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Home My WebLink About4-17-2024 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION Gt�IA-8 0`` z Ci ty of Virginia Beach U Or OUR NA"" 04. virginiabeach.gov ROBERT.M."BOBBY"DYER MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE April 15, 2024 VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA 23456-9000 (757)385-4581 CELL:(757)749-4659 bdverftvbaov.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 VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Wednesday,April 17, 2024, at 6:00 AM. Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000191h Street The purpose of this SPEC/AL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding: • The FY2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Authorization of$71,116,108 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$28,746,000 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$6,982,612 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds • Increase in Solid Waste Management Fee • Levy Increase within the Schilling Point Special Service District • Levy Increase within the Gills Cove Special Service District 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/re_qister/r361 e46bc914ecb48870b4d72ca 16fb08 2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2024. This Special Formal Session will be broadcast on Cable TV, virginiabeach.-aov and Facebook Live. Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special Formal Session via email at.Ci0yCounci1Ccbvb_gov.com. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Office Communications Office IW_ NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING t Wednesday,April 17m,2024-6.00 p.m. The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,at 6-00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 191 Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2024,and ending June 30,2025 and on the Capital Improvement Program,including the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Budget. A brief synopsis follows: PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET Summary of Appropriations Agriculture 9,172,579 Economic Development 7,870,086 Parks and Recreation 77,576,507 Budget and Management Services 1,585,196 Emergency Communications and Citizen Services 12,895,357 Pay-As-You-Go Capital Projects 76,473,391 City Attorney 6,083,052 Emergency Management 2,033,688 Planning 15,816,675 City Auditor 1,127,387 Emergency Medical Services 26,422,442 Police 132,464,680 City Clerk 742,847 Finance 7,635,187 Public Education 1,188,644,417 City Manager 3,834,150 Fire 82,426,514 Public Utilities 132,186,016 City Real Estate Assessor 4,108,975 Health 4,260,366 Public Works 206,239,862 City Treasurer 8,454,552 Housing&Neighborhood Preservation 46,754,638 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies 12,750,000 Commissioner of the Revenue 6,964,109 Human Resources 8,349,635 Flood Protection Reserve for Future Use&Debt Service 31,276,839 Commonwealth's Attorney 14,402,888 Human Services 151,368,913 Sheriff's Office 69,284,920 Communication's Office 3,651,592 Information Technology 25,500,746 Special Finance Department 43,670,729 Convention&Visitor Bureau 41,728,202 Library 22,020,872 Virginia Aquarium 16,842,171 Courts and Court Support 9,085,965 Municipal Council 793,772 Voter Registration and Elections 3,894.159 Guttural Affairs 4,007,141 Non-Departmental 49,525,579 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $2,634,032,570 General Fund Debt Service 63,095,110 Office of Performance&Accountability 1,010,664 Summary of Revenues General Property Taxes $987,821,883 Miscellaneous Revenue 32,480,513 Other Local Taxes 388,375,099 From the Commonwealth 667,129,852 Permits,Privilege Fees,and Regulatory Licenses 9,963,719 From the Federal Government 179,490,249 Use of Money and Property 18,683,463 Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 23,641,608 Charges for Services 324,594,351 TOTAL REVENUES $2,69032,570 Fines and Forfeitures 1,851,833 PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL BUDGET Summary of Project Estimates Sources of Funding Capital Budget Capital Budget Project Section FY 2024-25 Type of Financing FY 2024-25 Schools $ 63,800,000 Pay-As-You-Go" $ 76,473,391 Roadways 68,606,073 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 36,170,416 Buildings and Assets 35,485,526 Other Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 23,000,000 Parks and Recreation 31,403,163 Commonwealth 43,637,649 Stormwater 25,503,960 Federal 10,150,596 Water&Sewer 41,780,733 Bonds/Lease Purchases 194,266,855 Coastal 17,460,931 Other 1,372.066 Economic and Tourism Development 80,281,294 Total Financing-All Sources $395,070,973 Flood Protection Section 4,050,000 'Reflects cash financing,supported by revenues in the Operating Budget that is transferred to the CIP. Information Technology 16,699.293 Total Capital Improvement Program $385,070,973 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 TOO—711. it 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/r36l e46bc9l4ecb48870b4d72ca16fbO8 • 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 17,2024. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Pilot:April 10,2024 4 • "!'may 4 Z t �a� L ee••,A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of General Obligation Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$71,116,108 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,at 6:00 pm.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 191^ 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 $71,116,108. 