| 2022 |
Question # 58: Please provide a memorandum for the FY 2022 Budget Final Add/Delete Results. |
2021-05-04 |
| 2022 |
Question # 57: Please provide a response to the follow up questions from City Council regarding the School Resource Officer Program in the April 27 2021 preliminary add/delete worksession. |
2021-04-30 |
| 2022 |
Question # 56: Please provide the FY 2022 Revised Add/Delete Memo for Consideration in the Final Add/Delete Worksession. |
2021-04-29 |
| 2022 |
Question # 55: Provide the FY 2022 Budget Technical Adjustments #2 Memo for Collective Bargaining, Community Policing Review Board, and ACPS/NVCC Concurrent Enrollment Contingencies. |
2021-04-26 |
| 2022 |
Question # 54: Please provide a memo summary of the Add/Delete Proposals from City Council. |
2021-04-16 |
| 2022 |
Question # 53: What are the costs and benefits of adding a Green Building staff position in Planning and Zoning, as recommended by the EAP 2040? |
2021-04-14 |
| 2022 |
Question # 52: What would be the costs and equity implications of eliminating fines for overdue library materials? What are surrounding jurisdictions doing? |
2021-04-12 |
| 2022 |
Question # 51: What is the scope of the mayoral and city council member positions being transitioned from part time positions to full time positions? |
2021-04-09 |
| 2022 |
Question # 46: What would it cost to create a language access team to ramp up rapid response multilingual communications appropriate for different demographics such as Arabic, Amharic and Spanish? |
2021-04-08 |
| 2022 |
Question # 50: Please provide a summary of revenue re-estimates and technical adjustments for add/delete and recommendations for use of additional revenues. |
2021-04-08 |
| 2022 |
Question # 49: How does ACPS propose to use the NVCC $400,000 contingent funded in the FY2022 budget? |
2021-04-08 |
| 2022 |
Question # 48: What is the possibility of starting a parent representation pilot program? |
2021-04-08 |
| 2022 |
Question # 47: What is staff’s response to the Alexandria Committee of Police’s employee bonus request? |
2021-04-08 |
| 2022 |
Question # 45: What would be the first step and cost for starting to implement the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Readiness Strategy? |
2021-04-01 |
| 2022 |
Question # 44: What would be the impact of extending beyond the non-profit residual receipt payment waiver for affordable housing beyond FY 2023? |
2021-03-25 |
| 2022 |
Question # 43: How much would it cost to purchase and plant 10,000 trees? |
2021-03-23 |
| 2022 |
Question # 42: How many properties received stormwater fee credits in FY20 and FY21 for improvements made to their properties? How many were residential & how many were commercial? |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 39: Please provide the number of days the Detox center was at total capacity, and at capacity for men or women for each CY 2018 and 2019. |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 36: How much has the Complete Streets staff spent on outside engineering consultants in each separate calendar year of 2019 and 2020? |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 40: Withdrawn and answered as part of Question # 39. |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 41: During repaving in the past four years (2016-2020), what percentage of repaved streets received enhanced bicycle infrastructure as called for in the Bike & Pedestrian Master Plan? |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 35: Please provide the funding amounts of what our comparator jurisdictions are providing to their local hospital(s) aside from any COVID-19 related expenses. |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 37: What is the capital cost and estimated staff time necessary for filling the bike lane gap on Commonwealth Ave between Oak St, Braddock Rd and Cliff St? |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 38: Please provide an update to FY21 budget question 44 to provide a memo regarding Council Aide compensation and benefits for City Council consideration. |
2021-03-22 |
| 2022 |
Question # 34: What would be the estimated increase in the residential refuse fee to remove the necessity of this General Fund transfer? |
2021-03-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 32: What is the status of the regional NVJDC use and alternatives study? |
2021-03-11 |
| 2022 |
Question # 33: What are the details of the revised body worn camera implementation proposal? |
2021-03-11 |
| 2022 |
Question # 30: What is the background of the 0.6 cent real estate tax dedication for Affordable Housing? |
2021-03-09 |
| 2022 |
Question # 29: What is the cost to reinstate the Workforce Development Center Program? |
2021-03-09 |
| 2022 |
Question # 31: What was the budget, staffing and role of the former Office on Women? |
2021-03-09 |
| 2022 |
Question # 26: What would be the fiscal impact of fare elimination for all day and off peak hours on DASH bus service and ridership for FY 2022? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 22: Can you please provide the fiscal impact for the placement of the 5 cameras in school zones prioritized by T&ES in alignment with the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 18: Is transitioning the Fire Vehicles & Apparatus project to cash financing still planned? If so, when? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 23: Is the City's OPEB Trust Fund proposed reduced contribution for this year informed by an updated actuarial study? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 20: Using existing staffing, what is the capacity for additional tree planting in FY 2022 if new cash capital resources were identified to supplement the $213,000 currently budgeted? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 27: Can you please provide an update of FY 2021 Budget Question 56: Update comparator information for Police, Fire, Sheriff and General Scale employee pay? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 28: Can you provide a revenue estimate for the proposed 5 cent tax on disposable plastic bags ordinance to be effective on October 1, 2021? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 21: Can you provide the revenue impact of increasing ambulance transport fees to the level originally proposed in the City Manager’s FY 2021 Pre-COVID Operating Budget? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 19: Can you provide the cost breakdown of the individual components funded by the $13.5M budgeted in FY 2023 for the Athletic Field Improvements capital project? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 24: Can you provide a fiscal impact of fully restoring the Pre-COVID CIP Cash Capital level? Please include estimated debt service impact. |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 25: Can you please provide a detailing of the number of children served across the Early Childhood Program Area? |
2021-03-05 |
| 2022 |
Question # 16: What are the proposed tax rates, new or increased other taxes, and stormwater fee and tax changes of our neighboring jurisdictions? |
2021-03-02 |
| 2022 |
Question # 17: Can you determine what percentage of our local Sales Tax comes from Internet Sales as a result of the Wayfair legislation? |
2021-03-02 |
| 2022 |
Question # 15: How has affordable housing CIP funds been spent to date? Please provide details of what projects are in the pipeline to be financed each year in the CIP? |
2021-02-26 |
| 2022 |
Question # 14: What would it cost to bring the King Street Trolley back in July and what would be the cost if it started in August? |
2021-02-24 |
| 2022 |
Question # 13: What are the key issues in the FY 2022 Metro budget? |
2021-02-23 |
| 2022 |
Question # 11:What are the alternative options to the Taylor Run Stream Restoration project in order to receive credits for our Chesapeake Bay mandate? |
2021-02-23 |
| 2022 |
Question # 12: What would be the costs and timeline of implementing HB1103 legislation authority to rank choice voting for local elections? |
2021-02-23 |
| 2022 |
Question # 10: Can you provide a list of options for providing more flexibility for relief funds (ie elderly and disabled tax relief) and other revenues collection activities such as late fees? |
2021-02-23 |
| 2022 |
