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Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 13, 2025
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION in the City
Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday,May 13, 2025, at 6.•00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Barbara M. Henley, Cal "Cash"Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth"Remick; Dr.
Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman and
Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Absent:
None
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MAYOR'S CALL FOR
SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION
ITEM#77086
"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:
Tuesday,May 13,2025, at 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber
Building 1-2nd Floor
2401 Courthouse Drive
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow City Council to consider adoption
of the FY2025-2026 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (Operating Budget, Capital
Improvement Budget and related ordinances)as listed in the public agenda.
If you wish to make comments virtually on an item, please follow the two-step process provided
below:
1. Register for the WebEx here.
2. Register with the City Clerk's ice by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00
p.m. on May 13, 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@vb oov.com.
Sincerely,
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Robert M. Dyer
Mayor"
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Officer
Communications Office
May 13, 2025
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May 8, 2025
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-2 1, 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:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber
Building 1 - 2"d Floor
2401 Courthouse Drive
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to allow City Council to consider adoption
of the FY2025-2026 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (Operating Budget, Capital
Improvement Budget and related ordinances) as listed in the public agenda.
If you wish to make comments virtually on an item, 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 May 13, 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(&vb og v.com.
Sincerely,
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Robert M. Dyer
Mayor
cc: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Managers
FOIA Office
Communications Office
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ITEM—II.A.1
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77087
The following registered to speak.-
Shannon Kelly, 150 Boush Street,Norfolk,Phone:213-1417, spoke in SUPPORT of the proposed budget and
expressed her appreciation to City Council for supporting the Virginia Symphony
Holli Martir, 4165 Rainbow Drive, Phone: 339-5325, spoke in OPPOSITION
Robert Dean did not respond
After City Council discussion, Vice Mayor Wilson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ross-
Hammond, to ADOPT Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $3,616,233,616 consisting of$678,967,053 in inter-
fund transfers, $297,883,829 for internal service funds, and $2,639,382,734 in operations for Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025
Council Member Henley made a motion to amend the proposed budget, as written in her prepared statement,
attached hereto and made apart of the record.
As there was no second, the motion FAILED
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council ADOPTED
Ordinance to APPROPRLITE $3,864,748,322 consisting of $753,894,590 in inter fund transfers,
$325,165,903 for internal service funds, and$2,785,687,829 in operations for Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
2025 and ending June 30, 2026
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
COUNCIL MEMBERS REMICKAND ROSS HAMMOND FILED DISCLOSURE LETTERS
REGARDING THE FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSE FILED A DISCLOSURE LETTER REGARDING THE FY 2025-26
OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR
3 OPERATIONS
4 WHEREAS, the City Manager has heretofore submitted an Annual Budget for the City for the fiscal year
5 beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, and it is necessary to appropriate sufficient funds to cover said
6 budget.
7
8 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
9
10 Sec. 1. The amounts named aggregating $3,864,748,322 consisting of $753,894,590 in inter-fund transfers,
11 $325,165,903 for internal service funds, and$2,785,687,829 in operations, are hereby appropriated subject to the
12 conditions hereinafter set forth for the use of departments, and designated funds of the City government, and for
13 the purposes hereinafter mentioned, as set forth in the Annual Operating Budget,which is hereby incorporated by
14 reference,for the fiscal year beginning July 1,20242025 and ending June 30, 202-6(hereinafter,the"Fiscal Year"),
15 a summary of which is attached to this ordinance as "Attachment A—Appropriations." The City Council elects to
16 fund the Virginia Beach City Public Schools by lump sum appropriation.
17
18 Sec.2. In accordance with Section 5.04 of the City Charter, Estimated Revenue in Support of Appropriations is set
19 forth in said Annual Operating Budget,with a summary of Estimated Revenue in Support of Appropriations attached
20 to this ordinance as "Attachment B—Revenues."
21
22 Sec.3. With the exception of the funds under the control of the School Board, specifically the funds numbered
23 115, 135,201, 202,203,204, 210,211,212,213,214,215,650,651,652,750,751,and 752(hereinafter referred to
24 as "School Board Funds"), the total number of full-time permanent positions shall be the maximum number of
25 positions authorized for the various departments of the City during the Fiscal Year, except for changes or additions
26 authorized by the Council or as hereinafter provided.The City Manager may from time to time increase or decrease
27 the number of part-time or temporary positions provided the aggregate amount expended for such services shall
28 not exceed the respective appropriations made therefore. The City Manager is further authorized to make such
29 rearrangements of positions within and between the departments as may best meet the needs and interests of the
30 City, including changes necessary to implement the employee transition program.
31
32 Sec.4. To improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of the government in service delivery,the City Council hereby
33 authorizes the City Manager or his designee to transfer appropriated funds and existing positions throughout the
34 Fiscal Year as may be necessary to implement organizational adjustments that have been authorized by the City
35 Council. Unless otherwise directed by the City Council, such organizational adjustments shall be implemented on
36 such date or dates as the City Manager determines, in his discretion, to be necessary to guarantee a smooth and
37 orderly transition of existing organizational functions. The City Manager shall make a report each year to the City
38 Council identifying the status and progress of any such organizational adjustments.
39
40 Sec.5. All current and delinquent collections of local taxes shall be credited to the General Fund, Special Service
41 District Funds, Tax Increment Financing Fund or any fund to which City Council has, by ordinance, dedicated a tax
42 levy.
43
44 Sec.6. All balances of the appropriations payable out of each fund of the City Treasury at the close of the Fiscal
45 Year, unless otherwise provided for,are hereby declared to be lapsed into the fund balance of the respective funds,
46 except all appropriations to School Board Funds derived from local public sources,which shall lapse and revert to
47 the Fund Balance of the General Fund,and may be used for the payment of the appropriations that may be made in
48 the appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2Q42025 . Prior to the expenditure of any sums
49 that have lapsed to the fund balance of any fund,an appropriation by the City Council shall be required.
50
51 Sec.7. All balances of appropriations in each fund which support authorized obligations or are encumbered at the
52 close of the business for the Fiscal Year,are hereby declared to be re-appropriated into the fiscal year beginning July
53 1,24242 225,and estimated revenues adjusted accordingly.
54
55 Sec.8. All balances of appropriations and position authorizations attributable to grants or other similar funding
56 mechanism from state or federal sources and trust or gift funds,whose period of expenditure extends beyond the
57 fiscal year ending on June 30,20242 225,are hereby declared to be re-appropriated and re-authorized into the Fiscal
58 Year, and estimated revenues adjusted accordingly. The close-out of any grant or similar funding mechanism shall
59 account for all expenditures in such grant, and provided there is any remaining balance in the grant, the portion of
60 the balance attributable to local sources shall revert to the General Fund, special revenue fund, or enterprise fund
61 that provided the local contribution.
62
63 Sec.9. No department or agency for which appropriations are made under the provisions of this ordinance shall
64 exceed the amount of such appropriations except with the consent and approval of the City Council first being
65 obtained. It is expressly provided that the restrictions with respect to the expenditure of the funds appropriated
66 shall apply only to the totals for each Appropriation Unit included in this ordinance and does not apply to Inter-fund
67 Transfers.
68
69 Sec. 10. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is hereby authorized to approve
70 transfers of appropriations in an amount up to$250,000 between any Appropriation Units included in this ordinance
71 through the accrual period.The City Manager shall make a monthly report to the City Council of all transfers between
72 $25,000 and $250,000. In addition, the City Manager may transfer, in amounts necessary, appropriations from all
73 Reserves for Contingencies except Reserve for Contingencies—Regular,within the intent of the Reserve as approved
74 by City Council
75
76 Sec. 11. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is hereby authorized to establish and
77 administer budgeting within Appropriation Units consistent with best management practices, reporting
78 requirements, and the programs and services adopted by the City Council. Consistent with best management
79 practices, the City utilizes a modified accrual system of accounting. Revenues are considered available when
80 collectible either during the current period or after the end of the current period, but in time to pay year-end
81 liabilities. Expenditures are recognized when a transaction or event is expected to draw upon current spendable
82 resources rather than future resources. In practical effect,the modified accrual system allows a window of 45 days
83 wherein the City may accrue back to the immediately preceding fiscal year revenues and expenditures. The City
84 Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is further authorized to establish administrative
85 directives to provide additional management oversight and control to ensure the integrity of the City's budget.
86
87 Sec.12. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is hereby authorized to change the
88 Estimated Revenues included in this ordinance to reflect expected collections. If the Estimated Revenue in support
89 of an Operating Appropriation Unit declines,the City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services
90 is hereby authorized to reduce, subject to any other provision of law, those appropriations to equal the decline in
91 Estimated Revenue. The City Manager shall give prior notice to the City Council of any reduction to total
92 appropriations exceeding $250,000. The notice to City Council shall identify the basis and amount of the
93 appropriation reduction and the Appropriation Units affected.The accounting records of the City will be maintained
94 in a manner that the total of Estimated Revenue is equal to the total of the Appropriation Units for each of the City's
95 funds. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is hereby authorized to transfer any
96 excess appropriations to the Reserve for Contingencies after all anticipated expenditures for which those funds were
97 appropriated have been incurred. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing any reduction to be made
98 in the amount appropriated in this ordinance for the payment of interest or principal on the bonded debt of the City
99 Government.
100
101 Sec.13. The Department of Economic Development is hereby authorized to pay an amount up to$100,000$350,000
102 from their FY 2024-25 2025-26 Operating Budget to the City of-Virginia Beach Development Authority, for the
103 purpose of implementing a District Improvement Plan(DIP),also referred to as Fagade Improvement Grants.Of this
104 amount.$250,000 is specifically for business on Atlantic Avenue.
105
106 Sec.14. Allowances made from the appropriations made in this ordinance by any or all of the City departments,
107 bureaus,or agencies,to any of their officers and employees for expenses on account of the use by such officers and
108 employees of their personal automobiles in the discharge of their official duties shall follow the Internal Revenue
109 Service standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business,
110 charitable, medical or moving purposes.
111
112 Sec. 15. In the event of an emergency and under emergency circumstances wherein the City Council cannot
113 reasonably hold a meeting, the City Manager is authorized to transfer and expend appropriated sums from any
114 budget account to ensure that the emergency is handled as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Immediately
115 following the expenditure of funds under this provision,and as soon as the City Council can reasonably meet under
116 the existing circumstances, the City Manager shall notify the City Council of the reason for such action, how funds
117 were expended,and present to the City Council for adoption an emergency appropriations ordinance that sets forth
118 what measures are required to ensure that funds are forthwith restored to the appropriate accounts and that the
119 budget is balanced at the end of the fiscal year in which the emergency expenditures occurred.
120
121 An emergency is defined for the purposes of this provision as an event that could not have been reasonably foreseen
122 at the time of the adoption of the budget,and in which(i)an immediate threat to the public health,safety or welfare
123 is involved,such as clean-up after a hurricane,and/or(ii)immediate action is required to protect or preserve public
124 properties.
125
126 Sec.16. All travel expense accounts shall be submitted on forms approved by the Director of Finance and according
127 to regulations approved by the City Council. Each account shall show the dates expenses were incurred or paid;
128 number of miles traveled;method of travel;hotel expenses;meals;and incidental expenses.The Director of Finance
129 is specifically directed to withhold the issuance of checks in the event expense accounts are submitted for"lump-
130 sum"amounts.
131
132 Sec. 17. A salary increase totaling approximately 3.015 on the pay date containing July 1, POU2025-is hereby
133 provided to both part-time and full-time City employees. Salary increases for full-time City sworn employees on a
134 step plan are to receive a one-step increase(approximately 3%).Salary increases for nen step plan non-sworn City
135 employees shall be provided through a^ COS geneFa"^f-ease and a 3.09,.-mef4 general increase based OR MidpGiAt
136 Of N^1 a�a
such the FAeFit g al; GFease f + i 3
137
138 Sec. 18. A salary increase totaling approximately 3.015% on the pay date containing July 1, 20242025 is hereby
139 provided to both part-time and full-time appointees within Constitutional Offices. Salary increases for full-time
140 sworn-appointees on a step plan are to receive a 0.5O'^^^^ al'REFease and a one step increase(approximately 3%).
141 Salary increases for non-step plan appointees shall be provided through a Gr5%3.0%general increase affd-a-3704a�er+t
142 based OR rAidpeffint ef pay Fange,suEh FneFit iAGFease is an ineFeaSe Of appFOxiMately 3%.
143
144 Sec. 19 A salary increase of 3.150% on the pay date containing July 1, �10242025 is hereby provided for the five
145 Constitutional Officers.
146
147 Sec.20.
148 contingent upon a satisfaeteFy . A $16 051 000 reserve is established within the General
149 Fund for additional pay increases for sworn City employees sworn Constitutional Officers and positions
150 compensated at the lowest ranges of the pay plan related to the findings of the Market Salary Survey and local
151 competitiveness. Funding from this reserve can be allocated as necessary between Departments to adjust salaries
152 and prevent compensation adjustments from negatively impacting the delivery of services.
153
154
155
156 peFfeFirnance feedbaek,a lump sum benus equal to 3%
157 meFit -F ease 9F step inn
158
159 Sec.2,11.An amount of up to$10,000,000 in attrition savings is hereby used to balance the Fiscal Year 2024 25 2025-
160 26 Operating Budget.To accomplish this purpose,the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to transfer
161 savings in salary or fringe benefit accounts among General Fund supported departments up to $10,000,000,
162 notwithstanding other budgetary controls outlined in this ordinance.
163
164 Sec.292.To ensure proper allocation of health insurance,the City Manager is hereby authorized to transfer health
165 insurance between departments and funds,in any amount notwithstanding other budgetary controls outlined in the
166 ordinance up to the total amount budgeted for health insurance, to ensure health insurance cost align with actual
167 expenditure.
168
169 Sec. 23. In Fiscal Year 2024-25 2025-26, to further improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the government in
170 service delivery,the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to implement any organizational adjustments
171 not otherwise set out within this budget document that may be necessary to carry out the following initiatives:
172 a. The departments throughout the City to improve existing technology services and applications and to
173 streamline the implementation of technology applications.
174 b.
176 c.
177 pesitiens as included within the epeFatiRg Wdget-.
178
179 Sec.24.A three-year extension of the agreement with Jackelope Festival is hereby authorized;years two and three
180 are subject to appropriation.
181
182 Sec. 25. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a sponsorship agreement for "Project Cape" in
183 preparations for a September 2026 event through existing appropriations within the Tourism Advertising Program
184 The sponsorship agreement will be developed by the City Manager's Office and approved by the City Attorney.
185
186 Sec. 266. Violation of this ordinance may result in disciplinary action by the City Manager against the person or
187 persons responsible for the management of the Appropriation Unit in which the violation occurred.
