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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-06 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FINAL AUGUST 6, 2008 9:00 A.M., AUDITORIUM COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Moment of Silence. 4. Recognitions: a. Roxanne White, Service on Region Ten Community Services Board. b. Proclamation recognizing August 26, 2008 as Women's Equality Day. 5. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. 6. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda. 7. Consent Agenda (on next sheet). 9:40 a.m. - Action Items 8. Proposed 2009 Legislative Priorities, David Blount. 9. Star Swimming Request for Funding. 10:00 a.m. - PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10. Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment. 11. PROJECT: AFD-2008-005. Moorman's River AQricultural and Forestal District. Ordinance to amend Section 3-222, Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District, of Division 2, Districts, of Article II, Districts of Statewide Significance, of Chapter 3, Agricultural and Forestal Districts, of the Albemarle County Code. The proposed ordinance would add TMP 57-69 to the district. 12. WPT A-2008-002. Fees and Miscellaneous. Amend Sees. 17-104, Definitions, 17-204, Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan, 17-208, Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan, 17-209, Fees, 17- 212, Inspections, and 17-310, Fees, of Chapter 17, Water Protection, of the Albemarle County Code. This ordinance would amend Sees. 17-209 and 17-310 to increase the fees charged for almost all listed applications, reviews, approvals, inspections and other services provided by the County in the administration of the County's erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations in Chapter 17 of the Albemarle County Code. The proposed fee increases are necessary to assure that the fees cover the cost to the County to provide those services and are authorized by Virginia Code 99 10.1-562 and 10.1-603.10. This ordinance also would amend Sees. 17-104 to add definitions, 17-204 and 17-208 to provide that the program authority may act on variance requests, and 17-212 to correctly identify the department of community development. 13. BRTA-2008-001. BuildinQ ReQulation Fees and Miscellaneous. Amend Sees. 5-100, Purpose and intent, 5- 101, Building inspection office established; powers and duties, 5-200, Permit and inspection fees, generally, 5-201, Fees for building permits, 5-202, Fees for electrical permits, 5-203, Fees for plumbing permits, 5-204, Fees for mechanical permits, 5-206, Fee for demolition permits, 5-207, Fees for zoning inspections, and 5-208, Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections, of Chapter 5, Building Regulations, of the Albemarle County Code. This ordinance would amend Sees. 5-201, 5-202, 5-203, 5-204, 5-206, 5-207 and 5-208 to increase the fees charged for almost all listed applications, permits, reviews, approvals, inspections and other services provided by the County in the administration and enforcement of Chapter 5 of the Albemarle County Code. The proposed fee increases are necessary to defray the costs to enforcing the building code and appeals. The proposed fee increases are authorized by Virginia Code 9 36-105. This ordinance also would amend Sees. 5-100, 5-101 and 5-200 to correctly identify the department of community development; Sec. 5-200 also would be amended to require payment of the fee at the time of application. Recess 11 :00 a.m. - Information/Presentation Items: 14. Airport Runway Extension Project, Presentation by Barbara Hutchinson. 15. Budget Process Review Committee Report. 16. Before the Storm: Reducing the Damage from Polluted Stormwater Runoff (Report prepared by the Southern Environmental Law Center, the Rivanna Conservation Society, and the University of Virginia School's Environmental Law and Conservation Clinic), Presentation by Morgan Butler. 17. Closed Meeting. 18. Certify Closed Meeting. 19. Boards and Commissions: a. Vacancies/Appointments. 2:00 p.m. - Transportation Matters 20. a. VDOT Monthly Report. b. Transportation Matters not Listed on the Agenda. 21. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. 22. Adjourn. CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL: 7.1 Approval of Minutes: January 23 and May 14, 2008. 7.2 Requested FY 2009 Appropriations. 7.3 Set public hearing to consider proposed ordinance to update definitions and dog license provisions of animal ordinance to conform to Virginia Code and to increase the dog license tax. 7.4 Resolution to accept road(s) in Highlands Phase 2B Subdivision into the State Secondary System of Highways. 7.5 Resolution to accept road(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision into the State Secondary System of Highways. 7.6 Request to add representative from Habitat for Humanity to Housing Committee. 7.7 Resolution to Affirm the County's Authorization to Pick-Up Employee's Contribution to Virginia Retirement System Under 9 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. 7.8 Offender Aid and Restoration's Community Correction and Pretrial Services Program - Supplemental Appropriation Request. 7.9 Cancel September 10, 2008 Board of Supervisors' meeting. FOR INFORMATION: 7.10 July 2008 Board-to-Board, Monthly Communications Report from School Board, School Board Chairman. 7.11 Proffer Management - FY 2008 Fourth Quarter Cash Proffer Report. 7.12 2008 Development Review Process Changes for Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use Permits. ACTIONS Board of Supervisors Meeting of AUQust 6, 2008 AGENDA ITEM/ACTION 1. Call to Order. . Meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by the Chairman, Mr. Boyd. All BOS members were present. Also present were Bob Tucker, Larry Davis, and Meaaan Hov. Recognitions: . Chairman recognized Roxanne White for her service on the Region Ten Community Services Board. . The Board decided to adopt an alternate version of the Women's Equalit~ Day Proclamation at their AUQust 13 h meeting. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. Dennis Rooker: . Asked that staff put together information on the recently adopted rural area ordinances so that the public understands the ordinances better. Suggested doing a Q & A format on the web page, and also sending out a ma61er to various interest groups, such as the Farm Bureau. Ann Mallek: . Encouraged Board Members to have fire/rescue representatives in their districts attend the monthly meetings that the Fire Chiefs are having, especially the upcoming meetings on Strategic Planning. . Expressed support for putting stormwater control and erosion measures into language for an ordinance. . Asked if the Board members would be interested in holding a joint meeting with the Albemarle County Service Authority. There was CONSENSUS by the Board to schedule a one hour meeting as soon as possible. . There was a report from the Community Food Group. They are working on ways to provision local institutions to provide more local produce and meats. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda. . Allan Kindrick and Tim Kindrick hand delivered to the Board a letter appealing the Water Protection Ordinance relating to the runway extension project at the Charlottesville- Albemarle Airport. . Bob Coiner, Mayor of Gordonsville, asked Albemarle County to aid in funding Gordonsville's library project. The Board directed the Library Board/Library Staff to review the request and report back to the BOS at their September 3 BOS meetinQ. 4. 5. 6. 1 AUQust13,2008 ASSIGNMENT Clerk: Schedule on August 13th agenda. Mark Graham/Wavne Cilimbera: Proceed as directed. Clerk: Schedule joint meeting with the Service Authority. Clerk: Schedule on September 3 agenda. Librarv Board/Staff: Proceed as directed. 7.2 Requested FY 2009 Appropriations. Clerk: Forward signed appropriations to . APPROVED budget amendment in the amount Finance and appropriate individuals. of $1 ,532,518.00 and FY 2009 Appropriations #2009005,#2009006,#2009007,#2009008, #2009009, #2009010 and #2009011. 7.3 Set public hearing to consider proposed ordinance Clerk: Schedule on September 3,2008 to update definitions and dog license provisions of agenda. animal ordinance to conform to Virginia Code and to increase the dog license tax. . Set public hearinq on Seotember 3, 2008. 7.4 Resolution to accept road(s) in Highlands Phase Clerk: Forward Form AM-4.3 and adopted 2B Subdivision into the State Secondary System of resolution to Glen Brooks, County Highways. Engineer. . ADOPTED attached resolution. (Attachment 1) 7.5 Resolution to accept road(s) in Rustling Oaks Clerk: Forward form AM-4.3 and adopted Subdivision into the State Secondary System of resolution to Glen Brooks, County Engineer. Highways. . ADOPTED attached resolution. (Attachment 2) 7.6 Request to add representative from Habitat for Ron White: Proceed as approved. Humanity to Housing Committee. . AMENDED the composition of the Housing Committee to allow a representative of Habitat for Humanity to serve, and APPROVED as with PHA and AHIP that a Board member of Habitat for Humanity be appointed rather than staff. 7.7 Resolution to Affirm the County's Authorization to Clerk: Forward adopted resolution to VRS, Pick-Up Employee's Contribution to Virginia Finance and County Attorney's Office. Retirement System Under 9 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. (Attachment 3) . ADOPTED attached resolution. 7.8. Offender Aid and Restoration's Community Bryan Elliott: Notify OAR of Board's action and Correction and Pretrial Services Program - bring forward when ready for further action. Supplemental Appropriation Request. . APPROVED the transfer of $8,853.00 from the Board's Contingency to OAR subject to participation by the other applicable localities in the revenue loss. At such time as the other localities commit to this participation, an appropriation will be brought to the Board for formal aooroval of the local fundinq increase. 7.9 Cancel September 10, 2008 Board of Supervisors' Clerk: Remove meeting from schedule. meeting. . APPROVED canceling the September 10, 2008 Niaht Board meetina. 7.12 2008 Development Review Process Changes for Elaine Echols/Wayne Cilimberq: Incorporate Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use recommended changes. Permits. . Mr. Rooker suggested the following changes to Attachment A: 0 Under Item #14 - in the first line of the change the word "exactly" to "substantially" 0 Under Item #16, change the last sentence to read: "... after the time established in the schedule." 8. Proposed 2009 Leaislative Priorities, David Blount. Andv Bowman/David Blount: Proceed as 2 . APPROVED the proposed 2009 Legislative directed. Priorities for submission to the T JPDC and VACo. CONSENSUS of the Board to support an increase in the number of rollback years for the Land Use Taxation Proaram. 9. Star Swimming Request for Funding. . APPROVED taking the Star proposal under County Executive/County Attorney: Proceed consideration pending the necessary review by as directed. the County Attorney's Office, and DIRECTED the County Executive to appoint a negotiating team in conjunction with the Albemarle County Schools to meet with representatives of the YMCA and Star Swimming and to recommend a course of action. Recess. . The Board took a recess at 10:58 a.m. and reconvened at 11: 1 0 a.m. 10. Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment. Clerk: Forward signed appropriations to . APPROVED FY 2008 Budget Amendment in Finance and appropriate individuals. the amount of $3,761,869.21, and APPROVED Appropriations #2008078, #2008079, #2008080, #2008081, and #2008082 to provide funds for various local government, school, and caoital oroiects and programs. 11. PROJECT: AFD-2008-005. Moorman's River Clerk: Send thank-you letters to property AQricultural and Forestal District. owners of new additions to the district. . APPROVED AFD-2008-005, by a vote of 6:0, and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 08-3(2). (Attachment 4) 12.& WPTA-2008-002. Fees and Miscellaneous and 13. BRTA-2008-001. BuildinQ ReQulation Fees and Clerk: Forward copy of adopted ordinances to Miscellaneous. Mark Graham, Jay Schlothauer, Glen Brooks, . ADOPTED Ordinance No. 08-5(1), by a vote of and County Attorney. 6:0, Building Regulations Ordinance. . ADOPTED Ordinance No. 08-17(33), by a vote (Attachments 5&6) of 6:0, Water Protection Ordinance. . DIRECTED staff to process biennial fee Community Develooment: Proceed as adjustments using the County's merit pool directed. percentages for the two years as a basis for adiusting fees. 14. Airport Runway Extension Project, Presentation by Clerk: Schedule on August 13, 2008 agenda. Barbara Hutchinson. . DIRECTED staff to prepare a resolution of suooort for the runway extension project. 16. Before the Storm: Reducing the Damage from Mark Graham: Proceed as directed. Polluted Stormwater Runoff (Report prepared by the Southern Environmental Law Center, the Clerk: Schedule on future agenda. Rivanna Conservation Society, and the University of Virginia School's Environmental Law and Conservation Clinic), Presentation by Morgan Butler. . Received. . DIRECTED staff to come back with a report on what is currently in the work program, and how the items from this report could be added. 17. Closed Meeting. . At 12:57 p.m. the Board went into closed meetina to consider aooointments to boards, 3 committees, and commissions; to consider the acquisition of real property necessary for a county park; to discuss with legal counsel and staff specific matters requiring legal advice relating to an amendment of an interjuris- dictional agreement relating to public safety services; and to discuss with legal counsel and staff specific matters requiring legal advice relating to an agreement necessary to implement a funding source for public safety services. 18. Certified Closed Meeting. . At 2:17 p.m., the Board reconvened into open session and certified the closed meetina. 19. Boards and Commissions: Appointments. Clerk: Prepare appointment/reappointment . REAPPOINTED Bruce Dotson and Stephen letters, update Boards and Commissions book, McLean to the ACE Committee, with said webpage, and notify appropriate persons. terms to expire August 1, 2011. . REAPPOINTED John Chamales to the Jail Authority, with said term to expire August 8, 2011. . REAPPOINTED Rosa Hudson to the Jordan Development Corporation, with said term to expire Auqust 13, 2009. . NonAgenda. AUTHORIZED, by a vote of Dan Eqqleston: Proceed as approved. 6:0, the release of the previously appropriated CIP funds to CARS, designated for the replacement of Fire/Rescue apparatus pursuant to County Policy, including code titlinq of such apparatus. . NonAgenda. ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, Clerk: Forward copy of resolution to County the attached Resolution to authorize Attorney's office and Pat Mullaney. acquisition of property from Mr. and Mrs. James Byrom for the purpose of providing (Attachment 7) access to the Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Reserve Park. . NonAgenda. ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, the Clerk: Forward copy of resolution to County attached Resolution approving an amendment Attorney's office, Bryan Elliott and Dan of the Fire Services Agreement between the Eggleston. City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. (Attachment 8) 15. Budget Process Review Committee Report. . Received. 20a. VDOT Monthly Report. Allan Sumpter updated Board members on issues in their districts: . VDoT has been working on a process for removing illegal signs in the right of way areas. VDoT is working with County staff, and will get a letter to CAAR and the Chamber of Commerce explaining the rules. VDoT will also try to patrol these areas as much as possible with their current staff. . In median areas and on sidewalks, there is an effort to remove tall weeds with weed eaters and spraying. He has tasked his staff to come up with a better plan for spraying next year so that the weeds do not get so tall. Mr. Boyd suggested VDoT look at Berkmar Drive and 4 Route 20 at Pantops as areas that have six foot weeds coming out of the drains. David Slutzky: . Signal upgrade work is beginning on Route 29. VDoT staff is working on the system, and expect to finish in the next two to three months. Dennis Rooker: . Pedestrian safety improvements are beginning along Hydraulic Road, and bike lanes are being marked as well. Sally Thomas: . Buckingham Branch will move forward with repairs to Dry Bridge. They are going to fully replace the bridge decking, and anticipate completing the project within the next four weeks. She asked for VDoT to put up a large sign to alert motorists as they have done in the past. 20b. Transportation Matters not Listed on Agenda. Clerk: Forward comments to Allan Sumpter. Sally Thomas: . Asked about the possibility of installing a bicycle sign to alert drivers that bikes are on the roadway, in areas where there is no separate bike lane. VDoT staff will look into it. Dennis Rooker: . Asked about the use of islands in pedestrian crossing paths that are painted with a bright green paint, with mid-road signage, similar to those used in the Outer Banks. Mr. Sumpter will have VDoT look into that possibility. David Slutzky: . The grass on Rio Road between Wolfe's and the entrance to Circuit City is about six feet high. Mr. Sumpter advised that the mowing contractor missed that road, and is going to mow that area next week. Ann Mallek: . Asked who is responsible for removing leaves that pile up in ditches against pipes under driveways. VDoT advised that in the Fall at certain places where they can cause a drainage problem, VDoT staff rents a vacuum truck to come in and address the back up. Ms. Mallek pointed out that Advance Mills Road down to Jacob's Run is a problem area, and should be added to the list of areas for removal. Lindsay Dorrier: . In the report, Route 626 should be listed as Route 726. VDoT will look at the curve in that area to see if there are any safety improve- ments that can be made. . The entrance at Walton School, traveling North (intersection of Route 20 and Route 798) is dangerous. VDoT will look into that area. 5 David Benish: . He and Juan Wade are also working on pedestrian crossings. County staff is looking at improvements that are beyond the scope of what VDoT can do, such as mid block crossings and street lights to illuminate crosswalks at niaht. 21. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Ann Mallek: . Asked if another meeting has been scheduled with the PRFA, and was informed that nothing has been scheduled at this time. 22. Adjourn. . The meetina was adiourned at 3:12 p.m. /mrh Attachment 1 - Resolution- Highlands Subdivision, Phase 2B Attachment 2 - Resolution- Rustling Oaks Subdivision Attachment 3 - Resolution - Affirmation of Authorization to Pick-up the Employee's Contribution to VRS for Albemarle County Attachment 4 - Ordinance - Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District Attachment 5 - Ordinance- Building Regulations Attachment 6 - Ordinance- Water Protection Attachment 7 - Resolution - Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Reserve Park Attachment 8 - Resolution - Amendment of the Fire Services Agreement between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County 6 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 2B, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virainia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Reauirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 2B, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6,2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to 933.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Reauirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ********** The road(s) described on Additions Form AM-4.3 is: 1) Mechums River Road (State Route 1241) from the intersection of Route 1244 (Amber Ridge Road) to the intersection of Route 1297 (Gate Post Lane), as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.23 miles. 2) Gate Post Lane (State Route 1297) from the intersection of Route 1241 (Mechums River Road) to the south cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50-foot right-of- way width, for a length of 0.20 miles. 3) Gate Post Lane (State Route 1297) from the intersection of Route 1241 (Mechums River Road) to the north cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50-foot right-of- way width, for a length of 0.11 miles. Total Mileage - 0.54 7 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virqinia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Reauirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to 933.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Reauirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ********** The road(s) described on Additions Form AM-4.3 is: 1) RustlinQ Oaks Drive (State Route 1007) from the intersection of Route 601 to the cul- de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1167, page 193, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.63 miles. Total Mileage - 0.63 8 ATTACHMENT 3 RESOLUTION Affirmation of Authorization to Pick-up the Employee's Contribution to VRS for ALBEMARLE COUNTY, 55101 Under ~ 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code WHEREAS, ALBEMARLE COUNTY provides its employees with tax deferral pursuant to 9 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to their member contributions to the Virginia Retirement System (referred to as VRS) by picking up member contributions to VRS; and WHEREAS, VRS keeps track of such picked up member contributions, and treats such contributions as employee contributions for all purposes of VRS; WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service in Notice 2006-43 has provided transition relief for existing pick up arrangements provided that an authorized person takes formal action to evidence the establishment of the pick-up arrangement no later than January 1, 2009. WHEREAS, in order to avail itself of the protection given under Notice 2006-43, ALBEMARLE COUNTY desires to affirm its intention to establish and maintain a pickup arrangement through formal action by its governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the existing member contribution pick-up arrangement is hereby affirmed as it relates to salary reduction elections in effect prior to the date of this Resolution, and it is further RESOLVED that effective the first pay day on or after August 6, 2008, ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall pick up member contributions of its employees to VRS, and such contributions shall be treated as employer contributions in determining tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States; and it is further RESOLVED that such contributions, although designated as member contributions, are to be made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY in lieu of member contributions; and it is further RESOLVED that pick up member contributions shall be paid from the same source of funds as used in paying the wages to affected employees; and it is further RESOLVED that member contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY under the pick up arrangement shall be treated for all purposes other than income taxation, including but not limited to VRS benefits, in the same manner and to the same extent as member contributions made prior to the pick up arrangement; and it is further RESOLVED that nothing herein shall be construed so as to permit or extend an option to VRS members to receive the pick up contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY directly instead of having them paid to VRS; and it is further RESOLVED that notwithstanding any contractual or other provisions, the contributions of each member of VRS who is an employee of ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall be picked up either through a reduction in the current salary of such employee or as an offset against future salary increases of such employee or as a combination of both at the option of the employer by ALBEMARLE COUNTY on behalf of such employee pursuant to the foregoing resolutions. Adopted in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia this 6th day of AUQust, 2008. 9 ATTACHMENT 4 ORDINANCE NO. 08-3(2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 3, AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE II, DISTRICTS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA. BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 3, Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article II, Districts of Statewide Significance, is hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District Chapter 3. Agricultural and Forestal Districts Article II. Districts of Statewide Significance Division 2. Districts Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District. The district known as the "Moorman's River Agricultural- and Forestal District" consists of the following described properties: Tax map 27, parcels 32, 34, 34A, 40, 40A, 40A 1, 42, 42A; tax map 28, parcels 2, 2A, 3, 4,5,6, 6A, 6B, 7, 7A, 7A1, 7B, 8,12, 12A, 12B, 13, 17A, 17C, 18, 23B, 23B1, 30, 30A, 30B 32B, 320, 34B, 35, 35B, 37, 37A, 37B, 37C, 38; tax map 29, parcels 2C, 4E, 8, 8B, 8E, 8E1, 8H, 8J, 8K, 9, 10, 15C, 40B, 40C, 400, 49C, 50, 54A, 61, 62, 63, 63A, 630, 67C, 690, 69F, 70A, 70B, 70C, 70F, 70F1, 70G, 70H1, 70K, 70L, 70M, 71, 71A, 73B, 74A, 76, 78, 79C, 80, 84, 85; tax map 30, parcels 10, 10A, 12, 12C, 120, 17A, 18E; tax map 41, parcels 8, 8B, 8C, 80, 9E, 15, 15A, 17C, 18, 41C, 41H, 44,50,67, 67B, 68, 70, 72, 72B, 72C, 72D, 89; tax map 42, parcels 5, 6, 6B, 7, 8, 8A,8C, 10, 10A, 100, 37F, 37J, 38, 40, 40C, 400, 40D1,40G, 40H2,41,42B, 43, 43A,44; tax map 43, parcels 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 3D, 4C, 40, 5, 5A, 9,10, 16B2, 16B3, 18E4, 18G, 18J, 191, 19N, 19P, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21, 21A, 24, 25A, 25B, 30, 30A, 30B, 300, 30G, 30H, 30M, 30N, 32H, 33, 33E, 34D1, 41, 42, 43, 43A 1, 44, 45, 45C, 450; tax map 44, parcels 1, 2, 24, 26, 26A, 26C, 27B, 27C, 28, 29, 29A, 290, 30, 30A, 30B, 31, 31A, 31A1, 310, 31F, 31G; tax map 57, parcel 69; tax map 59, parcels 32, 32A, 34, 35, 82A. This district, created on December 17, 1986 for not more than ten years and last reviewed on December 1,2004, shall be next reviewed prior to December 1,2014. (4-14-93; 12-21-94; 4-12-95; 8-9-95; Code 1988, 9 2.1-4(g); Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 99-3(4), 5- 12-99; Ord. 00-3(1),4-19-00; Ord. 04-3(4),12-1-04; Ord. 05-3(2), 7-6-05; Ord. 08-3(2), 8-6-08) 10 ATTACHMENT 5 ORDINANCE NO. 08-5(1) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, BUILDING REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ADMINISTRATION, AND ARTICLE II, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 5, Building Regulations, Article I, Administration, and Article II, Fees, are hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 5-1 00 Sec. 5-101 Sec. 5-200 Sec. 5-201 Sec. 5-202 Sec. 5-203 Sec. 5-204 Sec. 5-206 Sec. 5-207 Sec. 5-208 Purpose and intent Building inspection office established; powers and duties Permit and inspection fees, generally Fees for building permits Fees for electrical permits Fees for plumbing permits Fees for mechanical permits Fee for demolition permits Fees for zoning inspections Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections Chapter 5. Building Regulations Article I. Administration Sec. 5-100 Purpose and intent. A. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to promote and to protect the public health, safety and welfare by making the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code applicable to all matters affecting or relating to structures, including the construction, alteration, repair, addition, maintenance, demolition and removal of all structures, and to the equipment in such structures. The purpose and intent of this chapter is also to establish a procedure by which unsafe buildings and structures are repaired, removed, or demolished. B. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code shall be referred to in this chapter as the "building code" and shall include the building code in its current form and as amended in the future. C. A copy of the building code shall be kept on file in the department of community development. (95-1; 10-18-73,96-1; 4-20-88; 9 5-2; 10-18-73,96-2; Code 1988, 95-1; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08- 5(1),8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Sec. 5-101 Building inspection office established; powers and duties. A building inspection office is hereby established in the department of community development, as provided herein: A. The building inspection office shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code and this chapter, the review and approval of plans, the inspection of buildings and structures and the issuance of permits or certificates pertaining thereto. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building inspection office" means the "local building department" as that term is used in the building code. 11 B. The building inspection office shall be directed by a building official appointed by the county executive. The building official shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the building code and, as such, shall have the duties and powers of a code official set forth in the building code. The building official also shall be responsible for the supervision of the other employees of the building inspection office. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building official" means the "code official" as that term is used in the building code. (95-1; 10-18-73,96-1; 4-20-88; 95-2; 10-18-73,96-2; Code 1988, 95-2; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08- 5(1),8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Article II. Fees Sec. 5-200 Permit and inspection fees, generally. The fees for a permit or inspection required pursuant to the building code and this chapter shall be paid as provided herein: A. Except as provided in paragraph (E), no permit application shall be accepted until the applicable fees required by this article have been paid. The fee shall be for the purpose of reimbursing, in whole or in part, the department of community development's cost to review plans, issue permits and conduct up to one reinspection of work performed pursuant to a permit. B. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Payment shall be made in the department of community development. C. The payment of fees for a permit or permit amendment shall not relieve any person from the payment of any other fees that may be required by law including, but not limited to, fees for water connections and sewer connections. D. The building official shall keep an accurate account of all fees collected pursuant to this chapter and shall deposit all fees collected with the department of finance. E. Neither the county nor the county school board shall be required to pay any fee otherwise required by this article for a permit or inspection required by this chapter. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-201 Fees for building permits. The fees for building permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residentia/ structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 or R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be $0.49 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be $0.15 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $25.00. C. Residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The fee for each residential swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $50.00. D. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $45.00. 12 E. New commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S- 1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.20 per square foot for the first 5,000 square feet, plus $0.14 per square foot for each square foot in excess of 5,000 square feet, calculated on gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. F. Change of building occupancy classification. The fee for a change of occupancy classification evaluation shall be $150.00. G. $305.00. Commercial swimming pools. The fee for each commercial swimming pool shall be H. $240.00. I. Elevators, escalators and lifts. The fee for each elevator, escalator or lift shall be Paint spraying booths. The fee for each paint spraying booth shall be $25.00. J. Mobile offices and premanufactured units. The fee for each mobile office or premanufactured unit shall be $45.00. K. Tents. The fee for each tent shall be $50.00. L. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.17 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-202 Fees for electrical permits. The fees for electrical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be $30.00. C. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30.00. D. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S- 1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.04 per square foot. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The bonding fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $30.00. The equipment wiring fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $30.00. F. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.04 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. 13 G. Signs. The fee for each sign shall be $45.00. H. Temporary service. The fee for each temporary electric service shall be $95.00, unless the service is sought as part of a building permit for which a fee was paid under section 5-201 (A). I. Early service. The fee for each early electric service shall be $60.00, unless the service is sought as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). J. Fuel dispensing pumps. The fee for each fuel dispensing pump shall be $30.00. K. Alarm systems. The fee for each alarm system shall be $0.04 per square foot of the gross square footage of the structure. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-203 Fees for plumbing permits. The fees for plumbing permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residentia/ structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30.00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $8.00 per fixture. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $8.00 per fixture, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Water lines. The fee for each water line shall be $25.00, unless the lines are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). F. Sewer latera/s. The fee for each sewer lateral shall be $25.00, unless the lateral is included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). G. Fire suppression systems. The fee for each fire suppression system shall be $0.80 per head. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-204 Fees for mechanical permits. The fees for mechanical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition 14 to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30.00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S- 1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Underground tanks. The fee for each underground tank, including associated piping, shall be $170.00, unless the tanks are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). F. Aboveground tanks. The fee for each aboveground tank, including associated piping, shall be $100.00, unless the tanks are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). G. Gas and oil lines. The fee for each gas or oil line shall be$35.00, unless the lines are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). H. Furnaces, wood stoves and gas log systems. The fee for each furnace, wood stove or gas log system shall be $65.00, unless the furnace, stove or gas log system is included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). I. Range hoods. The fee for each range hood shall be $25.00. J. Hood suppression systems. The fee for each hood suppression system shall be $30.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-206 Fee for demolition permits. The fee for each demolition permit shall be $95.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-207 Fees for zoning inspections. The fees for inspections to determine compliance with the zoning ordinance are hereby established as provided herein: A. Foundation of main and accessory structures. The fee for each inspection following the laying of the foundation of main or accessory structures shall be $15.00 per inspection. B. Surface water drainage pipes and culverts. The fee for each inspection pertaining to the size and location of surface water drainage pipes and culverts shall be $10.00 per inspection. 15 C. Subsurface stone for parking lot or entrance. The fee for each inspection to determine the proper depth of the subsurface stone for a parking lot on, or entrance onto, the property being developed, prior to the final surfacing of the parking lot or entrance, shall be $10.00 per inspection. D. Final site inspection. The fee for each final site inspection before a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $15.00 per inspection. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-208 Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections. herein: The fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections are established as provided A. Other permits. The fees for any other building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or amusement device permit not identified in this article shall be $30.00 per inspection. B. Plan amendments. The fee for each new plan submitted which requires any structural or fire safety review shall be $30.00. C. Reinspections. The fee for each inspection of work performed, after the second inspection of such work, shall be $30.00 per inspection. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. 16 ATTACHMENT 6 ORDINANCE NO. 08-17(3) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, GENERAL, ARTICLE II, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE III, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY BE IT ORDAI NED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 17, Water Protection, Article I, General, Article II, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article III, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, are amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 17-104 Sec. 17-204 Sec. 17-208 Sec. 17-209 Sec. 17-212 Sec. 17-310 Definitions Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan Fees Inspections Fees Chapter 17. Water Protection Article I. General Sec. 17-104 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this chapter: (2.1) Amendment to approved plan. The term "amendment to approved plan" means a revision to a plan previously approved by the program authority that requires a plan review and approval before it is incorporated into the approved plan. The revision can originate as a desired change by the owner or to satisfy either a notice to comply or stop work order issued by the program authority. (22.1) Inspection. The term "inspection" means the examination of a premises by the program authority for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter or determining whether bonded improvements are constructed as required by the approved plans required by this chapter. (35.2) Plan review. The term "plan review" means each review of a plan by the program authority for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to, the review of a plan that has been revised and resubmitted after the program authority reviewed and disapproved a prior plan. (39.1) Reinspection. The term "reinspection" means an inspection necessitated by either a notice of violation or stop work following issuance by the program authority. (44) Stormwater managementlBMP facilities maintenance agreement. The term "stormwater management/BMP facilities maintenance agreement" means an agreement that commits the owner or other designated parties to maintain and inspect stormwater/BMP facilities, including those required by 17 approved mitigation plans required by section 17-322, constructed in accordance with this chapter based on specific terms and conditions of the agreement. (45) Stormwater management/BMP plan. The term "stormwater management/BMP plan" means a document that describes the controls for the management of the rate of stormwater discharge and best management practices for water quality protection, including mitigation plans required by section 17-322, and which includes a narrative section, a map or site plan, pertinent calculations, and any specifications submitted with the plan. (47.2) Variance. The term "variance" means an owner-requested waiver from or modification to either the minimum standards of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations or an accepted erosion and sediment control measure which requires the program authority's evaluation and approval before it can be incorporated into a plan. Unless determined by the program authority that the variance can apply to other plans, a variance shall apply only to the plan for which it was requested and a separate variance shall be required for any other plan. (97-2,6-18-75,94,7-9-80,2-11-87,3-18-92, 919.1-5, 9-29-77, art. 1,92,9-13-78,7-11-90,8-3-94; 919.2-4,6-19-91; 919.3-5, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 99 7-2,19.1-5,19.2-4,19.3-5; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 07-17(1),2-14-07; Ord. 08-17(1), 2-6-08; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code SS 10.1-560, 10.1-603.2. Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control Sec. 17-204 Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan. Each erosion and sediment control plan submitted pursuant to this article shall be reviewed and approved as provided herein: A. The plan shall be reviewed by the program authority to determine whether it complies with the requirements of section 17-203 and all other requirements of this article. B. During its review of the plan, the program authority may meet with the owner from time to time to review and discuss the plan with the owner, and shall inform the owner in writing of any modifications, terms, or conditions required to be included in the plan in order for it to be approved. The program authority may also consider and act on a variance request under the following criteria: (i) the owner shall explain in writing the reasons for requesting the variance; and (ii) the variance may be approved if the program authority determines that the approved plan, with the variance and any associated conditions of approval, would protect off-site properties and resources from damage to the same extent or better than if the variance was not granted. C. Except as provided in paragraph (E), the program authority shall approve or disapprove a plan in writing within forty-five (45) days from the date the complete application was received by the program authority. The decision of the program authority shall be based on the plan's compliance with the requirements of this article. The decision shall be in writing and shall be served by first class mail to the address provided by the owner in the application for approval of the plan or by personal delivery to the owner. The date of the decision shall be either the date that it is deposited for mailing or the date that it is personally delivered to the owner. If the plan is disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be stated in the writing. D. If the program authority fails to act on the plan within forty-five (45) days from the date the application was received by the program authority, the plan shall be deemed approved. E. If the owner is required to obtain approval of a site plan or plat, the program authority shall not approve an erosion and sediment control plan unless and until the site plan or plat is approved 18 as provided by law. For purposes of this paragraph, a site plan or plat may be deemed approved by the program authority if its approval is conditioned upon the approval of an erosion and sediment control plan pursuant to this article, and the program authority determines that review and approval of the erosion and sediment control plan will not affect approval of the site plan or plat. The program authority may approve an erosion and sediment control plan prior to approval of a required site plan or plat in the following circumstances: 1. to correct any existing erosion or other condition conducive to excessive sedimentation which is occasioned by any violation of this chapter or by accident, act of God or other cause beyond the control of the owner; provided, that the activity proposed shall be strictly limited to the correction of such condition; 2. to clear and grub stumps and other activity directly related to the selective cutting of trees, as permitted by law; 3. to install underground public utility mains, interceptors, transmission lines and trunk lines for which plans have been previously approved by the operating utility and approved by the county as being substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan, if necessary; 4. disturbing activity; to fill earth with spoils obtained from grading, excavation or other lawful earth 5. to clear, grade, fill or engage in similar related activity for the temporary storage of earth, equipment and materials, and to construct temporary access roads; provided, that in each case, the area disturbed shall be returned to substantially its previous condition, with no significant change in surface contours. The return to previous condition shall occur within thirty (30) days of the completion of the activity or temporary use, or within thirteen (13) months of the commencement of any land disturbing activity on the land which is related to the activity, whichever period shall be shorter; or 6. to establish borrow, fill or waste areas in accordance with sections 5.1.28 and 10.2.1.18 of the zoning ordinance. (97-5,6-18-75,97,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76, 7-9-80, 7-8-81,2-11-87,3-18-92; 919.3-12,2-11-98; Code 1988,997-5,19.3-12; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-563. Sec. 17-208 Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan. The program authority may change an approved erosion and sediment control plan and require an owner to submit an amended plan in the following circumstances: 1. An inspection conducted pursuant to section 17-212 reveals that the plan is inadequate to satisfy the requirements of this article; 2. The owner finds that, because of changed circumstances or for other reasons, the approved plan cannot be effectively carried out and either proposed amendments to the plan, consistent with the requirements of this article, are agreed to by the program authority and the owner or the owner submits and obtains approval of a variance and the program authority determines that an amendment to the plan is required. The program authority may consider and act on a variance request under the following criteria: (i) the owner shall explain in writing the reasons for requesting the variance; and (ii) the variance may be approved if the program authority determines that the amended plan, with the variance and any associated conditions of approval, would protect off-site properties and resources from damage to the same extent or better than if the variance was not granted. The program authority shall approve or disapprove the variance in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of the request. If the program authority does not approve a variance within ten (10) days of the receipt of the request, it shall be deemed to be disapproved. 3. The land disturbing activity did not begin during the one hundred eighty (180) day period 19 following plan approval, or ceased for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, and the existing plan has been evaluated to determine whether it still satisfies the requirements of this article and state erosion and sediment control criteria and to verify that all design factors are still valid, and it has been determined that the plan is inadequate. In such a case, the land disturbing activity shall not be resumed until a modified plan is submitted and approved as provided in this article. (97-5,6-18-75,97,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76, 7-9-80, 7-8-81, 2-11-87, 3-18-92; 919.3-16, 2-11-98; Code 1988,997-5,19.3-16; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-563. Sec. 17-209 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit: 1. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a residential development: $150 2. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a residential development: $150 3. Plan review for a single family dwelling unit: $150 per review 4. Permit and first year inspection fees for a single family dwelling unit: $150 5. Annual permit renewal and inspection fees for a single family dwelling unit, starting with second year: $150 6. Each reinspection: $150 B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land: 1 . Pia n review: $150 per review 2. Permit and first year inspection fees: $150 3. Each reinspection: $150 4. Annual permit renewal and inspection fees, starting with second year: $150 C. All other land disturbing activity: 1. Plan review, disturbed area less than one acre: $150 per review 2. Permit and first year inspection fees, disturbed area less than one acre: $200 3. Annual permit renewal and inspection fee, disturbed area less than one acre: $200 4. Plan review, disturbed area one acre or larger: $300 per review 5. Permit and first year inspection fees, disturbed area one acre or larger: $100 per disturbed acre 20 6. Annual permit renewal and inspection fee, disturbed area one acre or larger, starting with second year: $100 per disturbed acre 7. Each reinspection: $250 8. Amendment to approved plan: $180 per plan review D. Variances: $760 per request (97-4,6-18-75,96, 10-22-75,4-21-76, 11-10-76,3-2-77,4-17-85,2-11-87, 12-11-91,3-18-92; 9 19.3-17, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 997-4,19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1),11-11-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3- 02; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 10.1-562. Sec. 17-212 Inspections. The program authority shall inspect any land disturbing activity or erosion impact area as provided herein: A. The program authority shall conduct periodic inspections of land disturbing activities and erosion impact areas to determine compliance with the approved erosion and sediment control plan, and to determine whether such approved plan and permit as implemented are adequate to satisfy the requirements of this article. B. Except as provided in paragraph (C), the periodic inspections shall be conducted: (i) during or immediately following initial installation of erosion and sediment controls; (ii) at least once during every two (2) week period thereafter; (iii) within forty-eight (48) hours following any runoff producing storm event; and (iv) at the completion of the project prior to the release of any surety. The inability of the program authority to conduct inspections within the time periods set forth in this paragraph shall not be deemed to be a failure of the program authority to perform a mandatory duty or a ministerial function, and no liability to the county, the program authority, or any official or employee thereof shall arise therefrom. C. Notwithstanding paragraph (B), the program authority is authorized to establish an alternative inspection program which ensures compliance with an approved erosion and sediment control plan. Such alternative inspection program shall be: (i) approved by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board prior to implementation; (ii) established in writing; (iii) based on a system of priorities which, at a minimum, address the amount of disturbed project area, site conditions, and stage of construction; (iv) documented by inspection records; and (v) maintained and available for public review in the department of community development. D. The program authority shall have the right to enter upon property subject to an erosion and sediment control plan for the purposes of conducting an inspection as provided in this section or an investigation pertaining to an erosion or sedimentation complaint. The owner shall be given notice of the inspection. Such notice may be either verbal or in writing. E. The fees required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(i), (ii) and (iv) are a part of the application fee required by section 17-209. The fee required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(iii) shall be paid by the owner within thirty (30) days of the date shown on the invoice. (97-6,6-18-75,98,2-11-76,4-21-76,2-11-87, 3-18-92; 919.3-20, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 997-6,19.3-20; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-566. Article III. Stormwater Management and Water Quality 21 Sec. 17-310 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater management/BMP plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." 1. Plan review: $300 per plan review 2. Amendment to approved plan: $180 per plan review 3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240 4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17-322): $85 5. Each inspection or reinspection: $60 6. Mitigation plan (section 17-322): $860 (919.3-34,2-11-98; 9 19.1-8, 9-29-77, art. II, 93,7-11-90; Code 1988, 99 19.1-8,19.3-34; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 10.1-603.10. 22 ATTACHMENT 7 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle desires to acquire certain property within the County by purchase from James Kevin Byrom and Xiao Yin Byrom for the purpose of providing access to the Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park; and WHEREAS, an offer to sell said property to the County has been made and presented to the Board of Supervisors for its consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the purchase of that parcel identified as Parcel "Z" and a Permanent Park Access Easement, both located on Tax Map Parcel 6-28B in the County of Albemarle, for the amount of $150,422.22, and further authorizes the County Executive to execute a Deed and all other documents necessary to acquire this property and easement. 23 ATTACHMENT 8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY WHEREAS, On May 3, 2000 the City of Charlottesville (the "City") and the County of Albemarle (the "County") entered into an agreement governing the provision of fire services for both localities (the "Fire Services Agreement"), which remains in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Fire Services Agreement provides that the Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2010 but that the parties may, by mutual written agreement executed prior to June 30, 2007, extend the Agreement for a second term lasting three (3) additional years, through June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Fire Services Agreement has been mutually beneficial to both the City and the County, and the parties may desire to extend the Agreement for up to three additional one-year terms, beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the City is agreeable to an extension of the Agreement, notwithstanding the extension deadline provided in Section 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that it hereby approves the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement to allow for the Agreement to be extended for up to three additional one-year terms beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2013; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that its Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement. 24 WOMEN'S EQUALITY DA Y WHEREAS, many decades of efforts by women and men were required to give women the right to vote; and WHEREAS, citizens must always be willing to work to assure that the laws and policies in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the United States of America, and this County do not unjustly discriminate against females, and any other group; and WHEREAS, unjust treatment based on views of inequality is often subtle; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for this County to recognize a day that commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the amendment that gave the right of suffrage to American women; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Supervisors of Albema,rle County, Virginia, does hereby proclaim August 26, 2008 as WOMEN'S EQUALITY DA Y in remembrance of all those women and men who have worked to develop a more equitable community that acknowledges both the real similarities and the important differences between women and men. Signed and sealed this 6th day of August, 2008. Kenne~C. Boy~ Chaifman Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Allan B. Kindrick 4815 Jacobs Run Earlysville VA 22936 August 8, 2008 Board of Supervisors County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 RECEIVED AT 80S MEETING Date: g. <0 . c;? 