Question # 09: Please produce a BFACC memo for Initial Reflections on the City's 2020 Pandemic Response and Context for the Manager's FY22 Budget. |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 04: How many streets are named after Confederate generals, soldiers or political figures in Alexandria, and what would it cost to rename each one? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 01: What is the proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2022 Budget Deliberations? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 07: What would a renovation of Market Square entail and what would be a rough order of magnitude cost? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 03: What resources would be necessary for the Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) to create a more proactive or robust oral history program? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 08: How will the minimum wage increase impact the Summer Youth Employment program and what are the costs to maintain the current number of participants? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 02: What are some options for reallocating APD funding used for school resource officers to DCHS or other departments? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 06: What would be the cost and benefits associated with adding a second Therapist to the one included in the proposed budget for the ACORP? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2022 |
Question # 05: What would be the cost and benefits associated with creating a multi-lingual office or division of immigration affairs? |
2021-02-15 |
| 2021 |
Question # 62: Please provide final budget comment submitted online after the FY 2021 Revised 2.0 Budget Presentation. |
2020-05-18 |
| 2021 |
Question # 61: Please provide budget comments submitted online regarding the FY 2021 Proposed Budget. |
2020-04-17 |
| 2021 |
Question # 60: What are the potential revenues, costs, benefits and drawbacks of implementing the disposable plastic bag tax recently allowed by the State? |
2020-04-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 59: Does the City of Alexandria have the ability to enter into voluntary collection agreements or similar arrangements with VRBO and HomeAway? |
2020-03-30 |
| 2021 |
Question # 58:Please provide budget details about the Taylor Run Stream Restoration Project. |
2020-03-30 |
| 2021 |
Question # 40: What would be the fiscal impact of a full elimination of fare collection for DASH bus service? |
2020-03-30 |
| 2021 |
Question # 56: Please provide updated comparator information charts for Police, Fire, Sheriff and General Scale employees using FY 2021 Proposed budgets. |
2020-03-24 |
| 2021 |
Question # 57: Regarding Medicaid revenue collections, how does the City of Alexandria compare with neighboring jurisdictions? Is there any additional Medicaid revenue that could be collected? |
2020-03-24 |
| 2021 |
Question # 49: Can staff compile exit interview reasons for departing city service by year? |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 51: What is the total number of Special Merit pays provided last year? |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 54: Please provide a history of past compensation studies for DCHS, T&ES, RPCA& and DGS job classifications. |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 52: What is the breakdown of health insurance covered lives (employees, spouses, dependents)? How many employees/covered lives use Kaiser? United HealthCare? |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 47: Please provide a map of where the City recruits applicants from and the overall job applications in a year. |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 53: Please provide a history of retiree life insurance changes. |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 48: Of the 177 job classifications reviewed in the General Scale study, what is the range (highest and lowest) and what classification titles are in that range? |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 50: Please provide a benefit comparison with comparators similar to slide 7 of the Compensation Work Session. |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 55: Please provide budget comments submitted online regarding the FY 2021 Proposed Budget. |
2020-03-16 |
| 2021 |
Question # 46: What is the comparison of the difference in State education from FY 2020 and FY 2021? |
2020-03-15 |
| 2021 |
Question # 44: Please provide a memorandum regarding Council Aide compensation and benefits for City Council consideration. |
2020-03-10 |
| 2021 |
Question # 45: What are the details from Northern Virginia Community College staff on the college’s requests for FY 2021 operating and capital assistance? |
2020-03-10 |
| 2021 |
Question # 20: Provide an update of the Park Alexandria program from FY 2008 with current fiscal impacts. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 43: Can you provide a refresh of FY 2020 Budget Question 21? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 34: What are the ROM costs of the major components of the City Hall Renovation project? What alternatives to the full project scope have been considered? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 37: Explain the proposed capital investments. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 38: Can you provide a refresh of FY 2020 Budget Question 18? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 25: Update of the summary pay comparator charts showing the results of the compensation recommendations included in the proposed budget. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 30: Provide a status update on the facility condition for Fire Station 206. What improvements are planned over the next 10 years to maintain state of good repair for this facility. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 27: Please provide a list of school properties and which entity owns the property. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 24: How do our demolition fees compare to other jurisdictions? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 41: What is the estimated fiscal and operational impact of ending the outsourced relationship for recycling collection and insourcing this service? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 35: Can you provide the timing and proposed process for determining a future site of Fire Station 207? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 31: The proposed budget indicates that we will switch back to cash financing of fire apparatus yet proposes a decade of bond-financed investment in fire apparatus. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 28: How are current projects performing within the costing guidelines? Are projects being completed under or over budget? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 21: Provide an update of the Gridlock Reduction Program FY 2009 memo with current fiscal impacts. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 23: What is the cost of making the books in the Watson Reading Room available for borrowing in the Alexandria Library System? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 33: Improvements for Ewald Park are proposed in two separate capital projects. Can you provide an overview of the scope and timing of the overall Ewald improvements? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 29: Provide a history of improvements made to Holmes Run Trail. |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 42: What activities are planned to utilize the WasteSmart Implementation Contingency proposed for FY 2021? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 36: The proposed CIP proposes the use of TIP funds to finance Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing beginning in FY 2023. How does this proposed use align with the purpose of the TIP? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 26: What is the estimated cost of the dog park master plan update listed in the FY 2021 long-range work program? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 39: What would be the fiscal impact of extending the outdoor pool season past Labor Day into September? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 32: In addition to a reduction of the funds available for open space acquisition, the proposed CIP shifts to exclusively bond finance for open space. How are these funds utilized? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 22: What is the cost and listing of current vacant positions that have been vacant for over 12 months? |
2020-02-27 |
| 2021 |
