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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 09-15-25 HAGEN 43268-091525 City of Roanoke, Virginia CITY COUNCIL 11WWALli September 15, 2025 P ROANOKE 2:00 PM City Council Chamber 215 Church Avenue, SW 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. NOTICE: City Council meetings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; and video streamed through YouTube Live at youtube.com/RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the deaf or hard of hearing. 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Carter Mundy, Pastor, Redemption Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Joseph L. Cobb. Welcome ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Mayor Cobb presented gifts to the City of Roanoke from his visit to Wonju, Korea, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Sister City's relationship. Mayor Cobb advised that, going forward, the 2:00 pm meeting would begin with the Council Members providing "shout-outs" or announcing community events recently attended. The Council Members made the following announcements: Council Member Nash "shouted-out" the City Clerk's Office staff for the extra amenities, decorations, and all the behind the scenes work they do. Council Member Volosin "shouted-out" the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra event on September 13 in Elmwood Park and Senator Mark Warner for hosting a housing conference in Richmond and for getting 12 percent more Lytec to finance affordable housing projects. Council Member Powers echoed the same sentiments about the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra event, thanked the City of Roanoke and Gentry Locke and Hawk for sponsoring the event and "shouted-out" the Berglund Center for hosting a training session on job duties and operational procedures for staff. Vice-Mayor McGuire"shouted-out" Molly Hunter, Neighborhood Coordinator and all the neighborhood groups she works with and encouraged citizens to reach out to Ms. Hunter if their neighborhood desired to have a neighborhood group. Council Member Sanchez-Jones "shouted-out" Deputy City Manager Sam Roman and staff for completing the handicap ramp in front of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. Council Member Hagen "shouted-out" Cardinal News for hosting the House District 40 Forum, stressed the importance of being informed about the November elections and commended the Registrar for the work on early voting which begins this week. Mayor Cobb "shouted-out" the organizers of the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb event with first responders who attended from all over and climbed 110 stories. He noted that Roanoke does not have a building that contains 110 stories, so the Wells Fargo Tower building, consisting of 22 stories, is climbed five times. He stated that it not only honors the memory of all who died on 9- 11, but also a celebration of public safety officials in the community and the hard work they do. Proclamation declaring September 13 - 21, 2025 as Welcoming Week. Mayor Cobb read and presented the proclamation to Katie Hedrick, Inclusive Services Manager. Proclamation declaring September 16 - 20, 2025 as Try Transit Week. Mayor Cobb read and presented the proclamation to Kevin Price, General Manager, Valley Metro, Ron Parker, Assistant General Manager, Valley Metro and Laura Hartman, representing BRAGG. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The 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 the Council, as he may deem appropriate. Barbara Duerk appeared before the Council and thanked the Council for attending the Girl Scout Skyline event, invited everyone to the Let Freedom Ring Constitution Day and Constitution Week event to be held on September 17 in Freedom Plaza at 4:00 pm. Adam Mastrangelo appeared before the Council to address the hybrid canine ordinance to be adopted at the 7:00 pm meeting and expressed support in removing hybrid canines from the City. John Donohue appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to corruption taking place at the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Scott Roper appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to poor conditions at the Roanoke Rescue Mission and asked the Council to investigate. Dr. Laura Hartman, representing BRAGG, appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to the week without driving from September 29 to October 5, and encouraged the Council not to drive during this time. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVED, AS AMENDED (7-0) C-1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C-2. A communication from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb requesting that the City Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding tenure of a council- appointed employee, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-4. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by outside legal counsel involving the legal standards for financing of the schools, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-5. A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Victoria Thornton as a member of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C-6. A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Debra Carter as a member of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C-7. Reports of qualification of Anthony Jennings as member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to replace Drew Kepley for a four-year term of office commencing September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2029; and Lee Graves, Jr., as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three- year term of office, commencing November 1, 2025, and ending October 31, 2028. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C-8. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by the City Attorney concerning an Economic Development project in the Central part of the City of Roanoke, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Discussion of the Roanoke City Council Code of Ethics and Conduct. Approved. (7-0) 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND THE CITY MANAGER: 1. City Manager: BRIEFINGS: None. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: None. COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: The City of Roanoke is launching a comprehensive Parking Study to better understand current and future parking needs in our community, and we want input from the public to help guide this process. To support this effort, we're hosting a Public Workshop on Monday, October 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Berglund Center in Berglund Hall, located at 710 Williamson Road NE. This is a valuable opportunity for residents, business owners, and stakeholders to share their experiences and ideas around parking in Roanoke. We encourage everyone to attend, and we also have a project website where people can stay informed and participate. A community survey will be launching soon through that website, which can be accessed at roanoke-parking-study- fishbeck.hub.arcgis.com. Your engagement is essential as we work together to shape a more accessible and well-planned future for parking in Roanoke. The City of Roanoke Fleet Services Management has been ranked as the 42nd Green Fleet in the Nation by the NAFA Fleet Management Association as part of the 2025 Green Fleet Awards. This annual recognition honors fleets across North America that demonstrate exceptional leadership in sustainability and environmental stewardship. NAFA, the fleet industry's largest membership organization, celebrates top-performing public and private fleets that implement forward-thinking strategies to reduce emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and adopt alternative energy solutions. PUBLIC MATTERS FOLLOW-UP Katie Hedrick, Inclusive Services Manager, reported on the following matters from the August 18 and September 2 City Council Meetings: Dogs at Large Brett Lovell has had ongoing issues with his neighbor's dogs escaping their yard. He has recorded over 150 instances in the last 5 years and this has led to his dog and his fiancé being bit and needing medical attention. He has called the animal warden and filed charges with the Magistrate's Office, but the issues persist. Report Back: Sgt. Noel, who supervises the Animal Control and Protection Unit, was familiar with this case and said that the Animal Wardens are continuing to follow it. They have documented all of Mr. Lovell's calls and investigated the situation. One of the Animal Wardens has also been in touch with the Commonwealth's Attorney regarding the issue. Unfortunately, as the code is currently written, none of these incidents carries a charge beyond a Class IV Misdemeanor. The charges that were previously brought against the neighbor were dismissed in court. Monitoring Property Dr. Perneller Chubb Wilson shared that a neighbor fenced in part of her property while she was hospitalized. Dr. Wilson asked that a program be put in place where the City monitors the properties of senior residents who are hospitalized, in rehab facilities, or in assisted living. Report Back: There is not currently any type of program or inspection for properties like this. However, the Department of Planning, Building, and Development is exploring options to address these types of concerns. Manns Property Dr. Manns shared that her home on 10th Street has been neglected by City officials, citing water issues and failure to install a concrete driveway. Report Back: In speaking with several City departments and staff members involved with the 10th Street project, it appears that the City did offer to install a driveway at the property at the time of construction. However, the offer was declined. While the concern may stem from a misunderstanding or a change in circumstances, the City did make the offer in good faith. Bulk Set Out Tags Mr. Howard shared his concern that the pink tags put on inappropriate bulk and brush items can easily be blown away or overlooked by residents. He suggested something more visible, like door hangers. Report Back: The Communications team is working with Solid Waste to create these door hangers and to launch a social media campaign reminding residents of the parameters for bulk and brush set outs and highlighting the new door hangers. Flooding Concerns Mr. Githire shared concerns on behalf several residents in the Fairland neighborhood. Their area sees flooding with increasing frequency. As a result, home values have decreased while property taxes have increased. Residents are also paying for flood insurance. Report Back: Ian Shaw, Stormwater Manger, met with both Mr. Githire and the co-owner of this property at their home immediately following the Council meeting. The house is located in the FEMA floodplain for Tinker Creek, so addressing flooding concerns is not a simple matter of improving local drainage. The Tinker Creek tributary saw the biggest impact from the August 21 storm, with the nearby Airport rain gauge (about one mile away) recording the highest rainfall totals. The team discussed with Mr. Githire the possibility of including this property in a future application for acquisition of repetitive loss properties. While there is not an open grant application period right now, he expressed appreciation for being considered in a future funding round. 2. CITY ATTORNEY: None. 3. DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION: None. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 1. Legislative Committee Meeting. At 3:10 pm, the City Council Meeting was declared in recess for the Legislative Committee Meeting. At 4:09 pm, the City Council Meeting reconvened. 2. Comments on certain Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commissions in which City Council serve as liaisons or appointees. None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: 1. A resolution approving and affirming the action taken by the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) d/b/a Valley Metro to implement Fare Free Election Day Bus Service for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Adopted Resolution No. 43268-091525. (7-0) 2. Repeal and replace Ordinance No. 43230-072125 accepting and appropriating FY26 Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Funds, to correct a scriveners' error. Adopted Ordinance No. 43269-091525. (7-0) 3. A resolution appointing Duke Baldridge as a Director of the Economic Development Authority for the City of Roanoke. Adopted Resolution No. 43270-091525. (7-0) 4. A resolution appointing 011ie Howie as a Director of the Economic Development Authority for the City of Roanoke. Adopted Resolution No. 43271-091525. (7-0) 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. • Council Member Initiative — "Reutilization of the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) for regional outdoor asset needs" — Presented by Council Member Volosin 2. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. None. 12. RECESSED -4:22 PM The City Council Meeting will stand in recess; and thereafter reconvene at 7:00 pm, in the City Council Chamber, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. City of Roanoke, Virginia CITY COUNCIL 111PIPW4al 7:00 m p ROANOKE City Council Chamber 215 Church Avenue, SW 13. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Jerome Bonds, Pastor, Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Joseph L. Cobb. Welcome Certification of Closed Meeting (7-0) Mayor Cobb announced that starting October 1, Roanoke City Council is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place? Now's the time to recognize them! To view the nomination criteria and complete a nomination form, visit www.roanokeva.gov/citizenoftheyear, or stop by the City Clerk's Office (Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All nominations must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. Please note: nominees must be residents of the City of Roanoke. 14. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of the Annual Report of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for the year ended June 30, 2025. Molly Hunter, Neighborhood Services Coordinator and members of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates presented the annual report. Presentation from Roanoke Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Lena Hill, Lead Teen Advisor, and members of Roanoke Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., presented information on Carole Robertson. 15. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request of Charter Foods, Inc., to rezone property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road, NW; Official Tax Map No. 6370101; from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions. Fritz Alderman, Agent, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 43272-091525. (7-0) 2. Receive the views of citizens on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). No action taken. 3. Receive citizen comments prior to Council taking action to authorize General Obligation Bonds, a reimbursement request resolution and bond action timeline for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan projects as endorsed as part of the annual Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget adoption. Adopted Ordinance No. 43273-091525. (7-0) 4. Proposed City Code Amendments amending and reordaining Section 6-11, Public nuisance animal; Section 6-22, Definitions; Section 6-23, Running at large prohibited; Section 6-28, Impoundment; Section 6-50, Dangerous dog(s); Section 6-50.1, Vicious dogs; Section 6-51, Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine; Section 6-52, Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2; conditions; Section 6-53, Violations and penalties; Section 6-54, Exceptions under Chapter 6 -Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke(1979), as amended; and creating a new Section 6-50.2, Hybrid canines prohibited, penalties, of Chapter 6 -Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. Adopted Ordinance No. 43274-091525. (7-0) 16. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: None. The City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. If deemed appropriate, matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to the City Council. RECESSED - 8:32 pm. The City Council Meeting will stand in recess to reconvene on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at the Blue Hills Communications Center, 1801 Blue Hills Drive for a City Council Retreat. TO: MAYOR JOE COBB, MEMBERS OF CITi-„,..„ COUNCIL, AND ALL INTERESTED PUBLIC SERVANTS YOU'RE INVITED TO THE /:: '' ''''m - e t 0 : a a y e5 -as WHY: TO GAIN GREATER '°ass, UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIVES 4110Pr' - OF NON—DRIVERS £� CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue,S.W., Suite 452 - ' Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2444 Fax:(540)853-1145 E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV JOSEPH L.COBB Mayor September 15, 2025 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. qSincerely, e.kt. a...414„ Joseph L. Cobb Mayor JLC:ctw ROANOKE Office of the City Attorney To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Subject: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding tenure of a council-appointed employee, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. The City Attorney requests that City Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding tenure of a council-appointed employee, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711.A.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Timothy Spencer, City Attorney IIMPZ. rnolio ROANOKE Office of the City Attorney To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Subject: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by outside legal counsel involving the legal standards for financing of the schools, pursuant to Sec. 2.2-3711 (A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. The City Attorney requests that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by outside legal counsel involving the legal standards for financing of the schools, pursuant to Sec. 2.2-3711 (A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. v -7---.-: Timothy Spencer, City Attorney c� , e ?: CITY OF ROANOKE "" .` - OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ;w�; 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 s Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 r4LCHSOTelephone: (540)853-2541 °""•—s""- Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov Deputy City Clerk City Clerk RUTH VISUETE-PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Cobb and Members of Council: This is to advise that Victoria Thornton has tendered her resignation as a member of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, effective immediately. Sincerely, - : t" Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Cecelia Webb From: Ruth Visuete Perez Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:17 AM To: Cecelia Webb Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Resignation She is resigning from the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. Best regards, Ruth Visuete Perez, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk City Clerk's Office 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011 540-853-2444 ruth.visueteperez@roanokeva.gov Original Message From:Victoria Thornton<bictoriathornton@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 2, 2025 6:25 PM To:Vivian Sanchez-Jones<vivian.sanchez-jones@roanokeva.gov> Cc: Ruth Visuete Perez<ruth.visueteperez@roanokeva.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Resignation [You don't often get email from bictoriathornton@icloud.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] CAUTION:This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Vivian and Ruth, After much consideration I have decided to resign from the RCE board. My time commitments with work has made it extremely hard to get to meetings and I just do not feel I'm able to do justice for such an important commitment. I appreciate this opportunity and have truly learned a lot. I hope to continue to help our city with advocacy of our arts! Thank you again for this opportunity. Warmest Regards, Victoria Thornton Sent from my iPhone 1 ' { _ti CITY OF ROANOKE , i - . � OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK .+:n 9 n 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 �'� '`. Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov Deputy City Clerk City Clerk RUTH VISUETE-PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Cobb and Members of Council: This is to advise that Debra Carter has tendered her resignation as a member of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board, effective immediately. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Cecelia Webb From:- Ruth Visuete Perez Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 9:19 AM To: Cecelia Webb Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] RE: Letter of Resignation Best regards, Ruth Visuete Perez, CMC _ Assistant Deputy City Clerk City Clerk's Office 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Suite 456- - Roanoke,Virginia 24011 • - 540-853-2444 _ ruth.visueteperez@roanokeva.gov , , From:Angela Penn <angelapenn@tapintohope.org> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2025:10:30 AM To: Deb Carter<occupywitness@gmail.com> Cc: Kathryn Hedrick<kathryn.hedrick@roanokeva.gov>; City Clerk<City.Clerk@roanokeva.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Letter of Resignation CAUTION:This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. ' Good morning, Deb On behalf of the EEAB I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to you for your dedicated service.Your commitment, and thoughtful contributions have helped advance important conversations and actions in our community. While your resignation marks the close of this chapter,the impact of your work will continue to resonate. We sincerely thank you for the time, energy, and heart you have invested. Please know that your efforts have made a difference, and we wish you the very best in your work with RRHA. With appreciation, Angela - 1 ANGELA PENN ( President&CEO TotalAction for Progress(TAP) 302 2nd St., SW, Roanoke, VA 24011 TOTAL ACTION 540-283-4818 I angela.penn@tapintohope.org PROGRESS 0 0 0 From: Deb Carter<occupywitness@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,September 4, 2025 5:01 PM To:Angela Penn <angelapenn@tapintohope.org> Subject: Letter of Resignation k Exterrial Email - ter,-_; �< I've decided to step down from the Equity Empowerment Advisory Board.With my new responsibilities as Vice Chair of RRHA Board of Commissioners, I need to be intentional about where I dedicate my time. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and I wish the board success as it continues its work. Respectfully, Debra Carter The information contained in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the person identified and intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the content is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, contact the sender immediately and delete it from your computer. 2 7-A.<iirM,%,.'\ _a CITY OF ROANOKE „ ,-'!'"?; v OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. �s., tiA 6 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 �, Telephone: (540)853-2541 --- Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 16, 2025 Meghan Castaneda Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Castaneda: This is to advise you that Anthony Jennings has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to replace Drew Kepley for a four-year term of office commencing September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2029. Sincerely, „ ,-- Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk { Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Anthony Jennings, 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 Redevelopment and Housing Authority to replace Drew Kepley for a four-year term of office commencing September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2029; according to the best of my ability. (So help.me God.) (2S \- ANTHONYENNG The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by • Anthony Jennings this e26 day of 7 Z , ..sit 1025. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court ByZ ,�7 s' : " , Clerk l� CITY OF ROANOKE } f OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK r 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 N. Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 ,`'-, "A Telephone: (540)853-2541 `'^- --�"" Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 16, 2025 Amelia Zhang Zhu Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia - Dear Ms. Zhang Zhu: This is to advise you that Lee Graves, Jr., has qualified as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office,commencing November 1,2025, and ending October 31, 2028. Sincerely, a WIC' Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Lee Graves, Jr., 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 Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office, commencing November 1, 2025 and ending October 31, 2028; according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) 6'----ZjZ.z-t_,c,7---y LEE GRAVE , JR. The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Lee Graves, Jr. thi§&Q(day o • 2025. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court • �Glerk o o• CITY OF ROANOKE •& ,t4, OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY David L. Collins Y 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING Laura M. Carini s 1 �� 1 215 CHURCH AVENUE,SW Deputy City Attorneys ROANOKE,VIRGINIA 24011-1595 Jennifer Crook Braxton Timothy R. Spencer TELEPHONE 540-853-2431 Kimberly P. Beamer City Attorney FAX 540-853-1221 Lalita Brim-Poindexter EMAIL: timothy.spencer@roanokeva.gov Assistant City Attorneys September 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Cobb and Council Members: This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by the City Attorney concerning an Economic Development project in the Central part of the City of Roanoke, pursuant to Sec. 2.2-3711.A.8, Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, • thy Spencer City A torney TRS/rry Roanoke City Council - Code of Ethics and Conduct PART I: Code of Ethics Preamble The Roanoke City Council is entrusted with the public's confidence and is committed to ethical governance that,reflects the City's values and aspirations, as outlined in City Plan 2040. This Code of Ethics affirms our shared commitment to integrity, transparency,.accountability, and equity in public service. It is both a standard and a promise, a foundation for daily conduct, long term decision making, and public trust. In a time of evolving challenges and new opportunities in digital governance, civic participation, and sustainability, this Code offers clear expectations for how Council Members serve with professionalism, fairness,=and responsibility. It will guide current and future leaders of Roanoke in their role as stewards'of the city and its people. 1. Charter Alignment Clause %� ' - a. This Code of Ethics operates in conjunction with the City'of Roanoke's Charter and applicable Virginia state law. Whereiconflicts arise, the Charter and state law take precedence. 2. Core Values a. Public Trust and Common Good Council Members shall act in the;best'interest of the entire community, prioritizing the public good over personal or political gain They will conduct themselves in ways that uphold the honor of public office and strengthen;the public's.#confidence in Roanoke's government. � b. Integrity and;Honesty Council Members will be truthful in all official communications and decisions. They will act consistently, regardless of audience, pressure, or convenience. c Fairness and Equity `' ' Council Members will treat all residents'with impartiality and dignity. They will consider how decisions affect vulnerable'and historically underserved populations. d. Respect'and Civility a, Council Members will conduct themselves with professionalism, respecting differences of opinion andencouraging constructive dialogue. e. Accountability / Council Members are;,accountable to the public and one another. They will acknowledge mistakes, seek to correct them, and accept the consequences of their actions. f. Commitment to Continuous Learning Council Members will pursue ongoing education in ethics, public service, and local governance to strengthen their leadership and decision-making. 3. Governance Responsibilities a. Transparency and Openness Council Members will support open governance, ensure public access to information, and communicate decisions clearly to the public. b. Conflict of Interest Awareness Council Members will avoid personal, financial, or familial conflicts that could compromise their duties. They will disclose potential conflicts and recuse themselves when necessary. c. Fiscal Responsibility and Stewardship Council Members will operate within approved budgets both personally and as stewards of public funds. They will respect city budget constraints,:avoid overspending, and ensure financial decisions reflect discipline and accountability. d. Environmental Ethics �Ef Council Members will support climate-conscious policies and consider the long-term ecological impact of their decisions. They will promote resilience conservation, and environmental protection for Roanoke's future. `. e. Ethical conduct in Emergencies • Council Members will uphold this Code of Ethics during emergencies, crises, or extraordinary circumstances They will lead:with transparency, fairness, and accountability even under pressure, ensuring public trust is-maintained when it is needed most. . 4. Standards for Disclosure and Recusal - a. Council Members shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to participating in discussions"or,votes:,:'In accordance with the Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,,members�mustrecuse themselves from decisions that.present a conflict. Such disclosures and;4recusals-shall be documented in the meeting minutes. 5. Digital and,Operational Ethics a. Data Ethics and Algorithmic Decision Making Council Members will approach data and algorithmic systems with transparency, fairness, and`responsibility:They will ask critical questions about bias, privacy, and accountability when using or endorsing automated tools in governance. b. Information Security Council Members will secure city related digital accounts and communications. They will follow cybersecurity best practices and report breaches promptly. c. Virtual Participation Standards When participating in meetings remotely, Council Members shall maintain the same standards of conduct, attentiveness, and confidentiality as in-person settings, while ensuring public access and transparency. 6. Ethics Review and Oath Acknowledgement a. Upon taking office, all Council Members shall affirm this Code of Ethics in writing and acknowledge that it is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the legally binding oath of office required by§ 59 of the Charter. Reaffirmation shall occur every two years or upon substantial updates to this Code. ,, , \ ? / t } • k '� o Sly , . } { Roanoke City Council —Code of Ethics and Conduct Part II: Code of Conduct Preamble A Code of Conduct outlines shared expectations for how the Mayor and Council Members conduct themselves in service to the City of Roanoke. This code of conduct has been developed to reinforce the concept that the Mayor and Council Members serve as role models for their constituents and city staff. By adopting this code of conduct, the City Council publicly sets a civility standard for others to follow and recognizes the importance of trust invested in them by the public to accomplish effective governance. The information provided in this document is not all-encompassing and its principles may be adapted as needed to reflect Roanoke's evolving needs and circumstances. It is recommended that a training session be held at the beginning of each year for all elected city officials on the content of this code. 1. Charter Alignment Clause This Code of Conduct is intended to guide theebehavior and relationships of the Mayor and Council Members as they serve the City of Roanoke. It supplements, but does not replace, the legal duties, limits, and responsibilities defined in the Roanoke City Charter and applicable Virginia law. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to`confer authority beyond what is granted by the Charter. Council Members act as part of a collective legislative`body, and this Code is designed to promote effective collaboration, public trust, and ethical leadership within that framework. 2. Statement of Purpose The statement of purpose for Council Member Conduct and Ethics policies establishes clear standards for how Council"Members should conduct themselves, ensuring public trust, fairness, and ethical decision-making. These policies guide members' actions, both official and personal, to avoid any appearance of impropriety or undue,influence, or conduct that could undermine public trust. r' % f 3. Roles and Responsibilities `>, -'3 '.,a/The Mayor serves as`the presiding officer of the City Council and a representative T'voice of the City of-Roanoke.,The Mayor's responsibilities include: • Presides over meetings of the council in a manner designed to promote high standards of democratic governance and chairs meetings with efficiency and fairness, never discriminating against any speaker, whether council member or member of the public, based on the speaker's;point of view • Signing ordinances, resolutions, and City Council minutes by law • Facilitating orderly discussion, without using procedural authority to obstruct the democratic process (e.g., cancelling meetings or blocking votes without cause) • Participating fully in discussion and voting, with the same rights and responsibilities as other Council Members • Modeling honesty and integrity in every action and statement b. City Council Members are elected to serve the community as a collective legislative body. Council members are-expected to: • Set the time and place for regular City Council meetings • Prepare in advance for meetings and remain familiar with matters coming before Council • Demonstrate professionalism, respect and courtesy during all Council proceedings • Work collaboratively with one another and with staff, recognizing their shared responsibility to represent the public • Attend all meetings punctually and notify the Mayor and City Clerk of any planned absences or early departures • Adhere to public transparency requirements, including the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and recognize that official electronic communications are public records, located at§ 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. • Maintain equal standing and voting power with one another, regardless of tenure or committee assignments • Serve as models of leadership, civility, and trust infinteractions with constituents and the broader Roake City_. .' 4. Principles and Guidelines The City Council shall hold themselves accountable to the following principles and guidelines: a. City Council Members Conduct with One Another This council is composed of individuals with diverse,backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints: Each council member has chosen to serve in public office to:preserve and protect'the present and the future of the City of Roanoke. While Council Members may disagree on issues, that diversity of opinion strengthens democracy when expressed with respect and professionalism: b. In Public Meetings: Practice`;Civility and"Decorum Difficult questions, differing perspectives, and thoughtful critique are legitimate and expected parts of public service::However, belligerent, slanderous, threatening, or abusive comments, as well as shouting or physical action's that may be perceived as hostile or intimidating, will not be tolerated. Therefore •' Treat fellow Council Membe staff, and the public with professionalism and respect at all times • •'". Refrain from"personal comments, abusive language or verbal attacks that may undermine trust or disrupt,civil discussion • Honor the role of the Mayor in maintaining order • Fully participate in council meetings and other public meetings while demonstrating respect, consideration, and courtesy to others:• Request-the opportunity to speak and address the council through the Mayor, Mayor pro'tem,,or other member conducting the meeting. • Recognize fellow Council Members and guest speakers by their formal names and appropriate titles; after initial acknowledgement, the terms "Mr." or"Ms." may be used. • Be respectful of others'time and be brief and prepared in making remarks. • Be prompt in attending public meetings so that they may begin at the publicly posted time. c. Council Member Conduct with The Public Be polite and professional to speakers and treat them with care and gentleness. Because personal concerns are often the reason citizens come before the council to speak, Council Members should remember that their behavior will either relax the speaker or push their emotions to a higher level of intensity. •. Limit comments to issues and avoid personal attacks • Remain seated when someone is speaking at the podium • Demonstrate active listening through eye contact, posture, and attention • Ask for clarification when needed but avoid debate and argument with the public • Do not engage in personal attacks under any circumstances • Make no promises on behalf of the council or staff„ ,/ • Refrain from making personal comments about other Council Members in public forums • Use social media and other digital platforms with the same professionalism, civility„and care expected during in-person interactions:-Council Members should avoid disclosing confidential information, misrepresenting Council decisions, or engaging in personal attacks online.All digital communication is,„subject to public scrutiny and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) d. Accountability and; Enforcement" E. . To uphold the standards, outline in this Code of Conduct, Council Members shall be subject to a tiered accountability process when alleged violations occur:: • Any individual, including members of the public, City staff, or.other Council Members, may report concerns aboutipotential,misconduct orviolations'of the Code of Conduct to the Mayor or:the,City Clerktin writing -:'a r • Minor concerns,-may first be-addressed through a private advisory conversation initiated by the Mayor, with:the goal;ofwclarifying expectations and resolving the issue informally • If informal-resolution is''unsucces sful or if the matter is more serious, the Mayor will document the'concern end,may issue a;verbal`or written reprimand • Incases where theconcern:persists or involves a significant breach of conduct, the 'matter may be referred to en-Ethics and Conduct Subcommittee of the Council for review • Refusal to,participate in informal conversations, mediation, or corrective steps may be noted and considered during escalation • Mediation maybe offered as a voluntary or recommended option to address recurring interpersonal issues or unresolved conflict between Council Members.A neutral third party shall facilitatestt a process with the goal of restoring productive working relationships • •The Subcommittee may recommend formal actions, including censure, removal from committee assignments, or other remedies as permitted by law or Council policy • The Council may also recommend or require the completion of relevant training—such as ethics, FOIA compliance, diversity and inclusion, or professional,communication—as part of a corrective action plan • The Mayor may send an issue directly to the Subcommittee when warranted and must document all verbal warnings • If the Mayor has a conflict of interest or is the subject of concern, the Vice-Mayor or a designated Council Member shall receive and respond to the report, and carry out all related duties in place of the Mayor • • A follow-up check-in will occur 30 days after an advisory conversation or written reprimand to assess progress and determine if further steps are needed Should the aforementioned process of accountability and enforcement not be sufficient, the following actions may be taken: Fines, Censure, Discipline: A governing body may punish or fine a member of the governing body for disorderly behavior. Code of Virginia §15.2-1400(D). Decision to fine a member of the governing body must be made in open session. Moody v. City of Portsmouth, 93 Va. Cir. 455:(2016). Censure usually involves a public statement condemning a member for misconduct, violating confidentiality, dishonesty, working against the local governing body, and violating adopted rules of procedure or code of ethics. Disciplinary action takenagainst_a'board member for abusive language was legislative in nature and protected.by legislative immunity. The board of supervisors had an inherent right to discipline,a member who violate rules of conduct or who act in an inappropriate manner. Whitener v. McWatters, 112 F.3d 740, 744'(4thCir. 