008 Agenda Item II: ~ Clerk's Initials:_!!1 ~ W Re: SDP200800087, Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Major Amendment Members of the Board: I hereby Petition the Board of Supervisors and hereby appeal the program authority's interpretation of the provisions of Chapter 17 (Water Protection Ordinance) of the Albemarle County Code as present to the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 22, 2008 pursuant to Albemarle County Code 17-311. As an owner of adjacent and down stream property I allege as follows: 1. SDP200800087 does not meet the definition as described by the program authority. 2. SDP200800087 does not meet the exemption criteria under Chapter 17 of the County Code either by the imposed definition or otherwise. 3. SDP200800087 does not meet the exemption criteria under Chapter 18 of the County Code for Critical Slopes. These actions and interpretations have resulted in an approval by the Planning Commission which is in violation of the Local Code. Respectfully, {JI,h V1Idll {: Allan B. Kindrick On 22 July 2008 the Albemarle County Planning Commission approved an 800' extension of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. Today I am appearing before you, the Board of Supervisors, to go on public record and to notify you that this approval is in violation ofthe Local Code of Albemarle County. This approval was obtained in part by an administrative decision of Mark Graham to label the project as the equivalent of a driveway. His rationalization was in essence that this was an access way for a vehicle to a structure on a property. Later members of the staff informed the Planning Commission that due to the administrative decision and the fact that it was a public facility no mitigation for streams, buffer zones or critical slopes is required. This advice is incorrect and contradictory to the local code for the following reasons: 1. Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code defines a driveway as "a form of vehicular access from a public street, a private road or alley to the interior of a lot or parcel of land" . This project does not meet the defInition of a driveway per the county code. 2. Mr. Graham provided the Section 17-320(D) to the planning commission as the regulation allowing the development of this project in the stream buffer. Section l7-320(D) is the county code which allows stream crossings of perennial and intermittent streams for roads, streets, or driveways provided the following requirements are addressed to the satisfaction of the program authority. The code specifically deals with bridges, culverts, stream stabilization and dissipation rates below the bridge or culverts and stream buffer disturbance in the placement of these bridges or culverts. Additionally the section restricts the impact to 30 linear feet for driveways and 60 linear feet for roads or streets. The airport extension project does not remotely qualify for these exemptions as outlined in Section l7-320(D). The project is not dealing with bridges or culverts or even with a stream crossing. Additionally per the Environmental Assessment dated September 2007 this project will impact 937 linear feet of stream which flow directly into Chris Greene Lake. 3. Section 17-321 of the County Code does allow development of a driveway in a stream buffer provided that a mitigation plan is submitted to and approved by the program authority pursuant to Section 17-322. However the exemption is only allowed when the program authority determines that the stream buffer would prohibit access to the lot necessary for the lot to be used and developed. Again this project does not meet the requirements as the stream buffers being impacted do not prohibit access to the lot.. 4. Mr. Bill Fritz also advised the planning commission that roads driveways and the like are exempt as well as public facilities are exempt from the critical slopes requirements outlined in Section 18-4.2 per Section 18-4.2.6(C). First the references by Mr. Fritz to Section 18 of the County Code and the exemptions listed therein only stands to validate the use of the defInition for driveways as previously stated. Secondly, Section 18-4.2.6(C) allows a lot, structure, or improvement to be exempt from the requirements of section 4.2 (Critical Slopes) as provided the applicant demonstrates that no reasonable alternative location or alignment exist. Again this project does not meet this exemption, as there are reasonable alternative locations available that were actually considered. Since this project does not meet the requirements of the county codes to qualify for exemption the approval is in violation of the county code and to allow the project to proceed would violate the local ordnances. State Code 15.2-2259(A)3 states, "Not withstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat, site plan, or plan of development, any defIciency in any proposed plat or plan, that if left uncorrected would violate local, state, or federal law, regulations, mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements, and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be considered, treated, or deemed as having been approved by the local planning commission or other agent". Today I am asking that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to enforce State Code 15.2-2259(A) 3 and publicly declare the project as having not been approved. I am further advising the Board of Supervisor that I am requesting a review of the program authority action to declare the project a driveway and as an allowable development under Section 17-320(D) per Section 17-311 of the County Code. This section allows any person aggrieved (which includes owners of adjacent or downstream property) of which I qualify on both accounts to have the right to apply for and receive a review of such actions (to include interpretation of the provisions of this article) to the Board of Supervisors. I would also like to ask the Board of Supervisors as to how any type of construction efforts involved with this project have been allowed. That there are on-going efforts currently impacting stream buffer areas is clearly depicted in these photos. It is obvious that this work occurred before 22 July 2008. Finally I would like to make the Board aware that a copy of these comments will be forwarded to the Virginia Department of Aviation for consideration in any application process for funds that are currently being considered. ALBEMMRLECOUNTYCODE be deemed to include drilling of holes not more than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in depth, designed solely to determine the geologic suitability of a site for the construction of structures. (Added 2-10-82) Drive-in-Theater: A theater so laid out that patrons can be accommodated while remaining in their automobiles. Drive-in-Window: A facility designed to provide access to commercial products and/or services for customers remaining in their automobiles. (Added 11-7-84) Driveway: A form of vehicular access from a public street, private road or alley to the interior of a lot or parcel of land (Added 2-6-02) Duplex: A two-family dwelling or a series of attached single-family dwellings containing two (2) dwelling units. Dwelling, Multiple-Family: A structure arranged or designed to be occupied by more than two (2) families, the structure having more than two (2) dwelling units. Dwelling, Single-Family: A building containing one (1) dwelling unit. Dwelling, Two-Family: A structure arranged or designed to be occupied by two (2) families, the structure having only two (2) dwelling units. Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Easement: A right to use the land of another in a particular manner and for a particular purpose. (Added 7-20-88; Amended 10-3-01) Eating Establishment: See Restaurant. (Amended 10-3-01) Eave: The lower portion of a roof that overhangs the wall. Facility vehicle: A van, pickup truck, car or other passenger vehicle licensed for street use, intended for daily business use by a contractor in the operation of a Qontracting business, and stored at the contractor's yard overnight. Loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks and similar construction equipment are not facility vehicles. (Added 2-5-03) Family: 1. An individual; or 2. Two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship, and/or not more than two (2) unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling or dwelling unit; or: 3. For the purposes of this ordinance the following shall not apply to the R-l, R-2 and R-4 residential districts: a group of not more than six (6) persons not related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling or dwelling unit. Family day home: A dwelling unit where care, protection and guidance is provided to a group of more than five (5) children under the age of thirteen (13), exclusive of the provider's family, during the absence of a parent or guardian during a part of a day. A single-family dwelling having five (5) or fewer children is a single-family residential use. (Added 10-3-01) Farm: The term "farm" means one or more parcels of land, whether such parcels are abutting or not, operated under the same management and whose primary use is agriculture. (Added 12-13- 06) 18-3-6 Zoning Supplement #47,6-11-08 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE 3. All such construction, installation, and maintenance of such water or sewer lines shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and permits and be conducted in a manner that protects water quality. C. Silvicultural activities, provided that such activities are conducted in compliance with the water quality protection procedures established by the Virginia Department of Forestry in its "Best Management Practices Handbook for Forestry Operations." (9 19.3-43,2-11-98; 9 19.2-12,6-19-91,912; Code 1988,99 19.2-12, 19.3-43; Ord. 98-A(l), 8-5-98) State law referenc~Va. Code gIO.1-2108. Sec. 17-320 Types of development authorized in stream buffer. If otherwise authorized by the applicable regulations of the zoning ordinance, the following types of development shall be allowed in a stream buffer, provided that the requirements of this section are satisfied: A. A building or structure which existed on the date of adoption of this chapter may continue at such location. However, nothing in this section authorizes the continuance, repair, replacement, expansion or enlargement of such building or structure except as provided in sections 6.0 and 30.3 of the zoning ordinance. B. On-site or regional stormwater management facilities and temporary erosion and sediment control measures, provided that: 1. To the extent practical, as determined by the program authority, the location of such facilities shall be outside of the stream buffer; 2. No more land shall be disturbed than is necessary to provide for construction and maintenance of the facility, as determined by the program authority; 3. The facilities are designed and constructed so as to minimize impacts to the functional value of the stream buffer and to protect water quality; and 4. Facilities located within a flood plain adhere to flood plain regulations of the county and are designed and located, to the extent practical, to maintain their water quantity and/or water quality control value, according the standards of this article, during flood conditions. C. Water-dependent facilities; water wells; passive recreation access, such as pedestrian trails and bicycle paths; historic preservation; archaeological activities; provided that all applicable federal, state and local permits are obtained. D. Stream crossings of perennial and intermittent streams for roads, streets or driveways, provided the following requirements are addressed to the satisfaction ofthe program authority: 1. Bridges and culverts shall satisfy the following: a. For crossings of perennial streams, bridges, arch culverts, or box culverts shall be used for the stream crossing and sized to pass the ten (10) year storm without backing water onto upstream properties. Bridges or culverts shall either leave the stream section, consisting of the stream bed and the stream bank, undisturbed or shall allow the stream to retum to a natural stabilized cross- section upon completion of installation. The lowest interior elevation of the culvert (the culvert invert) shall be a minimum of six (6) inches below the stream bed. Culvert walls and bridge columns should be located outside the stream banks wherever possible; 17-33 Supp. #19, 7-08 ALBE~RLECOUNTYCODE b. For crossings of intermittent streams, bridges or culverts shall be used for the stream crossing and sized to pass the ten (10) year storm without backing water onto upstream properties; 2. Stream stabilization and energy dissipation measures below each bridge or culvert shall satisfy the standards for stream bank stabilization and outlet control provided in the county's design standards manual; 3. The stream buffer disturbance shall be the minimum necessary for the lot(s) to be used and developed as permitted in the underlying zoning district and under the applicable regulations of the subdivision ordinance. Stream crossings shall not disturb more than thirty (30) linear feet of stream for driveways and sixty (60) linear feet for roads or streets, provided that the program authority may allow additional length of stream disturbance where fill slopes or special conditions necessitate additional length; 4. The stream bed and stream banks shall be stabilized within seven (7) days from the start of backfilling for the bridge or cui vert; 5. For stream crossings where any portion of the pre-construction stream buffer is not fully vegetated as determined by the program authority, and for any portion ofa vegetated stream buffer that is disturbed during the installation of the stream crossing, buffer vegetation shall be established and maintained within the stream buffer but outside of the stream crossing at a ratio of two (2) square feet of stream buffer restored for every one (1) square foot of stream buffer that was either not fully vegetated or is disturbed during the installation of the stream crossing. Buffer vegetation shall be established and maintained at the 2: 1 ratio to the extent that the stream buffer is fully vegetated outside of the stream crossing, provided that the owner shall not be required to establish vegetation outside of the stream buffer in order to satisfy the 2: 1 ratio. The program authority may require that the owner enter into an agreement providing for the ongoing maintenance of the plantings in the stream buffer, and may require a bond with surety or other acceptable instrument, which agreement and bond with surety or other acceptable instrument shall be of a substance and in a form approved by the program authority and the county attorney. Stream buffer plantings shall be consistent with guidance supplied by the program authority; 6. In order to assure that the encroachment into or across the stream buffer is minimized, on and after May 7, 2008, it shall be presumed that one stream crossing is adequate to serve the owner's lot(s) existing on that date and all lots created therefrom on and after that date. The program authority shall allow only one stream crossing to serve all lots, provided that it may allow additional crossings under section 17-321(4); 7. The owner shall provide the program authority with copies of approved federal and state permits associated with the stream crossing, if applicable. (9 19.3-44,2-11-98; 9 19.2-7,6-19-91, S 7; S 19.2-8,6-19-91, S 8; Code 1988, SS 19.2-7, 19.2-8, 19.3-44; Ord. 98-A( 1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(2), 5-7-08) State law reference-Va. Code S 10.1-2108. Sec. 17-321 Types of development which may be allowed in stream buffer by program authority. Development in a stream buffer may be authorized by the program authority in the circumstances described below, provided that a mitigation plan is submitted to, and approved, by the program authority pursuant to section 17-322: 1. on a lot which is located within a development area but is not within a water supply protection area: within the fifty (50) horizontal feet of stream buffer that is the most landward (furthest from the stream); 2. on a lot which is located within a water supply protection area or other rural land: within the fifty (50) horizontal feet of stream buffer that is the most landward, but only for stoffi1water conveyance 17-34 Supp. #19, 7-08 ALBE~RLECOUNTYCODE channels or other necessary infrastructure, and only if such development is determined by the program authority to be necessary to allow a reasonable use of the lot. In all cases under this paragraph, the building site and the sewage disposal system shall be located outside of the stream buffer; 3. on a lot on which the development in the stream buffer will consist of a lake, pond, or ecological/wetland restoration project; 4. on a lot on which the development in the stream buffer will consist of the construction and maintenance of a road, street or driveway that would not satisfy the requirements of section 17-320(D). and the program authority determines that the stream buffer would prohibit access to the lot necessary for the lot to be used and developed as permitted in the underlying zoning district and under the applicable regulations of the subdivision ordinance, or to establish more than one stream crossing; 5. on a lot which was of record prior to the date of adoption of this chapter, on which the development in the stream buffer will consist of the construction, installation and maintenance of water and sewer facilities or sewage disposal systems, and the program authority determines that the stream buffer would prohibit the practicable development of such facilities or systems. Any such sewage disposal system must comply with all applicable state laws; and 6. on a lot which was of record prior to the. date of adoption of this chapter, if the stream buffer would result in the loss of a building site, and there are no other available building sites outside the stream buffer on the lot, or to allow redevelopment as permitted in the underlying zoning district. (9 19.3-45,2-11-98; 9 19.2-8,6-19-91,98; Code 1988, 9 9 19.2-8, 19.3-45; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(1),2-6-08; Ord. 08-17(2), 5-7-08) State law reference--Va. Code 910.1-2108. Sec. 17-322 Mitigation plan if development allowed in stream buffer. Each owner who seeks to develop in a stream buffer pursuant to section 17-321 shall submit to the program authority for review and approval a mitigation plan as provided herein: A. The owner shall submit a mitigation plan that satisfies the applicable requirements of this section, the fee required by section 17-310, and a certification stating that all requirements of the approved plan will be complied with. If the mitigation plan pertains to a road, street or driveway encroaching into or crossing a stream buffer, it shall be submitted with and reviewed by the program authority in coordination with the preliminary site plan or preliminary subdivision plat, if such a plan or plat is submitted or, if not, in coordination with the final site plan or final subdivision plat, or building permit. B. The mitigation plan shall be reviewed by the program authority to determine whether it complies with the requirements of this section and all other requirements of this article. The program authority shall approve or disapprove a mitigation plan within thirty (30) days that a complete plan was accepted for review. The decision shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the owner. If the plan is disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval shall be stated in the decision. C. Each mitigation plan shall: L the stream buffer; identify the impacts of proposed development on water quality and lands within 2. ensure that, where development takes place within a stream buffer: (i) the proposed development shall be located on those portions of a site and in a manner that will be least disruptive to the natural functions of the stream buffer; (ii) no more land shall be disturbed than is necessary to allow a development that is permitted in the underlying zoning district under the applicable regulations of the subdivision ordinance; (iii) indigenous vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum 17-35 Supp #\9.7-08 ALBE~RLECOUNTYCODE extent practicable, consistent with the proposed development; and (iv) the impervious cover shall be minimized consistent with the proposed development; 3. demonstrate and assure that development will be conducted using best management practices; where best management practices require regular or periodic maintenance in order to continue their functions, the program authority may require that the owner enter into an agreement providing for the ongoing maintenance of the plantings in the stream buffer, and may require a bond with surety or other acceptable instrument, which agreement and bond with surety or other acceptable instrument shall be of a substance and in a form approved by the program authority and the county attorney; 4. specify mitigation which will address water quality and stream buffer impacts; 5. contain all other information requested by the program authority; and 6. where an owner seeks to establish more than one stream crossing as provided in section 17-320(D)(6), demonstrate that the environmental impacts from the entire road, street or driveway necessitated by a single stream crossing would be greater than the environmental impacts caused by an additional crossing and its associated road, street or driveway. For the purposes of this subsection, the environmental impacts considered by the program authority include, but are not limited to, impacts to soil, soil erosion, stormwater quantity, water quality, loss of vegetated stream buffer, impacts to stream beds and stream banks, the creation of impervious surfaces, and the disturbance of slopes of twenty-five (25) percent or greater. D. Each mitigation plan shall be evaluated by the program authority based on the following criteria: 1. whether all reasonable alternatives to development in the stream buffer have been explored and exhausted; 2. whether the development in the stream buffer is the minimum necessary and is conducted in a manner that will be least disruptive to the natural functions of the stream buffer; 3. whether best management practices will effectively mitigate adverse impacts from the encroachment on the stream buffer and its natural functions; 4. whether the design and construction of the development will satisfy the criteria in subsections 17-322(C)(2) and (C)(3); and 5. for driveways, roads and streets, whether their alignment and design are optimized, consistent with all other applicable requirements, to minimize encroachment in the stream buffer and adverse effects on water quality. (9 19.3-46,2-11-98; 9 19.2-8,6-19-91,98; S 19.1-13,6-19-91, S 13; Code 1988, SS 19.1-13, 19.2-8, 19.3- 46; Ord. 98-A(I), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(2), 5-7-08) State law reference-Va. Code 9 10.1-2108. Sec. 17-323 Duty to comply, maintain and repair; maintenance agreement. Upon approval by the program authority of a stormwater management/BMP plan, each owner shall: 1. comply with all of the terms and conditions of the approved plan; 2. maintain and repair all structural and nonstructural stormwater management measures required by the plan, as provided herein: 17-36 Supp. #19,7-08 ALBE~RLECOUNTYCODE from the local office of the Virginia Department of Health of the location and area for both original and future replacement septic disposal fields adequate to serve such use. For residential usage, at a minimum, each septic disposal field shall consist of suitable soils of adequate area to accommodate sewage disposal from a three (3) bedroom dwelling as determined by current regulations of the Virginia Department of Health. (Amended 11-15-89) 4.1.7 In a cluster development, open space may be used for septic field location only after the septic field locations on such lot are determined to be inadequate by the local office of the Virginia Department of Health. (Added 6-3-81) 4.2 CRITICAL SLOPES These provisions are created to implement the comprehensive plan by protecting and conserving steep hillsides together with public drinking water supplies and flood plain areas and in recognition of increased potential for soil erosion, sedimentation, water pollution and septic disposal problems associated with the development of those areas described in the comprehensive plan as critical slopes. It is hereby recognized that such development of critical slopes may result in: rapid and/or large-scale movement of soil and rock; excessive stormwater run-off; siltation of natural and man-made bodies of water; loss of aesthetic resource; and in the event of septic system failure, a greater travel distance of septic effluent, all of which constitute potential dangers to the public health, safety and/or welfare. These provisions are intended to direct building and septic system locations to terrain more suitable to development and to discourage development on critical slopes, and to supplement other regulations regarding protection of public water supplies and encroachment of development into flood plains. (Amended 11-15-89) Where modification of regulations is sought pursuant to section 4.2.5, such request shall address each concern specified in section 4.2. (Added 11-15-89) 4.2.1 BUILDING SITE REQUIRED No lot or parcel shall have less than one (1) building site. For purposes of this section, the tenll "building site" shall mean a contiguous area of land in slopes of less than twenty-five (25) percent as determined by reference to either topographic quadrangle maps of the Geological Survey - U. S. Department of Interior (contour interval twenty [20] feet) or a source determined by the county engineer to be of superior accuracy, exclusive of: -Such area as may be located in the flood hazard overlay district or which is located under water; -Such area as may be located within two hundred (200) horizontal feet of the one hundred year flood plain of any public drinking water impoundment or within one hundred (100) horizontal feet of the edge of any tributary stream to such impoundment; (Amended 11-11-87) -Such area as may be designated as resource protection areas on the resource protection areas map adopted pursuant to chapter 17 of the Code of Albemarle; provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prevent or impair the water resources manager from exercise of discretion as set forth in that ordinance. (Added 9-9-92) 4.2.2 BUILDING SITE AREA AND DIMENSIONS Each building site shall be subject to the following minimum area and dimension requirements: (Amended 10-17-01) a. Uses not served by a public or central sewerage system. Building sites for uses not served by a public or central sewerage system shall be subject to the following: (Amended 11-15-89; 10-17-01) 18-4-6 Zoning Supplement #l7, 10-17-0 I ALBE~RLECOUNTYCODE 1. Dwelling units. Each building site for a dwelling unit shall have an area of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet or greater and shall be of such dimensions that no one dimension exceeds any other by a ratio of more than five (5) to one (1) as described by a rectangle inscribed within the building site. The building site shall have adequate area for locating two (2) septic drain fields approved by the Virginia Department of Health pursuant to section 4.1 of this chapter. (Amended 11-15-89; 10-17-01) 2. Development subject to section 32 afthis chapter. Each building site in a development subject to section 32 of this chapter shall have an area of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet or greater and shall be of such dimensions that no one dimension exceeds any other by a ratio of more than five (5) to one (1) as described by a rectangle inscribed within the building site. The building site shall have adequate area for all buildings and structures, two (2) septic drain fields approved by the Virginia Department of Health pursuant to section 4.1 of this chapter, parking and loading areas, storage yards and other improvements, and all earth disturbing activity related to the improvements. (Added 11- 15-89; Amended 10-17-01) 3. Modification or waiver. Notwithstanding section 4.2.5 of this chapter, the director of planning and community development may modify or waive the rectangular shape required by subsections (1) and (2) if, after receiving the recommendation from the Virginia Department of Health, the director of planning and community development finds, based on information provided by the developer, that: (i) the parcel has an unusual size, topography, shape, location or other unusual physical condition; (ii) no reasonable alternative building site exists; and (iii) modifying or waiving the rectangular shape would result in less degradation of the parcel or adjacent parcels than if those dimensions were adhered to . (Added 10-17-0 1 ) 4. Appeal. A developer may appeal the denial of a modification or waiver to the planning commission and, thereafter, to the board of supervisors, pursuant to section 4.2.5. (Added 10-17-01) b. Uses served by a central sewerage system. Building sites for uses served by a central sewerage system shall be demonstrated by the applicant to have adequate area, as follows: (Amended 10-17-01) 1. Residential development. Each building site in a residential development shall have adequate area for all dwelling unites) together with an area equivalent to the sum of the applicable required yard areas for the applicable zoning district and, if parking is provided in bays, the parking area. (Added 11-15-89; Amended 10-17-01) 2. Development subject to section 32 of this chapter. Each building site in a development subject to section 32 of this chapter shall have adequate area for all structures, parking and loading areas, storage yards and other improvements, and all earth disturbing activity related to the improvements. (Added 11-15-89; Amended 10-17-01) (94.2.2,12-10-80; 9 4.2.2,4.2.2.1,11-15-89; Ord. 01-18(7),10-17-01) 4.2.3 LOCATION OF STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS (Amended 11-15-89) Except as otherwise permitted pursuant to section 4.2.2, the provisions of this section shall apply to the location of any structure for which a permit is required under the Uniform Statewide Building Code and to any improvement shown on a site development plan pursuant to section 32.0 oftljischapter. (Amended 11-15-89; 10-17-01) (94.2.3, 12-10-80, 11-15-89; Ord. 01-18(7), 10-17-01) 18-4-7 Zoning Supplement #17, lO-17-01 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE 4.2.3.1 No structure or improvement shall be located on any lot or parcel in any area other than a building site. (Amended 11-15-89) 4.2.3.2 No structure or improvement nor earth disturbing activity to establish such structure or improvement shall be located on slopes of twenty-five (25) percent or greater except as otherwise permitted under section 4.3.01. (Amended 11-15-89) 4.2.4 LOCA nON OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS (Amended 11-11-87) In the review for and issuance of a permit for the installation of a septic system, the Virginia Department of Health shall be mindful of the intent of this section, and particularly mindful of the intent to discourage location of septic tanks and/or drain fields on slopes of twenty (20) percent or greater. Septic system location shall be restricted to the approved building site. (Amended 11-1-87; 9-9-92) 4.2.5 MODlFICA nON OR WAIVER Any requirement of section 4.2 may be modified or waived in an individual case, as provided herein: a. A developer requesting such modification or waiver shall file a written request in accordance with section 32.3.10.4 of this chapter and shall in such request address each concern set forth in section 4.2. No such modification or waiver shall be granted until the commission shall have considered the recommendation of the agent. The agent in formulating such recommendation may consult with the county engineer, Virginia Department of Health., water resources manager and other appropriate officials. The county engineer shall evaluate the potential for soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution in accord with current provisions of the Virginia Department of Transportation Drainage Manual, the Commonwealth of Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook and Virginia State Water Control Board best management practices, and where applicable, Chapter 17, Water Protection, of the Code. (Amended 11-15-89) b. The commission may modify or waive any requirement of section 4.2 in a particular case upon finding that: (Amended 11-15-89) 1. Strict application of the requirements of section 4.2 would not forward the purposes of this chapter or otherwise serve the public health, safety or welfare, or that alternatives proposed by the developer would satisfy the purposes of section 4.2 to at least an equivalent degree; or (Added 11-15-89) 2. Due to its unusual size, topography, shape of the property, location of the property or other unusual conditions, excluding the proprietary interest of the developer, the requirements of section 4.2 would effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the use of the property or would result in significant degradation of the site or adjacent proper ties. Such modification or waiver shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, to the orderly development of the area, or to adjacent properties, or be contrary to sound engineering practices; or (Added 11-15-89) 3. Granting such modification or waiver would serve a public purpose of greater import than would be served by strict application of section 4.2. (Added 11-15-89) c. In granting such modification or waiver, the commission may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare and to insure that such development will be consistent with the intent of section 4.2. 18-4-8 Zoning Supplement #17, 10-17-01 ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE d. The board of supervisors shall consider a modification or waiver of any requirement of section 4.2 only as follows: 1. The denial of a modification or waiver, or the approval of a modification or waiver with conditions objectionable to the developer may be appealed to the board of supervisors as an appeal of a denial of the plat, as provided in section 14-226 of the Code, or the site plan, as provided in section 32.4.2.7 or 32.4.3.9, to which the modification or waiver pertains. A modification or waiver considered by the commission in conjunction with an application for a special use permit shall be subject to review by the board of supervisors. 2. In considering a modification or waiver, the board may grant or deny the modification or waiver based upon the [mdings set forth in subsection (B), amend any condition imposed by the commission, and impose any conditions it deems necessary for the reasons set forth in subsection (c). (12-10-80,94.2.5;; 11-15-89; Ord. 01-18(4),5-9-01) 4.2.6 EXEMPTIONS A lot, structure, or improvement may be exempt from the requirements of section 4.2 as provided herein: (Added 10-17-01) a. Any structure which was lawfully in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter and which is nonconforming solely on the basis of the requirements of section 4.2, may be expanded, enlarged, extended, modified and/or reconstructed as though such structure were a conforming structure. For the purposes of this section, the term "lawfully in existence" shall also apply to any structure for which a site development plan was approved or a building permit was issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, provided such plan or permit has not expired. (Amended 10-17-01) b. Any lot or parcel of record which was lawfully a lot of record on the effective date of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of section 4.2 for the establishment of the first single-family detached dwelling unit on such lot or parcel; provided that section 4.2.3.2 shall apply to such lot or parcel if it contains adequate land area in slopes of less than twenty-five (25) percent for the location of such structure. For the purposes of this section a manufactured home shall be deemed a single-family detached dwelling unit. (Amended 10- 17 -01) c. Accessways, public utility lines and appurtenances, stormwater management facilities, and any other public facilities necessary to allow the use of the parcel shall not be required to be located within a building site and shall not be subject to the requirements of this section 4.2.2, provided that the applicant demonstrates that no reasonable altemative location or aligrunent exists. The county engineer shall require that protective and restorative measures be installed and maintained as deemed necessary to insure that the development will be consistent with the intent of section 4.2 of this chapter. (Added 10-17-01) (94.2.6,12-10-80; Ord. 01-18(7), 10-17-01) 4.3 TREE CUTTING a. In districts other than the RA, cutting of trees shall be limited to dead trees and trees of less than six (6) inches in diameter measured at six (6) inches above ground; except that trees may be cleared as an incident to the preparation of land for the establishment of some other use permitted in the district, provided that: 1. Such use is exempt from the provisions of section 32.0 hereof; or 18-4-9 Zoning Supplement #19, 2-6-02 Ll;) -> Goae or vrrglrua /> 1.J.L-LLY1 1. ae,v 1. V1. .J prev I next S 15.2-2259. Local planning commission to act on proposed plat. A. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions A 2 and A 3, the local planning commission or other agent shall act on any proposed plat within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The Commission or agent shall thoroughly review the plat and shall make a good faith effort to identify all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the commission or agent shall forward the plat to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within 10 business days of receipt of such plat. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in S 15.2- 2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the local planning commission or other agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be contained either in a separate document or on the plat itself. The reasons for disapproval shall identify deficiencies in the plat that cause the disapproval by reference to specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and shall identify modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plat. The local planning commission or other agent shall act on any proposed plat that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the plat has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. 2. In localities with a population greater than 90,000 based on the 2000 United States Census, the approval of plats, site plans, and plans of development solely involving parcels of commercial real estate by a local planning commission or other agent shall be governed by subdivision A 3 and subsections B, C, and D. For the purposes of this section, the term "commercial" means all real property used for commercial or industrial uses. 3. The local planning commission or other agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The Commission or agent shall thoroughly review the plat or plan and shall in good faith identify, to the greatest extent practicable, all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat or plan by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the commission or agent shall forward the plat or plan to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within 10 business days of receipt of such plat or plan. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in S 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the local planning commission or other agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be contained either in a separate document or on the plat or plan itself. The reasons for disapproval shall identify deficiencies in the plat or plan that caused the disapproval by reference to specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and shall identify, to the greatest extent practicable, modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat or plan. In the review of a resubmitted proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that has been previously disapproved, the local planning commission or other agent shall consider only deficiencies it had identified in its review of the initial submission of the plat or plan that have not been corrected in such resubmission and any deficiencies that arise as a result of the corrections made to address deficiencies identified in the initial submission. In the review of the resubmission of a plat or plan, the local planning commission or other agent shall identify all deficiencies with the proposed plat or plan that caused the disapproval by reference to specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations or polices and shall identify modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the piat or plan. Upon the second resubmission of such disapproved plat or plan, the local planning commission or other agent's review shall be limited http://legi.state. va. us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+ is .2-2259 8/4/2008 L10./ VUUC; U.l Y 111SUUa../ .lJ..L-.L.LJ7 L U.o...... ~ V.L -' solely to the previously identified deficiencies that caused its disapproval. The local planning commission or other agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the plat or plan has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. The failure of a local planning commission or other agent to approve or disapprove a resubmitted plat or plan within the time periods required by this section shall cause the plat or plan to be deemed approved. Notwithstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development, any deficiency in any proposed plat or plan, that if left uncorrected, would violate local, state or federal law, regulations, mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements, and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be considered, treated or deemed as having been approved by the local planning commission or other agent. Should any resubmission include a material revision of infrastructure or physical improvements from the earlier submission or if a material revision in the resubmission creates a new required review by the Virginia Department of Transportation or by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law, then the local planning commission or other agent's review shall not be limited to only the previously identified deficiencies identified in the prior submittals and may consider deficiencies initially appearing in the resubmission because of such material revision. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to deficiencies caused by changes, errors or omissions occurring in the applicant's plat, site plan or plan of development filings after the initial submission of such plat, site plan or plan of development. The provision of this subsection shall not apply to the review and approval of construction plans. B. Any state agency or public authority authorized by state law making a review of a plat forwarded to it under this article, including, without limitation, the Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (S 15.2-5100 et seq.), shall complete its review within 45 days of receipt of the plat upon first submission and within 45 days for any proposed plat that has previously been disapproved, provided, however, that the time periods set forth in S 15.2-2222.1 shall apply to plats triggering the applicability of said section. The Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (s 15.2-5100 et seq.) shall allow use of public rights-of-way dedicated for public street purposes for placement of utilities by permit when practical and shall not unreasonably deny plat approval. If a state agency or public authority authorized by state law does not approve the plat, it shall comply with the requirements, and be subject to the restrictions, set forth in subsection A, with the exception of the time period therein specified. Upon receipt of the approvals from all state agencies and other agencies, the local agent shall act upon a plat within 35 days. C. If the commission or other agent fails to approve or disapprove the plat within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval, or within 45 days after it has been officially resubmitted after a previous disapproval or within 35 days of receipt of any agency response pursuant to subsection B, the subdivider, after 10-days' written notice to the commission, or agent, may petition the circuit court for the locality in which the land involved, or the major part thereof, is located, to decide whether the plat should or should not be approved. The court shall give the petition priority on the civil docket, hear the matter expeditiously in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Article 2 (s 8.01-644 et seq.) of Chapter 25 of Title 8.01 and make and enter an order with respect thereto as it deems proper, which may include directing approval of the plat. D. If a commission or other agent disapproves a plat and the subdivider contends that the disapproval was not properly based on the ordinance applicable thereto, or was arbitrary or capricious, he may http://legl.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+ 15.2-2259 8/4/2008 L1c) ./ \.....vue V1 v uglllla./ 1.J.L-LL.J7 L(..I.5\.1..J V..l....J appeal to the circuit court having jurisdiction of such land and the court shall hear and determine the . case as soon as may be, provided that his appeal is filed with the circuit court within 60 days of the written disapproval by the commission or other agent. (Code 1950, SS 15-789, 15-967.10; 1952, c. 333; 1962, c. 407, S 15.1-475; 1964, c. 498; 1975, c. 641; 1977,c.10'; 1978, c. 283; 1979,c.lll; 1980,c. 73; 1986,c.483; 1989,cc.471,495; 1990,c.171; 1992, c. 843; 1993, c. 846; 1996, c. 353; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 716; 2007, c. 202; 2008, c. 855.) prev I next I new search I table of contents I home http://1egl.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?OOO+cod+ 15 .2-2259 8/4/2008 ALBE~MRLECOUNTYCODE forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." 1. Plan: $130. 2. Major amendment of plan: $100. 3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240. 4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17-322): $70. 5. Each inspection: $60. (~ 19.3-34,2-11-98; 9 19.1-8,9-29-77, arUI, 9 3, 7-11-90; Code 1988, 99 19.1-8, 19.3-34; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02) State law reference-Va. Code ~ 10.1-603.10. Sec. 17-311 Review of certain program authority actions. Any person who is aggrieved by any action of the program authority because of its disapproval of a plan submitted pursuant to this article, or in the interpretation of the provisions of this article, shall have the right to apply for and receive a review of such action by the board of supervisors, as provided herein; .. -. A. An appeal shall be filed in writing with the clerk of the board of supervisors within thirty (30) days of the date notice of the action is given by the program authority or, if an exception to the requirements of this article as provided in section 17-308 is requested and denied, within thirty (30) days of the date notice of the denial of such exception is given by the board of supervisors. Notice shall be deemed to be given on the date that it is mailed or is hand delivered. B. When reviewing the program authority's action, the board of supervisors shall consider evidence and opinion presented by the aggrieved person, the program authority, and such other persons as shall be deemed by the board to be necessary for a complete review of the matter. The board may affirm, reverse or modify the program authority's action. The decision of the board shall be final, subject only to review by the circuit court as provided in Virginia Code 9 10.1-603.13. C. For the purposes of this section, the term person aggrieved shall be limited to the owner, owners of adjacent or down-stream property, and any interested governmental agency or officer thereof. (2-11-98; Code 1988,9'19.3-35; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) DIVISION 2. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION Sec. 17-312 Stormwater management facilities and channels. Stormwater management facilities and modifications to channels required as part of a storm water managementIBMP plan shall be designed, installed and constructed as provided herein: A. Stormwater management facilities or modifications to channels shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Federal Clean Water Act, and the State Erosion and Sediment Control Act. B. Stormwater management facilities shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program and section 30.3 of the zoning ordinance. 17-27 Supp. # 17,7-07 ROBERT K. COINER MAYOR TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE Office of the Mayor bobcoiner@msn.com 209 EAST GORDON AVE GORDONSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22942 (540) 832-3264 August 3, 2008 Dear Mr. Tucker: RECRECEJVErr A'fs6"SlIIb-lG D8t&: Date: 't . ~ '0 1 __.._ _.~ _ Age~.tem,: &.:f:N;L - crn~ - f()blic... Clerk'Cerk't,fnltIaIs=- '111 '-I?-1f." .. Mr. Robert W. Tucker Jr. County Executive, Albemarle County Gordonsville is located in a unique, three county location, with Albemarle being immediately to our west and Louisa to our south. Over the past few years, out-of-county patrons of the Gordonsville Branch Library have increased dramatically. This is something we are pleased about, as our Albemarle neighbors shopping in and visiting Gordonsville are an important part of our economy. They are also our friends and neighbors, and, invisible borders aside, many of them think of themselves as living in Gordonsville, and so do we. We are in the process of raising $300,000 to build a new library in Gordonsville. This amount is the difference Gordonsville must raise in order to build the larger oftwo proposed versions of the library. This larger version ($1.1 million) will accommodate more resources and the latest technology, as well as anticipated growth for the foreseeable future. The smaller version ($800 thousand) is only marginally better than the one we currently have. If you have seen or visited our current library, you know that when someone enters, the folks checking out books have to move over to let the person in. There is just over 900 square feet of space, with no public bathrooms, 1 computer and most of the books are not on site. Total checkouts and renewals from non-residents for the past year were 17231. Checkouts and renewals for residents were 22,014. Non-residents represented 44% of the library activity, and those are just the ones that have been identified as non-residents. Since everyone within ten miles of Gordonsville has a Gordonsville address, most non-residents are assumed to be residents until we find out otherwise. We have raised $89,000 toward our goal. The Town of Gordonsville voted last week to donate $20,000 from our reserves toward this effort. In asking Albemarle to consider donating to this cause, please consider that this will allow Albemarle County citizens in the eastern section of the county to use a library on a daily basis that has all of the space and modem advantages that the other Albemarle County Libraries enjoy. Also, this is a one shot expense. Orange County will, of course, fund operations for this library. This is a wonderful opportunity to leverage limited funds and receive such a wonderful facility for your citizens in the eastern end of the county. The only chance we will have to build this b' . g the right way is before us, please consider a generous contribution. Sincerely, l3o-? ~ fl: TA,,'n r\f'~"rrt{"'\nC'"ilL::. P n QAV 'J'7h ~r\rr1f"\nc\.lillp. 'f A '1,.,011'1 Statistics provided bv the Library I realized when a patron came in earlier this week that not all non-residents ate listed. Some folks forget that a Gordonsville address does not necessarily mean Orange County resident. Here are the stats for the previous year July 31,2007 to July 31,2008: Checkouts Renewals Total Adult Non-Resident 9,853 1,664 11,517 Adult Resident 12,449 2,119 14,568 Juvenile Non-Resident 4,895 819 5,714 Juvenile Resident 6,094 1,352 7,446 17,231 44% Non-Resident 22,014 56% Resident 39,245 100% Points to Consider Not asking for Funding - which could be interpreted as an obligation of sorts This would not be a precedent for future requests - Orange County will be operating and funding the library This would be a contribution to the building fund that will enable the Gordonsville Library to be as modern and spacious for the Albemarle citizens in the eastern end of Albemarle County as the other Albemarle libraries are. The Town of Gordansville, with a very small budget (and no obligation to fund County Libraries), last week voted to donate $20,000. This was not in our budget. We voted to use our reserves to enable a more capable library to be built for area citizens for the next 50 plus years. Gordonsville citizens using the library make up less than 25% of the users of the library (this is estimated -no stats- it could be as low as 10-15%) During the life of this Library, Gordonsville could possibly expand into Albemarle County, and would then be an incorporated Albemarle town, so this could conceivably become an Albemarle library serving Albemarle citizens- but, regardless, it is serving Albemarle citizens now. (We are now in boundary adjustment talks with Orange County) This is our only chance to build it right - and for a relatively small, one time investment. The smaller version will be inadequate the day it opens. If we can't raise another hundred thousand or two now, how would we be able to raise upwards of a million in the future to do an expansion? The answer - the final form this library will take will be what is built now, and we will all live with that decision for the next 50 plus years. The library is already serving a large number of Albemarle County citizens - but not very well. ill ~ I~ ; ~~ ~~ '-~ REYNOLDS ARCHITECTS Ir !NCO~POAArED nWACKSIlURG, '(lflGlN1#' ~ ~ ; ~~.~ i.. '.' ;... d ~ . f 1 i ~ ~ I i oS ~~?Q UUlUl!I~ ~~ (~ REYNOLDS ARCHITECTS ,. INCORPORATED tlLACKSBURG V!R<iIf>lIA i..,. ~;..'.. ~ ~. . ~ 4 Ii ~ ~ ~ I i ~ ~~~~ ~~ r~ REYNOLDS ARCHITECTS r jNCOI1f'ORATEHZl liIkAC.KSll'U5i5 VIRGIN!A. ~ Memorandum DATE: Members, Board of Supervisors Ella W. Jordan, CM~V \.,/ July 31, 2008 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Reading List for August 6,2008 January 23, 2008 Mr. Boyd May 14, 2008 Ms. Mallek NOTE: Please remember to pull your minutes at the meeting, if they are not read. Thanks. /ewj COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009005 EXPLANATION: Allocate Total Rewards funds to departments SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 1 1000 12010 282040 County Executive J 1 280.00 1 1000 12010 282041 Countywide Total Rewards J 1 1,199.00 1 1000 12030 282040 Human Resources J 1 160.00 1 1000 12040 282040 County Attorney J 1 440.00 1 1000 12141 282040 Finance J 1 1,070.00 1 1000 12200 282040 Information Technology J 1 1,265.00 1 1000 13020 282040 Voter Registration & Elections J 1 112.00 1 1000 21060 282040 Clerk of the Circuit Court J 1 220.00 1 1000 21070 282040 Sheriff J 1 1,265.00 1 1000 22010 282040 Commonwealth's Attorney J 1 495.00 1 1000 31013 282040 Police J 1 8,333.00 1 1000 32011 282040 Fire/Rescue J 1 1,600.00 1 1000 41110 282040 Facilities Development J 1 160.00 1 1000 43001 282040 General Services J 1 610.00 1 1000 53011 282040 Social Services J 1 5,346.00 1 1000 71011 282040 Parks & Recreation J 1 380.00 1 1000 81021 282040 Community Development J 1 1,680.00 1 1000 81030 282040 Housing J 1 385.00 1 1000 95000 282040 Total Rewards Reserve J 1 (25,000.00) . TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCl. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Laura Vinzant Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 6/30/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009006 EXPLANATION: Transfer of Appropriation for additional motor vehicles from General Fund to Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 1 1000 31013 800500 Police J 1 (46,000.00) 1 9200 31013 800500 Police J 1 46,000.00 1 1000 93010 939999 Transfer to Other Funds J 1 46,000.00 2 9200 51000 512004 Transfer from G/F J 2 46,000.00 9200 0501 Est. Revenue 46,000.00 0701 Appropriation 46,000.00 TOTAL 92,000.00 46,000.00 46,000.