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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
January 8, 2019
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS in in the City Council
Conference Room, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 3:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Jessica P. Abbott,Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard,Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss Ill
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
DOME/WAVE PROJECT TERM SHEET
ITEM#68774
3:01 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Ronald H. Williams, Jr., Deputy City Manager. Mr. Williams expressed his
appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
Dome Site Development Term Sheet
Virginia Beach City Council
Directional Briefing
Deputy City Manager Ron Williams
January 8, 2019
N/B
The next four(4)slides provide the background on the Dome/Wave Project:
Resort Strategic Action Plan -�
(Adopted 2008)
Development Strategies �s
• Create great districts with distinctive
identities
• Improve transit and pedestrian connections
between destinations
• Create a transition from the resort area to
the neighborhoods
• Enhance visual access to the Oceanfront
• Grow residential
• Provide additional higher-quality hotels
• Concentrate retail
• Cluster office uses near Convention Center
and Birdneck .41•4:ti
• Continue to focus on achieving a j
"YearRound Resort" f
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VBDA Request for Letter of Qualifications
February 8, 2017
Responders were encouraged to demonstrate their ability to
transform this site into a family-friendly unique multi-use
destination to include features such as:
• Multi-block mixed use development
• Entertainment concepts
• Minimum 3,500 seat live entertainment performance venue
• Unique or new to market retail
• Unique or new to market authentic restaurants
• Residential but not as a primary use
• Year-round programming attractive to both locals & tourists
Note.Dome Site&Treasurer's Block Parcels Authorized for conveyance to VBDA in 2011 and 2013 respectively ;
Venture Waves LLC was selected to develop the Dome/Wave Project in November 2017:
Venture Waves LLC - Principal Leadership Disclosures
Venture Realty Group WM Jordan Company
Venture Realty Group 1, LLC John R. Lawson
Venture Waves LLC H2O Investments
Donna MacMillan Whitaker Joe LaMontagne
Michael A. Culpepper The Costen Companies
John L. Gibson, Ill Tim Costen
Elizabeth Matulenas Pharrell Williams
Matthew Lafler Bishard Development Corp.
Steven D. Green Steven W. Bishard
Fiona Sadler John K. Bishard
Robert A. Deacon
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Venture Waves LLC - Service Disclosures
Architect: Oppenheim,Hanbury
Construction Contractor: WM Jordan
Engineer: WPL,Kimley-Horn
Legal: In-House
Real Estate Broker: Venture Realty Group,Madison Marquette,CBRE
Financing: TBD
Property Owner: Virginia Beach United Methodist Church
From January to early spring 2018, several public engagement events occurred,where comments, ideas
and concerns were validated and incorporated into the development plans:
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Here is an overview of the four(4)studies conducted:
Exclusive Dealing Period Feasibility Studies
During the Exclusive Dealing Period, Venture and the Authority,
determined that equally sharing the expenses for studies and analyses
was necessary to evaluate the proper scope and form of development
which included:
1. Entertainment Feasibility Study
STONE Validated market demand&affirmed recommendations for venue size
'ISITEWORKS 2. Retail Feasibility Study
Validated market demand&affirmed recommendations for retail mix
3. Overall Economic Impact Analysis
-. Forecast overall economic impact of entire mixed use development
4. Parking Feasibility Study
Validated parking demand&recommended total#of spaces
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Here is the 20-Year Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Impact
Estimated Tax Revenues - Stabilized Year 1
Real Estate $2,227,400
Sales $ 683,673
Meals $ 2,300,623 20-Year Impact
Amusement $ 2,41 1,664 $65 M to General Fund
BPOL $ 546,400 $44 M to VB Public Schools
Total Annual Taxes $ 8,169,760 —►Distribution of Tax Revenues
Amount to TIP $ 2,855,056
Amount to General Fund $ 2,816,508
Amount to Schools $ 1,912,897
Amount to other funds $ 585,299
Total Annual Taxes $ 8,169,760
Source'.Lambert Advisory Economy Impact Analysis
The Economic Impact totals$147.5-Million:
Economic Impact
3,600 Jobs during construction
2 ,000 Jobs once operating & stabilized
$ 147,592 ,000 Total Operating Impact
Source'.IMPLAN-Lambert Advisory Economic Impact Analysis 12
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Here is an overview of the alignment of the Dome/Wave Project with City Principles and
Recommendations:
Alignment of Financial Principles & Recommendations
✓ Project produces a net positive benefit to the City in 20 years
✓ Project produces enough revenues to cover expenses
✓ Project produces direct revenues to the General Fund and Schools
based on current policy and distribution formula
✓ All project related expenses (debt service, incentives)are supported
by the TIP Fund
✓Annual Incentive of Tier 2 TDFP& Venture's Tax Revenues Generated
for TIP
✓ 10% Return on Cost for Developer 13
Here is an overview of the Tourism Investment Program:
Tourism Investment Program (TIP) Fund
• FY 1992-93 Council established the Tourism Growth Investment Fund(TGIF)
• FY 2001-02 Council established Major Projects Fund
• Dedicated revenues for rebuilt Convention Center,Sandler Center and
parking lot expansion for Aquarium.
• FY 2011-12 Council merged TGIF and Major Projects into TIP Fund
Ogen General
TIP TAP Space Fund EDIP TOTAL
Hotel Tax 5%/$1 1%/$1 - 2% - 8%
Restaurant/Meal Tax 1.06% 0.5% 0.44% 3.5% - 5.5%
Amusement Tax 10% - - - - 10%
Cigarette Tax(per pack) 5¢ - - 54¢ 16¢ 75¢
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Notes:Flat rate of$1 per room/night for TAP,Additional$1 per room/night for TIP
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Here is the Dome Site Development Process showing construction to begin in 2020:
Dome Site Development Process
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The next several slides provide the key elements of the term sheet, which is attached hereto and made a
part of the record:
Term Sheet Overview
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Page 1
• Provides overview of development agreement and
background of selection process
• Provides definition of Term Sheet
• An outline of terms
• Non-binding agreement
• Forms the basis for a transaction to commence negotiation of
definitive document for development of the Dome Site
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Page 2
1. Project Description
• Ground lease for 60 years from VBDA for $1.00 per year with
two 20-year extensions
• Create a leasehold condominium regime
• Mixed-use development containing multiple buildings and uses
• Adjacent parcels may be considered for part of development
Elements of project include:
a. Entertainment Venue
b. Parking Facilities
c. Commercial Facilities
d. Residential Facilities
e. Streetscapes
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Page 2 (cont'd)
2. Developer Obligation
• The Developer will construct all elements of the Project.
• All components above are subject to mutual collaborative
refinement.
• The Developer's construction of the Project shall comply with
the City Council's Small Business Enhancement Program.
• Developer will acknowledge the City Council's 10% minority
subcontractor goal and will work with the City to identify and
use minority subcontractors to the extent commercially
reasonable.
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3. City/Authority Participation
a. Parking Facilities
• Design, development and construction will be purchased from
Developer by Authority on a pay as-you-go basis.
• Authority will pay actual costs based on a guaranteed maximum price
contract proposal obtained through a mutually acceptable competitive
process, currently programmed for$30,000 per space with design and
pricing to be finalized in the pre-development period
• Inclusive in the Authority's costs shall be a Development Fee for the
Parking Facilities equal to 2%of the total cost
• Authority shall operate and collect revenues from the parking facilities
in the same manner as other publically-owned parking facilities at the
Oceanfront.
• Authority shall grant to the Developer a mutually agreeable parking
license wherein the Developer,or its successors and assigns, shall
have the exclusive right to use a designated number of parking spaces
throughout the Project,with the locations and cost of such Parking
License to be established in the development documents. zo
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Page 3 (cont'd)
3. City/Authority Participation
b. Entertainment Venue
• Design, development and construction of a 3,500 person
capacity venue will be purchased from Developer by Authority
on a pay as-you-go basis
• Authority will pay actual costs not to exceed $30,000,000 with
pricing established by design and a guaranteed maximum price
contract proposal obtained through a mutually acceptable
competitive process
• Inclusive in the Authority's costs shall be a Development Fee for
the Entertainment Venue equal to 2%of the total cost
• Prior to completion of the Entertainment Venue, the Authority
shall enter into a lease with Oak View Group ("OVG")for the
lease and operation of the venue
• OVG shall contribute a minimum of $5,000,000 to the cost of
the Entertainment Venue with OVG's contribution made pro rata
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3. City/Authority Participation
c. Streetscapes
• Authority shall provide funding for Design, development and
construction of the Streetscapes on a pay as-you-go basis for
actual costs not to exceed $7,500,000
• Developer shall agree that the Project will be subject to a special
assessment established pursuant to a Special Services District
("SSD"), which will pay for certain enhanced services at the
Project, and for maintenance and upkeep of all Streetscapes.
• SSD rate will be set by City Council after consultation with the
Developer during the pre-development period
• The Developer shall reserve the exclusive right to service all
areas of the Project for concessions, umbrellas, cabana service,
food and beverage service, and all other vending or services
comparable to the operation of a mixed-use development of this
quality, subject to applicable permits and licenses
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Page 4 (cont'd)
3. City/Authority Participation
d. Incentive-TDFP+ Performance Grant
• (i)Assist the Developer in qualifying for Tier II TDFP financing
with the City's additional 1/2 percent share coming from the TIP
Fund
• (ii) Provide an annual performance grant in an amount when
added to the TDFP sufficient to yield a total Incentive of up to
$5,000,000 per year for twenty years based on the integrated
project scope, with a development budget currently estimated at
$227,500,000.
• Performance Grant will be payable solely out of tax revenues
generated by the elements of the Project owned by Developer
and otherwise payable to the TIP Fund.
• The Performance Grant will be payable quarterly in arrears.
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Page 4 (cont'd)
3. City/Authority Participation
e. Performance Grant during first 3 years of stabilization
• First 3 years of stabilization means the first 3 years after
substantial completion of the Project
• Developer may not generate sufficient Net Operating Income,
which when combined with TDFP and the Performance Grant
amount, to attain a Return on Cost of 10%.
• To address this potential shortfall, the parties will agree to
increase the Performance Grant to achieve Return on Cost of
10% in stabilized years 1-3 with a corresponding reduction in
the Performance Grant in the final three years.
• During this period, in addition to the revenues identified above,
Developer shall receive credit for the value of all taxes paid at
the Project, provided that such amounts shall be paid by the TIP
Fund and not the General Fund. 24
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Page 4 (cont'd)
3. City/Authority Participation
f. Performance Grant during first 3 years of stabilization
• To satisfy the expressed aspiration for a pedestrian-oriented
cohesive development project, with the features described
above, the City has authorized the transfer of title of the Project
to the Authority.
• After approval of this Term Sheet the City and Authority will
consummate that transaction and the Authority shall apply to
the City for(i)the administrative reclassification of the use of
the Eighteenth Street right of way between Arctic and Pacific
Avenues, and (ii) conditional closure of Nineteenth Street
between Arctic and Pacific Avenues.
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4. Next Steps
a. Public briefing of Term Sheet on January 8
b. Public Comment and City Council vote on Term Sheet on January 15
c. Authority vote on Term Sheet on January 15
d. Development of definitive, binding documents. Included in the
documents will be a"pre-development period"where the parties will
agree to jointly fund design of the Project to allow definitive pricing
to be attained.At execution of definitive documents (which will
follow additional public outreach and a vote by both City Council and
the Authority)the parties will have agreed on guaranteed maximum
price contracts and the Authority's audit and cost verification rights
for all elements of the Project being constructed and a competitive
bidding process for the construction work paid for by the Authority.
The parties will also agree on a plan of finance for the Project
e. At the time of execution of the definitive documents,the Authority
and City will enter into a support agreement whereby the City agrees
to fund the Authority's obligations for the Project 26
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The City's total capital investment is$95.5 Million:
Project Term Sheet - City Investment *
Parking Garages - 1934 spaces x $30,000 per space $58,020,000
Entertainment Venue $30,000,000
Common Spaces $ 7,500,000
Total Capital Investment $95,520,000
Potential Annual Incentive Payment - 20 Yr Term
(Tier 2 TDFP + Performance Grant) $ 5,000,000
•Does not include value of real estate property appraised at$37 M
Here is an overview of the Commonwealth of Virginia Tourism Development Financing Program:
Commonwealth of Virginia Tourism Development Financing Program
Program provides two different tiers of financing to compensate for a shortfall in project
funding.
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Here is the Breakdown of Annual Incentive Payment Tier 2 TDFP&Performance Grant:
Breakdown of Annual Incentive Payment
Tier 2 TDFP & Performance Grant
Estimated $5,000,000 +/-
• $3,183,000 +/- generated by Tier 2 TDFP(1.5%from each
participant)
• $1,000,000 from City, $1,000,000 from State, $1,000,000 from
Developer
• $1,387,000 +/- by dedicating 100%of Admissions taxes
generated by Venture's condominium units (excludes
Entertainment Venue)
• $430,000 +/- by dedicating 20%of Meals taxes generated by
Venture's condominium units (excludes Entertainment Venue)
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Here are the Outstanding Issues:
Outstanding Issues
• Terms for Church Block (Office tower with parking)
• Terms for Entertainment Venue
• Operating Agreement & Cost Participation to be
finalized
• Terms for Norfolk Southern/Dominion Parcel & 1 8th Street
• Fee owned by Norfolk Southern, leased to Dominion for
substation
• Relocation of substation opens block for vertical
development
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(Continued)
Here are the Next Steps:
Next Steps
1. VB Development Authority vote on Term Sheet January 15
2. Public Comment & City Council vote on Term Sheet on January 15
3. Negotiate Development Agreement for final approval in 2019
Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Williams for the presentation.
