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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 01-16-01BESTPITCH 35183 ROANOKE CITY CO UNCIL REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 16, 2001 12:15 P. M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL Call to Order--Roll Call: All Present. A communication from the City Attorney requesting a Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel on a matter of actual litigation, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)(7), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (Approved 7-0) File # 132 A communication from the City Manager requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss a prospective business, where no previous announcement of the interest of the business in locating its facilities in the City has been made, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)(5), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (Approved 7-0) File #132-207 A communication from the Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor, requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (Approved 7-0) File #110-132 A communication from the Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting a Closed Meeting to discuss the performance of three Council-Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (Approved 7-0) File #132-184 THE MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL WAS DECLARED IN RECESS AT 12:20 P.M. R O,4NOKE CITY CO UNCIL REGULAR SESSION JANU,4RY 16, 2001 2:00P. M. CITY COUNCIL CH`4MBER ,4 GEND,4 FOR THE COUNCIL Call to Order-- Roll Call: All Present. The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Harris. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America will be led by Mayor Ralph K. Smith. Welcome. Mayor Smith. NOTICE: Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Today's meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday, January 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 20, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RECEIVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, ETC., ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW OF INFORMATION. CITIZENS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A COPY OF ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROOM 456, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., OR CALL 853-2541. THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE NOW PROVIDES THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKAGE ON THE INTEllINET FOR VIEWING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. TO ACCESS THE AGENDA MATERIAL, GO TO THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.CI.ROANOKE.VA.US, CLICK ON THE ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL ICON, CLICK ON MEETINGS AND AGENDAS, AND DOWNLOAD THE ADOBE ACROBAT SOFTWARE TO ACCESS THE AGENDA. ALL PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ARE REQUESTED TO REGISTER WITH THE STAFF ASSISTANT WHO IS LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 7-0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. 4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 A communication from the City Manager recommending approval of the proposed budget schedule for fiscal year 2001-02. RECOMMENDED ACTION: File//60 Concur in recommendation contained in Option 1. A communication transmitting the Annual 2001-02. from the Director of Real Estate Valuation General Reassessment Program for fiscal year RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. File//162 A communication from Rodney P. Furr, Chair, Blue Ridge Community Services Board of Directors, requesting concurrence in the reappointment of John M. Hudgins for a term ending December 31,2003, as an at-large member of the Blue Ridge Community Services Board of Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request. File//335 A communication from Rita D. Bishop submitting her resignation as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: File #110-230 Receive and file the accept the resignation. communication and Qualification of the following persons: Phillip F. Sparks as a Development Commission 2003; and member of the Economic for a term ending June 30, File//110-450 C-6 Pam Kestner-Chappelear as a member of the Human Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2001. File #110 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. A report of the City Manager requesting that Council convene in Closed Session to discuss a prospective business where no previous announcement of the interest of the business in locating its facilities in the City has been made, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(5), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request. File #132-207 REGULAR AGENDA e o HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A report of the City Council Passenger Rail Service Committee. David A. Bowers, Chair. The report was referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. Issues identified as 1.A-designation of the former Norfolk Southern Passenger Station on Shenandoah Avenue as the future site of a passenger rail depot and 1.B- appropriation of funds for renovation of the passenger rail station, were referred to 2001-02 budget study. File #110-547 A communication from Michael W. Graff, Jr., representing the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Hardsonburg, Virginia, requesting concurrence in a resolution adopted by the Authority, and approval of a loan for the benefit of the Virginia Public Broadcasting Board, to assist in financing the acquisition of certain equipment for conversion of Virginia's public television stations to the new digital standard of the Federal Communications Commission. Adopted Resolution No. 35183-011601. (7-0) File #207-472-546 Co A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation of funds for various school accounts; and a report of the Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in the request. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 35184-011601. (7-0) File #60-467 5. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: 1. A briefing with regard to the 2000 Citizen Survey. (20 minutes) Received and filed. File #545 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: A communication recommending authorization to execute a contract with Downtown Roanoke, Inc., in connection with the use of a sidewalk cleaning machine to be purchased by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Adopted Resolution No. 35185-011601. (7-0) File #57-277 o A communication requesting appropriation of $5,013.00 in connection with funding for the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 35186-011601. (7-0) File #60-246 ° A communication recommending acceptance of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants to the Roanoke Public Library, in the amounts of $94,328.00 and $43,118.00; and appropriation of funds in connection therewith. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 35187-011601 and Resolution Nos. 35188-011601 and 35189-011601. (7-0) File #60-236-323 b. CITY CLERK: A report advising of expiration of the three-year terms of office of Melinda J. Payne and Ruth C. Willson as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 2001, and applications for the upcoming vacancies will be received in the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., on Friday, March 9, 2001. Received and filed. File #110-467 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. A report requesting transfer of General Fund balance reserve for self-insured liabilities. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 35190-011601. (7-0) File #10-60 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Hudson inquired about the level of water supply at the Carvins Cove Reservoir; whereupon, the City Manager advised that she would provide Council with the appropriate information. File # 468 Council Member Bestpitch commended the Mayor on the success of the first Roanoke Valley Leaders Summit which was held on Monday, January 8, 2001, at the Jefferson Center. File #548 10. bo Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. OTHER HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. IT IS A TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK AND A TIME FOR COUNCIL TO LISTEN. MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED, WITHOUT OBJECTION, IMMEDIATELY, FOR ANY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL. Mr. Frank Spencer, 503 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., complained about the transient population in southeast Roanoke. The remarks were referred to the City Manager. File #66 THE MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL WAS DECLARED IN RECESS AND RECONVENE AT 7:00 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FOURTH FLOOR, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., CITY OF ROANOKE. ROANOKE CITY CO UNCIL REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 16, 2001 7:00P. M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL Call to Order-- Roll Call: Mayor Smith and Council Member Wyatt were absent. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION. (5-0) The Invocation will be delivered by Council Member C. Nelson Harris. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America will be led by Vice-Mayor Carder. Welcome by Vice-Mayor Carder. NOTICE: Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Today's meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday, January 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 20, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. l0 A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public hearing to consider previously received applications for federal funds made available through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21) for transportation enhancement projects in fiscal year 2001-02. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Resolution Nos. 35191-011601 and 35192-011601. (5-0) File #236-441 Public hearing to receive comments regarding alternatives for the proposed 1-73 project. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. No action was taken. File #77 B. OTHER HEARING OF CITIZENS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. IT IS A TIME FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK AND A TIME FOR COUNCIL TO LISTEN. MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED, WITHOUT OBJECTION, IMMEDIATELY, FOR ANY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL. Bobby Meadows, President, Historic Belmont Preservation Association, presented copy of a communication from Eric Branscom, Attorney, representing the Historic Belmont Preservation Association, addressed to the Executive Director of the Roanoke Rescue Mission, setting forth a number of concerns with regard to expansion of the Rescue Mission. The remarks and communication were referred to the City Manager. File #66-165 THE MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL WAS DECLARED IN RECESS AT 8:55 P.M., TO BE RECONVENED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2001, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FOURTH FLOOR, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., CITY OF ROANOKE, AT WHICH TIME COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON TWO OPTIONS REGARDING VICTORY STADIUM. WILLIAM M. HACKWORTH CITY A~fORNEY CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595 TELEPHONE: 540-853-2431 FACSIMILE: 540-853-1221 E-MAIL: cityatty@ci.roanoke.va.us January 16, 2001 ELIZABETH K. DILLON STEVEN j. TALEVI GARY E. TEGENKAMP ALLEN T. WILSON DAVID L. COLLINS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYS The Honorable Mayor and Members Of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for Closed Meeting Dear Mayor Smith and Council Members: This is to request that Council convene a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on a matter of actual litigation, pursuant to Section 2.1-344.A.7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely yours, WMH:f cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Mary F. Parker, City Clerk William M. Hackworth City Attorney H:\COLFNCIL~Lhmclo011801 Office of the City Manager January 16, 2001 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Smith and Council Members: This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting for a discussion of a prospective business, where no previous announcement of the business's interest in locating its facilities in the City has been made, pursuant to {}2.1-344.A.5, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, Darlene L. Burcham City Manager DLB/f CC: City Attorney Director of Finance City Clerk Economic Development Specialist Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci.roanoke.va,us Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., ROOM 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 Janua~ 16,2001 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: I wish to request a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. ~cerely, Ralph K. Smith Mayor RKS:sm N:\CCSM~Agenda. Ol\Closed Session on Vacancies.wpd RALPH K. SMITH Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 January 16, 2001 Council Members: William D. Bestpitch William H. Carder C. Nelson Hams W. Alvin Hudson, Jr. William White, Sr. Linda E Wyatt The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Smith and Council Members: This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the performance of three Council-appointed officers, pursuant to §2.1-344.A.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely yours, C. Nelson Harris, Chair Personnel Committee CNH:mf cc: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk CITY OF R O 4NOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #60 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: Your communication recommending that Council approve the proposed budget schedule for fiscal year 2001-02, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. On motion, duly seconded, and unanimously adopted, Council concurred in the recommendation contained in Option 1. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Barry L. Key, Director, Management and Budget H:~Agendas 2001 \Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd January 16,2001 Office of the City Manag~;r The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor The Honorable William H. Carder, Vice Mayor The Honorable William Bestpitch The Honorable C. Nelson Harris The Honorable W. Alvin Hudson The Honorable William White, Sr. The Honorable Linda F. Wyatt Dear Mayor Smith and Members of Council: On December 21, 2000, I forwarded to you potential options for the budget study schedule for the Fiscal Year 2001-02 budget. The options are shown in Attachment 1. It was recommended that budget study follow the schedule Outlined in Option 1. It was suggested that you review the options for the budget study schedule and advise me of any concerns with the schedule outlined in Option 1. Based on comments received, the only revision made to the Option 1 schedule is to change the Public Hearing from April 24 to April 23. This letter is to request that you formally approve the budget study schedule as outlined in Option 1 so that we can finalize all the arrangements necessary to move forward with the budget study process. Sincerely, City Manager Attachment C: Barry L. Key, Director of Management and Budget James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci.roanoke.va.us ATTACHMENT 1 PROPOSED BUDGET STUDY SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 Option 1 April 16, 2001 2:00 p.m. April 23, 2001 7:00 p.m. April 25-26, 2001 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 7, 2001 2:00 p.m. Public presentation of FY 2001-02 recommended budget to City Council by City Manager. (Regular meeting of City Council.) Public hearing on recommended budget. (Special meeting of City Council.) City Council budget work sessions. City Council adopts General Fund, Proprietary Fund, and School Fund budgets, approves an annual appropriation ordinance, and adopts the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan. (Regular meeting of City Council.) Option 2 April 16, 2001 2:00 p.m. May 7, 2001 7:00 p.m. May 10-11, 2001 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 14, 2001 2:00 p.m. Public presentation of FY 2001-02 recommended budget to City Council by City Manager. (Regular meeting of City Council.) Public hearing on recommended budget. (Special meeting of (City Council.) City Council budget work sessions. City Council adopts General Fund, Proprietary Fund, and School Fund budgets, approves an annual appropriation ordinance, and adopts the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan. (Special meeting of City Council.) WILLARD N. CLAY'FOR Director CITY OF ROANOKE REAL ESTATE VALUATION 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 2~1~ ' Roanoke, Virginia 24011 January 10, 2001 Telephone: Facsimile: (540) 853-2771 (540) 853-2796 Honorable Mayor Ralph K. Smith and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: As prescribed by law, the Office of Real Estate Valuation has completed the annual general reassessment program for Fiscal 2001-02. "Change of Assessment Notices" will be mailed to property owners January 19, 2001. The real estate tax base increased approximately 3.5% due to this year's annual re. assessment. This figure is subject to appeals and excludes new construction. The increase last year was 2.8%. New construction will add another 1.9% to the tax base. This represents $30 million dollars of residential and $43 million dollars of commercial construction. Adjusted downward for the tax abatement on the Higher Education Center, this year's new construction activity is equivalent to that which occurred last year. Overall, the general reassessment program and new construction indicate growth of 5.4% in the real estate tax base to July 1,2001, which is up from last year's 4.5% rate. For comparison purposes, I have included the assessment changes for Roanoke County and Salem: 2001 Roanoke City 5.4% Roanoke County 5.8% Salem 2001 10% (Two year assessmentcycle) Members of Roanoke City Council January 10, 2001 page 2 The numbers would suggest the neighboring jurisdictions are experiencing comparable growth in real estate values this year. Also, unlike the financial markets, growth in real estate values has remained steady during this past year. Please keep in mind the values will be adjusted for tax freezes, tax abatements and other miscellaneous items to arrive at a revenue estimate for the next fiscal year. Individual property assessments vary widely from the citywide average of 3.5%. Most assessment changes will range from 3% to 7%, with a majority at 5% or less. Iran owner has made improvements to the property during the year that increased its value, that property owner may receive an increase higher than others. Assessment Appeals will be conducted from January 19 through February 15, 2001. I would be most happy to respond to any inquiries you may receive from our citizens about the reassessment program. I expect the Circuit Court to appoint the Board of Equalization during the month of March. Should you need additional information or assistance with an assessment matter, please feel free to call me. Respectfully submitted, Willard N. Claytor "' Director c: Darlene Burcham, City Manager Mary F. Parker, City Clerk James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William Hackworth, City Attorney Robert H. Bird, Municipal Auditor MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us January 18, 2001 File #335 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Rodney P. Furr, Chair Blue Ridge Community Services 301 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016-4001 Dear Mr. Furr: Your communication requesting concurrence in the reappointment of John M. Hudgins for a term ending December 31,2003, as an at-large member of the Blue Ridge Community Services Board of Directors, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. On motion, duly seconded, and unanimously adopted, Council concurred in the reappointment of Mr. Hudgins and requested that I express appreciation for his willingness to serve on the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Community Services. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: Mr. John M. Hudgins, Jr., 870 Stonegate Court, Salem, Virginia 24153 S. James Sikkema, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Community Services, 301 Elm Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016-4001 Gerald A. Burgess, Clerk, Botetourt County, 1 W. Main Street, #1, Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Elizabeth N. Frank, Clerk, Craig County, P. O. Box 308, New Castle, Virginia 24127 Mary H. Alien, Clerk, Roanoke County, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Forest G. Jones, Clerk, City of Salem, P. O. Box 869, Salem, Virginia 24153 Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager HSAgendas 2001\Corresl~ Jan 18 2001 .wpd Sent Blue Ridge Community Services; December 8, The HonorabN Mayor, City of 215 Church A~ Roanoke, VA 345 §891; Blue Ridg. e COm.rnumty Serwces Dec*2g*00 3:28PU; Dear Mayor AcCOrding to ol large mpreSenl Page 2/2 Rodrmy P. Fun' c_.h~mmn William L. Lee ~ Chwtnwa, Mm'm:lilh B. Weld Tream/a~, Rim J. G#rdecld Self--ay $. Jame~ Slkkema. LCSW . Ralph K. Smith Roanoke enue, SW 24011 fith: Ir records, the current term of Mr. John M. Hudgins, Jr. as an at- ative on the Blue Ridge Community Services Board of Directors will expire December 31, 2000. Mr. Hudgins has been completing the unexpired term of Mr Rila Gliniecki, and has quickly become one of our most active Board members. In c( rnpliance with Virginia statutes regulating appo~ts to community ser~ ices boards, he is elig/ble for reappointment for a three-year term, and at the Dem tuber 7, 2000 Board of Directors meeting a resolution passed unanimously m x)mmending that Mr. Hudgins be so reappointed. The by-laws of mt ed by aa Other govemme At the present ti family members healthcare Servi requirements of Sincerely, Rodney P. Chairman C: Ms. DarlE Ms. Mary Mr. John Mr. S. J~ Executive Offices ~ 301 Elm Avenu{ s~ing the C ho Board require that appointments of members at-large be participating localities, so this request is being sent to our four nts as well. me, four members of our Board are, or have been, consumem or o! consumers who have rec, eNed public or private behavioral ces. This information is provided in keeping with tho statutory § 37.1-195 A of the Code of Virginia, as amended. ne L. Ourcham F. Parker VI. Hudgins, Jr. aes Sikkema , SW Roanoke, Virginia 24016-4001 (540) 345-9841 Fax: (540) 342-3855 TTY: (540) 345-0690 Us of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties ol Bototm,ql, Craig and Roanoke DEC-29-PE~0 15:22 345 6891 93% P.02 MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue. S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 I- 1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va, us STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Januaw 18,2001 File #110-230 Ms. Rita D. Bishop 3507 Dogwood Lane, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Bishop: Your communication submitting your resignation as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the communication was received and filed and your resignation was accepted. The Members of City Council requested that I express sincere appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission from April 17, 2000 to January 16, 2001. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley which was issued by the Mayor on behalf of the Members of the Roanoke City Council. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: Mark S. McConnel, Chair, Roanoke City Arts Commission, 546 Camilla Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Susan S. Hannabass, Secretary, Roanoke City Arts Commission Stephanie M. Moon, Deputy City Clerk H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd ~0 © ©< 0 Z Z > :> 0 :> 0 Roanoke City Public Schools Rita D. Bishop Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services & Learning Organizations P.O. Box 13145 · Roanoke, Virginia 24031 (540) 853-2319 · Fax (540) 853-1491 E-Mail: rdbishop@roanoke.infi.net January 9, 2001 Ms. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk City of Roanoke Office of the City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, SW. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Dear Ms. Parker: At a regular meeting of the Roanoke City Council, held on April 17, 2000, I was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 2002. Prior to accepting this appointment, I made a commitment to serve on the Roanoke Symphony Society Board which meets the same date and time as the Arts Council. Therefore, I respectfully submit this letter as official notification that I wish to resign from the Roanoke Arts Commission effective immediately. Please express my appreciation to the Mayor and Members of City Council for appointing me to serve on this committee. Sinc~g~y, ,,~Rita D. Bishop Associate Superintendent Excellence in Education MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 85~-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va, us STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Januaw 18,2001 File #110-450 William D. Carder, Chair Economic Development Commission 2141 Westover Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Carder: This is to advise you tha, t Phillip F. Sparks has qualified as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term ending June 30, 2003. Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: Stephanie M. Moon, Deputy City Clerk H:~,gendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Phillip F. Sparks, 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 Economic Development Commission for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2003, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) Subscribed and sworn to before me this D~ day of '~ ~ L_ 2000. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK BY , DEPUTY CLERK N:\CK.I$ l\]unlg.wl~ CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #72-110 Glenn D. Radcliffe, Chair Human Services Committee Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Radcliffe: This is to advise you that Pam Kestner-Chappelear has qualified as a member of the Human Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2001. MFP/ssh pc: Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Teresa I. McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Committee Stephanie M. Moon, Deputy City Clerk H:~,gendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001.wpd Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Pam Kestner-Chappelear, 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 Human Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2001, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this "~'--day of o~,',,. 2000. ARTHUR B. CRUSH, III, CLERK , DEPUTY CLERK Office of the City Manager January 16,2001 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Smith and Council Members: Re: Request for closed meeting This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting for a discussion of a prospective business, where no previous announcement of the business's interest in locating its facilities in the City has been made, pursuant to [}2.1-344.A.5, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, City Manager DLB/sf CC; William Hackworth, City Attorney James Grisso, Director of Finance Mary Parker, City Clerk Economic Development Specialist Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci,roanoke.va.us MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 I-I 536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va, us January 19, 2001 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk David A. Bowers, Chair Passenger Rail Service Committee 335 W. Church Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Dave: I wish to acknowledge receipt of copy of your letter addressed to the Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council requesting that you be advised as to when the fiscal year 2001-02 public hearing on the City's proposed budget will be held, in order that the Passenger Rail Service Committee may address Council in support of its request for funding for renovation of the N & W Station as a future site for a passenger rail depot. Accordingly, the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Budget Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 23, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Roanoke Civic Center. If l may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to call on me. With kindest personal regards, I am, Sincerely, City Clerk MFP/ssh H:~,gendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd DAVID A. BOWERS Attorney at L~w 335 W. CHURCH AVENUE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24016-5007 TELEPHONE (540) 345-6622 FAX: (540) 345-O216 January 17, 2001 Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 W. Church Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24011 RE: Passenger Rail Service Study Dear Mayor Smith and Council: On behalf of the members of the Passenger Rail Service Committee, I want to thank you for allowing us to make a report to Council at your regular meeting held yesterday, January 16, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Our special thanks to the Council for referring the issue of designating a future site for a Passenger Rail Depot and funding for renovation of the N & W Station (assuming that that will be the site) to the City Manager and to Budget Study. By copy of this letter to Ms. Parker, I want to ask that she advise me as to when the public hearing on the budget for 2001-02 will be held so that members of the Committee can again appear to speak in favor of this project funding. Your Committee will continue to work very hard with State and Federal efforts to bring passenger rail service through Roanoke to Western Virginia. S ince~r~e_~ly, --~Dav~ A. Bowers DAB/ss cc: Committee Members Kay Strickland Jim Sears CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the C~ty Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk Januaw 18,2001 File #110-547 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of a report of the Passenger Rail Study Committee, which was presented at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the report was referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. Issues identified as 1.A- designation of the former Norfolk Southern Passenger Station on Shenandoah Avenue as the future site of a passenger rail depot and 1.B-appropriation of funds for renovation of the passenger rail station, were referred to fiscal year 2001-02 budget study. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Enclosures pc: David A. Bowers, Chair, Passenger Rail Study Committee The Honorable John S. Edwards, Member, Passenger Rail Study Committee Carroll E. Swain, Member, Passenger Rail Study Committee R. Matthew Kennell, Member, Passenger Rail Study Committee Kay Strickland, Executive Director, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc., 303 Norfolk Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001.wpd Darlene L. Burcham City Manager January 18, 2001 Page 2 Dr. James C. Sears, President and General Manager, Western Virginia Foun, dation for the Arts and Sciences, 1 Market Square, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 2401 James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Barry L. Key, Director, Management and Budget H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd DAVID A. BOWERS Attorney at 335 W. CHURCH AVENUE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24016-5007 January 4, 2001 :~ I :1 ,fi TELEPHONE (540) 345-6622 FAX: (540) 345-0216 Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 W. Church Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24011 RE: City Council Passenger Rail Service Committee Dear Mary: This letter will confirm with you that a report from the above-styled City Council appointed committee has now been set on the agenda for the next meeting of Roanoke City Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. under "Petitions and Communications.,, However, please advise Mayor Smith and the other Members of Council that I may be delayed a few minutes since I have a brief hearing scheduled before the Roanoke General District Court next door at the Courthouse. Accordingly, I would respectfully request that, should I be delayed when the matter is called, the Council might extend to me the courtesy of setting the matter over until my arrival or such time as it would be convenient for the Council to hear it on that day and time. It is my understanding that I will be granted 5 minutes for the report, and we may have one or two other speakers, and they should not take more than 5 minutes each. It is possible that Jim Sears from Center in the Square and Kay Strickland from the Virginia Museum of Transportation might be the second and third speakers. Thank you for your cooperation and please let me know if there is anything else we need to do to bring this matter before the council. I anticipate that we would request that a member of council would move to refer our recommendations to the 2001/2002 Budget Study and that the committee might continue to meet and report back to the Council on further passenger rail developments in our area as the need arises. Again thank you for your cooperation. DAB/ss Sincere~y_~ cc: Honorable John S. Edwards, Darlene L. Burcham, R. Matthew Kennell, Honorable Carroll E. Swain, Kay Strickland, James Sears PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT TO ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL January 10, 2001 Your Roanoke City Council appointed Passenger Rail Service Committee consisted of the following appointees: · Senator John S. Edwards · City Manager Darlene L. Burcham · R. Matthew Kennell President of Downtown Roanoke · Former Council Member Carroll E. Swain · Former Mayor David A. Bowers Also in attendance at several of the meetings were Kay Strickland from the Virginia Transportation Museum, James C. Sears from Center in the Square, Linda Bass and Beth Neu from the City Economic Development Department. The committee has focused on three issues: DEPOT: A. After reviewing several suggestions from many sources, the Committee does recommend to Roanoke City Council that the former Norfolk Southern (N&W) passenger rail station on Shenandoah Avenue across from the Hotel Roanoke be officially designated as the future site of any future Passenger Rail Depot for our City'. The property is now owned by Center in the Square and Jim Sears has indicated that that organization is agreeable to having the depot placed at that location. Council might deem it appropriate to hear public comment on this site designation. Bo The renovation of the Passenger Rail Station is estimated to cost about $9 million. $1.7 million is being requested from the City of Roanoke. The Committee joins with Center in the Square in recommending this amount as the City's share in the renovation, as long as that will include expansion plans for the Passenger Rail Service Depot. The Committee specifically requests that Roanoke City Council January 10, 2001 Page 2 this item be referred to City Council Budget Study for 2001/02 in order that the Council may consider setting aside $200,000.00 each year in a trust fund for this redevelopment. The committee further recommends that the Council request financial assistance from other valley jurisdictions, also. o o EXCURSIONS: The Commi'ttee has requested the City Manager and the Economic Development Department, along with the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society and the Virginia Transportation Museum, to be in contact with Amtrak to arrange for periodic passenger rail excursions into and out of Roanoke. An excursion to a Carolina Panthers NFL game at Charlotte, North Carolina, may be very popular with area fans, for instance. We believe the last excursions were from Roanoke to Luray, and from Charlotte to Roanoke back in 1997. Each excursion carries about 700 people. David Helmer of the NRHS indicated that a passenger rail train excursion is now tentatively scheduled for May 5-6, 2001, pending authorization from Norfolk Southern, on the following schedule: 5/6/01 - from Roanoke to Bluefield 5/6/01 - from Roanoke to Abingdon/Bristol PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE: The committee has discussed at length the prospect of bringing Amtrak or Virginia state service railroad (the TransDominion Express) through Roanoke. ao Kay Strickland of the Transportation Museum continues to serve as the representative from our area on the TransDominion Express State Committee; Bo The Committee believes that the City should continue to have good contact with Norfolk Southern Officials as to the Railroad,s intention with regards to Passenger Rail Service expansion in Virginia; the railroad is now more heavily involved in Passenger Rail Service since the takeover of Conrail and it is believed that a coherent administration by the railroad of Roanoke City Council January 10, 2001 Page 3 passenger rail service is likely to be instituted throughout the NS system; furthermore, reports continue that NS is wanting to become more involved in overnight package delivery Service which might be aided by the prospect of adding package delivery to passenger trains, which call proceed at a faster rate than regular freight. In the coming months, the Committee will meet with NS officials to discuss their plans. The TransDominion Express was successful in obtaining $11 million from the Commonwealth for state service railroad through Roanoke to Bristol; however, additional funds must be included in the 2001/2002 general assembly budget; Do The Committee supports efforts by Congressmen Boucher and Goodlatte to obtain $25 million for the Amtrak Southwest Virginia initiative through Roanoke to Bristol. The last passenger trains through Roanoke ran in the 1970's. According to the Roanoke Chapter of NRHS, The Mountaineer last traveled east/west from Norfolk- Catlettsburg-Chicago on May 31, 1977. The north/south Hilltopper was combined with the overnight Night Owl route from Boston-Petersburg-Catlettsburg, but was discontinued on September 30, 1979. It is interesting to note that annual ridership on The Mountaineer/Hilltopper was 66,000 people in 1979. The NRHS reports that, at its peak, 20 passenger trains daily came in/out of Roanoke. A copy of the listing is included herewith for your review. The Committee respectfully requests that Item 1 A & B above be referred to Budget Study, and that the Committee be permiuted to continue it's advocacy of promoting passenger rail service through Roanoke and Western Virginia. Respectfully submitted, avid A. Bowers, Chairman DA]B/SS cc: Committee members MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue. S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 I- 1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #207-472-546 Michael W. Graft, Jr., Attorney McGuire Woods, LLP One James Center 901 East Cary Street Richmond, Virginia 23219-4030 Dear Mr. Graft: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 35183-011601 concurring in a resolution adopted by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and approving the loan by the Harrisonburg Authority for the benefit of the Virginia Public Broadcasting Board to assist in financing the acquisition of certain equipment for the conversion of Virginia's public television stations to the Federal Communication Commission's new digital standard. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Enclosures pc: Lynn D. Avis, Chair, Industrial Development Authority, 3848 Bosworth Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney H:~gendas 200 l\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35183-011601. A RESOLUTION concurring in the resolution adopted by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia (the "Harrisonburg Authority") and approving the loan by the Harrisonburg Authority for the benefit of the Virginia Public Broadcasting Board ( the "VPBB") to assist in financing the acquisition of ceytain equipment for the conversion of Virginia's public television stations to the Federal Communication Commission's new digital standard (the "Project"). WHEREAS, the City Council ("Governing Body") of the City of Roanoke has been asked by the VPBB to concur in the resolution adopted by the Harrisonburg Authority regarding a loan by the Authority for the benefit of the VPBB to assist in financing the acquisition of equipment for the conversion of Virginia's public television stations to the Federal Communication Commission's new digital standard; and WHEREAS, §15.2-4905, of the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended (the "Act"), provides that if a locality has created an industrial development authority, no industrial development authority created by another locality may finance a facility located in the first locality unless the governing body of such first locality concurs in the inducement resolution adopted by such industrial development authority; and WHEREAS, a portion of the equipment constituting the Project will be located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and operated by the Virginia public television station or stations serving the Roanoke area and the governing body constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the City of Roanoke; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as follows: 1. City Council concurs with the resolution adopted by the Harrisonburg Authority and approves the loan by the Harrisonburg Authority for the benefit of the VPBB, as required by §15.2-4905 of the Act. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ATTEST: City Clerk. H:LMEASURES~r-vppbfinan¢ing 2001. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia this 16'~ day of January, [SEAL] City Clerk, City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia H:hMEAS URES~r-vppbfinancing McGu'ireWoods LLP One James Center ~ 901 East Cary Street Richn'~,nd, VA 23219-4030 Phone: 804.775.1000 Fax: 804.775.1061 www. mcguirewoods.com Michael W. Graff, Jr. Direct: 804.775.4300 McGUIREWOODS mgraff@mcguirewoods.com Direct Fax: 804.698.2068 December 18, 2000 BY FACSIMILE - 540-853-1138 AND BY REGULAR MAlL Mr. Bill Hackworth 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Room 465 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1595 Public Television Financin,a Dear Bill: As we briefly discussed, the IDA of Harrisonburg is assisting Virginia's Public Television Stations with a financing for equipment required for the Federal Communications Commission's mandated conversion to a digital broadcast standard. Under the IDA statute, the governing body of each locality in which this equipment will be located must concur in the Harrisonburg IDA's inducement resolution for the financing. Approximately $1,500,000 worth of this new equipment will be used by Blue Ridge Public Television at its McNeil Drive facility in Roanoke. Therefore, we would ask the City Council adopt the attached resolution at its January 15th meeting. Thank you for your assistance. Please call me with any questions you may have about this matter. MWG,Jr./eg Enclosure \\FIN\40025.1 Sincersly, RESOLUTION OF. THE INDUSTRrAL DEVELOP~ AUTHO~ OF THE ~ OF HARR~SONBURG, VIRGINIA APPROVING $25,000,000 WACHOVIA POOLED LOAN PROGRAM APPLICATION OF THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD RECITALS A. The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Hardsonburg, Vkginia (the "Authority") is a public body corporate and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of V'~t~inill duly ~reated purguallt tO the Industrial Development 'and Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 49, Title 15.2 of the Code of~v'trginia of' 1950, as amended (the "Act"). B. To further the Act's purposes, the ,authority issued its Tax-Exempt Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (Wachovia Pooled Loan Program) Series 2000 in an aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000 (the "Bonds"), pursuant to the Act, on August 29, 2000 for the purpose of using the proceeds thereof to make conduit loans (each, a "Loan") to localities, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies, other governmental organizations and nonprofit organizations, the payment of which Bonds is supported by an irrevocable, direct-pay letter of credit which has been issued by Wachovia Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"). C. The Authority has received an application from the Virginia Public Broadcasting Board (the "Borrower") and the Bank requesting the Authority approve a Loan in an mount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance the acquisition of equipment for the conversion of Virginia's public television stations to the Federal Communications Commission's new digital standard (the "Project"). D. Having reviewed the application and determined the Loan to the Borrower will further the purposes of the Act, the Authority desires to approve and authorize the Loan to the Borrower. E. The foregoing arrangements will be reflected in the following documents which the Authority proposes to execute to carry out the transaction described above, forms of which have been presented to this meeting and filed with the Authority's records: (a) a Loan Agreement dated as of January I, 2001 between the Borrower and the Authority; and (b) a Ceiling Rate Agreement dated as of January 1, 2001 among the Authority, the Borrower and the Bank. G. The docmments listed above, are referred to in this Resolution as the "Basic Documents." Afl:er camm con~deration a~ in futther'anc~ ~ t~- 1:~1/¢ purposes For. Which the Autho~ was created., NOW, TFn~I~ORE, BE FE RESOLVED'THAT: I. The Borwwer's and the Bank's application for a Loan in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 is hereby authorized and approved. 2. Based upon representations of the Borrower, the Authority finds that all of the equipment consfitut/nKthe Project, including but not limited to, the approximately $750,000 of transmitter, antenna and signal source'equ/pment to be located in the District of Columbia (the "DC Equipment"), which DC Equipment will be used to provide a digital public television signal to 400,000 viewers in Northern Vir~inia, constitutes "authority facilities" under the Act and the financing thereof will benefit the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Vk~inia and promote their safety, health, welfare, convenience or prosperity. 3. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Basic Documents and to deliver the Basic Documents to the other parties thereto. 4. The Basic Documents shall be in substantially the forms submitted to this meeting, which are hereby approved with such completions, omissions, insertions and changes as do not materially adversely affect the interests of the Authority as may be approved by the Chairman or the other officers executing them, execution by such officers to constitute conclusive evidence of approval of any such completions, omissions, insertions and changes. 5. Any authorization made hereby to the officers of the Authority to execute a document shall include authorization to sign the document on behalf of the Authority, authorization to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary to affix the seal of the Authority to such document and attest such seal and authorization to any officer to provide for the recording of such document where appropriate and deliver it to the other parties thereto. 6. All other acts of the officers of the Authority that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of this resolution are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. 7. This resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption. 2 .The undersigned Secretary of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Harrisonburig V'~nla (the '.'Authority"), certifies that the foregoing is a tree, correct and complete copy of a resolution adopted by a majority of the members of the Authority present and voting at a meeting duly called and held on December 12, 2000, in accordance with law, with a quorum present and acting throughout, and that such resolution has not been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended but is in full force and effect on the date hereof. Dated: December 12, 2000 \\FINANCIAL SERVICE$~mwgra~Public Broadcasting IDA Resolution (#39054)\v. 3 3 MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W.. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 I- 1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540} 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us January 18, 2001 File #60-467 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Melinda J. Payne, Chair Roanoke City School Board 301 Rutherford Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Payne: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 35184-011601 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2000-2001 General, School and School Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, as follows: $43,219.00 from 2000-01 Capital Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Funds; $15,358.00 to provide Quality Zone Academy Bond funding; $1,500.00 for the Special Education Assistive Technology program; $170,173.00 for the Special Education Jail program; $213,317.00 for the Goals 2000 Technology grant; $300.00 for the Arts Incentive grant; $53,300.00 for the Technology Literacy Challenge grant; $15,000.00 for the Chess program; $10,000.00 for the Expanded GED Testing Services program; and $806,000.00 for the School Instructional Technology program. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Enclosure pc: Dr. E. Wayne Harris, Superintendent of Schools Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Cindy H. Lee, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board HSAgenda$ 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001.wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35184-011601. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 2000-2001 General, School and School Capital Projects Funds Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 2000-2001 General, School and School Capital Projects Funds Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: General Fund Appropriations Nondepartmental $ 70,949,147 Transfers to Other Funds (1) .................................. 66,272,936 Fund Balance Reserved for CMERP - Schools (2) ............................. $ 851,758 School Fund Appropriations Education Facilities (3-7) ............................................. Special Education Assistive Technology 2000-01 (8) ............... Special Education Jail Program 2000-01 (9-20) ................... Chess Program 2000-01 (21-22) ............................... Expanded GED Testing Services 2000-01 (23-26) ................. Goals 2000 Technology (27) .................................. $126,185,756 2,178,517 1,500 170,173 15,000 1 O, 000 213,317 Arts Incentive - Madison (28) ................................. $ Technology Literacy Challange Grant 2000-01 (29-31) ............. School Instructional Technology Funds 2000-01 (32) .............. 300 53,300 806,000 Revenues Education Nonoperating (33) ......................................... Special Education Assistive Technology 2000-01 (34) ............. Special Education Jail Program 2000-01 (35) .................... Chess Program 2000-01 (36) ................................. Expanded GED Testing Services 2000-01 (37) ................... Goals 2000 Technology (38) ................................. Arts Incentive - Madison (39) ................................. Technology Literacy Challenge Grant 2000-01 (40) ............... School Instructional Technology Funds 2000-01 (41) .............. $124,851,188 45,502,365 1,500 170,173 15,000 10,000 213,317 300 53,300 806,000 School Capital Projects Fund Appropriations Education Roanoke Academy for Math and Science Improvements (42) ....... $23,351,763 15,358 Revenues Education Quality Zone Academy Bond Funds(43) ........................ $16,498,015 15,358 1) Transfer to School Fund 2) Reserved for CMERP - Schools 3) Replacement - Machinery and Equipment 4) Additions - Machinery and Equipment 5) Buildings 6) Additions - Other Capital Outlay 7) Additions - Other Capital Outlay (001-250-9310-9530) (001-3324) (030-060-6006-6318-0801 ) $ 43,219 (43,219) 16,564 (030-060--6006-6681-0821) 7,880 (030-060-6006-6681-0851) 700 (030-060-6006-6896-0829) (030-060-6006-6896o0829) 5,675 12,400 8) Additions - Machinery and Equipment 9) Compensation of Teachers 10) Compensation of Counselors 11 ) Compensation of Clerical 12) Social Security 13) Retirement - VRS 14) Health Insurance 15) Group Life Insurance 16) Professional Health Services 17) Repair and Maintenance Payments 18) Telecommunications 19) Educational and Recreational Supplies 20) Additions - Machinery and Equipment 21 ) Maintenance Service Contracts 22) Conventions/ Education 23) Supplements 24) Social Security 25) Mileage 26) Educational and Recreational Supplies 27) Additions - Data Process Equipment 28) Educational and Recreational Supplies 29) Maintenance Service Contracts 30) Inservice Workshops (030-060-6569-6129-0821) $ 1,500 (030-060-6570-6554-0121 ) 59,820 (030-060-6570-6554-0123) 45,562 (030-060-6570-6554-0151 ) 10,841 (030-060-6570-6554-0201) 8,891 (030-060-6570-6554-0202) 14,575 (030-060-6570-6554-0204) 7,775 (030-060-6570-6554-0205) 930 (030-060-6570-6554-0316) 18,000 (030-060-6570-6554-0331) 495 (030-060-6570-6554-0523) 320 (030-060-6570-6554-0614) 1,900 (030-060-6570-6554-0821) (030-060-6606-6102 -0332 ) (030-060-6606-6102-0554) (030-060-6738-6334-0129) (030-060-6738-6334-0201) (030-060-6738-6334-0551) (030-060-6738-6334-0614) (030-060-6820-6102-0826) (030-060-6821-6100-0614) (030-060-6822-6002-0332) (030-060-6822-6002-0587) 1,064 3,000 12,000 6,396 490 414 2,700 213,317 3OO 14,250 13,206 31 ) Additions - Machinery and Equipment 32) Additions - Data Process Equipment 33) Transfer from General Fund 34) Federal Grant Receipts 35) State Grant Receipts 36) Outside Third Parties 37) Fees 38) Federal Grant Receipts 39) Federal Grant Receipts 40) Federal Grant Receipts 41) State Grant Receipts 42) Appropriated from Quality Zone Academy Bonds 43) Quality Zone Academy Bonds (030-060-6822-6002-0821) (030-060-6823-6002-0826) (030-060-6000-1037) (030-060-6569-1102) (030-060-6570-1100) (030-060-6606-1103) (030-060-6738-1103) (030-060-6820-1102) (030-060-6821-1102) (030-060-6822-1102) (030-060-6823-1100) (031-060-6060-6896-9109) (031-060-6060-1273) $ 25,844 806,000 43,219 1,500 170,173 15,000 10,000 213,317 300 53,300 806,000 15,358 15,358 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. JAMES D. GRISSO Director of Finance January 16, 2001 cITy OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 2~5 Church Avenue, S.W., Room.461 R O. Box 1220 U ~ Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220 Telephone: (540) 853-2821 Fax: (540) 853-2940 JESSE A. HALL Deputy Director The Honorable The Honorable The Honorable The Honorable The Honorable The Honorable The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor William H. Carder, Vice Mayor William D. Bestpitch, Council Member C. Nelson Harris, Council Member W. Alvin Hudson, Council Member William White, Sr., Council Member Linda F. Wyatt, Council Member Dear Mayor Smith and Members of City Council: We have reviewed the attached request to appropriate funding for the School Board. This report will appropriate the following: $43,219.00 from the 2000-01 Capital Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Funds for division-wide instructional technology, for facility maintenance needs, for soil testing for modular classroom placements, for handicap restroom modifications at Ruffner Middle School, and for magnet furniture at Westside Elementary School. $15,358.00 to provide Quality Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) funding for legal services for the issuance of the bonds for the Roanoke Academy for Mathematics and Science facility. $1,500.00 for the Special Education Assistive Technology program to provide funds for the purchase of ~quipment and software to assist students with disabilities. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds. $170,173.00 for the Special Education Jail program to provide funds for the salary and expenses of' the staff providing special education instruction and screening services to the inmates. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by state fUnds. $213,317.00 for the Goals 2000 Technology grant to provide funds for the purchase of classroom computers and related technologies. This continuing grant program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds. Members of Council Page 2 January 16, 2001 $300.00 for the Arts Incentive Grant for Madison Middle School to help strengthen the arts program at Madison and to encourage innovative arts programs. This is a new grant program funded with federal funds. $53,300.00 for the Technology Literacy Challenge grant to provide individual competencies and training in instructional technology to 220 teachers in grades K-2 in order to improve the academic and technological achievement of the district's primary students. This is a continuing grant program funded with federal funds. $15,000.00 for the participation costs. donation. Chess program to pay for chess materials and tournament This continuing grant program has been funded with a private $10,000.00 for the Expanded GED Testing Services program to establish a satellite GED test center at the Virginia Employment Commission and expand the testing services in the Roanoke City testing area. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by state funds. $806,000.00 for the School Instructional Technology program to be used for the purchase of school instructional technology equipment which will enable students in grades nine through twelve to take the Standards of Learning (SOL) test on-line. This continuing program will be one hundred percent reimbursed by state bond funds. We recommend that you concur with this request of the School Board. Sincerely, Director of Finance JDG/JSY/pac C: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Mary F. Parker, City Clerk E. Wayne Harris, Superintendent of Schools )ke Melinda J. Payne, Chairman Sherman P. Lea, Vice Chairman Charles W. Day Marsha W. Ellison Gloria P. Manns Ruth C. Willson Brian J. Wishneff E.~Wayne Harris, Ed.D., Superintendent Cindy H. Lee, Clerk of the Board City School Board P.O. Box 13145, Roanoke, Virginia 24031 ',1~540,853-2381 ~;i'k~(!i:~540_853_2951 .]anuary 10, 2001 The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, VA 240:[1 Dear Members of Council' The School Board at its .lanuary 9 meeting voted to request the Roanoke City Council to appropriate the following funds: $43,2:[9.00 from the 2000-01 Capital Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Funds for division-wide instructional technology, for facility maintenance needs, for soil testing for modular classroom placements, for handicap restroom modifications at Ruffner Middle School, and for magnet furniture at Westside Elementary School. $:[5,358.00 to provide Quality Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) funding for legal services for the issuance of the bonds for the Roanoke Academy for Mathematics and Science facility. $:[,500.00 for the Special Education Assistive Technology program to provide funds for the purchase of equipment and software to assist students with disabilities. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds. $:[70,173.00 for the Special Education Jail program to provide funds for the salary and expenses of the staff providing special education instruction and screening services to the inmates. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by state funds. $2:[3,3:[7.00 for the Goals 2000 Technology grant to provide funds for the purchase of classroom computers and related technologies. This continuing grant program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds. Preparing Students for Success Members of Council Page 2 ]january 10, 2001 $300.00 for the Arts Incentive Grant for Madison Middle School to help strengthen the arts program at Madison and to encourage innovative arts programs. This is a new grant program funded with federal funds. $53,300.00 for the Technology Literacy Challenge grant to provide individual competencies and training in instructional technology to 220 teachers in grades K-2 in order to improve the academic and technological achievement of the district's primary students. This is a continuing grant program funded with federal funds. $15,000.00 for the Chess program to pay for chess materials and tournament participation costs. This continuing grant program has been funded with a private donation. $10,000.00 for the Expanded GED Testing Services program to establish a satellite GED test center at the Virginia Employment Commission and expand the testing services in the Roanoke City testing area. This new program will be reimbursed one hundred percent by state funds. $806,000.00 for the School Instructional Technology program to be used for the purchase of school instructional technology equipment which will enable students in grades nine through twelve to take the Standards of Learning (SOL) test on-line. This continuing program will be one hundred percent reimbursed by state bond funds. The Board appreciates the approval of this request. Sincerely, Cindy H. Lee, Clerk re CC: Ms. Melinda .1. Payne Dr. E. Wayne Harris Mr. Richard L. Kelley Mr. Kenneth F. Mundy Mr. William L. Murray Mrs. Darlene L. Burcham Mr. William M. Hackworth Mr. ]james D. Grisso Mrs. Ann H. Shawver (with accounting details) Office of the City Manager January 16, 2001 Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor, and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Smith and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Summary of 2000 Citizen Survey Please reserve space on your agenda for a presentation on the above subject. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Burchar~ City Manager DLB:ctf cc: City Attorney Director of Finance City Clerk Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S,W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci.roanoke.va,us Roanoke Citizen Survey 2000 Prepared for: Office of the City Manager City of Roanoke, Virginia October 2000 From a Report Prepared by Virginia Tech Center for Survey Research 207 W. Roanoke Street (0543) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Table of Contents Introduction Instrument and Sample Survey Administration Responses on Overall Quality of Life in Roanoke City Respondent Characteristics Education in Roanoke City Employment and Economic Issues Feelings of Safety in Roanoke City Respondent Ratings of City Services Intemet Usage in Roanoke City Opinions on the Public Library Opinions on Roanoke City Government Customer Service Page 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 11 Roanoke City Citizens Survey 2000 Introduction The Roanoke City Citizens Survey is an effort of the City of Roanoke, Virginia to uphold its commitment to service excellence for all customers. Specifically, a citizens survey was initiated in order to measure citizen satisfaction with municipal services and projects and to further the City Council's vision for the City of Roanoke. As part of its efforts to assess citizen satisfaction with city services, the Roanoke City Manager's Office contracted with the Virginia Tech Center for Survey Research (CSR) to conduct a telephone survey that would represent the opinions of citizens residing in the four geographic quadrants comprising the City of Roanoke. The results of this study will be used to improve city services and help guide the use of city resources. Instrument and Sample The instrument used for this study was developed by the Virginia Tech center for Survey Research in conjunction with' staff members in the Office of the Roanoke City Manager. The telephone survey is designed to gather information about the opinions of Roanoke City citizens regarding a variety of city services and issues. At~er the initial telephone survey drai~ was developed, an instrument pre-test was conducted by the CSR in order to test the position of each survey item within the instrument, the wording of each item and the length of the interview. The survey pre-test was conducted with a small sample of randomly selected Roanoke City citizens. It was established during the pre-test that the average interview length was sixteen minutes. At, er minor modifications to the wording of several survey items, the instrument was tested again with a random sample of Roanoke City citizens and was subsequently deemed to be suitable for data collection. The final version of the survey was approved by the Office of the Roanoke City Manager for data collection purposes. The survey instrument includes an initial screening question to ensure that the respondent currently resides in the City of Roanoke. Interviews were ended after the initial screening question for those respondents who reP°rted that they did not reside in the City of Roanoke. Survey items include measures of citizen satisfaction with broad city service objectives as well as opinions about specific city services. Additionally, a section of the survey instrument is devoted to items assessing citizen satisfaction with the customer service they receive from city employees. The final section of the survey includes items requesting respondent demographic information and an open-ended item i:equesting information from the respondent about what they like most about living in the City of Roanoke. A copy of the survey instrument is located in Appendix A. A stratified sampling design was employed for this study in which an equal number of sample members were selected for each Roanoke City quadrant. The four quadrants (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest) were defined utilizing census tracts provided to the CSR by Roanoke City officials. An equal number of sample members (625) were randomly chosen from each quadrant in order to ensure that an adequate number 0frespondents in each quadrant would be included in the final dataset to facilitate analysis of respondent data by quadrant. The sample for this project was obtained by the CSR from the national sampling firm, Survey Sampling Incorporated, and included the telePhone number and quadrant identifier for each of the 2,500 sample members. Sun, ey Administration TelePhone interviews began on September I, 2000 and continued through October 8, 2000. An average of 6.4 attempts on various days of the week and at different times of day were made for each "non-respondent" sample member. Only adults, age 18 or older, were interviewed for this study. In the event that a respondent reported that they lived in a locality outside the City of Roanoke, the call was coded as "does not reside in Roanoke City". There were 127 sample 2 · records with this final disposition code. These 127 records were removed from the eligible sample along with the non-working (309) and non-residential numbers (39), the numbers for which the respondent indicated a langUage or heating problem such that they could not complete the interview (18) and the records for which respondents indicated that there were no adults living in the household (4). ARer the removal of these records, 2,003 records remained as the total number of eligible sample members. Interviews were completed with 1,017 individuals or 50.7% of the eligible sample. The resulting completion of 1,017 interviews provides a representative sample of adult respondents residing in households in the City of Roanoke with a margin of error of±3.2 percent at the 95 percent level of cortfidence. Therefore, assuming there are no substantial differences between completed and uncompleted interviews, results based on this sample size should vary no more than 3.2 percentage points above or below the obtained results. This margin of error is for the survey results for all respondents combined. A summary of the final dispositions for the 2,500 sample members is provided in Table 1. Table 1 Total Initial Sample 2,500 ineligible Sample: Does not reside in Roanoke City (127) Non-working telephone number (309) Non-residential telephone number (39) No adult living in household (4) Language or hearing difficulty (18) EHgible Sample 2,003 Completions in Northeast Quadrant of Roanoke City 274 Completions in Southeast Quadrant of Roanoke City 234 Completions in Northwest Quadrant of Roanoke City 255 Completions in Southwest Quadrant of Roanoke City 254 Total Number of Completed Interviews 1,017 Non-respondents: Final disposition of no answer, busy, answering machine or callback after six attempts (621) Refusal (365) 986 The reported percentage distributions on responses to survey items are weighted when they are presented fo~: all respondents together in order to adjust for the equal number of sample members selected in each quadrant. Accordingly, weighting is employed when combining data across quadrants because the actual population numbers of citizens residing in each Roanoke City quadrant are not equal. The proportionate distribution of respondents is adjusted by respondent quadrant residence for the eligible population proportions in the quadrant groups when aggregate data for all respondents are reported throughout this report. A detailed description of this weighting procedm'e is provided in Appendix C. The distribution of responses to all close-ended survey items is shown in Appendix D. The figures reported in the "overall" column in this appendix are the weighted percentages. The percentages reported in each of the quadrant columns in this appendix.are Unweighted percentages because weighted numbers are reported in this summary only when respondents from the four quadrants are grouped together in order to adjust for the equal number of sample members selected from each quadrant. Responses on Overall Quality of l, ife in Roanoke City Roanoke City citizens are quite satisfied with their lives in the City of Roanoke with eight in ten survey respondents rating the City of Roanoke aa either an excellent or good place to live. Similarly, well over three-fourths of Roanoke citizens rate the quality of life in the city aa excellent or good and agree that the overall quality and livability of neighborhoods in Roanoke is good. The majority of citizens consider the Roanoke City government aa a significant force in meeting the needs of the commllnlty, With eighty percent of respondents reporting that the city government is somewhat or very effective in meeting community needs. Indeed, the majority (72.9%) of citizens believe that city government performance is improving in Roanoke. 4 Respondent Characteristics Among the 1,017 citizens responding to the survey, more than three-fourths have lived in Roanoke City more than ten years. The majority of respondents are home owners, with 70.2 percent reporting that they own their own home. Most respondents (87.9%) reported that one to two adults live in their home and the majority of respondents (62.1%) have no children under the age of eighteen living in their home, with sixteen percent reporting one child in the home and fourteen percent indicating two to three children in the home. Less than two percent of respondents have four or more children residing in their home and seven percent of respondents refused to answer this household composition question. Less than six percent of survey respondents were eighteen to twenty-five years old, sixteen percent were twenty-six to thirty-five years old, eighteen percent were thirty-six to forty- five years old, nineteen percent were forty-six to fifty-five years old, twelve percent were rift'y- six to sixty-five years old and twenty-eight percent were older than sixty-five years of age. Less than two percent of respondents refused to report the year in which they were bom. Although the city quadrant of residence was obtained from the sampling firm utilizing the census tract of the current respondent address, a question was also included in the survey which asked respondents to report the city quadrant in which they lived. Although the majority of survey respondents reported their city quadrant correctly (indicating strong feelings of quadrant affiliation among citizens), some respondents reported not knowing their quadrant of residence and some reported their quadrant incon'ectly. Specifically, about one quarter of residents in the Northeast and Southeast quadrants incorrectly reported that they live in the Northwest or Southwest quadrants respectively. Respondents residing in the Northwest quadrant of the City, had the greatest accuracy rate on this item with eighty-eight percent reporting their quadrant correctly. Although three-fourths of respondents residing in the Southwest quadrant reported their residence correctly, nineteen percent reported living in the Northwest and roughly three percent reported living in either the Northeast or Southeast quadrant. The majority of survey respondents were female (66%) and thirty-four percent of respondents were male. Numerous studies have demonstrated that women are more likely to participate in telephone surveys than men. Almost eighty percent of respondents to the survey are Caucasian or white with eighteen percent of respondents reporting another racial or ethnic affiliation. The majority of survey respondents (63.5%) agreed that the Roanoke City government promotes communication, understanding, and relationships among the many ethnic groups living in the city with 55.6 percent of African American respondents in agreement and 65.8 percent of white respondents in agreement. Almost sixteen percent of survey respondents refused to report their household incomes. Among those respondents reporting incomes, thirteen percent reported a household income under fifteen thousand dollars per year, eighteen percent reported a household income between fifteen and twenty-five thousand, seventeen percent reported twenty-five to thirty-five thousand per year, another seventeen percent reported thirty-five to fii~'y thousand per year, thirteen percent reported between fifty and seventy-five thousand per year, and eight percent reported a household income of seventy-five thousand dollars or more per year. Fifty percent of respondents reported being employed full-time for pay outside the home. The survey item excluded part-~ne employment and in-home employment. Among the respondents reporting full-time employment outside the home, sixty-five percent indicated that this full-time employment is in the City of'Roanoke. Education ~n Roanol~ CI~ The Roanoke City Citizens Survey includes numerous questions gauging citizen satisfaction with educational opportunities and public schools in the City of Roanoke. The majority of Roanoke City citizens (64.9%) rate the educational resources and opportunities available in the City for themselves and their families as excellent or good. A similar number of Roanoke citizens rate the public schools in the city as either excellent or good (64.1%). High ratings of public schools are evident in the responses of survey respondents across quadrants of 6 residence, with respondents residing in the Southeast and Southwest quadrants expressing slightly higher rating~ of public schools (65% and 66% ~espectively, including responses of excellent or good), than respondents residing in the Northeast and Northwest (61% and 62% respectively). Roanoke City citizens also express positive opinions about public education in Roanoke when presented with a variety of statements addressing multiple domains affecting education in the city. Figure 1 depicts the agreement levels of citizens on a variety of these educational measures. 8.2 Hgure 1. Olinions on Education in Roanoke City 47.7 42.4 ].6,7 ,4.9 ].4.7 23.1 14.2 36.3 ~$tron~ly Asree ~ Sorm, what Disagree ~Stroc~ly Disagree 13 Don't Know 20.3 Roanoke Adequately Roanoke Focuses On 8usiness,Commun~y CityGovemmeflt CityProvides M aintains School Iml:m ying Student G muos anti Parents Pmmotes Adequate B uildin~s, Facilities Skills To Match A re Actively Invo Ired Improvement in B ud~uR eso umes anclGrounds WonkforceNeeo~s in Success of PuOlic StudentPerformance ForQualityTeaci~ers, Schools anti Reduction In Courses and O m po ut R ate Equiornent Employment and Economic Issues The majority of survey respondents indicated a positive outlook regarding economic issues in Roanoke City. Indeed, over sixty percent of respondents agreed that city government helps existing businesses grow and sixty-five percent agree that Roanoke City government does a goodjob of attracting new businesses to the city. A substantial number of citizens (84.2%) agree that city government actively develops the downtown Roanoke area and almost three-fourths of respondents indicate that city government does a good job of promoting Roanoke as a tourist destination. Likewise, seventy-five percent of responde~ats agree that city government does a good job developing commercial and industrial areas in Roanoke. Slightly less positive ratings were provided by citizens regarding Roanoke City government's efforts to improve the local economy with less than half of survey respondents (46.9%) rating the city government's efforts as excellent or good and 41.9% rating the city's efforts as fair or poor. Feeh'ngs of Safety in Roanoke City City residents express positive views about city police services with seventy-eight percent of citizens rating police services as either excellent or good. Even with the high level of support expressed toward police services, some citizens still express concern regarding feelings of safety. Figure 2 depicts responses provided by citizens to survey items related to feelings of safety. lqlure 2. Feelinss of Sal'ety In Roanoke City Feea~s Of Safety Dov~to~ Omr~ £veni~ Fea~s O~ Safety Dowrto~ Oave Oa~eht Houl~ Fe~'~s Of Safe~y m P Closest To Horm In Fee~s Of Safety bi Park Closest To Hone O~n~ O~l~Houm Fee~es Of Safety Nei~reomooclln Everdre FeeJ~es Of Safety Ne~eomood Omre Da~Hou~ ?.0 19.0 :L6.6 :Z7.3 23,.3 I0 2O 1 32.7 30 at} Percentage 47.4 4~.7 50.4 5O 6O 70 · Very Safe · So mew~at Safe [ I~Somewflat Unsafe [ ·Ve~ U~safe I IBOon't Know/Refuse Respondent Ratings of City Services Roanoke City citizens indicate a great level of satisfaction with their city services as indicated in Figure 3: Indeed almost nine in ten citizen.~ (87%) indicate that they are somewhat or very satisfied with the overall quality of services that the Roanoke City government provides. Additionally, a substantial majority of citizens (65.8%) report that the services provided by the City of Roanoke are worth the taxes paid by citizens. Survey respondents were also asked to rate individual city services independently. Table 2 depicts the mean ratings (excluding responses of don't know/refuse) on each of the services included in the survey. Figure 3. Overall Citizen Satisfaction With Roanoke City Government Services very Satisfied 27.7% Don't Know/Refuse 0.7% Very Dissatisfied 1.4% Somewhat Dissatisfied 10.9% Somewhat Satisfied 59.3% Internet Usage in Roanoke City Almost half (49.4%) of Roanoke City citizens report having regular access to the Intemet. Among those survey respondents reporting regular access to the Interact, over sixty percent (63.1%) indicate that they access the Internet twenty or more times per month. A question was included in the survey instrument to determine how many times Roanoke City citizens access the city's Interact web site called "City Web" each month. Only respondents who indicated that they have regular access to the Interact were asked about their visits to the "City Web" site. Although the majority of respondents (72%) indicated that they never access this web site, slightly more than one-quarter of respondents (25.8%) reported that they access the site at least once per month. Indeed, some of these respondents (1.6%) access this web site more than ten times per month. 9 Table 2 - 1-Excellent, 2-Good, 3-.Fair, 4mPoor Mean Rank of Responses Number of Standard Cl-ty Service , to Survey Item Responses* Deviation Fire Protection Services 1.59 986 .61 g, mergency ,,d Rescue Services 1.63 997 .63 The 911 g.,~ergency Call Cen___te~ 1.70 904 .65 Public Library Services 1.83 949 .71 Weekly Trn-~h Collection 1.89 1,000 .72 The Heo!th Department 1.97 800 .70 Mnnagement of Emergency Si.",_aa"_'ons Like Natural Disasters 1.99 817 .68 oiice Services 2.01 99 ! .76 Zity Bea,t~fica-_'on Program-* 2.01 984 .70 Water Utility Services 2.05 986 .72 The City's Recreation Progrnm-~ 2.12 872 .76 Sewer Utility. Services 2.12 978 .71 The Convenience of Paying City Bills 2.13 978 .74 Maintenance of Parka ~?1 Recreation Facilities 2.14 945 .75 Roanoke Civic Ceu__ter Events 2.15 947 .77 Valley Metro Bus Transpor~_,_'on Services 2. t 8 745 .77 Ro,~-oke Public Schools 2.18 905 .81 5~t Lighting 2.19 1,012 .73 P..ecycHn.o Services 2.22 923 .82 Special C,,_{m_ral Activities ,,~d Events 2.22 911 .76 Leaf Collectiou 2.23 935 .76 x,;~al Control 2.24 942 .76 City Parkiu~ Garages 2.24 807 .77 Removal of Snow ~nd Ice From City SUeets 2.27 1,002 .88 Mowin$ of City F~operty 2.28 962 .80 ~it~.q G¢~5 Infoi--,~"ou About City Se,rices ,nd Activities 2.29 951 .81 [V{,in~¢~nce of City-Owned B,ihqi,? 2.29 849 .70 Special Trash Pick-up of La,se lt=-~...~ ~d Bt,,-,h 2.35 983 .90 ?Aty Oove~,-,~c'ut Sut~port for Nei~hhborhood ~a;,,~ance of the Sto~-~ Drni,~,~oe Syst,~,,,-~ 2.37 854 .73 The BuiJt~in5 F_=.,~A~ Appli¢-_-_'on and Review Proce-~ 2.37 589 .73 Ecouo_mie Develoi_,ra~n_t_ g3_~ij{a~¢e to B~si,,,'~_s 2.39 675 .72 2.39 980 .72 The City SU~t and Road 2.42 676 .76 B,,i__iidi~nE laspectious 2.44 926 .78 S~t Sweeping 2.47 960 .80 Reg,,lnti_'on ,,,d Zo,,i,,~_ for I_-,,d Use 2.48 735 .72 ;~et Paving: Ma:~t~nanee and R~rale 2.55 1,014 .83 New Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk R~wir anicl Consallction 2.55 891 .85 2.56 893 .82 Response to Ci~_z~_e-_ Co~{a;.,~ anti Req~est$ 2.61 940 .92 Availability of Pa~,;~ at the Civic C-~'--~-~ Keeping Alleys Cleaned Up 2.71 775 .81 Cut~,,~ of Weeds on Private F~up~-~ty by the City 2.80 815 .89 *All Respondents answered the survey items used to compile this table. Only respondents answering "don't know/refuse" are excluded from tabulatiou of the means. 