[Archived] Official Announcements: September 25 – October 1, 2010

Ongoing

Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee Extends Deadline Seeking Nominations
The Ad Hoc Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee, established to honor individuals who made outstanding contributions to Alexandria’s African American community by dedicating recreation center rooms in their honor, has extended the deadline to submit nominations of honorees for a second round of dedications to Wednesday, October 20. Specifically, the Committee seeks nominations of people who participated in the struggle to advance African Americans economically, socially, educationally, and religiously from the 1920s to 1965. Nomination packets may be mailed or dropped off to RPCA, c/o Jack Browand, Division Chief, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Nominations must be received in person or postmarked by Monday, September 20. For more information, contact Jack Browand at 703.746.5504 or jack.browand@alexandriava.gov.

Provide Input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Budget
The City of Alexandria expects FY 2012 to be another challenging year as we continue to plan strategically for the future. As the City begins the budget process, we would like public input regarding the FY 2012 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Our goal is to link the budget process more closely to the Strategic Plan, adopted by City Council. On Saturday, October 16, the public is invited to attend City Council’s public hearing to offer your comments regarding the upcoming budget and how the City should use its limited resources to meet our most important community goals. The public hearing will be held in City Council Chambers (Room 2400), 301 King St., and starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Budget.

2010 Business Personal Property Tax Bills Due October 5
The City of Alexandria reminds taxpayers that the 2010 Business Personal Property Tax is due October 5 from all businesses that were operating in the City as of January 1. Payment in full must be received or postmarked by October 5 to avoid penalties and interest. Alexandria taxpayers are encouraged to pay their business personal property taxes by mail or online to avoid waiting in line. The City offers several convenient methods for paying the business personal property tax, and you can learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Payments. For more information on the business personal property tax, visit www.alexandriava.gov/BusinessTax.  

2010 Vehicle Personal Property Tax Bills Due October 5
The City of Alexandria reminds taxpayers that the 2010 Vehicle Personal Property Tax is due October 5 from all vehicle owners who lived in the City for all or part of calendar year 2010. Payment in full must be received or postmarked by October 5 to avoid penalties and interest. Alexandria taxpayers are encouraged to pay their personal property taxes by mail or online to avoid waiting in line. The City offers several convenient methods for paying the personal property tax, and you can learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Payments. For more information on vehicle personal property taxes, visit www.alexandriava.gov/CarTax.  

King Street Paving Project
The City of Alexandria is resurfacing King Street, between Columbus Street and the King Street Metro. The scope of the King Street improvement project includes two phases. The first phase is nearly complete, and includes curb and gutter repairs and new ADA accessible ramps at crosswalks. Crews will be obtaining pavement core sampling along King Street from Columbus to Dangerfield on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. During the sampling process, the City will post "No Parking" signs in the areas of sampling between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services, Construction & Inspection Division, at 703.746.4035.

Board and Commission Meetings

Saturday, September 25 – Alexandria City Council 
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Jackie Henderson at 703.746.4550.

Saturday, September 25 – Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission
Retreat at 9 a.m., Winkler Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Avenue. For more information, contact Bill Skrabak at 703.746.4065.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria City Council/School Board Subcommittee
Meeting at 5 p.m., Council Workroom, City Hall, 301 King Street.  For more information, contact Jackie Henderson at 703.746.4550.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
Meeting at 4 p.m., Room 3008, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Ann Radford at 703.746.4168.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria Citizen Corps Council
Meeting at 7 p.m., Fire Station 204, 900 Second Street. For more information. contact Kim Purcell at 703.746.3940, ext. 231.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Ladrey Highrise, 300 Wythe Street. For more information, contact Roy Priest at 703.549.7115.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria Sister Cities Committee
Meeting at 7 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room 1102, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Rose Boyd at 703.746.4300.

Monday, September 27 – Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board
Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Robert Garbacz at 703.746.4025.

Tuesday, September 28 – Alexandria City Council Meeting
City Council holds its second legislative meeting of the month at 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Jackie Henderson at 703.746.4550.

Tuesday, September 28 – Alexandria/Gyumri Sister City Committee
Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Sister Cities Conference Room 1101, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Rose Boyd at 703.746.4300.

Tuesday, September 28 – Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
Meeting at 9 a.m., Room 3008, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Ann Radford at 703.746.4168.

Wednesday, September 29 – Alexandria Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
Meeting at 4 p.m., Room 3008, City Hall, 301 King Street. For more information, contact Ann Radford at 703.746.4168.

Wednesday, September 29 – Alexandria Community Services Board, Local Human Rights Committee
Meeting at 7 p.m., 4th Floor Conference Room, 720 North St. Asaph Street. For more information, contact LaTanya Wooten at 703.746.6400, ext. 198.

Thursday, September 30 – Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Board of Governors
Annual Meeting at 4 p.m., George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. For more information, contact Stephanie Brown at 703.746.3302.