CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

ADOPTED

Capital Improvement Plan FISCAL YEARS 2011-2015

BUILDING A BETTER RICHMOND

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THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR presents

ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Fiscal Years 2011-2015

The Honorable

DWIGHT C. JONES Mayor The City of Richmond, Virginia

BUILDING A BETTER RICHMOND

CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

ADOPTED

Capital Improvement Plan Fiscal Years 2011 - 2015 MAYOR DWIGHT C. JONES EXECUTIVE STAFF Byron C. Marshall Chief Administrative Officer Marcus D. Jones

Christopher Beschler

Suzette Denslow

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Operations

Mayor’s Chief of Staff

Peter H. Chapman

David Hicks

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic & Community Development

Garland W. Williams, MPA Senior Policy Analyst

Carolyn N. Graham, PhD Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLANNING Rayford L. Harris, Jr. Director of Budget & Strategic Planning Jonathan R. Cohodas City Economist Edward (Flex) Mangold Senior Budget & Management Analyst

Senior Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer

MISSION STATEMENT To achieve a sustained, long-term turnaround in the quality of life for City of Richmond residents through a community engaged in breaking endless negative cycles detracting from a safe and healthy City, with high quality public schools, and diverse economic opportunities.

January 2006

2010 Members

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille East End 7th District Councilwoman

Richmond City Council 2010 Members - Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.

Richmond City Council Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. 804.646.7955 tel 646.5468 fax www.council.richmondva.gov web

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.

Richmond City Council Public Information updated 1.13.10/srs

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Richmond City Council

2009-2012 ACTION PLAN: Goals/Priorities February 24, 2009

1. AREA OF FOCUS - ANTI-POVERTY Item GOALS/PRIORITIES

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Complete appointments to the newly established Richmond Anti-Poverty Commission.

ACTION STEPS

COMPLETION

• Work collaboratively with City Admin/Mayor’s Office and identified stakeholders to determine parameters for the commission’s work and make-up

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• Identify opportunities to establish a critical mass of funding for the work of the commission b

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Reduce poverty in the City by 50 percent during the next three years.

• Analyze key indicators

Reduce Richmond poverty level below State average.

• Identify specific percentage measures for long-term poverty reduction over the next three years

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• Clearly identify effective steps to reduce City poverty

• Focus energy/effort on obtaining anti-poverty grants and initiatives • Create detailed documentation of all anti-poverty funding efforts and policies • Create measurement criteria and fully evaluate use of funding to ensure on-going reduction of poverty

2. AREA OF FOCUS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Item GOALS/PRIORITIES

ACTION STEPS

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Engage Richmond Department of • Identify planning funds available during budget process to Community Development in creating a finance 3 yr. planning project master plan for the entire city (all districts) not just business/downtown • Gain buy-in from Mayor/City Admin./Richmond Department of Community Development development to effectively manage current out-dated zoning challenges and incorporate transportation issues. (three-year timeframe for completion)

March 2010

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Create a comprehensive anti-litter campaign to engage schools, neighborhoods and businesses in citywide cleanliness effort.

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• President of Council to draft letter to Mayor regarding full Council support of an anti-litter campaign • Engage the Richmond Department of Public Works and Richmond Clean City Commission to identify and evaluate current programs and efforts underway • Work collaboratively with Mayor/City Admin. to develop a plan for an enhanced anti-litter campaign

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Reduce blight in districts where issues • Recommend consistent enforcement of current laws that exist. relate to citywide cleanliness

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3. AREA OF FOCUS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Item GOALS/PRIORITIES

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Proactively coordinate with Mayor/City Admin/other entities of economic development to create a more collaborative implementation of policies and activities.

ACTION STEPS

COMPLETION

• Explore reactivation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee • Identify alternative funding mechanism for economic development other than general operating dollars • Identify and implement action steps to attack the challenges at a policy level where we are creating deals differently • Be available resource to assist the Richmond Dept. of Economic Development in the implementation of identified and agreed upon goals.

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Enhance City economic development opportunities and diversify revenue sources.

• Conduct an in-depth study to identify and evaluate current Tax revenue • Review Strategic plan created in 2002 as information reference • Council and Mayor/City Admin. to analyze current situation in preparation for the next City budget cycle • Work collaboratively with Richmond Dept. of Economic Development to create strategy/action steps to enhance diversity of the tax base.

