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City of Roanoke, Virginia 42527-010323
CITY COUNCIL
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
January 3, 2023
ROA N O K E 2:00 PM
City Council Chamber
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
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.
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or hard of hearing.
1. Call to order- Roll call. All Present.
2. Statement of purpose. Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
3. A report from the City Clerk advising of the qualification of the Honorable Joseph L.
Cobb, Vivian Sanchez-Jones, and Peter J. Volosin as Members of the Roanoke City
Council for terms of four years, each, commencing January 1, 2023, and ending
December 31, 2026; and the Honorable Luke W. Priddy as a Member of Roanoke City
Council for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31 ,
2024.
Received and filed.
4. A Resolution recognizing the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb as a member of the City
Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke.
Adopted Resolution No. 42527-010323. (7-0)
5. A Resolution recognizing the services of the Honorable Patricia White-Boyd as the
Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke.
Adopted Resolution No. 42528-010323. (7-0)
6. A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., recommending certain committee
assignments for the Members of City Council.
Concurred in the recommendation. (7-0)
7. A Resolution establishing a meeting schedule for City Council commencing January 1,
2023, and terminating December 31, 2023.
Adopted Resolution No. 42529-010323. (7-0)
Adjourned - 2:22 P.M.
City of Roanoke, Virginia
CITY COUNCIL
2:00 PM
City Council Chamber
ROANOKE 215 Church Avenue, S.W.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL. All Present.
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by
Mayor Lea.
Welcome.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE.
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters will be
referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he
may deem appropriate. Freeda Cathcart, 2516 Sweetbriar Avenue, S. W., appeared
before the Council and spoke with regard to preservation of the parks , Fishburn Park
rezoning and sale of property. Bartholomew Edwards, 708 Staunton Avenue, N. W.,
appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to the gun violence that took place
over the weekend and the responsibility to protect the youth.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVED, AS AMENDED. (7-0)
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the
Members of City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of the items. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately.
C-1. Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, November 7,
2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and
approved as recorded.
C-2. A communication from the City Manager requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss
a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or
industry in the Southeastern area of the City of Roanoke, where discussion in an
open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body, pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711 (A)(5), (A)(6), Code of
Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C-3. A communication from the City Manager requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss
the disposition or lease of publicly held real property in the Southeastern area of
the City of Roanoke, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, pursuant to §
2.2-3711 . A. 3, of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
C-4. Minutes of the Audit Committee held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
C-5. Reports of qualification of the following individuals:
Jeffrey Powell as a member of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for a four-
year term of office, commencing January 1 , 2023 and ending December 31 ,
2026; and as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board to fill the unexpired
term of office of James O'Hare ending June 30, 2024;
Antonio Stovall as a Citizen-at-Large member of the Youth Services Citizen
Board to replace Melanie Morris for a term of office ending June 30, 2025;
Manuel Dotson as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term
of office of Peter Volosin ending March 31, 2025;
Tamea Franco as a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City
of Roanoke to replace Xavier Duckett for a four-year term of office, commencing
October 21 , 2022 and ending October 20, 2026; and
Tiffany Keffer as a member of the Court Community Corrections Program
Regional Community Justice Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Stephen
Poff ending June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed.
C-6. A communication from the City Attorney requesting a Closed Meeting for
consultation with legal counsel, pertaining to pending litigation, where
such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating
or litigation posture of the City, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(7), Code
of Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER:
1. CITY MANAGER:
BRIEFING:
• General Real Estate Reassessment - 30 minutes
Received and filed.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
A. Acceptance and Appropriation of the DCJS ARPA Law Enforcement
Equipment and Technology Grant.
Adopted Resolution No. 42530-010323 and Budget Ordinance No.
42531-010323. (7-0)
COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. NONE.
2. CITY ATTORNEY: NONE.
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. An Ordinance readopting and reenacting the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended.
Adopted Ordinance No. 42532-010323. (7-0)
11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council.
Mayor Lea urged the Council to investigate ways to be proactive in
strengthening the community as it related to crime in the City and
suggested a City curfew; whereupon, Council Member Priddy suggested
improved lighting and expressed concern with a temporary city-wide
curfew.
Council Member Moon Reynolds suggested increased citizen involvement
and asked the City Manager to provide data and police impact on staff.
Mayor Lea acknowledged a letter from David G. Harrison to be included in
the record, per the City Attorney and Council Member Priddy.
Council Member White-Boyd inquired about a public meeting with regard to
Eureka Park Development Plan; whereupon, the City Manager advised he
would provide a date, time and location.
2. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees
appointed by Council. NONE.
12. RECESSED FOR CLOSED MEETING. 3:53 P.M.
13. RECONVENED - 5:46 P.M.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7-0).
ADJOURNED - 5:47 P.M.
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.w.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov Deputy City Clerk
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC
City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
January 3, 2023 Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council:
I am attaching copy of the Roanoke City Electoral Board Abstract of votes cast in the
General Election held in the City of Roanoke on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, certifying
that Joseph L. Cobb, Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Peter J. Volosin and Luke W. Priddy
received the largest number of votes for Members of City Council.
Oaths of Office were administered on Monday, November 28, 2022, by the Honorable
Judges of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, as follows:
Joseph L. Cobb as a Member of Council for a term commencing
January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026; and as Vice-Mayor for a
term commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024;
Vivian Sanchez-Jones as a Member of Council for a term commencing
January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026;
Peter J. Volosin as a Member of Council for a term commencing
January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026; and
Luke W. Priddy as a Member of City Council to fill the remaining balance
of the unexpired term of Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., for a term of two-years
commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024.
Sincerely,
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Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Attachment
ABSTRACT & VOTES
Cast in ROANOKE CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2022 November General Election held on November 08, 2022 for,
Member City Council
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Joseph L. "Joe"Cobb 12485
Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones 11716
Peter J.Vofosin 9672
Nicolas S. "Nick" Hagen 9232
O. Dalton Baugess 8272
Maynard L. Keller Jr. 7890
David A. Bowers 5967
Jamaal L. Jackson 4551
Preston K.Tyler 3392
Total Write-In votes [From Write-Ins Certifications] 187
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write—ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
.Court of the election held on November 08, 2022, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council.
1 Joseph L."Joe" Cobb
2. Vivian Y.Sanchez-Jones
3. Peter J.Volosin
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Given under our handsthis y
Chairman
Vice Chairman
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, Secretary
Acting Secretary
ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in ROANOKE CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2022 November General Election held on November 08, 2022 for,
Member City Council - Special
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Luke W. Priddy 13988
M. E. "Peg" McGuire _ 11026
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 121
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write-ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 08, 2022, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council -Special.
Luke W. Priddy
Given under our hands this day of N O V �
, Chairman
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Secretary
Acting Secretary
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Joseph L. Cobb, do solemnly swear kr 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 Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years
commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026; and as Vice-Mayor of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2023 and ending
December 31, 2024, according to the best of my ability (So help me God).
C-
"JOSEPHB
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Joseph L.
Cobb, this twenty-eighth day of November 2022.
Judge of t Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
1,Vivian Sanchez-Jones, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of
the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and
that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me
as a Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years
commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026, according to the best of my
ability (So help me God).
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VIVI SANCH -JONES
The foregoing oath
of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Vivian
Sanchez-Jones, this twenty-eighth day of November 2022.
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Judge of t Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Peter J. Volosin, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the
United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I
will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a
Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years
commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026, according to the best of my
ability.
PETER J. VOLOSIN
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Peter J.
Volosin, this twenty-eighth day of November 2022.
:Ud cgi of t wenty-Third Judicial Circus
i
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Luke W. Priddy, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the
United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that
will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a
Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill the remaining balance of the
unexpired term of Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., for a term of two years commencing January 1,
2023 and ending December 31, 2024, according to the best of my ability (So help me
God).
LUK DY
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Luke W.
Priddy, this twenty-eighth day of November 2022.
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Ju ge o t Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The Yd day of January 2023.
No. 42527-010323.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Joseph Cobb to be a member of the City
Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Joseph Cobb received the largest number of votes of any
candidate running for City Council in the regular Councilmanic election held on the first
Tuesday in November, 2022, and was, therefore, elected Vice-Mayor of the City for a two-year
term, which commenced as of January 1, 2023, as provided by §4 of the Charter of the City of
Roanoke.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
Honorable Joseph Cobb be, and is, hereby recognized to be a duly elected member of the
Council of said City for a term commencing on the Is' day of January, 2023, and continuing for a
period of four years, and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified, and to be the
duly elected Vice-Mayor of the City for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and continuing for
a period of two years and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
ATTEST:
City Clerk. -
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The Yd day of January 2023.
No. 42528-010323.
A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the Honorable Patricia White-Boyd and expressing to
her the appreciation of the City and its people for her exemplary public service as the Vice-Mayor
of the City of Roanoke.
