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41454- 060319
ROANOKE CITY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD
JUNE 35 2019
9:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order -- Roll Call.
• City Council - Council Member Michelle Davis arrived late; and Council
Member Anita Price was absent at 9:00 a.m. Session only.
• School Board — School Trustee Mark Cathey was absent.
NOTICE
This morning meeting and briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV
Channel following the 2:00 p.m. session on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. and
Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at
facebook.com /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the
hearing impaired.
At this point, Council Member Davis entered the meeting (9:05 a.m.)
2. Welcome and Opening Remarks.
• Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
• Chairman Annette Lewis
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3. Items for Discussion/ Comments by City Council /School Board
Trustees.
• School /Business Internships. Mike Altizer, Western Virginia Water Authority.
Council Member Price
• Comments from Forest Park Academy Graduates. Vice -Mayor Cobb
• Research data regarding School to Prison Pipeline. Dr. Gerard Lawson, Associate
Professor Associate in the Counselor Education Program at Virginia Tech.
RCPS /Council Member Bestpitch
• Roles and Responsibilities of School Resource Officers. Council Member
Bestpitch
• Response to the Recommendation from the General Assembly Select Committee
on School Security. Council Member Bestpitch
• School Resource Officers and School Security Officers for the 2019 - 2020 School
Year. Council Member Bestpitch
• What are the Roles and Responsibilities of "School Counselors "; how many at the
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools for the 2019 -2020 School Year. Council
Member Bestpitch
• Fine Arts Update. Vice -Mayor Cobb
• Update on student homelessness. Vice -Mayor Cobb /Council Member White -
Boyd
• Bullying and Outcomes of Anti - bullying Efforts. Council Member Davis
• School Resource Officers - Data and Statistics. Council Member Osborne
• Employment of School Counselors. Council Member Osborne
• Trauma Informed Program. Council Member Osborne
• Expansion of Recess Times. Council Member Osborne
• No Smoking Laws, effective July 1, 2019. RCPS
• Recognition of Annette Lewis as Chairman and Member of the Roanoke City
School Board. Roanoke City Council
4. Recessed /Adjourned — 11:42 A.M.
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AT 11:59 A.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED TO CONSIDER THE
FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS:
A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in
a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and
committees appointed by Council; and appointments /reappointments of City Council
assignments, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting.
(5 -0, Council Members Davis was not present when the vote was recorded.)
At this point, Council Member Davis entered the meeting (12:00 p.m.).
A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in
a Closed Meeting to discuss the process and criteria for the Citizen of the Year Award
process, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
(6 -0)
ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING
DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M.
AGENDA. NONE.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE.
BRIEFINGS:
• Comprehensive Plan Update
Remarks received and filed.
20 minutes
• Single Stream Recycling Program Update - 20 minutes
Remarks received and filed.
AT 1:00 P.M., THE MAYOR DECLARED THE COUNCIL MEETING IN RECESS
UNTIL 2:00 P.M., FOR A CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE
ROOM, ROOM 451, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
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ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 312019
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present.
The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend David Sesay, Pastor,
House of Love International Ministry.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
Welcome. Mayor Lea.
NOTICE:
Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3
on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 8 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:
Board of Zoning Appeals — one vacancy
Unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2021
Building and Fire Board of Appeals — one vacancy
Three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022
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Economic Development Authority — one vacancy
Four -year term of office ending October 20, 2023
Fair Housing Board — one vacancy
Unexpired term of office ending March 31, 2022
Human Services Advisory Board — one vacancy
Four -year term of office ending November 30, 2023
Roanoke Arts Commission — one vacancy
Three -year terms of office ending June 30, 2022
Roanoke Civic Center Commission — two vacancies
Three -year term of office ending September 30, 2022
Unexpired term of office ending September 30, 2020
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority - one vacancy
Four -year term of office ending August 31, 2023
Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the
abovementioned vacancies.
The Mayor's Annual State of the City Address will be Thursday, August 29,
2019 at 8:00 a.m., at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, 110
Shenandoah Avenue, N. W. All interested in attending, may contact the
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce at 983 -0700.
2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Mayor recognized Sergeant Gayle Combs and Roanoke City Police
Officers Devin Moore, Vincent Haddox and David Lyle who rescued a
citizen in crisis.
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.
Chris Craft, President, Wildwood Civic League, 1501 Eastgate Avenue,
N. E., appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to vehicle
damage from a City tree that had not been pruned.
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Barbara Duerk, 2607 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., appeared before the Council
to promote bicycling in the Roanoke Valley.
R. L. Cook, address unknown, appeared before the Council to increase
awareness for unfairly targeting victims of Pervasive Global Act.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(APPROVED 7 -0)
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the
Members of City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of the items. If discussion is desired, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
C -1 Minutes of the regular meetings of City Council held on Monday, May 6,
2019; and recessed until Monday, May 13, 2019; and on Monday, May 20, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes
and approved as recorded.
C -2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council authorize
the City Clerk to schedule and advertise a public hearing to be held on Monday,
June 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
for consideration of adjustments in the FY2019 General Fund and Civic Facilities
Budgets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C -3 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignations of the
Reverend Timothy Harvey and Aaron Deane as Citizen at Large members of the
Youth Services Citizen Board, effective immediately.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and
filed the communication.
C -4 Report of qualification of Jeremy Butterfield as a member of the Roanoke
Arts Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Roanoke Regional Partnership State of Outdoors Report. Pete Eshelman,
Director, Outdoor Branding, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City
Manager)
Received and filed.
b. Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates State of the Neighborhoods Report.
Kate Lewis, Chair, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City Manager)
Received and filed.
C. Remarks from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., and Vice -Mayor Joseph L.
Cobb regarding gun violence.
Adopted Resolution No. 41454 - 060319. (7 -0)
7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE
CITY MANAGER:
a. CITY MANAGER:
BRIEFINGS: NONE.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
1. Acceptance of an Employment Advancement for Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families Participants grant from the Virginia
Department of Social Services.
Adopted Resolution No. 41455 - 060319 (6 -0, Council Member
Price was not present when vote was recorded); and Budget
Ordinance No. 41456 - 060319. (7 -0)
2. Approval to decrease speed limit in certain school zones, effective
August 15, 2019.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41457 - 060319. (7 -0)
3. Concurrence and Approval of Recommendations of the Roanoke
Arts Commission allocation funding to specific arts and culture
agencies for Fiscal Year 2019 — 2020.
Adopted Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 and Budget Ordinance
No. 41459-060319. (7 -0)
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4. Amendment of the City Code and Fee Compendium in connection
with dockless mobility operations.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41460- 060319 and Resolution No.
41461- 060319. (7 -0)
5. Acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Deyerle
Road, S. W., Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41462- 060319. (7 -0)
6. Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Exchange
of Real Estate dated January 23, 2019 between the City of
Roanoke and Greater Roanoke Transit Company, to extend the
inspection period to August 30, 2019, in connection with the Sale of
Campbell Court.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41463- 060319. (6 -0, Council Member
Davis abstained from voting due to a personal conflict of
interest.)
7. Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Exchange
of Real Estate dated January 23, 2019, between the City of
Roanoke and Hist:Re Partners, LLC, to extend the inspection
period to August 30, 2019 in connection with the Sale of Campbell
Court.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41464- 060319. (6 -0, Council Member
Davis abstained from voting due to a personal conflict of
interest.)
COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER.
The City Manager offered the following comments:
Cooling Assistance Program Begins June 15
• The Department of Social Services will facilitate this program for city
residents
• Cooling assistance provides purchase or repair of cooling equipment
and /or payment for electricity to operate cooling equipment.
• Eligibility is determined by a specific criteria
• Applications will be accepted online and at local departments of Social
Services from June 15 to Aug. 15.
• To provide easier access to individuals who wish to apply for the
program, from June 17 to June 20 Social Services will place
representatives at specific locations in the city.
• Those locations and other information about the program are available
on the city's homepage — www.roanokeva.gov — under "Read About
Roanoke"
A Reminder to Event Organizers and Residents
• Summer is a great time to hold an event in the City.
• With this in mind, the City reminds organizers and planners that the city's
Special Events Policy requires a Public Assembly Permit for special
events that utilize public spaces, such as streets, greenways, public parks,
and plazas.
• In addition, the use of City greenways, parks, and plazas requires
coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department, and use of a
public right -of -way (such as a street or sidewalk) requires coordination
with Public Works.
• Before you plan an event, please contact our Public Works Department at
853 -5482 and fill out an Assembly Permit so staff can help you with this in
advance.
Movies in the Market
• The next movie — "Bumblebee" — will be shown on Friday, June 14, 2019.
• This is a free, family - friendly event in Market Square designed to bring
residents into our downtown
The movie begins at dusk, with kids activities beginning around 6 p.m.
The City Manager also read the following statement:
As we gather this morning to do what we always do - serve our community, I am
certain we do so with a sadness in our hearts over what occurred Friday in
Virginia Beach. I also assume for some, today brings a bit of heightened concern
for your own safety. I want to assure you that the safety of our employees and
our citizens as they conduct business with us is of the utmost importance. Over
the past year or so we have taken steps to improve safety in our buildings while
still retaining an open and welcoming environment for the public. Still, I know
additional steps may be warranted. If you have a safety concern I encourage
you to present that concern to your Supervisor 'who can help determine any
appropriate steps that may be warranted. I also encourage each of you to
continue to look out for one another and should you feel the need for further
support you are reminded of the services offered through our benefits program
and the Employee Assistance Program.
Let's continue to keep our fellow public servants in Virginia Beach and their
families in our thoughts and prayers, let's keep supporting and looking out for
one another and let's keep doing what we do everyday - delivering excellent
services to our community.
At this point, Council Member Osborne left the meeting (4:16 p.m.)
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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. 41465- 060319. (6 -0)
b. A report of the Economic Development Authority recommending
issuance of revenue bonds, not to exceed $45 million, for Richfield Living
to construct a skilled nursing facility in Roanoke City. Harwell M.
Darby, Jr., Counsel to the Economic Development Authority,
Spokesperson.
Adopted Resolution No. 41466- 060319. (6 -0)
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
a. Amendment to the City Pay Plan Ordinance No. 41442 - 051319 adopted
on May 13, 2019, to provide for an effective date of June 3, 2019.
Adopted Ordinance No. 41467- 060319. (6 -0)
b. Adopted Ordinance No. 41468- 060319 amending and reordaining
Ordinance No. 41448 - 052019, which ordinance authorized the
encroachment of three retaining walls on and within a portion of the
public right of way located along Maywood Avenue, S. W., and
adjacent to real property located at 3024 Maywood Road, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1070805
( "Property "), at the request of Anthony James McNeeney and Elin
Rohani a /k/a Elin McNeeney (collectively "Owner "), the owner of the
Property, to correct a scrivener's error, upon certain terms and
conditions. (6 -0)
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. See below.
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CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (5 -0, Council Member Price
abstained from voting inasmuch as she was present during the Closed
Meeting.)
Reappointed D. Jeffry Parkhill as a member of the Building and Fire Code
Board of Appeals for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Appointed Andrew Kohler as a member of the Human Services Advisory
Board to replace Madeline Sefcik for a four -year term of office,
commencing December 1, 2019, and ending November 30, 2023.
Reappointed Mary Kegley, Whitney Feldmann, and David Perry as members
of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for three -year terms of office, each,
ending June 30, 2022.
Appointed Chester Smith to replace Donald Dillard commencing July 1,
2019, and reappointed Captain Richard Morrison and Gloria P. Manns as
members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for
three -year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2022.
Appointed Thomas Page to replace Tom Roller as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission, for a three -year term of office,
commencing October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2022.
Reappointed Benjamin Bazak, Marianne Gandee and Jane Field as
members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for three -year terms of
office, each, ending June 30, 2022.
Reappointed Robert S. Cowell, Jr., as the Roanoke City Appointee of the
Western Virginia Water Authority for an additional two -year term of office
ending June 30, 2023.
Reappointments /appointments to the 2019 Virginia Municipal League
Policy Committees:
Virginia Municipal League Environmental Quality Policy Committee:
Council Member White -Boyd as the Elected Official representative and
Christopher Blakeman, Environmental Manager, as the Staff representative.
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Virginia Municipal League Human Development and Education Policy
Committee:
Council Member Price as the Elected Official representative and
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, as the Staff representative.
Virginia Municipal League General Laws Committee:
Council Member Bestpitch as the Elected Official representative and
Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney, as the Staff representative.
Virginia Municipal League Transportation Policy Committee:
Vice -Mayor Cobb as the Elected Official representative and Mark Jamison,
Transportation Manager, as the Staff representative.
Virginia Municipal League Economic Development Policy Committee:
Council Member Osborne as the Elected Official representative and Robert
Ledger for Staff representative.
Virginia Municipal League Finance Policy Committee:
Council Member Davis as the Elected Official representative and Amelia
Merchant, Director of Finance, as the Staff representative.
Virginia Municipal League Legislative Committee:
Mayor Lea — Elected Official representative.
12. ADJOURNED - 4:35 P.M.
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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
June 3, 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. Davis
Djuna L. Osborne
Anita J. Price
Patricia White -Boyd
This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 9:00 a.m. session of Council on
Monday, June 3, 2019. Best wishes for a successful meeting.
Sincerely,
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Anita J Price
Council Member
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Perspectives on the School
to Prison Pipeline
Roanoke City Council and School Board
GERARD LAWSON, PH.D. & LAURA E. WELFARE, PH.D.
VIRGINIA TECH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
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Perspectives on School to Prison Pipeline
This project was supported by Award No. 2015 -CK -BX -0007 and 2016 -CK -BX -0021
awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department
of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are
those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
Additional funding provided by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program supported analysis of new data and further
exploration of discipline of students with disabilities.
The research team includes Gerard Lawson, Laura Welfare, Kami Patrizio, and Yasuo
Miyazaki with assistance from Patrick Rowley, Kazuki Hori, Mary Norris, Kevin Krost,
Cherie Edwards, Alison Bowers, Tom Bluestein and Ghadir Asadi.
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Perspectives on School to Prison Pipeline
First some context...
CPI's findings of 15.8 students referred to "police or
courts ". They report using the US DoE Office of Civil
Rights reporting, which in turn appears to have
imported the "checkbox" in Virginia's DCV dataset:
Was this incident reported to Law Enforcement?
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Perspectives on School to Prison Pipeline
So we needed to address what was meant by referral. We used two
different computer programs to compare the DCV dataset with the
DJJ Intakes based on FIPS code, Offense Date ( +/- 5 days), Date of
Birth of individual ( +/- 3 months), and Offense Type. We compared
DCV to DJJ, and DJJ to DCV.
We then manually compared the matched cases to
determine the best match.
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2,488,217 students in Virginia schools in
2013 -14 & 2014 -15
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Our data show that, of the "true matches" which
appeared at intake associated with a school based
offense, 48.0% resulted in a petition, and another 10.1%
a petition with a detention order.
The remaining never appeared before a
Juvenile Court judge.
VIRGINIA TECH-
Perspectives on School to Prison Pipeline
Cultural Differences in Exclusionary
Discipline (per 1000)
Short Term Long Term Expelled
Black students M = 176.3* M = 3.2* M = .36 **
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Commonwealth Actual Referrals
Schools' to Intake Officer
Demographics
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Exclusionary Discipline based on Disability Status
(per 1000 students)
Short Term Long Term Expelled
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Students with
an IEP
* Significant at p <.001
** Significant at p =.034
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M = 347.85* M = 3.41 *
MI= .25
M = .377 **
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Appearances at Intake based on IEP Status
(per 1000 students)
Appeared at Intake
Students with an IEP M = 5.60
2013 -14 School Year
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Implications j
• More School Counselors and Mental Health Support in the
schools
• More resources for Teachers and Administrators to manage
discipline issues internally
• An emphasis on Restorative Justice & Trauma Informed Care to
prevent discipline escalation
• Exploration of implicit bias and systemic factors that perpetuate
disparities
• Clear and consistent roles and communication between /among
School Personnel and Law Enforcement
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Perspectives on School to Prison Pipeline
Questions, Comments?
Gerard Lawson, PhD
Professor
540- 231 -9703
glawson@vt.edu
Laura E. Welfare, PhD
Associate Professor
540 - 231 -8194
welfare@vt.edu
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Best Communities for Music Education - NAMM Foundation
VH1 Save the Music Foundation Partnership (Elementary Band and
String programs)
Increased success at District Music Assessments and District, Regional, a
State Honors Music Ensembles
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SHERMAN P. LEA, SR.
Mayor
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594
TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444
FAX: (540) 853 -1145
EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV
June 3, 2019
The Honorable Vice -Mayor Joseph L. Cobb and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Vice -Mayor Cobb and Members of Council:
This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards,
commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711(A)(1),
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the
agenda for this meeting.
Sincerely,
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Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
Mayor
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COMMITTEE VACANCIES /REAPPOINTMENTS
June 3, 2019
Public
VACANCIES:
Unexpired term of office on the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2021.
Three -year term of office on the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ending June 30, 2022.
Terms of office on the Economic Development Authority, each, ending October 20, 2023.
Unexpired term of office on the Fair Housing Board ending March 31, 2022.
Four -year term of office on the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2023.
Terms of office on the Roanoke Arts Commission, each, ending June 30, 2022.
Unexpired term of office and three -year term of office on the Roanoke Civic Center Commission
ending September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2022, respectively.
Term of office on the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority ending August 31, 2023.
SHERMAN P. LEA, SR.
Mayor
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1594
TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444
FAX: (540) 853 -1145
EMAIL: MAYOR (ct)ROANOKEVA.GOV
June 3, 2019
The Honorable Vice -Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the process and criteria for the Citizen of the
Year Award process, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended.
Sincerely,
herman P. Lea, Sr.
Mayor
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City Plan 2040
Comprehensive Plan
•Aspiration and inspiration
*Long range
*Big picture
*General, not specific
•Considers interrelationships
What's in it?
Traditional Elements
Housing
Infrastructure
Public facilities
*Parks/ Environment
•Economy
3.4.1 Transportation System
- Highway
Arterial Road
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Local Access Road
173 Cori dor (State Recommended)
- - - - Recommended Road Projects
(2000.2002 Transportation Improvement Pfowam)
New Areas of
Emphasis
•Equity
*Public Health
Regional
opportunities
What's in it?
What's in it?
Six Themes
• Livable Built Environment
• Harmony with Nature
• Resilient Economy
• Interwoven Equity
• Healthy Community
• Responsible Regionalism
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August Open House Meetings
• 10 Meetings @City Libraries
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The report summarizes input
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Community Response Report
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Purpose
The City of Roanoke is working on a new Comprehensive Plan that will guide
policy decisions and long -term investments in our community until 2040. The
project overview for Plan 2040 has been categorized into six phases. As part
of Phase 3, ten open house community meetings were scheduled and an
online survey was posted to obtain community input. This report was created
to analyze responses obtained from these outreach methods,
Documents available on the
website:
PlanRoanoke.orq
)Verview
Community Response Report (Nov. 2o18)
plan Themes
Reports
hsion 2001 - 2020
Peer Cities Assessment
State and National Comparison
Working groups
• Establish Vision and Policies for themes
• Large group and small group
discussions
9 Meetings in:
• November,
• December,
• January,
• February (2x), and
• March
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• Livable Built Environment M
• Harmony with Nature
• Resilient Economy
• Interwoven Equity
• Healthy Community
• Responsible Regionalism
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Library Branch
15 Patton Ave. NW
Tuesday, March 26
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Raleigh Court
Library Branch
2112 Grandin Rd. SW
Thursday, March 28
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Main Library
Downtown
706 S. Jefferson St.
Tuesday, April 2
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Library
3837 Williamson Road, N
Wednesday, April 3
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ROANOKE
Livable Built Environment
• Encourage new and strengthen existing mixed -used neighborhood centers with
physical, public places for people to interact; encouraging activities that bring
people together
• Encourage development and redevelopment through preservation and context -
sensitive development
• Integrate arts and cultural activities in physical design and revitalization
strategies of neighborhoods in a manner that highlights local talent city -wide
• Encourage a range of housing types within the community
• Regional, accessible transit approach
• Provide complete streets, safe streets /intersections
• Provide and maintain infrastructure capacity in line with demand
Livable Built Environment
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Vision 2020: City Design (City of Neighborhoods, Village Centers)
Complete Neighborhoods
A neighborhood where one has safe and convenient access to the goods and
services needed in daily life. This includes a variety of housing options, grocery
stores and other commercial services, quality public schools, public open
spaces and recreational facilities, affordable active transportation options and
civic amenities. An important element of a complete neighborhood is that it is
built at a walkable and bikeable human scale, and meets the needs of people
of all ages and abilities.
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A range of multi -unit or clustered housing types — compatible in scale with
detached single - family homes —that help meet the growing demand for
walkable urban living.
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• Sustainable Development
• Stormwater and Flooding
Outdoor Recreation
• Tree Stewardship
• Clean and Tidy City
Harmony with Nature
• Clean Energy & Alternative Transportation
• Green Convenience
Resilient Economy
• Create a More Diverse Economy: "More Baskets vs. Bigger Baskets"
• Establish Stronger Economic Ties to our Regional Partners
• Outreach and Support to the Un- /Under - /Future - Employed for Opportunities
to Train for Better Jobs in Growing Industries
• Equitably Support and Foster Growth of Small and Locally -owned Businesses
• Promote Financial Institutions that Support Local Community Development
Initiatives
• Revitalize and Redevelop Aging and Failed Facilities (vacant properties, empty
storefronts, abandoned warehouse, malls etc.)
Redevelopment of Unused Industrial Are
Reuse of Older Commercial Centers
Improved Access to Resources
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• Safety
• Wellness
Healthy Community
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Food Access
• Medical Access
• Financial Health
Improved Access to Resources
Health in all Policies Policy
Improve accessibility and walkability
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Responsible Regionalism
Regional Identity
• Work to grow a unified regional identity
Planning Amenities
• Coordinate regional planning for land use,
housing, transportation, economic
development, public services, and civic
amenities
Working Relationships
• Build excellent working relationships
among local governments in the region
Collaboration
• Pursue opportunities to collaborate on
public services and civic amenities
Interwoven Equity
Be strategic about how we deliver services in order to promote equity
• Provide easily accessible information on City processes and city -wide
opportunities
• Provide accessible and quality services in order to remove barriers
• Prioritize and maintain infrastructure and facilities in areas of need
• Develop varied and affordable housing options
Create a trustworthy government that ensures equitable practices
• Review ordinances and plans to correct past inequities and allow for an
equitable future
• Build trust and aid in community healing
• Create accountability for government services
• Create office or group that addresses equity issues
• Develop an equity lens for review of policy and regulation
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Interwoven Equity
Improve upward mobility for disadvantaged neighborhoods and residents
• Develop opportunities to improve socioeconomic status
• Create equitable economic development opportunities
• Focus on at -risk populations
• Provide quality education for all residents
• Address segregation of neighborhoods while avoiding displacement
Create a culture of inclusion and celebrate diversity throughout the city
• Develop an informed and empowered city
• Build capacity for neighborhood organizations to connect and better serve
their residents.
• Celebrate all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, age, disability etc.
Interwoven Equity
Improved Access to Resources — Central Hub
Accountability
Equity Commission
Others-
• Education
• Economic Development
• Affordable Housing
• Community Policing
Going Forward
• Interviews with stakeholders
• Meetings with Focus Groups
• Plan Drafted
• Public Meetings in September
• Develop Final Draft
• Seek Approval from PC and CC
Join the Roanoke City Planning Department and Mayor Lea as we kickoff
the Welcoming Roanoke Plan - the City's plan for immigrant integration.
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5:30 - 7:00 PM
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• Roanoke was one of 13 cities awarded the grant
• Welcoming America and New American Economy
• This grant gives Roanoke:
• Customized quantitative data on demographic and
economic contributions immigrants make in our
community
• Technical assistance from New American Economy and
Welcoming America
• Creation of an Immigrant Integration Plan
G4G Grant
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Economy GATEWAYS
GROWTH
• Creation of an Immigrant Integration Plan
• Working with partners:
• Local Colors
• Blue Ridge Literacy
• Commonwealth Catholic Charities
• Refugee Dialogue Committee
• Others?
