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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 08-02-21MOON REYNOLDS 42122 - 080221 ROANOKE CITY lQt/ PHRI I( SCHO.)l S ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST 2, 2021 9:00 A.M. FALLON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 502 19TH STREET, S. E. AGENDA Joint Meeting to follow Dedication Ceremony — Fallon Park Elementary 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. • City Council — Mayor Lea and Council Member Moon Reynolds were absent. • School Board - All Present. 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks. • Vice -Mayor Patricia White -Boyd • Chair Lutheria Smith 3. Items for Discussion/ Comments by City Council /School Board Trustees. • City Council /School Board Communication (Trustee Smith) • RCPS+ /5th Quarter Update (Superintendent) • 2021 - 22 School Readiness (Superintendent) • Equity in Action Update (Superintendent) • ROTEC Internships/Transportation Planning for 2021 - 22 (Council Member Cobb) Efforts to Create and Sustain Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Students and Best Practices for Treatment of Transgender Students (Council Member Cobb) Discussion of Long -Range Planning for RCPS Renovation /Replacement Projects (Council Member Bestpitch) Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment and Gun Violence Intervention Program Partnership (Council Member Cobb) 4. Recess /Adjourn - 10:20 A.M. At 10:57 a.m., the Council Meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., to consider the following items for action, with Vice -Mayor White - Boyd presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance, with the exception of Mayor Lea and Council Member Moon Reynolds: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting. (5 -0) A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the acquisition by the City of property located on Melrose Avenue and Cove Road, N. W., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (5 -0) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE VICE -MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE. BRIEFINGS: • Collective Response on Opioid Use Disorder - 20 minutes and Update on the Blueprint for Action Received and filed. At 11:44 a.m., the Council Meeting was declared in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building; and thereafter to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 2, 2021 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge 1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by District Elder, Sylvan Moyer, Pastor, Unlimited Power Apostolic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Welcome. Mayor Lea. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 7 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Council of the City of Roanoke is seeking applications for the following current vacancies and /or upcoming expirations of terms of office: Architectural Review Board — one vacancy Board of Zoning Appeals — one vacancy Personnel and Employment Practices Commission — one vacancy Roanoke Civic Center Commission — three vacancies Roanoke Public Library Board — one vacancy Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission — one vacancy Towing Advisory Board — one vacancy (Citizen at- large) Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award to the Department of Finance for the FY 2021 Budget. Withdrawn. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: Q NONE. 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 meeting of City Council held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from Gayle Shrewsbury, Secretary, Western Virginia Water Authority, Board of Directors, transmitting the 2020 Strategic Plan of the Western Virginia Water Authority. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -3 Reports of qualification of Stuart Trinkle as a member (Protected Class) of the Personnel and employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2024; and Karl Willers as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the FY2021 "Four- For - Life" Grant for training, supplies or other appropriate items used for Emergency Medical Services. Adopted Resolution No. 42122 - 080221 and Budget Ordinance No. 42123-080221. (7 -0) 2. Acceptance of the FY2022 Conference and Education Assistance Program grant from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to provide support for the 2021 City of Roanoke Fire -EMS Fire Seminar. Adopted Resolution No. 42124 - 080221 and Budget Ordinance No. 42125-080221. (7 -0) 3. Acceptance of the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to support the existing work of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Adopted Resolution No. 42126- 080221 and Budget Ordinance No. 42127-080221. (7 -0) 4. Acceptance of the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish and implement targeted interventions to high -risk areas and individuals identified in the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment. Adopted Resolution No. 42128 - 080221 and Budget Ordinance No. 42129 - 080221, as amended. (7 -0) 5. Repeal and replace Budget Ordinance No. 42110 - 071921 adopted July 19, 2021, authorizing acceptance of certain grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for entitlement funding for the 2021 — 2022 fiscal year. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42130 - 080221. (7 -0) COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: Roanoke Parks and Recreation is asking for help reimagining recreation • Residents are invited to take a 10- minute survey to provide their input on changes they'd like to see in our recreation facilities. • The Reimagine Roanoke Online Survey asks what residents would like to see from their recreation centers and pool facilities, how they should be maintained, and how they would like to see these changes happen. • The survey is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies are also in City library branches and at Eureka Park, Preston Park, and Grandin Court recreation centers. • More information is posted on the City's website homepage under "Read About Roanoke." The Transportation Division's "No Need to Speed" pedestrian safety campaign is nearing its completion. • The campaign runs from June 21 to August 15. • Every week, the campaign focuses on a different quadrant in the City to spread awareness about the dangers of speeding. • Campaign messaging is done primarily through social media platforms and interviews with local media outlets. • "No Need to Speed" has utilizes a number of creative ways to engage residents on this important safety topic, including the latest initiative — the "Color Your Corner" contest. Five artists were selected to have their artwork installed on a signal cabinet in the City to create more awareness. • The campaign is being funded through a grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with the goal of impacting the behaviors of drivers on City streets. • To follow the campaign, check out the Facebook page for the Transportation Division or the City of Roanoke. b. CITY ATTORNEY: 1. Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Roanoke and the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation. Adopted Resolution No. 42131 - 080221. (7 -0) 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Cobb commented that after attending an event at Mill Mountain Theatre on Saturday, he experienced a 20- minute delay to depart the parking garage and requested a reevaluation of signage displaying payment instructions for patrons. Mayor Lea announced the annual State of the City Address at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on Thursday, August 19, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., to review the city's accomplishments over the past year and provide a look ahead at upcoming city initiatives. Registration available online at www.roanokechamber.org. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. See below. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (6 -0, Council Member Moon Reynolds was not present when vote was recorded.) Appointed Tracey Jernigan Brown as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of office of Antwyne U. Calloway ending December 31, 2022; and reappointed Amanda McGee for a three -year term of office commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. Appointed Karla Christian to replace Scott Tate as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. Appointed Dawn Erdman to replace Frederick Gusler as a Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. 12. ADJOURNED - 2:58 P.M. 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 August 2, 2021 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 Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr. Stephanie Moon Reynolds Vivian Sanchez -Jones Patricia White -Boyd This is to advise you that due to a personal appointment, I will not be present at the joint meeting of the Council and the Roanoke City School Board at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, August 2, 2021; however, I will be present for the 2:00 p.m. session of Council. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, 41- ryt Rf� Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds Council Member S M R /ctw 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(a�ROANOKEVA.GOV August 2, 2021 The Honorable Vice -Mayor Patricia White -Boyd and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice -Mayor White -Boyd 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, Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw COMMITTEE VACANCIES /REAPPOINTMENTS August 2, 2021 Public VACANCIES: Term of office on the Architectural Review Board ending October 1, 2025. Unexpired term of office on the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2022. Term of office on the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2024. Terms of office on the Roanoke Civic Center Commission ending September 30, 2024. Terms of office on the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2024. Term of office on the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission ending June 30, 2024. Term of office (Citizen at Large) on the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2023. RT Q I CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPO To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the acquisition by the City of property located on Melrose Avenue and Cove Road, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2- 371 1 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Clarence Grier, Deputy City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development A'k RVCR ROANOKE VALLEY COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO THE OPIOIO ANO ADDICTION ­- Roanoke Valley Collective Response The Collective Response to the Opioid and Addiction Crisis (RVCR) strives to re -chart the course and consequences of substance use disorder in our community —not only preventing but ensuring that there are always pathways to healthy and sustainable living for those affected by addiction. Spanning five major response sectors of prevention, treatment, recovery, crisis response and connection to care, and child and family support services, RVCR to the Opioid and Addiction Crisis is a collaboration of influencers and community leaders dedicated to finding sustainable solutions to the addiction crisis in the Roanoke Valley and neighboring communities. Launched in September, 2018, the response encompasses over 300 individual community stakeholders representing law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, healthcare, local and state government, education, community support organizations, faith Ecommunity, business community, and individuals and families personally touched by addiction (as of 3/15/21). The RVCR completed our community wide action plan (Blueprint for Action) in the fall of 2020. The blueprint combines evidence -based practices, local insight, and personal stories to recommend and develop 22 community -wide recommendations, each including sustainability goals. The blueprint is an interactive document, changing as community needs change. Priority 1: Develop interagelcessesfamilies impacted by OUD /SUD. Priority 2: Implement and monitor best practices to prevent family disruption and /or enable family reunification. Priority 3: Educate the Community at Large about the effects of OUD /SUD on children and families and about impact in the Roanoke Valley. Priority 4: Expand supportive networks and physical spaces for children and families impacted by active OUD /SUD. Crisis Response and Connection to Care Priority 1: Use ODMAP and FAACT platforms to determine OUD /SUD overdose prevalence, predictors, and trends across the Roanoke Valley MSA and within distinct geographic communities. Priority 2: Use ODMAP and FAACT platforms and other available data to inform geographic -and individual -level treatment strategies, including harm reduction. p Priority 3: Implement trauma informed response services to those at risk of and experiencing overdose. Priority 4: Expand and create resources that compliment existing programs through law enforcement and criminal justice efforts and support individuals transitioning into the community from incarceration. PrioritmA&Amemase access to Naloxone and other harm reduction methods, with emphasis on high -risk geographic areas Recovery Priority 1: Educate multiple stakeholders, prioritizing businesses that are open to hiring people in recovery, about the many paths to recovery and the importance of coordinated care. Priority 2: Build a roadmap