1997).A board member may have a First Amendment right to`critcize or speak inappropriately; however, the First Amendment does not protect against the consequences of:those actions such as discipline. Whitener, supra. r,. Removal: By the circuit court for incapacity, neglect,of duty misuse of office, or incompetence in the performance of duties if these acts have a material adverse effect upon the conduct of the office; or upon convection of pertain misdemeanors Virginia bode §§24.2-230 -237.Local charters may also con ain removal procedures: Violations of COLA—Knowing violation may constitute a misdemeanor'(Virginia°;'Code §2.2-3120) and may result in civil penalties. Virginia Code §2.2-3120,Civil penalties for knowingly committing prohibited acts and for failing to file required disclosure'forms. Virginia/Code §§2.2-3124‘-. All Council Members are ex pected to,engage in this process in good faith, with the shared goal of maintaining public trust and,the integrity of the Council's work. Code of Conduct with Affirmation City of Roanoke, Virginia, Code of Conduct Opening Statement This code of conduct is designed to describe the manner in which the Mayor and Council Members should treat one another and others with whom they come in contact in representing the City of Roanoke, Virginia. I affirm that I have read and understand the City of Roanoke, Virginia, City Council Code of Conduct. The principles and guidelines for Mayor and City Council Members set forth in this document promote civility and set a standard of excellence that engenders trust and promotes the public good. This municipality will not condone activities:that are in violation of the principles •of appropriate conduct. , Joseph L;.Cobb, Mayor , Steplen'Terry McGuire, Vice-Mayor , Nicolas S. Hagen,-Council Member, , Phazhon T. Nash, Council Member , Evelyn W..,Powers, Council Member. , Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Council Member Peter J. Volosin, Council Member Date Code of Conduct with Affirmation f City of Roanoke, Virginia,Code of Conduct Opening Statement This code of conduct is designed to describe the manner in which the Mayor and Council Members should treat one another and others with whom they come in contact in representing the City of Roanoke, Virginia. This municipality will not condone activities that are in violation of the principles of appropriate conduct. I affirm that I have read and understand the City of Roanoke, Virginia, City Council Code of Conduct. The principles and:;guidelines for Mayor and City Council Members set forth in this document promote civility and set a standard of excellence that engenders trust and promotes the public good. Joseph L. Cobb, Mayor Date AGENDA FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 2:00 P.M. Place: City Council Chamber Presiding: Council Member Terry McGuire I. Call to Order, Roll Call IL Opening Remarks,of Chair McGuire III. Overview of the Development of 2026 Legislative Program IV.. Upcoming Meetings V. Other Business VI. Adjourn Next 2026 Legislative Committee meeting: October 6, 2025 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43268-091525. A RESOLUTION approving and affirming the action taken by the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) d/b/a Valley Metro to implement Fare Free Election Day Bus Service for Tuesday, November 4, 2025; and authorizing the City Manager to take any necessary action to accomplish such fare. WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, the GRTC Board of Directors approved and adopted Fare Free Election Day Bus Service for Tuesday,November 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, GRTC has requested that City Council approve and affirm such fare pursuant to Section 34-22(a) of the Code of the City of Roanoke(1979), as amended. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. City Council hereby approves and affirms Fare Free Election Day Bus Service for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as adopted by the GRTC Board of Directors on September 15, 2025. 2. The Fare Free Election Day Bus Service shall be effective on November 4, 2025, and shall be fare free for those citizens looking to access their local polling location in order to cast their ballot. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any necessary action to accomplish such fare. 4. The City Clerk is directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the General Manager of GRTC. . ATTEST: 6,...ebd, City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43269-091525. AN ORDINANCE to repeal and replace Ordinance No. 43230-072125, adopted July 21, 2025, to correct a scriveners error in the budget revenue account number and adopting an Ordinance correcting the error, in connection with the accepting and appropriating Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority funds for FY26 in the amount of$1,273,811.09 with a match from the City in the amount of $163,100.00 for total funding in the amount of $1,572,511.09; appropriating 2026 Opioid Settlement Funds detailed more fully infra, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept such funds; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Ordinance No. 43230-072125, adopted July 21, 2025, is hereby REPEALED. 2. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority funds for FY26 in the amount of $1,273,811.09, with a match from the City in the amount of$163,100.00, for total funding in the amount of$1,572,511.09, from direct payments received from opioid settlement funds to support opioid abatement projects throughout the Roanoke community. 3. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any documents required to obtain and utilize such funding. All such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney 4. The City Manager or designee is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the acceptance of the foregoing funding or with such project. 5. The following sections of the FY26 Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority funds be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Grant Fund Appropriations: Program Activities 235-1211-0000-52066-400166 $ 913,845 Program Activities 235-1211-0000-52066-400165 63,713 Revenues: State Revenues—Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority 235-1211-0000-40122-400166 $ 913,845 State Revenues—Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority 235-1211-0000-40122-400165 • 63,713 6. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: r � City Clerk. _ ` / � 4\ ~ spy '► �` -�--� _ CITY OF ROANOKE 1 , ; , . . OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK `'--` y ` �• -- t 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 T.WEBB CMC CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 16, 2025 Duke Baldridge 307 Darwin Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Baldridge: I am enclosing a copy of Resolution No. 43270-091525 appointing you as a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a four-year term of office, commencing October 21, 2025 and ending October 20, 2029. Enclosed you will find a letter of reappointment and two copies of an Oath or Affirmation of Office form. Below are the next steps: 1. Please take both copies of the form to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke to have the oath administered. It is located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.The Clerk of the Circuit Court office will keep a copy on file. 2. Please request from the Clerk of Circuit Court to send one copy of the Oath or Affirmation of Office form to the City Clerk's Office. The Oath or Affirmation of Office form must be completed prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed.The deadline to submit your oath is October 31, 2025. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (transmitted via email). The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Economic Development Authority. Sincerely, end Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Michael Lockaby, Board Secretary, Economic Development Authority IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43270-091525. A RESOLUTION reappointing a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke to fill a four(4) year term on the Board of Directors. WHEREAS,the Council is advised that the term of office of Duke Baldridge, a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, will expire October 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, Sec.15.2-4904, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides that appointments made by the governing body of such Directors shall,after initial appointment,be made for terms of four(4) years. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Duke Baldridge is hereby reappointed as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke,Virginia, for a term of four(4)years commencing October 21, 2025, and expiring October 20, 2029. ATTEST: -" _\ /L�yel City Clerk. - . `` . '9�� .-L--' �. CITY OF ROANOKE ' :ter.- ., OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK - :. {1 ;` 4 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Room 456 �4 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 , Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ,CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 16, 2025 011ie Howie 2604 Spring Hill Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Howie: I am enclosing a copy of Resolution No. 43271-091525 appointing you as a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a four-year term of office, commencing October 21, 2025 and ending October 20, 2029. Enclosed you will find a letter of reappointment and two copies of an Oath or Affirmation of Office form. Below are the next steps: 1. Please take both copies of the form to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke to have the oath administered. It is located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S.W.The Clerk of the Circuit Court office will keep a copy on file. 2. Please request from the Clerk of Circuit Court to send one copy of the Oath or Affirmation of Office form to the City Clerk's Office. The Oath or Affirmation of Office form must be completed prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. The deadline to submit your oath is October 31, 2025. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (transmitted via email). The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Economic Development Authority. SSinince��rjjely, CAJ 69r Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Michael Lockaby, Board Secretary, Economic Development Authority IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43271-091525. A RESOLUTION reappointing a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke to fill a four(4) year term on the Board of Directors. WHEREAS,the Council is advised that the term of office of 011ie Howie, a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke,Virginia,will expire October 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, Sec.15.2-4904, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides that appointments made by the governing body of such Directors shall,after initial appointment,be made for terms of four(4) years. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that 011ie Howie is hereby reappointed as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four (4) years commencing October 21, 2025, and expiring October 20, 2029. ATTEST: City Clerk. _�� ti i\ �,0� t/,O.�a Gar e r`� .(3� is.I = r� �,. sin,, City of Roanoke—City Council Member Initiative Form For use by Council Members to propose new initiatives,policies,programs, or actions requiring Council consideration. 1. Subject Brief title of the initiative. Re-use of the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) for regional outdoor Asset needs_ ini 2. Action Date Requested Date by which Council action is requested 09/02/2025 3.-Council Member(s) Submitting Initiative Name(s) of initiating Council Member(s). FRIEtterVillos'im 4. Purpose A concise explanation of the objective or goal of the initiative. lTo regEtuirpnee mail imiczaninnitee the Virugiimiia Recitilelliinanall Fa iiiibiBS Authority(VRFA) to a 6dmEsIlmgttermffuradirgl fbtrrr igrffiIreennzati®raila #ts,rummuii Fh q gutty fimilittim,anratlattmrgtheintttn;Fl radke\Milll it camminEtitliminffsEsiimatttr&tti va®ttn, 'EuimEtlis,ainitleinenenitcdieutlimmentt. 1 5. Recommendation Specific action(s) requested of City Council (e.g., adopt resolution, direct staff to study issue,. approve funding, etc.). Direct staff to: 1. Prepare an administrative plan for Roanoke City to provide interim fiscal agent management until executive staff are hired. 6. Background Historical context, origin of the issue,previous actions, community requests, or relevant data supporting the initiative. A 2024 study by the Roanoke Outside Foundation identified a $20.7M five-year maintenance and capital funding gap on regional recreational assets located in Roanoke City. No single locality has the financial capacity to address deferred �;. I...M., 7. Issues/Considerations Summary of any legal, operational,political, or community issues relevant to the proposal, including potential risks or concerns. Legal: Requires amendments to VRFA bylaws for updated governance, funding,and operations. 8. Community Impact Who is affected and'how? Consider residents, businesses, vulnerable populations, etc. Residents: Access to better maintained and expanded recreational opportunities. Businesses: Increased visitation boosts hotel, restaurant, and outdoor recreation 9. Connection to City Goals and Impact on Priority Populations Does this initiative advance or align with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the city? Describe how this addresses residents with limited access to resources or those affected by social or economic neglect. The initiative aligns with City goals to strengthen economic development, improve quality of life, and expand equitable access to public spaces. Investments in regional facilities support health and wellness, tourism, and workforce attraction while reducing 2 ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT � -"ftGi;1s1 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: September 15, 2025 Subject: FY25 Annual Report: Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates On behalf of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, we are pleased to provide this Fiscal Year 2025 summary report of their activities and attendance to City Council. Respectfully submitted, Molly Hunter Staff liaison to the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES SUMMARY MEMBERSHIP The RNA met 13 times during FY25; 12 of those meetings were regular monthly meetings and one was a special annual meeting review neighborhood award nominations. Throughout FY25, the RNA met at Melrose Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The RNA elects board officers annually in November. Starting January 2026, the RNA plans to hold its regular monthly meetings at various libraries/rec centers in different parts of town to increase the board's visibility and accessibility. Below is the FY25 attendance record for the RNA members who were on the board as of mid-August 2025: - Board Member Attendance Cameron Chase (chair) 12 of 13 Alicha Grubb 5 of 13 (3 excused absences) Rachel Hale (vice chair) 10 of 13 (2 excused absences) MarkKary 13of13 Jessica Mahuron 10 of 10 Tony Williams (secretary) 11 of 13 Nadirah Wright 3 of 3 The RNA has benefited greatly from a core of stable board members, but FY25 has still been a time of turnover. The board has gained 3 members and lost 5 since September 2024. By October, another member (Alicha Grubb)will rotate off the board and three more brand new board members (Christian Ashworth, Raekwon Moore, and Jay Rodriguez) will join the RNA. In April, City Council adopted an ordinance that made the RNA a permanent advisory board to City Council. The RNA has existed in some form since the mid-80s, so this formalization is appropriate. The most significant way the ordinance has changed the RNA is by giving City Council the power to appoint all nine seats on the board, instead of only 5 of the 9 seats. Previously, the four remaining seats were appointed by the Council-appointees. As long as communication remains strong with the RNA, having City Council and the City Clerk's Office in charge of appointments should promote stability. 2 Heading into 2026, the RNA plans to update its strategic business plan for the first time since 2021. Moving forward, the RNA plans to revisit and update the strategic business plan annually to align with changing community and organizational priorities. The RNA also plans to focus on retaining active board members, with an emphasis on onboarding, training, and empowerment to build sustainable leadership. GRANTS The Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (RNA) received 35 eligible neighborhood grant applications during FY2025. The RNA approved funding for 27 applications for 20 different organizations from across the city. One grant for $200 was also awarded to the winner of a random neighborhood month grant drawing. #Applications Total$value #Funded Total$value requested funded Spark Plug ($1,000 or less) 20 $13,444 15 $11,135 Neighborhood Development (more than $1,000) 16 $96,145 12 $30,865 Neighborhood Month grant drawing N/A N/A 1 $200 • Total 36 $109,589 28 $42,000 The RNA has $42,200 to give out each fiscal year. This money is set aside by City Council in the city's general fund. In FY25, the RNA accepted grant requests throughout the year, voting on small "spark plug" requests monthly and large "NDG" requests quarterly. Spark plug grants must be $1,000 or less and are intended to serve as small, start-up funds for neighborhood organizations looking to grow, start, or restart. They are commonly used to pay for neighborhood meeting promotional materials, nonprofit registration expenses, and special event costs. Neighborhood Development Grant (NDG) requests may be between $1,000 and $8,000 and should be used for a specific, one-time neighborhood improvement project. Projects commonly focus on neighborhood safety, beautification, and community gatherings. The number of grant requests increased inFY25, but the ratio of spark plug grants to neighborhood development grants remained the same as FY24. The RNA has adopted an updated rubric to evaluate neighborhood development grant requests. Feedback from grant recipients has stressed the importance of quick turnaround on payments and affirmed the need for the grants. "Even a few hundred dollars makes things so much easier... being able to have cookies at meetings or ads on Facebook makes it easier to get people to attend and get involved—which is the whole goal here," 3 said one grant recipient. Grant applicants also frequently ask about the cost to do mail campaigns for their neighborhoods. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS Each winter, the RNA accepts nominations and selects winners for eight different neighborhood awards: the neighborhood Communications, Improvement, Outstanding Volunteer Leadership, City Partnership, Youth Volunteer, Community Partnership, Arts, and All-Star awards. These eight awards that recognize the heart, hustle, and creativity of our neighborhoods. Each award highlights the incredible spirit that makes Roanoke's communities thrive. 2024 Neighborhood Award Winner Neighborhood Arts Award Jane Gabrielle Neighborhood-City Partnership Award Arts Connect Neighbors Neighborhood Communications Award Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Association Neighborhood-Community Partnership Award The Hope Center Neighborhood Improvement Award Tom Carr& PedalSafe ROA Neighborhood Volunteer Leadership Award Brenda White Neighborhood Youth Volunteer Award Jamir Ramsey Neighborhood All-Star Award Garden Variety Harvests The 2024 neighborhood awards were presented to their winners at a January 2025 City Council meeting. For the 2025 awards, the RNA plans to hold an award ceremony in February 2026 at a separate venue instead of recognizing winners during a City Council meeting. In the spring, the RNA facilitates neighborhood month, which takes place each year in May. In 2025, the RNA developed a low-cost program to encourage neighborhood and community organizations across Roanoke to participate by holding their own events. In exchange, the RNA held a grant drawing for participating neighborhood organizations and a gift card raffle for community members who reported their attendance at neighborhood month events. Seven different recognized neighborhood groups and three community groups participated in the neighborhood month event program by organizing 14 different events throughout May 2025. There were also 13 individuals who attended a neighborhood month event and entered into a drawing for one of eight $100 gift cards to local businesses. Participation was satisfactory, given 2025 being this program's first year in existence. The RNA plans to repeat the program in 2026, with an emphasis on encouraging individual participation in the raffle by placing raffle entry boxes at events. The neighborhood month program in 2025 leveraged social media with multiple weekly 4 posts and the RNA and Neighborhood Services Coordinator plan to replicate that strategy in 2026. BLOCK PARTY KIT PROGRAM The RNA block party kit includes a few small tables, chairs, a tent, and some yard games. It is free to use for city recognized neighborhood groups. The block party kit was used 17 times during FY25. The kit continues to make it possible for neighborhood groups to hold public events that would otherwise not be possible, due to the cost of equipment rentals being beyond the budget of many small neighborhood and community groups. Use of the block party kit has also been part of the success of some Arts Connect events. In July 2025, the Block Party Kit was moved from the Public Works Service Center to a storage unit to improve convenience for pick-up and drop-off. In November, the RNA will evaluate whether relocation has made the check-out process easier enough to justify the cost of renting the storage unit where it is now stored. The RNA pays for the storage unit rental out of its budget. RECOMMENDATIONS In FY25, the RNA raised concerns about two different programs in the City of Roanoke. The first concern regards the Contact Us form and iRoanoke app/portal. The City of Roanoke has two ways for residents to report issues and request City services — a Contact Us form on the website and the iRoanoke app/portal. Not all departments use the iRoanoke app/portal, so some iRoanoke tickets get picked up and others do not. The app is convenient, but inconsistently effective. In September 2024, the RNA requested that the City Manager's Office streamline the online systems (Contact Us form, iRoanoke) for residents to report issues and request city services. In October 2024, the City Manager's Office responded that implementing a solution would have to wait until the City's Communications and Community Engagement office was fully staffed. The RNA's request is being revisited currently. The second concern raised by the RNA in FY25 has to do with the city's public assembly permit process. The RNA has heard feedback from neighborhood groups and community organizations that the public assembly permit process can be complicated and burdensome. The city's Transportation Department and the Communications and Community Engagement Office have discussed a public information campaign and materials to improve the public's knowledge of the permitting process. Additionally, two public information sessions/Q&A's with staff members in the spring about the public assembly permit process were helpful in assisting neighborhood groups with National Night Out event planning for 2025. c: Valmarie Turner, City Manager Jillian Papa, Director Planning, Building & Development 5 Jeffery White, Deputy Director of Planning, Building & Development 6 Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates July 2024 through June 2025 ` ., , Current RNAmembership 6x , , ,-„, „,,,., , .............__ ._,_ • Cameron Chase, Chair w � � �• • Rachel ° � Hale, Vice Chair • Tony Williams, Secretary " �ROANOKE ,,,.l„ • Nadirah Wright Roanoke • Neighborhood Advocates " ' • Mark Kary Alicha ,` ,41410 G• Jessica Mahuron ram rnnAt.Pm0 b • Alicha Grubb •— � •• *Note: the last year has been a time of turnover for '" , ; the RNA. a 0 l- ri• s , •.401".I4.A.-,.i,-i.•;;i.;.;.f,*_-,47,..7- + ky 4 l ' r' ' .1 ^tr l r WI5 , its` Y4 '1 r, r ' i tit_. i- w ihn.4' • •.. 4 5 + ..4,1 Z r fit.. u / t fit. y. NeighborhoodGrants: iiik ..,,...,ff,„A , ' : - 41:(7't,,.",'r j'A „0:* J.,. , �+;,,. .-, - . - i_ ,A i i Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1 , vk �• ., E,fr.), 7 .. 2024 - June 30, 2025) cji `T J. I ,° a ys ,— • 28 grants to 20 different organizations ;* �.' . . :��` ` - - ' • Spark Plug ($1 ,000 or less) ,.. �+r'.,� � �, F . ; :si,•°j 5 • 16 grants s. }'`f ..; ::, . _; ` � ' , a Y°` : ,, • $11 ,335 granted total ram �,'. , 141 'Sa1 • L- a� 51_ 14p} � = • 14 '' • NDG (more than $1 ,000) + • i.. ��1 410, �, w , �,, �aer»,u.� '+ ' 12 grants 11 r• ,r ft t � �;L � "` t �� � � -1 A • $30,865 granted total v ..,, • �` "7 FY25 Grant Projects By The Numbers Highest Funded Projects Multiple-Time Grantees • Norwich Neighborhood — • I Heart SE — 4 grants totaling Quick Highlights Spring 2025 Music Event— $2,599 • 6 National Night Out events $8,500 supported across the city • Summit Hills — 3 grants totaling • $2,200 awarded for pedestrian • One Valley — Foodways Event— $1,400 safety signage $5,000 Mountain View NA — 2grants • $1,114 provided for mobile • Raleigh Court NA — Sign totaling $2,050 outreach kits Repairs & Installations— $4,600 $200 given to a random • Old Southwest Inc. — 2 grants Points of Diversity — Hanover totaling $3,675.50 Neighborhood Month grant • drawing winner Ave. Engagement Events — $3,000 Feedback on grants , , . „.,,,,.,,,, • Cost to do mailers is a frequent question f ' •,aL- , ` , ! #" • Quick turnaround on payment remains key - _ �� - • "...having a little bit of funding available, even •. a few hundred dollars, makes things so 'amsboro i ; .L�.E y -� =.� much easier. Being able to have cookies at NEIGHBORHOOD the meetings or seeing our events come up as ,-"' ,,r.._�; ads on Facebook makes it a lot easier to get people to meetings and to get them involved, which is really the whole goal here." I 1 , , , Neighborhood Awards ______----- --------- . . „, .. , 1 • 2024 awards presented at January r, ° 2025 City Council meeting , _. a I • For the 2025 awards, RNA plans to • ' hold award ceremony in February � � --" °` � � ��;�,� �' - 2026 at a separate venue instead of �, duringCouncil meetingaj= "' ..� � { 8, ,, k.. '.. )y/ ro _y;,/ V ley -L.1 ,..--......,_,..__. iiiti,, f -,o, ilf �R ., �� w ,-.^lets g Nei hborhood Month 2025 i ... , tent .ti • Neighborhood Month event calendar l,hi dtti • 7 recognized neighborhood groups and 3 community groups organized 14 events I •r • Summit Hills Neighborhood Organization I won $200grant in neighborhood group // g g P participation drawing f, aip • Individual participation raffle ' • 13 entries total • Prizes: 8 $100 gift cards to local ` fc + �' businesses 144 . GIs.' . j. . 4 , -, \\ \\1111t11 11 t� sk t t , ' .i dI . j \ 4 I;711 1 Block Party Kit ,„,. .., ,,,,,, ., , , ,,,„,,,,,, ,, , n, \ , i '; 1 1 �i \ ,, ., „, : 0,1_ .\ .., ,,,,.. , .,,, i ..... , • Uses (July 1 , 2024 to June 30, 2025): ' # —.... • Updates ` , ! , p ;�, • Storage location moved from Public y- ' f, Works Service Center to storage 's unit in July 2025 to accommodate \, , .. :,,,:*: ,, - „,, , easier pick-up and drop-off of � iitems. • *Paid for out of RNA Budget a k a • All 9 RNA members now appointed by City Council • 3-year terms • Annual report to Council due in September City code section & bylaws update Central Source of Truth for Service Requests • iRoanoke/contact us forms (adopted by teams differently) City Process Improvement/Resourcing • Permitting for Public Events (think NNO, block parties) • Faster granting funding & approvals Recommendations Strategic business plan • Not updated since June 2021 • Should be updated annually Board Membership • Retain and enable new members Areas for improvement/growth 4. 4.°11P. - „ ,.. da rit lit,1, OF A ji,_ �, 9 I t f. ""', : ; 1938 &s) Celebrating Carole Robertson F Birmingham Post-Herald -EDHpr-m-i-0E-8-- ...0. , , 4 ,, „, N .. : : - . wili ' 1 r 't ' \ r '' ‘ .. ". . ‘ ,A, 7 %11; 1 , ,. yit ,.. ., ' likk- BOMB BLAST KILLS 4 CHILDREN, . .,_.„ . I-, .4% • , 4 ' '...toot,• . „.....-- ,,, % • - ri it, . • ) ' ' r"I . 4,.., ,4........, '': k.;4 INJURES 17 AT CHURC . ., .. ... .. iii . . , ..., , ._ • .4• - ,„.. .r V , . ..., 120.6.. . 3. .. ..• . '4 . ' .. , -- - • AO. - ,r a. t ...11. mie.... 4 lft JO ''. Alf;1•4 4. 111111,: ..,,, 4 I s III 1114 :::.........•• 16 . 14 „.-. ,^ ' III. ..- - • ' '' - , $ ir, - % joOk. 4 ' 410-da . ---:41,X0 - . r'.—Airip, .• 1 . s ....e- i ... . • s •i "L' 1 v Tr— .... ... ,,, , ----'1%..- - •— . . , . ,1 411' :It 3 ' On Sunday, September 16, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in - ... . . ...,. . . - . . . . 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S/ r � •..„.... .. , r 6 I � � tip, 1938 9,.._.,. , . 4.1411,111:460.• ..; . .,..•,,c,:',.,4,,,,,,,A4.1,-,4,..,.,•••:„.--,•:: , .,,,,,k10.--„,..,.., ' a w 5, ' s�+ eb m." a At the 1964 Notional Convention in Seattle, Jock and Jill of America, Inc. iiii paid tribute to Carole Robertson at the Carole Robertson Recognition Nig • ~' and decreed that in September, each chapter is expected to highlight , " " ,'. those goals of human rights that Carole did not live to enjoy. • r „\ i ire ,",, pl' 4 ' OF44M�9,„ T. pO .. ,, , -• ,,,,.-.,..,.4,1,..,,,,—. ..,, .. . .strir,.., , , ., ,,,,,,,,,-.:',7-.7.ip!,,,,,,,,,,„,,k....,,e,r.,,,,,,, L... ,• -,.r.''''":4',Iiio,'",'• 'ay' • 44' . s '. ... ,...„ '111tilkk " ► arm • AO? .. Y. uw, ., .a:, �._..,. .. . .Rs_ ,,,,,,. . . 193 �.. � w 8 1/ _0/' ♦'. Over 1600 people attended the memorial service for Ca role Rosamond Robertson. The Reverend C.E. Thomas told those gathered The greatest tribute you can pay to Carole is to be calm, be loving, be kind, be innocent. ► +'�h f4 j%L O F a Ace ei., . ., ,, ..... „...-im , ..$-..,... .....,... _......,, - ,,, . i ,.._ , ,. p �Y. /Q 1938 ''''',,;. , > , ., , , ,‘,,„ ., . , &,p, Always & Forever .. ,.. _ \ i„,,„ ofIr Apia ff-_______ a; o ,Ilik- r 1938 t . ,� CITY OF ROANOKE • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK . 4 . ri• 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 lil .r° Telephone:(540)853-2541 -- - Fax:(540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ,CMC • Assistant Deputy City Clerk September 16, 2025 Savanna Armbruster, Civil Engineer Karpinski Engineering 3135 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44112 Dear Ms. Armbruster: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 43272-091525 to rezone certain property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road, NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 6370101 (the "Property") from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions, with conditions proffered by the applicant, as set forth in the Zoning Amendment Amended Application No. 1 dated August 15, 2025. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, September 16, 2025, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, 1.1 cuid e elfrt Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure pc: BNE Restaurant Group, Ill, LLC, PO Box 2629, Addison, Texas 75001 AG Property, LLC, PO Box 20744, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 New Horizon Limited Company, PO Box 279, Union Hall, Virginia 24176 Barbara Brammer, 5700 6th Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 Melrose Christian Church, 4807 Cove Road, NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Roanoke County Planning Department, 5204 Bernard Drive, Second Floor,. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 CVS, PO Box 1610, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43272-091525. AN ORDINANCE to rezone certain property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road, NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 6370101 (the "Property") from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions, and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, Charter Foods, Inc., has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City Council"), to have the Property rezoned from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions,proffered by the applicant; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by §36.2-540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to City Council; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on such application at its meeting on September 15, 2025 after due and timely notice thereof as required by §36.2- 540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to City Council by the Planning Commission, the City's 1 Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, finds that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, require the rezoning of the subject property, and for those reasons, is of the opinion that the hereinafter described property should be rezoned as herein provided. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 36.2-100, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and the Official Zoning Map, City of Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 5, 2005, as amended, be amended to reflect that the Property be and hereby is rezoned from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions proffered by the applicant, as set forth in the Zoning Amendment Amended Application No. 1 dated August 15, 2025, and as follows: a. The property requirements that are stated in section 36.2-668 for on premises signs, generally shall continue to follow the CN district signage guidelines. Additionally: The on premises signage shall follow the requirements of the Commercial-Neighborhood, CN, district as described in Chapter 36.2, Article 6, Division 6 — Signs of the Code of the City of Roanoke. b. Right-of-way revisions to provide a five-foot sidewalk and 6' landscaped strip between the sidewalk and edge of pavement within right-of-way. Curb and gutters along Peter's Creek Rd and Cove Rd. c. Allowable Uses shall be as follows by right or by special exception. (Special Exception Noted in Italics) - Dwellings - Bed and breakfast Group living • - Hotel or Motel - Short-term rental - Business services not otherwise listed - Financial services - Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical - Laboratory, testing and research 2 - Medical clinic - Office, general or professional - Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs - Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs - Caterer, commercial - Community market - Drive-through facility - Drive-through kiosk - Live-work unit - Mixed-use building - Studio/multimedia production facility - Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production retail - Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade - General service establishment, not otherwise listed - Laundromat - Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed in this table - Retail sales establishment, not otherwise listed - Workshop - Amusement, Commercial, Indoor - Club, lodge, civic, or social organization - Community center - Eating establishment - Eating and drinking establishment, not abutting a residential district - Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district - Health and fitness center - Meeting hall, not abutting a residential district - Microbrewery or micro distillery not abutting a residential district - Microbrewery or micro distillery abutting a residential district - Park or playground - Place of worship - Recreation, indoor - Theater, movie or performing arts - Artist studio - Community food operation - Community garden - Community housing services 3 - Day care center, adult - Day care center, child - Day care home, adult - Day care home, child - Educational facilities,business school or nonindustrial trade school - Educational facilities, college/university - Educational facilities, elementary/middle/secondary - Educational facilities, industrial trade school - Educational facilities, school for the arts - Family day home - Fire, police, or emergency services - Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed - Library - Museum - Post office - Supply pantry - Broadcasting studio or station - Utility distribution or collection,basic - Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed - Accessory uses, not otherwise listed in this table - Accessory Dwelling Unit - Home occupation, excluding personal service - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Home occupation, personal service - Homestay - Solar Energy System 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: e.e,„,„,' \ City Clerk. 