HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 02-19-19ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present.
PRICE
41378- 021919
The Invocation was delivered by Council Member William D. Bestpitch.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
Welcome. Mayor Lea.
NOTICF!
This afternoon's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV
Channel 3 on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 23 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 — one vacancy
Building Representative term of office ending June 30, 2021
Fair Housing Board — four vacancies
Three -year terms of office ending March 31, 2022
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — four vacancies
Three -year terms of office ending March 31, 2022
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission — one vacancy
Four -Year term of office ending March 9, 2023
Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the
abovementioned vacancies.
Expiration of the three -year terms of office of Annette Lewis and Lutheria
Smith as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board ending June 30, 2019.
Trustee Lewis is not eligible for reappointment. Information pertaining to
the School Board process and application for appointment are available on
the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office. Deadline for receipt of
applications is Monday, March 11, 2019. For questions and /or additional
information, contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541.
2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE.
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters will be
referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council,
as he may deem appropriate.
Jordan Bell, 5208 Lancelot Lane, N. W., appeared before Council to request
a letter of recognition or proclamation in honor of the late Isaac D. Burrell,
a prominent black physician and pharmacist, during the month of March.
Coquina Restrepo, 1118 Winchester Avenue, S. W., appeared before
Council to request extending bus services through the evenings hours and
into the surrounding areas.
Megan Bowles, 1430 Barnhart Drive, S. W., and Katrina Wood, 3816
Strafford Park Drive, S. W., appeared before Council, respectively, to urge
them to reconsider renaming of Jackson Park and Jackson Branch Library.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Approved 7 -0)
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered 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,
January 22, 2019 and on Monday, February 4, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes
and approved as recorded.
C -2 A communication from Council Member Michelle L. Davis, Chair, City
Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed
Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the annual performances of the
Council- Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C -3 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule
a public hearing to be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City
Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider designating an existing
non - profit entity and its governing board to carry out the functions of a land bank
entity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C -4 Reports of qualification of the following individuals:
Amelia Merchant as ex- officio to replace Barbara A. Dameron, as
the Director of Finance on the Defined Contribution Board;
Va'Shay McCalla as the Student Alternate /Patrick Henry High
School of the Youth Services Citizen Board, for a term of office
ending June 30, 2019;
Marcus Huffman as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a
three -year term of office ending December 31, 2021; and
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Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop as the New River Valley representative of
the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for an additional one -
year term of office, commencing March 10, 2021 and ending
March 9, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE
CITY MANAGER:
a. CITY MANAGER:
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• Stormwater Flood Mitigation Program - 10 minutes
Received and filed.
• Annual Public Safety Updates - 40 minutes
• Fire /EMS
• Police
Received and filed.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
1. Acceptance of the 2018 Continuum of Care Grant funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the
City's Homeless Assistance Team.
Adopted Resolution No. 41378 - 021919 and Budget Ordinance
No. 41379-021919. (7 -0)
2. Acceptance of the 2018 Continuum of Care Grant funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the
Coordinated Assessment System.
Adopted Resolution No. 41380 - 021919 and Budget Ordinance
No. 41381-021919. (7 -0)
3. Approval of the "Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019."
Adopted Resolution No. 41382 - 021919. (7 -0)
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4. Appropriation of funds in connection with the GO Outside Festival.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 41383 - 021919. (7 -0)
5. Appropriation of Parking Fund Retained Earnings for capital
maintenance projects.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 41384 - 021919. (7 -0)
6. Amendment of the City Code with regard to Solid Waste
Management.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41385 - 021919. (7 -0)
7. Amendment of the City's Pay Plan Ordinance to allow for a
provision of a sales commission and allowance of pay adjustments
for exceptional performance.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41386- 021919. (7 -0)
COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER.
The City Manager offered the following comments:
Google to Offer Free Digital Training
• Google is coming to Roanoke as part of its "Grow with Google"
initiative to help create economic opportunity in communities across
the United States.
• Google will kick -start this work locally by hosting a free, one -day
event on March 4 at Roanoke's Main Library, located at 706 S
Jefferson St SW, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• The event is designed to help job seekers, small business owners,
students, educators, and entrepreneurs improve their digital skills.
• Attendees are welcome to drop in for a few sessions or stay all day.
• The tour will also visit two other Virginia communities, Herndon and
Richmond.
• For general information, contact the Main Library at 853 -2474. To
register, visit g.co /GrowVirginia. Space will be limited, so please
register in advance.
Citizen Science Water Monitoring Program
• The Roanoke Stormwater Division, Clean Valley Council, and the
Upper Roanoke River Roundtable have partnered to create a
Citizen Science Water Monitoring Program.
An informational meeting to learn more about this program will be
held at the Raleigh Court Branch Library on Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend and learn more about how to create a
Clean Water Legacy.
To register, go to www.facebook.com /roanokestormwater and click
on "Events."
Solid Waste Collection Schedule Altered This Week
• Because city offices were closed on Feb. 18 for the Presidents' Day
holiday, solid waste collection (including, "A week" recycling, bulk,
and brush) will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
• For more information, call 853 -2000, option 1.
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a. A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation of
funds for various educational programs; and a report of the City Manager
recommending that Council concur in the request. Donna Caldwell,
Director of Accounting, Spokesperson.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 41387 - 021919. (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.
b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees
appointed by Council.
12. RECESSED - 5:56 P. M.
THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESSTO CONVENE IN A
CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 451.
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ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present.
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Boy Scout Troops No. 5 and 418 of Huntington Court United Methodist
Church.
Welcome. Mayor Lea.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7 -0)
NOTICF-
Tonight's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3
on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 23 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.
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A. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to convey an approximate 0.1145 acre
portion of City -owned property located at 0 Denniston Avenue, S. W., to
Oak Tree Ventures, LLC. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41388 - 021919. (7 -0)
2. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to release and vacate an existing site
distance easement and a new sight distance easement to benefit a new
development along Blue Hills Village Drive, N. E., owned by The National
Bank of Blacksburg. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41389 - 021919. (7 -0)
3. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to vacate an existing slope easement
across real property located at 202 Campbell Avenue, S. E., adjacent to
Williamson Road, owned by Pinnacle Properties VA, LLC. Robert S.
Cowell, Jr., City Manager.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41390 - 021919. (6 -0, Council Member Davis
abstained from voting due to personal interest conflict that was
previously disclosed at the February 4, 2019 Council Meeting.)
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval to re -name Jackson Park to Belmont Park.
Adopted Resolution No. 41391 - 021919. (7 -0)
2. Approval to re -name Jackson Park Branch Library to Belmont Branch
Library.
Adopted Resolution No. 41392 - 021919. (7 -0)
C. 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.
Alison Blanton, 1701 Arlington Road, S. W., representative of Roanoke
Valley Preservation, appeared before Council with regard to historic
preservation of the fagades along Campbell Avenue, specifically Campbell
Court; and thoughts about construction of the proposed bus facility on
Salem Avenue, S. W., keeping in mind the historic buildings in the area.
D. ADJOURNED - 7:29 P.M.
N.
Megan Bowles megparis7@gmail.com
Battle of first Manassas nicknamed stonewall 1861; Henry House Hill- stood like a stone wall
`determined to die here, and we will conquer' promoted to general
Shenandoah valley capitol Richmond was stopped before the end of summer. Started spring
The same scriptures of salvation of which he devoted himself to shared writings of centuries old
slaveholding all over the world, which were still going on in other parts of the world at that time,
as well as our current times.
Throughout a book written by Richard Williams who travelled to meet the descendants of fonner
slave families as well as previous free African americans who told stories and shared memories
that all pointed to Jackson for their pride in literary knowledge and the reason for their religious
views.Think globally act locally.
While he was in battle, he sent money to the Church he came from to specifically be used to buy
books for the African American students of the Bible.
One devotion was to God, which taught him to be wise but never lack determination, love thy
neighbor, and above all: share the gospel of the Lord to others
Allow me to begin by introducing myself, my name is Megan, I am 21 years old, and I will be a
proud graduate of Liberty University at the end of this year with my Bachelor's in Political
Science. This is my first attended meeting, as I am getting into local politics. Rule is: think
globally, act locally.
I'm here today on the issue of renaming the Park and the Branch Library. As I understand it, the
reason behind it is to mirror the ways of naming other buildings in the area. I am here on behalf
of protecting history. Not just certain history, referring to Jackson. All history. As I have been in
school I have seen this nation not merely `off the hinges', but the door has been kicked in.
I believe our biggest concern as a nation should be our history as well as other countries, because
as George Santayana put it: "Those who do not remember their past are condemned to repeat
their mistakes ". Poverty, classism, sexism, the endless social movements. The nation is
continuing to do away with all our historical statues, and monuments, and now names. It's
almost like we are trying to cover up our past.
I graduated from high school a few years ago and let me tell you, the educational system is so
messed up. We learn about very small tidbits of specific events that are only in tests. I took it
upon myself to go deeper into my history class, for instance I found the proposed "13`x'
Amendment `Corwin "' given by Lincoln. It states plainly: "No amendment shall be made to the
Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress power to abolish or interfere, within any
State, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by
the laws of said State. " It won two - thirds in 1861 then Ohio, Maryland, and Illinois had ratified
it before it was ultimately rejected by the South, because what was wanted, was states' rights and
less taxes.
*Anti - slavery groups in the south= 106 /north =36
*Charles Osborne formed Tennessee manumission society in 1815 published `The
Philanthropist' antislavery newspaper. Not to be confused with James Birney who published
under the sames name twenty years later
*Barbary Wars under Jefferson's time in office
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
Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov
February 19, 2019
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council:
Council Members
William D. Bestpitch
Joseph L. Cobb
Michelle L. Dykstra
John A. Garland
Djuna L. Osborne
Anita J. Price
I wish to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the annual performances of the Council -
Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended.
Sincerely,
Michelle L. Davis, Chair
City Council Personnel Committee
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Request for a Public Hearing for the Designation of a Land Bank
Entity for the City of Roanoke
Background:
The Land Bank Entities Act, as codified at Chapter 75, Title 15.2 of the Code of
Virginia (Sections 15.2 -7500 through 15.2- 7512), 1950, as amended,
authorizes cities to designate existing non - profit organizations and its
governing board to carry out the functions of a land bank entity. In August,
2018, Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley (TAP) responded to a
Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Roanoke seeking proposals
from qualified existing non - profit agencies to carry out the functions of a land
bank as set out in the State Code.
The TAP proposal has been deemed to be responsive to the RFP by the city
administration. A Memorandum of Agreement has been drafted which TAP has
reviewed and is agreeable to execute. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
provides the terms and conditions under which TAP will carry out the Land Bank
functions for the City, as authorized under the State Code. The MOA outlines
the responsibilities of TAP for the operation and administration of the Land
Bank; opportunities for the receipt of funding to be used to support the Land
Bank's operations; guidelines for the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition
of real property; and other provisions related to the term of the MOA and
conditions under which the Land Bank entity function could terminate.
A copy of the proposed MOA is attached to this report for City Council's
information.
Considerations:
Pursuant to Section 15.2 -7502 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, a
public hearing is required to be held by City Council prior to the adoption of an
ordinance designating an existing non - profit entity and its governing board to
carry out the functions of a land bank entity.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the scheduling and advertising of a public hearing for the
designation of Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley (TAP) and its
governing board to carry out the functions of a Land Bank entity on behalf of
the City of Roanoke on March 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be reached, or such later date and time as the City Manager may
determine.
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Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Chris Chittum, Director, Planning Building and Development
Dan Webb, Codes Compliance Administrator
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Memorandum of Agreement
This Memorandum of Agreement ( "MOA ") is dated ----------- - - - - -- - - -,
2018, by and between the City of Roanoke, a Virginia municipal corporation,
364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24011 ( "City "), and Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley,
d.b.a. Total Action for Progress, a non -stock Virginia corporation, 302 Second
Street, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 ( "TAP "), (collectively "the Parties ").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City supports and encourages the increased use of land
banks as a method for increasing development of affordable housing in the City
and reducing the number of blighted and vacant properties;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Land Bank Entities Act, codified at Chapter 75,
Title 1 5.2, Chapter 75 (Sections 15.2-7500 through 15.2-7512 of the Code of
Virginia (1950), as amended, ( "Land Bank Statute ") the City may designate an
existing non - profit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code and eligible to receive donations from a locality
pursuant to Section 15.2-953 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, and
its governing board to carry out the functions of a land bank entity;
WHEREAS, the City issued a "Request for Proposals From Existing or
Proposed Non - Profit Organizations" ( "UP ") ", dated June 4, 2018, seeking
proposals from qualified existing nonprofit agencies to carry out the functions
of a land bank set forth in the Land Bank Statute ( "Land Bank Functions ), an
received and opened such proposals on August 1, 2018;
WHEREAS, TAP was a responsive proposer, and is an existing non - profit
organization duly incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, with its registered office located in the city of Roanoke, Virginia, and is
exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and
eligible to receive donations from the City pursuant to Section 1 5.2- 953(B)(vi) of
the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant and City of Roanoke Ordinance No.
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- - - -- - --------- - - - - -- adopted on ------------- - - - - -- - - -, 2018, after a
public hearing was advertised and held where Roanoke City Council considered
the matter, TAP was designated to carry out the Land Bank functions for the
City, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this MOA.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above recitals which are
incorporated herein by reference, and other good and valuable consideration,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose and Duties
The Purpose of this MOA is to provide the terms and conditions under
which TAP will carry out the Land Bank Functions for the City. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that TAP's duties pursuant to this MOA shall
include, and not be limited to, performing those tasks authorized by
applicable law, including and not limited to the Land Bank Statute, to
enable TAP to acquire and facilitate the revitalization of vacant, abandoned,
and /or tax delinquent properties located in the City of Roanoke, or vacant
surplus properties owned by the City e, resulting in the creation of
affordable housing (as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Roanoke Region) and /or home ownership
opportunities for subsequent purchasers from TAP performing the Land
Bank Functions.
2. Term
This MOA shall continue in effect unless and until it is terminated by either
of the parties. This MOA may be terminated by either party, with or without
cause, upon ninety days written notice to the other party. If notice of
termination is provided by City to TAP pursuant to this section, TAP shall be
given sufficient time to wind down the performance of its Land Bank
Functions as provided for herein. Notice to the City shall be given to the City
Manager. Notice to TAP shall be given to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
3. Operation/ Administration
TAP shall perform the Land Bank Functions pursuant to (1) the provisions of
Section 15.2 -7506 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended which are
incorporated herein by reference, (2) TAP's response to the RFP dated .June
4, 2018, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference, and (3) this MOA.
TAP shall provide to the City of Roanoke, on or before May 1 St of each year
an annual plan detailing the goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal
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year regarding the performance of Land Bank Functions hereunder. The
annual plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:
• Goals and Objectives for acquisition and disposition of properties for the
fiscal year forthcoming;
*Criteria for the identification of properties for acquisition including
general location, method of acquisition, and proposed use of such
properties for subsequent revitalization and disposition;
• Financial / Budget Plan to support the acquisition, administration,
maintenance, and disposition of such properties identified in the annual
plan; and,
• Identification of partner organizations and agencies, and their specific
roles, for the implementation of the annual plan.
In administering its performance of the Land Bank Functions, TAP agrees
that, to the extent applicable, it shall follow the Virginia Public
Procurement Act (Section 2.2 -4300 et seq,. Code of Virginia (1950) as
amended) in obtaining all goods and services, except as where may be
otherwise provided under applicable law.
Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations
TAP agrees that it shall observe, obey and comply fully with all present
and future, federal state and local laws, rules or regulations, applicable
to or affecting directly or indirectly all property held by TAP for its
performance of the Land Bank Functions.
