanoke Valley Transportation -0 o „sER VANC` PLANNING ORGANIZAT' 1., rticioau.commission H OLLINS I V E R S I T Y Environment Planning ;70ANOKE COUNTY VA W E S T E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY RSTM ] AUTHORITY Utilities ,ggROANOKE COUNTY VA PAS FP6 ROANOKE G Ei f" E N W A`Y's mok Roanoke Valley Transportation '..aeelow � "I OR 10 DOT ino Transportation NTY PVe4 I 0 c FM g.c�LL��c� OAK GROVE KEAGY PLAZA VILLAGE CHURCH Of THE BRETHREN Metis Key Property Owners /Tenants �Rr•am i6le to" Business Association ROANOKE COUNTY VA Major Themes • Walkability, bike - ability, ADA, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Expand park and recreation opportunities, especially trails and activity spaces for kids • Improve intersections along Route 419 for traffic & pedestrians • Upgrade commercial buildings and facades • Streetscaping to improve experience & aesthetics — "green it up" • Placemaking to invigorate community: restaurants, retail, and community spaces that build on local character Potential Joint Implementation Efforts . 00 . i Next Steps Summer - Fall: Develop Draft Planning Study Fall: Draft Plan Meetings /Events Winter: Public Hearings ioma Contact Oe OueahWSX'ommenis ROANOKE COUNTY VA Planning R Zoning Oak Grova Center Plan Hollins Cen[er Plan 419 Town Ceinei Plan Glenvar Community Plan Holt —Area Plan Mount Pleasant Community Plan Route 2n Comdor Study Route 221 Area Plan Vinton Are. Conic — Plan You are here. E> oeoanmenta > oeMnnxnls r z > IY.lnnnd a zomna > Rj,mm,ne Roanaie connn > oak Grate Center Plan Oak Grove Center Plan q Reimagine Oak Grove We've been talking about how Oak Grove could become a new destination to. EAT. SHOP. ENTERTAIN, Oak Grove CONNECT. We wrapped up four spring meetings in March and May, involving nearly 170 members of the public They gave feedback on potential plans for the next 20 years, including Ideas for redevelopment improved public spaces and multi-model transportation options. This information will help Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke generate recommendations and priorities for the area Urn fl Iv Meet no N1 • ThamdaV. March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Comma Alv Meel no a2 Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. b 12 to m. • Thursday, May 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plan drivelling - Fall 2018 Planning Commission Public Hearing - winter 2018 Board of Supervisors Public Hea �ini - Winter 2018 03238= i'iii Roanoke County 'ROANOKE Wnbrnpaen Deputy D.acnr orwmting City \ of Roanoke Wayne ty lann senior city Planner COUNTY VA (5401772 -2029 1 Emad (540)853 ROANOKE -1104 1 F PI rig antl Z!.1.nng � Planning. 8 Id g BAe re!npment [� www. Roa no keCou ntyVa.gov /Oa kG rove � Future Strategic Planning Initiatives? 2018 Roanoke Valley._ Greenway_P= 4 Jw N. Development Re- Development Recreation Environment Educational Transportation Access Roanoke River BRANpON Patrick Henry HS �`G,� GRPNp1N Shrine Hill Park Garst Mill Park h j FcEcrRlc RO - Roanoke R_o_anoke Counfyl Lakewood Pa Fishburn ��o' ,0011111111111 Park —\.O Tanglewood Mall irnmeiPton AvPnuup BramLlefon Area Business Association Regional Airport IVIIIJAMSON Z( M) Bofefourt Counfy Hollins University .9 L4. ION, 0 00 91r^ wmal%4` Park z 0 z 4. 0 X I R b Downtown Roanoke G Gs��c4's WALNUT The Orchards F R�R�rgN Roanoke Count.y oA a` Q �a r o ►� leAl i IML Questions I loTt ffe N MON Mal NITV VA Something is happening in SW Virginia! Michael J. Friedlander, Ph.D. Virginia Tech Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology Executive Director, Virginia Tech Ca ri l ion Research Institute Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine friedIan @vtc.vt.edu VTCSOM - 5 classes of 42 each graduated: training scientist physicians • 65 publications 41 first - author publications • 28% of graduates have published • 295 presentations at external meetings (42 podium talks) • 14 awards at meetings • 12 research fellowships awarded • 100% residency match (93% to chosen specialty) • 100% pass first take on USMLE step I, II, III exams The VTC Research Institute: providing innovation and discoveries for improved health for citizens of Roanoke, Virginia, the U.S. and the world (650 peer reviewed scientific publications; over 50,000 citations; over 25 patents; 6 companies; over $100M in extramural funding; multiple national /international honors /awards; coverage by world's major media) www.research.vtc.vt.eau WC VirginiaTechCarihon 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016 V 1 Research Institute i I and Computational sychology: Theories, Igorithms Applications �v �, u Stockholm. 