10 Opinions On the Hoanoke City PubEc £ibrary In order for the City of Roanoke to have citizen feedback on the direction of resource allocation for the public library, several questions regarding the importance of specific library objectives were included in the survey. Figure 4 depicts the findings from these survey items regarding the public library. Figure 4. Opinions On the Importance of Public Ubrary Objectives A Place That Serves As a Conwunity hforrretion and Gathering Place 3.4 .1 64.4 A Face To Use Computers and Access the bternet 1.6 0.4 3.5 16.9 77.& A Face to Read and Borrow Books 0.1 0.2 0.8 0 5 9.2 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 Percentage IVe~/Inl~orta I Sorewret In'l~o rt ant: I~ Son~wret Unr~ortan~ INot At AIl IrT~ortant Don't Know/Refuse Opinions on Roanoke City Government Customer Service City residents express positive opinions about the customer service they receive fi.om Roanoke city government. The majority of citizens (63.1%) agree that the Roanoke City government can be trusted to do what is in the best interest of citizens. This positive regard may be related to the fact that Roanoke City residents believe that they have the opportunity to contribute to the governance process in Roanoke. When asked if they believe that Roanoke City officials actively involve citizens in the business of city government, the majority of respondents ((53.9%) responded ~atively. Specific items regarding facets of governmental customer service in the city are included in the survey instrument. Figure 5 depicts the findings fi.om these customer service items. 11 Figure 5. Citizen Opinions On City Government Customer Service City Government Office Hours Are Convenient City Government Offce Locations Are Convenient Convenient Parkinsat City Govo'nment Offices Is Generally Available City Government Employees Treat Citizens Fairly City Government Employees Provide Prompt Service It is Easy to Contact the Appropriate City Government Office When You Need a P~ticul~ Service or Have a Question City Government Employees Are Generally Friendly, Courteous md Helpful IStmn&~y A ~rue m Someva~t Agree I$omew~t Disa&~e EIStmngly Disagree IOon't Know/Refuse 8.4 9.9 r.O 7.7 '7.2 6.9 3.7 0 10 24.? 19.8 31.7 26.5 24.3 20 30 40 Percentage 5O I2 /tppendix ~ Survey Instrument ROANOKE CITY CITIZENS SURVEY 2000 CALLING INFORMATION: (RDD Phone Numbs) Hello, my name is and I'm culling from Virginia Tech on behalf of the City of Roanoke. We are interested in your opinions about important city Issues, services, and programs. JIF NECESSARY: I need to speak with an adult in your household (AGE 18 OR OLDER). Would that be you?l [GO TO QI] YES 1 NO 2 B. May I speak with that person? [REPEAT FIRST TWO SENTENCES OF A, GO TO Q1] YES 1 NO 2 C. When may I call back to speak with (him/her)? De So that I will know who to mk for, what is (his/her) name? [R.EPEAT BACK FOR PRONI. JNC~ON IF NECESSARY, AND TERMINATE CALL] A1 Q1. First, do you live in the City of Roanoke? YEs [GO TO NO DK/RF End 1: I'm sorry, our study requires that we speak only with individuals living in Roanoke City. Thank you very much for yoUr time. Q2. Q3. . Q4. Q$. How many years have you lived in Roanoke? LESS THAN ONE YEAR 1 I-2 YEARS 2 3-4 YEARS 3 5-10 YEARS 4 MORE THAN TEN YEARS/ENTIRE LIFE 5 DK/RF 6 IF Q2>4, GO TO Q4 Why did you move to Roanoke? fOB-RELATED 1 RETIREMENT 2 RELATIVES LIVED IN ROANOKE 3 QUALITY OF LIFE 4 OTHER: (Please specify ) 5 DK/RF 6 How would you rate Roanoke as a place to live today, in 2000? Would you say excellent, good, fair or poor? EXCELLENT I GOOD 2 FAIR 3 POOR 4 DK/RF 5 IF Q2<4, GO TO Q6 How would you rate Roanoke as a place to live five years ago? EXCELLENT ! GOOD 2 FAIR 3 POOR 4 DK/RF 5 Q6. Q7. QB. Q9. QlO. How would you rate Roanoke city government's efforts to improve the local economy? EXCELLENT l GOOD 2 FAIR 3 POOR 4 DK/RF 5 How would you rate the educational resources and opportunities available to you and your family in Roanoke? EXCELLENT 1 GOOD 2 FAIR. 3 POOR 4 DK/RF 5 How would you rate the quality of life in the community? EXCELLENT 1 GOOD 2 FAIR. 3 POOR 4 DK/RF 5 How would you rate the effectiveness of Roanoke city government in meeting community needs? Would you say very effective, somewhat effective, somewhat ineffective or not at all effective? VERY EFFECTIVE SOMEWHAT EFFECTIVE SOMEWHAT INEFFECTIVE NOT AT ALL EFFECTIVE DK/R.F Now I'm going to ask your opinion about some issues that are important in Roanoke. For each statement please indicate your level of agreement-either strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. a. The first statement is..~Roanoke city officials actively involve citizens in the business of city government. b. City government performance is ir?rovin$ in Roanoke. ¢. Roanoke city officials cio a good job of bringing higher paying jobs to the city. d. There is a good mix of housing types and affordability in Roanoke. STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/R.F STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/R.F STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK~'R,F Qll. go There is a good mix of ~nsportation options available in Roanoke. The overall quality and livabillty of neighborhoods in Roanoke is good. Roanoke does a good job of focusing on the unique needs of youths. The city does a good job of encouraging the arts, cultural and educational organiTatious. Roanoke is actively expanding cooperative efforts with other local governments in our region. Would you... City government helps exist~ug bnsinesses grow. Roanoke city government does a good job of attracting uew businesses to the city. Roanoke city government promotes commumcation~ understandiug and relationships among the many ethnic groups living in the city. Roanoke city government does a good job of protecting and enJ~ncing the natural environment. The services provided by the City of Roanoke are worth the taxes paid by citizens. Roanoke city government can be trusted to do what is in the best interest of citizens. STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY sOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE strongly somewhat somewhat strongly agree agree disagree disagree STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREF- DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DI~RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF Now I'm going to ask your opinion about some services offered by the City of Roanoke. Using the terms excellent, good, fair and poor, please tell me how you would rate the following services. a. First, fire protection services? b. emergency and rescue services? c. the Health Depariment? d. Roanoke Public SchooLs? e. response to citizen complaints and requests? f. sewer utility s~rvices? g. How about water utility services? Would you say they a~... h weekly trash collection? i. police services? public library services? Would you say they k. city parking garages? EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT CR3OD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR excellent good fair poor EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR excellent good fair poor EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR DK/P,~ DKH:LF DK/1~ DK/RF DI~RF DK,'I~ DK/RF DK/1~F DK/RF DI~RF DK/RF A4 1. management of emergency situations like natural disasters? m. mowing of city property? n. The cutting of_ weeds on private property by the city? o. removal of snow and ice from city streets? p. street lighting? q. street paving, maintenance and repair? r. street sweeping? s. the city street and mad system? t. the 911 emergency call center? u. transpomtion planning for traffic? Would you say it is.., v. Valley Metro bus transportation services? w. How about new curb, gutter and sidewalk repair and construction? x. How about the city's recreation progeny? y. maintenance of parks and recreation facilities? z. animal control? aa. city beautification programs? bb. regulation and zoning for land use? cc. keeping alleys cleaned up? dd. special trash pick-up of large items and brush? ee. economic development assistance to bnsmess? ft'. citizens getting information about city services and activities? Would you say... gg. the convenience of paying city bills? hh_ leaf collection? ii. maintenance of the storm drainage systems? ii, mainten~ce of city-owned buildings? kit. building in.~ections? I1. the building permit application and review process? mm. recycling services? nn Roanoke Civic Center events? oo. the availability of pa~king at the Civic Center? EXC£LLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT excellent EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT excellent EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT A5 GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good GOOD GOOD GOOD · GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD C-OOD GOOD GOOD GOOD FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR fair FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR poor POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR poor POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR POOR DK/RF DK./R.F DK/EF DK/R~ DK/R.F DK/RE DK~ DK/R~ DK/R~ DWRJ; DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DFJRF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DWRF DK/RF DKA~,.F DFJRF DFJRF DIeJRF DK/RF DK/RF DK/RF DIC/RF Q12. Q13. Q14. PP. qq. special cultural activities and events? City government support for neighborhood organiTntious? EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR DK/RF EXCELLENT GOOD FAiR POOR DK/RF Finally, how satisfied are you with the overall quality of services that Roanoke city government very provides? Would you say.., satisfied somewhat somewhat very satisfied dissatisfied dissatisfied DK~RF Now I'm going to ask about your feelings of safety in the City of Roanoke. ao How safe do you feel in your neighborhood during daylight hours? Would you say very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe, or ve~ unsafe? VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DK/RF b. How about in your neighborhood'in the evening? VERY SAFE in the park closest to your home during daylight VERY hours? SAFE Co d. How about in the same park in the evening? VERY SAFE How safe do you feel downtown during daylight VERY hours? SAFE SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DKYRF SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DK/RF SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DK/RF SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DK/RF f. downtown in the evening? VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY SAFE SAFE UNSAFE UNSAFE DK/RF The Roanoke City public library system provides various services. How important is it that the library serve each of these purposes... ao bo First, to be a phce where people can read and very borrow books. Would you say.., imporamt To be a place where people can use computers and access the Internet?. To serve as a commun/ty information and gathering place? somewhat somewhat not at all irr~o, rtant unimpo, rtant important DK/RF VERY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT NOT AT ALL I~PORTANT IMPORTANT UNIMPORTANT IMPORTANT DKYRF VERY IMPORTANT SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT UNIMPORTANT IMPORTANT Do you have regular access to the Internet? YES 1 NO [GO TO Q17] 2 DK/RF [GO TO Q I7] 3 Q15. On average, how many times per month do you use the lnternet? DK/RF 999 A6 Q16. On average, how many times per month do you access the city's Internet web site called "City Web"? IF ASKED: The city's web site address is www,ci.roanoke.va, us DKiRF 99 Q17. I have just a few more statements about Roanoke City government issues. For each statement, please tell me ff you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. a. F~t, city government does a good job of educating citizens about city services. b. City $ovemment actively develops the downtown Roanoke area. ¢. City government does a good job ofpromotm$ Roanoke as a tourist destination. d. Roanoke adequately maintaim public school buildings, facilities and grounds. e. Roanoke does a good job of providing social services to citizens who need th~m. Would you... f. Roanoke's curbside recycling program should be continued. g. Roanoke provides recreational facilities and programs tha~ meet neighborhood and commumty needs. h. City $overnment does a ~oodjob developin$ commercial and industrial areas in Roanoke. i. City government does a ~ood job of historical preservation and protection in the city. Roanoke focuses on i ,mpmvm$ the _~4tt~ of students and the worJfforce to match the needs of employers. Q18. STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DIe/RI STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGILEE DISAGREE DK/RF strongly somewhat somewhat strongly agree agree disagree disagree DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DIG'RI lc. Business, commumty groups, and parents are actively involved in the success of Roanoke Public Schools. 1. Roanoke city government promotes improvement in student performance and reduction in the school 6mpout rate in city schools. STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE D[SAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF tn. Roanoke city provides an adequate budget and r--~ourccs for quality teachen, courses of study, and STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY classroom equipment. AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DliYRI Now I'd like to ask you a few questions about the city's customer service in general. Please tell me how much you agree with each statement. a. City government emt~oyees are generally fi-iendly, STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY courteous, and helpful. AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE A7 Co It is easy to contact the appropriate city government office when you need a particular service or have a question. City government employees provide prompt service. d. City government employees treat citizens fairly. Convenient parking at city government offices is generally available? f. City government office locations are convenient? g. City government office hours are convenient? Finally, I have a few more general questions about you. Q19. In what year were you born? STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/R.F STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/RF STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DK/R.F STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE DKYRF Q20. Counting yourseff, how many adults, age 18 or older, are currently living in your home? I~ ASKED: '~Do not count college students living away at school.' 19~ DK/R.F1999 DK/RF 99 Q21. How many individuals under the age of 18 are currently living in your home? Q22. Q23. Do you own or do you rent your current home? DK/RF 99 OWN OR BUYING ! RENT 2 OTHER 3 DK/RF 4 · Do you live in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, or Southwest area of Roanoke City? NORTHEAST 1 NORTHWEST 2 SO~AST 3 SOUTHWEST 4 DK/RF 5 A8 Q24. Q2~. Q26. Q27. Q28. How often do you use the City's curbside recycling service? Would you say... IIF ASKED: curbside recycling is curremly a bi- [ weekly s ice. every two weeks 1 every four weeks 2 less often than every four weeks 3 or not at all? 4 NOT AVAILABLE 5 DK/RF 6 What is the highest level of formal education you have completed? GRADE SCHOOL 1 SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 HIGH SCHOOL GRAD [OR GED] 3 TRADE./VOC SCHOOL AFTER HS 4 COMPLETED COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5 SOME COLLEGE 6 COLLEGE GRADUATE 7 GRADUATE SCHOOL/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL 8 DK/RF 9 Are you currently employed full-time for pay outside the home? YES 1 NO [GO TO Q281 2 DKfRF [GO TO Q281 3 Is your place of employment in the City of Roanoke? YES 1 NO 2 DK/RF 3 Do you consider yourseff to be White. African American, Asian, Hispanic or a member of some other ethnic group? AFRICAN AMERICAN (BLACK) 2 ASIAN 3 HISPANIC (LATINO) 4 (SPECIFY: ) OTHER 5 DK/RF 6 Q29. Q3o. I'm going to read several income brackets to you. Please stop me when I get to the bracket that includes your best estimate of your total family income before taxes last year. less than $15,0007 1 between $15,000 and less than $25,000? 2 between $25,000 and less than $35,0007 3 between $35,000 and less than $50,0007 4 between $50,000 and less than $75,000 5 between $75,000 and $100,000 6 over $100,000 7 DK/RF 8 Finally, What do yon like most about living in the City of Roanoke? Q31. Gender MALE 1 FEMALE 2 That concludes our survey. We appreciate your help on our project. Thanks again and have a good evening/good afternoon! Al0 Overall Yes 100.0 No 0.0 DK/RF 0.0 Less than 1 year 1.2 1-2 Years 5.9 3-4 Years 7.8 5-10 Years 9.9 More than 10 years/entire life 75.2 DK/RF 0.1 Job-related 36.? Retirement 2.7 Relatives lived in Roanoke 17.0 Quality of life 10.1 Other 32.2 DK/RF 1.2 Excellent 29.8 Good 53.6 Fair 13.4 Poor 3.0 DK/RF 0.2 Excellent 26.7 Good 56.5 Fair 12.9 Poor 2.7 DK/RF 1.3 Excellent 5.4 Good 41.5 Fair 32.6 Poor 9.3 DKfRF 11.2 Excellent 18.7 Good 46.2 Fair 19.3 Poor DK/I~ Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Very Effective Somewhat Effective Somewhat Ineffective Not at all Effective DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Overall Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 26.0 39.0 17.4 12.3 5.2 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 26.2 57.0 10.2 5.1 1.5 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 16.7 39.6 18.1 14.7 10.9 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 35.9 49.6 7.0 3.5 3.9 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 14.6 44.3 13.8 10.5 16.8 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 15.8 47.7 12.4 6.3 17.8 Strongly Agree 17.5 Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall 47.5 17.9 10.4 6.8 16.2 47.3 16.0 10.9 9.5 22.1 53.2 13.3 6.3 5.2 20.2 45.6 15.6 14.1 4.5 13.8 49.3 17.0 14.6 5.3 45.8 46.5 3.8 0.7 3.2 44.4 47.4 5.5 0.7 DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DKA~F Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellem Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Overall 2.0 19.3 47.2 11.6 1.6 20.2 16.4 47.7 19.4 6.3 10.2 7.1 37.1 32.4 11.4 12.1 15.9 59.8 15.8 4.5 4.0 19.3 58.3 15.1 4.3 3.0 28.8 57.3 8.9 3.2 1.8 22.9 54.9 15.0 4.6 2.6 Overall Excellent 31.3 Good 48.8 Fair 12.6 Poor 1.7 DKIRF 5.6 Excellent 10. 