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La ventanilla para transacciones en efectivo ubicada en la sede de la Iniciativa del Distrito Oriental (East District Initiative) estará cerrada temporalmente entre el 12 de julio y el 1 de agosto

Los clientes del Departamento de Finanzas pueden hacer sus pagos en persona en otras sedes, por Internet, por teléfono, en los buzones o por correo postal.

Richmond, Virginia — La ventanilla para transacciones en efectivo ubicada en la sede de la Iniciativa del Distrito Oriental (East District Initiative) estará cerrada temporalmente a partir del lunes 12 de julio y hasta el 1o de agosto. La ventanilla volverá a funcionar el 2 de agosto de 2021. El buzón para depósito de pagos seguirá siendo revisado a diario durante ese período; el resto del edificio seguirá funcionando en su horario normal.

Durante este cierre temporal, los pagos se podrán hacer usando las siguientes opciones:

Pago en persona:

Lleve su factura y su pago en efectivo, cheque, giro postal o tarjeta de crédito a las siguientes sedes:

  • Iniciativa del Sur (tiene estacionamiento gratuito): 4100 Hull Street – Horario: lunes a viernes de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM.
  • Alcaldía: 900 E. Broad Street, Oficina 102 – Horario: lunes a viernes de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM.

Pago por teléfono o por Internet:

  • Impuestos a los bienes raíces o a la propiedad personal (vehículos) – Puede pagar estos impuestos por Internet yendo a la página disponible aquí o puede pagar por teléfono llamando al 1-866-890-5269. Las transacciones por cheque electrónico o transferencia electrónica tendrán un costo de 95 centavos; el costo de los pagos mediante tarjeta de débito o crédito se basa en la cantidad a pagar. Los costos son calculados por una compañía externa.
  • Impuestos de alojamiento, alimentación y boletería (ALM) (únicamente por Internet) – Usted puede pagar sus impuestos de ALM yendo a la página ubicada aquí.
  • Departamento de Servicios Públicos – Puede pagar sus facturas de servicios públicos en Internet yendo a la página ubicada aquí o por teléfono llamando al 804-646-4646.

Pago mediante depósito en buzones: Lleve su factura y forma de pago (cheque o giro postal) a alguna de las siguientes ubicaciones:

  • Alcaldía: buzón abierto las 24 horas - 900 East Broad Street, esquina de la calle 10a 
  • Alcaldía: 900 East Broad Street – afuera de la oficina 102
  • Iniciativa del Distrito Oriental: buzón abierto las 24 horas - 701 North 25th Street
  • Iniciativa del Sur: 4100 Hull Street

Pago por correo postal: haga su cheque o giro postal a nombre de “City of Richmond” y envíela junto con la parte inferior de su factura a la dirección que aparece en dicha factura.

Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente que esto le pueda causar. Si tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta, por favor llame al 311 (Centro de Llamadas RVA311) o al 804-646-7000.

East District Initiative Finance Cash Operations counter temporarily closed July 12 through August 1

Department of Finance customers may make payments in person at other locations, online, by phone, at drop boxes, or by mail

Effective Monday, July 12, 2021 the Finance Cash Operations counter at the East District Initiative building will be temporarily closed through August 1, 2021. The office will reopen on August 2, 2021. The payment drop box at this location will continue to be monitored and checked daily during this time. The rest of the building will observe regular hours.

During the temporary closure payments can be made via the following options:

Pay in person: bring your bill and cash, check, money order or credit card to the following locations:

  • Southside Initiative (Free Parking): 4100 Hull Street – Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • City Hall: 900 E. Broad Street, Room 102 – Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay by phone or online:

  • Personal Property/Real Estate - You can pay your personal property or real estate online or pay by phone by calling 1-866-890-5269. Electronic check/ACH transactions will incur a $.95; credit/debit card transaction fee is based on payment amount. Fees assessed by third party as outlined.
  • Admission, Lodging and Meals (online only) - You can pay your ALM taxes online.
  • Department of Public Utilities – You can pay Department of Public Utilities bills online or by pay by phone by calling 804-646-4646.