January 8, 2019
December 21,2018
DOME SITE REDEVELOPMENT
TERM SHEET
The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority(the"Authority")issued a Request for
Qualifications(RFQ)for the development of approximately 10.5 acres known as the"Dome Site".
The Dome Site consists of three(3)blocks of approximately 3.2 acres each located on 19th St., an
additional 0.70 acres parcel at the corner of 18th St. and Arctic Ave., and a portion of 19th Street
between Pacific Ave. and Arctic Ave. (the "Property"). The Property is shown on Exhibit A,
attached hereto. Representatives of Venture Waves, LLC (or its assigns) (the "Developer")
submitted its qualifications to the Authority on January 4, 2017. The Authority elected to
exclusively negotiate with the Developer on November 21,2017.The Authority and the Developer
executed an Exclusive Dealing Agreement,dated February 1,2018, as amended.
As set forth below, the Developer proposes the development of a mixed-use development
project consisting of office, retail, residential, entertainment, recreational and parking uses. The
Developer has requested the Authority and the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") to publicly
participate in the Project (defined below) primarily in the form of the acquisition of the
entertainment venue,parking facilities and certain additional improved public spaces. In addition,
the Developer has requested TDFP participation and a performance grant in an amount necessary
to achieve a financeable return on cost. These forms of participation will allow the Developer to
address public parking needs, provide public amenities and dramatically enhance the density and
quality of development, consistent with the City's vision for the Dome Site.
This Term Sheet is an outline of terms. Moreover,this Term Sheet is not,nor is it intended .
to be, an offer, an acceptance, or a binding agreement of any kind. To the contrary, this Term
Sheet is only a summary of the basic terms of a possible transaction, which may be agreed in
principle only. Although this Term Sheet identifies many of the material issues, any possible
transaction is complex and issues may arise during preparation and negotiation of definitive
documentation that have not been discussed in this Term Sheet. Accordingly, legal obligations
among the parties will only be as specified in any definitive agreements that ultimately may be
approved by City Council, the Authority's Board of Commissioners and the Developer's
principals,and executed by all of the parties. Any and all obligations of the City and the Authority
are subject to appropriation of sufficient funds to meet those obligations by the City Council of the
City of Virginia Beach. Additionally, none of the parties to this Term Sheet are under any
obligation or duty to attempt to negotiate a transaction or any related documentation or, if such
negotiations commence, to continue such negotiations. Nonetheless, by approving this Term
Sheet, each party indicates its belief that this Term Sheet can form the basis for a transaction and
their respective willingness to commence negotiation and preparation of definitive documentation
toward that end.
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1. Project Description: The Developer intends to ground lease the Property from the
Authority for a term of 60 years for$1.00 per year,subject to two 20-year extensions based
on Project performance at Developer's discretion. The Developer will submit its leasehold
interest in the Property as the Declarant to create a leasehold condominium regime pursuant
to the Virginia Condominium Act. The Developer's Declaration of Condominium, By-
laws, Plats and Plans will be mutually agreeable to the Authority and the Developer. The
condominium regime will consist of multiple condominium units, certain common
elements and certain limited common elements. The Developer intends to retain title to
certain condominium units in the name of the Developer or in affiliated entities and intends
to convey title to certain condominium units to the Authority and/or the City. The
Developer intends to construct a mixed-use development project containing multiple
buildings and use categories generally as described below. The parties intend the Project
to be constructed on the Property but may consider adjacent parcels if acquired. The
following elements will constitute the"Project":
a. Entertainment Venue: The "Entertainment Venue" shall be a state-of-the-art music
and entertainment facility to accommodate approximately 3,500 patrons.
b. Parking Facilities: The "Parking Facilities" shall include approximately 1,900
parking spaces located throughout the Project.
c. Commercial Facilities: The "Commercial Facilities" shall include a mix of retail,
experiential retail, attractions, surf park, food and beverage facilities and office uses.
d. Residential Facilities: The"Residential Facilities"shall include attached multifamily
dwellings located throughout the Project.
e. Streetscapes: The "Streetscapes" shall include upgraded hardscapes and landscapes,
pedestrian areas,pedestrian bridges and other features customarily found in a first-class
urban mixed-use development.
2. Developer Obligations. The Developer will construct, or cause to be constructed, all
elements of the Project. All components above are subject to mutual collaborative
refinement. The Developer's construction of the Project shall comply with the City
Council's Small Business Enhancement Program. In addition, the Developer
acknowledges the City Council's 10%minority subcontractor goal and will work with the
City to identify and use minority subcontractors to the extent commercially reasonable.
3. City/Authority Participation. In order to satisfy the City's expressed need for additional
public parking,the City's expressed desire for a 3,500 person capacity entertainment venue
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and additional family-friendly entertainment offerings, and the expressed aspiration to
provide a higher level of development quality, high quality entertainment and a mix of
retail and restaurant components,the Authority will enter into several agreements with the
Developer to facilitate the development of the Project. They are described below:
a. To satisfy the expressed need for additional public parking, the Developer shall
construct and sell to the Authority, and the Authority shall purchase from the
Developer, the Parking Facilities pursuant to a Condominium Parking Unit Purchase
Agreement in form and substance mutually satisfactory to the Authority and the
Developer. The Authority shall provide funding for the design, development and
construction of the Parking Facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis. The Authority will pay
actual costs based on design and a guaranteed maximum price contract proposal
obtained through a mutually acceptable competitive process,currently programmed for
$30,000.00 per space with design and pricing to be finalized in the pre-development
period described below. Inclusive in the Authority's costs shall be a Development Fee
for the Parking Facilities equal to 2%of the total cost for same. This fee will be payable
on mutually agreeable terms.The Authority shall operate and collect revenues from the
parking facilities contained therein in the same manner as other publically-owned
parking facilities at the Oceanfront. The Authority shall grant to the Developer a
mutually agreeable parking license wherein the Developer, or its successors and
assigns, shall have the exclusive right to use a designated number of parking spaces
throughout the Project, with the locations and cost of such Parking License to be
established in the development documents.
b. To satisfy the expressed desire for a 3,500 person capacity entertainment venue, the
Developer shall construct and sell to Authority,and the Authority will provide funding
for the design, development and construction of the Entertainment Venue on a pay-as-
you-go basis. The Authority will pay actual costs not to exceed $30,000,000 with
pricing established by design and a guaranteed maximum price contract proposal
obtained through a mutually acceptable competitive process and finalized in the
development documents. Inclusive in the Authority's costs shall be a Development
Fee for the Entertainment Venue equal to 2%of the total cost paid by Authority. This
fee will be payable on mutually agreeable terms. Prior to completion of the
Entertainment Venue, the Authority shall enter into a lease with Oak View Group
("OVG") and/or its affiliates, in which OVG shall lease and operate such venue on
terms to be mutually negotiated among the parties. OVG shall contribute a minimum
of$5,000,000 to the cost of the Entertainment Venue with OVG's contribution made
pro rata throughout the design and construction period.
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c. To satisfy the expressed aspiration to provide a higher level of development quality,
the Authority shall provide funding for the design, development and construction of
the Streetscapes. Such amount shall be paid to the Developer on a pay-as-you-go basis
for actual costs not to exceed $7,500,000. The Developer shall agree that the Project
will be subject to a special assessment established pursuant to a Special Services
District ("SSD"), which will pay for certain enhanced services at the Project, and for
maintenance and upkeep of all Streetscapes. The SSD rate will be set by City Council
after consultation with the Developer during the pre-development period described
below.The Developer shall reserve the exclusive right to service all areas of the Project
for concessions, umbrellas, cabana service, food and beverage service, and all other
vending or services comparable to the operation of a mixed-use development of this
quality, subject to applicable permits and licenses.
d. To satisfy the expressed aspiration to provide high quality entertainment, experiential
retail with a mix of retail and restaurant components, the City and Authority have
agreed to provide or cooperate with certain incentives(collectively,the"Incentive")
consisting of(i) assisting the Developer in qualifying for Tier II TDFP financing
contemplated by Va. Code Section 58.1-3851.2 ("TDFP"),with the City's additional
'A percent share coming from the TIP Fund, and(ii)providing an annual performance
grant in an amount when added to the TDFP sufficient to yield a total Incentive of up
to $5,000,000 per year for twenty years(the"Performance Grant")based on the
integrated project scope, with a development budget currently estimated at
$227,500,000. Other than as described below,the Performance Grant will be payable
solely out of tax revenues generated by the elements of the Project owned by
Developer and otherwise payable to the TIP Fund. The Performance Grant will be
payable quarterly in arrears.
e. During the first three years of stabilization(meaning the first 3 years after substantial
completion of the Project as described above), it is anticipated that Developer may
not generate sufficient Net Operating Income,which when combined with TDFP and
the Performance Grant amount,to attain a Return on Cost of 10%. To address this
potential shortfall, the parties will agree to increase the Performance Grant to achieve
Return on Cost of 10%in stabilized years 1-3 with a corresponding reduction in the
Performance Grant in the final three years. During this period, in addition to the
revenues identified above, Developer shall receive credit for the value of all taxes
paid at the Project,provided that such amounts shall be paid by the TIP Fund and not
the General Fund.
f. To satisfy the expressed aspiration for a pedestrian-oriented cohesive development
project, with the features described above, the City has authorized the transfer of title
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of the Project to the Authority.After approval of this Term Sheet the City and Authority
will consummate that transaction and the Authority shall apply to the City for(i) the
administrative reclassification of the use of the Eighteenth Street right of way between
Arctic and Pacific Avenues, and (ii) conditional closure of Nineteenth Street between
Arctic and Pacific Avenues.
4. Next Steps
a. Public briefing of Term Sheet on January 8, 2019
b. Public Comment and City Council vote on Term Sheet on January 15,2019
c. Authority vote on Term Sheet on January 15, 2019
d. Development of definitive,binding documents. Included in the documents will
be a"pre-development period"where the parties will agree to jointly fund design
of the Project to allow definitive pricing to be attained. At execution of definitive
documents(which will follow additional public outreach and a vote by both City
Council and the Authority)the parties will have agreed on guaranteed maximum
price contracts and the Authority's audit and cost verification rights for all
elements of the Project being constructed and a competitive bidding process for
the construction work paid for by the Authority.The parties will also agree on a
plan of finance for the Project.
e. At the time of execution of the definitive documents, the Authority and City will
enter into a support agreement whereby the City agrees to fund the Authority's
obligations for the Project.
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Mayor Dyer welcomed Cynthia Spanoulis, Director—Aquariums and Museums. Ms. Spanoulis expressed
her appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
A YEAR OF:
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Sensible Seafood Fest, Adult Overnight and Valentine's Day Dinner:
A Year of: Events
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A new strategic plan was built to encompass all aspects of the Aquarium's business with five (5)key
goals:
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We undertook four major
renovation projects.
Improvements throughout the Aquarium were made by increasing the number of staff and volunteers on
the floor to answer guest questions, and added directional carpet inlays and overhead signage:
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Some of the Aquarium's partnerships include working with OCEARCH, the Center for Conservation
Biology, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries:
A Year of: Partnering .
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Conservation Biology(CCB),we
monitored nesting osprey.
." We assisted a Virginia Tech and
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Video of a Caribbean Reef Octopus eggs hatching has been viewed over four(4)million times on
Aquarium social sites. Worldwide, the video was seen by more than 190-Million people in 19 different
countries:
The video has been viewed over 4 million
times on our social sites and generated
millions more impressions across news sites.
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Through the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, responses were made to 371 marine
animals, including; 98 marine mammals and 273 sea turtles:
A Year of: Conservation
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Through successful fundraising efforts, the Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center will open in
2020. The Marsh Pavilion will have all new exhibits, an outdoor watershed exhibit, a toddler play area,
and a new veterinary wing opening in early 2021.
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to the Owls Creek Marsh Pavilion.
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Here is an overview of the Virginia Aquarium's FY-18 Budget with net revenue of just over$2-Million:
A Year of: Numbers
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NET $2,068,082
Ms. Spanoulis introduced Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group. Mr. Basu advised he
was hired to conduct a study of the economic and fiscal contributions of the Virginia Aquarium. A copy
of the full report is attached hereto and made a part of the record:
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The Economic & Fiscal Contributions of
the Virginia Aquarium: An Important
Investment in the City of Virginia Beach,
Hampton Roads Region, and the
Commonwealth of Virginia
Sage Policy Group,Inc.
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Here is an overview of Sage Policy Group, Inc.:
Sage Policy Group, Ing---
• Sage is an economic and policy consulting firm based in Baltimore that
serves clients in more than 4o states and in 7 countries(USA,Canada,
Indonesia,Cambodia,Bahamas,Saudi Arabia&Zambia);
• Anirban Basu serves as the chief economist for Associated Builders&
Contractors,the Construction Financial Management Association,
MARCUM,Maryland Realtors Association,and many others;
• The firm has authored economic impact analyses on behalf of
communities across the U.S.,for Fortune 50o Companies,and for
organizations like the National Aquarium;
• Sage's Economic Impact work is used as a case study at IMPLAN
training seminars.
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The Sage Policy Group was hired to study the economic and fiscal contributions of the Aquarium to the
City and Commonwealth of Virginia:
Nature of the Endeavor-----:---'
The Virginia Aquarium hired Sage Policy Group,
Inc. to study the economic and fiscal
contributions made by the Aquarium to the City
of Virginia Beach and the entirety of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
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C roup, Inc.
