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Home My WebLink About4-16-2025 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION �`4G1NtA BEAc� wo s Cityof Virginia Beach 0, QUR NA310t1- 'I Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer VirginiaBeach.gov MAYOR MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 OFFICE:(757)385-4581 CELL:(757)749-4659 BDYER(&VBGOV.COM April 14, 2025 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 16,2025, at 6:00 P.M. Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19' Street The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding: • The FY2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Authorization of$84,627,365 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$26,819,000 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$12,369,281 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds • Increase in the Stormwater Management ERU Fee • Various Tax Rate Changes: pleasure boats and watercraft in excess of 18 feet used for recreational purposes (proposed rate of$1.50 per$100); meals tax(proposed increase from 5.5%to 6.0%; real estate levy for the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority (proposed additional $0.25 per$100 within project boundaries). If you wish to make comments during the meeting, please follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register for the WebEx here. 2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2025. This Special Formal Session will be broadcast on Cable TV, virginiabeach.gov and Facebook Live. Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Council prior to the Special Formal Session via email at CityCouncil(a,vb og v.com. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Office Communications Office NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday,April 16th,2025—6.00 p.m. The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 16,2025,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 City Manager's Proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2025,and ending June 30,2026 and on the Capital Improvement Program,including the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Budget.A brief synopsis of each is as follows: Summary of Appropriations General Fund $912,086,455 EMS Cost Recovery 14,328,837 School Operating Fund 1,041,710,875 Tourism Special Revenue Funds 67,451,478 Flood Protection Referendum Fund 32,839,802 Atlantic Park CDA 4,985,114 School Special Revenue Funds 182,854,107 Central Business District South TIF 6,370,679 Agricultural Reserve Program 6,485,698 Special Services Districts 10,507,332 Law Library 243,892 City Grant Funds 49,008,391 Open Space Special Revenue Fund 2,446,555 Capital Improvement Program Funds 119,829,175 Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund 35,340,533 Enterprise Funds 227,883,531 Seized Assets Fund 100,000 Trust and Gift Funds 760.09 Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund 70,203,668 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 52,785,436,215 Summary of Revenues General Property Taxes" $1,044,147,623 Miscellaneous Revenue 28,555,381 Other Local Taxes 412,358,452 From the Commonwealth 703,166,620 Permits,Privilege Fees,and Regulatory Licenses 11,662,750 From the Federal Government 168,858,862 Use of Money and Property 32,862,886 Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 20,235.36 Charges for Services 360,427,265 TOTAL REVENUES S2_,785,436,T15 Fines and Forfeitures 3,161,008 "General tax rate for real estate is 97C per$100 of assessed value and the general tax rate for personal property is$4.00 per$100 of assessed value. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET Summary of Project Estimates Sources of Funding Capital Budget Capital Budget Project Section FY 2025-26 Type of Financing FY 2025-26 Schools $71,300,000 Pay-As-You-Go' S 119,829,175 Roadways 72,858,427 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 35,993,121 Buildings and Assets 77,192,129 Other Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 29,014,481 Parks and Recreation 74,632.870 Commonwealth 27,165,613 Stormwater 29,144,001 Federal 12,280,000 Water&Sewer 43,734,000 Bonds/Lease Purchases 216,890,968 Coastal 13,454,575 Other 21 715 825 Economic and Tourism Development 37,041,362 Total Financing-All Sources $462,889,193 Flood Protection Section 21,145,123 'Reflects cash financing,supported by revenues in the Operating Budget that is transferred to the CIP Information Technology 22,386,696 Total Capital Improvement Program $462,889,183 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 TOD—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/rbf4466fcc68l34cO4b494539720252d6 •Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757)385-4303 or via email at ABames®vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Pilot:April 1 and 8,2025 j j c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of General Obligation Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$84,627,365 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at Its Special Session on April 16,2025,at 6,00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19�^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$84,627,365. Of the total amount,the proceeds in the maximum amount of $72,827,365 is to finance various public improvement projects,including schools,roadways,parks and recreation,and buildings. Projects that may exceed 10%of the amount authorized include: Princess Anne High School Replacement; Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing III;Renovations and Replacements-HVAC III;North Great Neck Road Bridge Rehabilitation; and Central Plant Loop Replacement. Of this total amount,the proceeds in the maximum amount of $11,800,000 is to finance various future public improvement projects for Flood Protection Program. 