for employers that provides information about how recovery can be mutually beneficial. Priority 3: Establish and sustain dialogue with the insurance sector to increase coverage for recovery services. Priority 4: Increase availability of recovery ( "sober ") housing and wrap- around services. Priority 5: Improve human resource policies to support recovery in the workplace. Treatment Priority 1: Improve compatibility in data systems across the medical, planning, and emergency response sectors to enable more effective data sharing related to prescriptions and prior care. Priority 2: Increase interagency collaboration to ensure that best treatment practices are available and applied across they continuum of care. Priority 3: Strengthen continuum of care and transitions in care to reduce gaps and interruptions in treatment. Priority 4: I i is ick- response treaiai For more information please refer to the Community Action Plan (Blueprint for Action) available for download at www.rvcollectiveresponse.org/resources RVCR Advocacy Campaign Our multi - platform advocacy campaign generated more than 350,000 distinct impressions and the digital campaign generated over 2,700 website clicks. In total, the RVCR received 15 contact requests since the beginning of the campaign, several of which are now committed Stakeholders. Below is a sample of our digital media, the complete file is available for download at https://www.rvcoIlectiveresPonse.org/resources. A%, RVCR caa�cc�rve eea+oaraa Working Group Projects and Successes Child and Family Support • Received grant funding for the RESTORE Southwest Virginia program (with TAP, Virginia Tech, and others) • Received grant funding for SUD counseling services (through Family Service of Roanoke Valley) • Connecting DSS to network of peer recovery specialists • Published Mental Health and Substance Use Directory, download: www.rvcollectiveresponse.org /resources (with HOPE Initiative) • Linking Salem EMS to peer recovery specialists (with HOPE Initiative) • Facilitating first responder and law enforcement data access using ODMAP and FAACT platforms • Received grant funding for the Connection to Care (C2C) project (with Virginia Tech) leading to: 385 heavy duty backpacks, 156 lightweight backpacks, 160 boxes of NARCAN, and 115 community members REVIVE trained. (Presentation download: www.rvcollectiveresponse.ore /resources) • Facilitating reentry program connecting those incarcerated and recently released from incarceration to mental health and SUD services (with WVRJ, Roanoke City and County Jails, and the District 15 Probation Office) • Supporting Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program Drop -In Center: over 300 participants, over 37,000 clean syringes, 87.7% return rate, 80% linkage to care rate, and a 13.5% HCV positivity rate. (Presentation download: www.rvcollectiveresponse.org /resources) • Support Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) through the Prevention Council of Roanoke County • Support comprehensive prevention education in the K12 system locally and state -wide • Organizing open community conversations around SUD prevention and education Recovery • Facilitating solutions for transitional and recovery housing • Facilitate data sharing agreements and networking information with FAACT platform, a secure cross - agency SUD r` data sharing platform Advocating at the state level for ARTS initiative expansion to broaden addiction, recovery, and treatment services Collaborating with Carilion Clinic ED Bridge to Treatment program, leading to: 198 patients from ED to intake and a success rate of 78% (presentation download: www.rvcollectiveresponse.org /resources ) Peers working with Federal Drug Treatment Court in the Western District (with HOPE Initiative)resources for their participants (with the HOPE Initiative A*6,6. RVCR ROANOKE VALLEY COLLZCrwE RESPONSE TO T.! O0 irq i. I . . RVCR Moving Forward • Evaluating our processes, blueprint, and organizational structure • Evaluating sustainability needs including administrative needs, financial models, and funding sources • Prioritizing implementation of blueprint recommendations at the local level • Identifying and applying for grant funding to support collective programming Strategic Needs Currently, the RVCR is led by a Steering Committee of 12 volunteers from various sectors in the Roanoke Valley. As we move forward the RVCR Steering Committee is in need of a paid Executive Director position, both to implement RVCR programming and to assist the Steering Committee in leadership. The RVCR Executive Director would be in charge of RVCR administration, communication, and program management, and would work under the Steering Committee as an advisory board. Additionally, the Executive Director would also be responsible for seeking out and applying for sustainable grant funding for RVCR programming. As part of the RVCR sustainability plan, we have drafted a model that outlines our financial needs over the next three years. Included in this model is the RVCR Executive Director position, complete with salary, benefits, program overhead, and part -time project management staff. All expenses included, we estimate the need for roughly $600,000 over three years, including funds for inflation, cost expenditures, and raises. Please see the full financial breakdown below. Description Year One Year Two Year Three Executive Director Salary $60,000 $63,000 $66,150 Benefits (30 %) $18,000 $18,900 $19,845 Administrative, Projects, and Misc. Costs $52,000 $96,100 $140,005 Part -Time Staff $20,000 $22,000 $24,000 Total: $150,000 Total: $200,000 Total: $250,000 For general information, membership opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact rvcollectiveresponse @bradleyfreeclinic.com. I hl W E S T E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 15, 2021 City Clerk City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke, VA 24011-1536 Dear Ms. McCoy, CIVIC: To comply with the Statement of Policy on Appointments by Roanoke City Council, I am enclosing our Strategic Plan which is a summary of work completed by the Water Authority & Board. Also enclosed is a record of Board meeting and Committee meeting attendance. Our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will be provided in the fall when the report has been completed. Sincerely, Gayle Sh ewsbury Secretary WVWA Board of Directors .11 AM -3 '2+3 Our Mission is Clear 601 S. Jefferson Street •Suite 200 • Roanoke VA 2401 1 -241 4 540- 283 -2906 • gayle .shrewsbury@westernvawater.org WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY Board of Directors Attendance FY 2021 Attendance .. .rAbsent �. ... .. Board Meeting John Bradshaw July 16, 2020 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw September 17, 2020 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw Shirley Holland October 15, 2020 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Audit Committee Meeting Harvey Brookins November 19, 2020 Bob Cowell Randall Hancock Dan O'Donnell Board Meeting John Bradshaw November 19, 2020 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw January 21, 2021 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw February 18, 2021 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw March 18, 2021 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Compensation Committee Meeting Don Davis April 29, 2021 Dan O'Donnell Shirley Holland Hunter Young Governance Committee Meeting Bob Cowell John Bradshaw May 20, 2021 Don Davis Randall Hancock Board Meeting John Bradshaw Harvey Brookins April 15, 2021 Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw May 20, 2021 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young Board Meeting John Bradshaw June 17, 2021 Harvey Brookins Bob Cowell Don Davis Randall Hancock Shirley Holland Dan O'Donnell Hunter Young W E S T E R N V I R G I N IA WATER AUTHORITY/ In spite of the global COVID -19 pandemic that impacted all business functions, the Western Virginia Water Authority is pleased that our FY21 accomplishments were able to: Provide leadership in the regional community Utilize technology and innovative management practices Protect our natural resources With a highly skilled and motivated team of employees. Organizational Management Develop current and future workforce • Fall 2020 salary survey completed to benchmark compensation levels • Developed framework for new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Design new benefits and policies • Developed and implemented ReviewSnap, an employee evaluation program based on the Authority's values • Transitioned to self- funded Health Insurance program for all employees Create a vibrant safety culture • Introduced digital signage communication tool • Implemented COVID -19 safety protocols • Launched VOSH /SHARP Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program at Spring Hollow. Promote a culture of innovation • Became one of the first utilities in the Commonwealth conducting Covid -19 sampling on wastewater influent W E S i E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY • Presented virtual programing and white papers on workforce development, customer assistance, non - revenue water • Expanded world renowned reservoir research conducted by Virginia Tech to include Carvins Cove • Established Information Technology Steering Committee to collaborate on new projects and information sharing Technology & Innovation Use technology to create greater efficiencies • Upgraded the GIS platform which allowed for mobile friendly GIS access • Launched eBuilder enterprise Project Management software solution W E S T E R N V1 R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY • Lined 11,257 LF sewer pipe utilizing trenchless technologies. Over 4,000 LF of water service lines were replaced utilizing directional drilling techniques. Utilize state -of- the -art equipment to increase work output and energy efficiencies • Deployed 20 Agility laptops to staff to support remote work during COVID and implemented WebEx and Microsoft Teams • Operator 10 deployed in both Water and Wastewater systems • Documented all major water and wastewater equipment in content management system • Replacement and upgrade to state of the art, real -time depth monitors in gravity sewer collection system Improve cyber security • SCADA Disaster Recovery Plan implemented for Carvins Cove, Crystal Springs, Muse Springs, Spring Hollow and Wastewater. • The SCADA network has been successfully firewalled behind the Water Authority network to consolidate assets and allow remote access to SCADA resources in a more secure way Develop and use paperless processes • A Content Management solution was selected in June 2021 as the platform for paperless HR employee records • Munis HUB was implemented in March 2021 by IT, Finance and HR teams Sustainable Practices W E S T E R N V1 R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY Position the Authority for service expansion • CHA Consulting /CDM Smith Team selected to provide consulting services for development of a Comprehensive Water & Sewer Infrastructure Master Plan. Completion of Phase 1 scheduled for August 2021 Use prudent budgeting and equitable and sustainable rates to protect public funds • Selected Content Management solution in June 2021 as the platform for paperless file management • A new 10 -year financial forecast was completed during this budget cycle • Opportunities were found to reduce 0 &M expenses as a result of the restructuring. Provide infrastructure that is resilient and meets customer needs • Utilizing acoustic technology, the Authority has assessed 735,269 feet of previously unobserved sewer lines in 2021 • Realigned fee structures at Carvins Cove to support subsequent risk management activities • Developed treatment plant capital program to facilitate ongoing capital improvements Maintain financial stability • Took advantage of lower interest rates to reduce debt and save for future debt payments • A financial advisor was hired to provide guidance and recommendations on our debt and financial policies • Created an SQL database for financial reporting purposes for fiscal year end June 30, 2021. All prior assets have been loaded into the database. • All financial measures are within range of our benchmarks Community Engagement Protect our natural resources through education and conservation • Produced video tours of all treatment facilities and launched online educational outreach content • Facilitated meeting with AEP to better coordinate their vegetation control activities on land surrounding the reservoirs W E S T E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY Grants obtained to (1) purchase the last remaining portion of shoreline not owned by the Authority at Carvins Cove and (2) reduce the harm to our environment and our community through education and distribution of tools promoting the proper storage and disposal of medications Expand the Authority's presence on social media and at community events • Grew followers on Facebook and Instagram and expanded content on the Authority's YouTube channel Participated in numerous virtual job fairs to attract new employees Deliver excellent customer service Brought the expanded Authority Cares program in -house to provide CARES Acts and Municipal Relief Funds to customers needing financial assistance. Developed a Pledge Portal and expanded agreements with agencies to vet the applications Provided eleven grant funded sewer connections to lower income residents with failing septic systems Maintained call answer rates by the customer service department, even through the pandemic, remote working and staff