The Alexandria City Academy

The 10th session of the Alexandria City Academy (formerly the Alexandria Citizens Academy) began on Thursday, March 7 and will run for eight weeks, ending on Thursday, April 25. A graduation ceremony will be held at a later date. The Academy is designed to develop civic leadership and build a stronger city through well-informed and engaged residents and business owners. This program will also prepare individuals for public service on a board, commission, or task force or other involvement in the City’s governance.

For additional information, contact Elaine Scott at 703.746.4317 or at elaine.scott@alexandriava.gov

Each session will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.; refreshments will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m.

CURRICULUM

Session 1: March 7

Getting to Know Your City Government 
Team Leader: Rose Williams Boyd, CMO
City Hall - Council Workroom - 301 King Street
Session 1 Presentation (File size is 6.72 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Meet the Mayor and City Manager
• Purpose of the Alexandria City Academy 
• Brief History of Alexandria
• Demographics of City and Human Rights
• Overview of Government Organization
• Council-Appointed Boards and Commissions
• Overview of Citizen Financial Responsibilities
• City Employment
• Communications and Public Information
• Information Technology Services
  

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Session 2: March 14

Community Development
Team Leader: Pat Mann, Planning Department
City Hall - Council Workroom 
Session 2 Presentation (File size is 10.52 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Land Use Planning
• Zoning: map; regulations; processes
• Historic Preservation/BAR
• Affordable/Subsidized Housing
• Promoting the City’s Economic Development: AEDP and ACVA

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Session 3: March 21

Finance and Support Services
Team Leader: Nelsie Smith, OMB
City Hall - Council Workroom
Session 3 Presentation (File size is 2.75 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Overview 2013 Real Estate Assessments
• Overview of the City’s Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets
• Overview of Budget Process
• Revenue Base
• City Support Services–Capital Projects, Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance, Print Services
  

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Session 4: March 28

Leisure and Cultural Activities 
Team Leader: Ron Kagawa, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
Charles Houston Center – 901 Wythe Street
Session 4 Presentation (File size is 7.83 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Recreation Programs: Youth, Adults; Seniors
• Parks, Centers, Pools and Other Facilities
• Open Space Plan
• Library Services
• Historic Sites and Museums
• Arts

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Session 5: April 4

City Judicial System
Transportation and Environmental Services
Team Leader: Richard Baier, T&ES
City Hall - Council Workroom
Session 5 Presentation (File size is 1.29 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Panel discussion with members of the City’s Judicial System
• Transportation Policy
• Traffic Management System
• Transit Services
• DASH
• Street Maintenance
• Garbage Collection and Recycling
• Environmental Quality Controls
• Virginia-American Water Co. and Alexandria Renew Enterprises
  

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Session 6: April 11

Public Safety (Sheriff and Police)
Team Leader: Eddie Reyes, Police Department
Alexandria Police Department Headquarters - 3600 Wheeler Avenue
Session 6 Presentation (File size is 4.06 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Sheriff and Jail
• Police Programs and Operations

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Session 7: April 18

Public Safety (Fire)
Team Leader: Andrew Sneed, Fire Department
Fire Administration - Station 204 - 900 Second Street
Session 7 Presentation (File size is 5.74 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Fire and EMS Services
• Building Controls/Code Enforcement
• Emergency Preparedness

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Session 8: April 25

Community and Human Services
Team Leader: Mike Gilmore, DCHS 
Alexandria Health Department - 4480 King Street
Session 8 Presentation (File size is 5 MB. For best results, right-click, select Save Target As and save to a familiar location on your computer)

• Child Welfare Services
• Assistance Programs
• JobLink
• Youth Programs
• MH/MR/SA Services
• Public Health

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