WHEREAS, Patricia White-Boyd was elected as Vice-Mayor in November 2020; and
WHEREAS, Patricia White-Boyd has worked diligently for the citizens of the City of
Roanoke during the past two-years as Vice-Mayor.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1 Council adopts this Resolution as a means of recognizing and commending the
many services rendered to the City of Roanoke and its people by the Honorable Patricia White-
Boyd, as Vice-Mayor
2. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this Resolution to the
Honorable Patricia White-Boyd.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
t i 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
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
REVISED RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
January 23, 2023 Assistant Deputy City Clerk
The Honorable Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones
Council Member
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Sanchez-Jones:
At the City Council Organizational meeting that was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,
you were appointed to serve on the following Committees, Boards, and Authorities:
Greater Roanoke Transit Company — Board of Directors — composed of two
Members of City Council
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as President
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Vice-President
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority— Board of Commissioners
Council Liaisons
Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, as Liaison
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Alternate Liaison
Total Action for Progress Board of Directors
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Council Representative
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy Committee — One Elected Official Representatives —
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb and One Alternate Representative -Council Member
Vivian Sanchez-Jones
Youth Services Citizen Board — Elected Official Representative
Council member Vivian Sanchez-Jones
Let me know if you should have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Room 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
Revised RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City
January 23, 2023
The Honorable Joseph L. Cobb
Vice-Mayor
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Vice-Mayor Cobb:
At the City Council Organizational meeting that was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,
you were appointed to serve on the following Committees, Boards, and Authorities:
Personnel Committee: Composed of the seven Members of Council.
Council Member Trish White-Boyd, as Chair
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as Vice-Chair
Greater Roanoke Transit Company: Board of Directors— Composed of two
Members of Council
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as President
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Vice-President.
Audit Committee: Composed of at least three Members of the Council
Trish White-Boyd, as Chair
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as Vice-Chair
Council Member Luke Priddy, as third member
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy Committee: One Elected Official Representative —Vice-
Mayor Joseph Cobb and One Alternate Representative - Council Member Vivian
Sanchez-Jones
Virginia Municipal League Human Development and Education Policy
Committee: One Elected Official Representative
Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb
Let me know if you should have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
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Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
s CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Room 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
E-mail: clerk a@roanokeva.gov
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk
Deputy Cit)Clerk
REVISED RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 6, 2023
The Honorable Luke W. Priddy
Council Member
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Council Member Priddy
At the City Council Organizational meeting that was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023,
you were appointed to serve on the following Committees, Boards, and Authorities:
Audit Committee: Composed of at least three Members of the Council--Council
Member Trish White-Boyd as Chair
Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb, as Vice-Chair
Council Member Luke Priddy, as third member.
Legislative Committee: Composed of all Members of Council
Council Member Luke Priddy, as Chairman
Council Member Trish White-Boyd, as Vice-Chair
Virginia Municipal League General Laws Committee:
Council Member Luke Priddy as the Elected Official Representative
Timothy Spencer, City Attorney, as Staff Representative
Virginia Municipal League Legislative Committee:
Council Member Luke Priddy, as the Elected Official Representative
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission: Two Elected Official
Representatives—Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds and Council
Member Peter Volosin; (Luke Priddy, Alternate Representative)
Roanoke Valley Area Transportation Planning Organization: Two Elected
Official Representatives—Council Member Peter Volosin and Council Member
Stephanie Moon Reynolds; (Luke Priddy, Alternate Representative)
Let me know if you should have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
e.a�d
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
215 CHURCH AVENUE,S.W.,SUITE 452
p� ROANOKE,VIRGINIA 24011-1594
TELEPHONE: (540)853-2444
FAX: (540)853-1145
SHERMAN P.LEA,SR. EMAIL: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV
Mayor
REVISED
January 23, 2023
The Honorable Joseph L. Cobb, Vice-Mayor
The Honorable Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Council Member
The Honorable Luke W. Priddy, Council Member
The Honorable Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Council Member
The Honorable Peter J. Volosin, Council Member
The Honorable Patricia White-Boyd., Council Member
Subject: City Council Committee Assignments
Dear Honorable Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb and Members of Roanoke City Council:
I request that City Council concur in the appointments/reappointments as set forth below:
• Personnel Committee: Composed of the seven Members of Council. Council
Member Trish White-Boyd, as Chair and Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as Vice-Chair.
• Greater Roanoke Transit Company: Board of Directors — Composed of two
Members of Council—Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as President and Council Member
Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Vice-President.
• Audit Committee: Composed of at least three Members of the Council — Council
Member Trish White-Boyd as Chair and Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb, as Vice-Chair,
and Council Member Luke Priddy, as third member.
• Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board: (To Be Discussed with City Council)
• Gun Violence Prevention Commission: (To Be Discussed with City Council)
• Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority: Board of Commissioners
Council Liaisons -- Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, as Liaison and
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as Alternate Liaison.
The Honorable Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb
and Members of Roanoke City Council
January 23, 2023
Page 2
• Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission: Two Elected Official
Representatives- Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds and Council Member
Peter Volosin (Luke W. Priddy, Alternate Representative).
• Total Action for Progress Board of Directors: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-
Jones, as the Elected Official Representative.
• Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee: Council Member Peter
Volosin, as the Elected Official Representative.
• Legislative Committee: Composed of all Members of Council: Council Member
Luke Priddy, as Chairman and Council Member Trish White-Boyd, as Vice-Chair.
• Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority: Elected Official
Representative -- Council Member Peter Volosin.
• Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy Committee: One Elected Official Representatives —Vice-Mayor Joseph
Cobb and One Alternate Representative - Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones.
• Roanoke Valley Area Transportation Planning Organization: Two Elected
Official Representatives -- Council Member Peter Volosin and Council Member
Stephanie Moon Reynolds (Luke W. Priddy, Alternate Representative).
• Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission: Council Representative --
Mayor Sherman Lea, as the Elected Official Representative.
• Virginia Municipal League Environmental Quality Policy Committee:
Council Member Peter Volosin, as the Elected Official Representative, and
Christopher Blakeman, Environmental Manager, as the Staff Representative.
• Virginia Municipal League Human Development and Education Policy
Committee: One Elected Official Representative - Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb
• Virginia Municipal League General Laws Committee: Council Member Luke
Priddy, as the Elected Official Representative and Timothy Spencer, City Attorney,
as Staff Representative.
The Honorable Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb
and Members of Roanoke City Council
January 23, 2023
Page 3
• Virginia Municipal League Transportation Policy Committee: Council Member
Peter Volosin, as the Elected Official Representative, and Dwayne D'Ardenne,
Transportation Manager, as the Staff Representative.
• Virginia Municipal League Community and Economic Development Policy
Committee: Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, as the Elected Official
Representative.
• Virginia Municipal League Finance Policy Committee: Council Member Trish
White-Boyd, as the Elected Official Representative and Amelia Merchant, Deputy
Finance Director, as the Staff Representative.
• Virginia Municipal League Legislative Committee:
Council Member Luke Priddy, as the Elected Official Representative.
• Youth Services Citizen Board:
Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, as the Elected Official Representative.
Sincerely,
h rman P. L'ea, Sr.
Mayor
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of January 2023.
No. 42529-010323.
A RESOLUTION establishing a meeting schedule for City Council commencing January 1,
2023, and terminating December 31, 2023.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. This resolution establishes a schedule of regular meetings for City Council
commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023.
2. City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each
month, at the following times of commencement:
(a) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, each regular
meeting on the first Monday in each month shall commence at 9:00 a.m. for the
conduct of informal meetings, work sessions, or closed meetings. Thereafter,
Council shall take up the regular agenda at 2:00 p.m. Council may recess between
the 9:00 a.m. session and the 2:00 p.m. session. The organizational meeting of City
Council on the first meeting in January, 2023, shall commence at 2:00 p.m. and
immediately following, Council shall take up the regular agenda.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, each regular
meeting on the third Monday in each month shall commence at 2:00 p.m. for the
conduct of regular business. The second meeting of each month shall be recessed
upon the completion of all business except the conduct of public hearings, and such
meeting shall be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on the same day for the conduct of public
hearings.
3. With regard to the regular meetings scheduled to be held on the first Monday of each
month, inasmuch as City officials and Council members will be attending the Virginia Municipal
League Annual Conference to be held September 30-October 3,2023,an exception is noted herein
and the regular meeting scheduled to be held on Monday,October 2,2023,is rescheduled to be held
on Thursday, October 5, 2023, and shall commence at 9:00 a.m.
4. When any regularly scheduled Monday meeting shall fall on a holiday of the City,
such meeting shall be held on Tuesday next following.
5. All regular meetings of City Council shall be held in the Council Chamber, Room
450, of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building,unless otherwise noticed through the City Clerk in
accordance with Virginia Law,with the exception of the 9:00 a.m. session of the regular meeting on
August 7,2023,which location has yet to be determined by the School Board,however,the meeting
will begin at 9:00 a.m., and after recess, reconvene at Council Chamber.
6. A joint meeting with the Roanoke City School Board will be held on February 6,
2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, Room 450, of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building.
7. City Council may prescribe a day or time other than that established by this resolution
or a meeting place other than that established by this resolution by adoption of a resolution
establishing a new meeting day,place or time. City Council shall cause a copy of such resolution to
be posted adjacent to the door of the Council Chamber and inserted in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City at least seven days prior to the date of the meeting at such amended day,time
or place.
