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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 10-04-18ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL SESSION OCTOBER 4, 2018 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 450 rxciAz 1 D U COBB 41269- 100418 Call to Order -- Roll Call. All Present. (Council Member Osborne arrived late.) Welcome. Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. NOTICE This morning meeting and briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 following the 2:00 p.m. session on Saturday, October 6 at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 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. At this point, Council Member Osborne entered the meeting (9:05 a.m.) 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. (7 -0) 1 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. (7 -0) A communication from the City Attorney Meeting to consult with legal counsel consultation in an open meeting would posture of the public body, pursuant to (1950), as amended. (7 -0) requesting that Council convene in a Closed pertaining to actual litigation, where such adversely affect the negotiating or litigating Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(7), Code of Virginia Additional communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual litigation, where such consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(7), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (7 -0) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE. R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, recognized Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools; Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.; and Drs. Craig and Sharon Ramey, Distinguished Research Faculty at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and Chief Science Officers for Human Development, City of Roanoke; as the newest members of the Campaign for Grade -Level Reading Council of Champions to be inducted for their support of the Campaign for Grade -Level Reading and their significant efforts to help students achieve reading proficiency by the end of the third grade. The City Attorney introduced Doug Barber, who will assume his official duties as an Assistant City Attorney on October 8, 2018. BRIEFINGS: • Workforce Development Board (WOIA) Update - 20 minutes Remarks were received and filed. K, At 9:59 a.m., the Mayor declared the meeting in recess for a Council Legislative Committee meeting, with Council Member William D. Bestpitch presiding. At 11:12 a.m., the Council meeting was reconvened with Mayor Lea presiding and all the Members of Council were in attendance. • Jefferson Center Performance Beyond Campaign Update - 20 minutes Comments received and filed. At 11:39 a.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room; and thereafter, to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 3 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 4, 2018 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Vannie L. Harrell, Lead Pastor, Church Alive International 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. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Saturday, October 6 at 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 7 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: Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals — two vacancies Building Representative term of office ending June 30, 2021 Citizen Representative term of office ending June 30, 2021 City Planning Commission — two vacancies Terms of office ending December 31, 2022 4 Human Services Advisory Board — one vacancy Term of office ending November 30, 2022 Personnel and Employment and Practices Commission — one vacancy Terms of office ending June 30, 2021 Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A proclamation declaring October 2018 as National Arts and Humanities Month. Mayor Lea presented a ceremonial copy of the proclamation to Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Recognition of the Commissioner of the Revenue. Mayor Lea recognized the Honorable Sherman L. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue, on his certification from the Weldon Cooper for Public Service and School of Continuing and Professional Studies and the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia as a Master Commissioner of the Revenue. Mayor Lea announced that at the Virginia Municipal League Conference held on Monday, October 1, 2018, in Hampton, Virginia, the City of Roanoke was recognized as a Bronze Leader by the Institute for Public Health Innovation as part of the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities and Towns Campaign; and the City of Roanoke was named as a "Go Green Virginia Platinum Community. Mayor Lea presented the Awards to Nell Boyle, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; and Aisha Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager, respectively. Adopted Resolution No. 41269- 100418 recognizing and congratulating the Honorable Anita James Price on her election as President of the Virginia Municipal League for the 2018 -19 term; and offers its support to Ms. Price as she commences her term of service. (7 -0) Mayor Lea presented Council Member Price with a ceremonial copy of Resolution No. 41269- 100418. 5 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. Robert Gravely appeared before the Council with regard to proposed changes in the Roanoke community. Dawn Sandoval appeared before the Council regarding access to public restrooms in the downtown area after business hours. Bill Ballentine appeared before the Council to petition the City to purchase a personal parcel of land that had been destroyed by arson. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (APPROVED 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. C -1 Minutes of the regular meetings of City Council held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, and Monday, September 17, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from Martha S. Mavredes, CPA, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commonwealth of Virginia, advising that the Commonwealth collections and remittances of the Treasurer, City Finance Director, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff, and Commonwealth's Attorney indicated for the year ended June 30, 2018, are in compliance with state laws, regulations and other procedures relating to the receipt disbursement and custody of state funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. lei C -3 5. 51 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Daniel J. Callaghan as City Attorney, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds as City Clerk, and Troy A. Harmon as Municipal Auditor of the City of Roanoke for two -year terms of office, each, commencing October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2020; Aaron Cain Turner as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2018; and an additional four -year term of office ending November 30, 2022; Allan R. Hullette as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan for a four -year term of office retroactive to July 2018, and ending June 30, 2022; R. B. Lawhorn, Budget Manager, as a member (Assistant City Manager for Operations Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Amelia C. Merchant, former Management and Budget Director, ending June 30, 2021; and 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Presentation by Points of Diversity with regard to its work within the community. Katie Zawacki, Board Chair, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Cobb and Council Member Price) Remarks received and filed. b. A communication from the Clerk of Circuit Court recommending acceptance of Technology Trust funds from the Virginia Compensation Board in connection with a Digital Media Conference System for the courtrooms; and a communication from the City Manager concurring in the recommendation. Adopted Resolution No. 41270 - 100418 and Budget Ordinance No. 41271 - 100418. (6 -0, Council Member Dykstra was not present when the vote was recorded.) 7 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: • Writer on the Bus - 10 minutes Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator, announced the Writer on the Bus was Tim Thornton's "The Walking Man's Best Friend Essays ". ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the 2019 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Adopted Resolution No. 41272 - 100418 and Budget Ordinance No. 41273-100418. (7 -0) 2. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 "Four- For - Life" Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health. Adopted Resolution No. 41274 - 100418 and Budget Ordinance No. 41275-100418. (7 -0) 3. Execution of additional amendments to the contract with THP Limited, Inc., for additional services in all seven City parking garages. Adopted Resolution No. 41276- 100418. (7 -0) 4. Execution of an amendment of the contract with Magic City Motor Corporation for auto body repair services for vehicles involved in collisions. Adopted Resolution No. 41277 - 100418. (7 -0) N. COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: Go Outside Festival • October 12 to October 14 • River's Edge Sports Complex • Go Outside Festival is a joint project between Roanoke Parks & Recreation and Roanoke Outside Foundation. • It is a one -of -a -kind community- driven event that attracts 35,000 visitors each year. • The festival is designed for those who love all things outdoors, showcasing all of the unique outdoor recreation activities that our region has to offer. • The public is invited to test drive a bike or stand -up paddleboard, learn to fly cast, participate in a race, camp out, sample craft beer, take a survival class. • More information is available at www.roanokeaofest.com Harvesting of the Fruits Potluck Dinner & Awards Celebration • Friday, November 9, in Jefferson Center's Fitzpatrick Hall • Sponsored by the Office of Neighborhood Services and Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, in partnership with Roanoke City Council. • The event is free and dinner begins at 6 p.m. • Citizens are invited to attend. The only requirements are: • each participant is asked to bring a special dish to share with 8 -10 other participants, and • you must confirm your attendance by registering on the city's website or by calling 853 -5210. • During the dinner, members of Roanoke City Council and Roanoke Arts Commission will present the 2018 Neighborhood Partnership Awards from the pool of submitted nominations received. • Citizens may submit a nomination for an award. More information is available at www.roanokeva.gov /neighborhoods, Look under "Programs and Activities." b. CITY ATTORNEY: Amendment of the City Code in connection with the Real Estate Taxes and Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit/Exemption Program. Statements of Interest were submitted by Council Members Dykstra and Garland. Adopted Ordinance No. 41278 - 100418. (7 -0) X The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending authorization for approval of a proposed Settlement Agreement in connection with the case of Roanoke Lodging, LLC v. City of Roanoke regarding the Roanoke Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Adopted Ordinance No. 41279 - 100418. (7 -0) 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. Presentation of the Proposed 2019 Legislative Program. Council Member William D. Bestpitch, Chair, Legislative Committee. Adopted Resolution Nos. 41280 - 100418 and 41281 - 100418. (7 -0) 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. Council Member Price announced that the Annual Henry Street Festival had been rescheduled to be held on Sunday, October 7 in Elmwood Park, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. See below. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7 -0) Reappointments /appointments as follows: Appointed Anne Beckett to replace D. David Parr, Jr., and Shawn Swain to replace Christopher M. Vail as members of the Architectural Review Board for terms of office of four years, each, ending October 1, 2022. Xavier Duckett to replace A. Damon Williams as a Director of the Economic Development Authority for a term of office of four - years, commencing October 21, 2018 and ending October 20, 2022. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper measure for adoption at a subsequent Council meeting. 10 Appointed Amar Bhattarai to fill the unexpired term of office of Charlotte H. Davis ending March 31, 2021; Jessie Coffman to fill the unexpired term of office of Byron Lee Hamlar and Peter Volosin to fill the unexpired term of office of Amanda C. Buyalos ending March 31, 2019, respectively, as members of the Fair Housing Board. Appointed Matthew Kelley as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Troy Michael Rech ending March 31, 2021. Appointed Roy Mentkow to replace Dr. William L. Lee and Savannah Taylor to replace Katrina Hamlar as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms of office ending June 30, 2021. Appointed Sunni Purviance as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Christina B. Hatch ending June 30, 2019. Reappointed Traffic Safety Officer Fatima Foster as a Law Enforcement representative and appointed Chris Craft to replace Rick Clark as a Citizen at Large representative on the Towing Advisory Board for terms of office of three years, each, ending October 31, 2020. 12. RECESS - 3:38 P.M. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM, RALEIGH COURT LIBRARY, 2112 GRANDIN ROAD, S. W., FOR THE ANNUAL STRATGEIC PLANNING WORK SESSION. 11 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 FAX: (540) 853 -1145 EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV October 4, 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 tedA list of current vacancies isoncludedlwth)the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. agenda for this meeting. Sincerely, Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw COMMITTEE VACANCIES /REAPPOINTMENTS October 4, 2018 Public VACANCIES: Two -Terms of office on the Architectural Review Board ending October 1, 2022. Two -Terms of office (Building Representative) and (Citizen Representative) on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ending June 30, 2021. Two -Terms of office on the City Planning Commission ending December 31, 2022. Term of office on the Economic Development Authority ending October 20, 2022. Three - Unexpired terms of office on the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2021, respectively. Term of office on the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2022. Unexpired term of office on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ending March 31, 2021. Three -Terms of office on the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2021. Unexpired term of office on the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2019. Term of office (Citizen Representative) on the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2020. SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 FAX: (540) 853 -1145 EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV October 4, 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, 4 Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011.1595 Daniel J. Callaghan TELEPHONE 540. 853 -2431 City Attorney FAX 540 - 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov October 4, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members: Timothy R. Spencer David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Assistant City Attorneys This is to request, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711.A.7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, that City Council convene a closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel, pertaining to actual litigation where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of the City. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Daniel J. p llaghan City Attorney DJC /lsc c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 Daniel J. Callaghan TELEPHONE 540- 853 -2431 City Attorney FAX 540 - 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov October 4, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members: Timothy R. Spencer David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Assistant City Attorneys This is to request, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711.A.7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, that City Council convene a closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel, pertaining to actual litigation where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of the City. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Daniel J. C aghan City Attorney DJC /lsc c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS BLUE RIDGE REGION Individuals Served:, lu 2017 — June 2o18 New Enrollments 129 83 50 262 Continued Participants 81 50 40 171 TOTAL 210 133 90 433 Training & Employment Services: JUly 2017 — June 2o18 Received Training 1o6 65 32 203 Employment Placements 179 Incumbent Worker Traininiz Businesses by Locality • Botetourt County • Roanoke City Salem City • Roanoke County • Franklin County 64 Employees Trained Total: $69,023 114 77 370 Workforce System Partners • Virginia Employment Commission • Dept. for Aging and Rehab. Services • Dept. for Blind and Vision Impaired • Adult Education /Literacy • Total Action for Progress • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys • Virginia Western Community College • Dabney S. Lancaster Community College • Dept. of Social Services Alleghany County Stephen Bennett Botetourt County Jack Leffel, Jr. Covington City Tom Sibold, Jr. Craig County Kathi Toelke Franklin County E. Cline Brubaker Roanoke City Sherman P. Lea Roanoke County Martha Hooker Salem City John Saunders Teresa Hammond, Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce Casey Nicely, Wells Fargo Joyce Kessinger, Botetourt County EDA Shawn Hildebrand, Craig - Botetourt Electric Cooperative David Olsen, WestRock Bill Jones, HomeTown Bank Phil Peters, Optical Cable Corporation Todd Putney, Medical Facilities ofAmerica Amanda Rogers, Wabtec Graham White Joseph Brinley, IBEWio Steve S. Martin, JATC Karen Michalski - Karney, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center Kathy Hodges, The Franklin Center Crystal Hall, Roanoke Redevelopment &Housing Authority Katherine Holcomb, Virginia Employment Commission Donnie Spangler, Region 5AdultEducation *� — Dr. John Rainone, Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Dr. Milan Hayward, Virginia Western Community College Jill Loope, Roanoke County Economic Development Federal Workforce Funding Allocation Flow US Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Commonwealth of Virginia Local Area Grant Recipient Roanoke City ♦ -- — — — — — — — — — — — Fiscal & Administrative Agent Virginia Community College System i�— — — — — — — — — — — —� 4e Ae Local Workforce Development Board ,r Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Program Operator (Third- Party) Ross Innovative Employment Solutions -- — — — — — — — — — — — Fiscal & Administrative Agent I Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission i i�— — — — — — — — — — — — - VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS fl��J3_7I�Z��r7�Ci7�l The following services can be provided by the WIOA Title I Dislocated Worker Program to qualified individuals: • Job search, job referral, and placement assistance; • Career counseling; • Labor market information; • Assessments of skills and needs; • Individual Employment Plan development; • Occupational skills training; and • Skills upgrading and retraining. Training Services The WIOA Title I Dislocated Worker Program's goal is to assist qualified individuals in upgrading skills and gaining in- demand credentials to secure self - sufficient employment. Training services may include, but are not limited to: • Occupational skills training; • On-the-job Training (OJT); • Existing worker training; • Registered Apprenticeship opportunities; • Skills upgrading and retraining; • Transitional jobs; and • Contextualized training Supportive Services Supportive services to aide in the completion of education and training may also be available, depending on the availability of funds, to qualified dislocated workers, including, but not limited to: • Transportation assistance; • Payment of credentialing /licensing fees; • Childcare assistance; • Books and training materials; • Required uniforms and other work - related expenses; and • Other items on a case -by -case basis. VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS The following services can be provided by the WIOA Title I Adult Program to qualified individuals: • job search, job referral, and placement assistance; • Career counseling; • Labor market information; • Assessments of skills and needs; • Individual Employment Plan development; • Occupational skills training; and • Skills upgrading and retraining. Eligibility Adults who are 18 years and older, who are U.S. Citizens or have the right to work in the U.S., and who have registered for the Selective Service (if applicable) may be eligible to enroll in the WIOA Title I Adult Program. *Final eligibility determination will be completed by program managers. The WIOA Title I Youth Program assists youth preparing for post- secondary educational opportunities or employment. Youth who are eligible for the WIOA Title I Youth Program may receive services that include, but are not limited to: • Work experience opportunities; • Occupational skills training; • On- the -job training (OJT); • Dropout prevention; • Tutoring and basic skills education; • Leadership development;' • Work readiness training; I • Financial literacy; • Career counseling; k • Labor market information; and • Supportive services. J VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS Labor Market Information Virginia Career Works can provide you the expertise and informational resources to help address your workforce and economic questions and challenges. Through analysis of local economic and employment data, Virginia Career Works can help uncover key insights to drive your business and help develop your recruiting strategy. This information is provided at no cost and can answer questions like: 0 I want to expand my business, but how many workers are available? I want to hire new employees, but how much should I pay them to be competitive in the region? I can't find workers, where can I look for talented and qualified candidates? Information that is available includes demographics, wage rates, target industries and demand occupations data, community reports, commuter data, and other regional information. Rapid Response Services Virginia Career Works can assist businesses in the region that are currently or are potentially downsizing due to economic factors or other circumstances, and provide services to its' employees to minimize impact on sustainability. These services can include presentations to employees regarding services available in the region, resume, cover letter, and job application development, as well as organization of hiring events prior to layoff dates. Workforce Strategy & Planning Whether your business is expanding or contracting, Virginia Career Works is here to assist you. Partnering with economic development entities on the local and state level, we can connect you with information, resources, and planning opportunities to help your business be competitive and successful in the future. Federal Contractors - Section 03 Compliance t Federal contractors and subcontractors are required workforce be qualified individuals with disabilities and specific actions must be taken in the areas of recruitment, training, record keeping, and policy. Our disability service agencies can assist you in following these regulations with customized solutions for your business. Disability Awareness Training Create a positive work environment within your company. We can train your staff regarding disability etiquette, "people first" language and help them adopt best practices for hiring, accommodating and communicating with workers and customers with disabilities. Workplace Accommodations We can develop or revise job descriptions, identify reasonable accommodations for prospective or existing employees with disabilities or improve workplace accessibility. Job Retention /Return to Work Services In cases of disability due to illness or non - occupational injury, our disability services agencies can help reduce turnover and training costs by providing solutions that keep valuable skills and expertise in your workplace. Assistive Technology consumers live Devices, services, or accommodations may help and work independently as well as assist businesses to improve can help identify potential resources for obtaining equipment workplace accessibility. Our vocational rehabilitation agencies through the Virginia Assistive Technology System, the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority, and Centers for Independent Living. Incumbent Worker Training Do you need to provide training and education to your workforce to increase competitiveness and drive success? Incumbent Worker Training programs provide funding assistance in the form of reimbursement to businesses to upgrade the skills of their current employees, which enhances their expertise and makes your business more competitive. These funds can be used to address changes or challenges to your business, including changes in management, new technology and /or equipment, required skill changes, or changes in job functions. On- the -fob Training With our On-the-job Training (OJT) program, you can offset the cost of hiring and training new employees. Businesses can receive wage subsidies of up to 50% of an eligible new worker's wages up to a maximum of $8,000 while the employee is being hired, trained, and mentored to decrease their skills gap and become fully