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ROBERT M."BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAYOR BUILDING 1
2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000
(757)385.4581
FAX(757)385-5699
April 14, 2023 BDYERf�VBGOV.COM
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL:
Wednesday,April 19, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Ballroom 1
100019`h Street
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain
public input regarding:
• The FY2023-24 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Authorization of$62,460,057 in General Obligation Bonds
• Authorization of$26,030,000 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds
• Authorization of$6,399,140 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds
• Increase in Solid Waste Management Fee
• Increases to Water& Sewer Fees
If you wish to make comments during the meeting,please follow the two-step process provided below:
1. Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfdI a37095693e67f045fea198ec6f
2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19,
2023.
This Special Session will be broadcast on Cable TV, www.vbgov.com and Facebook Live. Citizens are
encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special Formal Session via email at
CityCouncil@vbgov.com.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Dyer
Mayor
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
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' Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 — 6:00 p.m.
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Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, will hold a public hearing on the City Manager's
Proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024 and on the Capital Improvement
Program, including the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Budget.
A brief synopsis follows:
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET
Summary of Appropriations
-Agriculture 8,193,468 - Housing & Neighborhood Preservation 42,648,689
- Budget and Management Services 1,440,815 - Human Resources 7,699,936
-City Attorney 5,580,657 - Human Services 139,809,246
-City Auditor 1,044,762 - Information Technology 25,321,717
- City Clerk 665,964 - Library 20,600,090
- City Manager 3,439,541 - Municipal Council 684,189
-City Real Estate Assessor 3,482,367 - Non-Departmental 59,458,373
- City Treasurer 7,938,987 -Office of Performance& Accountability 875,119
-Commissioner of the Revenue 6,265,317 - Parks and Recreation 70,129,260
-Commonwealth's Attorney 13,016,523 - Pay-As-You-Go Capital Projects 83,026,961
-Communication's Office 2,844,730 - Planning & Community Development 14,055,052
- Convention &Visitor Bureau 38,870,653 - Police 122,563,672
-Courts and Court Support 8,771,662 - Public Education 1,170,729,821
- Cultural Affairs 3,879,748 - Public Utilities 122,636,173
- General Fund Debt Service 59,311,299 - Public Works 180,382,296
- Economic Development 14,385,618 - General Fund Reserve for Contingencies 19,470,554
- Emergency Communications and 12,045,822 - Flood Protection Reserve for Future Use 30,750,997
Citizen Services - Sheriffs Office 62,973,654
- Emergency Management 1,673,251 - Special Finance Department 49,378,936
- Emergency Medical Services 22,325,307 -Virginia Aquarium 16,021,491
- Finance 6,360,146 -Voter Registration and Elections 2,714,569
- Fire 72,777,888
- Health 3,913,005
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $2,540,158,325
Summary of Revenues
General Property Taxes 955,471,722 Miscellaneous Revenue 17,369,244
Other Local Taxes 379,203,773 From the Commonwealth 632,382,681
Permits, Privilege Fees, and Regulatory 9,690,202 From the Federal Government 201,462,732
Licenses
Use of Money and Property 10,692,044 Fund Balance/Retained
Earnings 23,334,683
Charges for Services 308,512,703 TOTAL REVENUES $2,540,158,325
Fines and Forfeitures 2,038,541
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPITAL BUDGET
Summary of Project Estimates Sources of Funding
Capital Budget Capital Budget
Project Section FY 2023-24 Type of Financing FY 2022-23
Schools $ 62,800,000 Pay-As-You-Go * $ 83,026,961
Roadways 79,861,303 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 39,881,668
Buildings and Assets 25,294,504 Other Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 21,130,000
Parks and Recreation 16,123,593 Commonwealth 14,273,683
Stormwater 35,102,660 Federal 32,578,434
Water& Sewer 39,745,000 Bonds/Lease Purchases 183,293,587
Coastal 16,810,362 Other 1,928,172
Economic and Tourism Development 69,341,308 Total Financing-All Sources $ 376,112,505
Flood Protection Section *Reflects cash financing,supported by revenues in the Operating Budget that
3,000,000 is transferred to the CIP.