8. This Resolution shall have no application to special meetings of City Council called
pursuant to Section 10 of the City Charter.
ATTEST: - -
City Clerk.
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: January 3, 2023
Subject: A communication from the City Manager requesting a Closed Meeting to
discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing
business or industry in the Southeastern area of the City of Roanoke,
where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to
Sections 2.2-3711 (A)(5), (A)(6), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Background:
The City Manager is requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss a prospective business or
industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry in the Southeastern area of the
City of Roanoke, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining
position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Sections 2.2-3711 (A)(5),
(A)(6), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Recommended Action:
Concur in the request.
11-0
Bob Cowell, City Manager
Distribution:
M�"-
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: January 3, 2023
Subject: A communication from the City Manager requesting a Closed Meeting to
discuss the disposition or lease of publicly held real property in the
Southeastern area of the City of Roanoke, where discussion in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the City, pursuant to § 2.2-3711. A. 3, of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
Background:
The City Manager requests a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition or lease of publicly
held real property in the Southeastern area of the City of Roanoke, where discussion in an
open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City,
pursuant to § 2.2-3711. A. 3, of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Recommended Action:
Concur in the request.
1--0
Bob Cowell, City Manager
Distribution:
MINUTES
Audit Committee of Roanoke City Council
Location: Emergency Operations Center
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 159 North
Date: September 7, 2022
Time: 4:13 p.m. to 4:36 p.m.
Attendees:
Audit Committee Member Present(YIN)
Joseph Cobb (Chair) Y
Patricia White-Boyd (Vice-Chair) Y
Bill Bestpitch (Member) Y
Sherman Lea (Ex-Officio) Y
Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor
Bob Cowell, City Manager
Clarence Grier, Deputy City Manager
Amelia Merchant, Deputy Director of Finance
Dawn Hope Mullins, Assistant Municipal Auditor
Tasha Burkett, Information Systems Auditor
Cari Spichek, Senior Auditor
Henri Gendreau —Roanoke Rambler (Press)
1. Call to Order:
Mr. Cobb welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 4:13 p.m.
2. Approval of the Minutes from the June 1, 2022 Meeting:
Ms. White-Boyd made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Cobb seconded the motion. The
minutes were approved and filed.
3. Annual Report—Audit Committee:
The Committee report will be forwarded to the City Clerk to be placed on the consent agenda for
the next Council meeting. It includes attendance and the items that were discussed by the
Committee this past year.
Mr. Harmon began reviewing the annual report for the Auditing Department, noting on page 2 that
audit services for the school division accounted for 16% of Auditing's overall time. When looked at
by type of service, the PCI project accounted for 47% of audit resources, up from 43% the prior
year.
September 7, 2022 Page 2 of 4
As shown on page 3, direct services (audits and consultations) accounted for 70% of Auditing's
time. Indirect time used for training, paid leave, holidays, etc., accounted for 30% of overall time.
He noted that employee development hours were down as staff worked to implement PCI last fall.
Ms. White-Boyd asked about the go live date for the PCI system. Mr. Harmon responded that go
live is currently planned for October 24, 2022. He noted that the project has been a challenge
across the board. The vendor has made many staffing changes and continues to push towards an
October go live. Roanoke is the vendor's top priority as other localities are watching and waiting for
Roanoke to go live.
Department performance measures on page 4 were largely in line with targets. Mr. Harmon noted
that the number of audit findings resolved were down from the prior year due to having performed
fewer follow up audits.
There were three (3) performance audits completed in FY22, as shown on page 5. These were all
school related and can be found on Auditing's webpage if Committee members are interested in
reading more about them.
Mr. Harmon referred the Committee to page 8 outlining the financial related and advisory
assignments completed. He noted that advisory assignments typically do not result in a report to
the Committee.
On page 9 Mr. Harmon discussed the PCI implementation, noting that configuration is supposed to
be wrapping up by the end of next week (9/16). PCI still has a number of fixes to deliver which will
be a challenge. The tentative go-live date remains October 24, but may be pushed further out.
Follow up audits were listed on page 10; both were school audits. Food Services had four (4) action
plans that had not been completed. Mr. Harmon noted that there had been challenges with the
vendor, Sodexo, and that a new vendor had been selected when the services went back out for
proposals. Chris Perkins, Chief Operations Officer for RCPS, has requested that Auditing look at
the new company in the spring to help avoid problems down the line. Mr. Bestpitch asked who the
new vendor was but Mr. Harmon did not have that information.
The list of reports to the hotline began on page 11. Mr. Harmon noted that the listing is sequential
with file numbers assigned as reports come in. The concerns were summarized along with the
results of any investigations. Several reports were referred to other departments because they did
not involve a violation of policy or law. He then asked the committee if there were any questions.
Ms. White-Boyd asked about file 22-304, which sounded like a pay compression issue that was
referred. She asked to whom it was referred. Mr. Harmon responded that it was referred to Human
Resources on the basis that a compensation study was in progress. Ms. White-Boyed asked if
Municipal Auditing hears back from the departments to which investigations are referred. Mr.
September 7, 2022 Page 3 of 4
Harmon responded that it depends on the issue and the department. In this case, he expects to
review the compensation study once it is completed.
Ms.White-Boyd asked about file 22-305 regarding the interview process for a key position that had
not been fair. Mr. Harmon confirmed that management had taken care of the issue prior to the
report coming into the hotline.
Mayor Lea then inquired about file 22-310 regarding salary compression caused by the new
minimum wage of$15 an hour. He asked about who is performing the compensation study. Mr.
Cowell responded that Gallagher &Associates is conducting the study and that this is the same
consultant who worked on Public Safety compensation. This phase is about 2/3rds of the way
complete. Mr. Lea noted that he had spoken with solid waste staff who were asking about when
they will receive their back pay. Mr. Cowell responded that back pay is not a part of the study. Mr.
Harmon commented that the City's pay grades do not appear to be aligned with the current labor
market. Mr. Cowell agreed, noting that it is getting more challenging every day.
Mr. Bestpitch commented on some of the hotline reports being of a nature that does not fit the
purpose or intent of the hotline. Mr. Harmon noted that such reports are referred to the proper
departments, such as DSS (Social Services) or the Police Department. During new employee
orientation, the Auditing Department encourages employees to report concerns first to their
supervisors, to upper management, to Human Resources, and finally to the hotline if needed.
Mayor Lea stated that he remembers when the hotline was first started and that we knew then that
we would receive complaints that may not fit. It's important to give employees somewhere to call.
On page 17, Mr. Cobb asked about staffing, noting that a new employee had been hired. Mr.
Harmon confirmed that the Senior Auditor position left vacant by Brian Pendleton in November has
been filled. Camille Whitfield-Lamour will start on September 20, 2022. She has government
auditing experience, as well as experience in another Virginia locality's Commissioner of the
Revenue office.
Mr. Harmon added that one Senior Auditor, Dorothy Hoskins, is out for maternity leave until the end
of November. He noted that Ms. Hoskins obtained her Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE) certification
this past year. As shown on page 17, everyone in the department has at least one professional
certification.
Hearing no further questions or discussion, the report was received and filed.
4. Clerk of the Circuit Court Audit:
Mr. Harmon stated this is a standard audit and is listed as one of the financial audits we do every
year. There were no issues noted in this year's audit. Mr. Harmon asked if there were any
questions.
September 7, 2022 Page 4 of 4
There were no questions; the report was received and filed.
5. Other Business:
Mr. Cobb asked when the next Audit Committee meeting will be held. Mr. Harmon responded that it
will be on December 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., prior to the City Council Meeting.
6. Adjournment:
Mr. Cobb adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m.
U = ° , CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
:.. 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerkaroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Peggy Bishop
Roanoke.Valley Resource Authority
1020 Hollins Road, N. E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Dear Ms. Bishop,
This is to advise you that Jeffrey Powell has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority for a four-year term of office commencing January 1, 2023 and ending
December 31, 2026.
Sincerely, 2
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Jeffrey Powell, 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 Valley Resource Authority for a four-year term of
office, commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026; according to the
best of my ability. (So help me God.)
EF WELL
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
Jeffrey Powell this day of 2022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
y , Clerk
c ° CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOV,CMC E-mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Angie O'Brien
Assistant City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. O'Brien:
This is to advise you that Jeffrey Powell has qualified as a member of the Youth Services
Citizen Board to fill the unexpired term of office of James O'Hare ending June 30, 2024.
Sincerely,
j.Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Jeffrey Powell, 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 Youth Services Citizen Board to fill the unexpired term of
office of James O'Hare ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help
me God.)
J �REPOWELL
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Jeffrey
Powell this/ 3*1�2_ day of2022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Clerk
Go CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Angie O'Brien
Assistant City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. O'Brien:
This is to advise you that Antonio Stovall has qualified as a member of the Youth Services
Citizen Board to replace Melanie Morris for a term of office ending June 30, 2025.