changes Maintain active involvement on community boards • Established an information sharing partnership with the City of Greensboro's water and sewer division WQ has staff serving as Chair of the Virginia WARN (Water and Wastewater Emergency Response Network) and the Advisory Panel of the Virginia Western Environmental Programs department Resource Management Meet all regulatory compliance requirements • Maintained full compliance with all state and federal monitoring requirements • Initiated new PFAS testing and lead and copper pipe documentation to meet new recommendations Develop sewer collection asset monitoring activities W E S T E R N V I R G I N IA WATER AUTHORITY • Point Orange data acquisition system being utilized to monitor and report sewer levels in manholes at key locations throughout the system allowing for real time input on flow conditions at critical areas for quick response to potential overflow incidences. Installed 473 water -tight frames and covers and rehabilitated a total of 216 manholes throughout the sewer system in 2021 Identify and minimize unaccounted for non - revenue water • A cross - departmental team and the Meter Data Management (MDM) software vendor are collaborating on Loss Analysis reporting in the MDM tool to augment the Loss Analysis reporting • DMA zones evaluated and further refined. Program has been recognized Nationally with Authority staff selected to present the program at several National Conferences this year. Invest in infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation • Implemented risk -based model and analysis of infrastructure to inform CIP planning and project prioritization CECELIA F. bICCOY, CDIC 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: clerkCa`roanokeva.gov August 3, 2021 Angelia Vernon, Secretary Personnel and Employment Practices Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Vernon: CECELIA T. NVEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Stuart Trinkle has qualified as a member (Protected Class) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, J—. V?2e,&�t Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Stuart Trinkle, 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 (Protected Class /Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) t STUART TRINKLE The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Stuart Trinkle this U day of 4 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By Clerk CECELIA F. NICCOY, CN1C Cite 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: clerkCa roanokeva.gov August 3, 2021 Melissa Murray, Secretary Roanoke Arts Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Murray: CECELIA T. WEBB, CN1C Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Karl Willers has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, JL444Z'0� .�. Y)z&&�t Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Karl Willers, 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, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) �e'z a � - Z'Z� C' KARL WILLERS The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Karl Willers this day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By Clerk IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. No. 42122- 080221. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of funding for the FY2021 "Four- For - Life" program grant from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Management, which program returns to the jurisdiction a portion of the registration fees collected from vehicles in that jurisdiction, to be used only for emergency medical services, and authorizing the execution and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts funding for the FY2021 "Four- For - Life" program grant from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Management, in the total amount of $82,652.96 with no local match required. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept, execute, and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke any and all documents required to obtain such funding. All such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding or with such project. ATTEST: City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA _f The 2nd day of August, 2021. �\ No. 42123 - 080221. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Virginia Department of Health for the purpose of purchasing emergency medical service (EMS) training, equipment and supplies, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021 -2022 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 2021 -2022 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Expendable Equipment Training and Development Vehicular Equipment Other Equipment Revenues Four - For -Life Grant FY20 35- 520 - 3688 -2035 $ 15,000 35- 520 - 3688 -2044 5,000 35- 520 - 3688 -9010 32,652 35- 520 - 3688 -9015 30,000 35- 520 - 3688 -3688 82,652 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: FY21 Four - For -Life Program Grant Background: Roanoke Fire -EMS has received notification that the City of Roanoke will be receiving the Fiscal Year 2021 "Four- For - Life" grant payment for Emergency Medical Services ( "EMS ") of $82,652.96. The purpose of these funds is the purchase of training, supplies or other appropriate items used for EMS. Considerations: City Council action is needed to formally accept and appropriate these funds, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriations to purchase the equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this payment. Recommended Action: Accept the Four - For -Life grant payment as described above and adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to authorize the Director of Finance to establish a revenue estimate and appropriate funds for $82,652.96 into expenditure accounts in the Grant Fund. Robert S. Cowell, jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Clarence G. Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services 1 -800 -523 -6019 (VA only) 1041 Technology Park Drive 804- 888 -9100 Glen Allen, VA 23059 -4500 FAX: 804 -371 -3108 July 09, 2021 CITY OF ROANOKE 348 Campbell Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA VA 24016 Dear City /County Administrator: IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED Please return this report within 30 days Your locality will be receiving the Fiscal Year 2021 "Four- For - Life" payment for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the amount of $82.652.96 . These funds are for the collection period September 01, 2020 through August 31, 2021. Guidelines for the use of these funds are attached and are available on our website: http: / /www.vdh.vir i�gov /emergency- medical - services /return- to- localityl . Prior to distribution of these funds to the local government, this office must receive your Report of Expenditures on last year's distribution. The total amount that must be reported for last year's distribution is annotated on the enclosed report. The Four - For -Life program, as amended in 2000, stipulates that four additional dollars be charged and collected at the time of registration of each passenger vehicle, pickup or panel truck. The funds collected, pursuant to Section 46.2 -694, Code of Virginia, shall be used only for emergency medical services. The law further states that the Department of Health shall return twenty -six percent (26 %) of the registration fees collected to the locality wherein such vehicle is registered to provide funding for: Training of volunteer or salaried emergency medical service personnel of licensed, non -profit emergency medical service agencies; or The purchase of necessary equipment and supplies for licensed, non - profit emergency medical service agencies. It is important to recognize two clauses in the Four - For -Life legislation: (1) non - supplanting funds and (2) failure to report the use of funds by any local governing body will result in funds being retained. The Assistant Attorney General, at our request has offered the following interpretation for use of the funds. "Any funds received from Section 46.2 -694 by a non -state agency cannot be used to match any other funds derived from Section 46.2 -694 by that same non - state agency" Simply put, funds returned to localities cannot be used as the matching share of any grants offered using Four - For -Life funds. "Each local governing body shall report to the Board of Health on the use of Four - For -Life funds, which were returned to it. In any case in which the local governing body grants the funds to a regional emergency medical council to be distributed to licensed, non-profit emergency medical and rescue services, the local governing body shall remain responsible for the proper use of the funds. If, at the end of any fiscal year, a report on the use of Four - For -Life funds for that year has not been received from a local governing body, any funds due to that local governing body for the next fiscal year shall be retained until such time as the report has been submitted to the board. " If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Emergency Medical Services at 804 - 888 -9100. Sincerely, Adam L. Harrell MBA, NRP VIRGINIA V/ UEPARTMFNT "VIRGINIA HEALTH MOW* YOU Afar VOO F..M.dW uuu.vdh %irginia.g()% ()cm5 C. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. No. 42124 - 080221. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of funding for the 2021 City of Roanoke Fire- EMS Fire Seminar from the FY2022 Virginia Department of Fire Programs Conference and Education Program grant and authorizing the execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts funding for the 2021 City of Roanoke Fire -EMS Fire Seminar from the FY2022 Virginia Department of Fire Programs Conference and Education Program grant in the total amount of $20,850 with no local match required. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept, execute, and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke any and all documents required to obtain such funding. All such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding or with such project. ATTEST: COT City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. 011� No. 42125 - 080221. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Fire Programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021- 2022 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 2021 -2022 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Conference Expenses Revenues VDFP Conference and Education Assistance FY22 35- 520 - 3387 -2310 $ 20,850 35- 520 - 3387 -3387 20,850 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ee�j- VN66T City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: FY22 VDFP Conference and Education Assistance Program Grant Background: Roanoke Fire -EMS received funding from the FY2022 Virginia Department of Fire Programs ( "VDFP ") Conference and Education Assistance Program grant for $20,850. This grant funding will provide support for the 2021 City of Roanoke Fire -EMS Fire Seminar. Considerations: City Council action is needed to formally accept and appropriate these funds, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriations to purchase the equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this grant. Recommended Action: Accept the FY2022 Conference and Education Assistance Program grant as described above and adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the Grant fund for $20,850. Appropriate total funding for $20,850 into accounts established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. - -- ----------------- - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Clarence G. Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance r. (in-all ml Garrett Dyer Virginia Department of Fire Programs Interim EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR July 12, 2021 Kristen Perdue Community Risk Reduction Specialist, Roanoke 713 3rd St SW Roanoke, VA 24090 Dear Ms. Kristen Perdue: Brook Pittinger ASSISTANT CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES We are pleased to advise Roanoke City of an assistance award of $20,850 under the 2022 Conference and Education Assistance Program for support of the 2021 Fire Seminar as proposed in your assistance application. Funds are being made available for FY -2022. The performance period of the award is July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. In order to remain eligible for the award the enclosed acceptance letter must be signed and returned to me no later than August 12, 2021. The document can be returned via mailing service or email. Disbursement of the assistance award in the amount of $20,850 is scheduled for release by September 1, 2021 pending my receipt of your signed acceptance certification document. Be advised that the terms and conditions of this assistance award are set forth in the Conference and Education Administrative Policy & Application Instructions (available on our website). Pay special attention to the promotional acknowledgement associated with the grant award. Further, the recipient will provide in writing an accounting and after action report within thirty (30) days of the conference conclusion or July 30, 2022 depending on the event date. A copy of the event itinerary along with invoices and payment receipts totaling the amount of award shall be included in the submission. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my office 804/249 -1958, or via email at Theresa. Hunter(a-)vdfp.vir ig_nia.gov. Respectfully, Theresa Hunter Budget and Grants Manager 1005 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059 -4500 Phone: (804) 371 -0220 or Fax: (804) 371 -3444 www.vafire.com , v IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. No. 42126- 080221. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and authorizing the execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in the total amount of $25,000 with no local match required. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept, execute, and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke any and all documents required to obtain such funding. All such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding or with such project. ATTEST: ozlu�- '-4. '-M�6&T City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. ` No. 42127 - 080221. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Program Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021 -2022 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 2021 -2022 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Overtime Wages Fees for Professional Services Business Meals and Travel Expendable Equipment Administrative Supplies Revenues Youth and Gang Violence Prog FY22 -State 35- 300 - 9151 -1003 $ 1,550 35- 300 - 9151 -2010 13,500 35- 300 - 9151 -2144 210 35- 300 - 9151 -2035 1,800 35- 300 - 9151 -2030 7,940 35- 300 - 9151 -9151 25,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. 4� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: Acceptance and Appropriation of Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment grant funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services Background: The Virginia Department of Criminal justice Services has awarded the City of Roanoke state funding from the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment grant program. This grant will support the existing work of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission by providing necessary funds to conduct a comprehensive Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment. The amount of the grant is $25,000. The project period is duly 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. The Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment will support the development of a plan of action for the identification, prevention, and intervention of youth and gang violence in the City. Considerations: The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will work collaboratively with the Roanoke City Police Department, Roanoke City Public Schools, the Office of the City Manager, and community partners and agencies to complement the identification, prevention, and intervention efforts currently underway by the Gun Violence Prevention Commission and the Roanoke Police Department. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal justice Services Grant # 22- A8650YG20 to support the existing work of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Authorize the City Manager to execute any forms required by the Virginia Department of Criminal justice Services in order to accept these funds; such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a State grant funds of $25,000 and appropriate funding $25,000 into expenditure accounts to be established by th e Robert S. Cowell, .J r. City Manager revenue estimate for in the amount of Director of Finance. Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Clarence G. Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Samuel Roman, Jr., Chief of Police Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Angela O'Brien, Chief Strategy Officer 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. No. 42128- 080221. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and authorizing the execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in the total amount of $500,000 with no local match required. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept, execute, and file on behalf of the City of Roanoke any and all documents required to obtain such funding. All such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding or with such project. ATTEST: 04 4 4 � .*.. Y& e, City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA � (�� The 2nd day of August, 2021. 1' No. 42129- 080221. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021 -2022 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 2021 -2022 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Employee Salaries City Retirement 401 Health Savings Match FICA Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Fees for Professional Services Administrative Supplies Revenues Gun Violence Intervention Prog FY22 -State 35- 300 - 9150 -1002 $ 246,574 35- 300 - 9150 -1105 42,596 35- 300 - 9150 -1117 2,466 35- 300 - 9150 -1120 18,863 35- 300 - 9150 -1125 46,080 35- 300 - 9150 -1126 2,124 35- 300 - 9150 -1130 3,279 35- 300 - 9150 -1131 690 35- 300 - 9150 -2010 11,700 35- 300 - 9150 -2030 125,628 35- 300 - 9150 -9150 500,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: Acceptance and Appropriation of Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal justice Services Background: The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded the City of Roanoke state funding from the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant. This funding will support the existing work of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission by providing necessary funds to establish and implement targeted interventions to high -risk areas and individuals identified in the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment. The amount of the grant is $500,000 to be used over two years, at $250,000 each year. The term begins June 1, 2021 and will end June 30, 2023. Three positions, including one Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator and two Youth and Gang Violence Outreach workers will be created out of the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant. These positions will work collaboratively with other city departments, community groups and agencies in the intervention of youth and gang related activities. Remaining funds will be used for consultants and collaboration with community groups in agencies. Considerations: The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will work collaboratively with the Roanoke City Police Department, Roanoke City Public Schools, the Office of the City Manager, and community partners and agencies to complement the intervention efforts currently underway by the Gun Violence Prevention Commission and the Roanoke Police Department. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal justice Services Grant # 21- A8709GV21 to support the existing work of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Authorize the City Manager to execute any forms required by the Virginia Department of Criminal justice Services in order to accept these funds; such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate for State grant funds of $500,000 and appropriate funding in the amount of $500,000 into expenditure accounts to be established by the Director of Finance. T-------------- Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Bob Cowell, City Manager Clarence Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Sam Roman, Chief of Police Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Angela O'Brien, Chief Strategy Officer 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August 2021. No. 42130 - 080221. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021 -2022 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 2021 -2022 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations CDBG -BFTA New Homeownership 35 -G21- 2120 -5647 CDBG- Reduction in Homeless Overdoses 35 -G22- 2211 -1103 CDBG- Neighborhood Development Grants 35 -G22- 2211 -1104 CDBG -1602 Dale Avenue Restoration 35 -G22- 2213 -1106 CDBG -427 Gilmer Restoration 35 -G22- 2213 -1107 CDBG- Empowering Individuals With Disabilities 35 <G22- 2219 -5057 CDBG -BFTA Limited Rehab 35 -G22- 2219 -5665 CDBG- Summer Youth Build 35 -G22- 2219 -5486 CDBG -BFTA Residential Fa §ade 35 -G22- 2219 -1108 CDBG- Limited /Emergency Home Repair 35 -G22- 2219 -5470 CDBG- Infrastructure 35 -G22- 2220 -5442 CDBG -BFTA New Homeownership 35 -G22- 2220 -5647 CDBG -BFTA Major Rehab 35 -G22 -2220 -5666 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1002 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1105 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1120 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1125 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1126 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1130 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -1131 J 144,590 48,500 2,500 125,000 60,000 55,000 96,500 91,000 40,000 62,500 51,000 348,432 194,250 196,882 31,107 15,061 26,526 1,548 2,579 597 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2010 68,863 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2015 9,500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2020 2,400 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2030 500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2035 2,500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2042 1,700 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2044 5,000 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2075 500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2082 500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -2160 700 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -3045 1,000 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -7005 500 CDBG -CDBG Administration 35 -G22- 2222 -7017 500 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1002 119,852 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1105 19,908 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1117 1,166 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1120 8,917 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1125 11,434 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1126 654 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1130 1,527 CDBG -Code Enforcement 35 -G22- 2223 -1131 392 CDBG -Court Appointed Special Advocates 35 -G22- 2239 -3775 30,500 CDBG - Family Advocate Program 35 -G22- 2239 -3918 29,750 CDBG - Police Bike Patrols 35 -G22- 2240 -1101 20,000 CDBG- Housing Stabilization for Families in Need 35 -G22- 2243 -1102 75,000 ESG -Rapid Rehousing 35 -E22- 5237 -5618 18,229 ESG- Homelessness Prevention 35 -E22- 5237 -5618 56,018 ESG -HMIS 35 -E22- 5237 -5618 11,162 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1002 7,935 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1105 1,254 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1120 607 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1125 1,064 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1126 53 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1130 104 ESG -ESG Administration 35 -E22- 5237 -1131 24 ESG -Case Management 35 -E22- 5237 -5644 30,953 ESG -Trust House Shelter - Emergency Shelter 35 -E22- 5237 -5650 27,213 ESG -New Beginnings - Rapid Rehousing 35 -E22- 5237 -5650 19,060 HOME -Down Payment Assistance 35- 090 - 5440 -5119 HOME -EFTA New Homeownership 35- 090 - 5443 -5647 HOME -920 Stewart Restoration 35- 090 - 5443 -2536 HOME -Down Payment Assistance 35- 090 - 5443 -1109 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1002 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1105 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1120 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1125 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1126 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1130 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -1131 HOME -HOME Administration 35- 090 - 5443 -2044 HOME -Down Payment Assistance 35- 090 - 5440 -5647 CDBG- Empowering Individuals With Disabilities 35 -G21- 2119 -5057 CDBG- Emereeny Home Repair -Tap 35 -G21- 2119 -5470 CDBG -World Changers 2008 35 -G21- 2119 -5486 CDBG- Limited Housing Rehabilitation -MOTA 35 -G21- 2119 -5665 CDBG - Children's Trust -CASA 35 -G21- 2139 -3775 CDBG - Children's Advocacy Center 35 -G21- 2139 -3918 CDBG - Presidential Facade Pilot Project 35 -G21- 2120 -5619 ESG- ESG - Council of Community Services 35 -E21- 5237 -5618 ESG -ESG- Family Promise 35 -E21- 5237 -5644 ESG -ESG -ARCH 35 -E21- 5237 -2066 Revenues CDBG ENTITLEMENT FY22 35- G22- 2100 -2053 CDBG PROGRAM INCOME FY21 35 -G21- 2100 -3821 CDBG ENTITLEMENT FY21 35 -G21- 2100 -3818 HUD HOME PROGRAM ENTITLEMENT FY22 35- 090 - 5443 -2057 HUD HOME PROGRAM INCOME FY22 35- 090 - 5440 -5441 Emerency Solutions Grant FY21 35 -E21- 5237 -5237 ESG ENTITLEMENT FY21 35 -E22- 5241 -2059 2,892 444,568 150,000 15,000 47,351 7,481 3,622 5,651 371 620 143 1,000 (2,892) (19,835) (38,029) (2,548) (17,058) (22,255) (4,865) (40,000) (6,243) (6,977) (5,000) 1,862,245 590 144,000 675,808 2,892 20,551 153,124 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 0444&�,;!q-r City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: August 2, 2021 Subject: Repeal of Budget Ordinance No. 42110 - 071921, adopted by Roanoke City Council on July 19, 2021 and for the Acceptance of the corrected Appropriation of the 2021 -2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds Background: By Budget Ordinance No. 42110-07192 1 , adopted by Roanoke City Council (City Council) on July 19, 2021, City Council authorized the CDBG and HOME funds received from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide for a variety of activities ranging from affordable housing and community development to economic development. ESG funds are used to support programs for homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing. The City has received entitlement grant funds for over thirty years and