1` '� ter. O `' ''= � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: September 15, 2025 Subject: Application by Charter Foods, Inc., to rezone a property located at 2657 Peters Creek Rd NW; Official Tax Map No. 6370101 ; from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood, to CG, Commercial-General, with conditions Summary: By a vote of 5-0, with one vacant seat on the board and Commissioner P. Smith absent, the Commission recommends approval of the zoning amendment request. The Amended Application No.1 is consistent with the general principles within the City's Comprehensive Plan, Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance as the property will be developed and used in a manner that supports the goals and purposes of these plans and regulations. Application Information: Request: Rezone with conditions Owner: AG Property, LLC Applicant: Jon Reed, Charter Foods, Inc. Agent: Savanna Armbruster, Karpinski Engineering City Staff Person: Colette Baumgardner, Project Planner Address: 2657 Peters Creek Road NW Official Tax No: 6370101 Site Area: +/- 0.6606 acres Relevant.Plans: Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan Proposed Land Use: Eating and drinking-establishment with a drive-through facility Future Land Use: Neighborhood Commercial Filing Date: Original Application:July 28, 2025 - Amended Application No.1 : -August 1 5, 2025 Public Notification and Outreach: • Cardinal News and Roanoke Rambler Legal Advertisement (runs twice) Required Public Notice - • Letters to Property owners abutting subject State of Virginia Code property.(includes across street/alley) • Direct notice by mail includes neighboring localities if applicable Required Public Notice - • Posting a sign on the subject property. with City of Roanoke Zoning hearing date and contact for additional Code information • Posting applications applications received are posted on the PBD Board & Commission page, providing instant access to the full application and supporting documentation • CivicSend Notices - Email notification subscription to share information with citizens and stakeholders according to their preferences. Land Use Applications touch PBD Outreach Beyond the inbox of subscribers at least 2 times - State/City Code 1 ) Application filed; 2) Agenda and Staff Requirements Report Posting; 3) Amended Information, if applicable • Neighborhood Leaders and Civic Stakeholders Email Notice - Direct email to leaders to share information; coincides with CivicSend Notices • CivicSend Notices to stakeholders subscribed to notices from the Planning Commission and PBD calendar . • All applicants are strongly advised to PBD Recommended discuss project with area neighborhood Applicant Outreach organizations and/or civic leagues and adjoining property owners and/or tenants Applicant Outreach • Unknown. Background: The subject property at 2657 Peters Creek Road NW is developed with a building constructed circa 1972 as a financial institution. The property continued in this use until its closure in recent years. The current improvements on the parcel include the former bank building, a drive-through facility, and a parking area situated between the building and the street. The existing entrances exceed the width currently permitted by City Code, and no pedestrian accommodations are provided on site. 2 The property is located at the corner of Peters Creek Road NW and Cove Road NW and features an atypical lot configuration, with the property line set back approximately 60 feet from Peters Creek Road NW. This condition is likely.due to an existing stormwater culvert in the right-of-way that follows the natural channel of Peters Creek. A portion of the parking area along the Peters Creek frontage is located within the City right-of-way. Aerial imagery indicates that this parking configuration has been in place since at least 1995. Additionally, a sewer main run through the property, generally located 15 feet. inside the front property line running parallel to Peters Creek Road NW_ The location of the sewer main further constrains the placement of a new building on the property. The. property is designated in both the Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan and City Plan 2040 for neighborhood commercial use with a village center. Proposed Use/Development: The applicant desires to use the property for a quick-service restaurant and has determined the existing building cannot be used for such. To facilitate the development of the property, they propose to rezone the property from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood, to CG, Commercial-General, with conditions. The CG zoning designation would allow the applicant to use the property as an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. A drive-through facility requires approval of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals, which the applicant intends to pursue if the rezoning is approved. Under the current CN zoning, the property may be used as an eating and drinking establishment; however, the district does not permit the construction of a drive-through. A drive-through facility currently exists on the property and is considered a nonconforming use. The proposed proffered conditions would direct development of the parcel to remain generally consistent with the character of the CN, Commercial- Neighborhood, district and would limit signage to a scale appropriate for the CN district. The applicant has also proffered to construct right-of-way improvements that would enhance pedestrian connectivity. The concept plan provided with the application shows an encroachment area into the right-of-way. The applicant intends to request an encroachment permit to support this design, and the encroachment would require City Council approval. 3 Proffered Condition Requested to be Adopted: The applicant requests that the following proffered conditions be adopted as they pertain(s) to Official Tax Number.6370101 . 1 . The property requirements that are stated in section 36.2-668 for on premises signs, generally shall continue to follow the CN district signage guidelines_ Additionally: The on premise's signage shall follow the requirements of the Commercial-Neighborhood, CN, district as described in Chapter 36.2, Article 6, Division 6_ - Signs of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 2_ Right-of-way revisions to provide a five-foot sidewalk and 6' landscaped strip between the sidewalk and edge of pavement within right-of-way_ Curb and gutters along Peter's Creek Rd and Cove Rd. 3_ Allowable Uses shall be as follows by right or by special exception. (Special Exception Noted in Italics) Dwellings Bed and breakfast Group living Hotel or Motel Short-term rental - Business services not otherwise listed Financial services Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical Laboratory, testing and research Medical clinic Office, general or.professional Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs Caterer, commercial Community market Drive-through facility Drive-through kiosk Live-work unit Mixed-use building Studio/multimedia production facility Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production retail Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade General service establishment, not otherwise listed Laundromat Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed in this table Retail sales establishment, not otherwise listed Workshop Amusement, Commercial, Indoor Club, lodge, civic, or social organization Community center 4 Eating establishment Eating and drinking establishment, not abutting a residential district Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district Health and fitness center Meeting 'hall, not abutting a residential district Microbrewery or micro distillery not abutting a residential district Microbrewery or micro distillery abutting a residential district- Park or playground " Place of worship Recreation, indoor Theater, movie or performing arts Artist studio Community food operation Community garden Community housing services Day care center, adult Day care center, child Day care home, adult Day care home, child Educational facilities, business school or nonindustrial trade school Educational facilities, college/university Educational facilities, elementary/middle/secondary Educational facilities, industrial trade school Educational facilities, school for the arts Family day home Fire, police, or emergency services Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed Library Museum Post office Supply pantry Broadcasting studio or station Utility distribution or collection, basic Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed Accessory uses, not otherwise listed in this table Accessory Dwelling Unit Home occupation, excluding personal service Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Home occupation, personal service Homestay Solar Energy System Considerations: Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: The property is located at the intersection of Peters Creek Road NW and Cove Road NW. The City's Comprehensive Plan and the Peters Creek North 5 Neighborhood Plan designate this area for neighborhood commercial use with a village center. The adjoining properties are currently developed with commercial uses designed for motor vehicle access. Zoning District Land Use North CG: Commercial-General Gasoline station with eating establishment South CN: Commercial Neighborhood Vacant East CLS: Commercial-Large Site Various commercial uses, including grocery store, retail sales, child day care center, and eating establishment West CN: Commercial Neighborhood, Eating establishment with a C-2: High Intensity Commercial* drive-through facility, and pharmacy with a drive-through facility *Located in Roanoke County The Commercial-General District permits a broader range of uses than the existing Commercial-Neighborhood zoning, including drive-through facilities. The applicant has submitted proffered conditions intended to maintain the property's orientation toward uses appropriate for a neighborhood center within the suburban context of the City. Applicability/Appropriateness of Proposed Zoning District: The purpose of the CG District is to permit motor vehicle dependent uses that are generally developed as single use developments on individual lots, subject to landscaping, access, and signage standards. Such development is generally characterized by individual curb cuts, access drives, and signage. It is intended that this district be applied primarily along heavily traveled arterial streets, with an emphasis on clustering such development at major intersections. While recognizing the motor vehicle traffic generated by the uses permitted in this district, it is the intent of the regulations of the district to encourage and recognize pedestrian access and public transit forms of transportation by locating parking to the side and rear of buildings and minimizing conflict through landscaping and signage standards. The uses permitted in this district generally require a high volume of traffic along the frontage of the establishment and include horizontally oriented buildings. Such permitted uses include general retail establishments, offices, service establishments, motor vehicle related sales and service, eating establishments, and entertainment uses. The CG District is also intended to accommodate travel-oriented uses such as hotels, motels, and gasoline stations. The City's Comprehensive Plan and the Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan designate this area for neighborhood commercial use with a village center. The Comprehensive Plan further identifies the property as being located within the Suburban Character District. The character districts acknowledge the City's 6 varied land use patterns while directing development toward the overall urban neighborhood principles of the Comprehensive Plan. The proffered conditions would limit redevelopment to uses, signage, and pedestrian connectivity streetscape improvements consistent with the neighborhood commercial and village center land use designation within the Suburban Character District. Additionally, the redevelopment of the site within the CG zoning district would bring site development to be within 30' of the primary street frontage and enhance pedestrian access to the property. Given the unusual configuration of the right-of-way, the primary street frontage for this development would be Cove Road NW. The pedestrian improvements would extend around the whole frontage of the property on both Peters Creek Road and Cove Road NW. The intersection of Peters Creek Road NW and Cove_ Road NW is a prominent location within the City and supports commercial development of this scale, including incorporation of features that support motor vehicle access such as a drive-through facility. Peters Creek Road NW is classified as an arterial street, while Cove Road NW is classified as a collector street. According to-the City's Street Design Guidelines, arterial streets provide mobility by efficiently moving large volumes of people—typically by motorized vehicles at higher speeds— while collector streets balance mobility for through-travel with accessibility to destinations along the corridor. In general, both the Commercial Neighborhood and Commercial General zoning districts are commonly located along arterial and collector streets and at their intersections. The existing development pattern at this intersection is oriented toward motor vehicles, and a drive-through facility would be compatible with the established character of the surrounding area. Availability of Other Property: The property is currently zoned for commercial use, and both the Comprehensive Plan and the Neighborhood Plan designate it for commercial development There is limited land in the surrounding area zoned Commercial- General and ready for development. Surrounding sites are generally subject to proffered conditions that restrict development to specific uses; Consistency with Comprehensive Plan: Both City Plan 2040 and Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan guide this property as neighborhood commercial use with a village center. Policy/Action Plan - Applicability to matter LBE Priorityl : Growth through Comprehensive The redevelopment of the site preservation and context sensitive would bring the property into design compliance with current 7 Policy/Action Plan Applicability to matter Policy 1 : Encourage development, Plan', Livable zoning requirements, which redevelopment, and revitalization Built Environ- would result in increased through preservation and context ment Theme pedestrian connectivity, sensitive design shorter pedestrian crossings at the driveways, the building moving closer to the street, and many other design features that further the goals of the comprehensive plan. Resilient Economy, Priority 3: Comprehensive The rezoning would facilitate Conversion of Underperforming Plane, Resilient the redevelopment of a vacant Commercial and Industrial Areas, Economy commercial property to uses Policy 3: Improve the vitality of Theme aligned with the overall goals existing commercial corridors of the neighborhood commercial development. Economic Development Policies: In Peters Creek The redevelopment of the site City Line Square Shopping Center North will allow for new right-of-way Area, Vehicular and pedestrian Neighborhood improvements to be installed connections should be provided to the Plan, p. 313 and increase pedestrian adjacent residential areas. connectivity in the area. Economic Development Policies: Peters Creek The redevelopment of the site Prevent encroachment of intense North will help to promote commercial uses into residential areas. Neighborhood commercial activity along the Plan, p. 314 major commercial corridor, Peters Creek Rd NW. Comments on Application: Planning Commission Work Session: The Planning Commission discussed the proposed rezoning at their work session on August 8, 2025. In general, the Commissioners expressed support of the redevelopment of the site and increasing pedestrian connectivity in the area. They had specific concerns about some of the allowed uses in the original application. The applicant submitted Amended Application No. 1 addressing concerns on the list of uses originally proposed. Additional comments were discussed regarding access to the property and circulation. These comments were shared with the applicant and necessary adjustments will be made to the plan for review before the Board of Zoning Appeals and during the comprehensive development plan review process. ' City Plan 2040, City of Roanoke, 2020 2 City Plan 2040, City of Roanoke, 2020 3 Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan, City of Roanoke, 2002 ' Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan, City of Roanoke, 2002 8 Interdepartmental Comments: General_ comments were provided from the Fire department, and the Planning Building and Development department related to: fire code standards, building and zoning requirements, and the permitting process. Additional zoning comments .were proved requesting adjustments to the concept plan and outlining the special exception application process. The Transportation Department requested further information on the trip generation from the proposed use and plans for addressing potential circulation issues in the concept plan. Amended Application No. 1 addressed the comments from staff or provides a plan to provide the information prior to review by the Board of Zoning Appeals and during the comprehensive development plan review process. Public Comments: No comments received to date. Public Hearing: No comments received. Conclusions and Recommendations: The principal consideration is whether the proposed .rezoning is consistent with City Plan 2040 and Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan. The proposed change facilitates the redevelopment of the property in a manner that is appropriate to the surrounding area and increases pedestrian accessibility. The proposed rezoning to CG, Commercial-General, with conditions, is in keeping with the overall goals of these plans. fiaia C /// Frank C. Martin, Ill, Chair City Planning Commission Enclosure: . Attachment A, Zoning District Map Distribution: Ms. Valmarie Turner, City Manager Angela O'Brien, Assistant City Manager 9 Jillian Papa, Director of Planning Building and Development R. Wayne Leftwich, Jr., Planning Manager Katharine Gray, Planning Commission Agent Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura Carini, Deputy Assistant City Attorney Ashok Tiwari, AG Property, LLC Jon Reed, Charter Food, Inc. Savanna Armbruster, Karpinski Engineering, Inc. 10 Attachment A ZONING DISTRICT MA ° .'- � ' Addresses: 2657 Peters Creek Rd Tax Nos: 6370101 Legend ® Area to be Rezoned Egniams Streets Zoning AD:Airport Dev ® CG: Commercial-General ® CLS:Commercial-Large Site J CN:Commercial-Neighborhood ® D: Downtown cza Ell I-1: Light Industrial _ I-2: Heavy Industrial �` "'`"��, >A ® IN:Institutional Via. I,, a e t �" :" 4;..** '41 ItVPUD +�® �a®r.,� Institutional " , ,_, . +� ��•fl#4� Planned.Unit Dev I INPUD:Institutional Planned Unit Dev �" ► q� �, , ; ® IPUD:Industrial Planned Unit Dev ., , 4+� s4►4 o� MX: Mixed Use . :'f/ / 0 0.404.♦�♦#*� • . , ``. ,,, lips MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev ,.µ ,,�•®A®04'4' ►*� I� �'''--. R-12: Residential -. A �.® ® i` 1111 R-3: Residential ®d®'0 ® R-5: Residential R-7: Residential CN ''Con mercial Neighborhood ',., 4� r . s` RA:Agricultural -�= r�..��. , " �� `:` ® RM-1: Residential j , A RM-2: Residential ' r ® RMF: Residential ®;ROS: Recreation and Open Space K ' ® UF: Urban Flex J t. , w a w ,„1 vg,.,, bt e S a, rn n Igo" UC: Urban Center V V � Outside of City Limits a i I. - —, 0 75 150 300 Feet °�`�E { - J ' :1 i 1 1 i 1 l 1 I I I s df / -- Docusign Envelope ID DF553359 9635-4FF1 B709-665BF1888A29 r) a Department of Planning, Building and Development Room 170, Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke,Virginia 24011 Click Here toPrint r_ Phone: (540)853-1730 Filing Date: rn8-15-2025� yly�� �yj�] Submittal Number: Amended Application #1 s _: D Y.2 S..,:la LRCF.0.S • 9 B �l'IJdJ ❑ Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed ❑ Amendment of Proffered Conditions ❑x Rezoning,Conditional ❑ Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan ❑ Rezoning to Planned Unit Development ❑ Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District ❑ Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District ,a .e , It , iru . Address: 2657 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24017 Official Tax No(s).: 6370101 Existing ❑x Without Conditions Ordinance Zoning: CN,Commercial-Neighborhood ❑ With Conditions No(s). (If ElPlanned Unit Development applicable): Requested ❑ Without Conditions Proposed Zoning: x With Conditions Land Use: Drive-thru eating and CG,Commercial-General drinking establishment ❑ Planned Unit Development Name: AG Property, LLC (Director: Ashok Tiwari, Secretary: Gurpartap 5 phone Number: +1 (540)685-7567 Address: 3716 New Spring Branch Road SE, Roanoke, VA 24014 E-mail: agproperty21@gmail.com rS,fld nr. o�.sarcam: Property O.v rS nerore moe r .sr_ �u�•�, '[97a1(I C T--IZ--JT' r�]i e IGVAT-17103 Name: Charter Foods Inc. (Contact: Jon Reed) Phone Number: +1 (423)438-1422 Address: 1111 Gateway Service Park Road, Morristown, TN 37813 E-mail: jreed@charterfoods.net 9A-c23 Applicants signature: tAr ', Q.1 Z g- ert t1IIEi .' 11V � riniI(i °.i SSI : Name: Savanna Armbruster Phone Number: +1 (216)391-3700 Address: 3135 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115 E-mail: sarmbruster@karpinskieng.c ofiroga Authorized Agents Signature: Docusign Envelope ID:DF553359-9635-4FF1-B709-66513F1888A29 .Zoning Amendment Application Ch�e�ckltst f,, - a l 'd] aaa issa ie , Jx Completed application form and checklist. V. Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. ✓ Metes and bounds description,if applicable. E Filing fee. (To be paid by card please send an invoice) GHQrrzo 'wall o : da,,iigkAaGf0o ufl tdboix ubtn ' .c �� r; Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(,c)'in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Fo G@ c-o di bid lro, j y ilswft Fogitabg Le s U 0 red:• I: Written proffers. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. �, Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(c)'in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Please label as 'development plan'if proffered. Re3715 ii -e op e t ft rollowing Rua i Qha.b.i,ect �� [Ti Development plan meeting the requirements �of Section 336.�2�-532.6 of they City's Zoning Ordinance. II-I�JJ l eo p e:^ e 7® fl Y yak tl 2 0 0 j UUU°dtL°d;'W:U i ..0o- FT Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d)(2)of the City's Zoning Ordinance. G Cil wil02,61 co ditio ,Bo tiowing[mitt I i ea: Amended development or concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(c)'in Zoning Amendment Procedures, r' if applicable. rT Written proffers to be amended. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. IT Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. (r c gi gob .:c1 oNotdu elo o a e d" - ate,triG 7 olloi i g w L7 a r Amended development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. T Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. -oil p, I> waft a e dme t 14 ollo ing gb3 f sua ,°-d: ✓ Amended comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d)of the City's Zoning Ordinance. IT Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. E j' i. 00es. f frapturaa3@(,2 aft ° • att:9( s a i,ea i6, C lVgf o c c algigko tg sub °"eoo IT A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B-2(e)of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Pao popo b iffgli req. ies@t imp,e @JIVE@ to sube ea ft)W CO,Be id c 1 g l bobgsub i,'ed. r Cover sheet. r Traffic impact analysis. r Concept plan. FT, Proffered conditions,if applicable. ✓i Required fee. *An electronic copy of this application and checklist can be found at www.roanokeva.gov/planningcommission. A complete packet must be submitted each time an application is amended,unless otherwise specified by staff. r = K'- K Ir1Skl TACO BELL-PROJECT NARRATIVE pNGINEERING REVISED 8-15-2025 Project Number: I 2025-0313 Date: 8-15-2025 Project: 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell To: Board of Zoning Appeals Subject: Request for Rezoning Narrative From: KE-SMA Existing Site Use:Commercial- Neighborhood (CN)Vacant Drive Thru Bank Proposed Site Use:Commercial-General (CG)Taco Bell Restaurant and Drive-Thru Tax Number:6370101 Address:2657 Peters Creek Rd NW Roanoke,Virginia 24017 Current Owner:AG Property, LLC New Owner:Charter Foods Inc. REQUEST FOR REZONING NARRATIVE Introduction: Charter Foods Inc. (Applicant) is requesting to rezone one parcel from Commercial- Neighborhood (CN)to Commercial-General (CG)to allow for a drive-thru eating establishment, Taco Bell,with a special exception.A drive-thru is essential for this establishment, as it generates most of its business. Description of the Proposed Project: The intent of the plan shown on the site plan (C2.0)is to construct a 2,550 square foot,52-seat Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-thru and a parking lot with 29 spaces including 2 ADA and a minimum of five stacking spaces.The restaurant will have two separate entrances and exits with the exits and entrances being separated twelve feet wide on Cove Road NW.The entrance and exit on Peters Creek Road are twenty-four feet wide.A proposed sidewalk will be constructed within the right-of-way along the road,with a minimum five-foot landscaped buffer between the sidewalk and the pavement edge. Building Appearance: The proposed building will be one story and twenty-one and a half feet tall.See attached for entry(Peters Creek NW Rd.), drive-thru, rear and front(Cove Rd.) elevations. karpinskieng.com I 08/15/25 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell Page 2 of 6 Right-of-Way Improvements The proposed sidewalk along Peters Creek NW Rd. and Cove Rd.explained above improves the pedestrian accessibility to the property and the sidewalks will be built to provide easy connectivity amongst the properties should the businesses want to add sidewalks in the future. Neighborhood Planning: The proposed site is located near the northern border of the Peters Creek North Neighborhood and is close to the Village Center and City Line Square Shopping Center.This area is a commercial neighborhood, making it an ideal location for an eating establishment that offers both dine-in and drive-thru options.This will provide convenient access to food for the nearby neighborhoods as well as visitors and workers of the shopping center. Sidewalks will be built on both surroundings streets with a landscape buffer which will enhance the comfort and safety of pedestrians contributing to a more walkable neighborhood. Future Land Use: The City Plan 2040 Future Land Use Map designates the location of the proposed Taco Bell as Neighborhood Commercial. It lies within the commercial corridor along Peter's Creek Road, which is intended to support ongoing commercial development in the area.This project reflects the connection of the commercial properties of the commercial corridor along Peter's Creek Road to the surrounding neighborhoods by promoting pedestrian and vehicle access on both Peter's Creek Road and Cove Road.This will provide benefits to the city and nearby communities consistent with those stated in the neighborhood planning section. City of Roanoke Development Regulations: This project will be designed and developed in compliance with all applicable regulations, including the'Roanoke City Zoning Ordinance and the Roanoke City Stormwater Management Design Manual. Signage plans will be provided during the permitting process to ensure that the signs adhere to Section 36.2-668 of the City of Roanoke Zoning Code.The current zoning of this site is(CN.)which has a maximum impervious area of 100%.With this rezoning request,the maximum impervious area will become 85%which we will be able to adhere to.Additionally, the impervious area will be the same or reduced once the site is redeveloped from the existing conditions today. 08/15/25 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell Page 3 of 6 Trip Generations: The table below shows the anticipated site-generated traffic for the proposed Taco Bell. Transactions for Taco Bell on Peter's Creek, Roanoke,VA Average daily=529 Time Slot 9am-11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-11pm Transactions 25 94 98 61 127 144 Total Counts"IN" 9 18 28 20 35 40 from Peter's Creek Rd. Count"Out" 13 40 42 26 54 62 on Cove Rd Counts"IN" 8 44 35 20 48 53 on.Cove Rd. Counts 4 21 22 12 28 31 "OUT"on Peter's Creek Rd. **Transactions are"Per sale"or"Receipt" It can be estimated that the traffic counts are typically 65% of the Transactions. The traffic count data provided is actual data accumulated from similar market stores.This information is dynamic in nature as it is collected every night at closing.This information is used by Charter foods to determine the projected customer counts and profitability and determine the type and size of the store.The Roanoke Store is considered and average medium market store. Charter Foods will make any adjustments to elevate queuing and spillback issues. Internal curbing will not be used as it has caused more traffic flow issues than without. The count data does not support dual drive-thru lanes. 08/15/25 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell Page 4 of 6 PROFFERED CONDITIONS TO BE ADOPTED The applicant hereby requests that the following proffered condition(s) be adopted as it/they pertain(s)to official Tax No(s). 6370101. 1. The property requirements that are stated in section 36.2-668 for on premises signs, generally shall continue to follow the CN district signage guidelines.Additionally: The on premises signage shall follow the requirements of the Commercial-Neighborhood, CN, district as described in Chapter 36.2,Article 6, Division 6.—Signs of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 2. Right-of-way revisions to provide a five-foot sidewalk and 6' landscaped strip between the sidewalk and edge of pavement within right-of-way. Curb and gutters along Peter's Creek Rd and Cove Rd. 3. Allowable Uses shall be as follows by right or by special exception. (Special Exception Noted in Italics) Dwellings Bed and breakfast Group living Hotel or Motel Short-term rental Business services not otherwise listed Financial services Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical Laboratory,testing and research Medical clinic Office,general or professional Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs Caterer,commercial Community market Drive-through facility Drive-through kiosk Live-work unit Mixed-use building Studio/multimedia production facility Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production retail Contractor or tradesman's shop,general or special trade General service establishment, not otherwise listed Laundromat 08/15/25 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell Page 5 of 6 Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed in this table Retail sales establishment,not otherwise listed Workshop Amusement, Commercial, indoor Club, lodge,civic,or social organization Community center Eating establishment Eating and drinking establishment, not abutting a residential district Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district Health and fitness center Meeting hall, not abutting a residential district Microbrewery or micro distillery not abutting a residential district Microbrewery or micro distillery abutting a residential district Park or playground Place of worship Recreation, indoor Theater, movie or performing arts Artist studio Community food operation Community garden Community housing services Day care center, adult Day care center,child Day care home, adult Day care home, child Educational facilities, business school or nonindustrial trade school Educational facilities,college/university Educational facilities,elementary/middle/secondary Educational facilities, industrial trade school Educational facilities,school for the arts Family day home Fire, police,or emergency services Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed Library Museum Post office Supply pantry Broadcasting studio or station Utility distribution or collection, basic Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed Accessory uses, not otherwise listed in this table Accessory Dwelling Unit 08/15/25 2657 Peters Creek Rd.NW-Taco Bell Page 6 of 6 Home occupation, excluding personal service Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Home occupation, personal service Hornestay Solar Energy System LEGEND ® LIS MO. / \ SOVID 0 IMOOPIIALT PAVEMENT F PARKINOm/LLm or./ \ • II TOW D VTYESPNALT PAVEMENTIN/CC FM ALim Vortrortna ' PmDETO1LSNEET 019 rr:,,farl.ev m.A, __ —— —— COICREIEPrf/@ME1R(RBXIORCFO IX PPmN,pRNe TIIRV \ N:•:t AccusaBLESPIC mC.'EE DEMOS.I TONICORC®NM0. 1' ,: h h —————— i'0 '•� IOLL6QEBIBR(3.•OlO O CO NCRETE OD nMLKPEE D ETAILSIIEET D to /� --- .14��1.1 z� M.N�.t..:•• ROM01 NAV memlC MAMMA ® XIIA REDO!PMONOB)ALLS PE,t,5CREDr Karpinsl Are.17,.9.E n1272,.iTP, / EAIGIaY EEP c'O,P0.04 ROOXOTEpGv)M 1 PLAN NOTES 4rnr'rAEaa.raw.u:c•r — ti 3135 Eudid Ave. • �� I. 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WESTERN STATE 366 SF PROVIDED WEATHERED RUSTIC 86'-0" / ENTRY ELEVATION (PETERS CREEK NW RD) COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD-SIGNAGE- _ 86'x.5=43SF TO IOWA WIN,I, 43 SF+32SF=75 SF TOTAL SIGNAGEE i-I 56.2 SF PROVIDED �: a� I ..•,I BBSLL13ssF . CO I 'TBLETTERS 10.7 SF II - . 0 � ___ _ .�_ �_ - • o ____ , BELL !I , r __ _ I 1$ " iff . - --- " - 11,1 - . ' :. -' ' all :. I Iill1 1 II FC 1,1 I 86.-0" i CLEA STOREFRONT TRANSOM GLASS WITH COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD SIGNAGI DRIVE-THRU ELEVATION PUPLE PAINTED SHADOW BOX SOFFIT ON INTERIOR 30'x.5='15 SF ---- ----- - -- ----� 15 SF+32SF=47 SF TOTAL SIGNAGE +_--_- ----_____ -.. __.._ ._____.-___--__---_--.___-_-.___I 24.2 SF PROVIDED I A ow n" s a v ! T O TOM, }A 9, I' I L. .L....,$', .Y ■P TB BELL 13 1 s- 5 SSF, p Torn 1 TB LETTERS 10.7 SF '- I - .IL_ 1, BELL I _ IL_. -' - -!,_ ' I ° I MINI 1GLASS FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT .l'=' FRONT ELEVATION REQUIRES 50%GLASS L ICI■ I BASED ON THE TOTAL WALL AREA ALONG 4 I 1111 li COVE RD t'_ � I I 11I 1111I .1'-'J 525 SF x.50=262.5 SF REQUIRED 263.5 SF PROVIDED 30'_0" / REAR ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION . (COVE RD) 2657 PETERS CREEK RD NW, ROANOKE, VA LIS ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING !ONING DISTRICT f�1�1P� ;{e m . `,L,rlo°. Addresses: 2657 Peters Creek Rd - Tax Nos: 6370101 a Legend ® Area to be Rezoned " ° ' Streets = . Zoning . AD: Airport Dev CG: Commercial-General commercial-c-neral • CLS: Commercial-Large Site . . "':a' CN: Commercial-Neighborhood ° ` K` e ° D: Downtown r I-1: Light Industrial r as I-2: HeavyIndustrial a IN: Institutional Recreation �� ®�®fit I Institutional Open Spat . . . �`�. '��®►®�`� ": PI e Y�, � , e, � ®�+ � � a Dev, INPUD: Institutional Planned Unit Dev n :" ,� n d n 'Unit e" $ IPUD: Industrial Planned Unit Dev ` r/,, ,p�w®+`������� °`` � MX: Mixed Use , � � MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev � R-12: Residential f a '1' "11 �� t� a9-1 yes pa ." ; Ngig R-3: Residential �;��®��I '" • ; ° CN'� �' m`re.F.i•tl ate,,- .'�" �,�• '�k `" i"Ww. R-5: Residential " ltl. „ry w � � �v. rw&� M� wr c ` �'Commerctaf Neighborhood "-� ',°e` g : .i °eW R-7: Residential ( ° #` r d s ® ° " RA: Agricultural A g 4 ; a ". • • . Comme vial- ene al. ,, � " ' � k "_�� Via' , t‘ : a"d .e ,.,,, �o Aso- Ravi RM-1: Residential : yy, " ;; „...: � °. �� " _�� � �y RM-2: Residential F m +; t f .W T; g Y; �a 7y �' i ed 941 . *. ' RMF: Residential . e ° t� � a g- � " la o g. ROS: Recreation and Open Space s : ° m :° ° • A9 �°s. fi a- f "- ° �° >lag as .sa ?^e. R'•f UF: Urban Flex svk • e �a m�4. ams .� : :mY " m „° ana 6 oWw 3r 4r. �,. UC: Urban Center " ':, .rw,, '"• }}Pa ,' f \ �°< era: �. :t x �. .xx °" ,��::; a as d1, �..,...... .../ d{�' j r `^`�.. .`.. ,I.: R 4 ,�tlV tl a rim �x yp �h iry 86. Outside of City Limits N a {" ' _ - r,.