Sincerely,
CA4,e� .�, VX4d&V_
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Antonio Stovall, 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 Citizen-at-Large member of the Youth Services Citizen Board to replace
Melanie Morris for a term of office ending June 30, 2025; according to the best of my
ability. (So help me God.)
ANTONIO STOVALL
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by
Antonio Stovall this day of 2022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
By44 , Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOV,CMC E-mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Keith Holland
Community Resources Administrator
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Holland:
This is to advise you that Manuel Dotson has qualified as a member of the Fair Housing
Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Peter Volosin ending March 31, 2025.
Sincerely,
It,
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Manuel Dotson, 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 Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of office of
Peter Volosin ending March 31, 2025, according to the best of my ability. (So help me
God.)
s ,
MANUE
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Manuel
Dotson this) q4 day ' ,� 2022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
y lerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOV,CNIC E-mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Harwell M. Darby, Jr.
Board Secretary
Economic Development Authority
Glenn, Feldmann, Darby, and Goodlatte
37 Campbell Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Mr. Darby:
This is to advise you that Tamea Franco has qualified as a Director of the Economic
Development Authority to replace Xavier Duckett for a four-year term of office commencing
October 21, 2022 and ending October 20, 2026.
Sincerely,
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Tamea Franco, 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 Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke to replace Xavier Duckett for a four-year term of office, commencing
October 21, 2022, and ending October 20, 2026, according to the best of my ability. (So
help me God.)
TAMEA FRANCO
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Tamea
Franco this O ' day of 7D2.=&,6A 022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
By , Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2541
Fax: (540)853-1145
CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,Ch'IC
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
RUTH VISUETE PEREZ
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
January 10, 2023
Krystal Hullette
Director of Court and Community Services
1717 Peters Creek Road, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Dear Hullette:
This is to advise you that Tiffany Keffer has qualified as a member of the Court Community
Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board to fill the unexpired term
of office of Stephen Poff ending June 30, 2023.
Sincerely, may,
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Tiffany Keffer, 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 Court Community Corrections Program Regional
Community Justice Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Stephen Poff ending
June 30, 2023, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.)
ddla", KI )
TI �AN K FER
The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Tiffany
Keller this 7day of C&IM 2022.
Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court
By Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
o OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING David L. Collins
215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW Laura M. Carini
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595 Douglas P. Barber,Jr.
Kelsey M. Durkin
Timothy R. Spencer TELEPHONE 540-853-2431 Jennifer L. Crook
City Attorney FAX 540-853-1221 Assistant City Attorneys
EMAIL: cityatty@roanokeva.gov
January 3, 2023
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Re: Request for closed meeting
Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members:
This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to Sec. 2.2-3711.A.7, Code of Virginia,
to consult with legal counsel regarding current litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting
would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
T' oth Spencer
City Attorney
LSC/l
c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager
Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk
Roanoke City Council
General Reassessment Briefing
FY 2023 - 2024
January 3 , 2023
ROANOKE
FY 2024
Real Estate
Assessment Projections
2024 ProposedChange in
Assessed % Change
Assessment Value
Reassessment $80511091500 9.14%
New Construction $451,7031012 0.52%
Total Increase $850,8121512 9.66%
ProposedFY 2023 7 1� FY 2024
Assessed Value
% Change
• (includes
'I Assessed Value I Construction)
Single Family $4,971,573,200 $5,592,701,400 13%
Multi-Family $798,697,800 $9221354,900 15%
Commercial $3,041,887,000 $3114719141200 3.5%
Total $8,812,158,000 $916621,9701500 9.66%
by Fiscal Year
Assessment History
14.00%
12.91%
12.00%
10.91%
10.00% 9.66%
7.83%
8.00% -w-Residential
-m--Commercial
Total Assessment
6.00% _ 5.18%
5.04%
4.52% 4.32%
4.96%
4.00% 3.57% 4.12%
3.43% 3.50%
3.22% 2.64%
2.42%
3.02% 2.90%
2.27%
2.00%
0.15%
1.00%
0.00%
FY 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023.2024 Projections
Source: PROVAL Database
Includes new construction
FY 2022—2023 projects permits complete through Jun 30, 2023
FY 2023-2024 is a projection
Residential includes Multi-family
New Construction
by
Fiscal Year
$120,000,000
$111,521 000
$100,000,000
■Residential New Construction Value
$80,000,000
$60,299200 ■Commercial New Construction Value
$6o,000,00a $63,845,600 $54,875,500
$48,762,000
$45,703,000
$40,000,000 Total New Construction Value
$20,000,000
FY 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
2017—2022 Actual certified permit values
FY 2022-2023 Based on Projections through June 30, 2023
FY 2022—2023 Includes Phase 1 —Multi Fam Units in Blue Ridge Commons
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Residential Median Sales Price and Volume of Sales
3000
$250,000
2500
$199,950
$200,000
$150,000
$165,000 2000
$150,000 1712
$150,000 $141,000 $141,200
v 1454 1500
E
a
0 1200
1212 1164. 1179
$100,000
1000
$50,000 500
$a
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022*
Calendar Year
®Valid Median ❑Valid Sales
*2022—Sales from January through October- annualized
Average Multi-Family Sales Price Per Unit
$120,000
$100,000
$94,000
$80,000 $78,000 $81'000
$79,000
$69,000 $68,000 r ''' $72,000 651
$63,000 ` 7 330
$60,000
$53,004 ` 000
$51,000 $55,
$5 0,000
123 563
418
274
$4 0,000
$20,000
A
$0 Law
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022*
a CH/Duplex Sale$/Unit ❑Apt Sale $/Unit
*2022 sales data from January to October
Proval Database
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In Summary
• The City's residential assessed values show an
o
overall increase of 13 /
• Multi- Family assessed values increased by 15%
• Commercial properties show an overall increase
in assessed values of 3. 5%
• The total assessment change is projected at
9.66%
Projected Real Estate Fiscal Impact
$114 I $112.0
i
$110
C
O
$106 $102.7
I $102.0
$102 �q
cc
°= $9s .�x $94.7 $95.3
m
� es'
W
$94
$90
$86
FY 2022 FY 2023 Projected FY 2024
■Adopted ■Actual Estimated
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Appealing an Assessment
✓ Appeal to the Office of Real Estate Valuation by February 1 st
✓ If a property owner does not agree with our appeal decision, they
can file an appeal with the Board of Equalization.
✓ If a property owner does not agree with the Board of Equalization's
decision, they can then file suit in Circuit Court.
Real Estate Appeals History
250
213
200 184
174
15G
14!
150 ____i -- 132
` 116
99
100
/9
4854
5 0 30
'T
28 27 20
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Appeals to Real Estate Valuation Appeals to Board of Equalization 9
Tax Relief Programs
Property Owner' s Status :
• Elderly Tax Freeze
• Disability Tax Relief Program
• Veterans Tax Relief Program
Real Estate Status :
• Rehabilitated Tax Abatement
• Land Use Program
• Solar Energy Abatement
• Energy Efficient - Reduced Tax Rate
All programs require an application
10
Questions om
ments
Susan S. Lower, SRA KC Bratton
Director of Real Estate Deputy Director of Real Estate
Valuation Valuation
Suite 250 Noel C. Taylor Suite 250 Noel C. Taylor Building
Building 21 S W. Church Ave. S.W.
215 W. Church Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011
Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 853-2771
(540) 85 3-2 771 kelvin.bratton@roanokeva.gov
susan.lower@roanokeva.gov
Angela Arnold Cookie Hazen
Supervising Appraiser Supervising Appraiser
Suite 250 Noel C. Taylor Building Suite 250 Noel C. Taylor Building
21 5 W. Church Ave. S.W. 21 5 W. Church Ave. S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24011 Roanoke, VA 24011
(540) 85 3-2 771 (540) 853-2771
angela arnoldC@roanokeva.gov cookie wall@roanokeva.gov
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APPENDIX
• Timeline of Assessment Process
• History of Projected Assessments
• Tax Relief and Abatement Programs
• History of Sales Ratios
• History of Assessment Changes
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Timeline of AssProcess
• .January: Notices mailed and hearings begin for citizens to appeal
• February: Hearings end, inspection of all appeals
• March: Mail Decisions and Board of Equalization (BOE) begins
• March: Work sales and building permits
• April: Start reassessment process and field reviews
• April 5th : Second payment of tax bill due (previous assessment)
• dune 30th : BOE complete
• .July 1 St : Begin new fiscal year
• October 5th : First payment of tax bill due (newianuary assessed value)
• October to December: Appraiser team finalizing re-assessment
• December: Post and certify the new assessment values
• December to .January 1 St : Proofing final values
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Tax Relief and Abatement
Programs
(by Assessed Values
Category
Rehabs $131,3691700 $127,526,600
Leaseholds $211465,000 $26,8061100
Veterans $31,349,800 $381050,100
Elderly Tax Freeze $111138,900 $15,756,900
Energy Efficient $158,800 $384,400
Disabled Tax Freeze $514861700 $718471700
Agricultural Land Use $315201200 $3,6201700
Solar $3021200 $3191822
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History of Sales Ratio
Posted Ratio
100%
98%
98% 97% 97%
96% 96%
96% 95% 95%
94% 93% 93%
92%
90%
90%
87%
88%
86%
84%
82%
SD% -
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation
1,_
History of Roanoke's Assessment Changes
MMTMM! New
Y FY Reassessment Construction Total
2023 2024 9.14 0.52 9.66
2022 2023 7.16 0.37 7.53
2021 2022 1 .98 0.61 2.59
2020 2021 3.59 1 .04 4.63
2019 2020 - 2.70 0.55 3.25
2018 2019 2.29 -- 0.64 2.93
2017 2018 1 .58 0.60 2.18
2016 2017 -0-12 0.67 0.55
2015 2016 -0.29 0.69 OAO
2014 2015 -0.57 0.36 -0.21
2013 2014 -1 .21 0.42 -0.79
2012 2013 -1 .64 0.41 -1 .23
2011 2012 -0.23 OAO 0A7
2010 2011 0.11 1 .18 1 .29
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0.68
2009 2010 1 .08-- 1 .76
2008 2009 3.04 1 .50-
4�54
2007 2008 5.23 1 .07 -- 6.30
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2006 2007 7.88 0.82 - 8.70
2005 2006 7.32 1 .03 8.35
2004 2005 5.98 1 .23 7.21
2003 2004 5.85 1 .86
0 7.71
2002 2003 3.22 2.06 -
0 5.28
2001 2002 3.48 1 .88 5.36
2000 9001 2.81 1 .63
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 3rd day of January 2023.