188
189 Sec.267.This ordinance shall be effective on July 1,20242025.
190
191 Sec.2n. If any part of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid,such decision shall
192 not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
193
194 Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
195
196 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APP D AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services C. ey' Office
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Attachment A-Appropriations
FY 2025-2026
100 GENERAL FUND
Agriculture 1,082,362
Benefits Administration 735,538
Board of Equalization 2,518
Budget and Management Services 1,639,215
Circuit Court 1,623,983
City Attorney 6,193,939
City Auditor 1,166,443
City Clerk 785,503
City Manager 3,923,768
City Real Estate Assessor 4,317,156
City Treasurer 8,729,988
Clerk of the Circuit Court 4,978,461
Commissioner of the Revenue 7,508,247
Commonwealth's Attorney 14,326,447
Communications Office 4,553,403
Community Organization Grants 750,000
Convention and Visitor Bureau 11,685,419
Cultural Affairs 5,384,079
Debt Service 55,095,110
Economic Development 4,834,440
Emergency Communications and Citizen Services 13,398,289
Emergency Management 2,071,682
Emergency Medical Services 25,440,800
Employee Special Benefits 8,391,502
Finance 7,429,669
Fire 85,111,476
General District Court 491,097
Health 4,374,594
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 8,767,361
Human Resources 9,773,374
Human Services 153,495,772
Independent Financial Services 199,736
Information Technology 25,637,163
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court 195,199
Juvenile Probation 1,239,772
Leases 3,780,869
Library 22,087,821
Magistrates 43,982
Municipal Council 777,218
Office of Performance and Accountability 966,137
Parks and Recreation 44,601,663
Planning 16,187,715
Police 137,061,906
Public Works 116,216,568
Regional Participation 11,102,088
Reserve for Contingencies 28,551,000
Revenue Reimbursements 17,958,702
Transfer to Other Funds 643,869,516
Vehicle Replacements 7,500,000
Virginia Aquarium 17,866,602
Voter Registration&Elections 3,037,823
Fund 100 Appropriation Totals 1,556,943,115
FY 2025-2026
115 SCHOOL OPERATING FUND
Debt Service 50,071,611
Public Education 977,773,806
Reserve for Contingencies 13,865,458
Transfer to Other Funds 21,140,754
Fund 115 Appropriation Totals 1,062,851,629
150 FLOOD PROTECTION REFERENDUM
Debt Service 15,102,273
Reserve for Contingencies 17,737,529
Transfer to Other Funds 1,000,000
Fund 150 Appropriation Totals 33,839,802
190 GENERAL DEBT FUND
Transfer to Other Funds 2,166,758
Fund 190 Appropriation Totals 2,166,758
201 GREEN RUN COLLEGIATE CHARTER SOP
Public Education 5,043,397
Fund 201 Appropriation Totals 5,043,397
203 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SOP
Public Education 1,000,000
Fund 203 Appropriation Totals 1,000,000
204 ATHLETICS SOP
Public Education 6,599,588
Fund 204 Appropriation Totals 6,599,588
210 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SRF
Public Education 400,000
Fund 210 Appropriation Totals 400,000
211 VENDING OPERATIONS SRF
Public Education 150,000
Fund 211 Appropriation Totals 150,000
212 CELL TOWER TECH SRF
Public Education 1,000,000
Fund 212 Appropriation Totals 1,000,000
213 CAFETERIAS SRF
Public Education 50,154,437
Fund 213 Appropriation Totals 50,154,437
214 GRANTS SRF
Public Education 108,973,471
Fund 214 Appropriation Totals 108,973,471
215 TEXTBOOKS SRF
Public Education 9,533,214
Fund 215 Appropriation Totals 9,533,214
221 AGRICULTURE RESERVE PROGRAM SRF
Agriculture 279,841
Debt Service 6,198,180
Reserve for Contingencies 7,677
Transfer to Other Funds 1,490,000
Fund 221 Appropriation Totals 7,975,698
FY 2025-2026
222 LAW LIBRARY SRF
Library 243,892
Fund 222 Appropriation Totals 243,892
223 OPEN SPACE & PARKS SRF
Debt Service 586,101
Parks and Recreation 564,413
Reserve for Contingencies 1,296,041
Transfer to Other Funds 700,000
Fund 223 Appropriation Totals 3,146,555
224 PARKS AND RECREATION SRF
Debt Service 3,494,066
Parks and Recreation 24,919,428
Public Works 4,097,986
Reserve for Contingencies 2,829,053
Transfer to Other Funds 1,274,000
Fund 224 Appropriation Totals 36,614,533
230 COMM ATTY FORFEITED ASSETS SRF
Commonwealth's Attorney 100,000
Fund 230 Appropriation Totals 100,000
233 SHERIFF'S OFFICE SRF
Sheriff and Corrections 70,203,668
Transfer to Other Funds 11,600
Fund 233 Appropriation Totals 70,215,268
234 EMS COST RECOVERY
Emergency Medical Services 14,328,837
Transfer to Other Funds 420,352
Fund 234 Appropriation Totals 14,749,189
240 TOURISM ADVERTISING PROGRAM SRF
Convention and Visitor Bureau 17,434,371
Reserve for Contingencies 58,720
Transfer to Other Funds 557,083
Fund 240 Appropriation Totals 18,050,174
241 TOURISM INVESTMENT PROGRAM SRF
Convention and Visitor Bureau 11,241,392
Cultural Affairs 520,500
Debt Service 26,345,109
Emergency Medical Services 1,228,647
Parks and Recreation 1,356,489
Public Works 5,060,672
Regional Participation 1,161,109
Reserve for Contingencies 3,044,469
Transfer to Other Funds 6,503,410
Fund 241 Appropriation Totals 56,461,797
242 MAJOR PROJECTS FUND
Transfer to Other Funds 21,073,915
Fund 242 Appropriation Totals 21,073,915
243 ATLANTIC PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Reserve for Contingencies 4,985,114
Fund 243 Appropriation Totals 4,985,114
FY 2025-2026
250 CBD SOUTH TIF SRF
Debt Service 3,402,929
Reserve for Contingencies 2,967,750
Transfer to Other Funds 5,495,786
Fund 250 Appropriation Totals 11,866,465
251 TOWN CENTER SSD SRF
Economic Development 3,087,050
Parks and Recreation 148,550
Reserve for Contingencies 500,885
Transfer to Other Funds 649,726
Fund 251 Appropriation Totals 4,386,211
252 SANDBRIDGE SSD SRF
Public Works 852,098
Reserve for Contingencies 5,375,625
Transfer to Other Funds 400,000
Fund 252 Appropriation Totals 6,627,723
260 FEDERAL SECTION 8 PROGRAM SRF
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 31,806,275
Reserve for Contingencies 78,387
Fund 260 Appropriation Totals 31,884,662
261 STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SRF
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 1,590,455
Reserve for Contingencies 2,243
Fund 261 Appropriation Totals 1,592,698
270 CONSOLIDATED GRANTS SRF
Commonwealth's Attorney 574,048
Cultural Affairs 1,000,000
Emergency Communications and Citizen Services 5,000
Emergency Management 102,914
Emergency Medical Services 388,000
Fire 2,912,992
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 3,590,883
Human Services 3,812,117
Public Works 20,000
Reserve for Contingencies 6,003
Transfer to Other Funds 300,000
Fund 270 Appropriation Totals 12,711,957
271 EMERGENCY FEMA GRANT SRF
Fire 500,000
Fund 271 Appropriation Totals 500,000
272 FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT SRF
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 1,037,150
Reserve for Contingencies 1,198
Fund 272 Appropriation Totals 1,038,348
273 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT SRF
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 2,540,468
Reserve for Contingencies 65,258
Fund 273 Appropriation Totals 2,605,726
310 OLD DONATION DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 90,831
Fund 310 Appropriation Totals 90,831
FY 2025-2026
311 BAYVILLE CREEK DREDGING SSD SRF
Transfer to Other Funds 132,940
Fund 311 Appropriation Totals 132,940
312 SHADOWLAWN SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 45,159
Fund 312 Appropriation Totals 45,159
313 CHESOPEIAN COLONY DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 30,619
Transfer to Other Funds 227,000
Fund 313 Appropriation Totals 257,619
314 HARBOUR POINT DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 34,865
Fund 314 Appropriation Totals 34,865
315 GILLS COVE DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 17,962
Fund 315 Appropriation Totals 17,962
316 HURDS COVE DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 273,858
Fund 316 Appropriation Totals 273,858
317 SCHILLING POINT DREDGING SSD SRF
Reserve for Contingencies 49,830
Fund 317 Appropriation Totals 49,830
400 GENERAL GOVERNMENT CIP FUND
Building Capital Projects 29,514,594
Coastal Capital Projects 10,465,918
Economic and Tourism Development Capital Projects 3,111,212
Information Technology Projects 6,964,482
Parks and Recreation Capital Projects 18,726,735
Roadways Capital Projects 13,225,465
Fund 400 Appropriation Totals 82,008,406
410 WATER & SEWER CIP FUND
Sewer Utility Capital Projects 5,945,821
Water Utility Capital Projects 5,339,698
Fund 410 Appropriation Totals 11,285,519
420 STORMWATER CIP FUND
Storm Water Capital Projects 19,774,720
Fund 420 Appropriation Totals 19,774,720
430 FLOOD PROTECTION CIP FUND
Flood Protection Capital Projects 1,000,000
Fund 430 Appropriation Totals 1,000,000
480 SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
School Capital Projects 4,000,000
Fund 480 Appropriation Totals 4,000,000
510 WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Debt Service 19,062,900
Public Utilities 112,618,224
Reserve for Contingencies 5,903,404
FY 2025-2026
Transfer to Other Funds 20,849,467
Fund 510 Appropriation Totals 158,433,995
520 STORM WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND
Debt Service 14,391,428
Public Works 19,248,700
Reserve for Contingencies 1,973,585
Transfer to Other Funds 21,886,670
Fund 520 Appropriation Totals 57,500,383
530 WASTE MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE FUND
Public Works 47,308,922
Reserve for Contingencies 503,969
Transfer to Other Funds 2,769,159
Fund 530 Appropriation Totals 50,582,050
540 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND
Public Works 6,842,869
Reserve for Contingencies 29,530
Transfer to Other Funds 976,454
Fund 540 Appropriation Totals 7,848,853
600 CITY GARAGE ISF
Public Works 20,932,694
Reserve for Contingencies 888,631
Fund 600 Appropriation Totals 21,821,325
601 FUELS ISF
Public Works 9,320,431
Fund 601 Appropriation Totals 9,320,431
602 RISK MANAGEMENT ISF
Finance 19,173,665
Reserve for Contingencies 24,504
Fund 602 Appropriation Totals 19,198,169
603 LANDSCAPING ISF
Parks and Recreation 5,642,694
Fund 603 Appropriation Totals 5,642,694
605 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISF
Information Technology 3,333,232
Reserve for Contingencies 28,003
Fund 605 Appropriation Totals 3,361,235
606 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ISF
Information Technology 28,409,198
Reserve for Contingencies 34,147
Fund 606 Appropriation Totals 28,443,345
650 RISK MANAGEMENT ISF - SCHOOLS
Public Education 15,995,919
Fund 650 Appropriation Totals 15,995,919
651 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS FORFEITURE ISF
Public Education 100,000
Fund 651 Appropriation Totals 100,000
FY 2025-2026
652 HEALTH INSURANCE ISF
Public Education 221,282,785
Fund 652 Appropriation Totals 221,282,785
801 CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Parks and Recreation 50,000
Fund 801 Appropriation Totals 50,000
811 MAYOR'S COMMITTE TRUST FUND
Municipal Council 15,000
Fund 811 Appropriation Totals 15,000
812 OYSTER HERITAGE TRUST FUND
Public Works 38,000
Fund 812 Appropriation Totals 38,000
814 PARKS AND RECREATION GIFT FUND
Parks and Recreation 84,000
Fund 814 Appropriation Totals 84,000
817 SOCIAL SERVICES GIFT FUND
Human Services 46,710
Fund 817 Appropriation Totals 46,710
818 VIRGINIA BEACH LIBRARY GIFT FUND
Library 112,000
Fund 818 Appropriation Totals 112,000
822 TREE MITIGATION
Parks and Recreation 414,383
Fund 822 Appropriation Totals 414,383
Total Budget Appropriations 3,864,748,322
Less Internal Service Funds 325,165,903
Less Interfund Transfers 753,894,590
NET BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS 2,785,687,829
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Attachment B-Revenue
FY 2025-2026
100 GENERAL FUND
Admission Tax 1,894,641
Automobile License Tax 10,639,555
Bank Stock Capital 4,437,248
Boat License Fee 2,359,470
Business License Tax 67,166,505
Charges for Services 57,313,725
Cigarette Tax 5,669,939
City Tax on Deeds and Wills 8,023,726
Federal Revenue 26,090,548
Fines and Forfeitures 2,611,008
General Sales Tax 97,846,775
Hotel Tax 11,274,805
Miscellaneous Revenue 8,931,381
Permits Fees and Regulatory Licenses 11,269,972
Personal Property Tax 220,601,034
Real Estate Tax 734,375,613
Restaurant Meal Tax 65,149,968
Specific Fund Reserves 2,690,111
State Revenue 142,408,953
Transfer In 13,734,535
Use of Money and Property 19,345,214
Utility Tax 43,108,389
Fund 100 Revenue Totals 1,556,943,115
115 SCHOOL OPERATING FUND
Federal Revenue 14,744,107
State Revenue 492,669,715
Transfer In 550,980,269
Use of Money and Property 4,457,538
Fund 115 Revenue Totals 1,062,851,629
150 FLOOD PROTECTION REFERENDUM
Real Estate Tax 33,839,802
Fund 150 Revenue Totals 33,839,802
190 GENERAL DEBT FUND
Specific Fund Reserves 2,166,758
Fund 190 Revenue Totals 2,166,758
201 GREEN RUN COLLEGIATE CHARTER SOP
Transfer In 5,043,397
Fund 201 Revenue Totals 5,043,397
203 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SOP
Specific Fund Reserves 1,000,000
Fund 203 Revenue Totals 1,000,000
204 ATHLETICS SOP
Transfer In 5,937,588
Use of Money and Property 662,000
Fund 204 Revenue Totals 6,599,588
210 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SRF FY 2025-2026
Specific Fund Reserves 400,000
Fund 210 Revenue Totals 400,000
211 VENDING OPERATIONS SRF
Charges for Services 150,000
Fund 211 Revenue Totals 150,000
212 CELL TOWER TECH SRF
Specific Fund Reserves 372,000
Use of Money and Property 628,000
Fund 212 Revenue Totals 1,000,0()0
213 CAFETERIAS SRF
Charges for Services 14,150,890
Federal Revenue 30,300,000
Specific Fund Reserves 4,848,547
State Revenue 855,000
Fund 213 Revenue Totals 50,154,437
214 GRANTS SRF
Federal Revenue 59,541,868
Miscellaneous Revenue 13,339,750
State Revenue 29,932,084
Transfer In 6,159,769
Fund 214 Revenue Totals 108,973,471
215 TEXTBOOKS SRF
Miscellaneous Revenue 60,225
Specific Fund Reserves 3,583,720
State Revenue 5,889,269
Fund 215 Revenue Totals 9,533,21.4
221 AGRICULTURE RESERVE PROGRAM SRF
Real Estate Tax 4,952,166
Specific Fund Reserves 176,000
Transfer In 2,166,758
Use of Money and Property 680,774
Fund 221 Revenue Totals 7,975,698
222 LAW LIBRARY SRF
Charges for Services 243,892
Fund 222 Revenue Totals 243,892
223 OPEN SPACE & PARKS SRF
Restaurant Meal Tax 3,146,555
Fund 223 Revenue Totals 3,146,555
224 PARKS AND RECREATION SRF
Charges for Services 7,552,159
Real Estate Tax 28,615,267
Use of Money and Property 447,107
Fund 224 Revenue Totals 36,614,533
230 COMM ATTY FORFEITED ASSETS SRF
Specific Fund Reserves 100,000
Fund 230 Revenue Totals 100,000
FY 2025-2026
233 SHERIFF'S OFFICE SRF
Charges for Services 4,326,608
Federal Revenue 150,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 3,000
Permits Fees and Regulatory Licenses 4,000
State Revenue 25,591,398
Transfer In 40,126,262
Use of Money and Property 14,000
Fund 233 Revenue Totals 70,215,268
234 EMS COST RECOVERY
Charges for Services 14,749,189
Fund 234 Revenue Totals 14,749,189
240 TOURISM ADVERTISING PROGRAM SRF
Charges for Services 4,000
Hotel Tax 8,208,920
Restaurant Meal Tax 9,254,575
Specific Fund Reserves 533,579
Use of Money and Property 49,100
Fund 240 Revenue Totals 18,050,174
241 TOURISM INVESTMENT PROGRAM SRF
Admission Tax 7,578,563
Cigarette Tax 404,996
Hotel Tax 25,727,271
Miscellaneous Revenue 2,088,240
Permits Fees and Regulatory Licenses 151,778
Restaurant Meal Tax 19,619,699
Use of Money and Property 891,250
Fund 241 Revenue Totals 56,461,797
242 MAJOR PROJECTS FUND
Real Estate Tax 2,476,083
Restaurant Meal Tax 14,252,046
Transfer In 4,345,786
Fund 242 Revenue Totals 21,073,915
243 ATLANTIC PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
General Sales Tax 2,533,278
Real Estate Tax 363,596
Transfer In 2,088,240
Fund 243 Revenue Totals 4,985,114
250 CBD SOUTH TIF SRF
Real Estate Tax 10,864,465
Specific Fund Reserves 1,000,000
Use of Money and Property 2,000
Fund 250 Revenue Totals 11,866,465
251 TOWN CENTER SSD SRF
Charges for Services 194,300
Real Estate Tax 2,676,411
Transfer In 1,150,000
Use of Money and Property 365,500
Fund 251 Revenue Totals 4,386,211
FY 2025-2026
252 SANDBRIDGE SSD SRF
Hotel Tax
6,420,998
Real Estate Tax 203,708
Use of Money and Property 3,017
Fund 252 Revenue Totals 6,627,723
260 FEDERAL SECTION 8 PROGRAM SRF
Charges for Services 2,100,000
Federal Revenue 29,423,450
Specific Fund Reserves 285,212
Transfer In 76,000
Fund 260 Revenue Totals 31,884,662
261 STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SRF
State Revenue 1,592,698
Fund 261 Revenue Totals 1,592,698
270 CONSOLIDATED GRANTS SRF
Charges for Services 355,062
Federal Revenue 4,729,572
State Revenue 6,548,539
Transfer In 1,078,784
Fund 270 Revenue Totals 12,711,957
271 EMERGENCY FEMA GRANT SRF
Federal Revenue 500,000
Fund 271 Revenue Totals 500,000
272 FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT SRF
Federal Revenue 1,018,348
Miscellaneous Revenue 20,000
Fund 272 Revenue Totals 1,038,348
273 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT SRF
Federal Revenue 2,086,498
Miscellaneous Revenue 150,000
Transfer In 369,228
Fund 273 Revenue Totals 2,605,726
310 OLD DONATION DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 90,831
Fund 310 Revenue Totals 90,831
311 BAYVILLE CREEK DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 89,354
Specific Fund Reserves 43,586
Fund 311 Revenue Totals 132,940
312 SHADOWLAWN SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 45,159
Fund 312 Revenue Totals 45,159
313 CHESOPEIAN COLONY DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 257,619
Fund 313 Revenue Totals 257,61.9
314 HARBOUR POINT DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 34,865
Fund 314 Revenue Totals 34,865
FY 2025-2026
315 GILLS COVE DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 17,962
Fund 315 Revenue Totals 17,962
316 HURDS COVE DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 273,858
Fund 316 Revenue Totals 273,858
317 SCHILLING POINT DREDGING SSD SRF
Real Estate Tax 49,830
Fund 317 Revenue Totals 49,830
400 GENERAL GOVERNMENT CIP FUND
Transfer In 82,008,406
Fund 400 Revenue Totals 82,008,406
410 WATER& SEWER CIP FUND
Transfer In 11,285,519
Fund 410 Revenue Totals 11,285,519
420 STORMWATER CIP FUND
Transfer In 19,774,720
Fund 420 Revenue Totals 19,774,720
430 FLOOD PROTECTION CIP FUND
Transfer In 1,000,000
Fund 430 Revenue Totals 1,000,000
480 SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Transfer In 4,000,000
Fund 480 Revenue Totals 4,000,000
510 WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Charges for Services 150,257,887
Miscellaneous Revenue 3,078,364
Transfer In 2,497,329
Use of Money and Property 2,600,415
Fund 510 Revenue Totals 158,433,995
520 STORM WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND
Charges for Services 55,389,412
Miscellaneous Revenue 4,000
Use of Money and Property 2,106,971
Fund 520 Revenue Totals 57,500,383
530 WASTE MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE FUND
Charges for Services 46,606,207
Miscellaneous Revenue 750,000
Permits Fees and Regulatory Licenses 125,000
Specific Fund Reserves 2,485,843
State Revenue 100,000
Use of Money and Property 515,000
Fund 530 Revenue Totals 50,582,050
540 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND
Charges for Services 6,569,551
Fines and Forfeitures 550,000
Permits Fees and Regulatory Licenses 112,000
Specific Fund Reserves 450,302
FY 2025-2026
540 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND
Transfer In 72,000
Use of Money and Property 95,000
Fund 540 Revenue Totals 7,848,853
600 CITY GARAGE ISF
Charges for Services 21,521,099
Miscellaneous Revenue 160,226
Use of Money and Property 140,000
Fund 600 Revenue Totals 21,821,325
601 FUELS ISF
Charges for Services 9,250,431
Use of Money and Property 70,000
Fund 601 Revenue Totals 9,320,431
602 RISK MANAGEMENT ISF
Charges for Services 16,000,036
Specific Fund Reserves 2,998,133
State Revenue 200,000
Fund 602 Revenue Totals 19,198,169
603 LANDSCAPING ISF
Charges for Services 5,642,694
Fund 603 Revenue Totals 5,642,694
605 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISF
Charges for Services 3,345,946
Specific Fund Reserves 289
Use of Money and Property 15,000
Fund 605 Revenue Totals 3,361,235
606 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ISF
Charges for Services 28,443,345
Fund 606 Revenue Totals 28,443,345
650 RISK MANAGEMENT ISF-SCHOOLS
Charges for Services 8,995,919
Specific Fund Reserves 7,000,000
Fund 650 Revenue Totals 15,995,919
651 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS FORFEITURE ISF
Specific Fund Reserves 100,000
Fund 651 Revenue Totals 100,000
652 HEALTH INSURANCE ISF
Charges for Services 191,282,785
Specific Fund Reserves 30,000,000
Fund 652 Revenue Totals 221,282,785
801 CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Charges for Services 50,000
Fund 801 Revenue Totals 50,000
811 MAYOR'S COMMITTE TRUST FUND
Specific Fund Reserves 15,000
Fund 811 Revenue Totals 15,000
812 OYSTER HERITAGE TRUST FUND
Specific Fund Reserves 38,000
Fund 812 Revenue Totals 38,000
814 PARKS AND RECREATION GIFT FUND FY 2025-2026
Miscellaneous Revenue 84,000
Fund 814 Revenue Totals 84,000
817 SOCIAL SERVICES GIFT FUND
Specific Fund Reserves 46,710
Fund 817 Revenue Totals 46,710
818 VIRGINIA BEACH LIBRARY GIFT FUND
Miscellaneous Revenue 112,000
Fund 818 Revenue Totals 112,000
822 TREE MITIGATION
Charges for Services 414,383
Fund 822 Revenue Totals 414,383
Total Budget Revenues 3,864,748,322
Less Internal Service Funds 325,165,903
Less Interfund Transfers 753,894,590
NET BUDGET REVENUES 2,785,687,829
Amanda F. Barnes
From: Barbara Henley <barbarahenley@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:59 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Budget issues
CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the City of Virginia Beach. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
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Dear Mr. Mayor and City Councilmembers:
I would like to again emphasize these issues which I have addressed at our budget workshops:
1. Item 6, Project 100700- The ITA Athletic Village and Preservation Area Plan to be allocated
$200,000: As stated in the CIP description, I hope that work may include all four of the short term/low
cost strategies to promote sports tourism, ecotourism and local usage within Princess Anne
Commons as directed by City Council at a briefing of the ITA Plan Update on November 12,
2024. The Mayor correctly called these four initiatives "low hanging fruit," and they were more than
just the economic impact study. This $200,000 should be used to move forward with designing and
activating the 5K practice course and temporary cross country trails at Athletic Village East, as well as
studying the economic feasibility of all sports and ecotourism aspects of the master plan. The fourth
initiative, planting trees in the fringes of Athletic Village West where they will not conflict with future
development, should also begin with funding allocated from the existing Tree Mitigation Fund.