5 Good 46.3 Fair 17.5 Poor 5.9 DK/RF 19.7 Excellent 16.9 Good 49.3 Fair 12.8 Poor 1.9 DK/RF 19.1 Excellent 13.7 Good 50.1 Fair 23.4 Poor 7.6 DK/RF 5.2 Excellent 5.1 Good 27.2 Fair 28.4 Poor 20.0 DK/RF 19.4 Excellent 16.8 Good 50.7 Fair 19.5 Poor 11.6 DKfRF 1.4 Excellent 13.8 Good 58.7 Fair 22.0 Poor 5.0 DK/RF 0.5 OVal Excellent 8.4 Good 43.6 Fair 34.9 Poor 12.8 DK/RF 0.2 Excellent 7.5 Good 47.6 Fair 28.7 Poor 10.4 DK/RF 5.8 Excellent 6.4 Good 53.0 Fair 30.8 Poor 6.0 DK/RF 3.8 Excellent 34.2 Good 48.5 Fair 4.6 Poor 1.6 DK/RF 11.1 Excellent 7.3 Good 45.0 Fair 30.0 Poor 8.8 DK/R.F 8.8 Excellent 12.3 Good 41.2 Fair 15.3 Poor 4.8 DK/RF 26.4 Excellent 6.9 Good 40.8 Fair 27.4 Poor 12.6 DK/RF 12.3 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF Overall 15.9 49.2 17.3 4.0 13.7 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF 16.5 53.6 18.8 4.5 6.6 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF 11.4 55.4 19.0 6.8 7.4 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF 21.4 57.5 15.8 2.2 3.1 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/KF 3.2 37.5 25.4 6.5 27.5 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF 2.9 32.0 27.6 14.8 22.8 Excellent Good Fair Poor DK/RF 14.9 46.2 22.1 13.3 3.4 Excellent 4.8 Overall Good 36.1 Fair 21.6 Poor 4.0 DK/RF 33.6 Excellent 13.5 Good 50.0 Fair 22.7 Poor 7.5 DK/RF 6.3 Excellent 16.7 Good 56.2 Fair 18.4 Poor 4.7 DKfRF 4.0 Excellent 11.6 Good 54.5 Fair 19.2 Poor 7.0 DK/RF 7.7 Excellent 5.2 Good 50.0 Fair 21.5 Poor 7.0 DKfRF 16.3 Excellent 6.9 Good 51. I Fair 21.5 Poor 4.6 DK/RF 16.0 Excellent 4.9 Good 35.9 Fair 19.3 Poor 6.0 DK/RF 33.9 Excellent 3.8 Good 33.2 Overall Fair 15.8 Poor 4.3 DK/RF 42.8 Excellent 15.7 Good 50.4 Fair 16.9 Poor 8.4 DK/RF 8.6 Excellent 17.3 Good 50.9 Fair 20.4 Poor 5.0 DK/RF 6.4 Excellent 8.5 Good 39.3 Fair 25.2 Poor 19.5 DK/RF 7.5 Excellent 13.6 Good 49.4 Fair 22.5 Poor 4.8 DK/RF 9.7 Excellent 8.4 Good 43.8 Fair 23.7 Poor 5.8 DK/RF 18.4 Very Satisfied 27.7 Somewhat Satisfied 59.3 Somewhat Dissatisfied 10.9 Very Dissatisfied 1.4 0.7 DK/RF Very Safe 69.0 Somewhat Safe 25.2 Overall Somewhat Unsafe 4.4 Very Unsafe 1.3 DK/RF 0.1 Very Safe 48.7 Somewhat Safe ' 37.6 Somewhat Unsafe 8.7 Very Unsafe 4.8 DK/RF 0.2 Very Safe 47.4 Somewhat Safe 31.1 Somewhat Unsafe 4.1 Very Unsafe 2.9 DK/RF 14.4 .... Very Safe 17.3 Somewhat Safe 32.7 Somewhat Unsafe 15.3 Very Unsafe 13.4 DK/RF 21.3 Very Safe 59.4 Somewhat Safe 30.7 Somewhat Unsafe 2.0 Very Unsafe 0.9 DK/RF 7.0 Very Safe 19.0 Somewhat Safe 39.8 Somewhat Unsafe 14.9 Very Unsafe 9.6 DK/RF 16.6 Very Important 89.6 Somewhat Important 9.2 Somewhat Unimportant 0.1 Not at all Important 0.2 DK/RF 0.8 Very Important 77.6 Somewhat Important 16.9 Somewhat Unimportant Not at all Important DK/RF Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Unimportant Not at all Important DK/RF Yes No DK/RF OveraH 1.6 0.4 3.5 64.4 27.1 3.4 1.5 3.6 49.4 50.5 0.1 Nev~r Less Than 10 Times 10 to Less Than 20 Times 20 to Less Than 40 Times More Than 40 Times 3.3 19.5 14.2 45.5 17.6 Never 1-2 Times 3-10 Times More Than 10 Times DK/RY 72.0 18.9 5.3 1.6 2.3 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 15.2 59.1 15.3 6.8 3.6 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 27.6 56.6 7.8 3.5 4.5 Strongly Agree 26.6 Overall Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 47.7 15.2 5.9 4.5 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 31.9 48.9 7.4 3.6 8.2 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 21.7 49.3 7.3 7.1 14.6 69.1 19.1 2.9 3.2 5.6 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 25.7 53.7 8.5 5.4 6.7 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 18.6 56.4 9.8 4.2 11.0 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree 26.1 52.9 11.0 4.3 DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/R5 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree S~xongly Disagree DK/RF Overall 5.7 16.7 47.7 14.9 6.0 14.7 23.1 46.0 11.5 5.2 14.2 16.5 42.4 10.7 7.0 23.3 11.7 36.3 19.4 12.3 20.3 34.1 52.7 5.9 3.7 3.7 24.1 48.2 13.2 9.9 4.6 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/RF 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 Older Than 65 DK/RF I 21.5 52.9 12.8 5.9 6.9 24.3 54.4 10.6 3.5 7.2 7.7 31.7 22.7 26.5 11.3 19.8 49.5 13.8 9.9 7.0 24.7 50.9 10.9 7.1 6.4 5.7 16.0 17.6 19.1 12.4 27.8 1.3 1 2 3-5 More Than 5 39.0 48.9 11.5 0.3 DK/RF None I 2-3 4-5 DK/RF Own/Buying Renting Other DK/RF Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest DK/RF Every 2 Weeks Every 4 Weeks Less Often Than Every 4 Weeks Not At All Not Available DK/RF Grade School Some High School High School Grad/GED Trade/Voc. School After HS Completed Commtmity College Some College College Graduate Graduate/Professional School DKfRF Yes No DK/RF Overall 0.3 62.1 15.8 13.8 1.1 7.2 II 70.2 28.1 1.4 0.2 14.4 30.3 15.0 38.6 1.6 34.7 9.0 11.4 26.2 17.7 1.0 2.8 9.3 32.5 2.0 2.7 20.9 19.2 9.8 0.9 49.5 50.1 0.4 Yes 65.0 OveraH No 33.8 DK/RF 1.2 White 79.9 African American (Black) 15.6 Asian 0.4 Hispanic (Latino) 0.6 Other 1.5 DK/RF 2.0 < $15,0.00 12.5 $15,000 and < $25,000 17.5 $25,000 and < $35,000 16.8 $35,000 and < $50,000 16.6 $50,000 and < $75,000 12.8 $75,000 to $100,000 5.9 > $100,000 2.2 DK/RF 15.8 Male 34.0 Female 66.0 CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #57-277 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 35185-011601 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Downtown Roanoke, Inc., for provision of certain services by the City in exchange for use of a sidewalk cleaning machine to be purchased by Downtown Roanoke, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachment pc: R. Matthew Kennell, President, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., 310 First Street,'S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works William M. Hackworth, City Attorney H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd ,/ iN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35185-011601. A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with Downtown Roanoke, Inc., for the provision of certain services by the City in exchange for use of sidewalk cleaning machine purchased by' Downtown Roanoke, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized to execute and attest, respectively, the requisite Agreement with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. ("DRI"), authorizing the City's commitment to regularly operate, maintain and store a sidewalk cleaning machine purchased by DRI for such purpose, under certain specific circumstances, and upon such terms as are set out in an Agreement between DRI and the City. 2. The Agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and may contain such other provisions as are set forth in the City Manager's letter dated January 16, 2001, to this Council. ATTEST: City Clerk. H ,RES ,R-DRI-GreenMachine- 1-16-01 ,, __~. ..: ~ Office of the City Manager January 16,2001 The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor, and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of Council: Subject: Agreement with Downtown Roanoke, Inc., Regarding Sidewalk Sweeping Machine Background: Downtown Roanoke, Inc., (DRI) initiated a discussion with Roanoke staff earlier this year to form a partnership regarding the ownership and use ora sidewalk sweeping machine. An on-site demonstration of such a machine, known as the "Green Machine" (photo attached), was then conducted in the downtown area. The machine was enthusiastically received by DRI and City staff, as well as the general public. The "Green Machine", produced by Allied Sweepers, Inc., is a state of the art machine designed to sweep, vacuum and scrub sidewalks in crowded urban areas in a safe and "people friendly" way. These machines are used extensively throughout the United States and Europe and have recently been introduced in Richmond and Norfolk. Considerations: DRI is prepared to purchase a "Green Machine" at an approximate cost of $24, 000 in exchange for the City committing to regularly operate the machine in the Downtown Service District on sidewalks and public areas, with a focus on the City Market area, for three (3) years. The City will need to agree to maintain and store the machine at its own expense, and accept liability for its use. Following purchase and delivery, it is expected that the machine will be placed into use in the Spring of 2001. Operation of this machine is expected to have a nominal budgetary impact. Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci,roanoke.va,us 01-100 Agreement Sidewalk Sweeping Machine Page 2 Janua~ 16,2001 Recommendation: City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached agreement with Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated and thereby accept the responsibility for the use of the Green Machine. DLB/RKB/gpe Attachments c: City Clerk City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works Respectfully submitted, #01-100 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 30th day of November, 2000, by and between DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, INCORPORATED, a Virginia non-profit corporation ("DRI"), and the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ("City"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, DRI and the City are committed to improving the cleanliness of the sidewalks of the downtown business district; and WHEREAS, DRI has studied and tested a machine manufactured by Allied Sweepers, Inc., which sweeps, vacuums, and scrubs sidewalks as more particularly described on the attached Exhibit A ("Green Machine"); and WHEREAS, DRI is willing to purchase one Green Machine to be used by the City to clean downtown sidewalks and downtown public areas on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, the City is willing to use one City employee to operate the Green Machine and to maintain and store the Green Machine in the downtown area. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, agree as follows: 1. DRI will purchase the Green Machine at DRI's sole expense. 2. The City will use one of its employees to operate the Green Machine cleaning downtown sidewalks and public areas. 3. The Green Machine shall be used exclusively in the Downtown Service District with a concentration in the City Market area. 4. The City will cause the Green Machine to be operated five (5) days a week during normal business hours, subject to employee availability, weather and other conditions or circumstances which the City deems significant in determining whether to operate the Green Machine. The City will determine the areas of the Downtown Service District which shall be cleaned by the Green Machine after consultation with DRI. 5. The City shall bear the cost of all maintenance, repair and supplies, which in the opinion of the City are reasonably necessary to keep the Green Machine operating. The City will also store the Green Machine. 6. Either party has the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other. During the thirty (30) day period, neither party shall be expected to perform under this Agreement. 7. The parties agree that, aider purchasing the Green Machine, DRI will have no further financial responsibility for the same. DRI reserves the fight to choose the color of the Green Machine and reserves the right to place and replace appropriate lettering or design on the Green Machine and to use the Green Machine for promotional purposes. 8. This Agreement, including the exhibit, represents the entire understanding between the parties and there are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings, and this Agreement shall not be modified unless in writing of equal formality signed by both parties. 9. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 10. DRI will cooperate in enforcement of any warranties pertaining to the Green Machine and will take appropriate action, as owner of the Green Machine to enforce any warranties, to permit the City to fulfill its duties under this Agreement. 11. Unless sooner terminated or modified, the duties set forth in this Agreement shall expire on the 30th day of November in the year 2003. Upon termination of this Agreement, the City shall deliver the Green Machine to DRI at its business office within ten (10) business days. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above: ATTEST: DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, INCORPORATED By: By: Its: Secretary Its: R. Matthew Kennell President ATTEST: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA By: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk By: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Approved as to Form: Assistant City Attorney Approved as to Execution: Assistant City Attorney ty Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #60-246 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 35186-011601 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2000-2001 Consortium Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $5,013.00, and increasing the revenue estimate by $5,013.00, in connection with additional funds received by the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager George C. Snead, Jr., Assistant City Manager for Community Development Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director, Human Services Vickie L. Price, Executive Director, Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 312, Roanoke, Virginia 24016 HSAgendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001.wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35186-011601. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 2000-2001 Consortium Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 2000-2001 Consortium Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Appropriations Fifth District Employment & Training Consortium Family Services (1-2) Other Jurisdictional C~)~iri~u'ti'o'n's'::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Revenues 4,255,084 23,093 1,715 Fifth District Employment & Training Consortium Family Services (4) Other Jurisdictional (~)~iri~L;ti~n's'i~)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill 1) Salaries 2) Fringes 3) Miscellaneous 4) Family Services 5) Contributions- Other Localities (034-054-2095-8350) (034-054-2095-8351 ) (034-633-2180-8360) (034-054-2095-2095) (034-633-2180-2180) 2,500 798 1,715 3,298 1,715 4,255,084 23,093 1,715 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. Office of the City Manager Januaw 16,2001 Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor, and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of Council: Subject: Funding for the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium Background The Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium (FDETC) administers the federally funded Workforce Investment Act (WlA) for the region, which encompasses the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke as well as the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Roanoke and Salem. The FDETC serves two primary client populations: dislocated workers who have been laid off from employment through no fault of their own, and economically disadvantaqed individuals as determined by household income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The City of Roanoke is the grant recipient and fiscal agent for FDETC funding, thus, City Council must appropriate the funding for all grants and other monies the FDETC receives. Family Services of Roanoke Valley has entered into an agreement with the Consortium has agreed to provide job placement assistance to approximately 100 referrals from parole officers for Drug Court during the period from November 1999 to October 2000. Family Services paid the Consortium $19,795.00 or 1,649.00 per month. Family Services had requested, by letter, that the contract be extended through 12-31-00 at the same rate of reimbursement of $1,649.00 per month. Family Services received additional funding for November and December 2000. Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www. ci,roanoke.va.us Roanoke City Council January 16, 2001 Page 2 II Jurisdictions in the Fifth Planning District, which include the cities of Salem, Clifton Forge and Covington, the Counties of Roanoke, Alleghany, Botetourt, and Craig, as well as Franklin County, were requested by the FDETC to contribute funds to offset the agency's administrative costs. The City of Covington has sent a contribution of $1,715.00 for the Fiscal Year 2001. Consideration_~ program Operations - Existing activities will continue and planned programs will be implemented. Funding - Funds are available from the Grantor agency and other sources as indicated, at no additional cost to the City. Recommended Action(s) Appropriate the FDETC's funding totaling $5,013 and increase the revenue estimate by $5,013 in accounts to be established in the Consortium fund by the Director of Finance. C~ Respectfully submitted, James D. Grisso, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney George C. Snead, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Glenn D. Radcliffe, Director of Human Services Vickie Price, FDETC Executive Director #01-401 MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W~, Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us January 18,2001 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Mr. Tom Mayer U. S. Library Program Manager Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 1551 Eastlake Avenue, E. Seattle, Washington 98102 Dear Mr. Mayer: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 35188-011601 and Resolution No. 35189-011601 accepting a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to the Roanoke Public Library, in the amounts of $94,328.00 and $43,118.00, respectively, for the purpose of expanding public access to computers and the Internet and establishing a regional computer training lab. The above referenced measures were adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which as held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. On behalf of the City of Roanoke, I would like to express appreciation for the grants which will be used to enhance services at the Roanoke City Public Library. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Enclosures pc: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, c/o Mr. Barry Gaskins, 1551 Eastlake Avenue, E., Seattle, Washington 98102 Noland T. Yelich, State Librarian, The Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-1905 H:~,gendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #60-236-323 Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution Nos. 35188-011601 and 35189-011601 accepting Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants in the amounts of $94,328.00 and $43,118.00, respectively, to the Roanoke Public Library, for the purpose of expanding public access to computers and the Internet and establishing a regional computer training lab. The above-referenced measures were adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachments pc: James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Emily Keyser, Acting Director of Libraries HSAgendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFROANOKE,' VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35189-011601. A RESOLUTION accepting a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to the Roanoke Public Library for the purpose of establishing a regional computer training lab. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City hereby accepts a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant in the amount orS 43,118.00 to be used for establishing a regional training lab at the Main Library as a resource for staff, and public training in computer use and applications, as more particularly set forth in the January 16, 2001, letter of the City Manager to this Council. 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute any and all requisite documents, including any documents providing for indemnification by the City as are required for the City's acceptance o f this grant, upon form approved by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. City Clerk. N ('ADC Mea~mcs R-LibG~ant-Gatcs-T~aining Lab-01-16-01 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35188-011601. A RESOLUTION accepting a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to' the Roanoke Public Library for the purpose of expanding public access to computers and the Internet. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City hereby accepts a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant in the amount of $94,328.00 to be used for the purchase of computers to increase the publi'c's access to computers and the Internet, as more particularly set forth in the January 16, 2001, letter of the City Manager to this Council. 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute any and all requisite documents, including any documents providing for indemnification by the City as are required for the City's acceptance of this grant, upon form approved by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. ATTEST: City Clerk. N 'CA DC',Measures,R- LibGrant-Gates- PurComputers.01 _ 16_01 CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the C~ty Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #60-236-323 James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 35187-011601 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2000-2001 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of funds in the amount of $94,328.00 and $43,118.00, respectively, in connection with acceptance of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants to the Roanoke Public Library. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachment pc; Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Emily Keyser, Acting Director of Libraries H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001.wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35187-011601. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 2000-2001 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 2000-2001 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: Appropriations Community Development Library Internet Connectivity Project (1) .......................... Regional Training Lab (2) ..................................... Revenues Outside Third Parties Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (3-4) ......................... 