No. 42530-010323.
A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology Grant funding through the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services for law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime in
the City; and ratifying and authorizing the execution of any required documentation on behalf of
the City.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The City of Roanoke does hereby ratify and approve the acceptance of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
for law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime in the City, in the amount of$749,590, as
more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated January 3, 2023.
2. The Council does hereby ratify the City Manager's or his designee's execution of
the Memorandum of Understanding and all necessary documents required to accept the ARPA
funds, all such documents having been reviewed by the City Attorney.
3. The City Manager or his designee is further directed to furnish such additional
information, and execute such further documents, as may be required in connection with the
City's acceptance and performance of this Memorandum of Understanding, to be approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The V day of January 2023.
No. 42531-010323.
AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding through Virginia Department of Criminal
Justice Services (DCJS) from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, amending and
reordaining certain sections of the 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby,
amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Expenditures
Publications and Subscriptions 35-D22-2703-2040 $ 161,000
Other Equipment 35-D22-2703-9015 $ 588,590
Revenues
Law Enforcement Equipment and
35-D22-2703-2705 $ 749,590
Technology Grant
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Meeting: January 3, 2023
Subject: Acceptance and Appropriation of the DCJS ARPA Law Enforcement
Equipment and Technology Grant.
Background:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the administering agency for
federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for law enforcement efforts to reduce violent
crime which has disproportionately increased in some communities due to the pandemic.
On December 13, 2022, DCJS awarded the City of Roanoke $749,590 through its ARPA Law
Enforcement Grant Program. The application for the grant specified that priorities should be
given towards the purchase of equipment related to real-time crime infrastructure and
technology to support law enforcement response to violent crime.
Recommended Action:
Accept the DCJS ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology Grant described above
and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the grant agreement and any
related documents; all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of
$749,590 and appropriate funding of the same amount into an account to be established by
the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund.
Bob Cowell, City Manager
Distribution:
Council Appointed Officers
Clarence G. Grier, Deputy City Manager
W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance
Sam Roman, Chief of Police
DCJS ! e Gw�F. ant Mann timet vstem
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Fuming Opportunity: 10.1124-LE ARRA- Lav Enforcement Equipment and Technology
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Grantee Contact: Jamey Eovrdel
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Technology Grant Program
Guidelines and Application Procedures
Application Due Date
November 14, 2022, 5:06pm
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street, Richmond,Virginia 23219
wtxxv.dcj s.virginia.gov
Issued: October 24, 2022
DCJS ARPA Laic Enforcement Equipment and Technology Grant Program
ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment and
Technology Grant Program
Guidelines and Application Procedures
Table of Contents
I. Introduction.............................................................................................................................3
II. Focused Funding Areas ..........................................................................................................3
III. Eligibility................................................................................................................................4
IV. Grant Application Deadline....................................................................................................4
V. Amount Available...................................................................................................................4
VI. Grant Period............................................................................................................................4
VII. Match Requirement ................................................................................................................4
VIII. Restrictions.............................................................................................................................4
IX. Availability of Continuation Funding.....................................................................................5
X. Application Forms and Instructions........................................................................................5
XI. Reporting Requirements......................................................................................................... 7
XII. How and Where to Submit Application.................................
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XIII. Grant Application Review Process.........................................................................................8
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I. Introduction
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the
availability of federal American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funds for law enforcement efforts
to reduce violent crime which has disproportionately increased in some communities due to the
pandemic.
The Virginia State Budget allocated $75,000,000 in ARPA funds in the first year to the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services "to make one-time grants to state and local law
enforcement agencies located in the Commonwealth, including colleges and universities, local
and regional jails for the purpose of training and purchasing equipment and supplies to support
law enforcement related activities, excluding equipment for which one-time equipment grants
were appropriated from the general fund in Item 406, Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly. Of
the amount provided, no less than 560,000,000 shall be provided for the support of local law
enforcement agencies. Of the amount provided, the Director, Department of Criminal Justice
Services, is authorized to recover reasonable, one-time costs related to administering this grant
program. Any distribution made to a local law enforcement agency shall not require a local
match. The Department shall report on the distributions made to the Governor, the Chairs of the
House Appropriations and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, and the
Secretary of Finance by November 1. 2023."
Approved applications for this non-competitive funding opportunity will be awarded upon
approval of the Criminal Justice Services Board on December 8, 2022, and any pending
approvals necessary from the Department of Accounts.
II. Focused Funding Areas
A priority will be given for the purchase of equipment related to real time crune infrastructure
and technology to support law enforcement response to violent crime. Applicants are also invited
to request funding for equipment that will improve and reduce violent crime within their
communities.
An example of items that can be purchased through this funding include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Virtual simulation equipment
• Crime mapping
• Real time crime center platforms
• Forensic equipment
• Video equipment
• Artificial intelligent cameras
• Tactical equipment to include armor, electronics, etc.
• Ballistics Technology
• Investigative platforms
• Bikes and Vehicles to assist with crime reduction
• License plate recognition system
NOTE: This solicitation is only addressing equipment needs related to violent crime reduction.
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More funding opportunities for local law enforcement agencies to purchase needed equipment
and training will be forthcoming in conjunction with a statewide needs assessment survey.
III. Eligibility
This grant announcement is open to localities that have been disproportionately affected by
violent crime as reflected in the 2021 Incident Based Reporting (IBR) data. The cities that have
been identified are Chesapeake, Danville, Emporia, Hampton, Lynchburg. Martinsville,Newport
News,Norfolk, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond and Roanoke.
The DCJS ARPA funds are currently set to expire by June 30, 2023. Therefore, funds awarded
must be expended by June 30, 2023, unless extensions on the funding are authorized by the
General Assembly. Any funds not used by this date must be returned.
IV. Grant Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted in the DCJS Online Grants Management System (OGMS)
no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2022. The system will not allow applications to be
submitted after the deadline, therefore, late applications will not be considered. Allow time for
any possible technical difficulties you may experience since the application will not be accepted
after the deadline. Instructions on how to register in OGMS are available as an attachment. If
you have not already done so, it is reconuniended that you register for OGMS as soon as
possible as the registration process can take several days.
V. Amount Available
Grant funds may be awarded up to $750,000 for equipment and technology in localities that have
been disproportionately affected by violent crime as reflected in the 2021 Incident Based
Reporting (IBR) data.
N'I. Grant Period
Grants will be awarded for a six (6)month period January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.
VII. Match Requirement
There is no match requirement with this grant program.
VIII. Restrictions
• Grant funds cannot be used to supplant state or local funds that would otherwise be
available for the same purposes.
• Changes to the grant budget after award must be approved by DCJS prior to expending
funds based on the changes.
• Transactions occurring outside of the grant period will not be eligible for reimbursement.
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IX. Availability of Continuation Funding
ABPA funds are currently set to expire by June 30. 2023. Therefore, funds awarded must be
expended by June 30, 2023, unless extensions on the funding are authorized by the General
Assembly.
X. Application Forms and Instructions
Each application for Law Enforcement Equipment and Tecluiology Grant Program funding
must be submitted using the DCJS Online Grant Management System (OGMS). Email
files or paper applications will not be accepted. All required fields must be completed to submit
your application. Do not include any items not requested such as letters of support, annual
reports, publicity articles, etc.
General Information: The Application Creation Wizard will assist you in completing the
application's General Information form.
Step 1 of the Wizard requires an application title and a primary contact. The application title
should include the grant program and the agency's name (e.g., ARPA ABC City).
The primary contact is the individual in your agency who will be designated as the primary
person responsible for the application and grant from your locality. This individual will receive
automated email notifications when attention is needed on the application or grant. It is
recommended that the Project Director(definition under Face Sheet) be listed as the primary
contact. You will be able to add other persons to give them access to edit the application or
associate them later if the grant is awarded.