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/11/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009007 EXPLANATION: Transfer of appropriation for a Teen Parenting program to CHP SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 1 1000 89000 566300 MACAA J 1 28,395.00 1 1000 59000 999999 ContinQencv Funds J 1 (28,395.00) TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Laura Vinzant Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/17/2007 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009008 DCJS Grant - Crime Analysis Improvement Project EXPLANATION: SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 1526 33000 330001 Grant Revenue - Federal J 2 3,105.00 2 1526 51000 512004 Transfer from General Fund J 2 1,035.00 1 1526 31013 800100 Machinery & Equipment J 1 4,140.00 1 1000 31013 800100 Police - Mach. & Equipment J 1 (1,035.00) 1 1000 31013 930210 Police - Trs. To Misc. Grants J 1 1,035.00 1526 0501 Est. Revenue 4,140.00 0701 Appropriation 4,140.00 TOTAL 8,280.00 4,140.00 4,140.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/22/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIA liON APP# DATE BATCH# 2009009 EXPLANATION: Education Donations and Grants School Board Meetings: 06/26/2008 and 07/10/2008 SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 2000 18100 181109 DONATION J 2 750.00 2 3380 18100 181080 DONATIONS J 2 1.000.00 2 3380 33000 330080 THE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHJ J 2 411,755.00 2 9000 51000 510100 APPROP - FIB J 2 29.634.00 2 9002 51000 510100 APPROP - FIB J 2 8.450.00 1 2203 61102 601300 EDIREC SUPPLIES J 1 250.00 1 2302 61105 800100 ATHLETIC-EQUIP/NEW J 1 500.00 1 3380 61101 132100 PT/WAGES-TEACHER J 1 929.00 1 3380 61101 210000 FICA J 1 71.00 1 3380 61101 580500 STAFF DEVELOPMENT J 1 70.308.00 1 3380 61101 601300 MATERIALS J 1 125,630.00 1 3380 61101 800100 MACHINERY-EQUIPMENT J 1 50,260.00 1 3380 61101 800200 FURNITURE/FIXTURES J 1 36,257.00 1 3380 61101 800700 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPME J 1 126,800.00 1 3380 61101 800710 DATA PROCESSING SOFTWA J 1 2,500.00 1 9000 62420 950241 RED HILL PERFORMANCE AR J 1 29,634.00 1 9002 60302 950245 WAHS TURF FIELD PROGRAM J 1 8.450.00 2000 0501 Est. Revenue 750.00 0701 Appropriation 750.00 3380 0501 Est. Revenue 412,755.00 0701 Appropriation 412.755.00 9000 0501 Est. Revenue 29.634.00 0701 Appropriation 29,634.00 9002 0501 Est. Revenue 8,450.00 0701 Appropriation 8,450.00 TOTAL 903,178.00 451,589.00 451,589.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/23/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009010 CCF Initial Appropriation EXPLANATION: SUB LEDGER . GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 1 4400 54101 110000 SALARIES-REGULAR J 1 167,203.00 1 4400 54101 210000 FICA J 1 12,299.00 1 4400 54101 221000 VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYS. J 1 21,592.00 1 4400 54101 231000 HEALTH INSURANCE J 1 21,095.00 1 4400 54101 232000 DENTAL INSURANCE J 1 833.00 1 4400 54101 241000 VRS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE J 1 1,738.00 1 4400 54101 270000 WORKER'S COMPENSATION J 1 225.00 1 4400 54101 310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES J 1 3,500.00 1 4400 54101 312710 COMPUTER SUPPORT J 1 5,171.00 1 4400 54101 320000 TEMP. HELP SERVICE FEES J 1 500.00 1 4400 54101 350000 PRINT & BIND-EXTERNAL J 1 6,000.00 1 4400 54101 360000 ADVERTISING J 1 800.00 1 4400 54101 520100 POSTAL SERVICES J 1 1,000.00 1 4400 54101 520300 TELECOMMUNICATIONS J 1 660.00 1 4400 54101 540000 LEASES AND RENTALS J 1 32,154.00 1 4400 54101 550100 TRAVEUTRAINING/EDUCATIO J 1 1,503.00 1 4400 54101 550600 TRAVEL-SUBSISTENCE J 1 300.00 1 4400 54101 580100 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS J 1 100.00 1 4400 54101 600100 OFFICE SUPPLIES J 1 4,000.00 1 4400 54101 600200 FOOD SUPPLIES J 1 1,500.00 1 4400 54101 601200 BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS J 1 100.00 1 4400 54101 601300 EDUC. & RECREATION SUP. J 1 500.00 1 4400 54101 800710 DATA PROCESSING SOFTWAF J 1 500.00 1 4400 54102 301200 CONTRACT SERVICES-OTHER J 1 457,936.00 1 4400 54103 11 0000 SALARIES-REGULAR J 1 67,663.00 1 4400 54103 210000 FICA J 1 4,977.00 1 4400 54103 221000 VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYS. J 1 8,757.00 1 4400 54103 231000 HEALTH INSURANCE J 1 9,040.00 1 4400 54103 232000 DENTAL INSURANCE J 1 357.00 1 4400 54103 241000 VRS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE J 1 735.00 1 4400 54103 270000 WORKER'S COMPENSATION J 1 92.00 1 4400 54103 312710 COMPUTER SUPPORT J 1 2,216.00 1 4400 54103 332120 SOFTWARE SUPPORT J 1 0.00 1 4400 54103 350000 PRINT & BIND-EXTERNAL J 1 600.00 1 4400 54103 520100 POSTAL SERVICES J 1 500.00 1 4400 54103 520300 TELECOMMUNICATIONS J 1 180.00 1 4400 54103 540000 LEASES AND RENTALS J 1 8,769.00 1 4400 54103 550100 TRAVEUTRAINING/EDUCATIO J 1 652.00 1 4400 54103 600100 OFFICE SUPPLIES J 1 800.00 1 4400 54104 301200 CONTRACT SERVICES-OTHER J 1 5,145.00 1 4400 54105 11 0000 SALARIES-REGULAR J 1 60,893.00 1 4400 54105 210000 FICA J 1 4,411.00 1 4400 54105 221000 VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYS. J 1 14,961.00 1 4400 54105 231000 HEALTH INSURANCE J 1 5,844.00 1 4400 54105 241000 VRS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE J 1 499.00 1 4400 54105 270000 WORKER'S COMPENSATION J 1 55.00 1 4400 54105 301200 CONTRACT SERVICES-OTHER J 1 200.00 1 4400 54105 312710 COMPUTER SUPPORT J 1 1,476.00 1 4400 54105 350000 PRINT & BIND-EXTERNAL J 1 400.00 1 4400 54105 520100 POSTAL SERVICES J 1 200.00 1 4400 54105 520300 TELECOMMUNICATIONS J 1 180.00 1 4400 54105 530000 INSURANCE J 1 590.00 1 4400 54105 540000 LEASES AND RENTALS J 1 8,769.00 1 4400 54105 550100 TRAVEUTRAINING/EDUCATIOI J 1 1,100.00 1 4400 54105 550600 TRAVEL-SUBSISTENCE J 1 200.00 1 4400 54105 600100 OFFICE SUPPLIES J 1 455.00 1 4400 54105 600200 FOOD SUPPLIES J 1 100.00 2 4400 16000 160502 CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE J 2 305,562.00 2 4400 16000 160503 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE J 2 250,292.00 2 4400 18000 181315 REGION TEN J 2 29,192.00 2 4400 18000 189900 MISC REVENUES J 2 7,400.00 2 4400 24000 240000 STATE CATEGORICAL AID J 2 64,107.00 2 4400 24000 240500 GRANT REVENUE-STATE J 2 295,472.00 4400 0501 Est. Revenue 952,025.00 0701 Appropriation 952,025.00 TOTAL 1,904,050.00 952,025.00 952,025.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/22/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2009011 EXPLANATION: OAR Crisis Intervention Team Grant SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 1519 33000 330400 Revenue - Federal (DCJS) J 2 124,349.00 2 1519 18110 181310 Community Criminal Justice Boar J 2 25,000.00 2 1519 18110 181313 Albemarle County Police Departr J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181314 Albemarle-Charlottesville Region J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181315 Region Ten J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181316 Charlottesville City Police Depart J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181317 UVA Police Department J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181109 Miscellaneous Contributions J 2 950.00 2 1519 18110 181321 Central VA Regional Jail J 2 2,500.00 2 1519 18110 181322 Blue Ridge Alliance for Mentally I J 2 500.00 1 1519 29412 566122 Community Criminal Justice Boar J 1 165,799.00 1519 0501 Est. Revenue 165,799.00 0701 Appropriation 165,799.00 TOTAL 331,598.00 165,799.00 165,799.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/23/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Requested FY 2009 Appropriations AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2008 SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approval of Appropriations #2009005, #2009006, #2009007,#2009008,#2009009,#2009010, and #2009011 for various general government and school programs and projects ACTION: INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes REVIEWED BY: STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, and Wiggans LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: The Code of Virginia 9 15.2-2507 stipulates that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget. However, any such amendment which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget must be accomplished by first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the budget. The Code section applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Funds, E911, School Self-Sustaining, etc. The total of these requested FY 2009 appropriations is $1 ,532,518.00. A budget amendment public hearing is not required because the cumulative appropriations will not exceed one percent of the currently adopted budget. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 5: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs DISCUSSION: This request involves the approval of seven (7) new FY 2009 appropriations as follows: . One (1) appropriation (#2009005) distributing the $25,000.00 budgeted in the Total Rewards contingency to General Government departments; . One (1) appropriation (#2009006) transferring $46,000.00 for additional motor vehicles from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund; . One (1) appropriation (#2009007) allocating $28,395.00 from the budgeted contingency for the Teen Pregnancy Program to MACAA ; . One (1) appropriation (#2009008) totaling $4,140.00 for a Crime Analysis Improvement Grant for the Police Department, . One (1) appropriation (#2009009) totaling $451,589.00 for Education donation donations and grants; . One (1) appropriation (#2009010) establishing the FY2009 budget for the Commission on Children and Families in the amount of $952,025.00; and . One (1) appropriation (#2009011) totaling $165,799.00 for the OAR Crisis Intervention Team grant. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the FY 2009 Appropriations #2009005, #2009006, #2009007, #2009008, #2009009, #2009010, and #2009011. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Attachment A Appropriation #2009005 $ 25.000.00 Revenue Source: Total Rewards Reserve $ 25,000.00 During the FY09 budget process, amounts budgeted for the Total Rewards Program were removed from each County Department's operating budget, reduced, and placed into a Total Rewards Reserve pending determination of the allocation. The Budget Office has prepared the allocation and this appropriation will reallocate $25,000.00 from the Total Rewards Reserve to the various departments based on that allocation. There will be no impact on the total County budget as a result of this appropriation. Appropriation #2009006 $ 46.000.00 Revenue Source: Transfer from General Fund $ 46,000.00 The Police Department had funds appropriated in their operating budget for the purchase of two additional vehicles that were a result of their approved FY09 initiative. To streamline and simplify the purchasing process, this appropriation will transfer these funds from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund. There will be no impact on the total County budget as a result of this appropriation. Appropriation #2009007 $ 28.395.00 Revenue Source: Teen Pregnancy Contingency $ 28,395.00 During the FY09 budget development process, the Board approved $28,395.00 to meet the community need for childcare and parenting support for pregnant teens. The County, along with the City of Charlottesville and United Way, issued a Request for Proposals to solicit proposals for a program that would incorporate specific best practices to implement a program designed to produce the following outcomes: 1) pregnant and parenting teens remain in school and graduate from high school, 2) parenting teens avoid subsequent pregnancies, and 3) Parenting teens provide appropriate and nurturing care for their children. A subgroup of the Agency Budget Review Team met to review the applications and recommended awarding the $28,395.00 to Jefferson Area CHIP (MACAA). There will be no impact on the total County budget as a result of this appropriation. Appropriation #2009008 $ 4.140.00 Revenue Source: State Revenue Transfer from General Fund $ 3,105.00 1,035.00 The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has awarded the Police Department a grant in the amount of $3,105.00 with a local match of $1 ,035.00, for a total of $4,140.00. These funds will be used to purchase two high resolution digital cameras for evidence collection. These cameras will improve crime scene processing, evidence collection, and evidence display for court. The $1,035.00 local match will be provided from existing funds appropriated in the Police Department's operating budget. This appropriation will increase the total County budget $3,105.00. Appropriation #2009009 $ 411.589.00 Revenue Source: Local Revenue Federal Revenue CIP Fund Balance $ 1,750.00 411,755.00 38,084.00 At its meetings on June 26, 2008 and July 10, 2008, the School Board approved the following appropriations: Western Albemarle High School received a donation in the amount of $8,450.00 from various donors. The following is a list of donors with amounts: American Press, L.L.C. donated $1,000.00, T.EAL. Construction, L.L.C. donated $1,000.00; Macfarlane Homes, Inc. donated $1,000.00; Robert W. Mosologo/Elizabeth A. Mosolgo-Clark donated $25.00; W.R. Martin, Jr. and K.A. Martin donated $50.00; Karen E. Poos donated $50.00; Barbara D. Brannock donated $50.00; Jeffrey G. Mangum donated $50.00; Berta M. Gomez donated $50.00; Maureen O'Shea donated $50.00; Barbara A. Kellum donated $50.00; Christine T. Romness donated $50.00; Diane K. Gaspa donated $50.00; Donna S. Via donated $30.00; Seonhee Cheon donated $25.00; Winslow Savage donated $25.00; Kiyoko Asao-Ragosta donated $20.00; Suzanne De Janasz donated $20.00; Dr. Yunge Zhao donated $20.00; Mary Beth Yeaton donated $20.00; Dorie McHugh donated $15.00; Mark C. Greenfield donated 10.00; Susan E. Williams donated $10.00; Nicholas Bradley Lynn donated $1,000.00; Virginia Retina Consultants PLC donated $500.00; T. Walker Consulting LLC donated $100.00; Candace C. Maupin donated $25.00; Charles Y. Sipe donated $1,000.00; William Sukovich donated $500.00; Susan H. McConnell donated $100.00; Dale R. Parrott donated $100.00; Katherine G. Morris donated $100.00; Barbara S. Peters donated $100.00; Lisa S. Abernethy donated $100.00; Charles S. Pettygrove donated $500.00; Inger M. Pettygrove donated $500.00; TJL Environmental Health Consultants, Inc. donated $50.00; John H. Bushweller donated $25.00; Steven W. Howard donated $20.00; Pamela Grammer donated $35.00; and Daniel M. Dimaria donated $25.00. These donors have requested that their contributions be used for the Western Albemarle High School Synthetic Turf Program. These funds were received in FY08 and are being appropriated for FY09. Red Hill Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $29,634.00 from the Red Hill PTO. The donors have requested that this contribution be used help offset the expenses of building an amphitheater for performances at Red Hill Elementary School. These funds were received in FY08 and are being appropriated for FY09. Western Albemarle High School received a donation in the amount of $500.00 from James and Elizabeth Mandell. The donors have requested that their contribution be used in the athletic department at Western Albemarle High School. The Community Public Charter School Grant (CPCS) is an alternative middle school based upon an arts infused curriculum. Currently, 20 rising sixth-grade students have completed applications with a target of 36 sixth-grade students to begin the first year. The staffing process will begin within the next few weeks and will follow ACPS protocols. The program will be housed at Burley Middle School. The mission of the CPCS is to provide an alternative and innovative learning environment, using the arts, to help children in the grades six through eight learn in ways that match their learning styles (Le. developing the whole child-intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially). Seeking to serve students who have not succeeded in school, the program will close their achievement gap by offering a balance of literacy tutorials and the arts-infused curriculum. The term of the Charter shall be for a three-year period (July 12, 2007 - July 11, 2010). Crozet Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $250.00 from Michael and Mary Dunn. The donors have requested that this contribution be used in the special education program at Crozet Elementary School. Appropriation #2009010 $ 952.025.00 Revenue Source: Local Revenue State Revenue $ 592,446.00 359,579.00 The County of Albemarle is fiscal agent for the Commission on Children and Families. This request will appropriate the Commission on Children and Families' FY09 operating budget. Appropriation #2009011 $ 165.799.00 Revenue Source: Local Revenue State Revenue $ 41,450.00 124,349.00 The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has awarded the Offender Aid and Restoration/Jefferson Area Community Corrections a continuation grant in the amount of $124,349.00 with a local match of $41,450.00, for a total award of $165,799.00. This grant will assist in the training and education of police officers to improve their understanding and interactions with citizens having a mental illness including signs and symptoms. Albemarle County will serve as fiscal agent for this grant. Local match monies will be provided by several local agencies and boards. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl- Article I, In General; and Article III, Licenses AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Set a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance to update the definitions and dog license provisions of the animal ordinance to conform to Virginia Code and to increase the dog license tax. CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Wiggans, and Correa; and Ms. Lyttle. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: The 2008 General Assembly amended the Virginia Code provisions relating to local animal laws and dog licenses to become effective on October 1, 2008. Title 3.2 will replace the current provisions of Title 3.1. The Finance Department desires to update the County Code provisions relating to dog licenses and increase the dog license tax effective for calendar year 2009. The County has required dog owners that reside in the County and kennel operators in the County to obtain an annual dog license for at least the past forty years. The current dog license tax for a dog owner is five dollars for an unspayed and unneutered dog and three dollars for a spayed and neutered dog. The current dog license tax for a kennel is fifteen dollars for up to twenty dogs and twenty-five dollars for up to fifty dogs. The County's dog license tax was last increased on February 13, 1985, and the previous increase was on December 20, 1973. Virginia Code 9 3.1-796.87 (9 3.2-6528) authorizes localities to establish a dog license tax not to exceed ten dollars per dog, and a kennel license tax for kennels of ten, twenty, thirty, forty or fifty dogs not to exceed fifty dollars for anyone such block of kennels. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 5: Fund the County's Future Needs Objective 5.1: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: The attached draft ordinance (Attachment A) reorganizes and updates the County Code dog license provisions to conform to Virginia Code provisions and to mirror the language of the Virginia Code. In addition, the draft ordinance proposes to: . Include the addition of definitions for "hearing dog," "releasing agency," "service dog" and "kennel" that mirror the Virginia Code definitions, with "Kennel" defined as an establishment with five or more canines, felines or hybrids of either which are kept for the purposes of breeding, hunting, training, renting, buying, boarding, selling or showing; . Add the Virginia Code 9 3.1-796.87:1 (9 3.2-6529) requirement for veterinarians to provide the County Finance Director rabies certificate information forty-five days after vaccinating a dog; . Include two and three year dog license options in addition to the one year license, allowing dog owners to purchase a dog license which runs concurrently with the rabies vaccination, thereby reducing the number of renewals authorized by Virginia Code 9 3.1-796.88 (9 3.2-6530(B)); . Increase the 1) penalty for making a false statement in order to secure a dog license to which he is not entitled from between $5.00 and $100.00 and 2) the penalty for failure to pay the dog license tax by February 1 from $10.00 to a penalty punishable as a class 4 misdemeanor with a fine of up to $250.00 authorized by Virginia Code 9 3.1-796.128(A) (93.2-6587(A)). AGENDA TITLE: Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl - Article I, In General; and Article III, Licenses August6,2008 Page 2 · Increase the dog license tax from $3.00 to $5.00 for spayed and neutered dogs, from $5.00 to $10.00 for unspayed and unneutered dogs, and eliminate the two types of kennel licenses, establishing one kennel license of $50.00 for up to ten dogs authorized by Virginia Code 9 3.1-796.87 (9 3.2-6528). Additional kennel licenses may be purchased if an owner has more than ten dogs. Other localities with similar kennel tag license provisions include Culpeper County, Augusta County, Page County and Rockingham County. The draft ordinance is recommended to become effective on November 1, 2008 to correlate with the date the County's 2009 dog licenses become available for purchase. BUDGET IMPACT: The unfunded legislative mandate enacted by the General Assembly in 2007 requiring veterinarians to report vaccinations monthly to localities required the reassignment of one full-time County employee devoted exclusively to the administration of dog licensing. In addition, the initial cost of enforcement under that new law was approximately $3,000 and the estimated recurring annual expense is $1,200. The dog license tax revenue in 2007 totaled $11,630 for the sale of 3,022 tags. It is estimated that the 2009 revenue will be $24,793 at the current dog license fee rates based on historical sales and responses to violation notices to date (generated as a result of the monthly vaccination reports). The estimated 2009 revenue increases $18,627 to $43,420 if the Board adopts the proposed dog license fee amendment. To provide the option to purchase two and three year licenses will require 28 hours of programming to modify the Finance software. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board set the attached ordinance for public hearing on September 3,2008. ATTACHMENTS A - Draft Ordinance Draft: July 23,2008 ORDINANCE NO. 08-4(2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, AND ARTICLE III, LICENSES. BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, is hereby amended and reordained by amending Article I, In General, and Article III, Licenses, as follows: By Amending: Sec. 4-100 Sec. 4-300 Sec. 4-301 Sec. 4-302 Sec. 4-309 Definitions Required Procedure for obtaining licenses Evidence of rabies vaccination prerequisite to issuance of license Display of receipts By Amending and Renumbering: Sec. 4-303 Amount oflicense tax Sec. 4-304 When license tax payable Sec. 4-305 Payment of license tax subsequent to summons By Adding: Sec. 4-303 By Repealing: Sec. 4-306 Sec. 4-308 Sec. 4-311 Sec. 4-312 Sec. 4-313 Sec. 4-315 Sec. 4-316 Sec. 4-317 Veterinarians to provide treasurer with rabies certificate information; civil penalty Term License to consist of receipt and metal tag License tags--Contents License tags--Collar and tag to be worn by dog; exceptions License tags--Duplicates Penalties for violation of sections 4-312 and 4-314 False statements Penalty for failure to obtain license CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS AND FOWL ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 4-100 Definitions. The following words as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings: (1) Abandon. The term "abandon" means to desert, forsake, or absolutely give up an animal without having secured another owner or custodian for the animal or by failing to provide the elements of basic care as set forth in Virginia Code ~ 3.1 796.68 & 3.2-6503 for a period of five consecutive days. (2) Adequate care or care. The term "adequate care" or "care" means the responsible practice of good animal husbandry, handling, production, management, confinement, feeding, watering, protection, shelter, transportation, treatment, and, when necessary, euthanasia, appropriate for the age, species, condition, size and type of the animal and the provision of veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering or impairment of health. (3) Adequate exercise. The term "adequate exercise" or "exercise" means the opportunity for the animal to move sufficiently to maintain normal muscle tone and mass for the age, species, size, and condition of the animal. (4) Adequate feed. The term "adequate feed" means access to and the provision of food which is of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to maintain each animal in good health; is accessible to each animal; is prepared so as to permit ease of consumption for the age, species, condition, size and type of each animal; IS 1 Draft: July 23, 2008 provided in a clean and sanitary manner; is placed so as to minimize contamination by excrement and pests; and is provided at suitable intervals for the species, age, and condition of the animal, but at least once daily, except as prescribed by a veterinarian or as dictated by naturally occurring states of hibernation or fasting normal for the species. (5) Adequate shelter. The term "adequate shelter" means provision of and access to shelter that is suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of each animal; provides adequate space for each animal; is safe and protects each animal from injury, rain, sleet, snow, hail, direct sunlight, the adverse effects of heat or cold, physical suffering, and impairment of health; is properly lighted; is properly cleaned; enables each animal to be clean and dry, except when detrimental to the species; and, for dogs and cats, provides a solid surface, resting platform, pad, floormat, or similar device that is large enough for the animal to lie on in a normal manner and can be maintained in a sanitary manner. Under this chapter, shelters whose wire, grid, or slat floors (i) permit the animals' feet to pass through the openings, (ii) sag under the animals' weight, or (iii) otherwise do not protect the animals' feet or toes from injury are not adequate shelter. (6) Adequate space. The term "adequate space" means sufficient space to allow each animal to (i) easily stand, sit, lie, turn about, and make all other normal body movements in a comfortable, normal position for the animal and (ii) interact safely with other animals in the enclosure. When an animal is tethered, "adequate space" means a tether that permits the above actions and is appropriate to the age and size of the animal; is attached to the animal by a properly applied collar, halter, or harness configured so as to protect the animal from injury and prevent the animal or tether from becoming entangled with other objects or animals, or from extending over an object or edge that could result in the strangulation or injury of the animal; and is at least three times the length of the animal, as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, except when the animal is being walked on a leash or is attached by a tether to a lead line. When freedom of movement would endanger the animal, temporarily and appropriately restricting movement of the animal according to professionally accepted standards for the species is considered provision of adequate space. (7) Adequate water. The term "adequate water" means provision of and access to clean, fresh, potable water of a drinkable temperature which is provided in a suitable manner, in sufficient volume, and at suitable intervals, but at least once every twelve hours, to maintain normal hydration for the age, species, condition, size and type of each animal, except as prescribed by a veterinarian or as dictated by naturally occurring states of hibernation or fasting normal for the species; and is provided in clean, durable receptacles which are accessible to each animal and are placed so as to minimize contamination of the water by excrement and pests or an alternative source of hydration consistent with generally accepted husbandry practices. (8) Adoption. The term "adoption" means the transfer of ownership of a dog or cat from a releasing agency to an individual. (9) Agricultural animals. The term "agricultural animals" means all livestock and poultry. (10) Ambient temperature. The term "ambient temperature" means the temperature surrounding the animal. (11) Animal. The term "animal" means any domestic animal, including both agricultural and companion animals, if not specified otherwise. For the purposes of article IV, "animal" means any species susceptible to rabies. Lillfl-31 Animal control officer. The term "animal control officer" means any person employed, contracted, or appointed by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the licensing of dogs, control of dogs and cats, cruelty to animals, or seizure and impoundment of companion animals and includes any state or county police officer, animal control officer, sheriff or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments which involve seizure or taking into custody of any dog or other animal. ill1~ Animal shelter. The term "animal shelter" means a facility which is used to house or contain animals and which is owned, operated, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals. 2 Draft: July 23, 2008 (14) Boarding establishment. The term "boarding establishment" means a place or establishment other than a pound or animal shelter where companion animals not owned by the proprietor are sheltered, fed, and watered in exchange for a fee. (15) Collar. The term "collar" means a well-fitted device, appropriate to the age and size of the animal, attached to the animal's neck in such a way as to prevent trauma or injury to the animal. (16) Companion animal. The term "companion animal" means any domestic or feral dog, domestic or feral cat, non-human primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit not raised for human food or fiber, exotic or native animal, reptile, exotic or native bird, or any feral animal or any animal under the care, custody, or ownership of a person or any animal which is bought, sold, traded, or bartered by any person. Agricultural animals, game species, or any animals regulated under federal law as research animals shall not be considered companion animals for the purposes of this chapter. (17) Enclosure. The term "enclosure" means a structure used to house or restrict animals from running at large. (18) Euthanasia. The term "euthanasia" means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by a method that involves instantaneous unconsciousness and immediate death or by a method that involves anesthesia, produced by an agent which causes painless loss of consciousness, and death during such loss of conSCIOusness. (19) Hearine doe. The term "hearing dog" means a dog trained to alert its owner bv touch to sounds of danger and sounds to which the owner should resoond. (20) Kennel. The term "kennel" means anv establishment in which five or more canines. felines. or hvbrids of either are keot for the oumoses of breeding. hunting training. renting. buving. boarding. selling. or showing. aDfl-91 Livestock. The term "livestock" includes all domestic or domesticated: bovine animals; equine animals; ovine animals; porcine animals; cervidae animals; capradae animals; animals of the genus Lama; ratites; fish or shellfish in aquaculture facilities, as defined in Virginia Code ~ 3.1 73.6 & 3.2-2600; enclosed domesticated rabbits or hares raised for human food or fiber; or any other individual animal specifically raised for food or fiber, except companion animals. (22)~ Owner. The term "owner" means any person who: (i) has a right of property in an animal, (ii) keeps or harbors an animal, (iii) has an animal in his care, or (iv) acts as a custodian of an animal. a1l~ Person. The term "person" means any individual, partnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity. (24)~ Poultry. The term "poultry" includes all domestic fowl and game birds raised in captivity. ~~ Pound. The term "pound" means a facility operated by the Commonwealth, or county for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals; or a facility operated for the same purpose under a contract with any county, city, town, or incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. (26)~ Primary enclosure. The term "primary enclosure" means any structure used to immediately restrict an animal or animals to a limited amount of space, such as a room, pen, cage, compartment, or hutch. For tethered animals, the term includes the shelter and the area within reach of the tether. (27) Releasine aeencv. The term "releasing agencv" means a oound. animal shelter. humane society. animal welfare organization. societv for the orevention of crueltv to animals. or other similar entitv or home- based rescue. that releases comoanion animals for adootion. (28) Service doe. The term "service dog" means a dog trained to accomoanv its owner for the oumose of carrying items. retrievin!! obiects. oullin!! a wheelchair or other such activities of service or suooort. 3 Draft: July 23, 2008 (29)~ Sterilize or sterilization. The term "sterilize" or "sterilization" means a surgical or chemical procedure performed by a licensed veterinarian that renders a dog or cat permanently incapable of reproducing. !lill~ Treatment or adequate treatment. The term "treatment" or "adequate treatment" means the responsible handling or transportation of animals in the person's ownership, custody or charge, appropriate for the age, species, condition, size and type of the animal. (lll~ Veterinary treatment. The term "veterinary treatment" means treatment by or on the order of a duly licensed veterinarian. (Code 1967, S 4-4; 4-13-88; Code 1988, S 4-4; Ord. 98-A(1, 8-5-98) State law reference Similar provisions, Va. Code ~ 3.1 79{).M Definitions. Va. Code 66 3.2-6500 6528. ARTICLE III. LICENSES Sec. 4-300 Required. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a releasinll allencv that has rellistered as such annually with the county to own a dog four (4) months old or ever oldtd in the county unless such dog is licensed, as required by the provisions of this division article. (Code 1967, S 4-17; 9-13-89; Code 1988, S 4-20; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar provision, Va. Code ~ 3. I 796.85 6 3.2-6524. Sec. 4-301 Procedure for obtaining licenses. A. Any resident of this county may obtain a one Year. two Year. or three-year dog license by making oral or written application to the director of finance or his deshmee agent, accompanied by the amount of the license tax and a current certificate of vaccination as reQuired bv this chaoter or satisfactory evidence that such certificate has been obtained. B. The director of finance or his agent desilIDee shall license only dogs of resident owners or custodians who reside within the county, and may require information to this effect of any applicant. Upon receipt of proper application and current certificate of vaccination as reQuired bv this chaoter or satisfactory evidence that such certificate has been obtained, the director of finance or his agent desilIDee shall issue a license receipt, on which he shall record the name and address of the owner or custodian, the date of payment, the year for which issued, the serial number of the tag, whether male or female. whether soaved or neutered. or whether a kennel, unsexed female, female or kennel, and deliver the metal license tags or olates orovided for herein. to the applicant. Multi-vear dOll licenses may only be issued uoon evidence that the certificate of vaccination is valid for the duration of the multi-year license. C. The director of finance or his desilIDee shall retain the aoolication information durinll the oeriod for which such license is valid. and shall be available for oublic insoection. D. It shall be unlawful for any oerson to make a false statement in order to secure a dOll license to which he is not entitled. Anv oerson convicted of makinll a false statement in order to secure a dOll license to which he is not entitled shall be lluiltv of a Class 4 misdemeanor and ounished bv a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), E. Anv oerson convicted of failure to Day the dOll license tax imoosed bv this division orior to February 1 of any year or at such other time as may be reQuired bv this division on any dOll four (4) months of alle or older and owned bv him shall be lluiltv of a Class 4 misdemeanor and ounished bv a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (Code 1967, S 4-18; 5-15-75; Code 1988, S 4-21; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar provisions, Va. Code ~~ 3.1 796.8{), 3. I 796.128(1) 63.2-6527: Licensing: oeriods for individual dog:s Va. Code 6 3.2-6530' Class 4 Misdemeanor. Va. Code 63.2-6587(A)' 4 Draft: July 23,2008 Sec. 4-302 What license shall consist of: eEvidence of rabies vaccination: duolicate taf!s. prerequisite to issuRnee of lieense. A. A dOll license shall consist of a license receiot and a metal tall. The tall shall be stamoed or otherwise oermanentlv marked to show the county has issued the license and bear a serial number or other identifvinll information orescribed bv the county. B. No dog license shall be issued for any dOll by the direetor of finanee or his agent for any dog unless there is presented to the director of finance or his desi!l1lee ageffi, at the time application for sueh license is made, e',-idence satisfactory evidence to him or his agent that such dog has been inoculated or vaccinated against rabies. as reauired bv section 4-301. bv a currently licensed veterinarian or currently licensed technician who was under the immediate and direct suoervision of a licensed veterinarian on the oremises. within the past thirty six (36) months .....ith a rabies vaccine approved by the state department of health. C. If a dOll license tall shall become lost. destroyed or stolen. the owner or custodian shall at once aoolv to the director of finance or his desi!l1lee who issued the orillinallicense. for a duolicate license tall. oresentinll the orillinallicense receiot. Uoon affidavit of the owner or custodian before the director of finance or his desi!l1lee that the orillinallicense tall has been lost. destroyed or stolen. he shall issue a duolicate license tall. which the owner or custodian shall immediately affix to the collar of the dOll. The director of finance or his desi!l1lee shall endorse the number of the duolicate and the date issued on the face of the orillinal receiot. The fee for a duolicate tall shall be one dollar ($1.00). (Code 1967, S 4-19; Code 1988, S 4-22; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar nrovisions. Va. Code SS 3.2-6526.6532: Requiring evidence of rabies vaccination to be presented prior to issuance oflicense, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796.97 S3.2-6526. Sec. 4-303 Veterinarians to orovide treasurer with rabies certificate information: civil oenaltv. A. Each veterinarian who vaccinates a dOll allainst rabies or directs a veterinarY technician in his emolov to vaccinate a dOll allainst rabies shall orovide the owner a co~y of the rabies vaccination certificate. The veterinarian shall forward within forty-five (45) days a co~y of the rabies vaccination certificate or the relevant information contained in such certificate to the county's director of finance. The rabies vaccination certificate shall include at a minimum the si!l1lature of the veterinarian. the animal owner's name and address. the soedes of the animal. the sex. the aile. the color. the orimarv breed. whether or not the animal is soaved or neutered. the vaccination number. and exoiration date. The rabies vaccination certificate shall indicate the locality where the animal resides. B. It shall be the resoonsibilitv of the owner of each vaccinated animal that is not already licensed to aoolv for a license for the vaccinated dOll. If the director of finance determines. from review of the rabies vaccination information orovided bv the veterinarians. that the owner of an unlicensed dOll has failed to aoolv for a license within 90 days of the date of vaccination. the director of finance shall transmit an aoolication to the owner and reauest the owner to submit a comolete aoolication and Day the aoorooriate fee. Uoon receiot of the comoleted aoolication and oavment of the license fee. the director of finance or his desi!l1lee shall issue a license receiot and a oermanent tall. The director of finance shall remit any rabies vaccination certificate received for any animal owned bv an individual residinll in another locality to the local treasurer for the aoorooriate locality. Anv veterinarian that willfully fails to orovide the director of finance with a co~y of the rabies vaccination certificate or the information contained in such certificate may be subiect to a civil oenaltv not to exceed $10 oer certificate. Monies raised oursuant to this subsection shall be olaced in the county's general fund for the oumose of animal control activities includinll soav or neuter orOllrams. State law reference--Similar nrovision. Va Code S 32-6529' Veterinarians to nrovide treasurer with rabies certificate information' civil nenaltv. Va. Code S 3 2-6529. 5 Draft: July 23, 2008 Sec. 4-30~J Amount of license tax. A. Dog license taxes shall be as follows: 1. Female. Fi';e dollars ($5.00). 2. Femal-c, unscxed (successfully spayed). Three dollars ($3.00). 3. Ua!-c, neutered. Three dollars ($3.00). 4. U-a.!-c, unneutered. Five dollars ($5.00). 5. Kennel, twenty dogs. Fifteen dollars ($15.00). 6. Kennel,jifty tiegs. Twenty five dollars ($25.00). 1. Svaved Female/Neutered Male. One year ta!!: Fiye dollars ($5.00) Two year ta!!: Ten dollars ($10.00) Three year ta!!: Fifteen dollars ($15.00) 2. Unsvaved Female/Unneutered Male. One year ta!!: Ten dollars ($10.00) Two year ta!!: Twenty dollars ($20.00) Three year ta!!: Thirty dollars ($30.00) 3. Kennel license Fifty dollars ($50.00) ner block often do!!s B. No license tax shall be levied on any dog that is trained and serves as a guide dog for a blind person or that is trained and serves as a hearing dog for a deaf or hearing impaired person, or any do!! that is trained and serves as a service do!! for a mobility-imnaired nerson. (Code 1967, ~ 4-20; 12-20-73; 80-11-76; 2-13-85; 4-13-88; Code 1988, ~ 4-23; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Amount of license fees, Va. Code ~ 3.\ 796 g7 S 3.2-6528. Sec. 4-30~4 When license tax payable~. A. The license tax imposed on dogs by this division article shall be due no later than thirty days after a dOl! has reached the al!e of four months. or no later than thirty davs after an owner acauires a dOl! four months of a!!e or older and each year thereafter no later than Januarv 31 of each year and payable as follow: A. Not later than January 31 of each year, the o';vner of any dog four months old or older shall pay a license tax as prescribed in section 4 303. B. If a dog shall become four months of age or if a dog over four months of age unlicensed by this county shall come into the possession of any person in this county between January 1 and October 31 of any year, a license tax for the current calendar year shall be paid forthwith by the owner. C. If a dog shall become four months of age or if a dog over four months of age unlicensed by this county shall come into the possession of any person in this county between November 1 and December 31 or any year, the license tax for the succeeding calendar year shall be paid forthwith by the owner and such license shall protect the dog from the date of payment of the license tax. (Code 1967, ~ 4-21; 9-13-89; Code 1988, ~ 4-24; Ord. 98-A(l), 8-5-98) State law reference--Simi\ar provisions, Va. Code ~ 3.\ 7%.gg S 3.2-6530. Sec. 4-30~S Payment of license tax subsequent to summons. Payment of the license tax subsequent to a summons to appear before the judge of the general district court or other court for failure to nav the license tax OO-se within the time required shall not operate to relieve such owner from any penalty for the violation of this division article. 6 Draft: July 23, 2008 (Code 1967, S 4-22; Code 1988, S 4-25; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar provisions, Va. Code ~ 3.1 7%.103 63.2-6536. See. 4 30~ Term. Dog lieenses shall be valid for the ealendar year, from January 1 to Deeember 31. (Code 1967, S 4-23; Code 1988, S 4-26; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) Sec. 4-307 Effect of dog not wearing collar and tag as evidence. Any dog not wearing a collar bearing a license tag of the proper calendar year shall prima facie be deemed to be unlicensed, and in any proceeding under this division article, the burden of proof of the fact that the dog has been licensed or was otherwise not required to bear a tag at the time shall be on the owner of the dog. (Code 1967, S 4-24; Code 1988, S 4-27; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar provisions, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796 89 6 3.2-6533. See. 4 308 LieeDse ta eaDsist of reeeipt aDd metal tag. /\. dog license shall consist of a license receipt and a metal tag. (Code 1967, ~ 4 25; 423 88; Code 1988, ~ 4 28; Ord. 98 f.(1), 8 5 98) State law reference Similar provisiElfls, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796.90. Sec. 4-309 Display of receipts: collar and taf! to be worn: oenalties. A. Dog license receipts shall be carefully preserved by the owner licensees and exhibited promptly on request for inspection by any animal control officer or other officer. DOl! license tal!S shall be securely fastened to a substantial collar bv the owner or custodian and worn bv such dOl!. It shall be unlawful for the owner to oermit any licensed dOl! four (4) months old or older to run or roam at lame at any time without a license tal!. The owner of the dOl! may remove the collar and license tal! reauired bv this section when: (i) the dOl! is enl!al!ed in lawful huntinl!: (ii) the dOl! is comoetinl! in a dOl! show: (iii) the dOl! has a skin condition which would be exacerbated bv the wearinl! of a collar: (iv) when the dOl! is confined: or (v) when the dOl! is under the immediate control of its owner. B. The license tal! for a kennel shall show the number of dOl!s authorized to be keot under such license. and have attached thereto a metal identification olate for each of such dOl!s. numbered to corresoond with the serial number of the license tal!. The owner of a kennel shall securely fasten the license tal! to the kennel enclosure in full view and keeo one of the identification olates orovided therewith attached to the collar of each dog authorized to be keot enclosed in the kennel. Anv identification olates not so in use must be keot bv the owner or custodian and oromotlv shown to any animal control officer or other officer UOOll reauest. A kennel dOl! shall not be oermitted to stray beyond the limits of the enclosure. but this shall not orohibit removing dogs therefrom temoorarilv while under the control of the owner or custodian for the oumose of exercising. hunting. breeding. trial or show. A kennel shall not be ooerated in such manner as to defraud the county of the license tax aoolving to dOl!s which cannot be legally covered thereunder or to any manner which violates other orovisions of this article. C. The owner of any dog found running at lame at any time of the year in violation of this section. uoon conviction. shall be QUiltv of a class 4 misdemeanor and ounished bv a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (Code 1967, S 4-26; 4-13-88; Code 1988, S 4-29; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Similar provisions, Va. Code ~~ 3.1-796.92, 3.1-796.128; Displaying receipts; dogs to wear tags. Va. Code ~ 3.2-6531. 7 Draft: July 23, 2008 See. 4 310 Lieense tags Attaehment to eollar. Dog license tags shall be securely fastened to a substantial collar by the owner or custodian and ',yom by such dog. (Code 1967, S 1 47; 413 88; Code 1988, S 1 30; Ord. 981\(1),8598) See. 4 311 Lieense tags Contents. Dog lieense tags shall be stamped or otherwise permanently marked to show the jurisdietion issuing the license, the sex of the dog and the calendar year for whieh isstled, and shall bear a serial number. (Code 1967, S 1 28; 1 13 88; Code 1988, S 4 31; Ord. 981\(1),8598) State law referenee Similar J3F0'iisiElRs, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796.90. See. 4 312 Lieense tags Collar and tag to be warn by dog; exeeptions. It shall be anlawful for the owner to permit any licensed dog four (4) months old or older to run or roam at large at any time without a license tag. The owner of the dog may remoye the collar and license tag required by this section (i) when the dog is engaged in lavlfal hanting, (ii) ',,,hen the dog is eompeting in a dog show, (iii) when thc dog has a skin condition which would be exacerbated by the wearing of a collar, (iy) when the dog is confined, or ('l) 'Nhcn the dog is under the immediate control of its o':mer. (Code 1967, S 1 29; 4 13 88; 9 13 89; Code 1988, S 4 32; Ord. 981\(1),8598) State law referenee SimilarJ3Fa'iisiElRs, Va. Code ~ 3.1 7%.92. See. 4 313 Lieense tags Duplieates. If a dog license tag shall become lost, destroyed or stolen, the owner or custodian shall at once apply to thc direetor of finanee or his agent for a duplieate lieense tag, presenting the original license receipt. Upon affidayit of the o',vner or Cl:lstodian before the direetor of finance or his agent that the originallieense tag has been lost, destroyed or stolen, he shall issue a duplicate license tag, which the owner or custodian shall immediately affix to the collar of the dog. The director of finanee or his agent shall endorse the number of the duplicate and the datc issued on the face of the original license reeeipt. The fce for a duplicate tag shall be one dollar ($1.00). (Code 1967, S 1 30; 4 13 88; Code 1988, S 4 33; Ord. 981\(1),8 5 98) State law referenre Similar provisions, Va. CaEle ~ 3.1 796.91. See. 4 314 Lieense tags Kennels. The lieense tag for a kennel shall show the namber of dogs authorized to be kept t:mder such license, and ha'le attaehed thereto a metal identification plate for each of sl;leh dogs, rmmbered to correspond with the serial number of the license tag. The O'lmer of a kennel shall securely fasten the license tag to the kennel encloslH'e in full 'licw and keep one of the identification plates proyided there':lith attached to the ~)Qllar of each dog authorized to be kept enclosed in the kennel. .'\ny identifieation plates not so in use tmlst be kept by the ovmer or custodian and promptly shovm to any animal control officer or other officer l:lpon reql;lest. .^. kennel dog shall not be permitted to stray beyond the limits of the enclosme, bat this shall not prohibit removing dogs therefrom temporarily while ander the control of the ovmer or custodian for the purpose of exercising, hunting, breeding, trial or show. 1\ kennel shall not be operated in such ma:nner as to defraud the cot:mty of the license tax applying to dogs which cannot be legally coyered thereunder or to in any manner 'liolate other provisions of this article. (Code 1967, S 1 31; 1 13 88; Code 1988, S 1 34; Ord. 98 .^.(1), 8598) 8 Draft: July 23, 2008 See. 4 315 Penalties for violation of seetions 4 312 and 4 314. The ovmer of any dog found running at large at any time of the year in violation of either seetion 1 312 or section 4 314, upon convietion, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not more than 1\'/0 hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (Code 1967, ~ 1 32; 4 13 88; Code 1988, ~ 1 35; Ord. 98 A(l), 8 5 98; Ord. 05 1(1), 12 7 05) State law refereRee Similar provision, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796.128. See. 4 316 False statements. It shall be unlawful f-or any person to make a false statement in order to secure a dog heense to which he is not entitled. .^ony person who shall make a false statement in order to secure a dog license to which he is not entitled shall be fined not less than fiye dolla:rs ($5.00) nor more than one hunch-cd dollars ($100.00). (Code 1967, ~ 133; Code 1988, ~ 1 36; Ord. 98 A(1), 8598) State law refereRee Similar provision, Va. Code ~ 3 1. 796.128( 1 ). See. 4 317 Penalty for failure to obtain lieense. f.ny person convieted of faihlre to pay the dog license tax imposed by this diT/ision prior to February 1 of any yea:r or at such other time as may be reql:lired by this division on any dog f-our (4) months of age or over and owned by him shall be fined not less than the amooot of the license tax required for such dog nor more than ten dolla:rs ($10.00), and shall be required to obtain the proper heeflse for sueh dog forthwith. (Code 1967, ~ 1 34; 1 13 88; 9 13 89; Code 1988, ~ 1 37; Ord. 98 .^o(1), 8 5 98) State law refereRee Similar previsisB, Va. Code ~ 3.1 796.128(2). This ordinance to be effective on and after November 1, 2008. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of to , as recorded below, at a meeting held on Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Aye Nav Mr. Boyd · Mr. DorrieI' Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas 9 .., The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 6th day of August, 2008, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 28, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virqinia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board thatthe street(s) meetthe requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 28, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to ~33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of- way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ***** Recorded vote: Moved by: Mr. Rooker. Seconded by: Ms. Mallek. Yeas: Mr. Boyd, Mr. Dorrier, Ms. Mallek, Mr. Rooker, Mr. Slutzky and Ms. Thomas. Nays: None. Absent: None. t A Copy Teste: ~(A~ Ella W. Jordan, Clerk, CMC Board of County Supervisors The road(s) described on Additions Form AM-4.3 is: 1 ) Mechums River Road (State Route 1241) from the intersection of Route 1244 (Amber Ridge Road) to the intersection of Route 1297 (Gate Post Lane), as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.23 miles. 2) Gate Post Lane (State Route 1297) from the intersection of Route 1241 (Mechums River Road) to the south cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50- foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.20 miles. 