Planning Process
• Be present at Local Colors Festival 4 May 18'
• Kick Off Meeting @Williamson Rd. Library 4May 21St
• Working group meetings 4 June — August
• Rough draft of plan —> September
• Welcoming Week 4 September 13th _22 "d
• Receive feedback and revise 4 October- November
• Adopt plan 4 December
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• Program launched in October 2015
• Outreach and education: materials accepted (mail, magazines,
newspaper, cardboard, cereal, pasta and tissue boxes; aluminum and metal cans; plastic
tubs and containers, plastic jugs and bottles; glass jars and bottles)
• Recycling quantity doubled
• Participation increased from 35% to 65%
• Increase in contamination
• Change in Plastics #1 & #2 only (June 2018)
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Trash to RVRA (tons) 1 34,561 1 30,944
Recycling to RDS (tons) 1 5,536 1 5,622
Percent Recycled 13.80% 1 15.40%
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• Contract term is five years with up to five additional one year
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• Contract rate is $34.55/ton X 700 tons /mo = $290,220 annually
• Covers cost of container acquisition
• Market sufficient to cover the processing costs and provide an acceptable profit
margin
• Compares favorably with alternative for disposal at RVRA for up to
500 tons at $53.50 tons /mo = $290,879 to $321,000 annually
RECYCLING INDUSTRYTODAY
ROANOKE
• China impact
• Material quality
• Shrinking markets
• Current product demand
MARKET IMPACT ON VENDOR
ROANOKE
•Unable to maintain business model
• Seeking contract amendment to continue business
• Contractual obligation for recycling containers: take the
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RDS Contract Rate 1 $34.55 1 700 1 $290,220
RDS Addendum 1 $39.00 1 500 1 $234,000
Total Annual I 1 1 $524,220
• Recyclable market conditions
• Contract amendment may be short term solution
• No guarantee RDS will survive over the intermediate term
NEXT STEPS
• Localities mostly favor continuing programs
• Other external guidance
• Prepare to continue community outreach and education
• Seek to amend contract retroactive to June 1, 2019
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Request For A Public Hearing To Consider Adjustments In The
FY 2019 General Fund and Civic Facilities Budgets
Background:
Pursuant to Section 15.2 -2507, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, a locality may
amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the
current fiscal year as shown in the current adopted budget. However, any such
amendment which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the adopted
budget must be accomplished by publishing a notice of a meeting and a public
hearing. The appropriation of an amount not to exceed $12 million for local taxes and
other revenues requires a public hearing.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Clerk to schedule and advertise a public hearing on the
aforementioned adju ents to the FY 2019 annual budget for June 17, 2019, at 7:00
p.m. s so ere ter as the matter may be reach.
Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
STEPIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Aaron Deane
4255 Longwood Avenue, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Dear Mr. Deane:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
A communication from the City Clerk advising of your resignation as a member of the
Youth Services Citizen Board was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular
meeting, which was held on Monday, June 3, 2019.
On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Youth Services Citizen
Board from October 5, 2017 to June 3, 2019. Please find enclosed a Certificate of
Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your
service.
Sincerely,
Ste hanie M. Moon Reynn M
City Clerk
Enclosure
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
PRESENTED TO
Aaron Deane
AS A MEMBER OF THE
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD
FROM OCTOBER 5, 2017
TO JUNE 3, 2019
ON THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE , 2019
IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY
RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE
APPROVED:
SHERMAN P. LEA, SR.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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STEPHANIE M. MOO DS
CITY CLERK
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Timothy Harvey
1827 Mt. Vernon Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Harvey:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
A communication from the City Clerk advising of your resignation as a member of the
Youth Services Citizen Board was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular
meeting, which was held on Monday, June 3, 2019.
On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Youth Services Citizen
Board from November 2, 2015 to June 3, 2019. Please find enclosed a Certificate of
Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your
service.
Sincerely,
%tp�_�Y_n
M. Moon
City Clerk
Enclosure
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
PRESENTED TO
Timothy Harvey
AS A MEMBER OF THE
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD
FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2015
TO JUNE 3, 2019
ON THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE '2019
IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY
RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE
APPROVED:
SHERMAN P. LEA, SR.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
S EPHANIE M. MOON
CITY CLERK
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
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STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
June 3, 2019
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
This is to advise that the Reverend Timothy Harvey and Aaron Deane have tendered
resignations as Citizen at Large members of the Youth Services Citizen Board, effective
immediately.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MC
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) $53 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: cIerk(n)roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Melissa Murray, Secretary
Roanoke Arts Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Murray:
CECEL,IA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
This is to advise you that Jeremy Butterfield has qualified as a member of the Roanoke
Arts Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
pc: Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit:
I, Jeremy Butterfield, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year
term of office ending June 30, 2022, according to the best of my ability. (So help me
God.)
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The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
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Jeremy Butterfield thisX I day of t 2019.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: ,June 3, 2019
Subject: Presentation of Roanoke Regional Partnership's Report on the
State of the Outdoors
I would like to sponsor Pete Eshelman, Director of Outdoor Branding for the
Roanoke Regional Partnership, to present the organization's Report on the State
of the Outdoors.
Robert . Cowe , Jr.
City Manager
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Presentation by the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates
Regarding the State of the Neighborhoods, Update to its
Strategic Plan, and Related Matters
I would like to sponsor Kate Lewis, President, Roanoke Neighborhood
Advocates, to present the organization's Report on the State of the
Neighborhoods, update to its Strategic Plan, and related matters.
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Robert S. Cowell, .Jr.
City Manager
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Katelynn Lewis - Chair
Council Appointed 6/5/18; Expiration
Charles Wilson - Vice Chair
Council Appointed 2/5/18; Expiration 6/30/20
Ellen Rigby - Secretary
RNA Appointed 5/10/17; Expiration 5/9/20
Jackie Moon
Council Appointed 9/4/18; Expiration 6/30/21
Jamaal Jackson
Council Appointed 7/1/18; Expiration 6/30/22
William Houck, Jr
RNA Appointed 7/11/18; Expiration 7/10/21
Sunni Purviance
Council Appointed 11/5/18; Expiration 6/30/19
Cindy Pasternak
Council Appointed 6/30/16; Expiration 6/30/19
Vacancy
Former Members in 2018 -2019
Dwight Steele - removed from board September 2018
Johnny Williams - removed from board September 2018
David Parr - resigned September 2018
Barbara Evans - resigned November 2018
Russell Thomas - resigned March 2019
Neighborhood Status Reports
Airlee Court Neighborhood Watch
RNA Representative: Jackie Moon
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, on first Tuesday
Average Number of Attendees: 10
Temperature of the Group: Self- contained, quiet, meetings mostly
consist of neighborhood news updates
Accomplishments: Successfully removed graffiti perpetrator.
Brings in guest speakers for local issues.
Challenges: Seem uninterested in outside help. Don't have many
engagements outside meetings (cleanups, block parties, etc).
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Stay up to date on infrastructure
changes on Williamson Rd.
Wildwood Civic League
RNA Representative: Jackie Moon
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Second Thursdays in
February, May, August, and November (except for a hiatus for the
past three months)
Average Number of Attendees: 5
Temperature of the Group: The group seems unsure how to
improve the neighborhood. Most members are quiet except the
group's president.
Accomplishments: Donation of new grill to the Roanoke City
Police Department for their community outreach programs;
appealed for Waffle House and Richfield Retirement Center to be
built in neighborhood.
Challenges: Getting neighbors involved
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Create events that encourage more
involvement.
Riverland /Walnut Hills Neighbors
RNA Representative: Sunni Purviance
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Meet every other
month -1st Monday of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Average Number of Attendees: Average of 6 -8 present — includes
5 neighbors, 1 RNA, 1 RPD (irregular), 1 guest speaker (irregular)
Temperature of the Group: Lacks energy /enthusiasm, Purpose
of group is not clear. The group was very active and impactful in
its past, but seems to have drastically declined in attendance and
action.
Accomplishments: The regular attenders (average of 5) have
remained dedicated to attending meetings for many years
Challenges: Action —No group action outside of meetings.,
Communication — Reminder for upcoming meeting is occasionally
distributed by hand to select residences. Cancellation of March
meeting was not effectively communicated. Existence of group is
virtually unknown., Attendance —Group indicates a desire to draw
in a younger generation of residents, but takes no action to do so.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Facebook presence, Neighborhood
event
Belmont Neighborhood Association
RNA Representative: Sunni Purviance
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Meets quarterly -2nd
Monday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Average Number of Attendees: Average of 6 present — includes 2
neighbors, 1 RNA, 1 RPD, 1 Code enforcement, 1 guest speaker
Temperature of the Group: Somewhat motivated to be impactful,
but lost on how to initiate group growth and action.
Accomplishments: Meetings include active and informative
discussion about problems in the neighborhood. Regular
attenders are individually committed to serving the neighborhood
Challenges: Action —No group action outside of meetings.
Attendance is low; no action plan for attracting new members.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Promote Belmont's new designation
as a Historic District
Riverdale Farm Neighborhood Association
RNA Representative: Cindy Pasternak
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates:
Average Number of Attendees: approximately 20 -25
Temperature of the Group: They seem to enjoy the meetings
and fellowship, however, there is never anyone volunteering to
help with clean -ups, etc. It is a hand full of people who get the
work done. At the meetings, there is a sense of gratitude for
the improvement of the neighborhood through the hard work of
others.
Accomplishments:
We enjoy a good working relationship with the police from both
the City and County. Joshua Johnson (City Officer) reported that
this is now a good neighborhood to live in.
Clean -up of Golden Park to create a safe and clean park where
people hold birthday parties, events and all kinds of sports
activities.
Working with the Clean Valley Council, to create an environment
where new people are moving in and fixing up houses and /or
building new houses. People are taking more pride in their homes
as well.
Bennington Village was a blighted village and now is a vibrant
place for people to shop, exercise, go to restaurants, get nails
done and enjoy beautiful flowers planted around the round -about
that allows for easy traffic flow into other parts of the city. We
look forward to more businesses moving in.
Buzzards Rock is now home to the Soccer Complex which
also features football games. Viscose Plant which is evolving
into a place for condo living, a coffee shop and other business
opportunities.
Beautification along the Greenway with the planting of Redbud
trees which our neighborhood organization planted with the help
of City grants. There is now also a beautiful piece of art (LOVE
SOUTHEAST) installed by the Greenway (Bennington) parking
Riverdale Farm Neighborhood Association (cont'd)
lot that exhibits Southeast community effort... thanks to Sunni
Purviance and many others.
*Because of the City being aware of the Riverdale Farm
Neighborhood Association, we were informed of the possibility
of a propane terminal to be installed at Buzzard's Rock which we
felt to be detrimental to the well being of Southeast and the city
as a whole. Many folks from Southeast and beyond fought this
invasion together and won.
Challenges:
Slumlord issues continue to attract undesirable behavior into the
neighborhood in certain areas. Also, theses duplexes /houses are
eyesores.
Getting neighbors more involved, not just with the crime
prevention part but with seeing all the great possibilities that this
community offers in the way of support through education of
nutrition, help with abuse within families, drug intervention, etc.
Priorities for Upcoming Year:
More artwork and getting the businesses and community involved
with this.
Being more creative in getting people involved...i.e. $5.00 bills
stuffed in plastic bottles to encourage people to help with the
neighborhood cleanups.
Focus on farm visits from City /County children to have the
experience of healing through animals and nature and art at Cloud
9 Farm which is only minutes from the city.
Bus shelters, better sidewalks for people to get to Bennington
Village.
Permanent trash receptacle between Jamestown and the AM
Market on Bennington.
Block parties
Southeast Action Forum
RNA Representative: Sunni Purviance
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Meet monthly -2nd
Tuesday of each month
Average Number of Attendees: Average 25 present — includes 10-
15 neighbors, 1 RPD, 7 -10 affiliate members, 2 -4 guest speakers
Temperature of the Group: Feeling successful due to group
growth and positive feedback received for events in the last
year. Meetings are positive and encouraging, and many new
partnerships are being formed between SE organizations
Accomplishments: General and affiliate paid membership
has doubled since last year; Hosted or participated in 6 well
attended /positive community events
Challenges: Keep the momentum going!
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Fill vacant board positions; Promote
use of Southeatroanokeva.com website /community calendar;
Strengthen and add SE community partnerships; Community
events and new art project
Starview Heights Neighborhood Watch
RNA Representative: Sunni Purviance
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Meet monthly -4th
Monday of each month
Average Number of Attendees: Average of 17 present — includes
13 neighbors, 1 RNA, 1 RPD, 1 Code enforcement, 1 -2 guest
speakers (irregular)
Temperature of the Group: Extremely outspoken with police
and Code Enforcement concerns. Group feels frustrated that their
crime and code violation reports are not swiftly and completely
resolved.
Accomplishments: Bylaws are close to being finalized. Regular
attenders are committed to attending monthly meetings.
Challenges: Action —No group action outside of meetings.
Content — Meetings are mostly reports of negative neighborhood
activity
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Complete bylaws; Apply for
neighborhood grant (request unknown at this time); Elect officers
to open board positions; Promote group to neighborhood /attract
new members
Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Organization
RNA Representative: Bill Houck, Jr.
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Quarterly meeting, 3rd
Thursday, Jan., April, Sept., & Nov. from 7 -8 PM
Average Number of Attendees: 20
Temperature of the Group: A very healthy atmosphere in
the room. Experienced leaders lead the meetings effectively.
Guest presentations precede updates from the Roanoke City
Police Department. The police officer assigned GDNO always
compliments it for being such a "quiet" neighborhood compared
to others, but warns of leaving cars with important personal
property inside unlocked (or locked), due to several thefts of
opportunity.
Accomplishments: Paid attention to application for an all -night
daycare business that was not "the right fit" for the neighborhood
and helped defeat its application and appeal at BZA
Challenges: Continued concern about the high speed of vehicular
traffic on the Deyerle Rd., Grandin Rd. Extension, & Mud Lick,
primarily because GDNO is the "cut- through" route to other
neighborhoods and business areas (Lee Hi /Brandon /Apperson,
Grandin Village, & Brambleton, Oak Grove /Lewis Gale).
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Increase property owners' interest
and participation. Strengthen ongoing communications via social
media (Facebook, Instagram, & Nextdoor). Help promote the
development of appropriately zoned businesses within and on the
fringes of GDNO.
Notes from Mr. Houck:
The new president, Mike Dames, is no rookie when it comes to
communications and working with City staff & Council. This group
will continue to grow its members' and their interest politically.
OSW, Inc. Neighborhood Association
RNA Representative: Bill Houck, Jr
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, on third
Thursday
Average Number of Attendees: 15
Temperature of the Group: Lively and engaged; meetings begin
with updates from the Roanoke City Police Department and
continue with a guest speaker
Accomplishments: Increased communication to members;
partnered with Roanoke City Police Department for Paw Patrol
Challenges: Decreasing volunteer participation
Priorities for Upcoming Year: 40th anniversary of Parlor
Tour; Inaugural Pawpalooza Dog Parade; Increasing volunteer
participation; Continue partnering with the Roanoke City Police
Department for Paw Patrol
Notes from Mr. Houck:
OSW appears to be comprised of a very politically astute base of
members /supporters. They communicate at a very high level with
their Board about anything happening in OSW that is of concern,
especially ordinance changes promoted by City Council & /or City
Departments which could deleteriously effect the neighborhood.
Once identified, the Board and its committees work tirelessly
to educate City Council & /or City Staff as to how to modify any
proposed ordinance and better legislate policy to the benefit of
OSW property single family homeowners & business owners.
Norwich Neighborhood Alliance
RNA Representative: Bill Houck, Jr
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: "Theoretically NNA
meets" Quarterly, 2nd Monday, March, June, Sept., & Dec. at 7 PM
Average Number of Attendees: ? (Fewer than 10 Group has not
met since June 2018)
Temperature of the Group: In multiple conversations with
President Ronnie Stanley, I sense the NNA is simply treading
water; its leader and board is becoming more disinterested
because their complaints to the City regarding crime have gone
unanswered.
Accomplishments: N/A
Challenges: Decreased engagement by leadership and
consequently less volunteer participation
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Re- energize the board, connect
with the RNA & the City Manager's office and nurture a better
relationship with police department.
Notes from Mr. Houck:
I feel we should get aggressive with NNA, taking a deeper dive
into Ronnie's complaints about the police ignoring them as well
as the comments he made about the Franklin Rd. Bridge concrete
being dumped in Norwich near the Roanoke River.
Grandin Village Business Association
RNA Representative: Katelynn Lewis
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, First
Wednesday of every Month
Average Number of Attendees: 12 -15
Temperature of the Group: Very active group, constructed
primarily of the same business representatives. The are motivated
and proactive in promoting their businesses
Accomplishments: Successful Chillage series, Tarpley park clean-
up, added additional events such as Earth Day and Winter
Wonderland event; Hired a social media marketer to promote and
increase social media posts
Challenges: Getting new /different businesses to participate.
Participation from the restaurants, Advertising /Engaging
neighborhood residents
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Continue to host successful events
to promote businesses, Launch marketing plan for businesses as
Grandin Village. Look into wayfinding signage and geo- targeting.
Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association
RNA Representative: Katelynn Lewis
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Quarterly, 3rd Thursday
of the month in September, November, January, March and May
Average Number of Attendees: 15 -20
Temperature of the Group: The group is maintaining, a lot of the
attendees are older residents. Seems to be limited engagement
for volunteers.
Accomplishments: Successfully changed the name from Civic
League to Neighborhood Association. Launched website and
began electronic newsletters.
Challenges: Aging attendance, limited volunteers
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Host block party, engage with
GVBA more, increase membership and meeting attendance
Friends of South Roanoke
RNA Representative: Katelynn Lewis
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Quarterly meeting, 4th
Monday, Jan., April, Sept., & Nov, from 7 -8 PM
Average Number of Attendees: 20
Temperature of the Group: Very active group, the president,
Barbara Duerk, is very involved in making sure the neighborhood
stays informed and active.
Accomplishments: The group continues to strive as an
involved organization that is aware of issues concerning their
neighborhood.
Challenges: Some of the residents have a hard time with change
or new ideas. They very much want to protect their neighborhood.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: E- Library, ideas for the vacancy of
the Fire Station
Melrose- Orange Target Area
RNA Representative: Ellie Rigby
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, Second Monday
Average Number of Attendees: 40
Temperature of the Group: Increasingly engaged. Comprised
not only of neighborhood folks - at least half (if not more) of
attendees are from City government, non - profits, and other
engaged stakeholders for the Target Area. There is some definite
frustration in the neighborhood with the lack of a grocery store
and no new updates since the Invest Health grocery store study.
There is also great frustration from the neighborhood over
communication from the City concerning traffic light changes
in the 10th and 11th street areas of Orange Ave. There is also
frustration from the neighborhood about the perceived lack of
access to the Community Room at the new Community Solutions
Center.
Accomplishments: Many homes rehabilitated or built by
Habitat. Plans in the works for streetscape improvements at the
intersection of 24th street and 460.
Challenges: No grocery store and perceived lack of
communication from the City with the residents. They need more
participation from the neighborhood.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: A grocery store. More opportunities
for neighborhood businesses.
Melrose Rugby
RNA Representative: Charles Wilson
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, 4th Tuesday
Average Number of Attendees: 20 -30
Temperature of the Group: The Melrose Rugby group is doing
well. The greatest concern is attracting more younger families
Accomplishments: Insurance closure and repairs to Melrose
neighborhood house/ community events/ increased attendance
to meetings
Challenges: Light at 10th street/ Neighborhood sign by 10th street
needs attention/ Code enforcement / Cars in the front of yards /
Trash / Safety
Priorities for Upcoming Year: National conference/ growth /
neighborhood improvements / more community involvement
NNEO - Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization
RNA Representative: Jamaal Jackson
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, the Third Monday
Average Number of Attendees: 15 -20
Temperature of the Group: Self- contained, quiet, meetings most-
ly consist of property maintenance updates, neighborhood news,
residential tenant issues, and potential neighborhood property
acquisitions.
Accomplishments: All residential properties owned by the group
are filled with tenants and major renovations have taken place to
properties.
Challenges: None. A pretty strong group that is able to handle
any challenges that arise with the assistance of the property
manager from Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: More renovations to properties and
acquisition of new properties. Partnering with other organizations
to create more economic development.
Mountain View
RNA Representative: Ellie Rigby
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday of odd #'d
months
Average Number of Attendees: 5 -8
Temperature of the Group: This group is seeing waning
engagement from the neighborhood. Engagement has been
decreasing steadily since the relocation of the Target Area.
Accomplishments: Successful application for flags for the 13th
street gateway to the neighborhood.
Challenges: Lack of enthusiasm and involvement. According
to an email survey, residents want to be informed about what is
happening in the neighborhood, but that does not translate to
meeting attendance.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Installation of the banners along
13th Street. The neighborhood president is also interested in
working with the Community Garden Association on a plan for the
patch of land that the RCGA owns at the intersection of Campbell,
Patterson, and 7th Street.
Wasena Neighborhood Forum
RNA Representative: Ellie Rigby
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: 1st Thursday of February,
April, June, October, and December
Average Number of Attendees: 12 -15
Temperature of the Group: This is a pretty engaged group,
especially from neighborhood residents who live close to the
Wasena Business District. Locations of monthly meetings change
to invite residents to experience different businesses in the
neighborhood (even the cemetery). There is a lot of pride in the
Wasena Neighborhood and excitement over the expansion of the
business district.
Accomplishments: Yard sales in 2018 -19. Streetscape
improvements. Mural on the Getty Mart. Successful application
for new Gateway signage. Launch of new website: wasena.org
and new Wasena Logo.
Challenges: Want more involvement from residents on the East
Side of Main Street from Welton to Brandon. Also anticipating the
closing of the Wasena Bridge.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: A new application for Streetscape
improvements in the Wasena Business District. Planning for
neighborhood impact by the bridge project.
Fairland Civic Organization
RNA Representative: Vacant
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly
Average Number of Attendees: 10 -12
Temperature of the Group: Active group with a lot of potential
Accomplishments: Held neighborhood conferences in February that
had good attendance.
Challenges:
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Looking to grow and expand
membership
Greater Grandview Area Neighborhood Watch Association
RNA Representative: Jamaal Jackson
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, on the
Second Tuesday
Average Number of Attendees: 20 -30
Temperature of the Group: This quiet group meets monthly to
give updates on neighborhood happenings. These happenings
include police reports, residential concerns, as well as code
enforcement issues.
Accomplishments: Flower beds in the park were erected
and beautified, as well as other areas of the neighborhood
were improved. Annual neighborhood events have also been
extremely successful.
Challenges: Involvement of all neighborhood residents,
especially the Hispanics and Latinos who live in the area. The
group would like to see more participation and collaboration.
Major concern is the 10th Street Project.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Ensuring membership increases.
Hurt Park Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.
RNA Representative: Bill Houck
Frequency of Meetings /Meeting Dates: Monthly, on the Fourth
Thursday
Average Number of Attendees: 12 -15
Accomplishments: Strive to keep the community a safe place to
live, work, worship and attend school, have a large and accredited
Elementary School in our area, 8 faith based establishments and
an open relationship with Roanoke City Police Department
Challenges: Erect a new bus shelter on 18th St and Salem Ave SW
to accommodate bus passengers who ride Valley Metro.
Priorities for Upcoming Year: Go Fund Me" project to raise
money to furnish our community Center with tables /chairs for our
meeting - This is apart of Neighborhood Month in May
Organizations that do not meet regularly or on as need basis:
Garst Farms Neighborhood Watch
Lakewood Park Neighborhood Watch
Organizations that no longer meet:
Miller Court Neighborhood Alliance
Organizations that the RNA was unable to obtain a report for:
RRHA Joint Residents Council / Residents Council
NNIC
Grandin Court Neighborhood Association
Gainsboro SW Community Organization
Thank You.
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
Appointees
Gun Violence Task Force
Roanoke, Virginia
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MC:COY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 41454 - 060319 appointing a task force to review
current community practices regarding reduction of gun violence and make
recommendations to City Council to further reduce incidents of gun violence within our
community.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a
regular meeting held on Monday, June 3, 2019, and is in full force and effect upon its
passage.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am also enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with
a copy within two weeks of your appointment, and you are required "to read and become
familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your willingness to serve as a member of the Task Force.
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City Clerk
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41454 - 060319.
A RESOLUTION appointing a task force to review current community practices regarding
reduction of gun violence and make recommendations to City Council to further reduce incidents of
gun violence within our community.
WHEREAS, incidents of gun violence within the City of Roanoke challenge the quality of life
within our community and threaten the community fabric that binds all Roanokers to each other;
WHEREAS, a community- based, comprehensive approach to address the reduction of gun
violence through prevention, intervention, education, public health and safety, and support will
contribute to making our City a safer and healthier place for all citizens to live and thrive; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to have stakeholders representing citizens, business owners,
non - profit and social service agencies, faith -based communities, research, public health, and public
safety join together in a task force to consider current practices within the City to address gun violence,
review alternatives that have been utilized in other communities, and make recommendations to City
Council to implement tangible and meaningful actions to reduce gun violence within the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. A task force of individuals is hereby created by City Council as the Task Force to
Reduce Gun Violence (Task Force). The members of the Task Force are:
Jordan Bell, Community Advocate
Ryan Bell, Regional Coordinator, Family & Fatherhood Initiative, Roanoke
Health Department
Antwyne Callaway, HRV Pathways HUB Manager, United Way of Roanoke
Valley
Joseph Cobb, Vice Mayor, City of Roanoke
Karen Cobb, Family Support Advocate
Rabbi Kathy Cohen, Temple Emanuel
Dustin Eshelman, Locked Guns Save Lives Initiative, Small Business Owner
Troy Gusler, Boys into Men Initiative, TAP (Total Action for Progress)
Dr. Mark Hamill, Trauma Surgeon/Critical Care, Carilion Clinic
Rev. Tim Harvey, Pastor, Oak Grove Church of the Brethren
Bishop Jamaal Jackson, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates
Joshua Johnson, Roanoke City Police Department
Rev. Dr. David Jones, Pastor, Williams Memorial Baptist Church
Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor
Kat Pascal, Small Business Owner
Courtney Penn, Associate Dean for Strategy and Admissions, Roanoke College
Evangeline Richie, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Nicole Ross, Program Manager, Youth HQ, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Natasha Saunders, Trifecta, Inc.