Source of Funds
TAP may receive funding through grants from the City, the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the federal government, and any other public
or private sources. TAP may also receive and retain payments for
services rendered, rents, lease payments received, proceeds from the
disposition of property, proceeds from insurance coverage losses
incurred, investment income, and any other asset and activity lawfully
permitted under Section 15.2 -7509 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, subject to the specific limitation below.
TAP acknowledges and agrees that it will not receive any portion of real
property taxes collected on real property conveyed by TAP in
administering or performing the Land Bank Functions hereunder that may
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otherwise be available to TAP, performing Land Bank Functions, as
provided in Section 15.2-7509 (C) of the Land Bank Statute.
Tax Exemption
Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 15.2-7510 of the Land Bank
Statute, TAP performs a public function by performing the Land Bank
Functions on behalf of the City of Roanoke, and shall not be required to
pay real property taxes upon property acquired, held, or used by TAP for
the performance of the Land Bank Functions pursuant to this MOA.
Acquisition and Maintenance of Real Property
TAP may acquire, and will maintain, real property pursuant to the
provisions of Section 15.2-7507 of the Land Bank Statute, subject to the
following:
Nothing herein shall be construed to require the City to
convey real property to TAP, or to prohibit the City from
transferring real property to other non - profits or other
entities or individuals in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. All title to real property TAP
acquires for Land Bank Functions shall be held in the name of
TAP.
TAP specifically agrees to maintain all property it acquires for Land
Bank Functions in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations,
resolutions and ordinances controlling air, water, noise, solid waste and
other pollution, and relating to the use, storage, transportation, release
or disposal of hazardous material substances or waste. TAP shall be
solely responsible for all maintenance obligations with respect to such
Land Bank properties held by TAP hereunder, including payment of any
and all utility charges.
8. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, TAP agrees and binds itself, and its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives, its
successors and assigns to indemnify, defend, keep and hold the City and
its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives free and
harmless from any liability on account of any injury or damage of any
type to any person or property growing out of or directly or indirectly
resulting from any act or omission of TAP, its officers, employees, agents,
volunteers and representatives in the performance of the Land Bank
Functions pursuant to this MOA, including and not limited to, the
exercise of any right or privilege granted by or under this MOA; or the
failure, refusal or neglect of TAP or its officers, employees, agents,
volunteers and representatives to perform any duty imposed upon or
assumed by TAP and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives by or under this MOA.
In the event that any suit or proceeding shall be brought against the
City or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or
representatives at law or in equity, either independently or jointly with
TAP on account thereof, TAP upon notice given to it by the City or any
of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives, will pay
all costs of defending the City or any of its officers, employees, agents,
volunteers or representatives in any such action or other proceeding.
In the event of any settlement or any final judgment being awarded
against the City or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or
representatives, either independently or jointly with TAP, then TAP will
pay such settlement or judgment in full or will comply with such decree,
pay all costs and expenses of whatsoever nature and hold the City or any
of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives harmless
therefrom.
Disposition of Real Property
TAP will hold and dispose of real property pursuant to Section 15.2-7508
of the Land Bank Statute, subject to the following:
• TAP shall maintain an inventory of all property held by TAP for Land
Bank purposes pursuant to this MOA, and shall make such
inventory available for public review and inspection at all times.
TAP shall provide the City Council and City Manager no later than
January 31 It of each calendar year, a report of such inventory.
• TAP shall develop, maintain, and make available for public review
policies, procedures, eligibility guidelines, and documentation
requirements for organizations or individuals (whether for - profit or
non - profit) seeking to acquire, renovate, or develop real property
held by TAP for Land Bank purposes pursuant to Section 1 5.2 -7508
(C) of the Land Bank Statute. Such information shall be sufficient to
evaluate the current capacity of any such organization or individual
to develop or revitalize /rehabilitate the real property in accordance
with the purpose of the Land Bank and the goals and objectives of
its annual plan.
10. Financial Interests of Board Members and Land Bank Employees
Participating in the Performance of Land Bank Functions
No member of the Board or employees of TAP shall acquire any interest,
direct or indirect in real property held by TAP for Land Bank Functions, or
in any real property to be acquired by TAP, or from TAP.
No board member or employee of TAP shall have any interest, direct or
indirect, in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to
be furnished to or used by TAP for Land Bank purposes.
TAP's Board may adopt supplemental rules and regulations addressing
potential conflicts of interest and ethical guidelines for members of the
board and employees of TAP not inconsistent with the Provisions of
Section 15.2-7505 of the Land Bank Statute.
11. Amendment of MOA
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this MOA may be only be
amended upon mutual agreement of the Parties in writing, subject to
approval of Roanoke City Council.
12. Dissolution of TAP or Termination of TAP's Performance of Land Bank
Functions
In the event of the termination or expiration of this MOA, and or the
termination of TAP's performance of the Land Bank Functions by TAP, or
the dissolution of TAP, all properties acquired by TAP performing Land
Bank Functions pursuant to this MOA in which a legally cognizable
property interest in the real estate has not been conveyed shall become
the property of the City, or its designee. TAP agrees to execute all
documents necessary to effectuate a transfer of such real properties to
the City or its designee. The Parties agree that prior to any cessation by
TAP of the Land Bank Functions or the dissolution of TAP, termination of
this MOA by TAP, or the dissolution of TAP, TAP shall satisfy all of its
outstanding obligations under this MOA and other applicable law with
respect to the properties TAP acquires in its performance of the Land
Bank Functions, or otherwise have disposed of such real properties. In
addition to the foregoing requirements, TAP agrees that it will prepare a
detailed written plan detailing how TAP will dispose of the assets
acquired in the performance of its Land Bank Functions and the manner
in which TAP will wind down the performance of its Land Bank Functions.
Such plan shall meet the City's written approval, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties
executed intending thereby to be legally b
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY
IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY
By:------------------------------
Name: ---------------------------
Title:----------------------------
Date:----------------------------
have caused this MOA to be duly
ound.
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By:-----------------------------
Name: --------------------------
Title:---------------------------
Date:---------------------------
Approved as to Form:-----------------------------------
City Attorney
Approved as to Execution:----------------------------
City Attorney
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
February 20, 2019
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 Amelia Merchant has qualified as Ex- officio Member to
replace Barbara A. Dameron, as the Director of Finance on the Defined Contribution
Board.
Sincerely,
�4
Stephanie M.
City Clerk
Moon Reynolds, MM
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit:
I, Amelia C. Merchant, 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 ex- officio to replace Barbara A. Dameron, as the Director of
Finance on the Defined Contribution Board, according to the best of my ability. (So help
me God.)
;i-
AMELIA C. MERCHANT
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
Amelia C. Merchant this s�day of 2018.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
B , 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
February 20, 2019
Aisha Johnson
Assistant to the City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Johnson:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
This is to advise you that Va'Shay McCalla has qualified as a member (Alternate
Student/Patrick Henry High School) of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of
office ending June 30, 2019.
incere) ,
Stephanie M. Moon Reynol M C
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit:
I, Va'Shay McCalla, 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 the Student Alternate /Patrick Henry High School of the Youth
Services Citizen Board, for a term of office ending June 30, 2019, according to the best
of my ability. (So help me God)
I/
MCCALLA
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
Va'Shay McCalla this j day of 2019.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
Donna Payne, Secretary
Board of Zoning Appeals
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Payne:
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
February 20, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
This is to advise you that Marcus Huffman has qualified as a member of the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office ending December 31, 2021.
Sincerely,
�k I 1_
Stephanie M. Moon Rey s,
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit:
I, Marcus Huffman, 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 Zoning Appeals for a three -year term
of office ending December 31, 2021, according to the best of my ability. (So help me
God.)
MARCUS HUF AN
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
Marcus Huffman this 2�` day of gr c 2019.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
City Clerk
February 20, 2019
Cathy Bowman, Secretary
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
5202 Aviation Drive, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Dear Ms. Bowman:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
This is to advise you that Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop has qualified as the New River Valley
representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for an additional one -year
term of office, commencing March 10, 2021 and ending March 9, 2022.
Sincerely,
6 �Y) - )e"� 9�r�
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit:
I, Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop, 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 the New River Valley representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission for an additional one -year term of office, commencing March 10, 2021 and
ending March 9, 2022, according to the best of my ability. So help me God.
i1'I 07
. NATHANIEL L. ISHOP
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sw rn to, and subscribed before me by
Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop this �( day of r* 019.
Brenda S. Hamilt n, Clerk of the Cir pit Court�q�
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Floodplain Acquisitions
is Since Flood of'85: 118 Homes
valued > $6.3M purchased in
Floodway or Floodplain
is Most purchased via combination of
FEMA / VIDEM grants with City match
is 41 acres now act as Floodplain
during high water events
FEMA Grant Requirements
• FEMA classified as Repetitive or
Severe Repetitive Loss properties
• Fee simple purchase of parcel /structure
• Environmental assessment
• Remediation of identified hazards
• Demolition of structure(s)
• Grading and restoration to open space
• Restrictive covenant placed on deed
FEMA Grant Process
• Typically 2 -3 year timeline - application
to project completion.
• Lengthy &complex grant application
• Nationally competitive process means
No guarantees of grant award
• Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
prerequisite
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SWU Grant Process
• Option beyond FEMA Grant Process
is Goal <1 year timeline - application to
project completion
is Simple, two page grant application
• Available funding maximum of $100K
match /parcel and $250K/year total
SWU Grant Applicability
• Similar FEMA grant, SWU grant
provides 25% total project costs
• Acquisition, assessment, demolition
of structures in floodplain +covenant
• Remaining 75 °/o cost funded by:
1. Flood insurance proceeds after
high water event or 2. Home equity
SWU Grant Considerations
• >1100 structures in floodplain or
floodway Citywide
• <50% covered by Flood Insurance
• Only 77 structures remain as FEMA
classified "Repetitive Loss" including
a few "Severe Repetitive Loss"
Vacant Floodplain Land
• Acquire targeted vacant floodplain
parcels &place restrictive covenants
• City ownership = No Right of Entry
permit to remove stream debris
• Enhance riparian buffers to reduce
downstream flooding &improve water
quality downstream
Next Steps
• Council Report March 4 meeting
• First potential structure and vacant
parcel acquisitions
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Department Activities - 2018
❑ High School EMT Program
❑ Community Events
Community Walks /Meetings
Community Canvasing
Guns and Hoses (Hockey and
National Night Out
Read Across America
911 Stair Climb
❑ Community Risk Reduction
Smoke Detector Program
City School Art Contest
Child Safety Seat Inspection
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289468
299448
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2014
2015 2016 2017
2018
• EMS
209429
209945
229165
239282
241240
• Fire
5 100
5 138
5 623
5 186
5 208
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
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Structure Fires
Travel Time Performance
0
94.50% 95.0% _____------07.00%
. 0% 95• 3.50%
.10%
92.00%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
—+— Fire Response -First Due Effective Response Force - FRF
First Due — 4 minutes or less 90%
ERF 10 minutes or less 90 %
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
-# Working Fires
Cause of House/Building Fires
29%
44% Accidental
4,40 Incendiary
Undetermined
Arson History
.,
35
30
25
20
15
2014 2015 2016
Arson Fires
2017
2018
Fire Marshal Inspections - 2018
New Inspections
Re- Inspections
System Tests (Fire Alarm)
Plan Reviews
Consults
Permits Issued
Other Related Inspection Activity
t <<ar .�.
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2,147
1,439
368
1,246
534
666
541
Total 6,941
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
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Annual Fire Loss History
2013 2014 2016 2017 2018
EMS Demand for Service Trend
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
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10,000
51000
0
2007
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2013
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Critical - Advanced Life Support
100.00% -
75.00% -
50.00% -
25.00% -
0.00%
FIRE
EMS
Response Time Performance
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5 Minutes or Less 90 Percent of the Time
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Advanced Life Support
Response Time Performance
100.00%
75.00%
50.00% -
25.00% -
0.00% -
2014
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8 Minutes or Less 90 Percent of the Time
2015
2016
2017
2018
100.00%
95.00%
90.00%
85.00%
80.00%
4. b'
Basic Life Support
Response Time Performance
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Demand Changes -EMS Incidents
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Pregnancy /Childbirth /Miscarriage
218
303
38.94%
Stab /Gunshot Wound /Penetrating Trauma
141
181
28.37%
Falls
1,989
2,458
23.55%
Unknown Problem /Person Down
870
1056
21.38%
Allergic Reaction /Stings
186
216
16.38%
Psychiatric Problem /Abnormal Behavior /Suicide Attempt
227
264
16.12%
Stroke /CVA
462
536
16.10%
Unconscious /Fainting /Near- Fainting
1,699
1,913
12.60%
Overdose /Poisoning /Ingestion
480
533
11.04%
Traumatic Injury
867
961
10.90%
Abdominal Pain /Problems
815
903
10.73%
Cardiac Arrest /Death
395
436
10.38%
EMS Demand for Service Time of Day
1,400
11200
11000
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Transport Rate
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17,000
16,000
15,000
14,000
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
81000
71000
61000
51000
4,000
31000
2,000
1'.000
0
Transports
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66% Transport Rate
90.5 % Require ED
Services
182013 3% Leave Prior to
IN 2014 Treatment
F 2015 38% Admission Rate
■ 2016 59% Treated/Released
■ 2017 from ED
2018
Causes of EMS Demand Increase
❑ Community Health
❑ Senior Living/Nursing Home Facilities
Three New Facilities Planned for 2019-2021 in the City
❑ Oploid Crisis /Mental Health
❑ Use of EMS as a Gateway to Accessing Health Care
❑ Misuse of Service
ED Visit Forecast — Carilion Clinic
Emergent and Urgent Visit Forecast
US Market, 2018 -2028
Volumes
Millions 5 -Year 10 -Year
91
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45
.l
35
2018
2023
0 Emergent Visits ■ Urgent Visits
+10%
2028
—4%
Nate: Forecast excludes 0 -17 age group.
Sources: Impact of Change$, 2018; Optuminsight, 2016, The following 2016 CMS Limited Data Sets (LDS) _ Carrier, Denominator, Home Health Agency; Hospice,
Outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility; Clantas Pop - Facts$; 2018 ; Sg2 Analysis, 2018.
EMS 2020
❑ Partnership with Carilion
Interoperability
High Utilizers Group
❑ Adult Care Facilities
• Private Ambulance Transport Deferrals
• Community Medicine /Out Reach
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❑ Regional Hiring Process — March
❑ Regional Recruit School — July
❑ Web Site
Workforroanokefireems.com
Activities for 2019
❑ Medic 13 Placed In Service January 2, 2019
Station 13 — Peters Creek and Appleton NW
❑ EMS 2020 - Continued
-A Dispatch Policies (New CAD in place)/Update EMD Protocols
Community Partnerships (Carilion, HCA, Rescue Mission, etc.)