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The study used IMPLAN Economic Modeling Software to provide an unbiased analysis of the economic
data of the Aquarium:
Methodological Notes ----
• The study team used IMPLAN Economic Modeling
Software,an industry standard,to generate economic
and fiscal impact estimates;
• IMPLAN embodies multipliers specific to Virginia
Beach,allowing for geographically specific impact
estimates;
• The custom IMPLAN model used inputs from:
• Virginia Aquarium financial data;
• An intercept survey of Aquarium visitors;
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Christopher Newport University was hired to conduct a survey of Aquarium attendees to help the study
team determine attrition:
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• The study team hired Christopher Newport University to conduct
an intercept survey of Aquarium attendees;
• The survey,which was administered during both the peak(June-
August)and off peak(September-May)season,asked guests:
• If the Aquarium was their primary reason for visiting the area;
• How many days they intended to stay in the area;
• How much they intended to spend in the area;
• N=423
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If a survey respondent claimed to spend$100 during their time in the City and "Somewhat Agree"that
the Virginia Aquarium was their primary reason for visiting, the analysist attributed$75.00($100 x 0.75)
of visitor spending to the Aquarium:
The Attribution Problem
Response to:"The Virginia Aquarium is
Visitor Spending
your primary reason for visiting Virginia Number of Responses
Beach.* Weighting Factor
Strongly Agree 119
Somewhat Agree 98
Neither Agree nor Disagree 101
Somewhat Disagree 53 x 0.25
Strongly Disagree 52 x 0.0
Total 423 -
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The study determined that attributable visitor spending totaled$172-Million:
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Visitor Spending Visitors Attributable Visitor Spending
Peak Season
Local 54,401 $4,342,639
Nonlocal 216,495 $83,740,448
Peak Total 270,896 $88,083,087
Off-Peak c.vans
Local 167,445 $9,727,896
Nonlocal 177,181 $74,196,810
Total 344,626 $83,924,706
Total 615,522 $172,007,79
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Here is an overview of Aquarium expenditures between FY2013 and FY2018:
Operations: Another major source of impact_
Type of Expenditure 11 till i -I.1 2i11. I iIstn•e
Pa,roll $6,249,172 $7,963,837 27.40%
kd.ertising.Printing,Publishing _ $583,980 $709,597 21.50%
ries(if an.) $130,581 $165,598 26.80%
faintenutce/Itpain 5161,669 $211,714 31.00°,
:apical Capcnditores $4,665,891 $6,604,513 41.50%
Postage/freight/shipping $55,333 $44,209 -20.10%
'rnr asi,nal,Legal and I:mu nbing $156,253 $82,750 -47.00%
)then Contracted Seri ices $1,072,474 $1,257,385 17.20%
i"r/'lac-Communications $182,824 $209,080 14.40%
mribution. $79,784 $201,905 153.10%
I<ei.d/Concerions(ono of good.gold) 5559,285 $729,789 30.50°/.
oppsrs 5845,152 $789,046 .66.60%
I trigon $47,071 $34,200 -27.30%
mare"/h5ngn.e CWrges/CC pee 4134,843 $218,905 62.30%
I n.uraocc $263,174 $278,710 5.90%
I...nail/Professional Development/Dues r Membership $225,603 $249,171 10.40%
%chicle/Vessel Expt.. $47,191 $35,896 -23.90%
Depreciation 4674,705 $613,473 -9.10%
$1.134,985 020,399778 26.40%
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Here is an overview of Aquarium revenues between FY2013 and FY2018:
Aquarium ' evenues Expanding Rapidly
Types of Revenues I FY 2013 FY 2018 I %Ch.ut2..
quarbmt/Theater Admission Revenue $6,037,893 $7,453,159 23.40%
ood Service Concession $186,615 $227,297 21.80°'6
i•bolos Concession $202,830 $382,494 88.60%
/'v " - $267,164 -
onal gift shop sales and net receipts $1,313,235 $1,601,952 22.00%
aeiiity Rentals $83,032 $146,483 76.40°'0
duration programs $500,502 $955,763 91.00°/6
fembeohip $883,751 $1,059,634 19.90°.
Investment income $271,881 $305,183 12.20%
,untributions and grants 52,212,666 53,789,703 71.30%
a they-Gain on sale of assets - $25,160 -
ooal Revenues $11,692,405 $16,213,992 38.70%
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Group,Inc.
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Here is an overview of Economic Impacts of Operations/Visitor Spending(annual):
Economic Impacts: Operations/Visitor Spending(annual)
Employee
Jobs Business sales
Corn.ensation
Virginia
Direct effects - - -
Indirect effects 69 $4,405,255 $13,578,922
Induced effects 40 52,089,250 $6,233,461
Total 109 $6,494,505 $19,812,383
Virginia Beach
Direct effects 2,533 $48,085,168 $155,559,119
Indirect effects 389 $17,878,604 $57,118,655
Induced effects 340 $13,569,569 $44,326,271
Total 3,261 $79,533,341 $257,004,045
SageupFb, Inc.Gro
Here is an overview of Economic Impacts of Capital Spending(FY2013—FY2018):
Economic Impacts: Capital Spending(FY 2013 - FY 2018)
Employee
Jobs Business sales
Compensation
Virginia
'rest effects - - -
ndirect effects 11 $668,848 $2,474,979
nduced effects 7 S351,992 51,045,646
otal 18 $1,020,839 $3,520,625
Virginia Beach
1 irect effects 162 $10,536,918 $26,477,016
Indirect effects 43 $1,919,063 55,531,621
63 $2,521,559 $8,234,595
Total 268 $14,977,540 $40,243,232
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Group, Inc.
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Here is an overview of Fiscal Impacts (annual):
Fiscal Impacts (annual)
Location and type of impact Value
Virginia Beach
Property tax S6,256,240
Admissions taxes $771,423
Other taxes $596,857
Total $7,624,520
Virginia
S2,018,633
Sales tax S6,565,518
Other Taxes $475,883
Total $9,060,034
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Here are the Analytical Highlights:
Analytical Highlights
• City of Virginia Beach tax revenues increase by$12 for every t visitor to
the Aquarium via indirect and induced impacts;
• In FY2o18,the Aquarium generated enough City tax revenue to
conceptually pay the salary for nearly 18o additional teachers or
firefighters and 185 additional police officers(of course,some of these
tax revenues are earmarked for other purposes);
• The Aquarium supports more than 3,25o jobs in Virginia Beach once
multiplier effects are considered;
• With an operating budget of roughly$14 million,the Aquarium supports
more than$257 million in annual economic activity in Virginia Beach
and over$276 million across the State.
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Join us as we embrace the transformation and continue to
evolve to surpass our guests'needs and expectations and
further our mission.
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Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Spanoulis and Mr. Basu for the informative and delightful
report.
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The Economic Contributions of the
Virginia Aquarium
Submitted by:
Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Submitted to:
Stakeholders in and around Virginia Beach, VA
December 2018
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
I. Input Data&Methodology 5
Budgetary Data 5
Survey Data 7
II. How to Interpret Results 9
❑ IMPLAN Economic Modeling Software 9
Employment 9
Labor Income 9
Output (Business Activity,Economic Activity) 9
Direct Effects 10
Indirect Effects 10
Induced Effects 10
III. Economic and Fiscal Impacts 11
❑ Ongoing,Annual Impacts—Operational&Visitor Spending 11
Fiscal Impacts 12
❑ Capital Spending Impacts 12
Fiscal Impacts 14
Conclusion 15
Appendix A—IMPLAN 16
List of Exhibits
Exhibit El: Summary of Findings 3
Exhibit 1:Virginia Aquarium Expenditures,FY 2013,FY 2017,&FY 2018 5
Exhibit 2:Virginia Aquarium Revenues,FY 2013,FY 2017,&FY 2018 6
Exhibit 3:Visitor Spending Weighting Based on Attribution 7
Exhibit 4: Survey Responses to"The Virginia Aquarium is your primary reason for visiting Virginia
Beach." 7
Exhibit 5: FY 2018 Visitor Spending Estimates by Peak and Shoulder 8
Exhibit 6: Virginia Aquarium Annual Visitor Spending 8
Exhibit 7: Annual Economic Impacts generated by the Virginia Aquarium 11
Exhibit 8: Ongoing Fiscal Impacts,FY2018 12
Exhibit 9: Capital Expenditures over Time,FY 2013—FY 2018 13
Exhibit 10: One-time Economic Impacts FY 2013—FY 2018 13
Exhibit 11: One-time Economic Impacts by Year,FY 2013—FY 2018 14
Exhibit 12: One-time Fiscal Impacts,FY 2013—FY 2018 14
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The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium
Executive Summary
The Virginia Aquarium&Marine Science Center hired Sage Policy Group,Inc. to estimate the Aquarium's
economic and fiscal contributions to City of Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sage used
IMPLAN, an industry standard economic modeling software,to produce all economic impact estimates.
Fiscal impact estimates were generated using a combination of IMPLAN and proprietary methods based on
publicly available budget and tax information. Inputs to our custom multi-regional input/output model were
sourced from Aquarium financial data and an intercept survey of Aquarium attendees conducted by
Christopher Newport University.
Based on our analysis,we conclude that the Virginia Aquarium supports more than 3,300 jobs per annum,
virtually all of which are located in or around Virginia Beach. These jobs are supported by a combination of
visitor and Aquarium operational-spending and are associated with more than$86 million in annual employee
compensation and nearly$277 million in economic activity. These impacts support in excess of$7.6 million
in annual tax revenues for the City of Virginia Beach—enough to pay base salaries for more than 170 new
fire fighters,teachers,or police officers each year—and an additional$9+ million in annual tax revenues for
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Aquarium's capital investments,which create one-time impacts,supported an additional 286 jobs
statewide between FY13 and FY18. Those jobs were associated with nearly$16 million in employee
compensation and more than$43.7 million in economic activity. Over that 5-year period,the Aquarium's
capital expenditures supported more than$500,000 in Virginia Beach tax receipts and greater than$800,000
in Commonwealth-level revenues.
Exhibit El: Summ. of Findings
Inputs
FY 2018
Visitors 618,852
Visitor S.endin: $172,007,793
O.eratin_: Ex,enditures $13,795,265
Operational Impacts (ongoing, annual)
Economic Impact Jobs Income Business Sales
Vir•' 'a Beach 3,261 $79,533,341 $257,004,045
Remainder of State 109 $6,494,505 $19,812,383
Total 3,370 $86,027,846 $276,816,428
Fiscal Impact Property Tax Income Tax Sales Tax Other Taxes 'Total
Vir:' 'a Beach $6,256,240 - $126,055 $1,242,225 $7,624,520
- $2,018,633 $6,565,518 $475,883 $9,060,034
Capital Investment Impacts, FY 2013—FY 2018 (non-repeating)
Economic Impact Jobs Income Business Sales
Vitt' 'a Beach 268 $14,977,540 $40,243,232
Remainder of Vir_:inia 18 $1,020,839 $3,520,625
Total 286 $15,998,379 $43,763,857
Fiscal Impact Property Tax Income Tax Sales Tax Oilier Taxes Total
Vir:inia Beach $408,667 - $8,234 $105,689 $522,590
- $382,608 $451,175 $59,830 $893,613
Source:Sage,Virginia Aquarium,IMPLAN
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 3
Introduction
The Virginia Aquarium&Marine Science Center (Aquarium) commissioned Sage Policy Group,Inc.
(Sage) to conduct an economic and fiscal impact assessment. To that end,this report estimates the
jobs,labor income,output,and tax revenues supported by the Aquarium.
The Aquarium is situated in Virginia Beach and represents a collaboration between the City of
Virginia Beach and the Virginia Aquarium&Marine Science Center Foundation,a 501 (c)3
nonprofit organization. The Aquarium first opened its doors on June 14, 1986. In FY2018, the
Aquarium spent more than$14 million on operations,hosted more than 615,000 guests,and rented
out facilities supporting approximately 125 events associated with more than 17,400 attendees.
While the impacts of visitor and operational spending are relatively straightforward to model,other
impacts are more difficult to measure. For instance,the Aquarium also contributes to quality of
shared well-being through its educational efforts and environmental pursuits. In 2017 alone,the
Aquarium responded to more than 375 cases of marine life stranded on beaches. That year,the
Aquarium led nearly 750 educational programs that impacted over 25,000 students. This report
does not endeavor to assign dollar values to the qualitative aspects of the Aquarium's contributions,
but this should not be interpreted as suggesting that associated impacts are inconsequential.
The balance of this report is presented in three sections:
I. Input Data&Methodology (page 5)
This section discusses the inputs to our economic model and the methodologies the Sage
study team utilized to derive its impact estimates.
II. How to Interpret Results (page 9)
This section provides a brief primer on how to best interpret the study's findings.
III. Economic and Fiscal Impacts (page 11)
This section presents our findings using a combination of text,charts and tables.
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 4
I. Input Data & Methodology
This section of the report a) presents the data used to drive the analysis;b) details the sources from
which they came;and c) discusses relevant analytical techniques. An appendix to this report supplies
additional methodological detail.
Budget Data
The Aquarium's budget data (largely in the form of expenditures,though institutional revenues are
also presented below) served as a primary input to our economic model. Note that the Aquarium
utilizes a July June fiscal calendar.