Stacey Sheppard, Sabrina's Place, Total Action for Progress
Rev. Dr. Alonzo Smith, Pastor, Price Memorial A.M.E. Church
Taisha Steele, Director of School Counseling, Roanoke City Public Schools
David Thomas, Community Member
Yvonne Thomas, Jobs Plus Program, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority
Mary Ward, Family Advocate
Anthony West, Virginia Cares
Shakira Williams, Youth Outreach Coordinator, Blue Ridge Behavioral Health
Pursuant to Section 2- 281(b), Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, City Council waives
the residency requirement for Ryan Bell, Troy Gusler, Evangeline Richie, Mary Ward, and Shakira
Williams based on the need for input and assistance from all segments of the community in addressing
the issue of gun violence within the City.
2. The members of this Task Force shall elect a chair and a secretary. The chair shall be
responsible for calling meetings of the Task Force and performing all responsibilities for the conduct
of such meetings. The secretary shall maintain minutes of all meetings. The Chair may establish
subcommittees of the Task Force as may be warranted designate to specific members of the Task Force
such duties and responsibilities in the work of the Task Force. This Task Force shall hold at least two
(2) public hearings to receive comments from citizens. Each public hearing shall be set with at least
five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days prior notice by publication. The City shall include
notices on its website.
3. The City Attorney shall provide reasonable staffing assistance to this Task Force.
4. The City Manager is requested to provide such additional reasonable staff assistance to
this task force as may be necessary for it to accomplish its purpose.
5. This Task Force is requested to provide its recommendations to Council, in writing, by
October 28, 2019, and present its recommendations to Council during the Council meeting on
November 4, 2019.
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City Clerk.
STATEMENT OF MAYOR SHERMAN P. LEA, SR.
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 75 20195 OUR NATION WILL
OBSERVE THE FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL GUN
VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY BY ENCOURAGING ALL
CITIZENS TO WEAR ORANGE TO REMEMBER THE
VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE AND WORK TOGETHER TO
ADDRESS GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY,
COMMONWEALTH, AND CITY. THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS
ESPECIALLY MOURNFUL AS IT FOLLOWS BY ONLY A
WEEK THE HORRIFIC TRAGEDY THAT BEFELL VIRGINIA
BEACH.
GUN VIOLENCE KILLS, MAIMS, AND TRAUMATIZES OUR
CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN, EVERY DAY.
ONCE AGAIN ENCOURAGE ALL ROANOKERS TO JOIN
ME ON JUNE 79 2019, AND WEAR ORANGE TO
DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO THOSE WHO
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FELLOW ROANOKERS, I AM FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY
ABOUT THIS CRISIS OF GUN VIOLENCE, NOT ONLY FOR
THE TRAGEDY IN VIRGINIA BEACH, BUT ALSO FOR THE
ALL TOO FREQUENT SHOOTING EVENTS THAT OCCUR IN
OUR CITY. BUT MY SPIRIT IS RENEWED, MY
COMMITMENT IS UNYIELDING, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
WE MUST WORK TOGETHER AND REJECT THE PREMISE
THAT GUN VIOLENCE IS AN ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. A FIRST STEP IS TO
ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON GUN VIOLENCE AND
CHALLENGE THIS TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE THIS
COUNCIL MEANINGFUL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
ACTION. I PROUDLY JOIN MY COLLEAGUES IN THIS
COMMITMENT.
A PART OF THIS EFFORT REQUIRES US, ALL SEGMENTS
OF OUR CITY, TO REFLECT ON THE CHALLENGES THAT
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STRIVES TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND PERFECT THESE
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES.
AS WE RECOMMIT OURSELVES TO THESE CHALLENGES,
LET US FIND INSPIRATION IN THE FACES OF OUR
CHILDREN TO CONFRONT THESE CHALLENGES AND
SUCCEED. WE MUST SUCCEED FOR OUR CHILDREN.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN PLEADED WITH A WAR-TORN
NATION TO APPEAL TO THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR
NATURE IN REUNITING THE COUNTRY.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. URGED US TO BECOME THE
LIGHT TO RID THE DARKNESS OF SEGREGATION.
AND, PERHAPS, THE ELOQUENT AND POWERFUL
WORDS OF BOBBY KENNEDY, GIVEN AFTER TELLING
s
AS WE REMEMBER THE VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE
TODAY AND THIS FRIDAY, LET US DEDICATE
OURSELVES TO EACH OTHER THAT WE WORK
TOGETHER TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND PERPETUATE
THE PRINCIPLES THAT FORM OUR COMMON BOND,
FOUNDED IN LOVE, RESPECT, AND COMMUNITY.
LET US REJECT VIOLENCE AND SUPPORT THE
PROSECUTION OF THOSE WHO COMMIT VIOLENCE IN
OUR COMMUNITY.
LET US LISTEN TO THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR
NATURE, IGNITE THE LIGHT TO RID THE DARKNESS,
AND MAKE GENTLE LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS, AND
ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN, IN OUR ALL - AMERICA
CITY.
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Gun Deaths And Car Injuries Are On The Rise
And No One Knows Why
A surgeon, a criminologist and a transportation expert offer their theories.
By Erin Schumaker
REUTERS
Both accidental and violent deaths and injuries had been on the decline for decades — but that
trend reversed, with a particular large spike in firearm- related homicides and suicides and motor
vehicle accidents between 2014 and 2016, according to new research.
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The increase, which reduced survival gains that the United States had seen since 2001, is
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"It's disturbing that it seems to have affected every single mechanism," said lead author Dr. Angela
Sauaia, who is a professor at the Colorado School of Public Health. "Both violent and unintentional
[injuries], which have very different motivations."
The research, which was published in JAMA Surgery and used U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention WISQARS (Web -based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) data, found the
distinct uptick while looking at data collected between 2000 and 2016.
Sauaia said that as a scientist, she wished she had better tools to explain what was causing the rise
in such disparate areas of health. While there's no single explanation for such a wide - ranging trend,
to glean insight into possible theories behind the each of the injury categories in question, HuffPost
talked to gun violence, motor vehicle and crime experts about what's happening in their areas of
expertise:
"It all sort of goes back to 2014 being the start of a year of a lot of controversial police
shootings," Justin Nix, an assistant professor at University of Nebraska Omaha's School of
Criminology and Criminal Justice, said of the recent uptick in firearm - related homicide spike.
Nix pointed to Michael Brown's death at the hands of a police officer in the summer of 2014,
followed by a wave of deadly force incidents that sparked public criticism of the police, which he
said may hav
"There's been an
Nix said.
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"In their minds, 'We don't trust the police. They're not going to do anything anyway,'" he explained.
While this is Nix's theory, there is some evidence to support what's been called the "Ferguson
effect" A 2016 study, for example, found that 911 calls in black neighborhoods in Milwaukee fell. 20„
percent following a high - profile case of police violence against Frank Jude, an unarmed black man.
Nix also pointed to the rise of social media. Before social media, an incident like the fatal shooting of
Philando Castile at the hands of a police officer might not have rippled wider than the town of the
shooting, or the surrounding communities. Instead, it was live- streamed on Facebook, and instantly
became national news.
"Now all of a sudden they are in the national spotlight immediately," Nix said. "People are sharing
them on Twitter and Facebook. I just think it opened the floodgates"
Dr. Sandro Galea, an epidemiologist and dean at the Boston University School of Public Health,
thinks the recent uptick in gun violence and injury could be related to the massive number of guns
in the United States.
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riven by fears of firearm
regulation and the National Rifle Association, which called Obama "the most anti -gun president in
modern times"
"My general thinking is that this is all and always about availability —
Although President Donald Trump's election to the presidency eased regulation fears and gun
production and sales subsequently fell, the number of civilian firearms in the United States today
remains high in the post - Obama era, standing at roughly 393 million guns, compared to 326 million
People.
"At heart, this will always remain the same unless we limit availability and access to lethal means,"
Galea said.
The types of guns that are now in circulation may matter as well: High- capaci m� agazines can do
more damage, causing greater injury and death.
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Dr. Martin Croce, a trauma surgeon at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said that
anecdotally speaking, the wound injuries he sees in the trauma center are more serious today than
what he's seen in the past.
Often his patients have been shot more than once, which means they'll require more care to treat.
"I think that there is clearly an uptick in gun violence and it has to do with the increased availability
of weapons," Croce agreed.
The Car Theory
David King, an assistant professor at Arizona State University who researches transportation,
attributed the spike in motor vehicle accidents to economic recovery after the 2008 recession.
"Over the past eight years or so, more and more people are getting back into the workforce," King
said, noting that for most people in the United States, the only reliable way to hold a job is to have
access to a private vehicle.
More people in the workforce inevitably leads to more driving, and more cars on the road ultimately
results in more crashes and injuries, King explained.
The Takeaway
For Sauaia, the unexplained new research indicates a need for more funding in all areas of injury,
but particularly firearm injury, a notoriously underfunded field. Without that support, answers to
what's driving the injury and death spike may remain a mystery.
Sauaia said that she and her colleagues wrote their paper in one night following the February
school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students and staff members were killed, because they
wanted their findings to be available to the public.
As for why we should look at guns and cars together, Sauaia pointed out that injury and violence is
the leading cause of death for people 44 and younger.
"Injury is a big killer for young, healthy, productive people with a future ahead of them," she said.
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The Trace
May 29, 2019
A police officer in Oxnard,
California, holds a .22- caliber
pistol allegedly used in a 1997
homicide. [Bryan Chan/Getty]
THE BUSINESS OF GUNS
These Economists Think Guns, Not the Crack Epidemic, Drove the
'90s Murder Boom
New research contends that a surge in handgun production and possession propelled murder rates
in American cites — until new restrictions on firearms reversed the trendlines.
by Alex Yablon @AlexYablon August 22, 2018
The violent crime wave of the late 1980s and early 1990s is a subject of perennial debate among policymakers and social scientists: what caused the spike in
America's murder rate, which by 1993 soared to the highest level ever recorded? And just as important, why did it subside?
One popular theory attributes both the surge and ebb of homicides to crack cocaine. The logic is persuasive. In poor urban areas hollowed out by
deindustrialization and cut off from economic opportunity by racial discrimination, the drug provided one of few lucrative incomes for young black men. Dealers
resorted to bloodshed to defend their businesses, while users turned to crime to feed their addictions. Then came the "war on crime" and go-go economy of the
Clinton years, which dried up the crack trade and reduced murders along with it.
But two new academic papers posit that drug market dynamics alone don't fully explain why the explosion of crack use was so deadly, nor why murders fell in the
mid -90s. Instead, they argue, a boom in handgun production and possession gave the crack years their fatal character — until new restrictions on firearms
reversed the trendlines.
"What's striking about the gun market is you get these surges in production," said Geoffrey Williams, an economist at Transylvania University in Kentucky who has
been researching the phenomena for the past three years. "The production booms were followed by surges in killings."
In a working pacer updated in August, Geoffrey Williams and his colleague W. Alan Bartley argued that it was a "supply shock" of low -priced pistols which in the
1960s and early '90s led to higher levels of gun homicide among young black men. During those years, ATF oversight of the gun industry slacked off and a group
of Los Angeles -based manufacturers known as the "]gjpg of Fire" expanded the market for "Saturday Night Specials": bottom- of-the- barrel firearms that turned up
at crime scenes as surely as weekends beget drunken disputes.
Culling advertisements in back issues of the magazine Gun Digest, Williams and Bartley compiled handgun price and production data for the period. They
calculate that the production of cheap guns priced at $100 or less peaked in 1993, the same year murders, both those committed with auras or other means.
reached their highest point. That year, Washington, D.C., had a murder rate of 75 per 100,000 residents. The industrial hub of Gary, Indiana, led the country at a
rate of 110 per 100,000 residents. Today, very few cities even approach those levels of violent death.
(Graphic: Daniel Na:
The huge pool of cheap guns contracted sharply as the 1990s wore on. Manufacturers of cut -rate handguns were driven out of business by product liability
lawsuits (their guns tended to injure users, too). The federal government doubled ATF law enforcement funding, from just over $2 billion in 1990 to more than $4
billion by 1994. The then - nascent Brady background check system, which allowed gun dealers to instantly check whether a purchaser was prohibited from owning
a gun, reduced the ability of gun purchasers with felony histories or other disqualifying behavior to buy firearms.
By 2000, the cheap handguns that had risen to claim the largest share of production sunk to the smallest share. Over the same years, the gun homicide rate
among young black men also fell.
So did their suicide rate, which Williams and Bartley consider crucial evidence. By law, there is no government count of private gun possession, so scientists
who've sought to study the effects of gun ownership have needed to develop a proxy measure. Several broadly accurate substitutes for direct counts of firearm
ownership rely on a state's rates of gun suicides. (See this Rand Corporation wri -uR for a detailed explanation.) Williams and Bartley, borrowing that metric, see
the decline in suicides among young black men not only as an indication that fewer were fatally shooting themselves, but also that fewer had guns at all.
The professors found what they take as a further counterpoint when they plumbed data relating to drug use. If the crack boom propelled murder rates, as that
theory holds, then falling homicides should have trailed a decline in rock cocaine use. But the opposite was happening: Data they pulled from the National Bureau
for Economic Research suggest that crack use actually continued to increase after 1993. (Some scholars believe it did not peak until 2006.) Here, the number of
cocaine overdoses provided the proxy: since crack is smoked, it enters the bloodstream faster than powder cocaine, presenting a higher risk of overdose.
"Cocaine overdoses almost never happened before crack," said Williams, making those deaths one way to track the crack market.
(Graphic: Daniel Nass)
Crack was associated with a rise in one form of crime, Williams and Bartley found, but according to their research, it wasn't murder — it was property crime. What
yielded more killings was the guns that flooded city streets around the same time.
Where Williams and Bartley draw a link between gun production and gun possession and skyrocketing homicide rates, a & parate working j&pg suggests the
effects of the increased demand for guns instilled by the violent crime of past decades persists today.
In findings published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in July, economists William Evans of the University of Notre Dame, Craig Garthwaite of
Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and Timothy Moore of Purdue University look at a terrible exception to the crime decline of the past
two -plus decades. While killings ebbed from their early 90s highs for nearty every demographic, the murder rate for young black men remains 25 percent higher
than it was before the crack epidemic.
The crime wave of the 90s passed, and "it's easy to think that it's gone," said Moore. "But younger black males are still doing worse than other groups."
According to Evans, Garthwaite, and Moore, the reason homicide rates for young black men remain high is the lasting effects wrought by increased access to and
demand for firearms during the crack years.
"The diffusion of guns both as a part of, and in response to, these violent crack markets," the authors write, "permanently changed the young black males' rates of
gun possession and their norms around carrying guns"
Crucially, while shootings spiked in cities where crack was introduced, the violence was not limited to conflicts over drug turf. The three economists looked at
murders of family members and intimate partners by young black men, along with suicides among the same population during the years after crack arrived. They
found sharp increases in both fatal shootings of loved ones and gun suicides — but no similar increase in suicides or domestic murders by other means. "The
increase in gun - related domestic violence murders shows that the increased availability of guns changed the technology of settling disputes and hence increased
the murder rate," Moore and his colleagues wrote.
In recent years, afresh uptick in homicides has raised alarms again. The national murder rate rose by 10 percent in 2015, then another 8 percent in 2016. This
July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a research brief highlighting how firearm homicides fueled the rise, jumping 31 percent during those
two years. While the federal government hasn't released its 2017 figures yet, data from private sources suggests fatal shootings edged upward again last year.
Could a new influx of guns also explain the latest spike?
Some experts think so. According to the ATF, domestic gun production reached an all -time peak of 11 million weapons in 2016, fueled by the easing of local carry
laws and inflated fears of new federal gun control. The single largest share of those weapons were semiautomatic handguns. The pistols flooding the market
"y are typically of higher quality, fire more powerful rounds, and have ammunition magazines with greater capacity than those made by the Ring of Fire
companies.
At the same time, the recent homicide increase has been most acute in some of the same cities that had been ravaged by the introduction of crack three decades
earlier, including Chicago, Baltimore and St. Louis.
"There's nothing controversial about saying that means influence injuries," said Dr. Sandro Galea of the Boston University School of Public Health. "Take the
likelihood of people committing suicide by jumping off bridges. Studies show that when you make it harder to jump off a bridge, fewer people commit suicide that
way. The supply of guns is an integral part of that same story: the widespread availability of a means of injury results in a greater amount of that kind of injury."
As Galea sees it, the big difference between the rise in gun crime during the 1980s and '90s and the spikes in gun production and homicide we've just seen is that
the earlier wave was followed by a dramatic federal policy response.
There is no such equivalent effort today.
"We are introducing more lethal means," Galea said, "without any effort to mitigate their consequences."
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FIREARM SUICIDE IN VIRGINIA
• The firearm suicide rate in Virginia increased 16% from 2008 to 2017.
• Dickenson County had the highest ten -year average firearm suicide rate (27.48 deaths per
100,000) and Arlington County had the lowest (2.70 deaths per 100,000) from 2013 to
2017.
• In 2017:
o Nearly two - thirds of gun deaths (65 %) were suicides
o More than half ofall suicides (57 %) were by firearms
o 85% of firearm suicide decedents were male and 89% were White
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FIREARM SUICIDE RATE BY COUNTY, 20018 -2017
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19 Manassas
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9 Lexington
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31 Hampton
10 Buena Vista
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33 Portsmouth
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Nate: The most recently available CDC data is 2017; as such, 2017 data is used where appropriate.
Source: Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence analysis
Virginia: Firearm Suicide among
Current and Former Military Service Members
Current and former U.S. military Service Members are at high risk of firearm suicide:
• In Virginia, one out of five suicides by any means, and one out of four firearm suicides,
are of current or former Service Members.
• On average, three current or former Service Members die every week by firearm suicide.
• Seventy percent of current or former Service Members who die by suicide use firearms
whereas 50% of non - military individuals who die by suicide use firearms.
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Source: Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence analysis
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Solution: Lethal Means Safety Counseling Training
❑ Evidence to address common misconceptions
❑ Overview of best counseling techniques
❑ Information about firearms
❑ Tools for providers when a patient indicates they do have access to firearms
❑ Information about firearms laws at local, state and federal levels (Later date)
Goal: Reduce access to lethal means for individuals
at risk of suicide
WRONG WRONG WRONG
(Common Misconceptions)
❑ Suicidal patients will substitute equally lethal means, if their preferred method
is not available. WRONG!
❑ Patients who attempt suicide will continue to attempt suicide. WRONG!
❑ Suicide planned over an extended time period (days to weeks). WRONG!
❑ 75% of Emergency Physicians do not believe that firearm safety counseling
would lead to reduced attempted or completed suicides. WRONG!
❑ Asking about guns is necessary only when patient actively suicidal. WRONG!
❑ Laws prevent physicians from asking about patient gun ownership. WRONG!
Risk Factors for Suicide
❑ Alcohol abuse (EtOH present in Y3 of individuals who died by suicide).
❑ Conner K R et al (2014). Acute use of alcohol and methods of suicide in a US national sample.
Am J Public Health. 104(1), 171 -178.
❑ Controlled substance abuse.
❑ Population attributable risk for serious mental illness 47 -74 %.
❑ Previous suicide attempt.
❑ Bullying, a history of abuse, recent arrests or convictions, major physical
health conditions, multiple ED visits, family or friend who died by suicide,
relationship status change.
❑ Access to firearms increases suicide rates at the population and household
level. Access to a gun in the home increases odds of suicide >3X.
❑ Further increase in risk when gun in home stored loaded and unlocked.
Source: Breaking Through Barriers: The Emerging Role of Healthcare Provider Training Programs in Firearm Suicide Prevention,
a report by the Consortium for Risk -Based Firearm Policy, a project of the Educational Fund to End Gun Violence
Lethality of Firearms
Table 1. Case Fatality Ratios for Selected Methods Commonly Used in Intentional Self -Harm
Source: Adapted from Table 36.3 in book chapter, Reducing Access to Lethal .Weans: A Review of'the Evidence
Base. by Azracl and Miller.`:
Source: Breaking Through Barriers: The Emerging Role of Healthcare Provider Training Programs in Firearm Suicide Prevention
A report by the Consortium for Risk -Based Firearm Policy, a project of the Educational Fund to End Gun Violence
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83 % -91%
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66 % -84%
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2000; Vyrostek et al., 2004)
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Source: Adapted from Table 36.3 in book chapter, Reducing Access to Lethal .Weans: A Review of'the Evidence
Base. by Azracl and Miller.`:
Source: Breaking Through Barriers: The Emerging Role of Healthcare Provider Training Programs in Firearm Suicide Prevention
A report by the Consortium for Risk -Based Firearm Policy, a project of the Educational Fund to End Gun Violence
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❑ Models indicate that ED based interventions could decrease suicide deaths
by 20% annually.
• Patients 3X more likely to increase gun storage safety after counseling from a
physician.
• Few individuals substitute means if their preferred method is unavailable.
• 90% of individuals who attempt suicide DO NOT eventually die by suicide.
• Suicide attempts are often highly impulsive.
❑ Survey of people 13 -35 y.o. who survived suicide attempt: 25% reported 5 min from decision
to attempt, approx 50% reported 1 hour or less from decision to attempt.
• Psychiatrists who receive info on firearm safety counseling were 13x more
likely to counsel patients regarding firearms than their uninformed peers.
Source: Breaking Through Barriers: The Emerging Role of Healthcare Provider Training Programs in Firearm Suicide Prevention,
a report by the Consortium for Risk -Based Firearm Policy, a project of the Educational Fund to End Gun Violence
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suicide method saves lives at the population level
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41455 - 060319.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Employment Advancement for
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants grant from the Virginia Department
of Social Services (VDSS); authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for
the distribution of such funds to the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments
of social services (DSS) in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, and
Craig County; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the
terms and conditions of the grant.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The Employment Advancement for TANF Participants grant from the VDSS, in the
amount of $68,085.78, for the period commencing July 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019, for
the purpose of maintaining and improving existing services to eligible TANF recipients by the
provider agencies which comprise the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition, for
services provided to the local departments of social services in Roanoke City, Roanoke County,
Franklin County, Botetourt County, and Craig County, along with Total Action for Progress, and
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, designed to assist such recipients obtain employment or, where
appropriate, an alternative disability income, as further set forth in the City Council Agenda Report
dated June 3, 2019, is hereby ACCEPTED.
2. The City of Roanoke is authorized to be the primary fiscal agent for this grant, and
shall be responsible for distributing the grant proceeds to the provider agencies for services provided
to the local DSS agencies.
3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all requisite documents
pertaining to the City's acceptance of these funds, and to furnish such additional information as may
be required in connection with the City's acceptance of the grant funds. All such documents shall be
approved as to form by the City Attorney.
ATTEST:
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R -Tanf Grant SW VA Reg Emp Coalition (6.3.19)
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41456- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government
through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest
Virginia Regional Employment Coalition 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
Fees for Professional Services 35- 630 - 8870 -2010 $ 68,086
Revenues
SWVA Regional Employment Coalition FY19 35- 630 - 8870 -8870 68,086
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 Cler .
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition
Background:
The City of Roanoke Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with
the local departments of social services in Roanoke County, Franklin County,
Craig County, and Botetourt County, along with Total Action for Progress, and
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, was awarded funding for the Employment
Advancement for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants
grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) in the amount of
$272,343 for use from .July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The agencies
named have formed the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition.
The grant is to assist citizens of our localities who are receiving TANF benefits
to obtain employment or, where appropriate, an alternative disability income.
This grant has been extended for an additional three (3) month period and shall
not exceed $68,085.78 from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, as
shown in Attachment A. The City of Roanoke is to be the primary fiscal agent
for this grant, and is to be responsible for distributing the grant proceeds to
the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments of social
services.
Considerations:
The above grant funding is required to maintain existing services to the TANF
population such as job development /placement, mental health screening and
referral and medical case management, which will enable them to obtain
employment. When appropriate, Supplemental Social Security Income advocacy
is provided in an effort to obtain an alternative monthly disability income for
this population.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution accepting the grant extension as shown in Attachment A,
authorizing the City of Roanoke to be the fiscal agent for the grant, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate documents related to
acceptance of the funding. All documents shall be in such form as approved by
the City Attorney.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in
the amount of $68,085.78 and appropriate the same amount into accounts to
be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance.
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Rober -S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Steven W. Martin, Director of Human /Social Services
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
CONTRACT
MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
Date: April 4, 2019
Contract No.: BEN -16- 047 -21
Modification No.: One (1)
Issued By: COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES /PROCUREMENT UNIT
801 EAST MAIN STREET, 14TH FLOOR
RICHMOND, VA 23219 -2901
On Behalf Of
VDSS Division: Benefit Programs
Subgrantee: Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Commission
Project: Employment Advancement for TANF Participants
This Supplemental Agreement is entered into pursuant to the provision of the basic agreement.
Description of Modification:
1. This contract is hereby extended for an additional three (3) month period and shall not exceed
$68,085.78 from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019.
2. The current Itemized Budget, Budget Summary and Budget Narrative shall be replaced with
the attached updated documents for the contract extension period.
Except for the changes provided herein, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement remain unchanged
and in full force and effect.