Pay at drop box locations: Bring bill and check or money order to the following locations:

  • City Hall: – 24 Hours - 900 East Broad Street - 10th Street
  • City Hall: 900 East Broad Street - Outside Room 102
  • East District Initiative: - 24 Hours -701 North 25th Street
  • Southside Initiative: 4100 Hull Street

Pay by mail: make checks payable to City of Richmond and mail check or money order to the address on the stub of your bill.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the RVA311 Call Center at 804-646-7000.

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Willingness to Hold a Public Meeting for US-60 Downtown Expressway Gateway Pedestrian Improvements Project

 

RICHMOND, Va. – The City of Richmond has completed the 30 percent design for the US-60 Downtown Expressway Gateway Pedestrian Improvements Project. The project will provide improvements to the pedestrian infrastructure around Kanawha Plaza (South 9th Street, East Canal Street, South 7th Street, and East Byrd Street) in the vicinity of the downtown expressway. The proposed improvements will provide safer pedestrian access to the Plaza.

Elements of the project include: increased pedestrian accessibility, adding and widening sidewalk, reconstruction of intersection geometry, enhanced pedestrian crossings by reducing the length of the crossing and clearly marked crosswalks, installation of pedestrian signals, planting street trees, and installation of a new traffic signal at South 7th and East Byrd Streets.

To review the project information, visit the project webpage or call 804-646-2467 to make an appointment to visit the Department of Public Works. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions.

Comments can be mailed to: Ms. Yongping Wang, Richmond Department of Public Works, 900 East Broad Street, 6th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 or by email to Yongping.Wang@richmondgov.com

If your concerns cannot be resolved, the City of Richmond is willing to hold a public hearing. Send your request with the subject, “US-60 Downtown Expressway Gateway Improvements” to the address listed above. Requests for a public hearing must be received by July 19, 2021. If it is deemed necessary to hold a public hearing, the notice of the date, time and place of the hearing will be posted.

The City of Richmond will arrange for reasonable accommodations for non-English speaking persons or those persons with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments when notified by July 19, 2021. 

For more information, please visit us online at rva.gov/public-works or email us at askpublicworks@richmondgov.com 

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

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 178 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.
 

Hopkins Road Transfer Station Closing for Repairs This Weekend - July 2 and July 3

Hopkins Road Transfer Station Closing for Repairs This Weekend
~ Shutdown scheduled for Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 ~

RICHMOND, VA – On Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 the Hopkins Road Transfer Station, located at 3520 North Hopkins Road, will be closed to make asphalt repairs at the station. The transfer station will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, July 5. 

For information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at https://www.rva.gov/public-works or email us at askpublicworks@RichmondGov.com 

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

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 178 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting;  graffiti removal; parking enforcement; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and maintains the fleet of city vehicles. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1.
 

Richmond ranks 7th in both Economic Potential and Human Capital & Lifestyle in Americas Cities of the Future List

Richmond was named to fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) Magazine’s 2021/22 Americas Cities of the Future list, ranking 7th in best mid-sized America’s Cities of the Future for Economic Potential and 7th in best mid-sized America’s Cities of the Future for Human Capital and Lifestyle. Rankings on the list are coveted and measured by indicators such as growth forecasts, FDI figures, and number of universities.

“Richmond being named to Americas Cities of the Future list is an outstanding achievement,” said Mayor Stoney. “Our goal has always been to come out of the pandemic as a better and stronger city than we were before, and recognition like this proves that we’re on track to do exactly that.”

“Richmond’s ranking speaks to the importance of having a talented workforce and a great community,” said Director of Economic Development Leonard Sledge. “We will continue to support creating an environment where people and the companies they choose to work for can thrive.”

Richmond is proud to have international companies such as CameraMatics, HalioDx, Swedish Match, Safelite, and ActionStep in the city. In the current fiscal year Richmond has economic development projects that total more than $409 million in capital investment and over 1,000 new jobs announced.

To learn more about the fDi Americas Cities of the Future list and view the rankings, click here.

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