3) Gate Post Lane (State Route 1297) from the intersection of Route 1241 (Mechums River Road) to the north cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 3235, page 364, with a 50- foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.11 miles. Total Mileage - 0.54 In the County of Albemarle By resolution of the governing body adopted August 06, 2008 The following VDOT Form AM-4.3 is hereby attached and incorporated as part of the governing body's resolution for clumges in the .econdnry system of .tnte highWnY~ I A Copy Testee Signed (County Official): , ~ Report of Changes in the Secondary System of State Highways Project/Subdivision Hi2hlands 2-B Type Chan2e to the Secondary System of State Hi2hways: Addition The following additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to the statutory provision or provisions cited, are hereby requested; the right of way for which, including additional easements for cuts, fills and drainage, as required, is hereby guaranteed: Reason for Change: New subdivision street Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: ~33.1-229 Street Name and/or Route Number ~ Mechums River Road, State Route Number 1241 Old Route Number: 0 · From: Intersection Rt.1244 Amber Ridge Road To: Intersection Rt.1297 Gate Post Lane, a distance of: 0.23 miles. Recordation Reference: Deed Book 3235 pg.364 Right of Way width (feet) = 50' ~ Gate Post Lane, State Route Number 1297 Old Route Number: 0 From: Intersection Rt.1241 Mechums River Road To: South CuI de sac, a distance of: 0.20 miles. Recordation Reference: Deed Book 3235 pg.364 Right of Way width (feet) = 50' ~ Gate Post Lane, State Route Number 1297 Old Route Number: 0 From: Intersection Rt.1241 Mechums River Road To: North CuI de sac, a distance of: 0.11 miles. Recordation Reference: Deed Book 3235 pg.364 Right of Way width (feet) = 50' VDOT Form AM-4.3 ( 4/20/2007), Asset Management Division Page 1 of 1 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Ella Jordan, Clerk, Board of Supervisors From: Glenn Brooks, County Engineer ~". Date: July 14, 2008 Subject: Board Agenda - August 6, 2008 Highlands 2-B - Road Resolution Attached is the original ofVDOT Form AM-4.3 for the following roads in Highlands 2-B: . Mechums River Road (State Route 1241) . Gate Post Lane (State Route 1297) (North & South) We would like to have this included on the Board's August 6th agenda so that a resolution can be adopted requesting VDOT add these roads to the secondary system of state highways. If additional information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me. GEB/ps Attachment The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 6th day of August, 2008, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6,2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virqinia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6,2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to S33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of- way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ***** Recorded vote: Moved by: Mr. Rooker. Seconded by: Ms. Mallek. Yeas: Mr. Boyd, Mr. Dorrier, Ms. Mallek, Mr. Rooker, Mr. Slutzky and Ms. Thomas. Nays: None. Absent: None. A Copy Teste: ~ {A~~ L E a W--: Jordan, Clerk, CMC Board of County Supervisors In the County of Albemarle By resolution of the governing body adopted August 06, 2008 The following VDOT Form AM-4.3 is hereby attached and incorporated as part of the governing body's reso/ution for chunges in the secondary system of state high~, A Copy Test<< Signed (Cou.ty OffiCiolJ:/:ll. ~, ~ Report of Changes in the Secondary System of State Highways Project/Subdivision Rustlin2 Oaks Subdivision Tvpe Chanee to the Secondary System of State Hiehwavs: Addition The following additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to the statutory provision or provisions cited, are hereby requested; the right of way for which, including additional easements for cuts, fills and drainage, as required, is hereby guaranteed: Reason for Change: Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: New Subdivision Street ~33.1-229 Street Name and/or Route Number ~ Rustling Oaks Drive, State Route Number 1007 Old Route Number: 0 · From: Intersection of Route 601 To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.63 miles. Recordation Reference: Deed Book 1167 Page 193 Right of Way width (feet) = 50' VDOT Fonn AM-4.3 (4120/2007), Asset Management Division Page 1 of 1 The road(s) described on Additions Form AM-4.3 is: 1 ) Rustlina Oaks Drive (State Route 1007) from the intersection of Route 601 to the cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1167, page 193, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.63 miles. Total Mileage - 0.63 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Ella Jordan, Clerk, Board of Supervisors From: Glenn Brooks, County Engineer GP::' Date: July 15, 2008 Subject: Board Agenda - August 6, 2008 Rustling Oaks Subdivision - Road Resolution Attached is the original ofVDOT Form AM-4.3 for the following road in Rustling Oaks Subdivision: . Rustling Oaks Drive (State Route 1007) We would like to have this included on the Board's August 6th agenda so that a resolution can be adopted requesting VDOT add this road to the secondary system of state highways. If additional information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me. GEB/ps Attachment COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Housing Committee AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAUREQUEST: Add representative from Habitat for Humanity to Committee CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Elliott, Davis, White ATTACHMENTS: Yes REVIEWED BY: ~ ( LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Housing Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors on October 10, 1990 to "provide advice and guidance to the Board of Supervisors on housing issues in furtherance of the County's goal to promote a variety of safe, sanitary and affordable housing types for Albemarle County residents of all income groups." The Committee was created to consist of at least nine members appointed by the Board of Supervisors to represent certain stakeholders including representatives from the Charlottesville Housing Foundation (Piedmont Housing Alliance- PHA) and the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP). STRATEGIC PLAN: By June 30,2010, working in partnership with others, increase affordable housing opportunities for those who work and/or live in Albemarle County. DISCUSSION: The Habitat for Humanity executive director often attends Housing Committee meetings and at the July meeting requested that Habitat be considered for membership on the Committee. Due to a lack of a quorum, the Housing Committee did not formally vote on the matter; however, the five members in attendance indicated a desire to support this request. Over the past several years, the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity has expanded its mission as demonstrated by its purchase of two mobile home parks including Southwood Mobile Home Park in the County. The original list of members of the Housing Committee included a representative from the "Housing Coalition." Because this organization no longer exists, it can logically be replaced by Habitat for Humanity to recognize the importance of this stakeholder in the affordable housing discussion. BUDGET IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board amend the composition of the Housing Committee to allow a representative of Habitat for Humanity to serve in this capacity as indicated in Attachment A. As with PHA and AHIP, staff recommends that a Board member of Habitat for Humanity be appointed rather than staff. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A-Housinq Committee Fact Sheet Attachment A HOUSING COMMITTEE FACT SHEET The Housing Committee provides advice and guidance to the Board of Supervisors on housing issues in furtherance of the County's goal to promote a variety of safe, sanitary and affordable housing types for Albemarle County residents of all income groups. The Chief of Housing provides staff support. Duties/Function: Initially, one-third of the membership shall be appointed for three years, one- third for two years and one-third for one year. All subsequent appointments shall be for a three-year term with a limit of two consecutive terms. All terms, with the exception of the first year, shall begin on January 1. Length of Term: The Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. (generally at the COB 5th building). Membership: The Board of Supervisors shall appoint at least nine members to the Housing Committee. The Committee should include representation from the following areas or organizations: Real Estate Construction/Development Financial Community Legal Community Consumer Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville Housing Foundation Albemarle Housing Improvement Program Property Management University of Virginia Qualifications: A willingness to attend meetings and actively participate; a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of affordable housing issues in Albemarle County; expertise and/or experience in representing constituent concerns; an ability to work in collaboration with others; and an interest in community service. Cc appointment letter to: Ron White County Attorney Commonwealth's Attorney (For UVA Rep Only, Ida Lee Wootten, UVa. Community Relations, P. O. Box 400229, Ch'ville 22904-4229.) RESOLUTION Affirmation of Authorization to Pick-up the Employee's Contribution to VRS for ALBEMARLE COUNTY, 55101 Under ~ 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code WHEREAS, ALBEMARLE COUNTY provides its employees with tax deferral pursuant to S 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to their member contributions to the Virginia Retirement System (referred to as VRS) by picking up member contributions to VRS; and WHEREAS, VRS keeps track of such picked up member contributions, and treats such contributions as employee contributions for all purposes of VRS; WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service in Notice 2006-43 has provided transition relief for existing pick up arrangements provided that an authorized person takes formal action to evidence the establishment of the pick-up arrangement no later than January 1, 2009. WHEREAS, in order to avail itself of the protection given under Notice 2006-43, ALBEMARLE COUNTY desires to affirm its intention to establish and maintain a pickup arrangement through formal action by its governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the existing member contribution pick-up arrangement is hereby affirmed as it relates to salary reduction elections in effect prior to the date of this Resolution, and it is further RESOLVED that effective the first pay day on or after August 6,2008, ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall pick up member contributions of its employees to VRS, and such contributions shall be treated as employer contributions in determining tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States; and it is further RESOLVED that such contributions, although designated as member contributions, are to be made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY in lieu of member contributions; and it is further RESOLVED that pick up member contributions shall be paid from the same source of funds as used in paying the wages to affected employees; and it is further RESOLVED that member contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY under the pick up arrangement shall be treated for all purposes other than income taxation, including but not limited to VRS benefits, in the same manner and to the same extent as member contributions made prior to the pick up arrangement; and it is further RESOLVED that nothing herein shall be construed so as to permit or extend an option to VRS members to receive the pick up contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY directly instead of having them paid to VRS; and it is further RESOLVED that notwithstanding any contractual or other provisions, the contributions of each member of VRS who is an employee of ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall be picked up either through a reduction in the current salary of such employee or as an offset against future salary increases of such employee or as a combination of both at the option of the employer by ALBEMARLE COUNTY on behalf of such employee pursuant to the foregoing resolutions. Adopted in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia this 6th day of AUQust, 2008. Ella W. Jordan. Clerk. Board of County Supervisors Name & Title Printed ~~L~ ,fl~ Au Or/zed Signature Title Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road . Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jf. Scottsville David L. Slutzky Rio Ann H. Mallek White Hall Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller August 13,2008 Mr. Robert P. Schultze Director, Virginia Retirement System PO Box 2500 Richmond, VA 23218.2500 Dear Mr. Schultze: At its meeting on August 6, 2008, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted the attached resolution affirming authorization of pick.up of the employee's contribution to VRS for Albemarle County. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any additional information. . /ewj Attachment cc: Richard Wiggans, Finance Department Betty Thraves, Payroll Kimberly Suyes, Human Resources COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Resolution to Affirm the County's Authorization to Pick-Up Employee's Contribution to VRS Under 9 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adopt a Resolution affirming the County's authorization to pick up the employee's contribution to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: LEGAL REVIEW: Yes REVIEWED BY: /~---- ( STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, and Wiggans ATTACHMENTS: Yes BACKGROUND: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Ruling 2006-43 requiring employers participating in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to provide documentation authorizing pick-up plans by January 1, 2009. Pick-up plans allow localities to pick up or pay on a pre-tax basis the employee's contribution to VRS and allow employees to purchase prior service on a pre-tax basis. VRS is conducting an audit of pick-up plans to ensure that they are compliant with the IRS ruling and is requesting appropriate documentation be submitted to it. / The County approved its pick up plan effective July 1, 1980 as part of the Annual Appropriation for FY 80/81 adopted on April 9, 1980. This election is irrevocable under VRS regulations. The documentation that VRS is requesting must be in the form of a resolution approved by the governing body. The resolution must contain certain basic information required by the IRS ruling. DISCUSSION: VRS sent a letter to local governments (Attachment B) and school boards outlining the requirements and including sample resolutions. Employers must return resolutions approved by their governing boards to VRS no later than September 30,2008. Failure to timely provide this documentation could reverse the favorable tax treatment for employee VRS contributions and could impose significant reporting and recordkeeping burdens on the County. The County Attorney has reviewed the attached Resolution for Albemarle County (Attachment A). The School Board will consider adoption of similar resolutions on August 14, 2008. BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) ATTACHMENTS A - Resolution Affirmina Albemarle County's Authorization to Pick Uo Emoloyee's Contribution to VRS B - VRS Letter to Robert Tucker. County Executive. dated July 11. 2008 ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION Affirmation of Authorization to Pick-up the Employee's Contribution to VRS for ALBEMARLE COUNTY, 55101 Under ~ 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code WHEREAS, ALBEMARLE COUNTY provides its employees with tax deferral pursuant to ~ 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to their member contributions to the Virginia Retirement System (referred to as VRS) by picking up member contributions to VRS; and WHEREAS, VRS keeps track of such picked up member contributions, and treats such contributions as employee contributions for all purposes of VRS; WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service in Notice 2006-43 has provided transition relief for existing pick up arrangements provided that an authorized person takes formal action to evidence the establishment of the pick-up arrangement no later than January 1, 2009. WHEREAS, in order to avail itself of the protection given under Notice 2006-43, ALBEMARLE COUNTY desires to affirm its intention to establish and maintain a pickup arrangement through formal action by its governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the existing member contribution pick-up arrangement is hereby affirmed as it relates to salary reduction elections in effect prior to the date of this Resolution, and it is further RESOLVED that effective the first pay day on or after August 6,2008, ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall pick up member contributions of its employees to VRS, and such contributions shall be treated as employer contributions in determining tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States; and it is further RESOLVED that such contributions, although designated as member contributions, are to be made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY in lieu of member contributions; and it is further RESOLVED that pick up member contributions shall be paid from the same source of funds as used in paying the wages to affected employees; and it is further RESOLVED that member contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY under the pick up arrangement shall be treated for all purposes other than income taxation, including but not limited to VRS benefits, in the same manner and to the same extent as member contributions made prior to the pick up arrangement; and it is further RESOLVED that nothing herein shall be construed so as to permit or extend an option to VRS members to receive the pick up contributions made by ALBEMARLE COUNTY directly instead of having them paid to VRS; and it is further 1715639 8/2006 RESOL VEO that notwithstanding any contractual or other provisions, the contributions of each member of VRS who is an employee of ALBEMARLE COUNTY shall be picked up either through a reduction in the current salary of such employee or as an offset against future salary increases of such employee or as a combination of both at the option of the employer by ALBEMARLE COUNTY on behalf of such employee pursuant to the foregoing resolutions. Adopted in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia this day of ,2008. Ella W. Jordan. Clerk Name & Title Printed Authorized Signature Title 1715639 8/2006 ATTACHMENT B I Virginia It Retirement ~ System Po. Box 2500, Richmond, Virginia 232"18-2500 Toll free: 1-88B-V.ARETIR (827-3847) \\leb site: \V\V\v.varetire.org E-mail: vrs@varetire.org July 11, 2008 ALBEMARLE COUNTY ROBERT TUCKER, COUNTY EXECUTIVE 401 MCINTIRE RD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 Dear ROBERT TUCKER: Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Ruling 2006-43 giving governmental employers until January 1, 2009 to demonstrate "formal authorization" of their pick-up plans. A pick-up plan allows the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) member contribution (5%) to be treated on a pre-tax basis. Regrettably, the ruling requires VRS to conduct a full audit of pick-up plan resolutions and obtain a formal resolution from each VRS employer receiving this letter. While you may have enacted such a resolution in the past, you still must formally reaffirm your pick-up plan to meet the requirements of the new ruling. Such a reaffirmation will bring VRS records up to date and ensure that all employers have on file with VRS an executed resolution in proper form. Among other things, this Revenue Ruling requires: . The pick-up plan to be established pursuant to a formal action by a person authorized to act on behalf of the employer. Generally, any decision by the employer's governing body will satisfy this requirement. . That such action be evidenced in the form of a written resolution containing all the elements required by the IRS. VRS has furnished such a resolution for use by your governing body (see enclosure). What does the employer need to do? Your governing body must pass the resolution in the form provided with this letter and return the signed original to VRS at your earliest convenience, but by no means any later than September 30, 2008. Why this is important? VRS is required to ensure al[ employer pick-up plans are compliant with this ruling. With your help, we can account for all employers' pick-up plans by the Internal Revenue Service's due date of January 1, 2009. . What if we don't do this? Can we discontinue our pick-up plan? No. As a VRS employer, you are already required by state law to "pick up" your employees' retirement contributions, whether or not you submit a proper resolution. However, failure tQ submit a resolution could reverse the favorable tax treatment of your employees' member contributions, which could impose significant additional multi-year reporting and record keeping burdens on you as the employer and subject your employees to additional tax liabilities. An Independent Agency a/the Commonwealth a/Virginia Who can t~e employer contact for more information? If, after you review this letter, you have additional questions, you may refer them to Ben Howard at VRS, by telephone at (888) 827-3847, extension 6686, or by email at bhoward@varetire.org. I sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. However, VRS and its participating employers must strive to maintain continuous compliance with IRS regulations and rulings. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, rJWrl M Robert P. Schultze Director, Virginia Retirement System Enclosure (Resolution) , 0..'" ", . ';'t.. '-' ~' .' . COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Offender Aid and Restoration's Community Correction and Pretrial Services Program - Supplemental Appropriation Request AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJ ECT/PROPOSALlREQUEST: Review and approval of supplemental appropriation request, totaling $8,853.00, for Offender Aid and Restoration(OAR) CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Elliott, Davis, and Wiggans REVIEWED BY: LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: Albemarle County currently receives grant funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DJCS) for Local Probation/Community Corrections and Pretrial Services. As the grant administrator, the County serves as fiscal agent and contracts with Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) to provide these services for a nine jurisdictional area. These nine localities include the City of Charlottesville and counties of Albemarle, Nelson, Fluvanna, Orange, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Goochland. The Local Probation/Community Corrections program provides services which include local probation supervision, community service supervision, domestic violence intervention, and restitution collection. Pretrial Services programs include screening, interviews, investigations and recommendations, supervision and reporting services for all jurisdictions except Goochland County. Funds from the grant are drawn down on a reimbursement basis and remitted to OAR. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 5: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: During the 2008 General Assembly budget deliberations, the DCJS grant award to Albemarle County, as fiscal agent for OAR, for the Community Corrections program was reduced $30,528.00. The Executive Director of OAR has requested additional local funding from the County to replace its proportional share of the lost State grant revenue. A similar letter has also been sent to the other eight jurisdictions. The amount requested from each locality is based on the percentage of total supervision placements by the Courts for both Local Probation and Pretrial services. Albemarle County's share of total placements is 29% therefore the request for additional local funding from the County is $8,853.00. BUDGET IMPACT: The additional local funding, if approved, would transfer $8,853.00 from the Board of Supervisors' Contingency Reserve to OAR and would be subject to the eight other jurisdictions contributing their share of lost grant revenue as outlined in Attachment A. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the transfer of $8,853.00 from the Board's Contingency to OAR subject to participation by the other applicable localities in the revenue loss. At such time as the other localities commit to this participation, an appropriation will be brought to the Board for formal approval of the local funding increase. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - OAR Reauest JEFFERSON AREA COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 750 Harris Street, Suite 207 Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 296-2441 RECEIVED FAX (434) 979-4038 JUL 1 7 200B July 16, 2008 County of Albemarle County Executive'! Offrce Brian Elliott Deputy County Executive Albemarle County 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Dear Brian, I'm writing this letter as a follow-up to our conversations regarding the funding cuts to Community Corrections that were included in the Aid to Localities Reductions sent to Albemarle County by the Department of Planning and Budget. As you are aware, Albemarle County serves as the fiscal agent for the 9 localities served by OAR As the fiscal agent, the reductions for our program were included in your budget reduction package. While this remains a draft it is very clear that some reductions will be made. The total for Community Corrections currently is projected to be 4.17% for 2009 which equals $30,528 and 4.12% for 2010 which equals $30,128. We understand that this is a difficult fiscal time for all agencies and for many departments but are asking Albemarle to help us address this issue with the other 8 localities served. While the reductions do not sound like a lot of money, when you are a small agency receiving a 4.17% cut makes a difference especially when 88% of the funds are personnel. These reductions will impact both Pretrial and Local Probation. We serve all 9 of the localities with local probation and 8 of them with Pretrial as we provide pretrial services to the two regional jails this is area. I am attaching a chart that details the numbers and percentages served from each of the localities. Support Our state association, Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association (VCCJA) recently met with the offices of the Secretary of Public Safety, the Department of Planning and Budget and staff representatives from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance. We discussed the issues and potential solutions. At this point there is no solution from the state for 2009. They believe these reductions are here to stay and will remain an issue for localities. This is the first time that we have been included in these reductions and were not made aware of this until most of the localities had passed to United way An Equal Opportunity Employer their budgets for 2009. For 2010 the state indicated they would consider how to better spread this reduction across regional areas. We also have some time to address with the other localities we serve for 2010. Below is the chart of the supervision placements for both Local Probation and Pretrial. You can see that all localities are served by our agency with the exception of Goochland County with Pretrial Services. The chart also includes the percentage for all 9 localities and the total cost to each locality for services provided. Locality Supervision Supervision Total Percent of Amount Placements by Placements the Total of funds Court in Local by Court in based on Probation Pretrial % served Albemarle County 471 154 625 294'/0 $8,853 City of 336 257 593 28% $8,548 Charlottesville Fluvanna County 71 41 112 5% $1,526 Goochland County 61 nJa 61 3% $916 Greene County 64 45 109 5% $1,526 Louisa County 110 109 219 10% $3,053 Madison Countv 48 61 109 5% $1,526 Nelson County 19 6 25 1% $306 Oran~ County 97 191 288 14% $4,274 Total 1,277 864 2,141 1 ()()O/O $30,528 We do want you to know that we are working with both VML and V ACO to advocate for change for 2010. They too are concerned about the reductions in Aid to Localities. I will keep you updated on any legislative effort on their part on this issue as it relates to Community Corrections. We are very concerned about the reductions and their impact on services to all of our localities. I am trying to work on solutions but am asking Albemarle County, as our fiscal agent, to consider helping me resolve this issue. I know it is not fair to expect you to absorb the cuts for 9 localities but ask for your assistance it addressing this with the other 8 localities. I appreciate your time and effort helping us address this issue. Thanks for your continued support. ~~ ~-i!I ~ Patricia L. Smith Executive Director ~County Public Schools Board-to-Board July 2008 Listening. Learning. Leading. A monthly communications report from the Albemarle County School Board to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Gifted Advisory Committee Annual Report: At its June 12th meeting, the School Board received the annual report and recommendations regarding the educational needs of gifted children to the Superintendent for transmission to the School Board. Mr. Jamie Symmers, Co-chairperson of the committee presented the report. The Gifted Advisory Committee made the following recommendations: 1. The Gifted Advisory Committee recognizes the potential of the International Baccalaureate program and supports further investigation of the program and dissemination of information to stakeholders. 2. Increase Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT) Positions to 1 FTE/School (addition of 4.3 FTE total needed). The Gifted Advisory Committee strongly believes that high quality gifted services warrant a minimum of 1 full time GRT in every building. To reach equity across the Division and work effectively with talent development, advanced support of collaboration, differentiated instruction, and provide multiple opportunities for excellence, consideration of student enrollment needs to be considered when determining the FTE for GRT positions. Gifted resource teachers serve all students who need services, not just those who are formally identified as gifted. The need for additional staff in this area continues to be a request from parents and principals. Additional gifted education specialists could extend collaboration/differentiation and problem solving opportunities to more teachers/classrooms, include more students in more opportunities outside of the curriculum, and initiate talent development programs designed to close the achievement gap. 3. Fund targeted staff development opportunities for GRTs related to higher level development and utilization of the Framework for Quality Learning. Development opportunities should also be provided for GRTs to further the depth oftheir program evaluation process. 4. Conduct surveys regarding the delivery of services in schools so that we can better understand the needs and perceptions of services from students and stakeholders. The Baldrige Criteria will be used to establish guidelines for conducting the evaluation of services. A copy of the full report and data can be found on the division website at www.kI2albemarle.org under Reports to the Board. K-I0 Health Education Curriculum Framework: At its June 12th meeting the Board was presented revisions of the K-12 Health Education Curriculum which are standards-based and concept-centered, going beyond the Standards of Learning to deepen understanding of those concepts and ideas, placing value on what is most important for students to understand, know and do in this discipline. The K-10 Health Education Curriculum Framework includes interdisciplinary concepts, discipline concepts, enduring understandings, and habits of mind linked and mapped to the Virginia Standards of Learning. FY 2009-10 Budget Calendar and Direction: At its June 12th meeting, the School Board considered the revised budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2009-10. The calendar will result in the presentation of the Superintendent's Request based upon the direction of the Board through the Strategic Plan, the Superintendent and Board Goals, and specific Board direction issued during its meetings. Goal Priorities and Metrics: The Board identified at the June 2, 2008 Board Retreat three critical priorities about which to receive quarterly progress reports during the 2008-09 school year: 1. Implementation of the Framework for Quality Learning (FQL) 2. Achievement Gap, including implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) 3. Teacher accountability and performance, including implementation of the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) On June 26th, the Board will hold a work session to continue crafting the Division's "strategic portfolio" for 2008- 09 (that is, focusing on the major areas named above) through discussion of the metrics to be used by the Division to measure and assess progress. July Meetings: The School Board will hold its regular meetings on July 10, 2008. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Proffer Management - FY 2008 4th Quarter Cash Proffer Report AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Report on cash proffer revenues and expenditures for April-June of FY 2008 CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: X STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Kamptner, Graham and Higgins; Ms. McCulley and Ms. Baldwin LEGAL REVIEW: Yes REVIEWED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Yes BACKGROUND: The Board received a 3rd quarter report last month reporting activity from January - March 2008. The current 4th quarter report is a collaboration between Finance and Community Development to maintain more timely information on cash proffers. As such, this report represents cash proffer information from April - June and coincides with the end of Fiscal Year 2008. The Board will receive its next report in November reporting on cash proffer activity from July- September. That report will also include the Commission on Local Government Report 2008 Survey of Cash Proffers. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 3: Develop Infrastructure Improvements to Address the County's Growing Needs. Goal 5: Fund the County's Future Needs. DISCUSSION: The information below details cash that was proffered, received and expended during the 4th quarter. The proffer summary provides anticipated proffer revenue and annual adjustments, which the Board first received last quarter. New additions to this report include allocated funds for this quarter and the overall total cash proffer funds and interest. Future reports will include a total appropriation of all cash proffer funds, current available funds and total expended funds. A. Proffered: Although there were several rezonings approved from April through June, none of them contained cash proffers. B. Revenue: During the 4th quarter $27,923.80 was received from Hollymead Area C, Belvedere Station and Liberty Hall. All funds are allocated to general Capital Improvements Projects (Attachment A). C. Allocated: The County designated $305,000.00 for the Routes 22/250 intersection. These funds originated from the Glenmore rezoning for this purpose. D. Expenditure: The County expended $100,000 to replace monies from the transportation improvement funds previously spent for the Route 29 Traffic Study. North Pointe contributed these funds specifically for the traffic study. E. Proffer Summary: Since there were no new rezonings containing cash proffers, the total anticipated proffer revenue and annual adjustments remain the same as the 3rd quarter, which is $56,146,937.47 and $56,742,558.28 respectively. As of June, the County has received a total of $3,120,393.09 in cash proffer funds that have earned $299,840 in interest (Attachment B). 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Q .... = = 0\0000 ~ ~ ~ N N Attachment B Proffer Summary I PROFFER FUNDS UPDATED AS OF 06/30/2008 (07/15/2008) FUND # 8530 8526 PROFFER NAME TOTAL ANTICIPATED PROFFER ZMA #'S REVENUE TOTAL 2008 ANNUAL TOTAL FUNDS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT RECEIVED EARNINGS 8534 8536 8531 8520 8521 8523 8539 8532 8527 8528 8529 8538 8537 8524 8522 8533 8525 8535 8541 8542 8543 8544 ALBEMARLE PLACE 2001-07 2,610,000.00 2,610,000.00 100,000.00 3,666.41 AVEMORE 2000-10 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 1,286.43 AVINITY* 2006-05 1,249,500.00 1,249,500.00 AVON PARK 2004-03 59,000.00 59,000.00 59,000.00 4,436.81 AVON PARK 11* 2007-05 408,100.00 414,221.50 0.00 0.00 BELVEDERE STATION 2004-07 400,250.00 400,250.00 28,000.00 167.02 BISCUIT RUN* 2005-17 17,642,858.80 17,907,501.68 0.00 0.00 BLUE RIDGE CO-HOUSING* 2007-12 286,200.00 290,493.00 0.00 0.00 CASCADIA 2002-04 405,000.00 405,000.00 ECKERD PHARMACY 2003-03 6,000.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 FONT ANA PHASE 4C* 2004-18 690,500.00 700,857.50 GLEN MORE 1999-16 893,000.00 893,000.00 752,000.00 129,798.10 GLENMORE** 1999-16 569,000.00 569,000.00 328,700.00 52,821.39 GRAYROCK 1997-12 62,500.00 62,500.00 62,500.00 11,786.35 GREENBRIER 2000-06 9,334.00 9,334.00 9,334.00 81.72 HADEN PLACE 2005-07 82,500.00 82,500.00 HOLLYMEAD AREA B 2001-19 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 1,521.85 HOLLYMEAD AREA C 2001-20 210,000.00 210,000.00 121,904.75 4,634.48 HOLLYMEAD AREA D 2002-02 481,000.00 481,000.00 480,999.68 22,971.97 HOLL YMEAD TOWN CENTER A 1 * 2005-15 609,000.00 609,000.00 HOLL YMEAD TOWN CENTER A2* 2007-01 14,971,800.00 15,196,377.00 0.00 0.00 LEAKE* 2006-16 2,149,620.00 2,176,993.50 0.00 0.00 L1VENGOOD* 2006-15 867,095.00 880,101.43 0.00 0.00 MJH @ PETER JEFFERSON PLACE* 2001-15 346,250.00 351,443.75 44,000.00 5,871.50 NGIC EXPANSION* 2007-03 1,264,800.00 1,264,800.00 NORTH POINTE 2000-09 460,000.00 460,000.00 400,000.00 27,901.02 PATTERSON SUBDIVISION* 2007-11 128,800.00 130,732.00 OAKLEIGH FARM* 2007-04 1,494,550.00 1,516,968.25 OLD TRAIL VILLAGE 2004-24 2,328,000.00 2,328,000.00 50,000.00 1,805.58 RIVANNA VILLAGE @ GLENMORE* 2001-08 1,047,000.00 1,062,705.00 SPRINGRIDGE 1998-13 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 2,214.97 STILL MEADOWS 1997-01 135,000.00 135,000.00 135,000.00 17,220.78 STILLFRIED LANE 2003-12 78,000.00 78,000.00 78,000.00 4,675.24 UVA RESEARCH PARK 1995-04 78,718.00 78,718.00 78,718.00 897.41 WESTERN RIDGE 2001-02 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,159.12 739.59 WICKHAM POND II 2005-18 405,000.00 405,000.00 WICKHAM POND 2004-17 345,161.67 345,161.67 109,677.54 2,886.04 WILLOW GLEN* 2006-19 2,907,800.00 2,907,800.00 0.00 0.00 WESTHALL (1.1) 2006-01 123,000.00 123,000.00 51,000.00 1,764.34 WESTHALL (1.2) 2006-01 17,000.00 588.11 WESTHALL (3.3) 2006-01 3,000.00 103.79 LIBERTY HALL 5-5 & 07-1 137,600.00 137,600.00 6,400.00 0.00 TOTAL 56,146,937.47 56,742,558.28 3,120,393.09 299,840.90 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: 2008 Development Review Process Changes AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Development Review Process for Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use Permits ACTION: INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: LEGAL REVIEW: Yes REVIEWED BY: INFORMATION: X ~ STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, and Cilimberg; and Ms. Echols ATTACHMENTS: Yes BACKGROUND: During 2007, a Board appointed Development Review Process Task Force worked on inding ways to provide a more efficient and predictable review process for rezonings and special use permits. Among the Task Force recommendations were that changes to the process would need to make staff comments, staff reports, and final plan/proffer documents for public review easily accessible and timely. Since task force work began, staff has been working to make improvements that would benefit the public, applicants, staff, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Early in 2008, staff modified the review schedule particularly as it pertained to the process from the filing of an application to the Planning Commission's review. This was presented to the development community in a roundtable meeting on February 29, 2008 and, with input from that meeting, subsequently implemented. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 4: Effectively Manage Growth and Development: The process changes proposed are to provide for a more efficient and predictable development review process for applicants, the public and staff. DISCUSSION: Staff is now proposing to complete the process improvement as regards processing applications from the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Board of Supervisors' review. An explanation of the changes in the process (Attachment A) as well as a review schedule (Attachment B) is attached. The most notable changes are as follows: . Resubmittal dates and dates for written comments to an applicant have been established and published so that applicants know what to expect and workflow is more predictable for staff. . Rather than using a "public hearing schedule", a public hearing date will be established after an applicant receives comments and has made all the changes he/she wishes to make for that hearing. (This is the process the Board recently agreed to for Berkmar Business Park.) . Once the applicant has decided he/she is ready for the public hearing and makes his/her final submittal, no additional information will be accepted for consideration. (This is the process the Board recently agreed to for Berkmar Business Park.) . If a project required a worksession with the Planning Commission because of project complexities or major interest and concerns from the public, it will be scheduled for a Board of Supervisors worksession at the earliest meeting following the Planning Commission public hearing. The Board will review the documents that the Planning Commission reviewed and provide guidance before an applicant resubmits. BUDGET IMPACT: Although no specific budget changes are anticipated, the changes will provide for a more orderly and organized process that ensures fairness to all applicants. It will allow for limited staff resources to be used most effectively and provide greater predictability for applicants and the public. RECOMMENDATIONS: This executive summary is provided for the Board's information. Staff will take these additional process improvements to a roundtable meeting with the development community. ATTACHMENTS A - 2008 Submittal and Development Review Process for Zoninq Map Amendments and Special Use Permits B - 2008 Development Review Schedule Albemarle County Community Development Updated July 21,2008 ATTACHMENT A 2008 Submittal and Development Review Process for Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use Permits 1. Rezonings and Special Use Permits will be accepted on the third Monday of each month including November which has not been on the schedule for the last two years. (See attached schedule.) 2. The review period for receiving the first set of written staff comments after submittal will not change. This time period is approximately six weeks after submittal. 3. Worksessions will continue to be encouraged for complex projects or projects for which Planning Commission weigh-in is appropriate before the project proceeds. 4. For worksessions, a staff report will be provided in-lieu of initial written comments. Detailed written comments will be provided after the Planning Commission meeting. 5. If neither a worksession nor a resubmittal is needed, a project will go to the Planning Commission approximately 12 weeks from initial application. This time period is one week earlier than the 2007 schedule. 6. Starting in March 2008, the County will also have a resubmittal schedule, which generally will be the first and third Monday of the month, with adjustments made for Monday holidays. 7. After a resubmittal, but before a Planning Commission public hearing has been advertised, staff will provide written comments advising the applicant on whether all substantive issues have been resolved or if additional resolution is needed. The written comments will include staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission should the applicant wish to proceed. 8. A public hearing for the Planning Commission will not be advertised, however, until an applicant tells the County it is ready to proceed to a public hearing. 9. Once an applicant decides to go to public hearing, a legal advertisement is run in the newspaper and a staff report is prepared to go to the Planning Commission. 10. After the Planning Commission public hearing is advertised, an applicant may change his/her mind and ask that the project be deferred, but only one time during the life of the application. Except in extraordinary circumstances, such as a major change in the project proposal by the applicant or more issues identified by staff that have not previously been brought to the applicant's attention, subsequent requests for deferral of the Planning Commission public hearing will not be honored. If agreeable to the Planning Commission, the applicant may defer at the Planning Commission public hearing meeting. 11. To help provide more timely comments to applicants on how to resolve outstanding issues, the staff will hold interdivisional reviewer meetings at least twice-a-month. 2008 Submittal and Review Schedule Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendments *** Without Planning Commission Worksession* Deadline for Filing First Set of Planning (3 P.M.) Written Commission Comments Due Public Hearing if to Applicant No Resubmittal is Necessary No sooner than ATT.CHMENT B Resubmittal Deadline** PLEASE SEE THE RESUBMITTAL SCHEDULE Monda Frida Tuesda Monda Tue Feb 19 Apr 04 May 06 ** Mar 17 May 02 Jun 03 ** Apr21 Jun 06 Jul08 ** May 19 Thu Jul 03 Aug 05 ** Jun 16 Aug 01 Sep 02 ** Jul 21 Sep 05 Oct 07 ** Aug 18 Oct 03 Nov 04 ** Sep 15 Oct 31 Dee 02 ** Oct 20 Dee 05 ** Nov 17 ** Dec 15 ** ** Dates shown in italics are changes due to a County holiday * PC Worksessions are not required, but may be recommended for rezonings and some SP's depending on the corresponding level of project complexity. If scheduled, detailed written comments will be provided after the worksession. (Please see Resubmittal Schedule.) ** Resubmittals are accepted on ANY resubmittal Monday listed after the date of the written comments to the applicant. The PC public hearing date is the earliest date at which the request may be heard after the corresponding resubmittal deadline date. *** Board of Supervisors' worksessions and public hearings will be scheduled after the Planning Commision's action on applications. These schedules provide basic information. Please consult with the Planning Division for more details regarding schedules and processing 2008 Submittal and Review Schedule Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendments Resubmittal Schedule Written Comments and Earliest Planning Commission Public Hearing* Resubmittal Dates Comments to Legal Ad Deadline Planning applicant for decision and Decision for Commission Public on whether to Public Hearing ** Hearing proceed to Public No sooner than* Hearing * Wednesday Apr16 Apr30 May 21 Jun 04 Jun 18 Jul02 Jul 16 Jul30 Aug 20 Sep 03 Sep 17 Oct 02 Oct 15 Oct 29 Nov 19 Dee 03 Dee 17 Dee 31 Monday Apr 21 May 12 May 26 Jun 09 Jun 23 Jul07 Jul21 Aug 04 Aug 25 Sep 08 Sep 22 Oct 06 Oct 20 Nov 03 Nov 24 Dee 15 Dee 22 ,....,..,.~ .c.:.:'.:....: .. '-", '-:,.,;', ,',,-.,' ...,..,,: .', ' ;Y::'''/':.' "" ....ii.' ' ;"'4'hX: .:~. :-,.::' :",..:".., * The reviewing planner will contact applicant to discuss comments of reviewers and advise that changes that are needed are significant enough to warrant an additional submittal or advise that the the project is ready for a public hearing. If changes needed are minor, the planner will advise that the project go to public hearing. ** The legal ad deadline is the last date at which an applicant can decide whether to resubmit or go to public hearing. If an applicant decides to go to public hearing against the advice of the reviewing planner, a recommendation for denial will likely result. Generally, the applicant will will have only one opportunity to defer the PC public hearing for the project once it has been advertised for public hearing. Additional deferrals will not be allowed except in extraordinary circumstances such as a major change in the project proposal by the applicant or more issues identified by staff that have not previously been brought to the applicant's attention. Albemarle County 2009 Legislative Priorities - Adopted August 6, 2008 Growth Manaaement. Land Use and Transportation . Local Authority: Request that the legislature 1) strengthen localities' authority by enabling them to utilize adequate public facilities ordinances; and 2) not pass legislation that preempts or circumvents existing local authority to regulate land use. . Impact Fee Authority: Request that the legislature support impact fee legislation that allows for 1) a fair allocation of costs representing a "pro-rata" off-set of new growth on public facilities; 2) impact fees for facility costs related to transportation, schools, fire, police, emergency medical services, libraries, stormwater management, open space and parks/recreation lands; 3) effective implementation through simple locally-based formulae and reasonable administrative requirements; 4) does not cap or limit localities' impact fee updates; and 5) does not diminish the existing proffer system. . Conservation Easements: Request the legislature support and augment local efforts in natural resource protection through 1) Continuing to fund the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) for locally established and funded Purchase of Development Rights programs (e.g. ACE Program in Albemarle County); 2) Retaining provisions in transient occupancy tax legislation so that funds can continue to be used to protect open-space and resources of historical, cultural, ecological and scenic value that attract tourism; and 3) Increase incentives for citizens to create conservation easements. . Scenic Protection and Tourist Enhancement: Request enabling legislation for an Albemarle County to provide for a scenic protection and tourist enhancement overlay district. As the County pursues options to protect the visual quality of land as an aesthetic and economic resource, this legislation would provide a method to ensure full consideration of visual resources and scenic areas when the County or state makes land use decisions in designated areas. . Transportation Funding: Request the legislature 1) Establish stable and consistent state revenues for Virginia's long-term transportation infrastructure needs; 2) Direct funding efforts at all transportation modes; 3) Coordinate planning for transportation and land use, being mindful of local Comprehensive and regional Transportation Plans when planning transportation systems within a locality; and 4) Not shift transportation responsibilities, including maintenance, to localities. Health and Human Services . Comprehensive Services Act (CSA): Request the legislature assist localities' implementation of CSA in a consistent, financially stable manner by: 1) Fully funding the state pool for CSA with allocations based on realistic anticipated levels of need and a cap on local expenditures for serving a child through CSA; 2) Enhancing state funding for grants to localities to create community-based alternatives for children served in CSA; 3) Establishing state contracts with CSA providers to provide for a uniform contract management process, improve vendor accountability and control costs; and 4) Encouraging the state to be proactive in making service providers available and to support local and regional efforts to address areas of cost sharing among localities by procuring services through group negotiation. . Child Care for Low Income Working Families: Request the legislature provide additional funds to local governments to assist low-income working families with childcare costs. This funding helps working-class parents pay for supervised day care facilities and supports efforts for families to become self-sufficient. Local Government Administration and Finance . Full Funding of State Mandates: Request the state provide full funding for its mandates in all areas of local government including the Standards of Quality (SOQs), positions approved by the Compensation Board, costs related to jails and juvenile detention centers and human services positions. . Local Control of Local Revenues: Request the legislature take no action to restrict or limit the existing local control of local revenues so that local government leaders can take appropriate measures to generate sufficient revenues to sustain and improve services. . Drug Court Funding: Request the legislature fully fund the Drug Court Program, which provides effective treatment and intensive supervision to drug offenders through the Circuit Courts of several Virginia localities. . Cost to Compete Pay Differential: Due to the documented high cost of living in Albemarle County, request the legislature include Albemarle County Schools in the "Cost to Compete Pay Differential" so that the County may reach and maintain competitive compensation to help recruit, develop and retain a highly qualified and diverse teacher workforce. . Land Use Taxation: Request the legislature to amend Virginia Code 9 58.1-3237 to increase the roll-back taxes assessed against property under land use taxation that changes to a non-qualifying use to an amount equal to the sum of the deferred tax for each of the ten most recent complete tax years. Currently the roll-back tax applies only to the deferred taxes relating to the five most recent tax years. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: 2009 Legislative Priorities AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 ACTION: X INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive Board input on and approval of the proposed 2009 Legislative Priorities to be submitted to the T JPDC and V ACo CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: YES REVIEWED BY: ~ STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Bowman, Blount LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: In July 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved the County's 2008 Legislative Priorities that were then submitted to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (T JPDC) and Virginia Association of Counties (V ACo). In October 2007, the Board approved the T JPDC's legislative program that incorporated the County's 2008 Legislative Priorities. The General Assembly convened in January 2008, completed its regular session in April and held a special session on transportation in June and July. Staff is providing this executive summary to receive the Board's input and approval before submitting the proposed 2009 Legislative Priorities (Attachment A) to the TJPDC and VACo. STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Goals: Enhance Quality of Life for all Citizens; Protect the County's Natural, Scenic and Historic Resources; Develop Policies and Infrastructure Improvements to Address the County's Growing Needs; Effectively Manage Growth and Development; Fund the County's Future Needs. DISCUSSION: For information on how the County's 2008 Legislative Priorities fared in the legislature, please see the "2008 Legislative Priorities Report (Attachment B)." The report details any action taken on priorities, an assessment of what priorities should be continued in the future and links to the final legislative reports of the T JPDC, V ACo and Virginia Municipal League (VML). In response to legislative and funding actions in recent General Assembly sessions, staff proposes new priorities for 2009 regarding impact fee authority and drug court funding. In the coming months, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) regional transit authority study continues, it may be appropriate to add a priority supporting enabling legislation to create a regional transit authority once the details of such an authority are resolved. After the Board's input and approval, staff will submit the adopted priorities to the T JPDC and V ACo for consideration into their respective legislative programs. The 2009 T JPDC Legislative Program will return to the Board in the fall for further input and approval. BUDGET IMPACT: Should the state provide additional funding for the County's "Child Care for Low Income Working Families" priority, a local match will be required. Beyond that priority, there are no specific, identifiable budget impacts, although the County's legislative priorities seek to ensure the state adequately funds its mandated responsibilities and does not jeopardize the County's ability to effectively and efficiently implement the policies (including fiscal) and programs that it deems necessary. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed 2009 Legislative Priorities (Attachment A), and any additions it feels are appropriate, for submission to the T JPDC and V ACo. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Proposed 2009 Leqislative Priorities Attachment B - 2008 Leqislative Priorities Report ATTACHMENT A Albemarle County 2009 Legislative Priorities - Proposed Growth Manaaement. Land Use and Transportation . Local Authority: Request that the legislature 1) strengthen localities' authority by enabling them to utilize adequate public facilities ordinances; and 2) not pass legislation that preempts or circumvents existing local authority to regulate land use. . Impact Fee Authority: Request that the legislature support impact fee legislation that allows for 1) a fair allocation of costs representing a "pro-rata" off-set of new growth on public facilities; 2) impact fees for facility costs related to transportation, schools, fire, police, emergency medical services, libraries, stormwater management, open space and parks/recreation lands; 3) effective implementation through simple locally-based formulae and reasonable administrative requirements; 4) does not cap or limit localities' impact fee updates; and 5) does not diminish the existing proffer system. . Conservation Easements: Request the legislature support and augment local efforts in natural resource protection through 1) Continuing to fund the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) for locally established and funded Purchase of Development Rights programs (e.g. ACE Program in Albemarle County); 2) Retaining provisions in transient occupancy tax legislation so that funds can continue to be used to protect open-space and resources of historical, cultural, ecological and scenic value that attract tourism; and 3) Increase incentives for citizens to create conservation easements. . Scenic Protection and Tourist Enhancement: Request enabling legislation for an Albemarle County to provide for a scenic protection and tourist enhancement overlay district. As the County pursues options to protect the visual quality of land as an aesthetic and economic resource, this legislation would provide a method to ensure full consideration of visual resources and scenic areas when the County or state makes land use decisions in designated areas. . Transportation Funding: Request the legislature 1) Establish stable and consistent state revenues for Virginia's long-term transportation infrastructure needs; 2) Direct funding efforts at all transportation modes; 3) Coordinate planning for transportation and land use, being mindful of local Comprehensive and regional Transportation Plans when planning transportation systems within a locality; and 4) Not shift transportation responsibilities, including maintenance, to localities. Health and Human Services . Comprehensive Services Act (CSA): Request the legislature assist localities' implementation of CSA in a consistent, financially stable manner by: 1) Fully funding the state pool for CSA with allocations based on realistic anticipated levels of need and a cap on local expenditures for serving a child through CSA; 2) Enhancing state funding for grants to localities to create community-based alternatives for children served in CSA; 3) Establishing state contracts with CSA providers to provide for a uniform contract management process, improve vendor accountability and control costs; and 4) Encouraging the state to be proactive in making service providers available and to support local and regional efforts to address areas of cost sharing among localities by procuring services through group negotiation. . Child Care for Low Income Working Families: Request the legislature provide additional funds to local governments to assist low-income working families with childcare costs. This funding helps working-class parents pay for supervised day care facilities and supports efforts for families to become self-sufficient. Local Government Administration and Finance . Full Funding of State Mandates: Request the state provide full funding for its mandates in all areas of local government including the Standards of Quality (SOQs), positions approved by the Compensation Board, costs related to jails and juvenile detention centers and human services positions. . Local Control of Local Revenues: Request the legislature take no action to restrict or limit the existing local control of local revenues so that local government leaders can take appropriate measures to generate sufficient revenues to sustain and improve services. . Drug Court Funding: Request the legislature fully fund the Drug Court Program, which provides effective treatment and intensive supervision to drug offenders through the Circuit Courts of several Virginia localities. . Cost to Compete Pay Differential: Due to the documented high cost of living in Albemarle County, request the legislature include Albemarle County Schools in the "Cost to Compete Pay Differential" so that the County may reach and maintain competitive compensation to help recruit, develop and retain a highly qualified and diverse teacher workforce. Attachment B - 2008 Legislative Priorities Report This report summarizes action taken regarding Albemarle's 2008 Legislative Priorities. This report will often cite information from the final legislative reports of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (T JPDC), Virginia Municipal League (VML), and Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). For these organizations' complete reports that provide a thorough overview of local government impacts beyond Albemarle's priorities, please use the links below. T JPDC: http://www.tipdc.oralliaison/finaIReport.asp V ACo: http://apP.bronto.com/public/?a=preview messaQe&fn=Link&id=2bxtepw912VQ 1 kkvdf547in5xupk&ssid=205&t=3 VML: http://www.vml.orQ/LEG/08LeaRpt/08LeQReport.pdf Growth Manaaement. Land Use and Transportation Priorities Priority: Local Authority - Request that the legislature further facilitate the HB 3202 legislation recently signed into law through: 1) Modifying the transportation impact fee authority to allow for its more effective implementation; 2) Strengthening localities' authority by enabling them to utilize adequate public facilities ordinances and other impact fees in addition to transportation; and 3) Not passing legislation that preempts or circumvents existing local authority to regulate land use. Summary: Numerous bills were introduced related to this priority; among the most notable was SB 768, which was continued to the 2009 General Assembly. This bill would have replaced the current cash proffer system with a cumbersome impact fee process and provided funding for only roads, schools and public safety facilities. The legislation also proposed to cap impact fees at an artificially low amount and imposed limits on the ability of all counties to accept most off-site, non-cash proffers (Source: VACo). Also of note was HB 991, which was introduced by Del. Bell and approved by the legislature and Governor. This bill permits the severance and transfer of development rights from a sending property without requiring those rights to be immediately affixed to a receiving property. This authority applies only to Albemarle County, expires in 2012 and does not become effective unless or until the County adopts an ordinance implementing the bill's provisions (Source: T JPDC). Proposal: Staff recommends this remain a County priority. For the 2009 priorities, a priority will be added to separately address impact fees and the issues with SB 768. Priority: Conservation Easements - Request the legislature support and augment local efforts in natural resource protection through 1) Continuing to fund the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) for locally established and funded Purchase of Development Rights programs (e.g. ACE Program in Albemarle County); 2) Retaining current provisions in transient occupancy tax legislation so that funds can continue to be used to protect open-space and resources of historical, cultural, ecological and scenic value that attract tourism; and 3) Increase incentives for citizens to create conservation easements. Summary: The budget allocates $2 million in each year of the biennium to the VLCF for land acquisition purposes, which is $1 million less each year than was in the introduced budget (Source: VACo). Albemarle's ability to utilize the transient occupancy tax to support the ACE program was not affected by the 2008 General Assembly. Proposal: Staff recommends this remain a County priority and has included it in the proposed 2009 priorities. Priority: Scenic Protection and Tourist Enhancement - Request enabling legislation for an Albemarle County pilot program to provide for a scenic protection and tourist enhancement overlay district. As the County pursues options to protect the visual quality of land as an aesthetic and economic resource, this legislation would provide the County with a method to ensure full consideration of visual resources and scenic areas when the County or state makes land use decisions in designated areas. Summary: No bill was introduced to address this priority in the 2008 session. Attempts to advance bills on this priority in previous sessions have been unsuccessful, most recently in 2007, when a bill introduced by Sen. Deeds was passed by in committee. Proposal: Staff recommends this remain a County priority and has included it in the proposed 2009 priorities. Priority: Transportation Funding - Request the legislature 1) Establish stable and consistent state revenues for Virginia's long-term transportation infrastructure needs; 2) direct funding efforts at all transportation modes; 3) Coordinate planning for transportation and land use, being mindful of local Comprehensive and regional Transportation Plans when planning transportation systems within a locality; and 4) Not shift transportation responsibilities, including maintenance, to localities. Summary: The General Assembly held a special session on transportation in June and July, but adjourned without approving any significant bills to address regional or statewide transportation issues. Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. Health and Human Services Priorities Priority: Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) - Request the legislature assist localities' implementation of CSA in a consistent, financially stable manner by: 1) Fully funding the state pool for CSA with allocations based on realistic anticipated levels of need and a cap on local expenditures for serving a child through CSA; 2) Enhancing state funding for grants to localities to create community-based alternatives for children served in CSA; 3) Establishing state contracts with CSA providers to provide for a uniform contract management process, improve vendor accountability and control costs; and 4) Encouraging the state to be proactive in making service providers available and to support local and regional efforts to address areas of cost sharing among localities by procuring services through group negotiation. Summary: No additional funds were included in the approved budget to provide additional state funding to localities for CSA administrative costs, though Sen. Hanger and Del. Landes submitted budget amendments requesting this. No legislation was introduced concerning state contracting with residential providers. SB 483 (Hanger) requires the State Executive Council to oversee the development and implementation of uniform data collection and performance standards for the CSA program and to oversee the development and distribution to local community policy management teams of reports resulting from the collected data about children served and the duration and cost of services (Source: T JPDC). Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. Priority: Child Care for Low Income Working Families: Request the legislature provide additional funds to local governments to assist low-income working families with childcare costs. This funding helps working-class parents pay for supervised day care facilities and supports efforts for families to become self-sufficient. Summary: The budget supplants portions of state general fund appropriations for the Comprehensive Health Investment Project (CHIP), the Healthy Families, and community action agencies with federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds (Source: TJPDC). A federal deficit reduction act two years ago means that more TANF recipients must be in an approved work activity, driving a need for employment support and child care services. Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. Local Government Administration / Laws Priorities Priority: Full Funding of State Mandates: Request the state provide full funding for its mandates in all areas of local government including the Standards of Quality (SOQs), positions approved by the Compensation Board, costs related to jails and juvenile detention centers and human services positions. Summary: Unfunded mandates are an ongoing issue and due to the state's past actions and historical trends, it is unlikely existing unfunded mandates will be funded by the state. As part of its approved budget, the General Assembly reduced aid to localities by $100 million over the next two years. This is in addition to the reduction in aid to localities made by the Governor last October that was carried forward in the introduced budget. Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. Priority: Local Control of Local Revenues - Request the legislature take no action to restrict or limit the existing local control of local revenues so that local government leaders can take appropriate measures to generate sufficient revenues to sustain and improve services. Summary: No bills were approved in the 2008 session that would restrict or limit existing local control of local revenues. Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. Priority: Cost to Compete Pay Differential: Due to the documented high cost of living in Albemarle County, request the legislature include Albemarle County Schools in the "Cost to Compete Pay Differential" so that the County may reach and maintain competitive compensation to help recruit, develop and retain a highly qualified and diverse teacher workforce. Summary: No budget language or amendments were introduced for this priority. On a related issue, Del. Bell and Del. Toscano each submitted budget amendments seeking to adjust Albemarle's local composite index to account for the revenue sharing agreement with the City of Charlottesville. These budget amendments were not approved. Proposal: Staff recommends this issue be included in the 2009 priorities. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Star Swimming Request for Funding AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2008 SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request from Star Swimming for County funding in return for priority swimming times for County high school swim teams. ACTION: X INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: REVIEWED BY: ~ f STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Elliott, Davis, Mullaney ATTACHMENTS: Yes LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: Star Swimming of Charlottesville is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established to advance competitive swimming in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. The Virginia Gators are an association of teams located in Charlottesville and Roanoke which participate in USA Swimming sanctioned competition. The Fairview Swim and Tennis club is a private non-profit club which provides recreational facilities for its members. The Virginia Gators of Charlottesville practice year-round at the Fairview Swim and Tennis Club, but membership with Fairview is not a requirement for swimming with the Gators. While the Star organization is affiliated with the Virginia Gators, its mission remains independent of the Gators and includes interest in supporting the County high school competitive swim teams (see Attachment B, pages 4 and 5). Fairview is building a state-of-the-art 25 meter by 25 yard pool estimated to cost over $700,000. Star Swimming/Gators are partnering with Fairview to add a two lane warmer water pool for lessons, water aerobics, and other community needs. In addition, Star Swimming/Gators are raising funds to cover the pools for use in non- summer months. The total cost of the improvements to be provided by Star Swimming/Gators is estimated at $785,000 (see Attachment A, Slide 17). Representatives of Star Swimming have approached County staff requesting that the Board of Supervisors consider a one-time contribution of $500,000 in exchange for a long-term commitment to provide priority swim time for all three high school swim teams. The County has tentatively included in its FY 2011/2012 Capital Improvements Program an amount of $1,250,000 for the potential addition of competitive swim lanes to the YMCA facility to be built in Mcintire Park. The County, City and YMCA executed a use agreement which included a provision requiring good faith negotiations regarding the addition of competitive swim lanes in the YMCA facility; however those discussions, which were to have occurred by May 20,2008, have not taken place. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 1: Enhance the Quality of Life for all Citizens. Goal 3: Develop Policies and Infrastructure Improvements to Address the County's Growing Needs. Goal 5: Fund the County's Future Needs DISCUSSION: Currently 2 of the 3 County high school swim teams are practicing until 1 0:00pm or later on school days with many students arriving home after 11 :OOpm. With the closing of the Smith Pool beginning with the 2008-2009 season, it is anticipated that all 3 County teams will be on this schedule. Until additional swim lanes are added either at the new YMCA or Fairview, all competitive swim teams and fitness swimmers will be impacted by increased competition for existing space. County staff believes the Star Swimming proposal is worthy of consideration by the Board. There appear to be several benefits compared to the previous proposal regarding competitive swim lanes from the YMCA (see Attachment A, slides 15 and 16). The most significant benefits are: 1. Reduced capital investment. 2. Potential for more attractive guaranteed swim hours for all County high school teams. 3. No ongoing operating costs other than standard rental for pool time. AGENDA TITLE: Star Swimming Request for Funding August6,2008 Page 2 4. Completion date of September of 2009 vs. summer of 2010 or after for the YMCA. A significant issue with the Star Swimming proposal is how to secure the County's capital investment in a partnership agreement with a volunteer organization which is making improvements to a private club. This matter will need thorough review by the County Attorney's Office including a review of any agreements between Star Swimming/Gators and the Fairview Swim and Tennis Club. In addition, staff recommends a follow-up discussion with the YMCA regarding additional competitive swim lanes at its proposed facility in Mcintire Park prior to making a final decision on the Star Swimming proposal. If the Board is interested in this alternative, coordination with the School Board will be necessary to evaluate the proposal. Ultimately this may need to be structured as an agreement between the School Board and the Fairview Swim and Tennis Club and its partners. BUDGET IMPACT: Star Swimming is requesting a one-time capital contribution of $500,000 (see Attachment B, page 2). There are no ongoing operating costs associated with this request other than standard rental for pool time from schools. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors take the Star proposal under consideration pending the necessary review by the County Attorney's Office, and direct the County Executive to appoint a negotiating team in conjunction with the Albemarle County Schools to meet with representatives of the YMCA and Star Swimming and to recommend a course of action. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A--Power Point Attachment B--Star Swimminq Proposal Star S~imming of Chatlottesville I I - --. "'- .... t:';",::' (11~ ~ Fairview s~imming & Tennis Club will build a n~w, state-of-the-art pool in 2008-2~ yards by 25 meters- ideal for su~mer & year-round use. : A New Aquatic Facility to Serve Albemarle County High School Swim Teams The Facility . Fairview is building a state-of-the-art 25- meter by 25-yard pool. . Star SwimminglGators are partnering wi Fairview to enclose pools for use in non- summer months. . Star SwimminglGators also will cover costs of 2nd pool-a two-lane warmer- water pool for lessons, water aerobics, and other community needs. . Represents the best type of community partnership... but we need contributions by government, corporations, and families to make it happen. Attachment A 1 More on the Facility I Star Swim~ing & the Virginia Gators will raise funds to pay for associated costs an aluminum-frame, removable panel system to cover the pool in the winter mo~ths and a second, warm- wat~r instruction pool. . A 25-meter by 25-yard main pool - Advanced non-turbulent gutter and filtration systems - Yard pool for winter teams' (high schools) use - Meter pool for summer JSL teams' use. - Ten lanes . Two-lane, warmer pool for lessons, water aerobics, hydrotherapy, etc. . A cost-efficient system for covering facility in winter months. . Digital scoreboard. I . Ability to Serve Needs of All Albemarle County High School Swim Programs · Priority swimming for each of the three high schools - Priority practice time for all three schools within coveted hours of 4:00- 9:00pm - Virtually unlimited availability for meets on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - Could do so with limited disruption to existing Gator programs 2 Locrl USA & High School Swim Teams Program Current Facility Lane Hours Needed CYAC Smith 6-8 lanes, 4 hours per day, 6 days per week Virginia Gato s Gator Dome 6 lanes, 5 hours per day, 6 days per week CVA I ACAC 3 lanes, 4 hours per day, 6 days per week ACAC Dolphins ACAC 6 lanes, 2 hours, 2 days per week Albemarle H ACAC Albemarle 6 lanes, 1.5 hours, 4 days per week W Albemarl HS Gator Dome 6 lanes, 1.5 hours, 4 days per week Monticello H ACAC Downtown 6 lanes, 1.5 hours, 4 days per week Charlottesvill HS Crow 6 lanes, 2 hours, 4 days per week Covenant I ? 2 lanes, 1.5 hours, 3-4 days per week SI. Anne's BEllfield Gator Dome 2 lanes, 1.5 hours, 2-3 days per week William Monroe HS Gator Dome 2 lanes, 1.5 hours, 2-3 days per week Orange HS Gator Dome 2 lanes, 1.5 hours, 2-3 days per week T~e Situation for High Schools 1. Currently, two county high schools begin practices at 9:15pm with kids arriving home at 11 :OOpm or later. 2. With the closing of Smith Pool, beginning with the 2008-2009 season, Charlottesville HS and the three county schools will attempt to share one viable option for meets, Crow Pool. 3. Crow Pool and ACAC have many other needs for their facilities. In the case of Crow, Charlottesville HS & CYAC clearly will have priority; in I the case of ACAC, its priority, understandably, will be for programs I that serve its paying customers. 4. With Charlottesville HS and CYAC understandably having priority in the new YMCA and with an abundance of other programs the YMCA , will need to pay for its operations, it is difficult to envision how even 'one school will get practice time before 8:30 or 9:00pm... more than one school getting practice time would appear impossible. 5. It appears safe to presume that any use of ACAC facilities will remain I about the same, with schools being offered practice times no earlier , than 9:00pm. 3 Weekday Schedule 2007 -2008 Season Facility Available Hours Team Hours Lanes Days Lanes Available Using Pool per for Swim Week Teams Crow 6 lanes 4:00-9:00pm Charlottesville HS 4:00-6:00pm 6 5 Smith 6 lanes 4:00-9:00pm CYAC 4:00-8:30pm 6 5 Gator 6 lanes 4:00-10:30pm Virginia Gators 4:00-8:30pm 3-4 5 Dome William Monroe HS 5:30-7:00pm 2 2 Orange HS 5:30-7:00pm 2 2 SI. Anne's 4:00-5:30pm 2 2 W Albemarle 8:30-10:00pm 6 4 ACAC I 6 lanes 9:15-10:30pm Albemarle HS 9:15-10:30pm 6 4 Albemarle ! Square'" ACAC I 4 lanes 9:15-10:30pm Monticello HS 9: 15-1 0:30pm 4 4 Downtown'" i . As we understand it, the CVA team is small enough that its practices occur alongside other ACAC programming Weekday Schedule S I 2008-2009 eason Facility I Available Hours Team Hours Lanes Days Lanes Available Using Pool per for Swim Week Teams Crow 6 lanes 4:00-9:00pm Charlottesville HS 4:00-6:00pm 6 5 CYAC 4:00-8:30pm 6 5 Smith CLOSED Gator Dome 6 lanes 4:00-1 0:30pm Virginia Gators 4:00-8:30pm 3-4 5 William Monroe HS 5:30-7:00pm 2 2 Orange HS 5:30-7:00pm 2 2 SI. Anne's 4:00-5:30pm 2 2 W Albemarle 8:30-1 0:00pm 6 4 ACAC 6 lanes 9:15-10:30pm Albemarle HS 9:15-10:30pm 6 4 Albemarle Square ACAC 4 lanes 9:15-10:30pm Monticello HS 9: 15-1 0:30pm 4 4 Downtown 4 20091 & Beyond: Guaranteed Priority Practice Ti e for Albemarle County High Schools High School Practices Albemarle 4-5:30pm W. Albemarle 5:30-7:00pm Monticello 7-8:30pm Gator Practices Senior group 5:30-7:30am Bronze group 4-5:00pm Gold group 5-7:00pm Silver group 7-8:30pm Th Numbers Don't Add Up for Albemarle High Schools at the New YMCA The new YMCA certainly will be a wonderful addition to our community, but it will do little to solve the problem of county high schools practices taking place late at night At six lanes, or even at 8-10 lanes, Charlottesville HS has priority use from 4-6:00pm; CYAC team would need MINIMUM of three hours for its practices (and that's not enough). There appears to be no room for county teams earlier than 9:00pm. For a fraction of the $1 million plus we understand the county has earmarked for the YMCA aquatic facility, we can deliver a lot more to high school swim teams. CHO HS CYAC 4-6:00pm 6-9:00pm 5 Scenario One · Under existing configuration of Gator team, we could service all high schools from 4- 8:30pm without any disruption to our program 5:30-7:30am 4:00-5:30pm 5:30-7:00pm 7:00-8:30pm i Lanes 1-6 Gator Gold Albemarle WAHS Monticello Lanes 7-12 Empty Gator Bronze Gator Gold Gator Silver Scenario Two · Possibilities include allowing high school(s) to consider morning practices, for one or more to have two practice options and/or for two high school teams to practice simultaneously. 5:30-7:30am 4:00-6:00pm 6:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:30pm ! Lanes 1-6 Gator Gold Gator Gold WAHS Gator Silver Lanes 7-12 Albemarle A Albemarle B Gator Bronze 6 I The Costs I i25-meter by 25-yard competition pool I Fairview's Responsibility $700,000+ 2-lane, 25-yard instructional pool I _ Paddock Pools IArchitecture Aluminum-framed, vinyl-paneled enclosure I : - HTS Structures 'Commercial grade, air-exchange system Digital scoreboard TOTAL $195,000 $ 40,000 $400,000 $100,000 $ 50,000 $785,000 I I About Star Swimming · Star Swimming is a non-profit, 501 (c)3 organization established to advance competitive swimming in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. While the Star organization is affiliated with the Virginia Gators, its mission remains independent of the Gators. As such, contributions to Star Swimming are considered charitable/tax-deductible. 9 Attachment B imminu 7/18/2008 Pat Mullaney Director Albemarle Parks & Recreation Room 118 401 Mcintire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Dear Pat: Thank you for considering our proposal for a public-private partnership between Star and Albemarle County. By creating a new indoor swim facility we will be able to address the needs of Albemarle County High School swimming and other competitive, therapeutic, and recreational aquatic needs of Albemarle residence. Included in this proposal are the following: . A Partnership Proposal . Description of Facility . Economic Impact Estimate Should you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your assistance. Warm regards, David R. Phillips, Trustee Star Swimming 434-981-8088 Dave@caar.com Partnership Proposal Partners The proposed partnership is between Albemarle County and Star Swimming. Star has also partnered with Fairview Swim and Tennis Club to lease the facility nine months out of the year. Star has a 99 year lease with Fairview from Labor Day to Memorial Day each year. Benefits to County Albemarle County will benefit by receiving prime use of this facility for all three High School swim teams and other county activities as negotiated. The county will have no on-going maintenance or facility costs and usage fees for High School teams will be negotiated as part of the agreement. Benefits to Star Star will benefit from an increase in number of swim lanes to support the activities of our premier program - the Virginia Gators - and other programs such as Special Olympics, Swim Gym, Learn to Swim and others. In addition, this structure will be significantly more energy efficient than the current bubble structure used for the program. Cost to County As proposed, the cost to the county will involve a capital investment of $500,000. This could be paid as a lump sum or over 5 years. No additional operational costs will be needed from the County. There are significant cost savings for the County and the County schools. In addition, there are economic benefits to the County as estimated later in this proposal. Cost to Star The total cost of this project is just under $1.5 million. Star has already obtained partnership and sponsorship agreements to cover more than half of the total costs. Additional fundraising and financing options are being evaluated to fund the balance of the project (estimated at $150,000 assuming County participation as proposed). Duration of Partnership The duration of the partnership between the County and Star is negotiable. The facility will be completed by the Fall of 2009 in time for the High School swim season. I High School Meets · Our new pool would provide a wide range of options for local high schools to host regular- season as well as championship meets. - District meets - Regional meets · District & regional meets would be of substantial benefit to local economy - Restaurants - Hotels - Shopping I ! Why the Investment Makes Sense for Albemarle County · We're asking for one-time contribution that is substantially less than other options. · We will provide priority swim time for all three high school swim teams. · We will provide practically unlimited opportunity for local high schools to host meets up to and including district & regional meets. · Gators/Star Swimming will be willing to sign on to long-term commitment to high schools · With funds in hand, our facility will be ready no later than September 2009 7 Why the Investment Makes Sense for Albemarle County · We ask only for one-time capital contribution, no ongoing operational costs other than standard rental for pool time from schools. · Pool will be ten lanes plus two-lane warm-up, meaning meets move faster and provide a nicer experience than smaller pools w/ no warm- up/warm-down option during meet. · Facility is centrally located and will be in Albemarle County. · Mission-Star Swimming/Gators exist exclusively to advance competitive swimming in Albemarle. How Can Star Swimming Make this Commitment to High Schools? 1. We operate exclusively to advance competitive swimming... that is our first order of business, so other programs are of lesser priority. 2. High school practices can occur alongside Gator practices with no disruption to the Gators. 3. The Gators make wide use of early-morning pool time, which allows, among other things, for less crowded lanes in the afternoon and evening. 4. Many Gator swimmers also swim on the county high school teams; we'd like to see them get to bed at a reasonable hour. , I I 8 Summary Budget 25-meter by 25-yard competition pool 2-lane, 25-yard instructional pool Arch itectu re TOTAL $700,000 $195,000 $ 40,000 $400,000 $100,000 $ 50,000 $1,485,000 Aluminum-framed, vinyl-paneled enclosure Commercial grade, air-exchange system Digital scoreboard Economic Impact of Star Swimming's New Aquatic Facility on the Albemarle Community Purpose By the fall of 2009, Star Swimming will be ready to introduce its new aquatic facility to the Albemarle community. In addition to meeting the needs of the community for recreational swimming and competitive swimming, the facility will have a measurable, positive impact on the local economy. The most substantial impact to the local economy from the facility will come from the Virginia Gators' ability to host large-scale meets in Albemarle County for the first time. Designed entirely for competitive swimming, the new pool is likely to be the fastest 25- yard pool for swim meets in the state of Virginia and will be promoted as such. This will allow the Gators to host meets that bring hundreds of families to Albemarle County for two and three days at a time from all parts of Virginia, as well as neighboring states. Moreover, the ability for local high schools to host meets for the first time in Albemarle County, particularly district and regional meets, will bring a large number of visitors to the community 10 to 12 times each swim season. Below, we have quantified the economic impact of the new facility. Overall, we anticipate the direct financial impact on the community to be more than $300,000 annually and more than $3 million over the next 10 years. The Phenomenon of Competitive Swimming First of all, a bit of background on competitive swimming: There is no specific demographic or psychographic data available on swim families in Virginia; however, with the direct costs associated with competitive swimming at more than $2,000 per swimmer each year, those families participating in the sport typically fall into the upper- middle-income or upper-income category. This is a coveted group from a retail marketing perspective, a group that has large amounts of disposable income and a willingness to spend it on lodging, meals, entertainment, shopping, and other travel- related expenses, particularly when it comes to the activities of their children. The USA Swimming clubs in Albemarle County, of which there are three, fall under jurisdiction of "Virginia Swimming," which is our "local swimming committee" (LSC). This is important because almost all of the swim clubs in our LSC are an hour's drive or more from Albemarle County and, as a result, most of the swimmer's families who attend meets here would require overnight accommodations. Indeed, any Albemarle families who are invested in USA Swimming can verify that they have spent many nights in locations such as Radford, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Manassas, and Newport News. Meets in Albemarle County would require overnight accommodations for a majority of the swim families participating in USA Swimming meets here. Our location is a strategic asset since it is so centralized within the state. In fact, one of the reasons the Gators have been provided the honor of hosting a championship meet by Virginia Swimming each March is because of the centralized location of Charlottesville (the meet has taken place at the UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center). Also worth noting is that we often see teams from other neighboring states such as West Virginia and North Carolina attend our meets. (We actually had a team from Florida inquire about our last championship meet). We expect the new facility will draw even more out-of-state teams to our meets. Last, another interesting difference between swimming and other sports is that there are large amounts of "down time" between sessions, which provides a great deal of time for visiting swim families to explore the community for meals, shopping, and entertainment. Why the New Facility Will Be a Draw for Competitive Swim Meets Within the greater Charlottesville/Albemarle region, there is exactly one pool that qualifies as a "fast pool" by competitive swimming standards, and that is the UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center. While UV A has been more than generous in renting its facility for swim meets, it is only willing to do so when students are on break. Outside of UVA, there is not a true competition-grade pool- either indoor or outdoor- within an hour of Albemarle County. What makes a pool "competition-grade?" First of all, it requires a filtration and circulation system that absorbs as much of the turbulence created by swimmers as possible - this requires a gutter system (rather than skimmers as you see in most pools) and a surge tank as well as state-of-the-art starting blocks and wall surfaces that are conducive to fast turns. Another feature that makes a pool competitive-grade, which even UVA does not have, is a uniform depth. The new Star Swimming facility will have a uniform depth of six feet in addition to the other aforementioned features. There is not another pool in the state of Virginia of which we know that will have both a uniform depth and all of the other features that make a pool competitive-grade. Beyond that, the new facility will have a warm-up/warm-down pool that any serious facility must have. In short, coaches and swimmers will know that the new Star Swimming facility will have a pool in which they are likely to achieve some of their fastest times. Such overall features will quickly earn the pool a reputation as one of the fastest pools in the state of Virginia and meets at the new facility will be well attended. As background, when the Virginia Gators hosted the Senior Champs meet in February of 2008, nearly 800 swimmers registered for the event. This is a championship-caliber meet with highly competitive qualification times for swimmers generally 15 years of age or older, meaning the number of potential swimmers for the meet is artificially reduced. Meets that are open to swimmers of all ages and which do not have such restrictive qualification times therefore provide a larger base of swimmers to target for meets, even if those same meets might not have the same allure as a championship meet. Bottom line: Registering 500 swimmers for a meet at this new facility, two-thirds of whom will come from more than hour away and thus require overnight accommodation-is eminently achievable. The Assumptions In order to quantify the economic impact of swim meets on the local economy, we need to accept a series of assumptions about swimmers and their families, which we are comfortable classifying as reasonable, or even conservative, assumptions: · Each meet will register 500 swimmers, two-thirds of whose families, 335, will arrive from enough of a distance to require overnight accommodations; . We will presume two-thirds of out-of-town swimmers have siblings swimming at the meet, and that one-third does not; . At that ratio, we have 223 families at the meet - 112 out-of-town families have multiple swimmers at the meet; 111 out-of-town families have a single child (224 swimmers have swimming siblings at the meet; 111 do not); · Each family will bring 1.75 people other than the swimmers to the meet (parents, grandparents, non-swimming siblings, etc.), which means there will be 669 out- of-town visitors representing the swimmers and their families; . We also estimate there to be 15 out-of-town coaches and ten out-of-town meet officials at each meet, each of whom would be in town three nights for a three- day meet and two nights for a two-day meet; · Overall, each meet will bring 223 out-of-town families and a total of 669 out-of- town visitors to Albemarle County. · At three-day meets, one-third of out-of-town swim families will require three nights of accommodation; one-third will require two nights of accommodation; one-third will require one night of accommodation; · At two-day meets, one-half of out-of-town swim families will require two nights of accommodation; one-half will require one night; . In all cases, each family will require only one room for accommodation. Meet Schedule Each year, we can safely presume that the Gators will be able to host two meets - one two-day meet and one three-day meet. Beyond that we are likely to hold a second, two- day meet every other year. All three meets will draw 500 swimmers - 250 12-and-under swimmers in one session (morning or afternoon) and 250 13-and-older swimmers in the other session (morning or afternoon). Because the pool will have ten lanes, accommodating 250 swimmers in a morning or afternoon session is well within the capacity of the facility. In fact, many summer Jefferson Swim League meets in Albemarle County now exceed that number of swimmers with only six lanes. Economic Impact of USA Swimming Meets Using the numbers cited above, below we estimate the economic impact of Gator swim meets at the new facility below. Meet #1 - Annual Three-Day Meet 500 Swimmers; 335 out-of-town swimmers; 223 out-of-town families (1/3 stay three nights; 1/3 two nights; 1/3 one night) Accommodations (445 room nights @ $107/night) Coach/official accommodations (75 room nights @ $107/night) Total Accommodations Local Hotel Tax (5%) Meals 448 for two days (@ $23.50 a day) 221 for three days (@ $23.50 a day) Coaches & officials, 25 for three days (@ $12.00 per dinner)* Total Meals * coaches & officials normally eat breakfast & lunch at meet Alb County Meals Tax Gasoline 111 out-of-town families & 12 coaches/officials fill up tank in Albemarle County Average of 15 gallons @ $3.95 a gallon Entertainment One-third of 694 visitors attend one movie or its equivalent Average ticket price ($7.50) plus snacks ($4.00) = $11.50 Shopping Each visitor spends $15 per day 448 for three days ($15 x 3) 221 for two days ($15 x 2) Costs to Prepare for Meet (spent locally) Concessions Printing T-shirts Misc. Total Estimated Impact on Local Economy $47,615.00 $ 8.025.00 $55,640.00 $ 2,782.00 $21,056.00 $15,580.50 $ 900.00 $37,536.50 $ 1,501.46 $ 7,287.75 $ 7,981.00 $20,160.00 $ 6.630.00 $26,790.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $10,000.00 $149,518.71 Meet #2 - Annual Two-Day Meet 500 Swimmers; 335 out-of-town swimmers; 223 out-of-town families (1/2 stay two nights; 1/2 one two night) Accommodations (334 room nights @ $107/night) Coach/official accommodations (50 room nights @ $107/night) Total Accommodations Local Hotel Tax (5%) Meals 334 for one-and-a-half days (@ $23.50 a day) 335 for two days (@ $23.50 a day) Coaches & officials, 25 for two days (@ $12.00 per dinner)* Total Meals * coaches & officials normally eat breakfast & lunch at meet Alb County Meals Tax Gasoline 111 out-of-town families & 12 coaches/officials fill up tank in Albemarle County Average of 15 gallons @ $3.95 a gallon Entertainment One-third of 694 visitors attend one movie or its equivalent Average ticket price ($7.50) plus snacks ($4.00) = $11.50 Shopping Each visitor spends $15 per day 669 for two days ($15 x 2) Costs to Prepare for Meet (spent locally) Concessions Printing T-shirts Misc. Total Estimated Impact on Local Economy Meet #3 - Same Specifications as Meet #2, but hosted bi-annually $35.378.00 $ 5.350.00 $40,728.00 $ 2,036.40 $11,773.50 $ 7,872.50 $ 600.00 $37,536.50 $ 1,501.46 $ 7,287.75 $ 7,981.00 $20,070.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $10,000.00 $127,141. 11 Total Estimated Impact on Local Economy Divided by Two $ 63,570.55 Total Annual Impact on Local Economy $340,230.37 Economic Impact of High School Swim Meets In addition to the substantial savings that local families and taxpayers will see when high school swim teams do not have to travel as often to away meets with the new facility, there will be some positive impact on the local economy as well from high school swim meets. Most notably, the new facility will be capable of hosting meets up to and including a Triple-A district meet, for Albemarle andlor a Double-A regional meet. As single-day events, they don't have the same level of impact as two- or three-day USA Swimming meets, and in attempting to calculate the impact, the number was small enough and enough guesses had to be made that it didn't seem worthwhile to include the numbers. The guess is that a meet as described above would bring somewhere between $20 and $25,000 to the local economy. However, the cost savings to Albemarle County will be approximately $3 million since it will not need to build indoor swim facilities for its three high school teams. Current local Swim Programs and FacililV Needs Program Current FacililV Lane Hours Needed CYAC Smith 6-8 lanes. 4 hours per day. 6 days per week Virginia Gators Gator Dome 6 lanes, 5 hours per day. 6 days per week CIA ACAC 3 lanes. 4 hours per day. 6 days per week ACAC Dolphins ACAC 6 lanes. 2 hours. 2 days per week Albemarle HS ACAC Albemarle 6 lanes. 1.5 hours. 4 days per week W. Albemarle HS Gator Dome 6 lanes. 1.5 hours. 4 days per week Monticello HS ACAC Downtown 6 lanes. 1.5 hours. 4 days per week Charlonesville HS Crow 6 lanes. 2 hours, 4 days per week Covenant it 2 lanes. 1.5 hours, 3-4 days per week St hne's Belfield Gator Dome 2 lanes. 1.5 hours. 2-3 days per week William Monroe HS Gator Dome 2 lanes. 1.5 hours. 2-3 days per week Orange HS Gator Dome 2 lanes. 1.5 hours. 2-3 days per week COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2008078 EXPLANATION: Education Donation SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 2000 18100 181109 Donation J 2 500.00 2 2000 18100 181109 Donation J 2 (5,500.00) 2 9010 18110 181129 Contribution - WAHS Rowing J 2 5,500.00 1 2111 61336 580000 Misc. Expense/Science 500.00 1 2302 61105 800100 Mach/Equip-New (5,500.00) 1 9010 71032 800605 CIP - Boathouse/Dock 5,500.00 2000 0501 Est. Revenue 500.00 0701 Appropriation 500.00 2000 0701 Appropriation 5,500.00 0501 Est. Revenue 5,500.00 9010 0501 Est. Revenue 5,500.00 0701 Appropriation 5,500.00 TOTAL 1,000.00 11,500.00 11,500.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/1/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2008079 CCF Grants - Foothills Child Advocacy Center EXPLANATION: SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 1569 24000 240545 Va. Dept of Health J 2 12,500.00 1 1569 53157 550100 TravellTraining J 1 12,500.00 1569 0501 Est. Revenue 12,500.00 0701 Appropriation 12,500.00 2 1570 33000 330001 Federal Revenue J 2 25,000.00 1 1570 53159 110000 Salaries - Regular J 1 18,025.02 1 1570 53159 210000 FICA J 1 1,282.73 1 1570 53159 221000 VRS J 1 2,324.70 1 1570 53159 231000 Health Insurance J 1 3,076.50 1 1570 53159 232000 Dental Insurance J 1 111.68 1 1570 53159 241000 VRS Group Life J 1 179.37 1570 0501 Est. Revenue 25,000.00 0701 Appropriation 25,000.00 2 1569 51000 512006 Transfer from Grants J 2 5,314.00 1 1569 53157 110000 Salaries J 1 4,907.48 1 1569 53157 210000 FICA J 1 406.52 1 1578 93010 930200 Transfer to Grants J 1 5,314.00 1 1578 53160 312210 Contract Services J 1 (5,314.00) 1569 0501 Est. Revenue 5,314.00 0701 Appropriation 5,314.00 TOTAL 85,628.00 42,814.00 42,814.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/1/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2008080 EXPLANATION: Fire Rescue Donations SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 8405 18000 181114 Donations J 2 4,941.13 1 8405 93010 930009 Transfer to G/F J 1 4,941.13 2 1000 51000 512008 Transfer from Contribution Fd J 2 4,941.13 1 1000 32012 600000 F/R - Training - Materials/Supp J 1 540.07 1 1000 32013 600000 F /R-P revention-Materials/Supp J 1 1,120.80 1 1000 32015 600000 F/R-Ops - Materials/Supplies J 1 2,686.50 1 1000 32016 601400 F/R- R & R - Other operating J 1 250.00 1 1000 32017 600000 F /R-Hollymead-Materials/Supp J 1 343.76 8405 0501 Est. Revenue 4,941.13 0701 Appropriation 4,941.13 1000 0501 Est. Revenue 4,941.13 0701 Appropriation 4,941.13 TOTAL 19,764.52 9,882.26 9,882.26 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/2/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2008081 EXPLANATION: Farmland Preservation Grant SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 9010 24000 240767 State Grant Revenue J 2 403,220.00 1 9010 81010 580409 ACE Program J 1 403,220.00 9010 0501 Est Revenue 403,220.00 0701 Appropriation 403,220.00 TOTAL 806,440.00 403,220.00 403,220.00 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/1/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE APPROPRIATION APP# DATE BATCH# 2008082 EXPLANATION: Education Donations and Grants School Board Meetings 06/26/2008 and 07/10/2008 SUB LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER TYPE FUND DEPT OBJECT DESCRIPTION CODE AMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 2 2000 18100 181109 DONATION J 2 10,540.00 2 3107 33000 330106 GRANT REVENUE-FEDERAL J 2 7,757.46 1 2302 61105 800100 ATHL ACTIVITIES-EQUIP. NEW J 1 820.00 1 2203 61101 601200 BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS J 1 100.00 1 2217 61101 601300 INST/REC SUPPLIES J 1 5,500.00 1 2214 61101 601300 INST/REC SUPPLIES J 1 4,120.00 1 3107 60000 312700 PROF. SER-CONSUL TANTS J 1 7,757.46 2000 0501 Est. Revenue 10,540.00 0701 Appropriation 10,540.00 3107 0501 Est. Revenue 7,757.46 0701 Appropriation 7,757.46 TOTAL 36,594.92 18,297.46 18,297.46 PREPARED BY: BD. OF SUPV APPROVAL: ACCT. APPROVAL: ENTERED BY: Brenda Neitz Ella W. Jordan DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: 7/22/2008 8/6/2008 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2008 ACTION: X SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,761 ,869.21 and request approval of amendment and of Appropriation #2008078, #2008079, #2008080, #2008081, and #2008082 to provide funding for various local government, school, and capital programs. INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes REVIEWED BY: STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, and Wiggans LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: The Code of Virginia 9 15.2-2507 stipulates that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget. However, any such amendment which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget must be accomplished by first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the budget. The Code section applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Funds, E911, School Self-Sustaining, etc. The total of these requested FY 2008 appropriations is $469,772.59. Combined with the appropriations approved since the last budget amendment on October 3,2007, the cumulative appropriation total exceeds one percent of the currently adopted budget requiring a budget amendment public hearing. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 5: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: The proposed increase of this FY 2008 Budget Amendment totals $3,761,869.21. The estimated expenses and revenues included in the proposed amendment are shown below: ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES General Fund Special Revenue Funds School Fund School Program Funds ECC Fund Capital Funds TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES - All Funds ESTIMATED REVENUES Local Revenues (Fees, Contributions, Donations, Proffers) State Revenue Federal Revenue Loan Proceeds General Fund Balance Other Fund Balances TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES - All Funds $ 410,591.04 $ 645,923.45 $ 339,033.19 $ 285,749.48 $ 405,037.00 $ 1 ,675,535.05 $ 3,761,869.21 $ 958,802.29 $ 1,268,598.86 $ 415,805.50 $ (955,850.00) $ 124,480.91 $ 1 ,950,031.65 $ 3,761,869.21 AGENDA TITLE: Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment August 6, 2008 Page 2 The budget amendment is comprised of fifty-one (51) separate appropriations, forty-six (46) of which have already been approved by the Board as indicated below: Approved November 7,2007: · One (1) appropriation (#2008032) totaling $1,000.00 for a Click It or Ticket grant for the Sheriff's Department; · One (1) appropriation (#2008033) in the amount of $339,000.00 funding ECC infrastructure costs for new paging/toning system for the City, County, and University; · Two (2) appropriations (#2008034 and #2008039) totaling $36,765.01 for school donations and programs; · One (1) appropriation (#2008035) appropriating $300,000.00 in proffer revenue from North Pointe for affordable housing; · One (1) appropriation (#2008036) appropriating $46,889.77 in seized asset funds for the Police Department and Commonwealth's Attorney Office; · One (1) appropriation (#2008037) appropriating an additional $93,000.00 in grant funds for the Mint Springs Handicapped Accessible Fishing project; · One (1) appropriation (#2008038) totaling $168,069.00 for the Crisis Intervention Team Grant for Offender Aid and Restoration; and · One (1) appropriation (#2008040) totaling $65,000.00 for a Department of Criminal Justice Services grant to CCF. Approved December 5, 2007: · One (1) appropriation (#2008041) totaling $34,926.00 for the Child Care Quality Initiative and Americorps Program; · One (1) appropriation (#2008042) in the amount of $5,210.00 for school donations and programs; · One (1) appropriation (#2008043) totaling $19,000.00 for a Police Department grant; and · One (1) appropriation (#2008044) appropriating $2,186.00 to the Regional Jail for additional State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funds. Approved February 6, 2008: · One (1) appropriation (#2008045) in the amount of $14,226.00 for the FY07 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program; · One (1) appropriation (#2008046) totaling $177,168.32 for donations and grants to various school and school capital projects; · One (1) appropriation (#2008047) recognizing $1,094,709 in other revenue sources (proffers, grant, and recovered costs) in the Capital Improvements Fund and reducing the anticipated General Government borrowing and use of CIP fund balance; · One (1) appropriation (#2008048) appropriating $17,806.00 in grant revenue for local government's share of the Preschool Program at Red Hill; · One (1) appropriation (#2008049) for a Click-lt-or-Ticket grant to the Sheriff's Department in the amount of $1,500.00; · One (1) appropriation (#2008050) totaling $48,500.00 for the Emergency Communications Center; and · One (1) appropriation (#2008051) in the amount of $10,889.00 for additional grant funding for the Community Corrections program. Approved March 5, 2008: · One (1) appropriation (#2008052) in the amount of $2,835.00 for donations to various school projects; · One (1) appropriation (#2008053) totaling $77,576.00 for a grant received from the Virginia Recreation & Trails Fund for the Rivanna Greenway - Free Bridge Connector; · One (1) appropriation (#2008054) totaling $16,526.00 for a Department of Criminal Justice Grant received by the Commission on Children and Families; · One (1) appropriation (#2008063) providing $25,000.00 to the Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population from the Board's contingency; and · One (1) appropriation #2008077) providing $5,000 to the Albemarle County Public Recreation Facilities Authority. Approved April 2, 2008: · One (1) appropriation (#2008055) distributing $79,000.00 in salary contingencies to departments based on current salary projections; AGENDA TITLE: Proposed FY 2008 Budget Amendment August6,2008 Page 3 . One (1) appropriation (#2008056) providing $32,631.21 from the General Fund Balance to the Voter Registrar's Office to fund unanticipated one-time expenses relating to the November 2007 election and moving of Voter Registration offices to COB 5th Street; . One (1) appropriation (#2008057) totaling $5,000.00 for a Police Department grant; . One (1) appropriation (#2008058) totaling $123,633.00 for the second Bright Stars Classroom at Cale Elementary School; and . One (1) appropriation (#2008059) in the amount of $93,036.01 for various School donations, programs, and grants. Approved May 7, 2008 . One (1) appropriation (#2008060) for five Police Department Grants totaling $64,986.81; . One (1) appropriation (#2008061) providing $3,950.00 for training associated with stream buffer mitigation; . One (1) appropriation (#2008062) totaling $107,802.00 for various School donations, programs, and grants; . One (1) appropriation (#2008064) totaling $17,537.00 for Emergency Communication Center projects; . One (1) appropriation (#2008065) providing $59,764.70 in funding to the Registrar's office from the General Fund Balance for costs associated with the 2008 Presidential Primary elections; and . One (1) appropriation (#2008066) in the amount of $600.00 to replace the Sheriff's Department game enforcement decoy which was destroyed. Approved June 4, 2008 . One (1) appropriation (#2008067) reallocating $40,000.00 from the Old Jail Facility Maintenance to fund ADA upgrades to the Preston-Morris building; . One (1) appropriation (#2008068) totaling $15,429.87 for a Police Department grant; . One (1) appropriation (#2008069) reallocating $22,061.30 from the School's Maintenance Project capital budget to fund its share of the storage facility lease through June 30, 2008; . One (1) appropriation (#2008070) totaling $11,667.00 for the Teens Give Prevention Grant for the Commission on Children and Families; . One (1) appropriation (#2008071) for Education reappropriations totaling $213,698.00 which were approved by the School Board on April 24, 2008; . One (1) appropriation (#2008072) transferring available fund balance of $799,096.35 from the Debt Service Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund; . One(1) appropriation (#2008073) providing $305,000.00 in Glenmore Proffer revenue for improvements to the Route 22/250 Intersection project; . One (1) appropriation (#2008074) transferring $100,000.00 from the North Pointe proffer to the CIP to offset cost of 29N Corridor Study previously funded from Transportation Planning funds; . One (1) appropriation (#2008075) totaling $5,795.32 for Education donations; and One (1) appropriation (#2008076) providing $20,000.00 in donated funds to construct a boat house and dock at Beaver Creek. The five (5) new appropriations are as follows: . Two (2) appropriations (#2008078 and #2008082) totaling $18,797.46 Education donations and grants; . One (1) appropriation (#2008079) totaling $42,814.00 for two Foothills Child Advocacy Center grants; . One (1) appropriation (#2008080) using $4,941.13 from donations to Fire Rescue for printing expenses; and . One (1) appropriation (#2008081) recognizing $403,220.00 for the Farmland Preservation Grant. A detailed description of these requests is provided on Attachment A. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the FY 2008 Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,761,869.21 after the public hearing, and then approval of Appropriations #2008078, #2008079, #2008080, #2008081, and #2008082 to provide funds for various local government, school, and capital projects and programs as described in Attachment A. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Attachment A Appropriation #2008078 $ 500.00 Revenue Source: Local Revenue $ 500.00 At its meeting on June 12, 2008, the School Board approved the following appropriations: Jack Jouett Middle School received a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Monticello Bird Club. The donor has requested that this contribution be used in the 6th grade Watershed Program. Previously there was an appropriation of $5,500.00 to the Rowing Club at Western Albemarle High School. These funds should have been appropriated into the capital improvements account to support the building of the boathouse for the rowing club at Western Albemarle High School. Appropriation #2008079 $ 42.814.00 Revenue Source: State Revenue Federal Revenue Transfer from CCF Grant $12,500.00 25,000.00 5,314.00 . The Virginia Department of Social Services has awarded the Foothills Child Advocacy Center additional monies in the amount of $12,500 for continued training opportunities through the Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia, Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, and the National Children's Alliance. . The National Children's Alliance has awarded the Foothills Child Advocacy Center a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for salaries and benefits for a children's advocated coordinator. There is no local match. . The Foothills Child Advocacy Center currently employs a case manager who dedicated X of their time to the Commission on Children and Families (CCF) for offenses involving juvenile offenders. CCF will contribute $5,314.00 to assist in the payment of salaries and benefits for the case manager. These funds will be provided by CCF through their Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG). This is an allowable expense under the JABG grant guidelines. Appropriation #2008080 $ 4.941.13 Revenue Source: Local Revenue (Donations) $ 4,941.13 In 1998, an account was established to receive donations made to the Department of Fire Rescue for services rendered to our residents/public. Staff has requested $4,941.13 of these funds be appropriated for materials and supplies including pamphlets and forms for fire prevention programs, volunteer guides for new applicants for recruitment, and banners and mailings associated with the new Hollymead Fire and Rescue station opening. Appropriation #2008081 $403.220.00 Revenue Source: State Revenue $403,220.00 The VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Farmland Preservation awarded the Albemarle County ACE (Acquisition of Conservation Easements) program a grant of $403,220.00 to help acquire an easement on the 228.500 acre Clayton Farm in Crozet. This is the first time VDACS has been able to offer matching funds to help local PDR programs permanently preserve working farms and forest land. Albemarle County was one of only fourteen localities in the state to receive matching funds from the Office of Farmland Preservation and one of only eight to receive the maximum grant allowed. The Clayton Farm is a working family farm with more than 6,700 feet of boundary along the Beaver Creek Reservoir, 124 acres of "prime" farm and forestland, and over 1,500 feet along Route 240. In addition, it lies in the watershed of the South Fork of the Rivanna River Reservoir and an easement eliminated 10 usable development rights. ADDroDriation #2008082 $ 18,297.46 Revenue Source: Local Revenue Federal Revenue $ 10,540.00 7,757.46 Western Albemarle High School received a donation in the amount of $820.00 from John and Myriam Pitts. The donors have requested that their contribution go towards the needs in the athletic department at Western Albemarle High School. Crozet Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Mary McGee. The donor has requested that this contribution go towards the Virginia Parrott Williams Library at Crozet Elementary School. Title IV, Part A Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities continues to provide funding to local school divisions for operating substance abuse programs for students. The Albemarle County program provides funding for the School Resource Office Program in the middle schools, in conjunction with the Albemarle County Police Department; for substance abuse education materials in grades three, four, and five; for mediation training for students and staff; and for a contract with Region Ten Community Services Board to provide students assistance in conflict resolution, anger management and drug prevention. There is a fund balance retained by the state from FY06/07 in the amount of $7,757.46 which may be reappropriated for FY07/08. These funds will be used to pay Region Ten Community Services Board. Baker Butler Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $5,500.00 from the Baker Butler PTO. The donor has requested that this contribution be used to cover the needs in the K-5 Tutoring Program which includes PALS at Baker Butler Elementary School. Cale Elementary School received several donations totaling $4,120.00. Here is a list of donors with their donations: Plow & Hearth donated $25.00, Tiger Fuel Company donated $75.00, Mountain Peek Company donated $100.00, John & Kimberly Hermsmeier donated $837.00, S.T. & R.M. Van Epp donated $297.00, Richard & Carole Price donated $297.00, Steven & Teresa Olson donated $297.00, Adam Slate donated $297.00, Steven Van Epp donated $723.00, G. Wilson & Helen C. Miller donated $1,172.00. These donations will be appropriated for use in FY07/08. Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 40 I McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett Lindsay G. Domer, Ir. Scottsville David L. Slutzky Rio Ann H. Mallek White Hall Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller August 13,2008 Jeanette and Lowry D. Abell 4133 Cow Path Lane ..p Charlottesville, VA 22901 "' ~ Dear Mr. an~lI: ~ ~ ur; I am writing to thank you for your participation in the Moorman's River Agricultural/Forestal District. These districts are a vital part of our efforts to protect Albemarle's farmlands, forests, and rural way of life. The districts enable Albemarle government to determine what areas of the county are serious about supporting that rural way of life so we can make more appropriate land-use decisions. The districts also reassure rural landowners that there are enough other landowners with similar interests to create a critical mass of support. Although there are not many tangible benefits to the landowners, the intangible support for rural values is crucial in shaping the future of Albemarle County. The program could not exist without you and your fellow District members. Your commitment to protecting our County's rural areas is greatly appreciated. As you know, the Moorman's River Agricultural/Forestal District was recently reviewed by the Board of Supervisors. On August 6, 2008, the Board added your property to the District. Of course we welcome new additions to the Districts at any time. If you have neighbors who are interested in joining a District, please have them call Scott Clark in our Community Development Department at 296-5832 ext. 3325. Thank you again for your participation. Sincerely, ~ Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman KCB/ewj cc: Scott Clark Stephanie Mallory ORDINANCE NO. 08-3(2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 3, AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE II, DISTRICTS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA. BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 3, Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article II, Districts of Statewide Significance, is hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District Chapter 3. Agricultural and Forestal Districts Article II. Districts of Statewide Significance Division 2. Districts Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District. The district known as the "Moorman's River Agricultural- and Forestal District" consists of the following described properties: Tax map 27, parcels 32,34, 34A, 40, 40A, 40A1, 42, 42A; tax map 28, parcels 2, 2A, 3, 4,5,6, 6A, 6B, 7, 7A, 7A1, 7B, 8,12, 12A, 12B, 13, 17A, 17C, 18, 23B, 23B1, 30, 30A, 308 32B, 32D, 34B, 35, 35B, 37, 37A, 378, 37C, 38; tax map 29, parcels 2C, 4E, 8, 8B, 8E, 8E1, 8H, 8J, 8K, 9,10, 15C, 40B, 40C,40D, 49C, 50, 54A, 61, 62, 63, 63A, 63D, 67C, 69D, 69F, 70A, 70B, 70C, 70F, 70F1, 70G, 70H1, 70K, 70L, 70M, 71, 71A, 73B, 74A, 76, 78, 79C, 80, 84, 85; tax map 30, parcels 10, 10A, 12, 12C, 12D, 17A, 18E; tax map 41, parcels 8, 8B, 8C, 8D, 9E, 15, 15A, 17C, 18, 41C, 41H, 44,50,67, 67B, 68, 70, 72, 72B, 72C, 72D, 89; tax map 42, parcels 5,6, 6B, 7,8,8A,8C, 10, 10A, 10D, 37F,37J,38,40,40C,40D,40D1,40G,40H2,41,42B,43,43A, 44; tax map 43, parcels 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D, 5, 5A, 9,10,1682,1683, 18E4, 18G, 18J, 191, 19N, 19P, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21, 21A, 24, 25A, 25B, 30, 30A, 30B, 30D, 30G, 30H, 30M, 30N, 32H, 33, 33E, 34D1, 41, 42, 43, 43A 1, 44, 45, 45C, 45D; tax map 44, parcels 1, 2, 24, 26, 26A, 26C, 278, 27C, 28, 29, 29A, 29D, 30, 30A, 30B, 31, 31A, 31A1, 31D, 31F, 31G; tax map 57, parcel 69; tax map 59, parcels 32, 32A, 34, 35, 82A. This district, created on December 17, 1986 for not more than ten years and last reviewed on December 1,2004, shall be next reviewed prior to December 1,2014. (4-14-93; 12-21-94; 4-12-95; 8-9-95; Code 1988, S 2.1-4(g); Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 99-3(4), 5- 12-99; Ord. 00-3(1),4-19-00; Ord. 04-3(4), 12-1-04; Ord. 05-3(2), 7-6-05; Ord. 08-3(2), 8-6-08) I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of six to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on AU9ust~. ~ faL Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Aye Nay y y y y y y Draft: July 15,2008 ORDINANCE NO. 08-3(2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 3, AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE II, DISTRICTS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA. BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 3, Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article II, Districts of Statewide Significance, is hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District Chapter 3. Agricultural and Forestal Districts Article II. Districts of Statewide Significance Division 2. Districts Sec. 3-222 Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District. The district known as the "Moorman's River Agricultural- and Forestal District" consists of the following described properties: Tax map 27, parcels 32, 34, 34A, 40, 40A, 40Al, 42, 42A; tax map 28, parcels 2, 2A, 3,4,5,6, 6A, 6B, 7, 7A, 7Al, 7B, 8, 12, 12A, 12B, 13, 17A, 17C, 18, 23B, 23B1, 30, 30A, 30B 32B, 32D, 34B, 35, 35B, 37, 37A, 37B, 37C, 38; tax map 29, parcels 2C, 4E, 8, 8B, 8E, 8E1, 8H, 8J, 8K, 9, 10, 15C,40B,40C,40D,49C,50, 54A,61, 62, 63, 63A, 63D, 67C,69D,69 F, 70A, 70B, 70C, 70F, 70F1, 70G, 70H1, 70K, 70L, 70M, 71, 71A, 73B, 74A, 76, 78, 79C, 80, 84, 85; tax map 30, parcels 10, lOA, 12, 12C, 12D, 17A, 18E; tax map 41, parcels 8, 8B, 8C, 8D, 9E, 15, 15A, 17C, 18, 41C, 41H, 44,50,67, 67B, 68, 70, 72, 72B, 72C, 72D, 89; tax map 42, parcels 5, 6, 6B, 7, 8, 8A, 8C, 10, lOA, lOD, 37F, 37J, 38,40, 40C, 40D, 40D1, 40G, 40H2, 41, 42B, 43, 43A, 44; tax map 43, parcels 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 3D, 4C, 4D, 5, 5A, 9, 10, 16B2, 16B3, 18E4, 18G, 18J, 191, 19N, 19P, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21, 21A, 24, 25A, 25B, 30, 30A, 30B, 30D, 30G, 30H, 30M, 30N, 32H, 33, 33E, 34D1, 41, 42, 43, 43A1, 44, 45, 45C, 45D; tax map 44, parcels 1,2,24,26, 26A, 26C, 27B, 27C, 28, 29, 29A, 29D, 30, 30A, 30B, 31, 31A, 31A1, 31D, 31F, 31G; tax mao 57. oarcel 69: tax map 59, parcels 32, 32A, 34, 35, 82A. This district, created on December 17, 1986 for not more than ten years and last reviewed on December 1,2004, shall be next reviewed prior to December 1, 2014. (4-14-93; 12-21-94; 4-12-95; 8-9-95; Code 1988, ~ 2.1-4(g); Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 99-3(4), 5-12-99; Ord. 00-3(1),4-19-00; Ord. 04-3(4), 12-1-04; Ord. 05-3(2), 7-6-05; Ord. 08-3(2), 8-6-08) I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _ to _, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Aye Nay Mr. Boyd Mr. Domer Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE STAFF REPORT SUMMARY Project Name: Staff: Scott Clark AFD 2008-00005 Moorman's River Addition Planning Commission Public Hearing: Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: July 8, 2008 August 6, 2008 Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Designation: Rural Areas . AFD 2008-00005: Addition to existing AF district RECOMMENDATIONS: . AFD 2008-00005: The Agricultural/Forestal Districts Advisory Committee recommends acceptance of the proposed addition to the Moorman's River district. This district will next be reviewed in December 2014. AFD 2008-00005 Moorman's River Addition The owners of Tax Map 57 Parcel 69, a 1 16-acre property adjacent to the existing Moorman's River district, have applied to join that district. The parcel is located on Beaver Creek, just downstream of the Beaver Creek Reservoir, and includes a section of the creek's floodplain. Soils on the parcel include areas rated as Prime and Locally Important for agricultural productivity. See Attachment D for a map. The Moorman's River district current includes approximately 10,600 acres, and would include 10,716 atter this addition. Agricultural-Forestal Districts Advisory Committee Recommendation: The Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept this addition to the Moorman's River district. Attachments A. Moorman's River AF District Map AFD 2008-05 PC Hearing 7-8-2008 2 ","ii":>' ,~ ."--'- '-.. ......, ".'-l..'.~.'. ,...,4 ~."; ,. '",~:. ~ ~ I , "1l; {sl'" . f., . - 0.~ ,---- M ~ ,~:-Y6'~.4€-\ ,,~ r ..::: (1-- ,,,! '\ . ... 'f! - '6" '1- .,l ... ..- .... II!" Moorman's River AF District (portion) .'~ i .. Proposed Addition i .. Parcels Moormans River Agricultural/Forestal District AdditjOl1 o 01250.25 05 Miles . I I I I I I I I I J..~ . Prepared by Albe."r Ie County COll1Ill.Inlty o.veloprlent ll<tpt. _. \ ~ Map cruted by Scott Chrk, June 2007. "'" '.- · Not.-: The map .1Hlents depicted ate 9taphic repre3entatJ.on~ and ~r:e no:>t 'r to be con~trued or u~.d as a legal de.cr.1Ptton. Thi. map 10 for dBplay purpo'" .only. \ . Parce 1 boundane~ ref leet flOst r-ecent avai table data. . Aerial phot"" 2002 COIIIIloowulth of VHglnia AFD 2008-05 PC Hearing 7-8-2008 3 ~ Moorman's River AF District Addition AFD2008-00005 Agricultural-Forestal Districts in Albemarle County 1 Moorman's River AF District Addition AFD2008-00005 Existing Moorman's River AF District Moorman's River AF ~istrict Addition AFD2008-00005 Existing Moorman 's River AF District, with proposed addition 2 .. Moorman's River AF District Addition AFD2008-00005 Proposed Addition: Tax Map 57 Parcel 69 116.9 acres Moorman's River AF District Addition AFDZOOB-00005 Proposed Addition: Tax Map 57 Parcel 69 116.9 acres 114.9 acres in use-value taxation (indicates active agricultural use) 3 Moorman's River AF District Addition AFD2008-00005 The AF District Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept this addition to the Moorman's River AF District. On July 7, 2008, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended acceptance of this addition to the District. Moorman's River AF District Addition AFD2008-00005 4 ORDINANCE NO. 08-5(1) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, BUILDING REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ADMINISTRATION, AND ARTICLE II, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 5, Building Regulations, Article I, Administration, and Article II, Fees, are hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 5-1 00 Sec. 5-101 Sec. 5-200 Sec. 5-201 Sec. 5-202 Sec. 5-203 Sec. 5-204 Sec. 5-206 Sec. 5-207 Sec. 5-208 Purpose and intent Building inspection office established; powers and duties Permit and inspection fees, generally Fees for building permits Fees for electrical permits Fees for plumbing permits Fees for mechanical permits Fee for demolition permits Fees for zoning inspections Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections Chapter 5. Building Regulations Article I. Administration Sec. 5-100 Purpose and intent. A. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to promote and to protect the public health, safety and welfare by making the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code applicable to all matters affecting or relating to structures, including the construction, alteration, repair, addition, maintenance, demolition and removal of all structures, and to the equipment in such structures. The purpose and intent of this chapter is also to establish a procedure by which unsafe buildings and structures are repaired, removed, or demolished. B. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code shall be referred to in this chapter as the "building code" and shall include the building code in its current form and as amended in the future. C. A copy of the building code shall be kept on file in the department of community development. (~5-1; 10-18-73, ~ 6-1; 4-20-88; ~ 5-2; 10-18-73, ~ 6-2; Code 1988, ~ 5-1; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8- 6-08 ) State law reference-oVa. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Sec.5-101 Building inspection office established; powers and duties. A building inspection office is hereby established in the department of community development, as provided herein: A. The building inspection office shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code and this chapter, the review and approval of plans, the inspection of buildings and structures and the issuance of permits or certificates pertaining thereto. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building inspection office" means the "local building department" as that term is used in the building code. B. The building inspection office shall be directed by a building official appointed by the county executive. The building official shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the building code and, as such, shall have the duties and powers of a code official set forth in the building code. The building official also shall be responsible for the supervision of the other employees of the building inspection office. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building official" means the "code official" as that term is used in the building code. 1 (~5-1; 10-18-73, ~ 6-1; 4-20-88; ~ 5-2; 10-18-73, ~ 6-2; Code 1988, ~ 5-2; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8- 6-08 ) State law reference-oVa. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Article II. Fees Sec. 5-200 Permit and inspection fees, generally. The fees for a permit or inspection required pursuant to the building code and this chapter shall be paid as provided herein: A. Except as provided in paragraph (E), no permit application shall be accepted until the applicable fees required by this article have been paid. The fee shall be for the purpose of reimbursing, in whole or in part, the department of community development's cost to review plans, issue permits and conduct up to one reinspection of work performed pursuant to a permit. B. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Payment shall be made in the department of community development. C. The payment of fees for a permit or permit amendment shall not relieve any person from the payment of any other fees that may be required by law including, but not limited to, fees for water connections and sewer connections. D. The building official shall keep an accurate account of all fees collected pursuant to this chapter and shall deposit all fees collected with the department of finance. E. Neither the county nor the county school board shall be required to pay any fee otherwise required by this article for a permit or inspection required by this chapter. (~5-3; 10-18-73, ~ 6-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, ~ 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5.201 Fees for building permits. The fees for building permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 or R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be $0.49 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be $0.15 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $25.00. C. Residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The fee for each residential swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $50.00. D. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $45.00. E. New commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.20 per square foot for the first 5,000 square feet, plus $0.14 per square foot for each square foot in excess of 5,000 square feet, calculated on gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. 2 F. Change of building occupancy classification. The fee for a change of occupancy classification evaluation shall be $150.00. G. Commercial swimming pools. The fee for each commercial swimming pool shall be $305.00. H. Elevators, escalators and lifts. The fee for each elevator, escalator or lift shall be $240.00. I. Paint spraying booths. The fee for each paint spraying booth shall be $25.00. J. Mobile offices and premanufactured units. The fee for each mobile office or premanufactured unit shall be $45.00. K. Tents. The fee for each tent shall be $50.00. L. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The Jee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.17 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (~ 5-3; 1 0-18-73, ~ 6-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, ~ 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-202 Fees for electrical permits. The fees for electrical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be $30.00. C. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30.00. D. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.04 per square foot. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The bonding fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $30.00. The equipment wiring fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be $30.00. F. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.04 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. G. Signs. The fee for each sign shall be $45.00. H. Temporary service. The fee for each temporary electric service shall be $95.00, unless the service is sought as part of a building permit for which a fee was paid under section 5-201 (A). I. Early service. The fee for each early electric service shall be $60.00, unless the service is sought as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). J. Fuel dispensing pumps. The fee for each fuel dispensing pump shall be $30.00. 3 K. Alarm systems. The fee for each alarm system shall be $0.04 per square foot of the gross square footage of the structure. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73, 96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code 9 36-105. Sec. 5.203 Fees for plumbing permits. The fees for plumbing permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30:00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, S-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $8.00 per fixture. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $8.00 per fixture, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Water lines. The fee for each water line shall be $25.00, unless the lines are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). F. Sewer laterals. The fee for each sewer lateral shall be $25.00, unless the lateral is included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). G. Fire suppression systems. The fee for each fire suppression system shall be $0.80 per head. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988,95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code 9 36-105. Sec. 5.204 Fees for mechanical permits. The fees for mechanical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be included as part of the building permit fee under section 5-201 (A). B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be $30.00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, 8-2, or U, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. 4 D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. E. Underground tanks. The fee for each underground tank, including associated piping, shall be $170.00, unless the tanks are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5- 201 (A). F. Aboveground tanks. The fee for each aboveground tank, including associated piping, shall be $100.00, unless the tanks are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5- 201 (A). G. Gas and ai/lines. The fee for each gas or oil line shall be$35.00, unless the lines are included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). H. Furnaces, wood stoves and gas log systems. The fee for each furnace, wood stove or gas log system shall be $65.00, unless the furnace, stove or gas log system is included as part of a building permit for which a fee is paid under section 5-201 (A). I. Range hoods. The fee for each range hood shall be $25.00. J. Hood suppression systems. The fee for each hood suppression system shall be $30.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-206 Fee for demolition permits. The fee for each demolition permit shall be $95.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988,95-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. Sec. 5-207 Fees for zoning inspections. The fees for inspections to determine compliance with the zoning ordinance are hereby established as provided herein: A. Foundation of main and accessory structures. The fee for each inspection following the laying of the foundation of main or accessory structures shall be $15.00 per inspection. B. Surface water drainage pipes and culverts. The fee for each inspection pertaining to the size and location of surface water drainage pipes and culverts shall be $10.00 per inspection. C. Subsurface stone for parking lot or entrance. The fee for each inspection to determine the proper depth of the subsurface stone for a parking lot on, or entrance onto, the property being developed, prior to the final surfacing of the parking lot or entrance, shall be $10.00 per inspection. D. Final site inspection. The fee for each final site inspection before a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $15.00 per inspection. (~ 5-3; 10-18-73, 96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 36-105. 5 Sec. 5-208 Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections. The fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections are established as provided herein: A. Other permits. The fees for any other building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or amusement device permit not identified in this article shall be $30.00 per inspection. B. Plan amendments. The fee for each new plan submitted which requires any structural or fire safety review shall be $30.00. C. Reinspections. The fee for each inspection of work performed, after the second inspection of such work, shall be $30.00 per inspection. (~5-3; 10-18-73, ~ 6-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, ~ 5-3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-5(1), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 36-105. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of six to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on Auaust 6. 2008. ~{ { ~ Clerk~~rs Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Aye y y y y y y Nay 6 ORDINANCE NO. 08-17(3) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, GENERAL, ARTICLE II, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE III, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 17, Water Protection, Article I, General, Article II, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article III, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, are amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 17-104 Definitions Sec. 17-204 Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan Sec. 17-208 Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan Sec. 17-209 Fees Sec. 17-212 Inspections Sec. 17-310 Fees Chapter 17. Water Protection Article I. General Sec. 17-104 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this chapter: (2.1) Amendment to approved plan. The term "amendment to approved plan" means a revision to a plan previously approved by the program authority that requires a plan review and approval before it is incorporated into the approved plan. The revision can originate as a desired change by the owner or to satisfy either a notice to comply or stop work order issued by the program authority. (22.1) Inspection. The term "inspection" means the examination of a premises by the program authority for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter or determining whether bonded improvements are constructed as required by the approved plans required by this chapter. (35.2) Plan review. The term "plan review" means each review of a plan by the program authority for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to, the review of a plan that has been revised and resubmitted after the program authority reviewed and disapproved a prior plan. (39.1) Reinspection. The term "reinspection" means an inspection necessitated by either a notice of violation or stop work following issuance by the program authority. (44) Stormwater management/BMP facilities maintenance agreement. The term "stormwater managemenUBMP facilities maintenance agreement" means an agreement that commits the owner or other designated parties to maintain and inspect stormwater/BMP facilities, including those required 1 by approved mitigation plans required by section 17-322, constructed in accordance with this chapter based on specific terms and conditions of the agreement. (45) Stormwater management/BMP plan. The term "stormwater managementlBMP plan" means a document that describes the controls for the management of the rate of stormwater discharge and best management practices for water quality protection, including mitigation plans required by section 17-322, and which includes a narrative section, a map or site plan, pertinent calculations, and any specifications submitted with the plan. (47.2) Variance. The term "variance" means an owner-requested waiver from or modification to either the minimum standards of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations or an accepted erosion and sediment control measure which requires the program authority's evaluation and approval before it can be incorporated into a plan. Unless determined by the program authority that the variance can apply to other plans, a variance shall apply only to the plan for which it was requested and a separate variance shall be required for any other plan. (s 7-2,6-18-75, S 4,7-9-80,2-11-87,3-18-92, S 19.1-5, 9-29-77, art. I, S 2,9-13-78,7-11-90,8-3-94; S19.2-4, 6-19-91; S 19.3-5,2-11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-2,19.1-5,19.2-4,19.3-5; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 07-17(1), 2-14-07; Ord. 08-17(1), 2-6-08; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code ~~ 10.1-560, 10.1-603.2. Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control Sec. 17-204 Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan. Each erosion and sediment control plan submitted pursuant to this article shall be reviewed and approved as provided herein: A. The plan shall be reviewed by the program authority to determine whether it complies with the requirements of section 17-203 and all other requirements of this article. B. During its review of the plan, the program authority may meet with the owner from time to time to review and discuss the plan with the owner, and shall inform the owner in writing of any modifications, terms, or conditions required to be included in the plan in order for it to be approved. The program authority may also consider and act on a variance request under the following criteria: (i) the owner shall explain in writing the reasons for requesting the variance; and (ii) the variance may be approved if the program authority determines that the approved plan, with the variance and any associated conditions of approval, would protect off-site properties and resources from damage to the same extent or better than if the variance was not granted. C. Except as provided in paragraph (E), the program authority shall approve or disapprove a plan in writing within forty-five (45) days from the date the complete application was received by the program authority. The decision of the program authority shall be based on the plan's compliance with the requirements of this article. The decision shall be in writing and shall be served by first class mail to the address provided by the owner in the application for approval of the plan or by personal delivery to the owner. The date of the decision shall be either the date that it is deposited for mailing or the date that it is personally delivered to the owner. If the plan is disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be stated in the writing. D. If the program authority fails to act on the plan within forty-five (45) days from the date the application was received by the program authority, the plan shall be deemed approved. 2 E. If the owner is required to obtain approval of a site plan or plat, the program authority shall not approve an erosion and sediment control plan unless and until the site plan or plat is approved as provided by law. For purposes of this paragraph, a site plan or plat may be deemed approved by the program authority if its approval is conditioned upon the approval of an erosion and sediment control plan pursuant to this article, and the program authority determines that review and approval of the erosion and sediment control plan will not affect approval of the site plan or plat. The program authority may approve an erosion and sediment control plan prior to approval of a required site plan or plat in the following circumstances: 1. to correct any existing erosion or other condition conducive to excessive sedimentation which is occasioned by any violation of this chapter or by accident, act of God or other cause beyond the control of the owner; provided, that the activity proposed shall be strictly limited to the correction of such condition; 2. to clear and grub stumps and other activity directly related to the selective cutting of trees, as permitted by law; 3. to install underground public utility mains, interceptors, transmission lines and trunk lines for which plans have been previously approved by the operating utility and approved by the county as being substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan, if necessary; 4. disturbing activity; to fill earth with spoils obtained from grading, excavation or other lawful earth 5. to clear, grade, fill or engage in similar related activity for the temporary storage of earth, equipment and materials, and to construct temporary access roads; provided, that in each case, the area disturbed shall be returned to substantially its previous condition, with no significant change in surface contours. The return to previous condition shall occur within thirty (30) days of the completion of the activity or temporary use, or within thirteen (13) months of the commencement of any land disturbing activity on the land which is related to the activity, whichever period shall be shorter; or 6. to establish borrow, fill or waste areas in accordance with sections 5.1.28 and 10.2.1.18 of the zoning ordinance. (~7-5, 6-18-75, ~ 7,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76,7-9-80,7-8-81, 2-11-87, 3-18-92; ~ 19.3-12, 2-11-98; Code 1988, ~~ 7-5,19.3-12; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-563. Sec. 17-208 Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan. The program authority may change an approved erosion and sediment control plan and require an owner to submit an amended plan in the following circumstances: 1. An inspection conducted pursuant to section 17-212 reveals that the plan is inadequate to satisfy the requirements of this article; 2. The owner finds that, because of changed circumstances or for other reasons, the approved plan cannot be effectively carried out and either proposed amendments to the plan, consistent with the requirements of this article, are agreed to by the program authority and the owner or the owner submits and obtains approval of a variance and the program authority determines that an amendment to the plan is required. The program authority may consider and act on a variance request under the following criteria: (i) the owner shall explain in writing the reasons for requesting the variance; and (ii) the variance may be approved if the program authority determines that the amended 3 plan, with the variance and any associated conditions of approval, would protect off-site properties and resources from damage to the same extent or better than if the variance was not granted. The program authority shall approve or disapprove the variance in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of the request. If the program authority does not approve a variance within ten (10) days of the receipt of the request, it shall be deemed to be disapproved. 3. The land disturbing activity did not begin during the one hundred eighty (180) day period following plan approval, or ceased for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, and the existing plan has been evaluated to determine whether it still satisfies the requirements of this article and state erosion and sediment control criteria and to verify that all design factors are still valid, and it has been determined that the plan is inadequate. In such a case, the land disturbing activity shall not be resumed until a modified plan is submitted and approved as provided in this article. (s 7-5, 6-18-75, S 7,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76,7-9-80,7-8-81, 2-11-87,3-18-92; S 19.3-16,2-11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-5,19.3-16; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 10.1-563. Sec. 17-209 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit: 1. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a residential development: $150 2. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a residential development: $150 3. Plan review for a single family dwelling unit: $150 per review 4. Permit and first year inspection fees for a single family dwelling unit: $150 5. Annual permit renewal and inspection fees for a single family dwelling unit, starting with second year: $150 6. Each reinspection: $150 B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land: 1. Plan review: $150 per review 2. Permit and first year inspection fees: $150 3. Each reinspection: $150 4. Annual permit renewal and inspection fees, starting with second year: $150 C. All other land disturbing activity: 1. Plan review, disturbed area less than one acre: $150 per review 4 2. Permit and first year inspection fees, disturbed area less than one acre: $200 3. Annual permit renewal and inspection fee, disturbed area less than one acre: $200 4. Plan review, disturbed area one acre or larger: $300 per review 5. Permit and first year inspection fees, disturbed area one acre or larger: $100 per disturbed acre 6. Annual permit renewal and inspection fee, disturbed area one acre or larger, starting with second year: $100 per disturbed acre 7. Each reinspection: $250 8. Amendment to approved plan: $180 per plan review D. Variances: $760 per request (97-4,6-18-75,96, 10-22-75,4-21-76,11-10-76,3-2-77,4-17-85, 2-11-87,12-11-91,3-18-92; 9 19.3-17,2-11-98; Code 1988, 997-4,19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1),11-11-98; Ord. 02- 17(1),7-3- 02; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-562. Sec. 17-212 Inspections. The program authority shall inspect any land disturbing activity or erosion impact area as provided herein: A. The program authority shall conduct periodic inspections of land disturbing activities and erosion impact areas to determine compliance with the approved erosion and sediment control plan, and to determine whether such approved plan and permit as implemented are adequate to satisfy the requirements of this article. B. Except as provided in paragraph (C), the periodic inspections shall be conducted: (i) during or immediately following initial installation of erosion and sediment controls; (ii) at least once during every two (2) week period thereafter; (iii) within forty-eight (48) hours following any runoff producing storm event; and (iv) at the completion of the project prior to the release of any surety. The inability of the program authority to conduct inspections within the time periods set forth in this paragraph shall not be deemed to be a failure of the program authority to perform a mandatory duty or a ministerial function, and no liability to the county, the program authority, or any official or employee thereof shall arise therefrom. C. Notwithstanding paragraph (B), the program authority is authorized to establish an alternative inspection program which ensures compliance with an approved erosion and sediment control plan. Such alternative inspection program shall be: (i) approved by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board prior to implementation; (ii) established in writing; (iii) based on a system of priorities which, at a minimum, address the amount of disturbed project area, site conditions, and stage of construction; (iv) documented by inspection records; and (v) maintained and available for public review in the department of community development. D. The program authority shall have the right to enter upon property subject to an erosion and sediment control plan for the purposes of conducting an inspection as provided in this section or 5 an investigation pertaining to an erosion or sedimentation complaint. The owner shall be given notice of the inspection. Such notice may be either verbal or in writing. E. The fees required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(i), (ii) and (iv) are a part of the application fee required by section 17-209. The fee required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(iii) shall be paid by the owner within thirty (30) days of the date shown on the invoice. (97-6,6-18-75,98,2-11-76,4-21-76,2-11-87,3-18-92; 9 19.3-20, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 997-6, 19.3- 20; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference-oVa. Code S 10.1-566. Article III. Stormwater Management and Water Quality Sec. 17-310 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater managementlBMP plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." 1. Plan review: $300 per plan review 2. Amendment to approved plan: $180 per plan review 3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240 4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17-322): $85 5. Each inspection or reinspection: $60 6. Mitigation plan (section 17-322): $860 (919.3-34,2-11-98; 9 19.1-8, 9-29-77, art. II, 9 3, 7-11~90; Code 1988, 99 19.1-8,19.3-34; Ord. 98- A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02; Ord. 08-17(3), 8-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code S 10.1-603.10. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of six to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on AUQUS~08' ~ 'u 'bA ~ len<, oard of County Supervisors Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Aye Nay y y y y y y 6 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Building Regulations Ordinance Amendment, BRT A 2008-1 , and Water Protection Ordinance Amendment, WPTA 2008-2 AGENDA DATE: August6,200a ACTION: X INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Amend fees in Building Regulations and Water Protection ordinances STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Graham, Schlothauer, and Brooks REVIEWED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Yes LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: In December 2007, staff presented a comprehensive fee study for Community Development to the Board. (Attachment A) The study considered all fees currently collected by Community Development and tasks related to reviews and inspections where the County has never collected fees but had the opportunity to charge fees to recover costs. As part of that presentation, staff included a recommendation that fees generally be set to recover the County's cost for providing the service and regular adjustments to fees be established to assure the fees maintained parity with the County's costs over time. The Board was supportive of the recommendation and indicated a desire to implement revised fees, but expressed an interest in comparing costs to nearby localities as well as the comparison localities used in the fee study. Following this direction from the December 2007 worksession, Community Development staff presented the Board recommended fee changes for the Building Regulations and Water Protection chapters of the County Code in April 2008, along with listings of comparable fees in neighboring localities. (Attachment B) Based on this report, the Board directed staff to bring back ordinance amendments that incorporated the recommended fee changes to these two ordinances. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 3: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: The proposed ordinance amendments are provided as Attachments C and D. Staff notes one change from the fee recommendation presented to the Board in April. The April report neglected to include revised fees for Zoning inspections under Section 5-207 of the Building Regulations Ordinance. Two fee amounts in this Section are recommended to be increased from $10 to $15 in the proposed ordinance amendment. The other changes in the Building Regulations Ordinance are housekeeping items that eliminate an outdated reference to the National Building Code, change the department name from "building code and zoning services" to "community development," and revise the residential use group to reflect "R-5" rather than "R-4," in keeping with the current building code. The amendment to the Water Protection Ordinance also proposes to add and amend several definitions and provides for variances to plans. Variances are allowed under the State Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations for the purpose of modifying measures to fit particular site conditions, but the Water Protection Ordinance has never implemented fees to capture the cost of variance reviews. To address this, a new definition was added and sections 17-204 and 17-208 were revised to recognize variances. Next, the definitions for an amendment to a plan and reinspection were revised to remove uncertainty as to when the County charges the fee. A definition for a plan review AGENDA TITLE: Building Regulations Ordinance Amendment, BRTA 2008-1, and Water Protection Ordinance Amendment, WPTA 2008-2 August6,2008 Page 2 was also added as the fee for plan reviews will be charged per review. Finally, the definition of a stormwater managemenVBMP plan was revised to reflect variances and mitigation plans. Staff notes that with approval of the two ordinances, we will proceed to work on revising the fees in the Subdivision and Zoning ordinances to be brought back to the Board at an upcoming meeting. A Board worksession on the Subdivision ordinance will be the first step. Staff anticipates immediately implementing the proposed fees and has already advised the public of the changes. If the Board desires to modify any of the proposed fees, staff recommends deferring the implementation of the ordinance amendments to September 1, 2008. This will provide staff time to adjust applications and advise the public. Alternative ordinance language with a deferred implementation date will be available for the Board at the meeting, if needed. BUDGET IMPACT: As noted in the April 9th Executive Summary, the proposed fee changes are anticipated to increase County revenues by $380,000 in FY 08/09, which assumes permit fees will be at 80% of an average year. In the future, it is anticipated the proposed fees would increase to $480,000 per year in an average year. Based on previous review of these proposed fee increases, the Board authorized and staff proceeded with filling two additional staff positions that were previously frozen due to the overall budget shortfall. Staff also intends to implement biennial fee adjustments, using the County's merit pool rate increase as the basis for fee adjustments. The fee study noted that approximately 80% of the County's costs for reviews and inspections are associated with salaries. . RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends: 1. The Board adopt the Building Regulations Ordinance as provided in Attachment C. 2. The Board adopt the Water Protection Ordinance as provided in Attachment D. 3. The Board direct staff to process biennial fee adjustments using the County's merit pool percentages for the two years as a basis for adjusting fees. ATTACHMENTS A - December 5. 2007 Executive Summary B - April 9.2008 Executive Summary C - BuildinQ ReQulations Ordinance Amendment D - Water Protection Ordinance Amendment Attachment A COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Community Development Fee Policy AGENDA DATE: December 5, 2007 ACTION: X INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Establish County Policy for Development Related Fees CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: STAFF CONTACT(S): Tucker, Foley, Davis, Graham, Schlothauer ATTACHMENTS: Yes LEGAL REVIEW: Yes REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to review the findings of a Community Development Fee Study and to receive Board direction on the development of a County policy for cost recovery with these fee based programs. Recognizing the Board's interest in having development review and inspection fees recover all or part of the costs associated with those programs, the County contracted a study with The PFM Group (PFM) to evaluate Community Development's fee based programs. (Attachment A) PFM will present its report to the Board at this meeting. (Attachment B) Following that presentation, staff will discuss PFM's recommendations and provide a recommendation on phasing in fee increases over time. Based on Board input and discussion, staff will follow up at a future meeting with a final policy and proposed ordinance amendments regarding cost recovery. STRATEGIC PLAN: Effectively Manage Growth and Development DISCUSSION: While the PFM study provides a significant amount of detailed information with respect to program costs and revenues, it will be difficult to effectively utilize this information without establishing a policy for cost recovery through development fees. PFM has provided six policy recommendations, which start on page 4 of their report. Staff's perspective on those recommendations is provided below. 1. Improve data quality for fees. Specifically, PFM indicates the complexity of the current fee structure makes it difficult to use, suggesting a need to create unique identifiers for each permit. Staff concurs with this recommendation and believes this can be accomplished as part of consideration of ordinance amendments to revise fees. 2. Reduce the number of fee titles in the schedule. PFM provided a consolidated fee schedule with their report (Table ES-4 starting on page 38). Staff concurs with the need to reduce the number of fee titles and believes this can be accomplished as part of amending the fees in the ordinances. 3. Develop a Board Approved Cost Recovery Policy. PFM has recommended the County implement a policy for cost recovery that 1) identifies the County's costs; 2) establishes the portion of costs to be recovered through associated fees; 3) establishes the frequency with which such fees would be reviewed; and 4) establishes the process for obtaining public input related to fees. In reviewing the minutes of past Board meetings, it appears there was considerable discussion on a fee policy in 1991, but no clear policy was established. (Attachments C & D) Following the 1991 discussions, there has only been one comprehensive fee adjustment, but no further policy consideration. As a result, County fees have not maintained the relationship to costs anticipated in 1991. Staff concurs with the PFM recommendation and believes this policy can assure fees are being implemented in a fair and consistent manner. Within other parts of this discussion, staff is providing recommendations for the issues of identifying the County's costs and the frequency of reviewing the fees. As part of a cost recovery policy with development fees, the Board will also need to consider the following two issues: AGENDA TITLE: Community Development Fee Policy December 5, 2007 Page 2 · Establishing the portion of the costs to be recovered through fees. In general, staff supports the concept of full cost recovery through fees, but notes there are some services with community benefits that may justify reduced fees and there are other services where full cost recovery would require fees that are significantly higher than any of the comparison localities. For example, the fee associated with an Official Determination of Development Rights is currently $40, the highest comparable fee was $100, and the County's cost associated with this determination is estimated at $2,560. (Fee Study, ID #52, pages 11 & 20). The Board may feel this letter provides a significant community benefit that justifies a lower fee when the determination is done for property being placed in a conservation easement, but might consider a lower fee inconsistent with the County's goals when the letter is used to market the development potential of a Rural Area property. Staff proposes a policy that assumes full cost recovery where fees would be comparable to similar localities, but recognizes the Board may need to provide guidance for the remaining services. Staff will develop further information on this in the future. Finally, recognizing fees have not kept in step with cost increases since 1991, staff believes it is appropriate to phase in some fee increases. · Establishing the process for consideration of fee revisions. As the fees are established in County ordinances, the formal process for revising the fees requires public hearings. Beyond this, staff believes that some fee changes could prove controversial and it is desirable to have all concerns with fees identified prior to consideration by the Planning Commission or Board. Staff recommends the process for fee changes include opportunities for public comment before the ordinance amendments are drafted. 4. Adjust fees based on budget growth each year. PFM has recommended an annual adjustment based on a two step process of reviewing work changes and inflation. While staff agrees the fees should be regularly adjusted, staff notes the fee changes require amending ordinances and reprinting of guidance and documents to reflect the new fees. Given the cost / benefit associated with the fee adjustments, staff recommends the policy have fees adjusted every other year, rather than every year, and the adjustment be based on a simple-to-implement inflation factor. 5. Actual time spent providing the services related to each fee should be captured. PFM is recommending Community Development implement a time keeping system to accurately track work time associated with each fee. Iffees are to be set at or near full cost recovery, staff agrees this is important. It must be noted that development and implementation of this time keeping system will be a major undertaking. If it is the Board's desire to set fees at or near costs, staff recommends implementation of a fee specific time keeping system as part of Community Development's work program next year. Staff has already started investigating how this may be done and will need to further discuss with the Board the impact of this type of system on the work program. 