proficient in their new job. Work Experience Are you interested in eliminating the risk of hiring an employee that doesn't work out? Eligible work experience participants receive incentive payments directly through Virginia Career Works and are able to provide the business with up to 300 hours of labor at no cost. This minimizes the risk for the business and also provides job seekers the job readiness skills, experience, and training to be an exemplary employee. Customized Training Customized training programs are available in our region to address the ever - changing opportunities and challenges faced by businesses. Staff will work with you to design and implement custom training programs to update and improve the skills of your workforce, increase employee engagement, improve company performance, and help you achieve your organizational goals. Registered Apprenticeships Building a Registered Apprenticeship with your business has many advantages for you and for your employees. Investing in Registered Apprenticeship means a commitment to the future success of your organization. The Registered Apprenticeship program in the Commonwealth of Virginia is a training system that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy, through a combination of on- the -job training and classroom instruction. Tax Credits & Other Local and State Incentives There may be other tax credits and local or state incentive programs that your business can take advantage of if you are hiring, expanding, or making capital investment in our region and the Commonwealth. Virginia Career Works can provide you additional information on these incentives based on your business's current situation or connect you to the right people to make it happen. Advertise Your Job Openings The Virginia Workforce Connection is an online labor exchange system provided to businesses at no cost. With access to over 15,000 job seekers in the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany region alone, advertising your job on the Virginia Workforce Connection will ensure you get the qualified candidates you need to make your business succeed. Additional items on the Virginia Workforce Connection include: Ability to search for active resumes of job seeking candidates by skills and abilities JFree job posting and job order development JLabor market information regarding in- demand careers and wage information Register online today by going to http: / /www.vawc.virginia.gov. For instructions on how to use the system, on the left hand side of the screen, click on Assistance Center and then QuickReference Cards. Receive Pre - screened Candidates Based on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities designated by your business, our staff can search and review resumes and provide you with pre- screened, qualified candidates for your employment opportunities. By developing job orders and advertising openings in the Virginia Workforce Connection, our labor exchange system can automatically populate skills and abilities from labor market information, or you can develop customized lists of skill requirements. Hiring and Recruiting Events Would you like to be able to meet, interview, and hire ambitious go- getters in one exciting setting? Virginia's Blue Ridge Works has the ability to conduct hiring events to meet your needs, whether the event be at your facility or a Virginia Career Works Center. Tap into the largest number of career seekers as we organize the event and facilitate the connection to qualified candidates. Our Virginia Career Works Centers are also available for your use for individual or group interviews, as well as training or conference events. Our Virginia Career Works Centers are located in Covington, Roanoke, and Rocky Mount. Veteran Referrals Virginia Career Works is committed to serving Veterans and their families to ensure their workforce needs are met. Our Works Centers have dedicated staff on -site that assist the Veteran population with their employment and training needs. Veterans are highly qualified and will be stable employees to help your business succeed. Jefferson Center Campaign Highlights • Jefferson Center's Performance Beyond Campaign was a successful solution to many acute infrastructure needs • Over $1.36mil has already been invested in capital repairs and upgrades (see slide for categories of expenditures) • Remaining work predominantly HVAC, common areas, and site beautification • We are thankful for the City of Roanoke's support, which was a catalyst for other giving in the community • By supporting Jefferson Center, you support 18 tenant organizations, dozens or performing arts partners, and thousands of others who benefit from Jefferson Center spaces • Jefferson Center continues to focus on building our endowment to further the lifespan of our important community asset Through the current planning process, Jefferson Center will plot the path to many more years of service to the community Education Sl 4% Office Spaces 9% ,Jefferson Crater 4 oundatio n Perforr-nance € eyond Campaign Expenditures Event Spaces 6% IVAC Improvements 9% is / Front Steps 10% STE:PIfANIE N1. MOON REYNOLDS, MM( City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF'rIIE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(n roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 The Reverend Vannie L. Harrell, Lead Pastor Church Alive International Church P. O. Box 12346 Roanoke, Virginia 24024 Dear Reverend Harrell: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018. It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to having you return to deliver invocations at future Council meetings. Sincerely, .. . ..... L) 41,11 , a4s Stephanie M. Moon Reyno tts, MM City Clerk SMR:aa Qlfice Qf the Mayol CITY OF + i_ e. OA Jl 1./ i...f 1w �llullllll OR NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH REAS, for more than two decades the month of October has been nixed as National Arts and Humanities Month by arts and cultural isations and communities, states, the White House and the United States -ess; WHEREAS, the arts and humanities — including music, dance, the graphic arts, and literature— embodtr much of the accumulated wisdom and imagination of humankind; WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives 0/every citi_en q /'Roanoke : WHEREAS, the arts and humanities plav a uniquely valuable role in the lives of our families, our contununity, and our Nation; WHEREAS, according to the economic analysis of'the arts and cultural industry in the Citv of Roanoke, produced in Mav 2018, the indusay helped generate $35.8 million in new sales activity it, the region; and WHEREAS, this analysis also shows that the arts crud cultural industry in the City emplovs 108 full -time, 86 part -time and 524 seasonal or contract workers, acrd serves almost 500,000 adults and children annually. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mapor of the City of' Roanokv, I ,,irginia, call upon its citiaens to celebrate and promote arts and cultural activities and to participate in actions designed to support the arts and humanities in the Roanoke Vtllev, do herew proclaim October 2018 throughout this great, seven -time All - America Citv as National Arts and Humanities Month. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Citv o% Roanoke this .lourth daY of October in the vear twvo thousand and eighteen. Or Shc 'man P. Lea, Sr. Mavor X17 . Cit.v Clerk Cd jC?ej0hZM91t IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41269 - 100418. A RESOLUTION recognizing, congratulating, and supporting the Honorable Anita James Price on her election as President of the Virginia Municipal League. WHEREAS, the Virginia Municipal League, founded in 1905 as a non-profit, non-partisan association, works with localities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote the welfare of localities and the quality of life in communities across Virginia; WHEREAS, the Virginia Municipal League presently has 206 member localities, including the City of Roanoke, and is a leading advocate for the interests of communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; WHEREAS, distinguished local officials from across Virginia have served as President of the Virginia Municipal League, including the Honorable Noel C. Taylor, during his 17 year tenure as Mayor of the City of Roanoke; WHEREAS, the members of the Virginia Municipal League recently elected the Honorable Anita James Price, current Member of Roanoke City Council and past Vice -Mayor of the City of Roanoke, as its President for the 2018 -19 term; and WHEREAS, City Council desires to acknowledge this achievement by the Honorable Anita James Price with the adoption of this Resolution. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. City Council recognizes and congratulates the Honorable Anita James Price on her election as President of the Virginia Municipal League for the 2018 -19 term. 2. City Council offers its support to Ms. Price as she commences her tern: of service. 3. City Council directs the City Clerk to provide an attested copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Anita James Price in acknowledgement of her achievement and as an expression of the pride of City Council in her election as President of the Virginia Municipal League. JIML erman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor Attest: 4SephanMW Moo eye l!t� City Clerk The Portland Loo: World Class Solution to Your City's Public Restroom Needs 6 d IL i0mmin wArwAlheloo.b1z Part 1: 0 Overview of Portland Loo- Development, Design and Features 0 What is the Portland Loo? • The Portland Loo is a single occupancy, public toilet with unique design features which make it safe, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing. • It was designed by the City of Portland for installation in Portland and other urban and rural locations. V History of the Loo -The Need • Conceived by Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard in 2007 in response to 2006 Portland State University report called "Going Public" which identified the need for public restrooms in Portland. Restroom Ventilator, 1912 A view of the comfort station ventilator. The women's entrance is on the right, men's entrance on the left and Pioneer Courthouse is the backdrop. Except for the ventilator's position (and lack of iron fence on the wall), this scene has changed very little in 99 years. History of the Loo -The Team • Built by Committee - outreach, assistance & buy in from - City Government, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Rec, Building Officials, Advocacy Groups, BID, Businesses and N/ A, Designers, Manufacturer and suppliers • Initially agreed upon needs — Meet the restroom need for the houseless, Tourists, Commuters, public /construction workers the general public and as many people as possible. — Open 24/7/365 — Durable proven off the shelf components — Easy and inexpensive to service and clean — Single occupant and Unisex — Safe and crime resistant (OPTED features) — Attractive and appealing 0 Portland Loo Designed features • Angled louvers for privacy and security. • Heavy duty stainless steel structure is durable and easy to maintain with anti-graffiti powder coating. • ADA compliant with room for bicycles and strollers. • Outside hand wash to eliminate "hotel effect" and reduce occupancy time. • Energy efficient LED lighting system with photo -eye and motion- sensor control to indicate occupancy. • Additional lighting from skylight. • Self contained supply cabinet allows easy cleaning. • Attractive and discrete with added CPTED benefits. A Benefits of a Portland Loo • low initial cost and simple to maintain. • Built to order in as fast as 45 days. • Quick and simple installation. • Years of extensive research and development in the field resulting in improvements to overall design. • Low water and power consumption especially compared to APT's. • Aesthetically pleasing design that fits with your local architecture. • One year limited warranty and continual assistance. Costs of a Portland Loo • Initial cost is $90,000 plus cost of any options. • Shipping typically runs $3,500 to $5,000. • Cost to install include: — Utility work (water, sewer, electric) $22,000 - $25,000 — Foundation work runs $7,000 to $9,000 — Installation costs (crane, labor, hookup) $3,000 to $4,000 • Maintenance is typically $11,000 to $12,000 per year. 0 4 Options • Use counter. • Solar and 110vA/C options. • Hook up to septic tank or sewer line. • Custom colors. • Art or advertising panels. • Various grades of stainless construction. • Winter weatherization options • Hand wash /water bottle /pet bowl option. • Colored LED light options. • Plant trellis. • Baby Changing Table • Remote monitoring and control • ? ? ?? Make it Your City's Loo! W Who Will it serve? • General population • Special events — Markets, concerts.. • Homeless • Tourists • Business district employees • Shoppers • Bar /Restaurant goers (day and night) • Commuters (public Transit) • Bicyclists • Pedestrians • Park users • People with medical conditions • Pregnant women • Families and children • The elderly • "Restroom challenged" individuals • Other NKI Commontleart% of 'Virginia Atidilor a Tnblic• Acc-o nls !Martha S. Nlavredes. CPA P.0, Box 1295 Auditor o1 Public Accounts Richmond. Vireinia 2321 K August 30, 2018 Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 452 Roanoke, VA 24011 City of Roanoke Dear Mr. Lea: We have reviewed the Commonwealth collections and remittances of the Treasurer, City Finance Director, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff, and Commonwealth's Attorney of the locality indicated for the year ended June 30, 2018. Our primary objectives were to determine that the officials have maintained accountability over Commonwealth collections, established internal controls, and complied with state laws and regulations. The results of our tests found the Treasurer, City Finance Director, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sheriff, and Commonwealth's Attorney complied, in all material respects, with state laws, regulations and other procedures relating to the receipt, disbursement, and custody of state funds, except as follows. The former City Finance Director did not maintain sufficient internal control over state funds as described below. Remit Excess Collection Fees Repeat: No The former Director of Finance did not direct the Treasurer to remit the state's portion of excess collection fees, totaling $93,936, to the Commonwealth in a timely manner. The Commonwealth's Attorney completed the calculation of the fees from the in -house collection program required to be remitted to the Commonwealth in August 2017; however, the former Director of Finance did not direct the Treasurer to remit the fees to the Commonwealth. The current Director of Finance should immediately direct the Treasurer to remit the state portion of excess collection fees from the in -house collection program each year immediately after the amount of the Commonwealth's portion has been determined. www.apa.virpinia.gov 1 (804) 225 -3350 1 reports @apa.virginia.gov Sherman P. Lea, Mayor Page 2 September 24, 2018 We discussed this comment with the City Finance Director on August 30, 2018 and we acknowledge the cooperation extended to us during this review. Sincerely, Auditor of Public Accounts MSM:vks cc: Robert Cowell, City Manager Evelyn W. Powers, Treasurer Amelia Clark Merchant, Director of Finance Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Timothy A. Allen, Sheriff Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney Oj Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Daniel J. Callaghan, 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 City Attorney of the City of Roanoke, for a term of two -years commencing October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Daniel J. Callaghan this_ day ofd 2018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By ,Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 City Clerk of the City of Roanoke, for a term of two -years commencing October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. -ice' � ��j� � �� � � ► ,, , i The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds this_ day of- 2018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By , Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Troy A. Harmon, 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 Municipal Auditor of the City of Roanoke, for a term of two -years commencing October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Troy fit' . Harmon The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by f� Troy A. Harmon thi day of 2018. � Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court STEPIIANIE 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(ri),roanokeva.gov October 5, 2018 Teresa McDaniel, Secretary Human Services Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. McDaniel: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Aaron Cain Turner has qualified as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2018; and an additional four -year term of office ending November 30, 2022. Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Aaron Cain Turner, 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 member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office ending November 30, 2018; and for a four -year term of office ending November 30, 2022 according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) _,i• The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Aaron Cain Turner this � day of.5 2018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court 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: derk(n?,roanokeva.gov October 5, 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 Allan R. Hullette has qualified as a member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan for a four -year term of office retroactive to July 2018, and ending June 30, 2022. Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Alan R. Hullette, 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 member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a four -year term of office retroactive to July 2018, and ending June 30, 2022, according to the best of my ability. (So help mood.) ALAN R. HULLETTE The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Alan R. Hullette, this ?1;0"day of eS -2018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court 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 @roattokeva.gov October 5, 2018 Sherman Stovall, Chair Defined Contribution Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Stovall: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that R. B. Lawhorn, Budget Manager, has qualified as a member (Assistant City Manager for Operations Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Amelia C. Merchant, former Management and Budget Director, ending June 30, 2021. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, C City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, R. B. Lawhorn, 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 member (Assistant City Manager for Operations designee) of the Defined Contribution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Amelia C. Merchant, former Management and Budget Director ending June 30, 2021, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) R. B. LAWHORN The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by R. B. Lawhorn this I � day of 2 18. Brenda 5. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court %� , Clerk S"ITEPIIANIE 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(a),roanokeva.gov October 5, 2018 Melissa Murray, Secretary Roanoke Arts Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Murray: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CFCF,LIA T. WF,BB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Ariel Lev has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Joseph L. Cobb ending June 30, 2020. I . hanie M. Moon Reyno s, M City Clerk pc: Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator SS� , tad VT-d3S 81. Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Ariel Lev, 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 member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Joseph L. Cobb ending June 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. (So help me .. E The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Ariel Lev thisday of _ 018. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Council Members Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Michelle L. Dykstra John A. Garland Djuna L. Osborne Anita J. Price October 4, 2018 The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: We jointly sponsor a request of Points of Diversity to present an update with regard to its work within the community. Sincerely, C -TOL- Jse4rp)h bb Vice -Mayor Anita J. Price Council Member JLC /AJP:ctw b - K I POINTS of DIVERSITY POINTS OF DIVERSITY a program of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) Promoting Inclusion in the Roanoke Valley Youth Communication F'UIN 15 of DIVERSITY Youth Communication Evaluations 1. Do you think your school /group /Roanoke Valley community does enough to stand up against prejudice? 55% said NO 2. Would you like to have more opportunities to talk about differences in race, religion etc.? 90% said YES 3. Are you interested in acquiring more skills to be a leader in promoting Inclusion of All? 80% said YES POINTS of DIVERSITY YOUTH FORUM Obstacles to full Inclusion • Race • Economic /Socio- economic Class • Sexual Orientation /Identity • Religious CONNECTIONS Institute D YRST EIY • A statewide school diversity and leadership program conducted by VCIC • A five day residential program during the summer • Learn about the Cycle of Prejud ice, develop leadership skills • Promotes respect and understanding among all people • Develop an action plan to reduce prejudice and bullying at their school DP&INTS iv v Ei RATIONALE FOR PROMOTING INCLUSION Social Factors in Roanoke Harvard Study 2015 of Economic Mobility Economic inequality -98th percentile* • Racial segregation -98th percentile • Economic segregation -91St percentile * The higher the figure , the fewer communities in the study there were with a higher ranking POINTS of DIVERSITY STUDY CIRCLES from www.everyday- democracy.org A framework for conducting community dialogue on divisive issues • Lynchburg (2006) -1,000 participants in dialogue on race • Charlottesville (2009) — 700 participated in dialogue on race • Montgomery County (2012) 100 in a series of discussions on race • Roanoke Valley (2015) trained 33 facilitators, completed 15 individual groups F'UIN 15 of DIVERSITY OUTCOMES • Lynchburg: Diversity training for police, Criminal Justice Academy & City employees. Recruited more diverse workforce. Created a non - profit to support students. Increased citizen participation. yearly conference, "Many Voices -One Community • Charlottesville: A Human Rights Commission with paid staff. 7 Action teams addressing Racism. • Montgomery Co- created 5 Action teams on Race issues. Closely working with Police on profiling issues. A Human Relations Commission POINTS of DIVERSITY Roanoke Study Circle Outcomes • 2016 -2018: Conducted a total of 16 Study Circles on Diversity • Trained a total of 30 Study Circle Facilitators • Dialogue to Action: Recommendation Recommendation DPOTS IY ERIY Our Star City, Roanoke VA is a 7 times All- American City and is known as a Welcoming and Multicultural City. Points of Diversity's Study Circles have been discussing Roanoke's ever - growing Diversity over the past 3 years This Diversity includes, racial, socio- economic religious, ethnic, ability status, gender identity and sexual orientation. Dialogue participants have come to recognize that the lack of Inclusion of all the City's Diversity is an issue. For example, housing segregation and educational disparities reflect our city's inequity. Points of Diversity strongly recommends that: • Future policies and procedures be written and implemented through the lens of Intentional Inclusion • Inclusive planning acknowledge historical and current practices that have excluded certain identitiese • A commission be formed to undertake a Race, Truth & Reconciliation • Invest in prevention measures, training on Diversity Inclusion, profiling and implicit bias • Roanoke City supports the goal of sending a team of 5 students to the statewide CONNECTIONS Institute • Roanoke City assist in recruiting and referring participants for further dialogue on Diversity and Race Belmont Loudon- Melrose Shenandoah West Washington. Park Kenwood Morningsid e Riverdale Fallon Harrison Hurt Park Mountain Wew Gilmer West End LE ME NAP CLASS Underperforming (. G= Transportation Crime Walkability Recreation Oprortunity Code Enforcement Real estate Performance Neighborhood Organization Education Vacancy Rate Income Renter Occupancy New Businesses P� \„ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41270 - 100418. A RESOLUTION accepting Technology Trust Funds from the State Compensation Board in the amount of $32,445 (TTF Funds) for reimbursement of charges to be incurred by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia for the purchase and installation of Creston Digital Media Presentation Systems for the courtrooms; approving the application process for the Funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any required documents necessary to accept such TTF Funds, upon certain terms and conditions. WHEREAS, the State Compensation Board, through the Technology Trust Fund, has made funds available to be allocated for the purchase and installation of Creston Digital Media Presentation Systems for the courtrooms. WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for the City of Roanoke, Virginia has been allocated the amount of $32,445 for reimbursement of charges for the installation and programming of the Crestron Digital Media Presentation Systems. WHEREAS, no matching funds are required from the City. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: City Council approves the acceptance for the TTF Funds as set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018, and authorizes the City Manager to execute any documents required by the State Compensation Board to accept such TTF Funds, any such documents are to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 2. City Council further authorizes the City Manager to provide additional information, to take any necessary actions, and to execute any additional documents required or necessary to obtain, accept, receive, implement, use, and administer such TTF Funds as referred to above, with such documents being approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: City Cle rte. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41271 - 100418. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for a digital media conference system as set forth by the State Compensation Board, 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 Other Equipment Revenues Clerk of Circuit Court 01- 120- 2111 -9015 $ 32,445 01- 110 - 1234 -0616 $ 32,445 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: . 0_ -�Gtl�— City Clerk. 0�'bt IC.v, OF CLERK OF CIRCUI7, CO hS�OF R040 TWENTY -THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF VIRGINIA Criminal: (540) 853 -6723 Civil: (540) 853 -6702 BRENDA S. HAMILTON CLERK October 4, 2018 Honorable Sherman P. Lea; Sr, Mayor Honorable Joseph L. Cobb, Vice Mayor Honorable William D. Bestpitch, Council Member Honorable Michelle L. Dykstra, Council Member Honorable Djuna L. Osborne, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable John A. Garland, Council Member Dear Mayor Lea and Members of City Council: Background: CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE 315 Church Avenue, S.W. P.O. Box 2610 Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Subject: ACCEPTANCE OF COMP BOARD TECHNOLOGY TRUST FUNDS The Clerk of the Circuit Court is installing a Digital Media Conference System in the courtrooms. This allows the attorneys to display their documents, exhibits and pictures on a digital screen through a flash drive on their laptops. This installation will eliminate the need to bring in charts, graphs, pictures, projectors, etc. into the courtrooms. The Crestron Media Conference System also allows for video conferencing. Video conferencing will facilitate proceedings and save money. For example; this system will allow for the attorneys and /or judges to conduct a video conference with an inmate. The video conference will eliminate transportation expenses incurred in bringing an inmate to court and also provide additional safety for the public. The State Compensation Board, through the Technology Trust Fund, has made funds available to be allocated toward contractual obligations for those offices that have indicated funds were needed. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office for the City of Roanoke has been allocated the amount of $32,445 for reimbursement of charges. These charges are for the installation and programming of the Crestron Digital Media Presentation System. This system was installed in 2 courtrooms. See attached invoice. Considerations: The acceptance of these funds is vital to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office implementation of this proj ect. Recommended Action: Accept funding from the Compensation Board Technology Trust Fund in the amount of $32,445 for reimbursement of said funds from the City of Roanoke. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to appropriate funding of $32,445 and to establish a corresponding revenue estimate in the same amount in accounts to be established by the Director of Finance. Respectfully submitted, /V ,4Q Bre da S. Hamilton Clerk of Circuit Court Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Templeton�Vest P.O. Box 2228 Salem, VA 24153 Phone: (540) 774 -0681 Fax: (540) 989 -9213 Roanoke City Circuit Court 315 Church Ave, SW PO Box 2610 Roanoke, VA 24010 -2610 Invoice Date Invoice # 9/19/2018 1 29494 PO`Number "' ' Terms "' °" ' Brenda mton Net 3 10/19/2018 844H 48Rke City Circuit Court Description Amount Install and program a Crestron Digital Media Presentation system in (2) court rooms 32,445 00 at City of Roanoke Circiut Court. Our Job 1 -18 -4448 Subtotal 32,445.00 Sales Tax 0.00 Retention 0.00 Total Due 32,445.00 A 2% per month FINANCE charge will be added to your invoice balance if not paid within 30 days from date of invoice ($5.00 minimum). To insure proper credit to your account, please include the invoice number(s) with your payment. WE ACCEPT VISA, MC, & DISCOVER CARD PAYMENTS. For Credit Card Payments, please provide the following information by Phone, FAX, Email, or Mail: Card # Name on Card Card Billing Address Expiration Date / Sec Code CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT x To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: October 4, 2018 Subject: Acceptance of Compensation Board Technology Trust Funds I concur with the recommendation from Brenda Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court, to accept funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Compensation Board Technology Trust Fund in the amount of $32,445 for reimbursement of such funds from the City of Roanoke for technology improvements installed in the Circuit Court. I further concur with the establishment of a revenue estimate in the amount of $32,445, and the appropriation of such funds to accounts as established by the Director of Finance. 'r Robert S. Cowell, ,Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41272 - 100418. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice 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: I. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to accept from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant in the amount of $31,588, with a local match of $24,007, making total funding of $55,595, for the continued employment of the Police Department's Sexual Violence Specialist and Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any documents setting forth the conditions of the grant in a form approved by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing grant. R- police dept sexual & domestic violence coordinator grant, 10.4.18.doc TTEST: Cry ty Clerk A,(,\ 1 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41273 - 100418. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2018 -2019 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Employee Wages City Retirement Health Savings FICA Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Revenues Domestic Violence Victim FY19 — Federal Domestic Violence Victim FY19 — State Domestic Violence Victim FY19 - Local 35- 640 - 3373 -1002 $ 38,795 35- 640 - 3373 -1105 6,610 35- 640 - 3373 -1117 388 35- 640 - 3373 -1120 2,968 35- 640 - 3373 -1125 5,877 35- 640 - 3373 -1126 449 35- 640 - 3373 -1130 508 35- 640 - 3373 -3373 25,270 35- 640 - 3373 -3374 6,318 35- 640 - 3373 -3375 24,007 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: OVh ti City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: October 4, 2018 Subject: 2019 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant Background: The Department of Criminal ,Justice Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded the Roanoke Police Department $31,588 in grant funding as part of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. There is no local match requirement. The Roanoke Police Department will use the award to partially fund its existing Sexual Violence Specialist position. The Sexual Violence Specialist was previously funded as a full -time employee position through a combination of general funds and grant funds in the absence of alternative grant funding sources. I The 2019 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant is not sufficient to fully cover the salary and benefits of a full time position. To maintain the position as a full time employee at current salary and benefit levels, the City of Roanoke will be required to provide an additional $24,007 in funding to the 2019 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant. The Sexual Violence Specialist is an essential employee who provides services to the victims of sexual assault. The Sexual Violence Specialist investigates sexual violence offenses, ensures that victims receive support services throughout their case, and prepares cases for prosecution. Beyond the services that the employee provides in a grant funded capacity, the individual also serves as the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for the Roanoke Police Department. The Hispanic Outreach Coordinator coordinates community events, assists in criminal investigations, and works to improve community relations. Recommended Action: Accept the 2019 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant described above and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and any related documents; all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the Grant fund for State grant funds of $6,318 and Federal grant funds of $25,270, transfer funding in the amount of $24,007 from the Transfer to Grant Fund account (01- 250 - 9310 -9535) to provide local funding, and appropriate total funding of $55,595 for salary and benefits into accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. �' obert S. Cowell, Jr. 1 City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Timothy S. Jones, Chief of Police N COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Depurl�ttent g1�Cr11 inal.%Nslic;L Services Shannon i7iern 1100 Hank 31,rze3 Director Richmond, Virginia 232!9 August 30, 2018 (304) 786 -1300 Mr. Bob Cowell City Manager City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave., SW, Ste 264 Roanoke, VA 24011 Title: Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund/Discretionary Dear Mr. Cowell: I am pleased to advise you that grant number 19- M5277VW17 for the above - referenced grant program has been approved in the amount of $25,270 in Federal Funds and $6,318 in State Special Funds for a total award of $31,588. Enclosed you will find a Statement of Grant Award and a Statement of Grant Award Special Conditions. To indicate your acceptance of the award and conditions, please sign the award acceptance and return electronically to grantsmgmt@dcjs.virginin.gov at the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Please review the conditions carefully; as some require action on your part before we will disburse grant funds. Also, enclosed are the Post Award Instructions and Reporting Requirements. Please refer to and read this information carefully as it contains details on processing financial and progress reports, as well as requesting awarded funds. Remember all financial and progress reports, budget amendment requests and request for funds must be processed through our online Grants Management Information System (GMIS). We appreciate your interest in this grant program and will be happy to assist you in any way we can to assure your project's success. If you have any questions, please contact Anya Shaffer at (804) 786 -2059 or by email at Anya .Shaffer @dcjs.virginia.gov. Sincerely, Shannon Dion Enclosures cc: Lt. Jamey H. Bowdel, Planning & Analysis Supervisor Ms. Margaret Lindsey, Accounting Supervisor Ms. Anya Shaffer, DCJS Monitor .�- 3 ,�: e,r: _, ;: �s� a __, u.,,.c ' +rt T �,..��:,; • vi t,.', .. :x !<, a, ., :.,t €e .i.i�. We a:,,; r� f -, s, rr; , d . l h! S, Department of Criminal Justice Services 1100 Book Street, 12th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 Statement of Grant Award /Acceptance Subgrantee: Roanoke City Date: August 30, 2018 Grant Period: Grant Number: From: 07/012018 Through: 06/302019 19- M5277VW 17 Project Director Project Administrator Finance Officer LL Jamcy H Bowdel Mr, Bob Cowell Ms Margaret Lindsey I Planning & Analysis Supervisor City Manager Accounting, Supervisor Roanoke Police Department City of Roanoke City of Roanoke 348 Campbell Ave., SW 215 Church Ave., SW, Ste 264 215 Church Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016 Roanoke, VA 24011 Roanoke, VA 24011 -0016 Phone: (540) 653 -2337 Phone: (540) 653 -2333 Phone. (540) 853 -2824 Email: Jamey.bowdd@roanokcvn.gov Email: Bob.cowell(vroanokeva.gov Email: margaret.hndsey(aroanokeva.Spv Grant Award Budget Budget Categories DCJS Funds Federal General Special Local TOTALS Travel so 50 50 So 50 Supplies/Other $0 50 50 $0 s0 Personnel 525,270 s0 $6,318 5o 531,588 Indirect Cost SO $0 s0 so s0 Equipment so $0 s0 $0 50 Consultant s0 s0 50 $0 $0 Totals $25,270 $0 $6,318 s0 $31,588 This grant is subject to all rules, regulations, and criteria Included in the grant lguidelines and the special conditions attached thereto. Shannon Dion, Director The undersigned, having received the Statement of Grant Award/Acceptance and the Conditions attached thereto, does hereby accept this grant and agree to the conditions pertaining thereto, this day of , 20 Signature: Title: STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS Grantee: Roanoke City Department of Criminal Justice Services 1100 Bank Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Victim Witness Assistance Grant Program Federal Catalog Number: 16.575 Title: VA Domestic Violence Victim Fund/Discretionary The following conditions are attached to and made a part of this grant award: Grant Number: 19- MS277VW17 Date: August 30, 2018 Acceptance of this grant award by the subgrantee constitutes its agreement that it assumes full responsibility for the management of all aspects of the grant and the activities funded by the grant, including assuring proper fiscal management of and accounting for grant funds; assuring that personnel paid with grant funds are hired, supervised and evaluated in accordance with established employment and personnel policies; and assuring that all terms, conditions and assurances —those submitted with the grant application, and those issued with this award are complied with. 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By signing the Statement of Grant Award/Acceptance, the grant recipient agrees: • to use the grant funds to carry out the activities described in the grant application, as modified by the terms and conditions attached to this award or by subsequent amendments approved by DCJS; • to adhere to the approved budget contained in this award and amendments made to it in accord with these terms and conditions; • to comply with all terms, conditions and assurances either attached to this award or submitted with the grant application; • to comply with the applicable "Victim/Witness Grant Program Guidelines and Attachments, available here: http : /hv%v%%-.de)s. virgin ia.:;ov> scants /orograrns /fv- 20I9 - °'el 2 %80°' 93 -2021 victim witness gyrant proersl t sidelines -new- and - continuation; • to comply with the "Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program Final Rule, 28 CFR 94, effective August 8, 2016 ", available here: https;t. /et fLr. o/ Title- 28/rt28.2.2 sp28.2.9 �.b ; • to comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR Part 200 (the "Uniform Guidance'), as adopted and supplemented by DOJ in 2 C.F.R. Part 2800. More information is available here. htt ast J/ojo� /fundin P;in200CJniformRecfuicements htm; • to comply with the DOJ Financial Guide, effective edition. More information is available here: https://oiD.eo% `financialeuide /doi/ndfs /DOJ FinancialGuide pdf; • to comply with the federal Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs "General Conditions ". More information is available here: https: oip. eov/ fundin¢/ Eeolore/ SolicitationRequirements /N4andatoryTermsConditions htmp • that the conditions of this award are material requirements of the award. Compliance with any certifications or assurances submitted by or on behalf of the subgrantee that relate to conduct during the period of performance also is a material requirement of this award; • that failure to comply with any one or more of these award requirements — whether a condition set out in full below, a condition incorporated by reference below, or a certification or assurance related to conduct during the award period — may result in DCJS taking appropriate action with respect to the subgrantee and the award. Among other things, DCJS may withhold awarded funds, disallow costs, or suspend or terminate the award. DCJS also may take other legal action as appropriate; and • that should any provision of a requirement of this award be held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, that provision shall fast be applied with a limited construction so as to give it the maximum effect permitted by law. Should it be held, instead, that the provision is utterly invalid or unenforceable such provision shall be deemed severable from this award. 2. The subgrantee agrees to submit, on or before scheduled due dates, such reports as requested by DCJS on required forms. This includes filing required reports using the Client Information Management System (CIMS) and the online Grants Management Information System (GMIS). Statement of Grant Award Special Conditions (Continued) Grant No: 19- MS277VW17 3. The subgrantee agrees that it and all its contractors will comply with the following federal civil rights laws as applicable: • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the delivery of services (42 U.S.C. § 2000d) and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subpart C; • The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex in the delivery of services and employment practices (42 U.S.C. § 3789d(c)(1)), and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subpart D; • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the delivery of services and employment practices (29 U.S.C. § 794), and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subpart G; • Title lI of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the delivery of services and employment practices (42 U.S.C. § 12132), and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 35; • Title DC of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities (20 U.S.C. § 1681), and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 54; • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in the delivery of services (42 U.S.C. § 6102), and the DOJ implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 42, Subpart 1; and • The DOJ regulations on the Equal Treatment for Faith -Based Organizations, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion in the delivery of services and prohibit organizations from using DOJ funding for inherently religious activities (28 C.F.R. Part 38). The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended, which prohibits discrimination in both employment and the delivery of services or benefits based on race, color, national origin, religion, and sex in JJDPA- funded programs or activities (42 U.S.C. § 5672(b)). ■ Section 1407 of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), as amended, which prohibits discrimination in both employment and the delivery of services or benefits on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, and disability in VOCA - funded programs or activities. (42 U.S.C. § 10604). 4. The subgrantee agrees to meet the civil rights training requirements through viewing the online training modules offered through the Office on Civil Rights at htt s:lloip,Eov/abnut/oc[lassistancc.htm or online training offered by DCjS. The grantee must review these training modules at least once per grant cycle and must view the civil rights overview, standard assurances modules, and the module on the obligations to provide services to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. 5. The subgrantee agrees that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. 6. The subgrantee agrees that notwithstanding any other provisions of law and in a manner consistent with other provisions in this Act, all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Federal Govemment pursuant to this Act shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. With respect to the labor standards specified in this section, the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat )267; 5 U.S.C. App) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code. 7. The subgrantee will promptly refer to DOJs Office of the Inspector General any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, contractor, subgrantee, subcontractor, or other person has either (1) submitted a false claim for grant funds under the False Claims Act; or (2) committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving grant funds. 8. The subgrantee cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of any contract or subaward to either the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its subsidiaries, without the express prior written approval of OJP. In addition, the grantee will provide OVC with a draft copy of the letter of special condition for approval within 15 days. Statement of Grant Award Special Conditions (Continued) Grunt No: 19- M5277VW17 9. The subgrantee agrees that in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability against a recipient of funds, the recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs. 10. By accepting this grant, the recipient assures that funds made available through it will not be used to replace state or local funds that would, in the absence of this grant, be made available for the same purposes. 11. Grant funds, including state and local match, may be expended and/or obligated during the grant award period of performance. Subgrantees may only charge to the award allowable costs incurred during this grant award period. All properly incurred obligations must be liquidated no later than 90 days after the end of the award period. No new obligations may be made during the liquidation period. The subgrantee agrees to submit a final financial report and return all received and unexpended grant funds to DCJS within 90 days of the end of the grant award period. 12. Subgrantees may follow their own established travel rates if they have an established travel policy. If the subgrantee does not have an established policy, then they must adhere to federal travel policy. DCJS allows reimbursement for actual reasonable expenses and meals according to per diem. Please refer to the following IRS website for the most current mileage rate: Nips: ti% ww.irs. Gov tax_pro6essionals standard- mileage rates. Transportation costs for air and rail must beat coach rates. 13. Within 60 days of the starting date of the grant, the subgrantee must initiate the project funded. If not, the subgrantee must report to the DCJS, in writing, the steps taken to initiate the project, the reasons for the delay, and the expected starting date. If the project is not operational within 90 days of the start date, the subgrantee must obtain approval in writing from DCJS for a new implementation date or DCJS may cancel and terminate the project and redistribute the funds. 14. No amendment to the approved budget may be made without the prior approval of DCJS. No more than two (2) budget amendments will be permitted during the grant period. Budget amendments must be requested using the online Grants Management Information System, (GMIS), accompanied with a narrative. The deadline for all budget amendments to be submitted will be 45 days prior to the end of the grant year. 15. The subgrantee agrees to forward a copy to the DCJS of the subgrantee,s scheduled financial statement audit for the fiscal year that covers the grant award period. If the subgrantee is a local government or non -profit organization and expends $750,000 or more in federal awards during its fiscal year, the subgrantee is required to provide the appropriate single or program specific audit in accordance with the provisions outlined in 2CFR Part 200 Subpart F. 16. The subgrantee agrees to provide for fair and open competition when procuring goods and services with award funds and to maintain documented procurement policies and procedures. An exemption to this regulation requires the prior approval of DCJS and is only given in unusual circumstances. Any request for exemption must be submitted in writing to the DCJS. Permission to make sole source procurements must be obtained from DCJS in advance. 17. All subgrantees must have a written conflict of interest policy. The subgrantee certifies that it will disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to DCJS in accordance with applicable federal awarding agency policy as required in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E § 200.112. 18. All subgrantees are required to establish and maintain adequate accounting systems and financial records and to accurately account for funds awarded to them. Recipients must have a financial management system in place that is able to record and report on the receipt, obligation, and expenditure of grant funds. Subgrantees must properly track the use of award funds and maintain adequate supporting documentation including maintaining proper documentation for all paid grant and match staff and volunteer time reported. Statement of Grant Award Special Conditions (Continued) Grant No: 19- M5277VW17 19. Any funds generated as a direct result of DCJS grant- funded projects are deemed project income. Project income must be reported on the Subgrantee Financial Report for Project Income provided by DCJS. Instructions for the Project Income form can be downloaded at: http;Jh4�tivw.dcjs.virginia gov/ fbrmshrants/ sub�rantProjecttncotnelnsiructions .doe. The Project Income form can also be downloaded from the DCJS website at: �.%JrgirJa.gov/ etlncome xls. Examples of project income might include service fees; client fees; usage or rental fees; sales of materials; income received from sale of seized and forfeited assets (cash, personal or real property included). 