Southwest VA. Regional Employment Commission
Name and Title (Type or Print)
Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Social Services
By:
Name and Title (Type or Print)
Date: Date:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41457 - 060319.
AN ORDINANCE establishing a decreased speed limit for certain school zones in the
City; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by
title.
WHEREAS, §46.2 -873 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides that the
maximum speed limit in the vicinity of a school shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour unless
an increase or decrease of the speed limit is shown to be justified by an engineering and traffic
investigation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke has conducted an engineering and traffic investigation
and such investigation has shown that a decrease in the speed limits in certain school zones
within the City is justified; and
WHEREAS, the School Board for the City of Roanoke has requested a decrease in the
speed limits in the school zones set forth within this ordinance.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
The speed limit within the school zones of the following schools and streets be
reduced to fifteen (15) miles per hour during recess or while children are going to or leaving
school, provided speed limit signs are placed so as to indicate the location of such school:
Breckinridge Middle — Trinkle Avenue, Fleming Avenue, Winsloe Drive
Crystal Spring Elementary — 26th Street, 27th Street, Rosalind Avenue, Carolina
Avenue
Fairview Elementary — Salem Turnpike, Westwood Boulevard, Troutland Avenue
Fallon Park Elementary — Dale Avenue
Fishburn Park Elementary and James Madison Middle — Overland Road
Garden City Elementary — Garden City Boulevard
Grandin Court Elementary — Spessard Avenue, Spring Road
Highland Park Elementary — 5th Street, Walnut Avenue, Albemarle Avenue
Hurt Park Elementary — Salem Avenue
John P. Fishwick Middle — Montrose Ave, Murray Avenue, 9th Street
Lincoln Terrace Elementary — Liberty Road
Lucy Addison Middle — 5th Street, Carver Avenue
Monterey Elementary — Oliver Road
Morningside Elementary — Pechin Avenue, Wilson Street, Penmar Avenue
Preston Park Elementary — Winsloe Drive, Preston Avenue
Roanoke Academy — Andrews Road, 19th Street
Round Hill Elementary — Oakland Boulevard
Virginia Heights Elementary — Amherst Street, Denniston Avenue, Memorial
Avenue
Wasena Elementary — Main Street, Sherwood Avenue, Windsor Avenue
Westside Elementary — Westside Boulevard, Hershberger Road
Woodrow Wilson Middle — Dudding Street, Carter Road
such locations being more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated
June 3, 2019.
2. This ordinance will become effective on August 15, 2019.
3. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance
by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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C,ty Clerk.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: School Zone Speed Limits
Background:
The Code of the City of Roanoke (Sec 20 -49) establishes the speed limit near
schools as 25 miles per hour (mph) except as modified by Council resolution.
On March 4, 1985, City Council adopted resolution No. 27451 that provides for
a speed limit of 15 mph in certain school zones. School zone speed limits
today match those established in 1985. Virginia Code Section 46.2 -873
provides that the maximum speed limit in the vicinity of a school shall be
twenty -five (25) miles per hour unless an increase or decrease of the speed limit
is shown to be justified by an engineering and traffic investigation and enacted
by ordinance of the City Council. The decrease in speed limit shall only be
effective if such decreased speed limit is conspicuously posted on the portable
signs, tilt -over signs, or fixed blinking signs.
Considerations:
The Transportation Division recently conducted a study to identify the common
traffic characteristics of streets encompassed within all elementary and middle
school zones in the City and to establish uniform guidelines for the
implementation of traffic control devices and school zone speed limits.
Staff has worked alongside the Roanoke City Public Schools Chief of Security
and the City of Roanoke Police Department in completing this study. The study
findings and recommendations to lower the speed limit in certain school zones
were presented to the Roanoke City School Board at its May 14, 2019 meeting.
The School Board adopted a resolution in support of these recommendations at
its May 28, 2019 meeting. A summary of the School Zone Speed Limit study is
attached to this City Council Agenda Report.
Recommended Action:
Adopt tpanying ordinance
s.Th
ones to 1 5 mph.
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City Manager
decreasing the speed limit in certain
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
School Zone Speed Limit Study Summary
The Study recommends the following actions:
1 Implement a 15- mile - per -hour Posted Speed Limit within 200 feet of school
grounds on all two -lane streets that currently have a Posted Speed Limit of 25
MPH. The 15 MPH speed limit reduction will only apply during the times
scheduled for School Flasher operations.
The specific schools and streets for this proposed change are listed as follows:
School
Crystal Spring Elementary
.. •
26" Street, 27th Street, Rosalind Ave
arolina Ave.
Fairview Elementary
Nestwood Blvd
Grandin Court Elementary
Spessard Ave, Spring Road*
Highland Park Elementary
5 th Street, Walnut Ave, Albemarle Ave
Hurt Park Elementary
Salem Avenue
Lincoln Terrace Elementary
Liberty Road*
Monterey Elementary
Oliver Road
Morningside Elementary
Pechin Ave, Wilson Street, Penmar Ave
Preston Park Elementary
Winsloe Drive, Preston Ave
Roanoke Academy
Andrews Road, 1911 Street
Roundhill Elementary
Oakland Blvd
Virginia Heights Elementary
mherst Street, Memorial Ave
asena Elementary
Main Street, Sherwood Ave*
estside Elementary
Nestside Blvd
Breckinridge Middle
Trinkle Ave, Fleming Ave, Winsloe Dr
Fishburn Park Elementary &
James Madison Middle
Overland Road*
John P. Fishwick Middle
Montrose Ave
Lucy Addison Middle
,1 Street, Staunton Ave
oodrow Wilson Middle
Dudding Street
* Currently has a posted speed of 15 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours — No change in
speed limit required
2. Implement a 15- mile - per -hour Posted Speed Limit within 200 feet of the school
grounds on the following two lane collector roads that currently have a Posted
Speed Limit of 30 -35 mile - per -hour. The 15 MPH speed limit reduction will only
apply during the times scheduled for School Flasher operations.
The specific schools and streets for this proposed change are listed as follows:
* Currently has a posted speed of 15 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours — No change in
speed limit required
3. Implement a 25- mile - per -hour Posted Speed Limit within 500 feet of the school
grounds on the following city arterials that currently have a Posted Speed Limit of
30 -35 mile -per -hour. The 25 MPH speed limit reduction will only apply during the
times scheduled for School Flasher operations.
The specific schools and streets for this proposed change are listed as follows:
* Currently has a posted speed of 25 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours — No change in
speed limit required
** Currently has a posted speed of 15 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours
School
Fairview Elementary
r• l Zone Speed Limit 15 MPH
alem Turnpike*
Garden City Elementary
arden City Blvd*
estside Elementary
ershberger Road*
John P. Fishwick Middle
,h Street
* Currently has a posted speed of 15 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours — No change in
speed limit required
3. Implement a 25- mile - per -hour Posted Speed Limit within 500 feet of the school
grounds on the following city arterials that currently have a Posted Speed Limit of
30 -35 mile -per -hour. The 25 MPH speed limit reduction will only apply during the
times scheduled for School Flasher operations.
The specific schools and streets for this proposed change are listed as follows:
* Currently has a posted speed of 25 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours — No change in
speed limit required
** Currently has a posted speed of 15 MPH during school drop -off and pick -up hours
ROANOKE CITY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong City.
School Board
June 3, 2019 Annette Lewis
Chairman
The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor
Mark K. Cathey
and Members of Roanoke City Council
Vice Chairman
Roanoke, VA 24011
William B. Hopkins, Jr.
Elizabeth C. S. Jamison
Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council:
Laura D. Rottenborn
Lutheria H. Smith
As a result of official School Board action on Tuesday, May 28, 2019,
Dick Willis
the Board respectfully requests that City Council adopt an ordinance
Dr. Rita D. Bishop
in accordance with Virginia Code Section 46.2 -873 to reduce the
Superintendent
speed limits within the school zones as provided in the enclosed
resolution.
Cindy H. Poulton
Clerk of the Board
On behalf of the School Board, thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
.P
Cindy H. Poulton
Clerk
Enclosure
pc: Dan Callaghan
Bob Cowell
Annette Lewis
Rita D. Bishop
www.rcps.info p: 540.853.2381 f: 540.853.2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke VA 24031
PRESENTED: 5 a $
ADOPTED: lag, J q
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT CITY COUNCIL REDUCE OF
THE SPEED LIMIT OF CERTAIN SCHOOLS AND STREETS INDICATED WITHIN
THIS RESOLUTION TO FIFTEEN MILES PER HOUR.
WHEREAS, the School Administration has asked the City's traffic engineers to
study the appropriate speed limits around the schools within the City of Roanoke; and
WHEREAS, the City's traffic engineers have conducted such engineering and
traffic study and found that a decrease in the speed limits in certain school zones within
the City is justified.
that:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board for the City of Roanoke
I. The School Board requests that the Roanoke City Council reduce the
speed limits within the school zones of the following schools and streets to fifteen miles
per hour:
Breckinridge Middle
Trinkle Ave, Fleming Ave, Winsloe Dr
Crystal Spring Elementary
26th Street, 27th Street, Rosalind Ave
Carolina Ave.
Fairview Elementary
! Salem Turnpike, Westwood Blvd,
Troutland Ave
Fallon Park Elementary
Dale Avenue
Fishburn Park Elementary &
Overland Road
James Madison Middle
Garden City Elementary
Garden City Blvd
Grandin Court Elementary Spessard Ave, Spring Road
Highland Park Elementary 5th Street, Walnut Ave, Albemarle Ave
Hurt Park Elementary Salem Avenue
John P. Fishwick Middle Montrose Ave, Murray Ave, 9th Street
Lincoln Terrace Elementary Liberty Road
Lucy Addison Middle 5th Street, Carver Ave
Monterey Elementary Oliver Road
Morningside Elementary
Pechin Ave, Wilson Street, Penmar Ave
Preston Park Elementary
Winsloe Drive, Preston Ave
Roanoke Academy
Andrews Road, 19th Street
Round Hill Elementary
I Oakland Blvd
Virginia Heights Elementary
Amherst Street, Denniston Ave,
Memorial Ave
rWasena Elementary
Main Street, Sherwood Ave, Windsor
Ave
Westside Elementary
Westside Blvd, Hershberger Rd
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Dudding Street, Carter Road
2. The Clerk of the School Board prepare a certified copy of this resolution
be sent to the Roanoke City Council requesting Council to adopt an ordinance in
accordance with Virginia Code Section 46.2 -873 to reduce the speed limits within the
school zones listed in this resolution.
APPROVED:
ANNETTE LEWIS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
Vti.\
CLERK
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STEMIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City ('Jerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE; OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: clerk(a roa okeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Local Colors
541 Luck Avenue, S. W., Suite 228
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Sir or Madam:
C'E:CE'1AA F. MC'CON'
Depuly City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $20,000.00, to Local Colors for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please refer to
www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to disbursement of
funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Local Colors. It
is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
STIA'11ANIE; Nl. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
Cite Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(a roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Executive Director
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Depute, Cite Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy Cite Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $30,000.00, to Virginia Museum of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2019 -
2020. Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard
to disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Museum. It
is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
STE111IANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: elerk(a roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
128 Campbell Avenue, S. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $35,000.00, to Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke- Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Symphony.
It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress
and development.
STEPHANIE M. MOON RENNOLDS, MNIC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE; OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E.-mail: derk(a roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Mill Mountain Theatre
1 Market Square, S. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1437
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. NiCCOY
Deputy Cite Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CNIC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $25,000.00, to Mill Mountain Theatre for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Theatre. It is
hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
1
S"1 EP11ANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
Executive Director
Opera Roanoke
20 Church Avenue, S. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Sir or Madam:
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(&roaookeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCC'OV
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA 1'. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $15,000.00, to Opera Roanoke for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please refer to
www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke- Arts - Commission with regard to disbursement of
funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Opera Roanoke.
It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress
and development.
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MM
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(mroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Executive Director
Roanoke Ballet Theatre
1318 Grandin Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
C'EC'ELIA T. WEBB, CN1C
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $7,500.00, to Roanoke Ballet Theatre for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.qov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Roanoke
Ballet Theater. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Moon Reyno , MM
City Clerk
v,
STEI'11ANIE M. MOON RISYNOLDS, MN1C
City Clerk
Southwest Virginia Ballet
P.O. Box 3275
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Sir or Madam:
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Pax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: elcrk(tcroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, C'N1C
Assistaw Deputy Cit) Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458- 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $10,000.00, to Southwest Virginia Ballet for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Southwest
Virginia Ballet. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
y •6�
STEPHANIE' N1. MOON REYNOLDS, NIMC
C'it.k Clerk
Executive Director
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Avenue, S. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Sir or Madam:
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: clerk(hroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECE:LIA F. NICCOY
Depuh Cih Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, C'hIC
Assistant DeputN Cih Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $35,000.00, to Taubman Museum of Art for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Taubman
Museum. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing
progress and development.
.r
SI ENIANIE N1. MOON REYNOLDS, INNIC
Cih Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OIL THE CIT V CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fay: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(a roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Charles Price, Executive Director
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
P. O. Box 12544
Roanoke, Virginia 24026 -2544
Dear Mr. Price:
CECELIA F. MCC OV
Deputy Cite Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458- 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $21,500.00, to Harrison Museum of African American Culture for Fiscal Year
2019 - 2020. Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with
regard to disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Harrison
Museum. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing
progress and development.
STEIIIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
Cite Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: derk(n roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Susan Jennings
Arts and Culture Coordinator
Roanoke Arts Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Jennings:
CECELIA F. MCCOV
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $1,500.00, to Roanoke Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke- Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Roanoke
Arts Commission. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
a I.O.L
Moon Re Ids, C
STEPHANIE 111. 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(nroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Executive Director
Grandin Theatre Foundation
1310 Grandin Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECE:LIA F. MCCOY
Depoly Cif Clerk
CE:CELIA T. WE.BB, CMC
Assistant Depots City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458- 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $15,000.00, to Grandin Theatre Foundation for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Grandin
Theatre Foundation. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in
your ongoing progress and development.
SI'EI'HANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF TI-IE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: derk(a roa nokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Roanoke Children's Theatre
P.O. Box 4392
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Sir or Madam:
CE:CELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $25,000.00, to Roanoke Children's Theatre for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Roanoke
Children's Theatre. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
NMr-
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: derk(aroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Hollins University
Eleanor D. Wilson Museum
P. O. Box 9679
Roanoke, Virginia 24020
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy Cite Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458- 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $7,000.00, to Eleanor D. Wilson Museum for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke- Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Museum. It
is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
STlXIIAN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(a;roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Executive Director
Science Museum of Western Virginia
One Market Square, S. E., Suite 4
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Dcpuly City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $18,000.00, to Science Museum of Western Virginia for Fiscal Year 2019 -
2020. Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard
to disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Science
Museum. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing
progress and development.
®r,
STEPIIANIE: M. MOON REYNOLDS, MM(
City Clerk
Director
Mill Mountain Zoo
P. O. Box 8159
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Sir or Madam:
CITY OF ROANOKF
OFFICE, OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite: 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: clerk(a roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECEL.IA F. MCCOV
Deputy City Clerk
CECEL.IA T. WEBB, CMC.'
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $8,500.00, to Mill Mountain Zoo for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please refer to
www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to disbursement of
funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Zoo. It is
hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
STUTIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 553 -2541
Fax: (540) 553 -1145
E-mail: derk(rrrroanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Executive Director
The Jefferson Center Foundation
541 Luck Avenue, S. W., Suite 221
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Sir or Madam:
CECEL.IA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assislant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $35,000.00, to The Jefferson Center Foundation for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke- Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of the Foundation.
It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress
and development.
i
STEPHANIE: M. MOON REVNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
Artemis
P. O. Box 505
Floyd, Virginia 24091
Dear Sir or Madam:
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE, OF TILE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: elerk(d roanokeva.kov
June 4, 2019
CE:CELIA F. MCCOV
Deputy City Clerk
CECEL.IA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $4,500.00, to Artemis for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please refer to
www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to disbursement of
funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Artemis. It is
hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing progress and
development.
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: derkCR)roanokeva.gov
Cih Clerk
June 4, 2019
Skip Brown
Roanoke Festival in the Park
541 Luck Ave, Box 14
Roanoke Virginia 24016
Dear Mr. Brown:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $20,000.00, to Roanoke Festival in the Park for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Please refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Roanoke
Festival in the Park. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
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(iuroauokcva.gov
City Clerk
June 4, 2019
Mr. Bruce Bryan
Down by Downtown /The Spot on Kirk
22 Kirk Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Mr. Bryan:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $4,000.00, to Down by Downtown for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please refer
to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke -Arts- Commission with regard to disbursement of
funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Down by
Downtown. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your ongoing
progress and development.
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Moon Re s, TC4
City Clerk
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STEMiANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
John Garman
Winds of the Blue Ridge
P. O. Box 21354
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Dear Mr. Garman:
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
'reiephonc: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: ( 540) 853 -1145 CECEL,IA F. MC'C'OY
E -mail: derk(arroanokeva.gov Deputy City Clerk
June 4, 2019
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Pursuant to Resolution No. 41458 - 060319 adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2019, Council concurred in and approved
the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation of City funds, in the
amount of $2,500.00, to Winds of the Blue Ridge for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. Please
refer to www.roanokeva.gov /769 /Roanoke - Arts - Commission with regard to
disbursement of funds.
The City of Roanoke values and appreciates the many contributions of Winds of the
Blue Ridge. It is hoped that the City's investment plays a significant role in your
ongoing progress and development.
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41458 - 060319.
A RESOLUTION concurring with and approving the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts
Commission's ( "Arts Commission ") allocation of City funds to various nonprofit agencies for Fiscal Year
2019 -2020.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 budget approved by City Council for the Roanoke Arts
Commission provides for funding in the amount of $340,000;
WHEREAS, in order for nonprofit agencies to obtain an allocation for such funds, it was
necessary for such agencies to file applications with the Arts Commission Agency Funding Advisory
Committee;
WHEREAS, requests for City funding in the total amount of $440,999 were received by the
Committee from nineteen (19) agencies; and
WHEREAS, after studying each application and holding rating and allocation meetings, the
Committee recommended and the Arts Commission approved allocation of funding in the amount of
$340,000 to such agencies and the Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020, subject to City Council
approval.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Council concurs with and approves the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocations
for funding in the amount of $340,000 for various nonprofit agencies for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 and the
Arts Commission, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated June 3, 2019, to
Council, and the attachment to that report.
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41459- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding to specific Art Commission agencies,
amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 -2020 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 2019 -2020 General Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby,
amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Subsidies 0
01- 310 - 5221 -3700 $
$(340,000)
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 Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission on Arts
and Cultural Agency Funding for FY 2019 -2020
Background:
The Roanoke Arts Commission Agency Funding Advisory Committee budget, in
the amount of $340,000, was established by City Council with the adoption of
the General Fund budget for FY 2019 -2020 on May 13, 2019.
A mandatory pre - proposal meeting was held in December 2018 to assist the
agencies and organizations with the application process. Applications that
included procedures and ratings criteria were distributed to all former
recipients and other interested organizations.
Applications from nineteen (19) agencies totaling $440,999 were received as
indicated on Attachment A. These agencies each applied for funds to support
specific exhibitions, performances or educational programs.
Committee members thoroughly studied each application and interviewed
representatives of the applicant organizations prior to a rating and allocation
meeting held in April 2019. Through the application, organizations are required
to demonstrate how their proposal would support implementation of the City's
Arts and Cultural Plan. Agencies were also rated on other indicators such as
effective management and financial health, collaboration and if the proposed
program meets a need in the community. The committee also considered the
report from the program monitor, Susan .Jennings, Arts and Culture
Coordinator, on the performance of the organizations funded the previous
fiscal year. The monitor collects quarterly reports and conducts an annual site
visit. The committee presented the recommendations to the entire Roanoke
Arts Commission and these recommendations were unanimously approved on
April 16, 2019 to present to City Council as attached.
Agencies were then notified of the Arts Commission recommendations and
tentative funding allocations, subject to final approval by City Council.
Considerations:
The funding criteria by which applications are scored also reflect the major
priority areas established by City Council in the Budgeting for Outcomes
process.
Recommended Action:
Concur with and approve the Roanoke Arts Commission's allocation for funding
various nonprofit agencies for fiscal year 2019 -2020 as set forth in Attachment
A to this report.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to transfer $340,000 as cited on
Attachment A from the Roanoke Arts Commission Agency Funding Advisory
Committee into accounts to be established by the Director of Finance within the
Roanoke Arts Commission budget.
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Robert S. Cowell, ,Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Susan .Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator
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Roanoke Arts Commission FY 2020 Funding Recommendations
Organization
Artemis
Down by Downtown Spot on Kirk
Eleanor Wilson Museum
Grandin Theatre Foundation
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
Jefferson Center
Local Colors of Western VA
Mill Mountain Theatre
Mill Mt. zoo
Opera Roanoke
Roanoke Ballet Theatre
Roanoke Children's Theatre
Roanoke Festival in the Park
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
Science Museum of Western VA
Southwest Virginia Ballet
Taubman Museum of Art
VA Museum of Transportation
Winds of the Blue Ridge
Roanoke Arts Commission
Totals
FY 2020 Request
$10,000.00
$12,000.00
$9,000.00
$20,000.00
$23,500.00
$36,000.00
$22,000.00
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
$24,000.00
$9,999.00
$25,000.00
$40,000.00
$46,000.00
$18,000.00
$10,000.00
$48,000.00
$30,000.00
$7,500.00
$440,999.00
FY 2020 Recommendation
$4,500.00
$4,000.00
$7,000.00
$15,000.00
$21,500.00
$35,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$8,500.00
$15,000.00
$7,500
$25,000.00
$20,000.00
$35,000.00
$18,000.00
$10,000.00
$35,000.00
$30,000.00
$2,500.00
$1,500.00
$340,000.001
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41460- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 20 -65, Parking_ prohibited in
specified 1p aces, Division 1, Generally, of Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Section
20 -131, Definition, age of operation, Division 1, Generally, Section 20 -136, Impoundment of
abandoned or unregistered electric power- assisted bicycles and mopeds, Division 2, Registration,
Section 20 -148, Compliance with traffic signals, Section 20 -149, Hand on handlebars, Section
20 -150, Riding on sidewalks, Section 20 -151, Reckless riding, Section 20 -152, Carrying other
persons, Section 20 -153, Holding on to moving vehicle, Section 20 -154, Hand signals, Section
20 -155, Method of riding, Section 20 -156, Brakes, Section 20 -157, Lamps, Section 20 -158,
Riding out of lanes, alleys and driveways, Section 20 -159, Law enforcement officers, and
Section 20 -161, Persons riding upon mopeds, Division 3, O eration, of Article VII, Mopeds,
Bicycles and Electric Power - Assisted Bicycles, of Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic;
adding Section 20 -162, Parking mopeds, Division 3, Operation, of Article VII, Mopeds, Bicycles
and Electric Power - Assisted Bicycles, and Section 20 -163, Permit requirement, Division 4,
Dockless Mobility Operations, of Article VII, Mopeds, Bicycles and Electric Power - Assisted
Bicycles, of Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; amending and reordaining Section 30 -13.1,
Use of wheelbarrows handcarts bicycles skates etc on sidewalks, of Article 1, In General, of
Chapter 30, Streets and Sidewalks, 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 that:
1. Section 20 -65, Parking prohibited in specified places, Division 1, Generally, of
Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Section 20 -131, Definition, age of operation,
Division 1, Generally, Section 20 -136, Impoundment of abandoned or unregistered electric
power- assisted bicycles and mopeds, Division 2, Registration, Section 20 -148, Compliance with
traffic signals, Section 20 -149, Hand on handlebars, Section 20 -150, Riding on sidewalks,
Section 20 -151, Reckless riding, Section 20 -152, Carrying other erp sons, Section 20 -153,
Holding on to moving vehicle, Section 20 -154, Hand signals, Section 20 -155, Method of riding,
Section 20 -156, Brakes, Section 20 -157, Lamps, Section 20 -158, Riding out of lanes, alleys and
driveways, Section 20 -159, Law enforcement officers, and Section 20 -161, Persons riding upon
mopeds, Division 3, Operation, of Article VII, Mopeds, Bicycles and Electric Power - Assisted
Bicycles, of Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; adding Section 20 -162, Parkin mopeds,
Division 3, Operation, of Article VII, Mopeds, Bicycles and Electric Power - Assisted Bicycles,
and Section 20 -163, Permit requirement, Division 4, Dockless Mobility Operations, of Article
VII, Mopeds, Bicycles and Electric Power - Assisted Bicycles, of Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic; amending and reordaining Section 30 -13.1, Use of wheelbarrows, handcarts bicycles
skates, etc., on sidewalks, of Article 1, In General, of Chapter 30, Streets and Sidewalks, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained, to read
and provide as follows:
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Chapter 20. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
ARTICLE IV. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 20 -65. Parking prohibited in specified places.
(a) General provisions. No person shall park or leave standing a
motor vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in
compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic - control device, in
any of the following places:
(1) On or upon a sidewalk; whether a sidewalk curb exists or not, in
the median strip between such curb and any adjoining sidewalk or over
the curb on public property; or in or on a pedestrian crosswalk or safety
zone.