2. An issue which was addressed by several speakers at our public hearings and in several writers of
the Speak Up opportunity is the provision to eliminate 5 library positions. I do think these concerns
need further investigation. As I stated in my reconciliation topics sent to the vice mayor, if library
positions must be eliminated, the recommended positions should NOT be the positions eliminated, for
several reasons. All 9 Branch Services Coordinator positions should be retained, and any necessary
staff reductions should be from positions that are not involved in customer service. To further ensure
that customer services are not disrupted, any plans for changes in management at branch libraries
should be revised so that in no single year will both the Manager and the Services Coordinator
positions from any Branch Library location both experience reassignment or turnover.
3. Meal Tax Increase to fund Major Projects: To begin, major projects of this magnitude seem
contrary to our policy discussed at the Retreat which was to not start new projects, particularly those
which tend to over-promise to the Public. It is significant that the funding is largely for design of
projects which will ultimately be in the greater than 100 million dollar range, each. To largely depend
on the meals tax for this is certainly questionable. At the very least, I would like for us to postpone
the effective date, and possibly the adoption of this tax increase for six months so that we will not
begin the increase July 1, the middle of the tourist season. The increase will bring Virginia Beach to a
12% meal tax rate, which I understand is one of the highest in the nation. Deferring will also allow us
to better know the situation of the national economy. A time of such uncertainty as we have now is
hardly the time to expand spending and taxing. We should be in a belt-tightening mode, as our
Governor has indicated for our state's budget due to these short term economic risks. I also question
the wisdom of making the new portion of this tax a dedicated funding source for public safety, a top
priority. Our#1 priority should not have to depend on the performance of a variable funding source,
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but should have our first dollars as the allocation. I think we need to do a lot more discussion of
imposing a higher meal tax before we take action.
There are many issues in this budget and we have many good things going forward. I do believe that
each of these issues needs clarification before the vote and I hope we can make these adjustments.
Yours truly,
Barbara Henley
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Mrs. Amanda Barnes
City Clerk
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I)
Dear Mrs. Barnes:
Pursuant to the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Sections 2.2-3115(I), Code of Virginia,
I make the following declarations:
1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding the City Council's consideration
of the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget.
2. The FY 2025-26 Operating Budget includes funding for various leases wherein
the City is the tenant. One or more landlords for such leases have used Colliers
International as a real estate services provider.
3. I have a personal interest in Colliers International Virginia, LLC because I am an
employee of the firm, and its address is 150 West Main Street, Suite 1100,
Norfolk, Virginia 23510.
4. The City Attorney's Office has advised me that although I have a personal interest
in this transaction, because I do not personally provide services to the various
landlords, the Act provides that I may participate in the Council's discussion and
vote on this transaction,upon disclosure of this interest.
5. I hereby disclose the facts above and declare that I am able to participate in this
transaction fairly, objectively, and in the public interest.
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Mrs. Amanda Barnes -2- May 13, 2025
Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I)
I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of the City
Council. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
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May 13, 2025
File No.0095145
Mrs. Amanda Barnes
City Clerk
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Re: Disclosure Regarding the Virginia African American Cultural Center
Dear Mrs. Barnes:
I make the following declaration:
1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding the City Council's vote on the
operating budget for FY25-26.
2. The budget includes funding for the Virginia African American Cultural Center
(VAACC). I am the Founder and Chairman of the VAACC. I do not receive a
salary or other compensation from the VAACC.
3. The City Attorney has advised me that the State and Local Government Conflict
of Interests Act provides that, because I do not receive compensation from the
VAACC, I do not have a"personal interest" in the VAACC, and therefore the Act
places no restriction on my ability to participate in the City Council's discussion
and vote on the budget. I nevertheless wish to make this public disclosure.
Accordingly, I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records
of the City Council.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond
Councilmember
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In Reply Refer to 0095146
Mrs. Amanda Barnes
City Clerk
Municipal Center
Virginia Beach,Virginia 23456
Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(H)
Dear Mrs. Barnes:
Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, I make the
following declaration:
1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding the City Council's vote on the FY
2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
2. The FY 2025-26 Operating Budget includes funding for educational programming
and operations at the Joint Use Library and at the Advanced Technology Center
(ATC), and those are projects for which the City partners with Tidewater
Community College(TCC).
3. I am employed by TCC and therefore have a personal interest in TCC. TCC's
campus is located at 1700 College Crescent,Virginia Beach,VA 23453.
4. I am a member of a group—employees of TCC—and the members of the group
are affected by this transaction. I am able to participate in the Council's
consideration of the budget fairly, objectively, and in the public interest.
Accordingly, I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records
of City Council. Thank you for your assistance.
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J 'fer V. Rouse
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ITEM—II.A.2
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77088
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ESTABLISH the Tax Levy on Real Estate for FY2026
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY ON REAL ESTATE FOR
2 FISCAL YEAR 2026
3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
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5 Sec. 1. Amount of Levy on Real Estate.
6 There shall be levied and collected for fiscal year 2025 2026 taxes for general purposes on all real estate,
7 including all separate classifications of real estate set forth in the Code of Virginia,not exempt from taxation and not
8 otherwise provided for in this ordinance,at the rate ninety-seven cents($0.97)on each one hundred dollars($100)
9 of assessed valuation thereof.The real property tax rate that has been prescribed in this section shall be applied on
10 the basis of one hundred percentum of the fair market value of such real property, except for public service real
11 property,which shall be on the basis as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
12
13 Sec.2. Amount of Levy on "Certified Storm Water Management Developments and Property," "Certified Solar
14 Energy Recycling Equipment, Facilities or Devices" Classified as Real Estate, and "Environmental
15 Restoration Sites,"Real Estate Improved by Erosion Controls,and Certain Wetlands and Riparian Buffers.
16 In accordance with Sections 58.1-3660(A),58.1-3660.1,58.1-3661, 58.1-3664, 58.1-3665 and 58.1-3666 of
17 the Code of Virginia,there shall be levied and collected for general purposes for fiscal year 202-5-2 226,taxes on all
18 real estate (a) certified by the Department of Environmental Quality as "Certified Storm Water Management
19 Developments and Property," (b) certified as provided by Section 58.1-3661 of the Code of Virginia as "Certified
20 Solar Energy Equipment, Facilities or Devices," or"Certified Recycling Equipment, Facilities or Devices," (c) defined
21 by Section 58.1-3664 of the Code of Virginia as an"Environmental Restoration Site,"(d)improved to control erosion
22 as defined by§58.1-3665 of the Code of Virginia,or(e) qualifying as wetlands and riparian buffers as described by
23 § 58.1-3666 of the Code of Virginia, not exempt from taxation, at a rate of ninety-seven cents($0.97) on each one
24 hundred dollars of assessed valuation thereof. The real property tax rates imposed in this section shall be applied
25 on the basis of one hundred percentum of fair market value of such real property except for public service property,
26 which shall be on the basis as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
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30 that has been sepaFately Glassified PUFSuant to Sectien 58.13228.2 ef the Code Of ViFginia,at a Fate of one FnillieAtl�
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34 yeaF change in qualifieatien GF Fesidenr;e, the GemmissieneF of the Revenue shall use the same PF9Fatien
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39 Sec.-43. Amount of Levy on Real Estate Within the Sandbridge Special Service District.
40 There shall be levied and collected for fiscal year2Q2-52026,taxes for the special purpose of providing beach
41 and shoreline restoration and management at Sandbridge on all real estate within the Sandbridge Special Service
42 District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of one cent($0.01) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed
43 value thereof. This real estate tax rate shall be in addition to the real estate tax rate set forth in Section 1 of this
44 ordinance. For real property that qualifies for Land Use Assessment, pursuant to Division 2 of Chapter 35 of the City
45 Code, or Exemption, or Freeze for Elderly and Disabled Persons, pursuant to Division 3 of Chapter 35 of the City
46 Code,this real estate tax rate shall be applied in the same manner as the real estate tax rate set forth in Section 1 of
47 this ordinance.The real estate tax rate imposed herein shall be applied on the basis of one hundred percentum of
48 the fair market value of such real property except for public service real property, which shall be on the basis as
49 provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
50
51 Sec.64. Amount of Levy on Real Estate Within the Town Center Special Service District.
52 For the special purpose of operating and maintaining the parking garage and providing enhanced services
53 for the plaza and public spaces within the boundaries of the service district at the Town Center, as well as other
54 additional services authorized by § 15.2-2403 of the Code of Virginia, there shall be levied and collected for fiscal
55 year 202-5-2 226,taxes on all real estate within the Town Center Special Service District, not exempt from taxation,
56 at the rate of forty-five cents($0.45)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.This real estate
57 tax rate shall be in addition to the real estate tax set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance. For real property that
58 qualifies for Land Use Assessment,pursuant to Division 2 of Chapter 35 of the City Code,or Exemption or Freeze for
59 Elderly and Disabled Persons,pursuant to Division 3 of Chapter 35 of the City Code,this real estate tax rate shall be
60 applied in the same manner as the real estate tax rate set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance. The real estate tax
61 rate imposed herein shall be applied on the basis of one hundred percentum of the fair market value of such real
62 property,except for public service real property,which shall be on the basis as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the
63 Code of Virginia.
64
65 Sec.65. Amount of Levy on"Energy-Efficient Buildings".
66 In accordance with Section 58.1-3221.2 of the Code of Virginia and any relevant section of the City Code,
67 there shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the fiscal year 2025 2026, taxes on all real estate that
68 has been classified as an energy efficient building, not exempt from taxation, at a rate eighty-two cents ($0.82) on
69 each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation thereof. The real property tax rate imposed in this section shall be
70 applied on the basis of one hundred percentum of fair market value of such real property except for public service
71 property,which shall be on the basis as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
72
73 Sec.:76. Amount of Levy on Properties Listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register.
74 In accordance with Section 58.1-3221.5 of the Code of Virginia and any relevant section of the City Code,
75 there shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the fiscal year 292-5-2026, taxes on buildings that are
76 individually listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register, not including the real estate or land on which the building is
77 located, so long as the building is maintained in a condition such that it retains the characteristics for which it was
78 listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register at a rate fifty cents ($0.50) on each one hundred dollars of assessed
79 valuation thereof. The real property tax rate imposed in this section shall be applied on the basis of one hundred
80 percentum of fair market value of such real property except for public service property,which shall be on the basis
81 as provided by Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
82
83 Sec.97. Amount of Levy on Real Estate Within the Various Dredging Special Service Districts.
84 There shall be levied and collected for fiscal year 2425-2 226, taxes for the special purpose of providing
85 neighborhood channel dredging of creeks and rivers to maintain existing uses on all real estate within each special
86 service district listed below:
87 a. Old Donation Special Service District,not exempt from taxation,at the rate of eighteen and four-tenths
88 cents($0.184)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
89 b. Bayville Creek Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of forty-seven and two-
90 tenths cents($0.472)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
91 c. Shadowlawn Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of fifteen and ninety-four
92 hundredths cents($0.1594)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
93 d. Chesopeian Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of twenty-nine and thirteen
94 hundredths cents($0.2913)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
95 e. Harbour Point Special Service District,not exempt from taxation,at the rate of twelve cents($0.12)on
96 each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
97 f. Gills Cove Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate sixteen cents ($0.16) on each
98 one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
99 g. Hurd's Cove Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of forty-three and eight-
100 tenths cents($0.438)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
101 h. Schilling's Point Special Service District, not exempt from taxation, at the rate fifty-eight cents($0.58)
102 on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value thereof.
103
104 This real estate tax rate shall be in addition to the real estate tax rate set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance. Except
105 as provided explicitly in Chapter 35.3 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, this tax rate shall apply without
106 reduction to any properties subject to ad valorem taxes including those properties enrolled in the Exemption or
107 Freeze for Elderly and Disabled Persons,City Code§§35-61,et seq. As set forth in section 15.2-2403(6)of the Code
108 of Virginia,written consent is required to apply this tax rate to the full assessed value of properties subject to special
109 use value assessment. The real estate tax rate imposed herein shall be applied on the basis of one hundred
110 percentum (100%)of the fair market value of such real property except for public service real property,which shall
111 be on the basis as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
112
113 Sec.8.Amount of Levy on Real Estate within the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority
114 There shall be levied and collected for fiscal year 2026, taxes for the special purpose of providing funding
115 consistent with the purposes of the Atlantic Park CDA within the boundaries of the Atlantic Park Community
116 Development Authority at the rate of twenty-five cents($0.25)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed value
117 thereof.This real estate tax rate shall be in addition to the real estate tax rate set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance.
118 The real estate tax rate imposed herein shall be applied on the basis of one hundred percentum of the fair market
119 value of such real property except for public service real property,which shall be on the basis as provided in Section
120 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia.
121
122 Sec.9 Severability.
123 If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
124 shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
125
126 Sec. 10 Effective Date.
127 The effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1,20242025.
128
129 Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 t h day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Le
S TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bu get and Management Services 's Office
5
ITEM—II.A.3
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION
ITEM#77089
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ESTABLISH the Tax Levy on Personal Property and Machinery and Tools for
Calendar Year 2026
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY ON PERSONAL
2 PROPERTY AND MACHINERY AND TOOLS FOR THE CALENDAR
3 YEAR 2026
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
5
6 Sec.1. Amount of Levy on the General Classification of Tangible Personal Property.
7 In accordance with Chapter 35 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia,taxes shall be levied and collected for
8 general purposes for the calendar year 202-5-6on all tangible personal property,including all separate classifications
9 of personal property set forth in the Code of Virginia, not exempt from taxation and not otherwise provided for in
10 this ordinance,at the rate of four dollars($4.00)on each one hundred dollars($100)assessed valuation thereof.
11
12 Sec.2. Personal Property Tax Relief.
13 As required by § 58.1-3523 of the Code of Virginia, qualifying vehicles (as defined by § 58.1-3523), not
14 otherwise exempted from taxation in this ordinance or by law,shall be subject to the following:
15 1. Any qualifying-vehicle with a total assessed value of$1,000 or less will be levied no tax, reflecting a
16 reimbursement of 100%Personal Property Tax Relief Act.