Exhibit 1: Vir•' 'a A•uarium Ex.enditures,FY 2013,FY 2017,&FY 2018
F1' 2013-
T�pe of Expenditure FY2013 FV2017 FV2018 FY 2018
% ('hange
Payroll $6,249,172 $7,874,664 $7,963,837 27.4%
Advertising,Printing,Publishing $583,980 $923,544 $709,597 21.5%
Leases (if any) $130,581 $155,941 $165,598 26.8%
Maintenance/Repairs $161,669 $155,012 $211,714 31.0%
Capital Expenditures $4,665,891 $6,536,358 $6,604,513 41.5%
Postage/Freight/Shipping $55,333 $23,174 $44,209 -20.1%
Professional,Legal and Consulting $156,253 $74,458 $82,750 -47.0%
Other Contracted Services $1,072,474 $1,264,797 $1,257,385 17.2%
IT/Tele-Communications $182,824 $186,379 $209,080 14.4%
Contributions $79,784 $89,275 $201,905 153.1%
Retail/Concessions (cost of goods sold) $559,285 $782,598 $729,789 30.5%
Supplies $845,152 $708,110 $789,046 -6.6%
Utilities $47,071 $37,383 $34,200 -27.3%
Interest/Finance Charges/CC Fees $134,843 $271,470 $218,905 62.3%
Insurance $263,174 $297,078 $278,710 5.9%
Travel/Professional Development/Dues&
$225,603 $237,402 $249,171
Memberships ' 10.4%
Vehicle/Vessel Expenses $47,191 $20,338 $35,896 -23.9%
Depreciation $674,705 $592,008 $613,473 -9.1%
Total $16,134,985 $20,229,989 $20,399,778 26.4%
Source:Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium expenditures increased by more than 25 percent from FY2013 to FY2018. In
absolute terms, the largest increase occurred in the category of capital expenditures. Spending in this
category expanded by approximately$1.9 million or by more than 40 percent during this period.
Note that for the purposes of this economic and fiscal impact assessment, capital expenditures are
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium .5
modeled separately from operating expenditures. Exhibit 1 provides a breakdown of Aquarium
expenditures for fiscal years 2013, 2017,and 2018 to allow readers to understand both 1-year and 5-
year trends.
The high degree of specificity and granularity provided by the Aquarium's financial report allows for
a precise and disaggregated assessment of Aquarium impacts. Exhibit 2 indicates that revenues
expanded 38.7 percent from FY2013 to FY2018. Over that span,the largest increase occurred in
education programs revenues,which expanded from roughly$500,000 in FY2013 to more than
$950,000 in FY2018. Facility rentals also increased briskly over this period (by more than 76
percent),a testament to the Aquarium's ability to increasingly leverage its resources into revenues
due to a combination of stepped-up marketing and public interest.
Exhibit 2:Vir_•' 'a A•uarium Revenues,FY 2013,FY 2017,&FY 2018
FY2013 -
Type of Revenue FY2013 FY2017 FY2018 FY2018
'%0 Change
Aquarium/Theater Admission $6,037,893 $7,243,612 $7,453,159
Revenue 23.4%
Food Service Concession $186,615 $188,992 $227,297 21.8%
Photos Concession $202,830 $323,089 $382,494 88.6%
Adventure Park Concessions - $379,171 $267,164
Total gift shop sales and net receipts $1,313,235 $1,603,613 $1,601,952 22.0%
Facility Rentals $83,032 $144,433 $146,483 76.4%
Education programs $500,502 $970,882 $955,763 91.0%
Memberships $883,751 $1,107,742 $1,059,634 19.9%
Investment income $271,881 $280,731 $305,183 12.2%
Contributions and grants $2,212,666 $4,447,869 $3,789,703 71.3%
Other-Gain on sale of assets - - $25,160
Total Revenues $11,692,405 $16,690,134 $16,213,992 38.7%
Source:Virginia Aquarium
The increase in revenues coincides with an increase in visitation. Total attendance rose from just
over 520,000 in FY2013 to more than 615,000 in FY2018, an increase exceeding 17 percent.
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Survey Data
One of the major issues in economic impact modeling is what we refer to as the attribution
problem. This issue is especially relevant to analyses involving tourist destinations. The analytical
question revolves around the extent to which visitor spending outside of the facility being studied
can be properly attributed to the facility itself.
To study visitor spending patterns and determine the extent to which total visitor spending can be
attributed to the Aquarium,the Sage study team hired Christopher Newport University to conduct
an intercept survey of Aquarium attendees. The survey asked guests if the Aquarium was their
primary reason for visiting Virginia Beach,giving respondents options ranging from"Strongly
Agree" to"Strongly Disagree." Visitor spending figures reported in the survey were then scaled by a
factor according to their response. See Exhibit 3 for additional detail.
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Exhibit 3:Visitor S.endin• Wei•htin• Based on Attribution
Response to: "The Virginia
Visitor Spending
Aquarium is your primary reason
Weighting, Factor
for N isiling Virginia Beach." �' �'
Stron_1 A:ree x 1
Somewhat A.ree x 0.75
Neither A•ree nor Disa•ree x 0.5
Somewhat Disa•ree x 0.25
Stron•1,Disa.ree x 0.0
Source:Sage -
For instance,if a survey respondent claimed to spend $1,000 during their time in Virginia Beach and
"Somewhat Agree" that the Virginia Aquarium was their primary reason for visiting Virginia Beach,
we attribute $750 ($1,000 x 0.75) of visitor spending to Aquarium-generated impacts. Of the 423
survey responses,217 either strongly or somewhat agreed with the statement that the Aquarium
represented their primary reason for being in Virginia Beach. Exhibit 4 breaks down the responses.
Exhibit 4: Surve Res7onses to"The Vir•' 'a A•uarium is our .rim. reason for visitin• Vir•inia Beach."
Response to: "The Virginia Aquarium is your primary Number of Responses
reason for visiting Virginia Beach."
Strongly Agree 119
Somewhat Agree 98
Neither Agree nor Disagree 101
Somewhat Disagree 53
Strongly Disagree 52
Total 423
Source:Sage,Virginia Aquarium,Christopher Newport University
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The University administered the survey at two distinct periods,once during"peak" season,which
corresponds to June,July,and August,and once during"shoulder" season,which corresponds to
the other months of the year. During peak season,approximately 81 percent of visitors come from
outside the Virginia Beach area. Those nonlocal visitors spend an averagez$386.80 dollars in the
local economy that is attributable the Aquarium during their stay. Local visitors,who account for
about 19 percent of peak season visitation, spend an average=$79.83 attributable to the Aquarium
during their daytrip.
During shoulder season,visitation is more balanced between local and out-of-town visitors. During
the nine months of the year that do not form part of peak season, 51 percent of guests come from
outside the Virginia Beach area. These nonlocal, shoulder season visitors spend an average=$418.76
in the local economy that is attributable to the Aquarium,while local visitors spend an
average-458.10 attributable to the Aquarium. Exhibit 5 supplies relevant summary detail.
Exhibit 5:FY 2018 Visitor S.endin• Estimates b Peak and Shoulder
. Visitors Attributable Visitor Spending
Peak Season
Local 54,401 $4,342,639
Nonlocal 216,495 $83,740,448
Shoulder Season
Local 167,445 $9,727,896
Nonlocal 177,181 $74,196,810
Source:Sage,Virginia Aquarium,Christopher Newport University
Based on survey-generated parameters,Sage estimates that Aquarium visitors spend approximately
$172 million per annum on lodging,transportation, food, shopping,gas,and recreation. These
spending estimates take the aforementioned attribution issue into account. Food and beverage and
shopping figures reflect spending on food,concessions,and souvenirs at the Aquarium and
recreation figures include Aquarium ticket sales. See Exhibit 6 for relevant statistical detail.
Exhibit 6: Vir•' 'a A•uarium Annual Visitor S.endin
Visitor Spending Peak Shoulder 'Total
Lod .n! $22,620,267 $21,552,370 $44,172,637
Local Trans.ortation $7,118,791 $6,782,715 $13,901,506
Food &Bevera•e includes sales in As uarium $25,185,628 $23,996,621 $49,182,248
Sho.sin• includes sales in A.uarium $13,287,955 $12,660,634 $25,948,589
Fuel $2,370,653 $2,258,735 $4,629,388
Recreation includes A.uarium admission $17,498,085 $16,672,004 $34,170,089
Total $88,083,087 $83,924,706 $172,007,793
Source:Sage,Virginia Aquarium,Christopher Newport University
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 8
II. How to Interpret Results
• IMPLAN Economic Modeling Software
To quantify economic impacts,we used IMPLAN economic modeling software and its embodied
multipliers to generate estimates of employment,labor income, and output (also referred tows
economic activity or business sales). Below is an abbreviated glossary of terms,presented as simply
and efficiently as possible, that you'll need to understand to interpret report findings.'
Employment
As defined by IMPLAN, a job that lasts twelve months equals one job,two jobs that last six months
equal one job,three jobs that last four months equal one job, etc. Based on this,job-years
represents a useful term. For instance,an endeavor that supports 200 jobs for a six-month period
would be considered to support 100 jobs as measured in job-years.
For construction or capital investment events (one-time-only), for which the economic or fiscal
impacts occur only once, the stated number of jobs is the total number of job-years that will be
supported across the duration of the capital project. For operational (ongoing) impacts,job figures
are annual and will occur every year so long as operations persist.
Note that IMPLAN jobs aren't quite the same thing as full time equivalents (FTEs). Each of
IMPLAN's 536 unique industries has a different conversion rate between jobs and FTEs,although
for almost every industry one job is equal to less than one FTE.
Labor Income
Labor income is comprised of wages,benefits, and proprietor income (money accruing to owners of
businesses).
Labor income = all forms of employee compensation (wages & benefits) + proprietor
income
Output(Business Activity, Economic Activity)
Output equals the value of industry production. It might be easier to conceptualize this as total
business sales or economic activity. For retail industries,it is the gross margin (not gross sales). For
1 These definitions are largely attributable to IMPLAN user Phil Cheney,who,as of this writing,has contributed over
300 articles to the IMPLAN Knowledge Base
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 9
manufacturing, output is the quantity of total sales plus/minus the change in inventories. For the
service sector,output is directly equal to sales. This can be visualized by the following equation:
Output = (Manufacturing sales +/- change in inventories) + (service sector sales) +
(gross margin for wholesale and retail trade)
These figures are based on annual production estimates for the year of the dataset. In this instance,
the year is 2016,the most recent year for which data are available.
Direct Effects
Direct effects are impacts tightly aligned with the endeavor being analyzed. In this instance,direct
effects are produced by Aquarium operational spending and the visitor spending attributable to the
Aquarium.
Indirect Effects
Indirect effects stem from business-to-business spending activity within the study area that occurs as
a result of the direct effects. These can also be considered broader supply chain effects.
Induced Effects
Induced effects relate to household spending that occurs due to an expanded economy. For
instance,if one were modeling a construction project,associated construction worker income spent
at local restaurants or gift shops would be included in the induced effects category.
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 10
III. Economic and Fiscal Impacts
•
Broadly, the Virginia Aquarium's economic impacts are traceable to three sources. First,the
Aquarium spends significantly in the local economy in support of its operational requirements.
Second, the attributable spending of visitors represents a major source of economic impact. Third is
capital spending,including to expand,renovate,maintain,and repair. While operational and visitor
spending is ongoing, capital spending is modeled as a one-time economic impact for purposes of
this analysis. For this reason,operational and visitor spending-related impact estimates are
presented together,while capital expenditure-related impacts are presented on their own.
• Ongoing,Annual Impacts—Operational&Visitor Spending
Based on Sage's IMPLAN model,in FY2018,the Virginia Aquarium supported more than$257
million in economic activity throughout Virginia Beach and more than$276 million statewide.
Estimated statewide impacts are inclusive of city-specific impacts. These impacts,which stem from
visitor spending and the Aquarium's operational budget,repeat on an annual basis but fluctuate
based on budgetary changes and the Aquarium's level of visitation.
This economic activity supports more than 3,260 jobs in Virginia Beach (this is by place of work as
opposed to by place of worker residence). Another 109 positions are supported in other areas of the
Commonwealth. Employee compensation approaches $80 million in Virginia Beach and exceeds
$86 million across all Virginia communities. All figures are in 2018 dollars. Exhibit 7 supplies
summary statistical detail.
Exhibit 7:Annual Economic Im.acts •enerated b the Vir:' '. A•uarium
Employee
Jobs Business sales
Compensation
Virginia Beach
Direct effects 2,533 $48,085,168 $155,559,119
Indirect effects 389 $17,878,604 $57,118,655
Induced effects 340 $13,569,569 $44,326,271
Total 3,261 $79,533,341 $257,004,045
Remainder of Virginia
Direct effects - - -
Indirect effects 69 $4,405,255 $13,578,922
Induced effects 40 $2,089,250 $6,233,461
Total 109 $6,494,505 $19,812,383
State Total 3,370 $86,027,846 $276,816,428
Source:Sage,IMIPLAN,Virginia Aquarium
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 11
Fiscal Impacts
Sage used both IMPLAN-generated estimates and analyst computations based on publicly available
budget and tax rate information to produce estimates of fiscal impact. In total,the Virginia
Aquarium supported more than$7.6 million in tax revenues for the City of Virginia Beach and more
than $9 million in tax revenues for the Commonwealth of Virginia in FY2018. That equates to the
base salary of more than 170 new police officers, firefighter,or teachers per year in Virginia Beach.
Note that these fiscal impacts are not overlapping—they are additive. Exhibit 8 supplies relevant
summary detail.