Step 2: Under this step, an Application ID will be assigned, and Program Area, Funding
Opportunity,Application Stage, and Application Status will be auto populated. Select the
organization for whom you will be submitting this application. Click"Save Form Information"
to start Step 3.
Step 3: Under"Additional Applicants," select any additional contacts within your organization
that will also manage the grant and work on the application, to include the Project Administrator
and Finance Officer(definitions under Face Sheet).No information can be released to an
individual not associated with the grant in ODMS. Once you click"Save Form Information" on
Step 3, you will have completed the General Information component of the application.
After General Information has been finished, you can complete the application in any order or
save to return at another time.
Face Sheet: Required
• Congr•essimial District: Select the Congressional District(s) that will benefit from the
program. To select more than one, hold down the Ctrl key.
• Best Practice: This does not apply to the ARPA Grant Program(it is only required of
JJDP programs).
• Jurisdictiori(s) Served: Select all jurisdiction(s) served.
• Program Title: Provide a program title that includes the agency's name and the grant
program(e.g., ARPA ABC City).
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• Certified Crime Prevetrtion Community: Click the hyperlink on the form to see if your
locality is certified.
• VLEPSC or CALEA Accredited: Yes or No
• Ti pe of Appl ication: For this funding opportunity, you will choose `New."
• Community Setting: Check the box(es) that best describes the applicant service area.
• Brief Project Overview: Provide a short description of the proposed project (maximum of
750 characters).
• Project Director: List the person who will have the day-to-day responsibility for
managing the project and provide all required contact information.
• Project Administrator: Name and contact information for the County Administrator or
City Manager(Administrative and Fiscal Agent)who has the authority to formally
conunit the organization/locality to complying with all the terms of the grant application,
including the provision of the required match, if applicable.
• Finance Officer: List the person who will be responsible for the fiscal management of the
funds and provide all required contact information.
Project Narrative: All questions in this section are required.
• Demonstration of Need: Provide a description of your agency and a description of how
violent crime has increased in your locality since the beginning of the pandemic. Describe
your existing resources and services that are available to address the identified problems,
and state why those resources and services are not adequate to address the unmet needs
(maximum of 5000 characters).
• Project Description: Provide a detailed description of the project design and planned
implementation activities. Describe how the project will reach the stated goals and the
capabilities of your organization to implement and manage the project. (Maximum of
5000 characters).
• Service Area Demographic/Target Population: Provide a brief description of the target
population to be served by your organization(maximum of 5000 characters).
Budget: Required
• Budget: Click"Edit Grid" and enter your requested state amount under the"Federal"
column.
Equipment:
• Indicate if equipment is included in your budget: yes or no. If"yes" enter the item
requested, the cost per item or monthly rate, and the total number of items or months for
each item. Under the Description and Justification, select the equipment item being
requested and enter in the description and justification for each item.
• Additional Documentation: Provides the option for applicants to attach supporting
documentation for the equipment items and costs. Click"Add New Attachment"and
upload the file. In the description box, indicate the equipment item and explain what
information the file is providing.
Supplies and Other:
• Indicate if supplies and other included in your budget: yes or no. If`yes" enter the item
requested, the cost per item or monthly rate, and the total number of items or months for
each item. Under the Description and Justification, select the supply or item being
requested and enter in the description and justification for each item.
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Attachments:
• Please upload any additional attachments required by this funding opportunity here.
Non-Supplantation:
• The section is required under this grant program. The Project Administrator, or the
individual who has been delegated or designated as the signing authority. must certify that
the grant funds requested under this grant program will be used to supplement existing
funds and will not replace (supplant) funds appropriated for the same purpose.
General Conditions and Assurances:
• This section is required under this grant program. The Project Administrator, or the
individual who has been delegated or designated as the signing authority, must certify that
the grant funds give assurances and certifies that the grant will follow federal conditions.
Lobbying Disbarment:
• This section is required under this grant program. The Project Administrator, or the
individual who has been delegated or designated as the signing authority, must certify that
the grantee will follow the certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New
Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government-wide Debarment and
Suspension(Non-procurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free
Workplace".
Authority Certification:
• This section is required under this grant program. If the person completing the
application is not the Project Administrator, as previously defined, information regarding
the signing authority, or the delegation of such authority, should be submitted under
Attachments.
A.I. Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients must submit quarterly financial and status reports online to DCJS until such
time that the funds are spent, and the grant is closed. Failure to comply in a timely manner may
result in DCJS requesting repayment of grant funds andor termination of the grant. DCJS will
provide the grant reporting requirements at the time of grant award. In addition to quarterly
reporting. DCJS may request other data for use in annual reporting to the General Assembly on
the use of these funds. DCJS may also request cooperation in the sharing of daily crime data for
a report to the Commonwealth.
XII. How and NN7here to Submit Application
Applications must be submitted in the DCJS Online Grants Management System (OGMS)
no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2022. The system will not allow applications to be
submitted after the deadline, therefore, late applications will not be considered. Plan accordingly
for any possible technical difficulties you may experience since the application will not be
accepted after the deadline. Each application form in OGMS must be marked as complete
before you can submit the application. If you receive an alert, you will need to review the form
for any missing required information.
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XIII. Grant Application Revievi- Process
All applications will be reviewed as part of a review process. External/non-DCJS staff and DCJS
staff will rate each application based on information provided, adherence to these Grant
Guidelines, and the clarity, substance, and strength of the request made for funding. Reviewers
may consider demonstrated need, geographic location, budget justification, cost-effectiveness of
proposed projects, and the availability of funds. DCJS reserves the right to change program
budgets based on allowable costs,justification of items, and available funding.
The Grants Committee of the Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB)will review staff
evaluations of applications. The Grants Committee will then make funding reconunendations to
the full CJSB. The CJSB will make final grant award decisions at the meeting on
December 8, 2022. Funding decisions made by the CJSB are final and may not be appealed.
DCJS Office of Grants Management in the Division of Finance and Administration will issue
grant award packages based on the final approval of the CJSB. Fiscal and programmatic revisions
may be required as a condition of funding.
Please contact the following DCJS staff for questions regarding your ARPA Grant Program
application:
Tracy Matthews: email tracy.mattliews i dcjs.virainia.aov or telephone (804) 371-0635 or
Nicole Phelps: nicole.plielps'�dcjs.virania.aov or telephone (804) 786-1577
For questions and technical assistance relating to the OGMS system, contact
oanisslrppgr;t .c1 .t irania ao . Please include your grant program area in the Subject line.
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Total Budget $750,000
Proposed Item Vendor Decscription - QTY - Unit Price Total Cost
VirTra V-100 VirTra one-screen virtual shootingsimulator 1 $6 000.08 $67,162.08
$67,162.08:.
Falcon Flex Flock Safety portable LPR-2 year contract($3,000 per year per unit) 6, $36,000.00
Real-Time Crime Center FUSLIS real-time intelligence gathering platform 1 $125,000.00 $125,000.00
Surveillance Trailer Mobile Pro Systems surveillance trailer with integrated cameras 1 $71,234.00 $71,234.00
Rifle rated plate inserts LAWMEN Supply Paraclete Omega Plus 10 x 12 plates 22 $278.25 $6,121.50
Thermal Binocular LAWMEN Supply Atlas Thermal Binocular(5 for Patrol,2 for TRT) 7 $5,895.00 $41,265.00
-_ - _ _ q g - $59.00' $13,275.00
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Tourniquet - - - LAWMEN Supply Bl
u I Black Gen 7 C-A-T Tourniquet with rigid --- 225'
Tactical First Aid LAWMEN Supply Individual Patrol Officer Kit(IPOK)with Holder 250
$117.00 $29,250.00
Ballistic Helmets HIGHCOM Striker ACHHC Combat Helmet with rail and 3 hole shroud 22 $483.90 $10,645.80
Ballistic Shields HIGH COM TITAN Level III Ballistic Shield for Patrol 8 $4,817.40 $38,539.20
Ballistic Shields HIGHCOM BELLFIRE MTS Modular Tactical Shield+handle/light combo for TRT 2 $4,224.60 $8,449.20
Motorola Ear piece Pending Bluetooth ear pieces for Patrol 2501 $339.00 $84,750.00
Night Vision Elbit Systems helmet mount tactical night vision 15 $8,600.00 $129,000.00
TRT Communications HCC Tactical TRT over-the-ear communications pieces 30 $1,666.67 $49,999.95
Hand held flashlight (Town Police Supply Strion DS HL 700 lumen light with holster and traffic wand 200 $159.49 $31,898.00
- g - - - - - -- - -- - -$1,500.00
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1TB External Harddrives Amazon 10 $100.00
Binoculars Pendin Surveillance binoculars for 4 1 500.00 _
$1,000.00
Total $749,589.73
Remaining $410.27
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The Yd day of January 2023.
No. 42532-010323.