Continue to redesign the EMS Program
❑ Succession Planning ' MOM
Rebuilding from large retirement numbers
❑ Continue to Enhance Recruitment Initiatives
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Facebook.com
Twitter. com
Roanokeva.gov/FireEMS
Workforroanokefireems. com
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ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT Reliable PI of, 5si,i Dl,rt"- "%0 a'' RPD
Police /Citizen Initiated CFS Rate By Zone
Zone 4 (NW) Zone 2 (NE)
• Population 28,622 Population 23,815
• Total CFS 27,308 Total CFS 22,049
• Police Initiated CFS 4,845 Police Initiated CFS 3,477
Traffic Stops that Resulted in a Traffic Stops that Resulted in
Summons 970 a Summons 1,124
• Percentage of Traffic Stops by
Zone that Resulted in a Summons Percentage of Traffic Stops by
23.3% i Zone that Resulted in a
• Traffic Stops with Summons Rate Summons 27%
Per 1000: 33.8 Traffic Stops with Summons
Rate Per 1000: 47.2
Zone 3 (SW)
• Population 26,053
• TotaICFS 20,614
• Police Initiated CFS 3,366
• Traffic Stops that Resulted in a
Summons 1,046
Percentage of Traffic Stops by
Zone that Resulted in a Summons
25.2%
• Traffic Stops with Summons Rate
Per 1000: 40.1
Total CFS Citywide 201$: 94,291*
Zone 1 SE
• Population 21,347
• Total CFS 23,500
• Police Initiated CFS 4,037
• Traffic Stops that Resulted in
a Summons 1,019
• Percentage of Traffic Stops by
Zone that Resulted in a
Summons 24.5%
• Traffic Stops with Summons
Rate Per 1000: 47.7
'Includes CFS that did not have an assigned Zone (cx calls that originated by phone through the records department, non dispatched calls, or units signed into the
CAD system as a roaming citywide unit). Does not Include traffic stops or traffic summons, which are considered citizen contacts, not calls for service.
' "Police Initiated CFS induct, US with disposition of "OI" (Officer Initiated), "15" (Traffic Stop), or "SI" (Traffic Stop — Summons Issued)
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Calls By Day of Week - Citywide
Irtfl fdurniie, of P Calm: 1, 11,4,69
IotoI C1 , frf S rite (f-rt 1 1 r!uc l+ , II ift c `fops and St nlmcnis) 1,297.
2/19/2019
2/19/2019
Gun Vlolance
2018
*Firearm was discharged during the aggravated assault, victim
may not have been struck by gunfire.
2/19/2019
Stolen Guns: Offense Typa by Xar
OffenseType
2017
2018
Change
Car Larceny
63
72
14.29%
Residential Burglary
86
59
- 31.405v.
All Other Larceny
26
55
111.54%
Theft from Building
Commercial Burglary
14
7
8
3
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- 57.145K.
Shoplifting
0
2
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TheftofMVParts
1
0
-100%
Out Building Burglary
1
0
-100%
Larcenyof Prescription Drugs
1
0
-100%
Grand Total
199
199
No Chong*,
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT R IIablf - e%e a,P RPD
Victim Risk Factors
• Property Crime
— Failure to secure property continues to drive a
large portion of larceny crimes (unlocked cars,
leaving keys inside unattended vehicles, leaving
front doors unlocked... etc).
— RPD has taken several steps to address these
issues, including public education and special
patrol operations.
• RPD has also initiated the # #9PM Routine Campaign
Paw Watch
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT P..F., Di, . If, RfID
I , `7 Motor Vehicle Theft Trend
2/19/2019
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT R,habl, P, oft Dr,-!- V— o PPD
2018 - Drug Overdose Update
Notable Characteristics of 2018 Traffic Fatalities
Safety Tips
• Speeding (2 incidents)
Obey highway signs & markings
• Pedestrian Involvement (2 incidents)
Distraction free driving ONLY
• Older (65 +) drivers (2 incidents)
Do not drink and drive
• Buckle up!
• Be aware of your surroundings
— Particularly in areas with high
foot /bike traffic
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Two hands on the wheel at all times!
Fatal Crashes in 2017: 13
Fatal Crashes in 2018: 6 (53% Reduction)
Data derived from TREDS
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Big's —n -Blue Senior Sidekicks Cops Camp
Community Engagement Pow Watch 9PM Routine Citizens Police Academy
Blue Santa Lunch Buddy's Youth Advisory Council
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2018 Guns n' Hoses Champions!
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41378 - 021919.
A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2018 Continuum of Care ( "CoC ") Grant
Award to the City of Roanoke, on behalf of the Department of Social Services' Homeless Assistance
Team ( "HAT "), from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD "), in the
amount of $140,422 upon certain terms and conditions; and authorizing execution of any required
documentation on behalf of the City.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City of Roanoke, on behalf of its Department of Social Services' Homeless
Assistance Team, hereby accepts the FY2018 CoC Grant Award from the U.S. Department of HUD,
in the amount of $140,422, with a local cash match of $54,424 from the City, for a total program
budget of $194,846, to assist homeless persons in their transition from streets and emergency shelters
and /or directly to permanent housing, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda
Report dated February 19, 2019.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, the
grant agreement and all necessary documents required to accept such grant. All documents shall be
upon 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 City's acceptance of this grant.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
R- Contiuum of Care Grant - Homeless Assistance Team (2.19.19)
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41379- 021919.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the Homeless Assistance Team 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 Salary
35- 630 - 5474 -1002
$ 104,869
Temporary Employee Wages
35- 630 - 5474 -1004
11,374
City Retirement
35- 630 - 5474 -1105
17,870
Health Savings
35- 630 - 5474 -1117
1,037
FICA
35- 630 - 5474 -1120
8,891
Dental Insurance
35- 630 - 5474 -1126
1,000
Life Insurance
35- 630 - 5474 -1130
1,375
Disability Insurance
35- 630 - 5474 -1131
140
Health Insurance Premium ER
35- 630 - 5474 -1180
18,790
Health Insurance HSA- ER
35- 630 - 5474 -1182
3,000
Telephone
35- 630 - 5474 -2020
150
Telephone - Cellular
35- 630 - 5474 -2021
1,500
Administrative Supplies
35- 630 - 5474 -2030
1,250
Expendable Equipment ( <$5,000)
35- 630 - 5474 -2035
1,250
Motor Fuel Billed Through Fleet
35- 630 - 5474 -2039
1,000
Program Activities
35- 630 - 5474 -2066
20,200
Postage
35- 630 - 5474 -2160
50
Fleet Labor Billings
35- 630 - 5474 -7025
850
Fleet Parts /Sublet Billing
35- 630 - 5474 -7026
250
Revenues
Homeless Assistance Team FY19
35- 630 - 5474 -5474
140,422
Homeless Assistance Team FY19 - Local
35- 630 - 5474 -5475
54,424
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: 2018 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Award - Homeless
Assistance Team (HAT)
Background:
The Continuum of Care ( "COC ") is a group consisting of service providers,
neighboring localities, including the City of Roanoke, and homeless /formerly
homeless individuals, whose role is to develop a long -term strategic plan and
manage a year -round planning effort that addresses the identified needs of
homeless individuals and households; the availability and accessibility of
existing housing and services; and the opportunities for linkages with
mainstream housing and services resources.
On January 26, 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) released the 2018 program competition grant awards. These Continuum
of Care (CoC) grants will help end homelessness and provide critically needed
support to local programs on the front lines of serving individuals and families
experiencing homelessness. The City of Roanoke received $140,422 for the
Homeless Assistance Team (HAT) program.
The HAT street outreach program goals are to assist homeless persons in their
transition from streets and emergency shelters and /or directly to permanent
housing. Street outreach is conducted in shelters and other places not designed
for human habitation. Through contacts and engagements, staff provides
limited case management services including agency referrals, security deposits,
food, transportation, and prescription assistance.
A cash match requirement is being provided by the City of Roanoke in the
amount of $54,424 as identified on Attachment A.
Recommended Actions:
Accept the HUD HAT award in the amount of $140,422 and authorize the City
Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be
necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such grant funds,
including execution of any required grant agreement, such documents to be in
a form approved by the City Attorney.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish revenue estimates in
the amount of $140,422 for Federal grant funds and $54,424 for local match
funds. Transfer funding in the amount of $54,201 from the Transfer to Grant
Fund (01- 250 - 9310 - 9535), and appropriate funding in the amount of $194,846
to accounts to be p- �tablished in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance.
Roby
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services
Carol Tuning, Human Services Administrator
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410 -7000
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OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
January 26, 2019
Mr. Robert Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Mr. Cowell:
Congratulations! I am delighted to inform you that HUD selected the project
application(s) your organization submitted for funding under Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Continuum of
Care (CoC) Program project application(s) for a total of $189,492.
The CoC Program is an important part of HUD's mission. CoCs around the country will
continue to improve the lives of men, women, and children through their local planning efforts and
through the direct housing and service programs funded under the FY 2018 CoC Program
Competition. Projects like those of your organization, funded through the CoC program, continue
to demonstrate their value by improving accountability and performance every year.
The enclosure provides details about your organization's award(s) including: the name(s) of
the individual project(s); the project number(s); and the specific amount(s) of the obligation(s) for
each conditionally selected application. At this time, HUD field office staff are not available to
execute grant agreements. HUD will notify you when local field offices are available to process
grant agreements, and once all conditons are satisfied and the grant agreement is executed, your
organization can expend funds.
If you wish to appeal this decision, you will have 45 days to make such an appeal
beginning when HUD makes the final award announcement. The final award announcement will
be made shortly after HUD resumes normal operations. HUD will send an announcement over the
listsery to indicate that a final award announcement has been made and indicating the deadline for
appeals. See Section X of the FY 2018 NOFA for more details.
HUD commends your organization's work and encourages it to continue to strive for
excellence in the fight to end homelessness.
Enclosure
Sincerely,
David C. Woll �Jr.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
Enclosure
VA0031L3FO21811
City of Roanoke Homeless Assistance Team
$140,422
VA0300L3F021802
Coordinated Assessment System
$49,070
Total Amount: $189,492
�wpow, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
1510 Williamson Road, NE
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
540,853-2591 fax: 540253-2021--
ROANOKE
August 6, 2018
Ms. Carol Tuning
Human Services Administrator
339 Salem Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Dear Ms. Tuning:
This letter is written in support of the Renewal Grant from the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for continued funding for the Homeless
Assistance Team (HAT). This program will provide outreach services to
homeless individuals and families with children. The City of Roanoke supports
this effort and is willing to contribute a local cash match of $54,201 over a one-
year period.
The renewal of the HAT
of the Roanoke Valley.
successful grant cycle.
SM/tem
grant will be very beneficial to the homeless population
We support your efforts and look forward to a
Sincerely,
N11k*
Steven Martin,
Director of Human/Social Services
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
dThe 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41380 - 021919.
A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2018 Continuum of Care ( "CoC ") Grant
Award ( "Grant ") to the City of Roanoke from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development ( "HUD "), in the amount of $49,070 upon certain terms and conditions; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute any necessary documents necessary to accept such funding.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the FY2018 CoC Grant Award from the U. S.
Department of HUD, in the amount of $49,070, with a required in -kind match by the City of
Roanoke in the amount of $14,500, for a total award of $63,570, to be used for the Coordinated
Assessment System, which collaborates with all CoC HUD funded projects, emergency shelters and
domestic violence programs in the CoC, and assists with leveraging funds to provide additional
assistance to those in need, all as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report
dated February 19, 2019.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all requisite documents, in
a form approved by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information as may be required
in connection with the City's acceptance of this Grant.
ATTEST:
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R- Continuum of Care Grant Award - CAS(2.19.19)
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(` �C IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
%- The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41381- 021919.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated
Assessment System (CAS) 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:
Grant Fund
Appropriations
Regular Salaries
35- 630 - 5433 -1002
31,187
City Retirement
35- 630 - 5433 -1105
5,315
401 H Health Savings
35- 630 - 5433 -1117
307
FICA
35- 630 - 5433 -1120
2,386
Dental Insurance
35- 630 - 5433 -1126
338
Life Insurance
35- 630 - 5433 -1130
409
Disability Insurance
35- 630 - 5433 -1131
87
Health Insurance Premium- ER
35- 630 - 5433 -1180
7,223
Administrative Supplies
35- 630 - 5433 -2030
1,818
Revenues
CoC CAS FY19 - Federal
35- 630 - 5433 -5433
49,070
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: February 19, 2019
Subject: 2018 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Award - Coordinated
Assessment System (CAS)
Background:
The Continuum of Care ( "COC ") is a group consisting of service providers,
neighboring localities, including the City of Roanoke, and homeless /formerly
homeless individuals, whose role is to develop a long -term strategic plan and
manage a year -round planning effort that addresses the identified needs of
homeless individuals and households; the availability and accessibility of
existing housing and services; and the opportunities for linkages with
mainstream housing and services resources.
On January 26, 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) released the 2018 program competition grant awards. These Continuum
of Care (CoC) grants will help end homelessness and provide critically needed
support to local programs on the front lines of serving individuals and families
experiencing homelessness. The City of Roanoke received $49,070 for the
Coordinated Assessment System (CAS).
The CAS grant will collaborate with all CoC HUD funded projects, emergency
shelters and domestic violence programs in the Continuum. Faith based
organizations will be a part of the collaboration in an effort to leverage funds
and provide additional assistance to those in need. There will be a partnership
with the Homeless Student Liaison in Roanoke City Schools along with other
prevention agencies in the community.
In -kind match requirements in the amount of $14,500 is being provided in the
form of oversight by the Human Services Administrator at 25% of annual salary
as identified on Attachment A.
Recommended Actions:
Accept the HUD CAS grant in the amount of $49,070 and authorize the City
Manager to execute the grant documents associated with this funding. All
documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance in the amount of $49,070, establish
a revenue estimate in the amount of $49,070 and appropriate the same amount
into expenditure accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the
Grant Fund. .---,
Roberl
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services
Carol Tuning, Human Services Administrator
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
* • ii * f =, WASHINGTON, DC 20410 -7000
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
January 26, 2019
Mr. Robert Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
City of Roanoke
215 Church Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Mr. Cowell:
Congratulations! I am delighted to inform you that HUD selected the project
application(s) your organization submitted for funding under Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Continuum of
Care (CoC) Program project application(s) for a total of $189,492.
The CoC Program is an important part of HUD's mission. CoCs around the country will
continue to improve the lives of men, women, and children through their local planning efforts and
through the direct housing and service programs funded under the FY 2018 CoC Program
Competition. Projects like those of your organization, funded through the CoC program, continue
to demonstrate their value by improving accountability and performance every year.
The enclosure provides details about your organization's award(s) including: the name(s) of
the individual project(s); the project number(s); and the specific amount(s) of the obligation(s) for
each conditionally selected application. At this time, HUD field office staff are not available to
execute grant agreements. HUD will notify you when local field offices are available to process
grant agreements, and once all conditons are satisfied and the grant agreement is executed, your
organization can expend funds.
If you wish to appeal this decision, you will have 45 days to make such an appeal
beginning when HUD makes the final award announcement. The final award announcement will
be made shortly after HUD resumes normal operations. HUD will send an announcement over the
listsery to indicate that a final award announcement has been made and indicating the deadline for
appeals. See Section X of the FY 2018 NOFA for more details.
HUD commends your organization's work and encourages it to continue to strive for
excellence in the fight to end homelessness.
Enclosure
Sincerely,
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David C. Woll Jr.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
Enclosure
VA0031L3FO21811
City of Roanoke Homeless Assistance Team
$140,422
VA0300L3F021802
Coordinated Assessment System
$49,070
Total Amount: $189,492
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
1510 Williamson Road, NE
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
540.853.2591 fax: 540.853.2027
ROANOKE
August 6, 2018
Ms. Carol Tuning
Human Services Administrator
339 Salem Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
Dear Ms. Tuning,
This letter is in support of your request for the City of Roanoke
Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Assisting with the re- organization of
our entire homelessness system is fundamental to the success in ending
homelessness in our community.
Leveraging funds are being provided in the form of project oversight by the
Human Services Administrator at 25% of annual salary totaling $14,500. This
includes assisting our community in orienting our system towards effective and
efficient use of resources and ensuring services are prioritized to the most
vulnerable.
The City of Roanoke is in full support of the CAS grant and will provide these
funds during the operating year in which this grant is awarded.
Sincerely,
J� f VW
Steven Martin
Director, Human /Social Services
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41382 - 021919.