17 2. Any qualifying vehicle with an assessed value of between $1,001 and $20,000 will be levied 57.3%
18 of the computed tax based on the total assessed value of the vehicle. Reimbursement is expected from the
19 Commonwealth under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act equal to the remaining 42.7%of the computed tax on
20 the first$20,000 of assessed value.
21 3. Any qualifying vehicle with an assessed value of over$20,000 will be levied 57.3%of the computed
22 tax based on the first$20,000 of assessed value and 100%of the computed tax based on the assessed value in excess
23 of$20,000. Reimbursement is expected from the Commonwealth under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act equal
24 to the remaining 42.7%of the computed tax on the first$20,000 of assessed value.
25
26 Sec.3. Amount of Levy on Certain Classifications of Tangible Personal Property
27 In accordance with Chapter 35 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, taxes shall be levied and collected for
28 general purposes for the calendar year 202&6 on the certain classifications of tangible personal property set forth
29 below at the rate of four dollars($4.00)on each one hundred dollars($100)assessed valuation thereof.
30 a. heavy construction equipment as described in §58.1-3506(A)(8)of the Code of Virginia;
31 b. computer equipment as described in§58.1-3506(A)(11)of the Code of Virginia;
32 c. tangible personal property as described in(a)§58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia as"certified pollution
33 control equipment and facilities"and(b)§58.1-3661 of the Code of Virginia as"certified solar equipment,facilities
34 or devices and certified recycling equipment,facilities or devices";
35 d. furniture, office, and maintenance equipment as described in § 58.1-3506 (A) (24) of the Code of
36 Virginia;
37 e. all tangible personal property employed in a trade or business other than described in subdivisions A 1
38 through A 18,except for subdivision A 17,of§58.1-3503 as described in§58.1-3506(A)(26)of the Code of Virginia;
39 f. programmable computer equipment and peripherals employed in a trade or business ad described in
40 §58.1-3506(A)(27)of the Code of Virginia;
41 g. tangible personal property used in the provision of internet service as described in§58-1-3506(A)(31)
42 of the Code of Virginia;
43 h. forest harvesting and silvicultural activity as described in§58-1-3506(A)(33)of the Code of Virginia;
44 i. equipment used primarily for research, development, production or provision of biotechnology as
45 described in§58-1-3506(A)(34)of the Code of Virginia;
46 j. tangible personal property which is owned and operated by a service provider who is not a CMRS
47 provider and is not licensed by the FCC used to provide,for a fee,wireless broadband internet service as described
48 in §58-1-3506(A)(37)of the Code of Virginia.
49
50 Sec.4. Amount of Levy on Manufactured Homes.
51 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 20245 taxes on all vehicles
52 without motive power, used or designated to be used as manufactured homes,as defined by Section 36-85.3 of the
53 Code of Virginia,at the rate of ninety-seven cents 0.97 on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation
54 thereof. Such property declared a separate class of tangible personal property in Section 58.1-3506(A)(10).
55
56 Sec.S. Amount of Levy on All Boats or Watercraft Used for Business Purposes Only.
57 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202S6 taxes on all boats or
58 watercraft used for business purposes (both boats weighing less than five(5)tons and boats weighing five(5)tons
59 or more), except as provided for in Section 8 of this ordinance, at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) on
60 each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation thereof. Such property declared a separate class of tangible
61 personal property in Sections 58.1-3506(A)(35)and(A)(36).
62
63 Sec.6.Amount of Levy on All Boats or Watercraft Not Used Solely for Business Purposes.
64 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202-6 taxes on all boats or
65 watercraft not used solely for business purposes weighing less than five(5)tons,and weighing five(5)tons or more,
66 except as provided for in Section 8 of this ordinance, at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) on each one
67 hundred dollars($100) of assessed valuation thereof. Such property declared a separate class of tangible personal
68 property in Sections 58.1-3506(A)(1)(a)and(A)(1)(b)of the Code of Virginia.
69
70 Sec.7. Amount of Levy on Machinery and Tools.
71 In accordance with Section 58.1-3507 of the Code of Virginia,there shall be levied and collected for general
72 purposes for the calendar year 202S6 taxes on machinery and tools, including machinery and tools used directly in
73 the harvesting of forest products or semiconductor manufacturing, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of one
74 millionth of one cent($.000001) on each one hundred dollars ($100)of assessed valuation thereof.As provided by
75 §58.1-3506(B)of the Code of Virginia,the following personal property shall also be taxed at the rate of machinery
76 and tools:
77 a. all tangible personal property used in research and development businesses, as described in § 58.1-
78 3506(A)(7)of the Code of Virginia;
79 b. generating or cogenerating equipment,as described in§58.1-3506(A)(9)of the Code of Virginia;and
80 c. all motor vehicles,trailers and semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more used
81 to transport property or passengers for hire by a motor carrier engaged in interstate commerce, as described in §
82 58.1-3506(A)(25)of the Code of Virginia.
83
84 Sec.8.Amount of Levy on Privately Owned Pleasure Boats and Watercraft Used for Recreational Purposes Only.
85 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202-S6 taxes on all privately
86 owned pleasure boats and watercraft used for recreational purposes only, at the rate of one millionth of one cent
87 ($.000001) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation thereof. Such property declared a separate
88 class of tangible personal property in Sections 58.1-3506(A)(12),(A)(28),and (A)(29)of the Code of Virginia.
89
90 Sec.9.Amount of Levy on Privately Owned Camping Trailers, Privately Owned Travel Trailers,and Motor Homes
91 Used for Recreational Purposes Only,and Privately Owned Horse Trailers.
92 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202S6 taxes at the rate of
93 one dollar and fifty cents($1.50)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation thereof on the following
94 property: (a) all privately owned camping trailers and motor homes as defined in Section 46.2-100 of the Code of
95 Virginia and privately owned travel trailers as defined in § 46.2-1900 of the Code of Virginia, that are used for
96 recreational purposes only;and (b)privately owned trailers as defined in §46.2-100 of the Code of Virginia that are
97 designed and used for the transportation of horses,except those trailers described in subdivision(A)(11)of§58.1-
98 3505 of the Code of Virginia.Such property declared a separate class of tangible personal property in Sections 58.1-
99 3506(A)(18)and(A)(30)of the Code of Virginia.
100
101 Sec. 10.Amount of Levy on One Motor Vehicle Owned and Regularly Used by a Disabled Veteran.
102 There shall be a reduced tax,levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202&6 taxes at
103 the rate of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation, on one(1)
104 motor vehicle owned and regularly used by a veteran who has either lost,or lost the use of,one or both legs, or an
105 arm or a hand,or who is blind,or who is permanently and totally disabled as certified by the Department of Veterans'
106 Affairs.Any motor vehicles in addition to the one(1)so taxed shall not qualify for the taxation at the rate established
107 herein,and shall be taxed at the rate or rates applicable to that class of property.To qualify,the veteran shall provide
108 a written statement to the Commissioner of the Revenue from the Department of Veterans'Affairs that the veteran
109 has been so designated or classified by the Department of Veterans'Affairs as to meet the requirements of Section
110 58.1-3506(A)(19)of the Code of Virginia,and that his or her disability is service connected. Such property is declared
111 a separate class of tangible personal property in Section 58.1-3506(A)(19)of the Code of Virginia.
112
113 Sec.11.Amount of Levy on a Motor Vehicle Owned and Used Primarily by or for Someone at Least Sixty-Five
114 Years of Age or Anyone Found to be Permanently and Totally Disabled.
115 a. In accordance with Sections 58.1-3506.1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia,there shall be a reduced tax,
116 levied and collected for general purposes for calendar year 20256 taxes,at the rate of one millionth of one cent
117 ($0.000001)on each one hundred dollars($100.00)of assessed valuation,on one(1)automobile or pickup truck
118 owned and used primarily by or for anyone at least sixty-five years of age or anyone found to be permanently and
119 totally disabled,as defined in Section 58.1-3506.3 of the Code of Virginia,subject to the following conditions:
120 1. The total combined income received, excluding the first $7,500 of income, from all sources
121 during calendar year 20234 by the owner of the motor vehicle shall not exceed twenty-two thousand dollars
122 ($22,000)7
123 2. The owner's net financial worth, including the present value of all equitable interests, as of
124 December 31 of calendar year 202344 excluding the value of the principal residence and the land,not exceeding one
125 (1)acre, upon which it is situated,shall not exceed seventy thousand dollars($70,000).
126 3. All income and net worth limitations shall be computed by aggregating the income and assets,
127 as the case may be,of married individuals who reside in the same dwelling and shall be applied to any owner of the
128 motor vehicle who seeks the benefit of the preferential tax rate permitted under this ordinance,irrespective of how
129 such motor vehicle may be titled.
130 b.Any such motor vehicle owned by married individuals may qualify if either spouse is sixty-five or over or
131 if either spouse is permanently and totally disabled,and the conditions set forth in subsection(a)have been satisfied.
132
133 Sec.12.Amount of Levy on Computer Equipment and Peripherals Used in a Data Center.
134 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 202&6 taxes on all computer
135 equipment and peripherals used in a data center as authorized in §58.1-3506(A)(43)of the Code of Virginia at the
136 rate of forty cents($0.40)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation thereof.
137
138 Sec. 13.Amount of Levy on EMS Volunteer Motor Vehicles.
139 There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the calendar year 20256 taxes on motor vehicles
140 that meet the ownership and tax burden requirements as set forth in §58.1-3506(A)(15)of the Code of Virginia at
141 the rate of one millionth of one cent($0.000001)on each one hundred dollars($100)of assessed valuation thereof.
142 Such property declared a separate class of tangible personal property in §58.1-3506(A)(15)of the Code of Virginia
143 and is limited to one motor vehicle per member. The member is required to regularly respond to emergency calls
144 and the Council believes such designation may be obtained if the member has completed at least 80%of their hourly
145 duty commitment. Such property shall be subject to the certification of the applicable chief of the volunteer
146 emergency medical services agency or volunteer fire department, and if the owner or lessee discontinues active
147 volunteer participation in the activities of such volunteer emergency medical services agency or volunteer fire
148 department,the applicable chief shall forthwith provide the Commissioner of the Revenue of such change in status,
149 which shall result in the Commissioner of the Revenue issuing a prorated tax assessment in accordance with the
150 taxation of motor vehicles.
151
152 Sec. 14. Tangible Personal Property of a Business that Qualifies for the Business License Incentive Program for
153 New Businesses.
154 The tax rate applicable to the tangible personal property of a business that qualifies for the Business License
155 Incentive Program for New Businesses, such classification authorized by§ 58.1-3506(A)(45), shall be one millionth
156 of one cent($0.000001)per$100 of assessed value. This tax classification shall apply for the first two years in which
157 the qualifying business is subject to tax upon its personal property in the City of Virginia Beach.
158
159 Sec. 15.Assessed Value Determination;method of filing returns for motor vehicles,trailers and boats.
160 In accordance with Section 58.1-3103 of the Code of Virginia, personal property mentioned in the above
161 sections shall be assessed at actual fair market value,to be determined by the Commissioner of the Revenue for the
162 City of Virginia Beach.As authorized by Section 58.1-3518.1,the Commissioner of the Revenue may provide for the
163 annual assessment and taxation of motor vehicles, trailers and boats based on a previous personal property tax
164 return filed by the owner or owners of such property. The Commissioner of the Revenue may also rely upon
165 registration information held by the Department of Motor Vehicles in ascertaining ownership and situs of vehicles.
166
167 Sec. 16.Severability.
168 If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
169 shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
170
171 Sec. 17. Effective Date.
172
173 This ordinance shall be effective January 1,2025 2026.
174
175 Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the] 3 t h day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
B4dgetnd Management Services �Qh�ey's Office
6
ITEM—II.A.4
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77090
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to submit the FY2025-26Annual Funding Plan
to the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor RobertM.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL
2 FUNDING PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
3 DEVELOPMENT
4
5 WHEREAS, the United States Congress established legislation designated as the Housing and Community
6 Development Act of 1974 that sets forth the development of viable urban communities as a national goal; and
7 established additional legislation addressing the goals of reducing homelessness, increasing affordable housing
8 opportunities,and providing housing for people with HIV/AIDS;
9
10 WHEREAS, there is federal assistance available to help achieve these goals and conduct related activities,
11 including additional federal assistance set aside for related programs made available through various acts providing
12 coronavirus pandemic relief and support;and
13
14 WHEREAS,as a prerequisite to receiving the above-referenced federal assistance,the City of Virginia Beach
15 has developed an Annual Funding Plan for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
16 has created the necessary mechanisms for its implementation in compliance with federal and local directives;
17
18 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
19
20 The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed,as the executive and administrative head of the City,
21 to submit the City's FY 2024 5 FY 2025-26 Annual Funding Plan (the "Plan")and amendments thereto, along with
22 understandings and assurances contained therein and such additional information as may be required, to the
23 Department of Housing and Urban Development to permit the review,approval,and funding of the Plan.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 t hday of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services i y tt ney's Office
7
ITEM—H.A.5
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77091
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Sections 35-64 and 35-67 re Exemption or Deferral of Real
Estate Taxes for elderly or disabled persons
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 35-64 AND 35-67 OF
2 THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE EXEMPTION OR
3 DEFERRAL OF REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED
4 PERSONS
5 SECTIONS AMENDED: §§35-64 AND 35-67
6
7 WHEREAS,the City Council has previously directed adjustments to the income component of the tax relief
8 for elderly and disabled persons to be adjusted annually to mirror the average increase or decrease of the value of
9 single family residences;and
10
11 WHEREAS, the median increase in the value of a single family residence for FY 2024-25 2025-26 is
12 6.12%5.64%;
13
14 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
15
16 Sections 35-64 and 35-67 of the City Code are hereby amended and reordained to read as follows:
17
18 Sec.35-64. General prerequisites to grant;effect of residency in hospital,nursing home,etc.
19
20 (a) Either the exemption or freeze, but not more than one (1), as provided for in this division shall be
21 granted to persons subject to the following provisions:
22
23 (1) The title to the property for which exemption or freeze is claimed is held, or partially held, on
24 June thirtieth immediately preceding the taxable year, by the person or persons claiming exemption, deferral or
25 freeze and is occupied as the sole dwelling of such person or persons.
26
27 (2) The head of the household occupying the dwelling and owning title or partial title thereto or
28 either spouse in a dwelling jointly held by married individuals is either permanently and totally disabled or is sixty-
29 five (65) years of age or older on June thirtieth of the year immediately preceding the taxable year; provided,
30 however,that a dwelling jointly held by married individuals may qualify if either spouse is over sixty-five(65)years
31 of age.
32
33 (3) For the tax exemption programs, the total combined income received from all sources during
34 the preceding calendar year by: (i)the owner or owners of the dwelling who use it as their principal residence and
35 (ii)the owner's or owners' relatives who live in the dwelling,shall not exceed seventy eight thousand feuF hUREIFed
36 eighty two thousand eight hundred thirty dollars ($82,830) provided that the first ten
37 thousand dollars ($10,000.00) of income of each relative, other than a spouse of the owner, who is living in the
38 dwelling,shall not be included in such total:and provided further that the first ten thousand dollars($10,000.00)or
39 any portion thereof of income received by a permanently and totally disabled owner shall not be included in such
40 total.
41
42 (4) For the tax freeze program, the total combined income received from all sources during the
43 preceding calendar year by: (i) the owner or owners of the dwelling who use it as their principal residence and (ii)
44 the owner's or owners'relatives who live in the dwelling,shall not exceed_
45 five d8IIaFS ($102,30 one hundred eight thousand seventy five dollars ($108,075) provided that the first ten
46 thousand dollars ($10,000.00) of income of each relative, other than a spouse of the owner, who is living in the
47 dwelling, shall not be included in such total; and provided that the first ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or any
48 portion thereof of income received by a permanently and totally disabled owner shall not be included in such total.
49
50 (5) For the tax exemption programs, the net combined financial worth, including equitable
51 interests, as of December thirty-first of the year immediately preceding the taxable year, of the owners, and of the
52 spouse of any owner, excluding the value of the dwelling and the land (not exceeding ten acres) upon which it is
53 situated,shall not exceed three hundred and fifty thousand dollars($350,000.00).
54
55 (6) For the tax freeze program, the net combined financial worth, including equitable interests, as
56 of December thirty-first of the year immediately preceding the taxable year,of the owners,and of the spouse of any
57 owner,excluding the value of the dwelling and the land(not exceeding ten acres)upon which it is situated,shall not
58 exceed three hundred and fifty thousand dollars($350,000.00).
59
60 (7) The dwelling is occupied.
61 . . . .
62
63 Sec.35-67. Amount of exemption.
64 When a person claiming exemption under this division conforms to the standards and does not exceed
65 the limitations contained in this division,the tax exemption shall be as shown on the following schedule:
66
67 Total income,
68 All Sources Tax Exemption
69 $0.90 <<— 3 $0.00-$63,212.00 100%
70 $59,837.01 $64-,484-.00 $63,212.01-$68,118.00 80%
71 $64,481.01 $6-22. $68,118.01-$73,020.00 60%
72 $69,122.01S73,766-.Go $73,020.01-$77,926.00 40%
73 $77,926.01-$82,830.00 20%
74
75 No lien shall accrue as a result of the amount certified as exempt.
76
77 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:That this ordinance shall be effective on July 1,2025.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on thisl 3 r h day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 7APPAS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
B get and Management Services City Attorney's Office
8
ITEM—H.A.6
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77092
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 35-137 re Tax on meals
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TAX ON
2 MEALS
3 SECTION AMENDED: §35-137
4
5 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
6
7 That Section 35-137 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is hereby amended and reordained
8 to read as follows:
9
10 Sec.35-137.Levied;amount
11 There is hereby imposed and levied on each person a tax equivalent to six percent
12 on the total amount paid for any meal purchased from any food establishment,whether prepared in such
13 food establishment or not and whether consumed on the premises or not.The tax shall be computed at a
14 straight five ^^'- ^^^ half (5.5) six percent, any fraction of one-half or more being treated as one cent
15 ($0.01).The revenue from two ('r..v 2) peFeent two and one half(2.50) percent of this levy is hereby dedicated
16 as follows, one and six hundredths of a percent (1.06%) to the Tourism Investment Program, fifty
17 hundredths of a percent (0.50%) to the Tourism Advertising Program, and feky feuF hundFedths e€-a
18 peFeent (0.44°' seventeen hundredths (0.17%) to the Open Space Program, and seventy seven
19 hundredths(0.77%)of a percent to the Major Projects Fund.