must submit an Action Plan annually to HUD to receive such funding. On May 3, 2021, by Resolution No. 42046- 050321, City Council authorized filing the funding applications as part of approving the submission of the 2021 -2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD. Funding allocations contained in this report reflect those presented to the City Council in the 2021 -22 HUD Annual Action Plan adoption. Due to inexperience the original Budget Ordinance was not appropriately created. Ordinance No. 42110-071921 contained several errors that included missing appropriations. Considerations: In order to correct these errors, City staff recommends that Budget Ordinance No. 42110-071921, be repealed, and the City Council adopt a new budget ordinance to transfer, as intended, The 2021 -2022 HUD Action Plan, approved by City Council as part of the annual update to the 2020 -24 HUD Consolidated Plan, provides for activities totaling $2,859,210. The funding for these activities included new entitlement funds of $2,691,177, funds unexpended from prior year accounts, and program income. Acceptance of the funds and appropriation or transfer to the accounts indicated in Attachment 1 is needed to permit the 2021 -2022 activities to proceed. Recommended Actions: 1 . Accept the 2021 -2022 CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement funds to be used for providing the services indicated in the 2022 -2022 HUD Annual Action Plan as detailed below; CDBG 2021 -22 Entitlement $1,862,245 CDBG Prior Year Entitlement /Program Income 144,590 HOME 2020 -21 Entitlement 675,808 HOME Prior Year Entitlement /Program Income 2,892 ESG 2020 -21 Entitlement 153,124 ESG Prior Year Entitlement /Program Income 20,551 TOTAL $2,859,210 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the required Grant Agreements, Funding Approval, and other documents required by HUD in order to accept the funds, all of such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to appropriate, reprogram, and transfer funding in the amount of $2,859,210 into accounts to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance, as detailed in the attached budget ordinance. Rober . rCow-ell.Ir City Manager Attachment: FY 21 -22 HUD Funds Appropriation Ordinance Distribution: Council Appointed Officers W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Clarence Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building and Development Keith Holland, Community Resources Program Administrator 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 2nd day of August, 2021. No. 42131 - 080221. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Roanoke, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its Political Subdivisions, governing the terms, conditions, and obligations among such parties for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the City of Roanoke that: The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), substantially in the form attached hereto, among the City of Roanoke, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its Political Subdivisions governing the terms, conditions, and support obligations among such parties for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and the allocation of opioid settlement funds, as more fully set forth in the City Attorney Report dated August 2, 2021. 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney, the aforementioned MOU. 3. The City Manager is further authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents, approved as to form by the City Attorney, as may be necessary and to enter into such MOU. ATTEST: City Clerk. Timothy R. Spencer City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 TELEPHONE 540 -853 -2431 FAX 540- 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov August 2, 2021 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia David L. Collins Laura M. Carini Douglas P. Barber, Jr. Kelsey M. Martin Jennifer R. Crook Assistant City Attorneys Re: Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Roanoke, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and its Political Subdivisions governing the terms, conditions, and obligations among such parties for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. Mayor Lea and Members of Council: The residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its communities have been harmed through the national and statewide epidemic caused by licit and illicit opioid use and distribution within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Through the Office of the Attorney General, certain localities are engaged in litigation seeking to hold those entities in the pharmaceutical supply chain accountable for the damages caused to communities by use and distribution of opioids. The City of Roanoke and other localities are being asked by the Commonwealth of Virginia to enter into the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds of any opioid settlement. All opioid settlement funds shall be initially divided with fifteen percent (15 %) going directly to the Participating Political Subdivisions as the "Subdivision Share ", which the City of Roanoke is a participant; seventy percent (70 %) to the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund (Abatement Fund) to be used for approved Abatement Purposes, and the remaining fifteen percent (15 %) directly to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is being allotted 1.859% of any amount allocated to the Participating Political Subdivisions. This allocation is the tenth highest allocation made to any locality that is a part of the Participating Political Subdivisions. Because the City of Roanoke is a primary litigant, its allocation was enhanced by Dr. Christopher Rhum who developed the allocation formula. In addition to the direct allocation received as a Participating Political Subdivision, the City will receive a share of funds through the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund utilizing Dr. Rhum's formula. To receive the above mentioned funds proposed to be allocated to the City of Roanoke under the MOU, the Commonwealth and the Participating Political Subdivision need to approve and enter into the MOU. Given the recent proposed settlement with the three largest distributors of opioids, the City must approve and enter into the MOU prior to August 21, 2021, in order to receive the unrestrictive settlement funds. During the recent session of the General Assembly the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority was created. The Authority will administer that portion of the settlement funds. The Authority shall seek to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in Virginia through financial support from the Abatement Fund in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids in Virginia. Therefore, I recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed MOU, substantially in the form attached to this letter, and further authorize the City Manager to take such other action as may be needed to enter into the MOU. Sincerely, Ti y pencer Cit ttorney Enclosure c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Clarence G. Grier, Deputy City Manager for Operations Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND AND SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WHEREAS, the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its communities have been harmed through the national and statewide epidemic caused by licit and illicit opioid use and distribution within the Commonwealth of Virginia; WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Office of Attorney General Mark R. Herring, and certain Political Subdivisions, through their elected representatives and counsel, are separately engaged in litigation seeking to hold those entities in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain accountable for the damage caused; WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its Political Subdivisions share a common desire to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid epidemic throughout Virginia; and now THEREFORE, the Commonwealth of Virginia and certain of its Political Subdivisions, subject to completing formal documents effectuating the Parties' agreements, enter into this Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds of any Settlements as described herein. A. Definitions As used in this Virginia Term Sheet: "The Commonwealth" shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia acting through its Attorney General. 2. "Political Subdivision(s)" shall mean the Virginia counties and independent cities represented by Counsel. 3. "Participating Political Subdivisions" shall mean the Political Subdivisions, along with all Virginia counties and independent cities who agree to become signatories to this MOU and to be bound by the terms of future Settlements. 4. "Counsel" shall mean the undersigned private attorneys representing the Political Subdivisions. 5. "The Parties" shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Political Subdivisions, and Counsel. 6. "Negotiating Committee" shall mean a three- member representative group of the Parties. The Commonwealth shall be represented by the Virginia Attorney General or his designees. The Political Subdivisions and Counsel shall be represented by W. Edgar Spivey of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. or his designee, and J. Burton LeBlanc of Baron & Budd, P.C. or his designee. 7. "Settlement" shall mean the negotiated resolution of legal or equitable claims against a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant named in Complaints filed by all the Political Subdivisions in court on or before April 30, 2020 when that resolution has been jointly entered into by the Commonwealth, the Political Subdivisions, and Counsel. "Settlement' also shall include the approval by a United States Bankruptcy Court of a plan of reorganization or liquidation of a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant, or any other determination, ruling, or decision by a United States Bankruptcy Court, in which legal or equitable claims against the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant by the Commonwealth and the Political Subdivisions are settled, adjudicated, released, or otherwise resolved. 8. " Opioid Funds" shall mean monetary amounts obtained through a Settlement as defined in this MOU. 9. "Approved Abatement Purposes" shall mean efforts to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or to otherwise abate or remediate the 2 opioid epidemic, including but not limited to those efforts described in Section C(4)(a) through 0) of this MOU. In addition, "Approved Abatement Purposes" shall include the types of efforts approved for funding by the Authority that is defined in Section C(1). "Approved Abatement Purposes" also shall include any other abatement or remediation purposes to the extent such purposes are described in a Settlement. 10. "Pharmaceutical Supply Chain" shall mean the process and channels through which opioids or opioid products are manufactured, marketed, promoted, distributed or dispensed. H. "Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant" shall mean any entity that engages in or has engaged in the manufacture, marketing, promotion, distribution, or dispensing of an opioid analgesic. B. Allocation of Settlement Proceeds All Opioid Funds shall be initially divided with fifteen percent (15 %) going to the Participating Political Subdivisions ("Subdivision Share "), seventy percent (70 %) going to the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and to other Approved Abatement Purposes as further described herein ( "Opioid Abatement Share "), and fifteen percent (15 %) going to the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Commonwealth Share "). 2. The Subdivision Share shall be allocated and paid to the Participating Political Subdivisions in accordance with the division of proceeds referenced in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of Virginia counties and independent cities who elect not to become Participating Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be reallocated ratably to the Participating Political Subdivisions. 3 3. In the event a Participating Political Subdivision merges, dissolves, or ceases to exist, the allocation percentage for that Participating Political Subdivision shall be redistributed equitably based on the composition of the successor subdivision. 4. The Commonwealth Share shall be deposited to the Attorney General's Regulatory. Consumer Advocacy, Litigation, and Enforcement Revolving Trust Fund with moneys transferred to the Commonwealth's General Fund as provided by law. To the extent a Settlement requires that all Opioid Funds be used only for abatement or similar purposes, then the Commonwealth Share shall be deposited and distributed accordingly. 5. The Opioid Abatement Share of 70% of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and paid as follows: a. Fifty -five percent (55 %) of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and paid to the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund ( "Fund "). b. Fifteen percent (15 %) of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and paid to the Participating Political Subdivisions and shall be used for Approved Abatement Purposes ("Direct Subdivision Abatement Share "). Upon request, a Participating Political Subdivision shall make publicly available information showing the purposes for which the Participating Political Subdivision used Direct Subdivision Abatement Share funds. The Direct Subdivision Abatement Share shall be allocated and paid to the Participating Political Subdivisions in accordance with the division of proceeds referenced in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of Virginia counties and independent cities who 4 elect not to become Participating Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be reallocated ratably to the Participating Political Subdivisions. 