Question # 03: Please provide a regional comparison on the City's promotional policy. |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 13: What would be the cost and benefits associated with creating a multi-lingual office or division of immigration affairs? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 10: What is the cost if the retroactive application of the current promotional rule was applied to all eligible employees? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 04: What resources would be necessary for OHA to create a more pro-active Oral History Program? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 15: Where and when will the expanded summer learning and full-day Pre-K included in the FY 2021 proposed and how many Head Start students will benefit? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 05: How many streets are named after Confederate generals, soldiers or political figures in Alexandria? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 11: What are the total number of fire and emergency medical calls compared to our comparators? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 12: What is the admissions tax? Who contributes to this revenue source and if changes were requested, what steps are necessary to update this item? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 14: What would it cost the City to create a First Source Hiring program? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 02: How many commercial customers participate in the City's waste collection service? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 18: Please provide any budget comments and feedback received prior to Proposed budget release. |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 19: Please provide any budget comments and feedback submitted online after the Proposed Budget presentation on February 18, 2020. |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 17: Please provide the impact of the WayFair sales tax dollars. |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 16: What percent of total ambulance billing revenue comes from insurance companies and how are neighboring jurisdictions recovering costs? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 07: What are other local jurisdictions contributing to the COG Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table initiatives? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 06: What would it cost to add glass recycling at the farmer's markets? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 08: Can you provide an update of the FY 2020 Budget Question 11, Reduction Proposals Not Taken? |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 09: Please provide a list of departmental supplemental requests not funded in the FY 2021 Budget. |
2020-02-20 |
| 2021 |
Question # 01: Proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2021 Budget Deliberations |
2020-02-18 |
| 2020 |
Question #79: Summary of Decisions from the Final Add/Delete Work Session |
2019-04-30 |
| 2020 |
Question #77: Please provide details on the following SNAP Double Dollar program questions. |
2019-04-29 |
| 2020 |
Question #78: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-29 |
| 2020 |
Question #76: Revised Add/Delete List for Consideration in the Final Add/Delete Work Session |
2019-04-25 |
| 2020 |
Question #75: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-24 |
| 2020 |
Question #74: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-23 |
| 2020 |
Question #73: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-22 |
| 2020 |
Question #72: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-19 |
| 2020 |
Question #71: Please provide online comments received regarding Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-16 |
| 2020 |
Question #70: Provide the summary of FY 2020 General Fund budget Add/Delete proposals. |
2019-04-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #69: What is the breakdown of revenues and expenditures for the City Marina? |
2019-04-10 |
| 2020 |
Question #68: Please provide any budget comments and feedback submitted online. |
2019-04-09 |
| 2020 |
Question #67: BFAAC Report on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 |
2019-04-05 |
| 2020 |
Question #66: Provide a summary of revenue re-estimates and technical adjustments for add/delete. |
2019-04-05 |
| 2020 |
Question #64: Please provide any budget comments and feedback submitted online. |
2019-04-02 |
| 2020 |
Question #63: What are the financial benefits of a C-PACE program? What can C-PACE achieve that the private market cannot? What environmental impacts does C-PACE provide that legislation cannot? |
2019-04-02 |
| 2020 |
Question #62: Which Boards and Commissions receive resources/funding beyond a staff liaison and meals and how much are those proposed amounts? |
2019-04-02 |
| 2020 |
Question #65: Response to online request from Alexandria Commanders Association. |
2019-04-02 |
| 2020 |
Question #61: What is the estimated cost savings for converting contractor positions to permanent FTEs in Information Technology Services (ITS)? |
2019-04-02 |
| 2020 |
Question #52: If cash capital contributions are increased and additional borrowing is incurred for the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing project, how much future funding can be advanced to FY20? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #59: Provide additional detail on the shift of the HR Analyst position from the pension funding to the General Fund, and subsequent plans to eliminate the General Fund impact in the future. |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #54: Question #17 suggests the Old Town Farmers’ Market costs around $51,000; this year’s budget suggests the FY19 cost is $90,000. What does the $90,000 include that the $51,000 does not? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #53: Provide the impact of adding a 4th staff member in Complete Streets in terms of completing projects, conducting outreach and ensuring a higher percentage of streets are treated? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #56: Where does the funding for the double-up SNAP dollars at the Old Town Farmers’ Market come from? Do we have data on unique users and/or number of uses? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #49: What would the revenue produced be if 1) there was no cap on development fees or 2) if the cap was lifted to $100,000? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #57: Unassigned/uncommitted fund balance is projected at 10.57% at the end of FY 2019. Our target remains 5.5%. Is staff’s position that this is an appropriate level for this fund balance? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #51: Capital Improvement Program (Page 13.7): Can you detail the work effort to be performed during FY 2020 with the funding available to advance the Transit Corridor B project? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #48: What are the potential funding streams that can be utilized to extend the Arlandria Bikeshare Partnership pilot program across the City? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #60: Can you please provide the fiscal impact of the remaining recommendations of the 2015 Old Town Area Parking Study (OTAPS) that have not yet been implemented? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #58: Provide further detail on the proposed reductions in the contribution rate for both OPEB and LOD. Did a new actuarial study inform these reductions? Provide a new schedule of ARC’s. |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #50: Provide the impact of reducing the ACPS Operating appropriation by $708,570 and increasing funding for the ACPS non-capacity CIP for FY20 by the same amount to fund textbook replacement. |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #55: There is a proposed 37.8% increase in personnel costs for General Services-External Services despite the number of FTEs remaining unchanged. What is this for? |
2019-03-28 |
| 2020 |
Question #45: Is ARHA performing energy audits on their properties? |
2019-03-22 |
| 2020 |
Question #15: What would be required to establish a separate fund for preserving affordable housing? |
2019-03-22 |
| 2020 |
Question #47: Can the utilization of new U.S. Marshal's revenue be used to adjust the City pay scale for Sheriff's Deputies? |
2019-03-22 |
| 2020 |
Question #46: How much is programmed in the CIP and in which year(s) for the EAP phase 1 action on renewable energy strategy/model? |
2019-03-22 |
| 2020 |
Question #43: Please provide an update on the recommendations from the most recent Old Town Area Parking Study. |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #39: What would it cost to implement the 2007 recommendation that staff assistance be increased to 1.0 FTE for Council and to 1.5 FTE for the Mayor? |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #42: What are the total attendees for the annual Arts Festival? |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #44: Please provide the total number of trash and recycling receptacles in the Chirilagua area compared to the Del Ray area of Mount Vernon Avenue? |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #41: What is the cost to extend the holidays lights for an additional month on either end of the lighting season? |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #40: How much did Eisenhower West property owners contribute to the technical studies/consultant work on the Eisenhower West Plan? |
2019-03-15 |
| 2020 |
Question #16: Update FY19 Budget Question 40 - Provide the expenditure savings of capping the elderly/disabled real estate tax abatement program and a deferral program option for eligible homeowners? |
2019-03-14 |
| 2020 |