20
21
22
23 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:That the effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1, 2025.
24
25 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on thisl 3 day of May, 2025.
APP ED AS TO C NTENT: APP OVED T EGAL SUFFICIENCY:
dget and Management Se ices orney s ffice
9
ITEM—II.A.7
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77093
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ESTABLISH revenues for and planned expenditures from the Major Projects
Fund
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REVENUES FOR AND PLANNED
2 EXPENDITURES FROM THE MAJOR PROJECTS FUND
3
4 WHEREAS, the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget Appropriation Ordinance establishes a Major Projects Fund
5 to provide a sustainable means of funding to certain projects and obligations to include,among others:
6
7 (a) CIP 100644 Virginia Beach Trail
8 (b) CIP 100655 Law Enforcement Training Academy
9 (c) CIP 100660 Indian River Road Safety Improvements
10 (d) CIP 100651 Critical Court Facility Safety and ADA Accessibility;
11
12 WHEREAS, the projects providing public safety enhancements, the "Public Safety Projects," (b), (c), and
13 (d),above, require the City Council to create new revenue in the form of increased meals taxes and dedicate future
14 revenue;
15
16 WHEREAS, an analysis of the Town Center TIF indicated that there is sufficient funding to meet the long
17 term obligations of the Fund and, in the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget Appropriation Ordinance, the City Council
18 will have the opportunity to reallocate 40%of real estate TIF revenue from the Town Center TIF;
19
20 WHEREAS, an analysis of the Agricultural Reserve Program indicated that there is sufficient funding to
21 meet the long term obligations of the Fund and the City Council has decided to reallocate 0.3 cents of the real
22 estate tax;
23
24 WHEREAS, an analysis of the Open Space Special Revenue indicated that there is sufficient funding to
25 meet the long term obligations of the Fund and the City Council has decided to reallocate 0.27 percent of the tax
26 on meals purchased at food establishments;
27
28 WHEREAS, there is a need to allocate funds from the increased revenue generated by the one-half (0.5)
29 percent increase on the tax on meals purchased at food establishments;
30
31 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
32
33 1. That the following revenue sources shall be allocated to the Major Projects Fund,subject to annual
34 appropriation:
35 a. The revenue generated by a transfer of forty percent of the Town Center TIF revenues;and
36
37 b. The revenue generated by 0.3 cents of the 0.9 cent real estate dedication within the Agricultural
38 Reserve Program; the remaining 0.6 cents real estate tax dedication shall remain within the
39 Agricultural Reserve Program;and
40
41 c. The revenue generated by a 0.77% restaurant meals tax dedication; provided that 0.50% of this
42 amount is the subject of an ordinance before the City Council as part of the FY 2025-26 Operating
43 Budget ordinance package and 0.27% resulting from a redirection of the 0.44%restaurant meals tax
44 dedication within the Open Space Special Revenue Fund,which dedication to the Open Space Special
45 Revenue Fund will now be 0.17%of the restaurant meals tax.
46
47 2. That upon the execution of the Public Safety Projects,future capacity generated within the Major Projects
48 Fund directly associated with the one-half(0.5) percent increase on the tax on meals purchased at food
49 establishments be prioritized and dedicated for use in the construction, modernization,or maintenance of
50 infrastructure for the purpose of public safety and judicial administration.
51
52 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:That the effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1, 2025.
53
54 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13 day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: DPRO AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services ey s 0ITice
10
ITEM—II.A.8
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77094
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 32.5-2 re Equivalent Residential Unit(ERU)Fee
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
2 EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT(ERU)FEE
3 SECTION AMENDED: §32.5-2
4 WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing on the proposed fee increase to provide for public
5 comment;
6
7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
8
9 That Section 32.5-2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is hereby amended and reordained
10 to read as follows:
11
12 Sec.32.5-2. Definitions.
13 The following words and terms used in this section shall have the following meanings:
14 (a) Equivalent residential unit or ERU means the equivalent impervious area of a single-family
15 residential developed property per dwelling unit located within the city based on the statistical
16 average horizontal impervious area of a single-family residence in the city. An equivalent
17 residential unit (ERU) equals two thousand two hundred sixty-nine (2,269) square feet of
18 impervious surface area.
19 (b) ERU rate means the utility fee charged on an equivalent residential unit,which shall be feFty-nine
20 and thFee tenth cents ($0.493) peF day, e4eetive july 1, 2019, fi4y twe and eight tenth cents
21 ($0.528) peF day, e4eetive july 1, 2028,fifty six and thFee tenth eents ($0.563) peF day, e4eetiye
22 ,
23 , e4eetive july 1, 2031 and sixty six and eight tenth cents
24 ($0 GG4) e4ective july , 2032 fifty eight and two tenths cents ($0.582) per day, effective July 1
25 2025.
26
27 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:That the effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1,2025.
28
29 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on thisl 3 day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 2PRO AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
�714;�
Bu get and Management Services ne O ice
11
ITEM—II.A.9
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77095
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2-385 re Short Term Rental Zoning Permit
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-385 OF THE CITY CODE
2 PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SHORT TERM
3 RENTAL ZONING PERMIT
4
5 SECTION AMENDED:§2-385
6
7 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
8
9 1. Section 2-385 of the City Code is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows:
10 ...
11 (b) The zoning administrator and his designated deputies and assistants shall also be responsible for the
12 enforcement of short term rental regulations and permitting in the city.All short term rental uses whether
13 permitted,conditional,grandfathered or managed by real estate companies shall obtain a yearly zoning permit
14 from the zoning division of the planning department to operate in the city with a permit fee of
15 ($200.00)five hundred dollars($500).The zoning division shall confirm that prior to the issuance of the yearly
16 short term rental zoning permit that the property is in full compliance with the short term rental regulations in the
17 city zoning ordinance.The zoning administrator,after notice to the owner of the short term rental, may bring the
18 short term rental to city council for revocation of its grandfathered status or conditional use permit,which process
19 will be governed by section 241.2(15)of the city zoning ordinance.
20
21
22 2. That this ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2025.
23
24 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13 t hday of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
B dget and Management Services t ey s Office
12
ITEM—II.A.10
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77096
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Resolution to EXTEND the City/School Revenue Sharing Policy to June 30,2026
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor RobertM.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CITY/SCHOOL REVENUE SHARING POLICY
2
3 WHEREAS,the current City/School Revenue Sharing Policy was adopted on November 19, 2019, and is set
4 to expire on June 30,2025 after being formally extended twice;
5
6 WHEREAS,the policy exists to establish a procedure for allocating local tax revenues between the City and
7 the Virginia Beach City Public Schools;
8
9
10 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA,THAT:
11
12 Section 7.3 of the City/School Revenue Sharing Policy is hereby amended to change "June 30, 2025" to
13 "June 30,2026."The City Council hereby directs the City Manager to engage with Virginia Beach City Public Schools
14 to revise this formula for the FY 2026-27 Budget.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on thel 3 t h day of Ma y 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services ney's Office
13
ITEM—H.A.11
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77097
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2-83 re holidays
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-83 OF THE CITY CODE
2 PERTAINING TO HOLIDAYS
3 SECTION AMENDED: §2-83
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
5
6 1. That Section 2-83 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is hereby amended and
7 reordained to read as follows:
8
9 Sec.2-83.Holidays.
10
11 (a) .The City
12 of Virginia Beach will follow official holidays as granted by the Commonwealth of Virginia as codified in
13 §2.2-3300 of the Code of Virginia and supplemented by the holiday policy promulgated by the Virginia
14 Department of Human Resources.All permanent and probational merit and non-merit employees,with the
15 exception of sworn Fire Department staff,shall be covered by the provisions of this sub-section.
16
17 (b)For sworn Fire Department staff the observed holidays are:
18
19 �1)The first day of January(New Year's Day).
20 (2)The third Monday in January(Martin Luther King Day).
21 (3)The last Monday of May(Memorial Day).
22 (4)The nineteenth day of June(Juneteenth).
23 (5)The fourth day of July(Independence Day).
24 (6)The first Monday of September(Labor Day).
25 (7)The eleventh day of November(Veterans Day).
26 (8)The fourth Thursday of November(Thanksgiving Day).
27 (9)The day after the fourth Thursday of November(the day after Thanksgiving Day).
28 (10)The twenty-fourth day of December(Christmas Eve).
29 (11)The twenty-fifth day of December(Christmas Day).
30 (12) Three(3)flexible personal holidays(to be taken as a personal, national, religious or other holiday the
31 city does not observe). Part-time employees shall not be eligible for these holidays.
32
33 If any holiday enumerated in subsections (b) (1) through (11) above falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the
34 holiday will be observed in accordance with City Policy.
35
36 (b)jcj In addition to the holidays prescribed in subsections (a) and (b) above, any other day so declared
37 by the mayor shall be a holiday.
38
39 (c4 j1 Part-time employees shall receive time off with pay for the proportionate part of the day which
40 would have normally been worked.
41
42 {c4 Lel Employees who have been in a nonpay status for more than fourteen (14)days prior to any holiday
43 shall not be eligible for compensation for holidays provided by subsections (a), (b), or(c) ("th--gh L,
44 above.
45
46 2. The effective date of this ordinance is January 1, 2026.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia on the 13 day of May,2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Se is ity A rney's Office
14
ITEM—H A.12
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77098
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ADD City Code Section 2-426 re charging for ambulance services
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A SECTION TO THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
2 TO CHARGING FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
3 SECTION ADDED: §2-426
4
5
6 WHEREAS,the City of Virginia Beach is served by dedicated volunteer rescue squad members and career
7 emergency medical providers who together comprise the Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services(EMS)
8 system;and
9 WHEREAS, the Department of EMS began exploring compassionate billing for ambulance services as a
10 sustainable funding source for Emergency Medical Services operations following the adoption of the FY 2024-25
11 Operating Budget in partnership with the Council of Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc. to benefit the
12 EMS system as a whole;and,
13
14 WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach approved a resolution
15 allowing the Department of EMS to begin the administrative processes of implementing compassionate billing to
16 include within the FY 2025-26 Budget including developing draft MOUs with the Rescue Council,
17
18 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
19
20 That Section 2-426 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia is hereby added and ordained to read
21 as follows:
22
23 Sec.2-426.Charges for Ambulance Services
24 (a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c), a service charge for basic life support(BLS)transport,
25 for advanced life support, level 1 (ALS1) transport, for advanced life support, level 2 (ALS2), for
26 specialty care transport (SCT), and treatments with at least one advanced life support (ALS)
27 intervention and use of an intravenous therapy supply or medication kit without transportation is
28 hereby imposed on each person being treated by an emergency medical services vehicle that is
29 operated or maintained by the City of Virginia Beach or its volunteer rescue squads. The term
30 "emergency medical services vehicle" has the definition specified in Va. Code §32.1-111.1.The funds
31 received from the payment of this fee shall be paid into a designated special revenue fund to be
32 utilized for emergency medical services and volunteer rescue squad operating expenses.
33
34 (b) The_c_ity manager is hereby authorized to direct and establish uniform rules and regulations for the
35 administration and collection of charges imposed by this section.Such regulations shall include the(i)
36 establishment of uniform billing standards allowing the waiver of copayment requirements relative to
37 City of Virginia Beach residency; (ii) uniform payment reduction or waiver standards in case of
38 financial hardship; NO establishment of uniform billing standards allowing the cessation of attempts
39 to collect, and absolution of, debt resulting from these charges after normal and customary billing
40 attempts are completed.
41
42 (c) No charge shall be imposed on persons in the following instances:
43
44 (1) Persons in the custody of the Virginia Beach Sheriff;
45 (2) When the patient is a City of Virginia Beach employee or any other volunteer meeting the
46 definition of employee under Code of Virginia §65.2-101(I) for any work-related illness or
47 inlury compensable under the Virginia Workers'Compensation Act;
48 (3) Persons who demonstrate financial hardship as defined in the rules and regulations
49 established by the city manager.
50
51
52 (c)(Definitions.I The following definitions shall apply to ambulance charges:
53
54 (1) Advanced life support level 1 (ALS-1)services shall be medical treatment or procedures
55 provided to a patient beyond the scope of an EMT-basic as defined by the
56 National EMS Education and Practice Blueprint.
57
58 (2)Advanced life support level 2 (ALS-2)services shall be defined as advanced life support (ALS)
59 services provided to a patient including any of the following medical procedures: (a) manual
60 defibrillation/cardio version; (b) endotracheal intubation; (c) central venous line; (d) cardiac
61 pacing; (e) chest decompression; (f) surgical airway; or (g) intraosseous line, and/or (h) the
62 administration of three(3)or more medications.
63
64 (3) Basic life support (BLS)services shall be medical treatment or procedures provided to a
65 patient as defined by the National EMS Education and Practice Blueprint for the EMT-Basic.
66
67 WGround transport mileage (GTM)shall be assessed in statute miles from the location of an
68 incident scene, or center point of a fire demand zone where an incident scene or address is
69 located,to a hospital or other facility where a patient is transported.
70
71 (5) Health care facilities is defined to included, but not be limited to, hospitals, nursing homes,
72 advanced care facilities, psychiatric facilities, out-patient care facilities, minor emergency care
73 centers, physicians' offices or any other facility where licensed or certified health care
74 professionals are routinely present and provide medical treatment for patients.
75
76 (c)Charges.
77 (I)The charge for nonemergency or emergency incident response, evaluation and treatment with
78 at least one ALS intervention and use of intravenous therapy supply or medication kit, with no
79 ambulance transportation provided,shall be two hundred dollars($200.00).
80
81 (2)The charge for emergency incident response and ambulance transport by the department of
82 Emergency Medical Services, with BLS services provided to a patient, shall be five hundred eighty
83 three dollars($583.00).
84
85 (3)The charge for emergency incident response and ambulance transport by the department of
86 Emergency Medical Services, with ALS-1 services provided to a patient, shall be seven hundred
87 one dollars($701.00).
88
89 (4)The charge for emergency incident response and ambulance transport by the department of
90 Emergency Medical Services, with ALS-2 services provided to a patient, shall be nine hundred
91 ninety-seven dollars($997.00).
92
93 ( The charge for ground transport mileage (GTM) on ambulances operated by the department
94 of Emergency Medical Services shall be thirteen dollars ($13.00) per loaded mile which shall be
95 charged in addition to transport charges defined by subsections(2),(3),and (4)above.
96
97 (6)A charge of two hundred dollars($200.00),in addition to the ambulance transport and ground
98 mileage charge as defined by subsections (2), (3),and (4), above, shall be billed to an originating
99 health care facility requesting interfacility ambulance transport services for a patient when it is
100 determined by the Department of Emergency Medical Services Operational Medical Director that
101 the patient did not have a medical emergency warranting the use of an emergency ambulance.
102
103
104
105 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
106
107 1) That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of
108 Agreement with the Volunteer Rescue Squads of Virginia Beach and to execute all documents that
109 may be necessary or appropriate in connection with implementing compassionate billing in a form
110 deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney.
111
112 2) That the effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1,2025.
113
114
115 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13day of May,2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ;orne
S TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services Zi 's Office
15
ITEM—H.A.13
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77099
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2-421 re Department of Emergency Medical
Services(EMS)
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-421 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
2 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
3
4 SECTION AMENDED:§2-421
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
7
8 That Section 2-421 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia is hereby amended and reordained to
9 read as follows:
10
11 Sec.2-421—Creation—Composition
12
13 There is hereby created a department of emergency medical services,which shall consist of an emergency
14 medical services chief, a medical director endorsed by the ViFgin'a Beach Medical &eeimet•, the members of the
15 operational volunteer rescue squads serving the city and such other committees, boards, organizations and
16 personnel as may be ordered by the city manager, the medical director or the chief consistent herewith. Such
17 members, committees, boards, organizations and personnel shall be under the supervision and control of the
18 emergency medical services chief. Personnel assigned to the fire department shall be under the supervision and
19 control of the emergency medical services chief and the fire chief whenever they are engaged in emergency medical
20 services and rescue services activities as defined in section 2-422.The emergency medical services chief and medical
21 director shall be appointed by the city manager.The medical director shall be appointed for a term of two(2)years
22 and shall be eligible for reappointment.