(2) On a highway or street within fv�&45) feet in any direction of a
public or private driveway.
(3) Within an intersection.
(4) Within €ire (15) feet of a fire hydrant, whether on public or
private property, or the entrance to a building housing rescue squad
equipment or ambulances, provided that such buildings are plainly
designated as such.
(5) Within twenty (20) feet of an intersection of curb lines, or, if no
curb, then within fifteen (15) feet of the intersection of property lines at
an intersection of highways.
(6) On the roadway side of and parallel to any vehicle parked at the
edge or curb of a street.
(7) Any location upon a street or highway where the orderly and
lawful passage of other traffic will be blocked or obstructed.
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(8) Within a designated loading zone, except for the immediate and
continuous loading or unloading of passengers or materials to or from
such vehicles within permitted time periods as posted.
(9) Within a designated bus stop or taxi stand.
(10) On the approaches to, or upon any bridge, viaduct or railroad
crossing.
(11) [Reserved.]
(12) Within five htind - °,a 45003 feet of where any fire apparatus has
stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
(13) In front of the entrance of any church, theater, public building or
other place where audiences are assembled, during the hours of service,
entertainment or performance, or when otherwise occupied by the public,
except when parked in accordance with official signs, or during marriage
ceremonies or funerals, when parking in front of the entrance to a church
will be permitted.
(14) At any location where, at the time, parking, standing or stopping
is prohibited and official signs or other markers to that effect have been
erected or installed and are clearly visible to an ordinarily observant
person.
(15) On or in any parking facility, parking lot or other area designed
for parking, public or private, where parking, standing or stopping is
prohibited and official signs or other markers to that effect have been
erected or installed and are clearly visible to an ordinarily observant
person, or where oral notice to the same effect has been given.
(16) In an area designated for street cleaning.
(b) Special provisions for bicycles skateboards and scooters
(_1_) No person shall park or leave standing a bicycle,
skateboard, or scooter, except when necessary to avoid conflict
with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police
officer or traffic- control device in any of the following places:
in
(A) Any sidewalk area where free passage of sidewalk
users would be obstructed,
(B) Any street or driveway area where free passage of
vehicular traffic would be obstructed,
(C) Any entrance area of a building or facility where
reasonable access to such building or facility would be
obstructed, or
(D) Any area where the city prohibits parking of such
veh i Cl AQ
(2) If parked in a sidewalk area, skateboards, scooters, and
bicycles shall be parked in the planter and utilities zone or in an
area designated by the city for parking of such vehicles. The
planter and utilities zone shall be defined as the area leg
between the street side edge line of unobstructed sidewalk and the
curb line or edge of street pavement. The city manager shall have
discretion to determine the appropriateness of certain areas for
parking of bicycles, skateboards and scooters.
(3) Scooters and bicycles shall not be parked in on- street
spaces where and when time limitations on parking are in effect.
ARTICLE VII. - MOPEDS, BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC POWER- ASSISTED BICYCLES
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 20 -131. Definition, age of operation.
[The following terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings as
herein described below:]
All - terrain vehicle means a motor vehicle having three (3) or more
wheels that is powered by a motor and is manufactured for off - highway use.
"All- terrain vehicle" does not include four - wheeled vehicles commonly known
as "go- carts" that have low centers of gravity and are typically used in racing on
relatively level surfaces, nor does the term include any riding lawn mower.
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Bicycle means any device propelled solely by human power, having
pedals, two -(2) or more wheels, and a seat height of more than twenty five (25)
inches from the ground when adjusted to its maximum height (a recumbent
device shall be deemed a bicycle regardless of seat height).
Dockless mobility operation means a business that rents skateboards
scooters, or bicycles to users, and such vehicles are eg nerally inoperable unless
activated by a user authorized by the business o erp ator.
Electric personal assistive mobility device means a self - balancing two -
nontandem- wheeled device that is designed to transport only one-) person and
powered by an electric propulsion system that limits the device's maximum
speed to fifteen - (15) miles per hour or less. For purposes of this article, an
electric power assistive mobility device shall be a vehicle when operated on a
street.
Electric power- assisted bicycle means a vehicle that travels on not more
than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and is equipped with (i) pedals
that allow propulsion by human power and (ii) an electric motor with an input of
no more than one *,,,,,sand X1,000) watts that reduces the pedal effort required
of the ride. rider and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a
speed of no more than 20 miles per hour. For purposes of this article, an electric
power- assisted bicycle shall be a vehicle when operated on a street.
Moped means every vehicle that travels on not more than three (3)
wheels in contact with the ground that has (i) a seat that is no less than twenty -
four (24) inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to
the ground; and (ii) a gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor that displaces less than
fifty (50) cubic centimeters or less or (b) has an input of 1500 watts or less; (iii)
is power- driven with or without pedals that allow propulsion by human power;
and (iv) is not operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour, but does not
include a motorized skateboard or scooter._ For purposes of this article, a moped
shall be a vehicle when operated on a street. No person under the age of sixteett
(! 6) year-s shall operate a moped on an), street in the eity.
Motorized skateboard or scooter means every vehicle regardless of the
number of its wheels in contact with the ground that (i) is designed to allow a
person to stand or sit while operating the device (ii) has no manufacturer- issued
vehicle identification number, and (iii) is powered in whole or in part by an
electric motor, (iv) weighs less than 100 pounds and (v) has a speed of no more
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than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the
electric motor. Motorized skateboard or scooter includes vehicles with or
without handlebars but does not include electric personal assistive mobility
devices.
DIVISION 2. - REGISTRATION
Sec. 20 -136. Impoundment of abandoned or unregistered
assisted bieyeles and mopeds.
(—Any moped found without a number plate or tag issued by the
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with section 20 -135 of
this article and unattended shall be deemed abandoned. If a reasonable attempt
to locate the owner or user in the immediate vicinity of the moped fails to
produce such owner or user, any moped so abandoned shall be taken into
custody and impounded by the chief of police or any officer of the police
department.
DIVISION 3. - OPERATION
Sec. 20 -148. Compliance with traffic signals.
Every person riding a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle, moped,
or motorized skateboard or scooter over any public street shall comply with all
traffic signs, signals and lights and with all directions by voice, hand or
otherwise, given by any officer of the police department and shall have all of the
rights and duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle, unless the context
of the city code clearly indicates otherwise.
Sec. 20 -149. Hand on handlebars.
No person shall ride a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle, moped,
or motorized scooter on any street without having at least one (1*}of his or her
hands upon the handlebars and no person operating a bicycle or moped on a
street shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the driver from
keeping at least one -M hand on the handlebars.
Sec. 20 -150. Riding on sidewalks.
No person shall ride a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle-of., moped, or
motorized scooter upon any sidewalk or cross a roadway on a crosswalk, whether paved
or unpaved, in the city.
Sec. 20 -151. Reckless riding.
No person shall ride a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle-of, moped,
or motorized skateboard or scooter recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as
to endanger the life, limb or property of the rider or of any other person.
Sec. 20 -152. Carrying other persons.
No person riding a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle, moped
motorized skateboard or scooter shall carry any additional person on the same.
Sec. 20 -153. Holding on to moving vehicle.
No person riding a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle, moped, or
motorized skateboard or scooter shall take or catch hold of or attach the same or
himself to any moving automobile, bus or other vehicle of any kind upon any
street, for the purpose of being drawn or propelled by the same.
Sec. 20 -154. Hand signals.
Before turning or altering the course of operation of any bicycle--of,
electric power- assisted bicycle, or motorized skateboard or scooter, the operator
thereof shall give signals by extension of the hand to indicate the direction in
which it is intended to proceed.
Operators of mopeds shall use the electronic signaling devices that the
moped is equipped with before turning or altering course of operation. If
operating a moped with malfunctioning signal devices, or no signaling devices,
the operator shall use hand signals.
Sec. 20 -155. Method of riding.
Any person operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility
device, electric power- assisted bicycle, or—moped, or motorized skateboard or
scooter on a street at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place
under conditions then existing shall ride as close as safely practicable to the
right curb or edge of the street except under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction;
(2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private
road or driveway;
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(3) When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not
limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians,
animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to
continue along the right curb or edge;
(4) When avoiding riding in a lane that must turn or diverge to the
right; and
(5) When riding upon a one -way street, a person may also ride as
near to the left -hand curb or edge of such street as safely practicable.
For purposes of this section, a "substandard width lane" is a lane too
narrow for bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power -
assisted bicycle, motorized skateboard or scooter, or moped and another vehicle
to pass safely side by side within the lane.
Persons riding bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, Of
electric power- assisted bicycles, or motorized skateboard or scooter on a street
shall not ride more than two-(2) abreast. Persons riding two -{24 abreast shall not
impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, shall move into a single
file formation as quickly as is practicable when being overtaken from the rear by
a faster moving vehicle, and, on a laned roadway, shall ride in a single lane.
Sec. 20 -156. Brakes.
Every bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle -erg moped, or motorized
skateboard or scooter operated on any street shall be equipped with adequate
brakes.
Sec. 20 -157. Lamps.
Every bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle -of, moped, or motorized
skateboard or scooter when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped
with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible in clear weather
from a distance of at least five h,,n . °a '500) feet to the front and with a red
reflector on the rear of a type approved by the chief of police or his designee
which shall be visible from all distances in clear weather from €i€"504 feet to
three hundred (300) feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams
of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible in clear
weather from a distance of five hundred -(5004 feet to the rear may be used in
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lieu of or in addition to the red reflector. Such lights and reflector shall be of
types approved by the chief of police or his or her designee.
Sec. 20 -158. Riding out of lanes, alleys and driveways.
Every person riding a bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle -Of., moped.,
or motorized skateboard or scooter out of a lane, alley or private driveway
across a sidewalk or sidewalk area shall first bring such bicycle, electric power -
assisted bicycle or moped to a stop before crossing such sidewalk or sidewalk
area.
Sec. 20 -159. Law enforcement officers.
(a) Any law enforcement officer of the city, operating a bicycle,
electric power- assisted bicycle, all - terrain vehicles,--c moped, or motorized
skateboard or scooter during the course of his or her duties, shall be exempt
from the provisions of this division.
(b) Any bicycle, electric power- assisted bicycle, all- terrain vehicles.,
or moped, or motorized skateboard or scooter being operated by a law
enforcement officer of the city, during the course of his or her duties, shall be
deemed to be a law enforcement vehicle and shall have the same rights and
privileges as any other law enforcement vehicle when the bicycle, all- terrain
vehicles or moped is being operated in response to an emergency call, while
engaged in rescue operations or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or
suspected violator of the law.
Sec. 20 -161. Persons riding upon mopeds.
(a) No person under the age of s:�T16} years shall operate a
moped on any street in the cites
(b) No person other than the operator thereof shall ride upon a moped
unless such moped is designed to carry more than one (1) person, in which event
a passenger may ride upon a separate and permanent seat attached thereto;
provided, however, that such moped is also equipped with a footrest for such
passenger. A violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction
punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Sec. 20 -162. Parking.
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No person shall park a bicycle electric power- assisted bicycle or
motorized skateboard or scooter in a manner that impedes the normal movement
of pedestrian or other traffic or where such parking is prohibited by official
traffic control devices.
DIVISION 4. DOCKLESS MOBILITY OPERATIONS
Sec. 20 -163. Permit requirement.
The operation of a dockless mobility operation within the city's rights -
of -way shall be prohibited without a permit issued by the city manager. The
vehicles of an unpermitted dockless mobility operation shall be subject to
confiscation b the he city.
Sec. 20 -164. Permitting and permit requirements.
The city manager shall develop and publish a process for issuance of
pen-nits under this section as well as rules and regulations for dockless mobility
operations as a condition of permitting. The fee for such permit shall be
established by city council as a part of the City's fee compendium
CHAPTER 30. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 30 -13.1. Use of wheelbarrows, handcarts, bicycles, skates, etc., on
sidewalks.
(a) No person shall operate, on any sidewalk, any wheelbarrow,
handbarrow, handcart, handcarriage or other carriage or vehicle, whatever,
except in passing directly across such sidewalk for the purpose of delivering
goods or other articles. This subsection shall not prohibit the use of carriages or
wheelchairs used to carry infants or invalids on the sidewalks, nor shall this
subsection prohibit the placement of a street vending cart permitted pursuant to
section 30 -9.2 of this Code or maneuvering of such cart to an authorized street
vending site.
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(b) No person, except a law enforcement officer in the performance
of theirhis official duties, shall ride any bicycle or scooter, including bicycles
equipped with training wheels, on any sidewalk.
(c) No person fifteen (15) years of age or older shall use any
sidewalk for roller skating, ice skating, sleighing or playing or riding upon any
other similar toy or device on wheels or runners.
2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
3. Pursuant to § 12 of the Roanoke City Charter, the second reading of this
Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
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BE
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41461- 060319.
A Resolution amending the Fee Compendium to create a new fee for a dockless mobility
operation permit and application fee for same.
WHEREAS, City Council adopted an ordinance defining Dockless Mobility Operations and
establishing a permitting requirement for same by amending Article 20 of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended.
WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish a permit fee for the use of the city's public rights -of-
way for such operations; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish a simplified single fee to facilitate the application
process for Dockless Mobility Operations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The Fee Compendium of the City, maintained by the Director of Finance and
authorized and approved by City Council by Resolution No. 32412 - 032795, adopted
March 27, 1995, effective as of that date, as amended, shall be amended to establish a "Dockless
Mobility Operation Permit Fee" of $5,000.00, such permit being established by Section 20 -164 of
the City Code.
2. Resolution No. 32412- 032795 is hereby amended to the extent and only to the extent
of any inconsistency with this Resolution.
3. The fees established by this Resolution shall remain in effect until amended by this
Council.
Fee compendium - Dockless Scooter 6.3.19.doc
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: ,June 3, 2019
Subject: Dockless Mobility Operations
Background:
Dockless electric scooters and bicycles began arriving in major cities throughout 2017
and 2018. The leading bike and scooter share companies are now moving into smaller
population markets. At least three operators have indicated interest in establishing
operations in Roanoke during 2019.
The distinguishing feature of these vehicles is that they do not require docking in a fixed
station. Usage is enabled by a smartphone app. When not in use, they are disabled
and can be left anywhere the user ends the trip.
When initiating a ride, users are directed to the nearest scooter by a smartphone app.
The operator hires local contractors to collect, charge, and redeploy them overnight.
Earlier this year, I asked the Department of Planning, Building, and Development to
research dockless programs and provide recommendations on a program for Roanoke.
Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building, and Development, briefed you in March on
staff recommendations. Details of staff research are presented in the attached memo
dated January 31, 2019 (Attachment A). Roanoke stands to benefit from the
experiences in other localities, both positive and negative. Accordingly, staff is
recommending a simple approach that addresses known issues.
The General Assembly, in its 2019 session, took up a bill that addressed local
regulation of motorized skateboards or scooters (HB 2752). The proposed local
program has been calibrated with the provisions of that legislation. One specific addition
is of note:
§ 46.2 -9315. Powers of localities to regulate use of motorized skateboards or scooters. bicycles, or electric
power- assisted bicycles for hire.
Any county. city, town, or political subdivision may (i) by ordinance regulate or (ii) by any governing body
action or administrative action establish a demonstration project or pilot program regulating the operation of
motorized skateboards or scooters, bicycles, or electric power - assisted bicycles for hire, provided that such
regulation or other governing body or administrative action is consistent with this title. Such ordinance or
other governing body or administrative action may require persons offering motorized skateboards or
scooters, bicycles, or electric power - assisted bicycles for hire to be licensed, provided that on or after
January 1, 2020, in the absence of any licensing ordinance, regulation, or other action, a person may offer
motorized skateboards or scooters, bicycles, or electric power - assisted bicycles for hire.
The significance of the amendment is that operation of such vehicles may be regulated
by local governments but cannot be prohibited.
Considerations:
The General Assembly action cited above affirms the need to enact a local program
licensing and regulating these vehicles.
Parked scooters obstructing sidewalks have been the principal issue in other localities.
The proposed amendments add a prohibition on parking of bicycles, skateboards, and
scooters in places that would obstruct pedestrian and vehicular passage. The
administrative rules place the burden of ensuring proper parking on the operator.
Removing a scooter causing an obstruction would also be the responsibility of the
operator. Administrative rules would require an operator to provide for a local contact to
perform relocation or removal.
As far as user operation on streets, powered scooters and bikes would be subject to the
same operational rights and responsibilities as conventional bicycles. However,
motorized scooters and bikes would not be permitted on greenways or in parks.
Establishing the program involves adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the
City Code. These amendments will establish rules for bicycle and scooter parking,
define motorized scooters, and regulate their usage similar to the way bicycles are
regulated. The amendment will also establish a permit program and authorize adoption
of administrative rules. The amendment to Chapter 30 will establish a prohibition on
riding scooters on sidewalks.
A second ordinance and resolution will amend the fee compendium to establish a
$5,000 permit fee per year. Fees charged by other cities in Virginia vary considerably
from $5,000 up to $46,500. Some localities base fees on the number of devices or
assess a per -trip fee. Staff is recommending a single fee in Roanoke.
The amendment to Chapter 20 would authorize the City Manager to adopt
administrative rules and permitting process similar to those presented in the attached
document entitled For -hire Dock less Mobility Operations Administrative Rules and
Permitting (Attachment B). Administrative rules will enable the city manager to adapt
quickly to issues if needed.
As a condition of permitting, the City will impose requirements on operators. For
example, we intend to require operators to provide outreach to users on safe operation
and parking, to limit or prevent usage in parks and on greenways, to cap the number of
devices, to provide usage data, and to establish a local contact for problem resolution.
The City will reserve the right to revoke a permit or reduce the number of scooters an
operator can have, should an operator not be responsive to the program requirements.
Following adoption of these amendments, the first permit(s) could be issued as soon as
an application is submitted and all reviewers feel comfortable with establishing a launch
date.
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Recommended Action:
Adopt the accompanying ordinances and
compendium.
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Robert S. Cowell, .Jr.
City Manager
resolution to amend the City Code and fee
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works
Michael D. Clark, Director of Parks and Recreation
Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building and
Development
Timothy ones, Chief of Police
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Policy Recommendations for Dockless Mobility
ROANOKE
January 31, 2019
Background
Electric scooters and bicycles began arriving in major cities throughout 2017
and 2018. The leading bike and scooter share companies —Bird and Lime —
gave little or no notice to those cities and, seemingly overnight, thousands of
scooters were deployed into urban areas. Problems arose when riders who
completed their trips simply abandoned the scooters on sidewalks and streets.
While most localities have established rules for bicycles, scooters were
troublesome because cities had no rules on where they could operate (i.e.,
sidewalks). Scooters were soon derided by some as an "urban menace," even
prompting creation of the social media tag @scootersbehavingbadly.
The essential difference from the bike sharing programs we're familiar with is
that these vehicles are not docked in a station. Usage is enabled by a
smartphone app. When initiating a ride, users are directed by the app to the
nearest scooter or bike. When not in use, they are disabled and can be left
anywhere. A key issue, if not the key issue, is where the scooters are left by
users.
The operator hires local contractors to collect, charge, and redeploy them
overnight.
Responses by local governments have ranged from bans to lawsuits to strict
regulation under complex permitting programs. Operators have since stressed
appropriate parking locations and some have a requirement for the rider to
send a picture of the vehicle properly parked.
Operators have started contacting local governments in markets where they
plan to expand. All indications are that dockless systems will be moving into
Roanoke in 2019. A representative of Lime met with city staff (Planning,
Transportation, Police, and Parks and Recreation) in advance of a planned
expansion into Roanoke. Representatives of Bolt and Spin have also contacted
City staff.
Recommendations
Initially, we recommend an approach that simply addresses known issues.
These vehicles are a form of clean transportation that could have clear benefits
of reducing congestion and parking demand. Moreover, they could be viable
transportation alternatives that complement transit. We should anticipate some
initial issues with where the vehicles are parked, but these issues are likely to
be relatively minor compared to the land and resources dedicated to managing
parking of cars and trucks.
The following points describe the recommended policy:
Operation and parking
Electric scooters and bikes should be classified like conventional bicycles, thus
having the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on streets.
Powered scooters and bikes should be prohibited from sidewalks, greenways,
parks, and plazas.
Parking should be handled as with conventional bikes, generally being stored
on sidewalks outside the main pathway of travel next to the curb. In downtown,
small on- street parking areas could be established to accommodate scooter and
bike parking. Parking should be prohibited on greenways and in parks. The city
could assist with public information and signs to inform about proper parking.
An interesting consideration is that there is no need to lock them to a fixed
object like a bike rack. From a practical standpoint, dockless scooters and bikes
could be parked in on- street parking spaces.
As they cannot be ticketed for overtime parking, dockless vehicles should be
prohibited from time - limited parking spaces (such as in downtown).
Helmet requirements should be the same as for conventional bicycles (i.e., not
required for adults).
Permitting
Dockless scooter and bike operators should be required to obtain a permit for
operation in the city's rights -of -way. The permit process should establish
conditions for operation and should be revocable if an operator fails to meet
conditions or if the city decides to modify or eliminate the program. A cap on
the number of vehicles should be provided for. In addition, operators should
obtain a business license and be subject to business license taxes.
An annual fee of $5,000 is reasonable and easy to administer. Per - vehicle fees
or per -ride fees are not recommended because either may result in situation
where payment is required after a permit has expired.
Implementation
Code chanaes:
To implement the policies above, the city would need to adopt ordinances to
make strategic amendments to existing code sections:
1. Sec. 20 -131 to add a definition of powered scooter.'
2. Sections 20 -148 through 20 -159 to add powered scooter, making these
vehicles subject to the same equipment and operational rules as
bicycles.z
3. Amend 20 -65 (1) to add a provision for parking of bicycles and
scooters, whether motorized or not. Specifically, the code should provide
for parking of bicycles and scooters next to the curb in the zone occupied
by trees, utility poles sign posts, benches, etc., and out of the main path
of pedestrian travel. This zone is identified as Zone 5: Planter /Utilities in
the Street Design Guidelines.' Add a provision for removal when a
scooter or bike is improperly parked.
4. Add a permit requirement for operation of a dockless scooters and
bicycles. The permit provision should authorize the city manager to adopt
administrative rules.
5. Amend 30 -13.1 to prohibit scooters from sidewalks.
' "Electric power- assisted bicycle" is defined and regulated in Chapter 20.
z Scooters, like bicycles, would be prohibited from sidewalks.
3 See Zone 5: Planter /Utilities in the City's Street Design Guidelines (p. 1 7)
https:// www .roanokeva.gov /DocumentCenter /View /1 500/
Permit process
Administratively, the city should establish a simple permitting program for
dockless transportation providers. The permit should include the following
conditions for any operator:
1. Maintain a local operations contact person who is responsible for
handling improper parking and service issues.
2. Create geo- fenced areas to restrict usage and parking in areas designated
by the City of Roanoke, such as greenways.
3. Provide monthly usage data including heat mapping. Such data should
indicate equitable service distribution patterns among neighborhoods
surrounding downtown.
4. Cooperate with city to establish and designate dockless parking areas.
5. Provide information to users about proper parking and operation.
6. Executes a hold harmless /indemnification agreement.
7. Establish a reasonable cap on the number of scooters deployed, with the
cap being raised or lowered at the discretion of the city manager.
8. Agree to remove scooters from the public right -of -way within 24 hours'
notice by the city manager in anticipation of inclement weather or special
events.
9. Host a public rider safety event within 14 days of initial deployment and
three additional events within 90 days of initial deployment.
10. Host a City staff testing event prior to deployment to help familiarize City
staff with both the devices and the providers' unique service delivery
protocols.
Such details of operation and conditions are typically embodied in an
MOA /MOU drafted by the locality, executed by the operator, and incorporated
with the permit application.
About the scooters
Scooters accelerate quickly and generally have a top speed of 15 mph. They are
equipped with a hand brake. Most have a built -in, always -on headlight and tail
lamp. Operators recommend, but do not require, that users wear a helmet.
While most of us are familiar with scooters as a child's toy, these vehicles are
for adults. Users must be 18 years old and be licensed to drive.
The major providers are Lime and Bird, with a handful of other companies
entering the market. Lime has an established fee of $1 to unlock and $0.15 per
minute for usage. For example, a ride from the new Melrose library to
downtown would cost about $3. The trip would take 12 -15 minutes.
Proper parking is emphasized by providers in promotional videos. Some require
the user to take a photo of the scooter properly parked before ending the usage
time.
Both Lime and Bird have reduced fees for low- income users. Provisions for
unbanked users and unlock by text are available.
Fees
One major decision point is how to structure permit fees and how much to
charge.
• Richmond: base fee of $1,500, plus an annual fee based on the number
of vehicles with $20,000 for the first 100, $30,000 for up to 200, and
$45,000 for up to 500.
• Charlottesville: base fee of $500 plus $1 /device per day (during pilot
period)
• Alexandria: $5,000 permit fee
• Arlington: $8,000 permit fee
• Lime recommends fee of $15 with $.05 per trip.
Presumably, these fees are to compensate for the use of the city's right -of -way
in the conduct of business.