Question #36: How does Public Safety pay, as proposed in the FY 2020 budget, compare to other Northern Virginia jurisdictions? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #34: How does the City's FY 2020 proposed budget compare to Northern Virginia jurisdictions? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #37: Can staff provide the potential impact on Affordable Housing for Alexandria residents in regards to Amazon HQ2? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #38: How does the proposed DASH fare of $2.00 per trip compare to MetroBus fares? What are the potential impacts on ridership and revenue when raising the fare from $1.75 to $2.00? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #33: What would be the cost and benefits associated with creating a multi-lingual office or division of immigration affairs? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #35: What is the budgetary impact of including Fire Marshals and Medics in the VRS Hazard Retirement Plan? |
2019-03-12 |
| 2020 |
Question #32: Please provide any budget comments and feedback submitted online. |
2019-03-06 |
| 2020 |
Question #29: What is the actual acreage of City-owned land in the Witter/Wheeler area? |
2019-03-01 |
| 2020 |
Question #31: Provide an overview of the implementation plan and costs for additional plaques, near the Waterfront area. |
2019-03-01 |
| 2020 |
Question #30: Can you provide an estimate of the savings that will result from implementing E-Citations for moving violations? (i.e. time saved for officers, etc.) |
2019-03-01 |
| 2020 |
Question #13: Can you provide detail as to the line-item cost and benefit of the proposed WasteSmart initiatives included in the proposed budget? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #21: Can you provide a staffing overview of Parking Enforcement? How many positions does the proposed budget fund? What revenue assumptions are made at that staffing level? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #14: What would be the required change in the Vehicular Personal Property Tax Rate in order to eliminate the Vehicle Decal Fee and remain revenue neutral? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #17: Can you provide the General Fund impact, both revenue and expenditures, of the operations of the Old Town Farmer’s Market? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #22: What were restaurant sales for last four years (gross totals) as in did they ever recover from when they were down? Did the average sales per business also go up? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #08: Compare the costs of Campagna Center versus Recreation Centers for Out of School Time childcare and provide the fiscal impact of shifting programs in the City’s Cost Recovery Model. |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #10: If we aligned our parking garages hourly rate to the market, what would it be per hour? And how much additional revenue would that bring in? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #27: Provide a budget memo detailing impact of all of the state budget changes? Particular interests lie in the education funding changes, the changes in human services, etc. |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #23: Can you provide more information about what is received from our $129,311 cost for the Sheriff's Office participation in the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #11: Can you please provide an update of the FY 2019 Budget Question 19, Reduction Proposals Not Taken? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #07: What are the benefits to implementing a legal representation program for Alexandria residents facing deportation? If approved by Council, how would it be implemented (awarding contract?) |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #28: What has been spent on Wayfinding so far? How much are we spending on it this year or the next couple of years? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #09: How much does it cost to do additional miles of street paving? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #25: Please provide any budget comments and feedback submitted online. |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #26: What would be the cost and capacity to have all staff park in city and/or private lots? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #19: Can you provide the latest Service Report and Financial Report delivered under the Memorandum of Agreement between Inova Alexandria Hospital and the City? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #20: Can you please provide an overall update as to the implementation of the recommendations of the IACP staffing study? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #24: How is work is covered in the inmate detail? Is there a record of the work done? Is there an expectation of the work that will be done for the upcoming fiscal year? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #18: Provide a detailing of the number of children served across the Early Childhood Program Area, the cost breakdown of each area, and estimates of the current waiting lists for service. |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #06: How can we produce a “budget simulation” similar to those developed in Akron, Ohio; Peoria, Illinois; and Montgomery County, Maryland? |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #12: Please provide an update to the Meals Tax Rebate memo distributed May 8, 2018. |
2019-02-26 |
| 2020 |
Question #03: How is the target number of counseling sessions for start-up small businesses through SBDC set? |
2019-02-25 |
| 2020 |
Question #02: What are the possibilities of advocating for more local authority in regards to city revenue generation such as a potential progressive tax, income tax or other revenue generation? |
2019-02-25 |
| 2020 |
Question #04: How much do we charge an owner or developer to demolish their property in comparison to Arlington and Fairfax? How much revenue came to us in each of the last years through these fees? |
2019-02-25 |
| 2020 |
Question #05: How much does the City spend on street maintenance? |
2019-02-25 |
| 2020 |
Question #01: What is the proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2020 budget deliberations? |
2019-02-22 |
| 2019 |
Question #70: Summary of Final Add/Delete Work Session |
2018-05-01 |
| 2019 |
Question #69: Revised Add/Delete List for Consideration in the Final Add/Delete Worksession |
2018-04-26 |
| 2019 |
Question #68: Provide the Preliminary Add/Delete List |
2018-04-20 |
| 2019 |
Question #66: What would be the revenue produced if 1) there was no cap on development fees or 2) if that cap was lifted to $100,000? |
2018-04-19 |
| 2019 |
Question #64: What amount of revenue would an increase in the meals tax rate or transient occupancy tax rate generate for general operating and capital expenditure needs? |
2018-04-19 |
| 2019 |
Question #65: How was the number ($100k) for additional training funds determined? And how much do we currently have in training funds that are used? |
2018-04-19 |
| 2019 |
Question #67: If there is Council interest in increasing the restaurant meals tax from 4% to 5% and to fund affordable housing with it, what are some of the options on how this could be budgeted? |
2018-04-18 |
| 2019 |
Question #63: Provide an overview of the funding impact of the state legislation related to WMATA capital funding. |
2018-04-17 |
| 2019 |
Question #62: BFAAC Report on the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2019 |
2018-04-13 |
| 2019 |
Question #61: Provide a summary of revenue re-estimates and technical adjustments for add/delete. |
2018-04-13 |
| 2019 |
Question #58: How many of the City’s firefighters are female? |
2018-04-12 |
| 2019 |
Question #59: Provide information on the cost of serving all youth who apply for the Teenswork (summer youth employment program). |
2018-04-12 |
| 2019 |
Question #60: Provide cost to reinstate the Experienced Worker position that assisted older adults in employment. |
2018-04-12 |
| 2019 |
Question #57: List the public safety related fees (excluding bail), the amount of revenue they bring in, and where our fees might compare to local jurisdictions. |
2018-04-11 |
| 2019 |
Question #56: What would it cost to extend the living wage ordinance to include capital project contractors? |
2018-04-10 |
| 2019 |
Question #55: What would the budget impact be if the City were to increase its purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to offset the equivalent of 100% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? |
2018-04-06 |
| 2019 |
Question #53: What plans does the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities have to install new or replacement artificial fields? |
2018-04-03 |
| 2019 |