° i ,� i it �•• , ; ... • "C�nditi©nall Genera �� � w� �bg ...e..7� �,. °' S I 75 150 300 Feet w E "at4`° �x 1 I I I I I I s ,. „ - a. u AFFIDAVIT REQUEST: Application by Charter Foods, Inc, to rezone property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road NW; Official Tax Map No. 6370101; from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions. The land uses categories permitted in the CG district include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory; with no maximum density and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property as neighborhood commercial with a village center. The proposed use is an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. • COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) TO-WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) The affiant, Emily G. Clark, first being duly sworn,states that sheds Secretary to the Roanoke City Planning Commission, and as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge.Affidavit states that, pursuant to the.provisions of Section 15.2-2204, Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke, she has sent by first-class mail this .A%1 Sf 2I V 2025, notices of a public hearing to be held on thisptGVw6P. O , 2025, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out on the attached. Emily G.CI SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke,Virginia, this .l rS day of 5e�o it Q._ , 2025. STEVEN F. SWAIN NG7wR"PUBLIC Commonwealth Virginia Reg..P057610 M Commission Expires csiarl202G Notary Public PLANNING, BUILDING &DEVELOPMENT Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building iff11112 215 Church Avenue SW, Room 170 Roanoke,Virginia 24011 Phone: 540.853.1730 ROA N O K E Email:planningt7a,roanokeva.gov August 21 , 2025 Dear Adjoining Property Owner and/or Interested Party, Application by Charter Foods, Inc, to rezone property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road NW; Official Tax Map No. 6370101; from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District,to CG, Commercial-General District, with conditions. The land uses categories permitted in the CG district include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory;with no maximum density and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property as neighborhood commercial with a village center. The proposed use is an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. The complete application can be viewed on the Planning, Building, & Development website at https://roanokeva.gov/1088/Planning-Commission, or may be obtained digitally by emailing planning@roanokeva.gov, or by visiting the Planning, Building, and Development Department, First Floor, Room 170, Municipal South, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. You are being notified due to your property's location adjacent to or near the property being considered in this application. The Roanoke City Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the application described above at its public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Pending Planning Commission action, this application is expected to be before City Council at its public hearing scheduled on Monday, September 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at(540) 853-2541. These public hearings will be held in City Council Chamber, Fourth Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 21 5 Church Avenue SW. If you have questions or care to make any comments concerning this request, please contact Katharine Gray, Principal Planner, at (540) 853-1730 or katharine.gray@roanokeva.gov. Regards, Emily G. Clark Secretary to the Planning Commission c: Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk Any person with a disability requiring any special accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Planning,Building,&Development at(540)853-1730. Addresses: 2657 Peters Creek Rd � ° Tax Nos: 6370101 MZONING DISTRICT MA, Legend ar: ® Area to be Rezoned , •* "4.4:44:tr,,,,iyyli..,,i;krot-i•k.:..1.1. " , ' Streets "' Zoning AD: Airport Dev ' Ini CG: Commercial-General r1 ti M � R ': CLS: Commercial-Large Site - �F f,; CN: Commercial-Neighborhood ,� . s I.,A- D: Downtown W 0t0,q �i e ty x x t f a 0 4 a .- g#""" 1, .MP I 1. Light Industrial ..., d J ,z ;, • _ "ti." �• 7p r ..,p�, rk"t: I-2: HeavyIndustrial r t� • q Q :' 4h Ayi " y IN: Institutional : t "•, u , � , ' ; fi • , rs h \" ,14' xrP�ity r**F, ..�iv� -,�°' ,= ,""'l' nal ' S7„1y, a • a >\� V >{�. �� ��`,- . ,r Plan ed Unl De % INPUD: Institutional Planned Unit Devi2,12,4414,0 N a�. of `�a.; K, ;,,�° �.®®�,`�O �� •• .,'', d "°' r 'fe 1�0-;:w a �Fk. '�� '�" � � ri. i 'wp'r tm..Fq' P «-.+•°"d .f"•,w^ A' . � ° IPUD: Industrial Planned Unit Dev IcMs & < �qp�®�y( �� ®� ° � °M , g% '.m >arr�4 A —, C1," ��1;P; 174) V 4 � .� 1A ':tr " +0dm .411,wg'w " $, "• MX: Mixed Use q w ti Q rF %V ' ��4►��� � ' .;. „ � """" to a � � � '��'.�� x„ � "1'"', `. d °�.&.� 4.. s as t.t, J' 4 'i, v i `"�„ �'r � MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev "�° •• , erg,Y / a s Y 1w r e " ' t .: oP - R-12: Residential ' ,fix IIIIII R-3: Residential .^ . w �'j ". tt CNk ry " � t' b ., ' 1 ° ' R 5: Residential ° ,� ° . Co mercla'-Neighborhood t R 7: Residential � � ° 0, ? � � ' g�g em" fr,... • Ew .�•Jw'?�$F1 g ° tng.�';� ,y wb q » • r w?�'". %f " +d r� m 5 '.° ra , a s �" ,fi� eld s s . ,a RA: Agricultural �° h » . . 3 ,, +� RM-1 Residential �•� o � �14 � air �� , . }. .ram. M a•,� y* r' a 1p� ; *m `a ,a'k� : y .° RM-2: Residential `" a , RMF: Residential ` � j � � t '' w. Y,Y ,i .Y,4, 1 M� 1, �„ ,�Y � U . d • .�. aiw.,,.. k wP°^,.t�:a ;"' ROS: Recreation and Open Space „ < 5 ;,�-,• e1\, d `� ,, ,,,...,� an'3" :,fir- .,+ ,.a . a„. . ~a -..° ", �., " UF: Urban Flex f �, k�•a 4 s,. t � L a.a A . a s r tlY � + �N spa. . fir&�." 7t,; w�t '4 t,1 a e.d.. y.'s "r � f UC: Urban Center 4, ; " • � mm KA •Outside of City Limits �� • a� � � � ;� �mfi �,� a .Y N 1 j'ap • 5�" �A�t�u ' s ' 0 fl�e,�J 7�' r,.�:P ^w"`'-", '„' "#," ` '^ . x ` 0 75 150 300 Feet "-E , s z� � tit pia ;:: roitr-j- ° � � w ,.° "4 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s a ._ . �.° ", . _ _ -. _ 1 _Aiiikti,CARDINAL NEWS See Proof on Next Page AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Cardinal News P.O. 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Publication Dates: • Aug 25, 2025 • Sep 1, 2025 Notice ID: n02rJwvGwEMIKQrtHOHi Notice Name: Legal Ad - September 2025 - PC Only Publication Fee: $235.00 ��lca.�2v/crow Agent SHARONN E NOTARY PUBLIC �PE STATE OF NEW JERSEY My Commission Expires January 23,2027 VERIFICATION State of New Jersey County of Camden Signed or attested before me on this: 09/03/2025 51,4 co_ Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. Legal Ad - September 2025 - PC Only I Page 1 of'2 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber,Fourth Floor,Room 450,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building;215 Church Avenue SW,Roanoke, Virginia.All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views con- cerning all aspects of these matters. Any applications will be available for review online at httpsJ/roanokeva.gov/2019/Com- missions,may be obtained digitally by emailing planning@roanokeva.gov,and by visit- ing the Planning,Building,and Development Department,First Floor,Room 170,Munici- pal South,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue SW,Roanoke,Virginia. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for any public hearings advertised herein,please contact the City Clerk's Office,(540)853-2541,by noon,Sep- tember 5,2025, Cecelia F.McCoy,CMC,City Clerk • The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025,at 1:30 p.m.,or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,in the City Council Chamber,Fourth Floor,Room 450,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Ave- nue SW,Roanoke,Virginia,to consider the following application: Application by Charter Foods,Inc,to rezone property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road NW;Official Tax.Map No.6370101;from CN,Commercial-Neighborhood Dis- trict,to CG,Commercial-General District,with conditions.The land uses catego- ries permitted in the CG district include residential;accommodations add group living;commercial;industrial;assembly and entertainment;public,institutional and community facilities;transportation;utility;agricultural;and accessory;with no maximum density and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0.The comprehensive plan designates the property as neighborhood commercial with a village center. The proposed use is an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. Physical copies of this application are available for public inspection in the Planning, Building;&Development Department;First Floor,Room 170,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue SW,Roanoke,Virginia,24011.Citizens may also access the application at https:/hvww.roanokeva.gov/1088.All persons shall be afforded an op- portunity to address the Planning Commission at the public hearing.Written comments may be forwarded to the Secretary to the Planning Commission by mail to 215 Church Avenue SW,Room 170,Roanoke,VA,24011,or by email to planningcommission©ro- anokeva.gov. Emily G.Clark,Secretary,City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matter on Monday, Septem- ber 15,2025,at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,in the City Council Chamber,Fourth Floor,Room 450,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue SW;Roanoke.Virginia.All persons wishing to address City Council may sign-up online at www.rbanokeva.gov/council.In order to sign up,the form to speak be- fore City Council may be accessed under the tab°Sign Up Form to Speak Before Coun- cil"on the left of the screen.For further information,you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at(540)853-2541. Cecelia F.McCoy,CMC,City Clerk The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings,upon re- quest.If you would like to request an interpreter,please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853-1283. 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Jiji la Roanoke linatoa hudtuma ya ukalimani bila malipo katika Any applications will be available for review online at https:// bmik-u tano yote ya ununa,inapoombwa.Iwapo ungependa kuom- roanokeva.gov/2014/Commissions, maybe obtained digitall ga shmim(540)tafadhali53-128hujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla ktiva kupi- Y „a simu(540)853-1283. by emailing planning@roanokeva.gov,and by visiting the Plan- ning,Building,and Development Department,Fist Floor,Rooni 170,Municipal South.Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Published on Roanoke Rambler (http://www.roanokerambler. Church Avenue SW,Roanoke;Virginia. con/):August 25;September 1,2025 If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for any public hearings advertised herein,please contact the City Clerk's Office,(540)853-2541,by noon,September 5,2025. Cecelia F.McCoy,CMC,City Clerk The City of Roanoke Planning Commission Will hold a public hearing oftSeptember 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon there- after as the matter may be-heard,in the City Council Chamber, Fourth Floor; Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal'Building, 215 Church Avenue SW,Roanoke;Virginia,to consider the fol- lowing application: Application by Charter Foods, Inc, to rezone property lo- cated at;2657 Peters Creek Road NW;Official Tai Map No. 6370101; from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG,Commercial-General District,with conditions.The land uses categories permitted in the CG district include residen- tial; accommodations and group living; commercial;indus- trial; assembly and entertainment; public,institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory; with no maximum density and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property as neighborhood-commercial with a village cen- • ter.The proposed use is an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. Physical copies of this application are available for public in- spection in the Planning,Building,&Development Department, First Floor,Room 170,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue SW,Roanoke,Virginia,24011.Citizens may also access the application at https://www.roanokeva.gov/1088.All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the public hearing. Written comments may be forwarded to the Secretary to the Planning Commission by Mail to 215 Church Avenue SW,Room 170,Roanoke,VA,24011,or by email to planningconuuission@roanokeva.gov. Emily G.Clark,Secretary,City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matter on Monday,September 15,2025,at 7:00 p.m.,or as soon there- after as the matter may be heard,in the City Council Chamber, • Fourth Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke,Virginia.All persons wishing to address City Council may sign-up online at www.roanokeva. goy/council. In order to sign up,the foram to speak before City Council may be accessed under the tab"Sign lip Form to Speak Before Council"on the left of the screen.For further information_ you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at(540)853-2541. Cecelia F.McCoy CMC,City Clerk The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings,upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853-1283. Legal Ad-September 2025-PC Only I Page 2 of 2 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber, Fourth Floor, Room 450,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Any applications will be available for review online at https://roanokeva.gov/2019/Commissions, may be obtained digitally by emailing planning@roanokeva.gov, and by visiting the Planning, Building, and Development Department, First Floor, Room 170, Municipal South,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for any public hearings advertised herein, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (540)853-2541,by noon, September 5, 2025. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, Fourth Floor, Room 450,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following application: Application by Charter Foods, Inc,to rezone property located at 2657 Peters Creek Road NW; Official Tax Map No. 6370101; from CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial-General District,with conditions. The land uses categories permitted in the CG district include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory; with no maximum density and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property as neighborhood commercial with a village center. The proposed use is an eating and drinking establishment with a drive-through facility. Physical copies of this application are available for public inspection in the Planning, Building, &Development Department, First Floor, Room 170,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Citizens may also access the application at https://www.roanokeva.gov/1088. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the public hearing. Written comments may be forwarded to the Secretary to the Planning Commission by mail to 215 Church Avenue SW, Room 170, Roanoke, VA, 24011, or by email to planningcommission@roanokeva.gov. Emily G. Clark, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matter on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, Fourth Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. All persons wishing to address City Council may sign-up online at www.roanokeva.gov/council. In order to sign up, the form to speak before City Council may be accessed under the tab "Sign Up Form to Speak Before Council" on the left of the screen. For further information, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at(540)853-2541. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling (540) 853-1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas citas publicas,previa solicitud. Si usted desea solicitar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacion por llamar(540) 853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bila malipo katika mikutano yote ya umma, inapoombwa. Iwapo ungependa kuomba mkalimani, tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla kwa kupiga simu (540) 853-1283. NOTICE OF 15 DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The City of Roanoke has prepared its draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)for Program Year 2024-2025.The CAPER provides information on the use of funds received from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)under the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) programs.The report evaluates progress made in carrying out the goals of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The draft CAPER will be available for a 15-day public comment period beginning September 2, 2025 and ending September 17,2025.During this time,residents are encouraged to review the document and submit comments.Comments on the PY2024 CAPER may be made by phone,email,or mail. Interested parties are not required to give identifying information when submitting comments for the 2024 CAPER. Written comments on the 2024 CAPER will be accepted through Wednesday,September 17,2025,at 5:00 p.m.EDT, delivered in person or by letter,at the HUD Community Resources Division Office,Room 305 North,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke VA 24011, or by email to hope.browning@roanokeva.gov. Additionally, a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the CAPER: Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 7:00p.m. Location: City Council Chambers Noelle C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Ave. SW Roanoke,VA 24011 All comments received during the public comment period and during the public hearing will be included in the final CAPER submitted to HUD.If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541 by Thursday September 11th, 2025 in advance of the hearing. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings,upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter,please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540) 853- 1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas citas publicas,previa solicitud. Si usted desea solicitar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacion por llamar(540) 853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bila malipo katika mikutano yote ya umma,inapoombwa. Iwapo ungependa kuomba mkalimani,tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla kwa kupiga simu(540) 853-1283. a J? a L5-4 LsAU �jl o�y a:,;,,jA :1a1 C.js-1.2 cs-0s o�u1..11�4"A (Sl,)4 C.J1-1y (540) 853-1283 us4.'JL0 1 u14:"c3:ji'jl J19 t1��,, 24 J91.1.Ul 1 c4iwl u141.921 .41311-.1 The draft CAPER will be available online at https://www.roanokeva.gov/350/Community-Resources will be available for public inspection beginning Tuesday September 2, 2025, in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building in the Community Resources Division Office,Room 305 North. Dated this 27''day of August, 2025. Hope Browning HUD Community Resources Division City of Roanoke,Virginia See Proof on Next Page AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Roanoke Rambler PO Box 323,Vinton,VA 24179 (540) 307-1475 State of Florida, County of Orange, ss: I,Anjana Bhadoriya, an authorized agent of Column Software, PBC,which is an authorized agent of the Publisher of the Roanoke Rambler, a publication that is a"legal newspaper"as. that term is defined in 8.01-324 of the Code of Virginia, and authorized as such by Order of the Circuit Court,that the full text of the attached notice was published in said publication and also at www.publicnoticevirginia.com,which is a searchable statewide repository of such notices, on the following dates: Publication Dates: • Aug 27, 2025 Notice ID: hxibge042BBLak1 HcDO4 Notice Name: NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 Publication Fee: $110.00 Amjatia 8l+ailoriya 1Nl4Wu JESSICA GORDON-THOMPSON Agent b W\,A, Notary Pobhe State of Florida 111I I I 'a Commission#ISG01656 VERIFICATION347aalgil�e°s' ExP'es°nA 6ua,,,t6]6 State of Florida County of Orange Signed or attested before me on this:08/29/2025 Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 I Page 1 of 2 NOTICE OF 15 DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC public inspection beginning Tuesday September 2,2025,in the BEARING ON DRAFT 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED AN- Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building in the Community Resources NUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR Division Office.Room 305 North. THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The City of Roanoke has prepared its draft Consolidated Annu- Dated this 27th day of August,2025. al Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Hope Browning Year 2024-2025. The CAPER provides information on.the use HOD Community Resources Division of funds received from the U.S.Department of Housing and Ur- City of Roanoke.Virginia ban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),HOME Investment Partnerships Program Published on Roanoke Rambler (http://www.roanokerambler. (HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)programs.The come:August 37.2025 report,evaluates progress made in carrying out the goals of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The draft CAPER will be available for a 15-day public comment period beginning September 2,2025 and ending September 17, 2025.During this time,residents are encouraged to review the document and submit comments.Continents on the PY2024 CA- PER may be made by phone, email, or mail. Interested parties , are not required to give identifying information when submitting comments for the 2024 CAPER.Written comments on the 2024 CAPER will be accepted through Wednesday; September 17, 2025,at 5:00 p.m.EDT,delivered in person or by letter,at the HUD Community Resources Division Office,Room 305 North, Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue,S.W. Roanoke VA 24011,or by email to hope.browning@roanokeva. gov. Additionally,a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the CAPER: Date:September 15,2025 Time:7:00p.m. Location:City Council Chambers Noelle C.Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue,SW Roanoke,VA 24011 All comments received during the public comment period and during the public hearing will be included in the final CAPER submitted to HUD. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing,please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541 by Thursday September 11, 2025 in advance of the hearing. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request.If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853-1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas citas pdblicas,previa solicitud.Si usted desea solicitar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacion por llamar(540)853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bila malipo katika mikutano yote ya umma,inapoombwa.Iwapo ungependa kuom- ba mkalimani,tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla kwa kupi- ga simu(540)853-1283. _jla A.at S:J t&1 yu1.;j.3til �,L ,l>� �]I�. k�,cl )f iJ;SI- "Y"l�j-'sla`s I.. .1‘.Ui1` 24 4sI3 :1.241,a 9u853-1283 (540).41 jI The draft CAPER will be available online at https://wunwuroa- nokeva.gov/350/Community--Resources will be available for • NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 I Page 2 of 2 • •At CARDINAL NEWS See Proof on Next Page AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Cardinal News P.O. Box 4455, Roanoke,VA 24015 (540) 467-2189 State of Florida, County of Orange, ss: I, Anjana Bhadoriya, of lawful age, being duly sworn upon oath depose and say that I am an agent of Column Software, PBC, duly appointed and authorized agent of the Publisher of Cardinal News, a publication that is a "legal newspaper"as that term is defined in 8.01-324 of the Code of Virginia, and authorized as such byOrder of the Circuit Court, that the full text of the attached notice was published in said publication and also at www.publicnoticevirginia.com, which is a searchable statewide repository of such notices, on the following dates. Publication Dates: • Aug 27, 2025 Notice ID: wK6yzO9MMHRvp1 nB1 UeE Notice Name: NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 Publication Fee: $120.00 Anfaha 8hadoriya �11JAIWyiyW JESSICA GORDON-THOMP.ON �UFp•Yym% Agent Notary publle-State of Fl Itla Agent IIIIII a Commasan#EX30103 3.+�`�o` Expires on Auo�tn,ma VERIFICATION State of Florida County of Orange Signed or attested before me on this: 08/29/2025 &*---fVA\ Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. • NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 I Page 1 of 2 NOTICE OF 15 DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The City of Roanoke has prepared its draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evalu- ation Report(CAPER)for Program Year 2024-2025.The CAPER provides information on the use of funds received from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)under the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),HOME Investment Part- nerships Program(HOME),and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)programs.The report evaluates progress made in carrying out the goals of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The draft CAPER will be available for 15-day public comment period beginning Sep- tember 2,2025 and ending September 17,2025.During this time,residents are encour- aged to review the document and submit comments:Comments on the PY2024 CAPER may be made by phone,email,or mail.Interested parties are not required to give identi- fying information when submitting comments for the 2024 CAPER.Written comments on the 2024 CAPER will be accepted through Wednesday,September 17,2025,at 5:00 p.m. EDT,delivered in person or by letter,at the HUD Community Resources Division Office, Room 305 North,Noel.C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke VA 24011,or by email to hope.browning@roanokeva.gov. Additionally,a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the CAPER: Date:September 15,2025 Time:7:00 p.m. Location:City Council Chambers Noelle C.Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue SW Roanoke,VA 24011 All comments received during the public comment-period and during the public hearing will be included in the final CAPER submitted to HUD.If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this-hearing,please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540)853-2541 by Thursday September 11,2025 in advance of the hearing. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings,upon re- quest.If you would like to request an interpreter,please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853-1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion,sin costo por todas citas publicas, previa solicitud.Si usted desea solicitar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horns de antelacien por Ilamar(540)853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bile malipo katika mikutario yote ya umma, inapcombwa.Iwapo ungependa kuomba mkalimani,tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla kwa kupiga simu(540)853-1283. 24 8 53-1283(540) The draft CAPER will be available online at https:/Avww.roanokeva.gov/350/Commu- nity-Resources will be available for public inspection beginning Tuesday September 2, 2025,in the Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building in the Community Resources Division Office,Room 305 North. Dated this 27th day of August,2025. Hope Browning HUD Community Resources Division City of Roanoke,Virginia NPH-HUD CAPER 2024-2025 Page 2 of 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43273-091525. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS. ($47,000,000) AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA,IN THE FORM OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, EXTENSION, ENLARGEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF AND FOR THE CITY (INCLUDING RELATED DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES); FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATION AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A LIKE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS WHEREAS,in the judgment of the Council(the"Council")of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City"), it is desirable to authorize the City to contract a debt and to authorize the issuance of not to exceed $47,000,000 aggregate principal amount of general obligations of the City, in the.form of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City(the"Bonds"), for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement and equipping of various public improvement projects of and for the City(including related design and architectural and engineering services). WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is desirable to authorize the issuance of a like principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") to finance costs of the projects described herein in anticipation of the issuance of such Bonds. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is desirable to authorize the sale of such Bonds and such Notes. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: SECTION 1. (a)Pursuant to Chapter 26 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the same being the Public Finance Act of 1991 (the "Public Finance Act of 1991"), for the purpose of providing net proceeds of sale (after taking into account costs of issuance, underwriting compensation and original issue discount) to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement and equipping of 4024597.1 048429 RSIND various public improvement projects of and for the City(including related design and architectural and engineering services) as set forth in Section 7, the City is authorized to contract a debt and to issue in one or more series from time to time not ,to exceed Forty-Seven Million Dollars ($47,000,000)aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City to be designated and known as the"City of Roanoke, Virginia, General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds." (b) The Bonds shall be issued and sold in their entirety at one time,or from time to time, in one or more series as shall be determined by the Director of Finance or the City Manager. There shall be added to the designation of the Bonds a series designation determined by the Director of Finance or the City Manager. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form in the denomination of$5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof The Bonds of a given series shall be numbered from No. R-1 upwards in order of issuance. The Bonds shall bear interest from their date payable on such date and semiannually thereafter as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 hereof The Bonds of each series shall be issued in such aggregate principal amounts (not exceeding the aggregate principal amount specified in Section 1(a) hereof); and shall mature on such dates and in such years .(but in no event exceeding forty (40) years from their date or dates), and in the principal amount in each such year, as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 hereof Interest on the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a three hundred sixty(360)day year comprised of twelve(12)thirty(30) day months. (c) The Bonds (or portions thereof in installments of$5,000)may be subject to redemption at the option of the City prior to their stated maturities, in whole or in part from time to time on any date, in such order as may be determined by the City(except that if at any time less than all of the Bonds of a given maturity are called for redemption,the particular Bonds or portions thereof in installments of$5,000 of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by lot), upon payment of such redemption prices(expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed), together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof, as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 hereof (d) (i) If any Bond (or any portion of the principal amount thereof in installments of$5,000) shall be called for redemption,notice of the redemption thereof, specifying the date, number and maturity of such Bond,the date and place or places fixed for its redemption, and if less than the entire principal amount of such Bond is to be redeemed, that such Bond must be surrendered in exchange for the principal amount thereof to be redeemed and a new Bond or Bonds issued equaling in principal amount that portion of the principal amount thereof not to be redeemed, shall be mailed not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the registered owner thereof at the address of such registered owner as it appears on the books of registry kept by the Registrar and Paying Agent as of the close of business on the forty-fifth (45th) day next preceding the date fixed for redemption. If notice of the redemption of any Bond shall have been given as aforesaid, and payment of the principal amount of such Bond (or the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed) and of the accrued interest payable upon such redemption shall have been duly made or provided for,interest thereon shall cease to accrue from and after the date so specified for the redemption thereof 2 4024597.1 048429 RSIND (ii) Any notice of the optional redemption of the Bonds may state that it is conditioned upon there being on deposit with the City on the date fixed for the redemption thereof an amount of money sufficient to pay the redemption price of such Bonds,together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof, and any conditional notice so given may be rescinded at any time before the payment of the redemption price of such Bonds, together with the interest accrued thereon, is due and payable if any such condition so specified is not satisfied. If a redemption of any Bonds does not occur after a conditional notice is given due to there not being on deposit with the City a sufficient amount of money to pay the redemption price of such Bonds, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof, the corresponding notice of redemption shall be deemed to be revoked. (iii) So long as the Bonds are in book-entry only form, any notice of redemption shall be given only to The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), or to its nominee. The City shall not be responsible for providing any beneficial owner of the Bonds any notice of redemption. SECTION 2. The full faith and credit of the City shall be and is irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due. In each year while the Bonds, or any of them, are outstanding and unpaid, this Council is authorized and required to levy and collect annually, at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes of the City are assessed, levied and collected, a tax upon all taxable property within the City, over and above all other taxes, authorized or limited by law and without limitation as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on the Bonds to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. SECTION 3. (a) The Bonds shall be executed, for and on behalf of the City, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor of the City and shall have a facsimile of the corporate seal of the City imprinted thereon, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk of the City. (b) The Director of Finance or the City Manager are each hereby authorized to appoint a Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds (the"Registrar and Paying Agent"). (c) The Director of Finance or the City Manager shall direct the Registrar and Paying Agent to authenticate the Bonds and no Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless and until the certificate of authentication endorsed on each Bond shall have been manually executed by an authorized signatory of the Registrar and Paying Agent. Upon the authentication of any Bonds the Registrar and Paying Agent shall insert in the certificate of authentication the date as of which such Bonds are authenticated as follows: (i) if a Bond is authenticated prior to the first interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of the date of the initial issuance and delivery of the Bonds of the series of Bonds of which such Bond is one, (ii) if a Bond is authenticated upon an interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of such interest payment date, (iii) if a Bond is authenticated after the fifteenth (15th) day of the calendar month next preceding an interest payment date and prior to such interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of such interest payment date and (iv) in all other instances the certificate shall be dated as of the interest payment date next preceding the date upon which the Bond is authenticated. In the event the Bonds of any series shall be dated as of a date other than the first 3 4024597.1 048429 RSIND day of a calendar month or the dates on which interest is payable on such series are other than the first days of calendar months, the provisions of this Section 3(c) with regard to the authentication of such Bonds and of Section 9 hereof with regard to the form of such Bonds shall be modified as the Director of Finance or the City Manager shall determine to be necessary or appropriate. (d) The execution and authentication of the Bonds in the manner set forth above is adopted as a due and sufficient authentication of the Bonds. SECTION 4. (a) The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the respective dates of payment thereof is legal tender for public and private debts. The principal of the Bonds shall be payable upon presentation and surrender thereof at the office of the Registrar and Paying Agent. Interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check mailed by the Registrar and Paying Agent to the registered owners of such Bonds at their respective addresses as such addresses appear on the books of registry kept pursuant to this Section 4;provided, however, that so long as the Bonds are in book-entry form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, or in the name of such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, interest on the Bonds shall be paid directly to Cede & Co. or such other nominee of DTC by wire transfer. (b) At all times during which any Bond of any series remains outstanding and unpaid, the Registrar and Paying Agent for such series shall keep or cause to be kept at its office books of registry for the registration, exchange and transfer of Bonds of such series. Upon presentation at its office for such purpose the Registrar and Paying Agent, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, shall register, exchange or transfer, or cause to be registered, exchanged or transferred, on the books of registry the Bonds as hereinbefore set forth. (c) The books of registry shall at all times be open for inspection by the City or any duly authorized officer thereof. (d) Any Bond may be exchanged at the office of the Registrar and Paying Agent for such series of Bonds for a like aggregate principal amount of such Bonds in other authorized principal sums of the same series, interest rate and maturity. (e) Any Bond of any series may, in accordance with its terms, be transferred upon the books of registry by the registered owner of such Bond in person or by the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner,upon surrender of such Bond to the Registrar and Paying Agent for cancellation, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner in person or by the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner, in form satisfactory to the Registrar and Paying Agent. (f) All transfers or exchanges pursuant to this Section 4 shall be made without expense to the registered owners of such Bonds, except as otherwise herein provided, and except that the Registrar and Paying Agent for such series of Bonds shall require the payment by the registered owner of the Bond requesting such transfer or exchange of any tax or other governmental charges required to be paid with respect to such transfer or exchange. All Bonds surrendered pursuant to this Section 4 shall be cancelled. 