6. To the extent a Settlement requires that all Opioid Funds be used only for abatement or similar purposes, then the Subdivision Share and the Commonwealth Share shall be used for Approved Abatement Purposes. 7. To receive funds allocated under this MOU from any Settlement, the Commonwealth and the Participating Political Subdivisions will comply with the terms of any such Settlement, including, among other things, any reporting requirements or restrictions on the use of funds for administrative purposes. C. Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority 1. The Parties have sought creation of a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authoritv ("Authority ") through legislation submitted to the Virginia General Assembly, which passed in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Authority shall administer the Fund, which also shall be created through the legislation. The Authority shall seek to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in Virginia through financial support from the Fund in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids in Virginia. 2. The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members as follows: (i) the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, or his designee; (ii) the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations or his designee and the Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations or his designee; (iii) an elected member of the governing body of a Participating Political Subdivision, to 5 be selected from a list of three submitted jointly by the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League; (iv) one representative of a community services board or behavioral health authority of an urban or suburban region containing Participating Political Subdivisions and one representative of a community services board or behavioral health authority of a rural region containing Participating Political Subdivisions, each to be selected from lists of three submitted by the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards; (v) one sheriff of a Participating Political Subdivision, to be selected from a list of three submitted by the Virginia Sheriffs' Association; (vi) one licensed, practicing City or County Attorney of a Participating Political Subdivision, to be selected from a list of three submitted by the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia; (vii) two medical professionals with expertise in public and behavioral health administration or opioid use disorders and their treatment; and (viii) one representative of the addiction and recovery community. a. The members appointed pursuant to clause (i) shall serve ex officio, and the members appointed pursuant to clauses (iii) through (viii) shall be appointed by the Governor. b. After an initial staggering of terms, members of the Board shall serve terms of four years. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. A person appointed to fill a vacancy may be appointed to serve two additional terms. Ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. 0 c. The Board shall elect annually a chairman and vice - chairman from among its membership. The chairman, or in his absence the vice - chairman, shall preside at all meetings of the Board. A majority of the members of the Board serving at any one time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall meet annually or more frequently at the call of the chairman. 3. The Authority shall establish specific criteria and procedures for awards from the Fund; establish requirements for the submission of funding requests; evaluate funding requests in accordance with the criteria established by the Authority; make awards from the Fund in a manner that distributes funds equitably among all community services board regions of the Commonwealth, including the establishment of minimum percentages of funds that must be awarded to each Participating Political Subdivision; and evaluate the implementation and results of all efforts receiving support from the Authority. 4. The Authority may make grants and disbursements from the Fund that support efforts to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic. Such efforts may include but shall not be limited to the following: a. Support treatment of opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies. b. Support people in recovery from opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; 7 c. Provide connections to care for people who have, or are at risk of developing, opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; d. Support efforts, including law - enforcement programs, to address the needs of persons with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions who are involved, or are at risk of becoming involved, in the criminal justice system through evidence -based or evidence- informed methods, programs, or strategies; e. Support drug treatment and recovery courts that provide evidence -based or evidence - informed options for people with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions; f. Support efforts to address the needs of pregnant or parenting women with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions, and the needs of their families, including babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome, through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; g. Support efforts to prevent over - prescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing and dispensing of opioids through evidence -based or evidence- informed methods, programs, or strategies; h. Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence- based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; i. Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid - related harms through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; and j. Support efforts to provide comprehensive resources for patients seeking opioid detoxification, including detoxification services. 5. The Authority shall provide financial support only for efforts that satisfy the following conditions: a. The efforts shall be conducted or managed by a Virginia state agency or Participating Political Subdivision; b. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient to supplant funding for an existing program or continue funding an existing program at its current amount of funding; c. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient for indirect costs incurred in the administration of the financial support or for any other purpose proscribed by the Authority; and d. Recipients of support provided by the Authority shall agree to provide the Authority with such information regarding the implementation of the effort and allow such monitoring and review of the effort as may be required by the Authority to ensure compliance with the terms under which the support is provided. 6. The Authority shall give priority to applications for financial support for efforts that: 0 a. Collaborate with an existing program or organization that has an established record of success treating, preventing or reducing opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids; b. Treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a community with a high incidence of opioid use disorder or opioid death rate relative to population; c. Treat, prevent or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a historically economically disadvantaged community, as that term is defined in Va. Code § 56 -576; or d. Include a monetary match from or on behalf of the applicant, with higher priority given to an effort with a larger matching amount. 7. For every deposit to the Fund, the Authority shall allocate a portion to the following purposes: a. Fifteen percent (15 %) shall be restricted for use by state agencies; b. Fifteen percent (15 %) shall be restricted for use by Participating Political Subdivisions with these funds distributed in accordance with the division of proceeds referenced in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of Virginia counties and independent cities who elect not to become Participating Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be reallocated ratably to the Participating Political Subdivisions. c. Thirty-five percent (35 %) shall be restricted for use for regional efforts (a partnership of at least two Participating Political Subdivisions within a community services board region); and 10 d. Thirty -five percent (35 %) shall be unrestricted and may be used to fund the Authority's staffing and administrative costs and may be distributed for use by state agencies, by the Participating Political Subdivisions, or for regional efforts in addition to the amounts set forth in subparagraphs 7(a) -(c), provided that the Authority shall ensure that such funds are used to accomplish the purposes described above or invested as described immediately below. 8. In distributing money from the Fund, the Authority shall balance immediate and anticipated needs with projected receipts of funds in order to best accomplish the purposes for which the Authority is established. 9. The Board may designate any amount from the Fund to be invested, reinvested, and managed by the Board of the Virginia Retirement System. D. Payment of Counsel and Litigation Expenses 1. The Parties anticipate that any national Settlement will provide for payment of all or a portion of the attorneys' fees and litigation expenses of named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivisions. Counsel for any named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision that seeks to recover attorneys' fees and litigation expenses from Settlement funds shall first seek to recover such fees and expenses from any national Settlement fund established to pay such fees and expenses. For such purposes, the Parties agree that the monetary recoveries obtained via Settlement are attributable to the Commonwealth and the Political Subdivisions 50% each. 2. In addition, the Parties agree that a supplemental attorneys' fees and costs fund (the "Deficiency Fund ") will be created; provided, however, that such Deficiency Fund may not violate the terms of any national Settlement. In such event, the Parties agree to exert diligent efforts to accomplish an alternate arrangement that preserves the payment of counsel and litigation expenses outlined hereunder. Administration of the Deficiency Fund shall be the responsibility of the Political Subdivisions, and the costs of administration may be paid out of the Deficiency Fund. 3. The Deficiency Fund is to be used to compensate counsel for the Participating Political Subdivisions that filed suit on or prior to April 30, 2020. Eligible contingent fee contracts shall have been executed on or before April 30, 2020. 4. The Deficiency Fund shall be funded as follows: from any national Settlement, the funds deposited in the Deficiency Fund shall be 25% of the Subdivision Share and 25% of the Direct Subdivision Abatement Share of each payment (annual or otherwise) that is allocated to the Commonwealth of Virginia (including its political subdivisions) for that Settlement. These funds shall be deposited to the Deficiency Fund prior to distribution to the Participating Political Subdivisions. No portion of the Deficiency Fund shall be drawn from the Commonwealth Share or the Fund. 5. The maximum percentage of any contingency fee agreement permitted for compensation shall be 25% of the portion of the Subdivision Share and the Direct Subdivision Abatement Share attributable to the named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision that is a party to the contingency fee agreement, plus expenses attributable to that named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision. Under no circumstances may counsel collect more for its work on behalf of a named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision than it would under its contingency agreement with that named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision. 