20. All new Computer Processing Units (CPU's) purchased with grant funds must be protected by anti -virus software, which must be updated, as necessary. Before purchasing new computer equipment, the recipient is strongly encouraged to consult the DCJS CIMS Requirements at: w lvictims- servicesclin- infomation- anaocip - -- gem -cims. ! r- 21. In accordance with VOCA guidelines, grant funds may support membership in no more than three appropriate organizations. 22. Email and internet access funded through the grant must be for official program use only. 23. When there is a personnel change in the program, the recipient agrees to submit the DCJS Program Change/ Update form available on the DCJS website at: i�ttll�t tv�ti.dcjs.vir�iniarxovh ictims -set vices forms. 24. Subgrantees must have registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) hops /u ww.sam.�ti_portaliSAM/ in order to receive an award. SAM registrations must be updated or renewed at least once per year to maintain an active status. Organizations must maintain an active registration in SAM for the entire period of the award. 25. The federal awarding agency, Inspectors General, the Comptroller General of the United States, and DCJS, or any of their authorized representatives, must have access to any documents, papers, or other records of the subgrantee which are pertinent to this award in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts. Subgrantee must retain records pertinent to the award for a period of 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. 26. A subgrantee that is eligible under the Part 200 Uniform Requirements and other applicable law to use the "de minimis" indirect cost rate described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414(f), and that elects to use the "de minimis" indirect cost rate, must advise DCJS in writing of both its eligibility and its election, and must comply with all associated requirements in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements. The "de minimis" rate may be applied only to modified total direct costs (MTDC) as defined by the Part 200 Uniform Requirements. 27. Training materials that subgrantee develops or delivers with OJP funds must adhere to the OJP Training Guiding Principles for Grantees and Subgrantees 28. The subgrantee must comply with all applicable requirements for authorization of any subaward. This condition applies to agreements that -- for purposes of federal grants administrative requirements -- OJP considers a " subaward" (and therefore does not consider a procurement "contract "). The details of the requirement for authorization of any subaward are posted on the OJP web site at: https : / /ojp.gov/ funding / Explore /SubawardAuthorization.htm (Award condition: All subawards ( "subgrants ") must have specific federal authorization), and are incorporated by reference here. 29. The subgrantee, must comply with all applicable requirements to obtain specific advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in any procurement contract that would exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently, $150,000). This condition applies to agreements that -- for purposes of federal grants administrative requirements — OJP considers a procurement "contract" (and therefore does not consider a subaward). The details of the requirement for advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract under an OJP award are posted on the OJP web site at. https:/tojp.gov/ funding / Explore /NoncompetitiveProcurement.htm (Award condition: Specific post -award approval required to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract (if contract would exceed $150,000)), and are incorporated by reference here. Statement of Grant Award Special Conditions (Continued) Grant No: 19- MS277VW17 30. The subgrantee may not, either directly or indirectly, use federally awarded grant funds to support or oppose the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy, at any level of government. See 18 U.S.C. 1913. 31. The subgrantee must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and official DOJ guidance (including specific cost limits, prior approval and reporting requirements, where applicable) governing the use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences (as that term is defined by DOJ), including the provision of food and/or beverages at such conferences, and costs of attendance at such conferences. Information on the pertinent DOJ definition of conferences and the rules applicable to this award appears in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide (currently, as section 3.10 of "Post Award Requirements" in the "2015 DOJ Grants Financial Guide "). 32. The subgrantec must comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of federal funds set out in federal appropriations statutes. Pertinent restrictions, including from various "general provisions" in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, are set out at Itttps: ;'ojp.�ov fund in3/I= galore /F Y 18Ah)ri:rtionsReslrictions.hlm, and are incorporated by reference here. 33. The subgrantee must comply with, and is subject to, all applicable provisions of 41 U.S.C. 4712, including all applicable provisions that prohibit, under specified circumstances, discrimination against an employee as reprisal for the employee's disclosure of information related to gross mismanagement of a federal grant, a gross waste of federal funds, an abuse of authority relating to a federal grant, a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a federal grant. The subgrantee must inform its employees, in writing (and in the predominant native language of the workforce), of employee rights and remedies under 41 U.S.C. 4712. 34. No subgrantee under this award, or entity that receives a procurement contract or subcontract with any funds under this award, may require any employee or contractor to sign an internal confidentiality agreement or statement that prohibits or otherwise restricts, or purports to prohibit or restrict, the reporting (in accordance with law) of waste, fraud, or abuse to an investigative or law enforcement representative of a federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. 35. Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving," 74 Fed. Reg. 51225 (October 1, 2009), DCJS encourages subgrantees to adopt and enforce policies banning employees from text messaging while driving any vehicle during the course of performing work funded by this award, and to establish workplace safety policies and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers. 36. Any delegation of responsibility for carrying out grant- funded activities to an office or department not a part of the local government must be pursuant to a written memorandum of understanding by which the implementing office or department agrees to comply with all applicable grant terms, conditions and assurances. Any such delegation notwithstanding, the applicant acknowledges by its acceptance of the award its ultimate responsibility for compliance with all terms, conditions and assurances of the grant award. 37. The subgrantee is required to certify and ensure that all aspects of personnel management and employment practices will be conducted in accordance with their local unit of government or state agency procedures, promoting equal employment opportunity. For example, the recipient must advertise for positions, interview candidates, hire, supervise, discipline, and separate program personnel in accordance with their local unit of government or state agency procedures promoting equal employment opportunity. Additionally, grantees must promptly notify DCJS whenever grant funded positions are vacated and must notify DCJS when such positions are filled. 38. No more than 5% of grant funded staff hours may be devoted to the provision services to witnesses. 39. Costs, including staff time, associated with the preparation of subpoenas cannot be supported with grant funds. Statement of Grunt Award Special Conditions (Continued) Grant No: 19- M5277VW17 40. Unless otherwise stated, Special Conditions listed in item 41 must be met by October 31, 2018. If they remain unmet after this date, then the subgrantce must report to the DCJS, by letter, the steps taken to achieve compliance, the reasons for non - compliance, and the expected date of compliance. DCJS may terminate grant funding based upon unexplained or unreasonable failure to substantially comply with special conditions within reasonable specified timeframes. 41. Prior to DCJS disbursing funds, the subgrantee must comply with the following special conditions: a) As noted in the memorandum dated July 20, 2018 that was sent to all discretionary Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund ( VSDVVF) grant recipients: due to lower than expected revenue into the VSDVVF Special Fund over the last several years, fiscal year 2019 VSDVVF grants will be funded by a combination of federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds and VSDVVF funds. This special condition is for informational purposes only; no action is required by the grant recipient. b) Submit two completed forms: "Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements" and "General Grant Conditions and Assurances ", both signed by the Project Administrator. These forms will be emailed to the Project Director. COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA 5h:1fit !1 akp(1 it °t3 -_fOr NOTICE To: Grants Project Administrator From. Albert Stokes, Grants Manager Re: Post Award Instructions and Reporting Requirements PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY Pkli(110nd, Vkrginia 332 in r'04) 786 -.1000 ❑ GRANT AWARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Please review your Award and Special Conditions very carefully. Pay attention to the last Special Condition listed This Special Condition may require additional documentation from you before grant funds can be released Sign and date the Grant Award/Acceptance (SOGA) and submit it electronically with any Special Condition documentation using the email address below: grantsmQmtna,dcis.virL,inia.gov ❑ REPORTING REQUIREMENTS By accepting the accompanying grant award, you are agreeing to submit online quarterly progress and financial reports for this grant throughout the grant period, as well as final reports to close the grant. No eligible current recipient of funding will be considered for continuation funding if, as of the continuation application due date, any of the required Financial and Progress reports for the current grant are more than thirty (30) days overdue. For good cause, submitted in writing by the grant recipient, DCJS may waive this provision. Financial reports and progress reports* are due no later than the close of business on the 12'b working day after the end of the quarter ( *except PAPIS Pre- and Post- Incarceration Services reports, which are due by the last working day of the end of the following month). Also, V-STOP progress reports are submitted on semi - annual basis 1 working day after 6130 and 12 131 quarters Reports are required even if no expenditures have occurred during the quarter. Requests for Funds will not be honored from grant recipients who do not fulfill this reporting obligation. A schedule of due dates is also attached for your reference. s 'v fit'r _ rr;..r i_ � c- r, •i r :�. r. r ark n Page 2 of*2 ❑ PROGRESS REPORTS Refer to our website: http: //ivww.dcis.virQinia.pov/ for submitting progress reports through the online Grants Management Information System (GNUS). In order to use this web -based system, if you have not previously done so, you must obtain a user name and password set up by your Finance Officer, whose name and contact information is listed on the attached.Grant Statement of Award/Acceptance. You are required to use the online system to submit your progress reports. Paper copies of Progress Reports are no longer accented ❑ FINANCIAL REPORTS Refer to our website for submitting financial reports through our online Grants Management Information System (GNUS). In order to use this web -based system, if you have not previously done so, you must obtain a user name and password set up by your Finance Officer, whose name and contact information is listed on the attached Grant Statement of Award/Acceptance. The address is hgR://www.dcjs.virSinia.ggy/ arantsAdministration/gmis/index cfm?menuLevel --4 Paper copies of the financial rrts are no longer accepted You are required to use the online system in reporting your expenditures ❑ REQUESTING GRANT FUNDS Refer to our website for requesting funds through our online Grants Management Information System (GMIS). In order to use this web -based system, if you have not previously done so, you must obtain a user name and password set up by your Finance Officer, whose name and contact information is listed on the attached Grant Statement of Award/Acceptance. *Please note you can access this system using; the same password assigned for the online financial reporting system. The address is hgR: / /www.deis.virginia eov/ rantsAdministration/zmis /index cfm ?menuLevel =4 You are required to use the online system for requesting funds ❑ BUDGETAMENDMENTS Budgets can be amended in most DCJS grant programs with prior approval. Please review your Special Conditions carefully to determine the requirements and procedures for amending budgets. Refer to our website for amending budgets through the online Grants Management Information System (GNUS). *Please note again that you can access this system using the same password assigned for the online financial• reporting system. This process can take up to (30) days for approval. The address is htto: //www dcis vire pia. eoy lUantsAdministration /amis/indez cfm ?menuLeyel-4. Paper copies of the Budget Amendments are no longer accepted You are required to use the online system for submitting budget amendments Updated 02018 PROJECTED DUE DATES FINANCIAL & PROGRESS REPORTS Reports are due by the 12th working day following the close of the period covered in the report. • Financial reports are re uired uarterl even i no expenditures have occurred. • Progress reports are required as follows Victim/Witness. SAGP and YSDWF.- quarterly (period ending 9130, 12131, 3131, and 6130). V -STOP: — semi - annual (period ending 6130 and 12131) and CYannual (due 1131). SASP — CYannual (period ending 12131). Please contact the appropriate DCJS staff person if you need assistance with the following • Financial Reports and Requests for Funds - DCJS Financial Services Manager, Bill Dodd, at 804 -371 -0638 or bill.dod& dcR vir inia a_v • GMIS — Complete and send an email to grautsweb�a dcjs virginia.gov citing the error message received, to request assistance from the GMIS IT Special' DeAndrea Williams • CIMS or VSDVVF Reporting Software — DCJS IT Contact Specialists at 804-786 -4576 or 804 - 225 -4868. • Progress Reports and Other Requests — your assigned DCJS Grant Program Monitor. • If you have general questions, please contact Beverly Johnson at (804) 786 -9055 or by e-mail at beverly.jobn.son@dcjs.virginia.gov. victim programs 6 -18 QUARTER ENDING DUE DATE 9/30/2018 10/17/2018 i 12/31/2018 3/31/2019 1/17/2019 i 4/16/2019 6/30/2019 7/17/2019 i 9/30/2019 10/17/2019 Please contact the appropriate DCJS staff person if you need assistance with the following • Financial Reports and Requests for Funds - DCJS Financial Services Manager, Bill Dodd, at 804 -371 -0638 or bill.dod& dcR vir inia a_v • GMIS — Complete and send an email to grautsweb�a dcjs virginia.gov citing the error message received, to request assistance from the GMIS IT Special' DeAndrea Williams • CIMS or VSDVVF Reporting Software — DCJS IT Contact Specialists at 804-786 -4576 or 804 - 225 -4868. • Progress Reports and Other Requests — your assigned DCJS Grant Program Monitor. • If you have general questions, please contact Beverly Johnson at (804) 786 -9055 or by e-mail at beverly.jobn.son@dcjs.virginia.gov. victim programs 6 -18 � Y IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41274 - 100418. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2018 "Four for Life" Grant for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) made to the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, 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: The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to accept from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, the FY2018 "Four for Life" Grant for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the amount of $81,777, with no local match, to be used for training, supplies, or other appropriate items used for EMS, as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018. 2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City, any and all requisite documents pertaining to the City's acceptance of the grant, such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required by from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing grant. ATTEST: City Clerk. R -Four for Life GRANT- 10.4.18.doc n IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41275- 100418. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Virginia Department of Health for the purpose of purchasing emergency medical service (EMS) training and supplies, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2018 -2019 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Expendable Equipment Training and Development Vehicular Equipment Other Equipment Revenues Four - For -Life Grant FY19 35- 520 - 3681 -2035 $ 15,000 35- 520 - 3681 -2044 5,000 35- 520 - 3681 -9010 30,000 35- 520 - 3681 -9015 31,777 35- 520 - 3681 -3681 81,777 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: October 4, 2018 Subject: Four - For -Life Payment for Emergency Medical Services Background: Roanoke Fire -EMS has received notification that the City of Roanoke will be receiving the Fiscal Year 2018 "Four- For - Life" payment for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the amount of $81,777. The purpose of these funds is for training, purchase of supplies, and other appropriate items used for EMS. Considerations: City Council action is needed to formally accept and appropriate these funds and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriations to purchase the equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this payment. Recommended Action: Accept the Four - For -Life payment as described above and authorize the City Manager to execute any required agreements or documents, such to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to authorize the Director of Finance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $81,777 and appropriate $81,777 into expenditure accounts in the Grant Fund. TM Robert S. Cowe rl, fir. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance David H. Hoback, Chief of Fire -EMS �v IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41276 - 100418. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional Amendments to the City's Contract with THP Limited, Inc. ( "THP ") for additional services in all seven City parking garages; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with such Amendments. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager is authorized to issue and execute such additional Amendments as may be necessary to the City's Contract with THP, in an amount not to exceed an additional $43,000 for additional services to include, but not be limited to, design services and coordination of contractor work on structural and waterproofing repair efforts in all seven City parking garages in the amount of $33,000, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018. 2. The form of such Amendments shall be approved by the City Attorney. 3. Such Amendments shall provide authorization for additions to the work, with an increase in the amount of the Contract, and provide that the total amount of such Amendments will not exceed an additional $43,000, including an Amendment No. 7 for additional structural and waterproofing services in the amount of $33,000, all as set forth in the above mentioned City Council Agenda Report. 1 4. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions and to execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of all such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract with THP, as well as the Contract itself. ATTEST: Owt City Clerk. R- Authorize Amendment to Contract with THP Limited Inc (10.4.18) 2 �a CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT f� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: October 4, 2018 Subject: Amendment to Contract for the Parking Structure Inspection Program Background: The City of Roanoke entered into a contract, dated March 19, 2014, with THP Limited, Inc., an Ohio corporation, to establish an effective structural inspection program that would form the basis of the Parking Fund capital maintenance program and overall maintenance direction for each of the City's seven (7) parking facility structures. The Contract was issued for a one -year period, with the City's option to renew the Contract for up to four additional one -year periods. If renewed, the City would determine and assign the structures to be inspected by the Consultant, subject to the Consultant and City agreeing on a fee for such further work. The original Contract was issued in the amount of $48,000. Amendments 2 through 6 have been issued for renewing the Contract time of performance for additional one year periods and for additional engineering services as requested. The Contract is currently in its final renewal period. Considerations: THP Limited, Inc., at the City's request, has submitted a proposal for additional services to include, but not be limited to, design services and coordination of contractor work on structural and waterproofing repair efforts in all seven City garages. The proposed cost is $33,000. In addition to the above fee, other expenses connected with the project may involve encountering unexpected conditions that may necessitate THP Limited, Inc. providing services above those stipulated. Therefore, future amendments may be needed to the Contract with THP Limited, Inc. to perform additional services as the project develops. However, the total of such other amendments is not expected to exceed an additional $10,000 over and above the previously mentioned $33,000, for total Contract Amendments not to exceed $43,000. Funding is available in the project account 07- 540 -8275, Parking Structure Inspection Program. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute additional amendments as referenced above, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to the City's Contract with THP Limited, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $43,000 for additional professional services, including an Amendment for $33,000 as set forth above. Authorize the City Manager to take such actions and to execute such documents, as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of all such amendments to the above mentioned Contract with THP Limited, Inc., as well as the Contract itself. Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Amelia Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Luke Pugh, P.E., City Engineer E IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41277 - 100418. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the City's Contract with Magic City Motor Corporation, for auto body repair services for vehicles that are involved in collisions; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with such Amendment. WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract with Magic City Motor Corporation ( "Contractor "), dated October 17, 2016 ( "Contract "), pursuant to which Contract, the Contractor agreed to provide auto body repair services for vehicles that are involved in collisions; WHEREAS, the City and the Contractor have agreed to amend the Contract because the cost of repair services has exceeded the maximum contract amount by $52,500 based on a higher level of necessary repairs than anticipated, as set forth in an Amendment, a copy of which Amendment is attached to the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter and City Code, City Council authorization is required because the aggregate amount of all increases payable under the Contract, as amended, will exceed $50,000. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to execute an Amendment to the City's Contract with Magic City Motor Corporation for auto body repair services for vehicles that are involved in collisions, such Amendment to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, all of which is more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated October 4, 2018, Magic City Motor Corp - Amend 10.4.18.doc 2. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions and to execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of all such Amendments to the above mentioned Contract with the Contractor, as well as the Contract itself. ATTEST: —�Vtwl )ILI A.) City Clerk. Magic City Motor Corp - Amend 10.4.18.doc CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Date: October 4, 2018 Subject: Amendment to Auto Body Repair Services Contract Background: The City entered into a contract, dated October 17, 2016, with Magic City Motor Corporation to provide auto body repair services for vehicles that are involved in collisions. This contract was renewed for an additional year on October 3, 2017 with a maximum contract amount of $109,614. The cost of repair services has exceeded the maximum contract amount by $52,500 based on a higher level of necessary repairs than anticipated. Considerations: The proposed amendment to the above contract requires City Council approval. Funding in the amount of $52,500 is available in account 01- 440 - 2641 -3009 (Sublet Vendor). Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to issue and execute an Amendment, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to the City's Contract with Magic City Motor Corporation, in an amount of $52,500 for additional auto body repair 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 Contract, as well as the Contract itself. The form of any such documents shall be approved by the City Attorney. --- 21rd/1?.