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Roanoke City Council
Special Session
May 17, 2000
10:00 a.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order:
2. Roll Call: Council Member Wyatt was absent.
3. The Invocation was delivered by Vice-Mayor C. Nelson Harris.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by
Mayor David A. Bowers
5. Statement of Purpose. Mayor Bowers.
Motion to convene in Closed Meeting to discuss a matter with regard to acquisition
of real property for public purposes, pursuant to §2.1-344.A.3, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended. (6-0)
7. Certification of Closed Meeting: (6-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 34841-051700 with regard to a Cooperation
Agreement between the City and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority to provide for a study, preparation and research in connection with
establishment of a redevelopment area in the general area of Jefferson Street
and Franklin Road, south of 1-581 and north of the Roanoke River. (5-0)
(Council Member White abstained from voting).
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Adopted Resolution No. 34842-051700 authorizing negotiation of one or more
performance agreements by and among the City of Roanoke, Carilion Health
System, Carilion Biomedical Institute, the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium,
and/or the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, for
creation of a new redevelopment area within the City, construction of certain
public improvements within the area, provision of certain incentives by the
City to developers within the redevelopment area, creation within the
redevelopment area of a certain number of new jobs, and construction of tax
producing facilities therein by Carilion and/or Carilion Biomedical Institute.
(5-0) (Council Member White abstained from voting).
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
May 18, 2000
File #178-207-221-246
Sandra H. Eakin
Deputy City Clerk
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 34841-051700 authorizing execution of a
Cooperation Agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority to provide for a study, preparation and research required to be
performed in connection with establishment of a redevelopment area in the general area
of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road, south of 1-581 and north of the Roanoke River. The
abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a special
meeting which was held on Wednesday, May 17, 2000.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
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Thomas L. Robertson, President, Carilion Health System, 101 Elm Avenue, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dennis G. Fisher, Ph.D, CDI-President/CEO, Carilion Biomedical Institute, 101 Elm
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dadene L. Burcham
May 18, 2000
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John P. Baker, Executive Director, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
2624 Salem Turnpike, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Vickie L. Price, Administrator, Fifth District Employment & Training Consortium, 310
Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Lynn D. Avis, Chair, Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, 3848
Bosworth Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Margaret R. Baker, Secretary, Industrial Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke, 2140 Windsor Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
James D. Ritchie, Sr., Deputy City Manager
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
Diane S. Akers, Acting Director, Economic Development
Office of Grants Compliance
1N THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 17th day of May, 2000.
No. 34841-051700.
A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a Cooperation Agreement between the
City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to provide for a
study, preparation and research required to be performed in connection with establishment
of a redevelopment area in a certain portion of the City.
WHEREAS, it appears that some sections of the City located in the general area of
Jefferson Street and Franklin Road, south ofi-581 and north of the Roanoke River ("Study
Area") contain blighted areas which, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, faulty
arrangement of design, deleterious land use or obsolete layout are detrimental to the safety,
health, morals or welfare of the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority undertake the initial study, preparation and research necessary to prepare and
establish an appropriate redevelopment area and redevelopment plan for the Study Area.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized to execute and attest,
respectively, a Coope. ration Agreement with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority to provide for the initial study, preparation and research necessary to establish an
appropriate redevelopment area and redevelopment plan for the Study Area, the cost of such
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services not to exceed without further action of City Council the sum of $309,700, all in
accordance with the recommendation set forth in the report of the City Manager, dated May
17, 2000.
2. The Cooperation Agreement shall be in substantially the same form as that
which is attached to the aforementioned City Manager's report, and shall be approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
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Roanoke City Council
Regular Agenda Report
May 17,2000
Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor, and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
Subject:
Execution of Cooperation Agreement between the City
of Roanoke and the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority (RRHA) - South Jefferson
Background:
The City of Roanoke desires to designate a certain section of the City, located in the
general area of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road, south of 1-581 and north of the
Roanoke River, as a redevelopment area for future development.
Considerations:
In order for the RRHA to undertake the initial study, preparation and research necessary
to prepare and establish an appropriate redevelopment area and redevelopment plan,
the City must execute an agreement with the RRHA. The cost for this study and related
work will not exceed $309,700 without further action of Council. Funding for this
agreement will be appropriated in a separate report to be presented to City Council on
May 15, 2000 (Revenue and Expenditure Adjustments) in an account in the Capital
Project Fund to be established by the Director of Finance entitled "South Jefferson".
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement between the City of
Roanoke and RRHA, in substantially the form set forth in the attachment to this report
and as approved to form by the City Attorney, for the South Jefferson Project area.
Darlene L. Ba,~m
City Manager
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Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
Diane S. Akers, Acting Director of Economic Development
Vickie S. Tregubov, Grants Specialist
John P. Baker, Executive Director, RRHA
Report # 00-22
SOUTH JEFFERSON COOPERATION AGREEMENT
This South Jefferson Cooperation Agreement is made as of this 17th day of May, 2000,
by and between the City of Roanoke, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia
(the "City') and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, a political subdivision of
the Commonwealth of Virginia ("RRHA").
WHEREAS, it appears that some sections of the City located in the general area of
Jefferson Street and Franklin Road, south of I-581and north of the Roanoke River (the "Study
Area") contain blighted areas which, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, faulty arrangement
of design, deleterious land use or obsolete layout are detrimental to the safety, health, morals or
welfare of the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, it appears that there are also areas of the City located in the Study Area
where the condition of title, diverse ownership, street or lot layouts, or other conditions prevent a
proper development of the land; and
WHEREAS, the City and RRHA agree that a plan should be developed for the
redevelopment of the Study Area (the "Project); and
WHEREAS, the City desires that RRHA undertake the initial study, preparation and
research necessary to prepare and establish an appropriate redevelopment area and
redevelopment plan for the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to make available to RRHA funds necessary to begin such
studies, preparation and research in the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, the City and RRHA wish to work together as evidenced by this Cooperation
Agreement in the initial phase of the revitalization of the Study Area.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the benefits to accrue to the City and its citizens
from the establishment of a redevelopment area in this area of the City, and a plan for the
redevelopment thereof, and of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the City and RRHA
agree as follows:
1. The City agrees to reimburse and/or transfer to RRHA on a monthly basis, within
10 business days of receipt of a Request for Payment from RRHA funds sufficient for payment of
monthly charges and expenditures incurred by RRHA to conduct the studies necessary to define
an appropriate redevelopment area and to prepare a redevelopment plan for the Study Area.
