Special Meeting
Wednesday, May 5, 1993 - - 7:30 pm
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Present: Mayor Patricia S. Ticer, Vice Mayor William C. Cleveland, Members of Council Kerry J. Donley, T. Michael Jackson, Redella S. Pepper, Lonnie C. Rich, and David G. Speck.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Mrs. Lawson, City Manager; Mr. Sunderland, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Steele, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Brannan, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services; Mr. Platky, Director of Management and Budget, and staff; Ms. Marczak, Deputy Director, Management and Budget; Mr. O'Kane, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; Mr. Cyphers, Director of Human Services; Mr. Fertig, Director of Personnel Services; Mr. Schott, Director of General Services; Mr. Sanderson, Director of Real Estate Assessments; Ms. Page-Smith, Deputy Director, Real Estate Assessments; Mr. Neckel, Director of Finance; Mr. Clark, Treasurer; Mr. Cole, Director of Management Information Services; Ms. Boyd, Director of Citizen Assistance; Mr. Kauffman, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Dr. Clairborn, Director of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse; Mr. O'Brien, Director of Library; Mr. Lynn, Director of Planning and Community Development; Ms. Federico, Director of Historic Alexandria; Ms. Davis, Director of Housing; Ms. Chis, Director of Division of Social Services; Mr. Powers, Director of Division of Economic Opportunities; Ms. Sillex, Division Chief, Personnel Services; Mr. Looney, Division Chief, Office of Housing; Ms. Beidler, Registrar of Voters; Dr. Masem, Superintendent of Schools; Acting Fire Chief Gower; Police Chief Samarra; Sheriff Dunning; and Sergeant Mason, Police Department.
Recorded by: Beverly I. Jett, CMC, City Clerk and Clerk of Council.
There was a Work Session to go through the City Manager's Final FY 1994 Add/Delete List at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The Members of City Council went through the add/delete list and made comments. The City Manager participated in the discussion.
The Work Session was concluded at 7:20 p.m.
Budget
Budget Memos and the Budget Add/Delete List
TOC 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
(A copy of Budget Memo #38: Final FY 1994 Add/Delete List dated 5/4/93, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council and incorporated herewith as part of the record by reference.)
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ticer, and the City Clerk called the Roll; all Members of Council were present.
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(It was noted that a Notice of this Special Meeting had been previously served upon each Member of Council, pursuant to a provision of the City Charter, a copy of the Notice certified by each Member of Council being on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council.)
2. Consideration of the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 1993-94 (including Schools) and the Capital Improvements Program for FY 1994-99. (#2 3/25/93)
(A copy of communications received on this item are on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 2; 5/5/93; and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
A. City Manager's Proposed FY 1994 Operating Budget
Expenditures $228,681,058 Revenues $222,354,000
WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Speck that City Council approve the Manager's proposed budget with the following changes as delineated on the add/delete list: Revenue adjustments identified as Items B 1-7; on the Expenditure side transfer out of Contingent Reserves $133,250 for the Alexandria Community Policy Management Team; transfer $140,000 out of Contingent Reserves to Human Services for ADC payments; transfer out of Contingent Reserves to Transportation and Environmental Services $120,000 for DOT Paratransit Services; a General Salary Adjustment for all City agencies and employees of 2 1/2 percent which would be a transfer out of Contingent Reserves of $2,827,500, this would include a cost-of-living increase for the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, as well as the Council Aides and Mayoral Aide; an increase in the City's health insurance benefits of $343,000 bringing the amount to 10 percent; a transfer out of contingent reserves to the Commonwealth's Attorney Office of $15,977 for continuation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Grant-Funded Positions; approved the reduction in the Police Department budget for depreciation of vehicles estimated in the amount of $115,000; the addition of $36,390 for the civilianization of the Hack Inspector position and the assignment of a sworn officer to the Residential Police Officer program; reduction in the Police overtime budget of $50,000; without any fiscal impact this year, a system that would replace the current pay grade system for General and Public Safety employees by setting a minimum and maximum rate of pay for each grade and provide a uniform 3 