Question #50: How does the City's Proposed 10-year (FY 2019 to FY 2028) CIP impact the City's outstanding debt? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #45: Provide the estimated expenditure savings that would be achieved by consolidating all employees and dependents on either Kaiser or our self-funded United Healthcare Insurance offerings? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #51: What is the cumulative impact of budget decisions on City services since the recession began? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #42: Explain the difference between the Potomac Yard Special Tax District Transfer (FY18 Budget vs. current FY18 projections) and how that differential informed the FY 2019 proposed transfer? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #54: Provide an update to FY 2018 Budget Question #5 (How many City-wide Assessments of street light outages are funded in the Proposed budget?) and the status of mobile application reporting |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #43: Provide the revenue impact of increasing the BPOL rates for Renting of Residential Property and Renting of Commercial Property up to the state maximum. |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #38: What would it take to ensure that our investment policies are consistent with Council social policy/resolutions/etc? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #52: Provide a budget memo on staff’s perspective on DASH’s requests. |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #37: Provide the schedule or table that show the future anticipated pension fund ARC. |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #47: Provide additional information on the necessity of, and funding for the new Technology Support Engineer III that has been proposed to support the City’s Emergency Operation Center? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #36: How much funding could be generated by the hotel tax if it were increased at various levels? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #49: What is the fiscal impact of expanding the police departments Car Take Home program? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #48: Provide information/alternatives on the necessity of, and funding for the new Computer Programmer Analyst II that has been proposed to support the City’s Server Infrastructure? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #44: What is the purpose of the allocation for the $100,000 for the pistol range? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #46: Provide the expenditure impacts of the following options (new hires, a hotline/reward system, other initiatives) for removing illegal firearms from our community. |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #39: What would be the financial impact -- overtime, additional staff-- if the firefighters and medics workweek was 4 or 6 hours less? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #41: What would be the revenue impact of lowering the threshold set by the Business License Tax for Rental of Dwelling Units to those who rent 5 or more units, or eliminating it altogether? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #40: Provide the expenditure savings of capping the elderly/disabled real estate tax abatement program at valuations of $1 million and a deferral program alternative for eligible homeowners? |
2018-03-30 |
| 2019 |
Question #31: If filled, what is the revenue impact of the 5 Parking Enforcement Officer positions? What changes can be made to ensure that attraction and retention of these positions in the future? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #19: Provide an update of FY 18 Budget Question 48 “Reduction Proposals Not Taken”? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #29: What formula is used to determine the staffing of an additional 0.5 FTE fire marshal? Are there applicable revenue sources available to offset this addition (fees, etc)? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #20: Please provide the estimated revenue impacts and expenditure reductions from elimination of the annual vehicle personal property tax decal. |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #15: Notify City Council of a required technical adjustment for the Department of Community and Human Services. |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #17: What would the Hotel Tax rate need to be to fully pay for the Trolley? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #21: Provide the history of usage of the self-insurance reserve. Does the new stop-loss insurance reduce the need for this reserve level? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #27: How does the proposed staffing for the reopened Patrick Henry Recreation Center compare to other recreation centers in the City? What model does staff use to determine staffing? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #24: Provide a detailing of the number of children served across the Early Childhood Program Area and the cost breakdown / estimates of the current waiting lists of each service area? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #30: What formula determines the number of school crossing guards allocated at each school across the City? How are the crossing guards in the City assigned? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #25: Provide the latest Service Report and Financial Report delivered under the Memorandum of Agreement between Inova Alexandria Hospital and the City. |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #22: Should our spendable fund balance limits be adjusted given bond rating agency expectations? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #26: What would be the implications of transferring the existing General Fund Housing Trust Fund contribution to the CIP to be scheduled and funded as a multi-year capital project? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #34: Provide a refresh of FY 2018 Budget Question 12 regarding the creation of a Business Tax Web Portal to ease the submission of business tax returns and payments. |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #18: What public safety pay adjustments were implemented in the last five years? How does Public Safety pay compare to other jurisdictions? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #32: Provide an overall update as to the implementation of the IACP staffing study which recommends the addition of 6 FTE Traffic Safety Sworn Officers? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #23: The proposed budget reflects CSA match savings as a result of lower foster care caseloads. How has this reduction in caseload impacts staffing levels? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #28: Provide a detailing of the expenditure impacts and the expenditure estimates (by start date) for the proposed adjustment scenarios under consideration by the Public Safety Workgroup. |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #16: Prepare a budget memo that offers all alternative funding sources and options for public safety recruitment and retention. Why will the money increase if implemented in Oct vs Jul 1? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #35: Provide the current timetable for implementation of additional taxpayer self-service tools/capability funded under the existing funding in the Phone, Web, Portable Device Payment project |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #33: Provide detail and timing for the planning, design and Council actions funded from the FY 2019 allocation for the City Hall Renovation project? |
2018-03-29 |
| 2019 |
Question #12: What was the nature of the contract services associated with recycling collection? What scope will now be performed internally? |
2018-03-26 |
| 2019 |
Question #13: If Council chose to reflect the reserved bond capacity within a contingency CIP project, what would be the most effective way to do so while reflecting the debt and cash capital impacts? |
2018-03-26 |
| 2019 |
Question #14: Provide a breakdown of the specific projects programmed for FY 2019 – FY 2021 as part of the Athletic Field Improvements capital project. |
2018-03-26 |
| 2019 |
Question #11: Provide a memo to City Council regarding four person staffing of Fire Engine and Truck Companies and the Heavy Rescue Company. |
2018-03-23 |
| 2019 |
Question #09: Provide a memo to City Council with additional background on the long-term forecasting of City debt, debt service, and debt ratios. |
2018-03-14 |
| 2019 |
Question #10: A memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding Police and Fire turnover and the cost of a payscale wide Public Safety salary increase. |
2018-03-14 |
| 2019 |
Question #07: Provide a memo to update City Council on discussions with private partners on the Municipal Fiber project. |
2018-03-08 |
| 2019 |
Question #06: Provide a list of examples of street segments that have been repaved and the manhole covers are flush with the pavement. |
2018-03-08 |
| 2019 |
Question #08: Why are Affordable Housing projects not considered as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)? |
2018-03-08 |
| 2019 |
