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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-19-2023 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION 0 �0 z City of V urgim a Beach 5 OF OUR NA' VBgov.com ROBERT M."BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 (757)385.4581 FAX(757)385-5699 April 14, 2023 BDYERf�VBGOV.COM HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Wednesday,April 19, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. Virginia Beach Convention Center Ballroom 1 100019`h Street The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding: • The FY2023-24 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Authorization of$62,460,057 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$26,030,000 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$6,399,140 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds • Increase in Solid Waste Management Fee • Increases to Water& Sewer Fees If you wish to make comments during the meeting,please follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfdI a37095693e67f045fea198ec6f 2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2023. This Special Session will be broadcast on Cable TV, www.vbgov.com and Facebook Live. Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special Formal Session via email at CityCouncil@vbgov.com. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office Ua."?.77:.. 1/.{11 rr''' A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ' Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 — 6:00 p.m. �y ~" - The CityCouncil of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special Session on April 19, 2023, at 6:00p.m. at the Virginia 9 9 P P 9 Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, will hold a public hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024 and on the Capital Improvement Program, including the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Budget. A brief synopsis follows: PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET Summary of Appropriations -Agriculture 8,193,468 - Housing & Neighborhood Preservation 42,648,689 - Budget and Management Services 1,440,815 - Human Resources 7,699,936 -City Attorney 5,580,657 - Human Services 139,809,246 -City Auditor 1,044,762 - Information Technology 25,321,717 - City Clerk 665,964 - Library 20,600,090 - City Manager 3,439,541 - Municipal Council 684,189 -City Real Estate Assessor 3,482,367 - Non-Departmental 59,458,373 - City Treasurer 7,938,987 -Office of Performance& Accountability 875,119 -Commissioner of the Revenue 6,265,317 - Parks and Recreation 70,129,260 -Commonwealth's Attorney 13,016,523 - Pay-As-You-Go Capital Projects 83,026,961 -Communication's Office 2,844,730 - Planning & Community Development 14,055,052 - Convention &Visitor Bureau 38,870,653 - Police 122,563,672 -Courts and Court Support 8,771,662 - Public Education 1,170,729,821 - Cultural Affairs 3,879,748 - Public Utilities 122,636,173 - General Fund Debt Service 59,311,299 - Public Works 180,382,296 - Economic Development 14,385,618 - General Fund Reserve for Contingencies 19,470,554 - Emergency Communications and 12,045,822 - Flood Protection Reserve for Future Use 30,750,997 Citizen Services - Sheriffs Office 62,973,654 - Emergency Management 1,673,251 - Special Finance Department 49,378,936 - Emergency Medical Services 22,325,307 -Virginia Aquarium 16,021,491 - Finance 6,360,146 -Voter Registration and Elections 2,714,569 - Fire 72,777,888 - Health 3,913,005 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $2,540,158,325 Summary of Revenues General Property Taxes 955,471,722 Miscellaneous Revenue 17,369,244 Other Local Taxes 379,203,773 From the Commonwealth 632,382,681 Permits, Privilege Fees, and Regulatory 9,690,202 From the Federal Government 201,462,732 Licenses Use of Money and Property 10,692,044 Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 23,334,683 Charges for Services 308,512,703 TOTAL REVENUES $2,540,158,325 Fines and Forfeitures 2,038,541 PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPITAL BUDGET Summary of Project Estimates Sources of Funding Capital Budget Capital Budget Project Section FY 2023-24 Type of Financing FY 2022-23 Schools $ 62,800,000 Pay-As-You-Go * $ 83,026,961 Roadways 79,861,303 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 39,881,668 Buildings and Assets 25,294,504 Other Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 21,130,000 Parks and Recreation 16,123,593 Commonwealth 14,273,683 Stormwater 35,102,660 Federal 32,578,434 Water& Sewer 39,745,000 Bonds/Lease Purchases 183,293,587 Coastal 16,810,362 Other 1,928,172 Economic and Tourism Development 69,341,308 Total Financing-All Sources $ 376,112,505 Flood Protection Section *Reflects cash financing,supported by revenues in the Operating Budget that 3,000,000 is transferred to the CIP. Information Technology 28,033,775 Total Capital Improvement Program $ 376,112,505 The Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program/Capital Budget documents are available at Virginia Beach Public Libraries during scheduled hours of operation. Copies are also available for examination at the City Manager's Office, the City Clerk's Office,and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in City Hall, Building 1, Municipal Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. These documents can be viewed on the City's web page located at https://budget.virginiabeach.gov/ This hearing is open to the public, and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call 385-4303; hearing impaired, call TDD—711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer, smart device, or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1 a37095693e67f045fea198ec6f • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2023. Amanda Barnes, MMC City Clerk Sunday, April 9, 2023 Beacon L,j,,. NOTICE OF PUBLIC i y HEARING Proposed Authorization of General Obligation Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$62,460,057 The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special Session on April 19,2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451, will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization by the City of general obligation bonds in the estimated maximum amount of$62,460,057. The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance various public improvement projects,including schools,roadways,parks and recreation, and buildings. Projects that may exceed 10% of the amount authorized include: Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing III,Renovations and Replacements - HVAC Ill;and Princess Anne High School Replacement. This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 385-4303; hearing impaired,call TDD - 711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer, smart device, or telephone) during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: httos://vbgov.webex.com/webl i nk/register/rfcbfd 1a370956 93e67f045fea 198ec6f • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757) 385- 4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19,2023. Amanda Barnes, MMC City Clerk Beacon on Sunday,April 2, and April 9, 2023 rri ' E,b Y E— Y: :J i� t s NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$26,030,000 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at its Special Session on April 19,2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization by the City of water and sewer utility revenue bonds in the estimated maximum amount of $26,030,000. The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance improvements and expansions to the City's water and sewer utility system. Projects that may exceed 10% of the amount authorized include: Pump Station Program VI,Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation I,Sanitary Sewer System Revitalization Program Ill, and Green Garden Water System Improvements. This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard.Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call 385-4303; hearing impaired, call TDD-711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer, smart device, or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: •Register for the WebEx at: https://vbciov.webex.com/weblink/req ister/rfcbfd 1 a37095693e67f045fea 19 8ec6f •Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757)385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 19,2023. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Beacon:Sunday,April 2&9,2023 ,!�u Bpi,• ,... �.�Q� Cfj\ 4 I♦ p ,i <.;, � NOTICE OF PUBLIC ♦f1 Y / tt I -,,,,, HEARING Proposed Authorization of Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$6,399,140 The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special Session on April 19,2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451, will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization by the City of stormwater utility revenue bonds in the estimated maximum amount of$6,399,140. The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance improvements and expansions to the City's stormwater utility system. Projects that may exceed 10% of the amount authorized include:Bayville Lake Water Quality Improvement, BMP Maintenance Program, Cave in Repair, Chatham Hall Water Quality Improvement, Enhanced Neighborhood Rehabilitation,Kemps Lake Water Quality Improvement,Lake Management II, Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities Maintenance,Primary System Infrastructure Improvements II, Southern Cancel/ Lead Ditch and Culvert Improvements, Storm Water Pump Station Modifications,Storm Water Quality Enhancements II,Surface Water Regulatory Compliance,and SW Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Improvements II. This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 385-4303; hearing impaired,call TDD - 711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer, smart device, or telephone) during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: •Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1a370956 93e67f045fea 198ec6f • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385- 4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2023. Amanda Barnes, MMC City Clerk Beacon on Sunday,April 2, and April 9, 2023 ,,,. .... ,..,,,,. ::t: ,, ,4 <,..,. . ,5, f i•1 ..,.. ,1/4„....„.....4.2, ...,.,..„..„ PUBLIC NOTICE INCREASE IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FEE The City Council of Virginia Beach, Virginia, at its Special Session on April 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451, will hold a public hearing concerning a proposed ordinance for fee change for fiscal year 2024,in accordance with the Code of the City of Virginia Beach. Virginia State Code§ 15.2-928 authorizes the City Council to impose fees on residents for providing collection, management, recycling, and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials, and other refuse. The fee is included in the monthly combined utility bill. The City Council is considering an increase to the waste collection fee for all dwellings and churches receiving City trash and recycling services,effective July 1,2023.The City Council may adopt a monthly charge of up to twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50), an increase of two dollars and fifty cents, or 10.0%, over the current monthly charge. Information concerning the documentation and justification for the proposed fee increase and the complete ordinance is available for examination by the public at the Meyera E.Oberndorf Central Library during scheduled hours of operation. This information is also available at the City Manager's Office,the City Clerk's Office and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in the City Hall Building, Municipal Center, between 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday. This information can be accessed on the City's web site located at https://virginiabeach.gov. This Hearing is open to the public and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call 385-4303. Hearing impaired,TDD—711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer, smart device, or telephone) during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: •Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfdl a 37095693e67f045fea198ec6f •Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes(a�vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 19,2023. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Beacon:Sunday,April 2&9,2023 Public Hearing Proposed Increases to Water and Sewer Fees The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 19, 2023,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing concerning proposed ordinances to increase water and sewer fees. Current fee Proposed fee (without advertising (including advertising Authority for Code Section amended and notification) and notification) increase City Code§28-3.1 $450 $760 § 15.2-2119 Mandatory Connections City Code §28- $1,545-$177,717 4.1.Sewer capital dependent on meter $2,521-$289,872 § 15.2-2119 recovery fees size dependent on meter size $30.81 -single family;Structures with two or more family residential units with one connection to the public sewer system; hotels and motels $31.58 effective July 1, first room provided; 2023;and $32.37 City Code §28-26 campgrounds first effective July 1,2024; § 15.2-2119 Sanitary Sewer Charges space; If a structure and $33.18 effective or property has two July 1,2025. or more family residential units, each of which is directly connected to the public sewer system owned and operated by the city $12.38 each $12.69 effective July 1, City Code §28-26 additional 2023;and $13.01 Sanitary Sewer Charges hotel/motel/campgr effective July 1,2024; § 15.2 2119 ound space and $13.33 effective July 1,2025. $23.12 Separately metered multi-unit structures served by a privately owned, $23.70 effective July 1, on site sewer 2023;and $24.29 collection system City Code §28-26 effective July 1, 2024; Sanitary Sewer Charges with a single and $24.90 effective § 15.2-2119 connection point to the city's sewer July 1, 2025. system I $31.93-$4,636.08 in FY 2023-24; $32.73- Nonresidential uses; 4,751.98 in FY 2024-25; City Code §28-26 $31.15-$4,523 and $33.55-$4,870.78 § 15.2-2119 Sanitary Sewer Charges dependent on water in FY 2025-26 tap size dependent on water tap size Nonresidential units without public water with Nonresidential units 0-4 commodes-$63.38 City Code §28-26 without public water effective July 1,2023; § 15.2-2119 Sanitary Sewer Charges with 0-4 commodes and $64.96 effective - $61.83 July 1,2024;and $66.58 effective July 1, 2025. Nonresidential units without public water Nonresidential units each commode over 4 City Code §28-26 without public water $12.69 effective July 1, § 15.2-2119 Sanitary Sewer Charges each commode over 2023;and $13.01 4-$12.38 per effective July 1, 2024; and $13.33 effective July 1,2025. $1,014.00 effective July 1, 2023;and $1,073.00 effective July 1,2024; City Code §37-7.01 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch and $1,138.00 effective Water tap and meter tap and meter: $493 July 1, 2025;and § 15.2-2119 installation fees. $1,210.00 effective July 1, 2026;and $1,289.00 effective July 1,2027. $592.00 effective July 1, 2023;and $651.00 City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1,2024; Water tap and meter 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch and $716.00 effective § 15.2-2119 installation fees. Meter Only$363 July 1, 2025;and $788.00 effective July 1, 2026;and $867.00 effective July 1,2027. $1,094.00 effective July 1,2023;and $1,161.00 City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1, 2024; Water tap and meter One inch tap and and $1,235.00 effective § 15.2-2119 installation fees. meter: $579 July 1,2025;and $1,316.00 effective July 1,2026;and $1,406.00 effective July 1, 2027. $672.00 effective July 1, 2023;and $739.00 City Code §37-7.01 effective July 1, 2024; Water tap and meter One inch tap meter and $813.00 effective § 15.2-2119 installation fees. only:449 July 1, 2025;and $894.00 effective July 1, 2026;and $984.00 effective July 1, 2027. 1 For single-family and duplex dwellings and triplexes where the dwelling units are City Code§Sec.37-7.1 separately-metered Water Capital Recovery (per dwelling unit) $2,900 $333,543 § 15.2-2119 Fee generally and for all non dependent on meter size residential uses; $2,267-$260,668 dependent ton meter size $5.00-$41.49 dependent on meter size effective July 1,2023; $5.53-$45.52 dependent on meter size City Code §Sec.37-46- effective July 1, 2024; Minimum service $4.41-$36.31 $6.00-$49.39 availability charges dependent on meter dependent on meter size § 15.2-2119 prescribed. size effective July 1,2025; $6.30-$51.86 dependent on meter size effective July 1,2026; $6.61-$54.45 dependent on meter size effective July 1,2027. five dollars and twenty cents($5.20) per one thousand (1,000) gallons,as of July 1, 2023;and five dollars and seventy-four cents ($5.74)per one thousand (1,000) gallons,as of July 1, 2024;and six dollars and twenty-three cents City Code §34-47 Water $4.90 per 1,000 ($6.23)per one thousand (1,000) § 15.2-2119 Usage Rates gallons of usage gallons,as of July 1, 2025;and six dollars and fifty-four cents ($6.54)per one thousand (1,000) gallons,as of July 1, 2026;and six dollars and eighty-seven cents ($6.87)per one thousand (1,000) gallons,as of July 1, 2027. Information concerning the documentation and justification for the proposed fee increase and the complete ordinance is available for examination by the public at the Meyera E.Oberndorf Central Library during scheduled hours of operation. This information is also available at the City Manager's Office,the City Clerk's Office and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in the City Hall Building, Municipal Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This information can be accessed on the City's web site located at https://budget.virginiabeach.gov/ This Hearing is open to the public and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 385- 4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call 385-4303. Hearing impaired,TDD - 711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx(by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/weblink/register/rfcbfd 1a37095693e67f045fea 198ec6f • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 19,2023. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes, MMC City Clerk Beacon:Sunday,April 2,and Sunday,April 9,2023