Conclusion
Research suggests that many of the main concerns with dockless vehicles can
be mitigated locally with relatively minor policy and code adjustments. A
relatively simple permitting process is recommended to give the city the ability
to provide reasonable controls over operation. Legislation in the 2019 General
Assembly supports this approach.
The city should be prepared to augment the operator's user information. While
providers supply considerable information on proper operation, the information
is generic and does not consider local laws. The city should use this
opportunity to disseminate information to motorists on interactions with bikes
and scooters (powered and conventional).
Once established, the city should monitor activity, note any significant issues
that arise, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Operators should
be advised that the rules and program requirements will be subject to change
and that permits are subject to revocation with or without cause.
If the general approach recommended above is confirmed, the next steps would
be to draft an ordinance to make the required changes to the city code and
develop the administrative processes needed to implement the program.
Many thanks to Bob Bengtson, Mark ,Jamison, Dan Henry, Whitney Slightham,
and Jennings Tardy for their insights in exploring how to manage this new form
of transportation in Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted:
Chris Chittum, Director
Planning, Building, and Development
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DOCKLESS MOBILITY OPERATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND PERMITTING
1. Authority and purpose
A. These administrative rules are authorized to be established by Sec. 20 -164 and are intended to
implement the policy and supplement the regulations of Article 20 of the Code of the City of
Roanoke.
B. The purpose of the permit requirement to enable operation of dockless mobility operations in a
safe, affordable, and convenient manner, while minimizing potential negative impacts to the
public.
C. The City Manager may amend these rules time to ensure achievement of the purposes stated
above.
2. Permit Requirement
A. A dockless mobility operation permit must be issued before operation is commenced. An
application is in applie d status when submitted. When city staff completes review of an
application and determines it to be complete and compliant with City Code and these
administrative rules, the application changes to approved status. Once fees have been paid and
a business license is obtained, the status is changed to issued.
B. A prospective Operator shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the city.
Required information and required fees shall be submitted with the permit application for the
application to be considered complete.
C. The permit fee for use of city right -of -way is $5,000 per year submitted upon permit approval.
D. Upon notice of permit approval and prior to issuance, the provider shall obtain a business
license.
E. The City reserves the right to terminate any permit if it determines devices have been
determined to be unsafe for public use or it the operator fails to comply with these
administrative rules.
F. The term of a permit is 12 months from date it was issued.
3. Equipment Requirements
A. Bicycles shall meet the safety standards outlined in in Code of Federal Regulations Title 16,
Chapter II, Subchapter C, Part 1512 — Requirements for Bicycles. Additionally, all vehicles must
be certified as safe to operate under any applicable standard by Underwriters Laboratories or an
equivalent safety rating agency.
B. Vehicles associated with a dockless mobility operation shall be designed or programmed to
cease providing assistance at a speed of 15 MPH or more.
C. Vehicles shall be equipped with a GPS device capable of providing real -time location data in
accordance with the specifications described in the "Data Sharing Requirements" section of this
application.
D. Vehicles shall be equipped with devices that allow the operator to disable a vehicle remotely if it
is reported as damaged or defective.
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4. Number of scooters or bicycles permitted.
A. The permit will establish a minimum and maximum fleet size for an operator, with separate
limits established for scooters and bicycles.
B. The city may make reasonable adjustments to the maximum fleet size during the permit term.
S. Safe Riding and Parking
A. Dockless vehicles shall be parked upright in locations specified in Chapter 20 of the City Code.
B. Operator shall not apply any markings or post any signs in the public right -of -way unless
authorized by the city in writing.
C. Operator shall apply geofencing to areas designated by the City to prohibit riding or parking in
specified geographic areas (such as greenways and parks). When a vehicle enters a geofenced
area, the Operator will either disable the vehicle or reduce the speed to 5mph or less. In
addition to limiting operation, the Operator will notify the user of the restriction.
D. During deployment and rebalancing, employees and contractors of the operator shall be
responsive to directions of city personnel in placement of vehicles.
E. Upon 24 hours of notice from the City, the Operator shall remove vehicles from certain areas
affected by an event or shall remove vehicles completely in anticipation of inclement weather
events.
F. Operator shall provide information to users that use of motorized bikes and scooters is
prohibited on sidewalks, in parks, or on greenways, that use of helmets is encouraged, that
operation by anyone less than 16 years is prohibited, that users should ride to the right and use
bike lanes where available, that wearing headphones on or in both ears while riding a bicycle or
scooter is prohibited, that texting while riding a bicycle or scooter is prohibited, and that riding a
bicycle or scooter under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
G. The city may require an Operator to require riders to submit a photo whenever they park their
scooter at the end of a ride.
H. Operator shall provide education on the City's existing rules and regulations, safe and courteous
riding, and proper parking. The Operator will host a public rider safety event within 14 days of
initial deployment and three additional events within 90 days of initial deployment. In addition,
the Operator will host a City staff testing event prior to deployment to help familiarize City staff
with both the devices and the providers' unique service delivery protocols.
6. Equitable Access
A. Operator will implement a marketing and targeted community outreach plan to promote the
safe use of motorized bicycles and scooters particularly among low- income communities.
B. Operator will provide a non - credit and non - smartphone mechanism to access its services.
C. Operator will offer a low- income reduced cost plan that must be approved by the City Manager
prior to permit issuance.
D. Mobile apps and other customer interface technology must be fully accessible to persons with
disabilities and accessible to screen readers, and must comply with Section 508 of the United
States Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
E. The City reserves the right to propose or designate service areas that will ensure access to a
variety of neighborhoods.
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7. Customer Service
A. Operator shall provide easily visible contact information, including a toll -free phone number and
e -mail address on each bicycle or electric scooter for City employees and members of the public
to make relocation requests or to report other issues with devices.
B. Operators shall maintain a local Operator representative and provide a direct point of contact to
the City and its residents.
C. Operator shall maintain a 24 -hour customer service phone number for customers to report
safety concerns, complaints, or to ask questions. This phone number and its website shall be
provided on every device that is in service in the City.
D. Upon notification by the City, any scooter or bike belonging to an Operator that is improperly
parked, left standing, or unattended on any sidewalk, street, or public right -of -way under the
jurisdiction of the City, the Operator shall remove the scooter or bicycle within two hours.
E. In the event a bicycle or e- scooter is not relocated, re- parked, or removed within the
timeframes specified herein, such devices may be removed by the City or its designee and taken
to a facility for storage at the expense of the Operator. Notwithstanding any other provision of
the City Code, Operator shall be required to pay a fine for each device that is removed from the
public right -of -way by the City, in addition to any storage expenses. The amount of the fine shall
be set by the City Manager and shall be contained in the permit.
F. Customers using scooters and /or bicycles that are permitted under this program must be
provided with a mechanism to notify the Operator that there is a safety or maintenance issue
with the scooter and /or bicycle.
G. In the event a safety or maintenance issue is reported for a specific device, that bicycle or e-
scooter shall immediately be made unavailable to users and shall be removed within the
timeframes provided herein. Any inoperable or unsafe device shall be repaired before it is put
back into service.
8. User Protections
A. Operator must employ an electronic payment system that is compliant with the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
B. Operator must provide a Privacy Policy that safeguards customers' personal, financial, and travel
information and usage including, but not limited to, trip origination and destination data.
Operator agrees to make its policies, procedures and practices regarding data security available
to the City, upon request, and further agrees that the City reserves the right to hire a third party
to perform a security audit mid -way through the permit term, or at any time the City determines
that an audit is warranted.
C. Operator must provide customers the opportunity to assent explicitly to any privacy policy,
terms of service, or user agreements. Separately, customers must have the ability to decline
sharing any data not required to enable the Operator to process and complete the transaction.
The customer's options with regard to these requirements shall be clearly stated and easily
accessed by the customer.
D. Operator shall produce a Privacy Policy that complies with any data protection laws applicable
to minors, and further, expressly limits the collection, storage, or usage of any personally
identifiable information to the extent absolutely required to successfully accomplish the
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provision of an e- scooter transportation service. Without limitation to other permitting
provisions requiring anonymized origin /destination and route data for solely public purposes set
forth by the City, Operator may not make any personal data of program participants in the City
available to any third party advertiser or other private entity, including another entity that may
be affiliated with or jointly owned by the entity that owns Operator.
E. Operator shall not claim any legal right in its Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or elsewhere to
institute retroactive changes to its Privacy Policy and shall provide an opportunity for the
customer to explicitly assent prior to any changes to its data practices, including uses of data
Operator collected under a prior policy.
F. Operator may not collect Personal Data related to, nor sort Personal Data nor individual data
subjects according to, the protected classes of race, color, religion, sex (including, but not
limited to, gender identity, transgender status, or sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or
related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status; or disability, except for survey
data collected on an opt -in basis and for a public purpose expressly set forth by the City.
Operator may not deny service to any user on the basis of their refusal to provide any such
survey information or on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in any of the
protected classes listed above.
G. Operator must disclose any and all existing data sharing agreements and must notify the City in
advance of any prospective partnership, acquisition or other data sharing agreement. Operator
may not engage in or facilitate any inter -app operability or other form of private partnership
that includes data acquisition or other data sharing model with any entity if the entity does not
meet the standards set forth herein.
H. Operator shall disclose all data breaches to an affected customer within thirty days of the
breach.
9. Data Sharing:
Operator will provide the following data to the city for each month of operation:
A. Usage, including number of users, trip counts, origins, destinations, and distances;
B. Number and location of vehicles deployed;
C. Crashes, incidents, injuries;
D. Complaints received from all sources, including nature of complaints.
10. Insurance
A. By signing and submitting a permit application, the operator certifies that it will purchase and
maintain, at its sole expense, and from a company or companies authorized to do business
within the Commonwealth of Virginia, insurance policies containing the following types of
coverages and minimum limits, protecting from claims which may arise out of or result from the
Operator's performance or non - performance of services under this agreement, or the
performance or non - performance of services under this agreement by anyone directly or
indirectly employed by the Operator or for whose acts it may be liable:
i. Workers' Compensation - Statutory requirements and benefits. Coverage is
compulsory for employers of three or more employees, to include the employer.
Contractors who fail to notify the City of increases in the number of employees that
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change their workers' compensation requirements under the Code of Virginia during
the course of the agreement shall be in noncompliance with the agreement. This
policy shall specifically list Virginia as a covered state.
ii. Employer's Liability - $100,000. This policy shall specifically list Virginia as a covered
state.
iii. Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. Commercial General
Liability is to include bodily injury and property damage, personal injury, advertising
injury, contractual liability, and products and completed operations coverage. The
City and its officers, employees agents and volunteers must be named as an
additional insured and so endorsed on the policy.
iv. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. (Only used if motor vehicle is to
be used in the agreement.)
v. Cyber Liability/ Information Technology - $1,000,000 per claim, including coverage
for costs of 3rd party notification, credit monitoring, and fraud protection.
vi. All insurance coverage:
1. shall be issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business within the
Commonwealth of Virginia and rated A — VIII or better, by A. M. Best
Company or equivalent rating from an alternate recognized ratings agency,
and otherwise acceptable to the City;
2. shall be kept in force throughout performance of services;
3. shall be an occurrence based policy;
4. shall include completed operations coverage;
5. shall contain a cross liability or severability of interest clause or
endorsement. Insurance covering the specified additional insured shall be
primary and non - contributory, and all other insurance carried by the
additional insureds shall be excess insurance;
vii. where additional insured required, such policy shall not have a restriction on the
limits of coverage provided to the City as an additional insured. The City shall be
entitled to protection up to the full limits of the Operator's policy regardless of the
minimum requirements specified in the Agreement.
B. Proof Of Insurance: Prior to performance of any services or delivery of goods, the Operator shall
(i) have all required insurance coverage in effect; (ii) the Operator shall deliver to the City
certificates of insurance for all lines of coverage, or other evidence satisfactory to the City in its
sole discretion. (See Attachment A for a Sample C.O.I. and Guide to the Acord Form). The
Operator shall be responsible that such coverage evidenced thereby shall not be substantially
modified or canceled without 30 days prior written notice to the City; and (iii) the Operator shall
deliver to the City endorsements to the policies which require the City and its officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers be named as "additional insured ". Policies which require this
endorsement include: Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability. Such endorsements must
be approved by the City, and (iv) upon the request of the City, provide any other documentation
satisfactory to the City in its sole discretion, evidencing the required insurance coverage,
including but not limited to a copy of the insurance policy and evidence of payment of policy
premiums. The Operator shall require each of its subcontractors and suppliers to have coverage
per the requirements herein in effect, prior to the performance of any services by such
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subcontractors and suppliers. Further, the Operator shall ensure that all Required Insurance
coverages of its subcontractors and suppliers is and remains in effect during performance of
their services on the Project and certifies by commencement of the Work that this insurance
and that of subcontractors is in effect and meets the requirements set forth herein. The City
shall have no responsibility to verify compliance by the Operator or its subcontractors and
suppliers.
C. Effect Of Insurance: Compliance with insurance requirements shall not relieve the Operator of
any responsibility to indemnify the City for any liability to the City, as specified in any other
provision of this agreement, and the City shall be entitled to pursue any remedy in law or equity
if the Operator fails to comply with the contractual provisions of this agreement. Indemnity
obligations specified elsewhere in this Agreement shall not be negated or reduced by virtue of
any insurance carrier's denial of insurance coverage for the occurrence or event which is the
subject matter of the claim, or by any insurance carrier's refusal to defend any named insured.
Operator explicitly acknowledges and understands that it assumes the risk of placing its dockless
mobility devices on City property and that the City will not be responsible for any damages to
such devices arising from their presence on City property.
D. Waiver Of Subrogation: The Operator agrees to release and discharge the City of and from all
liability to the Operator, and to anyone claiming by, through or under the Operator, by
subrogation or otherwise, on account of any loss or damage to tools, machinery, equipment or
other property, however caused.
E. Sovereign Immunity: Nothing contained within this agreement shall effect, or shall be deemed
to affect, a waiver of the City's sovereign immunity under law. No agreement awarded as a
result of this procurement transaction shall contain any provisions requiring the City to waive or
limit any sovereign or governmental immunity to which it may be entitled.
F. Right to Revise or Reject: The City reserves the right, but not the obligation, to revise any
insurance requirement not limited to limits, coverages and endorsements, or reject any
insurance policies which fail to meet the criteria stated herein. Additionally, the City reserves
the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its
poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.
G. Effective Dates: The policy shall be effective for the entire permit term and shall automatically
renew unless notice of termination is given to the city.
H. The City reserves the right to terminate a permit if, in the sole opinion of the City Manager, the
use or accessibility of public right -of -way is compromised or compliance with program
regulations is inadequate. If the City Manager terminates a permit, the Operator shall remove all
devices from City right -of -way within five business days.
Adopted on , 2019:
Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41462- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the
City in connection with the Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project — Deyerle Road, S.W.
(Project); authorizing City staff to acquire such property rights by negotiation for the City;
authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate acquisition documents; 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. The City wants and needs certain real property rights, to include permanent
easements of variable length and width, temporary easements, and such other real property
interests as needed, as set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated June 3, 2019, for the
Project, located along Deyerle Road, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia corridor, and surrounding streets.
The proper City officials and City staff are hereby authorized to acquire by negotiation for the
City the necessary real property interests and appropriate ancillary rights with respect to the real
property parcels referred to in the above mentioned City Council Agenda Report, and any other
real property interests needed for the Project. All requisite documents shall be approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
2. The City Manager is further authorized to execute appropriate acquisition
documents for the above mentioned parcel(s), and such other real property interests needed for
the Project, for such consideration as deemed appropriate for the necessary interests, provided,
however, the total consideration offered or expended, including costs, title search fees, appraisal
costs, recordation fees, and other related costs shall not exceed the funds available in the
Project's account for such purposes, without further authorization of Council. Upon the
acceptance of any offer and upon delivery to the City of appropriate acquisition documents,
approved as to form by the City Attorney, the Director of Finance is authorized to pay the
respective consideration to the owners of the real property interest conveyed, certified by the
City Attorney to be entitled to the same.
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: June 3, 2019
Subject: Acquisition of Real Property Rights for Stormwater Drainage
Improvement Project - Deyerle Road, S.W.
Background:
As part of the FY 2019 Capital Improvement Program, City Council appropriated
$2 million for Stormwater Improvement Projects. These appropriated funds will
be matched with approximately $2 million in Virginia Department of
Transportation Revenue Sharing funds in addition to approximately $1 million
in Stormwater Utility operating funds.
One of the projects to be funded by this combined FY 2019 funding
appropriation is the Stormwater Improvement Project - Deyerle Road, S.W.
which includes 6 storm drainage structures, installation of storm drain pipe of
various size, natural channel construction, utility relocation, guardrail, asphalt
paving, and several other miscellaneous project improvements.
The existing stormwater conveyance system is in need of improvement and
several hundred linear feet of ditch along Deyerle Road is eroding which
requires stabilization to mitigate downstream impacts on Mudlick Creek. In
order to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed improvements, the City
will need to acquire real property rights from various property owners.
Considerations:
City Council action is necessary to authorize the acquisition of real property
rights needed for the Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project - Deyerle
Road, S.W. The real property rights needed are outlined below, but are subject
to minor variation of location and extent pending final engineering design
details.
Funding for acquisition of the real property rights will be available in project
account 03- 530 - 3058 -9050 Stormwater Utility - Land Purchases.
Along with rights of access, permanent drainage and temporary construction
easements of variable length and width are required to accommodate
construction activities and will affect two properties in the general vicinity
identified above. The City may also need to acquire various other property
rights involving the properties listed below and other properties which have not
yet been identified for this project. The properties that have been identified to
date are as follows:
Tax Map
Parcel
Address
Owner
Required Property Rights
Number
5020203
3305 Grandin Rd,
Lee West and
Permanent and Temporary Easement
SW
Frances L. West
5020206
2308 Barnhill Ln, SW
John W. Warren
Permanent Easement
Recommended Action:
Authorize the acquisition of any and all real property rights needed to construct
the proposed Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project - Deyerle Road, S.W.
including but not limited to the specific property rights identified in this City
Council Agenda Report, by negotiation and execution of the appropriate
acquisition documents by the City Manager, such documents 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 M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works
Dwayne R. D'Ardenne, CSM, PWM, Stormwater Utility Manager
Chris L. Yow, P.E., Stormwater CIP Program Manager
Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist
Beth Watts, Construction Cost Technician
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41463- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate between the City of Roanoke, Virginia and Greater
Roanoke Transit Company ( "City and GRTC Exchange Agreement ") to provide for (i) the sale
and transfer of the GRTC Relocation Parcels, as described below, to Greater Roanoke Transit
Company ( "GRTC ") from the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City "), and (ii) the acquisition of
Campbell Court, as described below, by the City from GRTC; and dispensing with the second
reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke adopted Ordinance No. 41371 - 012219,
adopted on January 22, 2019, in which Council approved the terms of the Agreement with the City
and GRTC;
2019;
WHEREAS, the City and GRTC executed the Agreement which was dated January 23,
WHEREAS, the City and GRTC executed an Agreement which was dated January 23,
2019 under which the City will acquire four parcels of real property to relocate the GRTC central
transit transfer facility from Campbell Court (collectively, the "GRTC Relocation Parcels ")
described as (i) 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, known as Official Tax Map No. 1010113, and
325 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, known as Official Tax Map No. 1010115, owned by
Brandon, Woody and Booker LLC; and (ii) 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, known as Official
Tax Map No. 1010121, and 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, known as Official Tax
Map No. 1010122, owned by The Brandon Company, Incorporated, for the sum of $2,185,000
(the "GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement ") and City Council adopted Ordinance No. 41345-
010719, on January 7, 2019, to authorize the City to execute, deliver, and perform the GRTC
Relocation Parcels Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City and GRTC executed an Agreement which was dated January 23,
2019 for the Exchange of Real Estate between the City and GRTC (the "City and GRTC Exchange
Agreement ") that provides, subsequent to the acquisition of the GRTC Relocation Parcels by the
City under the GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement, for the transfer of the GRTC Relocation
Parcels from the City to GRTC in exchange for the transfer of Campbell Court, consisting of 13
parcels within the City, together with improvements thereon, situated at 29 Campbell Avenue,
S.W., Roanoke, Virginia and 30 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, and bearing Official
Tax Map Nos. 1011105, 1011106, 1011107, 1011108, 1011109, 1011110, 1011116, 1011117
1011118, 1011119, 1011120, 1011122, and 1011129 (collectively, "Campbell Court"), from
GRTC to the City;
2019;
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement, the Inspection Period expires on July 22,
WHEREAS, all Parties have requested an extension of the Inspection Period, as defined in
the Agreement, to complete its due diligence and inspections in form and substance acceptable to
the City and GRTC; and
WHEREAS, the City and GRTC desire to amend the Agreement to address these matters
in accordance with the terms of this Amendment No. 1.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
City Council hereby approves the terms of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement as
set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated June 3, 2019, which Amendment No. 1 amends
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the Agreement approved by City Council by Ordinance No. 41371 - 012219, adopted on January
22, 2019, and provides for certain undertakings and obligations by the City and GRTC.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Contract, to amend certain terms of the Agreement to extend the Inspection Period to
August 30, 2019, to complete the Parties due diligence review of the Property, as set forth in the
aforementioned City Council Agenda Report. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement is to be
substantially similar to the Amendment No. 1 attached to the Agenda Report.
3. 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 implement, administer, and enforce the conditions and obligations that must be met
by the City and GRTC pursuant to the Agreement and Amendment No. 1.
4. The form of the documents referred to above and in the Agenda Report are to be
approved by the City Attorney.
5. 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: June 3, 2019
Subject: Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Exchange of Real
Estate dated January 23, 2019 (the "Agreement ") between the
City of Roanoke (City) and Greater Roanoke Transit Company
(GRTC)
Background:
The City and GRTC entered into an Agreement for The Exchange of Real Estate
dated January 23, 2019 ( "Agreement "), whereby the City agrees to sell and
exchange, and GRTC agrees to purchase and acquire four parcels of real estate
upon which GRTC will relocate: (i) 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia,
Official Tax Map #1010113; and 325 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia,
Official Tax Map #10101 1 5, currently owned by Brandon, Woody and Booker,
LLC; and (ii) 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, Official Tax Map
#1010121; and 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, Official Tax Map
#1010122, owned by The Brandon Company, Incorporated. (collectively, the
"GRTC Relocation Parcels "). On January 23, 2019, the City, Brandon, Woody
and Booker, LLC, and The Brandon Company Incorporated entered into an
agreement under which the City would purchase and acquire the GRTC
Relocation Parcels for the sum of $2,185,000, and other consideration (the
"GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement ").
Subsequent to the City acquiring the GRTC Relocation Parcels pursuant to the
GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement, the Agreement provides for the transfer of
the GRTC Relocation Parcels from the City to GRTC in exchange for the transfer
of Campbell Court, the transit facility owned by GRTC, consisting of 13 parcels
within the City, and which parcels are more particularly described in a proposed
Agreement contingent upon (i) the City's acquisition of the GRTC Relocation
Parcels pursuant to the GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement; and either (ii)
construction of a temporary central transit facility by GRTC on the GRTC
Relocation Parcels if the City and Hist:Re Partners, LLC (Developer) proceed with
an agreement involving the redevelopment of Campbell Court by Developer and
the acquisition and development of a passenger rail facility by the City ( "City
and Developer Exchange Agreement "); or (iii) construction of a permanent
central transit facility if the proposed City and Developer Exchange Agreement
terminates during the inspection periods set forth in that agreement.
Due to additional due diligence required by all Parties, the Parties are seeking
approval to extend the Inspection Period to August 30, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Greater Roanoke Transit Company, substantially similar to the Amendment No.
1 attached to this Report, with an extended inspection period to August 30,
2019, and make such other amendments to the Agreement that are set forth in
the proposed Amendment No. 1. All documents are subject to approval as to
form by the City Attorney.
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Robert S. Cowell, .J r.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Rob Ledger, Acting Director of Economic Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE
DATED JANUARY 23, 2019
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
AND GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement For The Exchange Of Real Estate dated
January 23, 2019, between the City of Roanoke Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation (the
"City "), and Greater Roanoke Transit Company, a Virginia corporation ( "GRTC ") ( "Amendment
No. I") is dated June , 2019.
RECITALS
A. The City and GRTC entered into the Agreement For The Exchange Of Real
Estate dated January 23, 2019 (the "Agreement ") under which Agreement, (i) GRTC agrees to
sell, and the City agrees to purchase Campbell Court, all as in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement; and (ii) , the City agrees to sell, and GRTC agrees to purchase the
GRTC Relocation Parcels, all as in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
B. Due to additional due diligence review required by both Parties, the Parties desire
to extend the City Inspection Period and the GRTC Inspection Period.
C. The Parties desire to amend the Agreement to provide for the extension of the
Inspection Periods.
Based on the foregoing, for good and valuable consideration and the representations set
forth in the Recitals which are a material part of this Amendment No. 1 and are incorporated
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 1.12 of the Agreement is amended by deleting it in its entirety and
inserting the following in its place:
City's Inspection Period shall mean the period of 219 Days after the Effective
Date. The Inspection Period expires on August 30, 2019.
2. Section 1.31 of the Agreement is amended by deleting it in its entirety and
inserting the following in its place:
GRTC's Inspection Period shall mean the period of 219 Days after the Effective
Date. The Inspection Period expires on August 30, 2019.