Question #03: What would a $0.04 increase (from $1.26 to $1.30) and a $0.09 increase (from $1.26 to $1.35) in the cigarette tax generate? What has the cigarette tax funded in the past? |
2018-02-28 |
| 2019 |
Question #02: How much revenue would be generated if residential parking permits were increased, particularly for households with more than two vehicles? |
2018-02-28 |
| 2019 |
Question #05: What would be the cost of staffing each of the City’s 14 elementary schools with one School Resource Officer (SRO)? Are there other ways to improve security? |
2018-02-28 |
| 2019 |
Question #04: What would a 1% increase in the meals tax generate for Affordable Housing? What could alternative proposals to the meals tax increase generate for Affordable Housing? |
2018-02-28 |
| 2019 |
Question #01: What is the proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2019 budget deliberations? |
2018-02-16 |
| 2018 |
Question #86: The Sheriff estimates federal inmate per diem income for FY18 at $60,000 above the number in the Manager's proposed budget. Can you validate that number? What is the recent history? |
2017-05-05 |
| 2018 |
Question #85: Can you list, with the amounts, all of the BID-related items that we currently do? |
2017-05-05 |
| 2018 |
Question #84: List of vacant positions that have been vacant for over a year. |
2017-05-03 |
| 2018 |
Question #83: Summary of Decisions from Final Add/Delete Work Session |
2017-05-02 |
| 2018 |
Question #82: Revised Add/Delete List for Consideration in the Final Add/Delete Worksession |
2017-04-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #81: BFAAC Memo on Debt Policy Guidelines and Memo on Recommendations for Ad Hoc Joint City Schools Facilities Investment Task Force |
2017-04-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #80: Please provide the City's status with Green Energy. |
2017-04-27 |
| 2018 |
Question #79: For which State employees does the City provide a salary supplement? |
2017-04-27 |
| 2018 |
Question #77: After the Sheriff’s Deputy position dedicated full-time to the U.S. Marshall’s fugitive task force is eliminated, which of the position’s functions will continue/discontinue? |
2017-04-25 |
| 2018 |
Question #78: What are the impacts of the AGEA requested changes to the supplemental retirement lump sum adjustment? |
2017-04-25 |
| 2018 |
Question #75: Can you provide me with some more details of the proposed Microsoft license decrease? Why was that suggested, and why was it ultimately not recommended? |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #74: What are other jurisdictions doing in terms of affordable housing funding streams and how are they using their affordable housing funding? |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #73: FY 2018 Executive Pay Scales |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #71: Please provide additional information on the City's Acturarially Required Funding (ARC). |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #72: Preliminary Add/Delete List |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #76: Can you provide the amount of money that we are giving up in regards to these discounted or free parking agreements -- one-time and/or ongoing? |
2017-04-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #70: How many vehicles does the Police Department take home? |
2017-04-19 |
| 2018 |
Question #69: Follow-up Questions on the proposed Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force |
2017-04-19 |
| 2018 |
Question #67: What is the City's transient occupancy tax rate? |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #66: What would the hotel tax need to be to fully cover the operations of the Trolley? |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #64: Would you please provide a brief (1-2 page) summary of social impact bonds (pay for success bonds), how they have been used especially by U.S. Cities, and their strengths and weaknesses? |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #68: Please provide a proposal for the Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force. |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #65: Provide expenditure estimates that would be associated with a partial restoration of the GRIP program at intersections that may benefit from this targeted staffing during problem hours? |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #61: Revenue Re-estimate and Technical Adjustments for Add/Delete |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #62: What is the status of the City Attorney’s review of the City Code? |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #63: Questions related to the Witter/Wheeler Fuel Island CIP project. |
2017-04-18 |
| 2018 |
Question #57: The Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing FY 2018 Project List |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #55: What items are funded by outside vendors for wellness initiatives? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #54: What State revenues have been recently reduced or do not fully fund the expenditures they are intended to cover? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #59: Can staff produce a refresh of the NVJDC question on page 9 and 10 of Budget Memo 11 from FY 2016? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #58: What would be the impact of lowering the TIP reservation to 1.5 cents, instead of 2.2? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #60: What does it cost to convert a medic to dual-role? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #53: Will T&ES be willing and able to compile the Safe Routes to Schools (SRS) improvements, develop rough cost estimates for them and share the results with Council and the public? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #56: What is the cost of vacant positions in the budget? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #52: Can we find out how much other jurisdictions are paying for MGM outreach? |
2017-04-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #49: Please provide information about microloan financing and strategies the City may consider to support small business and entrepreneurs. |
2017-04-13 |
| 2018 |
Question #51:Should any of the positions in the T&ES Transit Planning program be more appropriately charged to capital projects, and if so what would the impact be on the operating budget and CIP? |
2017-04-13 |
| 2018 |
Question #50: Should the Metroway level of service be reduced until Potomac Yard development is complete, and if so what would the impact be on the City’s Metro operating subsidy? |
2017-04-13 |
| 2018 |
Question #47: What is the ratio of female to male firefighters? |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #44: What is the status of the Sheriff’s inmate work details and what is preventing them from contributing to the Park Operations maintenance work that is slated for reduction? |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #45: What is the cost of restoring park mowing to 15 cycles? What amount has the City spent on tree planting (both operating and capital) over the past 10-15 years? |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #42: Can you please provide expenditure estimates for possible expansion of staffing in the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #43: Assuming the City wanted to maximize utilization of available space for VPI, how many additional children could be served? |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #48: Can you please provide an update of FY 17 Budget Memo 14 Reduction Proposals Not Taken? |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #46: Please report back to Council the outcome of the meeting between RPCA staff and the senior group at Cora Kelly. |
2017-04-11 |
| 2018 |
Question #40: What are the Fire schedules for other comparator jurisdictions? |
2017-04-10 |
| 2018 |
Question #41: What is the status of the transition to dual role and the timeline for its completion? |
2017-04-10 |
| 2018 |
Question #39: What would it cost to increase summer employment hours from 20 to 30? What would it cost to increase summer employment from 6 to 8 weeks? What would it cost to do both? |
2017-04-06 |
| 2018 |
Question #38: Can you detail changes to Fire Department’s Strategic Vehicle Replacement Plan that allowed for a reduction of $6.8 million versus last year’s CIP? |
2017-04-05 |
| 2018 |
Question #34: Would it be possible to build a school on the land behind Hammond Field? |
2017-04-04 |
| 2018 |
Question #37: What is the cost per pupil by category of students including the City appropriation and grant funding? |
2017-04-04 |
| 2018 |
Question #36: Provide the estimated expenditure increase and revenue increase associated with increasing the number of Red Light Cameras in the City up to the maximum allowed by the Code of Virginia? |
2017-04-04 |
| 2018 |
Question #35: What is the capital expansion plan for Capital Bikeshare in FY 2018? |
2017-04-04 |
| 2018 |
