Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille

Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

News Release/August 24, 2021

Councilmember Newbille to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District.

AGENDA

• Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille
  Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

• Presentation: Richmond Shockoe Bottom Small Area Plan
  Kimberly Chen, Senior Manager, Richmond Department of Economic Development

Councilmember Newbille invites all residents of the Richmond East End 7th Voter District to join her meeting and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses.

WHEN          Thursday, August 26, 2021

                    6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE         Virtual Internet Meeting

                            Councilmember Newbille’s meeting is being held online through the Zoom virtual platform. Those interested in joining the meeting are invited to register in advance, via
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__A4y_TvPQuuwK99RyLvsLQ

                   Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CONTACT      For more information, please contact: Sam Patterson, Liaison for Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)

BACKGROUND

Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood/Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan

Public feedback continues to be being sought regarding the draft Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan. The Richmond Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood is one of the city’s most unique and historic areas. It has been experiencing significant growth over the last few decades with the historic rehabilitation of vacant factories and warehouses into residential and mixed-use development, as well as construction of new buildings. Discussions and planning regarding the future of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood include development of cultural heritage sites and continued revitalization.

   The Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan will also be a next step in the implementation of the GRTC Transit Company Pulse Corridor Plan, which focused on future development along the Pulse Corridor and including the area surrounding Main Street Station. The intent of the Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan is to knit together policies and guidance embedded in the Pulse Corridor Plan, the ULI Rose Fellowship work, and the Richmond 300 Master Plan in order to form a unified approach to revitalization and development of this important neighborhood.

   Councilmember Newbille personally holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites all Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents to attend. Her meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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Richmond City Hall will be closed today due to a facilities issue impacting the HVAC system.

In the interest of employee and resident safety and to facilitate timely maintenance, City Hall will be closed to both employees and the public for the day. No other city facilities are affected.

Virtual city service options remain available, and emergency services will not be impacted. Visit www.rva.gov/cityservices to learn more.

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Richmond E-Cycle Day Scheduled for September 11

~Paper shredding and the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil-based paints ~

WHO:   Department of Public Works

 WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Day for City of Richmond Residents

• All residents must:
  
  • Wear a face covering
  • Stay in their car during the event and roll the windows down
  • Note: volunteers will take items out of your car
• Paper Document Shredding
  
  • Up to five (5) boxes of paper documents. Be sure to remove all binders, staples and clips
• Electronics (various fees apply)
  
  • Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos and all phones
  • Televisions, computer monitors and printers  
• Household Hazardous Waste Items and Oil-based Paints
  
  • Bug spray, rodent poison and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
  • Note: Latex and water based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4825 Old Warwick Road (23224)

BACKGROUND:  The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper and to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers. This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.

For more information on recycling, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on Twitter @DPW_RichmondVA

The City of Richmond is projected to have ended the fiscal year without needing to use the revenue stabilization fund.

The report, prepared by the Department of Budget and Strategic Planning, indicates that the city continues to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic through a steadfast reliance on conservative budgeting practices.

The revenue stabilization fund, also known as the city’s “rainy day fund,” is kept for the purpose of addressing budgetary or other emergencies, like an unforeseen financial downturn or a natural disaster. That the fourth quarter report projects that the city will not have to dip into the fund suggests Richmond’s responsible, conservative budgeting approach serves the city’s fiscal health well.

While the report does project a minor shortfall to close out the fiscal year, this is due to a larger than normal encumbrance amount, or a commitment to pay for goods and services not yet received. 

Quotes from leadership:

“After a tough fiscal year, Richmond is once again projected to come away from this challenge strong and secure,” said Mayor Stoney. “This is what our city can do when we buckle down, do the work and govern with fiscal responsibility at the core of every decision we make.”

“This is a result of sharp, intentional budget management by the entire city administration,” said Acting Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders. “Interim Director Jason May and his team played a critical role in this successful management of our overall budget, Director of Finance Shelia White and her team ensured we optimized our revenues and every city department tightened their belts to meet the challenging fiscal environment. I want to thank city council, council staff, and the administration leaders for their shared dedication to this city’s fiscal health.”

Interested parties can find the report here. Click here to view the entire repository of reports from the Office of Budget and Strategic Planning.

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Following Council’s recent approval of the resort casino Host Community Agreement, the City of Richmond is launching an engagement effort asking residents how they would like the city to spend the upfront $25.5 million that will be paid to the city by ONE Casino + Resort (RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC) if Richmond voters approve the casino gaming referendum on November 2. In addition, by no later than January 2023, ONE Casino + Resort will pay the city an additional $1 million upon closing on the financing for the resort casino project.

The engagement period will span from August 13 to September 6 and will include a digital survey, targeted print surveys, and public meetings in both English and Spanish. While all Richmonders are invited to participate, targeted engagement efforts will be focused on the Southside.

The survey asks residents to rank projects based on priority and offers an open-ended opportunity to provide feedback. The survey focuses mostly on capital improvement projects in the 8th and 9th voter districts, which are closest to the proposed resort casino site. Click here to take the survey now. The survey is available in Spanish here.

Residents have the opportunity to attend public meetings virtually or in person:

• Virtual: Wednesday, August 18 – 6pm

Click here to join the virtual meeting

Call-In Information:+1 804-316-9457   United States, Richmond (Toll)

Conference ID: 847 482 67#

• In-person: Wednesday, August 25 – 6pm

Hickory Hill Community Center

3000 Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234

For more information about Resort Casino community engagement opportunities, visit:

www.rva.gov/economic-development/resort-casino