4 4024597.1 048429 RSIND (g) (i) The Bonds shall be issued in full book-entry form. One Bond representing each maturity of the Bonds will be issued to and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, as registered owner of the Bonds, and each such Bond will be immobilized in the custody of DTC. DTC will act as securities depository for the Bonds. Individual purchases will be made in book-entry form only, in the principal amount of$5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. Purchasers will not receive physical delivery of certificates representing their interest in the Bonds purchased. (ii) Principal and interest payments on the Bonds will be made by the Registrar and Paying Agent to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as registered owner of the Bonds, which will in turn remit such payments to the DTC participants for subsequent disbursal to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. Transfers of principal and interest payments to DTC participants will be the responsibility of DTC. Transfers of such payments to beneficial owners of the Bonds by DTC participants will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of such beneficial owners. Transfers of ownership interests in the Bonds will be accomplished by book entries made by DTC and,in turn,by the DTC participants who act on behalf of the indirect participants of DTC and the beneficial owners of the Bonds. (iii) The City will not be responsible or liable for sending transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants or for transmitting payments to, communicating with, notifying, or otherwise dealing with any beneficial owner of the Bonds. SECTION 5. (a) CUSIP identification numbers may be printed on the Bonds,but no such number shall constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the particular Bond upon which it is printed;no liability shall attach to the City or any officer or agent thereof(including any paying agent for the Bonds)by reason of such numbers or any use made thereof(including any use thereof made by the City, any such officer or any such agent) or by reason of any inaccuracy, error or omission with respect thereto or in such use; and any inaccuracy, error or omission with respect to such numbers shall not constitute cause for failure or refusal by the successful bidder or purchaser to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its bid. All expenses in connection with the assignment and printing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the City;provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder for or purchaser of the Bonds. (b) A copy of the final legal'opinion with respect to the Bonds,with the name of the attorney or attorneys rendering the same, together with a certification of the City Clerk, executed by a facsimile signature of that officer,to the effect that such copy is a true and complete copy(except for letterhead and date)of the legal opinion which was dated as of the date of delivery of and payment for the Bonds, may be printed on the Bonds. SECTION 6. To the extent it shall be contemplated at the time of their issuance that the interest on any Bonds issued hereunder shall be excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation, the City covenants and agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of Sections 103 and 141-150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended,and the applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated under such Sections 103 and 141-150 so long as any such Bonds are outstanding. 5 4024597.1 048429 RSIND SECTION 7. The net proceeds of the sale of the Bonds and Notes authorized for issuance hereunder for the purpose of financing the projects described below shall be applied to the payment of the cost of the following public improvement projects of and for the City in the following respective approximate amounts: Purpose Amount School Facility Maintenance and Improvements $10,000,000 Bridge Renovation 9,650,000 Capital Building Maintenance 6,132,500 Berglund Center Improvements 1,500,000 Stormwater Management 6,000,000 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program 2,500,000 Streetscapes Improvements 2,250,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 5,220,500 Technology Capital 1,125,000 Parks and Recreation 750,000 If any project set forth above shall require less than the entire respective amount so set forth, the difference may be applied to any of the other projects so set forth, without further action by the Council, and net proceeds constituting original issue premium, if any, shall be allocated to the projects above in such amounts as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance. SECTION 8. (a)The Bonds shall be sold at negotiated or competitive sale on such date or dates and at such price or prices as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance. The Bonds may be issued as taxable or tax-exempt Bonds as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance. (b) If the Bonds are sold at competitive sale,the Director of Finance or the City Manager are each hereby authorized to prepare and distribute, or to cause to be prepared and distributed, via electronic dissemination or otherwise, a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Notice of Sale relating to the Bonds. In preparing the Official Notice of Sale relating to the Bonds,the Director of Finance or the City Manager are each hereby authorized to provide that bids for the purchase of the Bonds may be received by electronic bidding. (c) If the Bonds are sold at competitive sale, the City Manager or the Director of Finance, without further action by the Council, (i) are each hereby authorized to determine the dated date of the Bonds of each series, the dates the Bonds of each series shall mature, the dates on which interest on the Bonds shall be payable, the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds of each series and the principal amount of the Bonds of each series maturing in each year and(ii) are each hereby further authorized to receive bids for the purchase of the Bonds of each series and to accept the bid offering to purchase the Bonds of each series at the lowest true interest cost to the City;provided, however, in no event shall the true interest cost to the City with respect to the Bonds of any series exceed six and one-half percent (6.50%). The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each further authorized to fix the rates of interest to be borne by the Bonds of each 6 4024597.1 048429 RSIND maturity of each series as specified in the bid accepted by them in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence. The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to determine the provisions relating to the redemption of the Bonds of any series upon the advice of the City's financial advisor;provided, however, in no event shall any redemption premium payable by the City exceed two percent (2.00%), except that any taxable Bonds issued may be subject to redemption at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium, as may be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance at the time of sale of any such taxable Bonds. (d) If the Bonds are sold at negotiated sale, the City Manager or the Director of Finance, without further action of the Council, (i) are each hereby authorized to determine the dated date of the Bonds of each series, the dates the Bonds of each series shall mature, the dates on which interest on the Bonds shall be payable, the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds of each series and the principal amount of the Bonds of each series maturing in each year and (ii)are each hereby authorized to select the underwriters of the Bonds(the"Underwriters") and to sell the Bonds in one or more series in accordance herewith to the Underwriters. If the Bonds are sold at negotiated sale, the Bonds shall bear interest at such rates per annum as shall be approved by the City Manager or the Director of Finance;provided, however, in no event shall the true interest cost for the Bonds of any series exceed six and one-half percent (6.50%). The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each further authorized to fix the rates of interest to be borne by the Bonds of each maturity of each series as negotiated with the Underwriters in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence. The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to determine the provisions relating to the redemption of the Bonds of any series upon the advice of the City's financial advisor; provided, however, in no event shall any redemption premium payable by the City exceed two percent (2.00%), except that any taxable Bonds issued may be subject to redemption at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium, as may be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance at the time of sale of any such taxable Bonds. The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each authorized to execute and deliver to the Underwriters one or more Bond Purchase Contracts relating to the sale of the Bonds by the City to the Underwriters. (e) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the purchasers of the Bonds an Official Statement of the City relating to the Bonds, in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement relating to the Bonds, after the same has been completed by the insertion of the maturities, interest rates and other details of the Bonds and by making such other insertions, changes or corrections as the Mayor, based on the advice of the City's financial advisor and legal counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel), deems necessary or appropriate; and this Council hereby authorizes the Official Statement and the information contained therein to be used by the purchasers in connection with the sale of the Bonds. The Preliminary Official Statement is "deemed final" for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Rule 15c2-12"). The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City and deliver to the purchasers a certificate in substantially the form to be included in the Official Statement under the caption "Certificate Concerning Official Statement". (f) The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the purchasers of the Bonds a Continuing Disclosure Certificate relating to 7 4024597.1 048429 RSIND the Bonds evidencing the City's undertaking to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements of Paragraph (b)(5) of Rule 15c2-12 in such form as shall be approved by the City Manager or the Director of Finance upon advice of counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel), such approval to be conclusively evidenced by their execution thereof. (g) All actions and proceedings heretofore taken by this Council, the City Manager, the Director of Finance and the other officers, employees, agents and attorneys of and for the City in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. SECTION 9. The Bonds, the certificate of authentication of the Registrar and Paying Agent, and the assignment endorsed on the Bonds, shall be in substantially the forms set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. SECTION 10. The Notes, designated as "City of Roanoke, Virginia General Obligation Public Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes,"are authorized for issuance and sale by the City Manager and the Director of Finance in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds authorized for issuance herein to finance costs of the projects described herein. Such Notes shall be sold at competitive or negotiated sale at such price or prices and on such other terms and conditions as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance. The City Manager or the Director of Finance (i) are each hereby authorized to determine the dated date of the Notes of each series,the dates the Notes of each series shall mature,the dates on which interest on the Notes shall be payable, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes of each series and the principal amount of the Notes of each series maturing in each year, and(ii) are each hereby further authorized to receive bids for the purchase of the Notes of each series if sold at competitive sale or proposals for the purchase of the Notes of each series if sold at negotiated sale and, without further action of the Council, to accept the bid or proposal offering to purchase the Notes of each series;provided however, Notes sold at competitive sale shall be sold at the lowest true interest cost to the City; and provided, further, in no event shall the true interest cost to the City with respect to the Notes of any series exceed six and one-half percent (6.50%). The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each further authorized to fix the rates of interest to be borne by the Notes of each maturity of each series as specified in the bid or proposal accepted by them in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence. The City Manager or the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to determine the provisions relating to the redemption of the Notes upon the advice of the City's financial advisor; provided, however, in no event shall any redemption premium payable by the City exceed two percent (2.00%), except that any taxable Notes issued hereunder may be subject to redemption at a redemption price that includes a make- whole premium, as ay be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance at the time of sale of the Notes. If such Notes are offered for competitive sale, an Official Notice of Sale of such Notes shall be prepared, published and distributed in accordance with the requirements of Section 8. If such Notes are publicly offered, there may also be prepared and distributed a Preliminary Official Statement and a final Official Statement relating to such Notes in such form as shall be approved by the Director of Finance or the City Manager. The issuance and details of such Notes shall be governed by the provisions of Section 15.2-2628 of Title 15.2, Chapter 26, Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The provisions of Sections 2,4, 5 and 6 shall apply to such Notes to the same extent the same apply to the Bonds except, in the case of the provisions of Section 2, only to the extent such Notes are not paid from the proceeds of the Bonds 8 4024597.1 048429 RSIND or from any other available funds. Bonds in anticipation of which such Notes are issued pursuant to this Section 10 may be issued and sold in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution at any time within five (5) years of the date of issuance of the first Notes issued in anticipation of such Bonds. SECTION 11. (a) In addition to the authorization for a competitive or negotiated sale of the Bonds and the Notes as set forth in Sections 8 and 10 hereof, the Council hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of the Bonds and the Notes to one or more lenders to evidence one or more loans made to the City by one or more lenders in accordance with any proposal made by such lender(s) to the City pursuant to any Request for Proposal issued by the City for any such loan (hereinafter any such Request for Proposal of the City and any proposal from any lender(s) submitted in response thereto shall be collectively referred to as a "Financing Proposal"). There is hereby delegated to the City Manager or the Director of Finance, without further action by the Council, the authority to issue and deliver the Bonds and the Notes pursuant to this Section 11 at such price(s) and rate(s), and on such other terms and conditions, as shall be provided in any Financing Proposal, which Financing Proposal shall be in such form and containing such terms and conditions as the City Manager or the Director of Finance deems acceptable, acting with the advice of the City's financial advisor and legal counsel(including the City Attorney and the City's Bond Counsel), subject to the provisions and parameters set forth herein. Any such loan authorized hereby to be evidenced by any Bonds or Notes of the City authorized and issued pursuant to this Resolution may be in the form of a non-revolving drawdown loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $47,000,000. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary,Bonds or Notes issued and sold pursuant to a Financing Proposal as provided in this Section 11 may bear interest at such fixed rates or variable rates of interest(which variable rates of interest shall be determined in accordance with any variable rate formula as shall be set forth in any Financing Proposal) as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance, acting with the advice of the City's financial advisor; provided, however, that the true interest cost of any fixed rate(s), or the • initial variable rate(s)of interest,shall not exceed 6.50%; and provided further that the fixed rate(s) or variable rate(s) determined for such Bonds or Notes may be further subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events or conditions as may be set forth in any Financing Proposal, including, without limitation, adjustments to the stated interest rate or interest rate formula upon the occurrence of any event of taxability with respect to the Bonds or Notes,any default in payment with respect to the Bonds, and any change in the marginal corporate tax rate of corporations under federal law. Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, any Bonds or Notes issued and sold pursuant to a Financing Proposal as provided in this Section 11 may be pre-payable at a prepayment price or redemption price that includes any make-whole amount, yield maintenance fee, penalty fee or break-funding amount calculated in accordance with any formula acceptable to the City Manager or the Director of Finance, acting with the advice of the City's financial advisor and legal counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel) as may be set forth in any Financing Proposal or in the Bonds, and in such case, such prepayment price or redemption price may exceed the 2% redemption premium limitation set forth in Sections 8 and 10 above. (c) Any one of the City Manager or the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to execute and deliver any Financing Agreement, purchase agreement or any other document, 9 4024597.1 048429 RSIND agreement or instrument necessary to provide for the issuance and delivery of the Bonds or the Notes (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Financing Documents"), which Financing Documents shall be in such form and substance as shall be acceptable to the City Manager or the Director of Finance, as evidenced by his or her signature thereon, acting with the advice of legal counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel). Any one of the City Manager or the Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to determine, or to modify the form of and terms of the Bonds or the Notes with respect to the dated date of the Bonds or the Notes, the authorized denominations of the Bonds or the Notes, the assignment of CUSIP Numbers, if any, to the Bonds or the Notes, and the principal and interest payment dates of the Bonds or the Notes. Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, any of the Bonds or Bond Anticipation Notes may be issued directly to the purchaser thereof, as registered owner or holder thereof. SECTION 12. The Council hereby authorizes the City to make expenditures for the projects for which the Bonds or Notes are to be issued in advance of the issuance and receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds or Notes and to reimburse such expenditures from the proceeds of the Bonds or Notes. The adoption of this Resolution shall be considered an"official intent"within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. SECTION 13. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of this Resolution, certified by such City Clerk to be a true copy hereof,with the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, all in accordance with Section 15.2-2607 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended. SECTION 14. All ordinances,resolutions and proceedings in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed. 10 4024597.1 048429 RSIND EXHIBIT A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BOND SERIES REGISTERED REGISTERED No. R- $ MATURITY INTEREST DATE: RATE: DATE OF BOND: CUSIP NO.: REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE & CO. PRINCIPAL SUM: DOLLARS THE CITY OF ROANOKE, in the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "City"), for value received, acknowledges itself indebted and hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner (named above), or registered assigns, on the Maturity Date (specified above) (unless this Bond shall be subject to prior redemption and shall have been duly called for previous redemption and payment of the redemption price duly made or provided for), the Principal Sum(specified above), and to pay interest on such Principal Sum on and semiannually on each and _ thereafter (each such date is hereinafter referred to as an "interest payment date"), from the date hereof or from the interest payment date next preceding the date of authentication hereof to which interest shall have been paid, unless such date of authentication is an interest payment date,in which case from such interest payment date, or unless such date of authentication is within the period from the sixteenth(16th) day to the last day of the calendar month next preceding the following interest payment date, in which case from such following interest payment date, such interest to be paid until the maturity or redemption hereof at the Interest Rate(specified above)per annum,by check mailed by the Registrar and Paying Agent hereinafter mentioned to the Registered Owner in whose name this Bond is registered upon the books of registry, as of the close of business on the fifteenth(15th) day(whether or not a business day) of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date;provided, however, that so long as this Bond is in book-entry only form and registered in the name of Cede&Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company("DTC"), or in the name of such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, interest on this Bond shall be paid directly to Cede & Co. or such other nominee of DTC by wire transfer. Interest on this Bond shall be calculated on the basis of a three hundred sixty(360)day year comprised of twelve(12)thirty(30) day months. The principal of this Bond is payable upon presentation and surrender hereof, at the office of , as the Registrar and Paying Agent, in the City of Principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in any coin or currency of the United States of A-1 4024597.1 048429 RSIND America which, on the respective dates of payment thereof, shall be legal tender for public and private debts. This Bond is one of an issue of Bonds of like date, denomination and tenor except as to number, interest rate and maturity, which is issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of the acquisition,construction,reconstruction,improvement,extension,enlargement and equipping of various public improvement projects of and for the City(including related design and architectural and engineering services, under and pursuant to and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Chapter 26 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the same being the Public Finance Act of 1991), and resolutions and other proceedings of the Council of the City duly adopted and taken under the Public Finance Act of 1991. The Bonds of the issue of which this Bond is one(or portions thereof in installments of$5,000) maturing on and after 1, 20_ are subject to redemption at the option of the City prior to their stated maturities, on or after 1, 20_, in whole or in part from time to time on any date, in such order as may be determined by the City (except that if at any time less than all of the Bonds of a given maturity are called for redemption,the particular Bonds or portions thereof in installments of$5,000 of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by lot), upon payment of a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed,together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof. The Bonds of the issue of which this Bond is one maturing on are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on and on _of each year thereafter and to payment at maturity on in the principal amounts in each year set forth below, in the case of redemption with the particular Bond or Bonds maturing on or portions thereof to be redeemed to be selected by lot,upon payment of the principal amount of the Bonds maturing on to be redeemed, together with the interest accrued on the principal amount to be redeemed to the date fixed for the redemption thereof: Year Principal Amount The City, at its option, may credit against such mandatory sinking fund redemption requirement the principal amount of any Bonds maturing on _,_which have been purchased and cancelled by the City or which have been redeemed and not theretofore applied as a credit against such mandatory sinking fund redemption requirement. If this Bond is redeemable and this Bond (or any portion of the principal amount hereof in installments of$5,000) shall be called for redemption, notice of the redemption hereof, specifying the date, number and maturity of this Bond, the date and place or places fixed for its redemption, and if less than the entire principal amount of this Bond is to be redeemed, that this Bond must be surrendered in exchange for the principal amount hereof to be redeemed and a new A-2 4024597.1 048429 RSIND Bond or Bonds issued equaling in principal amount that portion of the principal amount hereof not to be redeemed, shall be mailed not less than thirty(30)days prior to the date fixed for redemption, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Registered Owner hereof at the address of such Registered Owner as it appears on the books of registry kept by the Registrar and Paying Agent as of the close of business on the forty-fifth(45th) day next preceding the date fixed for redemption. If notice of the redemption of this Bond (or the portion of the principal amount hereof to be redeemed) shall have been given as aforesaid, and payment of the principal amount of this Bond (or the portion of the principal amount hereof to be redeemed) and of the accrued interest payable upon such redemption shall have been duly made or provided for, interest hereon shall cease to accrue from and after the date so specified for the redemption hereof Any notice of the optional redemption of this Bond may state that it is conditioned upon there being on deposit with the City on the date fixed for the redemption hereof an amount of money sufficient to pay the redemption price of this Bond, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption hereof, and any conditional notice so given may be rescinded at any time before the payment of the redemption price of this Bond, together with the interest accrued thereon, is due and payable if any such condition so specified is not satisfied. If a redemption of this Bond does not occur after a conditional notice is given due to there not being on deposit with the City a sufficient amount of money to pay the redemption price of this Bond, ;together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption hereof, the corresponding notice of redemption shall be deemed to be revoked. Subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges, if any, provided in the proceedings authorizing the Bonds of the issue of which this Bond is one, this Bond may be exchanged at the office of the Registrar and Paying Agent for a like aggregate principal amount of Bonds of other authorized principal amounts and of the same issue,interest rate and maturity. This Bond is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof, in person or by the attorney for such Registered Owner duly authorized in writing, on the books of registry kept by the Registrar and Paying Agent for such purpose at the office of the Registrar and Paying Agent but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges, if any, provided in the proceedings authorizing the Bonds of the series of which this Bond is one, and upon the surrender hereof for cancellation. Upon such transfer a new Bond or Bonds of authorized denominations and of the same aggregate principal amount, issue, interest rate and maturity as the Bond surrendered, will be issued to the transferee in exchange herefor. This Bond shall not be valid or obligatory unless the certificate of authentication hereon shall have been manually signed by the Registrar and Paying Agent. The full faith and credit of the City are irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond as the same become due. In each year while this Bond is outstanding and unpaid, the Council of the City shall be authorized and required to levy and collect annually, at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes of the City are assessed, levied and collected, a tax upon all property within the City, over and above all other taxes, authorized or limited by law and without limitation as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on this Bond to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. A-3 4024597.1 048429 RSIND It is certified,recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond do exist,have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by law, and that the amount of this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the City does not exceed any limitation of indebtedness prescribed by the Constitution or statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A-4 4024597.1 048429 RSIND IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City has caused this Bond to be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of its Mayor; a facsimile of the corporate seal of the City to be imprinted hereon attested by the manual or facsimile signature of its City Clerk; and this Bond to be dated the.date-first-above written. CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Mayor \ Attest: = �� . . City Clerk CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the Bonds delivered pursuant to the within-mentioned proceedings. , as Registrar and Paying Agent By: Authorized Signatory Date of Authentication: A-5 4024597.1 048429 RSIND ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)unto (Please print or type name and address, including postal zip code of Transferee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER TAX IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF TRANSFEREE: the within Bond and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing , Attorney, to transfer such Bond on the books kept for the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed (Signature of Registered Owner) by a member firm of The New York Stock NOTICE: The signature above must Exchange, Inc. or a commercial bank or trust correspond with the name of the Registered company. Owner as it appears on the face of this Bond in every particular, without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever. A-6 4024597.1 048429 RSIND 1111 City Manager's Report Submitted by: Margaret Lindsey, Director Department of Finance ROANOKE September 15, 2025 Title; Receive citizen comments prior to Council taking action to authorize General Obligation Bonds, a reimbursement request resolution and bond action timeline for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan projects as endorsed as part of the annual Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget adoption. Background: In order to fund the majority of the fiscal year 2025 - 2026 Capital Improvement.Plan projects (and cover any costs associated with this issuance) general obligation bonds will be issued. Included with this Council Report is the preferred timeline and actions over the next several months, working towards a closing date of early November, 2025 with funds issued to the Commonwealth's SNAP program making funding available the day after closing. Included with this Council Report is also a listing of those projects that the bond proceeds will fund for fiscal year 2026 and three allocations for fiscal year 2025 that were not previously funded either with the Bond Anticipation Note in September, 2024 or with general obligation debt funded in December, 2024. All allocations are listed as part of this Council Report as well as the anticipated timeline forward to issuance. Considerations: The Public Hearing on the issuance of general obligation bonds for funding of projects as noted did have the required two notices published in accordance with State Code requirements. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $47,000,000 for qualifying Capital Improvement Projects. This authorization, as part of the September 2, 2025 consent agenda, included authorization to provide proper notification and publication of such a public hearing in accordance with State Code requirements on or about September 4th and 7th, 2025. Publication of the notice was made on the 4th and 6th of September 2025. Recommended Action: Authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, the reimbursement resolution and the bond project timeline as included with this Council report, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary actions in accordance with direction from the City and Bond Counsel Attorneys. Valmarie Turner, City Manager City of Roanoke, Virginia .w Financing Schedule IOW mom General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (the "2025 Bonds") ROANOKE Draft as of August 5, 2025 August 2025 September 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 1 ! 2 3 4 5 6 3 r4 15 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 1 15 1 16 17 18 19 20 17 -1-81 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 October 2025 November 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 1 5 F 61 7 8 9 10 11 2 f 3 j 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 -201 21 22 23 24 25 16 1! 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Blue -Regular City Council Meetings Holidays are denoted in red. Working Group Role Entity Issuer City of Roanoke(the "City") Financial Advisor Davenport&Company LLC("Davenport") Bond Counsel Hawkins Delafield&Wood LLP("Bond Counsel") Date Task • , Davenport and:City Staff to coordinate to fine tune the project fund amount for Beginning of August the 2025 Bonds and City begins gathering Preliminary Official Statement("POS") data for the 2025 Bonds sale:. TBD - Bond Counsel to Bond Counsel works with City Staff to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in provide input anticipation of the September 15th meeting(1 of 2). Week of August 18 ..City transmits POs,updates/data to Bond.Counsel and.Davenport: TBD - Bond Counsel to Bond Counsel works with City Staff to publish a Notice of Public Hearing in provide input anticipation of the September 15th meeting(2 of 2). Monday;August 25 .:.1st Check-in on POS and Credit Package:No follow-up comments required. DAVENPORT 263 PUBLIC FINANCE City of Roanoke, Virginia w Financing Schedule �� General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (the "2025 Bonds") Draft as of August 5, 2025 ROANOKE August 2025 September 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 1 2 11 3 4 5 6 3 r4 j 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10. 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 —15 16 17 18 19 20 17 [18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 October 2025 November 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 1 5 [6 17 8 9 10 11 2 3 j 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 L201 21 22 23 24 25 16 [17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Blue-Regular City Council Meetings 1 Holidays are denoted in red. Date Task • Bond Counsel and City Attorney distribute advertisements of Public Hearing to By Friday,August 29 Media Outlets. - ■ Bond Counsel send authorizing resolution to City Clerk's office. Tuesday,September 2 City-Council Meeting: ■ City Council authorize Notice of Public Hearing for the 2025.Bonds... Wednesday,September 3 2nd Check-in on POS and Credit Package. Monday,September 8, .,Comments due back to Bond Counsel and Davenport related to god Check-in. City Council Meeting: Monday,September 15 • Davenport presents Plan of Finance for the 2025 Bonds. • City holds Public Hearing. • City Council adopts Resolution for the 2025 Bonds. Wednesday,September 17 3rd:Check=in on POS and Credit Package. .. Monday,September 22 Comments due back to Bond Counsel and Davenport related to 3rd Check-in. DAVENPORT 2 PUBLIC FINANCE al City of Roanoke, Virginia 1111V11111111-4111P Financing Schedule General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (the "2025 Bonds") ROANOKE Draft as of August 5, 2025 August 2025 September 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 3 r4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10.. 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 151 16 17 18 19 20 17 Fiji19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 .26 27 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 October 2025 November 2025 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 1 5 t " a 7 8 9 10 11 2 ; 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 L20 121 22 23 24 25 16 F-17-1 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Blue-Regular City Council Meetings . Yv Holidays are denoted in red. Date Task Thursday,September 25 or Conference call/in-person meeting to finalize the Credit:Package and draft POS to Friday,September 26 be sent.to the National Credit Rating Agencies.._.