percent merit increases in future years; a total of $72,700 which would be the equalization of holiday pay; adoption of the hours worked versus hours paid philosophy regarding overtime which would be a deletion in the budget of $100,000; the City appropriation to the Schools provide a 2 1/2 percent General Salary increase which would be a transfer out of Contingent Reserves to the School System of $1,807,500; approve a transfer of $350,000 from Health Insurance to the City's Schools; reduction of $19,195 in the City appropriation to the Schools to reflect increased State aid; budget transfer of $2,514,389 from the School appropriation to cover the Alexandria Community Management Team concept for Comprehensive Services for At-risk Youth; reduction in $50,000 in the Office of Sheriff reflected in the elimination of expenses regarding the storage of unclaimed property from eviction sites; a budget transfer of $45,113 from the Office of Sheriff to the Circuit Court; an addition to the budget for a contribution to the Hopkins House regarding a jobs program for $22,689 as suggested by Councilman Jackson; additional funding for the Seaport Foundation of $32,000 as suggested by Vice Mayor Cleveland; inclusion of $100,000 for a business development marketing fund as suggested by Councilman Donley; restoration of $50,000 to the Office of Historic Alexandria as suggested by Mayor Ticer; restoration of $30,000 to the Department of Human Relations as suggested by Councilwoman Pepper; and restoration of $4,000 to the budget of Registrar of Voters as suggested by Councilman Donley.
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THEREUPON, a motion was made by Council Member Rich to amend the main motion to delete the tax rate increase of 3 cents offset by a reduction in the 3 percent COLA but with full funding of the increase in health care insurance costs that the employees would have; which motion FAILED for lack of a second.
WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Council Member Rich that Council delete one-half million dollars from the School Board budget; which motion FAILED for lack of a second.
The following items are included in the main motion:
B. REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS
1. Reduction in estimated personal property tax revenues
Account 010009-6301 delete $573,000
2. Increase in estimated local sales tax revenues
Account 010009-6801 add $176,000
3. Increase in estimated business license tax revenues
Account 010009-6803 add $174,000
4. Net increase in estimated restaurant meals tax revenue, attributable to the extension of the meals tax to all alcoholic beverages
Account 010009-6809 add $470,000
5. Increase in estimated tobacco tax revenue
Account 010009-6807 add $ 88,000
6. Net increase of $221,200 in the estimate of charges for services revenues, attributable to the following fee increases:
(a) Recreation fees ($100,000);
(b) Small appliance permit fee ($7,500);
(c) Minimum permit fees in Code Enforcement ($33,000);
(d) Hazardous use permit fees ($32,725);
(e) Residential rental permit fees ($29,300);
(f) Swimming pool/health club permit fees ($12,800);
(g) Accident report/criminal records check and fire/ambulance report fees ($9,460);
(h) Solid waste hauler vehicle tag fee ($3,000);
(i) Compliance date extension fee ($1,875);
(j) Building code modification fee ($2,500);
(k) Fire hydrant flow test fee ($2,000); and
(l) Insurance verification fee ($6,000),
Account 010009 add $221,200
offset by a reduction of $19,000 in estimated white goods pick up fees
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7 As discussed in Budget Memo #26, the proposed FY 1994 budget included an estimated $400,000 in miscellaneous non-tax revenues in anticipation of (a) increased fee revenues, which were originally estimated at $250,000, and (b) a minimum of $150,000 in cost savings from the implementation of the MGT recommendations. Based on City Council consensus at the April 1, 1993, work session, a total of $240,200 in proposed fee increases is recommended for implementation in FY 1994. (These increased fees exclude any co-payment for the companion aid program in Human Services.) The remaining $159,800 ($400,000 less $240,200) will offset the first $159,800 in expenditure reductions from the implementation of MGT recommendations.
(a) Reduction in estimate of miscellaneous non-tax revenue budgeted in anticipation of increased fee revenues
Account 010009-9203 delete $240,200
(b) Reduction in estimate of miscellaneous non-tax revenues budget in anticipation of cost savings from the implementation of MGT recommendations
Account 010009-9203 delete $159,800
C. EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS
C1. TRANSFERS THAT AS PROPOSED HAVE NO NET FISCAL IMPACT ON TOTAL BUDGET
8. Alexandria Community Policy and Management Team (ACPMT) - Transfer of monies from contingent reserves to the Department of Human Services, ACPMT, to provide the City's required 45 percent local match associated with additional monies available to Alexandria through the State Pool for at-risk youth and families.