RKE# 0633324.WPD
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2. RRHA agrees to investigate the physical and environmental conditions existing in
the Study Area and to produce an appropriate redevelopment plan within eight (8) months of the
execution of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by the budget agreed to herein.
3. RRHA agrees that it will adhere to the following budget:
a. Legal $ 34,500
b. Environmental $ 34,500
c. Structural Engineering Review/Analysis $ 17,250
d. Appraisal $ 34,000
e. Engineering/Master Planning $ 60,950
f. Flood Plain Cost Benefit Analysis $ 50,000
g. Support Costs $ 71,000
h. Reimbursable $ 2,500
i. Additional Services Contingency (~5%) $ 5,000
Total Budget Costs
$309,700
4. RRHA may transfer budgeted funds from line item to line item within the overall
budget referred to in paragraph 3 above upon approval by City Manager or her designee to the
City as long as such fund movement does not result in any change in the overall budget amount.
5. RRHA agrees to coordinate its efforts with the City and to report monthly on its
progress on the Project to the City Manager or her designee.
6. RRI-IA agrees that any funds that may be transferred by the City to RRHA
monthly as set forth in paragraph 1 shall be deposited by RRHA in a bank selected by RRHA
within a reserve fund to be used only in accordance with the budget approved herein by the City
and RRHA.
7. RRHA shall, at the direction of the City Manager use, for the Project, interest, if
any, earned from the investment of any funds transferred by the City to RRHA after receipt of
such funds by RRHA and before disbursement of such funds for the Project.
8. RRHA shall keep records of its financial transactions for the Project in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. The City and RRI-IA agree that RRHA shall
engage the services of an independent auditor to conduct, as a part of its annual audit, an audit of
the financial transactions undertaken for the Project. The City Auditor shall have access to all
financial records.
9. RRHA agrees that it shall return to the City any unused funds it has received from
the City for the Project upon demand therefore by the City Manager.
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10. RRHA may contract without the City's prior approval for services deemed by
RRHA to be necessary to the undertaking and carrying out of its responsibilities under this
Agreement; provided, however, that RRHA shall not exceed the budget set forth herein for such
services.
11. The City and R_RI-IA agree to abide by the provisions of Section 23.1-20 of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as Amended, attached hereto as Exhibit I and incorporated
herein by reference.
12. RRHA shall furnish the City a copy of a blanket corporate fidelity bond surety
acceptable to the City and to RRHA coveting all officers and employees of RRHA capable of
authorizing disbursement of funds or handling funds received or disbursed by RRHA from the
City in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for each officer or employee.
13. This Agreement and the performance thereof shall be governed, interpreted,
construed and regulated by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
14. Any notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and sent by first class, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; if to RRHA to
the Executive Director, P. O. Box 6359, Roanoke, Virginia 24017-0359, with a copy to the
Director of Development; or if to the City, to the City Manager, Room 364, Municipal Building,
215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24011. Either party may change its address for purposes
of notice by giving notice to the other in accordance with this paragraph.
15. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that in no event may
this Agreement or any of the rights, benefits, duties or obligations of the parties hereto assigned,
transferred or otherwise disposed of without the prior written consent of the other, which consent
neither party shall be obligated to give.
16. It is understood between the parties that no third party tights are created by this
Agreement.
CITY OF ROANOKE
By:
City Manager
Attest:
RKE# 0633324.WPD
C/M: 07783600000-01 3
Attest:
ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
Appropriation of Funds for this contract certified:
City of Roanoke
By:
Director of Finance
Approved as to Form:
City of Roanoke
By:.
City Attorney
Approved as to Execution:
City of Roanoke
By:,
City Attorney
RKE# 0633324.WPD
C/M: 07783600000-01 4
Exhibit I
Code of the City o£Roanoke (1979), as Amended
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Every conum~ of over ten thounnd doflm~ ($10,000.00) to wh/ch the c/W is a pray stroll
contain ttm provi~ons in su~~ (a) ami (b)
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(2) The contractor, in all solicitations or advertisern~ for employees prated by or
on behalf of the contractor, will state that such contractor is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
(3) Notices, advertisements and sohcitations placed in aCCOrdance with federal law,
rule or reipjlntion shall be deemed sttfficien£ for the purpose of meetin8 the
requirements of this section.
~,/,[,~/ann (:~), tn every su0comract or purchase order of ~ver ~'en ~pr~Pdoilars
($10,000.00), so that the provisions will be bindin8 upon each subcontractor or vendor.
(Ord. No. 26298, § 1,12-6-82)
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
May 18, 2000
File #178-207-221-246
Sandra H. Eakin
Deputy City Clerk
Dadene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
lam attaching copy of Resolution No. 34842-051700 authorizing negotiation of one or
more performance agreements by and among the City of Roanoke, Carilion Health
System, Carilion Biomedical Institute, the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium, and/or the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, for creation of a new redevelopment area within the City,
construction of certain public improvements within the area, provision of certain incentives
by the City to developers within the redevelopment area, creation within the redevelopment
area of a certain number of new jobs, and construction of tax producing facilities therein
by Carilion and/or Carillon Biomedical Institute. The abovereferenced measure was
adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a special meeting which was held on
Wednesday, May 17, 2000.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Thomas L. Robertson, President, Carilion Health System, 101 Elm Avenue, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dennis GTFishe~-Ph.D, CDI-President/CEO, Carilion Biomedical Institute, 101 Elm
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011
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Dadene L. Burcham
May 18, 2000
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John P. Baker, Executive Director, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
2624 Salem Turnpike, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Vickie L. Price, Administrator, Fifth District Employment & Training Consortium, 310
Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Lynn D. Avis, Chair, Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, 3848
Bosworth Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Margaret R. Baker, Secretary, Industrial Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke, 2140 Windsor Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
James D. Ritchie, Sr., Deputy City Manager
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
Diane S. Akers, Acting Director, Economic Development
Office of Grants Compliance
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 17th day of May, 2000.