��� (.(1- ,VJ S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41278- 100418. AN ORDINANCE amending Section 32 -98.1, Eligibility, of Division 5, Exemption of Certain Rehabilitated Real Property, and Section 32- 101.26, Eli ibility, of Division 5C, Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation, of Article 11, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979), as amended, to provide an extension of time for real property owners to pay delinquent real estate before the real estate tax exemptions granted eligible property owners pursuant to the foregoing authority shall be automatically void and of no effect; providing for an effective date, and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 32 -98.1, Eli ibility, of Division 5, Exemption of Certain Rehabilitated Real Property, of Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Sec. 32 -98.1. - Eligibility. (c) In order for the exemption for a property to continue in effect, or for an owner to apply for such exemption, the owner thereof shall not be delinquent in any real estate tax owed the cit �i-all be r no effect if s eh delinqueuey -- oceur-s. The exemption provided under this division shall be automatically void and of no effect without notice to the owner, if real estate taxes due on any real estate owned in the city that become due October 5 of a_ fiscal year are not paid on or before December 31 of the same fiscal year and of real estate taxes due on anv real Property owned in the city that become due April 5 of a fiscal year are not paid on or before June 30 of the same fiscal year. 1 2. Section 32- 101.26, Eli ibility, of Division 5C, Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation, of Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979) as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Sec. 32- 101.26. - Eligibility. (c) In order for the exemption for a property to continue in effect, or for an owner to apply for such exemption, the owner thereof shall not be delinquent in any real estate tax owed the city, — -�� oI,� all be d a of no eff'eCt if }eh de1iflquefieY -- --E C . The exemption provided under this division shall be automatically void and of no effect without notice to the owner, if real estate taxes due on anv real estate owned in the city that become due _October S of a fiscal vear are not paid on or before December 31 of the same fiscal year, and if real estate taxes due on any real estate owned in the city that become due April S of a fiscal vear are not paid on or before June 30 of the same iscal year. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. 4. Pursuant to § 12 of the Roanoke City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. 2 ATTEST: Tn City Clerk. Daniel J. Callaghan City Attorney The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 TELEPHONE 540- 853 -2431 FAX 540- 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov October 4, 2018 Timothy R. Spencer David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Assistant City Attorneys Re: Amendment to Section 32 -98.1 and Section 32- 101.26 of the City Code; Payment of Real Estate Taxes and Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Background: Division 5, Exemption of Certain Rehabilitated Real Property, of Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979) as amended, contains authorization for owners of real property containing structures used for residential and commercial purposes to obtain a tax exemption on such property if such structures are substantially rehabilitated, and if the property owner meets certain qualifications. The amount of the exemption is equal to the difference in the appraised value of the structure immediately before substantial rehabilitation, and immediately after substantial rehabilitation, as determined by the director of real estate valuation. The period of the exemption runs with the land for a period of five years, commencing July 1 of the tax year following such substantial rehabilitation is completed. Section 32 -98.1 of the City Code, Eligibility, provides that such tax exemption becomes automatically null and void if the property owner becomes delinquent on any real estate taxes owed the City. Division 5C, Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation of Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979) as amended, provides a similar tax abatement for new structures or other improvements for residential purposes or commercial purposes located in a CN district. Section 32- 101.26 of the City Code, Eli ibility, provides that any tax exemption granted property owners under Division 5C becomes automatically null and void if the property owner becomes delinquent on any real estate taxes owed the City. Considerations: Because the real property tax exemptions granted under Division 5 and Division 5C of the City Code automatically terminate upon the occurrence of any real estate tax delinquency, several property owners have become tax delinquent in the past, only to become current after payment of their real estate taxes upon notification by the director of real estate valuation. Technically, these owners would no longer be eligible to receive their exemption under the current language of the City Code, even after such owners have made their accounts current, because the exemption is lost automatically upon the occurrence of any real estate tax delinquency. The City Council Audit Committee received a report regarding the operations of the Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program and made several recommendations to improve the program. The program faces a sunset of July 1, 2020, and many of these recommendations made by the Audit Committee should be considered and presented to Council in Spring 2020, prior to the sunset. City staff recommends that Section 32 -98.1 and Section 32- 101.26 be amended at this time in order to clarify and extend the grace period available to property owners receiving such exemptions before such exemptions are voided automatically in the event an owner is delinquent in the payment of real estate taxes. This clarification and extension will allow City staff time to notify such owners of their delinquencies, and provide these properties with an opportunity to bring their accounts current before losing their exemptions. If the property owners failed to pay the delinquent taxes prior to the expiration of the grace period, the tax exemption would be automatically terminated. Such amendments further the City's policy of encouraging the rehabilitation of real property, and serves to make the City Code consistent with current practice. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached ordinance amending Section 32 -98.1, Eligibility, of Division 5, Exemption of Certain Rehabilitated Real Property,_ and Section 32- 101.26, Eligibility, of Division 5C, Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation, of Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Section 32, Taxation, of the City Code (1979) as amended, to provide an extension of time for real property owners receiving such exemptions to pay delinquent real estate before the real estate tax exemptions shall be automatically void and of no effect that the tax exemptions granted shall be automatically void and of no effect. W %-ILY tiLLurney DJC /lsc c: Robert M. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Evelyn Powers, City Treasurer Sherman Holland, Commissioner of Revenue Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Drew Harmon, City Auditor David L. Collins, Assistant City Attorney STATEMENT OF MICHELLE L. DYKSTRA I, Michelle L. Dykstra, make the following statement regarding Agenda Item 7 b. 1 of the October 4, 2018, 2:00 p.m. session of City Council regarding proposed amendments to City Code in connection with the Real Estate Taxes and Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program. I hold an interest in a property which participates in the City's Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3112 (13)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the proposed amendments to City Code affect the public generally and therefore I may participate in discussion of this matter and vote on the matter. To the extent that this exception does not apply, pursuant to Sections 2.2 -3112 (B)(1) and 2.2 -3115 (H), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I believe that I can act fairly, objectively, and in the public interest in considering the proposed amendments to this program. Based on the foregoing, I will participate in consideration of the proposed amendments and any vote on such proposals. I request that the City Clerk maintain a copy of this statement with the minutes of this meeting of City Council. Dated this 4" day of October, 2018. Michelle L. Dykstra Member of Council K:AOriginial K Drive Files \Council Session (10.04.2018) \Conflicts \STATEMENT of Michelle L. Dykstra.doc 10/3/18 STATEMENT OF JOHN A. GARLAND I, John A. Garland, make the following statement regarding Agenda Item 7 b. 1 of the October 4, 2018, 2:00 p.m. session of City Council regarding proposed amendments to City Code in connection with the Real Estate Taxes and Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program. I hold interests in entities that own properties which participate in the City's Rehab Real Estate Tax Credit /Exemption Program. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3112 (13)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the proposed amendments to City Code affect the public generally and therefore I may participate in discussion of this matter and vote on the matter. To the extent that this exception does not apply, pursuant to Sections 2.2 -3112 (13)(1) and 2.2 -3115 (H), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I believe that I can act fairly, objectively, and in the public interest in considering the proposed amendments to this program. Based on the foregoing, I will participate in consideration of the proposed amendments and any vote on such proposals. I request that the City Clerk maintain a copy of this statement with the minutes of this meeting of City Council. Dated this 4th day of October, 2018. John A. arlRd v Memb r of Council K \Originial K Drive Files \Council Session (10.04.2018) \Conflicts \STATEMENT of John A. Garland.doc 10/3/18 j��, IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41279 - 100418. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the approval of a proposed Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement) in connection with the case of Roanoke Lodging, LLC v. City of Roanoke, Case No. CL15 -2328 (the "Action "), pending before the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia; authorizing the settlement of the Action by providing Roanoke Lodging, LLC (RL) a credit in the aggregate amount of $49,810, without interest, to be applied to the real estate tax invoice that becomes due April 5, 2019, on real estate owned by RL, situated at 2801 Hershberger Road, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Official Tax Map No. 6450114 (Property); authorizing the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement, and other appropriate documents; authorizing the City Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, and Director of Finance to take such actions as are necessary to implement the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. WHEREAS, RL initiated the Action against the City alleging erroneous assessment of real estate taxes alleging that the real estate taxes assessed by the City against the Property for the 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year and 2015 -2016 Fiscal Year exceeded the Property's fair valuation, all as more specifically described in the City Attorney Letter dated October 4, 2018; WHEREAS, the City and RL have reached a settlement of the Action in accordance with the proposed Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached to the City Attorney Letter dated October 4, 2018, that include settlement values for the two Fiscal Years included in the Action and settlement values for the 2016 -2017, 2017 -2018, and 2018 -2019 Fiscal Years; and WHEREAS, Council authorization is required for the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The proposed settlement, as described and set forth in the Settlement Agreement, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Settlement Agreement to RL on terms substantially similar to the Settlement Agreement attached to the City Attorney Letter dated October 4, 2018. All requisite documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 2. The City Manager is further authorized to execute, deliver, and perform such other documents deemed necessary to perform, effectuate, administer, and enforce the Settlement Agreement, the form of any such documents to be approved by the City Attorney. 3. The City Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, and Director of Finance are further authorized to take such actions as are necessary to implement the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and to apply a credit of $49,810, without interest, against the real estate taxes to be assessed against the Property that come due April 5, 2019, as provided in the Settlement Agreement. 4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: iK8 ti City Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 Daniel J. Callaghan TELEPHONE 540- 853 -2431 City Attorney FAX 540 - 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov October 4, 2018 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., and Members of Council Re: Proposed Settlement Roanoke Lodging, LLC v. City of Roanoke Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia Case No. CL 15 -2328 Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Timothy R. Spencer David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Assistant City Attorneys Background and Consideration Roanoke Lodging, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company qualified to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Virginia (RL), is the owner and operator of the Roanoke Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center situated at 2801 Hershberger Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Official Tax Map No. 5450114 (Property). In December 2015, RL sued the City in Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, Case No. CL 15 -2328 (Action) and challenged the assessed value of the Property established by the City for Fiscal Years 2014 -15 and 2015 -16. The City responded to the action and has diligently defended the City's determination of the assessed value of the Property in the Action. The Court has set the Action for a three (3) day trial for October 29, 30, and 31, 2018. The City filed a motion for summary judgment in the Action and the Court set the hearing on the motion for summary judgment for October 4, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. (Motion). If the Circuit Court grants the Motion, judgment will be entered in favor of the City. On October 2, 2018, RL and the City reached a proposed agreement to settle the Action, a copy of which proposed settlement agreement is attached hereto (Settlement Agreement). The proposed Settlement Agreement is subject to the approval of City Council. RL and the City jointly requested the Circuit Court to continue the hearing on the Motion, pending review and action by City Council. The proposed Settlement Agreement provides for settlement valuations of the Property for the two fiscal years that are the subject of the Action and Fiscal years 2016 -17, 2017 -18, and 2018 -19. The current assessed values, the settlement value, and the credit for each affected fiscal year are: Fiscal Year Assessment Settlement Value Credit 2014-2015 $18,944,200 $18,244,200 $ 8,330 2015-2016 $17,539,400 $16,839,400 $ 8,540 2016-2017 $17,539,400 $16,839,400 $ 8,540 2017-2018 $16,200,000 $15,200,000 $12,200 2018-2019 $14,903,600 $13,903,600 $12,200 Total: $49,810 The settlement values produce a credit to RL in the aggregate amount of $49,810. This credit is without interest and will be applied to the tax invoice for the Property that becomes due April 5, 2019. The proposed Settlement Agreement resolves the Action and eliminates any future litigation involving the assessment of the Property for three (3) additional fiscal years. Recommendation Approve the settlement of the Action as proposed in the Settlement Agreement and adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement and take such other actions that are necessary to implement the Settlement Agreement, and authorizing the City Treasurer, the Commissioner of Revenue, and the Director of Finance to take such actions that are necessary to implement the terms of the Settlement Agreement, including application of the credit in the amount of $49,810. Respectfully submitted, Daniel J. Call han Roanoke City Attorney DJC /lsc Enclosures: Proposed Settlement Agreement Proposed Ordinance c: 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 Evelyn Powers, City Treasurer Sherman Holland, Commissioner of Revenue Susan Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation David L. Collins, Assistant City Attorney SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Agreement is made as of October 2, 2018, by and between Roanoke Lodging, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company qualified to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "RL") and the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation (the "City") RECITALS A. RL and the City are parties to an action pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, as Case Number CL15 -2328 ( "the Action ") B. RL and the City wish to settle the dispute between them and dismiss the Action on the terms and conditions below. C. This Agreement is subject to approval by the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City Council "). Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the sufficiency and receipt of which is acknowledged, and the above recitals which are incorporated herein, it is mutually agreed by the parties: 1. Settlement Payment. In consideration of the release set forth in this Agreement, the City shall pay, and RL agrees to accept, $49,810, as a credit against the April 5, 2019, invoice for the real property taxes imposed on property of RL, known as the Roanoke Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, situated at 2801 Hershberger Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Official Tax Map No. 6450114 ( "Property"). No interest will be paid on this amount. The amount of this credit has been established in accordance with the settlement values of the 7965/32/8578273v 1 Property for Fiscal Year 2014 -2 015 through and including Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 set forth in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof. The City Council will consider and vote on this Agreement no later than October 15, 2018. Upon approval of this Agreement by the City Council, counsel for RL will endorse and deliver to counsel for the City an Order dismissing the Action with prejudice. 2. Acceptance of Values. RL accepts the settlement values set forth in Schedule A and waives and releases, with prejudice, all rights of RL, under law or in equity, to challenge the assessed values of the Property, as set forth in Schedule A, for Fiscal Years 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, and 2018 - 2019. 3. Mutual Release. In consideration of the promises and rights granted in this Agreement, the sufficiency of which is expressly acknowledged, the City and RL hereby mutually discharge and release each other and their respective affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, divisions, predecessors, successors, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, representatives, owners, bonding companies and insurers from all claims, debts, suits, actions, charges, demands, judgments, costs, executions, liabilities and all other obligations, whether in contract, tort, or other, known and unknown, both legal and equitable, which have been brought or could have been brought, relating to the subject matter of the Action or related in any way to the City's real property tax assessments against the Property for the Fiscal Years 2014 - 2015 through and including 2018 - 2019. 4. Fees and Costs. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. 5. Merger. No promise or agreement not herein expressed has been made by, between or among the parties, and in executing this Agreement, the parties are not relying upon PA 7965/32/8578273v I any statement or oral representations made to them by each other or by anyone else who has not acted for them or on their own behalf, but are relying solely upon their own judgment. No consideration has been, or is offered, promised, expected or held out other than as provided herein, and no conditions precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement exist other than as expressly provided herein. This Agreement creates no new rights other than as expressly provided herein. 6. Full and Final Settlement. The parties understand that this is a full and final disposition of the claims and disputes between them, both as to the existence, and the nature and extent of, liability by any party except as specified herein. The parties understand and agree fully that this Agreement constitutes a compromise settlement and is mutual, final and binding upon the parties. 7. Compromised Claims. The parties understand and agree that this Agreement constitutes the settlement of disputed claims, that liability has been denied by all parties, and that this Agreement, the consideration therefor, and all negotiations relating thereto, are for settlement purposes only and shall not be construed as an admission of liability or responsibility for any wrongful act or omission at any time on the part of any party. 8. Modifications. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by all parties, with the approval of the City Council for the City of Roanoke as may be required by Virginia law. 9. Successors and Assi¢ns. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of all parties, their successors and permitted assigns, and each of them. 3 7965/3218578273v 1 10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 11. Authoritv. Each signor warrants that he /she has full legal authority to execute this Settlement Agreement on behalf of the parties. 12. Q verning Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with Virginia law. In the event any litigation arises concerning enforcement of this Agreement, venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Roanoke. Virginia. This Agreement has been read by all of the parties hereto, and where appropriate, by the attorneys for all of the parties hereto, and the parties understand its content and are satisfied with its terms. Dated this 2nd day of October, 2018. Date of Execution: ROANOKE LODGING, LLC l Date of Execution: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA its: 7965;31,8578273 v1 4 Approved as to form Roanoke City Attorney 7965/32/8578273v1 *Fiscal Year is July 1 to June 30. 6 7965/32/8578273v l SCHEDULE A SETTLEMENT VALUES PROPERTY BEARING OFFICIAL TAX MAP NO. 6450114 Fiscal Year* Assessment Settlement Value Credit 2014-2015 $18,944,200 $18,244,200 $ 8,330 2015-2016 $17,539,400 $16,839,400 $ 8,540 2016 -2017 $17,539,400 $16,839,400 $ 8,540 2017-2018 $16,200,000 $15,200,000 $12,200 2018 -2019 $14,903,600 $13,903,600 $12,200 Total: $49,810 *Fiscal Year is July 1 to June 30. 6 7965/32/8578273v l IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41280 - 100418. A RESOLUTION adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2019 Session of the General Assembly; and authorizing the City's legislative liaison to advocate the positions of the City with respect to matters presented during the 2019 Session of the General Assembly. WHEREAS, the members of City Council are in a unique position to be aware of the legislative needs of this City and its people; WHEREAS, previous Legislative Programs of the City have been responsible for improving the efficiency of local government and the quality of life for citizens of this City and our Blue Ridge region; WHEREAS, Council is desirous of again adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program to be advocated by the Council and its representatives at the General Assembly; WHEREAS, Council is also desirous to authorize its legislative liaison to advocate the position of the City on matters that may affect the City that are not specifically included in its Legislative Program in an efficient and effective manner; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee of City Council has by report, dated October 4, 2018, recommended to Council a Legislative Program to be presented at the 2019 Session of the General Assembly. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the 1. The Legislative Program transmitted by report of the Legislative Committee, dated October 4, 2018, is hereby adopted and endorsed by the Council as the City's official Legislative Program for the 2019 Session of the General Assembly. 2. Council authorizes the City's legislative liaison to advocate on all matters that arise during the 2019 Session of the General Assembly that may affect the interests of the City. With respect to matters that are not specifically included in the 2019 Legislative Program, the City's legislative liaison shall first advise the Chair or Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee and the City Manager of the particular matter and the position that the City should advocate and shall receive the consent of the Chair or Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee and the City Manager to proceed. 