3. Except as amended herein, the Agreement remains in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Agreement, as amended
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by this Amendment No. 1, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to
the purchase and sale of Campbell Court and the GRTC Relocation Parcels.
4. Capitalized terms not defined in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meaning
ascribed to such terms as set forth in the Agreement.
Dated as of the day and date first above written.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement by their authorized
representatives as of the date of this Agreement.
WITNESS:
Print name and title
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By:
Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
The foregoing Amendment No. 1 was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2019, by Robert S. Cowell, Jr., the duly authorized City Manager of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, a Virginia Municipal Corporation, on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
Approved as to form:
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Approved as to execution:
SEAL
WITNESS:
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WITNESS:
Print name and title
STATE OF
CITY /COUNTY of
GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY
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William D. Bestpitch, President
Kevin Price, General Manager
The foregoing Amendment No. 1 was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2019, by William D. Bestpitch, the duly authorized President of Greater Roanoke Transit
Company, a Virginia corporation, on behalf of Greater Roanoke Transit Company.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF
CITY /COUNTY of
SEAL
The foregoing Amendment No. 1 was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2019, by Kevin Price, the duly authorized General Manager of Greater Roanoke Transit
Company, a Virginia corporation, on behalf of Greater Roanoke Transit Company.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
Approved as to form:
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Approved as to execution:
SEAL
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41464 - 060319.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate between the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City) and
Hist:Re Partners, LLC ( "Developer ") ( "City and Developer Exchange Agreement ") to provide for
(i) the sale and transfer of Campbell Court, as described below, from the City to Developer; and
(ii) the acquisition of the Future Rail Station Parcels, as described below, by the City from
Developer; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke adopted Ordinance No. 41372- 012219,
adopted on January 22, 2019, in which Council approved the terms of the Agreement with the City
and Developer;
2019;
WHEREAS, the City and Developer executed the Agreement which was dated January 23,
WHEREAS, the City and Developer executed an Agreement which was dated January 23,
2019 under which (i) the City will acquire two parcels of real property from Brandon, Woody and
Booker LLC ( "LLC ") and two parcels of real property from The Brandon Company, Incorporated
( "Company ") (collectively, the four (4) parcels are referred to as the "GRTC Relocation Parcels "),
in accordance with an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate among the City, the
LLC, and the Company (the "GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement "); and (ii) GRTC will transfer
all of its rights, title and interest in Campbell Court to the City and the City will transfer all of its
rights, title, and interest in the GRTC Relocation Parcels to GRTC in according with the
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Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate Between the City of Roanoke, Virginia and Greater
Roanoke Transit Company (the "City and GRTC Exchange Agreement ");
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 41345- 010719, on January 7, 2019, to
authorize the City to execute, deliver, and perform the GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement;
WHEREAS, Campbell Court consists of 13 parcels of real property, together with
improvements thereon, situated at 29 Campbell Avenue, S.W. and 30 Salem Avenue, S.W.,
Roanoke, VA 24011, and bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1011105, 1011106, 1011107, 1011108,
1011109, 1011110, 1011116, 1011117, 1011118, 1011119, 1011120, 1011122, and 1011129
( "Campbell Court");
WHEREAS, Developer has options to acquire two parcels of property, currently used as
office space for an insurance company, situated at 7 Jefferson Street, S.W. (Official Tax Map Nos.
1010507 and 1010508) and currently owned by T -W Properties, a Virginia partnership (the
"Future Real Station Parcels ");
WHEREAS, Developer will exchange the Future Real Station Parcels, together with other
consideration set forth in the proposed City and Developer Exchange Agreement, at which Future
Rail Station Parcels the City intends to construct and operate a facility for use by passengers of
train services;
WHEREAS, the City and Developer Exchange Agreement provides for the transfer of
Campbell Court from the City to Developer in exchange for the transfer of the Future Rail Station
Parcels from Developer to the City;
2019;
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement, the Inspection Period expires on July 22,
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WHEREAS, all Parties have requested an extension of the Inspection Period, as defined in
the Agreement, to complete its due diligence and inspections in form and substance acceptable to
the City and Developer; and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer desire to amend the Agreement to address these
matters in accordance with the terms of this Amendment No. 1.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. City Council hereby approves the terms of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement as
set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated June 3, 2019, which Amendment No. 1 amends
the Agreement approved by City Council by Ordinance No. 41372 - 012219, adopted on January
22, 2019, and provides for certain undertakings and obligations by the City and Developer.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Contract, to amend certain terms of the Agreement to extend the Inspection Period to
August 30, 2019, to complete the Parties due diligence review of the Property, as set forth in the
aforementioned City Council Agenda Report. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement is to be
substantially similar to the Amendment No. 1 attached to the Agenda Report.
3. 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 implement, administer, and enforce the conditions and obligations that must be met
by the City and Developer pursuant to the Agreement and Amendment No. 1.
4. The form of the documents referred to above and in the Agenda Report are to be
approved by the City Attorney.
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5. 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: June 3, 2019
Subject: Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the Exchange of Real
Estate dated January 23, 2019 (the "Agreement ") between the
City of Roanoke (City) and Hist:Re Partners, LLC (Developer)
Background:
The City and Developer entered into an Agreement for the Exchange of Real
Estate dated .January 23, 2019, whereby the City agrees to sell, and Developer
agrees to purchase Campbell Court, which consists of 13 parcels of real
property, together with improvements thereon, situated at 29 Salem Avenue,
S.W., and 30 Salem Avenue, SW, as shown on Official Tax Map Nos. 1011105,
1011106, 1011107, 1011108, 1011109, 1011110, 1011116, 1011117,
1011118, 1011119, 1011120, 1011122, and 1011129. Developer requires
Campbell Court to be free of all transit operations, and in order to avoid
interruptions in transit services, the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC)
must relocate its transit operations to a temporary location and construct a
permanent facility for its transit operation. The City has negotiated agreements
under which (i) the City will acquire two parcels of real property from Brandon,
Woody and Booker, LLC (LLC) and two parcels of real property from The
Brandon Company, Inc. (Company) (collectively, the GRTC Relocation Parcels, in
accordance with an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate among
the City, the LLC, and the Company (the "GRTC Relocation Parcels Agreement ";
and (ii) GRTC will transfer all its rights, title and interest in Campbell Court and
the City will transfer all its rights, title, and interest in the GRTC Relocation
Parcels to GRTC (the "City and GRTC Exchange Agreement ").
In addition to the transaction stated above, Developer agrees to sell, and the
City agrees to purchase, two parcels of property, currently used as office space
for an insurance company, situated at 7.Jefferson Street, S.W. (Official Tax Map
Nos. 1010507 and 1010508) ( "Future Rail Station Parcels "). Developer will
exchange the Future Rail Station Parcels, together with other consideration set
forth in the Agreement, at which Future Rail Station Parcels the City intends to
construct and operate a facility for use by passengers of train services, in
exchange for Campbell Court.
Due to additional due diligence required by both Parties, the Parties are seeking
approval to extend the Inspection Period to August 30, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Hist:Re Partners LLC, substantially similar to the Amendment No. 1 attached to
this Report, with an extended inspection period to August 30, 2019, and make
such other amendments to the Agreement that are set forth in the proposed
Amendment No. 1. All documents are subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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Robert S. Cowell, .Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Rob Ledger, Acting Director of Economic Development
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE
DATED JANUARY 23, 2019
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
AND HIST:RE PARTNERS, LLC
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement For The Exchange Of Real Estate dated
January 23, 2019, between the City of Roanoke Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation (the
"City "), and Hist:Re Partners, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company ( "Developer ")
( "Amendment No. I") is dated June , 2019.
RECITALS
A. The City and Developer entered into the Agreement For The Exchange Of Real
Estate dated January 23, 2019 (the "Agreement ") under which Agreement, (i) the City agrees to
sell, and Developer agrees to purchase Campbell Court, all as in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement; and (ii) , Developer agrees to sell, and the City agrees to purchase
the Future Rail Station Parcels, all as in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
B. Due to additional due diligence review required by both Parties, the Parties desire
to extend the City Inspection Period and the Developer Inspection Period.
C. The Parties desire to amend the Agreement to provide for the extension of the
Inspection Periods.
Based on the foregoing, for good and valuable consideration and the representations set
forth in the Recitals which are a material part of this Amendment No. 1 and are incorporated
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 1.12 of the Agreement is amended by deleting it in its entirety and
inserting the following in its place:
City's Inspection Period shall mean the period of 219 Days after the Effective
Date. The Inspection Period expires on August 30, 2019.
2. Section 1.20 of the Agreement is amended by deleting it in its entirety and
inserting the following in its place:
Developer Inspection Period shall mean the period of 219 Days after the Effective
Date.The Inspection Period expires on August 30, 2019.
3. Except as amended herein, the Agreement remains in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Agreement, as amended
by this Amendment No. 1, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to
the purchase and sale of Campbell Court and the Future Rail Station Parcels.
4. Capitalized terms not defined in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meaning
ascribed to such terms as set forth in the Agreement.
Dated as of the day and date first above written.
SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement by their authorized
representatives as of the date of this Agreement.
WITNESS:
Print name and title
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By:
Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
The foregoing Amendment No. 1 was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2019, by Robert S. Cowell, Jr., the duly authorized City Manager of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, a Virginia Municipal Corporation, on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
My Commission expires:
Approved as to form:
Notary Public
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Approved as to execution:
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WITNESS:
Print name and title
STATE OF
CITY /COUNTY of
HIST:RE PARTNERS, LLC
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Lucas Thornton, Manager /Member
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged before me this day of , 2019, by
Lucas Thornton, the duly authorized manager of Hist:Re Partner LLC, a Virginia limited liability
company, on behalf of Hist:Re Partners, LLC.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41465- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth and private 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
VRS
State Life Insurance
Teacher Stipends
Social Security
VRS
State Life Insurance
Professional Services
Revenues
State Grant Receipts
Private Grant
302 - 110 - 0000 - 0390 -322P- 61100 - 41129 -3 -10
$ 14,318
302 - 110 - 0000 - 0390 - 322P - 61100 - 42201 - 3 - 10
1,454
302 - 110 - 0000 - 0390 - 322P - 61100 - 42202 - 3 - 10
2,979
302 - 110 - 0000 - 0390 - 322P - 61100 - 42205 - 3 - 10
249
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 322P - 61100 - 41129 - 3 - 01
11,663
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 322P - 61100 - 42201 - 3 - 01
1,188
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 322P - 61100 - 42202 - 3 - 01
2,469
302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 322P - 61100 - 42205 - 3 - 01
203
321 - 320 - 0000 - 0390 - NKHB - 65100 - 43313 - 3 - 00
4,427
302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 322P - 00000 - 32415 - 0 - 00
$ 34,523
321 - 320 - 0000 - 0390 - NKHB - 00000 - 33831 - 0 - 00
4,427
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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June 3, 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, May 14, 2019,
the Board respectfully requests that City Council approve the
following appropriation requests:
New Appropriation Award
Project Graduation 2019 -20 $34,523.00
Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry School Breakfast
Program 2018 -19 $4,427.00
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: June 3, 2019
Subject: School Board Appropriation Request
Background:
As the result of official Roanoke City School Board action at its May 14, 2019 meeting, the Board
respectfully requested that City Council appropriate funding as outlined in this report.
The 2019 -20 Project Graduation grant award of $34,523 provides funds for remedial high school
instruction for seniors needing verified credits to graduate and for sophomores and juniors who
passed a class but failed the associated SOL exam. This grant will be reimbursed by State funds.
This is a continuing program.
The 2018 -19 Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry School Breakfast Program grant award of $4,427
provides funds to increase student participation in the school breakfast program. This grant will be
reimbursed by private funds and will end February 19, 2020.
Recommended Action:
We recommend that Council concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the attached
budget or o est blish revenue estimates and to appropriate funding as outlined.
Robert w— e-TT, r
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
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41466- 060319.
A RESOLUTION approving, solely for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code ") and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act (as hereinafter
defined), the issuance of bonds in an amount up to $45,000,000 by the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia for the purpose of financing a project proposed by
Richfield Living; and providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Authority "), has approved the application of Richfield Living (the "Organization "), a Virginia
nonstock corporation, whose primary business address is 3615 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia
24153, requesting that the Authority issue up to $45,000,000 of its revenue bonds in one or more
series at one time or from time to time (the "Bonds ") and loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the
Organization:
(1) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a skilled nursing facility
in a three -story building to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street NE and (b) an unimproved
parcel of land adjacent thereto that has no street address, together consisting of
approximately 13.42 acres, all in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Campus "); and
(2) to finance, if and as needed, capitalized interest on the Bonds, a debt service reserve
fund for the Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds, working capital, routine capital
expenditures at the Campus and other related costs (collectively (1) and (2), the "Plan of
Finance ")
WHEREAS, following notice given as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section
15.2 -4906 of the Act, the Authority held a public hearing on May 29, 2019, regarding the Plan of
Finance and issuance of the Bonds as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2-
4906 of the Act;
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code "), provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity
bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds
is located must approve the issuance of the bonds and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Industrial
Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended (the "Act "), sets forth the procedure for such approval;
WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"City "), and the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds are located in the City and
the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Council "), constitutes the highest elected
governmental unit of the City;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act, the Authority has
recommended that the Council approve the Plan of Finance and the issuance of the Bonds, solely
to the extent required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's inducement resolution approving the issuance of the
Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed upon, a certificate of the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact
Statement have been filed with the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA as follows:
1. Subject to paragraph (2) below, the Council hereby approves the issuance of the
Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount up to $45,000,000, by the Authority for the benefit of the
Organization, solely to the extent required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906
of the Act, to permit the Authority to assist in accomplishing the Plan of Finance.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Council does not constitute an
endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds, of the creditworthiness of the Plan of Finance
or the Organization, the economic viability of the facilities to be financed as a part of the Plan of
Finance, or any other matters relating to the Bonds, the facilities to be financed with the proceeds
of the Bonds, or the Plan of Finance. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability or obligation
of the City. In accordance with the Act, the Bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or a
pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any political
subdivision thereof, including the Authority and the City. The Bonds shall provide that neither
the Commonwealth of Virginia, nor any political subdivision thereof, including the City and the
Authority, shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds or other costs incident
thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefor by the Organization.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
�~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Resolution in support of a request by Richfield Living to
the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke
to Issue Bonds to Assist in the Financing of a Skilled Nursing
Facility at Richfield Living's Campus in Roanoke Pursuant to Its
Plan of Finance
Background:
Richfield Living (the "Organization "), a Virginia nonstock corporation, whose
principal place of business is 3615 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153, has
requested that the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia (the "Authority ") issue up to $45,000,000 of the Authority's revenue
bonds, in one or more series at one time or from time to time (the "Bonds "), and
for the Authority to loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the Organization:
(1) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a skilled
nursing facility in a three -story building to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street
NE and (b) an unimproved parcel of land adjacent thereto that has no street
address, together consisting of approximately 13.42 acres, all in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia (the "Campus "); and
(2) to finance, if and as needed, capitalized interest on the Bonds, a
debt service reserve fund for the Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds,
working capital, routine capital expenditures at the Campus and other related
costs (collectively (1) and (2), the "Plan of Finance ").
The issuance of tax - exempt bonds for the benefit of a nonprofit corporation such as
the Organization is subject to certain public hearing and public approval
requirements as set forth in Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code "). Section 147(f) of the Code requires that the elected legislative
body of the governmental unit with jurisdiction over the issuer of the bonds and over
the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of the bond is located to
approve the issuance of such bonds The Authority held a public hearing on May 29,
2019, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code "), and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Industrial Development and
Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the
"Act "), and is filing a report of that hearing and its related action, with the
recommendation that City Council approve the bond issue for the Organization for
purposes of satisfying the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code and the Act. A
copy of the Authority's report of the public hearing held on May 29, 2019, is attached
to this Council Report.
The Bonds will not constitute a debt, liability or obligation of the City of Roanoke.
The Bonds will be special, limited obligations of the Authority, payable solely from
payments to be made by the Organization. The approval of City Council as set forth
in the Resolution is given solely for the purposes of satisfying the public approval
requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act and is not
an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of
the Organization, or the project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds, or any
other matter relating to the Bonds or the projects to be financed thereby.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached resolution to approve the issuance of the bonds for
purposes of satisfying Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906 of the
Act, as described in this Report.
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Robert S. Cowell, .Jr.
City Manager
Distribution: Council Appointed Officers
Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance
Rob Ledger, Acting Director of Economic Development
Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations
R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community
Development
Harwell M. Darby, .Jr., Counsel to the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke
Exhibit 1
May 29, 2019
City Council of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia
215 Church Ave
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Approval of Proposed Revenue Bond Financing
for Richfield Living
Richfield Living (the "Organization "), a Virginia nonstock corporation, whose principal
place of business is 3615 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153, has requested that the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Authority ") issue up to
$45,000,000 of the Authority's revenue bonds, in one or more series at one time or from time to
time (the "Bonds "), and for the Authority to loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the Organization:
(1) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a skilled nursing facility
in a three -story building to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street NE and (b) an unimproved parcel
of land adjacent thereto that has no street address, together consisting of approximately 13.42
acres, all in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Campus "); and
(2) to finance, if and as needed, capitalized interest on the Bonds, a debt service reserve
fund for the Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds, working capital, routine capital expenditures
at the Campus and other related costs (collectively (1) and (2), the "Plan of Finance ").
As set forth in the inducement resolution of the Authority attached hereto (the
"Resolution "), the Authority has provided initial approval of the Bonds. The Authority has
conducted a public hearing on the Plan of Finance and has recommended that you approve the
Plan of Finance and the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority as required by Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Code of Virginia
of 1950, as amended (the "Virginia Code ").
Attached hereto is (1) a certificate evidencing (A) the conduct of the public hearing, and
(B) the resolution adopted by the Authority regarding the Plan of Finance, (2) the Fiscal Impact
Statement required pursuant to Section 15.2 -4907 of the Virginia Code and (3) the form of
resolution suggested to evidence your approval.
Secretary, Economic Development Authority of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
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CERTIFICATE
The undersigned Secretary of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia (the "Authority "), hereby certifies as follows:
1. A meeting of the Authority was duly called and held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019,
at 8:00 a.m. before the Authority, in the Board Meeting Room, City of Roanoke Economic
Development Office, 117 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011, pursuant to proper
notice given to each Director of the Authority before such meeting. The meeting was open to the
public. The time of the meeting and the place at which the meeting was held provided a reasonable
opportunity for persons of differing views to appear and be heard.
2. The Chairman announced the commencement of a public hearing on the application
of Richfield Living, a Virginia nonstock corporation organized under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that a notice of the hearing was published once a week for two
successive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Notice "), with the second publication appearing not less than six days nor more than 21 days prior
to the hearing date. A copy of the Notice has been filed with the minutes of the Authority and is
attached as Exhibit A.
3. A summary of the statements made at the public hearing is attached as Exhibit B.
4. Attached as Exhibit C is a true, correct and complete copy of the inducement
resolution (the "Resolution ") adopted at such meeting of the Authority by a majority of the
Directors present at such meeting. The Resolution constitutes all formal action taken by the
Authority at such meeting relating to matters referred to in the Resolution. The Resolution has not
been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended and is in full force and effect on this date.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Authority, as of May 29, 2019.
Secretary, Economic Development Authority of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
[SEAL]
Exhibits:
A - Copy of Certified Notice
B - Summary of Statements
C - Inducement Resolution
EXHIBIT A
Notice of Public Hearing
(See Attached)
MCGUIREWOODS LLP
800 EAST CANAL STREET
GATEWAY PLAZA
RICHMOND, VA 23219
The Roanoke Times Account Number
Roanoke, Virginia 6047577
Affidavit of Publication
Date
May 21, 2019
Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost
05/21/2019 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE ECON, 1 x 112 L 1,091.44
Publisher of the
Roanoke Times
I, (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:
05/14, 05/21/2019
The First insertion being given ... 05/14/2019
Newspaper reference: 0000943045
Billing Representative
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Notary PUSIX
State of Virginia Cwwnonwt lhofMO*
City /County of Roanoke N0twYA09WJ00ft"w1w35"63
My Commission expires Coewniaia► EA" jW""31,202
THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF CITY OF
ROANOKE VIRGINIA FOR
THE BENEFIT OF RICHFIELD
LIVING
Notice is hereby given that the
Economic Development Authority of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Authority "), whose address is 117
Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia
24011, will hold a public hearing on the
plan of finance of Richfield Living, a
Virginia nonstock corporation
( "Richfield'), whose address and
principal place of business is 3615 West
Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153,
related to the issuance by the Authority
of up to $45,000,000 of revenue bonds
(the "Bonds "), in one or more series
from time to time. The Bonds are
expected to be issued as qualified
501(c)(3) bonds as defined in Section
145 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Internal
Revenue Code "). Richfield will operate
a senior living and healthcare
community at the Campus (as
hereinafter defined).
The Authority will loan the proceeds of
the Bonds to Richfield:
(1) to finance the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of a skilled
nursing facility in a three-story building
to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street
NE and (b) an unimproved parcel of
land adjacent thereto that has no
street address, together consisting of
approximately 13.42 acres, all in the
City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Campus "); and
(2)to finance, if and as needed,
capitalized interest on the Bonds, a
debt service reserve fund for the
Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds,
working capital, routine capital
expenditures at the Campus and other
related costs.
The Bonds will not constitute a debt or
pledge of the faith and credit of the
Commonwealth of Virginia (the
"Commonwealth ") or any political
subdivision thereof, including the
Authority and the City of Roanoke,
Virginia. Neither the Commonwealth
nor any political subdivision thereof,
Including the Authority and the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, shall be obligated to
pay the Bonds, or the interest thereon,
or the costs incident thereto, except
from the revenues and monies received
from Richfield and pledged therefor,
and neither the faith and credit nor the
taxing power of the Commonwealth or
any political Subdivision thereof,
including the Authority and the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, will be pledged to
the payment of the principal of of
Interest on such Bonds or other casts
Incident thereto.
The public hearing, which may be
continued or adjourned, will be held on
Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 8:00 am.,
before the Authority, in the Board
Meeting Room, City of Roanoke
Economic Development Office, 117
Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia
24011. The results of the public
hearing will be forwarded to the City
Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
which will be asked to give its limited
approval of the issuance of the Bonds
as required by the Internal Revenue
Code and the Code of Virginia of 1950,
as amended. Any person interested in
the Issuance of the Bonds or the
location or nature of the proposed
project may appear at the hearing and
present his or her views.
Economic Development Authority of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia
(943045)
EXHIBIT B
Summary of Statements
Representatives of Richfield Living and Woods Rogers PLC appeared before the Authority
to describe the project and the proposed bond issue. No one appeared in opposition to the proposed
bond issue.
EXHIBIT C
Approving Resolution
(See Attached)
RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, PROVIDING INITIAL APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF UP
TO $45,000,000 OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RICHFIELD LIVING
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Authority "), is empowered by the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49,
Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the "Act "), to issue its revenue bonds to finance
the construction and equipping of facilities for the residence or care of the aged to protect and
promote the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the
"Commonwealth "); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has received a request from Richfield Living, a Virginia
nonstock corporation (the "Organization "), whose address is 3615 West Main Street, Salem,
Virginia 24153 to issue its revenue bonds (the 'Bonds "), in one or more series at one time or from
time to time, to provide funds to the Organization:
(1) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a skilled nursing facility
in a three -story building to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street NE and (b) an unimproved parcel
of land adjacent thereto that has no street address, together consisting of approximately 13.42
acres, all in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Campus "); and
(2) to finance, if and as needed, capitalized interest on the Bonds, a debt service reserve
fund for the Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds, working capital, routine capital expenditures
at the Campus and other related costs (collectively (1) and (2), the "Plan of Finance "); and
WHEREAS, preliminary plans for the Plan of Finance have been described to the Authority
and a public hearing has been held as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Organization has represented that the estimated cost of undertaking the
Plan of Finance will require the issuance of revenue bonds, in one or more series at one time or
from time to time, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000; and
WHEREAS, (1) no Director of the Authority is an officer or employee of the Organization
or the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City "), (2) each Director has, before entering upon his or
her duties during his or her present term of office, taken and subscribed to the oath prescribed by
Section 49 -1 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, and (3) at the time of their appointments
and at all times thereafter, including the date hereof, all of the Directors of the Authority have
satisfied the residency requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, no Director of the Authority has any personal interest or business interest in
the Organization, the Bonds, or any of the transactions contemplated therein or has otherwise
engaged in conduct prohibited under the Conflict of Interests Act, Chapter 31, Title 2.2 of the Code
of Virginia of 1950, as amended, regarding this resolution or any other official action of the
Authority in connection therewith.
116574695_3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA:
1. The Authority hereby finds and determines that the Plan of Finance will be in the
public interest and will promote the commerce, safety, health, welfare, convenience or prosperity
of the Commonwealth, the City and their citizens and in particular, will promote the providing of
health care facilities and other facilities for the residence and care of the aged in accordance with
their special needs.
2. The Authority hereby agrees to assist the Organization in undertaking the Plan of
Finance by issuing its Bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 upon
terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the Authority and the Organization. The Bonds will
be issued pursuant to documents satisfactory to the Authority. The Bonds may be issued in one or
more series at one time or from time to time.