Information Technology 28,033,775
Total Capital Improvement Program $ 376,112,505
The Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program/Capital Budget documents are available at Virginia
Beach Public Libraries during scheduled hours of operation. Copies are also available for examination at the City Manager's Office,
the City Clerk's Office,and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in City Hall, Building 1, Municipal Center, between
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. These documents can be viewed on the City's web page located at
https://budget.virginiabeach.gov/
This hearing is open to the public, and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide
written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired
and need assistance at this meeting, please call 385-4303; hearing impaired, call TDD—711.
If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer, smart device, or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow
the two-step process provided below:
• Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1 a37095693e67f045fea198ec6f
• Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on
April 19, 2023.
Amanda Barnes, MMC
City Clerk
Sunday, April 9, 2023 Beacon
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HEARING
Proposed Authorization of General
Obligation Bonds in the Estimated
Maximum Amount
of$62,460,057
The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special
Session on April 19,2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach
Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia
23451, will hold a public hearing on the proposed
authorization by the City of general obligation bonds in the
estimated maximum amount of$62,460,057. The proposed
uses of the bond proceeds are to finance various public
improvement projects,including schools,roadways,parks and
recreation, and buildings. Projects that may exceed 10% of
the amount authorized include: Renovations and
Replacements-Reroofing III,Renovations and Replacements
- HVAC Ill;and Princess Anne High School Replacement.
This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens
will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to
provide written comments may do so by contacting the City
Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or
visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please
call 385-4303; hearing impaired,call TDD - 711.
If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by
computer, smart device, or telephone) during the public
hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below:
• Register for the WebEx at:
httos://vbgov.webex.com/webl i nk/register/rfcbfd 1a370956
93e67f045fea 198ec6f
• Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757) 385-
4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.
on April 19,2023.
Amanda Barnes, MMC
City Clerk
Beacon on Sunday,April 2, and April 9, 2023
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Authorization of
Water and Sewer Utility Revenue
Bonds in the Estimated Maximum
Amount of$26,030,000
The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,
at its Special Session on April 19,2023,at
6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,
Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing
on the proposed authorization by the City
of water and sewer utility revenue bonds in
the estimated maximum amount of
$26,030,000.
The proposed uses of the bond proceeds
are to finance improvements and
expansions to the City's water and sewer
utility system. Projects that may exceed
10% of the amount authorized include:
Pump Station Program VI,Sanitary Sewer
Force Main Rehabilitation I,Sanitary Sewer
System Revitalization Program Ill, and
Green Garden Water System
Improvements.
This hearing is open to the public,and all
interested citizens will have an opportunity
to be heard.Individuals desiring to provide
written comments may do so by contacting
the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you
are physically disabled or visually impaired
and need assistance at this meeting,
please call 385-4303; hearing impaired,
call TDD-711.
If you wish to make comments virtually
via WebEx(by computer, smart device,
or telephone)during the public hearing,
please follow the two-step process
provided below:
•Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbciov.webex.com/weblink/req
ister/rfcbfd 1 a37095693e67f045fea 19
8ec6f
•Register with the City Clerk's Office
by calling(757)385-4303 or via email
at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00
p.m.on April 19,2023.
All interested parties are invited to
participate.
Amanda Barnes,MMC
City Clerk
Beacon:Sunday,April 2&9,2023
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Proposed Authorization of
Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds
in the Estimated Maximum Amount
of$6,399,140
The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special
Session on April 19,2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach
Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia
23451, will hold a public hearing on the proposed
authorization by the City of stormwater utility revenue bonds
in the estimated maximum amount of$6,399,140.
The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance
improvements and expansions to the City's stormwater utility
system. Projects that may exceed 10% of the amount
authorized include:Bayville Lake Water Quality Improvement,
BMP Maintenance Program, Cave in Repair, Chatham Hall
Water Quality Improvement, Enhanced Neighborhood
Rehabilitation,Kemps Lake Water Quality Improvement,Lake
Management II, Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities
Maintenance,Primary System Infrastructure Improvements II,
Southern Cancel/ Lead Ditch and Culvert Improvements,
Storm Water Pump Station Modifications,Storm Water Quality
Enhancements II,Surface Water Regulatory Compliance,and
SW Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Improvements II.
