September 11, 2009

Official Announcements for the City of Alexandria: September 12– September 18, 2009

Monday, September 14 – BAR Administrative Approval for Signs Meeting
The Board of Architectural Review will meet to discuss the approval for signs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 2000, Alexandria City Hall, 301 King St. For more information, contact Lee Webb at 703.746.3830.

Tuesday, September 15 – Eisenhower West Industrial Study Community Meeting 
A community meeting will be held on the Eisenhower West Industrial Study from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Patrick Henry Elementary School, 4643 Taney Ave. Residents can review a copy of the study at www.alexandriava.gov/IndustrialStudy. For more information, contact Dirk Geratz at 703.746.3815

Wednesday, September 16 – BRAC Advisory Group Meeting
The BRAC Advisory Group will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Rd. In February of 2009, City Council created this group to serve as a forum for developing ideas and recommendations related to transportation improvements and other issues associated with the BRAC-133 office building. For more information, contact Pat Escher at 703.746.3812.

Wednesday, September 16 – Census 2010 Complete Count Committee Meeting
The 2010 Census Complete Count Committee will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 2000, Alexandria City Hall, 301 King St. The 2010 US Census will officially kick off on April 1, 2010 and the City of Alexandria is making preparations now to ensure that Alexandria's population is counted accurately. For more information, contact Ralph Rosenbaum at 703.746.3859.

Wednesday, September 16 – Community Meeting on Site Improvements at James K. Polk Elementary School
A community meeting will be held to discuss proposed site improvements at James K. Polk Elementary School. The meeting will be held in the multi-purpose room at James K. Polk Elementary School, 5000 Polk Ave. For more information, contact Pat Escher at 703.746.3812 or Jessica Ryan at 703.746.3814.

Ongoing

Call for Artists for Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial
The City of Alexandria has announced a Call for Artists for the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial to be located at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. The City will conduct the search for qualified applicants through a Request for Qualifications. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2009, at 4 p.m. EDT. The anticipated installation date of the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial is April 2011. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/arts.

Call for Artists Announced for Alexandria Police Memorial
The City of Alexandria is announcing a Call for Artists for the Alexandria Police Memorial, which will be located at the Alexandria Police Department headquarters currently under construction at 3534 Wheeler Ave. The City will conduct the search for qualified applicants through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ The deadline for applications is October 30, 2009, at 4 p.m. EDT. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/arts.