3. A joint meeting of the School Board and City Council will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., to present the 2019 Legislative Program to the Senators and Delegates. ATTEST: YY\OV-,-\ 0 '°�l,t► Cit rk. S "111111ANIE NI. MOON REYNOLDS, MM( 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(n roa nokeva.gov October 8, 2018 CECELIA f. N1CC'Ol' Deputy City Clerk C'EC'ELIA T. WEBB, CNIC Assistant Deputy CRY Clerk The Honorable Ralph S. Northam, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia The Honorable Justin E. Fairfax, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia The Honorable M. Kirkland Cox, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates The Honorable David J. Toscano, Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates The Honorable Thomas K. Norment, Jr., the Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate The Honorable Richard L. Saslaw, Minority Leader of the Virginia Senate The Honorable Terry L. Austin, Virginia House of Delegates The Honorable John S. Edwards, Senate of Virginia The Honorable Christopher T. Head, Virginia House of Delegates The Honorable Sam Rasoul, Virginia House of Delegates The Honorable William M. Stanley, Jr., Senate of Virginia The Honorable David R. Suetterlein, Senate of Virginia Dear Governor Northam and Gentlemen: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 41281 - 100418 supporting improvements to Interstate 81 and establishing a Regionally Dedicated Fund for Interstate 81 Corridor improvements. The abovementioned ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at its regular meeting held on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Enclosure pc: The Honorable William D. Bestpitch, Chairman, City Council Legislative Committee Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of October, 2018. No. 41281 - 100418. A RESOLUTION supporting improvements to Interstate 81 and establishing a Regionally Dedicated Fund for Interstate 81 Corridor Improvements. WHEREAS, the 2018 Virginia General Assembly directed the Commonwealth Transportation Board to develop and adopt an Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan and evaluate financing options for Interstate 81 corridor improvements; WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization ( RVTPO) informed the City that during the June 6, 2018 to August 6, 2018 public comment period, the Virginia Department of Transportation received 161 congestion comments, 138 safety comments, and 104 policy comments; WHEREAS, according to RVTPO, data from the Virginia Department of Transportation shows that Interstate 81 has the highest proportion if incident delay compared to all other Virginia interstates, and the loss of one lane leads to a 65 percent reduction in highway capacity; WHEREAS, Interstate 81 is critical to the economic vitality the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley, and of western Virginia, carrying $312 billion in goods each year; WHEREAS, the RVTPO recently approved a "Regional Study on Transportation Project Prioritization for Economic Development and Growth" which stated that widening and improving Interstate 81, between the Roanoke and New River Valley (Exit 150 to Exit 118), was a priority for the local governments in the RVTPO service area; WHREAS, potential capital improvements identified by the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment are estimated to cost $3 billion corridor -wide, with $1.6 to $2.1 billion in the Salem Transportation District; WHEREAS, the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and investment will assess a variety of funding mechanisms and will report on the economic impact of truck -only tolling on Virginia manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics sector companies; and WHEREAS, existing revenues are not sufficient to fund the identified improvements to Interstate 81, and the highest investment on other Virginia interstates is sourced from regionally dedicated funds. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia as follows: 1. Council urges the General Assembly to support improvements to Interstate 81 throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2. Council urges the General Assembly to establish a dedicated fund specifically limited to improvement in the Interstate 81 Corridor Region. 3. The City Clerk is directed to send attested copies of this Resolution to The Honorable Ralph S. Northam. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, The Honorable Justin E. Fairfax, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, The Honorable M. Kirkland Cox, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, The Honorable David J. Toscano, Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, The Honorable Thomas K. Norment, Jr., the Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate, The Honorable Richard L. Saslaw, Minority Leader of the Virginia Senate, The Honorable Terry L. Austin, The Honorable John S. Edwards, The Honorable Christopher T. Head, The Honorable Sam Rasoul, The Honorable William M. Stanley, Jr., and The Honorable David R. Suetterlein. ATTEST: City Clerk. SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Council Members Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Michelle L. Dykstra John A. Garland Djuna L. Osborne October 4, 2018 Anita J. Price Ilonorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of Council Re: Report of City Council Legislative Committee Recommendation to Adopt Proposed 2018 City of Roanoke Legislative Program Mayor Lea and Members of Council, The City Council Legislative Committee proposes to you its recommendation that City Council adopt the 2019 Legislative Program, a copy of which proposal is attached. The proposed 2019 Legislative Program includes several positions regarding major policies that will be considered by the General Assembly during its 2019 session. These policy statements include fiscal issues (state budget, state support, and local revenues), technology and infrastructure (broadband and expansion of interstate highways within the Roanoke Valley), environment (stor nwater and sediment control, regulation of plastic bags), economic development (maintenance of tax incentive programs, elimination of further restrictions on localities), community issues (recognize sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as protected classes), and education (full funding of SOQ requirements, school infrastructure funding, and establishing school opening date by school districts). The program also endorses the 2019 VML Legislative Program. The proposed 2019 Legislative Program also establishes five (5) local priorities for the 2019 session: Authorization to allow localities to adopt ordinances limiting smoking at outdoor amphitheaters by reenacting Chapter 799, Acts of the General Assembly (2018); Establishment of lien priority for unpaid solid waste collection fees; Authorization to allow localities to prohibit firearms at places where the local governing body is meeting; Enactment of measures to fund school infrastructure improvements; and Authorization to allow retention of third party collection services to collect local charges, in addition to local taxes. The Legislative Committee approached the development of the proposed 2019 Legislation Program following the approach taken with the development of the 2018 Legislative Program as recommended by the City's Legislative Delegation. The legislative Committee recommends that City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve the 2019 Legislative Program, as presented. The resolution authorizes the City's legislative liaison to promote the City's legislative priorities and policies and, with the approval of the City Manager and the Chair or Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee, participate in other specific initiatives recommended by the legislative liaison. Respectfully submitted, William D. Bestpitch Chair, Legislative Committee 2019 City of Roanoke Legislative Program Fiscal Policy Any proposed comprehensive tax reform must be based on the fundamental principle that local revenue sources cannot be further limited or restricted by the General Assembly without the enactment of legislation that will authorize localities to establish meaningful and viable alternative sources of local revenue. The General Assembly should enact measures to ensure that localities may collect local sale tax revenue due from internet sales as recognized by the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Mayfair. These legislative initiatives should include participation in the Streamline Sales and Use Tax Agreement in which more than 25 other states are signatories. The General Assembly must vigilantly and effectively avoid enactment of any further unfunded mandates to localities and initiate procedures to review, assess, and eliminate existing and burdensome mandates imposed on localities. Unfunded mandates include mandatory tax exemptions to specific groups of individuals, as worthy and deserving as they may be. Technology and Infrastructure Policy The General Assembly should eliminate impediments facing localities from bringing 21" Century technology to their citizens. The Commonwealth and the City must develop partnerships among federal, state, and local constituencies to expand highway infrastructure development throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including the expansion of I -73 which incorporates improving the safety and economic development worthiness of US Rte. 220. Environmental Policy The City opposes any efforts by the General Assembly to mandate further exemptions from payment of local stormwater utility fees. In addition, the City requests the General Assembly to hold localities harmless from any costs associated with increases in the load of sediment and other pollutants of concern that enter waters of the Commonwealth, including rivers, streams, and tributaries, where such increases in the Total Maximum Daily Load for a locality are attributable to projects and developments approved by the Commonwealth that include crossings of bodies of water within the Commonwealth. The City supports providing localities with the option, not the mandate, to regulate the use of plastic bags and disposable extruded polystyrene (Styrofoam) food and beverage containers within their communities. Final (10.04.2018) Economic Development Policy The City encourages the General Assembly to maintain existing tools, including historic tax credits, to encourage development and redevelopment throughout the City and Virginia's Blue Ridge Region. The City supports continuation and increased funding for the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund (COF). This important economic development incentive program has played a major role in several Roanoke job creation projects. The COF is an essential tool when competing with other states who often offer lucrative incentive packages to prospective companies. The City encourages the General Assembly to refrain from enacting further limitations on planning, development, and zoning tools that localities may use in regulating and promoting development within their communities. Public transportation is an important economic development tool for the regional economy. The General Assembly should increase funding for transit services and create opportunities for regional localities to collaborate in expanding public transportation throughout the region. The General Assembly must address the issue of annexation and consolidation in the 21 st Century as an economic development tool to assist cities like Roanoke. The General Assembly should enable counties to adopt local revenue sources and incur debt following procedures currently available to cities. Education Policy The City of Roanoke and Roanoke City Public Schools strongly urge the General Assembly to amend current school funding programs to fully fund its obligations under the Standards of Quality (SOQ) by securing a sustainable state revenue source to assist localities and school divisions in modernizing and maintaining public school facilities to provide more equitable educational opportunities for all Virginia students. This recommendation will require amendments to establish transparent criteria for equitable distribution of such funding, including funding to support the technology needed to meet the Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements and enhance learning by all children. The City and Roanoke City Public Schools urge the General Assembly to maintain the ability of Roanoke City Public Schools to set the start date for its school year. Public Safety The City supports legislation that preserves law and order and promotes public safety throughout the City, including legislative initiatives to assist localities in protecting the public from gun violence. 2 Final (10.04.2018) Community The General Assembly should consider measures to improve community relations, including the adoption of legislation to recognize sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as protected classes within our society. 2019 VML Legislative Program The City endorses and supports the 2019 VML Legislative Program and VML Policy Committee Statements. 3 Final (10.04.2018) 2019 Legislative Priorities The City requests its legislative delegation to patron and support the following legislative initiatives: Authorize localities to adopt ordinances limiting smoking within designated areas of outdoor public spaces. This proposal requires reenactment of Chapter 799, Acts of the General Assembly (2018). 2. Establish real estate lien status and priority for unpaid local solid waste collections fees in a manner similar to the lien for unpaid stormwater utility fees. This proposal requires an amendment to Section 15.2 -928. 3. Authorize localities to prohibit firearms at places where the local governing body is meeting. This recommendation will require an amendment to Section 15.2 -915. 4. Enact measures to fully fund the Standards of Quality (SOQ) to include a sustainable state funding source to assist localities and school divisions in modernizing public school facilities to provide more equitable educational opportunities for all Virginia students. This recommendation will require amendments to current school funding programs to secure a reliable source of revenue and establish transparent criteria for equitable distribution of such funding. Fully funding the SOQ requirements by the General Assembly will necessarily include funding for much needed modernized school infrastructure. 5. Authorize treasurers and localities to retain third party collection services to collect any delinquent amount due a locality, including local taxes and any other charges. This proposal requires an amendment to Section 58.1- 3919.1 LI Final (10.04.2018) STEPIIANIE 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 @roauokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk October 9, 2018 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Anne S. Beckett 1024 Hamilton Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Beckett: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed as a member of the Architectural Review Board to replace D. David Parr, Jr., for a four -year term of office ending October 1, 2022. 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 a 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 Architectural Review Board. Smerely, .... Stephanie M. Moon Reyncd6,-µ /MC City ity Clerk pc: Donna Payne, Secretary, Architectural Review 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 fourth day of October 2018, ANNE S. BECKETT was appointed as a member of the Architectural Review Board to replace D. David Parr, Jr., for a four -year term of office ending October 1, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 2018. YVIO City Clerk STG PIIANIE 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 @roanokcva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk October 9, 2018 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Shawn Swain 1105 Valley Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Swain: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed as a member of the Architectural Review Board to replace Christopher M. Vail for a four -year term of office ending October 1, 2022. 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 a 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 Architectural Review Board. Sin ely, -...._...,W Stephanie M. Moon R olds, MC City ity Clerk pc: Donna Payne, Secretary, Architectural Review 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 fourth day of October 2018, SHAWN SWAIN was appointed as a member of the Architectural Review Board to replace Christopher M. Vail for a four -year term of office ending October 1, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 2018. a �e City Clerk' STFIJI IANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone; (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540)853 -1145 E -mail: derk(a?roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Amar Bhattarai 4614 Oakland Boulevard, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Bhattarai: 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Charlotte H. Davis as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of office ending March 31, 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, 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 Fair Housing Board. SincerRlyt, .__. ;4 Ste anie M. Moon Reynolds, MM City Clerk Enclosures pc: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing 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 fourth day of October 2018, AMAR BHATTARAI was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Charlotte H. Davis as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2021. 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October City Clerk S "f1 :111IAN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Jessie Coffman 1201 Summit Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Coffman: 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Byron Lee Hamlar as a member of the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019. 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, 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 Fair Housing Board. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Rey Qlcs, M , City Clerk Enclosures pc: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing 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 fourth day of October 2018, JESSIE COFFMAN was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Byron Lee Hamlar as a member of the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019. 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokcva.gov October 9, 2018 Peter Volosin 510 Mountain Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Volosin: CECELIA F. MCCOY 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Amanda C. Buyalos as a member of the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019. 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, 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 Fair Housing Board. WncIy, Stephanie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures Reyhelds, C pc: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing 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 fourth day of October 2018, PETER VOLOSIN was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Amanda C. Buyalos as a member of the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2019. 2018. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October City Clerk ....a,.,.; 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(gtroanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Matthew Kelley 3051 Hemlock Lane, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Kelley: CECELIA F. MC'COY Deputy City Clerk CE( 'ELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 you were appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Troy Michael Rech ending March 31, 2021. Enclosed You will find a Certificate of Your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered bv 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 a 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Since Fe y, ,-m Stephanie M. Moon Re'rlq Ids, City Clerk �mM Enclosures pc: Nicole Ashby, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Advisory 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 fourth day of October 2018, MATTHEW KELLEY was appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Troy Michael Rech ending March 31, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 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: (5,40) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(tVroanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Savannah Taylor 611 South Jefferson Street, S. W. Apartment 706 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Ms. Taylor: 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to replace Katina Hamlar as a member (Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of office ending June 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 a 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, 1 would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission. Enclosures PC: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices 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 fourth day of October 2018, SAVANNAH TAYLOR (Citizen at Large) was appointed to replace Katina Hamlar as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 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: clerk(ri),roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Roy Mentkow 1624 Blair Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Mentkow: 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to replace Dr. William L. Lee as a member (Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of office ending June 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 a 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 Personnel and Employment Practices Commission. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon R ynolds, MC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices 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 fourth day of October 2018, ROY MENTKOW (Citizen at Large) was appointed to replace Dr. William L. Lee as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 2018. w ry). h' 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 @,roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Sunni D. Purviance 1340 Morningside Street, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24013 Dear Ms. Purviance: 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018 you were appointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Christina B. Hatch ending June 30, 2019. 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 a 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 Neighborhood Advocates. Sincerely, ,..... - y _ to 11P�71 "9S� , —rrl Stephanie M. Moon Re olds City Clerk Enclosures pc: Ian Shaw, Neighborhood Services Coordinator /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 fourth day of October 2018, SUNNI D. PURVIANCE was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Christina B. Hatch ending June 30, 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 2019. rm City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Officer Fatima Foster 744 Catawba Drive Salem, Virginia 24153 Dear Officer Foster: 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(d),roanokeva.gov October 9, 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 Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were reappointed as a Law Enforcement representative of the Towing Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending October 31, 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 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 to serve the City of Roanoke as a Law Enforcement representative of the Towing Advisory Board. c: Tim Meadows, Secretary, Towing Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) CITY OF ROANOKE ) To -wit: 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 fourth day of October 2018, FATIMA FOSTER was reappointed as a Law Enforcement representative of the Towing Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending October 31, 2021. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 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: clerk(ivroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk October 9 201$ CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Chris H. Craft 1501 Eastgate Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Craft: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, you were appointed to replace Randall Simmons as a Citizen at Large member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2020. 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 the City of Roanoke as a Citizen at Large representative on the Towing Advisory Board. Sincerely, F Stephanie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures Reynolds, M c: Tim Meadows, Secretary, Towing Advisory Board w /application 3129 Garden City Blvd, Roanoke 24014 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 fourth day of October 2018, CHRIS H. CRAFT was appointed to replace Randall Simmons as a Citizen at Large member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2020. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this ninth day of October 2018. Cif Cle y u � rk 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(e),rounokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Christopher M. Vail 2155 Mountain View Terrace, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Vail: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA 1'. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Architectural Review Board will expire on October 1, 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 Architectural Review Board from February 17, 2015 to October 1, 2018. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, V, �- � h-)...,. Stephanie M. Moon Reyno s, MM City Clerk Enclosure pc: Donna Payne, Secretary, Architectural Review Board CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Christopher M. Vail AS A MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD FROM FEBRUARY 17, 2015 TO OCTOBER 1, 2018 ON THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: � a SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. STEPHANIE N1. MO ADS MAYOR CITY CLERK J 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 @roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 Dr. William L. Lee 4139 Appleton Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Dr. Lee: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC Assistant Deputy City Clerk On December 27, 1982, the Roanoke City Code was amended to provide that after completion of three consecutive complete terms of office, no member of a permanent board, authority, commission or committee shall be eligible for reappointment to the same office for the next succeeding term. On June 30, 2018, you completed your third consecutive term of office as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission. 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 Personnel and Employment Practices Commission from August 6, 2006 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, n ham', Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, M City Clerk Enclosure pc: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Dr. William L. Lee AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION FROM AUGUST 7, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2018 ON THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: STEPHANIE M. MO RED U5 CITY CLERK �' STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Katina C. Hamlar 1610 Lonna Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Ms. Hamlar: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk®roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Your term of office as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices 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 Personnel and Employment Practices Commission from May 7, 2012 to October 4, 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 Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Enclosure PC: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Katina C. Ham[ar AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION FROM MAY 7, 2012 TO OCTOBER 4, 2018 ON THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. STEPHANIE M. MOO r��%VDS MAYOR 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@roanokeva.gov October 9, 2018 A. Damon Williams 2618 Charing Cross Drive, S. W Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Williams: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk On December 27, 1982, the Roanoke City Code was amended to provide that after completion of three consecutive complete terms of office, no member of a permanent board, authority, commission or committee shall be eligible for reappointment to the same office for the next succeeding term. On October 20, 2018, you will have completed your third consecutive term of office as a member of the Economic Development Authority. 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 Economic Development Authority from February 18, 2003 to October 20, 2018. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, t Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: Harwell M. Darby, Jr., Secretary, Economic Development Authority, Glenn, Feldmann, Darby and Goodlatte, 37 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO A. Damon Williams AS A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2003 TO OCTOBER 30, 2018 ON THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER-, 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: ATTEST: SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. §TEPHANiE M. MOO MAYOR CITY CLERK �� 0 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED SESSION (CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC WORKSHOP) OCTOBER 12, 2018 8:30 A.M. RALEIGH COURT LIBRARY 2112 GRANDIN ROAD, S. W. AGENDA 1. Call to Order — Roll Call. Council Member Dykstra arrived late. 2. Welcome — Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. 3. Work Session Purpose — Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager During discussion of work session items, Council Member Dykstra entered the meeting (9:14 a.m.) 4. Additional matters for Discussion by Mayor and Members of Council. Infrastructure Broadband Good Government Council Salaries Emergency Preparedness Public Safety Alerts 5. Adjournment —12:08 p.m. 1 Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2018 Insert Photos of Mayor, Council, and City Manager on this page Seven-time All-America City Winner' 1952 11979 11982 11988 11996 12012 Message from the Mayor ENTER INFO Here Message from the City Manager ENTER INFO Here TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose of Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Process Community Profile Vision and Strategic Areas of Importance Education Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Community Safety Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Human Services Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Infrastructure Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Good Government Overview Path to Results Performance Measures 3 Livability Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Economy Overview Path to Results Performance Measures Organizational Response 4 Purpose of Strategic Planning A strategic plan should serve as the physical product of strategic thinking — that is deliniation of a community vision and the strategies and actions that will be necessary to progress toward that vision. The Council, City Government and community should ideally evaluate every opportunity or challenge that presents itself against this vision and its assocaited strategies to best determine how to allocate their time, money and other resources — all of which are limited. The Strategic Plan is a companion to the City's Comprehensive Plan which represents how the City will physically change over time. Together, the Strategic Plan and the Comprehensive Plan provide a firm foudnation upon which to build more detailed neighborhood and special purpose plans, the annual budget, the mulit -year capital improvements program, regulations and ordnances, and other assocaited public policy and implementation documents and initiatives. Ideally one should be able to review this document and gain a firm understanding of where the City intends to go and generally how it proposes to get there as well as gain insight into how progress along the way is intended to be measured. Strategic Planning Process Though this document represents the first time a formal strategic plan has been crafted and adopted by the Council, the City has engaged in strategic thinking for many years. Much of what is included in this plan has for a number of years been included in the annual budget and other policy documents. The process used in the development of this plan started with a Council strategic planning retreat held in July 2018 which included a review of current strategic items, overviews of governance in Virginia, the Council- Manager form of government, economic and social characteristics of Roanoke and public service delivery in Roanoke. This retreat included a robust discussion of current conditions, projected trends and the goals for the future of the City. An affirmation of the community vision and an outline of the strategies were the principal products resulting from the retreat. A draft strategic plan was prepared and presented to the Council at their annual budget planning retreat held in October. A final draft version was made available for public review and comment in November 2018. Revisions were made and a final draft. The Strategic Plan was approved by City Council at ther meeting on XXXXXXX. The Council will review the Strategic Plan on an annual basis, making adjustments as appropraite, following a process similar to that used in the creation of this first plan. Additionally, City Management will provide the Council with semi - annual progress reports on the Plan and a perfromance measure report annually. 5 Community Profile The City of Roanoke is a mid -size independent city with a population of approximately 100,000 located within a region with a population of approximately 350,000. The Roanoke region is located within the south - western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia with the City of Roanoke as the largest City west of the State Capitol of Richmond. Roanoke serves as the region's education, medical, shopping and cultural hub anchoring what has been dubbed Virginia's Blue Ridge. Built upon success of the growth in the rail industry, Roanoke grew very rapidly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After a period of economic challenges Roanoke is experiencing a rennaisance built upon the strengths of medical research and care, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Recent economic growth, a vibrant downtown, unparalleled outdoor amenities and numeorus arts and cultural offerings have led Roanoke to National recognition. Population Estimate (2017) — 99,837 Median Age — 38 with 5% under 5 years of age and 16% age 65 and older Race — 63% of the current population is White alone, 30% Black or African descent alone, and 6.3% Hispanic or Latino Households and Income — There are 42,541 households in Roanoke with 47,011 housing units with a median value of $133,000. 52% of the homes in Roanoke are owner - occupied. 2016 Median income is $39,201 with 22% of the population living in povery. 85% of the adults in Roanoke are high school graduates or higher Industry & Business - there are 3,112 business establsihments in Roanoke employing 68,516 with a total annual payroll of $3 billion. Health care and social assistance is the lagest employment sector in Roanoke accounting for more than 12,000 jobs. There are currently more than 100,000 studens pursuing degrees at 25 colleges and universities located wihtin the Roanoke region r� Roanoke City Community Vision The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge Strategic Areas of Importance This vision is pursued by focusing on seven areas of strategic importance Education Community Safety Human Services Infrastructure Good Government Livability Economy 7 Education Foster an environment for lifelong learning which encompasses cradle to career and beyond through shared services and community involvement Path to Results We will join our community in ensuring access to educational opportunities through the course of each individual's life. We seek to help develop successful students and productive and educated adults, prepared to succeed to full extent of their abilities. Early Learning and School Readiness —we will invest time, money and resources in preparing children to read proficiently at the 3rd Grade level. Preparation for Post High - School Success — we will work with the community to identify and support programs and initiatives that equip students to succeed beyond high school whether their path leads them to college, a trade or vocation or community service. Support of K -12 Educational Program — we will invest time, money and resources in ensuring Roanoke City Public Schools are able to provide the facilities, curriculum, and teachers necessary to deliver quality educational programs. Adult Learning — we will invest time, money and resources in opportunities for adults to continue to learn to enhance skills, broaden their general knowledge or further their creativity. Performance Measures We will determine success by: Improving PALS Scores Securing and Maintaining Accreditation for all Schools Improving Graduation Rates Improving Student Learning Outcomes Increased Adult Learning Opportunities (Workforce Participation Rate? % with post- High - School Education /Certification ?) Community Safety Assure citizens feel safe and they and their property are safe in their homes, businesses and neighborhoods Path to Results We will ensure that our community comes together to plan for and to the extent practical prevent harm from man -made and natural risks. We will take steps to ensure our homes, businesses, public places, streets, and neighborhoods are safe and desirable places to live, work and play. We will together ensure that when response is necessary it is done in as an efficient, fair and appropriate manner as practical. Prevention — We will invest the time, money and resources necessary to ensure that to the extent practical harm to property or persons is prevented through the use of programs, education and code and law enforcement and addressing underlying causes including poverty, trauma, and inequity. Responsiveness — We will maintain the equipment and personnel necessary to meet or exceed established national standards related to response time for public safety Communication & Engagement — We will invest the time, money and resources necessary to ensure the ability to reliably communicate to and engage with the general public and between staff locally and throughout the region during routine business operations and times of emergency response Quality of Standards and Laws — We will ensure that our codes, practices and policies are consistent with recognized best practices and are legally sound Performance Measures We will determine success by: Accreditation by recognized National or Regional Organizations will be secured and maintained by Departments /Divisions engaged in delivery of public safety services ISO ratings of the highest level will be secured and maintained by the Departments /Divisions engaged in delivery of public safety services Public Safety services will consistently be evaluated as "Good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis Crime statistics will be actively monitored and reported and demonstrable improvements in all areas over time will be secured 0 Human Services Foster a caring community that uses an equitable, regional and collaborative approach to encourage preventative measures, intervention services, and self- sufficiency while providing a social safety net to citizens Path to Results We will unite public and private institutions as a caring and compassionate community assisting individuals and families achieve self- sufficiency and live healthy lives. We maintain a commitment of focusing on prevention and the provision of information and where necessary and when appropriate in the delivery of compassionate services grounded in fairness, equity and accountability Prevention —We will invest the time, money and resources necessary to prevent poverty, promote self- sufficiency, promote positive youth development, and promote healthy and safe neighborhoods Intervention — When appropriate and necessary we will intervene in situations through early identification of need, using a holistic approach that involves the family, support the deinstitutionalization of individuals — integrating citizens back into society Caring Community — Through direct involvement with those impacted we will foster positive relationships and empower them to succeed to the best of their abilities and circumstances Accessibility to Services — We will ensure those that live in our community are aware of the resources available to them and will ensure our services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner Performance Measures We will determine success by: Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that govern the delivery of health and human services Human services will consistently be evaluated as "Good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis Improved demographic and socio- economic trends such as rates of poverty, number of homeless, service recipients, deaths due to overdose, etc. 10 Infrastructure Maintain and build quality infrastructure that supports healthy residential neighborhoods, successful commercial areas, and accessible public facilities and amenities Path to Results We will work to ensure the facilities, equipment, materials, and services that are necessary to meet the communication, mobility, life- safety, recreation, and basic needs of our individuals, families, businesses, and visitors are provided and maintained in a manner that contributes positively to safety, livability and economic advancement Environment — We will work locally and regionally to ensure the quality and sustainability of our natural resources and features with a particular emphasis on clean air and clean water Buildings, Parks and Greenways — We will work locally and regionally to deliver buildings, parks and greenways that are functional, accessible, durable, sustainable and that can be operated in an efficient manner Transportation — We will ensure our transportation network enables a full -range of mobility options that are functional and reliable and that are delivered, maintained and operated in an efficient manner Equipment and Vehicles — We will ensure that the equipment and vehicles we use to deliver our services are functional and reliable, safe and well- maintained, and procured and operated in an efficient manner Technology — We will ensure that the technology we use to deliver our services and to communicate to and engage with our community is functional and reliable and is procured and operated in an efficient manner Performance Measures We will determine success by: Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that govern infrastructure assets and natural features Infrastructure - related items /services will consistently be evaluated as "Good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis Accreditation by recognized National or Regional Organizations will be secured and maintained by Departments /Divisions engaged in delivery of infrastructure services 11 Good Government Provide exceptional and competitive government services that are collaborative, transparent, responsive and innovative Path to Results We will on behalf of our citizens, provide top quality services and programs that are cost competitive and responsive, efficient, collaborative and transparent. We will build a culture built around honesty, respect, responsibility, teamwork, diversity and inclusion that addresses the challenges and opportunities of the 21" Century Effective Leadership — Through collaborative and visionary leadership we will set clear direction and high expectations for Roanoke based upon Council priorities. We will emphasize customer - driven excellence, accountability, and adherence to clear values in the delivery of our services High- Performing Employees — Our employees understand how their actions contribute to the City's vision and strategies and are committed emotionally and intellectually and motivated to provide the best service they are able. Our organization provides the clear direction, resources and opportunities for our employees to excel in what they do. Efficient and Effective Operations — We acknowledge we are stewards of the public's resources and therefore seek to deliver community services in a cost - competitive manner requiring the least amount of time and effort necessary. We will seek partnerships, relentlessly and continuously pursue service improvements and efficiencies and strive to implement best practices on behalf of our community Responsible Financial Management — We will ensure sound management of revenues, expenditures, assets, in a strategic, coordinated and deliberate manner aligned with generally accepted and best practices, Council priorities and the needs of the community Valued, Engaged & Informed Community — We believe a successful City values an active and engaged citizenry in the conduct of its government. We will ensure community members are informed and offered opportunities for engagement as policies and actions are formulated and services are delivered Performance Measures We will determine success by: Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies that govern financial management Overall City governance will consistently be evaluated as "Good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis Recognition by National or Regional Organizations secured and maintained for application of innovative approaches and best practices 12 Improved employee satisfaction and retention /advancement Increased utilization of engagement opportunities by residents and businesses 13 Livability Enhance Roanoke's exceptional vitality as an attractive, diverse, culturally inclusive, vibrant and active city in which to live, learn, work and play Path to Results We will collaborate with others in our region to ensure Roanoke retains a quality social, built and natural environment making it a vibrant place to live, learn, work, play and visit. We will ensure Roanoke remains a desirable place to invest in, whether as a homeowner, business owner, client or tourist Attractive Community — Together with the community, we will work to foster pride in home and business ownership working to ensure our neighborhoods, business corridors and districts remain safe, clean, diverse and attractive and encourage continued pride and investment Accessible and Inclusive Community - We will ensure that public transportation, bicycle facilities and pedestrian ways are convenient and safe and provide mobility options and ease of connection between our neighborhoods, with our public spaces and throughout the region Quality Amenities — We will collaborate with others to provide activities, facilities, and exhibits that encourage active living and foster cultural awareness. We will ensure the protection of unique community assets and natural resources found within our City Performance Measures We will determine success by: City's desirability as a place to live, operate a business, or visit will consistently be evaluated as "Good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis Recognition by National or Regional Organizations secured and maintained for application of innovative approaches and best practices Increases in population, number of visitors, home ownership, home value, and participation in events 14 Economy Cultivate a thriving business environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity if our community, recognizing our role in both the regional and global economies Path to Results We will collaborate with others in the region and State to ensure the continued economic vitality of Roanoke and its place as the region's center of economic activity. We will emphasize the development of individual's skills and abilities, development of unique economic assets, the promotion of economic assets that afford us a competitive advantage and the development of business opportunities Human Capital — Together with others in the community we will ensure our workforces is as prepared as it can be to productively contribute to the local economy and better the lives of themselves and their families. We will seek to attract and retain talent, expand employment opportunities, raise awareness of job and business opportunities and attract higher -wage opportunities to Roanoke Asset Development — Together with others in the community we will build upon existing natural, cultural, structural and leadership strengths creating an economic environment that capitalizes upon our uniqueness and creates opportunity for the generation of wealth — personal, business, and community Business Development — We will collaborate with others throughout the region to make Roanoke as attractive as possible for investment by individuals and business by ensuring regulatory and business processes are responsive, regional partnerships are fully embraced, strategic use of business incentives and maintenance of a responsible tax structure. We will continue to ensure Roanoke remains a vibrant and attractive portion of Virginia's Blue Ridge for visitors and guests Asset Promotion —We will collaborate with others throughout the region to curate and nurture an authentic and representative brand for Roanoke and the region and will ensure access to trusted and reliable information about the benefits of living, visiting and doing business in Roanoke Performance Measures We will determine success by: Increases in tax revenue, number of jobs, occupancy rates, number of visitors, and decreases in poverty and unemployment rates 15 Organizational Response The City Government will respond to each of the priorities, take action and deliver services aligned with the following core values: Honesty Respect Responsibility /Accountability Teamwork Diversity and Inclusion Organizational Framework Pursue long -term high- impact regional change — make the Roanoke region the premier place to locate, stay and visit Build strength from within — enable the success of residents, families, and businesses regardless of their physical location within the City Strategies Prioritize — time, money and attention Take Strategic Action — everything should progress toward objectives Seek and Enhance Collaborative Partnerships —we cannot and should not do this alone Innovate — new ideas, new approaches, new partners Empower Organization — free up talent, time, money and resources As an organization we will do this within a culture where all employees are leaders oriented toward results and positive outcomes, where organization and community assets meet or exceed recognized standards and where the services provided are recognized as "best in class" As Departments we take action and deliver our services guided by our Departmental Service Plans and secure the necessary resources by budgeting for the intended outcomes As individuals we perform in accordance with our personal development and operational goals established annually 16 17 City Council Budget Planning Workshop October 12, 2018 Raleigh Court Library 12:00 a Agenda •Workshop Goals • Strategic Plan • FY 2018 Year End Status Update is FY 2019 Highlights • FY 2020 Strategic Approach 2 G City of Roanoke Priorities Assure citizens feels sa and their property are s homes, businesses and neighborhoods. Enhance Roanoke's exceptional vitality as an attractive, diverse, culturally inclusive, vibrant and active city in which to live, learn, work and play. Maintain and build quality infrastructure that supports healthy residential neighborhoods, successful commercial areas, and accessible public facilities and amenities. nd they Cultivate a thriving business in their environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity of our community, recognizing our role in both the regional and global economies. Foster an environment for Foster an environment for lifelong learning which encompasses cradle to career and beyond through shared services and community involvement. Provide exceptional and cost competitive government services that are collaborative, transparent, responsive, and innovative. Foster a caring community that uses an equitable, regional, and collaborative approach to encourage preventative measures, intervention services, and self- sufficiency while providing a social safety net 3 for citizens. FY 18 Year End Status Update • Year end 13 revenue and expense adjustments being completed • Remaining analysis of required contributions — RCPS — Unassigned Fund Balance — One -time capital • Anticipated unaudited results to City Council in (November or December) 4 Reve 350 300 250 0 200 L c 150 0 100 50 X nue Performance by Fiscal Year FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 Net Present Value 5 Revenue Performance to Budget $300,000,000 $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $0 (0.07 %) $279.3M $265.5M '74 %r 0.27% $290.9M - $273.IN - -V.42%-- $259.5M (0.42)% (0.92 %) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. M $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 All Local Taxes $172.7M $199.2M $191.1M $191.2M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. 