No. 34842-051700.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the negotiation of one or more performance
agreements by and among the City of Roanoke ("City"), Carilion Health System
("Carillon"), Carilion Biomedical Institute ("CBI"), the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority ("RRHA"), the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium
("FDETC") and/or the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
("IDA") for the creation of a new redevelopment area within the City, the construction of
certain public improvements within this area, the provision of certain incentives by the City
to developers within the redevelopment area, the creation within the redevelopment area of
a certain number of new jobs, and the construction of tax producing facilities therein by
Carilion and/or CBI.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has provided to the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Carilion and the Director ofCBI a proposal letter dated May 15, 2000, proposing
the general terms and conditions of a proposed performance agreement by and among the
City of Roanoke, CBI, the RRHA, the FDETC and the IDA, with which proposal the
Council concurs; and '
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WHEREA~ this Council desires for the City to participate in this proposed project
in accordance with the general terms and conditions as set out in the City Manager's
proposal letter dated May 15, 2000.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to negotiate the terms and conditions of one
or more performance agreements by and among the City of Roanoke ("City"), Carilion
Health System ("Carilion"), Carilion Biomedical Institute ("CBI"), the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority ("RRHA"), the Fifth District Employment and
Training Consortium ("FDETC") and/or the Industrial Development Authority of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia ("IDA"), such agreements to be consistent with the City Manager's
proposal letter dated May 15, 2000, and to be subject to the approval of this Council and the
appropriation of funds necessary therefor.
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City Clerk.
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Roanoke City Council
Regular Agenda Report
May 17, 2000
Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor, and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
Subject: Authorization to Negotiate Performance Agreements
Background:
Carilion Health System (CHS), Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia announced in November
1999 the creation of the Carilion Biomedical Institute (CBI). CBI would be located somewhere in the
Roanoke Valley.
The City of Roanoke, home to both Roanoke Memorial and Community Hospitals, saw an opportunity
to address an area experiencing blight and underutilization between the two facilities. This area would
benefit from being declared a redevelopment area. Negotiations with the Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority (RRHA) resulted in a cooperation agreement to prepare a request that land
highlighted on the attached map be declared such an area.
Discussions were held with CHS and CBI on their siting the first CBI building in this redevelopment
area, particularly in Area 1. A proposal letter has been signed by the City Manager, CHS, and CBI
concerning acquisition of this initial site, infrastructure improvements in the area, a new interchange off
the Roy Webber Expressway, and the possibility of future acquisitions by CHS, CBI, or
other parties. Each provision is explained in the attached proposal letter dated May 15, 2000.
Recommended Action(s):
City Council concur in the proposal letter and authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to
negotiate one or more performance agreements incorporating the points in the attached proposal letter
with CHS, CBI, the RRHA, the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium (FDETC) and/or the
Industrial Development Authority (IDA). Provided, however, that the final performance agreement will
be subject to approval by Council and the appropriation of funds necessary for the project.
Re .~ffully submitted,
City Manager
Attachments: Proposed Redevelopment Area map
Signed Proposal Letter
CC:
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Diane S. Akers, Acting Director, Economic Development
Riverside Centre
For Research and Technoto~y
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Office of the City Manager
May 15,2000
Mr. Thomas L. Robertson
President and CEO
Carilion Health System
P. O. Box 40032
Roanoke, Virginia 24022
Dr. Dennis Fisher
Director
Carilion Biomedical Institute
P. O. Box 13727
Roanoke, Virginia 24036-3727
Dear Mr. Robertson and Dr. Fisher:
Since Carillon Health System, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia
announced the creation of the Carilion Biomedical Institute (CBI) in November of 1999,
the City of Roanoke has developed and refined the following proposal in response to
the needs of CBI, Carilion Health System, technology based business, and the city.
This proposal is truly exciting because it brings new uses to property that generates
inadequate tax revenues located in an underutilized, floodplain area, increases
opportunities for recreation and tourism, and creates a fascinating entrance to the world
of biotechnology. Please know that Roanoke is committed to bringing this proposal to
fruition in our city.
For the purpose of this proposal, the term "Carilion" shall mean Carilion Health
System and any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, parent entities, or any other entities of any
type which are associated in any way with Carillon Health System, and which exist or
operate within the City of Roanoke either now or in the future. This definition includes
Carilion Services, Inc., Carillon Roanoke Community Hospital, Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital, and Burrell Nursing Center, Inc., but does not include CBI. The term
"Carilion/CBl" shall mean Carilion and/or CBI.
The city proposes the following:
Upon adoption of the proposed redevelopment plan by Roanoke City
Council, the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) will
proceed to acquire property, as set forth in the redevelopment plan. The
property identified on the attached map will be included in the
Room 364 Municipal South 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 (540) 853-2333 FAX (540) 853-1138
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Carilion/CBI Proposal
May 15, 2000
redevelopment area. Carilion/CBI may develop their own master plan
consistent with RRHA's redevelopment plan. It is RRHA's intent to submit
the redevelopment plan for City Council approval within seven to eight (7-8)
months of the signing of a performance agreement by Carilion/CBI, the City
of Roanoke, RRHA, Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium
(FDETC), and possibly the Industrial Development Authority (IDA). Every
effort will be made to shorten the process, including engaging the services
of consultants.
Pursuant to the redevelopment plan, RRHA will acquire and clear all
property contained in Areas I and lA within thirty-six (36) months of the
adoption of the redevelopment plan by Roanoke City Council. Carilion/CBI
agrees to designate, no later than the date of adoption of the
redevelopment plan, approximately five (5) acres within Area 1 as the site
of its initial improvement (Initial Site). RRHA will include the Initial Site
within the portion of Area I to be acquired and cleared within twelve (12)
months of adoption of the redevelopment plan. Clearing the property
includes demolition of existing improvements, site preparation and all
necessary environmental remediation. This Initial Site will be conveyed,
immediately after clearing, by RRHA to Carilion/CBI for consideration in the
amount of the fair market value of the Initial Site. All of the remaining
property in Areas 1 and lA will be acquired and cleared, in accordance with
the redevelopment plan, within thirty-six (36) months of the plan's approval
date, and Carilion/CBI shall purchase said property within twelve (12)
months thereafter. The obligation on the part of RRHA to acquire and clear
property in Areas I and lA does not apply to property in such Areas
already owned by Carilion/CBI.