3. It having been represented to the Authority that it is necessary to proceed
immediately with the Plan of Finance, and the planning therefor, the Authority hereby agrees that
the Organization may proceed with the Plan of Finance and take such other steps as it may deem
appropriate regarding the Plan of Finance, provided, however, that nothing in this resolution shall
be deemed to authorize the Organization to obligate the Authority without the Authority's consent
in each instance to the payment of any moneys or the performance of any acts regarding the Plan
of Finance. The Authority hereby agrees that the Organization may be reimbursed from the
proceeds of the Bonds for all expenditures and costs so incurred by it, provided such expenditures
and costs are properly reimbursable under the Act and applicable federal laws.
4. At the request of the Organization, the Authority hereby approves McGuireWoods
LLP, Richmond, Virginia, as Bond Counsel for the issuance of the Bonds.
5. All costs and expenses for undertaking the Plan of Finance, including the fees and
expenses of Bond Counsel, shall be paid by the Organization or, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, from the proceeds of the Bonds. If for any reason such Bonds are not issued, it is
understood that all such expenses shall be paid by the Organization and that the Authority shall
have no responsibility therefor.
6. The Authority hereby recommends that the City Council of the City (the "Council ")
approve the issuance of the Bonds for the purpose of undertaking the Plan of Finance within 60
days of the date of the adoption of this resolution.
7. The Organization shall indemnify and save harmless the Authority, its officers,
directors, counsel, employees and agents, from and against all liabilities, obligations, claims,
damages, penalties, fines, losses, costs and expenses in any way connected with the Organization
or the issuance of the Bonds.
8. No Bonds may be issued pursuant to this resolution until such time as the issuance
of the Bonds has been approved by the Council and a final resolution is approved by the Authority.
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9. This resolution shall be effective immediately and shall continue in full force and
effect for a period of one year after adoption, unless specifically extended by the Authority.
10. The Authority directs the Secretary to submit to the Council this resolution, the
Organization's Fiscal Impact Statement, and a summary of the public hearing held by the
Authority, which constitutes the recommendation of the Authority that the Council approve and
concur in the Plan of Finance.
[Signature Certificate Follows]
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CERTIFICATE
The undersigned Secretary of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia (the "Authority "), hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true, correct and
complete copy of a resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors of the Authority at a meeting
duly called and held on May 29, 2019, in accordance with law, and that such resolution has not
been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended but is in full force and effect on the date hereof.
WITNESS the following signature and seal of the Authority as of May 29, 2019.
Secretary, Economic Development Authority of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
[SEAL]
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR PROPOSED BOND FINANCING
Date: May 29, 2019
To the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Applicant: Richfield Living (the "Organization ")
Facility/ Improvements to senior living and healthcare community
Plan of
Finance:
1.
Maximum amount of financing sought
$45,000,000
2.
Estimated taxable value of the facility's real property to be constructed in
$25,000,000
the locality.
3.
Estimated real property tax per year using present tax rates.
$0
4.
Estimated personal property tax per year using present tax rates.
$0
5.
Estimated merchants' capital tax per year using present tax rates.
$0
6.
(a) Estimated dollar value per year of goods that will be purchased from
Virginia companies within the locality
$2,000,000
(b) Estimated dollar value per year of goods that will be purchased from
non - Virginia companies within the locality
$500,000
(c) Estimated dollar value per year of services that will be purchased from
Virginia companies within the locality
$5,000,000
(d) Estimated dollar value per year of services that will be purchased
from non - Virginia companies within the locality
$0
7.
Estimated number of regular employees on year round basis.
103
8.
Average annual salary per employee.
$42,328
V i CC Chairma , con mic e pment Authority of the
City of Roanoke, Virg a
[Proposed Form of City Council Resolution]
IN THE
COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
A RESOLUTION approving, solely for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code ") and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act (as hereinafter
defined), the issuance of bonds in an amount up to $45,000,000 by the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia for the purpose of financing a project proposed by
Richfield Living; and providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"Authority "), has approved the application of Richfield Living (the "Organization "), a Virginia
nonstock corporation, whose primary business address is 3615 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia
24153, requesting that the Authority issue up to $45,000,000 of its revenue bonds in one or more
series at one time or from time to time (the "Bonds ") and loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the
Organization:
(1) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a skilled nursing facility
in a three -story building to be located at (a) 1047 Mecca Street NE and (b) an unimproved parcel
of land adjacent thereto that has no street address, together consisting of approximately 13.42
acres, all in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Campus "); and
(2) to finance, if and as needed, capitalized interest on the Bonds, a debt service reserve
fund for the Bonds, costs of issuance of the Bonds, working capital, routine capital expenditures
at the Campus and other related costs (collectively (1) and (2), the "Plan of Finance ").
WHEREAS, following notice given as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section
15.2 -4906 of the Act, the Authority held a public hearing on May 29, 2019, regarding the Plan of
Finance and issuance of the Bonds as required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2-
4906 of the Act;
WHEREAS, Section 147(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code "), provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity
bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds
is located must approve the issuance of the bonds and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Industrial
Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended (the "Act "), sets forth the procedure for such approval;
WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the
"City "), and the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds are located in the City and
the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Council "), constitutes the highest elected
governmental unit of the City;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act, the Authority has
recommended that the Council approve the Plan of Finance and the issuance of the Bonds, solely
to the extent required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's inducement resolution approving the issuance of the
Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed upon, a certificate of the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact
Statement have been filed with the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Subject to paragraph (2) below, the Council hereby approves the issuance of the
Bonds, in an aggregate principal amount up to $45,000,000, by the Authority for the benefit of the
Organization, solely to the extent required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 15.2 -4906
of the Act, to permit the Authority to assist in accomplishing the Plan of Finance.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Council does not constitute an
endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Plan of Finance
or the Organization, the economic viability of the facilities to be financed as a part of the Plan of
Finance, or any other matters relating to the Bonds, the facilities to be financed with the proceeds
of the Bonds, or the Plan of Finance. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt, liability or obligation
of the City. In accordance with the Act, the Bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or a
pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any political
subdivision thereof, including the Authority and the City. The Bonds shall provide that neither
the Commonwealth of Virginia, nor any political subdivision thereof, including the City and the
Authority, shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds or other costs incident
thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefor by the Organization.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
2
GLENN
FELDMANN
GLENN FELDMANN DARBY &GOODLATTE
May 29, 2019
HAND DELIVERED
Ms. Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC
Roanoke City Clerk
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
HARWELL M. DARBY, JR.
Direct Dial (540) 224 -8006
Email hdarby @glennfeldmann.com
Re: Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia Proposed Financing
for Richfield Living
Dear Stephanie:
Enclosed find an original and ten copies of a communication with the Economic Development
Authority which is on the City Council Agenda for the June 3, 2019 meeting. The documents
enclosed are the same documents that you have, but are signed and sealed by the Economic
Development Authority.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Very truly yours,
Harwell M. Darby, Jr.
HMDJR:1pc:0042000
Enclosures
37 Campbell Avenue S.W. I P.O. Box 2887 (24001) 1 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 1 MAIN 540 224 8000 1 FAx 540 224 8050 1 www.glennfeldmann.com
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41467- 060319.
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 41442- 051319, which adopted and established a
Pay Plan for officers and employees of the City effective July 1, 2019; and dispensing with the second
reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated June 3,
2019, Council approved Ordinance No. 41442 - 051319, which adopted and established a Pay Plan for
officers and employees of the City effective July 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, such ordinance contained a scrivener's error in paragraph 4. that indicated that
officers and employees appointed or hired prior to June 30, 2019 would be eligible for a salary
increase; and
WHEREAS, paragraph 4. of Ordinance No. 41442- 051319 should have indicated that officers
and employees appointed or hired prior to June 3, 2019 would be eligible for the salary increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. Paragraph 4. of Ordinance No. 41442- 051319, be, and it hereby is hereby amended to
read as follows:
4. Salary increases of two and three quarters percent (2.75 %) of the
employees' current base salary may be awarded officers and employees according
to their performance. Effective July 1, 2019, for officers and employees appointed
or hired prior to June 3, 2019, salary increases shall be paid based on the
employee's base salary as of June 17, 2019. If the two and three quarters percent
(2.75 %) increase to an employee's base salary provided in this paragraph would
cause an officer or employee to exceed the maximum annual pay range applicable
for such officer's or employee's position by more than five percent (5 %) ( "Salary
Cap "), such officer or employee shall receive a salary increase only in such
amount as will not exceed the Salary Cap. For any officer or employee who
receives a salary increase under this Ordinance that causes their annual salary to
exceed the Salary Cap, that officer or employee will receive a lump sum payment
equal to the difference between annual salary increase they receive under this
Ordinance with the Salary Cap and the salary increase they would have received
but for the Salary Cap.
2. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 41442- 051319, adopted May 13, 2019, shall
remain in full force and effect.
3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this
ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
AT EST:
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City Clerk.
Ordinance Amending the City Pay Plan to Correct Paragraph 4.DOC
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO ROANOKE OFFICIAL TAX MAP NO. 1070805
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of June, 2019.
No. 41468 - 060319.
AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 41448- 052019, which
ordinance authorized the encroachment of three retaining walls on and within a portion of the public
right of way located along Maywood Avenue, S.W., and adjacent to real property located at 3024
Maywood Road, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1070805
( "Property "), at the request of Anthony James McNeeney and Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeney
(collectively "Owner "), the owner of the Property, to correct a scrivener's error, upon certain terms
and conditions; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, by adopting Ordinance No. 41448 - 052019 on May 5, 2019, City Council
authorized the Owner, and their grantees, assignees, or successors in interest, to maintain the
encroachment of three retaining walls of various lengths and widths, extending from the Property
into the City's public right -of -way located on Maywood Road, S.W.,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 41448- 052019 incorrectly spelled the Owner's names as
Anthony James McNeeny and Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeny, instead of Anthony James
McNeeney and Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeney as their names are correctly spelled, due to a
scrivener's error; and
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke desires that Ordinance No. 41448- 052019 be amended and
reordained with the correct spelling of the Owner's names as Anthony James McNeeney and Elin
Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeney.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Ordinance No. 41448 - 052019 is hereby AMENDED and REORDAINED as follows:
1. Authorization is hereby granted by the City of Roanoke ( "City ") pursuant to Section
15.2 -2009 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to allow the placement and encroachment by
Anthony James McNeeney and Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeney (collectively, "Owner "), the
owners of the Property, and theirs successors and assigns in title, of three retaining walls
(collectively, the "Encroachment ") consisting of various lengths and widths, to be placed on and
within various portions of the public right of way adjacent to the Property, along Maywood Road,
S.W., as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 20, 2019, on file
in the Roanoke City Clerk's Office, and the attachments to the Report, which Report and attachments
are incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance by reference. The Encroachment is further
identified and described as follows:
Encroachments of retaining walls into the public right of way adjacent to 3024
Maywood Road, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, known as Roanoke Official Tax Map No.
1070805. The Encroachment is more particularly described as (a) New 4'Brick
Faced Retaining Wall Encroaching Into R/W 4.0' and 11' In Length, (b) New 4'Brick
Faced Retaining Wall Encroaching Into R/W 4.8'and 36' In Length, and (c) New
4'Brick Faced Retaining Wall Encroaching Into R/W 4.8'and 37' In Length, on the
plat entitled "Plat of Survey Showing Wall Location for Anthony & Rohani
McNeeney Located at 3024 Maywood Road, S.W" dated October 3, 2018, prepared
by LMW, P.C., a copy of which is attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein
2. Owner agrees that designs and materials for the Encroachment shall meet the approval
of the City of Roanoke, Director of Planning, Building, and Development, or his or her designee,
before construction, which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld.
Owner agrees that it shall construct, repair, and maintain the Encroachment in a good
and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the terms stated herein. Owner is responsible for
the private sewer lateral and private water service to the cleanout and water meter, respectively.
Owner agrees that the authorization for the Encroachment is revocable at any time by the City, for
any reason, in whole or in part, in the sole discretion of the City Manager for the City, and that City
or the Western Virginia Water Authority (the "Authority ") may require the removal of the
Encroachment, if necessary, in the interests of public safety, or for any other reason determined by
the City in the City's sole discretion, or the Authority, in its sole discretion. Any such removal,
whether voluntarily by Owner or at the demand of City or of the Authority, shall be at the sole cost
and expense of Owner. Owner and its grantees, assignees, and successors in interest and title agree
to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City and the Authority, and each of their officers,
agents, and employees and volunteers from any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons or
property, including attorney's fees, that may arise, directly or indirectly, by reason of the above-
described Encroachment, and the construction, repair, replacement, maintenance, or removal of the
same.
4. Owner agrees that it shall repair, restore, and replace any damage to the public right of
way, including, but not limited to, all pavement, sidewalks, and public improvements, including any
underground stormwater infrastructure or public water or sewer infrastructure, caused in whole or
part by the placement or removal of the Encroachment, at Owner's sole cost and expense. Owner
agrees that Owner shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses related to the placement,
removal, relocation, maintenance, reconstruction, or repair of the Encroachment, including the
removal, relocation, maintenance, reconstruction, or repair of any structures or improvements
constructed on the Property that may be required or deemed necessary as a result of the removal,
relocation, maintenance, reconstruction, or repair of the Encroachment. The Owner discharges and
releases the City from any and all obligations the City may have to maintain or repair the public right
of way on which the Encroachment is located. Owner agrees that neither the City or the Western
Virginia Water Authority shall have any obligation to repair, replace, or compensate Owner for any
damages to Owner resulting from the removal of the Encroachment, whether by City or by the
Authority, or such entities' agents, employees, contractors, and assigns, necessitated by any work
performed by such entities in the public right of way, and Owner expressly discharges and releases
the City and the Authority from any and all liability for such damage.
5. Owner, its grantees, assignees or successors in interest and or title, shall, for the
duration of this permit, maintain on file with the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, evidence of insurance coverage with respect to claims arising out of the Encroachment into
the right -of -way. The amount of such insurance shall not be less than $300,000. This insurance
requirement may be met by either homeowners insurance or commercial general liability insurance.
Owner shall name the City and the Authority and each of their officers, agents, and employees and
volunteers as additional insured as their interests may appear on the above policy. Such coverage
shall not be canceled or materially altered except after thirty (30) days prior written notice of such
cancellation or material alteration to the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke and the Secretary of
the Authority.
6. The City Clerk shall transmit an attested copy of this Ordinance to Owner at the
following address: 3024 Maywood Road, S.W., Roanoke, VA, 24014.
7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at such time as a copy of this
Ordinance has been admitted to record, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, and shall remain in effect, unless otherwise revoked by the City, only so long as a
valid, current certificate evidencing the insurance required in Paragraph 5 above is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke. In the event this Ordinance is not signed by Owner
and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, within
ninety (90) days of adoption by City Council, this Ordinance shall terminate, and be of no further
force and effect.
8. Owner shall not commence placement and installation of the Encroachment, unless
and until (i) a copy of this Ordinance, are recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with this Ordinance; and (ii) Owner satisfies the insurance
requirements of this Ordinance.
9. Time is of the essence with respect to all terms and conditions required by this
Ordinance.
10. The terms, conditions, and obligations contained in this permit shall constitute a
covenant running with the land, and are made expressly binding on Owner's grantees, assignees, and
successors in interest, and or title, unless and until the Encroachment is removed, or the authorization
for the Encroachment is revoked by City Council.
11. This Ordinance replaces Ordinance No. 41448 - 052019 in its entirety.
R
l 2. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance
by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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The undersigned, the owners of 3024 Maywood Road, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24014, acknowledge that
they have read and understand the terms and conditions stated in this Ordinance, and agree to comply
with those terms and conditions.
(SEAL)
Anthony James McNeeney
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
To -wit:
CITY /COUNTY OF
I, a Notary Public in and for the State and City aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing
instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , by Anthony James
McNeeney.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
Registration No.
6
Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin McNeeney
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
) To -wit:
CITY /COUNTY OF
(SEAL)
I, a Notary Public in and for the State and City aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing
instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , by Elin Rohani a/k/a Elin
McNeeney.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
Registration No.
STEPIiAN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: derk@roanekeva.gov
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
June 4, 2019
CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC
Assistant Deputy Citv Clerk
D. Jeffry Parkhill
2301 Rosalind Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Mr. Parkhill:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member (Architect) of the Building and Fire
Code Board of Appeals for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which
you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue serving the City of Roanoke as an Architect
representative of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals.
Sincerely,
e �
Step anie M. M
City Clerk
Enclosures
c: Donna Payne, Secretary, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, D. JEFFRY PARKHILL was
reappointed as a member (Architect) of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for
a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
Awy"
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(droanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Andrew Kohler
1531 Westover Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Kohler:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board
for a four -year term of office, commencing December 1, 2019, and ending
November 30, 2023.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read
and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Human Services Advisory
Board.
Sincer ly,
Ste hanie M. Moon Re Cs, C
City Clerk
Enclosures
pc: Teresa I. McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Advisory Board/ w application
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, ANDREW KOHLER was
appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a four -year term of
office, commencing December 1, 2019, and ending November 30, 2023.
4111]
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEPIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk@roaiiokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Mary Kegley
333 Tinker Creek Lane, N. E
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
Dear Ms. Kegley:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board
for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Mill Mountain
Advisory Board.
Enclosures
pc: Nicole R. Ashby, Secretary, Mill Mountain Advisory Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, MARY KEGLEY was
reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of
office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
0
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk(a),roanokeva.gov
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
June 4, 2019
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Whitney Feldmann
2932 Lockridge Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Ms. Feldmann:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board
for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Mill Mountain
Advisory Board.
Enclosures
pc: Nicole R. Ashby, Secretary, Mill Mountain Advisory Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, WHITNEY FELDMANN was
reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of
office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
Ave
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E- mail: derk@roauokeva.gov
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
June 4, 2019
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
David Perry
Blue Ridge Land Conservancy
722 First Street, S. W.
Suite L
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Mr. Perry:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board
for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Mill Mountain
Advisory Board.
Enclosures
PC: Nicole R. Ashby, Secretary, Mill Mountain Advisory Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE }
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, DAVID PERRY was
reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three -year term of
office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
Sl'E111IANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 4.56
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 8.53 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: elerk@),roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Chester Smith
Deputy Chief
Roanoke City Police Department
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Smith:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were appointed to replace Donald Dillard as a member (Classified
Service) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term
of office, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read
and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Personnel and
Employment Practices Commission.
Sincerely,
tep anie M. Moon Rey thIds
City Clerk
Enclosures
pc: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission /w application
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, CHESTER SMITH was
appointed to replace Donald Dillard as a member (Classified Service) of the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing
July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
A
a
City Clerk
STEIIIIAN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: derk@,,roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Captain Richard R. Morrison
7629 Whistler Drive, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Dear Captain Morrison:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City, Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Personnel and Employment
Practices Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Personnel and
Employment Practices Commission.
Enclosures
pc: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, RICHARD R. MORRISON
was reappointed as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission
for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEYIIANIE 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
June 4, 2019
Gloria P. Manns
1721 Staunton Avenue, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Dear Ms. Manns:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Personnel and Employment
Practices Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to
read and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Personnel and
Employment Practices Commission.
Enclosures
pc: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA }
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, GLORIA P. MANNS was
reappointed as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for
a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
L �o
City Clerk
STEI'11AN1E M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1.536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
F mail: elerk @ roanokeva.gov
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
June 4, 2019
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Thomas Page
325 N. Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Mr. Page:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were appointed to replace Tom Roller as a member of the Roanoke
Civic Center Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing October 1, 2019,
and ending September 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the
capacity to which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing
copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided
with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read
and become familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission.
Sinc .
U
Ste Rey Ids, � C
City Clerk '
Enclosures
pc: June Woodward, Secretary, Roanoke Civic Center Commission /w application
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, THOMAS PAGE was
appointed to replace Tom Roller as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission
for a three -year term of office, commencing October 1, 2019, and ending September 30,
2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -114.5
E-mail: derk(a),roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Benjamin Bazak
1717 Mt. Vernon Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Bazak:
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a
three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of Your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation
of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of
Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church
Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were
reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of
the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy
within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become
familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board.
Sincerlwv,
ep anie M. Moon Reyn s,y
City Clerk
Enclosures
PC: Sheila Umberger, Secretary, Roanoke Public Library Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE }
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, BENJAMIN BAZAK was
reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a three -year term of
office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: cicrk(4!roauokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Marianne Gandee
3271 Allendale Street, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Ms. Gandee:
CECELIA F. MCCOV
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a
three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation
of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of
Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church
Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were
reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of
the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy
within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become
familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board.
Sin ely,
. i h
Stephanie M. Moon eyp MMC
City Clerk
Enclosures
PC: Sheila Umberger, Secretary, Roanoke Public Library Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
1, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, MARIANNE GANDEE was
reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a three -year term of
office ending June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E-mail: derk(mroauokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
Jane Field
1862 Greenwood Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Ms. Field:
CECELIA F. MCCOV
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a
three -year term of office ending June 30, 2022.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation
of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of
Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church
Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were
reappointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of
the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy
within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become
familiar with provisions of the Act."
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation
for your willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board.
4ince, -,
�y�9 Se M. Moon Rey �, 4C
City Clerk
Enclosures
PC: Sheila Umberger, Secretary, Roanoke Public Library Board
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, JANE FIELD was reappointed
as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a three -year term of office ending
June 30, 2022.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
rto ow
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
Robert S. Cowell, Jr.
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cowell:
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
June 4, 2019
CECEL IA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed for an additional two -year term of office instead of a
four -year term of office, as the Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water
Authority ending June 30, 2023, due to an error in the expiration term of office which
should have been June 30, 2019.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts
Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which
you were reappointed.
Sincer ,
ep anie M. Moon Reynol -
City Clerk
Enclosures
PC: Gayle Shrewsbury, Secretary, Western Virginia Water Authority Board,
601 S. Jefferson Street, S. W., Suite 100, Roanoke, Virginia 24011
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
To -wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of
Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting
of Council which was held on the third day of June 2019, ROBERT S. COWELL, JR.,
was reappointed for an additional two -year term of office instead of a four -year term of
office, as the Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority ending
June 30, 2023, due to an error in the expiration term of office which should have been
June 30, 2019.
2019.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of June
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Patricia White -Boyd Christopher Blakeman
Council Member Environmental Manager
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member White -Boyd and Mr. Blakeman:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were appointed /reappointed as the Elected Official and Staff
representatives, respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League Environmental Quality
Policy Committee.
The Environmental Quality Committee will meet on Thursday, July 18 at the Richmond
Marriott Hotel, 500 East Broad Street at 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be available
from 12:00 Noon — 1:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
b
• 4
Weh ni e M. Mo on IR76 of rM MC
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy, City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Anita J. Price Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds
Council Member City Clerk
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Price and Ms. Moon Reynolds:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as the Elected Official and Staff representatives,
respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League Human Development and Education
Policy Committee.
The Human Development and Education Committee will meet on Thursday, July 18 at
the Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 East Broad Street at 9:30 a.m. — 12:00 Noon. Lunch
will be available from 12:00 Noon — 1:00 p.m.
Sinc rely,
An rea R. Johnson
Administrative Assistant
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable William D. Bestpitch Daniel J. Callaghan
Council Member City Attorney
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Bestpitch and Mr. Callaghan:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as the Elected Official and Staff representatives,
respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League General Laws Policy Committee.
The General Laws Committee will meet on Thursday, July 18 at the Richmond Marriott
Hotel, 500 East Broad Street at 9:30 a.m. — 12:00 Noon. Lunch will be available from
12:00 Noon — 1:00 p.m.
Since ely,
Ste ha�Mmoo'n R Id MC
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
The Honorable Joseph L
Vice -Mayor
Roanoke, Virginia
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Cobb Mark Jamison
Transportation Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Vice -Mayor Cobb and Mr. Jamison:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as the Elected Official and Staff representatives,
respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League Transportation Policy Committee.
The Transportation Committee will meet on
Hotel, 500 East Broad Street at 9:30 a.m.
12:00 Noon — 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 at the Richmond Marriott
- 12:00 Noon. Lunch will be available from
Sinc ely,
Stephanie M. Moon Rt2 ,1M
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Djuna L. Osborne Robert Ledger
Council Member Economic Development Manager
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Osborne and Mr. Ledger:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed /appointed as the Elected Official representative
and Staff representatives, respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League Community
and Economic Development Policy Committee.
The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet on Thursday, July 18
at the Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 East Broad Street at 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Lunch
will be available from 12:00 Noon —1 :00 p.m.
Sinc ly,
tep anie M. Moon'
City Clerk
STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536
Telephone: (540) 853 -2541
Fax: (540) 853 -1145
E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov
June 4, 2019
CECELIA F. MCCOY
Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Michelle L. Davis Amelia C. Merchant
Council Member Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Davis and Ms. Merchant:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday,
June 3, 2019, you were reappointed as the Elected Official and Staff representatives,
respectively, of the Virginia Municipal League Finance Policy Committee.
The Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, July 18 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel,
500 East Broad Street at 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be available from 12:00 Noon
01 .
Sinc ly,
LSt hanie M. Moon Rey MC
City Clerk