== Week of September 29 Conference call with National Credit Rating Agencies. ,:Friday, October 17 Credit Ratings due from the National Credit Rating Agencies. Tuesday, October 21 Post POS for the 2025 Bonds. Tuesday;-October 28 :• . Sellthe 2025 Bonds via a competitive:sale in-the Public Credit Markets Wednesday, November 5 Close on 2025 Bonds. Funds in hand. DAVENPORT E 3 PUBLIC FINANCE. Capital Improvement Program Anticipated Debt Issuance: Fiscal Year 2026 School Facility Maintenance and Improvements $5,000,000 Bridge Renovation 9,650,000 Capital Building Maintenance 6,132,500 Civic (Berglund) Center.Improvements 1,500,000 Stormwater Management 3,000,000 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program 2,500,000 Streetscape Improvements 2,250,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 2,895,500 Technology Capital 1,125,000 Parks and Recreation 750,000 Total $34,893,000 Fiscal Year 2025 Not previously funded School Facility Maintenance and Improvements $5,000,000 Stormwater Management 3,000,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 2,325.000 Total $1.0,325,0_0.0 Grand Total $45,128,000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,pursuant to Section 15.2-2606.A of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,that the Council of the City of Roanoke,Virginia(the"City"),will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., local time, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber,Fourth Floor,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia 24011, with respect to the proposed adoption by the Council of a Resolution authorizing the City to contract a debt and issue one or more General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds(the"Bonds")of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $47,000,000 for the purpose of providing net proceeds of sale (after taking into account costs of issuance, underwriting compensation and original issue discount) to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement, equipping, rehabilitation and repair of various public improvement projects of and for the City (including related design and architectural and engineering services) for the purposes and in the approximate amounts set forth below(collectively, the"Projects");provided that, if any purpose set forth below shall require less than the entire respective amount so set forth, the difference may be applied to any of the other purposes so set forth; and provided further that, net proceeds constituting original issue premium, if any, will be allocated to the projects below in such amount as shall be determined by the City. School Facility Maintenance and Improvements $10,000,000 Bridge Renovation 9,650,000 Capital Building Maintenance 6,132,500 Berglund Center Improvements 1,500,000 Stormwater Management 6,000,000 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Program 2,500,000 Streetscapes Improvements 2,250,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 5,220,500 Technology Capital 1,125,000 Parks and Recreation 750,000 The Resolution will authorize the City to issue its general obligation public improvement bond anticipation notes of the City in an amount not to exceed $47,000,000 in order to provide short- term financing for the Projects in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds and to reduce the annual debt service requirements of the City. All members of the public and interested individuals are invited to attend such hearing and to appear and present their view on the proposed Resolution and the proposed Bonds, both orally and in writing. Should written comments be presented,three copies should be made available to the undersigned at or before the public hearing. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at(540) 853-2541,by Thursday, September 11,2025. The full text of the proposed resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building,Room 456,215 Church Avenue, S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia 24011. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling (540) 853- 1283. 4024572.1 048429 FRMS -2- La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas citas publicas, previa solicitud. Si usted desea solicitar un interprete, haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacion por llamar (540) 853-1283. 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Publication Dates: • Sep 4, 2025 • Sep 6, 2025 Notice ID: vxmetmlfMus7eDVATCHM Notice Name: NPH-Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds Publication Fee: $235.00 Caquancay Nicksoe, Watkins ONN E Agent SHARNO AR PUBL,CPO�E STATE OF NEW JERSEY My Commission Expires January<'3,2027 VERIFICATION State of New Jersey County of Camden Signed or attested before me on this: 09/08/2025 Cia Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. NPH-Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds I Page 1 of 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,pursuant to Section 15.2-2606.A of the Code of Virginia, 1950,as amended,that the Council of the City.of Roanoke,Virginia(the"City"),wilt hold a public hearing on Monday,September 15,2025,at 7:00 P.M.,local time,or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,in the Council Chamber,Fourth Floor,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia 24011,with respect to the proposed adoption by the Council of a Resolution authorizing the City to contract a debt and issue one or more General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds (the`Bonds")of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed$47,000,000 for the pur- pose of providing net proceeds of sale(after taking into account costs of issuance,un- derwriting compensation and original issue discount)to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction,reconstruction,Improvement,extension,enlargement,equipping,rehabil- itation and repair of various public improvement projects of and for the City(including related design and architectural and engineering services)for the purposes and in the approximate amounts set forth below(collectively,the Projects');provided that,if any purpose set forth below shall require less than the entire respective amount so set forth, the difference may be applied to any of the other purposes so set forth;and providea further that,net proceeds constituting original issue premium,if any,will be allocated to the projects below in such amount as shall be determined by the City. School Facility Maintenance and Improvements $10,000,000 Bridge Renovation 9,650,000 Capital Building Maintenance 6,132,500 Berglund Center Improvements 1,500,000 Stormwater Management 6,000,000 Curb,Gutter and Sidewalk Program 2,500,000 Streetscapes Improvements 2,250,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 5,220,500 Technology Capital 1,125,000 Parks and Recreation 750,000 The Resolution will authorize the City to-issue its general obligation public Improvement bond anticipation notes of the City in an amount not to exceed$47,000,000 in order to provide short-term financing for the Projects in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds and to reduce the annual debt service requirements of the City. All members of the public and interested individuals are invited to attend such hearing and to appear and present their view on the proposed Resolution and the proposed Bonds,both orally and in writing.Should written comments be presented,three copies should be•made available nt to the undersigned at or before the public hearing. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at(540)853-2541,by Thursday,September 11. 2025. The full text of the proposed resolution is on'file in the office of the City Clerk,Noel C.Tay- lor Municipal Building,Room 456,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia 24011. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings,upon re- quest.If you would like to request an interpreter,please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853-1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas cites publicas, previa solicitud.Si usted desea solicitar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacibn por llamar(540)853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bile malipo katika mikutano yote ya umma, inapoombwa.Iwapo ungependa kuomba mkalimani,tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 {cable ova kupiga simu(540)853-1283. 24 853.1283(540) Dated:September 4,2025. CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC City Clerk City of Roanoke,Virginia NPH-Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds I Page 2 of-2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of September 2025. No. 43274-091525. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 6-11, Public nuisance animal; Section 6-22,Definitions; Section 6-23, Running at large prohibited; Section 6-28, Impoundment; Section 6-50, Dangerous dog(s); Section 6-50.1, Vicious dogs; Section 6-51, Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine; Section 6-52, Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2; conditions; Section 6-53, Violations and penalties; Section 6-54, Exceptions under Chapter 6-Animals and Fowl,Code of the City of Roanoke(1979),as amended; creating a new Section 6-50.2, Hybrid canines prohibited, penalties, of Chapter 6 - Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. That Section 6-11,Public nuisance animal; Section 6-22,Definitions; Section 6-23, Running at large prohibited; Section 6-28,Impoundment; Section 6-50,Dangerous dog(s); Section 6-50.1, Vicious dogs; Section 6-51, Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine; Section 6-52, Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2; conditions; Section 6-53, Violations and penalties; Section 6-54, Exceptions of Chapter 6 - Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke(1979),as amended,are hereby amended,and a new Section 6-50.2,Hybrid canines prohibited, penalties, of Chapter 6 - Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is created, as follows: 1 Sec. 6-11. -Public nuisance animal. (a) A public nuisance animal shall mean and include any animal or animals that: 1. Is observed to run at large, as defined by section 6-22, two (2) or more times in any six-month period; 2. Excessively makes disturbing noises including, but not limited to, continued or repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance,disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored; 3. Creates unsanitary conditions or offensive and objectionable odors in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is kept and thereby creates unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept; 4. Is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare by virtue of the number or types of animals maintained; or 5. An animal which is not being kept in conformity with city zoning ordinances. (b) No person shall keep, harbor, act as the custodian of or permit to remain in or about any premises occupied by him any public nuisance animal, and violation of this section shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor. In addition, any violation of this section is hereby declared a public nuisance, and any person suffering injury or damage therefrom may seek correction, removal or abatement of such public nuisance through appropriate suit in equity. Any public nuisance animal, as defined by subsection (a) of this section, may be impounded. (c) This section shall have no application to dangerous and vicious dogs and hybrid canines which are regulated by division 3 of this article. Sec. 6-22. - Definitions. The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Companion animal: Any domestic or feral dog, domestic or feral cat, non-human primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit not raised for human food or fiber, exotic or native animal, reptile, exotic or native bird, or any feral animal or any animal under the care, custody,or ownership of a person or any animal which is bought, sold,traded,or bartered by any person. Agricultural animals, game species, or any animals regulated under federal law as research animals shall not be considered companion animals for the purposes of this chapter. 2 Dangerous dog: A canine or canine ^ ossbreed dog that has bitten, attacked, or inflicted injury on a person or companion animal that is a dog or cat,or killed a companion animal that is a dog or cat. However, when a dog attacks or bites a companion animal that is a dog or cat, the attacking or biting dog shall not be deemed dangerous: (1) If no serious physical injury as determined by a licensed veterinarian has occurred to the dog or cat as a result of the attack or bite; (2) If both animals are owned by the same person; (3) If such attack occurs on the property of the attacking or biting dog's owner or custodian; or (4) For other good cause as determined by the court. No dog shall be found to be a dangerous dog as a result of biting, attacking or inflicting injury on a dog or cat while engaged with an owner or custodian as part of lawful hunting or participating in an organized, lawful dog handling event. Dog: A carnivorous domestic mammal of the family Canidae species Canis familiaris, including hybrids and crosses within this familyspecies, but not including hybrids between Canis familiaris and other members of the family Canidae. Domestic: Those species of animals that normally and customarily share a human habitat or which are dependent on humans for food and shelter, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, cattle, horses, sheep and goats. Farm: Any parcel of land three (3) acres in size or larger, regardless of zoning, devoted to production for sale of plants or animals or to production for sale of plant or animal products useful to man. Hybrid canine: the offspring resulting from the mating of a domesticated dog Canis familiaris with other members of the family Canidae including wolf,coyote or other similar wild animal or their subsequent offspring or any animal which at any time has been or is permitted,registered,licensed,advertised or otherwise described or represented as a hybrid canine,hybrid wolf,wolf,coyote,or percentage wolf or coyote by its owner,former owner., lessee or bailee to a licensed veterinarian, law enforcement officer, animal control officer, humane investigator, official of the Department of Health, or State Veterinarian's representative. Owner: Every person having a right of property in a dog or hybrid canine, or who keeps or harbors a dog or hybrid canine, or who has a dog or hybrid canine in his care, or who acts as a custodian of a dog or hybrid canine, or who permits a dog or hybrid canine to remain on or about any premises occupied by him. In the case of a minor who owns, keeps, or harbors or acts as custodian of a dog or hybrid canine, the parent or parents or other lawful guardian of such minor shall be deemed to be the owner of the dog or hybrid canine. 3 To run at large or running at large: A dog or hybrid canine shall be deemed to run at large or to be running at large while off the property of its owner unless such dog or hybrid canine is under direct physical restraint by a leash,cage or similar effective device which restrains and controls the dog or hybrid canine or is securely confined within a motor vehicle or securely confined by a fence or other secure enclosure. If the secure enclosure is an effective,working invisible fence,then there shall be a visible,permanent sign upon the premises stating that there is an invisible fence. Exempted from this definition shall be dogs that are participating in organized obedience training, training classes, field trials or shows sponsored by recognized kennel clubs; dogs that are participating in search and rescue operations carried out in conjunction with any governmental public safety agency; dogs that are participating in pet therapy programs in hospitals, hospices, clinics, nursing homes, elderly facilities and similar institutional facilities; dogs that are being trained as service dogs by a certified service dog trainer; and dogs that are being employed by law enforcement agencies in law enforcement operations. Vicious dog: A canine or canine cressbrecd member of the family Canidae that has (1) killed a person; (2) inflicted serious injury to a person, including multiple bites, serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health, or serious impairment of a bodily function; or(3) continued to exhibit the behavior that resulted in a previous finding by a court, on or before July 1, 2006, by an animal warden, in accordance with this article that the animal is a dangerous dog, provided that its owner has been given notice of that finding. Wound: Any physical injury which results in a laceration, puncture wound or broken or fractured bone. Sec. 6-23. - Running at large prohibited. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog or hybrid canine to allow, cause or permit such dog or hybrid canine to run at large, at any time, within the city, even though such dog or hybrid canine is both lawfully licensed and vaccinated. This section shall be punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor for any dog running at large and as a Class 1 misdemeanor for any hybrid canine running at large. *** Sec. 6-28. - Impoundment. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this article, it shall be the duty of the animal wardens and police officers to seize and impound in the city pound any dog or hybrid canine found in the city in violation of any provision of this article or in violation of any state law relating to dogs or hybrid canines. The officer so impounding a dog or hybrid canine shall make a complete registry,entering the breed,color and sex of the dog or hybrid canine and whether or not it is licensed. If licensed, the officer shall enter the name and address of the owner and the number of the license tag. Licensed dogs or hybrid canines shall be separated from unlicensed dogs or hybrid canines at the pound. The officer 4 impounding a dog or hybrid canine shall exercise reasonable diligence to ascertain the name of the owner of the dog or hybrid canine and, if such owner is found,the officer shall promptly notify him them of such impounding. (b) Every dog impounded under the provisions of this article shall be kept and disposed of as follows: 1. If the owner of the dog is known and such owner appears within five(5)ten days and claims the same, and establishes to the satisfaction of the person in charge of the pound that such dog has been vaccinated as required by this chapter, the dog shall be delivered to such owner upon proof of payment of any required licensed tax on the dog, payment to the city of the expense of impounding and keeping the dog at the rate prescribed by the city council and payment of any fine and costs assessed against such owner. 2. If the owner of the dog is unknown and no person claims the dog, as owner, within five (5)ten days, the person in charge of the pound may deliver the dog to any person or agency in the city who will insure the vaccination of the dog, if required,and pay any required license tax on the dog and pay to the city the expense of impounding and keeping the dog at the rate prescribed by the council, with the understanding, however, that should the legal owner thereafter claim the dog and prove his ownership, he may recover the dog by paying to the person to whom it was delivered the amount of all charges paid by such person under this section, together with a reasonable charge for the keep of the dog while in his possession. 3. If any dog is not disposed of under paragraphs (1) or(2) above wi,.�;z { )ten days from the impounding of the dog,the person in charge of the pound may deliver such dog to any hospital or reputable institution of learning for research purpose in the study of prevention of diseases or the betterment of mankind; otherwise, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of the pound to dispose of such dog by humanely killing it. (c) No dog shall be released from the city pound, except pursuant to subsection(b)(3) of this section,until it is shown to the satisfaction of the person in charge of the pound that such dog has been properly licensed and vaccinated as provided for in this chapter, such licensing and vaccination to be at the expense of the owner or claimant of such dog. (d) If the owner of a hybrid canine is known such hybrid canine shall be impounded until ordered released by the court following resolution of all criminal charges against the owner. Any hybrid canine ordered released shall be permanently removed from City of Roanoke. Following a release order, the hybrid canine shall be delivered to such owner upon payment to the city of the expense of impounding and keeping the hybrid canine at the rate prescribed by the City Council and payment of any fine and costs assessed against such owner. (e) If the owner of a hybrid canine is unknown and no person claims the hybrid canine, as owner, within five(5)five to ten days, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of the pound to dispose of such hybrid canine by humanely killing it. 5 *** DIVISION 3. —DANGEROUS DOGS,AND-VICIOUS DOGS,AND HYBRID CANINES Sec. 6-50. - Dangerous dog(s). Any animal warden or law-enforcement officer who has reason to believe that a eanine or canine crossbreed dog is a dangerous dog, as defined in this chapter, shall apply to a magistrate of the city for the issuance of a summons requiring the owner er--eustedian, if known, to appear before the general district court at a specified time. The summons shall advise the owner of the nature of the proceeding and the matters at issue. In the event that a law-enforcement officer successfully makes an application for the issuance of a summons,that law-enforcement officer shall contact the local animal warden and inform the animal warden of the location of the dog and the relevant facts pertaining to the law- enforcement officer's belief that the dog is dangerous. The animal warden shall confine the animal- dog until such time as evidence shall be heard and a verdict rendered. If the animal warden determines that the owner or custodian can confine the animal dog in a manner that protects the public safety, he may permit the owner or custodian to confine the animal dog until such time as evidence shall be heard and a verdict rendered. The court, through its contempt powers, may compel the owner, custodian er harborer of the animal doh. to produce the animal dog. If, after hearing the evidence, the court finds that the animal dog is a dangerous dog, the animal's dog's owner shall comply with the provisions of this division, and the animal warden or the owner if directed by the animal warden, shall confine the dog until such time as (a) the owner complies with the conditions of this chapter or(b)the court determines that the dog is not a dangerous dog. The owner shall comply with the provisions of section 6-51 within 10 days of the finding that the dog is dangerous.The procedure for appeal and trial shall be the same as provided by law for misdemeanors. Trial by jury shall be as provided in Article 4, Chapter 15 of Title 19.2 of the Code of Virginia. The city shall be required to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Sec. 6-50.1. - Vicious dogs. Any animal warden or law-enforcement officer who has reason to believe that a canine or canine crossbreed dog or a hybrid canine is a vicious dog, as defined in this chapter, shall apply to a magistrate of the city for the issuance of a summons requiring the owner , if known, to appear before a general district court at a specified time. The summons shall advise the owner of the nature of the proceeding and the matters at issue. In the event that a law-enforcement officer successfully makes an application for the issuance of a summons, that law-enforcement officer shall contact the local animal warden and inform the animal warden of the location of the dog or hybrid canine and the relevant facts pertaining to the law-enforcement officer's belief that the dog or hybrid canine is a vicious dog. The animal warden shall confine the animal dog or hybrid canine until such time as evidence shall be heard and a verdict rendered. If the animal is a dog, and the animal warden determines that the owner or custodian can confine the-amoral the dog in a manner that protects the public safety,he-they may permit the owner to confine the animaldog until such time as evidence shall be heard and a verdict 6 rendered. The court, through its contempt powers, may compel the owner, custodian or ha- „f the animal to produce the animal. If, after hearing the evidence, the court finds that the animal is a vicious dog, the court shall order the animal euthanized in accordance with the provisions of section 3.1-796.119, Code of Virginia. The procedure for appeal and trial shall be the same as provided by law for misdemeanors. Trial by jury shall be as provided in Article 4, Chapter 15 of Title 19.2 of the Code of Virginia. The city shall be required to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Sec. 6-50.2. —Hybrid canines prohibited; penalties. (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of a hybrid canine to possess such hybrid canine within the city. This prohibition shall not apply to wildlife rehabilitators, wildlife exhibitors or veterinary clinics which are properly licensed or permitted by the federal government or Commonwealth of Virginia; scientific research facilities; Conservation police, Animal Wardens, or law-enforcement officers managing or transporting said animals in the line of duty; the Police Department temporarily housing said animals, or a wildlife sanctuary as defined under the federal Lacey Act(16 USC 3371-3378). (b) Any City of Roanoke resident who possesses a hybrid canine in the City as of the date of the adoption of this section may lawfully retain such animal until such time as it dies of natural causes, is euthanized or is legally relocated, provided the owner registers the animal with the Police Department within thirty(30)days of the adoption of this section and complies with all requirements to register the hybrid canine with the Police Department in the same manner and with the same requirements as set forth for dangerous dogs in sections 6-51 and 6-52. (c) It shall be unlawful for any hybrid canine to run at large within the city. Any owner of such hybrid canine shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if their hybrid canine is found running at large in the city. (d) It shall be unlawful for any hybrid canine to bite, attack, injure, or kill any companion animal that is a dog or cat. Any owner of such hybrid canine shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if their hybrid canine bites, attacks, injures, or kills any companion animal that is a dog or cat. Additionally, such hybrid canine may be deemed a dangerous dog pursuant to Va. Code 3.2-6540. (e) It shall be unlawful for any hybrid canine to bite, attack, injure, or kill any human. Any owner of such hybrid canine shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if their hybrid canine bites, attacks, injures, or kills any human. Additionally, such hybrid canine may be deemed a vicious dog pursuant to Section 6-50.1 or Va. Code 3.2-6540.1. (f) Any animal warden or law-enforcement officer who has reason to believe that an owner is possessing or has possessed a hybrid canine within the City of Roanoke limits may issue a summons to the owner of the hybrid canine requiring the owner to appear before the general district court at a specified time. The summons shall advise the owner of the nature of the proceeding and the matters at issue. In the event that a law- enforcement officer issues a summons or obtains a warrant from the magistrate, that law- 7 enforcement officer shall contact the local animal warden and inform the animal warden of the location of the hybrid canine and the relevant facts pertaining to the law- enforcement officer's belief that the hybrid canine is a hybrid canine. Upon issuance of a summons or a warrant, an animal warden shall seize and confine any alleged hybrid canine located in the City of Roanoke until such time as evidence shall be heard and a verdict rendered. During such confinement, an animal warden may draw blood to submit for laboratory testing to establish scientific evidence that the animal is a hybrid canine. The Court, through its contempt powers, may compel the owner of the hybrid canine to produce the animal. If, after hearing the evidence, the Court finds that the animal is a hybrid canine,the Court shall order the penalties set forth in paragraph(g)of this section. (g) Penalties. Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The Court shall order the owner of a hybrid canine to permanently remove the animal from the City of Roanoke. An owner may choose to surrender the hybrid canine, in which case the hybrid canine shall be euthanized in accordance with the provisions of section 3.2-6562, Code of Virginia., Sec. 6-51. - Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine. (a) The owner of any animal dog found to be a dangerous dog1 or a hybrid canine permitted to remain in the city under Section 6-50.2 shall, within ten (10) days of such findings obtain a dangerous dog registration certificate from the treasurer for a fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) in addition to other fees that may be authorized by law. The treasurer shall also provide the owner with a uniformly designed tag which identifies the animal as a dangerous dog or hybrid canine. The owner shall affix the tag to the animal's collar and ensure that the animal wears the collar and tag at all times. All certificates obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be renewed annually for the same fee and in the same manner as the initial certificate was obtained. The animal warden shall provide a copy of the dangerous dog or hybrid canine registration certificate and verification of compliance to the state veterinarian. (b) All certificates or renewals thereof required to be obtained under this section shall only be issued to persons eighteen (18) years of age or older who present satisfactory evidence (i) of the animal's current rabies vaccination, if applicable, (ii) that the animal has been neutered or spayed, (iii) that appropriate liability insurance has been obtained as required in section 6-52, and (iv) that the animal is and will be confined in a proper enclosure or is and will be confined inside the owner's residence or is and will be muzzled and confined in the owner's fenced-in yard until the proper enclosure is constructed. In addition, owners who apply for certificates or renewals thereof under this section shall not be issued a certificate or renewal thereof unless they present satisfactory evidence that(i)their residence is and will continue to be posted with clearly visible signs warning both minors and adults of the presence of a dangerous dog or hybrid canine on the property, (ii) the animal has been permanently identified by means of a tattoo on the inside thigh or by electronic implantation, and (iii) the owner has met the requirements of section 6-52(d). 8 (c) All certificates or renewals thereof required to be obtained under this section shall only be issued to persons eighteen years of age or older who present satisfactory evidence that the animal has been neutered or spayed. Sec. 6-52. - Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6- 50.2; conditions. (a) While on the property of its owner, an animal dog found to be a dangerous dog or a hybrid canine permitted under section 6-50.2 ("permitted hybrid canine") shall be confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked structure of sufficient height and design to prevent its escape or direct contact with or entry by minors, adults, or other animals. The structure shall be designed to provide the animal with shelter from the elements of nature. When off its owner's property, an animal found to be a dangerous dog shall be kept on a leash and muzzled in such a manner as not to cause injury to the animal or interfere with the animal's vision or respiration, but so as to prevent it from biting a person or another animal. It is prohibited for any dangerous dog or permitted hybrid canine to be kept or housed within five hundred (500) feet of any public, private, or parochial school or any child daycare center. (b) If the owner of an animal dog found to be a dangerous dog or permitted hybrid canine is a minor, the custodial parent or legal guardian shall be responsible for complying with all requirements of this division. (c) After a anim ' has beems f una to beThe owner of a dangerous dog,or permitted hybrid canine, the animal's owner shall immediately, upon learning of same, notify the police department if the animal_(i) is loose or unconfined; (ii) bites a person or attacks another animal; (iii) is sold, given away, or dies; or (iv) has been moved to a different address. (d) The owner of any dangerous dog or permitted hybrid canine shall procure and maintain liability insurance in the amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) that covers animal bites insuring the owner for any injury or damage caused by such animal. The owner shall maintain a valid policy and certificate of insurance issued by the insurance carrier or agent as to the coverage required by the subsection at the premises where the dog is kept and shall, upon request, display such policy and certificate to any animal control [authoritywarden or police officer. The owner may obtain and maintain a bond in surety,in lieu of liability insurance,to the value of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). (e) The owner of a dangerous dog or permitted hybrid canine who relocates to a new address shall,within ten(10)days of relocating,provide written notice to the appropriate local animal control authority for the old address from which the animal has moved and the new address to which the animal has been moved. (f) The owner of a dangerous dog must register the animal with the Commonwealth of Virginia Dangerous Dog Registry within forty-five(45)days of such finding by a court of competent jurisdiction. 9 Sec. 6-53. - Violations and penalties. (a) If a dog • b ���previously found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this chapter or the state comprehensive animal laws attacks and injures or kills a cat or dog that is a companion animal belonging to another person, and that attack is a separate and distinct incident from the incident that led to the finding,then the owner or custodian of the dangerous dog is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (b) If a • b eed- og previously found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this chapter or the state comprehensive animal laws bites a human being or attacks a human being causing bodily injury, and that bite or attack is a separate and distinct incident from the incident that led to the finding, then the owner or custodian of the dangerous dog is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (c) If the owner of any • cro bree�'�og previously found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this chapter or the state comprehensive animal laws willfully fails to comply with the requirements imposed as a result of the finding that the animal is a dangerous dog,then that owner is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. All fees collected pursuant to the dangerous and vicious dog provisions herein, less the costs incurred by the animal control authority in producing and distributing the certificates and tags required by this division, shall be paid into a special dedicated fund for the purpose of paying the expenses of any training course required under Code of Virginia, § 3.1- 796.104.1. Sec. 6-54. - Exceptions. (a) No bre og shall be found to be a dangerous dog or vicious dog solely because it is a particular breed. However, all hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2 must comply with the dangerous dog restrictions set forth in this chapter. (b) No_animal dog shall be found to be a dangerous dog or vicious dog if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who was (i) committing, at the time, a crime upon the premises occupied by the animal's dog's owner or custodian, (ii) committing, at the time, a willful trespass upon the premises occupied by the animal's dog's owner or enstedian-or(iii)provoking, tormenting, or physically abusing the animal-dog, or can be shown to have repeatedly provoked, tormented, abused, or assaulted the_animal dog at other times. (c) No animal dog that at the time of the acts complained of, was responding to pain or injury, or was protecting itself, its kennel, its offspring, a person, or its owner's or custodian's property, shall be found to be a dangerous dog or a vicious dog. (d) No police dog which was engaged in the performance of its duties as such at the time of the acts complained of shall be found to be a dangerous dog or a vicious dog. 10 *** 2. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption. 3. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke,the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: `-t&c/yrj City Clerk. 