AN ORDINANCE to readopt and reenact the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 25043, adopted April 7, 1980, this Council adopted and
enacted a new code for the City of Roanoke entitled the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "City Code");
WHEREAS, such Code, as amended, contains certain provisions which incorporate by
reference portions of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, (hereinafter "State Code");
WHEREAS, from time to time, certain of these State Code sections which are
incorporated by reference in the City Code have been amended by the General Assembly;
WHEREAS,such amendments are a matter of public record which are set forth in the Acts
of Assembly and supplements and replacement volumes of the State Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council that those provisions of the City Code which
adopt by reference State Code provisions shall be fully consistent with enactments of the most
recent Session of the General Assembly.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The Code of the City of Roanoke(1979),as amended,a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's Office, consisting of Chapters 1 through 36.2, each inclusive, is hereby
readopted and reenacted. Such Code amendments heretofore and hereafter adopted shall continue
to be known as the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended.
2. With respect to sections or provisions of the State Code incorporated by
reference in the City Code, Council recognizes any amendments made to such sections or
provisions of the State Code by the most recent Session of the General Assembly and hereby
expresses the intent and ordains that such amendments to sections or provisions of the State
Code incorporated by reference in the City Code shall be included in the City Code verbatim
as enacted by the most recent Session of the General Assembly.
3. Any reference in the City Code to any section, article or chapter from former
Titles of the State Code shall be deemed and construed to apply to the successor section,
article or chapter of the State Code, comparable sections being set out in Tables of
Comparable Sections for certain Repealed and Revised Titles published in Volume 10.
4. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter,the second reading of this ordinance
by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Council Meeting notes
Plan of Action Gun & Teen Violence
1. Implementation of a Teen Curfew—City Attorney& City Manager
Time of implementation to be determine 10 p.m., 11p.m. 12 midnight until
6:00 a.m.
Consequences to be determine — perhaps a tiered approach — First
Violation warning, second occurrence referral to DJJ for a Child in Need of
Services.
Kick off through the Star City Safe Program Campaign within 45 days— "Do
you know where your children in accordance with the Curfew Law,
Roanoke Public Schools and Sheriff's Department.
2. Increase use of Reward money offering with increased frequency and dollar
amounts to break the "No Stitching" Rule in the community. — City Manager
3. Increase lighting and or increase intensity of lighting of neighborhoods that at
have been prone to gun violence in Partnership AEP. —City Manager
➢ Coordinating a Council Lighting Bus Ride throughout prone neighborhoods.
➢ Apply Gun Violence funds to pay for increases in city electric bills associated
with increased light projects.
➢ Review the lighting requirements for Stores in the code sections of the local
and state regulations. With the intention of requiring an increase Lumens
on commercial properties/convenience stores in NW.
➢ Brighten up the parking lots, entrances and sidewalks around neighborhood
stores. Determine who has authority over the stores for code compliance
on property "can we enforce lighting upgrades".
4. Establish Council Lead "Neighborhood Single Family Forums" on
Saturdays/Sundays (when parents or guardians are not working, including
daycare for participants to participate) throughout NW & SE with Single Family
Households. To hear directly from the caretakers in the community.
Development of an Action Plan. What will stop gun violence in the
community?
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5305 Medmont Cir. SW
Roanoke VA 24018
January 1, 2023
BY EMAIL
Mayor Sherman Lea, Sr.
Vice Mayor Joseph L. Cobb
Hon. Patricia White-Boyd
Hon. Stephanie Moon Reynolds
Hon. Vivian Sanchez-Jones
Hon. Peter Volosin
Hon. Luke W. Priddy
Dear Mr. Mayor, Mr. Vice Mayor and Members of Council:
I respectfully suggest it was ill advised and counterproductive for Council's legislative
priorities to include a roll back of the 2020 police reforms enacted by the General Assembly. I ask
that Council reconsider the matter and remove Legislative Priority A 6 in its entirety.
I strongly support evidence-based measures that will reduce violent crime in Roanoke. I
strongly support funding the police department at a level whereby it is able to carry out its
important work. Council has taken meaningful steps to do that.
However, a general awareness that "something" needs to be done to reduce Roanoke's
increase in gun crime is only the beginning of what should be a reasoned analysis by Council
leading to recommendations that will in fact make a difference. The following are some of the
reasons I consider the sweeping rollback of police reforms that Council voted to support are ill
advised and counterproductive.
The Police Reform Rollbacks Proposed in Legislative Priority A6 Are Not Evidence Based
Council should have a rational basis to support the actions it takes. In this instance, I
suggest it did not. Council did not offer any data upon which to ground its recommendation for
such a sweeping change to legislation, including measures enacted only two years ago. It was
reported there was no discussion whatsoever.
An extremely broad range of organizations that have seriously looked at the issue of gun
violence universally support evidence-based solutions. They include the Major Cities Chiefs
Association,' Center for Police Research and Policy,International Association of Chiefs of Police,2
1 Major Cities Chiefs Association https•//maiorcitieschiefs.com/resources/(Accessed Dec. 30, 2022)
2 Center for Police Research and Policy,International Association of Chiefs of Police
httl2s://www.theiacp.org/'research(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
Hon. Sherman Lea, Sr. and
Members of Council
January 1,2023
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Division of Policing, American Society of Criminology,3 United States Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Statistics,4 United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center,5 the
National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research,b The Consortium for Risk-Based Firearms
Policy, Rand Corporation,$ Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions,9 Harvard Injury
Control Research Center,10 Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, University of Michigan,"
University of California Davis, Violence Prevention Research Program,12 University of Virginia
School of Education and Human Development and a coalition of national researchers,13
Community Justice Action Fund,14 American Bar Association,15 American Public Health
Association,lb American Foundation for Firearm Injury Reduction in Medicine,17 American
3 Division of Policing,American Society of Criminology.The Division of Policing seeks to advance theory,
knowledge and practice in policing through rigorous research and evaluation. hat s:i/ascpolicintr.ora_(Accessed
Dec. 31,2022)
'United States Department of Justice,Bureau of Justice Statistics
https://bis.oip.gov/1ibrary/publications,/list/research(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
'United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center 11ttps://www.secretservice.gov/protection/ntac
(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
'The National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research supports carefully selected,rigorous research designed to
broaden agreement on the facts associated with gun policy, and supports development of fair and effective policies.
https:/,'www.nc vr.or /about.ht 11(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
'The Consortium for Risk Based Firearms Policy includes the nation's leading researchers and academics with
expertise at the intersections of gun violence prevention and public health, law,behavioral health, medicine,
criminology,and related fields. htt s://efsw.org%consortium-risk-based-firearm-policy/about%(Accessed Dec. 31,
2022)
8 Rand Corporation Gun Policy in America Initiative,https://www.rand.orUh%
�researcUun-policy htu (Accessed
Dec. 31,2022)
9 Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions conduct rigorous research and uses advocacy to implement
evidence-based,equitable policies and programs that will prevent gun violence in our communities.
https://publichealth.jhuedu/department5ihealth-poli-and tnaua�ement/research-and-practice'center-for-�4un-
violence-s011,16011s (Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
10 Firearms Research,Harvard Injury Control Research Center haps /www.hsph_harvard.eduihicrc t7rearms
re -
searcly(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
" Institute for Firearms Injury Prevention, University of Michigan htt s:,';flrearminiury.umich•edu/(Accessed Dec.
31,2022)
12 University of California Davis,Violence Prevention Research Program,
https:/ihealth.ucdavis.edLLwpT,'aboutus'index html (Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
13 University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development .virginia eduiresearch-
https://edcation
initiatives-research-centers-labsh-eseareh-labsfyouth_-violence-proiecticall-action uprcatiogun-violence-united-states
america(Accessed Dec. 31, 2022)
14 Community Justice Action Fund works to reduce gun violence in Black and Brown communities by empowering
those closest to the pain. https://www.ciactionfund org!about(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
15 The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Gun Violence.For over 50 years the ABA has weighed in
on gun violence policy. Recognizing that there is no simple solution,and consistent with a public health approach to
addressing this national crisis,these policies cover a range of topics from research,education,prevention,
enforcement, and regulation. httiiwww_americanbar or ' rou ublic interest/"un violence;'(Accessed Dec. 31,
2022)
"American Public Health Association https:'iww),v.apha or->�topics-and-i
2022) ssues;vun-violence (Accessed Dec 31,
"American Foundation for Firearm Injury Reduction in Medicine htt s://affirmresearch org%about(Accessed Dec
31,2022)
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Medical Association,18 and American College of Physicians and 41 other leading organizations.
19
These are just some of the entities that come immediately to mind. There are many others.
By Voting to Support Legislative Priority A6 Council Has Violated its Own Established Policy
Set Out in the"Interwoven Equity" Provisions of Roanoke's Current Master Plan
Roanoke's current master plan, City Plan 2040, adopted by Council provides:
Interwoven Equity Priorities
Priority One: Trust
While overtly discriminatory policies of the past have largely been removed, there is still
a responsibility for City government and its current leadership to regain trust following the
trauma experienced by African American communities. For the community to thrive as a
whole,the City government must work to build trust through its actions.