4. AREA OF FOCUS - EDUCATION Item GOALS/PRIORITIES

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Develop productive working relations • Each Councilmember will establish consistent meetings between Richmond City Council and with the Richmond Public Schools Board member from the Richmond Public Schools Board. their District to stay informed • Complete review of combining the Council Office of the City Auditor with Schools auditors and analyze findings • Develop a productive working relationship between Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee and the Richmond Public Schools Board • Identify an individual member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee to act as an educational liaison to Richmond Public Schools Board to attend their meetings and be responsible for sharing information via minutes etc. with individual Council members

COMPLETION

The City of Richmond At A Glance

The City of Richmond – History, Growth and Progress In 1607, Captain Christopher Newport first led English explorers to what later would become the City of Richmond, named after a suburb of London, England. By 1644, construction of Fort Charles began attracting many new settlers to the area, and soon the community grew into a bustling trading post for furs, hides and tobacco. Richmond was founded in 1737 by Colonel William Byrd II. Byrd inherited land on the north and south sides of the James River and was known as the “Father of Richmond.” In 1741, Byrd and his friend William Mayo developed a map of Richmond and the first lots were sold. Richmond became incorporated as a town in 1742 with a population of 250. In early 1780, the State Capitol was temporarily moved to Richmond from Williamsburg. The Virginia General Assembly was looking for a central location with more protection from British invasions. In May 1782, eight months after the British surrendered at Yorktown, Richmond became the new capital of Virginia. On July 19, 1782, Richmond’s City Charter was adopted. While evidence of a rich history is apparent throughout the capital city, Richmond is proud to offer modern-day opportunities to its estimated 199,991 citizens (Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service). Throughout its 62.5 square miles, the City offers a diversified employment base that extends from chemical, food and tobacco manufacturing to banking, biotechnology, semiconductors and high-tech fibers. Richmond consistently ranks among “Best Places to Live and Work in America” in several national publications. While offering easy access to the ocean, mountains and Washington, D.C., Richmond features a broad array of local attractions, including several museums, numerous sports and entertainment venues, outdoor pursuits throughout one of the nation’s largest river park systems, a vast array of historic landmarks, its own symphony, professional ballet and opera, as well as several prominent universities. The City of Richmond continues to grow and look toward the future. With Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ plan, “Building a Better Richmond,” as the guideline for future growth, Richmond can look forward to improving the lives of its citizens by making advances in early childhood development, child and adolescent healthcare, school success, increased efficiency and coordination, youth and family success, public safety, neighborhoods, transportation and economic viability. For more information about the City of Richmond, please visit www.richmondgov.com

CITY OF RICHMOND ORGANIZATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2010 - 2011 MAYOR INDEPENDENT AGENCIES AUTHORITIES OR PARTNERSHIPS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY GRTC TRANSIT SYSTEM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PORT OF RICHMOND RICHMOND AMBULANCE AUTHORITY RICHMOND METROPOLITAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHRICHMOND CITY HEALTH DISTRICT

JUDICIAL BRANCH

ADULT DRUG COURT CIRCUIT COURT

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)

CITY COUNCIL

BUDGET & STRATEGIC PLANNING

CIVIL COURT

ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CRIMINAL COURT

FINANCE

GENERAL REGISTRAR

FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT

HUMAN RESOURCES

MANCHESTER COURT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TRAFFIC COURT

HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JUSTICE SERVICES LIBRARY MAYOR'S OFFICE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE CAO PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW POLICE PRESS SECRETARY PROCUREMENT SERVICES PUBLIC UTILITIES PUBLIC WORKS

FISCAL YEAR 2011

SOCIAL SERVICES

ASSESSOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & APPOINTEES

ELECTED OFFICIALS

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK CITY COUNCIL CITY TREASURER

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY CITY AUDITOR'S OFFICE RICHMOND SCHOOL BOARD CLERK'S OFFICE SHERIFF (CITY JAIL) COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF LIBRARY BOARD RETIREMENT OFFICE

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adopted

Capital Improvement Plan FISCAL YEARS 2011- 2015

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