Account 103556-2644 (Contingent Reserves) delete $122,000Account 103556-2707 (Gen. Contingent Res.) delete 11,250Account 120022-4301 (Human Services, ACPMT) add $133,250
9. Group IV Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) payments - Transfer of monies from contingent reserves to the Department of Human Services to continue Group IV ADC benefit payments at the projected FY 1994 caseload level.
Account 103556-2641 (Contingent Reserves) delete $140,000
Account 120758-2646 (Human Services) add $140,000
10. DOT Paratransit Services - Transfer of monies from contingent reserves to the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services to implement program changes in DOT program to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), including expanded reservation hours.
Account 103556-2111 (Contingent Reserves) delete $120,000
Account 110999-2102 (T&ES) add $120,000
11. General Salary Adjustment for all City agencies and employees:
(a) Transfer of monies from contingent reserves to the non-departmental account for the implementation of a 2 1/2 percent General Salary Adjustment (COLA) for all City agencies and employees.
Account 103556-1111 (Contingent Reserves) delete $2,827,500
Account 125450-1111 (Non-departmental) add $2,827,500
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(b) Transfer of monies from contingent reserves to the non-departmental account for an increase to 10 percent to assist in offsetting the anticipated increases in health insurance.
Account 103556-1111 (Contingent Reserves) delete $343,000
Account 125450-1203 (Non-departmental, health) add $343,000
12. Transfer out of contingent reserves to the Commonwealth's Attorney Office for continuation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Grant-Funded Positions.
Account 103556-2707 (Gen. Contingent Res.) delete $ 15,977
Account 102707-1101 (Commonwealth's Atty.) add $ 15,977
C2. OTHER EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS: RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE MGT REPORTS
13. MGT's Review of the Police Department (Staff recommendations)
(a) Approve a reduction in the Police Department budget for depreciation of vehicles to reflect savings from deferring the purchase of vehicles in FY 1994;
Account 155077-2209 (Police vehicle dep.) delete $115,000
(b) Authorize the civilianization of the Hack Inspector position and the assignment of the sworn officer position to the Residential Police Officer (RPO) program. The additional cost of this action is anticipated to be offset by other reductions in the Police Department, either through the depreciation savings in item 13(a) or the overtime savings in item 13(c); and
Account 157016-1101 (Patrol) add $ 36,390
(c) Approve a reduction in the Police Department budget for overtime to reflect the more stringent review of overtime.
Account 155010-1104 (Police overtime) delete $ 50,000
14. MGT's Review of Pay Plans and Practices (Staff recommendations)
(a) Approve a system that would replace the current pay grade system of the General and Public Safety salary schedules by setting a minimum and maximum rate of pay for each grade and by providing for uniform 3 percent merit increases in future years. This action does not have a fiscal impact in FY 1994 as the FY 1994 budget does not include funding for merit increases. Every one percent of personnel costs for City and Schools employees is equal to almost $1.9 million.
No effect in FY 1994
(b) Holiday pay: Approve a reduction totaling $72,700 in the FY 1994 Proposed Budget from the implementation of the consultant's recommendation to provide an equitable accrual of holiday pay for all City employees.
Police Department reduction delete $ 20,700
Fire Department reduction delete $ 16,600
Office of Sheriff reduction delete $ 35,400
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(c) Hours worked: The MGT consultants estimated as much as $250,000 in potential savings Citywide if the City adopts an "hours worked" overtime policy (approximately $200,000 from the Police Department and Office of Sheriff and $50,000 from all other City agencies). It should be noted that this estimate is based on FY 1990 data, when the Police Department exceeded its overtime budget. Staff recommends a Citywide cost reduction of $100,000, which will be implemented by the City Manager.
delete $100,000
15. City Appropriation to the Alexandria City Public Schools as Proposed
(a) Approve the transfer of $1,807,500 from contingent reserves to the Schools budget for the implementation of a 2 1/2 percent Salary Adjustment (COLA) for Schools employees:
Account 103556-1111 (COLA-Contingent Res.) delete $1,807,500
Account 887018 (Schools) add $1,807,500
(b) Approve the transfer of $350,000 from a non-departmental account to the Schools budget to fund an increase in the employer's share of health insurance premiums for Schools employees.