Exhibit 8: On.oin• Fiscal Imo acts,FY2018
Location and type of impact Value
Virginia Beach
Property tax _ $6,256,240
Admissions taxes $771,423
Other taxes2 $470,802
State Sales Tax: Remittance to City $126,055
Total $7,624,520
Remainder of Virginia
Income tax $2,018,633
Sales tax $6,565,518
Other Taxes $475,883
Total $9,060,034
Source:Sage,IMPLAN,Virginia Aquarium
• Capital Spending Impacts
Individual capital outlays take place on a one-time basis. Accordingly,they are modeled separately
from ongoing operational expenditures and visitor spending,which take place continuously. From
FY2013 to FY2018,the Aquarium generated nearly$26 million in capital expenditures. This
includes more than $9 million in building maintenance and in excess of$1.2 million in repairs and
renovations. Exhibit 9 indicates how the Aquarium's capital expenditures have shifted from year to
year. The last two fiscal years have been associated with especially large-scale capital expenditures.
2 This item consists largely of two separate IMPLAN tax impact categories:other taxes,which includes business licenses
and documentary and stamp taxes,and non-taxes,fines,and fees,which includes rents and royalties,special assessments,
fines,settlements,and donations.
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 12
Exhibit 9: Capital Expenditures over Time,FY 2013—FY 2018
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
Source:Virginia Aquarium
From FY2013 to FY2018,the Aquarium's capital expenditures supported nearly 270 jobs in Virginia
Beach. Those jobs were associated with nearly$15 million in employee compensation and more
than $40 million in output. Exhibit 10 supplies relevant summary detail. Exhibit 11 supplies total
capital spending-related economic impacts by year. Once again,all figures are presented in 2018
dollars
Exhibit 10: One-time Economic Im.acts FY 2013—FY 2018
Lmploy CC
j()1,s Output
Compensation
Virginia Beach
Direct effects 162 $10,536,918 $26,477,016
Indirect effects 43 $1,919,063 $5,531,621
Induced effects 63 $2,521,559 $8,234,595
Total 268 $14,977,540 $40,243,232
Remainder of Virginia
Direct effects - - -
Indirect effects 11 $668,848 $2,474,979
Induced effects 7 $351,992 $1,045,646
Total 18 $1,020,839 $3,520,625
State Total 286 $15,998,379 $43,763,857
Source:Sage,IMPLAN,Virginia Aquarium
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•
Exhibit 11: One-time Economic Im.acts b Year,FY 2013—FY 2018
Employee
Jobs Compensation Output
Virginia Beach
FY 2013 50 $2,800,152 $7,523,743
FY 2014 23 $1,283,569 $3,448,830
FY 2015 29 $1,619,720 $4,352,033
FY 2016 32 $1,805,285 $4,850,631
FY 2017 67 $3,732,767 $10,029,591
FY 2018 67 $3,736,047 $10,038,404
Total 268 $14,977,540 $40,243,232
Source:Sage,IMPLAN
Fiscal Impacts
The same methods discussed in the previous section were used to estimate fiscal benefits stemming
from capital spending. In total,the Aquarium's capital investments from FY2013 to FY2018
supported more than $520,000 in revenues for the City of Virginia Beach and more than$890,000 in
revenues for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Exhibit 12 provides summary statistical detail.
Exhibit 12: One-time Fiscal Im.acts,FY 2013—FY 2018
Location and type
Val tic
of impact
Virginia Beach
Property Tax $408,667
Other Taxes3 $105,689
State Sales Tax: Remittance to City $8,234
Total $522,590
Virginia
Income Tax $382,608
Sales Tax $451,175
Other Taxes $59,830
Total $893,613
Source:Sage,IMPLAN,The Virginia Aquarium,The U.S.Census Bureau,Virginia Beach
3 This item consists largely of two separate IMPLIN tax impact categories:other taxes,which includes business licenses
and documentary and stamp taxes,and non-taxes,fines,and fees,which includes rents and royalties,special assessments,
fines,settlements,and donations.
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 14
Conclusion
In FY2018, the Aquarium supported nearly 3,300 jobs, approximately$80 million in worker income,
and more than a quarter of a billion dollars in Virginia Beach business sales,much of which were
supported by attributable visitor spending. That fiscal year,visitor spending attributable to the
Aquarium's presence totaled$172 million.
In addition to the impacts generated by operational and visitor spending, the Aquarium supports
additional economic impacts via capital spending. From FY2013 through FY2018,the Aquarium
generated nearly$26 million in capital spending. This spending supported 268 jobs in Virginia
Beach associated with $15 million in worker income. Local business sales were bolstered by more
than$40 million once multiplier effects are fully considered.
Economic effects beget fiscal ones. In FY2018, the Virginia Aquarium directly and indirectly
supported $7.6 million in revenues for the City of Virginia Beach and another$9 million for the
Commonwealth of Virginia. The principal source of Commonwealth Revenue took the form of
sales tax revenue ($6.57 million). The City of Virginia Beach primarily benefits from enhanced
property tax revenues ($6.26 million)
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 15
Appendix A— IMPLAN
IMPLAN is an economic impact assessment software system. The system was originally developed
and is now maintained by the Minnesota IMPLAN Group (MIG). It combines a set of extensive
databases concerning economic factors,multipliers and demographic statistics with a highly refined
and detailed system of modeling software. IMPLAN allows the user to develop local-level input-
output models that can estimate the economic impact of new firms moving into an area as well as
the impacts of professional sports teams,recreation and tourism,and residential development. The
model accomplishes this by identifying direct impacts by sector,then developing a set of indirect
and induced impacts by sector through the use of industry-specific multipliers,local purchase
coefficients,income-to-output ratios,and other factors and relationships.
There are two major components to IMPLAN: data files and software. An impact analysis using
IMPLAN starts by identifying expenditures in terms of the sectoring scheme for the model. Each
spending category becomes a"group" of"events"in IMPLAN,where each event specifies the
portion of activity allocated to a specific IMPLAN sector. Groups of events can then be used to run
impact analysis individually or can be combined into a project consisting of several groups. Once
the direct economic impacts have been identified,IMPLAN can calculate the indirect and induced
impacts based on a set of multipliers and additional factors.
Economic benefits principally take the form of new employment opportunities,associated income
and augmented business revenues. These economic benefits include both direct benefits,which are
closely associated with the activities that will take place at the Virginia Aquarium and secondary
benefits that are associated with foreseeable and calculable multiplier effects.
Secondary benefits can be segmented into two types of impacts,indirect and induced. Indirect
benefits are related to the business-to-business transactions that take place due to increased demand
for goods and services that accompanies augmented investment and business operations. Impacted
businesses sell everything from office furniture and copiers to computer and graphic design services.
Induced benefits are created when workers directly or indirectly supported by increased economic
activity spend their earnings in the local economy. Indirect and induced benefits together comprise
total multiplier effects.
The hallmark of IMPLAN is the specificity of its economic datasets. The database includes
information for five-hundred-and-twenty-eight different industries (generally at the three or four
digit Standard Industrial Classification level),and twenty-one different economic variables. Along
with these data files,national input-output structural matrices detail the interrelationships between
and among these sectors. The database also contains a full schedule of Social Accounting Matrix
(SAM) data. All of this data is available at the national,state,and county level.
Another strength of the IMPLAN system is its flexibility. It allows the user to augment any of the
data or algorithmic relationships within each model in order to more precisely account for regional
relationships. This includes inputting different output-to-income ratios for a given industry,
different wage rates,and different multipliers where appropriate. IMPLAN also provides the user
with a choice of trade-flow assumptions,including the modification of regional purchase
coefficients,which determine the mix of goods and services purchased locally with each dollar in
each sector. Moreover,the system also allows the user to create custom impact analyses by entering
The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Aquarium 16
changes in final demand.This flexibility is a critically important feature in terms of the Sage
proposed approach. Sage is uniquely qualified to develop data and factors tailored to this project,
and,where appropriate,overwrite the default data contained in the IMPLAN database.
A final advantage of IMPLAN is its credibility and acceptance within the profession.There are over
five hundred active users of IMPLAN databases and software within the federal and state
governments,universities,and among private sector consultants. The following list provides a
sampling of IMPLAN users.
Sample of IMPLAN Users:
Academic Institutions State Government Agencies
Alabama A&M University MD Dep't of Natural Resources
Albany State University Missouri Department of Economic Development
Auburn University California Energy Commission
Cornell University Florida Division of Forestry
Duke University Illinois Dep't of Natural Resources
Iowa State University New Mexico Department of Tourism
Michigan Tech University South Carolina Employment Security
Ohio State Utah Department of Natural Resources
Penn State University Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Portland State University
Purdue University Private Consulting Firms
Stanford University
Texas A&M University Coopers&Lybrand
University of California—Berkeley Batelle Pacific NW Laboratories
University of Wisconsin Boise Cascade Corporation
University of Minnesota Charles River Associates
Virginia Tech CIC Research
West Virginia University BTG/Delta Research Division
Marshall University/College of Business Crestar Bank
Deloitte&Touche
Federal Government Agencies Ernst&Young
Jack Faucett Associates
Argonne National Lab KPMG Peat Marwick
Fed.Emergency Man.Agency(IFMA) Price Waterhouse LLP
US Dep't of Agriculture,Forest Service Sage Policy Group,Inc.
US Dep't of Ag.,Econ Research Service Economic Research Associates
US Dep't of Int.,Bureau of Land Mgmt. American Economics Group,Inc.
US Dep't of Int.,Fish and Wildlife Serv. L.E.Peabody Associates,Inc.
US Dep't of Int.,National Parks Service The Kalorama Consulting Group
US Army Corps of Engineers West Virginia Research League
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31
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
(PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS)
ITEM#68776
4:25P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Andrew Friedman, Director—Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. Mr.
Friedman expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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Federal Funding for the Housing
Resource Center
City Council Directional Briefing
January 8th, 2019
Dept. of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
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Here is the Executive Summary and Purpose:
Executive Summary & Purpose
• We have assembled multiple funding sources, including
city funds, to support the activities at the Housing
Resource Center
• One key Federal funding source requires special
arrangements regarding ownership that we think the
Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) can fulfill
• The value of this Federal funding is over $250,000/year
if we can fulfill the requirements
• The purpose of this briefing is to identify the issue and
determine if council would like to move forward with
action on February 5th.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
(PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS)
ITEM#68776
The next two (2)slides provide an overview on the operations of the Housing Resource Center:
How is the Center Operated?
• The Dept. of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
(DHNP) manages the center, except for DHS offices.
• DHNP performs some key central functions, including intake
and assessment of potential participants
• Major functions of the building and its services are
contracted out to non-profits and one for-profit corporation
• ABM, Inc. manages building operations, maintenance,
security, laundry and food service
• Samaritan House, Judeo Christian Outreach and others
manage actual sheltering within the building.
How is the Center operated? (2)
• Virginia Supportive Housing, Inc. is under contract to
manage the 30 efficiency apartments in the building. These
are long-term housing andresidentshave leases, and pay
30% of their income toward rent.
• Federal Housing Choice Vouchers can be attached to 24 of
the units providing aa rent supplement that will make up
most of the cost operations. The approximate annual
value of the vouchers is $250,000.
• In order to place vouchers there various HUD requirements
must be met. We received specific guidance from HUD via
letter on December 7th.
• The key requirement is that another entity own the building,
so that the city is not contracting with itself in regard to the
vouchers.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
(PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS)
ITEM#68776
The Department of Housing administers over 2,200 Federal Housing Choice Vouchers:
Additional Background on Vouchers
• The Department of Housing administers over 2,200
federal vouchers city-wide.
• Most vouchers are assigned to a person, who needs to
find a willing landlord and a qualified unit to use it
• Vouchers can also be attached to specific buildings or
portions thereof, under HUD regulations
• The department has these arrangements in multiple
places in the city
• This arrangement is different because we want to place
the voucher in a building we own.
Staff's most favorable option is a "Fee-simple title transfer"to the Development Authority:
Staff Review of Options re: Ownership
• Desirable to have a closely related organization
• Fee-simple title transfer is most desirable -
"condominium-ization" would be complex and require
additional expense and time
• VBDA owns the Dept. of Social Services building for a
very similar reason; that has worked well
• Transfer of ownership would have no effect on
operations; city and VBDA would sign an agreement
regarding all operations and funding.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
(PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS)
ITEM#68776
Here is the Process for Consideration:
Process for Consideration
• Staff briefed the development authority board in
September, 2018 about this possibility.
• Depending on today's direction from Council, we will
brief the VBDA board again at its meeting on January
15th.
• If council and VBDA provide approval, we will bring an
ordinance to Council for your consideration on February
5th
• The actual transfer would then be carried out as soon
as possible, and then the vouchers could begin to be
utilized.
Your Feedback Requested
1) What concerns do you have?
2) What additional information, if any, do you need to
make a decision?
3) Should staff move forward with briefing VBDA and
then proposing an ordinance for your consideration on
February 5th?
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
(PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS)
ITEM#68776
Thank you !
Housing
Center
Learn more:
www.vbgov.com/housinq
Andrew Friedman, director
Dept. of Housing and
Neighborhood Preservation
afriedma@vbqov.com
757-385-5752
Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Friedman for the presentation and requested consensus
from City Council to move forward.
January 8, 2019
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
4:30 P.M.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Charles (CJ)Bodnar, P.E., Stormwater Engineering Center—Public Works. Mr.
Bodnar expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support:
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Here is today's Agenda:
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• Background for Update
• Stormwater Modeling and Calibration
• Visualizations of Results
• Next Steps
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Here are a few of the questions Moody's Investors Services asked Virginia Beach recipients on their
questionnaire in 2015:
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for mitigation or resiliency?
• Has your governing body discussed the capital
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• Has there been an estimate on potential impacts Downgrades
from rising sea levels or flooding?
• Please discuss how flooding has impacted the city's - • • • -
budget and may impact future budgets?
• Have there been any zoning/long-term planning adjustments downtown and along
the waterfront to mitigate future flooding impacts?