A RESOLUTION adopting the Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019 (Strategic Plan) and
establishing a process for review, revision, and adjustment of the Strategic Plan.
WHEREAS, Roanoke has a history of engagement in strategic thinking and taking strategic
action as evidenced by the Council's development, adoption, and review of the City's
Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, the City has not developed a plan focused on strategies and actions that will
be needed to progress and promote the community vision in the seven strategic areas of Education,
Community Safety, Human Services, Infrastructure, Good Government, Livability, and Economy;
WHEREAS, City Council and City Administration engaged in robust and wide - ranging
discussions on the development of a City strategic plan, commencing with the City Council retreat
in July 2018;
WHEREAS, a draft strategic plan was developed in October 2018 and, following further
revisions, a revised strategic plan was presented to City Council and made available to the public
in December 2018;
WHEREAS, City Administration made further revisions to the draft and developed the
proposed Strategic Plan, a copy of which is attached to the City Council Agenda Report dated
February 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Strategic Plan articulates the community vision, identifies
several strategic areas central to achieving this vision, and defines the roles and responsibilities of
the City administration in responding to each of the strategic areas as described in the City Council
Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. City Council approves the Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019 that is attached
to the City Council Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019.
2. City Council establishes that City Council will review the Strategic Plan on an
annual basis, as determined by the City Manager.
3. City Council directs the City Manager to provide City Council with semi - annual
progress reports and an annual performance measure report with respect to implementation of the
Strategic Plan.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Adoption of "Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019"
Background:
In times of opportunity or challenge, of abundant or scarce resources, strategic
thinking focused on community vision, strategies, and actions will be necessary
to progress toward that community vision. While Roanoke has a history of
engagement in strategic thinking and taking strategic actions, the
"Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019" (Plan) represents the first time a formal
strategic plan has been formulated for the City. This Plan, along with the City's
Comprehensive Plan which represents how the City will physically change over
time, provides a foundation upon which to build more detailed plans, strategies
and actions.
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 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 December 2018. Revisions were made and the
final draft Plan was crafted and is attached to this report (Attachment).
The Council will review the Plan on an annual basis, making adjustments as
appropriate, 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 performance measure report annually.
Considerations:
The Plan clearly states the community vision and identifies seven strategic areas
(Education, Community Safety, Human Services, Infrastructure, Good
Government, Livability, and Economy) that are central to the accomplishment of
this vision. For each strategic area, the Plan identifies actions and initiatives to
be taken to achieve the desired results, and identifies various statistical and
data - driven indicators which will help measure the extent of those results.
Finally, the Plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the City administration
to respond to each of the strategic areas to develop and administer programs
and deliver services aligned with certain core values, organizational framework,
and specific strategies.
Recommended Action:
Approve a Resolution adopting the "Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2019.
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Robert S. Cowell, .Jr.
City Manager
Attachment
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
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Roanoke, Virginia
Strategic Plan
2019
Roanoke City Council
Vice -Mayor Joe Cobb, Anita Price, Michelle Davis, Mayor Sherman Lea, Djuna Osborne, Patricia White -
Boyd, Bill Bestpitch
Seven -time All- America City Winner!
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Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
City Manager Bob Cowell, Jr.
As Mayor of the only seven time All- America City it is my pleasure to serve
alongside a Council and City Administration that recognizes the importance
of thinking strategically and acting on priorities. This plan captures the
Council's strategic priorities and defines the outcomes we seek to achieve
on behalf of the citizens. The Strategic Plan, our City's comprehensive plan,
related specific purpose or place -based plans, and our annual budget
represent what it is we as a City do and why we do it. It is through these
efforts we work to ensure we continue to have a City offering the best
opportunity for the most people — in short, that it remains a great day in
Roanoke!
encourage you to read this document to better understand our Vision for
the community, how we plan on getting there, and how you can measure
our progress.
It is my honor to serve the Mayor and Council and on their behalf, the
community, to lead an organization that works every day to deliver the
services demanded and to offer opportunity to each and every resident
and business of Roanoke. This plan provides the Vision established by
Council and the steps necessary to realize that Vision. This plan also
provides how we as an organization will conduct our business and sets the
stage for the annual budget and capital improvements program. With the
assistance of the Mayor and Council, we continue to make progress as a
City - routinely recognized as one of the best places in America to live,
operate a business, secure an education, or visit.
I encourage you to review what follows and join us in keeping Roanoke a
wonderful place for all that call it home.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purposeof Strategic Planning .................................................................................... ..............................5
StrategicPlanning Process .......................................................................................... ..............................5
CommunityProfile ....................................................................................................... ..............................6
Vision and Strategic Areas of Importance ................................................................ ..............................7
Education...................................................................................................................... ..............................8
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
CommunitySafety ........................................................................................................ .............................10
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
HumanServices ............................................................................................................ .............................12
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
Infrastructure................................................................................................................ .............................14
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
GoodGovernment ........................................................................................................ .............................16
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
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Livability........................................................................................................................ .............................18
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
Economy........................................................................................................................ .............................20
Overview
Path to Results
Performance Measures
OrganizationalResponse ............................................................................................. .............................22
Purpose of Strategic Planning
A strategic plan should serve as the physical product of strategic thinking — that is, delineation 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 associated 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
foundation upon which to build more detailed neighborhood and special
purpose plans, the annual budget, the multi -year capital improvements
program, regulations and ordnances, and other associated public policy
and implementation documents and initiatives.
...ideally evaluate every
opportunity or challenge
that presents itself against
this vision and its associated
strategies to best
determine how to allocate
their time, money and other
Ideally one should be able to review this document and gain a firm I resources...
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 December
2018. Revisions were made and a final draft crafted. The Strategic Plan was approved by City Council at
ther meeting on February 19, 2019.
The Council will review the Strategic Plan on an annual basis, making adjustments as appropriate,
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 performance measure report
annually.
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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 Virginia's Blue Ridge. Built upon success of the growth in the rail industry, Roanoke
grew very rapidly in the 191h 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 students
pursuing degrees at 25 colleges and universities located wihtin the Roanoke region
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Roanoke 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
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 by the end of the third grade.
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.
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Indicators
We will determine success by:
Improving PALS Scores;
Securing and Maintaining Accreditation for all public schools;
Improving Graduation Rates;
Improving Student Learning Outcomes;
Increased Adult Learning Opportunities;
Workforce Participation Rate,
Percentage of residents with post- High - School Education /Certification.
Community Safety
Nl%
Foster a community where 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. Together we will ensure
that when a response is necessary it is done in as 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 and that our resources
and services will be delivered in an equitable and just manner.
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, between staff
locally and throughout the region during routine business operations and times of emergency
response.
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Quality of Standards and Laws — We will ensure that our codes, practices and policies are
consistent with recognized best practices and are legally sound
Indicators
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.
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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
for citizens
Path to Results
We will unite public and private institutions as a caring and compassionate community assisting
individuals and families to 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.
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Accessibility to Services — We will ensure those who 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.
Indicators
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.
13
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, and 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 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 safe and well- maintained and procured and operated in an efficient manner.
Technology — We will ensure that the technology we use to deliver services and to communicate
to and engage with our community is functional and reliable, and is procured and operated in an
efficient manner supporting businesses processes and community needs.
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Indicators
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,
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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 around honesty, respect,
responsibility, teamwork, diversity and inclusion that address the challenges and opportunities of the 21St
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 strategic
vision, responsiveness, results, 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.
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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.
Indicators
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;
Improved employee satisfaction and retention /advancement,
Increased utilization of engagement opportunities by residents and businesses.
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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.
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Indicators
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.
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Economy
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
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
Workforce Development— Together with others in the community, we will ensure our workforce
is prepared 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
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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.
Indicators
We will determine success by:
Increases in tax revenue, number of jobs, occupancy rates, number of visitors, and decreases in poverty
and unemployment rates.
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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.
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41383 - 021919.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the GO Fest outdoor recreation
event, 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
Special Events 01- 620 - 7124 -2125 $ 67,000
Revenues
Outdoor Recreation Events 01- 110 - 1234 -1584 $ 67,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Budget Amendment - Recreation Special Event Programs
Background:
The Go Outside Festival ( "GO Fest "), presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue
Shield, is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outside recreation. By
combining the things outdoor enthusiasts love - camping, music, gear, races,
and demos all in a beautiful outdoor setting - GO Fest is a celebration of
everything outdoors. Roanoke GO Fest is a partnership between the nonprofit
Roanoke Outside Foundation and the City of Roanoke Department of Parks and
Recreation.
Since its first year in 2011, GO Fest has seen tremendous growth, not only in
participation from the community but also infrastructure needs and
sponsorship /revenue generators.
Considerations:
GO Fest by the Numbers:
a. Attendance has increased from 4,500 attendees in 2011 to 38,000
attendees in 2018;
b. Expenditures have increased from roughly $32,000 in 2011 to
$204,000 in 2018;
C. Gross revenues have increases from roughly $41,000 in 2011 to
$271,000 in 2018; and,
d. Net revenue has increased from roughly $9,000 in 2011 to
$67,000 in 2018.
In order for the Parks and Recreation Department's resource allocation to
continue to grow with the success of GO Fest, the following amendment needs
to be made to the current operating budget:
Expenditures:
01- 620 - 7124 -2125 - Special Events - $67,000
Revenues:
01 -110 -1 234 -1 584 - Outdoor Recreation Events - $67,000
Recommended Action:
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to have the Department of Finance
establish increased revenue estimates in the amount of $67,000, and
appropriate the same amount to the corresponding expenditure line items.
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Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Michael Clark, Director, Parks and Recreation
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41385 - 021919.
AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 14.1 -1, Definitions; Section 14.1-
5, Fees for collection; Section 14.1 -16, Placement for collection generally; Section 14.1 -19,
Collection in central business district; Section 14.1 -21, Certain solid waste not to be collected —
Generally; Section 14.1 -23, Placement and collection of bulk items brush and bagged leaves;
Section 14.1 -25, Collection of sharps; and Section 14.1 -54.1, Storage of fats, oils and grease; of
Chapter 14. 1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended;
providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. Chapter 14. 1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 14.1 -1. Definitions.
Authorized person shall mean any city employee, any person employed by
the city on a temporary basis, or any person designated by the city, to remove
solid waste, or any person employed to provide solid waste collection service.
Automated collection container shall mean a container designated by the
city manager which shall be used for automated and semi - automated collection
service. Any such container shall be the property of the city.
Automated collection service shall mean collection from a street (not an
alley) by the city of automated collection container(s) provided by the city, in
which all handling is fully automated, requiring no direct physical contact with
the container by the collection worker.
Bagged leaves shall mean leafy yard debris consisting of leaves resulting
from ordinary yard maintenance contained inside a paper bag.
Bin shall mean any container which is twenty -two (22) gallons in size or
less and which is issued by the city for the purpose of the collection of
recyclables. Any such bin shall be the property of the city.
Brush shall mean woody or leafy yard debris containing branches resulting
from ordinary yard maintenance such as a tree, shrub or bush trimmings less than
three (3) inches in diameter and less than six (6) feet in length.
Bulk item shall mean any large item not placed within an automated
collection container or individual refuse container, including but not limited to, a
major household appliance, large rug, mattress, bed springs, or furniture. Bags
and boxes containing refuse, lawn rakings, brush or loose leaves are not bulk
items.
Central business district shall mean that area bounded on the north by the
Norfolk and Western Railroad tracks; on the east by Third Street, S.E.; on the
south by Elm Avenue, S.E. from Third Street, S.E. to Jefferson Street, by Day
Avenue, S.W., from Jefferson Street, to Franklin Road, S.W., and by Marshall
Avenue, S.W., from Franklin Road, S.W., to Fifth Street, S.W.; and on the west
by Fifth Street, S.W., and shall include all properties fronting on any of the
aforementioned streets.
Fats oils zrease or "FOG( " shall include but not be limited to, animal,
vegetable mineral fats or oils or man -made derivatives and proximities thereof,
used in food service operations and /or the corresponding fatty wastes associated
with food preparation as well as the operation cleaning and maintenance of
related food preparation equipment These may be either virgin or waste
products and may be solid liquid or semi -solid and shall also consist of any
impurities dilution products or solvents that may be commingled therein.
Hazardous waste shall mean a "hazardous waste" as defined in section
10.1 -1400, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Individual refuse container shall mean any container made of substantial
plastic, galvanized metal, or other material acceptable to the city manager,
containing not more than sixty (60) pounds of refuse or recyclables, and intended
to be emptied of refuse or recyclables and returned to its place of collection.
Lawn Takings shall mean leafy yard debris consisting primarily of small
diameter hedge trimmings and grass clippings, but not brush or loose leaves.
Leaf season shall mean the period of time during which bagged leaf
collection is scheduled as determined by the city manager.
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Litter receptacle shall mean a "litter receptacle" as defined in 9 V.A.C.
20-190-10 and shall include public receptacles placed in a public right -of -way for
use by pedestrians in the disposal of litter.
Loose leaves shall mean leafy yard debris consisting solely of leaves
resulting from ordinary yard maintenance.
Noncollectable item shall mean any item that will not be collected by the
city for disposal, unless otherwise authorized by the city manager.
Occupant shall mean any person over the age of eighteen (18) years
occupying or residing on any lot in the city and having, at the time, apparent
possession or control thereof.
Owner shall mean any person who, alone, or jointly or severally with
others, has:
(1) Legal title to any lot in the city; or
(2) Charge, care or control of any lot in the city, as agent or
representative of the owner, or as personal representative, trustee or guardian of
the estate of the owner, but who is not a tenant.
Parcel means, except as provided in section 14.1 -5 of this chapter, any
real estate identified by a City of Roanoke official tax number and includes the
adjoining public right -of -way which is between the property line of the real estate
which is identified by a City of Roanoke official tax number and the curb or the
improved portion of a street. Such term shall not include any real estate lying in
an RA, Residential - Agricultural District, as defined elsewhere in this Code.
Physically challenged service shall mean specialized collection of refuse
or recyclables generated by all persons residing in a dwelling unit from a point of
collection approved by the city manager, but which is not curbside or alley side,
such service to be provided due to the physical difficulty or inability of all persons
residing in the subject dwelling unit to transport refuse and recyclables to the
curbside or alley.
Principal building shall mean a structure designed to be used for
residential purposes. For purposes of this chapter, however, a principal building
shall not include an attached front porch, covered or uncovered.
Recyclables shall mean those items identified in regulations promulgated
by the city manager as recyclable and acceptable to the city for recycling.
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Recycling container shall mean an automated collection container or bin
which is provided by or through the city. A recycling container shall not be larger
than ninety -six (96) gallons, unless authorized by the city manager.
Refuse shall mean any and all litter, rubbish, garbage, trash, debris or other
offensive or unwholesome substance or materials of any nature whatsoever that is
generated at the premises from which it is being collected.
Reulated Medical Waste, shall mean "regulated medical waste" as
defined in 9 V.A.C. 20- 120 -10 and 9 V.A.C. 20- 120 -80 et seq. This definition
includes human blood and other bodily fluids and any wastes contaminated with
such cultures and stock microorganisms and biologicals tissues and other
anatomical wastes Because of the difficulty of determining the nature of specific
fluids and residues while in the process of collecting solid waste all medical
tubing bags canisters sharps catheters bedpans and similar medical and
health care accessories which contain any fluids and /or residues whatsoever, shall
be treated as regulated medical wastes.
Sealed compactor shall mean equipment designed to receive and compact
refuse, prevent leakage of liquid wastes, and to minimize offensive odors.