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: B.F. Williams Elementary/Bayside 6 Replacement;Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing III,Renovations and Replacements-HVAC III;and Central Plant Loop 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 twostep process provided below: •Register for the WebEx at: httos://vbgov.webex.coLn/webli nk/register/r36 1e46bc914ecb48870b4d72ca16fb08 •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 17,2024. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 3,2024&APRIL 10,2024 �Nu•�a 2z ;2 r )t} NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of $28,746,000 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,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$28,746,000. 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: Water Transmission System Upgrades II,Aragona Village Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, Pump Station Program VI,Royal Palm Arch Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation I, and Sanitary Sewer System Revitalization Program III. 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 TOO-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/r3 61e46bc914ecb4887Ob4d72ca16fb08 •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 17,2024 All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 3,2024&APRIL 10,2024 tn•n�t 'Ui� Wy rd- �y LW 0.�•� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$6,982,612 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,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$6,982,612. 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: BMP Maintenance Program,Brigadoon Park Water Quality Improvement, Cave In Repair, Enhanced Neighborhood Rehabilitation, Lake Management 11, Oceana Gardens Constructed Wetlands, Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities Maintenance, Primary System Infrastructure Improvements 11, 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 3854303;hearing impaired, call TOO,-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://vbeov,webex.com/weblink/reF,ster/r36 1e46bc914ecb48870b4d72ca16fbO8 •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 17,2024. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 3,2024&APRIL 10,2024 PUBLIC NOTICE INCREASE IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FEE The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,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 2025,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 1,2024.The City Council may adopt a monthly charge of up to thirty dollars and fifty-five cents($30.55),an increase of three dollars and five cents,or 11.1%,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 3854303. Hearing impaired,TOO- 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: htti)s://vbaov.webex.com/weblink/register/r36 1e46bc914ecb4887Ob4d72ca16fbO8 •Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757)385A303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 17,2024. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 3,2024&APRIL 10,2024 b� 1t t� WII X• PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED SSD LEVY INCREASE WITHIN THE SCHILLING POINT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,will hold a public hearing concerning a proposed ordinance establishing the special service district(SSD)levy in the Schilling Point Special Service District for the fiscal year 2025,in accordance with Chapter 24 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. The City Council is considering an increase of the SSD levy in the Schilling Point Neighborhood Dredging SSD to fifty-eight cents($0.58)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation, effective Jury 1,2024. This rate is an increase from the current rate of forty and four tenths'cents ($0.404)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation.This levy shall be in addition to the real estate tax rate set forth by the General Real Estate Tax Levy adopted by City Council. 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 757-3854303; hearing impaired,call TOO-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: htti)s:/Ivbp-ov.webex.com/weblink/register/r36 1e46bc914ecb48870b4d72ca16fb08 •Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385A303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 17,2024 All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 10,2024 J�'3i fir! PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED SSD LEVY INCREASE WITHIN THE GILLS COVE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 17,2024,at 6,00 pm.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,will hold a public hearing concerning a proposed ordinance establishing the special service district(SSD)levy in the Gills Cove Special Service District for the fiscal year 2025,in accordance with Chapter 24 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. The City Council is considering an increase of the SSD levy in the Gills Cove Neighborhood Dredging SSD to sixteen cents($0.16)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation,effective Jury 1,2024. This rate is an increase from the current rate of six and three-tenths cents($0.063)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation. This levy shall be in addition to the real estate tax rate set forth by the General Real Estate Tax Levy adopted by City Council. 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 3854303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call 757-385-4303; 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,wel>ex.com/weblin W register/r36 1e46bc914ecb48870b4d72ca16fb08 •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 17,2024 All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-APRIL 10,2024