If VDOT approves the on/off ramp from Roy Webber Expressway, and
acquires all of Area 3, the revenue from the sale of the land in Area 1, other
than the sale price of the Initial Site, will be used for public improvements,
subject to the approval of the City Manager, in or adjacent to
redevelopment Areas 1, lA, lB, and/or 3 within 12 months of the clearing of
Area 3. Such public improvements will be in addition to those described in
this proposal.
Roanoke will contribute to CBI, through a grant from the RRHA or IDA, $2M
for on-site improvements to the Initial Site at the time Carilion/CBI awards
the contract for its initial building, subject to the contract being awarded
within 18 months of Carilion/CBl's purchase of the Initial Site. On-site
improvements may include storm drainage, public utilities such as water
and sewer, underground utilities such as electricity, greenspace, parking,
and building construction. Should on-site improvements cost less than
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May 15, 2000
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$2M, the difference shall be refunded, with interest at a rate agreed upon by
all parties, to the City of Roanoke through RRHA or the IDA within 60 days
of a written request for the refund.
The city will petition to rezone the redevelopment plan area to an Industrial
Planned Unit Development (definition attached).
Pursuant to the redevelopment plan and a schedule to be prepared by
RRHA, RRHA will acquire all property contained in Areas lB, 2 and 4.
However, if Carilion/CBI, or other potential purchasers, from time to time
request that specific parcels in Areas lB, 2 and 4 be acquired, RRHA will
immediately proceed to purchase and sell to Carilion/CBI or other potential
purchasers said property within twelve (12) months thereafter, if
Carilion/CBI makes such request to acquire, Carilion/CBI agrees to
purchase said property in its then current condition within that twelve (12)
month period. Additionally, such written request by Carilion/CBI must also
guarantee, through security acceptable to RRHA, the construction of a
facility(ies) thereon within thirty-six months of Carilion/CBl's purchase date.
If purchased by Carilion/CBI, the construction of such facility(ies) thereon
will be commenced within twenty-four (24) months of its purchase, subject
to the conditions set forth in the redevelopment plan. If construction is not
commenced in this period of time, Carilion/CBI agrees to reconvey the
property to RRHA at its original purchase price, upon request.
Roanoke has identified an access solution from the Roy Webber
Expressway to Reserve Avenue. This solution is shown on the attached
copy of the ramp map. Subject to approval by the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) and any required federal or state agencies, and the
availability of funds, the proposed exit and on ramps should be constructed
within seven (7) years following such approval. The city will make this
project the number one (1) priority project in its urban allocation funding.
Upon approval, the ensuing schedule for a VDOT roadway project typically
begins with a two-year design phase, followed by a two-year property
acquisition phase. This scenario suggests that property needed for the
interchange would be acquired in the third and fourth years of the project.
Approval of the interchange should occur by June, 2001. If VDOT does not
include this access solution in the Six-Year Improvement Program,
Roanoke remains committed to exploring other alternatives for improved
access by VDOT.
If VDOT has not approved the access solution by December 31, 2001, or if
the VDOT access solution is approved, but does not include the acquisition
and clearing of the property currently known as Tax #s 4040301,4040303,
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May 15, 2000
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4040306, 4040206, 4040202, 4040203, and 4040204, RRHA will acquire
these properties and clear the site by February 29, 2004. At that time,
appropriate screening will be used to shield the remaining property in Area
3 from view until such time as VDOT acquires the remaining property or a
funding source can be identified to allow purchase and clearance of the
remainder of Area 3. In addition, if such property is acquired by VDOT, but
is not used by VDOT for the access solution and becomes surplus property,
RRHA will acquire such property from VDOT and clear it at such time. At
any time after Tax #s 4040301,4040303, 4040306, 4040206, 4040202,
4040203, and 4040204 or any portion thereof are acquired and cleared,
RRHA will, upon request, sell to Carilion/CBI or other potential purchasers
specific parcels. If Carilion/CBI makes such request, Carilion/CBI agrees to
purchase said property immediately thereafter. Additionally, such written
request by Carilion/CBI must also guarantee, through security acceptable to
RRHA, the construction of a facility(les) thereon within thirty-six months of
Carilion/CBl's purchase date. If purchased by Carilion/CBI, the construction
of such facility(ies) thereon will be commenced within twenty-four (24)
months of its purchase, subject to the conditions set forth in the
redevelopment plan. If construction is not commenced in this period of
time, Carilion/CBI agrees to reconvey the property to RRHA at its original
purchase price, upon request.
Immediate steps to improve exit, gateway and directional signs on the Roy
Webber Expressway, with VDOT's approval, and the city streets for current
Carilion properties will be undertaken within one (1) year of the date of the
performance agreement. Roanoke also shares a concern about traffic at
the intersection of Elm Avenue and Williamson Road and will continue to
look for ways to mitigate those concerns.
10.
The city commits to the completion of the Mill Mountain and Roanoke River
greenways, as proposed in the Conceptual Greenway Plan (developed by
Greenways Incorporated in December 1995) in the redevelopment area
within three (3) to five (5) years, subject to obtaining all required regulatory
permits and approvals and acquiring all necessary rights-of-way.
11.
Improvements to the recreational areas along the Roanoke River and public
areas south of Reserve Avenue and adjacent to Area lA will occur within
10 years of the approval of the redevelopment plan. It is the intent of the
city to continue use of the property south of Reserve Avenue for
recreational purposes. Although the city intends to improve the areas along
the River to the best appearance possible, such improvements are
contingent upon the completion of the Roanoke River Flood Reduction
project, which is controlled by the Army Corps of Engineers. Carilion/CBI
Carilion/CBI Proposal
May 15, 2000
5
will have the opportunity to review and comment on the portion of the
Roanoke River flood reduction project from Franklin Road to Piedmont Park
prior to City Council approval.