Sealed compactor zone shall mean that area which is bordered by the
centerlines of Jefferson Street (on the west), Williamson Road, S.E. (on the east),
Norfolk Avenue, S.E. (on the north), and Church Avenue, S.E. (on the south);
that area which is bounded by the centerlines of 1st Street, S.W., and Jefferson
Street (to the west and east), and Norfolk Avenue, S.W., and Kirk Avenue, S.W.
(to the north and south), as well as 2nd Street, S.W., and 1st Street, S.W. (to the
west and east), and Norfolk Southern Railroad and Salem Avenue, S.W. (to the
north and south); that area which is bounded by the centerlines of 1st Street,
S.W., and Jefferson Street (to the west and east), and Kirk Avenue, S.W., and
Church Avenue, S.W. (to the north and south), as well as 2nd Street, S.W., and
1st Street, S.W. (to the west and east), and Salem Avenue, S.W., and Church
Avenue, S.W. (to the north and south); that area which is bounded by the
centerlines of Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, S.E. (to the west and east),
and Church Avenue, S.E., and Elm Avenue, S.E. (to the north and south); and
that area which is bounded by the centerlines of 2nd Street, S.W., and Jefferson
Street (to the west and east), and Church Avenue, S.W., and Day Avenue, S.W.
(to the north and south).
Semi - automated collection service shall mean collection from an alley or
street by the city of automated collection container(s) provided by the city or of
individual refuse container(s) in which some handling by the collection worker is
required but such worker is assisted by mechanical equipment.
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Sharps shall mean "sharps" as that term is defined in 9 V.A.C. 20- 120 -10,
and shall include any hypodermic needle, suture needle, scalpel blade, pen needle,
lancet or other sharp object, the purpose of which is to puncture human skin4or-
heal treatment or- injeetion of medication
r by a medical do
Such solid waste shall not include sharps collected or used by persons in the
course of their employment at any entity subject to regulations promulgated by
the occupational safety and health administration, such as a health care facility or
nursing home.
Solid waste shall mean refuse, brush, lawn rakings, bagged leaves, loose
leaves, recyclables and bulk items.
Transfer station shall mean the Tinker Creek transfer station located on
Hollins Road, N.E., in the city.
Sec. 14.1 -5. Fees for collection.
(2) Commencing with the July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 fiscal year, and for
each fiscal year thereafter, the fees pertaining to removal and disposal of solid
waste for parcel owners eligible for any such services, and not exempted by the
city from the receipt of such services by virtue of using a trash compactor in the
eCentral hBusiness dDistrict arranging for paid collection service in the portion
of the Central Business District that is outside of the Sealed Compactor Zone, or
using a private solid waste removal company, shall be billed and payable on the
same schedule as prescribed in section 32 -18, when due and payable, of Article II,
Real Estate Taxes, Generally, of Chapter 32, Taxation, of the City Code. Such
solid waste collection fees shall be combined with the real estate tax billings and
other billings included thereon, and, when combined, payment will be applied
first to the solid waste collection fees, then to any applicable stormwater utility
fee, and then to all other taxes and fees, as determined by the city treasurer.
Provided, however, where any such account has one or more delinquent amounts
past due, payment will be applied first to such fee or tax, together with cumulative
interest and penalties thereon, that is the most delinquent before the payment will
be applied to any current amounts due.
ARTICLE 1I. COLLECTION BY AN AUTHORIZED PERSON
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 14.1 -16. Placement for collection generally.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided, any person placing solid waste to be
removed by an authorized person under this article shall place the solid waste as
close as possible to the public street in the front of the principal structure on the
property from which the solid waste originated, not in front of an adjoining
property. Solid waste set out for collection shall have at least five (5) feet
clearance from all vines, trees, shrubs, vehicles, buildings or other structures, on
all sides. Automated collection containers and recyclable containers shall be
placed so that the lid opens away from the street and shall be placed so that traffic
is not impeded. Bulk items and bagged refuse shall not be placed in, upon, or
beside public litter receptacles.
Sec. 14.1 -19. Collection in central business district.
(d) A sealed trash compactor may not be used to dispose of hazardous waste,
fats, oils, of grey FOGS from nonresidential establishments, bulk items, brush,
lawn rakings, noncollectable items, or other refuse identified in section 14.1 -21 of
the City Code.
Sec. 14.1 -21. Certain solid waste not to be collected — Generally.
(a) Acids, asphalt, automobile parts, brick, caustics, concrete, dead animals,
earth, explosives or other dangerous materials, fire- damaged items, grease from
nonresidential establishments, hazardous waste, regulated medical wastes, heavy
metal, loose leaves, manure, plate or large broken glass, poisons, rock, rubbish
from construction, r-egulated—medic-al wast remodeling, razing and repair
operations on houses, commercial buildings and other structures, sheet rock,
stone, stumps, topsoil or trees shall not be placed out for collection by, and shall
not be removed by, the city, and in no circumstances shall hazardous waste be put
out for collection by any person. Failure to comply with this provision is a Class 1
misdemeanor crime.
Sec. 14.1 -23. Placement and collection of bulk items, brush and bagged
leaves.
(a) The city will collect bulk items, brush, and bagged leaves for the owner or
occupant of any dwelling unit served by an automated collection container from
any lot on which the dwelling unit is located and from any vacant lot zoned for
residential use from which the brush or bagged leaves originate. Such owner or
occupant shall place bulk items, bagged leaves or brush as close as possible to the
curb, and if there is no curb, as close as possible to the street, or in an automated
collection container. Such placement shall be made no earlier than 7:00 p.m. of
the day prior to the scheduled date of collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. of the
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day scheduled for collection. No collection of bulk items, brush or bagged leaves
will be made from any alley. All woody or leafy yard waste must be stacked in a
pile that is no greater than six (6) feet wide, six (6) feet long, and six (6) feet high;
and no smaller- than four- (4) �� wide, fouf (4) feet long, and fouf (4) feet .
No single branch placed for collection can be greater than six (6) feet in length or
three (3) inches in diameter. Small piles of brush that can be picked up with two
hands shall be disposed of in automated collection containers.
Sec. 14.1 -25. Collection of sharps.
(a) Sharps shall be placed for collection in an opaque plastic container, such
as an empty bleach container, a heavy plastic laundry detergent container, an
empty milk container, or an empty plastic carbonated beverage container which is
tightly sealed with a lid. Such a lid shall be taped closed.
Before setting sharps out for collection, the container in which they are stored
shall be marked with indelible ink, "sharps, do not recycle" on at least two (2)
sides of the container. Failure to comply with this provision is a Class 1
misdemeanor crime.
ARTICLE III. ACCUMULATIONS OF SOLID WASTE
Sec. 14.1 -54.1. Storage, disposal and recycling o fats, oils and grease
FOGs.
(a) Fats, ���� rtr � 'FOGs4 from food preparation, and /or the cleaning of
kitchen exhaust and range hood systems and system components while stored for
disposal or recycling collection and taking place outside of a building, must be
kept or—Aered-in a rigid, tamper- resistant container at all times. Such container in
which the f t f r r *' shall be
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watertight and its lid secured at all times when not in use. Exeept whef`
(i) Where a building has been designed with an internal FOG
collection and storage system access to that system shall be restricted to
the building operators and their FOG recycling service contractor only.
ii) Exterior Placement: The FOG container shall be maintained on a
level and impervious ground surface. The containers must be located as
near as possible to an entry /exit door serving the food service
establishment Where such location is not feasible or practical,
exceptions that otherwise serve to reduce the waste transport distance
and /or minimize the risk of spills or the threats thereof, are allowable
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with the prior written approval of the Solid Waste Manager or his /her
designee.
(iii) Maintenance: the FOG container and surrounding area shall be
kept clean and orderly so as to prevent slips and falls and to deter pests
and rodents.
(b) Pursuant to section 14.1 -54 of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended, the container and the surrounding area shall be maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition by the owner or occupant of the lot on which the container
is kept. Failure to comply with this provision is a Class 1 misdemeanor crime.
(c) Spillage of, leaks or run off of the rats, oils or gr FOGs from food
preparation., from the FOG container, the actions of any contractor servicing the
FOG container, range hood kitchen exhaust system or any tools or equipment
used to manage FOG wastes shall not enter the up blic right -of -way or stormwater
drainage system (including street gutters and ditches roof drains, and other
stormwater conveyances) Failure to comply with this provision is a violation of
Municipal Code Chapter 11.3-4 and is a Class 1 misdemeanor crime.
(d) All food service owners /operators generating FOGs shall maintain oil
absorbent spill response supplies stored and readily available at the FOG
generating facility.
(i) All food service personnel tasked with handling FOGs shall be
familiar with the storage location use and application of oil
absorbent spill response supplies.
(ii) The use of water and /or a hose to wash away FOG spills and leaks is
prohibited If this action washes the material into the areas listed in
section (c) above this would constitute a violation of Municipal Code
Chapter 11.3-4 and would be a Class 1 misdemeanor crime.
(4)Le)_In the event of an incident in which the spillage or leaks of fats, oils o~
grew -FOGS enters the storm sewer system (including street reet gutters and ditches,
roof drains and other stormwater conveyances), the food service operator
responsible for generating the FOGs, the owner or-and the occupant of the lot on
which the container is kept are jointly responsible for compliance, and shall
immediately notify the Roanoke City E911 Center by dialing 9 -1 -1. Failure to
comply with this provision is a Class 1 misdemeanor crime.
This ordinance shall be effective as of the date of its passage.
3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Code Amendments Solid Waste Management
Background:
The City's Solid Waste Management Division can improve upon its operations
and code enforcement through various amendments to the Solid Waste
Management Chapter of the City Code, Chapter 14.1. The proposed code
amendments are summarized as follows:
1 . Solid Waste fees in the Central Business District: Fees for daily solid waste
collection service in the Central Business District (and outside of Sealed
Compactor Zones) have previously been established in the Fee Compendium. A
code amendment is needed to affirm that affected parcel owners in the Central
Business District are exempt from the citywide solid waste collection fee that
became effective .January 1 , 2018. Revision of Section 14.1 -5 would identify
this exemption.
2. Public litter receptacles: Public litter receptacles are placed on public
sidewalks for disposal of litter by pedestrians. Frequently, bagged trash and /or
bulk items originating from private residences and businesses in the central
business district are placed atop or beside litter receptacles. Such use creates
an eyesore and reduces access to and capacity of these receptacles. A code
amendment is needed to prohibit such disposal activity. Revision of Section
14.1 -1 and 14.1 -16 would establish the appropriate definition and disposal
restriction.
3. Brush collection: In 201 5, City Code was amended to identify the minimum
(4'x4'x4') and maximum (6'x6'x6') size of brush piles placed by residents for
curbside collection by Solid Waste Management employees. In 2016, in
response to citizen concerns, the minimum size brush pile was discontinued.
All brush piles less than 6'x6'x6' became eligible for collection with the
provision that the smallest piles (that can be picked up with two hands) needed
to be deposited in the Big Blue (dark blue) automated trash container. Revision
of Section 14.1 -23 would formalize this current practice.
4. Disposal of fats, oils, grease and certain medical waste: Existing
requirements regarding disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOGS) and Regulated
Medical Waste require further clarification. Code amendments are needed to
identify acceptable placement, maintenance and disposal practices for these
materials. Compliance with these proposed amendments reduces the risk of
these materials entering the Municipal Stormwater system as well as
unintended exposure to solid waste collection workers. Revision of Sections
14.1-1, 14.1 -19, 14.1-21, 14.1 -25 and 14.1 -54.1 would establish the
appropriate definitions and requirements.
5. Violations: Violations of certain specific sections of the Solid Waste
Management Chapter of City Code will change from a Class 4 misdemeanor to a
Class 1 misdemeanor.
Recommended Action:
Amend the Solid Waste Management
operation nd d enforcement.
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Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
chapter of City Code to improve
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works
Mark D. Jamison, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Division Manager
Luke Pugh, City Engineer
Christopher Blakeman, Environmental Administrator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41386- 021919.
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 41129 - 051418, which adopted and established a
Pay Plan for officers and employees of the City effective July 1, 2018; and dispensing with the second
reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated February
19, 2019, the City of Roanoke has absorbed the operations of the Civic Center, known as the Berglund
Center (Berglund Center), and its employees from the prior manager of the Berglund Center, Global
Spectrum, L.P, d/b /a Spectra Venue Management, L.P. (Global Spectrum), into the City effective
January 1, 2019;
WHEREAS, under the management of Global Spectrum several employees held sales positions
in the Berglund Center that earned incentive pay based on the sales those employees secured on behalf
of the Berglund Center;
WHEREAS, the City Manager would like to continue to pay the employees in certain positions
incentive pay based upon the incentive plan adopted by the Berglund Center for each budget year;
WHEREAS, the City Manager would also like to be able to award performance pay increases
to any City employee that exhibits exceptional performance in accordance with Section 15.2 -1508,
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended;
WHEREAS, the current Pay Plan as adopted does not allow for the payment of incentive pay or
the payment of such performance pay increases by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, City Council must amend Ordinance No. 41129 - 051418 in order to implement
these two requested changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. Ordinance No. 41129 - 051418, be, and it hereby is, amended to add the following two
new Sections to Ordinance No. 41129- 051418 as follows:
33. The City Manager is authorized to pay the employees in certain positions
incentive pay based upon the incentive plan adopted by the Civic Center,
known as the Berglund Center, for each budget year.
34. The City Manager is authorized to award performance pay increases up
to five percent (5 %) of an employee's base salary to those City
employees that exhibit exceptional performance in their duties as
permitted by Section 15.2 -1508, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
2. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 41129- 051418, adopted May 14, 2018, shall
remain in full force and effect.
3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect retroactive to
January 1, 2019, and the City Manager is authorized to pay any incentive pay earned by certain
employees in the Berglund Center since January 1, 2019.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this
ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Amendment of Pay Plan Ordinance
Background:
Beginning January 1, 2019, the management and operation of the Roanoke
Civic Center, currently operated as the Berglund Center, transitioned from
Global Spectrum, L.P. back to the City of Roanoke. The Berglund Center has 29
full -time positions, as well as hourly employees, who became City employees
with the transition and must comply with City of Roanoke personnel policies
and payroll practices.
During Global Spectrum's management of the Berglund Center, three
designated positions (Sales Manager, Manager of Group Sales and Corporate
Partnerships, and Sales Coordinator) received a sales commission to incentivize
sales activities and enhance revenue. There is the desire to continue to provide
incentive pay based on sales activity for the aforementioned positions at the
Berglund Center.
Current Personnel Operating Procedures allow the City Manager to grant an
increase to the base pay of an employee or provide a lump sum payment based
on exceptional performance.
Considerations:
The Pay Plan Ordinance, adopted each year as a part of budget adoption,
establishes a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council- appointed officers, and
Constitutional Officers, including base pay adjustments for eligible employees
and the authorization of various pay supplements. The Pay Plan Ordinance
needs to be amended to allow for the provision of a sales commission based on
the established Berglund Center incentive plan and to incorporate the allowance
for pay adjustments for exceptional performance.
Recommended tion:
Ado a ed amendment to the pay plan ordinance.
Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
Michele Vineyard, Director of Human Resources
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Timothy R. Spencer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41387 - 021919.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth and federal grant for
various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 School
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 School Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and
reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Teacher Stipends
Social Security
Supplement
Prof Other Prof Services
Supplement
Prof Other Prof Services
Supplement
Prof Other Prof Services
Professional Development
Supplements
Revenues
State Grant Receipts
State Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 -318N- 61100 - 41129 -9 -01
$ 929
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 -318N- 61100 - 42201 -9 -01
71
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0150 -152N- 61210 - 41129 -3 -00
2,512
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0150 - 152N - 61210 - 43313 - 3 - 00
3,606
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0210 -152N- 61210 - 41129 -3 -00
2,512
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0210 -152N- 61210 - 43313 -3 -00
3,605
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0280 -152N- 61210 - 41129 -3 -00
2,512
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0280 - 152N - 61210 - 43313 - 3 - 00
3,605
302 - 210 - 3300 - 0000 -362N- 62140 - 41129 -9 -01
18,159
302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 318N - 00000 - 32467 - 0 - 00
$ 1,000
302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 362N - 00000 - 32291 - 0 - 00
18,159
302 - 130 - 0000 - 0000 - 152N - 00000 - 38331 - 0 - 00
18,352
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this
ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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February 19, 2019
The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor
and Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council:
As a result of official School Board action on Tuesday, February 12,
2019, the Board respectfully requests that City Council approve the
following appropriation request:
New Appropriation Award
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP)-
Positive Alternatives to School Suspension (PASS) 2019 $18,352.00
Career Switcher Mentoring Program 2018 -19 $1,000.00
Mentor Teacher Program 2018 -19 $18,159.00
On behalf of the School Board, thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk
pc: Dan Callaghan Rita D. Bishop
Bob Cowell Kathleen Jackson
Amelia Merchant Holli Salyers (w /details)
Annette Lewis
ROANOKE CITY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong City.
School Board
Annette Lewis
Chairman
Mark K. Cathey
Vice Chairman
William B. Hopkins, Jr.
Elizabeth C. S. Jamison
Laura D. Rottenborn
Lutheria H. Smith
Dick Willis
Dr. Rita D. Bishop
Superintendent
Cindy H. Poulton
Clerk of the Board
www.rcps.info p: 540.853.2381 f: 540.853.2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke VA 24031
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: School Board Appropriation Request
Background:
As the result of official Roanoke City School Board action at its February 12, 2019 meeting, the
Board respectfully requested that City Council appropriate funding as outlined in this report.
The 2018 -19 Career Switcher Mentoring grant award of $1,000 enables school divisions to provide
a teacher mentor for each new teacher who has entered the profession through an alternative
career switcher route. This grant will be reimbursed by State funds and will end June 30, 2019.
This is a continuing program.
The 2019 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Positive Alternatives to School Suspensions
grant award of $18,352 assists with managing the behavior of students identified as
emotionally /behaviorally disordered or displaying high -risk behaviors. This grant will be
reimbursed by Federal funds and will end December 31, 2019.
The 2018 -19 Mentor Teacher grant award of $18,159 provides funding to support the division in
enhancing its mentor teacher program. This grant will be reimbursed by State funds and will end
June 30, 2019. This is a continuing program.
Recommended Action:
We recommend that Council concur with this report of the School Board and
budget nan tablish revenue estimates and to appropriate funding as
Robert owe Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, RCPS
Dan Lyons, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, RCPS
Kathleen M. Jackson, Chief Financial Officer, RCPS
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41388- 021919.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of
Real Estate between the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City ") and Oak Tree Ventures, LLC ( "Oak
Tree Ventures "), dated January 11, 2019 (the "Agreement "); authorizing the City to sell to Oak
Tree Ventures an approximately 0.1145 acre portion of a parcel of City -owned property located
at 0 (zero) Denniston Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, located along the northwest boundary of
Official Tax Map Number 1330606 ( "Property "); authorizing the City to purchase from Oak
Tree Ventures an approximately 0.0338 acre portion of a parcel located at 0 (zero) Denniston
Avenue, S.W., being a portion of Official Tax Map No. 1330605, together with a temporary
construction easement across the entirety of Official Tax Map No. 1330605; authorizing the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents to provide for such conveyances and take such
further actions as may be necessary to accomplish the above matters; and dispensing with the
second reading of this Ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 19, 2019, pursuant to Section 15.2-
1800 and Section 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties
in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed conveyance by
the City to Oak Tree Ventures of the aforementioned City Parcel.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The Agreement, providing for (1) the sale by the City to Oak Tree Ventures of the
Property, depicted as Area G on a certain plat entitled in part "Plat Showing Right -of -Way
Vacation, Right -of -Way Dedication, Resubdivision and Combination for the City of Roanoke"
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prepared by Mattern and Craig, dated November 14, 2018 ( "Plat "), for the purchase price of
$12,319.42, for Oak Tree Ventures to use for restaurant operations; and (2) the purchase by the
City from Oak Tree Ventures of a 0.0338 acre portion of a parcel located at 0 (zero) Denniston
Avenue, S.W., being a portion of Official Tax Map No. 1330605 and depicted as Area A -2 on
the Plat, together with a temporary construction easement across the entirety of Official Tax Map
No. 1330605, to be used by the City in connection with the construction of Fire Station 7, in
consideration of in -kind services to be provided by the City to Oak Tree Ventures as detailed in
the Agreement, all as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated
February 19, 2019, and the attachments to that report, is hereby approved.
2. The City Manager is further authorized on behalf of the City to negotiate and
execute such further documents and take such further actions related to this matter and as may be
necessary to provide for the aforementioned conveyances between the City and Oak Tree
Ventures, and to implement, administer, and enforce the conditions under the aforementioned
Agreement. All documents shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Sale of Approximately 0.1 145 Acres of City -Owned Property
located at 0 Denniston Avenue, S.W. bearing Official Tax Map
Number 1330606
Background:
The City of Roanoke proposes to sell a portion of City -owned land, being an
approximate 0.1 145 acre parcel along the northwest boundary of a parcel bearing
Official Tax Map Number 1330606, located at 0 Denniston Avenue, S.W. (the
"Property "), and depicted as Area G on a certain plat titled in part "Plat Showing
Right -of -Way Vacation, Right -of -Way Dedication, Resubdivision and Combination
for the City of Roanoke " prepared by Mattern and Craig, dated November 14,
2018 (the "Plat ") to Oak Tree Ventures, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability
Corporation, or its permitted assigns ( "Buyer "). The Buyer, which owns the
adjacent parcel on which the Village Grill Restaurant operates, proposes to pay
$12,319.42 for the Property for the purpose of consolidating its restaurant
operations. The unit price of $2.47 per square foot is in accordance with the value
established by an appraisal commissioned by the City for the parcel bearing
Official Tax Map Number 1330606.
The City and Buyer executed an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real
Estate, dated January 1 1 , 2019 (the "Agreement "), which Agreement is expressly
subject to approval by City Council. The Agreement also provides that the City
will acquire a portion of real property owned by Buyer, consisting of an
approximate 0.338 acre portion of real property situated at 0 Denniston Avenue,
S.W., bearing Official Tax Map No. 1330605, together with a temporary
construction easement across the remainder of the entirety of such parcel. This
portion of real property is depicted on the Plat as Area A -2( "Area A -2 "). Copies of
the Agreement and the Plat are attached to this report.
The parcel bearing Official Tax Map Number 1330606 was acquired in October
2018 by the City from Village Green, LLC, for the purpose of reconstructing Fire
Station 7 along Memorial Avenue. During a stakeholder public input process, the
Buyer expressed interest in purchasing the Property, which is a strip of land
located directly behind Village Grill Restaurant. The Buyer has been using the
Property for restaurant operations with the permission of Village Green, LLC. The
Property is of limited use to the City, will not be used for the Fire Station 7
reconstruction, does not contain City right of way frontage, and is visually hidden
from public view.
Pursuant to State Code, the City is required to conduct a public hearing before
disposing of City -owned real property. City Council has authorized a public
hearing for February 19, 2019, at 7: 00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be
reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine.
Notice of the public hearing has been advertised in The Roanoke Times for
February 19, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments from the public on the proposed
sale of the Property as contemplated in the Agreement, and after consideration of
the comments from the public, authorize the City Manager to execute and
perform the Agreement, and all other documents necessary for (i) the sale of the
Property to the Buyer in accordance with the Agreement; and (ii) acquisition of
Area A -2 and a temporary construction easement by the City in accordance with
terms of the Agreement. The deed to transfer the Property to the Buyer, the deed
to transfer Area A -2 to the City, and all other documents are to be approved as
to form by the City Attorney.
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Robert S. Cowell, ,Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager
David Hoback, Fire /EMS Chief
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Luke Pugh, City Engineer
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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SAtiE OF REAL ESTATE
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") dated this day of
304w 9 , 2019, and made by and between OAK TREE VENTURES, LLC (hereinafter
referred to as "Village Grill ") and the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, a Virginia municipal
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City") (Village Grill and City are referred to, collectively, as
the "Parties "),
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Village Grill is the owner in fee simple of all that real property located in the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, known as 1820 Memorial Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, and 1802
Memorial Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia and described respectively among the tax map records
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia as Official Roanoke Tax Map Nos. 1330603 and 1330605,
WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire from Village Grill an approximate 1,472 square foot,
more or less, portion of public street right of way located adjacent to Village Grill's property at 1802
Memorial Avenue, that will vest in Village Grill by law upon the proposed future closure and
vacation of a portion of Denniston Avenue between Our Street and Memorial Avenue by the City,
and to acquire from Village Grill a temporary construction easement across Village Grill's property
designated as Tax Map No. 1330605, all in connection with the City's expansion of Firehouse No. 7,
and Village Grill desires to sell such portion of public street right of way to be vacated and convey
such temporary construction easement to City, all in accordance with the following terms and
conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, City is the owner of an approximate .1145 acre parcel of real property being a
portion of Official Tax Map No. 1330606, as such .1145 acre portion is further described herein,
which Village Grill desires to purchase from City, and City desires to sell such. 1145 acre portion to
Village Grill.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals which are incorporated into this
Agreement by reference, and the amount of Ten and No /Dollars ($10.00), the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, such additional consideration as described herein, and the terms
and premises, warranties and covenants contained herein, Village Grill does hereby agree to grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the City the property interests described in the above recitals and
further described in more detail below, and City does hereby agree to purchase such real property
interests, together with all rights -of -way, easements, appurtenances and improvements on the
property, all mineral, oil, gas, water, and other subsurface rights and profits, and all sewer, water, and
other utility rights and all rights, title and interest of Village Grill in and to any roads, streets, and
ways, public and /or private, serving and /or adjacent to the land, all in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement.
ProDerty to be Purchased by City from Village Grill:
Village Grill agrees to convey the following described real property interests, to City:
(a) An approximate 1,472 sq. ft., more or less, portion of public street right -of -way right
of way (hereafter known as the "Property ") located adjacent to Village Grill's real property at 1802
Memorial Avenue, in fee simple, designated as "Area A -2" on the plat titled in part "Plat Showing
Right -of -Way Vacation, Right -of -Way Dedication, Resubdivision and Combination for the City of
Roanoke " ( "Plat ") prepared by Mattern and Craig, dated November 14, 2018, a copy of which plat is
attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof. The parties understand and agree that should the
designated portion of Denniston Avenue be vacated that the Village Grill will retain Area A -1 as
shown on the Plat and the City will retain Areas B and D as shown on the Plat.
(b) A temporary construction easement across Village Grill's real property known as
1802 Memorial Avenue, designated as Official Roanoke Tax Map No. 1330605, in order for City to
access the Property during the construction of the expansion of Firehouse No. 7 and to perform all
reasonable tasks necessary for the construction related to the expansion of Firehouse No. 7. Such
temporary construction easement shall expire upon completion of such construction.
Purchase Price And Terms Of Payment:
(a) Purchase Price: The purchase price to be paid Village Grill by City for Area A -2,
including the temporary construction easement, is Ten and No /Dollars ($ 10.00), and as additional
consideration, the City will perform the following in kind services at City's sole cost and expense:
(1) pay the cost to relocate four parking spaces on Village Grill's real property at 1802 Memorial
Avenue, (2) install a new concrete "pad" at the base of steps leading from an existing deck connected
to the structure known as the Village Grill situated at 1802 Memorial Avenue, and (3) relocate an
existing lighted sign located on 1802 Memorial Avenue (the "In Kind Services "), (collectively
"Purchase Price "), and Village Grill agrees to convey Area A -2 to the City for the Purchase Price set
forth in this paragraph. Village Grill agrees to cooperate with the City as required to enable City to
perform the to Kind services.
(b) Terms of Payment: City shall pay all cash or its equivalent at Closing. The parties
acknowledge that the In Kind Services shall commence no earlier than the date Roanoke City
Council authorizes the vacation and closure of a portion of Denniston Avenue between Our Street
and Memorial Avenue, and shall be on a date mutually agreed upon by the parties.
2. Property to be Purchased by Village Grill from City_:
City agrees to convey the following described real property interests, to Village Grill:
(a) A portion of Tax Map No. 1330606 in fee simple containing approximately .1145
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acres, more or less, along the north -west boundary of Tax Map No. 1330606 and shown as Area G
on the Plat. ( "Area G ")
(b) Purchase Price and Terms Of Payment:
Purchase Price: The purchase price to be paid to the City by the Village Grill for Area
G as shown on the Plat, is Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 42 /Dollars (S 12,319.42),
and the City agrees to convey the Area G to the Village Grill for the Purchase Price set forth in this
paragraph.
Terns of Payment: Village Grill shall pay all cash or its equivalent at Closing.. The
Parties acknowledge that the City's conveyance of Area G to Village Grill is subject to prior
approval from Roanoke City Council, after a public hearing has been advertised and held.
3. Title: All property to be sold under this Agreement is to be sold, free and clear of
liens, encumbrances, and restrictions (other than matters of record that do not impact City's proposed
use of the Property), and all real estate taxes, solid waste fees, and stonnwater utility fees, if any, are
to be prorated and paid at Closing. Title to the Property shall be of good record and in fact,
marketable, and insurable at regular rates by a reputable title insurance company doing business in
the Commonwealth of Virginia and shall be acceptable to the City in all respects. The Parties shall
examine title to the Property at their own cost, and in the event of title defects or objections, shall
deliver a copy of the title report to the other party identifying the title defects and/or objections. In
the event defects or objections to the title are provided by one party, the other party shall have a
reasonable period of time in which to clear the title at that party's expense, and not to exceed sixty
(60) days, provided the purchasing party shall have no obligation to cure or remove any title defects
or title objections. In the event the selling party has not cured or removed the title defects or
objections within sixty (60) days following receipt of written notice setting forth the same, the
purchasing party may elect to (i) terminate the Agreement and neither party shall have any further
rights or obligations under the Agreement, as provided for herein, or (ii) waive the defects and /or
objections and proceed to Closing.
During the term of this Agreement, Village Grill shall not mortgage or encumber 1802
Memorial Avenue, or execute any easements, covenants, leases, conditions or restrictions with
respect to such real estate, that may adversely affect Village Grill's future title to the Property,
without first obtaining City's prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in the
sole discretion of City.
4. Representations And Warranties Of Village Grill:
Village Grill represents and warrants to City as of the date hereof, such representations and
warranties to be repeated and true as of the date of settlement:
a. To the actual knowledge of the Village Grill, there is no threatened or pending
condemnation or other proceedings or litigation against or affecting any part of Official Roanoke Tax
Map No. 1330605, which may impact the Property.
b. Village Grill is not a "foreign person" as defined by Section 1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code, and will provide reasonable assurances of that fact, including the signing of affidavits
attesting to the fact, as may be required by City or City's title insurer.
C. Village Grill represents and warrants to City that it has not made and will not make
any commitments or representations to any governmental authorities, or any adjoining property
owner, which would in any manner be binding upon the City or interfere with the City's
contemplated development or use of the Property.
d. Village Grill represents and warrants to the City that as of Closing, there will be no
adverse or other parties in possession of the Property or any part thereof other than disclosed in this
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Agreement, nor has any party been granted any license, lease or other right or interest relating to the
use or possession of the Property or any part thereof.