Account 125450-1203 (health ins., non-dep.) delete $350,000
Account 887018 (Schools) add $350,000
(c) Approve a reduction of $19,195 in the Proposed City appropriation to the Schools to reflect increased State aid.
Account 887018 (Schools) delete $ 19,195
(d) approve the transfer of $2,514,389 from the Proposed City appropriation to the Schools to the Department of Human Services, ACPMT, to comply with the Comprehensive Services Act for At-risk Youth and Families (HB 935) as required to reflect City Council action on November 6, 1992, designating the City as fiscal agent for all ACPMT monies.
Account 887018 (Schools) delete $2,514,389
Account 834416 (Hum. Ser., ACPMT State Pool) add $2,514,389
16. (a-f) NO ACTION TAKEN
C3. OTHER EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS
17. Office of Sheriff budget issues
(a) Approve a reduction of $50,000 in the Office of Sheriff budget to reflect the elimination of expenses for the storage of unclaimed property from eviction sites; and
Account 102517-2410 (Sheriff) delete $ 50,000
(b) Approve the transfer of a deputy sheriff position from the Office of Sheriff to the 18th Circuit Court to serve as a full-time jury coordinator. (No net fiscal impact from this action).
Account 102517 (Sheriff) delete $ 45,113
Account 102103 (Circuit Court) add $ 45,113
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18. Add funding to provide an increased contribution to Hopkins House Association, Inc. as suggested by Councilman Jackson.
Account 120964-2605 (Hopkins House Contr.) add $ 22,689
19. Add funding to provide a contribution to the Seaport Foundation as suggested by Vice Mayor Cleveland.
Account 121095 (Seaport Foundation) add $ 32,000
20. Add funding to establish a marketing fund in FY 1994, as recommended in the business development plan endorsed by City Council as suggested by Councilman Donley.
Account 125450 (Marketing Fund, non-dept.) add $100,000
21. Restore $50,000 to the budget for the Office of Historic Alexandria as suggested by Mayor Ticer.
Account 121004 (Historic Alexandria) add $ 50,000
22. Restore $30,000 for the Department of Human Relations as suggested by Councilwoman Pepper.
Account 101386 (Human Relations Department) add $ 30,000
23. Restore $4,000 to the Registrar of Voters FY 1994 Budget as suggested by Councilman Donley.
Account 107102 (Registrar of Voters) add $ 4,000
(General Discussion. The Mayor and each Member of Council spoke to the main motion.)
WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Councilwoman Pepper to reinstate two full-time psychologists/social workers at the schools at a cost of $90,000; which motion FAILED for lack of a second.