12.
The city will work with the New River Valley Inland Port to have the
redevelopment area designated as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) or to
establish FTZ subzones to benefit manufacturers importing raw materials.
Such a designation will allow manufacturers within the FTZ area to avoid
import duties until a determination has been made as to the destination of
their product.
13.
The city, through the RRHA or IDA, will provide in an amount equal to
6.25% of the total funds otherwise contributed to the Carilion Venture
Capital Fund for use in the redevelopment area, up to $1M, if the fund is
established within 60 months of the redevelopment plan's approval by
Roanoke City Council. For example, if the fund receives $4M for use in the
redevelopment area, the city will contribute $250,000. If the fund receives
$8M for use in the redevelopment area, the city will contribute $500,000.
14.
As part of their Master Plan and in accordance with the redevelopment
plan, Carilion/CBI will prepare conceptual designs for public improvements
within the public rights-of-way at their expense. The city will then design,
bid and construct, according to this plan and subject to City Manager
approval, the proposed improvements to public rights-of-way by the time
CBI completes its initial building (estimated completion date is June 30,
2003). These improvements will include a median and sidewalks with
appropriate landscaping, lighting, and public signs, along both sides of
Reserve Avenue, a pedestrian trail from the south side of Reserve Avenue
to the pedestrian bridge over the Roanoke River, appropriate landscaping,
lighting, and public signage along both sides of Jefferson Street adjacent to
Area 1, and landscaping along the Roy Webber Expressway within the
public rights-of-way, subject to VDOT approval. Any public improvements,
on the east side of Jefferson Street, such as sidewalks, will be scheduled
as soon as permitted by the new access solution timetable or alternate plan
schedule for clearing Area 3 as outlined in paragraph 8.
15.
The city will endeavor to have Norfolk Southern's (NS's) right-of-way in this
area reduced within 48 months of the redevelopment plan's approval, and
make any released area available to Carilion/CBI in conjunction with Area 1
at fair market value. Any monies paid for NS right-of-way will not be used
for additional public improvements in the area.
Carilion/CBI Proposal
May 15, 2000
6
16.
Office space currently occupied by the Graduate Center in the Church
Avenue parking garage will be available for lease to Carilion/CBI under the
same terms and conditions as the current lease, contingent upon
Carilion/CBI accepting this proposal. Up to 30 parking spaces in the
Church Avenue parking garage will be available for the same cost as the
present Carilion downtown parking agreement dated September 1, 1998.
Both office and parking space will be available for lease for a term
beginning when the space is vacated by the current tenant (approximately
September 1, 2000) and ending after 60 months or when the CBI initial
facility is issued a Certificate of Occupancy, whichever first occurs.
17.
The city will provide through the Fifth District Employment and Training
Consortium, a $1,000 training incentive per city resident newly hired to work
within the redevelopment area, up to a total of $50,000.
In return, the city requires that Carilion/CBI execute a performance agreement
with the city, FDETC, RRHA, and possibly the IDA, providing at a minimum for the
following:
Carilion/CBI agree that all tax-exempt properties under their control and
located in the redevelopment area shall pay full real estate taxes.
Carilion/CBI shall spend, within 24 months of the purchase date of the
Initial Site, at least $10M on new real estate tax revenue producing capital
improvements in Area 1. At least 15,000 square feet of the capital
investment will be flexible office space, which may be available for start-up
or spin-off business or activity. Carilion/CBI shall construct at least 15,000
square feet of additional flexible office space once the initial flexible office
space reaches eighty-five (85) percent occupancy. Carilion/CBI shall
cause to be spent, within 30 months of the purchase of the balance of
Area 1 and lA, at least an additional $10M on new real estate tax revenue
producing capital improvements in Areas 1 and lA. Carilion/CBI shall
cause to be spent, within 54 months of the purchase of the balance of
Area 1 and lA, at least an additional $10M on new real estate tax revenue
producing capital improvements in Areas 1 and lA.
If Carilion/CBI purchases any of the properties bought by RRHA,
according to the redevelopment plan, such purchases shall be made at
fair-market value as determined by an independent appraiser agreed to by
Carilion/CBI and RRHA.
Carilion/CBI Proposal
May 15, 2000
Carilion/CBI shall aggressively market and recruit businesses and spin-
offs beginning no later than one year prior to the expected completion date
of the initial CBI facility.
Carilion/CBI shall (i) cause to be created within 60 months of the purchase
of the Initial Site approximately 200 jobs within the redevelopment area
and (ii) own and use property in the square footage equivalent of that
owned by Carilion/CBI after 98 months, for a period of at least 20 years
from the date of the performance agreement.
Carilion/CBI shall report to the city on an annual basis information related
to compliance with the conditions of this proposal and the performance
agreement.
It is understood that the terms and conditions expressed herein are subject to
approval and adoption of the redevelopment plan by the RRHA Board of
Commissioners and by Roanoke City Council and the acquisition of the real estate as
set forth in the redevelopment plan. It is further understood that the intended
conveyance of such real estate to Carilion/CBI in no way precludes the conveyance of
such real estate to third party users as may be consistent with the redevelopment plan
in the sole discretion of RRHA. In the event that RRHA is unable, for whatever reason,
to acquire the real estate as set forth herein, Carilion/CBI, at its option, may reconvey to
RRHA any property it has purchased from RRHA at its original purchase price.
The above conditions are subject to formal approval and appropriation by the
City Council. Thank you for the opportunity to develop this proposal, which revitalizes a
long-term partnership with the potential to create significant economic benefits to the
Roanoke Valley. This development will provide a unified, campus-like environment for
Carilion/CBI facilities and be a continued impetus for the expansion of gateways,
greenways, and future recreational opportunities in the area. This administration is
committed to the success of this redevelopment project. Your business is an advocate
and strong supporter of our many economic development efforts and we welcome the
opportunity to work directly on a Carilion/CBI project.
Sincerely,
Darlene'~
City Manager
Carilion/CBI Proposal 8
May 15, 2000
Subject to approval by our respective Boards of Directors, Carillon and CBI are
pleased to accept the above proposal from the City of Roanoke, and look forward to
working with you.
