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Home My WebLink About4-15-2026 SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA 4��t11�+MC CityVirginiaof Beach Op Opq NAZ%OG Virginia B each.gov MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE Robert M. "Bobby' Dyer VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23456-9000 MAYOR OFFICE:(757)385-4581 CELL:(757)749-4659 BDYEROVBGOV.COM April 9, 2026 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding: • The FY2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Authorization of$72,827,365 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$22,506,000 in Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$21,057,315 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds and Loan Proceeds • Increases to Water and Sewer Fees • Boundary Modification for Town Center Special Service District (SSD) • Create the Pembroke Square Special Service District (SSD) and Dedicate Certain Tax Revenue from the Project If you wish to make comments during the meeting, please follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register for the WebEx here. 2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2026. 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 CityCouncilCa_vbgov.com. Sincerely, Robert M. Dyer Mayor cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers FOIA Officer Communications Office NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday,April 15,2026—6:00 p.m. the City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at Its Special Session on Aprll 15,2026,at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19'Streel,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,vi®hold a publk hearing on the City Manager's Proposed Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2026,and ending June 30,2027 and on the Capital knpmremenf Program,including the Fiscal Year 2026.27 Capital BudgeLA brief synopsis of each Is as follows: PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET Summary of Appropriations General Fund 1,019,680,686 EkS Cost Recovery 14,479,648 School Operating Fund 1,072,823,795 Tourism Special Revenue Funds 79,195,026 Flood Protection Referendum Fund 34,199,585 AeanUc Park CDA 4.937,470 School Special Revenue Funds 178,158,274 Central Business District SauthTIF 4,311,083 Agricullural Reserve Program 8,567,686 Special Services Districts 11,566,521 Lavr library 273,390 City Grant Funds 47,360,042 Open Space Special Revenue Fund 2,757,774 Capital lmpfaiement Program Funds 118,310,146 Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund 36,627,315 Enterprise Funds 239,851,945 Seized Assets Funds 100,000 Trust and Gift Funds 760,D93 P.i*r Protects Fund 9,533,804 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS S Z883,974,039 Summary of Revenues General Property Taxes" $1,064,530,598 Miscellaneous Revenue 11,259,496 Other Local Taxes 430,596,210 From the Commomeeallh 731,639,193 Permits,Privilege Fees,end Regulatory Licenses 9,268,048 From the Federal Government 166,409,624 Use of Money and Property 59,897,05E Fund MancerRelained Earnings 31,103,943 Charges for Services 367,196,061 TOTAL REVENUES SZ883.974.039 Fines and Forfeitures 6,073,308 "General tax rate for real estate Is 97C per$100 of assessed value and fhe general tax rate for personal property is$4.00 per$100 of assessed value. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27CAPiTAL BUDGET Summary of Project Estimates Sources of Funding Project Section Capital Budget FY2026.27 Type of Financing Capital Budget FY 2026-27 Schools S61,940,000 Pay-As-You-Go' $118.310,146 Roadways 91,510,892 General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance 30,373,005 Bulk ings and Assets 82,349,586 Other Fund Balance/Retained Earnings 23,000,000 Parks and Recreation 15,598,614 Commonwealth 13,354.464 Stocmeratef 29.266,619 Federal 22,802,919 Water&Sevrer 37,506,000 8ondsAoans 196,953,257 Coastal 6,830,706 Other 4,972,552 Economic and Tourism Development 35,970.237 Iofaf Financing-All Sources S 409,766.343 Flood Protection Section 36,997,513 `Reflects cash financing,supporting by revenues in the Operating Budget that is transferred to the CIP. Information Technology 11,796,086 „�W,�1ta!_7nrw._o_vem_enLP_.ro�r�n1 S 409.7f%��43 r The Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital fmprarement Progra"Capftal Budget documents are available atViliginiia Beach Public libraries during scheduled hours of operation.Copies are also available fof examination at the City Manager's Office,the City Clerk's Office,and the Department of Budget and Management Services,in City Hall,Building 1,Munlcipal Center,behveen 8 00 am.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday.These documents can be viewed on the City's web page located at httpsl/budget.Wginiabeach.govl This hearing is open to the public,and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard.fndWuals desiring to praride written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385.4303.If 1ou are physkally disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 385-4303;hearing impaired,call TOD—711. it you wish to make comments virtually via Y/ebfx(by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public headng,please follow,the two-step process prarided below; • Register for the%%Ieblix at:htti)sl/vb�w,",eWx.c*rTVv,,ebl[nVregistarliff8ef8g3309dc4ifUcia4lal954995de Register with the City Clerk's Office by cating(757)385-4303 or via email at ABamesQ bgor corn prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. All Interested parties are inviled to participate. Amanda Barnes,MtlC City Clerk PiloL March 31 and April 7,2026 <t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of General Obligation Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of$72,827,365 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 15,2026,at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 191 Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization by the City of general obligation bonds In the estimated maximum amount of $72,827,365. Of the total amount, the proceeds in the maximum amount of$66,927,365 is to finance various public Improvement protects, Including schools, roadways, parks and recreation, and buildings. Projects that may exceed 103;of the amount authorized Include: Renovations and Replacements-Reroofing 111;Renovations and Replacements-HVAC 111;Holland Road Phase I; and Nimmo Parkway VI-B. Of this total amount, the proceeds in the maximum amount of$5,9W,000 Is to finance various public Improvement protects for the Flood Protection Program. Protects that may exceed 10'A of the authorized amount include:Central Resort Ustrict Drainage Improvements,Princess i Anne Plaza North London Bridge Creek Pump Station,The Lakes-Holland Road Gate,1Vrndson Floods - Thalia Creek/Lake Tfashmore Improvements; and 1'/ndsor Woods Pump Station. This hearing Is open to the public, and all Interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 3854303. If you are physically disabled or visually Impaired and need assistance at this meeting please call3854303; hearing impaired,call TDD-711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please fot!o•w the two-step process provided belmv: • Register for the WebEx at: httos•//vbeov.webex.cooVweblink/reeister/ of f9936?ias�t$ssli41atoFngg • Register with the City Clark's Office by caging (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vbgov.cotn poor to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,WC City perk Pilot-March 31 and Apra 7,2026 4. �;, •Y.3S�, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds in the Estimated Maximum Amount of $22,506,000 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 15,2026,at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization b/the City of water and sewer utility revenue bonds in the estimated maximum amount of$22.506,000. The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance improvements and expansions to the Citys water and sewer utility system.Projects that may exceed 10% of the authorized amount Include: Pembroke Meadows Neighborhoods Water Rehabilitation; Stumpy Lake Dam Improvements; Water Une Extension, Replacement&Rehab Program It;Pump Station Program VI; Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation I; and Sanitary Sewer System Revitalization Program ill. This hearing is open to the public, and all Interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 3854303. If you are physically disaUed or visually Impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 3854303; hearing Impaired,call TOD-711. tJ1 If)%wish to make comments virtually via WebFx (try computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the VlebFx at hlSos'//vA2nv Haoex com/xeMink/reeisrer/ rt<8�18�'�30Qcfc9f8ccia41a19�9�9$„� • Registerwith the City Clerk's Office b/calling (757) 3854303 or via email at ABarnes6vbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. All Interested parties are Invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MRSC City perk Pilot-March 31 and April 7,2026 n l NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Authorization of Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds and Loan Proceeds In the Estimated Maximum Amount of$21,057,315 The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Sess!on on April 15,2026,at 6:00 p.m, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization by the City of slormwaler utility revenue bonds In the estimated maximum amouril of$12,723,982 and ban proceeds from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Furl in the amount of$8,333,333. The proposed uses of the bond proceeds are to finance improvements and expansions to the City's stormwater utility system.Projects that may exceed 10%of the amount authorized Include: Chatham Hall Plater Quality Improvement Project; Lake Management III; Oceanfront Stormwater Facilities Maintenance 11; Primary System Infrastructure Improvements III; Southern Canal/Lead Ditch and Culvert Improvements 11; SW Infrastructure Rehabilitation&Improvements III; Surface Plater Regulatory Compliance Program 11;and The Lakes South London Bridge Creek Channels and Gate. The proposed uses of the ban proceeds are for public Improvement projects for the Flood Protection Program,specifically, Eastern Shore Drive Lynnhaven Colony Park Pump Station. This hearing is open to the public, and all interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 3854303. if you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 3854303; hearing Impaired,call TOD-711. If you wish to make comments virtually via WebFx (by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, p!ease follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEr at tl ns!lYhCat a Y LktiS 9LfU 11W rtt8r't894 ( r1�4131Q`�Q4�e • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385A303 or via email at ABarnesflvbgov.corn prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. Ali Interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Pilot-March 31 and April 7,2026 Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Increases to Water and Sewer Fees The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 15,2026,at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 191h Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing concerning proposed ordinances to amend certain water and sewer capital recovery fees. The proposed changes eliminate the Pump Station Fee and incorporate the cost Into the Seger Capital Recovery Fee. Additionally, changes to the code make provisions for the application of the Sewer Capital Recovery Fee to allow for a reduced rate for properties planned to be connected to the sewer system,but either will not discharge through a City pump station or the property owner Is required to construct or modify a pump station to Increase capacity. Information concerning the documentation and Justification for the proposed fee changes and the complete ordinances are available for examination try the public at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central library during scheduled hours of operation.This Information Is also available at the City Manager's Office,the City Clerk's Office and the Department of Budget and Management Services, in the City Hall Building, Municipal Center, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This Information can be accessed on the City's web site located at h"ps-//budget.vkginiabeach.gov/ This Hearing is open to the public and all Interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City oerk's Office at 3854303. If you are physically disabled or visually Impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call 3854303. Hearing impaired,TOO-71 L If)vu wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the hr)-step process provided below-. • Register for the WebEx at: https//yteov vmhex /'rebiink/reeister/ rtF8e1893309dc9f&c I,�gig t954995da • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 385-4303 or via email at ABarnes@vvbgov.00m prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Pilot-March 31 and April 7,2026 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOUNDARY MODIFICATION FOR TOWN CENTER SSD The City Council of Virginia Beach,Virginia,at its Special Session on April 15,2026,at 6.00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19tb Street,Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451,will hold a public hearing to receive pudic comment on a proposal to amend, pursuant to Virginia Code§15.2-2402.1,the boundaries of the Town Center Special Service District. The Town Center Special Service District, as modified,will add one parcel known generally as Block 13. A detailed map and proposed ordinance are available for public Inspection at the City of Virginia Beach Freedom of Information Act(FOIA)Office.The proposed ordinance and map will also be posted and available in the same manner within City Manager's Proposed FY 2026- 27 Operating Budget. This hearing Is open to the public, and all Interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 385-4303. If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,pease call 385-4303; hearing impaired,call TOO-71L if yrou wish to make comments virtually via\YebEx (by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: • Register for the WebEx at: sdaah?�..v��tae�,> ItSrtWlr+apj�i J • Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling (757) 3854303 or via email at ABarnesOvbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026, Ail Interested parties are Invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk Pitt-March 24,March 31 and April 7,2026 4 PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE PEMBROKE SQUARE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT AND DEDICATING CERTAIN TAX REVENUE FROM THE PROJECT As required by Code of Virginia§15.2.2400 on Wednesday, April 16. 2026, at Its Special Session,the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m.at the Virginia Beady Convention Center, 100019^Street,Virginia Such,Viginia 23451, to receive public comment on an ordinance to create the Pembroke Square Special Service District*The District.'The District is to be created for the purpose of providing financing for additional, more complete, and more timely governmental services to public facilities, to maintain public garages within the District,and to pay for up to$5,50Q000 towards the acquisition cost for parking units. Pursuant to the authority contained in Code of Virginia y 15.2-2403, the city council Is considering an SSD levy at the rate of forty-seven cents ($0.47) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed value to fund the Citys obligations to pay,either in whole or pan,the expenses and charges for providing and maintaining services and necessary facilities in the service district. n A detailed map and proposed ordinance are available for public Inspection at the City of Virginia Beach Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) Office.The proposed ordinance and map will also be posted and availatxie in the same manner within City Manager's Proposed FY 2026-27 Operating Budget. This hearing is open to the public, and all Interested citizens will have an opportunity to be heard. Individuals desiring to provide written comments may do so by contacting the City Clerk's office at 3854303. if you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call385-4303; hearing impaired,call TOO-71t If yDo wish to make comments virtually via WebEx (by computer,smart device,or telephone)during the public hearing, please follow the tvustep process provided below: • Register for the RtebEx at: ntins-lhhzry wat�i�mnVsccbtinY:iregisted Lfit$�(�4�3�9<'+f8c�tad1a14�5�;?�f4 • RegislerWhh the City Clerk's Office bycalling (757) 3854303 or via email at ABarnesOvbgov.com prior to 5:00 p.m.on April 15,2026. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City perk Pilot-March 24,March 31 and April 7,2026