THEREUPON, Council returned to the main motion made by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council approved the Manager's proposed budget with the following changes as delineated on the add/delete list: Revenue adjustments identified as Items B 1-7; on the Expenditure side transfer out of Contingent Reserves $133,250 for the Alexandria Community Policy Management Team; transfer $140,000 out of Contingent Reserves to Human Services for ADC payments; transfer out of Contingent Reserves to Transportation and Environmental Services $120,000 for DOT Paratransit Services; a General Salary Adjustment for all City agencies and employees of 2 1/2 percent which would be a transfer out of Contingent Reserves of $2,827,500, this would include a cost-of-living increase for the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, as well as the Council Aides and Mayoral Aide; an increase in the City's health insurance benefits of $343,000 bringing the amount to 10 percent; a transfer out of contingent reserves to the Commonwealth's Attorney Office of $15,977 for continuation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Grant-Funded Positions; approved the reduction in the Police Department budget for depreciation of vehicles estimated in the amount of $115,000; the addition of $36,390 for the civilianization of the Hack Inspector position and the assignment of a sworn officer to the Residential Police Officer program; reduction in the Police overtime budget of $50,000; without any fiscal impact this year, a system that would replace the current pay grade system for General and Public Safety employees by setting a minimum and maximum rate of pay for each grade and provide a uniform 3 percent merit increases in future years; a total of $72,700 which would be the equalization of holiday pay; adoption of the hours worked versus hours paid philosophy regarding overtime which would be a deletion in the budget of $100,000;
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the City appropriation to the Schools provide a 2 1/2 percent General Salary increase which would be a transfer out of Contingent Reserves to the School System of $1,807,500; approve a transfer of $350,000 from Health Insurance to the City's Schools; reduction of $19,195 in the City appropriation to the Schools to reflect increased State aid; budget transfer of $2,514,389 from the School appropriation to cover the Alexandria Community Management Team concept for Comprehensive Services for At-risk Youth; reduction in $50,000 in the Office of Sheriff reflected in the elimination of expenses regarding the storage of unclaimed property from eviction sites; a budget transfer of $45,113 from the Office of Sheriff to the Circuit Court; an addition to the budget for a contribution to the Hopkins House regarding a jobs program for $22,689 as suggested by Councilman Jackson; additional funding for the Seaport Foundation of $32,000 as suggested by Vice Mayor Cleveland; inclusion of $100,000 for a business development marketing fund as suggested by Councilman Donley; restoration of $50,000 to the Office of Historic Alexandria as suggested by Mayor Ticer; restoration of $30,000 to the Department of Human Relations as suggested by Councilwoman Pepper; and restoration of $4,000 to the budget of Registrar of Voters as suggested by Councilman Donley. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "no"
(Further Discussion. Councilman Donley requested the City Manager to give a communication to all City employees with their paychecks regarding the affects of the 2 1/2 percent COLA with the increase in health benefits. Members of Council, the City Manager and Mr. Gitajn, Director of Financial and Information Services, participated in the discussion.)
D. STAFF COMPLETED THE NECESSARY CALCULATIONS BEFORE ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE ORDINANCE
Mr. Gitajn stated that a $6,163,234 appropriation from General Fund balance was necessary to balance the FY 1994 Budget as amended.
E. WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried unanimously, City Council approved an appropriation from general fund balance necessary to balance the FY 1994 Budget as amended, that appropriation being $6,163,234. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "aye"
F. THEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried on a vote of 6-to-1, City Council adopted the FY 1994 General Fund Budget as amended with total expenditures and revenues of $228,140,242 with a real property tax rate of $1.07 and a personal property tax rate of $4.75. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Pepper "aye"
Rich "no"
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G. WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded simultaneously by Councilman Speck and Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the FY 1994 - FY 1999 Capital Improvement Program with the following adjustment: reallocation of $266,000 of prior year unallocated monies from the Mt. Vernon Avenue Improvements Project to be available in FY 1994 for the Charles Barrett Recreation Center project for the construction of the Charles Barrett Center addition, and reappropriate the $266,000 in funding scheduled for FY 1995 for the Charles Barrett Recreation Center to be reallocated to the Mt. Vernon Avenue Improvements Project budget for FY 1995. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Ticer "aye"
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
(General Discussion. Mayor Ticer requested for next year that the City budget have the program format so that the City can look at other areas for possible cuts other than salaries.)
3. Consideration of the Proposed Community Development Block Grant Program for FY 1993-94. (#3 3/25/93)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 19, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 3; 5/5/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Speck, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of CDBG Funds (Attachment 1 to the City Manager's memorandum) including the following transfers of up to $160,552 in CDBG monies from FY 1993 into the 19th Year CDBG Program, with the understanding that such transfers will be made on or after July 1, 1993. The proposed statement will be submitted to HUD as the City's Final Statement, which must be received by HUD no later than May 31, 1993.