• What is managements current view on the potential impact/vulnerabilities in your
community from rising sea levels and a heightened risk of extreme weather events?
This graphic depicts the flooding near Ocean Park during a 100-Year storm using the Stormwater
Conveyance Model:
Combined Impact on Stormwater Analysis
• Higher coastal water levels diminish stormwater system performance
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
The Stormwater Master Plan was last updated in 1990:
Last Approved Stormwater Master Plan
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late 1980s to early 1990s
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Here is an overview of the proposed updates in the Stormwater Master Plan:
Stormwater Master Plan —Why update?
• Update stormwater system inventory _
• Create computer models of the • —;"`
current stormwater system utilizing
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• Identify deficiencies in the o A°o
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• Determine needed improvements o?
• Provide information for project
designs
• Create Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plans where possible
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January 8, 2019
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Stormwater modeling is being performed in 31 drainage basins. The basins outside of the Southern
Rivers will use the PCSWMM modeling engine and the Southern Rivers will use the MIKE modeling
program which calculates the effects of wind:
Stormwater Modeling
•
drainage basins.effort eing performed in all 31
• Models,with the exception of the Lower -41111r No4.0
Southern Rivers,are being prepared in WO
PCSWMM,the"gold standard"for
modeling. PCSWWM uses EPA SWMM
as its engine.
• Models for the Lower Southern Rivers r _
are being prepared in the MIKE suite of
programs which allows for the inclusion i
of the effects of wind into the modeling
parameters.
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Here are additional key points to the Stormwater Modeling update:
Stormwater Modeling (continued)
• Models include the Primary Stormwater System. Primary
stormwater system includes:
• Stormwater pipes larger than 24-inches in diameter;
• Stormwater management facilities(ponds and lakes);
• Natural conveyance systems(ditches/swales/canals).
• Models are being prepared for 1-,2-, 10-,25-,50-, 100-and
500-year storm events under the current standards using
recurrent tailwater elevations. Models are also being
prepared for 1.5-and 3-feet of sea level rise.
• When new standards are adopted,the models will be
updated to reflect the new standards.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Here is an overview of the hydraulics in the Thalia Creek area using the PCSWMM Model:
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
This depicts a simulation of flooding in Windsor Woods with a 2-D grid:
Hydraulics (2-D Area)
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accuracy of the model:
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Here are the Calibration/Validation Results with models matching storm events:
CalibrationNalidation Results
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The ArcGIS Map will be integrated into the City's GIS Map to allow citizens to visualize flooding in
neighborhoods based on 10, 100 and 500-Year Storm events:
ArcGIS Online Results Map
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43
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Video Animations were shown to provide examples of the information the modeling will provide:
2D Model Animation
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
Modeling efforts began in May 2015 and will be complete by September 2019:
Comprehensive Master Plan Integration of
multiple stormwater issues
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Next Steps
• Briefing on SLR(January 15,2019).
• Complete modeling of all basins.
• Kimley-Horn has been hired to prepare the master plans based
on the models(both with and without the SLR results). This
effort will begin in early 2019 and anticipated completion is
scheduled by January 2022. The master plans will be used to
inform the CIP program which projects are the highest priority.
• Upon completion of the master plans,PW-SWEC will coordinate
establishing a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan
with DEQ to govern storm drainage in Virginia Beach.
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CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
STORMWATER MODELING
ITEM#68777
(Continued)
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Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Bodnar for the presentation.
January 8, 2019
46
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP RETREAT DISCUSSION
ITEM#68778
5:12 P.M.
David L. Hansen, City Manager,presented City Council with a template of topics for the City Council
Workshop Retreat scheduled for February 11-12, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part of the record. Mr. Hansen requested those members of City Council that wish to hold public hearing
prior to Council's Retreat to complete the attached questionnaire and return to him:
Strategic Pathway to hdusiveness,Ti an spa ren cry,Engagement
to Shape the City of Virginia Beach's future
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Council Member Henley recommended removing the Envision 2040 topic from the template of the topic
sheet since that has not been part of past Council Retreats.
Council Member Wilson advised how helpful it was in the past to have a round table workshop with
citizens prior to the retreat. Mr. Hansen requested a date and the format so he can organize.
Council Member Rouse recommended all Council Members visit each District together to hold public
engagement with District citizens in an effort to understand each areas comments and concerns.
Vice Mayor Wood advised it is critically important to engage with citizens but keep the current schedule
in order to keep City Council going forward in order to provide direction to the five (5) Council
Appointees.
Council Member Kane advised she is comfortable with the suggested format change for the retreat and
also feels it is imperative to provide clear direction for staff with a true strategic planning retreat that
ends with an accountability plan for staff to have outlining City Council expectations.
January 8, 2019
47
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP RETREAT DISCUSSION
ITEM#68 778
(Continued)
Council Member Abbott recommended having a vote after the Retreat in order to have the direction of the
body part of the record. Council Member Abbott also feels the retreat needs to be live streamed for the
public. Additionally, she requested a summary of the interviews/public input received with other Council
Members input in order to do independent research and be prepared prior to the retreat.
Mayor Dyer advised during his campaign that he was able to hold public engagement with each District
within ten (10) days and it was helpful to see the different concerns of each District. Mayor Dyer
continued to express the importance of meaningful dialogue, unity and transparency.
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Are you planning to host a community meeting within the next two months?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Undecided
If you have any specific dates in mind, please list them below.
Do you have a location preference? (Check all that apply)
❑ Schools ❑ Libraries ❑ Rec Centers El Other (Please specify)
Is there a certain day or days of the week you prefer? (Check all that apply)
El Monday ❑ Tuesday ❑ Wednesday ❑ Thursday
El Friday ❑ Saturday ❑ Sunday
Is there a time of day you prefer? (Check all that apply)
❑ Morning ❑ Afternoon ❑ Evening
What format(s) would you like to use? (Check all that apply)
❑ Dialogue (member and audience) ❑ Facebook live
❑ Presentations with Q&A ❑ Survey platform (PublicInput.com)
❑ Facilitated tables (workshop style) ❑ Other (Please specify)
❑ Timed Comments
What, if any, staff support would you like?
48
CITY COUNCIL
LIAISON REPORTS
ITEM#68779
5:35 P.M.
There were no Liaison Reports.
January 8, 2019
49
CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#68780
5:35 P.M.
Council Member Abbott provided a copy of a proposed ordinance to adopt a revised City Council
Speaker Policy to be considered on January 15`". The amended policy will allow the Open Dialogue
sessions to be televised and live streamed. Council Member Abbott advised if anyone would like to
sponsor or had input to let her know.
January 8, 2019
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM j
ITEM: An Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Revised Policy Pertaining to
Speakers at City Council Meetings
MEETING DATE: January 15, 2019
■ Background: On March 11, 2003, City Council adopted a policy entitled, "Time
Limits for Speakers at City Council Meetings." The policy permitted public comment
only on items included in Council's agenda. On September 14, 2004, City Council
amended the policy to allow public comment on items that are not on Council's agenda.
Public comment on non-agenda items is allowed at the end of the first formal session of
each month. Although other portions of the formal Council meeting are televised, the
current policy provides that public comments on non-agenda items shall not be
televised.
▪ Considerations: Citizens who address the City Council on non-agenda items
often speak of important matters that impact other citizens, and residents who watch
Council meetings via television or online streaming would benefit from hearing their
fellow citizens' concerns. The attached revised policy provides that public comment on
non-agenda items will be televised. Because the same video feed that is used for
television is also used for online streaming, viewers on both platforms would be able to
see and hear the public comments on non-agenda items.
at Public Information: This item will be advertised in the same manner as other
agenda items.
■ Attachments: Ordinance, Revised Policy
Requested by Councilmember Abbott
1 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
2 ADOPTING A REVISED POLICY
3 PERTAINING TO SPEAKERS AT CITY
4 COUNCIL MEETINGS
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
7 BEACH, VIRGINIA:
8
9 That the City Council hereby approves and adopts the revised policy entitled
10 "Time Limits for Speakers at City Council Meetings," dated January 15, 2019, which
11 policy has been exhibited to the City Council, and a true copy of which is on file in the
12 City Clerk's Office.
13
14 Adopted by the City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia on this day of
15 January, 2019.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
City Attorney's Office
CA 14590
R-1
December 7, 2018
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•rj UROUR•MRTUjSe4 City Council Policy
Title: Time Limits for Speakers at City Council Meetings
Date of Adoption:March 11,2003 Dates of Revisions:September 14,2004 Page 1 of 3
March 27,2007
February 12,2008
March 24,2009
Proposed Revision:January 15,2019
1.0 Purpose and Need
The purpose of this policy is to provide reasonable,workable time limits for speakers at City Council
meetings.The need for such a policy was determined by the City Council at its retreat on February 18,
2003.The policy is intended to recognize and accommodate the mutual interests of persons desiring
to speak at City Council meetings,the value to the City Council of public comment, and the need for
the City Council to conduct business in an orderly, expeditious manner.
This policy shall not apply to the discussion of agenda items by members of the City Council during
City Council meetings or to City Staff members acting in such capacity.
2.0 Time Limits
2.1 Planning Agenda Items
(a) Planning Agenda items include rezonings,conditional zonings,conditional use permits,land use
plan approvals,code and Comprehensive Plan amendments,nonconforming use resolutions,street
closures and any other items for which a public hearing is required pursuant to Chapter 22 of Title 15
of the Virginia Code.
(b)The applicant,or representative of the applicant(generally,an attorney,professional engineer or
other professional retained by the applicant) shall be allowed ten minutes for his or her initial
presentation and an additional three minutes for rebuttal if any opponents of the application have
spoken.
(1) If there is more than one applicant(as, for example, when both the property owner and
proposed developer are applicants) or if the applicant and representative both desire to
speak, only one of them shall be allowed to speak for ten minutes. Upon request, however,
the presiding officer may allow them to divide their time equally, so long as the total time of
their initial presentation does not exceed ten minutes.
(2) Speakers addressing the City Council in a representative capacity shall not be allowed
additional time in which to speak on his or her own behalf.
(c)All other persons speaking in support of the application shall be allowed three minutes,and shall
not be entitled to speak in rebuttal of any opposition comments.
(d)Opponents of an application shall be allowed three minutes each. In the event the opponents are
represented by an attorney,engineer or other professional whose profession includes,as a customary
Title: Time Limits for Speakers at City Council Meetings
Date of Adoption:March 11,2003 Dates of Revisions: September 14,2004 Page 2 of 3
March 27,2007
February 12,2008
March 24,2009
Proposed Revision:January 15,2019
part thereof,appearing before governmental bodies in a representative capacity,such representative
shall be allowed ten minutes.In such cases,persons represented shall be encouraged not to provide
additional comments.
(1)Only one speaker in opposition to the application shall be allowed ten minutes to speak.If
there is more than one representative described in subsection(d),only one of them shall be
allowed to speak for ten minutes. Upon request, however, the presiding officer may allow
them to divide their time equally, so long as the total time of their presentation does not
exceed ten minutes.
(e) Opponents of an application shall not be entitled to address the City Council in rebuttal of any
statements or other material provided to the City Council during the applicant's rebuttal.
2.2 Regular Agenda Items
(a) Regular agenda items include all other agenda items at which public comment is allowed.
(b) Each speaker,whether or not in a representative capacity, shall be allowed three minutes.
2.3 Comment on Non-Agenda Items
(a) Time shall be allotted after the conclusion of the first formal session of each month for aern-
televised public comments on non-agenda items.
(b) Each speaker,whether or not in a representative capacity, shall be allowed three(3)minutes.
(c)No more than three(3)speakers may speak on the same non-agenda topic at the same meeting.
The first three(3)speakers who register with the City Clerk will be called to speak.
(d) If more than three(3)speakers request an opportunity to speak on the same non-agenda topic,
the City Clerk shall deny the request and advise those persons of the limits contained in this policy.
The City Clerk shall also advise such persons that comments may be submitted at writing at any time
for distribution to City Council and that citizens are welcome to contact the City Clerk's to register in
advance to speak at the following month's meeting.
3.0 Timekeeping;Written Material
(a)The City Clerk shall keep time for each speaker in accordance with the provisions of Section 2,
and shall verbally notify the speaker and presiding officer at the expiration of the time allowed for each
speaker.
(b)Written comments or other material may be tendered to the City Clerk by any person desiring to
do so.
4.0 Modification of Time Limits
(a)The presiding officer,with the consent of the City Council, may extend or reduce any of the time
limits set forth in Section 2.
Title: Time Limits for Speakers at City Council Meetings
Date of Adoption:March 11,2003 Dates of Revisions: September 14,2004 Page 3 of 3
March 27,2007
February 12,2008
March 24,2009
Proposed Revision:January 15,2019
(b) The time limits for speakers set forth in Section 2 shall be exclusive of the time taken in
responding to questions of members of the City Council.
5.0 Registration of Speakers
Any person desiring to address the Council shall register with the City Clerk prior to the opening of the
meeting. The inadvertent failure to do so shall not, however, disqualify any person from speaking.
6.0 Public Notice of Policy
In accordance with City Code Section 2-41,this policy shall be included on the City's internet web site,
posted outside of the City Council Chambers, and published in the City Council agenda for each
regular meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#68781
(Continued)
Council Member Abbott provided a copy of a proposed Resolution that begins the process for district
voting to be added to the Legislative Package for a Referendum for the 2020 election.