6. A time period should be established for comprehensive review of development related fees. PFM has recommended this review occur every four or five years with implementation of a time keeping system. Assuming a time keeping system is implemented in FY 08-09, staff recommends the next comprehensive review should be planned for FY 11-12 and the interval for future comprehensive reviews should be established as part of that first review. BUDGET IMPACT: A cost recovery policy allows the County to establish the expectation for development funding versus County funding of County administered permits. This provides for fair and consistent treatment of permits and simplifies budget preparation. It is noted that there are costs associated with implementing and operating a time keeping system, but those cost can be largely recovered as part of the fees. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached 'Implementation Plan for Development Fee Policy' (Attachment E) as the general direction for moving forward in implementing fee increases. In addition, staff recommends the Board provide direction regarding the points discussed above that can be used in the development of a policy for consideration at a future meeting. Both of these issues will be covered in greater detail through a presentation at Wednesday's Board meeting. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A- Albemarle County Development Fee Study 2007 Attachment B - PFM Presentation Outline Attachment C - June 12.1991 Board Minutes on Development Ordinance's Fee Schedules Attachment D - Auaust 14. 1991 Board Minutes on Development Ordinance's Fee Schedules Attachment E - Implementation Plan for Development Fee Policy Attachment B COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Community Development Fees - Building Regulations and Water Protection Ordinances AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2008 ACTION: X INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Proposed increase in building permit and inspection fees and Water Protection Ordinance fees; establishment of a fee policy CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, and Schlothauer REVIEWED BY: LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: The purpose of this worksession is to receive Board direction on staff recommended fee increases for fees established in the Building Regulations and Water Protection ordinances and to establish a policy for future updates. At the December 5, 2007 Board meeting, staff presented a Community Development Fee Study and a recommendation for a policy on updating fees in the future. (Attachment A) Given the limited amount of time for discussion and the complexity, it was not possible for the Board to give specific direction on revised fees. This executive summary attempts to simplify this by limiting consideration, for now, to only the fees set forth in these two ordinances and a policy for use in establishing future fee increases. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal Three: Develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: The discussion is divided into three specific topics: fees in the Water Protection Ordinance, permit and inspection fees in the Building Regulations Ordinance, and a policy for future update of fees in both ordinances. Water Protection Ordinance (WPO) Fees in the WPO have received more recent attention than fees in other ordinances administered by Community Development, but have lagged behind cost of services in recent years. To assist the Board in understanding how Albemarle County fees compare to other localities, staff has provided a fee comparison in Attachments Band C. This recommendation is for fees that provide close to full cost recovery while remaining comparable to other localities. As discussed with the Board during consideration of the recent Rural Areas ordinance amendments and budget process, these proposed fee increases would provide funding for an additional reviewerlinspector. Staff found the fees comparable to other localities, but notes every locality appears to have unique characteristics with their fee structure. The most important fee difference is associated with plan reviews and inspections for plans. (Attachment B: Fee ID# 69 & 70) Instead of calculating this fee by the acre, staff has recognized that the cost is better correlated to required reviews and inspections, with a plan renewal fee to address the second year cost of inspections. It is noted this structure provides an incentive for the developer to complete the grading activity as quickly as possible, which also reduces the staff effort needed on the site. Finally, it should be noted this recommendation does not include Water Protection Ordinance requirements where the fees are listed in the Subdivision or Zoning Ordinances (e.g. groundwater assessment). Those proposed fee changes will be addressed at a future date. Building Regulations A comparison of recommended building fees with those in neighboring localities is provided in Attachment D, which demonstrates the revised fees are comparable to those localities. Staff notes there is one significant change to consider. For single family houses, new construction and additions (Fee ID #107), staff is recommending revising the AGENDA TITLE: Community Development Fees - Building Regulations and Water Protection Ordinances April 9, 2008 Page 2 current fee structure, which currently requires the owner/contractor to obtain a building permit and numerous sub- permits. Staff is recommending this be simplified to one permit with all of the costs for the various sub-permits wrapped into one permit. This is explained in Attachment E. This greatly improves both the permit processing and understanding of costs for owners/applicants. It also removes an obstacle to online processing of permits, where the complexity of the sub-permits has made it almost impossible to calculate the fees without a discussion with the applicant. Staff is interested in expanding this concept to other building permits, but recognizes permit complexities present unique challenges for many of the situations with commercial uses. As such, staff is only recommending this approach for single family housing at this time, but will continue to investigate how it can be done with other building permits. Again, these proposed fees target fees that provide close to full cost recovery but remain comparable to other localities. Automatic Fee Adjustment Policy Staff believes the reason fees have failed to keep current is the County has never established a policy for automatic adjustment of fees associated with the development ordinances. To assure Community Development administered programs are properly managed, staff believes it is critical to establish a fee adjustment policy in the future. When proposed adjustments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances are reviewed with the Board in a future work session, a proposed fee adjustment policy will be reviewed and proposed as well. BUDGET IMPACT: Historically, the County has seen revenues of approximately $940,000 in fees per year from these two ordinances. With the recommended changes, the fees collected are estimated to increase to $1,420,000 in a typical year. Under the County Executive's proposed FY 08-09 budget, it was anticipated that revised Community Development fees would increase revenues by approximately $260,000 in the next fiscal year. The fees in this recommendation are estimated to generate an additional $380,000 in the next fiscal year and $480,000 in a typical year. The additional $120,000 projected increase in funding from these proposed fee increases would offset the cost of the two currently frozen positions in Community Development, including the inspector needed to enforce the recently amended Rural Areas ordinances. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff offers the following recommendations: 1. Direct staff to bring forward changes to the Water Protection Ordinance fees as proposed in Attachment B, with any other changes the Board determines appropriate. 2. Direct staff to bring forward changes to the Building Regulations Ordinance fees as proposed in Attachment D, with any other changes the Board determines appropriate. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - December 5. 2007 Executive Summary. Community Development Fee Study Attachment B - Water Protection Ordinance recommended fees and comparisons Attachment C - Additional Comparisons of WPO fees to neiQhborinQ localities Attachment D - BuildinQ Reaulation Ordinance recommended fees and comparisons Attachment E - BuildinQ Official memo on chanQes to fees structure for sinQle family houses ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 ORDINANCE NO. 08-5( 1 ) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, BUILDING REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ADMINISTRATION, AND ARTICLE II, FEES, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 5, Building Regulations, Article I, Administration, and Article II, Fees, are hereby amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 5-100 Sec. 5-101 Sec. 5-200 Sec. 5-201 Sec. 5-202 Sec. 5-203 Sec. 5-204 Sec. 5-206 Sec. 5-207 Sec. 5-208 Purpose and intent Building inspection office established; powers and duties Permit and inspection fees, generally Fees for building permits Fees for electrical permits Fees for plumbing permits Fees for mechanical permits Fee for demolition permits Fees for zoning inspections Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections Chapter 5. Building Regulations Article I. Administration Sec. 5-100 Purpose and intent. A. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to promote and to protect the public health, safety and welfare by making the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as set forth in the National Building Code published by Building Officials and Code .^~dm.inistrators International, Inc. and amended by order of the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, applicable to all matters affecting or relating to structures, including the construction, alteration, repair, addition, maintenance, demolition and removal of all structures, and to the equipment in such structures. The purpose and intent of this chapter is also to establish a procedure by which unsafe buildings and structures are repaired, removed, or demolished. B. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code shall be referred to in this chapter as the "building code" and shall include the building code in its current form and as amended in the future. C. A copy of the building code shall be kept on file in the department of building code and zoning services community develooment. (95-1; 10-18-73,96-1; 4-20-88; 9 5-2; 10-18-73,96-2; Code 1988, 9 5-1; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Sec.5-101 Building inspection office established; powers and duties. A building inspection office is hereby established in the department of building eode and zoning services community develooment, as provided herein: A. The building inspection office shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code and this chapter, the review and approval of plans, the inspection of buildings and structures and 1 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 the issuance of permits or certificates pertaining thereto. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building inspection office" means the "local building department" as that term is used in the building code. B. The building inspection office shall be directed by a building official appointed by the county executive. The building official shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the building code and, as such, shall have the duties and powers of a code official set forth in the building code. The building official also shall be responsible for the supervision of the other employees of the building inspection office. For purposes of this chapter, the term "building official" means the "code official" as that term is used in the building code. (s 5-1; 10-18-73, S 6-1; 4-20-88; S 5-2; 10-18-73, S 6-2; Code 1988, S 5-2; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code SS 36-97 et seq.; 36-105. Article II. Fees Sec. 5-200 Permit and inspection fees, generally. The fees for a permit or inspection required pursuant to the building code and this chapter shall be paid as provided herein: A. Except as provided in paragraph (E), no permit annlication shall be isstled accented until the applicable fees required by this article have been paid. The fee shall be for the purpose of reimbursing, in whole or in part, the department of building (;Jode aHd zoning services' community develonment's cost to review plans, issue permits and conduct up to one reinspection of work performed pursuant to a permit. B. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Payment shall be made in the department of building eode and zoning services community develonment. C. The payment of fees for a permit or permit amendment shall not relieve any person from the payment of any other fees that may be required by law including, but not limited to, fees for water connections and sewer connections. D. The building official shall keep an accurate account of all fees collected pursuant to this chapter and shall deposit all fees collected with the department of finance. E. Neither the county nor the county school board shall be required to pay any fee otherwise required by this article for a permit or inspection required by this chapter. (I':. 5-3' 10-18-73 I':. 6-3' 3-21-74' 10-17-74' 10-4-78' 4-17-85' 7-13-88' 6-7-89' Res of9-6-95' Code 1988 I':. 5- '::i, , '::i, , , , , , ,. , , '::5 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-201 Fees for building permits. The fees for building permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-4 R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 or R-4 R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be $Q.M $0.49 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. 2 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be $().,-W $0.15 per square foot, calculated on gross finished square footage. The minimum fee shall be $25.00. C. Residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The fee for each residential swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be ~ $50.00. D. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be~$45.00. E. New commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5. B, ~ F-l. F-2. M; H-l. H-2. H-3. H-4. H-5, I-I, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4. M, R-1, R-2, R-4. S-l, ef S-2, or U. or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be ~ $0.20 per square foot for the first 5,000 square feet, plus ~ $0.14 per square foot for each square foot in excess of 5,000 square feet, calculated on gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. F. New eemmeroitll structures in use gr-eu[J A 5. The fee f.or each new structure in use group .^~ 5, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in such use group, shall be $ 0.02 per square foot for tee frrst 20,000 square feet, plus $0.01 per square foot for each square foot in excess of20,000 square feet, calculated on gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be $75.00. Chanee ofbuildine occuvancv classification. The fee for a chan!!e of OCCUDancv classification evaluation shall be $150.00. G. Commercial swimming pools. The fee for each commercial swimming pool shall be $0.05 per square foot, calculated on gross square f.ootage $305.00. The minimum fee shall be $50.00. H. $240.00. Elevators, escalators and lifts. The fee for each elevator, escalator or lift shall be ~ 1. Paint spraying booths. The fee for each paint spraying booth shall be $25.00. J. Mobile offices and premanufactured units. The fee for each mobile office or premanufactured unit shall be ~ $45.00. K. Tents. The fee for each tent shall be ~ $50.00. L. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be ~ $0.17 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5- 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference-oVa. Code 9 36-105. Sec. 5-202 Fees for electrical permits. The fees for electrical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-4 R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-4 R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be ~ included as Dart of the buildin!! Dermit fee under section 5-20HA). 3 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 B. Accessory residential structures. The fee for each residential attached garage, detached garage, shed, or deck or porch ten square feet or larger, shall be ~ $30.00. C. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be ~ $30.00. D. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, f. F-l. F-2, M; H-l. H-2. H-3. H-4. H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4. M, R-l, R-2, R-4. S-l, ef S-2, or D, or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be ~ $0.04 per square foot. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. E. Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The bonding fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be ~ $30.00. The equipment wiring fee for each swimming pool, hot tub or spa shall be ~ $30.00. F. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be ~ $0.04 per square foot of floor area affected, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. G. Signs. The fee for each sign shall be ~ $45.00. H. Temporary service. The fee for each temporary electric service shall be ~ $95.00. unless the service is souQ:ht as Dart of a bui1dinQ: Dermit for which a fee was Daid under section 5-201(A)' I. Early service. The fee for each early electric service shall be ~ $60.00. unless the service is souQ:ht as Dart of a buildinQ: Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-20 l( A), J. Fuel dispensing pumps. The fee for each fuel dispensing pump shall be ~ $30.00. +he minimum fee shall be $25.00. K. Alarm systems. The fee for each alarm system shall be ~ $0.04 per square foot of the gross square footage of the structure. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. (I:. 5-3' 10-18-73 I:. 6-3' 3-21-74' 10-17-74' 10-4-78' 4-17-85' 7-13-88' 6-7-89' Res of9-6-95' Code 1988 I:. 5- ':;, , -:;, , , , , , ,. , , ':; 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-203 Fees for plumbing permits. The fees for plumbing permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and R-4= R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-4 R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be ~ included as Dart of the buildinQ: Dermit fee under section 5-201(A). B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be ~ $30.00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, f. F, M; H=L-H-2. H-3. H-4. H-5, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, ~ M, R-1, R-2, R-4. S-l, ef S-2, or D. 4 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be ~ $8.00 per fixture. The minimum fee shall be $W;OO $75.00. D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be ~ $8.00 per fixture, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. E. Water lines. The fee for each water line shall be $25.00. unless the lines are included as Dart ofa buildinf! Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-201(A)' F. Sewer laterals. The fee for each sewer lateral shall be $25.00. unless the lateral is included as Dart of a buildinf! Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-201(A)' G. Fire suppression systems. The fee for each fire suppression system shall be $(hW $0.80 per head. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. (s 5-3; 10-18-73, S 6-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, S 5- 3; Ord. 98-A(I), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code 9 36-105. Sec. 5-204 Fees for mechanical permits. The fees for mechanical permits are hereby established as provided herein: A. Residential structures in use groups R-3 and,R-4 R-5. The fee for each new structure in use groups R-3 and R-4 R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings) other than a garage, deck or porch, or for an addition to an existing residential structure in either such use group, shall be $W;OO included as Dart of the buildinf! Dermit fee under section 5-201(A)' B. Mobile homes and prefabricated homes. The fee for each mobile home or prefabricated home shall be ~ $30.00. C. Commercial structures in various use groups. The fee for each new structure in use group A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, ~ F-l. F-2, M, H-l. H-2. H-3. H-4. H-5, I-I, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4. M, R-l, R-2, R-4. S-I, er-S-2, or U. or an addition to an existing commercial structure in any such use group, shall be ~ $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. D. Alterations and repairs of structures in all use groups. The fee for an alteration or repair of a structure in any use group shall be ~ $0.04 per square foot of gross square footage, provided that there is no increase in gross square footage. The minimum fee shall be ~ $75.00. E. Underground tanks. The fee for each underground tank, including associated piping, shall be $W;OO $170.00. unless the tanks are included as Dart of a buildinf! Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-201(A). F. Aboveground tanks. The fee for each aboveground tank, including associated piping, shall be ~ $100.00. unless the tanks are included as Dart of a buildinf! Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-201(A). G. Gas and oil lines. The fee for each gas or oil line shall be ~ $35.00. unless the lines are included as Dart of a buildinf! Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-20 l( A), 5 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 H. Furnaces, wood stoves and gas log systems. The fee for each furnace, wood stove or gas log system shall be ~ $65.00. unless the furnace. stove or lZas 101Z svstem is included as Dart of a buildinlZ Dermit for which a fee is Daid under section 5-201(A)' I. Range hoods. The fee for each range hood shall be $25.00. J. Hood suppression systems. The fee for each hood suppression system shall be ~ $30.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5- 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-206 Fee for demolition permits. The fee for each demolition permit shall be ~ $95.00. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of9-6-95; Code 1988, 9 5- 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-207 Fees for zoning inspections. The fees for inspections to determine compliance with the zoning ordinance are hereby established as provided herein: A. Foundation of main and accessory structures. The fee for each inspection following the laying of the foundation of main or accessory structures shall be ~ $15.00 per inspection. B. Surface water drainage pipes and culverts. The fee for each inspection pertaining to the size and location of surface water drainage pipes and culverts shall be $10.00 per inspection. C. Subsurface stone for parking lot or entrance. The fee for each inspection to determine the proper depth of the subsurface stone for a parking lot on, or entrance onto, the property being developed, prior to the final surfacing ofthe parking lot or entrance, shall be $10.00 per inspection. D. Final site inspection. The fee for each final site inspection before a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $10.00 $15.00 per inspection. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of 9-6-95; Code 1988,95- 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. Sec. 5-208 Fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections. The fees for other permits, plan amendments and reinspections are established as provided herein: A. Other permits. The fees for any other building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or amusement device permit not identified in this article shall be ~ $30.00 per inspection. B. Plan amendments. The fee for each new plan submitted which requires any structural or fire safety review shall be ~ $30.00. 6 ATTACHMENT C Draft: 07/10/08 C. Reinspections. The fee for each inspection of work performed, after the second inspection of such work, shall be ~ $30.00 per inspection. (95-3; 10-18-73,96-3; 3-21-74; 10-17-74; 10-4-78; 4-17-85; 7-13-88; 6-7-89; Res. of9-6-95; Code 1988,95- 3; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 36-105. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _ to _, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Aye Nay Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas 7 ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 ORDINANCE NO. 08-17( 2) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, GENERAL, ARTICLE II, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE III, STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 17, Water Protection, Article I, General, Article II, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article III, Storrnwater Management and Water Quality, are amended and reordained as follows: By Amending: Sec. 17-104 Sec. 17-204 Sec. 17-208 Sec. 17-209 Sec. 17-212 Sec. 17-310 Definitions Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan Fees Inspections Fees Chapter 17. Water Protection Article I. General Sec. 17-104 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this chapter: (2.1) Amendment to avvroved vlan. The term "amendment to aooroved olan" means a revision to a olan oreviouslv aooroved bv the orolITam authority that reQuires a olan review and aooroval before it is incoroorated into the aooroved olan. The revision can oril!inate as a desired chanl!e bv the owner or to satisfy either a notice to comolv or stoo work order issued bv the orolITam authority. . (22.1) Insvection. The term "insoection" means the examination of a oremises bv the orolITam authority for the ouroose of deterrnininl! comoliance with the reQuirements of this chaoter or deterrnininl! whether bonded imorovements are constructed as reQuired bv the aooroved olans reQuired bv this chaoter. (35.2) Plan review. The term "olan review" means each review of a ulan bv the orolITam authority for the ouroose of deterrnininl! comoliance with the reQuirements of this chaoter includinl!. but not limited to. the review of a ulan that has been revised and resubmitted after the orolITam authority reviewed and disaooroved a orior olan. (39.1) Reinsvection. The term "reinsoection" means an insoection necessitated bv either a notice of violation or stoo work followinl! issuance bv the orolITam authority. ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 (44) Storm water management/EMP facilities maintenance agreement. The term "stormwater managementIBMP facilities maintenance agreement" means an agreement that commits the owner or other designated parties to maintain and inspect stormwaterlBMP facilities. includimr those reQuired bv aooroved mitil!:ation olans reQuired bv section 17-322. constructed in accordance with this chapter based on specific terms and conditions of the agreement. (45) Storm water management/EMP plan. The term "stormwater managementlBMP plan" means a document that describes the controls for the management of the rate of stormwater discharge and best management practices for water quality protection, includinl!: mitil!:ation olans reQuired bv section 17-322. and which includes a narrative section, a map or site plan, pertinent calculations, and any specifications submitted with the plan. (47.2) Variance. The term "variance" means an owner-reQuested waiver from or modification to either the minimum standards of the Viminia Erosion and Sediment Control Rel!:ulations or an acceoted erosion and sediment control measure which reQuires the oro!!:ram authority's evaluation and aooroval before it can be incoroorated into a olano Unless determined bv the oro!!:ram authority that the variance can aoolv to other olans. a variance shall aoolv onlv to the olan for which it was reQuested and a seoarate variance shall be reQuired for anv other olano (s 7-2, 6-18-75, S 4, 7-9-80,2-11-87,3-18-92, S 19.1-5,9-29-77, art. I, S 2, 9-13-78, 7-11-90, 8-3-94; S 19.2-4,6-19-91; S 19.3-5,2-11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-2,19.1-5,19.2-4,19.3-5; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 07-17(1),2-14-07; Ord. 08-17(1), 2-6-08) State law reference--Va. Code SS 10.1-560,10.1-603.2. Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control Sec. 17-204 Review and approval of erosion and sediment control plan. , Each erosion and sediment control plan submitted pursuant to this article shall be reviewed and approved as provided herein: A. The plan shall be reviewed by the program authority to determine whether it complies with the requirements of section 17-203 and all other requirements of this article. B. During its review of the plan, the program authority may meet with the owner from time to time to review and discuss the plan with the owner, and shall inform the owner in writing of any modifications, terms, or conditions required to be included in the plan in order for it to be approved. The oro!!:ram authority mav also consider and act on a variance reQuest under the followinl!: criteria: (i) the owner shall exolain in writinl!: the reasons for reQuestinl!: the variance: and (iD the variance mav be aooroved if the oro!!:ram authority determines that the aooroved olano with the variance and anv associated conditions of aooroval. would orotect off-site orooerties and resources from damal!:e to the same extent or better than if the variance was not !!:ranted. C. Except as provided in paragraph fI)j (El, the program authority shall approve or disapprove a plan in writing within forty-five (45) days from the date the complete application was received by the program authority. The decision ofthe program authority shall be based on the plan's compliance with the requirements of this article. The decision shall be in writing and shall be served by first class mail to the address provided by 2 ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 the owner in the application for approval of the plan or by personal delivery to the owner. The date of the decision shall be either the date that it is deposited for mailing or the date that it is personally delivered to the owner. If the plan is disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be stated in the writing. D. If the program authority fails to act on the plan within forty-five (45) days from the date the application was received by the program authority, the plan shall be deemed approved. E. If the owner is required to obtain approval of a site plan or plat, the program authority shall not approve an erosion and sediment control plan unless and until the site plan or plat is approved as provided by law. For purposes of this paragraph, a site plan or plat may be deemed approved by the program authority ifits approval is conditioned upon the approval of an erosion and sediment control plan pursuant to this article, and the program authority determines that review and approval of the erosion and sediment control plan will not affect approval of the site plan or plat. The program authority may approve an erosion and sediment control plan prior to approval of a required site plan or plat in the following circumstances: 1. to correct any existing erosion or other condition conducive to excessive sedimentation which is occasioned by any violation of this chapter or by accident, act of God or other cause beyond the control of the owner; provided, that the activity proposed shall be strictly limited to the correction of such condition; 2. to clear and grub stumps and other activity directly related to the selective cutting of trees, as permitted by law; 3. to install underground public utility mains, interceptors, transmission lines and trunk lines for which plans have been previously approved by the operating utility and approved by the county as being substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan, if necessary; 4. disturbing activity; to fill earth with spoils obtained from grading, excavation or other lawful earth 5. to clear, grade, fill or engage in similar related activity for the temporary storage of earth, equipment and materials, and to construct temporary access roads; provided, that in each case, the area disturbed shall be returned to substantially its previous condition, with no significant change in surface contours. The return to previous condition shall occur within thirty (30) days of the completion of the activity or temporary use, or within thirteen (13) months of the commencement of any land disturbing activity on the land which is related to the activity, whichever period shall be shorter; or 6. to establish borrow, fill or waste areas in accordance with sections 5.1.28 and 10.2.1.18 of the zoning ordinance. (s 7-5, 6-18-75, S 7,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76, 7-9-80, 7-8-81, 2-11-87, 3-18-92; S 19.3-12,2-11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-5, 19.3-12; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code ~ 10.1-563. Sec. 17-208 Amendment of erosion and sediment control plan. The program authority may change an approved erosion and sediment control plan and require an owner to submit an amended plan in the following circumstances: 1. An inspection conducted pursuant to section 17-212 reveals that the plan is inadequate to satisfy the requirements of this article; 2. The owner finds that, because of changed circumstances or for other reasons, the approved plan 3 ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 cannot be effectively carried out and either proposed amendments to the plan, consistent with the requirements of this article, are agreed to by the program authority and the owner or the owner submits and obtains aODroval of a variance and the DrOlITam authority determines that an amendment to the olan is reQuired. The DrOlITam authority mav consider and act on a variance reQuest under the followillll criteria: (i) the owner shall exolain in writin!! the reasons for reQuestin!! the variance: and (ii) the variance mav be aODroved if the DrOlITam authority determines that the amended olan. with the variance and anv associated conditions of aODroval. would Drotect off-site Drooerties and resources from dama!!e to the same extent or better than if the variance was not lITanted. The DrOlITam authority shall aODrove or disaoDrove the variance in writin!! within ten (10) davs after receiot of the reQuest. If the DrOlITam authority does not aODrove a variance within ten (10) davs of the receiot of the reQuest. it shall be deemed to be disaoDroved. 3. The land disturbing activity did not begin during the one hundred eighty (180) day period following plan approval, or ceased for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, and the existing plan has been evaluated to determine whether it still satisfies the requirements of this article and state erosion and sediment control criteria and to verify that all design factors are still valid, and it has been determined that the plan is inadequate. In such a case, the land disturbing activity shall not be resumed until a modified plan is submitted and approved as provided in this article. (s 7-5, 6-18-75, S 7,2-11-76,4-21-76,6-2-76, 7-9-80, 7-8-81, 2-11-87, 3-18-92; S 19.3-16,2-11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-5, 19.3-16; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) State law reference-Va. Code 9 10.1-563. Sec. 17-209 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit: 1. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a residential development: ~ $150 2. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a residential development: ~ $150 3. Plan review for a single family dwelling unit: $+W $150 oer review 4. Permit and first vear insoection fees for a sin!!le fami1v dwellin!! unit: $150 5. Annual oermit renewal and insoection fees for a sin!!le familv dwellin!! unit. startin!! with second vear: $150 4~. Each reinspection: ~ $150 B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land: 1. Plan review: $+W $150 oer review 2. Permit and first vear insoection fees: $150 4 ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 2-~. Each reinspection: $W $150 4. Annual oermit renewal and insoection fees. startin2: with second vear: $150 C. All other land disturbing activity: 1. Pl&fl: $320 -+ $125 per acre of disturbed area or portion thereof, flot to exeeed $3000 2. .^.nnual rone'.','''ll of &pproved pl&n: $320 3. Major amendment ofpl&n: $150 1. Each reinspection: $70 1. Plan review. disturbed area less than one acre: $150 oer review 2. Permit and first vear insoection fees. disturbed area less than one acre: $200 3. Annual oermit renewal and insoection fee. disturbed area less than one acre: $200 4. Plan review. disturbed area one acre or lar2:er: $300 oer review 5. Permit and first vear insoection fees. disturbed area one acre or lar2:er: $100 oer disturbed acre 6. Annual oermit renewal and insoection fee. disturbed area one acre or lar2:er. startin2: with second vear: $100 oer disturbed acre 7. Each reinsoection: $250 8. Amendment to aooroved ulan: $180 oer olan review D. Variances: $760 oer reauest (R 7-4 6-18-75 R 6 10-22-75 4-21-76 11-10-76 3-2-77 4-17-85 2-11-87 12-11-91 3-18-92' R 193-17 2- ':;, , ~ , , , , , , , , , ':'f . , 11-98; Code 1988, SS 7-4, 19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1), 11-11-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3- 02)) State law reference-Va. Code 910.1-562. Sec. 17-212 Inspections. The program authority shall inspect any land disturbing activity or erosion impact area as provided herein: A. The program authority shall conduct periodic inspections ofland disturbing activities and erosion impact areas to determine compliance with the approved erosion and sediment control plan, and to determine whether such approved plan and permit as implemented are adequate to satisfy the requirements of this article. B. Except as provided in paragraph (C), the periodic inspections shall be conducted: (i) during or immediately following initial installation of erosion and sediment controls; (ii) at least once during every two (2) week period thereafter; (iii) within forty-eight (48) hours following any runoff producing storm event; and (iv) at the completion of the project prior to the release of any surety. The inability of the program authority to 5 ATTACHMENTD Draft: 07/10/08 conduct inspections within the time periods set forth in this paragraph shall not be deemed to be a failure ofthe program authority to perform a mandatory duty or a ministerial function, and no liability to the county, the program authority, or any official or employee thereof shall arise therefrom. C. Notwithstanding paragraph (B), the program authority is authorized to establish an alternative inspection program which ensures compliance with an approved erosion and sediment control plan. Such alternative inspection program shall be: (i) approved by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board prior to implementation; (ii) established in writing; (iii) based on a system of priorities which, at a minimum, address the amount of disturbed project area, site conditions, and stage of construction; (iv) documented by inspection records; and (v) maintained and available for public review in the department of engineering and public '.yorks community develoument. D. The program authority shall have the right to enter upon property subject to an erosion and sediment control plan for the purposes of conducting an inspection as provided in this section or an investigation pertaining to an erosion or sedimentation complaint. The owner shall be given notice of the inspection. Such notice may be either verbal or in writing. E. The fees required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(i), (ii) and (iv) are a part of the application fee required by section 17-209. The fee required for inspections conducted pursuant to paragraph (B)(iii) shall be paid by the owner within thirty (30) days of the date shown on the invoice. (97-6,6-18-75,98,2-11-76,4-21-76,2-11-87,3-18-92; 9 19.3-20,2-11-98; Code 1988,997-6,19.3-20; Ord. 98-A(1),8-5-98) State law reference--Va. Code S 10.1-566. Article III. Stormwater Management and Water Quality Sec. 17-310 Fees. Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater management/BMP plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." 1. Plan review: ~ $300 uer ulan review 2. Major amendment of plane Amendment to auoroved ulan: $-lOO $180 uer ulan review 3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240 4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17- 322): $+(:) $85 5. Each inspection or reinspection: $60 6. Mitil!ation ulan (section 17-322): $860 (9 19.3-34,2-11-98; 9 19.1-8,9-29-77, art. II, 9 3, 7-11-90; Code 1988,99 19.1-8, 19.3-34; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5- 98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02) State law reference-Va. Code S 10.1-603.10. 6 ATTACHMENT D Draft: 07/10/08 I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _ to _, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on Aye Nay Mr. Boyd Mr. Domer Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Clerk, Board of County Supervisors 7 Extend Runway 21 - Phase One Presented to: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors August 6, 2008 Barbara Hutchinson, C.M. Executive Director Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority AIRPORT AIRFIELD MILESTONES 1940's Airport Planning & Approval 1953 FAA Grant for Construction (4,658'x100' runway) 1966 FAA Grant to Extend Runway to Current Length (6,001'x150') 1974 FAA Construction of Air Traffic Control Tower 1981 FAA Grant to Construct R/IN 21 Safety Area (compliance) 1982 FAA Grant to Rehabilitate R/IN 3-21 Drainage AIRPORT AIRFIELD MILESTONES 2003 Master Plan Update to Include Statement of Need to Extend Runway 2004 Master Plan Accepted by FAA, State, County 2004 FAA Benefit Cost Analysis of Project 2005-2007 Environmental Assessment of 9 Projects Including Runway Extension January 2008 DEQ Approval and FAA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) January 2008 State Issuance of New Airport License Recognizing Improved Runway July 2008 Bids for Phase 1A of at least 4 Phases Oct/Nov 2008 Commence Construction of Phase 1A "_10 Y""r" A" nL..____ -1953 FAA Grant for Construction (4,658'x100' runway) 18 IMPACT CATEGORIES EVALUATED AS PART OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (Prepared pursuant to NEPA-National Environmental Policy Act/VA environmental regulations Br. applicable Albemar e County reaulationsl IMPACT CATEGORY IMPACT CATEGORY Air Quality Historic & Cultural Resources Coastal Resources Light Emissions & Visual Impacts Compatible Land Use Natural Resources, Energy Supply, and Sustainable Design Construction Impacts Noise Dept of Transportation Secondary (Induced) Impacts Section 303/4(1) Socioeconomic Impacts, Farmlands Environmental Justice, & Children's Environmental Health & Safety Risks Fish, Wildlife & Plants Water Quality Floodplains Wetlands Hazardous Materials, Pollution Wild & Scenic Rivers Prevention & Solid Waste I ~ CHAP<~~ WHY EXTEND THE RUNWAY? 1. High Density Altitude & Associated Economic Impact: High density altitude conditions reduce an airplane's performance because: -the engine is now taking in less air to support combustion so power is reduced; the propellers have less air to move in than under normal conditions so thrust is reduced; -a jet engine has less mass of gases exiting the exhaust end so thrust is reduced; there are less molecules in the air, the lighter air exerts less force on the wings which result in reduced lift; -reduced thrust and lift means more runway length is needed for takeoff and more clearance area at the end of the runway is needed because of a reduced climb rate. 2. Aircraft Weight & Associated Economic Impact: General Aviation Aircraft, UVA Athletic & Other Charters, Troops AIRPORT ECONOMIC IMPACT: 1. FAA/State Investment of over $65 million into local community 1. Local DIRECT Economic Impact from Airport to Local Community - >$167,000 in 2004 HOWEVER: 1. Industry Crisis 2. 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"An Airport Runway is the Most Important Main Street in Any Town" - Norman Crabtree, Former Director, Ohio Department of Transportation COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: Budget Process Review Committee Report AGENDA DATE: August6,2008 ACTION: INFORMATION: X SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Final Report submitted to the County Executive by the Budget Process Review Committee CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: REVIEWED BY: STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, and Wiggans; and Ms. Catlin ATTACHMENTS: Yes LEGAL REVIEW: Yes BACKGROUND: In an effort to improve the County's overall accountability for expenditures, the County Executive established a committee to assist him in evaluating the short and long range processes that lead to the development of the annual budget. The committee was selected to be a group outside of the day to day operations of the County with experience in other public and private sector organizations that could review and evaluate the County's current processes and suggest areas for improvement. This initiative is one of several efforts underway or planned for by the County aimed at exploring opportunities for improvement to ensure accountability for budgeting and financial management. Other efforts include the newly established Program and Service Review Process and the recently approved Resource Management Study to be conducted by an outside entity over the coming months. Collectively, these efforts will assist with ensuring that the County's expenditures and processes result in the provision of efficient and effective services that are aligned with its mission and values. STRATEGIC PLAN: Goals 5: Fund the County's Future Needs. Objective 5.1: By June 30, 2010, develop a comprehensive funding strategy/plan to address the County's growing needs. DISCUSSION: The committee, which was comprised of seven community members and two Board of Supervisors members along with the Superintendent of Schools, was established with the following charge: Review the County's financial planning processes that lead to the development of the annual budget and suggest any potential areas for improvement. The County's annual budget is driven by the goals established by the Board of Supervisors through the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan as well as by State and Federal mandates. The major processes that drive the development of the annual budget proposal include: . Development and Review of the Five-Year Financial Plan . Development and Review of the Capital Improvement Program . Department/Community Budget Request Process . Program/Service Review Process . Public Input Process The committee met five times over a three-month period, and developed a set of recommendations on process improvements and on communication/outreach improvements that are detailed in the attached report. The committee also agreed on the following general observations: AGENDA TITLE: Budget Process Review Committee Report August6,2008 Page 2 General Observations · While there is room for improvement, the committee generally felt that the County's budget-related processes are comprehensive and thorough; · The committee provided positive feedback on the County's program and service review process and use of performance measures and data to aid in decision-making and to help identify reasonable alternatives and options; · Several members of the committee felt that there should not be an automatic 60/40 split of available revenue for use in education/non-education functions; · A majority of the committee felt that strong consideration should be given to additional focus on benchmarking and continued improvement in use of performance measures; · Members cited the importance of providing sources of information and assumptions used as a goal for all processes; . Members observed that while the County affords multiple opportunities for the public to participate in its annual budget process, the challenge is to create more comprehensive public awareness and understanding of when and how feedback can be offered to the Board and staff. The committee also came to agreement on the following summary points: Summary All members of the committee confirmed that the County's general approach to long term financial planning processes and the annual budgeting process is "very valid" and includes similar fundamental elements to those used at other public and private sector institutions such as Martha Jefferson Hospital and the University of Virginia. In the words of one committee member, "Bob Tucker and his budget staff are doing a good job and looking at all the right things." The committee did feel that there were improvements that could be made to the processes as outlined in the recommendations, and emphasized the following concepts in their guidance to County staff: · Continue the focus on prioritizing needs and long term planning - "the budgeting process is all about choices" . Continue to look very carefully at the long term implications of individual budget decisions · Keep focused on the "best and highest use" of tax dollars, particularly as the economic situation continues to constrain resources · Choose performance measures/standards carefully to make sure they accurately reflect what should be measured and that they demonstrate progress towards the County's mission and strategic priorities · Keep a strong connection between elements of the strategic plan and the elements of the County's financial plans The report has been submitted to the County Executive's Office for review and consideration. BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with the Budget Review Committee Report. RECOMMENDATIONS: There is no action requested of the Board regarding this item. The County Executive's Office is reviewing and evaluating the recommendations to determine the best approach and timing for implementation. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Final Report Budget Process Review Committee Report Introduction/Overview In an effort to improve the County's overall accountability for expenditures, Albemarle County Executive Bob Tucker established a committee to assist him in evaluating the short and long range processes that lead to the development of the annual budget. The committee was envisioned as a group outside of the day to day operations of the County and with experience in other public and private sector organizations that could review and evaluate the County's current processes and suggest areas for improvement. This initiative is one of several efforts underway or planned for by the County aimed at exploring opportunities for improvement to ensure accountability for budgeting and financial management. Other efforts include the newly established Program and Service Review Process and the recently approved Resource Management Study to be conducted by an outside entity over the coming months. Collectively, these efforts will assist with ensuring that the County's expenditures and processes are resulting in the provision of efficient and effective services that are aligned with its mission and values. Committee Charge/Composition/Outcomes Charge: Review the County's financial planning processes that lead to the development of the annual budget and suggest any potential areas for improvement. The County's annual budget is driven by the goals established by the Board of Supervisors through the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan as well as by State and Federal mandates. The major processes that drive the development of the annual budget proposal include: . Development and Review of the Five-Year Financial Plan . Development and Review of the Capital Improvement Program . Department/Community Budget Request Process . Program/Service Review Process . Public Input Process Committee Composition: Board of Supervisors Members: Ken Boyd, Sally Thomas Community Members: Anna Buchanan - Martha Jefferson Hospital, Budget Office Mary Loose DeViney - Past Chairman of Chamber of Commerce and business owner Bill Kehoe - Professor, UVA Mcintire School of Commerce, Past Chairman of Chamber of Commerce John Knapp - Economist, Weldon Cooper Center, University of Virginia Pam Moran, Superintendant of County Schools Colette Sheehy - University of Virginia - VP for Management & Budget Deborah Thexton - Martha Jefferson Hospital, Administration Dale Varga - Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance (ATTA) Staff Resources: Bob Tucker, County Executive Tom Foley, Assistant County Executive Bryan Elliott, Assistant County Executive Laura Vinzant, Senior Budget Analyst Richard Wiggans, Director of Finance Lee Catlin, Community Relations Director Time Frame: April - June 2008 Outcome: Suggestions for improvement on financial planning processes Final Work Product: Written report submitted to the County Executive with final recommendations for improvements based on group consensus Scope of Committee Review/Major Topics Considered During the course of four meetings, the Committee received information and provided comment on the following major topic areas: · Comprehensive Plan (Lori Allshouse, Strategic Management Coordinator) . Strategic Plan (Lori Allshouse) . Citizen Survey (Lori Allshouse) . Five-Year Financial Plan (Richard Wiggans) · Public Engagement (Lee Catlin) · Capital Improvements Program (Bill Letteri, Director of Facilities Development) · Annual Budget Process (Richard Wiggans, Laura Vinzant) · Program/Service Review (Tom Foley) · Compensation Strategy (Kimberly Suyes, Director of Human Resources) General Observations · While there is room for improvement, the committee generally felt that the County's budget- related processes are comprehensive and thorough; · The committee provided positive feedback on the County's program and service review process and use of performance measures and data to aid in decision-making and to help identify reasonable alternatives and options; · Several members of the committee felt that there should not be an automatic 60/40 split of available revenue for use in education/non-education functions; · A majority of the committee felt that strong consideration should be given to additional focus on benchmarking and continued improvement in use of performance measures; · Members cited the importance of providing sources of information and assumptions used as a goal for all processes; · Members observed that while the County affords multiple opportunities for the public to participate in its annual budget process, the challenge is to create more comprehensive public awareness and understanding of when and how feedback can be offered to the Board and staff. Specific Recommendations - Process Improvements · Align the Strategic Plan cycle more closely to the Long-Range Financial Plan cycle. The current planning cycle for the Strategic Plan is four years (2007 through 2010). The current planning cycle for the Long-Range Financial Plan is five years, updated annually. The Committee recommends that the two cycles be more closely aligned to ensure that the financial impact of items in the Strategic Plan are incorporated in the Long-Range Financial Plan. · Provide more detailed information on the CIP to Board of Supervisor members in advance. The CIP is reviewed by two committees (Technical and Oversight) prior to its submission to the Board. The Committee recommends that the Board be given additional information prior to its approval of the CIP based on the material submitted to the Oversight Committee. · Require performance measures from all outside agencies (e.g. Libraries) While County departments are required to provide performance measures, not all outside agencies provide that same level of data. The committee recommends that performance measures be required for all agencies requesting County funding. · Benchmark against the best, most effective/efficient jurisdictions. As the County is focusing on its performance measurement and benchmarking efforts, careful analysis should be conducted to make sure that data are being compared to those jurisdictions that are acknowledged and recognized as the best performers in local government in the Commonwealth. A suggestion was made to consider the University of Virginia's "best in class" concept as a useful approach. · Assess whether the County has the ability to exercise discretion regarding how extensively mandates are addressed/to what level resources will be dedicated. Such an assessment could include a review of what other jurisdictions are doing to meet mandates and a determination as to whether the County is appropriating resources above minimum levels to meet mandate requirements. 