TRANSFERS OF CARRYOVER MONIES TO FY 1994
TRANSFER FROM: AMOUNT: TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT:
Blighting Influences $42,451 Trans. Apt. Program $19,000
Program Administration 8,920
Single Family Relocation 6,000
Homeownership Assistance 4,531
Fair Housing Testing 4,000
TOTAL TO: $42,451
TRANSFER FROM: AMOUNT: TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT:
Mount Vernon Commercial $74,940 Home Rehabilitation $74,940
TRANSFER FROM: AMOUNT: TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT:
Blighting Influences $38,462 Low/Mod Income Assist. $43,161
Mount Vernon Commercial 4,699
TOTAL FROM $43,161
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Approved the $4,000 decrease, from $514,000 to $510,000, in the Office of Housing's FY 1994 proposed budget for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program to reflect the final award figure that has now been published. The voting was as follows:
Speck "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
4. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to establish the tax rates to be levied for calendar year 1993 as follows: (1) all real estate located within the territorial boundaries of the city, to be taxed at a rate of $1.075 $1.07 on each $100.00 of assessed value; (2) all motor vehicles, trucks, taxicabs, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and semi-trailers owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs for taxation in the city to be taxed at the rate of $4.75 on each $100.00 of assessed value; (3) all tangible personal property, other than mobile homes, automobiles, trucks, antique motor vehicles, taxicabs, motor vehicles with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, boats and trailers, that is owned or held by residents or citizens of the city and located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise has a situs within the city, to be taxed at the rate of $4.75 on each $100.00 of assessed value; (4) all machinery and tools used in a mining or a manufacturing business, to be taxed at the rate of $4.50 on each $100.00 of assessed value; (5) all mobile homes owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs in the city subject to taxation, to be taxed at the rate of $1.075 $1.07 on each $100.00 of assessed value; (6) all antique motor vehicles owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs for taxation in the city to be taxed at the rate of $0.01 on each $100.00 of assessed value; and (7) all motor vehicles with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped to be taxed at the rate of $3.55 per $100 of assessed value. (#4 3/25/93; #22 3/9/93)
The City Clerk read the docket item.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried on a ROLL-Call vote of 6-to-1, City Council finally passed the ordinance with the following amendments: in section 3-2-181 the amount of the tax rate on real property would be amended to read $1.07, and in section 3-2-223, again the same tax rate would be amended to read $1.07. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "no"
Speck "aye"
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The ordinance finally passed as amended reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 3627
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 3-2-181 (LEVIED; AMOUNT), of Division 1 (REAL ESTATE), and Sections 3-2-221 (LEVIED ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OTHER THAN MOBILE HOMES, AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES, TAXICABS, MOTOR VEHICLES WITH SPECIALLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HANDICAPPED, MOTORCYCLES, CAMPERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS; AMOUNT), 3-2-222 (LEVIED ON MACHINERY AND TOOLS USED IN MINING OR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS; AMOUNT), 3-2-223 (TAX LEVIED ON MOBILE HOMES; AMOUNT), 3-2-224 (TAX ON AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, TAXICABS, MOTORCYCLES, CAMPERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS--LEVIED; AMOUNT) and 3-2-224.1 (TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES WITH SPECIALLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE HANDICAPPED), and to repeal Section 3-2-221.1 (LEVIED ON ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES; AMOUNT), of Division 3 (TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MACHINERY AND TOOLS), all of Article M (LEVY AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES), Chapter 2 (TAXATION), Title 3 (FINANCE, TAXATION AND PROCUREMENT) of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. That Section 3-2-181 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-181 Levied; amount.
There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all real estate located within the territorial boundaries of the city and subject to taxation for city purposes under the constitution and laws of this state and city a tax of $1.07 on each $100 of the assessed value thereof, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 2. That Section 3-2-221 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-221 Levied on tangible personal property other than mobile homes, automobiles, trucks, antique motor vehicles, taxicabs, motor vehicles with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, boats and trailers; amount.
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There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all tangible personal property, other than mobile homes, automobiles, trucks, antique motor vehicles, taxicabs, motor vehicles with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, and boats and trailers, owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs within the city and subject to taxation for city purposes under the constitution and laws of this state and city, a tax of $4.75 on every $100 of assessed value, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 3. That Section 3-2-221.1 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is repealed.
Section 4. That Section 3-2-222 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-222 Levied on machinery and tools used in mining or manufacturing business; amount.