1 ) Appropriated from Third Party 2) Appropriated from Third Party 3) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 4) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (008-650-9736-9004) (008-650-9737-9004) (008-650-9736-9736) (008-650-9737-9737) $ 94,328 43,118 94,328 43,118 $ 5,473,091 94,328 43,118 $ 137,446 137,446 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. '01 January 16, 2001 Office of the City Manager Honorable Ralph Smith, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of Council: Subject: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants to the Roanoke Public Library Background: The Roanoke Public Library has been awarded two grants by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grants are in the amounts of $94,328.00 and $43,118.00. The first grant of $94,328.00 is to be used to expand public access to computers and the Internet by purchasing computers and Internet connectivity equipment for the Gainsboro Branch, Jackson Park Branch, the Law Library, the Main Library and the Melrose Branch. Raleigh Court and Williamson Road Branches were not eligible for this grant. The second grant of $43,118.00 is to be used for a regional training lab as a resource for staff and public training in computer use and applications at the Main Library. Recommended Action: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants be accepted and the City Manager be authorized to execute the requisite grant documents. Revenue estimates in accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the Capital Projects Fund. Appropriate funds in accounts to be established by the Director of Finance. ResEectfully submitted, City Manager Attachments c: City Clerk City Attorney Director of Finance Acting Director of Libraries Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S,W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 CityWeb:www. ci.roanoke,va.us (540) 853-2333 #01-402 FAX (540) 853-1138 Roanoke City Public Library VA-98-24016-01 VA Grant Request Table Library Standard Building Model Unit Price Budgeted Request (Quantity) (Budgeted) Total (Quantity) Library Unit Price Request Total (Requested) (in dollars) $2,800.00 $ I 1,200.00 $4,450.(X) $4,450.00 $0.00 $0.00 $69.00 $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,458.00 $1,458.00 $750.00 $750.00 Total Requested Grant: $18,358.00 TR I- 100-0009-00 TR1-204-0006-00 TRI-601-0006-05 TR 1-602 -0001-00 TRI-606-0004-00 TR 1-701-0002 -01 TR 1-900-0019-00 Gates Library Computer-English Standalone Server - Content Server with TBU Network Accessory Kit 3COM PCI Ethernet Card 10/100 Switch-24 port 10Il{X) auto-sensing switch HP 4050TN laserprinter with 10/100 card Internal Building Wiring Allowance 750  $2,800.00 $11,200.00 ] $4,450.00 $4,450.00  $0.00 $0.00  $69.00 $0.00 l $500.00 $500.00 '] $1,458.0(I $1,458.00  $750.00 $750.00 Total Budgeted Grant: $18,358.00 Roanoke City Public Library Roanoke, VA VA-98-24016-01-A Review Final ' Quantity Awarded Price Total ] $2,800.00 $ I 1,200.00 $4,450.00 $4,450.00 $0.00 $0.00 $69.00 $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,458.00 $1,458.00 $750.00 $75(}.00 Total Awarded Grant: $18,358.00 *The Gates Library Computer is based on a per bnilding population (SPOI') as described in the "State Purtnership Program Grants and Eligibility Guidelines" publication. NOTE: Thc amount of the fired grant award reflects the negotiated pricing with suppliers al tile time tile uwurd was made. Wednesday, l)cccmbcr 13, 2000 Page 188 of 246 Roanoke City Public Library VA-98-24016-01 part Number DeScription TRI-201-0010-00 TR 1-601-0006-05 TR 1-602-0001-00 TR 1-606-0001-02 TR 1-606-0003-00 TRI-701-0002-01 TR 1-703-0008-03 TR 1-900-0001-00 TR I- 121-0014-00 Gates Library Computer-English Network Server - Small Lab VA Grant Request Table Standard Model Unit Price (Quantity) (Budgeted) Library Building Budgeted i Request Total (Quantity) $30,800.00 $4,650.00 Library Unit Price Request Total (Requested) (in dollars) $2,800.00 $30,800.00 $4,650.00 $4,650.00 Roanoke City Public Library Roanoke, VA V A-98-24016-0 I-B Review -' ;; Fin~! Quantity Awarded Price · ~ Toial Network Accessory Kit 3COM PCI Ethernet Card 10/100 Catalyst 24-port 10/100 Switch (Modular) Sma[Inet Support-2924 Switch-3 year HP 4050TN laserprinter with 10/100 card Projector-Viewsonic Internal Building Wiring Allowance 1000 $2,8O0.00 $4,650.00 $0.00 $0.00 $69.O0 $0.00 $ 1.686.00 $ 1,686.00 $224.00 $224.00 $ 1,458.00 $ 1,458.00 $3,300.00 $3,300.00 $1,000.O0 $1,000.00 Total Requested Grant: $43,118.00 $0.00 $0.00 $69.00 $0.00 $1,686.00 $ 1,686.00 $224.00 $224.00 $ 1,458.00 $ 1,458.00 $3,300.O0 $3,300.O0 $1,000.00 $ 1,000.O0 Total Budgeted Grant: $43,118.00 $2,800.00 $30,800.00 $4,650.00 $4,650.00 $0.00 $0.00 $69.00 $0.00 $1,686.00 $1,686.00 $224.00 $224.00 $1,458.00 $1,458.00 $3,300.00 $3,300.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Total Awarded Grant: $43,118.00 *The Gates Library Computer is based on a per building population (SPOP) us described in the "Stule Pannership Progrum Grnnts und Eligibility Guidelines" publication. NOTE: The amount of the final grant award reflects the negotiated pricing with suppliers at the time Ihe awurd was mude. Wednesday, December 13, 20(X) Page 189 of 246 MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us January 16, 2001 File tf.467 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Smith and Members of Council: Pursuant to Chapter 9, Education, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, establishing a procedure for the election of School Board Trustees, this is to advise you that the three-year terms of office of Melinda J. Payne and Ruth C. Willson will expire on June 30, 2001. Pursuant to Section 9-16 of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, on or before February 15 of each year, Council shall announce its intention to elect trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1 through (1) public announcement of such intention at two consecutive regular sessions of the Council and (2) advertisement of such intention in a newspaper of general circulation in the City twice a week for two consecutive weeks. Section 9-17 of the City Code provides that applications must be filed in the City Clerk's Office by March 10 of each year. Since March 10, 2001, falls on Saturday, and City offices will be closed, the deadline for receipt of applications will be Friday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m. Application forms will be available in the City Clerk's Office and may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information describing the duties and responsibilities of School Board Trustees will also be available. With kindest regards, I am Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP:sm H:\Schooi Process.01~,NNOUNCE.WPD CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Januaw 18,2001 File #10-60 Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk James D. Grisso Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Grisso: lam attaching copy of Ordinance No. 35190-011601 amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2000-2001 General and Risk Management Fund Appropriations, providing for appropriation of $250,000.00 reserved in the General Fund for self-insured liabilities to be transferred to the Risk Management Fund. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Kenneth S. Cronin, Director of Human Resources Glenn A. Asher, Risk Manager HSAgendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35190-011601. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 2000-2001 General and Risk Management Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency. WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 2000-2001 General and Risk Management Fund Appropriations, be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, in part: General Fund Appropriations Nondepartmental Transfers to Other Funds (1) .................................. Fund Balance Reserved Fund Balance Reserved for Self-Insured Claims (2) ............................ Risk ManaqementFund Revenues Nonoperating $ Transfers from Other Funds (3) ................................ Retained Earnings Reserved for Self-Insured Claims (4) ............................ $ 1) Transfer to Risk Management Fund 2) Reserve for Self Insured Claims (001-250-9310-9529) (001-3327) $ 250,000 (250,000) $ 64,944,325 65,378,512 $ 8,770,592 -0- 250,000 250,000 4,455,200 3) Transfer from General Fund 4) Reserve for Self- Insured Claims (019-110-1234-1037) (019-3327) 250,000 250,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage. ATTEST: City Clerk. JAMES D. GRISSO Director of Finance January 16, 2001 CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 461 P. O. Box 1220 Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220 Telephone: (540) 853-2821 Fax: (540) 853-2940 JESSE A. HALL Deputy Director TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council James D. Grisso, Director of Finance Transfer of General Fund Balance Reserve for Self-Insured Liabilities Section 2-188.1 Reserve for self-insured liabilities, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, stipulates that, at the conclusion of each fiscal year, two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), to the extent available from any undesignated general fund balance at the end of such fiscal year, shall be reserved for self-insured liabilities of the City. The maximum balance of the reserve is three percent of total General Fund appropriations for the concluded fiscal year. As such, at June 30, 2000; $250,000 was reserved in the General Fund for self-insured liabilities. The attached budget ordinance appropriates the $250,000 reserved in the General Fund for self-insured liabilities to be transferred to the Risk Management Fund where the remaining self-insurance reserve exists. The budget ordinance also establishes a revenue estimate in the Risk Management Fund for this transfer, increasing the Reserve for Self-Insured Liabilities. We recommend your approval of this budget ordinance. j~ector of Finance JDG/AFS/pac C: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Mary F. Parker, City Clerk Kenneth S. Cronin, Manager of Personnel Management Glenn A. Asher, Risk Manager Ann H. Shavvver, Manager of Accounting Services CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File ¢¢.468 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, Council Member Hudson inquired about the level of water supply at the Carvins Cove Reservoir. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works H 5Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #66 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: At the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, Mr. Frank Spencer, 503 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., complained about the transient population in southeast Roanoke. The remarks were referred to you. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: · Mr. Frank Spencer, 503 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 Bobby Meadows, President, Historic Belmont Preservation Association, 410 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 H:~gendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 2401 !-I 536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk~ci.roanoke.va, us January 18, 2001 File #236-441 STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk Ms. Lorinda G. Lionberger Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board P.O. Box 20209 Roanoke, VA 24018-0507 Dear Ms. Lionberger: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 35191-011601 requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for gateway improvements within the Williamson Road corridor. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attach me nt pc: Delores Phillips, Executive Director, Williamson Road Area Business Association, P. O. Box 5892, Roanoke, Virginia 24012-0892 Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Melvin L. Hill, Chair, City Planning Commission Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission HSAgendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35192-011601. A RESOLUTION requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for renovation of the former Norfolk & Western Railway Passenger Station. WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the City of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke supports the project for the renovation of the former Norfolk & Western Railway Passenger Station; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City hereby endorses and requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for the renovation of the former Norfolk & Western Railway Passenger Station, said project being more particularly described in the City Manager's letter dated January 16, 2001, to City Council. 2. Pursuant to the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, the City hereby agrees to pay a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the total cost for planning and design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of this project, and that if the City subsequently elects to cancel this project, the City hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation (the "Department") for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation, all of which is set forth in the City Manager's letter dated January 16, 2001, to City Council. 3. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute and attest respectively, all necessary and appropriate agreements with the Department providing for the programming of such projects, said agreements to be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney. 4. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute and attest respectively, any necessary and appropriate agreement with the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences in connection with this project, said agreement to contain the terms and conditions set forth in the City Manager's letter dated January 16, 2001, to City Council, including a term which requires the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences to be responsible for all matching funds and obligations undertaken by the City by virtue of its agreement with the Department, and said agreement to be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney. 5. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials at the Commonwealth Transportation Board. City Clerk. H: \RES\R-TEA-21 -N&W Railway Passenger Station Renovations - I - 16-01 MARY F. PARKER, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us STEPHANIE M. MOON Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #236-441 Ms. Lorinda G. Lionberger Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board P.O. Box 20209 Roanoke, VA 24018-0507 Dear Ms. Lionberger: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 35192-011601 requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for renovation of the former Norfolk & Western Railway Passenger Station. The above-referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh Attachment pc: Melvin L. Hill, Chair, City Planning Commission Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Dr. James C. Sears, President and General Manager, Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, 1 Market Square, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of January, 2001. No. 35191-011601. A RESOLUTION requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for gateway improvements within the Williamson Road corridor. WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the City of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke supports the gateway improvements within the Williamson Road corridor; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City hereby endorses and requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for gateway improvements within the Williamson Road corridor, said project being more particularly described in the City Manager's letter dated January 16, 2001, to City Council. 2. Pursuant to the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, the City hereby agrees to pay a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the total cost for planning and design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of this project, and that if the City subsequently elects to cancel this project, the City hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation (the "Department") for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation, all of which is set forth in the City Managerfs letter dated January 16, 2001, to City Council. 3. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute and attest respectively, all necessary and appropriate agreements with the Department providing for the programming of such projects, said agreements to be in such form as is approved by the City Attorney. 4. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials at the Commonwealth Transportation Board. ATTEST: City Clerk. H:\RES\R-TEA-21 - WilliamsonRoad-Gateway- I - 16-01 A,1. Office of the City Manager January 16, 2001 The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Smith and Members of City Council: Subject: Public Hearing on Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Enhancement Projects Background: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) was signed into federal law June, 1998. This action reauthorized the federal surface transportation programs for six (6) years, from fiscal year 1998 to 2003, replacing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). This law provides $215 billion in spending authority for highways and transit, including $3 billion for transportation enhancement project. TEA-21 requires state departments for transportation to set aside 10 percent of their Surface Transportation Program (STP) allocation each year for transportation enhancements. This includes activities such as facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists (such as greenways) and rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a public meeting regarding the TEA-21 enhancement program in Salem on November 16, 2000, at which citizens and public officials were able to ask questions and learn more about this program. Enhancement projects may be initiated by any group or individual, and need to be formally endorsed by City Council prior to being submitted to VDOT. Considerations: Two (2) enhancement project applications have been received and are described in Attachment A (City of Roanoke) and Attachment B (Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences). Project applications must be formally endorsed by City Council and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (prior to submittal to VDOT. by the applicant by January 31, 2001). The Commonwealth Transportation Board approval of projects is expected to occur after June, 2001. Planning Commission received these requests on December 21,2000, and has submitted a recommendation to City Council under separate cover. Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138 CityWeb:www, ci.roanoke.va.us #01-104 Page 2 January 16, 2001 City Council resolutions that would endorse these two (2) project applications also require, according to VDOT, that the City of Roanoke agree to be liable for a minimum of 20 percent of the total cost for planning and design, right-of-way and construction of the project, and that, if the City subsequently elects to cancel a project, the City agrees to reimburse VDOT for the total amount of the costs expended by VDOT through the date of cancellation of that project. The project funding summaries, including the proposed source of the local match, are described in Attachment C. An agreement to be executed between the City and a project applicant will require the applicant to be fully responsible for the matching funds as set forth in Attachment C and, if the project is canceled, the agreement will also require the applicant to reimburse the City for all amounts due VDOT. Recommendation: Endorse by separate resolutions the project applications which are summarized in Attachments A and B, and agree to pay the respective percentages of the total cost for each project (as described in Attachment C) and that, if the City elects to cancel any project, the City would reimburse VDOT for the total amount of costs associated with any work completed on either project through the date of cancellation notice. Also, authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, City/State Agreements for project administration, subject to approval of project applications by VDOT, and authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, a legally binding agreement with the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences (WVFAS), subject to its application being approved by VDOT, requiring the WVFAS to be fully responsible for its matching funds (as described in Attachment C) as well as all other obligations undertaken by the City by virtue of the City/State Agreement. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Burcham City Manager DLB/RKB/gpe Attachments c: City Clerk City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Public Works #01-104 ATTACHMENT A WILLIAMSON ROAD REVITALIZATION PROJECT This funding request for gateway improvements within the Williamson Road corridor is being made by the City of Roanoke as a combined revitalization effort with the Williamson Road Area Business Association (WP, ABA). Over the past few years, both the City and WRABA members have joined together in their commitment to revitalize the Williamson Road corridor. They realize that improvements to the pedestrian and vehicular environment must occur to strengthen and expand the economic development and overall quality of life for the property owners and patrons of the Williamson Road area. Historically, Williamson Road has developed along with the increased use of the automobile. Businesses have sought to attract patrons traveling down Williamson Road in their cars (currently, approximately 17,500 vehicles per day) by means of streetscape signage and ample off-street parking. As a result, the image of Williamson Road corridor is a cluttered collection of signage and unsafe traffic conditions due to lack of organized curb cuts for vehicular ingress/egress onto business properties. The focus of the VVilliamson Road Revitalization Project is to improve the physical and economic conditions to this important commercial area. Proposed improvements include: gateway features, sidewalks, streetscape amenities and landscaping, consolidation of curb cuts, consolidation of commercial signage, bus stop shelters and new street signage. The project application meets 4 of the 12 enhancement criteria: bicycle and pedestrian facilities; bicycle and pedestrian safety activities; landscaping and other scenic beautification; and control and removal of outdoor advertising. Currently, the City of Roanoke has committed $575,000.00 in local funding for preliminary planning and design of the entire corridor and construction of infrastructure improvements north of Orange Avenue (Rt. 460)/Williamson Road intersection, the first phase of which is now under construction. Numerous public meetings and workshops have been held throughout the planning process for this project. The Williamson Road Area Business Association and The Williamson Road Action Forum, a neighborhood interest group, have been involved throughout the course of the project and have committed their support. Meetings have been held with the property/business owners to fully explain the project and how it will affect their properties. Total estimated cost for the project described in this application is $775,000. The focus for this project phase is to design and construct gateway improvements on Williamson Road at Orange Avenue, at Hershberger Road and at the north City limits. The application by the City of Roanoke is requesting $618,200 in TEA-21 enhancement funds. Attachment B Proposal to VDOT - Transportation Enhancements Program by the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, operating as Center in the Square, is embarking on an exciting new project. Center in the Square recently purchased and plans to renovate to historic standards Roanoke's 1905 N&W Railway Passenger Station located at 209 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W. The Station is located within Roanoke's nationally registered Historic Rail District. It was redesigned in 1949 by internationally renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be a tenant at the renovated station. The History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia will also be a tenant with expanded exhibit space, including a gallery dedicated to Loewy. The project is a unique collaborative effort and another innovative public-private partnership by Center in the Square. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS CRITERIA MET: [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] The Passenger Station Renovation Project meets 7 of the 12 funding criteda for Transportation Enhancements The Passenger Station is located in Roanoke's Historic Rail District and is included in Downtown Roanoke's Outlook 2000 plan for revitalization. It has a direct link to surface transportation in that the building is an historic rail passenger station, and it has been chosen as the future site of Roanoke's passenger station should rail passenger service return to the area. the new location for the CVBNisitors Center will re-establish the Station as the true gateway to our region and as a multi-modal center. The facility will also be linked to the existing pedestrian bridge crossing the Norfolk Southern tracks, as well as the newly constructed linear rail walk. Plans also include connecting to the Lick Run and Mill Mountain Greenways as the Station is in close proximity to both. Bike racks, pedestrian seating, landscaping and other beautification features will be an integral part of the design. The Station is also highly visible from 1-581 and Williamson Road, which is critical to visitor accessibility. The Passenger Station's central location in the downtown Roanoke area will tie together the Historic Market District, Historic Rail District, Center in the Square, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, the Higher Education Center and the many other restaurants, shops and museums, creating an exciting destination for visitors and residents alike. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS FUNDING REQUEST Center in the Square is requesting funding through the Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program in the amount of $1 million toward the renovation of the N&W Railway Passenger Station. The renovation is scheduled for completion in January 2003 with an estimated cost of $5.1 million ATTACHMENT C Non-federal Applicant's Federal TEA-21 total by Proposed Source Project Funds Applicant(%) of Funds (local Applicant Requested match) Western Virginia Foundation for $1,000,000 $250,000 Cash the Arts and (80%) (20%) contributions in Sciences hand City of Roanoke $618,200 $156,800 Capital (80%) (20%) Improvement Program Roanoke City Department of Pl~n~g and Code Enforcement Room 166, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2344 (Fax) 853-1230 Email: planning@ci.roanoke.va.us Januaw 16,2001 The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of Council: Subject: Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21 ) Background: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century was signed into law in 1998. Under Virginia's Transportation Enhancement Program, projects that increase the value or worth of a transportation project or make it more aesthetically pleasing could qualify for special funding. Each year the Commission is asked to make a formal recommendation to City Council on projects submitted for funding. This year, two enhancement projects were submitted: additional funding for the Williamson Road Revitalization project, and funding for the renovation of the former N&W Railway Passenger Station. Copies of both applications are attached. The Commission's Transportation/Utilities/Facilities Committee met on December 21, 2000, and considered both applications. Mrs. Duerk questioned whether the Williamson Road project submittal had been updated from last year's submittal. The Committee also discussed the renovation of the former N&W Railway Passenger Station and voted unanimously to recommend both projects to the full Planning Commission. The Roanoke City Planning Commission held a public meeting on December 21,2000. Bob Bengtson, City Public Works Director, was available for questions concerning the Williamson Road project. Mr. Rick Williams, President of the Williamson Road Action Forum, was present and questioned whether the bicycle accommodations were different from what had been proposed last year. Mr. Bengtson responded that to the extent that one of the gateways to the City was at the northern City limits, there would be some bicycle improvements. Mrs. Duerk said that she would like for the bicycle accommodations to link up to some of the accommodations on 10th Street and she asked that her comments be forwarded to the City Engineer. Michelle Witt, Roanoke City Planning Commission Architectural Review Board Board of Zoning Appeals representing Center in the Square, appeared before the Commission and gave a brief presentation on the application for funding the renovation of the former N&W Railway Passenger Station. Recommendation: By a vote of 5-0-1 (Mr. Hill absent and Mr. Chrisman abstaining), the Commission recommended approval of the request submitted by the City of Roanoke for funding of the Wiliiamson Road Revitalization Project. By a vote of 5-0-1 (Mr. Hill absent and Mr. Chrisman abstaining), the Commission recommended approval of the request submitted by the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences for funding for the renovation of the former N&W Railway Passenger Station. Res~e,~lly submitted, M~eel~' n~L.~ ill, Chairman Roanoke City Planning Commission /f attachment cc: City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Director of Public Works ATTACHMENT A WILLIAMSON ROAD REVlTALIZATION PROJECT This funding request for gateway improvements within the VVilliamson Road corridor is being made by the City of Roanoke as a combined revitalization effort with the VVilliamson Road Area Business Association (WP, ABA). Over the past few years, both the City and WP, ABA members have joined together in their commitment to revitalize the VVilliamson Road corridor. They realize that improvements to the pedestrian and vehicular environment must occur to strengthen and expand the economic development and overall quality of life for the property owners and patrons of the VVilliamson Road area. Historically, Williamson Road has developed along with the increased use of the automobile. Businesses have sought to attract patrons traveling down Williamson Road in their cars (currently, approximately 17,500 vehicles per day) by means of streetscape signage and ample off-street parking. As a result, the image of Williamson Road corridor is a cluttered collection of signage and unsafe traffic conditions due to lack of organized curb cuts for vehicular ingress/egress onto business properties. The focus of the Williamson Road Revitalization Project is to improve the physical and economic conditions to this important commercial area. Proposed improvements include: gateway features, sidewalks, streetscape amenities and landscaping, consolidation of curb cuts, consolidation of commercial signage, bus stop shelters and new street signage. The project application meets 4 of the 12 enhancement criteria: bicycle and pedestrian facilities; bicycle and pedestrian safety activities; landscaping and other scenic beautification; and control and removal of outdoor advertising. Currently, the City of Roanoke has committed $575,000.00 in local funding for preliminary planning and design of the entire corridor and construction of infrastructure improvements north of Orange Avenue (Rt. 460)/VVilliamson Road intersection, the first phase of which is now under construction. Numerous public meetings and workshops have been held throughout the planning process for this project. The VVilliamson Road Area Business Association and The VVilliamson Road Action Forum, a neighborhood interest group, have been involved throughout the course of the project and have committed their support. Meetings have been held with the property/business owners to fully explain the project and how it will affect their properties. Total estimated cost for the project described in this application is $775,000. The focus for this project phase is to design and construct gateway improvements on Williamson Road at Orange Avenue, at Hershberger Road and at the north City limits. The application by the City of Roanoke is requesting $618,200 in.TEA-21 enhancement funds. Attachment B Proposal to VDOT - Transportation Enhancements Program by the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences PROJECT ABSTRACT: The Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, operating as Center in the Square, is embarking on an exciting new project. Center in the Square recently purchased and plans to renovate to historic standards Roanoke's 1905 N&W Railway Passenger Station located at 209 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W. The Station is located within Roanoke's nationally registered Historic Rail District. It was redesigned in 1949 by internationally renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be a tenant at the renovated station. The History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia will also be a tenant with expanded exhibit space, including a gallery dedicated to Loewy. The project is a unique collaborative effort and another innovative public-private partnership by Center in the Square. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS CRITERIA MET: [] The Passenger Station Renovation Project meets 7 of the 12 funding criteria for Transportation Enhancements [] The Passenger Station is located in Roanoke's Historic Rail District and is included in Downtown Roanoke's Outlook 2000 plan for revitalization. [] It has a direct link to surface transportation in that the building is an historic rail passenger station, and it has been chosen as the future site of Roanoke's passenger station should rail passenger service return to the area. [] the new location for the CVB/Visitors Center will re-establish the Station as the true gateway to our region and as a multi-modal center. [] The facility will also be linked to the existing pedestrian bddge crossing the Norfolk Southern tracks, as well as the newly constructed linear rail walk. [] Plans also include connecting to the Lick Run and Mill Mountain Greenways as the Station is in close proximity to both. [] Bike racks, pedestrian seating, landscaping and other beautification features will be an integral part of the design. [] The Station is also highly visible from 1-581 and Williamson Road, which is critical to visitor accessibility. [] The Passenger Station's central location in the downtown Roanoke area will tie together the Histodc Market District, Histodc Rail District, Center in the Square, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, the Higher Education Center and the many oth~r restaurants, shops and museums, creating an exciting destination for visitors and residents alike. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS FUNDING REQUEST Center in the Square is requesting funding through the Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program in the amount of $1 million toward the renovation of the N&W Railway Passenger Station. The renovation is scheduled for completion in January 2003 with an estimated cost of $5.1 million The Roanoke Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication The Roanoke Times CITY OF ROANOKE TRAFFIC 1802 COURTLAND ROAD NW ROANOKE VA 24012 REFERENCE: 10155491 01583596 Public Hearing State of Virginia City of Roanoke I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Times-World Corporation, which corporation is publisher of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was published in said newspapers on the following dates: City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of Virginia. Sworn and subscribed before me this 7~q'k' day of January 2001. Witness my hand and official seal. ~ ~. ~A~ , Notary Public My commission expires .... '~ ....... "~,~ .......... PUBLISHED ON: 01/04 01/09 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL The Roanoke City Council will hold a public h~arin on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., or a soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in th City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municip~ Building, in order' to consider previously receive applications for federal funds made available throug the Transportation Equity ACt for the 21st Centur (TEA-21) for transportation enhancement projects i FY 2001-2002. Applicants must submit their project applications t the Virginia Department of Transportation by Jam ary 31,2001, with formal endorsement of the jurisdk tion in which the project would be constructed. Mote details of the TEA-21 program are available i the Director of Public WOrks' office (853-2741). If you are a person' with a disability who need accommodations for this public hearing, contact th City Clerk's Office (853-2541). Given under my hand this 27th day of Decembe~ 2000. FILED ON: 01/16/0 .................... Mary Parker City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE Office of the City Clerk Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk Stephanie M. Moon Deputy City Clerk January 18, 2001 File #66-165 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of a communication from Eric Branscom, Attorney, representing the Historic Belmont Preservation Association, addressed to the Executive Director of the Roanoke Rescue Mission, setting forth a number of concerns of the Historic Belmont Preservation Association with regard to expansion of the Rescue Mission in southeast Roanoke. The communication was presented by Bobby Meadows, President of the Belmont Preservation Association, at the regular meeting of the Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. The communication was referred to you for your information. Sincerely, Mary F. Parker, CMC City Clerk MFP/ssh pc: Bobby Meadows, President, Historic Belmont Preservation Association, 410 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 Mr. Frank Spencer, 503 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 H:~Agendas 2001\Corresp Jan 18 2001 .wpd FILE No. 378 12/23 '00 17:35 ID:TRUMBO AND MASSEY PUC 540 473 2i88 PAGE Malfourd W. (Bo) Trumbo Michael B. Massey TRUMBO & MASSEY, PLC ^tlorn¢ys and Counselors at I,aw l I East Main Street Post Off]ce Box 44 Fmcastle, Virginia 24090 January 8, 2001 W. Eric Branscom Stephen R. Wills Rev..loy Sylvcster-Johnson Executive Director Rescue Mission P.O. Box 11525 Roanoke. ¥ A 24022 Dear Reverend Sylvester-Johnson. I am writin§ on bchaH' of my client, the 1 listoric Belmont Preservation Association, in regard to the Kescue Misfion's phms to exp~d from its current site. Historic Belmont has a number of concerns with the expansion of thc Rescue Mission and woold ask that the Mission a{iust its phmned operations so tha~ both the Mission m~d the neighborhood will The main concern of the neighborhood is the Mission's operation involving tr;msiems. Obviously these arc people in need of assistm~ce. However, it is just as obvious that many of the transients that seek help from the Mission also disturb and disrupt the ncighborhood. It is not tmcommon lbr empty bottles of various alcoholic bever~ges to be Ibund in alleys, public streets and even on the lawns of thc area's residents. 't'hcmfom, Historic Belmont requests that the Rescue Mission relocate its operations {e.g Ikeding, bedding, clothing and bathing) involving transients, pa~aicularly men, lo a location away fi-om the neighborhood and to a more suitable location. ~e neighborhood also as~ that ~e Mission commit i~sclf to maintaining the residential character of the Belmont area. in that regard, we suggest that the houses tom down tm 4tl~ Street and Dale Avenue be replaced with residential structures that are compatible with historic houses existing in the community, Moreover, any [uture expansion ol; lhe Mission should be in the context of adapting existing structures ra~er than demolishing older buildings. Ideally Ilistoric Belmonl would tike m have an active and productive pmnership with the Rescue Mission. To that end the neighborhood would ask the Mission to participate in various activities and pm~'ams to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood, such tc~; neighl~>rhood clean up projects held on a regular basis, neighborhood beautification projects {c.g. trees, [lowers, elc0 and active inw.fiv¢mcnt wilh crime prevention activilic~ (c.g, increased lighting, street parking, closer screening of Mission rcsiclcnt0 540/473-2781 wwwfincu~stlelaw_ye_r_s_.cA~_n~ l~t~ 540/473-2 i 88 _T~qN-23-20---01 16:2'7 540 z173 2188 E38X P. 02 FILE No. 378 t~/23 '00 17:36 [D:TRUMBQ AND fIASSEY PLC 540 4?3 2188 P~6E 3 CIFmly, th EFscu¢ Mission is to b¢ commended for its intc,ntions. It is unfortunate thc. Facility is being used by some who are abusing the hospitality Fxlended Io tl~cm aud endangering thc safety or'the arca's rFsidc,nts and children. We cio believe that [hes¢ difficukiFs cm~ be ovm-com~ '-and a closer r¢[mionship hFtw¢¢n thc Mission and thc area neighborhood cm~ bo forged. 'l'hank you ibr your consideration. 540/473-2781 jfi~-23-2ool 16:27 540 4?3 2188 540/473-2188