12 6. Nothing in this MOU alters or changes the right of the Commonwealth or any Political Subdivision to pursue its own claim. The intent of this MOU is to join the Parties to reach a Settlement or Settlements. Acknowledgment of Agreement We, the undersigned, have participated in the drafting of the above MOU, including comments solicited from client Political Subdivisions. This document has been collaboratively drafted to maintain all individual claims while allowing the Commonwealth and its Political Subdivisions to cooperate in exploring all possible means of resolution. Nothing in this agreement binds any party to any specific outcome. Any resolution under this document will require acceptance by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Participating Political Subdivisions. We, the undersigned, hereby accept the VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND AND SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. We understand that the purpose of this MOU is to permit collaboration between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Political Subdivisions to explore and potentially effectuate earlier resolution of the Opioid Litigation against Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants. We also understand that an additional purpose is to create an effective means of distributing any potential Settlement funds obtained under this MOU between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Participating Political Subdivisions in a manner that would promote an effective and meaningful use of the funds in abating the opioid epidemic throughout Virginia. Executed this day of , 2021. FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: MARK R. HERRING ATTORNEY GENERAL 15 FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND COUNSEL (list firms) 16 EXHIBIT A Table 1: Opioid Settlement Allocations to Counties and Independent Cities Location % Location % Location Accomack 0.348% Franklin City 0.079% Norton City 0.110% Albemarle 0.863% Frederick 1.277% Nottoway 0.133% Alexandria City 1.162% Fredericksburg City 0.524% Orange 0.638% Alleghany 0.213% Galax City 0.139% Page 0.410% Amelia 0.100% Giles 0.409% Patrick 0.329% Amherst 0.299% Gloucester 0.424% Petersburg City 0.395% Appomattox 0.133% Goochland 0.225% Pittsylvania 0.750% Arlington 1.378°/% Grayson 0.224% Poquoson City 0.186% Augusta 0.835% Greene 0.178% Portsmouth City 1.937% Bath 0.037% Greensville 0.124% Powhatan 0.262% Bedford 0.777% Halifax 0.353% Prince Edward 0.190% Bland 0.147% Hampton City 1.538% Prince George 0.351% Botetourt 0.362% Hanover 1.079% Prince William 3.556% Bristol City 0.434% Harrisonburg City 0.523% Pulaski 1.061% Brunswick 0.107% Henrico 4.473% Radford City 0.247% Buchanan 0.929% Henry 1.220% Rappahannock 0.091% Buckingham 0.127% Highland 0.023% Richmond 0.084% Buena Vista City 0.078% Hopewell City 0.344% Richmond City 4.225% Campbell 0.456% Isle of Wight 0.356% Roanoke 1.498% Caroline 0.318% James City 0.612% Roanoke City 1.859% Carroll 0.440% King George 0.306% Rockbridge 0.235% Charles City 0.073% King William 0.178% Rockingham 0.614% Charlotte 0.138% King and Queen 0.072% Russell 1.064% Charlottesville City 0.463% Lancaster 0.135% Salem City 0.786% Chesapeake City 2.912% Lee 0.556% Scott 0.421% Chesterfield 4.088% Lexington City 0.093% Shenandoah 0.660% Clarke 0.125% Loudoun 2.567% Smyth 0.592% Colonial Heights City 0.283% Louisa 0.449% Southampton 0.137% Covington City 0.100% Lunenburg 0.088% Spotsylvania 1.417% Craig 0.070% Lynchburg City 0.816% Stafford 1.443% Culpeper 0.790% Madison 0.163% Staunton City 0.440% Cumberland 0.100% Manassas City 0.452% Suffolk City 0.710% Danville City 0.637% Manassas Park City 0.095% Surry 0.058% Dickenson 0.948% Martinsville City 0.494% Sussex 0.081% Dinwiddie 0.196% Mathews 0.088% Tazewell 1.606% Emporia City 0.050% Mecklenburg 0.344% Virginia Beach City 4.859% Essex 0.101% Middlesex 0.108% Warren 0.766% Fairfax 8.672% Montgomery 1.205% Washington 0.996% Fairfax City 0.269% Nelson Falls Church City 0.102% New Kent Fauquier 1.210% Newport News City Floyd 0.182% Norfolk City Fluvanna 0.194% Northampton Franklin 0.954% Northumberland 0.147% Waynesboro City 0.363% 0.156% Westmoreland 0.223% 2.047% Williamsburg City 0.086% 3.388% Winchester City 0.649% 0.122% Wise 1.756% 0.129% Wythe 0.642% York 0.561% EXHIBIT B Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2365 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2365. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: Authority" means the Opioid Abatement Authority. "Board" means the board of directors of the Authority. "Community services board region" means a region as determined by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for purposes of administering Chapter 5 (� 37.2 -500 et seq.) of Title 37.2. "Fund" means the Opioid Abatement Fund. "Historically economically disadvantaged community" means the same as such term is defined in § 56 -576. "Local apportionment formula" means any formula submitted to the Attorney General by participating localities pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of 6 2.2- 507.3. "Participating locality" means any county or independent city that agrees to be bound by the terms of a settlement agreement entered into by the Attorney General relating to claims regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or sale of opioids, and that releases its own such claims. "Regional effort" means any effort involving a partnership of at least two participating localities within a community services board region. History 2021, Sp. Sess. 1, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright 0 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2365 End of Document Page 2 of 2 Va. Code Ann. q 2.2 -2366 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE L ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2366. Opioid Abatement Authority established The Opioid Abatement Authority is established as an independent body. The purpose of the Authority is to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth through financial support from the Fund, in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids in the Commonwealth. The Authority's exercise of powers conferred by this article shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function and matters of public necessity for which public moneys may be spent and private property acquired. History 2021, So. Sess. 1, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End or Document Va. Code Ann. -4 2.2 -2367 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2367. Board of directors; members A.The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of 11 members as follows: (i) the Secretary of Health and Human Resources or his designee; (ii) the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations or his designee and the Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations or his designee; (iii) an elected member of the governing body of a participating locality, to be selected from a list of three submitted jointly by the Virginia Association of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League; (iv) one representative of a community services board or behavioral health authority serving an urban or suburban region containing participating localities and one representative of a community services board or behavioral health authority serving a rural region containing participating localities, each to be selected from lists of three submitted by the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards; (v) one sheriff of a participating locality, to be selected from a list of three submitted by the Virginia Sheriffs' Association; (vi) one licensed, practicing county or city attorney of a participating locality, to be selected from a list of three submitted by the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia; (vii) two medical professionals with expertise in public and behavioral health administration or opioid use disorders and their treatment; and (viii) one representative of the addiction and recovery community. The member appointed pursuant to clause (i) shall serve ex officio, and the members appointed pursuant to clauses (iii) through (viii) shall be appointed by the Governor. If the term of the office to which a member appointed pursuant to clause (iii) or (v) was elected expires prior to the expiration of his term as a member of the board, the Governor may authorize such member to complete the remainder of his term as a member or may appoint a new member who satisfies the criteria of clause (iii) or (v), as applicable, to complete the remainder of the term. 13.1. After an initial staggering of terms, members of the Board shall serve terms of four years. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. A person appointed to fill a vacancy may be appointed to serve two additional terms. 2. Ex officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. C.The Board shall elect annually a chairman and vice - chairman from among its membership. The chairman, or in his absence the vice - chairman, shall preside at all meetings of the Board. D.A majority of the members of the Board serving at any one time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. E.The Board shall meet annually or more frequently at the call of the chairman. History 2021. Sa. Sess. 1. cc. 306, 307. Annotations Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2367 Notes EDITOR'S NOTE. -- Page 2 of 2 Acts 2021, Sp. Sess. 1, cc. 306 and 307 , cf. 2 provides: "That the initial appointments of nonlegislative citizen members to the board of directors of the Opioid Abatement Authority shall be staggered as follows: (i) two nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term of one year, (ii) two nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term of two years, (iii) two nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term of three years, and (iv) two nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term of four years. For purposes of this enactment, "nonlegislative citizen member" means any member identified in clauses (iii) through (viii) of § 2.2 -2367 of the Code of Virginia, as created by this act. Any nonlegislative citizen member appointed to an initial term of less than four years shall be eligible to serve two additional full four -year terms." EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document V. Code Sinn. q 2.2 -2368 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2368. Duties of the Authority The Authority shall: 1. Establish specific criteria and procedures for awards from the Fund; 2. Establish requirements for the submission of funding requests; 3. Evaluate funding requests in accordance with the criteria established by the Authority and the provisions of this article; 4. Make awards from the Fund in a manner that distributes funds equitably among all community services board regions of the Commonwealth, including the establishment of mandatory minimum percentages of funds to be awarded from the Commonwealth to each participating locality; 5. Evaluate the implementation and results of all efforts receiving support from the Authority; and 6. Administer the Fund in accordance with the provisions of this article. History 2021, SO Sess. 1. cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company. Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End or Document Va. Code Ann. .4 2.2 -2369 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2369. Powers of the Authority In order to carry out its purposes, the Authority may: 1. Make grants and disbursements from the Fund that support efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids or otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic; 2. Pay expenditures from the Fund that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this article; 3. Contract for the services of consultants to assist in the evaluation of the efforts funded by the Authority; 4. Contract for other professional services to assist the Authority in the performance of its duties and responsibilities; 5. Accept, hold, administer, and solicit gifts, grants, bequests, contributions, or other assistance from federal agencies, the Commonwealth, or any other public or private source to carry out the purposes of this article; 6. Enter into any agreement or contract relating to the acceptance or use of any grant, assistance, or support provided by or to the Authority or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this article; 7. Perform any lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Authority; and 8. Employ such staff as is necessary to perform the Authority's duties. The Authority may determine the duties of such staff and fix the salaries and compensation of such staff, which shall be paid from the Fund. Staff of the Authority shall be treated as state employees for purposes of participation in the Virginia Retirement System, health insurance, and all other employee benefits offered by the Commonwealth to its classified employees. Staff of the Authority shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 29 (6 2.2 -2900 et seq.) of Title 2.2. History 2021, Sp. Sess. 1. cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Page 2 of 2 Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2369 Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. 4 2.2 -2370 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE I. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 92. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2370. Conditions and restrictions on financial assistance A.The Authority shall provide financial support only for efforts that satisfy the following conditions: 1. The efforts shall be designed to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic, which may include efforts to: a. Support treatment of opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; b. Support people in recovery from opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; c. Provide connections to care for people who have, or are at risk of developing, opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; d. Support efforts, including law- enforcement programs, to address the needs of persons with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions who are involved in, or are at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; e. Support drug treatment and recovery courts that provide evidence -based or evidence - informed options for people with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions; f. Support efforts to address the needs of pregnant or parenting women with opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions and the needs of their families, including infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome, through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; g. Support efforts to prevent overprescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing and dispensing of opioids through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; h. Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence -based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; i. Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid- related harms through evidence - based or evidence - informed methods, programs, or strategies; and j. Support efforts to provide comprehensive resources for patients seeking opioid detoxification, including detoxification services; 2. The efforts shall be conducted or managed by any agency of the Commonwealth or participating locality; 3. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient to supplant funding for an existing program or continue funding an existing program at its current amount of funding; 4. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient for indirect costs incurred in the administration of the financial support or for any other purpose proscribed by the Authority; and Page 2 of 2 Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2370 5. Recipients of support provided by the Authority shall agree to provide the Authority with such information regarding the implementation of the effort and allow such monitoring and review of the effort as may be required by the Authority to ensure compliance with the terms under which the support is provided. B.The Authority shall give priority to applications for financial support for efforts that: 1. Collaborate with an existing program or organization that has an established record of success treating, preventing, or reducing opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids; 2. Treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a community with a high incidence of opioid use disorder or opioid death rate, relative to population; 3. Treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a historically economically disadvantaged community; or 4. Include a monetary match from or on behalf of the applicant, with higher priority given to an effort with a larger matching amount. History 2021, Sp. Sess. 1, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. ¢ 2.2 -2371 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISS IONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2371. Cooperation with other agencies All agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate with the Authority and, upon request, assist the Authority in the performance of its duties and responsibilities. History 2029, Sp. Sess. 1 cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. $ 2,2 -2372 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE I. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D, STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2372. Form and audit of accounts and records A.The accounts and records of the Authority showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes. B.The accounts and records of the Authority are subject to an annual audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts or his legal representative. History 2021, Sp. Sess. I cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. 6 2.2 -2373 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE 1. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2373. Annual report The Authority shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Authority no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly. The executive summary shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website. The executive summary shall include information regarding efforts supported by the Authority and expenditures from the Fund. History 2029, Sp. Sess. /, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. -4 2.2 -2374 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE L ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2374. Opioid Abatement Fund A.There is hereby created in the state treasury a special, nonreverting fund to be known as the Opioid Abatement Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund," to be administered by the Authority. All funds appropriated to the Fund, all funds designated by the Attorney General under 2.2 -507.3 from settlements, judgments, verdicts, and other court orders relating to claims regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or sale of opioids, and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on the Fund's behalf shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund at the end of each fiscal year, including interest thereon, shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund, which may consist of grants or loans, shall be authorized by majority vote of the Board. B.Moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide grants and loans to any agency of the Commonwealth or participating locality for the purposes determined by the Authority in accordance with this article and in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General. The Authority shall develop guidelines, procedures, and criteria for the application for and award of grants or loans in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General. Such guidelines, procedures, and criteria shall comply with the terms of any applicable settlement, judgment, verdict, or other court order, or any agreement related thereto between the Attorney General and participating localities. C.The Authority shall fund all staffing and administrative costs from the Fund. Its expenditures for staffing and administration shall be limited to those that are reasonable for carrying out the purposes of this article. D.For every deposit to the Fund, the Authority shall allocate a portion to the following purposes: 1. Fifteen percent shall be restricted for use by state agencies; 2. Fifteen percent shall be restricted for use by participating localities, provided that if the terms of a settlement, judgment, verdict, or other court order, or any agreement related thereto between the Attorney General and participating localities, require this portion to be distributed according to a local apportionment formula, this portion shall be distributed in accordance with such formula; 3. Thirty-five percent shall be restricted for use for regional efforts; and 4. Thirty -five percent shall be unrestricted. Unrestricted funds may be used to fund the Authority's staffing and administrative costs and may be distributed for use by state agencies, by participating localities, or for regional efforts in addition to the amounts set forth in subdivisions 1, 2, and 3, provided that the Authority shall ensure that such funds are used to accomplish the purposes of this article or invested under subsection F. E.In distributing money from the Fund under subsection D, the Authority shall balance immediate and anticipated needs with projected receipts of funds to best accomplish the purposes for which the Authority is established. Page 2 of 2 Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2374 F.The Board may designate any amount from the Fund to be invested, reinvested, and managed by the Board of the Virginia Retirement System as provided in -� 51.1- 124.40. The State Treasurer is not liable for losses suffered by the Virginia Retirement System on investments made under the authority of this section. History 2021, Sp. Sess. 1, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. — This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. § 2.2 -2375 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE I. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2375. Exemption from taxes or assessments The exercise of the powers granted by this article shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of projects by the Authority and the undertaking of activities in furtherance of the purpose of the Authority constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any project or any property acquired or used by the Authority under the provisions of this article or upon the income therefrom, including sales and use taxes on tangible personal property used in the operations of the Authority, and shall at all times be free from state and local taxation. The exemption granted in this section shall not be construed to extend to persons conducting on the premises of a facility businesses for which local or state taxes would otherwise be required. History 2021, Sp. Sess. 1, cc. 306 , 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document Va. Code Ann. 4 2.2 -2376 Current through the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I of the General Assembly VA - Code of Virginia (Annotated) > TITLE 2.2. ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT > SUBTITLE I. ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT > PART D. STATE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER COLLEGIAL BODIES > CHAPTER 22. AUTHORITIES > ARTICLE 12. OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY § 2.2 -2376. Exemption of Authority from personnel and procurement procedures The provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2 -2900 et seq.) and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2- 4300 et seq.) shall not apply to the Authority in the exercise of any power conferred under this article. History 2021, Sp. Sess. !, cc. 306, 307. Annotations Notes EFFECTIVE DATE. -- This section is effective July 1, 2021. Copyright © 2021 by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. a member of the LexisNexis Group. All rights reserved. End of Document CECELIA F. NICCOY, CHIC 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: clerkCqroanokeva.gov August 3, 2021 Amanda McGee 1933 Cambridge Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. McGee: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 2, 2021, you were reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) 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 a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Si}Fere • VXe,&l Cecelia F. McCoy, CIVIC City Clerk Enclosures PC: Tina Carr, Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeals COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, 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 second day of August 2021, AMANDA MCGEE was reappointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of August 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk Karla Christian 851 Woods End Lane Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Christian: 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: clerkC roanokeva.gov August 3, 2021 CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy Cite Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 2, 2021 you were appointed to replace Scott Tate as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board. Sincerely, s� Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures PC: Sheila Umberger, Secretary, Roanoke Public Library Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, 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 second day of August 2021, KARLA CHRISTIAN was appointed to replace Scott Tate as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of August 2021. 4� t� "�. V-&dj City Clerk CECELIA F. INICCOY, CNIC CUN 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 August 3, 2021 Dawn Tanner Erdman 4072 Southmont Drive, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Erdman: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy Citc Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke, which was held on Monday, August 2, 2021, you were appointed to replace Frederick Gusler as a Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. 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 (transmitted by email) 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 Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City ity Clerk c: Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission, P. O. Box 2569, Roanoke, Virginia 24010 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, 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 second day of August 2021, Dawn Tanner Erdman was appointed as a Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of August 2021. 4L4 �7 . City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC Cite 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: clerkCa roanokeva.gov August 3, 2021 Tracy Jernigan Brown 3079 Swarthmore Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Brown: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 2, 2021, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Antwyne U. Calloway as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 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 Sections 2.2 -3114 and 2.2 -3115, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am required to furnish members of the Board of Zoning Appeals with a Real Estate Disclosure Form. State Code provisions require that all disclosures must be filed and maintained as a matter of public record for a period of five years in the Office of the Clerk of the governing body. Please complete and return the enclosed form and Oath of Office to the undersigned prior to assuming the duties of your office. Furthermore, Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Sincerely, e'er `�. V-�&`Uj Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures PC: Tina Carr, Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeals COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, 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 second day of August 2021, TRACY JERNIGAN BROWN was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Antwyne U. Calloway as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this third day of August 2021. City Clerk