Question #33: What would the cost be to implement a 3-days a week Power-Up program at Hammond, instead of implementing the full cut? |
2017-04-04 |
| 2018 |
Question #32: Why is funding needed in FY 2018 for the Courthouse/PSC Security System and what would be the impact of deferring the project to a later year? |
2017-04-03 |
| 2018 |
Question #28: Unbudgeted Increase In Employee Health Insurance Rates |
2017-03-31 |
| 2018 |
Question #27: What is the breakout of ACPS healthcare premiums between the employer and employees? |
2017-03-31 |
| 2018 |
Question #31: What is the Library circulation per capita in comparison to other jurisdictions? |
2017-03-31 |
| 2018 |
Question #30: Are there opportunities associated with the Pavement in Parks Capital Program to expand permeable surfaces to meet storm water obligations? |
2017-03-31 |
| 2018 |
Question #29: Can you please provide the revenue and expenditure impacts of a restoration of the AHOP if the Council were to consider adopting all, or some portion of, the Supplemental CIP? |
2017-03-31 |
| 2018 |
Question #26: Can you please provide funding/staffing alternatives to accelerate land-use planning initiatives contained in the proposed FY 2018 Interdepartmental Long Range Planning Work Program? |
2017-03-30 |
| 2018 |
Question #25: Could resources be shifted from the Tree & Shrub Capital Maintenance project to allow for proactive maintenance to be implemented earlier? |
2017-03-29 |
| 2018 |
Question #22: How would increasing the business personal property tax rate impact different types of businesses? |
2017-03-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #23: Did ACPS teachers receive pay increases every year since 2008? |
2017-03-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #24: How much revenue will the garden plot and pavilion rental fee increases generate and how do the pool fee rates compare to other jurisdictions? |
2017-03-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #21: The Supplemental Capital Program includes $15.0 million for Waterfront Small Area Plan Implementation. What plan initiatives are proposed to be addressed with this funding? |
2017-03-22 |
| 2018 |
Question #20: The proposed CIP proposes a new CFMP for 2355 Mill Road. What is the long-term plan for this facility and the adjacent property? |
2017-03-21 |
| 2018 |
Question #19: Please prepare a summary and graph of the City's unfunded OPEB liability and history. |
2017-03-20 |
| 2018 |
Question #16: Can you please provide the revenue estimates for 50%, 75% and 100% increases in the sanitary sewer fee as well as potential expenditure changes if increased FY 2018 revenue? |
2017-03-20 |
| 2018 |
Question #18: Can you provide additional information on the $178k required for the courthouse exit sign replacement? |
2017-03-20 |
| 2018 |
Question #17: What are the plans for the remaining balance in the BRAC Neighborhood Protection Plan capital project? |
2017-03-20 |
| 2018 |
Question #15: What would it cost to provide funding for one new affordable housing development project annually? |
2017-03-15 |
| 2018 |
Question #14: What is the history of the budget for all non-ACPS accounts for the Patrick Henry Recreation Center? What elements are included in the budget for the grounds? |
2017-03-15 |
| 2018 |
Question #8: What is the household tax and fee impact of the proposed budget on different types of residential units? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #11: Can you please provide a detailing of the number of children served across the Early Childhood Program Area? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #12: Does the Business Tax System Capital Program address this recommendation? What additional expenditure would be required? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #13: Can you provide a detailing of the current capacity and funding of the City’s Opioid Treatment Program? What additional funding would be required to address increasing demand? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #9: What is the additional debt capacity in the proposed new debt policy beyond what is being proposed in the CIP? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #10: What is the impact on the real estate tax rate of fully funding the Supplemental CIP? How would fully funding the Supplemental CIP impact the City’s debt ratios? |
2017-03-14 |
| 2018 |
Question #7: How much would it cost to keep the current hours the same (from 9am to 9pm) at Ramsey and at Cora Kelly rather than cut them to 2pm to 9pm? |
2017-03-13 |
| 2018 |
Question #6: Please prepare a list of all of the revenue changes proposed in the FY2018 budget. |
2017-03-10 |
| 2018 |
Question #5: How many City-wide assessments of street light outages are funded in the proposed budget? What would be the cost to fund quarterly or monthly assessments? |
2017-03-10 |
| 2018 |
Question #4: What is the impact of an increase in personal property tax at the rate of 50 cents as provided in the supplemental CIP for a car valued at $30,000 and one valued at $18,000? |
2017-03-09 |
| 2018 |
Question #3: How much would the real estate tax rate and average tax bill increase if the ACPS operating transfer was fully funded? |
2017-03-06 |
| 2018 |
Question #2: What is included in the FY 2018 proposed budget as a Contingency for Economic and Budget Uncertainty? |
2017-02-28 |
| 2018 |
Question #1: Proposed Schedule and Add/Delete Process for FY 2018 Budget Deliberations |
2017-02-24 |
| 2017 |
What were the decisions from the Final Add-Delete Work Session? |
2016-05-03 |
| 2017 |
Can you provide the updated Add-Delete List for the final Add/Delete Worksession? |
2016-04-29 |
| 2017 |
Can you provide some analysis regarding preventative fire hydrant maintenance? |
2016-04-29 |
| 2017 |
Can you provide a follow-up regarding Medic and Fire Pay? |
2016-04-29 |
| 2017 |
Are the kids receiving wrap around services while in NVJDC, and if so what are they? What are some outcomes of the Center in terms of social services/getting children on the right path? |
2016-04-28 |
| 2017 |
What is the cost of discounting City garage and parking lot fees for churches and other uses? |
2016-04-28 |
| 2017 |
What are the FY 2017 budget add/delete items that are eligible for consideration in the Preliminary Add/Delete work session on Tuesday, April 26, 2016? |
2016-04-26 |
| 2017 |
What is the process for Council to release ACPS funding from contingent reserves? |
2016-04-22 |
| 2017 |
What would be the cost for minimum staffing at the two Rec Centers that are going to have their centers closed at 6:00 pm? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
What resources would be necessary in the FY 2017 budget to support the efforts of small business owners in Old Town who want to establish a Business Improvement District? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
What is the amount of non-designated funds available in Contingent Reserves after technical adjustments have been made? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
What information can be provided regarding the establishment of a parks foundation? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
How does the average Alexandria tax bill compare to other Northern Virginia jurisdictions? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
What are the revenue re-estimates and technical budget adjustments proposed by staff for add/delete? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
What would be the cost to operate holiday lights year-round? |
2016-04-21 |
| 2017 |
Can Staff please provide analysis of the potential consolidation of these capital efforts into a combined capital project advancing Complete Streets maintenance, construction and repair? |
2016-04-20 |
| 2017 |
What is the Staff response to questions included in the Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) letter to City Council? |
2016-04-20 |
| 2017 |
What are the recommended capital project investments for an additional second and third cent on the real property tax rate? |
2016-04-20 |
| 2017 |
Should the Medics receive a pay adjustment for market reasons? |
2016-04-20 |
| 2017 |
Can you please provide background on the dedicated penny for affordable housing - when was it started? How much money was generated? How was it used? Why was it discontinued? |
2016-04-19 |
| 2017 |
Where would the recommended pay of 2.5% put Alexandria fire pay if we excluded jurisdictions like Loudoun and Prince William that work 42 hours vs the City's 56 hour work weeks? |
2016-04-19 |
| 2017 |
What would be the amount of money we would reduce in our contribution to State employees to equate to the increase that the General Assembly gave out? |
2016-04-19 |
| 2017 |
What is the status of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee (BFAAC) analysis for the FY 2017 City Manager's Proposed Budget? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
What is the amount of ACPS funding included in the most recent State budget? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