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 atthis 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)duringthe public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: https://vbPov.webex.com/weblink/reg ister/rbf4466fcc68134c04b494539 720252d6 • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757)385A303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com phorto 5:00 p.m. on April 16,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT: 04/1/2025&04/08/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$26,819,000 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at its Special Session on April 16,2025,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 $26,819,000. 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 IV;Royal Palm Arch Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation;Royal Palm Arch Water System Rehabilitation;Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation;Sanitary Sewer Revitalization Program;Water Line Extension,Replacement,and Rehabilitation Program;and Water Transmission System Upgrade Program. 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 atthis 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)duringthe public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: https://vbPoy.wat)ex.com/weblink/reg ister/rbf4466fcc68134c04 b494539 720252d6 • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757)3854303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 16,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT:04/1/2025&04/08/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$12,369,281 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at its Special Session on April 16,2025,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 $12,369,281. 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: Lake Management II; Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities Maintenance; Primary System Infrastructure Improvements; Southern Canal/Lead Ditch and Culvert Improvements; Stormwater Pump Station Modifications; Surface Water Regulatory Compliance Program; SW Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Improvements II; and Stormwater Operations Control Center. 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 385-4303;hearing impaired,call TDD- 711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer, smart device, or telephone)duringthe public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: https://vbgov.webex.com/webliiik/reg iste r/rbf4466fcc68134cO4b494539 720252d6 • 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 16,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT: 04/1/2025&04/08/2025 Mu s '1 PUBLIC NOTICE INCREASE IN THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at its Special Session on April 16,2025,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 amending Section 32.5-2 of the City Code to increase stormwater management fees charged on an equivalent residential unit (ERU)in fiscal year 2026. Virginia State Code g 15.2-2114 authorizes the City Council to impose fees for providing a local stormwater management program. The fee is included in the monthly combined utility bill.The City Council is considering an increase to stormwater management fee effective July 1,2025.The City Council may adopt a daily charge of up to fifty-eight and two tenths cents (58.2$) per ERU, an increase of eight and nine tenths cents (8.90,or 18.1%,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 3854303. 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)duringthe public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at htLi)s://Ybpov.webex.com/weblink/reg ister/rbf4466fcc68134cO4 b494539 720252d6 • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling(757)385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbPoy.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 16,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT.04/3/2025&04/08,/2025 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF VARIOUS TAX RATE CHANGES The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia, at its Special Session on April 16,2025,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 increasing the tax rate on certain personal property for calendar year 2026,the tax on meals for fiscal year 2026,and establishing a tax levy on real estate within the boundaries of the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority for the fiscal year 2026. The personal property tax rate on the classification of privately owned pleasure boats and watercraft in excess of eighteen (18) feet in length used for recreational purposes provided for in Section 9 of the 2026 Personal Property Tax Levy, is proposed to increase from the rate of one millionth of one cent($0.000001)per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation to the rate of one dollar and fifty cents($1.50) per one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation.If adopted,the effective date of the change in rate would be January 1, 2026. The tax levy on all restaurant meals as defined in Section 35-136 of the City Code is proposed to increase from 5.5%to 6.0%, effective July 1,2025. A supplemental real estate levy within the boundaries of the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority is proposed to be set at the additional rate of twenty-five cents($0.25)on each one hundred dollars ($100)of assessed value for the purposes provided for in section 8 of the 2026 Real Estate Levy. 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)duringthe public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: htti)s://vbP-ov.webex.com/weblink/re ister/rbf4466fcc68134c04b494539 720252d6 • 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 16,2025. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT:04/08/2025