This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens
will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to
provide written comments may do so by contacting the City
Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or
visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please
call 385-4303; hearing impaired,call TDD - 711.
If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by
computer, smart device, or telephone) during the public
hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below:
•Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1a370956
93e67f045fea 198ec6f
• Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-
4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.
on April 19, 2023.
Amanda Barnes, MMC
City Clerk
Beacon on Sunday,April 2, and April 9, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INCREASE IN THE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FEE
The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its
Special Session on April 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th
Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, will hold a
public hearing concerning a proposed ordinance
for fee change for fiscal year 2024,in accordance
with the Code of the City of Virginia Beach.
Virginia State Code§ 15.2-928 authorizes the City
Council to impose fees on residents for providing
collection, management, recycling, and disposal
of solid waste, recyclable materials, and other
refuse. The fee is included in the monthly
combined utility bill. The City Council is
considering an increase to the waste collection fee
for all dwellings and churches receiving City trash
and recycling services,effective July 1,2023.The
City Council may adopt a monthly charge of up to
twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50), an
increase of two dollars and fifty cents, or 10.0%,
over the current monthly charge.
Information concerning the documentation and
justification for the proposed fee increase and the
complete ordinance is available for examination
by the public at the Meyera E.Oberndorf Central
Library during scheduled hours of operation. This
information is also available at the City Manager's
Office,the City Clerk's Office and the Department
of Budget and Management Services, in the City
Hall Building, Municipal Center, between 8:00
a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday. This
information can be accessed on the City's web site
located at https://virginiabeach.gov.
This Hearing is open to the public and all
interested citizens will have an opportunity to be
heard. Individuals desiring to provide written
comments may do so by contacting the City
Clerk's Office at 385-4303. If you are physically
disabled or visually impaired and need assistance
at this meeting, please call 385-4303. Hearing
impaired,TDD—711.
If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by
computer, smart device, or telephone) during the
public hearing, please follow the two-step process
provided below:
•Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfdl
a 37095693e67f045fea198ec6f
•Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling
(757) 385-4303 or via email at
ABarnes(a�vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April
19,2023.
All interested parties are invited to participate.
Amanda Barnes,MMC
City Clerk
Beacon:Sunday,April 2&9,2023
Public Hearing
Proposed Increases to Water and Sewer Fees
The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 19, 2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public
hearing concerning proposed ordinances to increase water and sewer fees.
Current fee Proposed fee
(without advertising (including advertising Authority for
Code Section amended and notification) and notification) increase
City Code§28-3.1 $450 $760 § 15.2-2119
Mandatory Connections
City Code §28- $1,545-$177,717
4.1.Sewer capital dependent on meter $2,521-$289,872 § 15.2-2119
recovery fees size dependent on meter size
$30.81 -single
family;Structures
with two or more
family residential
units with one
connection to the
public sewer system;
hotels and motels $31.58 effective July 1,
first room provided; 2023;and $32.37
City Code §28-26 campgrounds first effective July 1,2024; § 15.2-2119
Sanitary Sewer Charges space; If a structure and $33.18 effective
or property has two July 1,2025.
or more family
residential units,
each of which is
directly connected to
the public sewer
system owned and
operated by the city
$12.38 each $12.69 effective July 1,
City Code §28-26 additional 2023;and $13.01
Sanitary Sewer Charges hotel/motel/campgr effective July 1,2024; § 15.2 2119
ound space and $13.33 effective
July 1,2025.
$23.12 Separately
metered multi-unit
structures served by
a privately owned, $23.70 effective July 1,
on site sewer 2023;and $24.29
collection system
City Code §28-26 effective July 1, 2024;
Sanitary Sewer Charges with a single and $24.90 effective § 15.2-2119
connection point to
the city's sewer July 1, 2025.
system
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$31.93-$4,636.08 in FY
2023-24; $32.73-
Nonresidential uses; 4,751.98 in FY 2024-25;
City Code §28-26 $31.15-$4,523 and $33.55-$4,870.78 § 15.2-2119
Sanitary Sewer Charges dependent on water in FY 2025-26
tap size dependent on water tap
size
Nonresidential units
without public water with
Nonresidential units 0-4 commodes-$63.38
City Code §28-26 without public water effective July 1,2023; § 15.2-2119
Sanitary Sewer Charges with 0-4 commodes and $64.96 effective
- $61.83 July 1,2024;and
$66.58 effective July 1,
2025.