January 8, 2019
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: A Resolution Requesting the Circuit Court to Order that a Referendum Election
Be Held on November 3, 2020 on the Question of Whether the Members of City
Council Who Represent Each of the City's Seven Residence Districts Should Be
Elected on a District-Basis Rather than an At-Large Basis
MEETING DATE: January 15, 2019
t Background: In 1966, the General Assembly amended the City Charter to provide
that the City Council "shall consist of eleven members, one to be elected by the city at
large from among the residents of the seven boroughs and four to be elected by and from
the city at large." Subsequent charter revisions substituted the term "districts" for
"boroughs" and provided that the mayor shall be directly elected by the voters, but no
change has been made to the requirement that all councilmembers be elected on an at-
large basis.
® Considerations: District-based voting systems could enhance councilmembers'
accountability to district residents, would better ensure that district members represent
the interest of their district constituents, and could also reduce campaign costs which
would lessen a barrier faced by potential candidates who otherwise would need to finance
a City-wide campaign. A change to district-based voting could result in a more diverse
City Council that better reflects the changing demographics of the City.
The City Charter authorizes the City Council to request an advisory referendum
initiated by a resolution to the circuit court. Historical data show that the highest level of
voter turnout occurs during presidential elections, when both houses of Congress are also
on the ballot. Higher turnout would provide City Council with a more reliable indicator of
the will of Virginia Beach citizens than if the referendum were held in a year without such
an election. Accordingly, the resolution requests that an advisory referendum election be
held on November 3, 2020.
• Public Information: Public information will be provided through the normal
Council agenda process.
▪ Attachments: Resolution and Ordinance ("Exhibit A").
Requested by Councilmember Abbott
REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER ABBOTT
1 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CIRCUIT COURT TO
2 ORDER THAT A REFERENDUM ELECTION BE HELD ON
3 NOVEMBER 3, 2020 ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER
4 THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL WHO REPRESENT
5 EACH OF THE CITY'S SEVEN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
6 SHOULD BE ELECTED ON A DISTRICT-BASIS RATHER
7 THAN AN AT-LARGE BASIS
8
9 WHEREAS, in 1966, the General Assembly adopted an Act of Assembly that
10 amended the City Charter to provide that the City Council "shall consist of eleven
11 members, one to be elected by the city at large from among the residents of the seven
12 boroughs and four to be elected by and from the city at large;" and
13
14 WHEREAS, subsequent charter revisions substituted the term "districts" for
15 "boroughs" and provided that the mayor shall be directly elected by the voters, but no
16 change has been made to the requirement that all councilmembers be elected on an at-
17 large basis; and
18
19 WHEREAS, in 1994, a referendum election was held in which a majority of voters
20 supported a charter change to require that the seven districts be of roughly equal
21 population and that district members be elected on a district basis rather than by all of the
22 City's voters; and
23
24 WHEREAS, in 1995, the General Assembly amended the City Charter to provide
25 for roughly equal residence districts, but instead of providing for district voting, the charter
26 amendment required a new referendum election on the sole question of whether district
27 members should be elected only by district residents; and
28
29 WHEREAS, in 1996, the new referendum election was held, and a majority of
30 persons voting opposed the proposed change to have district members elected only by
31 district residents; and
32
33 WHEREAS, district-based voting systems could enhance councilmembers'
34 accountability to district residents, would better ensure that district members represent
35 the interest of their district constituents, and could also reduce campaign costs which
36 would lessen a barrier faced by potential candidates who otherwise would need to finance
37 a City-wide campaign; and
38
39 WHEREAS, a change to district-based voting could result in a more diverse City
40 Council that better reflects the changing demographics of the City; and
41
42 WHEREAS, City Charter § 3.05(f) authorizes City Council "[t]o provide for the
43 submission of any proposed ordinance to the qualified voters of the city at an advisory
44 referendum to be initiated by a resolution to the circuit court of the city and held . . . in the
45 manner provided for by law for general elections"; and
46
47 WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that a referendum election should be
48 held on this issue during the November 3, 2020 general election because historical data
49 show that the highest level of voter turnout occurs during presidential elections, where
50 both houses of Congress are also on the ballot, and the anticipated higher turnout for
51 such an election would provide City Council with a more reliable indicator of the will of
52 Virginia Beach citizens than if the referendum were held in a year without such an
53 election.
54
55 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
56 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
57
58 1. That, pursuant to § 3.05(f) of the Charter of the City of Virginia Beach, the
59 Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach is hereby requested to order an election to be
60 conducted in accordance with Code of Virginia §§ 24.2-682 and 24.2-684 and held on
61 November 3, 2020 to take the sense of the qualified voters of the City on the question of
62 whether the City Council should adopt an ordinance requesting a change to the City
63 Charter that would provide for the election of councilmembers who represent each of the
64 City's seven residence districts only by voters who reside in the respective residence
65 districts, as opposed to the current system of at-large voting.
66
67 2. That the question to appear on the ballot shall read as follows:
68
69 Should the City Council adopt an ordinance requesting a change to
70 the City Charter that would provide for the election of councilmembers
71 who represent each of the City's seven residence districts only by
72 voters who reside in the respective residence districts, as opposed to
73 the current system of at-large voting?
74
75 Yes No
76
77 3. That, if a majority of voters voting at the election approve the question set
78 forth above, any ordinance that may be adopted by the City Council shall be substantially
79 similar to the proposed ordinance attached hereto as "Exhibit A;"
80
81 4. That a copy of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for
82 inspection at the City Clerk's Office, on the City's website, and all public libraries and
83 recreation centers within ten days of the passage of this resolution. Furthermore, the City
84 Clerk shall fax or email a copy of the proposed ordinance to any citizen upon request;
85 and
86
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87 5. That the City Attorney is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this
88 resolution, along with an appropriate petition and order, with the Circuit Court of the City
89 of Virginia Beach for such an election to be held on November 6, 2012.
90
91 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, this day
92 of , 2019.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
City Attorney's Office
CA14602 R-1 January 4, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
1 AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING A CHANGE TO THE CITY
2 CHARTER THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION
3 OF COUNCILMEMBERS WHO REPRESENT EACH OF THE
4 CITY'S SEVEN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS ONLY BY
5 VOTERS WHO RESIDE IN THE RESPECTIVE RESIDENCE
6 DISTRICTS, AS OPPOSED TO THE CURRENT SYSTEM
7 OF AT-LARGE VOTING
8
9 WHEREAS, a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Virginia Beach who
10 voted at an advisory referendum held on November 3, 2020, expressed support for City
11 Council's adoption of an ordinance requesting a change to the City Charter that would
12 provide for the election of councilmembers who represent each of the City's seven
13 residence districts only by voters who reside in the respective residence districts.
14
15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
16 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
17
18 That City Council hereby requests that the General Assembly amend the City's
19 Charter to provide for the election of councilmembers who represent each of the City's
20 seven residence districts only by the voters who reside in the respective residence
21 districts.
22
23 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of
24 , 2020.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
City Attorney's Office
CA14603
R-1
January 4, 2019
51
CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
ITEM#68782
(Continued)
Council Member Henley advised next week there are two (2)planning items on the agenda that'has
opposition with concern to specific conditions; Short Term Rentals and Piney Grove Baptist Church
request for modifications. Council Member Henley requested staffprovide a report in her Friday
Package providing information on how conditions are enforced.
January 8, 2019
52
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
ITEM#68783
5:40 P.M.
There were no items on the Legislative CONSENT AGENDA as only one (1) item is to be considered.
January 8, 2019
53
ITEM#68784
Mayor Robert M. Dyer entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION,
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose:
PUBLICLY HELD PROPERTY: Discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for public purpose, or of the disposition of
publicly held property, where discussion in an open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the
public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3)
• Princess Anne District
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation
of specific public officers, appointees or employees of any public body
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees, Authorities, Agencies and Appointees
January 8, 2019
54
ITEM#68784
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Kane, seconded by Council Member Abbott, City Council voted to
proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:42 P.M.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
Closed Session 5:42 P.M. —5:59 P.M.
January 8, 2019
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FORMAL SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Mayor Dyer called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the
City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6.•00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard,Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss Ill
INVOCATION: Reverend Brent Hobbs
Senior Pastor, New Song Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Council Member Rosemary Wilson DISCLOSED that she is a real estate agent affiliated with Howard
Hanna Real Estate Services ("Howard Hanna'), whose Oceanfront Office is located at 303 34`x' Street
Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Because of the nature of realtor and real estate agent affiliation,
the size of Howard Hanna, and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Howard Hanna
has an interest in numerous matters in which she is not personally involved and of which she does not
have personal knowledge. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the
State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the `Act"), it is her practice to thoroughly review
the agenda for each meeting of City Council for the purpose of identifying any matters in which she might
have an actual or potential conflict. If, during her review of the agenda for any given meeting of the
Council, she identifies a matter in which she has a `personal interest, "as defined in the Act, she will file
the appropriate disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of the City Council. Council
Member Wilson regularly makes this disclosure. Her letter of February 20, 2018, is hereby made part of
the record.
January 8, 2019
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Council Member Rosemary Wilson also DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in Dixon Hughes
Goodman and receives income from the firm as a result of her late husband's employment. The income is
proceeds from the sale of his partnership interest,paid out over an extended period of time. She is not an
employee of Dixon Hughes Goodman, does not have any role in management of the company and does is
not privy to its client list. However, due to the size of Dixon Hughes Goodman and the volume of
transactions it handles in any given year, Dixon Hughes Goodman may have an interest in matters of
which she has no personal knowledge. In that regard, she is always concerned about the appearance of
impropriety that might arise if she unknowingly participates in a matter before City Council in which
Dixon Hughes Goodman has an interest. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and spirit
of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the `Act'), it is her practice to thoroughly
review each City Council agenda to identify any matters in which she might have an actual or potential
conflict. If, during her review of an agenda, she identifies a matter in which she has a "personal
interest", as defined by the Act, she will either abstain from voting, or file the appropriate disclosure
letter with the City Clerk to be included in the official records of City Council. Council Member
Wilson's letter of June 2, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record.
January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI-E
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
ITEM#68785
The Honorable Leslie L.Lilley, Presiding Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court,DELIVERED the Oaths
of Office to the newly elected and re-elected Members of City Council:
Barbara M Henley District 7-Princess Anne
Louis R.Jones District 4—Bayside
David Nygaard District 6—Beach
Aaron R. Rouse At Large
James L. Wood District 5—Lynnhaven
4 Year Term
January 1, 2019—December 31, 2022
Sabrina D. Wooten District 1 - Centerville
2 Year Term
January 1, 2019—December 31, 2020
January 8, 2019
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Barbara M. Henley, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council—Princess
Anne District for a 4 year term beginning January 1,2019, according to the best
of my ability, (so help me God).
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Signature of Person Taking Oath//udiAz ...,
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on ciDR.
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
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By: Deputy CI:rk I
City of Virginia Beach
12/20/2018
02:05:11 PM CO OATH
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
•
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Louis R. Jones, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Bayside
District, for a four year term beginning January 1,2019,according to the best of
my ability, (so help me God).
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Signature of Perso aking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on Oletixb.ch ,Z8 , 20 I i
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
s --. .___Zt_0— C." ' • 4,X4LeA...).
By: .Deputy Clerk
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, David Nygaard, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council —Beach
District for a four year term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December
31, 2022, according to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
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Signature of Person Taking Oat
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on December 14, 2018.
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
f DVQ
By: eputy Clerk
City of Virginia Beach
12/20/2018
11:31:34 AM CO OATH
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Aaron Rouse, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council,At-Large
for a four year term beginning January 1, 2019, according to the best of my
ability, (so help me God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on �. a , 93/7 .
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
tL & # Jur_ Lc•
By: Deputy 'le
City of Virginia Beach
12/20/2018
11:24:00 AM CO OATH
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, James L. Wood, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council,
Lynnhaven District, for a four year term beginning January 1, 2019, according
to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
1
Signaii.f Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on O.ie ,I1&&. 27 , 20(8 .
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
By: Deputy Clerk
NOMIWARIPM1
City of Virginia Beach
12/27/2018
03:21:47 PM CO OATH
Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE
OATH
I SABRINA D. WOOTEN do solemnly swear(or affirm)that I will support the Constitution of
the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia,and that I will faithfully
and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach
City Council, Centerville District , for a term beginning January 1, 2019, and ending on
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December 31, 2.0-22; according to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
t()91/4-6-e-- -
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on the 28th day of December, 2018.
TINA E. SINNEN, CLERK
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Clerk
Original-Retained by Clerk Copy—To Person Taking Oath
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ITEM— VI-F
ELECTION OF THE VICE MAYOR
ITEM#68786
Upon NOMINATION by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Wilson, City Council
ELECTED:
James L. Wood
Lynnhaven—District 5
Vice Mayor
2 Year Term
January 1,2019—December 31, 2020
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P.Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI-F.1
OATH OF OFFICE FOR
VICE MAYOR
ITEM#68787
The Honorable Leslie L. Lilley, Presiding Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court, DELIVERED the Oath of
Office to the re-elected Vice Mayor:
James L. Wood
Lynnhaven—District 5
Vice Mayor
2 Year Term
January 1, 2019—December 31, 2020
January 8, 2019
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE
OATH
I, 7J tr L _ do solemnly swear(or affirm)that I will support
the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and
that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Vice Mayor of
the City of Virginia Beach , for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2019, and ending on
December 31, 2020, according to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
WA,
Signature of Pe so n Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on the ,) day of January, 2019.
LESLIE L. LILLEY, JUDGE
By:cj ,LC%C
Original-Retained by Clerk Copy—To Person Taking Oath
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ITEM— VI-G
MAYOR'S FORMAL SEATING
OF CITY COUNCIL
ITEM#68788
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
Vice Mayor James L. Wood Louis R. Jones
Rosemary Wilson Barbara M.Henley
Shannon DS Kane John D.Moss
Sabrina D. Wooten Jessica P.Abbott
David Nygaard Aaron R. Rouse
January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI-H
VICE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ITEM#68789
Mayor Dyer welcomed the new City Council team and expressed his appreciation to all of the family and
guests that took part in this special day and called on Council Members for comments.