Carilion Health System
Thomas L. Robertson
President and CEO
Carilion Biomedical In~
Dennis G. Fisher, Ph.D.
President and CEO
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9me. 38.1.30T. lntont.
The establishment and designation by the city council of an
ma as an industrial planned unit development (TPUD) district,
as defined in this section, is intended to encourage the orderly
:development of uat~ which requir~ an integration of Imrge-~
africa, research, commercial and mnufacturing fmcilitkm in map*
arete structures, designed as a unit, in a _e~m~nua-like enviro~0Mmt.
The purpcoe of the regulation~ is to eneourage flexibility in
design, promote the appropriate uae of land. facifitato the ade-
quate and economic provision of streets, utilities and other ina-
provements, and to preserve and enhance the natural and econic
qualities of span apace. (Ord. No. 28611, § 2, 4-27~7)
(a) Any area meeting tho requirements of this eectiom ma~ by
amendment to this chapter be zoned industrial planned unit
developmmnt district and mid n shall be desi~mted IPUD am
the official zoning map;
CO) The development shall oecur an one (1) or nu~ Iota wMch
are contigumm or would be esntigumm but for their eopmmiiom by
a streat4 and
(c) Shall coneist of at beet twenty (20) ao~ or ten (10) aeme
in the urban enterpri~ zone, and at beet two (2) buildin0m tala
developed .aa n unit aeeording to tbs standards zot fm~h in tide
division. (Ord. No. 28611, ] 2, 4-27~7)
the city council:
CO) Principal pennitt~ u~ in tim IDA district, section 36.1.988
et seq.
~c) Nonresidential uses permitted in the C-2 distrint, su~Jem
36.1-206. provided the total 8rozo floor ares devotod to these uomo
does not esceod fif~esn ¢15) percent of the from land area within
the IPUD. ,Ord. No. 28611, § 2, 4-274~7)
ZONING ! 36.1.311
~n-C. 36.1-310. Development standards.
All applications for review and approval of IPUD districts shall
comply with the following standards and controls of development:
(a) [Vehicular access.'] Each lot within an IPUD district shall
have usable vehicular access from its own frontage to a public
street.
Co) Floor area ratio: The maximum floor area ratio of ali prin-
cipal and acco~ory buildings ahall be two (2).
(c) Yards- TheFe shall be no minimum yard requirements; pro*
vided that no building shall be cl~or than fifty (50) feet from a
residential district or lot contalninf a residential use and no
parking area shall he cl~aar than fifteen (15) feet to a residential
district or lot containing a residential uaa.
(d) Height: The maximum height of Imildin~ shall be forty.
five (45) feet, except aa provided in section 36.1409.
(a) Otnn space: A minimum of ton (10) pereent of the ~rom area
which is unencumberod by driveways or perkinf; this area my
twenty (20) feet From averqe fround level. Open qmco zo pro-
vidod dali be m~cemibla to all amploymes od' the u~es in the
dbtric~
tiaa and the antieipatad volum~ of tra~ of t~ development.
(f) gAfrf~. The phn For davit ~' any aitm within the
distriot dtall be daai__wnod and arranwed in roach a way as to
promote anar~ efficiancy. (Ord. No. 28811, ! 2, 4-~7-87)
9es. 3~1-311. Application rmquh~.
The application for reaoning to an !1~ district ahall include
the concurrent submittal and approval of a develolmaent plan
pursuant to a~ction 36.1~70 et zoq., and concurrent submittal
and approval of a subdivision plat, if required, pursuant to Chap*
tar 31 of the City Code.
For Immediate Use
May 17, 2000
CONTACT: Chris Slone
853-2333
ROANOKE WILL DEVELOP A 74-ACRE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK
BY THE ROANOKE RIVER
Scenic business park will support healthcare research,
high-tech manufacturing and recreation
ROANOKE, Va. (May 17, 2000) Roanoke will develop a new business park to attract high-
tech healthcare-related industries to the valley. The Riverside Centre for Research and
Technology will cover approximately 74 acres along the South Jefferson Street corridor,
extending to the banks of the Roanoke River.
"This development will tie everything together," said Mayor David Bowers. "It
connects the downtown market and the Hotel Roanoke to the South Jefferson area. It
extends our river greenway, and will enhance the redevelopment of River's Edge Park."
The project will be developed by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority as a redevelopment area. City Council will be asking the Virginia Department of
Transportation to build a new interchange on the Roy L. Webber Expressway, providing
direct access to the technology park and relieving pressure on the Elm Avenue
interchange. The City's Industrial Development Authority also will be a partner in the
project.
Initially, the City will invest approximately $14 million in the site's development,
which will include improved streets, walking trails, and a greenway along the banks of the
river.
"VVhen you attract high-paying, high-tech businesses, you're not just selling land,
you're selling a way of life," said City Manager Darlene Burcham. "This greenway business
campus, with access to downtown, the interstate, and all the benefits of living in Roanoke,
will attract the high-paying jobs we seek." VVhen complete, the park will offer 1,250,000
square feet of building space and could attract up to $175 million in capital expenditures
and up to 2,500 new jobs.
The Riverside Centre will also have a positive impact on surrounding
neighborhoods. Landscaping will enhance the overall beauty of the area, riverside
recreation will be within walking distance, and industrial pollution will decrease. All these
factors should have a positive impact on residential property values.
Planning for the Riverside Centre will take place over the next eight months. The
actual redevelopment of the property will occur in 2001. The first sites will be available in
early 2002.
The Carilion Biomedical Institute will be the Riverside Centre's first tenant. The
Institute is a biomedical science, engineering and technology organization devoted to
research, development and the commercial application of health-related products.
FACTSHEET
Riverside Centre for Research and Technology
Proiect specifications
· The project covers approximately 76
acres
· The site is expected to qualify as a
redevelopment area under state
guidelines
· Potential for 1,250,000 square feet
of development.
· Existing street system will be
upgraded
· Served by new highway interchange
· 15 year development timeline
Development proces~
· The City of Roanoke will provide the
necessary funding
· The Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority will develop the
site
· Parcels will be sold to businesses at
fair market value
Investment
· The City will make an initial
investment of $14 million.