Has the “City Hall Renovation & HVAC Replacement” project been re-scoped? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
Would an additional $50,000 of overtime (beyond what is already proposed) also be fully offset by ticket revenue? What is the break-even point? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
Can you please detail the implementation plan and schedule for the Fire Department Vehicles and Apparatus capital project? Does this include new apparatus, or only replacement of existing? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
Can you provide some analysis regarding compensation and classification information? |
2016-04-18 |
| 2017 |
Can you please provide the operating budget impact for potential library hour expansion proposals? |
2016-04-14 |
| 2017 |
Can you give an update of the study on Council Aide salaries as well as an idea of the amount of funding needed to increase salaries based on this study? |
2016-04-14 |
| 2017 |
What would it cost to install ADA compliant door operators on the Cameron Street entrance to City Hall? |
2016-04-14 |
| 2017 |
What are the specifics of the dental services reduction? |
2016-04-14 |
| 2017 |
What would it cost to start the King Street Trolley at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends assuming no other changes in hours? |
2016-04-13 |
| 2017 |
What is the plan for operating the proposed centralized Pre-K facility? |
2016-04-13 |
| 2017 |
What is the proposal to restore the senior congregate meals program at Charles Houston? |
2016-04-13 |
| 2017 |
In regards to General Schedule Employee Compensation, what would a 1% salary increase cost (with and without ACPS included)? |
2016-04-13 |
| 2017 |
What budget reductions were considered but not recommended by the City Manager? |
2016-04-13 |
| 2017 |
Why wasn't the new Health Department CFMP project, including large future renovations, anticipated prior to this year’s proposed CIP? What is the criticality of these efforts? |
2016-04-12 |
| 2017 |
Can staff provide some analysis regarding the Health Care coverage gap and Health Fair/Clinic proposal presented to City Council at the March 14, 2016 budget public hearing? |
2016-04-11 |
| 2017 |
Can you please provide a budget proposal outlining the use of contingent reserve funding set aside in the City Manager FY 2017 Proposed Budget for traffic enforcement initiatives? |
2016-04-11 |
| 2017 |
What would be the cost and program specifics of creating a Titans Lounge? What was the average daily or weekly attendance when the program was in operation? |
2016-04-08 |
| 2017 |
Why does staff recommend overtime instead of over-hire positions within the Alexandria Fire Department? |
2016-04-08 |
| 2017 |
How many youth are served as walk-ins to the Charles Barrett and Nannie J. Lee recreation centers? |
2016-04-06 |
| 2017 |
What is the history of the Cash/Bond Split for the CIP? |
2016-04-06 |
| 2017 |
What is the facility requirement and cost to completely eliminate the ACPS student capacity gap? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
What is the estimated cost of the projected future maintenance of the Torpedo Factory (including roof replacement)? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
Can you provide a refresh of Budget Memo 16 from FY 2016 regarding Early Childhood funding and capacity? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
Why does the proposed budget include an increase of the residential refuse fee to $353 (an increase of 5%) to maintain cost recovery of current services? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
What is the distribution of Pre-K students in ACPS? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
What is total budgeted overtime for Fire Marshals if Council were to approve the additional $39,330 that is proposed? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
What staff support is currently being provided to the Commission on Women and what support is proposed with the elimination of two positions in DCHS? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
Can you please provide a refresh of FY 2015 Budget Memo 18 (the section relating to courthouse safety and security)? Has the review and certification referenced in 2014 been completed? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
What MGM report initiatives were included in the proposed budget? |
2016-04-05 |
| 2017 |
Given the pace of development and the developer contributions, does the Seminary Road and Beauregard Street Ellipse project require delay in the CIP? |
2016-04-01 |
| 2017 |
The proposed budget realizes savings of $46,945 from the reduction of the Turf Management Program. What increase in the Field Use fees could be adopted to fund restoration of current service levels? |
2016-04-01 |
| 2017 |
What is the remaining OPERATING sidewalk maintenance allocation? What sidewalk maintenance is performed as an operating expenditure that is not performed under the expanded CIP project? |
2016-04-01 |
| 2017 |
What policy alternatives are staff considering regarding the $174,806 that the proposed budget placed in contingent reserves to fund potential personnel increases to comply with PREA obligations? |
2016-03-31 |
| 2017 |
Are there any dependencies or opportunities with the planned Minnie Howard athletic facilities investments and the upcoming ACPS Minnie Howard capital investment? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
Why is the addition of 0.4 FTE for administering the SNAP/EBT program at the Old Town Farmer’s Market not being funded by the vendor fees? What increase in the vendor fees would be necessary to do so? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
What do the applicable national standards advise for preventative fire hydrant work? Are there existing fees that can be increased to prevent this reduction? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
Why invest in Health Department staffing? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
What is the financial impact on the Athletic Fields Improvement Capital Program if the City were to transition to natural infill alternatives for our artificial turf installations? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
What would be the fiscal impact of offering a 50% abatement of the field use fee to a child meeting ACPS Free/Reduced Lunch Criteria who was offered a youth sports league registration scholarship? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
Can we receive more detail on the implications of the reduction to Lighting Professional Services proposed? |
2016-03-30 |
| 2017 |
What has been the staffing history over the past several years (authorized versus actual) for the 2 vacant call taking positions within the 911 center that were eliminated from the proposed budget? |
2016-03-28 |
| 2017 |
The proposed budget provided for 3 Emergency Therapist position to address an increase in emergency mental health calls. Can you provide call volume for recent years, and previous staffing levels? |
2016-03-25 |
| 2017 |
The proposed budget realizes savings of $24,000 from the reduction of City Marina Security Services. What increase the marina fees could be adopted to fund restoration of current service levels? |
2016-03-25 |
| 2017 |
What would be the required change in the Vehicular Personal Property Tax Rate in order to eliminate the Vehicle Decal Fee and remain revenue neutral? |
2016-03-24 |
| 2017 |
What is the overall budget for the Comprehensive Physicals for all Fire Department uniformed employees? How are these physicals sourced? |
2016-03-24 |
| 2017 |
Can further details be provided on the necessity of a proposed $61,080, 0.50 FTE, position in Historic Building and Artifact Preservation? |
2016-03-23 |
| 2017 |
What is the potential impact of the advertised maximum real estate property tax on the average residential tax bill? |
2016-03-23 |
| 2017 |
Is there a new practice of budgeting for vacancy factors within the departments? |
2016-03-23 |
| 2017 |
Can you please provide a breakdown of the $3.3 million of real estate tax relief programs currently provided by the City? |
2016-03-23 |
| 2017 |
Are there other components of the remaining $889,839 of spending within the Pension Administration area that can instead be funded by the applicable pension funds? |
2016-03-22 |
| 2017 |
What is the consolidation of the Senior Congregate Meal Programs? |
2016-03-14 |
| 2017 |
What information can be provided concerning the proposed establishment of a new Community Matching Fund to raise capital funds to improve the City’s parks? |
2016-03-14 |
| 2017 |
What is the current estimated cost for the completion of the infrastructure portion of the City's broadband strategy? |
2016-03-14 |
| 2017 |
What is the Status of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Proposed Pre-K Center Funding and Planning? |
2016-03-11 |
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