There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all machinery and tools used in a mining or manufacturing business taxable on capital and subject to taxation for city purposes under the constitution and laws of this state and city, a tax of $4.50 on each $100 of assessed value thereof, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 5. That Section 3-2-223 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-223 Tax levied on mobile homes; amount.
There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all vehicles without motor power, used or designed to be used as mobile homes as defined in section 46.2-100 of the Code of Virginia, owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs within the city and subject to taxation for city purposes under the constitution and laws of this state and city, a tax of $1.07 on each $100 of assessed value thereof, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 6. That Section 3-2-224 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-224 Tax on automobiles, antique motor vehicles, trucks, taxicabs, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, boats and trailers--levied; amount.
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There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all automobiles, antique motor vehicles, trucks, taxicabs, motorcycles, campers and other recreational vehicles, boats and trailers owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise having a situs for taxation in the city, a tax of $4.75 on every $100 of assessed value, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 7. That Section 3-2-224.1 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-224.1 Tax on motor vehicles with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped.
There shall be levied and collected for the calendar year 1993 on all motor vehicles which are equipped with specially designed equipment for use by the handicapped and which are owned or held by residents or citizens of the city or are located within the territorial boundaries of the city or otherwise have a situs for taxation in the city, a tax of $3.55 on every $100 of assessed value, for the support of the city government, for the payment of principal and interest of the city debt and for other municipal expenses and purposes.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall become effective upon the date and at the time of its final passage.
Introduction: March 9, 1993
First Reading: March 9, 1993
Publication: March 11, 1993; March 12, 1993
Public Hearing: March 25, 1993
Second Reading: May 5, 1993
Final Passage: May 5, 1993
5. Second Reading and Final Passage of AN ORDINANCE to amend the city code provisions relating to the city's meals tax so to extend the meals tax to alcoholic beverages sold in a restaurant whether or not served as part of a meal. (#5 3/25/93; #5 3/9/93)
(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated March 8, 1993, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 5/5/93, and is incorporated herewith as part of this record by reference.)
The City Clerk read the docket item.
WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilwoman Pepper, seconded by Councilman Speck and carried on a unanimous ROLL-CALL vote, City Council finally passed the ordinance. The voting was as follows:
Pepper "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Speck "aye" Donley "aye"
Ticer "aye" Jackson "aye"
Rich "aye"
The ordinance finally passed reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 3628
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 3-2-241 (DEFINITIONS) of Article N (TAX ON MEALS SOLD BY RESTAURANTS), Chapter 2 (TAXATION) , Title 3 (FINANCE, TAXATION AND PROCUREMENT) of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. That Section 3-2-241 of The Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended, be and the same hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows:
Sec. 3-2-241 Definitions.
The following words shall, for the purposes of this article, have the following respective meanings, except where the context clearly indicate a different meaning:
(1) Meal. Any food, liquid or otherwise, that is purchased for the purpose of being consumed at one time, either upon its purchase or very soon thereafter, including alcoholic beverages whether served alone or with solid food.
(2) Person. Any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, co-partnership or any group of individuals acting as a unit.
(3) Purchaser. Any person who purchases a meal.
(4) Restaurant. Any place located in the city in or from which meals are sold, including but not limited to drugstores, eating houses, public and private clubs, bars, cafeterias, grills, diners, dining rooms, eateries, and places of business commonly known as restaurants, but excluding vending machines, and nonprofit and government-subsidized schools and institutions of learning.
(5) Seller. Any person who sells a meal.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 1993.
Introduction: March 9, 1993
First Reading: March 9, 1993
Publication: March 11, 1993; March 12, 1993
Public Hearing: March 25, 1993
Second Reading: May 5, 1993
Final Passage: May 5, 1993
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilman Donley, seconded by Councilwoman Pepper and carried unanimously, at 8:37 p.m., the Special Meeting of May 5, 1993, was adjourned. The voting was as follows:
Donley "aye" Cleveland "aye"
Pepper "aye" Jackson "aye"
Ticer "aye" Rich "aye"
Speck "aye"
APPROVED BY:
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PATRICIA S. TICER MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Beverly I. Jett, CMC City Clerk
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