· The City will work with VDOT on a
new interchange on the Roy L.
Webber Expressway
· The City's Industrial Development
Authority also will be a partner in the
project.
Economic Investment~
· The City anticipates that the project
will have a $30 million capital
investment in the first phase with
potential for $175,000,000 in capital
expenditures.
· Approximately 200 initial jobs with
potential for 2,500
Significant payroll and tax revenue
Potential to attract research funding
Land Acouisition
· Development requires the acquisi-
tion of approximately 53 acres
· The Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority will handle the
acquisition
· No homes will be affected
· Non-qualifying businesses may be
relocated
· Property owners will be paid fair
market value
Economic Development
· Provides needed land for economic
development without destroying
existing parks, green space or
wetlands
· Allows the city to compete with other
jurisdictions with more land available.
for economic development
· Attractive "campus-style" layout will
create the kind of work environment
that attracts high tech companies
Greenwav and Ne~qhborhood
· Reclaims part of the Roanoke River
for public access
· Reduces pollution levels in the city
· Reduces traffic pressure on Elm
Avenue/I-581 interchange
· Protects residential neighborhoods
from blight and traffic
· River access, walking trails and
recreation areas will benefit all city
residents
Suooorts and enhances other
redevelooment efforts
· Connects the Roanoke River
greenway
· Connects downtown revitalization
efforts to South Jefferson area
· Enhances the River's Edge Sports
Complex
ROANOKE ~
REDEVELOPMENT
AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Partners in Progress
May 17, 2000
Dear Business/Property Owner:
Recently, you may have heard that Carilion proposed a new Biomedical Institute for the
region to attract high technology health care industries to the valley. This type of facility and others
like it are of monumental importance to the region and have been the topic of discussion by many
citizens and local governments for several months because of the quality economic development
opportunities it could provide.
This morning Roanoke City Council authorized a cooperation agreement with the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) to have them conduct a study of the area shown on
the attached map in order to establish it as a redevelopment area.
In order to establish the redevelopment area, RRHA must undertake a study and prepare a
redevelopment plan. Your property is included in this redevelopment study area. This study will
evaluate the existing conditions and land uses, street layout and access, topography, utilities, and
other pertinent development factors. A written report (plan) will be prepared that recommends land
uses, development criteria, and properties to be acquired to facilitate desired new development.
We are committed to working with you to ensure that you are kept informed of all activities
affecting your business and that all questions you may have are addressed. To help you in
understanding the proposed redevelopment and the process for acquiring properties, we have
prepared the attached list of common questions and answers. In addition, RRHA and the City will
hold a meeting for affected business/property owners on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in
Roanoke City Council Chambers. In the interim, any questions or comments that you may have
should be directed to Mr. Fred A. Johnson, Director of Development, RRHA, at 983-9209.
We appreciate your understanding in working with RRHA and the City to establish a
redevelopment area in this section of the City. We look forward to meeting with you and
discussing any questions or comments that you may have.
Sincerely,
Executive Director, RRHA
Sincerely,
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager, City of Roanoke
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Proposed Redevelopment Area - Q & A
What is a Redevelopment Area?
Under Virginia Law, the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is authorized to
conduct necessary studies and propose a redevelopment plan to City Council. The survey of
the area involves:
1. A study of the existing site conditions and land uses, including use types, street and lot
layout, topography, utilities, transportation access.
2. A study of the historical development pattern of the areas adjacent to the redevelopment
area.
A study of the history of the redevelopment area in terms of economic activity, including
number and types of businesses, business receipts, employment levels, real estate values
and real estate tax revenues.
4. The survey may also include other significant factors in the area.
Based on the results of these studies, evaluation of the existing conditions in the
redevelopment area will be done in terms of 1) economic vitality of existing uses; 2)
compatibility of existing uses with surrounding areas; 3) appropriateness of existing uses in
light of topographic conditions; 4) probability of future private sector investment and
development in the area; 5) impact of existing uses on projected development of the corridor
in which the area is situated; and 6) effect of the existing conditions on the economic and
social welfare of the City.
When will the study of the area begin?
The study conducted by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority will begin this
summer.
What are some benefits of declaring a Redevelopment Area?
Land for economic development without destroying existing parks, green space or wetlands
· Enhancing the competitive edge of the city
· Economic stability
· Increasing projected tax revenues
Who can be located within the Redeveloped Area?
Any business conforming to the redevelopment plan that is adopted.
When will more information be provided to property and business owners?
There will be an open meeting to discuss various aspects of the proposed redevelopment plan
on Thursday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. at Roanoke City Council Chambers.
Itinerary for May 17, 2000
10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Special Meeting of City Council
Joint Ann.ouncement with Carilion
Speakers (in order)
Mayor David Bowers
John Baker
Darlene Burcham
Tom Robertson
RIVERSIDE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
GOOD MORNING
ANNOUNCEMENT
May 17, 2000
Remarks for Mayor Bowers
I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF MAKING MANY IMPORTANT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS.
I BELIEVE THIS ONE MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT AND EXCITING
ANNOUNCEMENTYET.
WE HAVE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS OUR CITY'S ECONOMIC
VISION, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IMPROVING OUR ENVIRONMENT,
PROTECTING A NATURAL RESOURCE, AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF
LIFE FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS.
JUST LIKE THOSE NORFOLK SOUTHERN LOCOMOTIVES DROVE
ROANOKE'S ECONOMY TO PROSPERITY FROM THE TURN OF THE
CENTURY, THE RNERSIDE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
WILL BE THE ENGINE THAT DRIVES OUR ECONOMY TOWARD THE
FUTURE.
STRETCHING ALONG JEFFERSON STREET FROM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
TO ROANOKE-MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE RIVERSIDE CENTRE WILL
A'I-I'RACT COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE HIGH-TECH HEALTH-RELATED
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE CENTRE WILL EXTEND TO THE BANKS
OF THE ROANOKE RIVER, WHICH WILL BE DEVELOPED INTO A SCENIC
GREENWAY, AVAILABLE TO ALL ROANOKE CITIZENS.