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July 14. 2018 The VTCRI's Warren Bickelito deliver a Keynote address at Me-2-77 In ternational Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the 23rd European Conference on Artificial Intelligence on: "How large -scale social media analytics can be used to identify the social media profile of addiction to diagnose substance abuse disorder and implement early intervention" Previous Dorcas Cummings Memorial lecturers include: Francis Crick: Nobel laureate - structure of DNA Francis Collins: Director, National Institutes of Health Rene Dubos: Pulitzer winning microbiologist Stephen J Gould: evolutionary theory of punctuated equilibrium Robert Ballard: deep sea explorer found HMS Titanic # VTC Research Institute Employees and Students am km MC am } 0 M M Annual active grant amount $22,191,270 Annual pending grant amount $14,045,246 163 grants submitted in last 12 months (6.3 per PI) 24% hit rate over last 12 months VTCRI Extramural Grant Activity — FY18 Fiscal Year End Values of the VTCRI Grant Portfolio $120,000,000 $100,000,000 El G ra nt I nd i rects L Grant Directs ■ CTSA $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 FY10 FY11 FY 12 FY13 FY 14 FY15 FY16 FY 17 FY18 Bickel Lab Annual Funding Kelly Lab Annual Funding ■ Annual Direct Grant Funding ■ VTCRI Indirect down to the lab Philanthropy r Annual Direct Grant Funding VTCRI Indirect down to the lab On -Going Operations Support Endowment Funding King -Casas Lab Annual Funding ■ Annual Direct Grant Funding VTCRI Indirect down to the lab On -Going Operations Support VTCRI researcher, VTCSOM student team up to teach innovative treatment to Vietnamese therapists (Miranda Gerrard, first -year VTCSOM student and VTCRI's Stephanie DeLuca in Hue, May, 2018) TBMH graduate student and VTCSOM medical student identify new target for treatment of malignant brain tumors PIK3CB/pllOp is a selective survival factor for glioblastoma Neuro-Oncology March, 2018 Kevin J Pridham, Lamvy Le, Sujuan Guo, Robin T Varghese, Sarah Algino, Yanping Liang Renee Fajardin, Cara M Rodgers, Gary R Simonds, Deborah F Kelly, Zhi Sheng Intercalated Disc Extracellular Nanodomain Expansion in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (TBMH student, VTCSOM Medical Student) Tristan B. Raisch et al, 2018 1 0 Ln Steve Poelzing VTCRI & BEAM No -AF m X Matt Yanoff VTCSOM student O O O p O Tristan Raisch O TBMH student 1 0 Ln Steve Poelzing VTCRI & BEAM No -AF m X Matt Yanoff VTCSOM student O O O p O 1 0 Ln Steve Poelzing VTCRI & BEAM No -AF m Rob Gourdie, PhD Prof, VTCRI & BEAM Sudden cardiac death: arrhythmias THE PROBLEM 0 0 Gap junctions comprising connexin43 (green) at Intercalated Discs (red) couple heart cells. Redistribution of connexin43 in ischemic hearts leads to arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. John Chappell, PhD Asst Prof VTCRI & BEAM Steve Poelzing, PhD Assoc Prof VTCRI & BEAM VTCRI's Rob Gourdie ;� i BEAM student Jade Montgomery Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jun 15;19(6) CC /VTCSOM's Kurt Moyer Connexin 43 -Based Therapeutics for Dermal Wound Healing Montgomery J, Ghatnekar GS, Grek CL, Moyer KE, Gourdie RG FirstString Research co- founded by the VTCRI's Rob Gourdie received a Tibbett's award from the U.S. small business administration in a ceremony at the White House, recognizing FirstString's achievements in developing innovative therapeutics for indications with high unmet therapeutic needs. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jun 15;19(6) Connexin 43 -Based Therapeutics for Dermal Wound Healing Montgomery J, Ghatnekar GS, Grek CL, Moyer KE, Gourdie RG t VTCRI's VT Engineering Rob Gourdie (BEAM) (& BEAM) Rafael Davalos VT Vet Medicine's John Rossmeisl and his lab lab Carilion Clinic's Gary Simonds VTCRI's Zhi Sheng VTCRI's Samy Lamouille VTCRI Commercialization Fellows Program Harsh Deshpande, BEAM student - LaConte lab; Daniel Hoagland, postdoc - Gourdie lab; Ryan King, TBMH student - Poelzing lab BEAM Diagnostics VTCRI's Warren Bickel Sara Snider - postdoc Beacon App for alcohol misuse Acomhal VTCRI's Samy Lamouille Cancer Stem Cell Therapeutics VTCRI spinoff company recognized for innovation VTCRI's Samy Lamouille, CEO of Acomhal Research Inc. MDLinx' On the Horizon Key changes to mutated BRCA1 could restore cancer - fighting abilities BRCA1 -BARD1 ScienceAdvances AI HAAS Scientists restore tumor - fighting structure To mutated breast cancer proteins September 20, 2017 Scientists restore tumor - fighting structure to mutated breast cancer proteins Structural Analysis of BRCA1 Reveals Modification Hot Spot Debbie Kelly lab, VTCRI Cartledge Charitable Foundation joins fight against breast cancer with gift to Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute VTC partnership makes first real time brain chemical neurotransmitter (dopamine and serotonin) measurements in awake humans } 1:1 Montague lab Neuropsychopharmacology, 43:1425 -1435, May, 2018 >a ISeramnl Go) (Dapumno bMl ,o ' 6 §xture ufrpF• w , :S � • Y , > � t'�� 97 Y � � p • 4 � 41 • � « 8 6 • e • • ♦ r • s h }• c . t s r • ♦ a (S•rowfnlWAl oo j (IWR Tnffe(rt ) Tfa!(cosec) b d „ ' AL,Are S:mD)B � `• j • (Sar«nr+M Wat anp.•) (Serotam( faJ.1)• First in U.S. VTCRI, Roanoke, VA Moving magnetoencephalography towards real -world applications with a wearable system Elena Boto et al, Nature, May, 2018 b Phollo- detector P.UWI- at. ./1- \ Field coils Law team —.2IMerteity Glass cell 1 an I� Real time functional brain imaging m`�1 Industries are selecting VTCRI for research partnerships Insightec - Tirat Carmel Israel VTCRI selected as U.S. development site for focused ultrasound technology b it + t tttr f et � VTCRI's Stephen LaConte leads MR guided FUS neuromodulation development team Stephen LaConte, PhD VTCRI VTCRI leads effort to develop test for mild traumatic brain injury ($1 M award from VBHRC and BrainBox) Mike Friedlander, PhD VTCRI National multi -site mTBI demonstration project to launch; Roanoke, Pittsburg, Houston VTCRI, U. Pittsburg, Baylor College of Medicine VTCVirginiaTechCarihon Research Institute SMART HEALTH (http://smarthealth.vtc.vt.edu/research-team/) Technology Assisted Home Based Rehabilitation Mike Mike Sid Richard Weiss, Ste hanie Jia -Bin Huanu Aislin Robin Thanassis Aashit Shah, Joe Moskal Mallenbaum MD MD MD Orthopaedics Physical Neurology VTCSOM /CC Medicine VTCSOM/CC & Rehabilitation VTCSOM /CC - _ ° "" p 1 Madigan Ph.D. DeLuca, PhD PhD Kelliher, Queen, Rikakis MD Friedlander g Electrical VTCRI Electrical & PhD PhD PhD Neurology PhD PhD and Computer Computer Computer BEAM BEAM, VTCSOM/CC VTCRI Industrial & Music System's Engineering Engineering Science Engineering NSF /NIH interagency Smart and Connected Health (SCH): Connecting Data, People and Systems Program Stephen LaConte PhD VTCRI 0 Opioids Research Consortium of Central Appalachia West Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeast Ohio, East Tennessee, Western North Carolina Appalachia accounts for almost 25%0 of the nation's opiate related deaths Universities • East Tennessee State University • Marshall University • University of Kentucky • Virginia Tech • West Virginia University • Others Healthcare systems • Ballad Healthcare System • Carilion Healthcare System • West Virginia Healthcare Treatment Centers • Overmountain Treatment Center Private sector Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute CTRHB Center for Transformative Research on Health Behaviors $1.1B in NIH funding FY18 Kim Horn, Ed.D. HS &T Warren Bickel, Ph.D VTCRI — CTRHB Bob Trestman, M.D VTCSOM /CC Matt Hulver, Ph.D. HNFE - CTRHB Biomaterials/ body- device interfaces ' 1 brain health and disorders Z-9 f cardiovascular science Immunity/ infectious disease metabolism/ obesity Cancerin Health Sciences humans, lab animals Comparative Oncology and Technology 11and companion animals Research Center The VTCRI Biomedical Research Addition Roanoke Health Sciences and Technology campus Opening March, 2020 (25 -30 new research teams; 300 -400 employees) LINAC a- D. Scanning block face EM The Roanoke Innovation Corridor THE ROATNO TIMES May 24, 2018 Economist says Tech, Carillon Roanoke campus will contribute at least $465 million to economy within 8 years The impact on the state's economy by Virginia Tech Carilion health sciences campus in Roanoke will grow from $214 million today to $465.2 million annually within eight years, according to an economist's conservative projection. 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