23
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13 day of May ,2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
B dget and Ma agement Services Qn'e�f'sO ice
16
ITEM—II.A.14
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77100
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ADD City Code Section 2-322 re establish a division of Community Justice
within the Department of Human Services
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 2-322 TO THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING A
2 DIVISION OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
3 SERVICES
4
5 SECTION ADDED: §2-322
6
7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
8
9 That Section 2-322 is hereby added to the Code of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,and ordained to read
10 as follows:
11
12 Sec.2-322.-Establishment and responsibilities of division of Community Justice
13
14 There is hereby established,within the department of human services the division of Community Justice
15 which shall consist of such subdivisions, officers, and employees as may be provided by ordinance or by orders or
16 directives consistent therewith. This division shall be responsible for the exercise of any criminal justice functions
17 imposed on municipalities to be provided for by the department of human services to include the operation of the
18 Juvenile Detention Center and Community Corrections and Pretrial.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13 day of May 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ITEM—II.A.15
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77101
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to DECLARE as SURPLUS $1-Million of funding within the Central Business
District South Tax Increment Financing Fund(Town Center TIF) re FY2024-25 Operating Budget
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
I AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE $1,000,000 OF FUNDING WITHIN THE
2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SOUTH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
3 FUND AS SURPLUS WITHIN THE FY 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET
4
5 WHEREAS, the Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Fund (Town Center TIF) was established
6 for the purpose of developing the Pembroke Area of the City and the Town Center Special Service District was
7 established to provide a funding source for the maintenance and enhanced services within Town Center;and
8
9 WHEREAS, an analysis of the Town Center TIF indicated that there is sufficient funding to meet the long
10 term obligations of the Fund and a separate analysis of the Town Center SSD has indicated that a $1,000,0000
11 transfer would allow the City Council and City staff sufficient time to develop a sustainable funding plan for the
12 continued maintenance of Town Center;and
13
14 WHEREAS,$1,000,000 is available within the fund balance of the Town Center TIF.
15
16 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
17
18 That$1,000,000 of funding within the Town Center TIF is hereby declared to be in excess of the long-term
19 obligations for the development of Town Center and is hereby declared surplus.
20
21
22 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:That the effective date of this ordinance shall be June 30, 2025.
23
24 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, on thisl,L day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ar
TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bu get and Management Services Yys Office
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ITEM—II.A.16
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77102
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND Section 3 of the Central Business District — South Tax Increment
Financing Ordinance re include capital maintenance and beautification
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT — SOUTH TAX
2 INCREMENT FINANCING ORDINANCE
3
4 WHEREAS, the Central Business District — South Tax Increment Financing Ordinance (the "Ordinance"),
5 attached hereto,was adopted on November 23, 1999;
6
7 WHEREAS, in the following 25 years, Town Center has experienced significant growth and private
8 investment;
9
10 WHEREAS, as the infrastructure in Town Center ages, there is a need to take on additional maintenance
11 obligations of the infrastructure, public facilities,and other improvements at Town Center;
12
13 WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on this proposed ordinance at its May 6, 2025, Formal
14 Session;
15
16 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA,
17 THAT:
18
19 Section 3 of the Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
20
21 3. That to secure any obligations authorized and issued by the City Council in the future or any
22 development project cost commitments incurred by the City for the construction,including capital
23 maintenance and beautification, or acquisition of infrastructure, public facilities and other
24 improvements in the District, the Director of Finance of the City is directed to allocate and pay,
25 from real estate taxes actually collected,the amount attributable to the increased assessed value
26 of the real estate within the District above the base assessed value of such real estate("The Tax
27 Increment Revenues")into a special fund entitled"Central Business District—South Tax Increment
28 Financing Fund" (the "Fund"), which is hereby authorized to be created. For purposes of this
29 section, "capital maintenance" shall mean capital repairs with an expected cost in excess of
30 $50,000,adjusted annually to reflect inflation using the Producer Price Index promulgated by the
31 Bureau of Labor Statistics, to existing facilities in the District that were financed using Tax
32 Increment Revenues. and "beautification" may be included as an incidental component to new
33 construction or capital maintenance of public facilities in the District•
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia on the 13 t h day of May 2025
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1 AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE AN AREA IN
2 THE PEMBROKE SECTION OF THE CITY AS
3 THE "CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -
4 SOUTH" DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
5 TO ADOPT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING IN
6 THIS AREA
7 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") desires
8 to undertake a program involving the development of infrastructure
9 and the construction of public facilities and other municipal
10 improvements in the southern part of the Pembroke area of the City,
11 which will facilitate the development of a Central Business
12 District in the City and thus promote commerce and the prosperity
13 of the citizens of Virginia Beach;
14 WHEREAS, as part of the undertaking of such a program,
15 the Council of the City (the "Council") desires to provide for all
16 or part of the financing associated with the public aspects of the
17 development of a Central Business District in the southern part of
18 the Pembroke area of the City (the "Project") and such other public
19 investment that is consistent with the public purposes listed above
20 by designating a development project area and adopting tax
21 increment financing therein, as provided by Code of Virginia §
22 58.1-3245.2, which will permit the City to issue obligations or
23 enter into development project cost commitments that will be
24 secured by tax increment revenues derived from this development
25 project area;
26 WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Virginia § 58.1-3245.4:1,
27 such obligations or development project cost commitments shall not
28 be subject to the annual debt limitations set forth in the City
29 Charter; and
30 WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing on November
31 23, 1999, on the designation of a development project area in the
32 southern part of the Pembroke area of the City and the adoption of
33 tax increment financing therein after notice as provided by Code of
34 Virginia § 58.1-3245.2 (B) .
35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
36 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
37 1. That a development pro3ect area (as defined in Code
38 of Virginia § 58.1-3245) known as the Central Business District -
39 South (the "District") is hereby created and designated as such;
40 2. That the boundaries of the District shall include
41 the area identified on a map prepared by the City's Department of
42 Information Technology and entitled "Central Business District
43 South," a copy of which has been filed with the City Clerk, and a
44 smaller copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit A";
45 2. That the Real Estate Assessor is directed, pursuant
46 to Code of Virginia § 58.1-3245.2 (A) (1) , to record in the land
47 book for FY 2000 and all succeeding years in which tax increment
48 financing is in effect in the District the base assessed value and
49 the current assessed value (each as defined in Code of Virginia §
50 58.1-3245) of the real estate within the District;
51 3. That to secure any obligations authorized and issued
52 by the City Council in the future or any development pro]ect cost
53 commitments incurred by the City for the construction or
54 acquisition of infrastructure, public facilities and other
55 improvements in the District, the Director of Finance of the City
56 is directed to allocate and pay, from real estate taxes actually
57 collected, the amount attributable to the increased assessed value
58 of the real estate within the District above the base assessed
59 value of such real estate (the "Tax Increment Revenues") into a
60 special fund entitled "Central Business District - South Tax
2
61 Increment Financing Fund" (the "Fund") , which is hereby authorized
62 to be created;
63 4. That the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of
64 this ordinance to the Real Estate Assessor and the Director of
65 Finance of the City;
66 5. That the City Manager is hereby directed to transmit
67 to the Real Estate Assessor and the Director of Finance of the City
68 all of the materials required by § 58.1-3245.3 of the Code of
69 Virginia for the implementation of this ordinance;
70 6. The City Clerk is directed to make a copy of the
71 ordinance continuously available for inspection by the general
72 public during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office from
73 the date of adoption hereof;
74 7. That the City Clerk, in collaboration with the City
75 Attorney, is authorized and directed to immediately file a
76 certified copy of this ordinance with the Circuit Court of the City
77 of Virginia Beach; and
78 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
79 on and from the date of its adoption.
80 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
81 Virginia, on the 23rd day of November, 1999.
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84 NOVEMBER 18, 1999
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ITEM—II.A.17
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77103
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ADD Article IV to City Code Chapter 18 re pleasure boat license fees
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY
2 CODE TO PROVIDE FOR PLEASURE BOAT LICENSE FEES
3 SECTIONS ADDED:Chapter 18 Article IV. §18-300 through 18-305
4
5
6 WHEREAS,the City of Virginia Beach has extensive waterways and beaches that are of importance to the
7 local community and require recurring expenditures for dredging and other capital maintenance;
8
9 WHEREAS, the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget proposed a pleasure boat tax increase from
10 $0.000001 per $100 of assessed value to $1.50 per $100 of assessed value consistent with commercial vessels to
11 dedicate ongoing resources to the Coastal Capital Improvement Program;
12
13 WHEREAS, following community feedback regarding the proposed tax increase, pursuant to the authority
14 set forth in Virginia Code section 15.2-1125, the City Council directed staff to identify a more equitable fee
15 structure to defray the costs of proper local government management of the city waters used for recreational
16 purposes;and
17
18 WHEREAS, for these reasons a license on the privilege of operating or owning a boat for recreational
19 purposes in the city is imposed together with a license fee;
20
21 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
22
23 1. That Article IV of Chapter 18 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is hereby added and
24 ordained to read as follows:
25
26 Article IV. Pleasure Boat License Fee
27
28 Sec.18-300.Definitions
29
30 For the purposes of this article,certain words and phrases shall have meanings ascribed to them by the
31 following subsections of this section.
32 (1) City waters.Waters within the territorial limits of the City of Virginia Beach.
33 (2) Boats. Privately owned motorized pleasure boats and watercraft used for recreational purposes only
34 and privately owned non-motorized pleasure boats used for recreational purposes only.
35 (3) Operate.To captain, man,or be a passenger aboard a boat or to tow by motor vehicle a boat to or
36 from a pier,dock, landing,or wharf.
37
38 Sec. 18-301. License fee;situs;requirement thereof;violations;penalty
39
40 (a) A license fee as set forth in section 18-302 is imposed on every boat which is normally operated
41 docked, stored, or kept within city limits for six (6) months or more. If it cannot be determined
42 where such boat is normally operated docked stored or kept the situs for the purpose of
43 imposing this license fee shall be the domicile of its owner. The commissioner of the revenue
44 shall determine the applicability of this section and the treasurer shall bill and collect the license
45 fee assessed. Every owner of a boat normally operated docked stored or kept within city limits
46 shall register such boat with the commissioner of the revenue within ten (10)days of purchasing
47 a boat or within thirty (30) days of moving situs of the boat to the city, whichever is sooner.
48 Notwithstanding the preceding, the commissioner of the revenue may obtain information from
49 the U.S.Coast Guard,the Department of Wildlife Resources or other applicable agency or party,
50 including public or private marinas and storage yards to substantiate the situs of a boat At the
51 request of the commissioner of the revenue a public or private marina or storage yard may be
52 called upon to provide a list of boats garaged or docked in such marina or storage yard
53
54 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate dock store or keep a boat within the city without
55 having paid the license fee therefore. The failure or refusal of an owner or operator of any boat
56 subiect to a license fee imposed by this article who shall not have first paid the license fee by
57 June fifth (5th) under this article for such license year, shall constitute a class four (4)
58 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars($250 00)
59
60 Section 18-302.Amount of fee—Generally
61
62 (a) Amount of fee. The license fee imposed by this article on all boats that have situs in the city as
63 described in this article for the calendar year shall be as follows:
64 a. For motorized boats under sixteen (16)feet in length twenty dollars($20 00)•
65 b. For motorized boats sixteen(16)feet to less than twenty(20)feet in length forty dollars
66 40.00
67 c. For boats twenty(20)feet to less than forty(40)feet in length two hundred fifty dollars
68 250.00
69 d. For boats forty(40)feet in length and over,five hundred dollars($500 00)
70 (b) Means for computing fees. The four (4) watercraft size categories provided in subsection (a)
71 above,are to be verified by the commissioner of the revenue using information obtained by him
72 and such information shall be considered prima facie correct
73 (c) Burden of proof. Any appeal of category provided in subsection a shall be made to the
74 commissioner of the revenue In such appeal the applicant for a license shall bear the burden of
75 proof to rebut the determination of the commissioner of the revenue
76
77 Section 18-303. Boats exempt from license fee
78
79 (a) The license fees imposed by this article shall not apply to boats on which the city is prohibited
80 from imposing a tax by federal law or the laws of the commonwealth
81 (b) Boats or watercraft subiect to personal property taxes pursuant to classifications provided by
82 Virginia Code § 58.1-3506(A)(1a) (A)(1b) (A)(35) and (A)(36) where such owners of the boat or
83 watercraft have paid the applicable personal propertv taxes
84
85 Section 18-304.Invoice for license fee and payment•proration
86
87 (a) A license fee will be applied by the commissioner of the revenue and charged to the owner of
88 such boat. The city treasurer shall mail or by alternative billing process if one exists the
89 taxpayer a bill for the license fee for the current and each subsequent year.
90 (b) Upon payment to the treasurer of the license fee prescribed by this article and in compliance
91 with all other applicable provisions of this article the city treasurer shall mark the treasurer's
92 records that a license fee has been paid on the applicant's boat for which the fee was charged
93 (c) No license fee shall be applied and billed for a boat that obtains situs on or after October 1 of a
94 given calendar year.
95 (d) Where a boat obtains situs after July 1 and on or before September 30 the license fee shall be
96 prorated to reflect one half(1/2)of the amount provided in section 18-302(a)
97
98 Section 18-305.Refund of license fee.
99
100 Any person paving a license fee on a boat under the requirements of this article shall be entitled to a
101 refund upon furnishing proof, by affidavit or otherwise deemed satisfactory to the commissioner of the revenue
102 that such license is no longer required under this article Partial refunds only apply where six months or more
103 remain in the calendar year,and the amount of such refund is calculated by six-month period
104
105 2. This ordinance shall be effective January 1,2026.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services Qr 's Office
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ITEM—II.A.18
FY2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77104
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2-101 re definition of"Full-Time Employee"
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-101 OF THE CITY CODE
2 PERTAINING TO DEFINITION OF"FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE"
3
4 SECTION AMENDED: §2-101
5
6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA:
7
8 That Section 2-101 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,are hereby amended and reordained
9 to read as follows:
10
11 Sec.2-101.Definitions.
12 For the purposes of this division, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings
13 respectively ascribed to them in this section:
14 Class: A grouping of jobs having similar duties and responsibilities, requiring similar knowledge, skills and
15 abilities, and demanding similar qualifications so that the jobs may be appropriately titled and described, and the
16 employees performing such jobs may be equally compensated.
17 Full-time employee:A city employee who is scheduled to work 2080 hours or more a calendar year ferry(40)
18
19
20 .
21 Part-time employee:A city employee who works fifty-two (52)consecutive weeks or a full calendar year and
22 is scheduled to actually work less than 2080 hours in the calendar year ,
23 or a city employee who works less than fifty-two(52)consecutive weeks and is scheduled to actually work forty(40)
24 hours per consecutive work week for less than fifty-two(52)consecutive weeks.
25 Permanent employee:A full-time city employee who has completed the required probation period as provided
26 in section 2-108.
27 Probation employee: A full-time city employee who is has not completed the required probation period as
28 provided in section 2-108.
29 Range:The minimum through maximum salary levels assigned to a class.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on this 13 day of May•2025.
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ITEM—H.B.1
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77105
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to ADOPT the FY2025-26 through FY2030-31 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) and APPROPRIATE$446,881,310 re FY2025-26 Capital Budget, subject to funds being provided
from various sources set forth herein
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE FY 2026 - FY 2031 CAPITAL
2 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FY
3 2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET SUBJECT TO FUNDS BEING PROVIDED FROM
4 VARIOUS SOURCES SET FORTH HEREIN
5 WHEREAS,the City Manager,on March 25,2025,presented to City Council the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal
6 Years 2025-26 through 2030-31;
7
8 WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on the program to provide for public comment;
9
10 WHEREAS,the City Council has determined the need for certain projects in the Capital Improvement Program;and
11
12 WHEREAS,it is necessary to appropriate funds for both existing projects and projects beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26,
13 as set forth in said Capital Improvement Program.
14
15 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
16
17 Section 1. The Capital Improvement Program, as modified, for the construction of, or addition to, capital facilities
18 identified for Fiscal Years 2024 2S 2025-26 through 2029-30 2030-31 is hereby adopted, and the projects listed therein are
19 hereby approved as capital projects.
20
21 Section 2. The projects shall be financed from funds to be appropriated periodically by City Council, and until funds
22 are so provided, the projects are for planning purposes only and may be deleted, altered, or rescheduled in any manner at
23 any time by City Council.
24
25 Section 3. Funds in the amounts aggregating $446,881,310 for capital projects in the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year
26 2024-2S 2025-26, as set forth in said Capital Improvement Program, are hereby appropriated, by project and subject to the
27 conditions set forth herein. The amount of funding for individual projects is set forth in "Attachment A -Capital Budget
28 Appropriations,"a copy of which is attached hereto.
29
30 Section 4. In accordance with Section 2-196 of the City Code, financing sources in support of the Capital Budget for
31 Fiscal Year 2024-2S 2025-26as set forth in said Capital Improvement Program is attached to this ordinance as"Attachment B
32 -Financing Sources."
33
34 Section S. Capital project funds appropriated in prior fiscal years are to be adjusted in accordance with said Capital
35 Improvement Program and reallocated as identified in "Attachment C-Transfers,"a copy of which is attached hereto.
36
37 Section 6. Reductions in financing sources in support of the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 2025-26 as set forth
38 in said Capital Improvement Program are attached to this ordinance as"Attachment D-Changes in Financing Sources."
39
40 Section 7. In accordance with financial best practices, prior appropriations totaling $2,000,000 $3,000,000 and
41 corresponding pay-as-you-ge federal funding from Capital Project " 100681
42 "Stormwater Operations Center"are hereby transferred from fund430"Fleed
43 PFeteetien Capital PFejeet Fund." 400 "General Government Capital Project Fund" to fund 420 "Stormwater Capital Project
44 Fund."
45
46 Section 8. In accordance with financial best practices $i 500 000 in previously appropriated federal funds to Capital
47 Project 100022"Ashville Park Drainage"is hereby reduced and replaced with fund balance of the General Fund
48
49 Section 99. In accordance with best financial practices and to avoid arbitrage, previous appropriations from
50 authorized General Obligation bonds totaling $508,183 $813,874 and previous appropriations from authorized Public
51 Facility Revenue Bonds totaling $344,272 are hereby reduced and replaced with interest earned through the Virginia
52 State Non-Arbitrage Program (SNAP).
53
54 Section 910. Additional appropriations, the addition of capital projects, and changes in project scope shall not be
55 initiated except with the consent and approval of the City Council first being obtained.An appropriation for a project in the
56 Capital Improvement Program shall continue in force and,to the extent required by law,re-appropriated for use in Fiscal Year
57 2024-25 2025-26 until the purpose for which it was made has been accomplished or abandoned.