11 IIPAW'w"u Office of the City Attorney ROANOKE September 15, 2025 Title: Proposed City Code Amendments amending and reordaining Section 6-11, Public nuisance animal; Section 6-22, Definitions; Section 6-23, Running at large prohibited; Section 6-28, Impoundment, Section 6-50, Dangerous dog(s); Section 6-50.1,Vicious dogs; Section 6-51,Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine; Section 6-52, Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2; conditions; Section 6-53,Violations and penalties; Section 6-54, Exceptions under • Chapter 6-Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979),as amended; and creating a new Section 6-50.2, Hybrid canines prohibited, penalties, of Chapter_6- ' Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979),as amended. Background: Our office has been working with the Roanoke City Police Department and the Commonwealth Attorney's Office to amend the City Code to prohibit hybrid canines within the City of Roanoke. The proposed amendments presented to Council for adoption allow for existing hybrid canines to remain in the City provided the owners register their animals and adhere to the same,standards the City currently requires for dangerous dogs. The definition of a hybrid canine is particularly important in that any owner who has registered, licensed, advertised or otherwise described or represented an animal as a hybrid canine, hybrid wolf, wolf, coyote, or percentage wolf or coyote is defined.as a hybrid canine for the purposes of the proposed Ordinance. A public hearing has been advertised to allow the public to comment on the proposed Ordinance. Recommended.Action: For the aforementioned reasons, our office recommends that City Council consider adoption of the attached Ordinance.amending and reordaining Section 6-11, Public nuisance animal; Section 6-22, Definitions; Section 6-23, Running at large prohibited; Section 6-28, Impoundment;Section 6-50, Dangerous dog(s); Section 6-50.1,Vicious dogs; Section 6-51, Registration of dangerous dog or hybrid canine; Section 6-52, Keeping of dangerous dogs or hybrid canines permitted under section 6-50.2; conditions; Section 6-53, Violations and penalties; Section 6-54, Exceptions under Chapter 6-Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; and creating a new Section 6-50.2, Hybrid canines prohibited, penalties,of Chapter 6-Animals and Fowl, Code of the City of Roanoke(1979), as amended. Laura Carini, Deputy City Attorney rCARDINAL NEWS SERVING SOUTHWEST AND of VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Notice Is hereby given, in accordance with§15.2-1813,Code of Virginia(1950), as amended,that the City Council of the Cardinal News City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held on Mon- P.O. Box 4455, Roanoke,VA 24015 day,September 15,2025.at 7:00 p.m.,or (540) 467-2189 as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached, at Council Chamber,4th Floor, Room 450,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Build- State of Florida, County of Broward, ss: ing,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke, Virginia,to receive public comment on the adoption of a proposed code amendment I, Anjana Bhadoriya, of lawful age, being duly sworn prohibiting hybrid canines in the City of upon oath depose and say that I am an agent of Roanoke.However,if a resident currently possesses a hybrid canine in the City of Column Software, PBC, duly appointed and Roanoke as of the date of the adoption - authorized agent of the Publisher of Cardinal News, a of this proposed code amendment thatowner may lawfully retain such animal un- publication that is a "legal newspaper"as that term is til such time as it dies of natural causes, defined in 8.01-324 of the Code of Virginia, and is euthanized or.is legally relocated,pro- vided the owner registers the animal with authorized as such by Order of the Circuit Court, that the Police Department within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this code amend- the full text of the attached notice was published in ment and complies with all requirements said publication and also at to register the hybrid canine with the po- lice department in the same manner and www.publicnoticevirginia.com, which is a searchable with the same requirements as set forth statewide repository of such notices, on the following for dangerous dogs in sections 6-51 and 6-52.The proposed code amendment is dates. available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Publication Dates: Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue, S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia 24011. • Sep 5, 2025 Citizens interested in presenting their Notice ID: CMHB7ZjxZ6sjKchHY8Ok views at this public hearing should regis- ter to speak by contacting the City Clerk' Notice Name: NPH-Code Amendment-Hybrid s Office by telephone at(540)853-2541, by accessing the form to sign up to speak Canines located on.the City Council's webpage at www.roanokeva.gov,or by email at clerk@ Publication Fee: $120.00 roanokeva.gov,by 12:00 p.m.,on Monday, September 15,2025. Amjama 8kadoriya If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for the public mea. hearing,please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541, by Thursday, Agent September 11,2025,at 12:00 p.m. VERIFICATION The City of Roanoke provides interpre= . tation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request.If you would like to request State of Florida an interpreter,please let us know at least County of Broward 24 hours in advance by calling(540)853- 1283. Signed or attested before me on this: 09/09/2025 La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona inter- pretacion sin costa por todas citas publi- k_� cas,previa solicitud.Si used desea solic- itar un interprete,haganoslo saber con al fd`/Q � S\J menos 24 horas de antelacidn por llamar (540)853-1283. Notary Public Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukali- Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. mama bits p000 katika mikutano apo ungepee nda kuomba mkalimani,tafadhali tujulishe an: NPH-Code Amendment-Hybrid Canines I Page 1 of 2 galau saa 24 kabla kwa kupiga simu(540) 853-1283. 24 853- 1283(540), GIVEN under my hand this 5th day of Sep- tember,2025. Cecelia F.McCoy,CMC NPH-Code Amendment-Hybrid Canines I Page 2 of 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given,in accordance with §15.2-1813, Code of Virginia(1950), as amended,that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached, at Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W.,Roanoke, Virginia, to receive public comment on the adoption of a proposed code amendment prohibiting hybrid canines in the City of Roanoke. However, if a resident currently possesses a hybrid canine in the City of Roanoke as of the date of the adoption of this proposed code amendment that owner may lawfully retain such animal until such time as it dies of natural causes,is euthanized or is legally relocated,provided the owner registers the animal with the Police Department within thirty(30) days of the adoption of this code amendment and complies with all requirements to register the hybrid canine with the police department in the same manner and with the same requirements as set forth for dangerous dogs in sections 6-51 and 6-52. The proposed code amendment is available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011. Citizens interested in presenting their views at this public hearing should register to speak by contacting the City Clerk' s Office by telephone at (540) 853- 2541,by accessing the form to sign up to speak located on the City Council's webpage at www.roanokeva.gov, or by email at clerk@roanokeva.gov,by 12:00 p.m., on Monday,September 15, 2025. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk' s Office at (540) 853-2541, by Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter,please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling (540) 853-1283. La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretacion sin costo por todas citas publicas, previa solicitud. Si used desea solicitar un interprete, haganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelacion por llamar(540) 853-1283. Jiji la Roanoke linatoa huduma ya ukalimani bila malipo katika mikutano yote ya umma, inapoombwa. Iwapo ungependa kuomba mkalimani, tafadhali tujulishe angalau saa 24 kabla kwa kupiga simu(540) 853-1283. J .1,Iit L,o , ,��I J. L1eLa 1 C jl...o�5"4u jA :1&I c)9.1? c °J.°c ul..t(� a.a1a $l J `:s")y,-1 J.s'' J. L J. J fir" u) 540( 1283-853 c:u41:' v L°' �'J.1' _5I J!s� ••'24 (..1 � I La t, t j 'J CLL"lyja U. GIVEN under my hand this 5th day of September, 2025. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC 1 Note to Publisher: Please publish once in the Cardinal News, legal notices, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Please send bill to: Angela O'Brien, Deputy City Manager 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk 4th Floor,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 2 HAGEN City of.Roanoke, Virginia CITY COUNCIL RECESSED SESSION (CITY COUNCIL RETREAT) ..11111114 HIM September 23, 2025 ROAN O KE 1:00PM Blue Hills Communication Center 1801 Blue Hills Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24012 AGENDA The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper. A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge. 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL. Vice-Mayor McGuire.arrived late (3:10 pm) and Council Member Powers was absent. Welcome 2. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Budget Overview DISC Overview Strategic Priorities Next Steps Wrap-up 3. ADJOURNED - 7:57 pm. CITY OF ROANOKE COUNCIL RETREAT : gook lowor . SUMMARY REPORT 4 r • if 4 6 K2 •ma 416 • • MAY 1 6 wor 2025 1•11 Prepared By: OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE www.roanokeva.gov ROANOKE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 01 CITY COUNCIL TEAM 02 TEAM DYNAMICS 03 GOVERNANCE AS A TEAM 05 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES - HIGHLIGHTS 07 AND DETAIL NEXT STEPS 13 APPENDIX 14 ROANOKE CITY ROANOKE COUNCIL RETREAT INTRODUCTION al= On behalf of the City Managers' Office, the Office of Executive Performance is pleased to provide a summary report of the 2025 Roanoke City Council Retreat. On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Blue Hills Communication Center, the Roanoke City Council along with city administration and appointed leadership members met to engage as a newly formed team to develop alignment with council priorities and to further cohesion as a team. To guide this process, the City of Roanoke collaborated with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service for the Virginia Institute of Government and the City's Office of Executive Performance to provide a consultant. Desired outcomes for the retreat included the following: . Orient council on local government authority and their roles and responsibilities and those of the appointed officials in order to be efficient and effective as an elected body. . Enhance awareness and shared understanding of council members communication and behavioral styles and leverage this knowledge as a newly formed team. . Governing as a highly effective team. . Redefine and develop City Council strategic priorities focused on measurable, future outcomes to provide guidance to the City's leadership. Prior to the retreat, the mayor and all members of City Council were asked to complete a Communication Styles assessment and DISC assessment. Additionally, interviews were held by the consultant with the mayor and City Council members to discuss their desired outcomes for the retreat and any opportunities for the council. During the retreat, City Council gained insight from staff into the different communication and behavioral styles of each council member. Having this knowledge and understanding of these factors helped council to understand themselves and their colleagues, how to become a better communicator, engage in healthy conflict when problem-solving, and appreciate the differences in others so they can positively influence others. With the consultant, City Council was able to collectively work thru best ways to governance as a team and refine the strategic priorities of the organization. The mayor and council members concurred that they shared values and goals to further the vibrancy of the City of Roanoke's urban community and enhance and strengthen neighborhoods, ensure best practices within the organization, diversity our economy with growing industries, commend and recognize our business community and ensure opportunities for all in the community to live, learn, work, play and prosper. PAGE 1 ! R04,,, CITY COUNCIL TEAM � b Joseph L. Cobb, Mayor Terry McGuire, Vice-Mayor _, rye Councilman Nick Hagen r - Councilman Phahzon Nash r slab ICI vsr Councilwoman Evelyn Powers Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez-Jones Councilman Peter Volosin CITY ADMINISTRATIVE/APPOINTED TEAM Valmarie Turner, City Manager Angela 0/Brien, Deputy City Manager Sam Roman, Deputy City Manager Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Susie McCoy, City Clerk Drew Harmon, City Auditor K.C. Bratton, City Real Estate Assessor PAGE 2 TEAM DYNAMICS COMMUNICATION STYLES There are four communication styles - Assertive, Passive, Aggressive and Passive Aggressive. Two primary communication styles were found amongst council - assertive and passive aggressive. I. Assertive Communication Style Defined as an adaptive style of communication in which individuals express their feelings and needs directly while maintaining respect for others. Characteristics: Boosts self-esteem and confidence • Speak firmly. . Earns trust and respect from others • Are not hesitant or wavering. . Contributes to stronger interpersonal • Actively listen to others. relationships • Stand up for themselves and boundaries. • Reduces stress • Willing to compromise and collaborate when the • Improves job satisfaction time comes. • Considered the ideal as research has found it Assertive Communication Examples • "I am currently finishing up a few urgent and important tasks. Once those are wrapped up, I will have time next week to help you. Will that work for you?" • "I can see that, but I'd really like to..." • "I would appreciate if you..." • "I am concerned that if we do not meet this deadline, the project will be at risk. So what need is for us to brainstorm a way to make it happen." • "It appears that we disagree on this point. So, let's find a solution that we can both work with that will get us the results we need." II. Passive-Aggressive Communication Style Occurs when someone indirectly expresses negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a person says and what they do. Characteristics: SUMMARY Use sarcasm • Understand based on the •• Make snide comments situation, exhibit • Avoid confrontation but partake in gossip characteristics from any of • Pout/sulk when things don't go their way these styles. • Deny strong emotions • The one identified today reflects your dominant Passive-Aggressive Communication Examples communication style. • "Don't bother. I'll just do it myself." It's important to be able to "Per my last email..." recognize and adjust your "I'm sorry I was late. I didn't think it would be such a big deal." attitudes and behaviors so that you are able to "I think you did a good job, but they might not think the same." "For future reference..." effectively communicate with one another. PAGES TEAM DYNAMICS o I 4'O� 7 qt, BEHAVIORAL STYLES DISC - DISC r'Yb ME7Hpp S The DISC Personality System is the universal language of behavioral styles. Research has shown that behavioral characteristics can be grouped together in four major styles. People with similar styles tend to exhibit specific behavioral characteristics common to that style. All people share these four styles in varying degrees of intensity. The acronym "DISC" stands for the four personality styles, each represented by a letter. . Dominant, Driven . Influencing, Inspiring . Steady, Stable . Compliant, Correct The City Council Team has a combined Team Style of C and S. This team places an emphasis on: C Style . Accomplishing tasks the correct way using research-validated processes, creating systems . Researching options, making sure the data supports the group's choices . Having enough time to think a project through, doing tasks the right way, creating high- quality work S Style: . Accomplishing goals and individual roles in collaboration with one another . Checking in with one another to ensure that everyone is onboard with a plan . Finding easier ways to accomplish tasks . Working on one project (or aspect of a project) at a time D S C • • MN 1111 allk TEAM RESULTS TEAM INSPIRATION TEAM COOPERATION TEAM QUALITY Terry McGuire-CSD Vivian Sanchez-jones-SI Vivian Sanchez-jones-SI Terry McGuire-CSD Peter Volosin-DI Peter Volosin-DI Terry McGuire-CSD Evelyn Powers-CS Phazhon Nash-DC Joseph Cobb-SI Evelyn Powers-CS Nick Hagen-C Joseph Cobb-SI Phazhon Nash-DC PAGE 4 GOVERNANCE AS A TEAM COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES Four Major Responsibilities of Council Public Sector Super Power:.. 1 . Policy Development Council-Manager 2. Land Use Determinations Form of Government 3. Appointing and Hiring 4. Legislative Responsibilities • All power and authority to set policy rests with the Council, which Local Government Authority includes the mayor and members of • Dillon Rule (1872) the Council. • Constitution of Virginia (1971 ) • Code of Virginia (15.2) •The governing body hires a • City Charter (Granted by General Assembly) nonpartisan professional manager Municipal or City Code (of who has broad authority to execute • Ordinances) policy and supervise the daily • City Council Rules operations of the organization. •Thus combining the strong political \./ leadership of elected officials with the professional managerial VA CAO Responsibilities - Sect'o . ` experience of an appointed manage 15.2 Code of VirginiaOP. Ensures the locality's laws ordinances, resolutions, and bylaws of the elected body are ESSENTIAL SKILLS faithfully executed • Attends all meetings of the • Understanding Your Objectives elected body and recommend , . Setting & Timing adoption of measures as the • Voice Control ary§ manager deems expedient • Active Listening ,,Makes reports to the elected • Reflecting •ody about the affairs of the • Summarizing locality • Reframing VA CAO Responsibilities - • The Art of Apology • Recovery Section 15.2 Code of Virginia • Hires staff to execute Council policy "Nobody likes rules, but it allows you �./ to understand expectations. " PAGE 5 GOVERNANCE AS A TEAM ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Code of conduct is key • Airing a personal grievance should be done behind closed doors • The mayor or chair controls the meeting - adhere to Roberts Rules • Use Rules for Collegial Engagement Keep In Mind Behaviors That Sabotage Collegiality • Ensure one voice • Avoid surprises and gotcha (i.e., if you are in a public hearing and your vote changes explain it if different from prior votes • Be thoughtful in your communication - you are an elected official • Do not violate closed meetings as they are confidential • Keep comments general and not take personel when there is not a unaminous vote Mindful Tips • Be accountable - sign operating guidelines and fold it into your ethical rules • Incorporate protocol for social media • Always share that it's your opinion and you are not speaking for council • Revisit and resign guidelines and rules every 2 years. o Violation of rules could result in council members being censored • Determine consequences for violation of rules • Refer to Cheat Sheet of Roberts Rules provided by City Attorney • Consult with your City Attorney if you have concerns regarding a vote and ethics • City Attorney has also provided a one sheet FOIA guide Planning Is An Ongoing Cycle • , AAIP. 1 - Priorities 2 - Strategic Plan 3 - Budget, CIP and Comp Plan it Every five years, the state A says to review it. "As a team, mistakes will be made. It's judgement, assumptions, fix it and own it." PAGE 6 r STRATEGIC PRIORITIES DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS Education . Career items are good. Focus on education in terms of after school programs (early childhood, K-12 learning and lifelong learning.) • Include higher education, medical schools, research and prioritize our libraries. • Perhaps add education to livability. . Create career and tech education for adult learning. Include apprenticeships, and engage workforce development board. . Transparency is needed for our funding policy for the schools. Consider moving CPS back to the city. • Create a 2-3 year growth program. Community Safety . Determine the feasibility of a regional jail. . Develop more public relations for public safety in order to have more transparency. . Continue to prioritize compensation for public safety and where employees are with the public safety step plan • More training for public safety • Strategies for gun violence and substance abuse. . Highlight success. • Ensure we are competitive and emphasis of our accreditation . Opioid Settlement - what has been a success for us? Let's show our success. • DSS - keeping up with what the community needs • Building safety is a concern and must keep them up along with our E-911 Systems Human Services . Need to identify proper resources for the unhoused. • Work to keep people in their homes. • Older people - make resources available for home improvements • Healthy citizens - high rates of kidney failure . Enhance homeless services and housing such as transition housing • Expansion of recover services - mental health, substance abuse • Access to services for those in need - remove barriers . Reach out to other localities for funding solutions; create a centralized location for storage of personal belongings - a one stop shop • Shelter model does not always work - a housing based program versus shelters - engage workforce development • Human Services and Infrastructure could be combined. Infrastructure • Broad band competition . Richland - Kayake Park moved to infrastructure . Keep up with infrastructure and safety ...- . Bus services and shelters; staffing • Review the flood plain . Climate Action Plan - streets, sidewalks and main streets PAGE 7 ilk IM* <.., .�r,x..9;:_ '€ *ice=.:,_�C .. aye' Y„ STRATEGIC PRIORITIES DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS Infrastructure (continued) . Future management of GRTC to be evaluated . Electric chargers are needed . Create a Department of Sustainability and not just a plan . Important to also review cyber security and technology Good Government . Good government could be combined with livability. . Remove budgeting for outcomes. . Quarterly updates on the CIP. . Need to ensure SNAP for schools . Quarterly updates from constitutional officers . More success with grants . Suggest language be developed around what is good government . More meetings with boards . Funding for capital and sustainable funding . Enhanced customer and resident services . Neighborhood connectors . Develop DEI and best practices Livability . Strengthen neighborhoods and capacity . Comprehensive Plan and show progress - find ways to show results to the community for example via dashboards . Blight properties and home inspections by code enforcement . Attract people to the area and retain . Figure out culture - Jefferson Center and Berglund Center . Regional Outdoor Resources - Assets and Recreation Economy . Some call economy it "Economic Vitality" . Revamp permit process . Diversity economy and growing industries . Workforce housing . Increase alternative sources for residents - solar, wind, modular, etc. . Underground utility . Develop sites for businesses . Regional partners like Woodhaven . Recognition of businesses . Commend the restaurant every 2 years and not just for ribbon cutting ceremonies . Education is step 1 for starting your business . Ensure city contracts are accessible for businesses . Offer community micro-financing and tie it to areas where you don't see lots of improvement - strategies for redevelopment PAGE 8 ' _ _ #s � '` �°s 4ti�?�'� :« � cry' � ,Z a " '�: ,."-`� <,.L..� w� " f .a ^4� "� s,.�i�-r ._-- ur � -r' mom- STRATEGIC PRIORITIES DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS Economy (continued) . Economic Strategic Plan - provide briefings to council; twice a year updates for the Roanoke region versus once a year. Livability could also be tied to Economy. . Emphasize housing and affordability . Don't ham our community - don't pollute the river or environment . Redevelopment is huge in order to increase our tax base. Look at examples like Pittsburgh. EDUCATION COMMUNITY SAFETY Priority I Priority I . Post Graduate program . Always continue to focus on compensation . Continued investment in CTE . Competitiveness in our . K-12 Early Childhood Learning area/accreditation/education . Transparency . All Public Safety . Move RCPS to Oracle . Accreditation and compensation study . Indicator . Fire/EMS and 911 . Assess feasibility of regional jail Priority II . Accreditation - "good standing" . Adult Learning . Lifelong Learning Eco-System Priority II . Adult High School . Increase focus on mental health education . William Fleming Training and outreach • Higher Education . Clear strategies/outcomes . After school youth programs . Gun violence . Library . Substance epidemics. . Continued investment in CTE to include . Substance use disorders adult learning . Public relations . Transparency Priority III . Work collaboratively with school and Priority III funding formula consensus . Opioid settlement funds - what has been . Libraries successes with these funds . Pre-K . Comparator and enhanced training facilities Miscellaneous • Mental health . Move RCPS back to the City as a fund - transparency Miscellaneous . Funding formula concensus . Broaden government services . DSS upkeep buildings for safety, E-911 Center . Facility structure and safety . Staying focused on opioid/substance abuse and creative thinking with funds PAGE 9 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES HUMAN SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE -- Priority I Priority I • Resources to have the proper ID . Maintaining buildings for safety - shows documents citizens they are safe building • Storage for personal belongings . Form a Department of Sustainability • Housing based program . GRTC - bus routes • One Stop Shop for Housing • Deferred maintenance priorities • Remote site - Belmont-Fallon • Continue to address deferred • Transitional housing for the homeless maintenance • Proper resources • Determine future management of GRTC . Strike "Belmont Fallon" • Maintain infrastructure . Remove blurb on COVID recovers Priority II Priority II . Shelters for bus services to help • Petition General Assembly to have businesses to maintain adequate staff better laws in order to "not so quickly" especially those working shift work evict - rent is going up • Technology growth and safety • Unhoused/mental health and substance • Encourage broadband use strategies and outcomes - • Create high capacity bus routes/corridor marginalized • Equitable approach • Continued focus on mental health Priority Ill Priority Ill • Flood plan - continuing work with • Education on community resources to properties that give the city issues or access agencies to help with housing floods repairs • Vision Zero Implementation . Direct funding request of other localities . Richardson Wayland for the Kayak Park for homeless seniors and housing • Electric charging/electrification location and relocation • Energy efficient - climate proof • Diffuse human services to neighborhoods (bring services together) Miscellaneous • Service access to those most in need • Climate action plan to individual street maintenance such as Miscellaneous sidewalks/crosswalks • Health education - targeted areas • Technology growth • Housing center for homeless - shift • Expand transit capacity and strengthen away from shelter model organizational structure • Health state . Bus shelters • Create a Department of Sustainability PAGE 10 `. + `• �` 3 .tea.,F !t ,,. s�e ..,„, x ' `"yH'3 ' a 2.z ''d4w`. .n- t, -.' s*e +per+„"' y y sr € STRATEGIC PRIORITIES GOOD GOVERNMENT LIVABILITY Priority I Priority I • Quarterly updates on CIP (SNAP) . Expansion of Arts Commission Funding • Make sure funds are being used first . After school programming from SNAP . Cultural performance venues . Efficient government . Code enforcement • Employee compensation . Strengthen, enhance neighborhood . More meetings with boards organizations and capacity • . Implement pro-active code enforcement Priority II with a focus on bought • Quarterly meetings with City Administration and City Council, Priority II Appointed and Constitutional Officers . Enhancement - Code enforcement - • Joint meetings with boards and blighted and rental properties commissions . Comp plan implementation • Funding for capital fleet . Dashboards of progress . Quarterly updates on the CIP . Neighborhood Integrity Priority III Priority III . Updates on State and Federal grants by . Improving regional outdoor asset utilizing a consultant to keep City up to accessibility and reaching out to other local date on grants governments • Customer services . Blighted/rental strategies/outcomes • Work with State, Federal for legislative • Attraction and retention package • DEI initiatives and best practices - how we . Quarterly update from the constitutional continue to communicate to everyone officers Miscellaneous Miscellaneous . Continue Comprehensive Plan • Remove budgeting for outcomes . Education to citizens . Legislative packages with other . Attraction and retention governments • DEI initiatives and set priorities and law to • Electric sharing of city efforts to communicate improve the community . Increase the grant department for more success with available awards PAGE 11 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ECONOMY MISSING OR FINAL THOUGHTS -- Priority I • Attracting high paying jobs . Quarterly update from Economic Development • Asset management updates by facilities Office to update council on our economic regarding needs for repairs development strategic plan Reform/ease tax burdens on small . Higher paying jobs businesses . Diversify economic factors in manufacturing industry COMMENTS . Revamp permit process - more efficiency and • Being future focused on anticipated time facility needs. Example: FIRE-EMS . More direct connection with economy and Training Center that is currently being tourism leased for 15 years. . Stay focused on high paying jobs that don't • Increase alternative energy sources harm public health or well-being • Community microfinance for underserved areas Priority II • Undergrounding utilities in commercial . Twice a year provide updates from Roanoke corridors Valley Alleghany Regional Commission • Develop more site ready for employers . Workforce development in the city/regionally . Housing flow systems and affordability . Revamping permitting process . Business education Priority III . Supporting our neighborhoods to include bus services, education, code enforcement, and public safety . Innovation - eco-systems and growth . Financial Literacy . Entrepreneur setup . Diversify economy with growing industries . City contract for associates and higher education . Implement neighborhoods centers plan Miscellaneous . Revamp report process and efficiency and timeliness . Increase workforce housing . Increase workforce housing . Creating more connections to other areas in the region . Grow outdoor recreation sector and assess PAGE 12 r, r «+" r.: " '§dc�}r`'r 6 iS5'L '1S,x r 5t ' " s ` .�' r ". ' H ' " zrry • r •s`S a,'a` _sue .r v� ,. ��"*` "k"`•,'f a tu .:,aka� � '� '' £ . �'��= ':. :;vtr,-� '"�.a • z • i NEXT STEPS ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL REQUESTS . Update City Council norms, rules and codes . City Administration to provide report outs of the progress made on costs (i.e., deferred maintenance projects) . Refresh the current strategic plan . City Attorney to provide additional resources for Robert Rules to include a book CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS . Year-round budgeting . Priority-based budgeting process . Work session before City Council meeting . Develop Implementation Plan for a 1-year to 4-year plan • Short-Term Goals/Long-Term Goals . Strategies . Action . Time-lines . Responsible Party . Funding Allocation . Retreat in August (1 1/2 day) . Based on feedback from City Council reduction of priorities. Priorities can be combined and collapsed into the following: o Community Safety • Education • Economy & Livability o Good Government and Livability • Human Services and Infrastructure Suggested Priorities 1. Community Safety 2. Education 3. Healthy Economy (includes economy and livability) 4. Social Infrastructure (includes human services and infrastructure) 5. Responsible Government or 1 . Community Safety 2. Education 3. Healthy Economy (includes economy, livability, human services and infrastructure) 4. Responsible Government New PAGE 13 APPENDIX PERFORMANCE METRICS Education . Graduation Rates (Schools) • Reading and Math Proficiency Rates (Schools) . Percentage of residents with post-High-School Education/Certification (Census) Community Safety . Crime rate per capita (Police Data) • Note: Potentially broken down by violent and property crimes when clicked on . Emergency response times — PD (E91 1 CAD Data) . Emergency response times — FD (E911 CAD Data) Human Services ▪ Unhoused rate — Homelessness (Census) . Number of children placed into foster care (VDSS Data) • Number of children who reached permanency (VDSS Data) . Children in CPS Referrals (VDSS Data) Infrastructure . Percentage of work orders completed in less than one week (Public Works Data) • Number of 79 lane-miles of City streets paved, constructed, or rehabilitated annually (Public Works Data — source unconfirmed) Good Government . Percentage of taxes collected each year (Tax System Data) • Employee turnover rate (HR System Data) . Employee diversity data (HR System Data) . City's bond rating (static - annual) Livability • The percentage of scheduled trash pickups completed on time (Unknown) . Note: Reported in the budget document, unknown data source . Number of owner-occupied housing units (Census) • Median home values (Census) Economy • Roanoke City's Gross Domestic Product (Census) . Unemployment rate (Bureau of Labor Statistics) • Value of Building Permits Issued (Permit Data) • Building Inspections Within X Hours (Permit Data) PAGE 14 - APPENDIX RETREAT MOMENTS .. . <,,. .. .... ....,.. .,, ., ,, ......„... ,.. ,„..- t L., ... ...,, .„ a. ___ _ ul I P '-, •1 ,iira-z? _.4...., .k--.----_ j. /• . - ---- n- '.-, • :--ii - -. - -. i - - --- . i• * -•, 1, littkr, ir , - ,- 4 i,,..i., t -• -•., _ •--_-__ ,_,-..--,..„.... 4,,,,,,,, , . . ..:....... . -....„.„-••••••-..„.......„ .. I ._ . \ • •• ::•.: . ..., ... , . - .::::: •••• • • • •.•.• ••• •.•.• , .:.•14, ::.--., -- ..• ---, . , , : .: : ,.--...--. _ 1...f.---,-.••!---„,,, ,,,--- .'-'..--, - --..-.,; .-... .. ,,. 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Cobb Ci ' ..\ Ofelibill Qt , 4.> ) N\i. , - 4 iii i ,A\ 11 Councilman Vice Mayor Councilman Nick Hagen Terry McGuire Phahzon Nash ,,\ r) /fir 4- 401 '-''' \ O. IV `..----1 '' j - \a. `` p Y 04 } 1 t t \ititt Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez-Jones Peter Volosin Evelyn Powers PAGE 17 • OMMMD VA s' is ��� City of Roanoke, �� � ROANOKE Council . v.4 ,,,.... Ally >, Retreat FY2025-2026 i Ititti Date: September 23, 2025 k t 1F b Department of Finance) 01 (Presented Y \ Agenda Functions of Budgeting Overview of Fund Structure N(i Budget Process Revenue Highlights ti Expenditure Highlights Capital Improvement Program Overview 2 Functions of Budgeting KeyFunctions of Budgeting Policy Evaluation of Manag ement ,,I Resource o_ Identify Priorities Allocation clovk Long-term 77 Performance Management Financial PlanningMeasurementraiAnalysis 4 Financial Policies Budget Policy - Spending controls, constraints, monitoring, balanced budget, not using non-recurring revenues for recurring expenses Expenditure Policy - Essential services first t 1 Reserve Policy - Protection from risk of unforeseen downturns or catastrophic incidents ;1� Revenue Policy - Conservative forecasts, thorough projections, diversification Debt Policy - self-imposed debt limits & long-term financing 5 Overview of Fund Structure IGovernmental Funds • General Fund — The main fund for everyday government operations. • Special Revenue Fund — used for specific purposes, where the money is legally restricted. • For example, grants awarded to the City. • Capital Projects Fund — used to fund capital projects. • Items with a useful life of a term longer than one year and a cost to acquire, build, etc., of more than $ 50,000. • Debt Service Fund — used to service the debt. • Issued or provided by a financial institution. 7 ProprietaryFunds • Enterprise Funds — used to manage self-sustaining services — meaning they make enough money to cover their costs through charges for services, as a private entity business does. • Stormwater Fund — charges utility fees — set by Council as part of the fee compendium. • Parking Fund — charges parking fees — set by Council as part of the fee compendium. • Civic Facilities Fund — facility rental and events. • Internal Service Funds — used to manage and provide services within the government itself. • Risk Management Fund — used to manage primarily health claims & workers' compensation. 8 Fiduciary Funds • Fiduciary Fund — used to manage money or assets that the government holds on behalf of others, like in a trust or for a specific purpose. • Examples • City's Pension Fund — accounts for the operations of the City's Pension Fund. • City's Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund — accounts for the assets held for and costs of other post-employment benefits (OPEB). • Inmate Custodial Fund — accounts for assets held for the use of others which are not included in other Fiduciary funds. 9 Budget Process Budget Cycle/Timeline City Council & City City Manager Manager retreat creates a roadmap Project revenues to (priorities to achieve the fund expenditures considered/set) priorities Budget committee City Manager reviews department recommends a Adopt a budget in & external agency budget based on May requests priorities 11 Revenue Highlights Revenue Overview • The City Manager & Budget Committee review the fee compendium and recommend fee increases to be incorporated in the overall budget development work. • Following any fee increases, Personal Property & Real Estate taxes are reviewed for collection rates. • Revenue projections are based on the assessment values, revenue trends, and other factors. • In this process, the City also accounts for mandatory reimbursable revenues that have an expenditure counterpart, such as Social Services from the State or VDOT street maintenance. • A conservative approach is used in anticipation of various economic factors. 13 Revenue FY2025-2026 General Fund Revenue $407,733,000 SummaryGeneral Property Taxes $180,959,000 Permits,Fees& 44.38% Licenses $2,037,280 Other Local Taxes ° $104,041,320 ° 25.52% Revenue-Use of Other Revenues *. Money/Property $1,058,600 r $3,302,000 0.26% 0.81% Intergovernmental Charges for Current Fines& Forfeitures Revenue-State/Federal Services $725,900 $94,485,200 $21,123,700 0.18% 23.17% 5.18% 14 Expenditure Highlights Expenditure Overview • The City's current budget process is Zero-Based Budgeting. • All expenditures must be justified for each annual budget. • Essential services are first to be funded. • Each fiscal year, departments are required to submit budget requests to the budget committee. • Expenditure considerations must account for services that offer reimbursement. • Department of Social Services expenditures • VDOT street maintenance • Once all reviews have been done, expenditures must equal revenues. 16 FY2025-2026 General Fund Expenditures Expenditure $407,733,000 Summary Public Safety Public Works $99,031,085 $30,946,664 Parks, Recreation,& 24.29% 7.59% Roanoke City Public Cultural Schools $14,691,757 $106,900,961 3.59% 26.22% Non-Departmental $31,583,849 ,.. .w. 7.76% Community Development $11,664,3 71 Judicial Administration 2.86% $12,655,827 3.10% General Government Health& Human $42,094,855 Services 10.32% $58,163,631 14.27% 17 Budget PlanningConsiderations • During the fiscal year, there is limited flexibility to address additional requests suggested outside of the budget process. • Aside from using incremental revenues to fund expenditures, the City may utilize contingency funds reserved for emergencies: • Budgeted turnover savings (used to offset overtime & temp wages) — $6 million • City Manager's Contingency (critical needs not planned) — $1 .5 million • Capital projects contingency (used to cover unplanned additional costs associated with ongoing projects previously not budgeted for — varies • Unassigned Fund balance — $50 million (for catastrophic situations) • Budget Stabilization reserve — $13 million (rainy day fund) • Only the City Council can approve re-appropriating funding from unassigned or reserves. 