Village Grill represents and warrants to the City that Village Grill is not a party to any
contracts that may relate to the Property that is not terminable at will. Between the date of this
Agreement and Closing, Village Grill will not, without the prior written consent of City, enter into
any contract relating to the Property that is not terminable at will.
Village Grill represents and warrants to the City that no option, right of first refusal or
other contractual opportunity to purchase the Property has been granted to, or executed with; a third
party that is enforceable against Village Grill and /or the Property giving such third party a right to
purchase an interest in the Property or any part thereof.
g. At Closing, Village Grill shall transfer the Property to City by good and valuable
General Warranty deed, which includes a temporary construction easement as provided for herein,
subject only to matters of record ( "Deed ")
Possession:
Possession of each parcel of real property under this Agreement shall be delivered to the
purchasing party at Closing, free whatsoever of any tenant or occupant. The Parties acknowledge that
any personal property belonging to the Village Grill on Area A -2 shall be removed by the Village
Grill prior to the Closing. If any personal property is remaining on the Property on the Closing date,
the parties acknowledge, that in City's discretion, Closing shall be postponed until such personal
property is removed.
6. Conveyance /Costs:
Village Grill shall convey the Property to City by the Deed, to be prepared at City's expense.
The cost of examining and insuring the title, conveyancing, notary fees, and state and city transfer
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recording taxes and fees, including those for deferred purchase money deed of trust, if any, and the
State Grantors Tax, are to be at the cost of the City. At Closing, Village Grill shall be responsible for
outstanding real estate taxes and stormwater utility fees, if any (without penalties, interest, or
administration fees) only. Village Grill authorizes City to deduct the amount of real estate taxes,
solid waste collection fees, and stormwater utility fees from the Purchase Price if any, and pay such
real estate taxes, solid waste collection fees, and stormwater utility fees.
7. Settlement:
The parties agree that settlement and closing of this Agreement is to be held at the Office of
the City Attorney for the City of Roanoke, Room 464 Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue,
S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, assuming all contingencies have been satisfied or waived, unless
additional time is needed for City to complete its due diligence inspection, or for Village Grill to
obtain releases of any liens encumbering the Property. Settlement and closing shall occur within
sixty (60) days of the vacation and closure by the City of Denniston Avenue as provided herein,
unless the Feasibility Period for City to perform its due diligence inspection of the Property has not
expired. On the Closing Date, Village Grill shall deliver or cause to be delivered to City the
following documents: a) Its duly executed and acknowledged Deed conveying to Citythe Property in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; b) An owner's affidavit executed by Village Grill,
to the effect that no work has been performed on the Property by Village Grill in the one hundred
twenty-five (125) days immediately preceding the Closing Date that could result in a mechanic's lien
claim, or, if such work has been perfonmed, it has been paid for in full; c) A duly executed
counterpart of a Closing Statement; and d) Any other items required to be delivered pursuant to this
Agreement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
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Termination of Agreement by City:
The City and Village Grill expressly acknowledge and agree that City's obligation to settle
and close the Property and Area G is made conditional upon the prior authorization of Roanoke City
Council to vacate and close a portion of Denniston Avenue. In the event Roanoke City Council does
not approve such vacation and street closure, the City may declare this Agreement null and void and
of no further force and effect, without owing any obligations to Village Grill under this Agreement.
The Parties further acknowledge and agree that the City's conveyance of Area G to Village Grill is
subject to prior approval from Roanoke City Council, after a public hearing has been advertised and
held.
Default:
If the sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated through default of Village
Grill, City may terminate this Agreement, or may seek and obtain specific performance of this
Agreement, together with any other remedies available to City in law or equity.
10. Risk of Loss:
The risk of loss or damage to the Property by fire or other casualty until recordation of the
Deed is assumed by Village Grill.
11. Notice:
Whenever notice is required or desired to be given, said notice shall be deemed to have been
duly given when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the
respective Parties, as follows:
if to City: City of Roanoke, Virginia
Attn: City Manager
Room 364, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24011
N.
With copies to: Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 464
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
If to Village Grill: Oak Tree Ventures, LLC
1820 Memorial Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia, 24015
Said addresses may be changed by providing notice of such change in accordance with this
paragraph.
12. Real Estate Commission:
Village Grill and City do hereby acknowledge that there is no real estate agent or real estate
broker responsible for bringing about this transaction; and in any event, the Village Grill and City
each agree to pay for any and all real estate commission for which such party may be liable.
13. Parties:
All references herein to parties are in the masculine gender, and are intended to include the
feminine gender, the neutral gender, and plurals, as the case may appear from context.
14. Binding Effect:
ffect:
This Agreement and all of the terms, conditions and obligations hereunder shall inure to the
benefit or obligation, as the case may be, and shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective
personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement is subject to the approval and authorization of the Roanoke City Council and such
approval and authorization has been obtained pursuant to Ordinance No. 41311- 110518, adopted on
November 5, 2018.
15. Severability:
In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any
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court of competent jurisdiction, such holdings shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other
provision hereof.
16. Applicable Law:
This Agreement and all questions of construction of the provisions hereof and of the rights
and liabilities of the parties hereunder shall be construed and determined in accordance with the
applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In the event of litigation, venue shall be a court of
competent jurisdiction in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The Parties acknowledge that each has
participated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement, and that in the event of any ambiguity
of any of the provisions of this Agreement, no ambiguity shall be construed for or against either
M
17. Counterparts:
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in several counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
18. Amendments:
This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire agreement between the
Parties, shall replace and supersede all prior agreements between the Parties, whether written or oral,
and may be amended only by a written agreement signed by all of the Parties and the terms and
conditions set forth herein shall survive the passing of title.
19. Headings:
The headings of the several articles in this Agreement have been prepared for convenience or
reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or be taken as an interpretation of any
provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement by the following
Signatures as of the date stated above.
By:,
Robert S. Coy °]l, J VCity Manager
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
` To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1� day of ¢ }t P42019, by
Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager, of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia municipal
corporation, for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
My Commission expires: r-°--�
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
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Tree Ventures, LLC, for and on behalf of Oak Tree Ventures, LLC.
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The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
Affidavit of Publication
SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR
Attn R. BRIAN TOWNSEND, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
456 NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BLDG
215 CHURCH AVENUE SW
ROANOKE, VA 24011
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02/17/2019 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke propose 1 x 88 L
Publisher of the
Roanoke Times
Account Number
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Date
February 11, 2019
1, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the
Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the
State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the
following dates:
02/11/2019
The First insertion being given ... 02/11/2019
Newspaper reference: 0000895832
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this Monday, February 11, 2019
Notary Public
Total Cost
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My Commission expires 7!
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THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU , ;1 2 2 .
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to
convey a portion of City -owned
Property, located at 0 (zero) Denniston
Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, which
portion is a part of the property
designated as Roanoke City Official Tax
Map No. 1330606, to Oak Tree Ventures,
LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability
Company, the owner of the Village Grill
Restaurant, or its permitted assigns
(Buyer). The property is more
particularly described as an
approximate 0.1145 acre parcel
(Property) along the northwest
boundary of Official Tax Map Number
1330606, located at 0 (zero) Denniston
Avenue, S.W., located behind the
Village Grill Restaurant, depicted as
Area G on a certain plat titled in part
"Plat Showing Right -of -Way Vacation,
Right -of -Way Dedication, Resubdivision
and Combination for the City of
Roanoke" prepared by Mattern and
Craig, dated November 14, 2018 (Plat).
The Property was acquired by the City
as part of the purchase of Official Tax
Map No. 1330606 in connection with the
reconstruction of Fire Station 7 along
Memorial Avenue, and is of limited use
to the City. The Property is not needed
by the City, and Buyer desires to use
the Property as part of its business
operations.
The terms of the proposed sale of the
Property are set forth in an Agreement
for the Purchase and Sale of Real
Estate between the City and Buyer
dated January 11, 2019 (Agreement).
Copies of the Agreement, the Plat, and
the proposed Ordinance are available
for public inspection in the Office of
the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke,
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building,
Room 456, 215 Church Avenue, S.W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24011, on and after
February 11, 2019.
Pursuant to the requirements of § §15.2-
1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, notice is hereby
given that the City Council of the City
of Roanoke will hold a public hearing
on the above matter at its regular
meeting to be held on Tuesday,
February 19, 2019, commencing at 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, in the Council
Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C.
Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011.
All parties and interested entities may
appear on the above date and time to
be heard on the above matter.
IT you are a person with a disability
who needs accommodations for this
hearing, please contact the City Clerk's
Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00
Noon on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
GIVEN under my hand this 11th day of
February 2019.
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
(895781)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to convey a portion of City -owned property, located at 0 (zero)
Denniston Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, which portion is a part of the property designated as
Roanoke City Official Tax Map No. 1330606, to Oak Tree Ventures, LLC, a Virginia Limited
Liability Company, the owner of the Village Grill Restaurant, or its permitted assigns (Buyer). The
property is more particularly described as an approximate 0.1145 acre parcel (Property) along the
northwest boundary of Official Tax Map Number 1330606, located at 0 (zero) Denniston Avenue,
S.W., located behind the Village Grill Restaurant, depicted as Area G on a certain plat titled in part
"Plat Showing Right -of -Way Vacation, Right -of -Way Dedication, Resubdivision and Combination
for the City of Roanoke" prepared by Mattern and Craig, dated November 14, 2018 (Plat). The
Property was acquired by the City as part of the purchase of Official Tax Map No. 1330606 in
connection with the reconstruction of Fire Station 7 along Memorial Avenue, and is of limited use to
the City. The Property is not needed by the City, and Buyer desires to use the Property as part of its
business operations.
The terms of the proposed sale of the Property are set forth in an Agreement for the Purchase
and Sale of Real Estate between the City and Buyer dated January 11, 2019 (Agreement).
Copies of the Agreement, the Plat, and the proposed Ordinance are available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke, Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, Room 456, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011, on and after
February 11, 2019.
Pursuant to the requirements of § §15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public
hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019,
commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter maybe heard, in the Council Chamber,
4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24011.
All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on
the above matter.
If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please
contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 Noon on Thursday,
February 14, 2019.
GIVEN under my hand this 11th day of February 2019.
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
Revised - Notice of Public Hearing- Oak Tree Ventures 2- 6- 19.doc(v,5)Final).doc
Notice to Publisher:
Please publish once in the Roanoke Times, Legal Notices, on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Send affidavit of publication to:
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC, City Clerk
4d' Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Phone: (540) 853 -2541
Send Invoice to:
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
3rd Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 853 -2333
Revised - Notice of Public Hearing- Oak Tree Ventures 2- 6- 19.doc(v,5)Final).doe
✓ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41389 - 021919.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation and release of a site distance easement held
by the City of Roanoke across real property owned by The National Bank of Blacksburg ( "Bank
of Blacksburg "), designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No.7160117, located at 3601 Blue
Hills Village Drive, N.E., Roanoke, Virginia, N.E. ( "Property "), at Bank of Blacksburg's
request; authorizing the City Manager to accept a site distance easement from Bank of
Blacksburg across the Property; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by
title.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 19, 2019, pursuant to §15.2 -1800
and § 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed vacation and release of the
slope easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the
City, to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents providing for the vacation and
release unto Bank of Blacksburg of the site distance easement, containing 10,002 square feet,
more or less, granted to the City across the Property by plat on record in the Clerk of Circuit
Court's Office for the City of Roanoke in Map Book 1, Pages 3209 -3210, at Bank of
Blacksburg's request, in order for the Property to be developed, as more particularly set forth in
the City Council Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019, and the attachment to that report.
2. The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized hereby authorized, for and on
behalf of the City, to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents to accept a site
distance easement, containing approximately 5,745 square feet, more or less, from Bank of
Blacksburg across the Property, to ensure adequate site distance for incoming and outgoing
traffic along Blue Hills Village Drive, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda
Report dated February 19, 2019, and the attachment to that report..
3. All documents necessary for the vacation and release of the site distance easement
and the conveyance of the site distance easement shall be in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Request for the Release and Vacation of an Existing Sight
Distance Easement and a new Sight distance Easement to
benefit Development of Official Tax Map No. 7160117 along
Blue Hills Drive, N.E.
Background:
The National Bank of Blacksburg is the current owner of property along Blue
Hills Drive., N.E. designated as Official Tax Map No. 7160117 that is being
developed by Frontier Development, LLC, for a new Starbucks coffee shop. The
owner of the site is requesting a release and vacation of an existing sight
distance easement that the City has across Official Tax Map No. 7160117, and
the grant of a new sight distance easement to the City. The purposes for the
request are to allow construction of the proposed Starbucks Coffee Shop on a
portion of Official Tax Map No. 7160117 and establish a new sight distance
easement to ensure adequate sight distance for vehicles using Blue Hills Village
Drive after the new Starbucks Coffee Shop is constructed.
The existing Sight Distance Easement to be released and vacated is
approximately 10, 002 sq. ft. (Exhibit A attached).
Under State Law, the City Council must conduct a public hearing prior to
disposing of interests in real property. City Council authorized a public hearing
for February 19, 2019, at7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be reached,
or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine.
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and, after consideration of the comments received
from the public, authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
easement agreement vacating an existing sight distance easement and granting
a new sight distance easement of approximately 5,745 sq. ft. across Official
Tax Map No. 7160117. The form of such easement agreement shall be
approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Robert S. Cowell, fir.
City Manager
Attachment
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Robert Ledger, Acting Director Economic Development
Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist
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Date Category
02117/2019 Legal Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to vacate
an existing site distance easement it
holds across real property located at
3601 Blue Hills Village Drive, N.E..
Roanoke, Virginia, designated as
official Tax Map No. 7160117, owned by
The National Bank of Blacksburg
(Bank), at the request of the Bank, in
order to allow such property to be
developed for commercial purposes. In
exchange for such vacation, the Bank
will convey another site distance
easement to the City of Roanoke across
such property to be used for the
purpose of ensuring adequate site
distance for incoming and outgoing
traffic along Blue Hills Village Drive,
N.E.
Pursuant to the requirements of § §15.2-
1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, notice is hereby
given that the City Council of the City
of Roanoke will hold a public hearing
on the above matter at its regular
meeting to be held on Tuesday,
February 19, 2019, commencing at 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, in the Council
Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C.
Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S.W.. Roanoke, Virginia 24011.
Copies of the proposed Deed of
Vacation and Deed of Easement. plat,
and proposed ordinance are available
in the City Clerk's office, Room 456,
Noel C- Taylor Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, on and
after February 11, 2019.
All parties and interested entities may
appear on the above date and time to
be heard on the above matter.
If you are a person with a disability
who needs accommodations for this
hearing, please contact the City Clerk's
office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00
Noon on Thursday. February 14. 2019.
GIVEN under my hand this 11th day of
February 2019.
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
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The City of Roanoke proposes to vacate an existing site distance easement it holds across real
property located at 3601 Blue Hills Village Drive, N.E., Roanoke, Virginia, designated as Official
Tax Map No. 7160117, owned by The National Bank of Blacksburg (Bank), at the request of the
Bank, in order to allow such property to be developed for commercial purposes. In exchange for such
vacation, the Bank will convey another site distance easement to the City of Roanoke across such
property to be used for the purpose of ensuring adequate site distance for incoming and outgoing
traffic along Blue Hills Village Drive, N.E.
Pursuant to the requirements of § §15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public
hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019,
commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber,
4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24011. Copies of the proposed Deed of Vacation, plat, and proposed ordinance are
available in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W.,
Roanoke, Virginia, on and after February 11, 2019.
All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on
the above matter.
If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please
contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 Noon on Thursday,
February 14, 2019.
GIVEN under my hand this I I th day of February 2019.