58
59 Section 4011. All contracts awarded for approved and appropriated capital projects,exclusive of school projects,must
60 be certified as to the availability of funds by the Director of Finance prior to the initiation of work on the contract.
61
62 Section .1412. Subject to any applicable restriction of law or of any bonds or bond issue, the City Manager or the
63 Director of Budget and Management Services is authorized to approve transfers of appropriations in an amount up to
64 $250,000 between capital projects as may best meet the needs of the City. The City Manager shall make a monthly report to
65 the City Council of all transfers between$25,000 and$250,000. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management
66 Services is hereby authorized to establish and administer the budgeting of capital projects consistent with best management
67 practices, reporting requirements and the Capital Improvement Program adopted by the City Council.
68
69 Section 4413. To ensure timely completion of water and sewer projects, appropriations for water and sewer
70 companion projects may be transferred between these projects by the City Manager (or designee). "Companion projects"
71 mean water and sewer projects having the same name or project scope and description with the exception of"water" or
72 "sewer"being in the title and/or project scope and description.
73
74 Section 4314.To ensure timely completion of Flood Protection projects,appropriations for companion projects within
75 the same "master project" may be transferred by the City Manager or his designee. "Master Project" refers to any of the
76 seven umbrella projects as identified within this document.These transfers will be reported to the Flood Protection Citizen
77 Oversight committee monthly.
78
79 Section 4415.To ensure prompt construction contract execution and to mitigate the impacts of inflation on
80 authorized capital projects,transfers in excess of$250,000 may be made between capital projects within the same capital
81 improvement section if such additional funding is immediately needed to issue a construction contract.These transfers will be
82 reported to City Council monthly. To the extent practicable,any such transfer should not materially jeopardize the schedule
83 of the project from which the funds are transferred.
84
85
86 autheFized W tFansfeF up te a tetal of$1,800,000 as outlined in" "
87 "
88
89 Section 16. The City Manager or the Director of Budget and Management Services is hereby authorized to change,
90 subject to any applicable restriction of law or of any bonds or bond issue,the financing sources for the various capital projects
91 included in this or previous ordinances to reflect effective utilization of the financing sources and actual collections and/or
92 realized revenues. If the financing sources in support of capital projects decline,the City Manager or the Director of Budget
93 and Management Services is authorized to reduce,subject to any applicable restriction of law or of any bonds or bond issue,
94 those appropriations to equal the changed financing source.The City Manager must give prior notice to the City Council of
95 any reductions to total appropriations exceeding$250,000.The notice to City Council shall identify the basis and amount of
96 the appropriation reduction and the capital projects affected. The accounting records of the City will be maintained in a
97 manner where the total of financing sources is equal to the total appropriations for each of the City's capital projects funds.
98
99 Section 17. The Capital Improvement Program debt management policies contained and included in the Resource
100 Management Plan document shall be the policy guidelines of the City, and the City Manager shall annually report on the
101 status of those guidelines and the projected impact of the proposed Capital Improvement Program on those guidelines,such
102 information to be included in the Resource Management Plan submittal. The City Manager may propose modifications to
103 those policies and guidelines through the Resource Management Plan.
104
105 Section 18. Subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds within a capital project, the acquisition of real property
106 necessary for the project is authorized by means of voluntary negotiation with willing sellers.
107
108 Section 19. Attachment B of this Ordinance includes $116,004,496 of funding using Public Facility Revenue Bonds
109 ("PFRB Financing"). "Attachment E Projects Utilizing Public Facility Revenue Bonds," attached hereto and incorporated,
110 provides a list of projects that include PFRB Funding and the amount of PFRB Funding for Fiscal Year 2024 25 2025-26.Without
111 changing the amount of total PFRB Funding authorized by this Ordinance,the Director of Finance is authorized to adjust the
112 allocations and/or amounts among the projects to ensure that the tax-exempt status for any resulting bonds is retained.
113
114 Section 20.Violation of this ordinance shall result in the City Manager taking disciplinary action against the person or
115 persons responsible for the capital project in which the violation occurred.
116
117 Section 21. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid,such decision
118 shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
119
120 Section 22. This ordinance shall be in effect from the date of its adoption;however,appropriations for the Fiscal Year
121 2024 2S 2025-26 Capital Budget shall be effective on July 1, 2024 2025. The transfer of funding in Section 15 8 shall be
122 effective on the date of adoption.
123
124 Requires an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of City Council
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 day of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
udget and Management Services Zrney's Office
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Attachment A—Capital Budget Appropriations
Project Appropriations
Number Projects FY 2025-2026
Buildings&Assets
100047 Facilities Access Systems 425,000
100138 Convention Center Capital Maintenance 10,281,709
100165 Energy Performance Enhancements(City)II 550,000
100170 Facilities Planning Services 500,000
100175 Fire Apparatus IV 10,010,924
100176 Fire Facility Rehabilitation and Renewal III 1,000,000
100178 Fire Training Center Improvements IV 300,000
100203 Heritage Building Maintenance II 450,000
100225 Judicial Center Maintenance 70,000
100325 Public Safety Equipment Replacement Project 3,576,250
100392 City Security Enhancements 500,000
100437 VA Aquarium Bldg.Systems&Facility Infrastructure II 1,434,540
100445 Various Buildings HVAC Rehabilitation&Renewal IV 2,500,000
100446 Various Buildings Rehabilitation and Renewal IV 5,080,100
100463 Virginia Aquarium Renewal and Replacement III 600,000
100535 Corrections Center-Renewal and Replacement 360,000
100652 Mounted Police Maintenance and Repair 240,000
100655 Law Enforcement Training Academy Replacement 8,773,377
100675 Central Plant Loop Replacement 15,110,298
100676 Mosquito Control Replacement 3,891,776
100677 Waste Management Facility Replacement 1,968,205
100678 Library Automated Materials Handler System 3,119,950
100681 Stormwater Operations Control Center 3,000,000
100699 Virginia Beach Sports Center Maintenance 3,600,000
Total Buildings&Assets Projects 77,342,129
Coastal
100030 Bay Beaches Restoration 2,600,000
100038 Beach Replenishment II 2,400,000
100142 Croatan Beach Restoration 78,000
100253 Bayville Creek Neighborhood Dredging II 132,940
100258 Lynnhaven Inlet Maintenance Dredging II 375,000
100277 Chesopeian Colony Neighborhood Dredging II 227,000
100344 Rudee Inlet Federal Dredging II 600,000
100345 Rudee Inlet Outer Channel Maintenance Dredging II 650,000
100349 Sandbridge Beach Access Improvements II 400,000
100450 Various Minor Dredging Projects II 500,000
100617 Rudee Inlet Weir Replacement 4,066,635
Total Coastal Projects 12,029,575
Economic&Tourism Development
100157 Economic Development Investment Program II 1,045,986
100283 Oceanfront Capital Projects Reinvestment 600,000
100285 Oceanfront Parking Facilities Capital Maintenance/Development II 612,500
100300 Atlantic Avenue Street Improvements 7,900,000
Project Appropriations
Number Projects FY 2025-2026
100399 Strategic Development Projects 400,000
100420 Town Center Garage and Plaza Capital Maintenance II 352,726
100421 Town Center Reinvestment 150,000
100456 Virginia Beach Amphitheater Capital Maintenance 200,000
100686 Pembroke Square Public Parking 25,680,150
Total Economic&Tourism Development Project! 36,941,362
Flood Protection
100512 USACE Regional Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1,700,000
100578 Stormwater Project Administration 1,000,000
100582 Stormwater Infrastructure Cost Participation 2,000,000
100599 Eastern Shore Drive Poinciana Pump Station 16,445,123
Total Flood Protection Projects 21,145,123
Information Technology
100074 21st Century Enterprise Resource Planning(HCM) 4,000,000
100084 City Software Upgrade/Replacement Plan 3,394,146
100087 Communications Infrastructure Replacement III 626,801
100103 IT Service Continuity II 496,337
100105 Maintain and Secure Corporate Data 1,959,853
100106 Next Generation Network 1,850,000
100107 Network Infrastructure Replacement III 5,237,006
100574 Courts Technology System Sustainment 250,000
100694 Enterprise Audio Visual Lifecycle&Support 275,000
100695 Station Alerting System Upgrade 1,595,027
100696 Voting Equipment Replacement 2,282,174
100698 Cardiac Monitor Replacement 420,352
Total Information Technology Project! 22,386,696
Parks&Recreation
100023 Athletic Fields Lighting and Renovations III 275,000
100040 Bikeways/Trails Repairs and Renovations 1 280,000
100127 Community Recreation Centers Repairs and Renovations III 2,000,000
100194 Golf Courses Contractual Obligations-Maintenance 1 97,000
100198 Greenways,Scenic Waterways and Natural Areas III 250,000
100256 Lynnhaven Marina and Boat Ramp Facilities Repairs/Reno 100,000
100299 Park Playground Renovations III 754,197
100320 Parks and Special Use Facilities Development/Reno 111 2,300,000
100393 Sportsplex/Field Hockey National Training Ctr Rep/Reno 1 726,135
100413 Tennis Court Renovations III 300,000
100632 Park Infrastructure Replacement&Underdeveloped Park Improvements 4,150,000
100644 Virginia Beach Trail 13,300,538
100664 Virginia Beach 5-31 Memorial 50,000
100667 Rudee Loop Park Development 40,000,000
100700 ITA Athletic Village and Preservation Area Plan 200,000
Total Parks&Recreation Project! 64,782,870
Roadways
100050 Bus Stop Infrastructure and Accessibility Improvements 250,000
100123 Cleveland Street Improvements IV 1,280,183
100160 Elbow Road Extended Phase II-D 5,000,000
Project Appropriations
Number Projects FY 2025-2026
100199 Greenwich Rd Crossover&Cleveland St Improvements 289,747
100268 Major Bridge Rehabilitation II 1,460,000
100278 Nimmo Parkway VII-B 12,250,000
100340 Rosemont Road Phase V 1,000,000
100347 Rural Road Improvements II 250,000
100348 Rural Road Recurring Flooding,SLR&Resiliency 500,000
100383 Shore Drive Corridor Improvements Phase IV 3,500,000
100401 Street Reconstruction II 3,450,000
100422 Traffic Calming 250,000
100423 Traffic Safety Improvements IV 6,655,218
100425 Traffic Signal Rehabilitation II 2,900,000
100482 Independence Blvd/Edwin Drive Intersection 1,100,000
100502 Citywide Street Lighting Improvements III 70,000
100522 Traffic Signal Retiming II 400,000
100564 Holland Road Phase 1 612,740
100568 Northampton Blvd/Diamond Springs Road 5,000,000
100634 Construction Engineering and Inspection(CEI)Program 3,500,000
100646 Indian River Rd/Thompkins Lane Intersection 350,000
100647 Independence Blvd/Pleasure House Rd Intersection 750,000
100648 General Booth Boulevard/Dam Neck Rd Intersection 600,000
100649 Providence Road 1,500,000
100650 Clearfield Avenue 900,000
100672 North Great Neck Road Bridge Rehabilitation 11,232,666
100673 Pacific Avenue Turn Lanes 1,000,000
100682 Woodstock Road Sidewalk 350,000
100683 Leading Pedestrian Interval Intersection Improvements 100,000
100691 Transportation Network Analysis 250,000
100692 Virginia Beach Blvd&Independence Blvd Ped Crossings 1,000,000
100702 Lookout Road Sidewalk 325,000
Total Roadways Project! 68,075,554
Schools
601001 Renovation and Replacement Energy Management/Sustainability 1,500,000
601002 Tennis Court Renovations-Phase II 210,000
601015 Princess Anne High School Replacement 20,500,000
601016 Energy Performance Contracts-Phase II 2,500,000
601017 Renovations and Replacements-Grounds III 4,000,000
601018 Renovations and Replacements-HVAC III 27,920,000
601019 Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing III 8,960,000
601020 Renovations and Replacements-Various III 5,240,000
601022 Elementary School Playground Equipment Replacement 260,000
601027 Renovations and Replacements-Safe School Improvements 210,000
Total Schools Projects 71,300,000
Sewer Utility
100302 Pembroke Meadows Neighborhoods Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 2,210,000
100327 Pump Station Program VI 9,990,000
100342 Royal Palm Arch Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 3,720,000
100361 Sanitary Sewer System Revitalization Program 111 6,000,000
Project Appropriations
Number Projects FY 2025-2026
100371 Sewer Pump Repairs and Replacements 850,000
100374 Sewer Tap Installation Program II 250,000
100440 Vacuum Valve Monitoring System 600,000
100448 Various HRSD Coordination 115,000
100519 Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation 1 2,750,000
100526 Utilities Technology Support Program 800,000
Total Sewer Utility Projects 27,285,000
Stormwater
100032 Bayville Lake Water Quality Improvement Project 340,000
100043 BMP Maintenance Program Phase 1 1,000,000
100053 Canal Management Phase 1 500,000
100232 Lake Management 11 3,307,611
100263 Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project 200,000
100264 Lynnhaven River Watershed Water Quality Projects II 1,013,750
100287 Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities Maintenance 4,650,000
100314 Primary System Infrastructure Improvements 11 1,520,000
100335 Residential Drainage Cost Participation Program II 50,000
100390 Southern Canal/Lead Ditch and Culvert Improvements 2,390,000
100391 Southern Rivers Watershed 300,000
100395 Storm Water Pump Station Modifications 1,250,000
100397 Storm Water Quality Enhancements 11 700,000
100404 Surface Water Regulatory Compliance Program 1,700,000
100405 SW Infrastructure Rehabilitation&Improvements 11 5,140,041
100472 Water Quality Cost Participation Projects 11 250,000
100515 Enhanced Neighborhood Rehabilitation-Phase 1 1,236,349
100566 Chatham Hall Water Quality Improvement Project 590,000
100567 Kemps Lake Water Quality Improvement Project 1,166,250
100669 Oceana Gardens Constructed Wetlands 640,000
100671 Brigadoon Park Water Quality Improvement Project 1,200,000
Total Stormwater Projects 29,144,001
Water Utility
100230 Lake Gaston Raw Water Transmission System Rehabilitation 1 60,000
100303 Pembroke Meadows Neighborhoods Water Rehabilitation 2,000,000
100432 Utilities Technology Support Program 800,000
100470 Water Line Extension, Replacement&Rehab Program 11 3,460,000
100471 Water Pump Repairs and Replacements 575,000
100478 Water Tap Installation Program II 550,000
100479 Water Transmission System Upgrade Program II 3,304,000
100518 Royal Palm Arch Water System Rehabilitation 3,100,000
100685 Water Meter Replacement Program 2,600,000
Total Water Utility Project! 16,449,000
Total Capital Budget 446,881,310
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Attachment B-Financing Sources
Capital Budget
Financing Sources FY 2025-2026
Charter Bonds 51,698,191
Federal Contribution 12,280,000
Flood Protection Miscellaneous 16,445,123
Fund Balance-General Fund 36,528,651
Fund Balance-Parks and Recreation 1,000,000
Fund Balance-Schools 20,500,000
H RSD 115,000
Lease of Properties 98,172
Miscellaneous Funding 5,007,530
Pay-As-You-Go Tourism Advertising Program 500,000
Pay-As-You-Go Tourism Investment Program 4,400,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Agricultural Reserve Program 1,490,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Bayville Creek 132,940
Pay-As-You-Go-Boat Fee 2,359,470
Pay-As-You-Go-Chesopeian Colony 227,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Fire Programs Fund 300,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Flood Protection 1,000,000
Pay-As-You-Go-General Fund 43,954,320
Pay-As-You-Go-Major Projects Fund 21,073,915
Pay-As-You-Go-Open Space 700,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Outdoor Initiative 3,879,197
Pay-As-You-Go-Parking Enterprise Fund 612,500
Pay-As-You-Go-Parks and Recreation Special 1,000,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Sandbridge SSD 400,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Schools 4,000,000
Pay-As-You-Go-Storm Water Utility Fund 18,784,720
Pay-As-You-Go-Town Center SSD 502,726
Pay-As-You-Go-Water&Sewer Fund 11,285,519
Pay-As-You-Go Cigarette Tax 1,045,986
Pay-As-You-Go EMS Billing 420,352
Private Contribution 50,000
Public Facility Bonds 116,004,496
Retained Earnings-Storm Water Utility 2,000,000
Retained Earnings-Water and Sewer Fund 5,514,481
State Contribution 22,382,740
Storm Water Utility Bonds 12,369,281
Water and Sewer Bonds 26,819,000
Total Capital Budget 446,881,310
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Attachment C - Transfers
Appropriations Prior
Project# to FY 2025-26
Public Education
601015 Princess Anne High School Replacement 61,665,915
Total Transfer To: $ 61,665,915
Transfer From:
601028 B.F.Williams Elementary/Bayside 6th(Grades 4-6) Replacement (61,665,915)
Total Transfer From: $ (61,665,915)
Parks and Recreation
100402 Stumpy Lake Golf Course Lease Obligation 177,400
Total Transfer To: $ 177,400
Transfer From:
100194 Golf Course Contractual Obligations (177,400)
Total Transfer From: $ (177,400)
Roadways
Transfer To:
100542 General Booth Boulevard/Oceana Boulevard Intersection Imp 345,493
100160 Elbow Road Extended Phase II-D 817,000
100199 Greenwich Road Crossover/Cleveland Street Improvements 1,318,100
100646 Indian River Rd/Thompkins Lane Intersection Imp. 298,126
100546 N.Great Neck/London Bridge/VA Beach Blvd Intersection Imp 238,620
100555 Parliament Drive Sidewalk Phase 1 176,973
100301 Parliament Drive Sidewalk Phase II 480,171
Total Transfer To: $ 3,674,483
Transfer From:
100045 Buccaneer Road Bulkhead Replacement (1,835)
100171 Ferrell Parkway (262,074)
100317 Princess Anne Road Phase VII-A (131,237)
100235 Landstown Road Improvements Phase 1 (423,689)
100212 Independence Blvd/Baxter Rd Sidewalk (8,806)
100554 Independence Blvd/Columbus Street Pedestrian Imp. (10,256)
100214 Indian River Road/Kempsville Road Improvements (170,949)
100218 Indian River Road/Providence Road Intersection (62,631)
100246 Lesner Bridge Replacement (157,354)
100261 Lynnhaven Parkway-Phase XI (366,206)
100276 Nimmo Parkway Phase II-A (261,673)
100319 Princess Anne/Kempsville Rd Intersection (7,026)
100322 Providence Road Sidewalk (32,265)
100355 Sandbridge Rd Bridge (39,846)
100356 Sandbridge Rd Nimmo Phase VII-A (345,493)
100556 Sandbridge Road Sidewalk (115,644)
100379 Shipps Corner Road (345,066)
100424 Traffic Safety Improvements Phase III (81,266)
100301 Various Cost Participation Projects II (350,000)
100484 Wetlands Mitigation (300,000)
100492 Witchduck Road Phase II (201,167)
Total Transfer From: $ (3,674,483)
City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Attachment C - Transfers
Appropriations Prior
Project# to FY 2025-26
Miscellaneous
Transfer To:
100074 21st Century Enterprise Resource Planning(HCM) 1,895,309
100657 MyRevenue System Cloud Migration 1,496,100
100103 IT Service Continuity 365,000
100675 Central Plant Loop Replacement 2,694,727
100123 Cleveland Street Improvements IV 14,545,807
100138 Convention Center Capital Maintenance 217,947
Total Transfer To: $ 21,214,890
Transfer From:
100233 Landfill Phase II (3,530,988)
100181 Fire/Rescue Station Burton Station (54,686)
100444 Various Buildings Rehabilitation Phase III (92,383)
100455 Various Site Acquisitions Phase III (94,584)
100457 Veterans Memorial Sustainment (75,600)
100073 Police Special Investigations (155,230)
100100 Comprehensive Health Records (5,074)
100097 Fire Mobile Repeaters (24,169)
100656 Sheriff Body Worn Cameras (30,001)
100619 Check Processing Upgrade (159,451)
100075 20th Century Enterprise Resource Planning (866,607)
100048 Burton Station Road Improvements III (14,545,808)
100575 31st Street Stage Canopy (196,349)
100631 Resort Area Site Acquisition (85,700)
100110 Police Oceanfront Cameras (526,515)
100572 HR/Finance Software Sustainment (274,853)
100436 Virginia Aquarium Building Rehabilitation Phase 1 (496,892)
Total Transfer From: $ (21,214,890)
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Attachment D-Reductions in Funding
Amount of Reduction
in Appropriations
Project# Columnl Prior to FY2025-26 Funding Source
100564 Holland Road Phase 1 $ (5,700,000) State Contribution
100692 Virginia Beach Blvd&Independence Blvd Ped Crossings $ (2,023,734) State Contribution
Total Reduction: $ (7,723,734)
City of Virginia Beach,Virginia
Attachment E-Projects Utilizing Public Facility Revenue Bonds
Summary of Public Facility Bonds:
601016 Energy Performance Contracts Phase II (115 School Operating) $ 2,500,000
601015 Princess Anne High School Replacement(115 School Operating) $ 12,000,000
100165 Energy Performance Contracts II (100 General Fund) $ 550,000
100672 North Great Neck Road Bridge Rehabilitation (100 General Fund) $ 11,232,666
100676 Mosquito Control Replacement(100 General Fund-SW Lockbox) $ 3,891,766
100677 Waste Management Facility Replacement(530 Waste Management) $ 1,968,205
100138 Convention Center Capital Maintenance(241 TIP Fund) $ 10,281,709
100667 Rudee Loop Park Development(241 TIP Fund) $ 40,000,000
100686 Pembroke Square Public Parking(100 General Fund) $ 25,680,150
100300 Atlantic Avenue Street Improvements (241 TIP Fund) $ 7,900,000
$ 116,004,496
Note:The fund responsible for the debt service as a result of the issuance of bonds in these amounts is shown in parentheses
next to the project title.