18 Capital Improvement Program Debt Policy Overview • City Council endorses the 5-Year CIP and approves funding for the current fiscal year. • The City's self-imposed debt policy states the following: • Net tax-supported debt should not exceed 4% of the City's total taxable value (including real estate, personal property, and public service corporations). • Debt service on net tax-supported general obligation debt should not exceed 10% of the City's General Fund expenditures. • At least 60% of the City's net tax-supported debt must be paid off within 10 years. 20 I Debt Policy Overview (Cont'd • Schools must provide a funding schedule that lists each planned project for their debt fund request each year. • Currently, Roanoke City Schools are allocated $5,000,000 of the available bonded debt capacity available each year. • Long-term debt will be issued for capital improvements or equipment with a life of at least five years. • The City will NOT endorse obligations for entities other than the City or Roanoke School Board. 21 5-Year OP Funding Sources - FY2026 - FY2030 Total CIP Portfolio FY2026-FY2030 $236,350,219 Schools $ 25,000,000 Buildings 37,793,535 Cash-Pay Go Bridges 32,798,594 $47,239,290 Grants- 20% State/federal Streets and Sidewalks 46,444,620 $27,126,159 Parks&Recreation 29,300,000 110r0 Fleet Capital and Equipment Replacement 20,558,470 Capital Maintenance and Replacement 12,250,000 Technology Improvements 5,105,000 / Stormwater Utility Fund 18,250,000 ,/ Berglund Center Fund 7,500,000 ,Parking Fund 1,350,000 Debt Financing Grand Total $ 236,350,219, $161,984,770 69% w0 , Budget Reminders Budget Reminders • The budget process begins with revenue projections before reviewing expenditure priorities. • At the end of the day, operating revenues must equal operating expenditures. • Priorities are set by the City Council with the recommendations from the City Manager. • The City Manager must recommend a balanced budget proposal, and the City Council adopts it. 24 Budget Reminders (Cont' d ) • Any proposed budget amendment that exceeds 1 % of total expenditures must be accomplished by publishing a notice of public hearing and presenting it to the City Council. more, • If lass-than 1%, the item goes directly to Council. • If revenue collections exceed the budget in amounts sufficient to increase the fiscal year budget, the Finance Department must present to the City Council the funding appropriation for both Revenues and expenditures. 25 Thank You ROANOKE 26 . . 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This plan captures the Council's strategic priorities and defines the outcomes we seek to achieve on behalf of the citizens. The Strategic Plan,our City's sa comprehensive plan, related specific purpose or place-based plans, and our annual budget represent what it is we as a City do and why we do it. It is through these efforts we work to ensure we continue to have a City offering the best opportunity for the most people—in short,that it remains a great day in Roanoke! I encourage you to read this document to better understand our Vision for the community,how we plan on getting there,and how you can measure our progress. Mayor Sherman P.Lea,Sr. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose of Strategic Planning 6 Strategic Planning Process 6 Community Profile 8 Vision and Strategic Areas of Importance 9 Education 10 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Community Safety 11 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Human Services . 15 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Infrastructure 17 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Good Government 19 Overview Path to Results 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) Targeted Actions Performance Measures Livability 22 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Economy 24 Overview Path to Results Targeted Actions Performance Measures Organizational Response 25 Ail-America City t ' ,„ r • Alli`' 1 tl 14: -04 5 Purpose of Strategic Planning A strategic plan should serve as the physical product of strategic thinking—that is,delineation of a community vision and the strategies and actions that will be necessary to progress toward that vision. The Council,City Government and community should ideally evaluate every opportunity or challenge that presents itself against this vision and its associated strategies to best determine how to allocate their time,money,and other resources—all of which are limited. The Strategic Plan is a companion to the City's Comprehensive Plan which represents how the City will physically change over time. Together,the Strategic Plan and the Comprehensive Plan provide a firm foundation upon which to build more detailed neighborhood and special purpose plans,the annual budget,the multi-year capital improvements program,regulations and ordinances,and other associated public policy and implementation documents and initiatives. Ideally one should be able to review this document and gain a firm understanding of where the City intends to go, and generally how it proposes to get there,as well as gain insight into how progress along the way is intended to be measured. Strategic Planning Process This document represents an update to the previously adopted Strategic Plans,the most recent adopted in February of 2023—prompted by the continued need to address recovery from COVID-19,adapting to a number of additional emerging challenges—inflation,recession,gun violence,homelessness,workforce,and opportunities—Riverdale redevelopment,continued growth and expansion of the Innovation Corridor and completing expenditure of ARPA funds. Additionally,this revision furthers the intentional advancement of equity and well-being within the community. The City has engaged in strategic thinking for many years. Much of what is included in this plan has for a number of years,been included in the annual budget and other policy documents. The process used in the development of this plan was an enhancement to that used in crafting previous versions. This update was built upon the framework of: • Listen • Learn • Discuss • Present • Act The first step in this process was listening to the community regarding the City's seven priorities,the strategies used to progress on those priorities and the outcomes that are sought. This was initially achieved through virtual conversations involving focus groups led by Council in 2021 and 2022. These focus groups complemented earlier virtual conversations led by Council. The virtual conversations were accompanied by key stakeholder interviews. Interviews were conducted with key stakeholders regarding the priorities and the strategies currently used to advance on the priorities. This was all further complemented by a broad discussion of the community's response to and recovery from COVID via the Star City Strong Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Panel. Finally,all of this is furthered by on-going engagement with the Community by Council and staff. 6 The second step was learning from the community and the staff about each of the seven priorities,the strategies used to progress on those priorities and the outcomes that have been achieved. This occurred during the most recent Council Strategic Plan retreat. This step included presentation of information,studies,briefings,etc. by senior City staff and other content experts. The third step in this process was the Council discussing what they heard and learned regarding each of the seven priorities,the strategies used to progress on the priorities and the outcomes that have been achieved and/or are sought. This was done at the most recent Council Strategic Plan retreat and Budget Planning Retreat. The fourth step in this process was presenting the draft strategic plan and items that warrant further development. For example,zoning reform to further affordable housing objectives or updating of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. As work on these progress it will be incorporated into further discussions with Council and where appropriate into the development of annual budgets or policy documents. The final step in this process is acting upon any revisions in priorities and strategies. Some of this action may come about as a result of a working group's efforts along the way,while the majority will come about via formal adoption of a revised Strategic Plan and the proposal and adoption of the FY25 budget. Much of the groundwork for this step was set at the most recent Council Budget Planning Retreat held prior to the kick-off of the annual budget process and will be concluded upon adoption of the FY25 and FY26 budgets. This process has been designed to be responsive to the discussion held by Council in the adoption of the FY24 budget;timely and meaningful-bridging the political call for action and the necessary bureaucratic work of devising legislation and formulating budgets. This intentional process is necessary both to better the chances that quality and sustainable strategies are the result and also in response to the continued uncertainty associated with the many present and emerging challenges. The Council will review the Strategic Plan on an annual basis, making adjustments as appropriate,following a process similar to that used in the creation of previous plans. Additionally,City Management will provide the Council with regular progress reports on the Plan and a performance measure report annually. 7 Community Profile The City of Roanoke is a mid-size independent city with a population of approximately 100,000 located within a region with a population of approximately 350,000. The Roanoke region is located within the south-western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia with the City of Roanoke as the largest city west of the State Capitol of Richmond. Roanoke serves as the region's education,medical,shopping,and cultural hub anchoring Virginia's Blue Ridge. Built upon success of the growth in the rail industry,Roanoke grew very rapidly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After a period of economic challenges Roanoke is experiencing a renaissance built upon the strengths of bio-medical research and wellness,technology,and advanced manufacturing. Recent economic growth,a vibrant downtown,unparalleled outdoor amenities and numerous arts and cultural offerings have led Roanoke to national recognition. Population Estimate(2022)—97,847 �, . . ' ' . , e* . t ,a y Median Age—38.2 with 6.4%under 5 years of age and 17.6%age 65 and older = t ..,'',,, +. ' ar ,! ," ‘... ...: ,�" t ,,, , , ,.„ ,,,., :- Race—59.1%of the current population is White alone, 29.4% Black or African descent alone, and '3'' �' + 6.9%Hispanic or Latino !, rvS. „ Households and Income—There are 42,806 households in Roanoke with 47,011 housing units with a ,,, ' median value of $162,000. 52% of the homes in Roanoke are owner-occupied. 2022 Median �` R income is$51,523 with 19.1%of the population living in poverty. 89%of the adults in Roanoke are —lit, 81 V °' . ' ' I high school graduates or higher �, N. . �� f., , i, Industry& Business -there are 3,132 business establishments in Roanoke employing 68,842 with a total annual payroll of$3 billion. Health care and social assistance is the largest employment sector • :147. in Roanoke accounting for more than 12,000 jobs. There are currently more than 100,000 students - t// 4 pursuing degrees at 25 colleges and universities located within the Roanoke region ‘441),i9 i ' ',,t-' -, : asie. 4,1"4:--7:1- , lit tit i ow i. R Roanoke Community Vision The City of Roanoke is a safe,caring and economically vibrant community in which all have equitable opportunities to live, learn,work, play and prosper A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge Strategic Areas of Importance This vision is pursued by focusing on seven areas of strategic importance Education Community Safety Human Services Infrastructure .!� ;� \'!try - y ,.f.xrl,;'.,. y Good Government 0 << ,� `! _ ! tit >k Livab IrtY 40 �tt � , • � a ,a• 't • t ,i_ .... 3! �' ;4' kk Economy tr•T S/► riti uk • v� i r il*1M�`iY • ice* s ► s, rr 40 AJMM�M i► { tom. i * ;. i A 0 iii .•ri %Ili it ft.s. •it.iel• , ;11.:1111-1 . .4. • Illb . , •..+A . . v. / 9 The City Council expects that as a City we will act on each of the strategic priorities grounded in the following: Equity—All, regardless of location, race,sexual orientation,gender identity,or ability will have access to equal opportunity for successful outcomes Community Engagement&Inclusion—Intentional involvement of citizenry in the direction and actions of their government Well-Being—Physical and social environment that promotes healthy outcomes for all residents regardless of their location Creativity—Innovation in programming and addressing opportunities and confronting challenges Climate-Ready—Acknowledge climate change risk and adapt resilient and sustainable ways of life protecting human wellbeing,livelihoods and economic systems,&the natural environment from future harm Actions of Significance Among the many actions included in this Strategic Plan,a few are of particular significance and warrant highlighting Reduce violence in our community 1.1 1 Continued economic growth and economic mobility ,, '. Enhanced parks and recreation opportunities and facilities—especially those serving youth c' �� -• Increased preservation and production of affordable housing . r, 4 // '' Replacement of Main Street/Wasena Bridge #11 ti Complete implementation of ARPA funded investments � ` elk. .,,,.,,. . ... ,....,1 j ....4.40.. , AL , ,.....„.4., ,,„1/4,,, ..., rritom, \, I,� 04 i 1 � .�':�„, It ,n 1V Education Foster an environment for lifelong learning which encompasses cradle to career and beyond through shared services and community involvement J v. Path to Results ISSUE ri § =Z C' We will join our community in ensuring access to educational opportunities through the m o��C o �.�_� `��READERS H C�.7 a-- course of each individual's life. We seek to helpdevelopsuccessful students and productive CULTURAL scHool o a FAM� �f-�-� and educated adults,prepared to succeed tote fullest extent of their abilities. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 2 co oc INFORMATION ACCESS Early Learning and School Readiness—we will invest time,money and resources in preparing ' children to read proficiently by the end of the third grade. Preparation for Post High-School Success—we will work with the community to identify and support programs and initiatives that equip students to succeed beyond high school,whether their path leads them to college,a trade or vocation,or community service. Support of K-12 Educational Program—we will invest time,money,and resources in ensuring irOlREADING HE`p z ISSUE ? ABILITY Roanoke CityPublic Schools are able to provide the facilities,curriculum,and teachers Z W o ABILITY necessary to deliver quality educational programs and do so in a safe and welcoming PROGRAMS $CHpQ LITERACY environment. TM Q CULTURAL'" O fir5,- i v BOOKS 1.LJ Z Ma _ G Adult Learning—we will invest time,money,and resources in opportunities for adults to ..� C..� W continue to learn to enhance skills, broaden their general knowledge or further their creativity. 11 Education Targeted Actions • Continue to support RCPS"Equity in Action" and the RCPS"Roadmap to Student Success"efforts and investments • Enhanced youth career exploration and skills development • Enhanced youth employment and apprenticeship opportunities • Continued expansion and enhancement of library facilities and programs • Implementation of Star City Works initiative in partnership with Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board • Enhance current partnerships with RCPS—funding,capital planning,use of facilities,etc. • Continue partnership with Goodwill to invest in the development of an adult high school • Support efforts to expand access to early childhood/daycare opportunities Indicators We will determine success by: • Improving PALS Scores; • Securing and Maintaining Accreditation for all public schools; \ a._ • Improving Graduation Rates; ... • Improving Student Learning Outcomes; '- . _ r to e R . — l - • Increased Adult Learning Opportunities; • Workforce Participation Rate, 1 j a t • Percentage of residents with post-High-School Education/Certification. + ?k t 0 fr .4 , ‘ ( Roanoke 4,11% + ! ' '-'.+' >� T .(`l. SCHOOt� r , Ju1' M I aOne v ,tie .F i, Community Safety Foster a community where citizens feel safe and they and their property are safe in their homes,businesses and neighborhoods Path to Results _ « - .�. 'I We will ensure that our community comes together to plan for and to the extent practical, �' �.,_k1 i _ prevent harm from man-made and natural risks. We will take steps to ensure our homes, businesses, public places,streets, and neighborhoods are safe and desirable places to live, work ` '` F and play. Together we will ensure that when a response is necessary it is done in as efficient, n•r?PIcc„,v a e °' fair,and appropriate manner as practical. +4 CRK[f o+ F r r ith- = - 9r , " ' r "-''4FE ,e CI U E ' LAT44((,A Prevention —We will invest the time, money and resources necessary to ensure that to r the extent practical harm to property or persons is prevented through the use of 4 • • programs, education, and code and law enforcement and addressing underlying causes ,f i including poverty,trauma,and inequity. ''� Responsiveness—We will maintain the equipment and personnel necessary to meet or APPLI'TOD�Y l , ? / ��t. exceed established national standards related to response time for public safety and that / i our resources and services will be delivered in an equitable and just manner. Communication&Engagement—We will invest the time, money and resources necessary 5.7 to ensure the ability to reliably communicate to and engage with the general public, between staff locally and throughout the region during routine business operations and times of emergency response. Quality of Standards and Laws—We will ensure that our codes, practices and policies are consistent with recognized best practices and are legally sound 13 Community Safety Targeted Actions • Implementation of Recommendations of the RPD Organizational Assessment and adaptation to new Chief's objectives • Continued response to gun violence through Gun Violence Prevention Framework—Prevention,Intervention,Enforcement/Justice • Expanded security in community facilities and at parks/recreation facilities aOANO#t • Use of Opioid settlement funds to respond to regional Blueprint to Address Substance Use • Continued Enhancement of Fire-EMS facilities and services—Complete acquisition of property for FS#2 and begin design #4,4 FIRE • Pilot"alternative service delivery model"for non-acute EMS services—integrated mobile healthcare EMS • Continue to address starting compensation for public safety and for select positions—paramedics for example • Broaden Definition of Community Safety—to acknowledge role of other governmental services—DSS, Building Safety, E-911,etc. Indicators We will determine success by: • Accreditation by recognized national or regional organizations will be secured and maintained by departments/divisions engaged in delivery of public safety services; • ISO ratings of the highest level will be secured and maintained by the departments/divisions engaged in delivery of public safety services; " • Public Safety services will consistently be evaluated as"good"or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis, v �Op,NOk�,++; • Crime statistics will be actively monitored and reported and demonstrable improvements in all areas over time will be secured. c?�oNwE4 f_ OLGE.: Human Services Foster a caring community that uses an equitable,regional and collaborative approach to encourage preventative measures, intervention services, and self-sufficiency while providing a social safety net for citizens Path to Results ,t r ,...- "' We will unite public and private institutions as a caring and compassionate community assisting individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and live healthy lives. We maintain a commitment of focusing on prevention and the provision of information and where necessary and when appropriate in the delivery of compassionate services grounded in fairness,equity,and accountability p Prevention—We will invest the time, money and resources necessary to prevent poverty, promote +�.�(:. self-sufficiency, promote positive youth development, and promote healthy and safe ..,.,: ,;. neighborhoods. ,- . rtM.l' I Intervention — When appropriate and necessary we will intervene in situations through early identification of need, usinga holistic approach that involves the family, support the Pp Y PP I1/ s, �/ ' 'wA t ,t, deinstitutionalization of individuals—integrating citizens back into society. V / " .. f" ,fifatRl. r �' ' Caring Community — Through direct involvement with those impacted we will foster positive , �� � "�+ter�, / -,', + relationships and empower them to succeed to the best of their abilities and circumstances. till) 'lib ....04. - Accessibility to Services — We will ensure those who live in our community are aware of the resources available to them and will ensure our services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. 15 Human Services Targeted Actions • Continued Support of COVID-impacted recovery for individuals,households,and non-profit social service providers • Enhanced focus on addressing social determinants associated with disparities in health outcomes DSS ASSISTANCE AT THE • Expanded mental health,wellness and substance use treatment and recovery services MAIN LIBRARY, • Implementation of eviction avoidance initiatives and programs • Continued enhancement of homeless services and supportive housing initiatives and programs • Continued actions in the Belmont-Fallon Target Area •^ ,w �<_,. ,m • Enhance Affordable Housing Preservation/Restoration and Production Efforts Int Relorrsrmlathrsn^••••a'•h Indicators We will determine success by: • Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that govern the delivery of health and human services; �. • •.. • Human services will consistently be evaluated as "good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis, : . _ IIMIL• Improved demographic and socio-economic trends such as rates of poverty, number of homeless, service recipients, deaths , due to overdose,etc. • Increase in the number of affordable homes preserved,restored or produced 16 Infrastructure Maintain and build quality infrastructure that supports healthy residential neighborhoods,successful commercial areas,and accessible public facilities and amenities Path to Results ;.:. t. r� We will work to ensure the facilities, equipment, materials, and services that are necessary to meet the „�. communication, mobility, life-safety, recreation, and basic needs of our individuals, families, businesses, and visitors are provided and maintained in a manner that contributes positively to safety, livability, and S`ar economic advancement L to �.*� .S, r w - 4,,1 s Environment—We will work locally and regionally to ensure the quality and sustainability of our r= m'` ' _ ,, : natural resources and features with a particular emphasis on clean air and clean water. � ' f tit K �j �E '" Buildings, Parks and Greenways — We will work locally and regionally to deliver buildings, parks 1 j IL ' ' �r; l - 't" :7,..,`, r' and greenways that are functional, accessible, and sustainable, and that can be operated in an x __"""''11 efficient manner. war, �' Transportation — We will ensure our transportation network enables a full-range of mobility options that are delivered,maintained and operated in an efficient manner. Equipment and Vehicles—We will ensure that the equipment and vehicles we use to deliver our services are safe and well-maintained and procured and operated in an efficient manner. ��• Technology—We will ensure that the technology we use to deliver services and to communicate to and engage with our community is functional and reliable,and is procured and operated in an efficient manner supporting businesses processes and community needs. •r: = I' a e - 17 Infrastructure Targeted Actions • Continued implementation of community engagement associated with the Wasena/Main Street Bridge replacement • Wasena/Main Street Bridge replacement • Increased investment in street,sidewalk and crosswalk maintenance , xt • Implementation of updated City Sustainability Plan/Climate Action Plan 81 • � '�iv, • Continue to address deferred maintenance of parks and recreation facilities + •,_ • Continued expansion and enhancement of transit services and facilities • Implementation of City's Vision Zero initiative • Complete remodeling/construction work on Municipal Building and relocation of certain City Offices — Emergency = w., Operations Center,Planning, Building&Development and security enhancements • Rehabilitation of former Richardson-Wayland property and prepare for relocation of Parks and Recreation offices and services • Complete Facilities Assessment and Master Plan • Complete Adult Detention Center Assessment • Implementation of Flood Resiliency Plan Indicators We will determine success by: • Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that govern infrastructure assets and natural features; • Infrastructure-related items/services will consistently be evaluated as"good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis, • Accreditation by recognized national or regional organizations will be secured and maintained by departments/divisions engaged in delivery of infrastructure services, 18 Good Government Provide exceptional and competitive government services that are collaborative, transparent,resilient, and innovative Path to Results We will, on behalf of our citizens, provide top-quality services and programs that are cost-competitive and resilient, efficient, " collaborative, and transparent. We will build a culture around honesty, respect, responsibility,teamwork, diversity and inclusion 11 . \'' ',IOW,'C' that address the challenges and opportunities of the Z1sS Century L, r Effective Leadership—Through collaborative and visionary leadership we will set clear direction and high expectations for ' " ' i111 ; Roanoke based upon Council priorities. We will emphasize strategic vision, responsiveness, results, accountability, and a� a1 q ,_,,,�. , adherence to clear values in the delivery of our services.uWI 01 _ High-Performing Employees—Our employees understand how their actions contribute to the City's vision and strategies ' and are committed emotionallyand intellectual) and motivated to,; .,�-� 1 y, provide the best service they are able. Our *" .___. organization provides the clear direction,resources,and opportunities for our employees to excel in what they do. I / " Efficient and Effective Operations —We acknowledge we are stewards of the public's resources and therefore seek to deliver community services in a cost-competitive manner requiring the least amount of time and effort necessary. We will seek partnerships, relentlessly and continuously pursue service improvements and efficiencies, and strive to implement best practices on behalf of our community. i. - :F'I'VNI ,,,,,_ Responsible Financial Management — We will ensure sound management of revenues, expenditures, assets, in a strategic, coordinated and deliberate manner aligned with generally accepted and best practices, Council priorities, and BELMONT FALLON the needs of the community. TARGET AREA Valued, Engaged & Informed Community —We believe a successful City values an active and engaged citizenry in the COMMUNITY MEETING conduct of its government. We will ensure community members are informed and offered opportunities for engagement as policies and actions are formulated and services are delivered. 19 Good Government Targeted Actions • Continue to implement public safety and general employee compensation increases • Continue use of Budgeting for Outcomes to Budgeting for Equitable and Empowering Outcomes > • Continue to advance efforts of Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board • Continue enhanced Capital Improvements Programming and Reporting i` • Continue Implementation of ARPA initiatives and programs and prepare for conclusion of program `` _ i • Develop and adopt formal Council"Code of Conduct"and"Rules of Procedure" • Develop and initiate twice-annual"enhanced"Council workshops on topics of immediate concern _ • Maintain regular joint meetings with key Boards and Commissions •�►• '�■� • Elevate awareness of City services through additional outreach and media • 411161. • Enhanced mechanism for receiving,managing and responding to resident inquiries and concerns • Where appropriate,consult with Council-appointed bodies in the development of policy • Increase opportunities for community engagement throughout the preparation and consideration of the , r" ",¢_, annual legislative program ; 4 Milk I • Implement formal policy development process—Urban Institute/NLC Policy Compass • Continue pursuit of non-local funds(grants—state&federal,non-profits,foundations,etc) • Continue to address sustainable funding approach for capital,fleet and technology investments Indicators We will determine success by: • Demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies that govern financial management; 0. • Overall City governance will consistently be evaluated as "good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis; • Recognition by national or regional organizations secured and maintained for application of innovative approaches and best practices; • Improved employee satisfaction and retention/advancement, • Increased utilization of engagement opportunities by residents and businesses. 20 Livability Enhance Roanoke's exceptional vitality as an attractive,diverse,culturally inclusive, vibrant and active city in which to live,learn, work and play ".^ +v.: �L+'rr�''a `rk, Path to Results if `- , Kr ; ,,, ..f s. • We will collaborate with others in our region to ensure Roanoke retains a quality ��� t.1 ,'• ,,14 µ e. t J' ' ;. a : ) % social, built and natural environment making it a vibrant place to live, learn, work, 9" i = . • play and visit. We will ensure Roanoke remains a desirable place to invest in,whether '�, , ,,�,{; ` as a homeowner,business owner,client,or tourist �;." � , 4 a Park Attractive Community—Together with the community, we will work to foster Mitt Mountain pride in home and business ownership working to ensure our neighborhoods, =. ��t�` &Mill Mountain Greenway business corridors,and districts remain safe,clean,diverse,and attractive,and fai# r ROANOKE encourage continued pride and investment. {.B.PishburnParkwa Accessible and Inclusive Community - We will ensure that public transportation, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian ways are convenient and safe, and provide mobility options and ease of connection between our neighborhoods,with our public spaces and throughout the region. /i Quality Amenities — We will collaborate with others to provide activities, facilities, and exhibits that encourage active living and foster cultural awareness. We will ensure the protection of unique community assets and natural resources found within our City. i- `L 7 i �-•��� , , .,,�• y R -ate` T 3M� 21 Livability Targeted Actions • Implementation of Comprehensive Plan • Implementation of current Parks and Recreation Master Plan and initiate its update • Advancement on various initiatives—Compassionate City, Human Rights Diversity Index,Age-Friendly Community,Youth Services, etc. • Implement pro-active code enforcement—especially around quality of life concerns • Continue to prepare for completion of Belmont Branch Library enhancements • Construction of Eureka Recreation Center • Construction of Washington Park Pool • Strengthen and enhance Neighborhood Organization capacity and Neighborhood Services YOU ARE •WELCOME• • Prepare to initiate Neighborhood Plan updates HERE • Implementation of updated Climate Action and Resiliency Plans • Continued expansion and enhancement of transit services and facilities • Implementation of Arts Connect Neighbors Initiative Indicators We will determine success by: • City's desirability as a place to live, operate a business, or visit will consistently be evaluated as "good" or better by customer surveys conducted by the City on a periodic basis; • Recognition by national or regional organizations, secured and maintained for application of innovative approaches and best practices, • Increases in population,number of visitors,home ownership,home value,and participation in events. 22 Economy Cultivate a thriving business environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity of our community,recognizing our role in both the regional and global economies Path to Results We will collaborate with others in the region and State to ensure the continued economic vitality of Roanoke and its place as the region's y center of economic activity. We will emphasize the development of individual's skills and abilities, development of unique economic assets, — \-- the promotion of economic assets that afford us a competitive advantage and the development of business opportunities Workforce Development—Together with others in the community,we will ensure our workforce is prepared to productively contribute . ,,,:_. 7,.,, 1 f to the local economy and better the lives of themselves and their families. We will seek to attract and retain talent, expand employment opportunities,raise awareness of job and business opportunities,and attract higher-wage opportunities to Roanoke. ,, Asset Development—Together with others in the community, we will build upon existing natural,cultural, structural, and leadership a � . ��`'*�� K„��1� � �� strengths creating an economic environment that capitalizes upon our uniqueness and creates opportunity for the generation of t yh�;,. wealth—personal,business,and community. ,'sra,r w_ Business Development — We will collaborate with others throughout the region to make Roanoke as attractive as possible for investment by individuals and business by ensuring regulatory and business processes are responsive, regional partnerships are fully embraced, strategic use of business incentives, and maintenance of a responsible tax structure. We will continue to ensure Roanoke Roanoke remains a vibrant and attractive portion of Virginia's Blue Ridge for visitors and guests. ER Innovates Asset Promotion—We will collaborate with others throughout the region to curate and nurture an authentic and representative brand for Roanoke and the region, and will ensure access to trusted and reliable information about the benefits of living,visiting, and doing business in Roanoke. Economic Inclusion&Mobility—We will remove barriers and pursue opportunities to ensure every individual,family and business in our community have equitable opportunities for economic 23 Economy Targeted Actions • Advance on Target Neighborhood initiatives Implementation• of Gainsboro Hub Plan • Advance on economic inclusion and economic mobility initiatives • Enhance regional outdoor assets ' • Implement Economic Development Strategic Plan • Implement Neighborhood Centers Plan tt S! ate— , �'* '4`.it t„, • Advance on Riverdale Redevelopment project Enhanced services in the Innovation Corridor ' '"°�` ti N,-__ - • Secure sustainable funding for Financial Empowerment Center a i ,� �y L - Indicators - r ' ''' _ •ii, We will determine success by: 0 vi Increases revenue, numberofrates,I rea sin tax jobs, occupancy ,1 number of visitors,and decreases in poverty and unemployment i y� �t '. rates. di .14 \14';'1.'4-01.,. .‘"\ • /emu r � 24 Organizational Response The City Government will respond to each of the priorities,take action and deliver services aligned with the following core values: Integrity and Honesty Diversity and Inclusion Respect for Others Listening and Communication Continuous Improvement As an organization, we will do this within a Accountability culture where all employees are leaders oriented toward results and positive outcomes, where Organizational Framework organization and community assets meet or exceed recognized standards and where the Pursue long-term high-impact regional change—make the Roanoke region the premier place to locate,stay and visit services provided are recognized as "best in class'. Build strength from within—enable the success of residents,families,and businesses regardless of their physical location within the City As departments, we take action and deliver our services guided by our Departmental Service Plans and secure the necessary resources by budgeting for the intended outcomes. Strategies As individuals,we perform in accordance with our Prioritize—time,money,and attention personal development and operational goals established annually. Take Strategic Action—everything should progress toward objectives Seek and Enhance Collaborative Partnerships—we cannot and should not do this alone Innovate&Ensure Organization is Future-Ready—Insights,new ideas,new approaches,new partners Empower Organization—free up talent,time,money,and resources 25 Targeted Actions: • Homeless Actions-Compassion&Rule of Law-Whole of Government Approach as Part .• it of Organization Response-affordable housing preservation/production-continue to """ . share information about services/community response - {•<, • Continue implementation of Equity Action Plans,BFOEE,Succession Planning,CIP t • " Enhancements,etc. . ;.. ., .., Alit • Enhanced and Increased Community Engagement in development and implementation ofl , rimff''''- �" CIP 1":::. i...1• ...Continue implementation of language access services IIIr ._: - • Refresh Leadership and Professional Development to be more responsive to - • �e�� i I ��ar — i1,. fi. � contemporary issues of insights,innovation,servant leadership,workforce challenges,etc. °r' '"'' ``' J •: • Implement Department Service Plans/Individual Leadership&Action Plans t y. --�-A 1 ; ; �-4,,,,t- "i' r a • Risk/Safety Program enhancements = ' �� �:�.s , , , , fi ; •, e" • Enhanced customer service program for internal services '"qr w�lIiiill( • Assessment of current fee-based services-break-even analyses,etc.Assessment of AL- "Nit . . �`" h,�r --- privatization pros/cons , "� Y' 'o '• e • Refresh internal advisory and affinity groups •`� w, ,�•'- 'T• r• • Revised Performance Measures and Indicators Report �" . 1 1111Er w rrrr E Et it. a -1 ',t • R ` -- t t `'i . 44 " :k J Q Rt•, ',� r 't _ + '° $• 414 aces creme^._-� a em+or-" � . l P : : •. . asp {{{j__ � + ��!�aesscssBe z,:. a ; Ls EI I&ess!■ 1 \ . ! 1 � 1 1�y�rL 1 a �� E-` Off' '. -1 \ • E 'aA! 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