7 $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $100,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 Property Tax Revenues $116.4M $113.7M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. Delinquent, P & I ■ Tax Districts Public Service Personal Property ■ Real Estate $100,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 Real Estate Tax 2008 2009 2010 $79.1 M $79.4M 2011 2012 2013 2014 $81.6M $82.3M $84.5M 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. E $25,000,000 $21.6M $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 Sales Tax $19.2M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $20.6M $20.6M $21.4M d' A^ 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. ILI $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 Meals Tax Rate increase from 5.0% to 5.5% $16.6M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. 11 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 Lodging Tax to 8.0 %° " — " U 9M $4.3M $4.3M $3.9M $5.4M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. 12 Expenditure Performance to Budget $295,000,000 $275,000,000 $255,000,000 $235,000,000 $215,000,000 $195,000,000 $175,000,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 r.8 2016 2017 2018 Est. 13 $50 $45 $40 $35; $30= $25 $20 $15 $10 Fund Balance $29.8M $28.1 M 10.72% $26.1 M 10.61% 10.25% � `"''wow" $28.8M $31.7M $26.8M 10.61% ' 10.35% $26.OM 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Est. MI Performance Indicator Highlights • Economy — Jobs in the City of Roanoke: down 1.5% — Average Wage in the City of Roanoke: up 1.5% — Changes in occupancy /vacancy rates, absorption rate and rental rates: up 1 % — Number of hotel stays: up 5.8% • Education — All schools accredited — Graduation Rates up 0.3 %, now 90% — Number of participants in adult learning programs: up 31.7% • Good Government — Maintained number of accredited departments at 7 — Employee turnover rate: decreased by 5.34% — Social media: • Website visits: 920,642 • Pageviews:2,206,731 • Downloads: 468,721 15 Performance Indicator Highlights (continued) • Human Services — Unemployment Rate: decreased 1.1% — SNAP recipients: increased 7.8% — TANF recipients: increased 9.6% • Infrastructure — Bridge inventory rated structurally deficient: decreased 1.5% to 0% • Livability — Blighted properties: decreased by 6.1 % — Code violations: increased by 0.08% — Increase in number of new building starts: increased by 106.1 % — Number of regional and national publications recognizing Roanoke: increased by 17.8% • Safety — Part I crimes report per 1,000 population: increased 5.8% — Fire -EMS met response time targets 16 FY 19 Highlights • Budget totals - $291,699,000 • Increased budget by $8.9 million, an increase of 3.15% • Includes funding for strategic investments in all priority areas, compensation and inflationary cost increases • Includes additional funding to further address support of school safety, Children's Services Act needs, Emergency Relief to help prevent homelessness, alley maintenance, neighborhood activities, EMS response, jail mental health services, mental and physical health services, tourism, arts and transportation. • Monthly revenue monitoring on -going with first reporting in January 17 FY 19 Highlights RCPS Health Department HRCCC Sales Tax Remittance Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Performance Agreements Medical Reserves Worker Compensation Solid Waste — tipping fees Libraries — early literacy, core service, utilities and cleaning Fire -EMS — medic unit, peak staff, supplies Planning — weed and trash abatement, demolition of derelict structures Police — staffing, deer culling, vet services, overtime Sheriff — DARE program, staffing, career development, mental health unit, contracts, utilities Transportation — signs, supplies, electricity, signal maintenance /equipment, paving, alley maintenance Human Services — Emergency Relief /homelessness, CSA, adoption, staffing Fleet Management — fuel, parts and repairs Parks and Recreation — facility cleaning, special event coordination Cultural Endowment Compensation Increase • $320.0 $315.0 $310.0 $305.0 $300.0 $295.0 $290.0 $285.0 $280.0 $275.0 $270.0 Five -Year Operating Model 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Revenue — Expense 19 Revenue $279.3 $290.9 $291.7 $296.7 $302.0 $307.3 $312.8 Expense 277.5 287.8 291.7 297.5 304.2 311.3 318.7 Variance 1.8 3.1 0.0 (0.8) (2.2) (4.0) (5.9) Assumptions: • Real Estate Tax Growth — 1.75% in FY 20.2% in FY 21 -23 • Personal Property Tax Growth — 1.75% in FY 20 -23 • Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Growth — I% in FY 20 -23 • Most Other Revenue Growth — 2% in FY 20 -23 • Operating Expenditure Growth — predominantly 2% in FY 20 -23 • Salary Increases — 2% in FY 20 -23 20 FY 19 Issues and Funding Sources • Issues — Public Safety Overtime — September weather event — Snow — Worker Compensation • Sources — General Fund Contingency — Vacancy Savings (monitored monthly) — If available, local tax revenue in excess of budget (monitored monthly) 21 FY 20 Development Strategic Approach • We will focus on addressing what we must, what we committed to and then taking care of the "business" needs of the organization. We then turn to enhancing service levels and support to our community partners. — Use FY19 as Base but continue pursuit of "right- sizing" of expenditures — Increased Expenditures (as result of savings realized from reductions and increased revenue projections • Legal /Formula obligations - CSA, RCPS, Regional Planning District, Health Department, etc. • Policy — Reserves, Pension /OPEB, etc. • Contractual /Operations — Programmed Operations Increases, Utilities, Insurance, Overhead, etc. • Capital — Facilities and Equipment • Operations — Service Level Adjustments /Enhancements, New Services, etc. • External — Cultural Endowment, Enhanced Support to Social Service Agencies, etc. 22 FY 20 Development Strategic Approach (continued) • Indicator and Performance Measure Improvements — Periodic review and improvement of indicators and measures — Better indicators of success with strategic improvements —Tools for communication of efficacy of resource utilization 23 FY 20 Development Strategic Approach (continued) • Tax Rates /Fee Structure Reviews Meals 5% 7% 7% 5% 5% 5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% Lodging 7% 7% 7% 7% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% Motor $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $25 $25 $25 Vehicle Real Estate $1.19 $1.19 $1.19 $1.19 $1.19 $1.19 $1.22 $1.22 $1.22 Stormwater N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $0.30 $0.60 $0.90 Solid Waste N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $96 Fee Parking All All Selected Rates locations locations locations 24 FY 20 Development Council Interaction Plan • Monthly Briefings (January- April) — Revenue performance updates — Strategic Issues discussions • Budget Public Hearing (April) • Budget Study (May) • Budget Adoption (May) 25 FY 2017 Revenue Issues • Real Estate — very modest growth • Personal Property — volatile; anticipated decrease in new vehicle sales • Sales Tax — not yet returned to high of $22M in 2007 • BPOL — did not achieve anticipated growth in FY 2017 • Meals Tax — steady growth since 2011 • Lodging — steady growth since 2011; underperformed in FY 2017 14 FY 2017 Expenditure Issues • Children's Services Act • Worker Compensation • Public Safety Overtime • Fleet Parts • Elections • Motor Fuel • Tipping Fees m FY 2018 Reductions • Facilities Management — capital building maintenance • Fire Inspections • Fleet Management— vehicular and equipment replacement • Libraries — books, materials and subscriptions • Parks and Recreation — recreation programs and aquatics • Planning — demolition, graffiti abatement, weed and trash removal • Social Services — Emergency Relief • Technology - capital • Transportation — signs and pavement markings, signal maintenance, contracted alley maintenance, sidewalk maintenance and repair • Youth Services 29 FY 18 YTD Revenue Meals Tax Lodging Tax Cigarette Tax Motor Vehicle License Sales Tax* Performance $1,082,011 760,031 372,457 185,983 1,593,375 *One month of revenue $1,239.661 849,228 412,737 2011738 1,738,411 $1,294,366 748,896 372,632 311,744 1,647,102 $1,384,474 828,697 452,942 302,814 1,605,684 Im FY 18 Follow -Up • Neighborhood Infrastructure —Alley Maintenance — Sidewalk Repair &Maintenance — Demolition • Arts Endowment 31 Neighborhood Infrastructure Alley Maintenance Sidewalk Repair & Maintenance Demolition $428,282 462,319 30,000 ($41,604) (20,000) (10,050) $386,678 442,319 19,950 32 Arts Endowment • Funding Appropriation History — FY 2015: $250,000 from Excess Debt Service — FY2016: $250,000 from Excess Debt Service & FY2015 year -end closeout — FY2017: $125,000 from Excess Debt Service — FY 2018: $62,500 —Total appropriated to date: $687,500 • $62,500 currently uncommitted in project account from one -time funding 33 Solid Waste Commercial Recycling • Commercial businesses receive recycling collection if refuse is collected — Allowed up to 3 automated collection containers • When recycling collection began, recyclables were collected from commercial businesses that did have refuse collected by City — Focus on participation rate and growing recyclable tonnage • As recycling tonnage increased from residential segment, mitigated need to collect recyclables from commercial businesses 34 Solid Waste Commercial Recycling • Over time, discontinued collecting recyclables from commercial businesses where refuse not collected • Commercial waste management companies offer recycling collection • Resuming past practice of collecting recyclables at commercial businesses where refuse is not collected will: — Require additional manpower — Result in additional disposal cost 35 Alley Maintenance • Approximately 375 alley segments in which Solid Waste collected • Approximately 10 alley segments that provide sole access to parcels • Inspected annually for vegetative overgrowth and surface maintenance needs • All other alleys addressed based on complaints • Maintenance Activities — Vegetative overgrowth — responsibility of parcel owner — Surface Maintenance — maintenance contract valued at approximately $300,000 annually 36 Alley Maintenance • Vegetative Overgrowth — After inspection, notices of violation sent to all property owners within the alley — Notices issued late one week and owners given two weekends to address — Re- inspect approximately 10 days later and note any properties still in violation — Post second notices on properties still in violation requesting overgrowth be cut back — Reinspect after another weekend and, if still in violation, contractor retained to trim offending vegetation — bill sent to parcel owner 37 Alley Maintenance • 115 alleys inspected since 2014 in which Solid Waste is not collected — Very minor surface work done unless terrain, stormwater runoff, erosion are a significant problem • Occasionally, city addresses unimproved alleys so overgrown adjacent property owners cannot address — City clears and advises adjacent property owners of future responsibility for maintenance 26 Alley Maintenance 2014 1426 137 64 $7,600 2015 801 204 48 $8,250 2016 690 103 41 $87200 27 Alley Maintenance • Surface Maintenance — Annual inspections generate lists of alleys in which surface repairs are required —All work contracted out — Surface treatment and some minor excavation /repair work W FY 2019 Budget Development • Seeking Council's affirmation regarding priorities • Present framework for budget challenges • Discussion of development methodology 41 Historical Reductions to Balance the $11 - $6 - cn $1 0 '— $4 _$9 -$14 Budget -1.2 -0.8 0.6 -1.2 -0.3 -0.3 . _ -5.1 -4.5 9 �O �O SP NIZ, Nob Ntk NIO Ntl NA N% ef, ef, ep ep ff, ef, (f, V% Full -Time Equivalent Positions 1750 1700 1650 1600 1550 FY FY FY 2008 2009 2010 FY FY FY 2011 2012 2013 1675 1665.5 g.5 M 16481652.5 M M FY FY FY FY FY 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 43 Expenditure Reductions Carried Forward to FY2018 • Public Safety • Fleet Capital • Technology Capital • Capital Building Maintenance • Parks & Recreation • Social Services • Libraries • Positions • Employee Development and Benefits • Outside Agencies • Marketing 44 Major Expenditure Allocations for FY1 8 11% nai 0% ■ Personnel Costs (salary + fringes) -- $113,526,894 w Support for RCPS -- $79,592,200 Social Services Programs & CSA -- $23,638,357 • Transfer to Debt Service + Excess Debt Capacity -- $14,305,986 • Outside Agencies -- $8,804,474 • Fleet (Replacement Vehicles, Parts, Motor Fuel, Sublet Vendor) -- $5,402,158 • Paving -- $4,139,924 ■ Tipping Fees -- $1,717,103 ■ Technology Infrastructure Capital -- $1,000,000 ■ Residential Juvenile Detention -- $912,854 ■ All Other Operating Expenses -- $29,745,050 45 FY 2019 Expenditure Challenges • Compensation • Medical • Pension • Children's Service Act (CSA) • Infrastructure — Fleet Replacement, Technology capital, Facilities Maintenance, Paving • Livability — Parks and Recreation, Libraries • Safety • Percent for Art Compensation 2009 2% 2010 0% 2011 0% (June stipend) 2012 0% (November stipend) 2013 3% 2014 2% 1% RHSA 2015 0% 2016 3% 6% Pension Hold Harmless 2017 2% 2018 1.75% 47 $1630009000 $1535009000 $1530009000 $1435005000 $14,0009000 $1335003000 $1330003000 $12,5001000 $123000,000 $1135003000 $1130003000 Medical $15,714.877 $153326,040 $12, 842,531 - - -- - -- $11,537,036 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Adopted Children's Services Act • FY 2017 Adopted Budget: $11,400,770 — FY 2017 Actual Expenditures: $12,250,000 • FY 2018 Adopted Budget: $10,839,036 • Therapeutic Foster Care • Private Day Schools for special education purposes • Local match of 30% for most program expenses; some 0% WE Infrastructure Fleet Replacement $3,000,569 $375007000 Technology Capital Capital Building Maintenance Paving 1,000,000 672,033 3,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,000,000 50 Livability Personnel $29418,006 $29166,527 Operating $606,781 $3409799 Total FTE $3,024,787 $2,507,326 55 42 Park Maintenance $50,092 $10,009 Urban Forestry $63,401 $111275 Beautification $50,092 $0 Greenways $0 $38,191 Total $163,585 $59,475 51 Livability FTE Publications & Subscriptions Budget Circulation rate Hours of Operation per week Temporary Employee Wages Branch square footage 50 $402,048 414,209 348.5 hrs $115,973 83,734 U91 $375,055 966,584 362.5 hrs $93,647 105,678 52 Livability $500,000 Library Publications and Subscriptions $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 i $250,000 $200,000 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Budget Adopted YTD Expended $180,000 Library Utilities i $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 I $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Budget Adopted YTD Expended $70,000 Supplies for Library $60,000 Publications $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Budget Adopted YTD Expended 53 Safety • Police — Continued growth of technology support (mobile and office - based) — Recruitment efforts /diversity goals — Compensation challenges /training/ equipment — Increase sworn capacity to address specific criminal activity trends • Fire -EMS — Increasing demand for emergency medical services requiring transition of peak -time units to full -time — Workload in Fire Inspections requiring staffing adjustment — Unfunded positions result in increased need for overtime — Additional support positions needed 54 Percent for Art • Program guidelines provide for 1 % of construction costs for eligible projects (up to $100,000) • New construction or major renovation of public buildings, (including schools), decorative or commemorative structures, parks and recreation facilities and parking facilities. • Annual funding source: one -time funding (excess debt service funding) 55 Percent for Art Allocations 2009 $78,096 2010 123,704 2011 341228 2012 43,000 2013 9,400 2014 89,000 2015 38,900 2016 32,500 2017 21,500 2018 50,400 (5 year future average) 56 Percent for Art • Clarification of eligible Parks & Recreation facilities • Shelters and buildings (4 walls and /or a roof) • Excludes playgrounds and fields • Annual allocation calculated based on Council approved use of Master Plan funding for prior year 57 Capital Improvement Program Debt Issuance Plan FY 2018 -2022 Project 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Tota I RCP S $ 12, 700, 000 $ 12, 700, 000 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 40, 400, 000 Bridge Renovation - - - 11,000,000 11,000,000 22,000,000 Library Master Plan 4,156,000 670,000 500,000 5,310,000 2,399,000 13,035,000 P &R Master Plan 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 8,000,000 Civic Center 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7,000,000 Stormwater Management 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 10,000,000 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7,500,000 Street Scapes - 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,000,000 Fire Facility Master Plan 375,000 5,025,000 - - 645,000 6,045,000 FIRE /EMS Airpacks 1,400,000 - - - - 1,400,000 911 Center - 7,500,000 - - - 7,500,000 Street Improvements 700,000 - - - - 700,000 RCIT Improvements 600,000 900,000 - - - 1,500,000 Passenger Rail - - - - 2,500,000 2,500,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 3,500,000 1,700,000 1,600,000 600,000 600,000 8,000,000 Technology Capital 1,775,000 2,160,000 1,545,000 - - 5,480,000 Total $ 32, 206, 000 $ 38, 655, 000 $ 15,145, 000 $ 28, 410, 000 $ 28, 644, 000 $ 143, 060, 000 Debt Service % of Expenditure Budgei 7.88% 8.16% 8.67% 8.10% 8.37% Additional debt service funding required for FY2019 -2020 to fund current plan 59 CIP Funding Issues • Projects — Tinker Creek Greenway /Bridge the Gap • Revenue sharing • Use of Parks & Recreation Master Plan funding — Choice Neighborhoods • Planning — Downtown Plan Update (2017) — Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2018) — City Comprehensive Plan Update (2018 -2019) • Williamson Road Streetscapes /Street Improvements IMF G City of Roanoke Priorities Assure a desirable regiorf1where judicial needs are met an citizens feel safe in their commu v. Enhance Roanoke's exceptional vitality as an attractive, diverse, culturally inclusive, vibrant and active city in which to live, learn, work and play. Maintain and build quality infrastructure that supports healthy residential neighborhoods, successful commercial areas, and accessible public facilities and amenities. Foster a caring community that utilizes an equitable, regional, and collaborative approach to encourage preventative measures, intervention services, and self- sufficiency while providing a social safety net for citizens. Cultivate a thriving business environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity of our community, recognizing our role in both the regional and global economies. Foster an environment for lifelong learning which encompasses cradle to career and beyond through shared services and community involvement. i Provide exceptional, yet cost competitive government services that are collaborative, transparent, responsive, and innovative. 52 FY1 9 Budget Development Process • Methodology Choices — Continuation of reductions methodology — broader number of services reduced — Fund higher priority services /programs at a level to do them well and suspend /eliminate lower priority services /programs — Seek additional revenue sources 62 Tiers Tier Description Support 1 2 Basic emergency, safety operations (basic 911 Police, Fire, Sheriff, Transportation, Building Inspections, etc) Code requirement that cannot be modified without legislative action Code - mandated levels of service only Agreements with others that can't be changed for next fiscal year or more Facilities, Fleet, Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, etc) Service level to support Tier services Service level to support Tier services 611 Tiers 3 City code (Council can change) Roanoke core Council mandates Strategic initiatives Agreements that can be changed for next fiscal year Grant matches Beyond basic emergency operations Sponsorships 4 Inefficient Low participation Nice to have Private industry can provide Can charge a fee Facilities, Fleet, Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, etc) Service level to support Tier services Service level to support Tier services W Revenue Values Stormwater Fee $0.10 $644,000 Meals Tax 1 % $2,949,000 Real Estate $0.01 $674,000 Motor Vehicle License $1 $104,000 •• FY 2017 Funding to Schools Based on Funding Formula Category Local Tax Estimate Personal Property Tax Relieve Provided by Commonwealth Total Revenue Subject to Sharing with Schools Deduct Dedicated Taxes Service District Taxes - Downtown and Williamson Road Districts Local Taxes Dedicated to Regional Tourism Marketing Local Taxes Dedicated to Performance Agreements Total Deductions Adjusted Revenue Subject to Sharing with Schools Percentage Allocated to Schools Funding of Schools *FY 2018 ADO = $79,592,200 Adopted Budget Estimated FY 2017 FY 2017 $195,934,000$190,822,054 $8,076,000 $8,076,000 $204,010,000 $198,898,054 $697,000 $667,961 $1,725,000 $1,619,107 $581,000 $1,050,785 $3,003,000 $3,337,853 $201,007,000$195,560,201 40.00% 40.00% $80,402,800 $78,224,080 ($2,178,720) a Stormwater Utility Fee Bond Funds Revenue Sharing /SLAF Operating (20.5 %) Water Quality (20.5 %) Capital Projects (50 %) Administration (9 %) $5,796,650 2,000,000 1,762,313 1,762,313 4,298,325 773,699 57 FY 2017 Revenue Issues Real Estate Personal Property Sales Tax BPOL Meals Lodging $81,578,071 23, 530, 768 20,600,395 12,886,986 15, 704, 954 4,305,977 $82,900,000 23, 735, 000 22,000,000 13, 985, 000 16, 000, 000 4,600,000 $82,320,000 23,178, 000 19, 696, 000 13, 304, 000 15, 997, 000 4,317,000 $84,000,000 23,941,000 20,100,000 12,844,000 16,218,000 4,300,000 14 FY 19 Status FY1 9 highlights (growth needed and issues to be addressed) • 19 ADO local v 18 local performance • 19 ADO by discretionary v non- discretionary • 5 year operating model FY20 Strategic Issues and Council Interaction • FY 20 strategic issues — Revenue adjustments — Overhead — Capital — Services • Council interaction (briefing timing and structure) FY1 8 Year End • Pending 13th Period revenue and expense accruals • Remaining analysis of required contributions — RCPS — Risk Management Fund — One -time capital expenses — Undesignated fund balance • Anticipated unaudited results to City Council by November • Focus on Outcomes achieved? 72 285 275 �•1OR, C C� C C 255 L Q 245 235 225 Revenue Performance by Fiscal Year 281.1 280.6 n- r FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 (Adopted) (Estimate) 73 Pension Obligation Funding 100.00% 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% Level FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 74 Historical Pension Rates 2012 18.04 2013 15.6 2014 18.12 2015 22.23 2016 15.64 (added 5% employee contribution) 2017 15.81 2018 17.04 2019 17.00 (projection) 75 5 Year Forecast Assumption Percentage and Time Period Operating Expenditure Growth REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Salary Increases 2% in FY 19 -22 Real Estate Tax Growth $350.0 Personal Property Tax Growth 2% in FY 19 -22 Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Growth 1 % in FY 19 -22 All Other Revenue Growth 2% in FY 19 -22 $300.0 "Mato z ° J CJ_ G $250.0 $200.0 FY2017P FY2018E FY2019F FY2020F FY2021F FY2022F VARIANCE $- $- $(1.2) $(5.2) $(11.0) $(16.5) VAR BASE $277.4 $282.8 $288.6 $297.6 $308.4 $319.2 - REVENUE $277.4 $282.8 $287.5 $292.5 $297.4 $302.7 EXPENDITURES $277.4 $282.8 $288.6 $297.6 $308.4 $319.2 Assumption Percentage and Time Period Operating Expenditure Growth 1.5% - 2% in FY 19 -22 Salary Increases 2% in FY 19 -22 Real Estate Tax Growth 1% - 2% in FY 19 -22 Personal Property Tax Growth 2% in FY 19 -22 Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Growth 1 % in FY 19 -22 All Other Revenue Growth 2% in FY 19 -22 76