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ITEM—II.B.2
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77106
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AUTHORIZE the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
in the maximum amount of$72,827,365 re various public facilities and general improvements
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
2 OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF
3 VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA, IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
4 $72,827,365 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND GENERAL
5 IMPROVEMENTS
6 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "City"), desires to authorize the issuance of general
7 obligation public improvement bonds for various purposes in the maximum amount of$72,827,365, as permitted by
8 the City Charter,without submitting the question of their issuance to the qualified voters;and
9
10 WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing on the General Obligation Debt Authorization to provide for
11 public comment.
12
13 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
14
15 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the City to construct and improve various public
16 facilities and make general improvements, all of which will promote the public welfare of the City and its inhabitants
17 and will facilitate the orderly growth, development, and general welfare of the City, and to finance the costs thereof
18 through the borrowing of up to$72,827,365 and issuing the City's general obligation bonds therefore.
19
20 2. Pursuant to the City Charter and the Public Finance Act of 1991(§15.2-2600 et seq.of the Code of Virginia),
21 there are hereby authorized to be issued general obligation public improvement bonds of the City in the maximum
22 amount of $72,827,365 to provide funds, together with other funds that may be available, for various public
23 improvement projects, including School, Roadway, Coastal, Economic and Tourism, and Building projects, for project
24 activities that include, but are not limited to, the following: preliminary studies and surveys, permit compliance,
25 environmental assessment, planning, design, engineering, site acquisition, relocation of residents, utility relocation,
26 construction, renovation, expansion, repair, demolition, site improvement, site work, legal services, inspection and
27 support services,furniture and equipment,and contingencies.
28
29 3. The bonds may be issued as a separate issue at one time or in part from time to time or combined with
30 bonds authorized for other purposes and sold as part of one or more combined issues of public improvement bonds.
31
32 4. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their
33 dates,bear interest,be in such denominations and form,be executed in such manner and be sold at such time or times
34 and in such manner as the Council may hereafter provide by appropriate resolution or resolutions.
35
36 5. The bonds shall be general obligations of the City for the payment of the principal, premium, if any, and
37 interest on which its full faith and credit shall be irrevocably pledged.
38
39 6. The City Clerk is directed to make a copy of this ordinance continuously available for inspection by the
40 general public during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office from the date of adoption hereof through the
41 date of the issuance of the Bonds.
42
43 7. The City Clerk, in collaboration with the City Attorney, is authorized and directed to immediately file a
44 certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach.
45
46 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from its passage.
47
48 Adoption requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the City Council.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 t hday of May, 2025.
Approved as to Content: Approved as to Legal Sufficiency:
,L- a;wA,
udget and Management Services Ziy rney's Office
23
ITEM—H.B.3
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77107
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AUTHORIZE the issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
in the maximum amount of$11,800,000 re flood protection
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
2 OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF
3 VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA, IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
4 $11,800,000 FOR FLOOD PROTECTION
5 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "City'), desires to authorize the issuance of general
6 obligation public improvement bonds for flood protection in the maximum amount of$11,800,000, as permitted by
7 the City Charter,without submitting the question of their issuance to the qualified voters;and
8
9 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach established lockbox for general obligation bonds following the passage
10 of the November 2021 Bond Referendum for Flood Protection whereby all future charter bond capiacity would be
11 retricted for future flood protection projects;and,
12
13 WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing on the General Obligation Debt Authorization to provide for
14 public comment.
15
16 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
17
18 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the City to construct and improve flood
19 protection, to promote the public welfare of the City and its inhabitants and will facilitate the orderly growth,
20 development, and general welfare of the City, and to finance the costs thereof through the borrowing of up to
21 $11,800,000 and issuing the City's general obligation bonds therefore.
22
23 2. Pursuant to the City Charter and the Public Finance Act of 1991(§15.2-2600 et seq.of the Code of Virginia),
24 there are hereby authorized to be issued general obligation public improvement bonds of the City in the maximum
25 amount of $11,800,000 to provide funds, together with other funds that may be available, for various public
26 improvement projects related to flood protection, for project activities that include, but are not limited to, the
27 following: preliminary studies and surveys, permit compliance, environmental assessment, planning, design,
28 engineering, site acquisition, relocation of residents, utility relocation, construction, renovation, expansion, repair,
29 demolition,site improvement,site work,legal services,inspection and support services,furniture and equipment,and
30 contingencies.
31
32 3. The bonds may be issued as a separate issue at one time or in part from time to time or combined with
33 bonds authorized for other purposes and sold as part of one or more combined issues of public improvement bonds.
34
35 4. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their
36 dates,bear interest,be in such denominations and form,be executed in such manner and be sold at such time or times
37 and in such manner as the Council may hereafter provide by appropriate resolution or resolutions.
38
39 5. The bonds shall be general obligations of the City for the payment of the principal, premium, if any, and
40 interest on which its full faith and credit shall be irrevocably pledged.
41
42 6. The City Clerk is directed to make a copy of this ordinance continuously available for inspection by the
43 general public during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office from the date of adoption hereof through the
44 date of the issuance of the Bonds.
45
46 7. The City Clerk, in collaboration with the City Attorney, is authorized and directed to immediately file a
47 certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach.
48
49 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from its passage.
50
51 Adoption requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the City Council.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 t hday of May,2025.
Approved as to Content: Ap as to Legal Sufficiency:
-, J.. NAVX 0-�
B dget and Management Services it ey's Office
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ITEM—H.B.4
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77108
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AUTHORIZE the issuance of Stormwater Utility System Revenue Bonds in the
maximum amount of$12,369,281
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond, Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF STORMWATER
2 UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
3 VIRGINIA,IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF$12,369,281
4 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "City"), desires to authorize the issuance of stormwater utility
5 system revenue bonds in the maximum amount of$12,369,281 for financing improvements and expansions to the City's
6 stormwater utility system(the"System"),as permitted by the City Charter without submitting the question of their issuance
7 to the qualified voters;and
8
9 WHEREAS,City Council held a public hearing on the Stormwater Utility Debt Authorization to provide for public
10 comment.
11
12 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
13
14 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the City to continue its program of improving and
15 extending the System, which will promote the public welfare of the City and its inhabitants and will facilitate the orderly
16 growth,development,and general welfare of the City,and to finance the costs thereof through the borrowing of$12,369,281
17 and issuing the City's revenue bonds therefore.
18
19 2. Pursuant to the City Charter and the Public Finance Act of 1991(§15.2-2600 et seq.of the Code of Virginia),there
20 are hereby authorized to be issued stormwater utility system revenue bonds of the City in the maximum amount of
21 $12,369,281 to provide funds,together with other available funds,for financing the costs of improvements and expansions
22 to the System.
23
24 3. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their dates,
25 bear interest, be in such denominations and form,be executed in such manner and be sold at such time or times and in such
26 manner as the Council may hereafter provide by appropriate resolution or resolutions.
27
28 4. The System is an undertaking from which the City may derive a revenue. The bonds shall be limited obligations
29 of the City,payable as to principal,premium,if any,and interest solely from the revenues derived by the City from the System,
30 and shall not be included within the otherwise authorized indebtedness of the City. The bonds shall not be deemed to create
31 or constitute an indebtedness of,or a pledge of the faith and credit of,the Commonwealth of Virginia or of any county,city,
32 town,or other political subdivision of the Commonwealth,including the City. The issuance of the bonds and the undertaking
33 of the covenants,conditions,and agreements to be contained in resolutions to be adopted or agreements to be entered into
34 hereafter shall not directly,indirectly,or contingently obligate the Commonwealth,the City,or any other political subdivision
35 of the Commonwealth to levy and collect any taxes whatsoever or make any appropriation therefore except from the
36 revenues pledged to the payment of the principal of and premium,if any,and interest on the bonds.
37
38 5. Such resolutions to be adopted and agreements to be entered into hereafter authorizing the issuance of the
39 bonds and providing the details thereof shall contain appropriate covenants requiring the City to fix,charge,and collect such
40 rates, fees, and other charges for the use of and the services furnished by the System and to revise the same from time to
41 time and as often as shall be necessary so as to produce sufficient net revenues to pay principal of and premium, if any, and
42 interest on the bonds as the same become due and to provide a margin of safety therefore. Such resolutions and agreements
43 shall also include such additional covenants,agreements,and other terms as are customary for the protection of the holders
44 of stormwater revenue obligations.
45
46 6. The City Clerk is directed to make a copy of this ordinance continuously available for inspection by the general
47 public during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office from the date of adoption hereof through the date of the
48 issuance of the bonds.
49
50 7. The City Clerk, in collaboration with the City Attorney, is authorized and directed to immediately file a certified
51 copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach.
52
53 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage.
Requires the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the_3,hday of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services Cit o ey ice
25
ITEM—II.B.5
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION
ITEM#77109
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Ordinance to AUTHORIZE the issuance of Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds in the
maximum amount of$26,819,000
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WATER AND SEWER
2 SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA,IN
3 THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF$26,819,000
4
4 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia (the "City"), desires to authorize the issuance of water and sewer
5 system revenue bonds in the maximum amount of$26,819,000 for financing improvements and expansions to the City's
6 water and sewer system (the "System"), as permitted by the City Charter without submitting the question of their issuance
7 to the qualified voters;and
8
9 WHEREAS,City Council held a public hearing on the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Authorization to provide for public
10 comment.
11
12 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
13
14 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the City to continue its program of improving and
15 extending the System, which will promote the public welfare of the City and its inhabitants and will facilitate the orderly
16 growth,development,and general welfare of the City,and to finance the costs thereof through the borrowing of$26,819,000
17 and issuing the City's revenue bonds therefore.
18
19 2. Pursuant to the City Charter and the Public Finance Act of 1991(§15.2-2600 et seq.of the Code of Virginia),there
20 are hereby authorized to be issued water and sewer utility system revenue bonds of the City in the maximum amount of
21 $26,819,000 to provide funds, together with other available funds,for financing the costs of improvements and expansions
22 to the System.
23
24 3. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their dates,
25 bear interest, be in such denominations and form,be executed in such manner and be sold at such time or times and in such
26 manner as the Council may hereafter provide by appropriate resolution or resolutions.
27
28 4. The System is an undertaking from which the City may derive a revenue. The bonds shall be limited obligations
29 of the City,payable as to principal,premium,if any,and interest solely from the revenues derived by the City from the System,
30 and shall not be included within the otherwise authorized indebtedness of the City. The bonds shall not be deemed to create
31 or constitute an indebtedness of, or a pledge of the faith and credit of,the Commonwealth of Virginia or of any county,city,
32 town,or other political subdivision of the Commonwealth,including the City. The issuance of the bonds and the undertaking
33 of the covenants,conditions,and agreements to be contained in resolutions to be adopted or agreements to be entered into
34 hereafter shall not directly,indirectly,or contingently obligate the Commonwealth,the City,or any other political subdivision
35 of the Commonwealth to levy and collect any taxes whatsoever or make any appropriation therefore except from the
36 revenues pledged to the payment of the principal of and premium, if any,and interest on the bonds.
37
38 5. Such resolutions to be adopted and agreements to be entered into hereafter authorizing the issuance of the
39 bonds and providing the details thereof shall contain appropriate covenants requiring the City to fix,charge,and collect such
40 rates, fees, and other charges for the use of and the services furnished by the System and to revise the same from time to
41 time and as often as shall be necessary so as to produce sufficient net revenues to pay principal of and premium, if any, and
42 interest on the bonds as the same become due and to provide a margin of safety therefore. Such resolutions and agreements
43 shall also include such additional covenants,agreements,and other terms as are customary for the protection of the holders
44 of water and sewer revenue obligations.
45
46 6. The City Clerk is directed to make a copy of this ordinance continuously available for inspection by the general
47 public during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office from the date of adoption hereof through the date of the
48 issuance of the bonds.
49
50 7. The City Clerk, in collaboration with the City Attorney, is authorized and directed to immediately file a certified
51 copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach.
52
53 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage.
Adoption requires the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the City Council.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 t Way of May, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
udget and Wanagement Services (Z;tt;ney's Office
26
ITEM—H.B.6
FY2025-26 CAPITAL BUDGET
ORDINANCES I RESOL UTION
ITEM#77110
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
ADOPTED Resolution to AFFIRM the City's commitment to fund the Locality Share of Projects and
PROVIDE Signature Authority for projects under agreement with the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT)
Voting: 10- 1
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson,
Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-
Hammond,Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman and Rosemary Wilson
Council Members Voting Nay:
Barbara M. Henley
Council Members Absent:
None
May 13, 2025
1 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH'S
2 COMMITMENT TO FUND THE LOCALITY SHARE OF PROJECTS
3 AND PROVIDE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR PROJECTS UNDER
4 AGREEMENT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
5 TRANSPORTATION
6 WHEREAS,the City of Virginia Beach is a recipient of Virginia Department of Transportation funds under
7 various grant programs for transportation-related projects;and
8
9 WHEREAS,the Virginia Department of Transportation requires each locality, by resolution,to provide
10 assurance of its commitment to funding its local share;
11
12 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA THAT:
13
14 1. The City hereby commits to fund its local share of preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and
15 construction, as applicable, of the projects under agreement with the Virginia Department of
16 Transportation in accordance with the project financial documents through appropriation in its Operating
17 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
18
19 2. The City Manager and/or his/her designees are authorized to execute all agreements and/or addendums
20 for any approved projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation subject to the requirements
21 set forth in City Code § 2-154 that such agreements include review as to sufficiency of funding by the
22 Director of Finance and as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the City Attorney.
23
24 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,on the 13 day of May,2025.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: LAPED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Budget and Management Services y's Office
27
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#77111
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at
6.32 P.M.
Terri a ius
Chief Deputy City Clerk
/j //W)I"-Z
Amanda arnes Robert M. Dyer
City Clerk,MMC Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
May 13, 2025