Nonresidential units
without public water
Nonresidential units each commode over 4
City Code §28-26 without public water $12.69 effective July 1, § 15.2-2119
Sanitary Sewer Charges each commode over 2023;and $13.01
4-$12.38 per effective July 1, 2024;
and $13.33 effective
July 1,2025.
$1,014.00 effective July
1, 2023;and $1,073.00
effective July 1,2024;
City Code §37-7.01 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch and $1,138.00 effective
Water tap and meter tap and meter: $493 July 1, 2025;and § 15.2-2119
installation fees.
$1,210.00 effective July
1, 2026;and $1,289.00
effective July 1,2027.
$592.00 effective July 1,
2023;and $651.00
City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1,2024;
Water tap and meter 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch and $716.00 effective § 15.2-2119
installation fees. Meter Only$363 July 1, 2025;and
$788.00 effective July 1,
2026;and $867.00
effective July 1,2027.
$1,094.00 effective July
1,2023;and $1,161.00
City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1, 2024;
Water tap and meter One inch tap and and $1,235.00 effective § 15.2-2119
installation fees. meter: $579 July 1,2025;and
$1,316.00 effective July
1,2026;and $1,406.00
effective July 1, 2027.
$672.00 effective July 1,
2023;and $739.00
City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1, 2024;
Water tap and meter One inch tap meter and $813.00 effective § 15.2-2119
installation fees. only:449 July 1, 2025;and
$894.00 effective July 1,
2026;and $984.00
effective July 1, 2027.
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For single-family and
duplex dwellings and
triplexes where the
dwelling units are
City Code§Sec.37-7.1 separately-metered
Water Capital Recovery (per dwelling unit) $2,900 $333,543 § 15.2-2119
Fee generally and for all non dependent on meter size
residential uses;
$2,267-$260,668
dependent ton
meter size
$5.00-$41.49
dependent on meter size
effective July 1,2023;
$5.53-$45.52
dependent on meter size
City Code §Sec.37-46- effective July 1, 2024;
Minimum service $4.41-$36.31 $6.00-$49.39
availability charges dependent on meter dependent on meter size § 15.2-2119
prescribed. size effective July 1,2025;
$6.30-$51.86
dependent on meter size
effective July 1,2026;
$6.61-$54.45
dependent on meter size
effective July 1,2027.
five dollars and twenty
cents($5.20) per one
thousand (1,000)
gallons,as of July 1,
2023;and five dollars
and seventy-four cents
($5.74)per one
thousand (1,000)
gallons,as of July 1,
2024;and six dollars
and twenty-three cents
City Code §34-47 Water $4.90 per 1,000 ($6.23)per one
thousand (1,000) § 15.2-2119
Usage Rates gallons of usage gallons,as of July 1,
2025;and six dollars
and fifty-four cents
($6.54)per one
thousand (1,000)
gallons,as of July 1,
2026;and six dollars
and eighty-seven cents
($6.87)per one
thousand (1,000)
gallons,as of July 1,
2027.
Information concerning the documentation and justification for the proposed fee increase and the
complete ordinance is available for examination by the public at the Meyera E.Oberndorf Central Library
during scheduled hours of operation. This information is also available at the City Manager's Office,the
City Clerk's Office and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in the City Hall Building,
Municipal Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This information can be
accessed on the City's web site located at https://budget.virginiabeach.gov/
This Hearing is open to the public and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard.
Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 385-
4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please
call 385-4303. Hearing impaired,TDD - 711.
If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the
public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below:
• Register for the WebEx at:
https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1a37095693e67f045fea 198ec6f
• Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at
ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 19,2023.
All interested parties are invited to participate.
Amanda Barnes, MMC
City Clerk
Beacon:Sunday,April 2,and Sunday,April 9,2023