THIS REDEVELOPMENT IS THE MISSING LINK IN OUR CITY'S
REVITALIZATION PLAN. IT CONNECTS OUR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
EFFORTS TO THE SOUTH JEFFERSON AREA AND THE RIVER. IT
EXTENDS THE GREENWAYS WE'VE CREATED AT SMITH AND WASENA
PARK.
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IN ADDITION WE WILL WORK WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO BUILD A NEW INTERCHANGE ON THE ROY L.
WEBBER EXPRESSWAY.
THE NEW EXIT RAMPS WILL ROUTE TRAFFIC DIRECTLY INTO THE
RESEARCH PARK, PROTECTING NEARBY RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS FROM BUSINESS TRAFFIC.
IT WILL BE A PLACE ROANOKE CAN BE PROUD OF, AND A PLACE NEW
BUSINESS WILl. BE PROUD TO CALL HOME.
THIS PROJECT GIVES US AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE FOR CLEAN,
HIGH TECHNOLOGY, HIGH-PAYING JOBS THAT WILL A"I-rRACT THE
BRIGHT YOUNG GRADUATES FROM VIRGINIA TECH, THE UNIVERSITY OF
VIRGINIA, RADFORD, HOLLINS AND ROANOKE COLLEGE AND THE MANY
OTHER OUTSTANDING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN
VIRGINIA TO THE ROANOKE VALLEY.
WITH THE RIVERSIDE CENTRE WE WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER NEW
COMPANIES THE BEST PLACE TO WORK AND THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE
AS WELL.
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PROJECTS THE CITY HAS
UNDERTAKEN. AND WE WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S DONE RIGHT. THAT'S
WHY THE ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY WILL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SITE. AT THIS TIME I'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE
AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN BAKER.
ROANOKE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
ANOUNCEMENT
May 17, 2000
Remarks for John Baker
THANK YOU MR. MAYOR.
EARLIER TODAY THE ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY WAS AUTHORIZED BY CITY COUNCIL TO BEGIN A STUDY OF
THE SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET AREA. WE EXPECT APPROXIMATELY
76 ACRES OF LAND TO QUALIFY AS A REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
NON QUALIFYING BUSINESSES WILL BE RELOCATED. PROPERTY
OWNERS IN THE AREA HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF OUR PLANS.
THIS PROJECT IS A VITAL PART OF ROANOKE'S ECONOMIC FUTURE. AS
WE DEVELOP THIS AREA WE WILL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE
INTERESTS OF IT'S FUTURE TENANTS, 13~S CURRENT NEIGHBORS, AND
ALL ROANOKE CITIZENS.
INITIALLY, TH~ CITY THROUGH THE AUTHORITY WILL SPEND
APPROXIMATELY 14-MILLION DOLLARS TO UPGRADE AND PREPARE THE
SITE.
THAT FIGURE INCLUDES A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN LANDSCAPING,
INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RIVERSIDE PARK AREA.
IT INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREENWAY TRAILS, STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, AND BE'I-rER LIGHTING.
NOW CITY MANAGER DARLENE BURCHAM WILL TALK ABOUT THE
BENEFITS EXPECTED FROM THIS PROJECT.
RIVER§IDE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
ANNOUNCEMENT
May 17, 2000
Outline for Darlene Burcham
INTRODUCTION
· THIS PROJECT IS PART OF WHAT ATTRACTED ME TO ROANOKE
BEFORE I OFFICIALLY ASSUMED THE ROLE OF CITY MANAGER,
I CAME TO ROANOKE FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
CARILLON BIOMEDICAL INSTITUTE
I SAW ROANOKE'S POTENTIAL TO BE THE HOME OF
A HEALTH-CARE RELATED RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT PARK AND TO INTEGRATE HIGH
QUALITY EXISTING MEDICAL RESOURCES WITH
THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
· I DETERMINED THAT WE NEEDED TO MARSHALL
OUR RESOURCES TO ATTRACT THE HIGH-TECH
HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY TO OUR CITY
PARTNERSHIP WiTH CITY TO MAKE EXCITING AND CREATIVE PROJECTS
BECOME A REALITY:
· ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
· THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THE RIVERSIDE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY IS AN
INVESTMENT IN OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE. OVER THE LIFE OF THE
PROJECT:
IT WILL CREATE 1-MILLION-250-THOUSAND SQUARE FEET
FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT DESTROYING EXISTING
PARKS, GREEN SPACE OR RECREATION AREAS.
· IT WILL GENERATE UP TO 175 -MILLION DOLLARS IN
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
· IT WILL CREATE UP TO 25-HUNDRED HIGH-PAYING JOBS
· IT WILL INCREASE THE TAX BASE
· IT COULD A'I-FRACT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF
RESEARCH FUNDING
IT WILL IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE
· IT EXPANDS THE ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY FOR
ENJOYMENT AND RECREATION
· IT WILL EASE TRAFFIC PRESSURE ON THE 1-581-ELM
AVENUE INTERCHANGE
· IT PROTECTS CITY NEIGHBORHOODS FROM DUST AND
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION
SUMMARY
· WE COMPETED WITH OTHER LOCALITIES FOR HIGH-TECH
JOBS, AND WON
· WE CAN GENERATE MORE JOBS, MORE TAX MONEY AND MORE
LONG TERM INVESTMENT
· WE CAN PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND INCREASE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION FOR EVERYONE
IN BUSINESS TERMS, THIS IS A WIN, WIN, WIN SITUATION
DAVID A. BOWERS
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
May 16,2000
The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Vice-Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Pursuant to §10, Meetings of Council of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, I am
calling a Special Meeting of City Council to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 17,
2000, in the City Council Chamber, for the purpose of a Closed Meeting to discuss
acquisition of real property for public purposes, pursuant to §2.1-344.A.3, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, and to meet thereafter in open session to take certain actions relating
thereto.
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Sincerely,
Mayor
The Honorable Ralph K. Smith, Mayor-Elect
The Honorable William H. Carder, Vice-Mayor-Elect
The Honorable William D. Bestpitch, Council Member-Elect
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
James D. Grisso, Director of Finance
Robert H. Bird, Municipal Auditor
Willard N. Claytor, Director, Real Estate Valuation