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
PH- Authorize release & vacation of existing sight distance easement — TM7160117 -Blue Hills Dr, NE (2.19.19)
Notice to Publisher:
Please publish once in the Roanoke Times, legal notices, on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Send affidavit of publication to:
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC, City Clerk
4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia, 24011
Phone: (540) 853 -2541
Send Invoice to:
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
3rd Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 853 -2333
PH- Authorize release & vacation of existing sight distance easement — TM7160117 -Blue Hills Dr, NE (2.19.19)
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41390 - 021919.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation and release of a slope easement held by the
City of Roanoke across real property owned by Pinnacle Properties, VA, LLC ( "Pinnacle "),
designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 4010601, located at 202 Campbell Avenue,
Roanoke, Virginia, S.E., adjacent to Williamson Road ( "Property "), at Pinnacle's request;
authorizing the City Manager to accept an easement from Pinnacle across the Property; and
dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 19, 2019, pursuant to §15.2-1800
and §15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed vacation and release of the
slope easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
I. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the
City, to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents providing for the vacation and
release unto Pinnacle of the slope easement granted to the City across the Property by instrument
on record in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of the Roanoke City Circuit Court in Deed Book
920, Page 430, at Pinnacle's request, in order for Pinnacle to develop such parcel, as more
particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019, and the
attachment to that report.
2. The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized hereby authorized, for and on
behalf of the City, to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents to accept a
variable width public access and maintenance easement, containing approximately 5,125 square
feet, more or less, from Pinnacle across the Property, in order to provide public access and
maintenance for the City to install and thereafter maintain a retaining wall to provide support to
Williamson Road, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated
February 19, 2019, and the attachment to that report..
3. All documents necessary for the vacation and release of the slope easement and
the conveyance of the public access and maintenance easement shall be in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Vacation and Release of a Slope Easement Held by the City
Across Official Tax Map No. 4010601
Background:
The City of Roanoke is the holder of a slope easement across real property
designated as Official Tax Map No. 4010601, located at 202 Campbell
Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, Virginia, immediately adjacent to Williamson Road,
and owned by Pinnacle Properties VA, LLC ( "Pinnacle "). Pinnacle desires to
develop this parcel, and has requested that the City vacate its interests in
the existing slope easement in order to allow the development of such
parcel to proceed.
Because the slope easement provides support to help maintain the
structural integrity of the adjacent portion of Williamson Road, the property
owner has agreed to convey to the City a variable width public access and
maintenance easement of approximately 5,125 sq. ft. across the same
parcel wherein a retaining wall will be installed for the purpose of providing
support to Williamson Road. A plat illustrating the areas of the slope
easement to be vacated and the public access and maintenance easement to
be conveyed is attached to this report.
Considerations:
Pursuant to state law, a public hearing is required to be held by the
governing body before a locality may vacate any of its interests in real
property.
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and, after consideration of the comments received
from the public, authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate Deed of
Vacation and Deed of Easement (i) vacating the City's rights in the existing
slope easement, and (ii) accepting the conveyance of a variable width public
access and maintenance easement of approximately 5,125 sq. ft. across Official
Tax Map No. 4010601. The form of such Deed of Vacation and Deed of
Easement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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Robert S. Cowell, ,Jr.
City Manager
Attachment
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Chris Chittum, Director, Planning Building and Development
Luke Pugh, City Engineer
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ROANOKE, VA 24011
I Date Category
02/17/2019 Legal Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to vacate
an existing slope easement it holds
across real property located at 202
Campbell Avenue, S.E., Roanoke,
Virginia, designated as official Tax
Map No. 4010601, adjacent to
Williamson Road, owned by Pinnacle
Properties VA, LLC (Pinnacle). at the
request of Pinnacle, in order to allow
Pinnacle to develop such property for
Commercial purposes. In exchange for
such vacation. Pinnacle will convey
another slope easement to the City of
Roanoke across such property and
adjacent to Williamson Road, to be
used for the purpose of constructing a
retaining wall to provide support for
Williamson Road.
Pursuant to the requirements of §§15.2 -
18o0 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, notice is hereby
given that the City Council of the City
of Roanoke will hold a public hearing
on the above matter at its regular
meeting to be held on Tuesday.
February 19, 2019, commencing at 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. in the Council
Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C.
Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S.W., Roanoke. Virginia 24011.
Copies of the Deed of Vacation and
Deed of Easement, the plat depicting
the easement area being vacated and
the easement area being granted, and
the proposed ordinance are available
from the office of the City Clerk. Room
456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building,
215 Church Avenue, S-W., Roanoke,
Virginia, on and after February 11, 2019_
All parties and interested entities may
appear on the above date and time to
be heard on the above matter.
If you are a person with a disability
who needs accommodations for this
hearing, please contact the City Clerk's
office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00
Noon on Thursday. February 14, 2019_
GIVEN under my hand this 11th day of
February 2019_
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
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Date
February 11, 2019
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Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the
State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the
following dates:
02/11/2019
The First insertion being given ... 02/11/2019
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to vacate an existing slope easement it holds across real
property located at 202 Campbell Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, Virginia, designated as Official Tax Map
No. 4010601, adjacent to Williamson Road, owned by Pinnacle Properties VA, LLC (Pinnacle), at
the request of Pinnacle, in order to allow Pinnacle to develop such property for commercial purposes.
In exchange for such vacation, Pinnacle will convey another slope easement to the City of Roanoke
across such property and adjacent to Williamson Road, to be used for the purpose of constructing a
retaining wall to provide support for Williamson Road.
Pursuant to the requirements of § §15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public
hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019,
commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber,
4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24011. Copies of the Deed of Vacation and Deed of Easement, the plat depicted the
easement are being vacated and the easement area being granted, and the proposed ordinance are
available from the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building,
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, on and after February 11, 2019.
All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on
the above matter.
If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please
contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 Noon on Thursday,
February 14, 2019.
GIVEN under my hand this I Vh day of February 2019.
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
City Clerk
PH- Authorize vacation & release of slope easement across TM4010601 -202 Campbell Ave, SE (2.19.19)
Notice to Publisher:
Please publish once in the Roanoke Times, Legal Notices, on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Send affidavit of publication to:
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC, City Clerk
4d' Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Phone: (540) 853 -2541
Send Invoice to:
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
3rd Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 853 -2333
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41391 - 021919.
A RESOLUTION renaming Jackson Park to Belmont Park.
WHEREAS, in July 2018, the Roanoke City School Board approved a name change of the
former Stonewall Jackson Middle School;
WHEREAS, a City facility immediately adjacent, Jackson Park, comprised of parcels bearing
Official Tax Map Nos. 4130503 and 4130504, located at 923 Montrose Avenue, S.E. and 1030
Penmar Avenue, S.E., respectively ( "Park "), carries the same indirect reference to the previous name
of the middle school and an adjacent City branch library;
WHEREAS, this Park was commonly known as "Belmont Park" prior to 1925 when the
name of the adjacent middle school was established for Stonewall Jackson, which then also applied
to the Park;
WHEREAS, in order to bring this Park's name within better alignment with current City
naming practices, and to provide consistency with the anticipated name change of the adjacent
library branch, it is proposed to change the name to Belmont Park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 37976- 121707, City Council must adopt a resolution
to name or change the name of a City facility, including the Park.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The name of Jackson Park is hereby changed to Belmont Park to reflect the history of
the Park, and to bring the Park's name within better alignment to current City naming practices, upon
the terms as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019.
2. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to change the
name of Jackson Park to Belmont Park.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Request to Re -Name Jackson Park to "Belmont Park"
Background:
In July 2018, the Roanoke City School Board approved a name change of the
former Stonewall Jackson Middle School. A City facility immediately adjacent,
Jackson Park, comprised of parcels bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 4130503 and
4130504, located at 923 Montrose Avenue, S.E. and 1030 Penmar Avenue, S.E.,
respectively ( "Park "), carries the same indirect reference to the previous name of
the middle school and an adjacent city branch library. Upon review of historic
and archival information, this Park was commonly known as "Belmont Park"
prior to 1925 when the name of the adjacent middle school was established for
Stonewall Jackson, and then also applied to the Park. A proposed name change
will bring the Park name into alignment with the proposed name change to the
Jackson Park Branch Library, to which it is adjacent.
In order to bring this Park's name within better alignment to current City
naming policy, and to provide consistency with the name of the adjacent library
branch, it is proposed to change the name to "Belmont Park." This proposal
was reviewed with the Board of the Southeast Action Forum at their meeting on
January 29, 2019.
Considerations:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 37976-121707 regarding the City Policy for the
naming of City buildings, streets, parks, and other facilities, it is recommended
that the Park be re -named "Belmont Park" in order to bring the Park's name into
alignment with the naming of the adjacent branch library.
Recommended Action:
City Council should adopt a Resolution to re -name .Jackson Park to "Belmont
Park."
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Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Michael Clark, Director, Parks and Recreation
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Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Renaming park and library (READ CAREFULLY PLEASE!)
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This will acknowledge receipt of your email to the Roanoke City Council expressing concern regarding
the renaming of Stonewall Jackson School and Jackson Branch Library.
You email has been shared with the Council for consideration during its dilberations at the 7:00 pm
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On Feb 18, 2019,4:01:43 PM, csullins12 @yahoo.com wrote:
From: csullinsl2@yahoo.com
To: clerk@roanokeva.gov
Cc:
Date: Feb 18, 2019, 4:01:43 PM
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Renaming park and library (READ CAREFULLY PLEASE!)
PLEASE ANSWER ME?
Dear Mayor and City Council:
I want to cry that you would even think
twice about renaming the Stonewall Jackson Park and
library. I do not think you realize you are destroying
white history. The first thing Hitler did after taking
over was tear down all the monuments and then burned the
books. The reason the war dragged on for a little over four
years is the south had the best generals, particularly Lee
and Jackson. Stonewall Jackson's and Robert E. Lee's
war tactics are studied today in military institutes across
the country and in europe. It is wrong to erase them
out of american history. The generals and average
soldier of the Confederacy were not not fighting for
slavery, their leaders got them into it. The same is
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true for the north, Lincoln got them into it.
Landmarks and statues are a tourist attraction which help
Virginia's economy. Generals need to be
remembered. I have never seen in any history where the
plantation owners be paid for the slaves. 60,000 blacks
fought for the south. Newspapers on both sides egged
the war on. The north made up stories of slaves being
beaten, etc. Why would anybody want to beat something
that was profitable to them? The southern papers
accused the north of fomenting revolt. President John
Quincy Adams imposed the, "Tariff of Abominations," which
caused what the south bought to go up much as 30 %.
Lincoln campaigned in the northern textile mills if elected,
he would impose a 50% tariff on cotton. The south couldn't
sell their cotton to England and other countries. Secession
at that time was not new, the northeast threatened to secede
because Madison's War of 1812 and Virginia's flurry of eight
presidents.
My great grandpa Jesse Sullins fought
for the confederacy and four of his brothers were
killed. It is believed he was killed by a republican
guard shortly after returning to his home in TN. He
was a young man. I want to cry every time I think about it.
They owned no slaves and were not fighting for it.
Most of the soldiers were drafted. 99% of the war was
fought on southern turf, they were fighting for their
homes. Generals and soldiers on both sides need to be
remembered. 6% of the south owned slaves and I think
they were plantation owners, poor people could not afford
them. General Lee freed his slaves after George
Washington died; Grant did not free his on his land in
Missouri.
Please do not rename the park and
library.
Sincerely,
Charlene Sullins and two purr +fect
sweet
cats, Handsome and Maude
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Members of the Roanoke City Council:
Today you have a decision to make. I can be a progressive one, or it can be
one that will keep this city divided.
My name is William Drewery. I am here to represent myself. Not an
organization or group.
I grew up in Southeast Roanoke and far as I can remember it has never been
called " Stonewall" Jackson park and library. Just Jackson park and library.
Although you may disagree with and not even liked what Thomas
"Stonewall" Jackson believed in, the 600,000 plus soliders who fought and bled and
died with him in the war. He was a veteren. To change any part or try to erase any
part of history to make it better would dishonor one and all.
Some gave some, Some gave all.
I keep hearing how everyone wants to move forward. Well, one thing that
would greatly help is to quit bringing up the past.
Why can't we take what we now know and try to learn from it? Lets take
today and make a better tomorrow for all of us. Leave behind the past because there
is nothing that either of us can do to change it.
I am truly sorry that you find a part of history that is offensive, but I can tell
you today, that I find a great many things offensive in the present.
By the way, the name change is going to be Belmont park and library. Why
didn't you rename the school Belmont Middle School?
I would like to suggest an alternative to so much of a problem, stop naming
bulidling and pulic places after people.
This council can be an example and lead the way in reforming how people
view their place in the place where they call home.
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 19th day of February, 2019.
No. 41392- 021919.
A RESOLUTION renaming the Jackson Park Branch Library to the Belmont Branch Library.
WHEREAS, in July 2018, the Roanoke City School Board approved a name change of the
former Stonewall Jackson Middle School;
WHEREAS, a City facility immediately adjacent, the Jackson Park Branch Library, bearing
Official Tax Map No. 4130502, located at 1101 Morningside Street, S.E. ( "Library Branch "), carries
the same indirect reference to the previous name of the middle school and an adjacent City park;
WHEREAS, this adjacent City park was commonly known as "Belmont Park" prior to 1925
when the name of the adjacent middle school was established for Stonewall Jackson, which then also
applied to the park;
WHEREAS, the current name designation of this Library Branch does not follow the naming
convention for the other branch libraries in the City which have been named for the general
geographic neighborhood of the areas the branches serve;
WHEREAS, in addition, in order to bring this Library Branch's name within better alignment
with current City naming practices, and to provide consistency with the name of the adjacent park
that is proposed to be changed to Belmont Park, it is proposed to change the Library Branch's name
to Belmont Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 37976 - 121707, City Council must adopt a resolution
to name or change the name of a City facility, including the Library Branch.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The name of Jackson Park Branch Library is hereby changed to the Belmont Branch
Library to bring this Library Branch's name within better alignment to current City naming practices,
and to provide consistency with the name of the adjacent park, upon the terms as more particularly
set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated February 19, 2019.
2. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to change the
name of Jackson Park Branch Library to the Belmont Branch Library.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: February 19, 2019
Subject: Request to Re -Name the Jackson Park Branch Library to "The
Belmont Branch Library"
Background:
In July 2018, the Roanoke City School Board approved a name change of the
former Stonewall Jackson Middle School. A City facility immediately adjacent,
the Jackson Park Branch Library located at 1 101 Morningside Street, S.E. (Library
Branch), carries the same indirect reference to the previous name of the Middle
School and an adjacent city park. In addition, the current name designation of
this Library Branch does not follow the naming convention for the other branch
libraries in the City which have been named for the general
geographic /neighborhood of the areas the branches serve (Melrose, Gainsboro,
Williamson Road, and Raleigh Court). This name change will also bring the
Library Branch name into alignment with the proposed name change to Jackson
Park, to which it is adjacent.
In order to bring this Library Branch's name within better alignment to current
City naming policy, and to provide consistency with the name of the adjacent
park, it is proposed to change the name to the "Belmont Branch Library ". This
proposal was reviewed with the Board of the Southeast Action Forum at their
meeting on January 29, 2019.
Considerations:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 3 7976-12 1 707 regarding the City Policy for the
naming of City buildings, streets, parks, and other facilities, it is recommended
that the Library Branch be re -named the "Belmont Branch Library" in order to
bring the Library Branch's name into alignment with the naming convention that
has been used for the City's other branch library locations.
Recommended Action:
City Council should adopt a Resolution to re -name the ,Jackson Park Branch
Library to the "Belmont Branch Library ".
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Robert S. Cowell, ,Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Sheila Umberger, Director, Library Department
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