2 . Review the process for determining what level of budget review outside agencies will receive. Currently, outside agency budget requests are reviewed under one of two different review processes. The Committee recommends that the two processes be reviewed to ensure that all agency budget requests receive an appropriate level of scrutiny. . The Committee recommends that when a new initiative (not only as part of the budget process) is being discussed by the Board of Supervisors, cost information should be included as part of that discussion at its earliest stages This cost information will include both the one-time costs and the annual operating costs for the new initiative. . Identify required vs. discretionary costs during the budget process. This will provide the Board with a better understanding of those costs that are outside of the Board's control (e.g., current contractual agreements) and those costs that can be amended by the Board. Specific Recommendations - Communication/Outreach Improvements . Better performance data, budget review information on the website with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness of services; "owner focused" approach. While much information is available regarding performance, service levels, efficiencies, etc., it is not compiled and presented in a way that is easy to understand from a citizen's perspective. The committee recommended that more comprehensive and in-depth data, including information on the CIP, along with potential additional information concerning performance measures, be made available on the website in a format that is readily accessible to users. . Provide better explanation of different service levels between rural and urban areas of the County. The Comprehensive Plan provides for differentiated levels of service between the County's rural and development areas, with rural areas receiving lower levels of service, as an important part of its growth management strategy. The committee feels that citizens would benefit from a clearer understanding of these services levels and how they impact resource allocation and other decision- making. . Publicize opportunities to designate tax-deductible contributions to support specific County priorities. The County currently has a fund that allows residents to make tax-deductible donations directly to specific program and service areas that they are interested in supporting, and the Committee felt that better awareness of this fund could encourage more donations and provide more resources. Committee members suggested that soliciting citizen leaders to lead efforts in this regard could add to the program's success. Other Issues to Receive Further Consideration . Consider including a section in the Comprehensive Plan about fiscal resources . Incentives to employees who identify cost savings . Consider instituting full cost accounting like the private sector uses instead of focusing on expenditures . Examine the County's options to generate tax and non-tax revenue from all sources instead of relying entirely on the real property tax . Examine the cost/benefits of using debt financing as an alternative to pay-as-you-go financing Summary All members of the committee confirmed that the County's general approach to long term financial planning processes and the annual budgeting process is "very valid" and includes similar fundamental elements to those used at other public and private sector institutions such as Martha Jefferson Hospital and the University of Virginia. In the words of one committee member, "Bob Tucker and his budget staff are doing a good job and looking at all the right things." The committee did feel that there were improvements that could be made to the processes as outlined in the recommendations, and emphasized the following concepts in their guidance to County staff: . Continue the focus on prioritizing needs and long term planning - "the budgeting process is all about choices" . Continue to look very carefully at the long term implications of individual budget decisions . Keep focused on the "best and highest use" of tax dollars, particularly as the economic situation continues to constrain resources 3 · Choose performance measures/standards carefully to make sure they accurately reflect what should be measured and that they demonstrate progress towards the County's mission and strategic priorities · Keep a strong connection between elements of the strategic plan and the elements of the County's financial plans 4 AUGUST 6, 2008 CLOSED MEETING MOTION I MOVE THAT THE BOARD GO INTO A CLOSED MEEETING PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3711(A) OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA . UNDER SUBSECTION (1) TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS; . UNDER SUBSECTION (3) TO CONSIDER THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR A COUNTY PARK; . UNDER SUBSECTION (7) TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND STAFF SPECIFIC MATTERS REQUIRING LEGAL ADVICE RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT OF AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES; AND . UNDER SUBSECTION (7) TO DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND STAFF SPECIFIC MATTERS REQUIRING LEGAL ADVICE RELATING TO AN AGREEMENT NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT A FUNDING SOURCE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES. County of Albemarle MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Board of Supervisors FROM: Meagan Hoy, Senior Deputy Clerk ,JY'YV\.-h DATE: August 6, 2008 RE: Vacancies on Boards and Commissions Attached please find an updated listing of vacancies on boards and commissions through December 2008 provided for informational purposes only. The following Boards and Commissions have been advertised and applications were received as follows: Board of BuildinQ Code Appeals: (1 vacancy) No applications received. Jordan Development Corporation: (1 vacancy) No applications received. The following reappointments require action by the Board: ACE Committee: Bruce Dotson Stephen McLean Jail Authoritv: John Chamales Jordan Development Corporation: Rosa Hudson "0 ~"O"O l!! 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Thomas Samuel Miller August 13, 2008 Mr. Bruce Dotson 880 King William Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901 DearMr~ ~~ At the Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 6, 2008, you were reappointed to the ACE Committee with said term to expire August 1, 2011. On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Board's appreciation for your willingness to serve the County in this capacity. Sincerely, L Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman KCB/mrh Attachment cc: Commonwealth's Attorney County Attorney Wayne Cilimberg Ches Goodall * Printed on recycled paper Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna Undsay G. Dorrier, Jr. Scottsville Ann H. Mallek WhiteHall Stephen T. McLean McLean, Faulconer Realtors, Inc. 503 Faulconer Dr., Suite 5 Charlottesville, VA 22903-4970 Dear Mr. McLean: COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett David L. Slutzky Rio Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller August 13, 2008 At the Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 6, 2008, you were reappointed to the ACE Committee with said term to expire August 1 , 2011. On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Board's appreciation for your willingness to serve the County in this capacity. KCB/mrh Attachment cc: Commonwealth's Attorney County Attorney Wayne Cilimberg . Ches Goodall Sincerely, L~~ C_~_ Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman * Printed on recycled paper Ann H. Mallek WhiteHall COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr. Seattsville David L. Slutzky Rio Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller August 13, 2008 Mr. John Chamales 1943 Piper Way Keswick, VA 22947 Dear Mr. Chamales: At the Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 6, 2008, you were reappointed to the Jail Authority, with said term to expire August 6, 2011. On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Board's appreciation for your willingness to continue serving the County in this capacity. Sincerely, !L.~~~ c ~. Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman KCB/mrh Attachment cc: Commonwealth's Attorney County Attorney Ron Matthews, Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail @ Printed on recycled paper Ann H. Mallek WhiteHall COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mcintire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna LJndsay G. Dorrier, Jr. Scottsville David L. Slutzky Rio Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller August 13, 2008 Ms. Rosa Hudson 220 Hartmans Mill Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Dear Ms. Hudson: At the Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 6, 2008, you were reappointed to the Jordan Development Corporation with said term to expire August 13, 2009. On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express the Board's appreciation for your willingness to serve the County in this capacity. Sincerely, I~C~ Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman KCB/mrh cc: Commonwealth's Attorney County Attorney Forrest D. Kerns (Jordan Development Corporation) * Printed on recycled paper RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle desires to acquire certain property within the County by purchase from James Kevin Byrom and Xiao Yin Byrom for the purpose of providing access to the Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park; and WHEREAS, an offer to sell said property to the County has been made and presented to the Board of Supervisors for its consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the purchase of that parcel identified as Parcel "l" and a Permanent Park Access Easement, both located on Tax Map Parcel 6- 28B in the County of Albemarle, for the amount of $150,422.22, and further authorizes the County Executive to execute a Deed and all other documents necessary to acquire this property and easement. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of six to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on Auqust 6, 2008. ~( etNJ~ Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Aye Nay Y Y Y Y Y Y A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY WHEREAS, On May 3, 2000 the City of Charlottesville (the "City") and the County of Albemarle (the "County") entered into an agreement governing the provision of fire services for both localities (the "Fire Services Agreement"), which remains in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Fire Services Agreement provides that the Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2010 but that the parties may, by mutual written agreement executed prior to June 30, 2007, extend the Agreement for a second term lasting three (3) additional years, through June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Fire Services Agreement has been mutually beneficial to both the City and the County, and the parties may desire to extend the Agreement for up to three additional one-year terms, beginning July 1,2010 and ending June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the City is agreeable to an extension of the Agreement, notwithstanding the extension deadline provided in Section 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that it hereby approves the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement to allow for the Agreement to be extended for up to three additional one-year terms beginning July 1,2010 and ending June 30,2013; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that its Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of six to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on AUQust 6. 2008. ~ Ci~~< ferk, Board of County Supervisors Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas Aye Nay y y y y y y RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle desires to acquire certain property within the County by purchase from James Kevin Byrom and Xiao Yin Byrom for the purpose of providing access to the Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park; and WHEREAS, an offer to sell said property to the County has been made and presented to the Board of Supervisors for its consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the purchase of that parcel identified as Parcel "Z" and a Permanent Park Access Easement, both located on Tax Map Parcel6-28B in the County of Albemarle, for the amount of $150,422.22, and further authorizes the County Executive to execute a Deed and all other documents necessary to acquire this property and easement. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by vote of _ to _' as recorded below, at a meeting held on August 6, 2008. Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Aye Nay Mr. Boyd Mr. Domer Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas RECEIVED A' 80S MEETING Date: ~ . ~ · og Agenda Item'; A~ cloSed ~ Clerk's Initials:_1rl 'R 1i A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY WHEREAS, On May 3, 2000 the City of Charlottesville (the "City") and the County of Albemarle (the "County") entered into an agreement governing the provision of fire services for both localities (the "Fire Services Agreement"), which remains in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Fire Services Agreement provides that the Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2010 but that the parties may, by mutual written agreement executed prior to June 30, 2007, extend the Agreement for a second term lasting three (3) additional years, through June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Fire Services Agreement has been mutually beneficial to both the City and the County, and the parties may desire to extend the Agreement for up to three additional one-year terms, beginning July 1,2010 and ending June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the City is agreeable to an extension of the Agreement, notwithstanding the extension deadline provided in Section 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that it hereby approves the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement to allow for the Agreement to be extended for up to three additional one-year terms beginning July 1,2010 and ending June 30, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that its Chaim1an is hereby authorized to execute the Amendment of Fire Services Agreement Between the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Authorize Extended Terms of Agreement. I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of to , as recorded below, at a meeting held on Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Aye Nay Mr. Boyd Mr. Dorrier Ms. Mallek Mr. Rooker Mr. Slutzky Ms. Thomas RECEIVED AT 80S MEETING Date: g . ~ . 0 <6 Agendallem,;11f.Ie,r c./~ ~nc::1 Clerk's Initials; '1Y11<. 1-1 J '\ AMENDMENT OF FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE EXTENDED TERMS OF AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of , 2008, and executed in duplicate originals by the City of Charlottesville, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the County of Albemarle, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. WHEREAS, the City and County entered into the Fire Services Agreement, dated May 3, 2000, governing the provision of fire services for both localities (the "Agreement") which continues in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Agreement provides for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1,2000 and expiring June 30, 2010; and WHEREAS, Section 10 of the Agreement provides that the parties may amend or supplement the Agreement at any time by mutual written agreement: and WHEREAS, the County may wish to extend the term of the Agreement for up to three additional one year terms to allow the County to orderly implement the infrastructure desired to provide emergency services in the County; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue to provide fire servIces pursuant to the Agreement for up to three additional years in exchange for the compensation set forth therein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Section 6 of the Fire Services Agreement dated May 3, 2000 is amended to permit up to (3) three additional one year terms to allow for the extension of the Fire Services Agreement through June 30, 2013, at which time the Agreement shall terminate. The County shall notify the City in writing on or before December 31 sl of the year preceding the end of each term of the . Agreement of its election to extend the Agreement. Upon the giving of such notice by the County, the Fire Services Agreement shall be extended for an additional one year term. 2. If extended, the Fire Services Agreement shall be extended upon the same terms and conditions set forth in the Fire Services Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect. 3. All other terms and conditions set forth in the Fire Services Agreement, not amended herein, shall continue in full force and effect. WITNESS the following signatures and seals. CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA BY Mayor ATTEST: Date: Clerk of Council COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA BY Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Date: Board Clerk Approved as to form: City Attorney County Attorney 2 Allan D. Sumpter Charlottesville Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 ~ ., CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY MONTHLY REpORT JULY 2008 ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOS ACTION ITEMS David Slutzky . Signal Upgrades along Route 29 - New signal controllers have been installed along the Route 29 corridor. Signal to signal communication has been established and crews are working to refine signal timings and vehicle detection issues. . Signal Timing on Rio Road East (Route 631) - An operational review of the signal systems along Rio Road at Old Brook and Northfields has been completed. The signals appeared to be operating correctly. Further review can be done if specific times of day can be provided that problems have been observed. . Patching on Hillsdale Drive - An inspection of the reported pavement gouges has been made and it has been determined that spot patching is needed at various locations. Work is being scheduled with a patching contractor and will be completed prior to the beginning of the county's safety project on this route. Ken Boyd . Safety Implementations on Route 29 at Forest Lakes - Work completed has included reduction of the speed limit, installation of pavement markings, rumble strips, pull off areas for police vehicles, and retiming of the traffic signal. The next phase of improvements will be vegetation work to begin the week of August 4th. Also, the Forest Lakes Homeowners Association Board has approved relocation of their sign to a site approved by VDOT. Dennis Rooker . Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Implementation of previously recommended pedestrian improvements will begin in August with the modification of existing pavement markings and sign installations at the intersection of Georgetown and Hydraulic Roads. Additionally, new bicycle pavement lane markings will be installed on West Rio Road. (A sketch of this work is attached to this report.) . Illegal Signs on Right-of-Way - County and VDOT staff are continuing to discuss details about each entity's role in dealing with illegal signs on the right-of-way. A report it expected to the Board in September on proposed actions. In the meantime, VDOT has increased its patrol of entrance corridor roadways. Ann Mallek . Drainage Problem on Buck Road (Route 789) - An investigation has determined that this issue is offVDOT right-of-way. . Sight Distance Issue at Woodlands Road (Route 676) & Reas Ford (Route 660)- Discussions with the property owner have led to an agreement to relocate a section of shrubbery to improve sight distance at this location. The re-plantings will occur this fall or next spring per an arborist's recommendation. In the interim, the property owner has agreed to allow trimmings by VDOT crews. Sally Thomas . Dry Bridge - Buckingham Branch Railroad Company (BBRC) informed VDOT on July 18th that bridge repairs would be postponed due to their need for crews to address rail maintenance issues. As of this report, they had not provided a revised schedule; however, they have indicated they are revising their plans to include a full deck replacement. The importance of Page 1 of5 Virginia Department of Transportation 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 completion of these repairs has been stressed to BBRC from both the residency and VDOT's central office. · Guardrail Request on Faber Road (Route 632) - This location has been reviewed and approved for installation of a guardrail. The work will be placed on a contractor work list for completion. · Batesville Traffic Calming - Work will soon begin to install warning signs to enhance pedestrian safety. (A sketch ofthis work is attached to this report.) · Route 250 Signal at Farmington Road - An upgrade to this signal is planned for late this year that will consist of replacing the overhead wire suspension system with a mast system. Maintenance crews have plans to address the "swaying" wire problem affecting the cameras used in vehicle detection. Lindsav Dorrier · Glendower Road (Route 713) - Maintenance consisting of machining the road with a motorgrader and application of dust control was performed on July 18, 2008. · Intersection of Route 20 and Coles Rolling Road (Route 712) - Safety improvements at this intersection consisting of installation of delineators has been completed. · Bridge Rehabilitation on James River Road (Route 626) - The bridge located at Ballinger Creek will be closed August 4th-August 15th for deck and substructure rehabilitation. CONSTRUCTION Active Construction Projects 0064-002-2060. 2061. SR04 EmerQency Beam End Repairs to 1-64 BridQes over Stockton Creek . Project complete. (NFO) BR07-002-305. C501 Deck Repairs and Latex Overlay to 1-64 WBL BridQe over Stockton Creek · Complete minus replacement of one defective bridge deck expansion joint. (NFO)PM07-002-228. N501 Rte. 29 Pavement Overlav and Guardrail UpQrades . Project complete. 0601-002-6261. SR02 Repair bridqe beam by heat straiqhteninq · Heat straightening is complete. Coating application is all that remains to complete project. PM-7B-08 Scheduled Asphalt Overlav · Schedule sections of Routes 663 and 676 are complete. · Pavement milling on Route 742 is complete. · Anticipating paving operations next week. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING Albemarle County · Route 631 Meadow Creek Parkway, 0631-002-128, C502, B612, B657 Utility relocation work remains ongoing. Design staffhas been working on final revisions and administrative issues to allow a fall advertisement. · Meadow Creek Parkway, UOOO-I04-102 (City portion) Design staff has been working on final revisions and administrative issues to allow a fall advertisement. Advertisement of this project is scheduled to occur concurrently with the county portion. · Route 691 Jarmans Gap Road, 0691-002-158, C501 Page 2 of5 Virginia Department of Transportation 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville. VA 22911 VDOT continues to work on the administrative issues to allow the section of the project from Crozet Avenue to Carter Street to be constructed by the county as part of the Crozet Streetscape Project (Phase II). Other ongoing work has included utility field inspection work to finalize easements, and review of traffic management plans. . Route 656 Georgetown Road, 0656-002-254, C50l Preliminary design work is continuing. The plans are currently in the Traffic Engineering section for review. Among next steps is a July review by VDOT's Utility Section as an effort to minimize the necessity for utility relocations s a result of drainage features. . Route 743 Advance Mills Bridge, 0743-002-282 PlOl, R20l, C50l, B658 (permanent Replacement Project) The public hearing package including the Board's endorsement has been submitted to VDOT's Central Office for review and approval. The next steps will include the right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation phases. The project remains on schedule for an early 2009 advertisement. RURAL RUSTIC ROAD UPDATE ROUTE ANTICIPATED START DATE Route 806 (Estes Ridge Road) July 28th Route 765/668 (Walnut Level Road) Earlv September Route 722 (Green Mountain Road) Mid November and progress through the winter with pavina in the sprina. PLANNING, PERMITS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT Land Development Items Total This Total This Month Fiscal Year Special Use Permits and Rezoning Application Review 2 100 Site Plan Reviews for new Subdivisions 4 150 New Entrance Plan Reviews 5 159 Total Permits Processed 58 925 Inspection of new Subdivision Street conducted 35 459 Inspection of new entrance conducted 118 1561 Miles of Street Accepted in the State System .37 8.02 Page 3 of5 Virginia Department a/Transportation 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Completed RTE LOCATION Rt 805 @ 601 REQUEST STATUS Traffic device installation has been completed Safety review Being reviewed RTE LOCATION REQUEST STATUS Reports finalized; 45 mph speed limit being recommended. Forwarding to Central Office for approval. Reports finalized; 45 mph speed limit being recommended. Forwarding to Central Office for approval. Rt 729 Rt 53 to 618 Speed study Rt 618 Rt 53 to 620 Speed study Rt 250 Pantops Two way left turn lane (Safety, access and pavement markinQ review) Pavement marking review; request lane shift Field modifications being drafted Rts 631/743 Rio & Hydraulic Pedestrian Study Scheduling lane striping modifications. Pavement widening completed. Field modifications being drafted Rt 29 Hollymead to Proffitt MAINTENANCE WORK COMPLETED · Patching operations completed on Routes 601 (Fee Union), 618 (Martin Kings), 640 (Turkey Sag), 687 (Shiffletts Mill), 690 (Newtown), 692 (Plank), 797 (Hillsboro Ln) · Graded and replaced stone on Rt 600 (Stony Point Pass), 612 (Hammocks gap), 629 (Browns Gap), 633 (Cove Garden), 640 (Turkey Sag), 643 (Rio Mills), 661 (Reas Ford), 662 (Bleakhouse), 668 (Walnut Level), 671 (Wesley Chapel), 678 (DeccalRidge), 683 (Shelton Mill), 688 (Midway), 689 (Pounding Creek), 694 (Miller lake), 695 (Crown Orchard), 697 (Sutherland), 699 (Boaz), 702 (Reservoir), 711 (Burton), 712 (North Garden Ln), 718 (Murrays Ln), 723 (Sharon), 745 (Arrowhead Valley), 746 (Fosters Branch), 760 (Red Hill School), 782 (Stribling), 805 (Henderson), 807 (Hawkshill), 824 (Patterson mill), 829 (Horseshoe Bend), 865 (Bunker Hill), 856 (Burton) · Mowing on Routes 250, 600 (Watts Passage), 602 (Howardsville Trnpk), 609 (Wesley Chapel),610 (Lonesome Mtn), 625 (Hatton Feny), 627 (Porters), 633 (Cove Garden), 634 (Heards Mtn), 635 (Craigs Store), 636 (Batesville), 637 (Dickwoods), 640 (Turkey Sag), 657 (Lambs), 659 (Woodburn), 660 (Reas Ford), 668 (Fox Mtn), 671 (Davis Shop), 674 (Clark), 676 (Tilman), 678 (Ridge), 692 (Plank), 703 (Pocket), 711 (Burton), 715 (Esmont), 722 (Green Mtn), 723 (Sharon), 724 (Lewiston Ford), 725 (Dawsons Mill), 726 (James River), 737 (Mtn Vista), 746 (fosters Branch), 747 (Preddy Creek), 760 (Red Hill School), 769 (Rocky Hollow), 770 (Mount Zion), 778 (Johnson), 784 (Doctors Xing), 804 (Thackers), 805 (Henderson), 812 (Jim Lane), 813 (Starlight), 829 (Horseshoe Bend), 840 (Covesville), 841 (Covesville Store), 845 (Totier Creek), 850 (Chris Greene), 1049 (Simpson Ln), And 1445 (Key West) · Cleared pipes and ditch work on Routes 250,600 (Watts Passage), 616 (Union Mills), 630 (Green Creek), 635 (Miller School/Craigs Store), 640 (Turkey Sag), 678 (Decca), 700 (Watts Farm), 704 (Fortune), 736, (White Mtn), 810 (White Hall), 1301 (Bird), 1303 (Page), 1545 (old Orchard), 1601 (Meriwether), 1610 (West Pines) · Tree cleanup on Routes 6, 20, 29, 606 )Dickerson), 617 (Rockfish River), 622 (Green Mtn), 626 (Langhorne), 630 (Green Creek), 635 (Craigs StorelMiller School), 640 (Turkey Sag), 641 (Burnley Station), 678 (Decca), 691 (Castle/Jarmans Gap), 693 (Stillhouse Creek), 703 (Pocket), 712 (Coles rolling), 721 (Old Dominion), 723 (Chestnut Grove), 743 (Earlysville), 1412 (Bennington), 1428 (Huntington) · Trash pickup to include adopt-a highway pickups on Routes on 29, 240, 250, 633 (Heards Mtn), Page 4 0/5 Virginia Department o/Transportation 701 VDOT Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 691 (Ortman) · Dust Control on Routes 606 (Dickerson), 643 (Rio Mills), 661 (Reas ford), 668 (Fox Mtn), 671 (Wesley Chapel), 673 (Slam Gate), 674 (Clark), 678 (Ridge), 687 (Shiffletts Mill). · Pipe Cleaning contractor on Route 20 and 640 (Turkey Sag). · Bridge deck work on Routes 715 (Esmont) and 726 (James River). · Remove debris from bridge and river slow on Routes 631 (5th) and 649 (Proffitt). . Rural Rustic Road work on Route 806 (Estes). PLANNED MAINTENANCE WORK - AUGUST 2008 . Summer maintenance activities are continuing on various routes. 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D lO ~ ....: lJ... tQ "l- ~ g:] ~ ~ /V o i-- The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 6th day of August, 2008, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 28, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County. Virqinia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Highlands Subdivision, Phase 28, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to 933.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of- way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ***** Recorded vote: Moved by: Seconded by: Yeas: Nays: Absent: A Copy Teste: Ella W. Jordan, Clerk, CMC Board of County Supervisors The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 6th day of August, 2008, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virqinia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Rustling Oaks Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 dated August 6, 2008, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to S33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of- way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ***** Recorded vote: Moved by: Seconded by: Yeas: Nays: Absent: A Copy Teste: Ella W. Jordan, Clerk, CMC Board of County Supervisors CONCEPT The followin. r liminary cone 0 I to the Albe nty Planning Com . Ion from the Yancey Family of Albemarle County 1 Albemarle Needs More LI At least three members of the Board of Supervisors agree that the County has a deficiency of Uland based on their public comments throughout the past year. 2 Yancey Family Property Maybe we can help. Located behind both the RA Yancey Lumber Corporation and Western Albemarle High School on Rockfish Gap Turnpike, the Yancey Family Property is 148 acres in four parcels all zoned RA. This is a. satellite photo of the property taken from the County's website. It has a three-layered overlay indicating the large floodplain, Water Protection Ordinance buffers, and critical slopes. Of the 148 acres, approximately 30 are undevelopable due to the floodplain and WPO buffers, leaving about 118 acres left to be developed. 3 PD-IP District Characteristics · Conformity with Compre · Water & Sewer A il e · Served by · 50 Acre · Suitabilit sive Plan We propose a CPA followed by the attendant rezoning from RA to PD-IP with an eye toward creating a business park catering to LI users who currently have a difficult time finding a site from which to operate in Albemarle. The section of the Albemarle County zoning chapter governing PD-IP districts lists five characteristics each such district is intended to have. The first characteristic is that it be "in conformity with the comprehensive plan." Obviously, the rezoning of 148.5 acres outside the growth area from RA to a PD-IP district is at odds with the comprehensive plan. That's why we intend on filing a CPA before the Sept 2 deadline. That said, land already borders the single largest (by far) area of HI- zoned land in the entire county. Given the County's need for more LI zoning, a contiguous extension of land already zoned HI is both logical and appropriate. 4 Crozet Growth Area This is a map of the Crozet Growth Area. If you look at the bottom left-hand corner of the map, you'll see that Yancey Lumber Corp. lies just outside its southwest boundary near the intersection of Rt. 250 and 1-64. Approval of our CPA application will require some unorthodox, outside-the-box thinking on the part of staff, the PC, and the BoS. After the last few months of working with all three groups on this proposal, I have no doubt all engage in such thought on a daily basis. 5 PD-IP: Water & Sewer Areas served by water and sewer facilities, or if such facilities are reasonably available. The Company Property is in the ACSA Jurisdictional Area for water. As for the balance of the parcels, the 1,100 foot border the property shares with WAHS provides ample access to the County's water and sewer system. Indeed, the proximity of the ACSA's Jurisdictional Area, the large border with WAHS, and the fact that no roads need be crossed nor any third-party's property disturbed by the addition of the .subject property to the County's water and sewer system seem to be the very definition of "reasonably available." Moreover, the subject property is hemmed in on its extensive southern border by 1-64, making any further expansion of the County's sewer and water lines or the PD-IP district itself unlikely in the extreme. 6 PD-IP: Major Highways ~ 'l,,~~'i}~:::,=:>" >_ -,:/~~~~ ?1",;:t~-:l~~I;;;':'~'~l-~~:_ Situated at the intersection of Rt. 250 and 1-64, the proposed PD-IP would be served by ideal highway infrastructure. The distance from the 1-64 exit ramps at Yancey Mills to the entrance of the PD-IP off Rt. 250 would be about 1,000 feet. We can think of few places in the County, or anywhere for that matter, more advantageously located for a PD-IP district than the subject property. 7 148 Acres +/- The 50-acre minimum area requirement isn't an issue. 8 PD-I P: Suitability While "suitability" differs from the other PD-IP characteristics in that it is a subjective standard, we believe the adjacent property's long history as a sawmill is the best indication that it is well-suited to industrial uses. We believe this proposal makes no undue demands on limited County infrastructure and resources. Whereas the County has been criticized by some in the past for allowing development in areas served by what was felt to be inadequate infrastructure, here the infrastructure is all in place and waiting to serve a development of this kind which it's already been demonstrated the County has need of. 9 I'll close with a few photos of the subject property and let the land speak for itself. Why shouldn't the most beautiful county in the Commonwealth have the best looking business park? This is a view from the Yancey family property looking east. 1-64 is on the right- hand side just out of view. 10 This is a shot of the property where it borders the rear of WAHS. Just past that thin line of trees is a baseball field. Note the relatively flat topography. 11 This is a view of one of the two major floodplains. Note the trail made by the cows on the right-hand side of the picture. At least two administrators at WAHS as well as an individual in the County Parks & Rec. Department have suggested that people could make use of such trails as well. 12 This is the other major floodplain. 1-64 is just beyond the trees. We currently envision this area as remaining as open space and would be happy to take suggestions on what form this might take assuming our CPA is approved in the future. 13 I leave you with this final picture of the property looking west. 1-64 is on the left- hand side out of view. According to the Rev. Edgar Woods's History of Albemarle County published in 1901 by The Michie Company, the Yanceys have been in Albemarle County since 1765 when Jeremiah Yancey patented several tracks near Buck's Elbow. His son, Charles Yancey (my great-great-great grandfather), was the recipient of at least three separate letters from Thomas Jefferson after the third President returned from Washington to nearby Monticello. The point is: We're not going anywhere. We have to live here. We're ready to work with any and all willing to contribute to making this ambitious undertaking successful for the County, the community, and the Yancey family. Thank you for your kind attention. 14 Timothy M. Kaine Governor COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Division of Community Develop~~~1.Qt July 3, 2008 Patrick O. Gottschalk Secretary of Commerce and Trade WiUiant C. Shelton Director The Honorable Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman, Board of Supervisors Albemarle County 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 Re: 2008 CDBG Competitive Grant Proposals Treesdale Park Dear Chairman Boyd: Thank you for submitting a Competitive Grant proposal under the 2008 Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Department of Housing and Community Development has reviewed all submitted proposals using an objective and quantitative rating system. Of the 1,000 points available in the rating system, your proposal received 628 points. Grant offers have been made to local governments with proposals receiving 713 or more points. The Department received thirty-four Competitive Grant proposals from thirty-two localities amounting to $27,389,216 in funding requests. Although most of these proposals were for very worthwhile projects, the $10,947,361 available in grant funds only allowed offers to be made to the eighteen highest scoring projects. If you would like to discuss the review process further or the rating of your application, please contact Chris Thompson, Program Manager, at (804) 371-7061. We appreciate your interest in the Virginia Community Development Block Grant Program. cc: Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive Harrison Rue, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Ron White, Chief of Housing P~6<n g'~ ~ . (AI. (AI. (AI. , d4~d,~. 9<W 501 North Second Street. The Jackson Center. Richmond, Virginia 23219-1321 . (804) 371-7030 . FAX (804) 371-7093 . TDD (804) 371.7089 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1401 EAST BROAD STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23219-2000 David S. Ekern, P.E. COMMISSIONER July 3, 2008 Approved Waiver of Posting of Willingness To Hold a Public Hearing Route 64 East and West Bound Lanes Guardrail Upgrades and Improvements Proj. 0064-002-794, C-501: Fed. Proj. IM-064-2 (156) Albemarle County: UPC: 89954 From: Route 637 To: Route 781 Chairman, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors c/o Albemarle County 401 McIntire Road County Office Building Charlottesville, VA 22902 ,. In accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation Public Involvement Manual, it has been determined that it will not be necessary to post a notice of willingness to hold a Public Hearing. This project has been processed in accordance with current VDOT policies and procedures. This project is solely for guardrail upgrades and improvements and will have no additional acquisition of land rights will occur, no unfavorable effects upon abutting real property and no change in the layout or function of connecting roads. On June 28, 2008, Mr. Emmett R. Heltzel, P.E., Assistant State Location and Design Engineer, approved the waiver of the public hearing process for this project (0064-002- 794, C-501) pursuant to the authority granted by Mr. Mohammad Mirshahi, P.E., State Location and Design Engineer, in his absence. This project meets the current requirements for a waiver in the Public Involvement Manual S~CerelY, Sh~d~ For L & D, Public Involvemen? ..- 804-786-2393 VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1401 EAST BROAD STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23219-2000 David S. Ekern, P.E. COMMISSIONER July 3, 2008 Approved Waiver of Posting of Willingness To Hold a Public Hearing Route 250 Proj. PSGO-002-779, PlOl, N501 Traffic Signal Study at Int. of Route 250 & Route 1117 (State Farm Boulevard) in Albemarle County UPC: 87416 Chairman, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Clo Albemarle County 401 McIntire Road County Office Building Charlottesville, VA 22902 In accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation Public Involvement Manual, it has been determined that it will not be necessary to post a notice of willingness to hold a Public Hearing. This project has been processed in accordance with current VDOT policies and procedures. The scope of this project will consist of the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 1117 (State Farm Boulevard) in Albemarle County using the regional signal contractor. No additional right of way will be required. On July 1,2008, Mr. Emmett R. Heltzel, P.E., Assistant State Location and Design Engineer, approved the waiver of the public hearing process pursuant to the authority granted by Mr. Mohammad Mirshahi, P.E., State Location and Design Engineer, in his absence. This project meets the current requirements for a waiver in the Public Involvement Manual. Sincerely, ~~~ Sherry Munford ~ For L & D, Public Involvement 804-786-2393 VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Office of the Governor Timothy M. Kaine Governor July 7, 2008 Ms. Ellu \V. Jordan Clerk, Board of County Supervisors County of Albemarle 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Dear Ms. Jordan: Thank youfor your letter and resolution from the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors in support of transportation funding efforts. During the past several weeks, I have talked to legislators, local elected officials, business leaders, and other citizens about addressing our transportation problems. Based on those discussions, I have submitted a plan that is simple, statewide, and sustainable to address the growing shortfall in our maintenance needs and provides dedicated funds to address our statewide and regional transportation needs. The plan raises over $1 billion annually by fiscal year 2012. The support of counties like Albemarle is essential if we are to succeed. I appreciate the formal support of the Board of Supervisors. The General Assembly is currently in SpecIal Session to address transportation funding, I encourage you to contact your state legislators and urge them to properly fund the transportation needs for the County of Albermarle. Sincerely, ~~) TiLy M. Kaine I 'rMK:es c: The Honorable Pierce R. Homer, Secretary of Transportation Patrick Henry Building · 1111 East Broad Street · Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-2211 · TTY (800) 828-1120 www.governor.virginia.gov COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES RICHMOND R. STEVEN (STEVE) LANDES POST OFFICE BOX 42 WEYERS CAVE. VIRGINIA 24486 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: EDUCATION (VICE CHAIRMAN) APPROPRIATIONS RULES TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT July 3, 2008 The Honorabh~ Kenneth C. Boyd Chairman of Albemarle Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 Dear Ken and Members of the Board: I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for contacting me regarding your concerns related to cuts to state-mandated services delivered by local governments and in services that localities partner with the state in delivering. I cannot disagree that unfunded mandates should be a concern to all of us and perhaps we should take the time to discuss this issue in more detail prior to the 2009 Session. At my request, Appropriations prepared the enclosed summary of the impact of reductions in local aid for Albemarle County. Please review the enclosure; perhaps it will stimulate topi;;s to discuss with your legislators at the annual legislative review Board meeting. Thank you for sharing your views. If you need assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me. RSL/jww Enclosure ~ DISTRICT: (540) 245-5540 . FAX: (540) 248-8434 . RICHMOND: (804) 698-1025 . E-MAIL: STEVE@STEVELANDES.COM ...\ Notes Regarding the Impact of Reductions in Local Aid for the Albemarle County · The biennial budget adopted by the General Assembly for fiscal years (FY) 2009 and 2010, include reductions in local aid totaling $50.0 million per year ~ Total funding for the types of local aid affected by these reductions had been projected to be $1.27 billion in FY 2009 and $1.29 billion in FY 2010 ~ The reductions in local aid represent 3.94 percent of the total funding for the affected local aid programs in FY 2009 and 3.89 percent of the total funding for the affected local aid programs in FY 2010 . Reductions in local aid payments will not affect Aid for Public Education or car tax reimbursements: ~ Aid for Public Education: Albemarle County is projected to receive $47.8 million in K-12 funding for FY 2009 and $48.9 million in K-12 funding for FY 2010 ~ Car tax reimbursements: Albemarle County is projected to receive $15.0 million in car tax reimbursements for both FY 2009 and FY 2010 . The types of local aid that are subject to the reductions include: financial assistance for local constitutional officers and court services, financial assistance for local libraries, distributions from rolling stock and recordation taxes, funding for services to at-risk youth, funding for social services, assistance for local administration of justice programs, aid to localities with police departments, and alternative treatment service payments for juvenile delinquents ~ In total, the local aid payments made by the Commonwealth to Albemarle County for these programs is projected to be $11.9 million in FY 2009 and $12.2 million in FY 2010 ~ The savings the city is projected to achieve from these programs are estimated to be $469,805 (3.94 percent) in FY 2009 and $474,256 (3.89 percent) in FY 2010 ~ The total reductions that are to be achieved from these sources of local aid is miniscule in relation to the total amount received by the City of Staunton . Even accounting for the reductions in local aid payments for these programs, the City of Staunton will still receive $11.5 million in local aid payments from the Commonwealth in FY 2009 and $11.7 million in FY 2010 . It should be noted that Albemarle County may choose which programs will be affected by the reductions in local aid payments. Consequently, the city may hold harmless some ,. portion of the affected programs Other Actions Aid to Localities with Police Departments (HB 599 Funds) . In his October 2007 budget reduction plan (http://www.dpb.virginia.gov/budget/06- 08/2008BudgetReductionPlanl0-01-2007.pdf), the Governor included $19.3 million in reductions to local aid payments. These reductions in local aid payments included a reduction of$10.8 million in aid to localities with police departments (HB 599 funds). The reduction in aid to localities with police departments represented 56 percent of the total reductions in local aid payments included in the Governor's plan ? For Albemarle County, which had been scheduled to receive $2.5 million in HB 599 funds for FY 2008, the reduction totaled $125,689 ? Because neither the House nor the Senate budgets had sufficient available general fund dollars to restore the Governor's reduction, Albemarle County will receive $2.4 million in HB 599 funds for FY 2009 and FY 2010 ? If Albemarle County chooses to apply some portion of its local aid reductions to its HB 599 funds, then the county would likely receive $2.3 million in aid for local police departments for FY 2009 and FY 2010 Aid for Local Fire Departments . Neither the Governor's October 2007 budget reduction plan nor the biennial budget adopted by the General Assembly included any specific reductions in local grants to fire departments ? However, it should be noted that in order to address the general fund revenue shortfall, the Governor proposed foregoing payment of interest to nongeneral fund accounts such as the Department of Fire Program's Fire Programs Fund ? This strategy was included in the adopted budget, so these nongeneral fund accounts will not receive interest earnings in FY 2009 or FY 2010 o As of May li\ 2008, the Fire Programs Fund had a balance of$8.5 million o Total interest earnings collected throughout FY 2007 totaled $854,198. So, it does not appear interest earnings are critical to the solvency ofthe Fire Programs Fund . The fund's primary means of support is not interest earnings but the collection of annual assessments equaling one percent of each insurance company's homeowners, fire, miscellaneous property and casualty, and marine insurance policies .... . The Fire Programs Fund is used to provide equipment and training for professional and volunteer fire departments. Grants to these professional and volunteer fire departments will continue to be made );- Albemarle County was projected to receive $220,525 in payments from the Fire Programs Fund in FY 2008. According to the Department of Fire Programs, this payment has already been made to the county. Consequently, given a current balance of $8.5 million in the fund, it does not appear Albemarle County is likely to have these payments reduced Cor~ Kenneth C. Boyd Rivanna COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296-5843 FAX (434) 296-5800 Dennis S. Rooker Jack Jouett Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr. Scottsville David L. Slutzky Rio Ann H. Mallek White Hall Sally H. Thomas Samuel Miller June 19, 2008 Governor Timothy M. Kaine Office of the Governor Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor 1111 East Broad Street POBox 1475 Richmond VA 23219 Dear Governor Kaine: At its meeting on June 18, 2008 the Board of Supervisors adopted the attached resolution requesting your opposition to legislation during the forthcoming transportation special session relating to the allocation of funds for primary, urban, and secondary system highway construction. The Board further urges your enacting a transportation funding package that includes annual revenues that address the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure needs. Sincerely, Ella W. Jordan, Clerk, CMC Enclosure (1) cc: The Honorable Delegate David Toscano The Honorable Delegate Robert B. Bell III The Honorable Delegate Watkins M. Abbitt, Jr. The Honorable Delegate R. Steven Landes The Honorable Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. The Honorable Senator R. Creigh Deeds Mr. David C. Blount COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES RICHMOND R. STEVEN (STEVEl LANDES POST OFFICE BOX 42 WEYERS CAVE. VIRGINIA 24486 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: EDUCATION (VICE CHAIRMAN> APPROPRIATIONS RULES TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT July 1, 2008 Ms. Ella W. Jordan, Clerk, CMC Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 Dear Ms. Jordan: Thank you for the copy of the resolution adopted on June 18, 2008, by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors regarding the resolution requesting my opposition to legislation during the forthcoming transportation special session relating to the allocation of funds for primary, urban, and secondary system highway construction. You also encouraged me to enact a transportation package that includes annual revenues that address the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure needs. I understand the Board's concern, and appreciate you bringing these concerns to my attention Thank you again for the copy of the resolution. If I can ever be of service to you or any member of Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, RSL/amf DISTRICT: (540) 245-5540 . FAX: (540) 248-8434 . RICHMOND: (804) 698-1025 . E-MAIL: STEVE@STEVELANDES.COM COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA MATTHEW O. TUCKER DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 1313 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 P.O. BOX 590 RICHMOND, VA 23218-0590 (804) 786-4440 FAX: (804) 786-7286 VIRGINIA RELAY CENTER 1-800-828-1120 (TDD) July 9, 2008 Chairman Kenneth Boyd County of Albemarle Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Dear Mr. Boyd: Thank: you for your letter regarding the proposed Amtrak extension between Lynchburg and Washington, D.C., specifically your request that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) consider the implications of an increased military presence in Albemarle County when planning for future US29 corridor improvements. I appreciate your comments regarding the increased population in Albemarle County and the possibility of increased passenger rail ridership as a result of the Base Realignments and Closings. These comments will be taken into consideration as part of the development of the Statewide Rail Plan. The draft plan is scheduled to be published during the week of July 14 and will be available for review on DRPT's website at www.drpt.virginia.gov. Thank: you again for your comments and suggestions. I also encourage you to attend a Statewide Rail Plan public meeting. The meeting schedule is as follows: Richmond Region July 16, 5:30 p.m. Virginia Department of Transportation Auditorium 1221 East Broad Street., Richmond, VA232l9 Staunton Region July 23, 6:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Workforce Center Auditorium One College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 Roanoke Region July 24, 6:00 p.m. Salem Civic Center 1001 Boulevard, Salem VA 24153 The Smartest Distance Between Two Points www.drpt. virgin ia. gov Chairman Kenneth Boyd July 9, 2008 Page Two Northern Virginia Region July 29, 7:00 p.m Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax VA 22035 Hampton Roads Region July 30,6:00 p.m. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Comments may also be submitted by email at drptpr@drpt.virginia.gov or by mail at the following address: Department of Rail and Public Transportation 1313 E. Main Street Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 Thank you for your interest in passenger rail improvements in Virginia. Sincerely, Matthew O. Tucker Director 111l ~ CO. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 July 11, 2008 Mr. John D. Griffin, Esquire c/o Zobrist Law Group 3 Boar's Head Lane Charlottesville, VA 22903 RE: Tax Map 57, Parcel 41 L, Cross Property - Wild Turkey Lane Tower Site -Letter of March 13, 2008 requesting reduction in height of tower. Dear Mr. Griffin: I am writing to thank you and your clients, the neighbors of the above referenced tower, for the persistence shown in helping us gain compliance with the approved height limit for that tower. I also wanted to provide you with photo images of the before and after view of the tower adjacent to the reference tree. As you may recall, our code enforcement officer, Mr. John Jones, had inspected the finished tower in February and questioned the accuracy of the height at that time. He requested another engineer's certification verifying the tower height. When the tower installers provided the second verification, it was still of concern, but it was your engineer's certification that confirmed the height difference. This was sufficient evidence to have us issue the violation notice, which the owners quickly abated by having the contractor reduce the tower height by May of 2008. It is encouraging to see citizen involvement such as this result in positive benefits for the entire community. This is best accomplished when all parties cooperate the way they did in this case. Mr. Jone's practiced eye, a neighbor's willingness to invest in further professional consult and an applicant that was ready to correct the error, all came together to give us the desired outcome. Thanks again for the good work. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact m 32 ext. 3225. . cerely, . __..-//'~' > n ~ 4r/~ -Yflr..rr rzec>..P/ V .., /" onald L. Higgins, AICP Chief of Zoning C:\RonHiggins_Docs\Wild Turkey Tower letter & photos.doc 1 Attachments: Photo of Cell Tower and Reference Tree provided by Zobrist Group Photo of Cell Tower and Reference Tree taken May 23, 2008, after reduction Copy: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Albemarle County Planning Commission .~ Jordan, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning Amelia McCulley, Director of Zoning Rob Heide, Chief of Zoning Enforcement John Jones, Code Enforcement Officer II C:IRonHiggins_DocsIWild Turkey Tower letter & photos.doc 2 . Photo of Cell Tower Wild Turkey Lane BEFORE Height Reduction Photo of Cell Tower Wild Turkey Lane AFTER Height Reduction