Vice Mayor Wood expressed his appreciation to the citizens for electing him to represent the Lynnhaven
District, and the City Council electing him as Vice Mayor as well as his family for their support.
Council Member Rouse expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Virginia Beach and his family and
especially his mom. Council Member Rouse advised it has been a long road from the Sea Tack
Community and expressed his appreciation to the first responders, community leaders and teachers and
stated he takes this role very seriously and will keep citizens in mind with each decision and vote made.
Council Member Abbott noted the passionate and contentious campaign speaks to the tenacity of the City
and is excited to serve with new and re-elected Council Members with the unity brought with the election
of Mayor Dyer.
Council Member Henley expressed her appreciation to her husband and other family members for their
support along with all of the voters who supported her. Council Member Henley feels the next two years
are very important as pivotal decisions will be made that will determine the future of our City.
Council Member Jones expressed his appreciation to his wife and family and advised he is looking
forward to the next four(4)years working with the new City Council Members.
Council Member Wilson advised some of the greatest and most honorable things she has been able to do
has included her service to this City. Council Member Wilson also stated this is the greatest City in the
world with the greatest citizens in the world. There are a lot of exciting things ahead of us, with a page of
a new day, and looks forward to serving with all of the Council Members.
Council Member Kane expressed her appreciation to everyone who voted for her previously and
welcomed the new Council Members to the "team"as she is excited for their new ideas and perspectives.
Council Member Kane expressed appreciation to the re-elected Council Members for their guidance,
experience and history they provide and believes this Council is a good team representing past,present
and future.
Council Member Wooten expressed her appreciation to her husband,family and the citizens who voted
for her. This year marks a new change and landmark for the City Council. She is prepared to faithfully
and impartially carry out her oath by working in tandem to execute the mission of this great City.
Council Member Nygaard expressed his appreciation to his father. He also expressed appreciation to the
citizens,pastors and first responders who gave him a chance and advised he will give this position all
that he has.
January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI-I
CERTIFICATION
ITEM#68790
Upon motion by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Kane, City Council CERTIFIED
THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS
Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which
this certification resolution applies.
AND,
Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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RESOLUTION
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the
affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#68784 Page 54 and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body
that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies
that,to the best of each member's knowledge,(a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open
Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution
applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed
Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council.
I
Amanda :arnes, MMC
City Clerk January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI-J
MINUTES
ITEM#68791
Upon motion by Council Member Wilson, seconded by Council Member Kane, City Council APPROVED
the MINUTES of the INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSION of December 11, 2018
Voting: 8-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, Rosemary Wilson, Vice Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina
D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
Council Members Abstaining:
David Nygaard
Aaron R. Rouse
January 8, 2019
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ITEM— VI.L.1
RESOLUTION
ITEM#68792
The following registered to speak:
Barbara Messner, P.O. Box 514, spoke in OPPOSITION
Upon motion by Council Member Wilson, seconded by Council Member Jones, City Council ADOPTED,
Resolution to DIRECT the City Attorney to file a Petition for Writ of Special Election re vacancy in the
Office of City Treasurer
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
1 A RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
2 FILE A PETITION FOR A WRIT OF SPECIAL ELECTION
3 TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY
4 TREASURER
5
6 WHEREAS, John T. Atkinson, City Treasurer, was elected for a term that ends
7 December 31, 2021 ;
8
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Atkinson has submitted his resignation to the City Council, and
10 the resignation is effective December 31, 2018;
11
12 WHEREAS, Code of Virginia § 24.2-228.1 requires the governing body to petition
13 the circuit court for a Writ of Special Election to fill the remaining portion of the term of
14 office for an elected constitutional office when there is more than twelve months
15 remaining in the term of office; and
16
17 WHEREAS, the next general election available to fill the vacancy in the Office of
18 the City Treasurer is November 5, 2019.
19
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
21 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
22
23 That the City Council directs the City Attorney to file a Petition for a Writ of
24 Special Election in the Circuit Court for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of
25 City Treasurer for a term ending December 31, 2021, and requests such special
26 election to be held November 5, 2019.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 8th day
of January , 2019.
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December 13,2018 TREASURER
Mayor Robert M. Dyer
2401 Courthouse Dr.
Virginia Beach,VA 23456
Dear Mayor Dyer:
According to Section 13.1-874 of the Code of Virginia,an officer may resign at any time by
delivering notice to the corporation.
I hereby tender my resignation effective December 31,2018.
In tendering my resignation, I end 41 years of the most enjoyable and exciting experience a
person could have.That is,working with our outstanding Virginia Beach employees serving the
citizens of Virginia Beach. For this honor I can only say thank you.
S' .-rely yours,
Brim
I� n T tkin
easurer,City of Virginia Beach
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ITEM VI-M
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#68793
BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS:
ADVERTISING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AUDIT COMMITTEE
BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS—ELECTRICAL DIVISION
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS—NEW CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS—PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL DIVISION
BROADBAND STEERING COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANT REVIEW AND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORICAL REVIEW BOARD
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW PANEL
MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL
PERSONNEL BOARD
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE
STORMWATER APPEALS BOARD
TRANSITION AREA/INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
January 8, 2019
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ITEM VI-M
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#68794
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council APPOINTED:
DR. CYNTHIA C.ROMERO
Unexpired thru 6/30/19 plus
Four year term 7/1/19—6/30/23
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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ITEM VI-M
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#68795
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council REAPPOINTED:
PATRICIA KEELEY
(Rose Hall District)
Three year term 7/1/18—6/30/21
BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P.Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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ITEM VI-M
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#68796
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council APPOINTED:
BOBBY WHEELER
(Alternate)
Unexpired Term thru 12/31/22
SOUTHERN PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P.Abbott, Mayor Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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ITEM VI-M
APPOINTMENTS
ITEM#68797
Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Wood, City Council APPOINTED:
JEREMY CALEB JOHNSON
Unexpired thru 12/31/20
VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Voting.• 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
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ITEM VI-N
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM#68798
BY CONSENSUS, City Clerk shall record:
Abstract of Votes for the General Election on November 6, 2018
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Shannon DS Kane, David Nygaard, Aaron R. Rouse, Rosemary Wilson, Vice
Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
John D. Moss
January 8, 2019
ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
United States Senate
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Timothy M. Kaine - Democratic 91813,
Corey A. Stewart - Republican 1 735751
Matt J. Waters - Libertarian 3851
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 1761:
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins =Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office ! 44
We,the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of
Votes cast at said election for the United States Senate.
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Given under our hands this day of Iv
a_ , Chairman
dr Vice Chairman
Electoral
Board .0WW&O. , Secretary
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, Secretary, Electoral Board
ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member House of Representatives
District: 02
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Elaine G. Luria - Democratic 868221
Scott W. Taylor - Republican 82586i
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 193
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 27.
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of
Votes cast at said election for the Member House of Representatives.
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Given under our hands this / - day of c Zs5 I
, Chairman
9 ) 4/ , Vice Chairman
Electoral
Board �
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ABSTRACT of REFERENDUM VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Question 1
Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to
recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been made on the property?
QUESTION RESPONSE TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Total YES votes 116491)
Total NO votes 48743
Total Number of Overvotes for Question 49
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the election held on November 06, 2018, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at
said election for the proposed referendum.
Given under our hands this day of 1
, Chairman
, Vice Chairman
Electoral
BOA4 -A , Secretary
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ABSTRACT of REFERENDUM VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Question 2
Shall the real property tax exemption for a primary residence that is currently provided to the surviving spouses
of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended to
allow the surviving spouse to move to a different primary residence and still claim the exemption?
QUESTION RESPONSE TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
ITotal YES votes 1372781
!Total NO votes 28101
,Total Number of Overvotes for Question 431
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the election held on November 06, 2018, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at
said election for the proposed referendum.
Given under our hands this l day of t g
Q, , Chairman
6%z,vf---tU 277 -- -> , Vice Chairman
Electoral
Board IC, . , Secretary
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Mayor
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer f 82201
M. Ben Davenport 756931
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] I 7891
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 44'
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Mayor.
Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer
Given under our hands this 1 day of NU-ti- &- , i
, Chairman
is 2-6-7 , Vice Chairman
Electoral
Board ,. , , Secretary
Sea • ri.FAMl
, Secretary, Electoral Board
i
ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - At Large
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Aaron R. Rouse 67089
John D. Moss 56835
Dee B. Oliver i 56488
Allison M.White 34225i
Linda M. Bright22549
Garay B. Hubbard r 12707,
Total Write-In votes [From Write-Ins Certifications] 1393
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write_ins =Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 343
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council -At Large.
1. Aaron R. Rouse
2. John D. Moss
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Given under our hands this 13 day of N ,
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - Bayside District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Louis R. Jones 70701
Brad D. Martin 70198'
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 1010
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write_ins =Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 86'
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do,therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council-Bayside District.
Louis R.Jones
Given under our hands this 1 3 � day of N , 18
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Electoral
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - Beach District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
David Nygaard 47936;
John E. Uhrin 47724
Richard W. "RK"Kowalewitch 33262
John E. Coker 15911
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 724
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins = Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 576
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do,therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council-Beach District.
David Nygaard
Given under our hands this 13' day of I V 12
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, Vice Chairman
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - Lynnhaven District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
James L. "Jim"Wood 64654
Susanne M. Henderson 43256
Michael P. "Mike" Maskell 27318.
Total Write-In votes [From Write-Ins Certifications] 1129'
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 105
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council-Lynnhaven District.
James L. "Jim"Wood
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Given under our hands this / -1"' day of i 8
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - Princess Anne District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
;Barbara M. Henley 66709
Tim P. Worst 37217.
Karen B. Kwasny 33561
Pied Evan Burton 4150
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 685;
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 231i
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council- Princess Anne District.
Barbara M. Henley
Given under our hands this / day of I v
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Electoral
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY,VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member City Council - Centerville District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Sabrina D.Wooten 826971
Eric V. Wray, Jr. 424951
C. Conrad Schesventer II ! 78201
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 630i
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 1 421
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do,therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s)has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member City Council-Centerville District.
Sabrina D.Wooten
Given under our hands this Tat day of IV -1-.sq) t g
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?i) , Vice Chairman
Electoral
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member School Board - At Large
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Holtz F 61672
Laura King Hughes 47846,
Robert N. 'Bobby" Melatti 45805!
•Seko B.Vamer 28617
Stephen A.Johnston 20531.
Total Write-In votes [From Write-Ins Certifications] 1040:
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins = Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 1281
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member School Board -At Large.
1. Dorothy M. "Dottie" Holtz
2. Laura King Hughes
Given under our hands this / T�� day of 'vj t-&
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member School Board - Bayside District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Carolyn D. Weems 120697
Total Write-In votes [From Write-Ins Certifications] 2438
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 31
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member School Board - Bayside District.
Carolyn D. Weems
Given under our hands this / 3 day of , 7 I
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Board Secretary
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member School Board - Beach District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Sharon R. Felton 80140
!Kendra Gail Edwards 51935
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 781
i[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 45
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member School Board - Beach District.
Sharon R. Felton
Given under our hands this 1 day of y� ,
, Chairman
r • , Vice Chairman
Electoral AMi
B0 Secretary
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, Secretary, Electoral Board
ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member School Board - Lynnhaven District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Carolyn T. Rye 74320'
;Mary Watson Wales 57493
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 713'
[Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office i 27!
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member School Board - Lynnhaven District.
Carolyn T. Rye
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Given under our hands this / day of , ZO `re
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ABSTRACT of VOTES
Cast in VIRGINIA BEACH CITY, VIRGINIA
at the 2018 November General Election held on November 06, 2018 for,
Member School Board - Princess Anne District
NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED
(IN FIGURES)
Kimberly A. Melnyk 785191
Paul F. Day 52032
Total Write-In votes[From Write-Ins Certifications] 8931
[Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write_ins=Total Write In Votes]
Total Number of Overvotes for Office 37
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the election held on November 06, 2018, do herby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes
at the said election and do, therefore, determine and declare that the following person(s) has received the greatest
number of votes cast for the Member School Board - Princess Anne District.
Kimberly A. Melnyk
Given under our hands this 1 3 72-4- day of ) V
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#68799
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 6:34 P.M.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
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City Clerk Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
January 8, 2019
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OPEN DIALOGUE
The following registered to speak:
Joel Chambers, 104-A North Witchduck Road, Phone: 679-5380, did not respond
Marygrace Martin, 2113 Marymount Arch, Phone: 636-0277, spoke regarding ex-husband violating
protective order and wrongful termination
Barbara Messner, P. O. Box 514, spoke regarding traffic accidents and crime
Rona Marsh, 4382 Lynnville Crescent, Phone: 270-7900, spoke regarding flooding and unfunded pension
liabilities
Donna Howard, 1057 Debaca Court, Phone: 567-9021, spoke regarding the Dome Site Project
Virginia Wasserburg, 4412 Sanibel Circle#101, Phone: 963-8679, expressed flooding concerns
Kelly Barksdale, 104 N. Witchduck Road, Phone: 769-9352, spoke regarding personal safety in the
Housing Resource Center
Donna Willey, 2900 Bald Eagle Bend, Phone: 650-5494, spoke regarding concerns with the Piney Grove
Baptist Church request for modifications of the conditional use permit.
ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M.
January 8, 2019