The number 1 action item in the first policy under the first priority is:
Policy 1: Remove legal elements of institutional or structural bias
Action Items:
• Review and eliminate City codes and policies based on explicit or implicit biases, and
advocate the same approach for state laws and policies (emphasis added).20
By advocating for a rollback of police reforms, Council is doing the exact opposite of what
it stated it would do. It has violated its own master plan. Instead of advocating for state laws that
eliminate explicit and implicit bias, it is advocating for state laws that perpetuate bias and erode a
foundational principle in the City's master plan — working to establish trust in the police and in
city government.
Pretext Traffic Stops Undermine Trust and Are Counterproductive
Building trust with the community is fundamental to effective policing. Those are the
words of the United States Department of Justice.21 Likewise, establishing trust and legitimacy in
the police is the number 1 recommendation of a report on police reform issued by The United
States Conference of Mayors.22
18 American Medical Association https://www.ama-assn.orv,/topies/eun-violence(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
19 American College of Physicians https://www aeponline org/acp-newsroom/acp-and-4l-leading-organizations-
announce-a reement-on-call-to-action-to-reduce-aun-violence(Accessed Dec. 31,2022)
20 https://planroanoke.org/interwoven-equity/
2' United States Department of Justice https•//cops.usdoj.gov/buildinp-trust(Accessed Dec. 30,2022)
22 United States Conference of Mayors,Report on Police Reform and Racial Justice,August 2020
https://www.usmayors.org/issues/police-reform/(Accessed Dec. 30,2022)
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Pretext traffic stops undermine police legitimacy. They contribute heavily to mistrust in
police and ill-will toward police by African Americans.23 They permit racial bias, either explicit
or implicit, to go unchecked and unpunished.24
Pretext traffic stops are those where someone is ostensibly pulled over for a minor
infraction, typically an equipment violation, when in fact the motivation for the stop is something
entirely different for which there is no legitimate basis for a stop. A pretext stop is an excuse.
Police typically need witness cooperation to solve violent crime. Many cases of gun
violence remain unsolved because witnesses are unwilling to cooperate with authorities. Pretext
stops erode trust and respect for the police in Black and Brown communities where police most
need public cooperation so witnesses will be more likely to come forward. Of the 11,633 drivers
stopped by Roanoke Police from July 2020 through September 2022, 42% were Black. Roanoke
is 29% Black. Among 1,367 cases where police searched drivers or passengers, 46% of the
suspects were Black. In 1,147 cases when police searched the vehicles, 50% of the drivers were
Black.2s
Similarly, an analysis of Roanoke City traffic stops from July through December 2020
conducted by the Race and Social Policy Research Center at Virginia Tech found that Black driven
vehicles were over 50%more likely to be stopped than white driven vehicles,and that Black driven
vehicles were more than twice as likely to be searched as white driven vehicles.26
A primary offense is one for which a driver can be pulled over, as opposed to being cited
for that offense only when pulled over for a different offense. Making a broken taillight a primary
offense is the archetypical example of law enforcement wanting to make"driving while Black"an
offense. Making jaywalking or walking along the side of a road a primary offense is clearly only
requested so law enforcement will have a pretext to stop someone.
Having dark window tint may be a safety issue for officers because they cannot clearly see
through a window as they approach a car. Current law27 allows sun shading on the rear window
and rear side windows that reduces light transmittance by 65% and front side windows by 50%.
Sun shading is certainly a legitimate concern for law enforcement. But that was not the concern of
the Roanoke Police Department in making the legislative request. The department did not request
23 Jonathan Blanks,"Thin Blue Lies: How Pretextual Stops Undermine Police Legitimacy", Case Western Reserve
Law Review,Vol. 66,Iss.4(2016) https: scholarlycommons law.case.edu'caselrevivo166 iss4 5�(Accessed Dec.
30,2022)
24 Stephen Rushkin and Griffin Edwards,"An Empirical Assessment of Pretextual Stops and Racial Profiling,"73
Stan. L.Rev 637(202 1)(citing Kami Chavis Simmons,`Beginning to End Racial Profiling: Definitive Solutions to
an Elusive Problem, 18 Wash. &Lee J. C.R. &Soc. Just. (2011)at n.286 (publicly available on Loyola University
Chicago, School of Law,Faculty Publications Other Works[202 11)his:,,/lawecommons luc edulfac ubsi675/
(Accessed Dec. 30,2022)
2s Henri Gendreau,The Roanoke Rambler,Nov. 29,2022 https://www.i-oanokerambler.con-troanoke-city-council-
urges-virginia-lawnia kers-to-roll-backcriminal justice reforms'(Accessed Dec.29,2022)
26 Mike Gangloff, The Roanoke Times,May 1,2022 htt s://roanoke.com'news'local'oovt and poli tics reportshows
racial-disparity-in-roanoke- olice-sto P s-over-6-month-peri od article d864a4e6-c8bc-1 lec-b43d-
ebe6b4d876bd html(Accessed Dec. 29,2022)
27 Va. Code§46.2-1052 https:/law.lis.vir¢inia.gov,'vacode;'title46.2/chapter 10,section46 -105
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a change in the percentage of sun shading which might improve officer safety. It instead requested,
and Council voted,to make having sun shading that violates current law a primary offense. Officer
safety was not the concern. The only reasonable conclusion to be drawn for the request is to have
yet another pretext to pull someone over.
Council has voted to support making defective and "unsafe" equipment under Va. Code
§46.2-100328 a primary offense. It was reported Council engaged in no discussion when adopting
these requests so Council may not be aware that in fact §46.2-1003 in turn refers to §46.2-100229
which is captioned "Illegal possession or sale of certain `unapproved' equipment" and includes
equipment that fails to meet the "standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive
Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, Incorporated or the federal Department of
Transportation."I venture that no member of Council,no law enforcement officer, and no member
of the driving public has any idea what that includes. But what making such an unknown
equipment violation a primary offense does is give law enforcement an open invitation to pull
someone over for no legitimate reason at all but using an unknown, unapproved equipment
violation as an excuse.
Council voted to make expired registration or inspection a primary offense citing Va. Code
§46.2-1157.30 That section does not refer to registration, only inspection. It is not clear what
Council voted to do. Under current law a motorist can be pulled over for an expired inspection,
but motorists are given a 4-month grace period before that can be done. If what Council voted to
do was to make an expired inspection a primary offense then what Council did was request the
elimination of the grace period. Clearly this request has nothing to do with safety. The only
reasonable conclusion to be drawn for its inclusion is to provide yet another way to make a pretext
stop.
Again, pretext traffic stops undermine police legitimacy. They contribute heavily to
mistrust in police and ill-will toward police by African Americans.31 They permit racial bias,either
explicit or implicit, to go unchecked and unpunished,32 and they violate Roanoke's master plan.
Police Reforms Do Not Result in Increase in Crime
I am unaware of any data that indicate a causal connection between the 2020 Virginia
police reforms and the increase in gun crime in Roanoke. A review of 10 jurisdictions required to
adopt reforms by agreement with the U. S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division show
that in all 10 jurisdictions violent crime not only did not increase,but decreased following adoption
of required reforms.33 That was consistent with the national trend suggesting there is no correlation
28 Va. Code §46.2-1003 https://law lis virginia 9ov'vacode/title46.2/chapterl0/section46.2-1003/
29 Va. Code§46.2-1002 https•//law lis virginia sov/vacode/title46.2/chapterIO/section46.2-10021
31 Va. Code§46.2-1157 https:Aaw lis virQinia Qov/vacode/title46.2/chapter 10/section46.2-1157'
31 Supra n. 23
32 Supra n. 24
33"Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform,"Center for
American Progress,Nov. 16,2020 htt s://www.american ro ress.orelarticle/violent-crime-rates-declined-l0-
jurisdictions-following-comprehensive-police-reform/(accessed Dec.27,2022)
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between police reforms and crime rates. The members of Council who support the rollback have
not, and cannot, provide any data to the contrary.
Conclusion
Time does not allow comment on all of the sweeping proposals in Legislative Priority A6.
However, I hope you can now see that a great deal more thought and analysis needs to go into
them, which at this point cannot be done in time for the upcoming legislative session.
We all want a reduction in gun violence. We all want perpetrators apprehended and brought
to justice. The only way to do that is to adopt a reasoned, evidenced-based, multifaceted approach
to reduce gun violence. The requests by Council to roll back police reforms are not that, and would
do more harm than good.
I ask Council to reconsider its previous vote and vote to remove Legislative Priority A6 in
its entirety, and not request that such legislation be introduced or enacted.
I request that a copy of this letter be included in the record of the January 3, 2023 meeting
of Council.
Very truly yours,
David G. Harrison
cc: Ms. Cecelia"Susie" F. McCoy, City Clerk (by email)
Hon. John S. Edwards (by email)
Hon. Sam Rasoul (by email)
EEAB Trust Subcommittee (by email)
Ms. Dotsy Clifton, Equitable Policing Coalition (by email)
Ms. Catherine Koebel, Blue Ridge Coalition Against Gun Violence (by email)
Ms. Lori Haas, The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (by email)
Mr. Henri Gendreau, The Roanoke Rambler(by email)