FY 2027 Budget Questions and Answers

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Budget Questions and Answers (Q&A) for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process are listed and searchable below by subject. Use the question titles (some abbreviated to fit the character allotment) to view the question and response. A PDF version is also available at the bottom of each Q&A.

To view Budget Q&As from previous years, visit the Budget Archive. 

BudgetQA
Authored on Status Name
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #001: What is the proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2027 budget deliberations?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #002: What would be the revenue impact of increasing the Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) tax on financial services businesses?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #003: Provide an overview of the use of borrowing for Affordable Housing projects. What would this look like in terms of size, timing, and the opportunities it would open for investment in Affordable Housing.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #004: Provide update on ordering of stormwater capacity projects, potential funding sources being monitored for projects, and updates on underway projects.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #005: Provide an update on the Waterfront Small Area Plan Implementation project, impacts of pump station study and NPS decision regarding pump station.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #006: Provide an overview of improvements to Lower King Street, including on-going maintenance costs and improvement options for the 200 block of King Street.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #007: Provide overview of the types of investments that can be supported by the $250,000 allocated through ALX Forward to the lease incentives for arts, entertainment, and innovation users.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #008: Provide a list of economic development initiatives being considered that are specific to the West End and/or would benefit businesses in the West End.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #009: Provide a cost estimate for an update of the 2015 Business Tax Reform Study.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #010: What would it cost to update the 2017 Marina Feasibility Study?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #011: What is the estimated amount of revenue generated from raising OST fees in RPCA?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #012: Approximately how much does RPCA spend in scholarships or subsidy for Out of School Time programs from children on free and reduced-price meals, SNAP, TANP, and/or other government programs?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #013: What would it cost to convert one conference room at the Nannie Lee Rec. Center into a co-working/meeting space for arts organizations with locked storage, printer, a few desks, and/or a small conference table?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #014: What would be the CIP savings if the Chinquapin field project was descoped to just improve (lining/even) of the natural fields in Chinquapin park?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #015: Please list the budget cuts considered but not taken by the city departments.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #016: What would be the cost savings of combining the "white fleets" for the City and ACPS, right-sizing the combined fleet? How much could be made for one-time funds from selling the excess vehicles after right sizing?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #017: In regard to increases in our development fees, can you list how various localities compare to our fees?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #018: When was the last time the Citywide parks improvement plan was updated? Is it currently in the work plan? What are the costs involved in updating the plan?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #019: Please list vacant FTEs that have been vacant since July 2024.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #020: How much does it cost to run the jail? What is the cost per inmate?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #021: What DASH route expansions or modifications were not included in the FY 2027 budget, and what are their costs and equity scores? What would it cost to increase DASH Line 32's frequency?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #022: Are there areas of Joint Procurement such as by purchasing supplies, food services, and professional consulting in direct collaboration with the City government where we could see savings-- and any estimate to the amount of savings?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #023: Is it possible to combine the various security contracts (city hall, library, police station, etc.) with the security contract for ACPS? If we can, what is the potential savings?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #024: Is funding included in the FY 2027 budget to install lighting at Montgomery Park Dog Park? If not, what would it cost to add it? What would it cost to install lights and a water fountain for dogs at the Duke Street Dog Park?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #025: How much did the City distribute in rental assistance in FY25 and FY26, and how much is budgeted for FY27? How much funding would be required to assist those who applied for rental assistance in FY25 and FY26 and didn't receive it.
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #026: When was the RPCA resource allocation plan last updated? What would be involved in terms of staffing and funding to review that plan?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #027: How many people are currently served by the rental subsidy pilot program and at what cost per household? How many households could be served by an additional $100,000 or $200,000?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #028: What is the cost of the part time position requested in the budget, and are there any opportunities to combine with another position that was added in the budget?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #029: What is the status of mental health legislation at the General Assembly related to temporary detention orders and transportation? How could we expect the budget to change if it is passed?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #030: What would it cost to expand the ACORP program hours? What if any hours have unmet needs? Why did the number of calls decrease from 2023 to 2024? What upstream preventive mental or community health resources have resulted ...
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #031: How many crossing guard positions are vacant? What is the cost difference between in-house staff and contract crossing guards, and what's the cost trend in contracting? What if any previously discussed solutions have we implemented?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #032: Do other jurisdictions offer longevity bonuses, and if so, what are they?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #033: What would it cost to upgrade equipment in installments for remote technology? What is the number of calls received by language? What technology do we have and what technology do we need to track that data?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #034: What is the average daily population of the jail from 2020 to present broken out between local, state, federal, and other jurisdictions’ prisoners?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #035: What has been the cost for outside counsel since January of last year?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #036: Please provide the Sheriff’s Office’s work productivity performance indicator report, the jail cost report, and the staffing study.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #037: What is the status of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City government and the Sheriff’s Office?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #038: What is the current funding for the TRAILS program? Is it being cut? Does it need additional funding?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #039: What would it take to expand the current rent relief program from one-time assistance so families can receive two or three months of assistance, and what would it cost? How many people are currently served by the program ...
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #040: What is the reach and impact of ALX Beyond in terms of unique users and any data available as to trends in usage and opportunities for increased usage?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #041: What are the options for bringing in inmates from other jurisdictions to increase the number of inmates in the jail to the capacity amount of 340 or reducing the number of inmates to below 150?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #042: Can AEDP and the Workforce Development Center provide an overview of the funds dedicated and/or needed to support the work identified in ALX Forward to execute on proposals related to Workforce Development?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #043: What is the pay for a youth worker in the Alexandria Summer Youth Employment program?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #044: What is the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court receiving from the Commonwealth for the virtual court pilot program and what would be needed to improvement technology including providing access at the NVJDC & Sheltercare program?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #045: What would it cost to clear waiting list for the Sheltercare after school program?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #046: What would it cost to update the control system and meet technology needs associated with Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court space?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #047: What would be the cost and benefits of creating Business Improvement Districts in key commercial and retail corridors in the City?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #048: Can staff evaluate the estimated costs, feasibility, and requirements involved in the Green Corridor Pilot as proposed by the Beautification Commission?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #049: What are the top three RPCA recreation center event revenue generators, and what is the condition of their tables, chairs, sound, and projection equipment?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #050: What is the viability and potential cost of an e-bike voucher program for Alexandria residents including equitable qualification parameters?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #051: Have we considered phasing in the Sanitary Sewer rate increase forecasted for FY 2028? What would it look if rate increase was split over multiple years to avoid a large increase in FY28 for residents?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #052: What is average ParkMobile processing fee savings per year?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #053: What is the tonnage of glass recycled for FY2023, FY2024, and FY2025?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #054: How does the level of City spending on DASH drive the amount of state revenue received at NVTC?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #055: What would it look like to transition responsibility for cleanup/maintenance of bus stops to DASH?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #056: What capacity is needed for staff positions and costs to update the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #057: Provide a chart on how the special event application fee compares with other jurisdictions.
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #058: What would a regular cadence for fee increases look like?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #059: Provide a chart on how the City Marina fees compare with other jurisdictions.
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #060: What is the cost for RPCA to reinstate the secret shopper program and in multiple languages?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #061: What is the affiliate program for arts grants? How did this program work previously and why was it discontinued?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #062: Please provide an update on what has been implemented for FY26 for the Healthy Homes Initiative, and whether any funding has been reallocated for this program through State or Federal grant funding in FY27.
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #063: How much of ALIVE’s funding is to support rent? Are there opportunities to find e.g. municipal spaces where the cost savings could be redirected to services
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #064: What costs might the City incur to become compliant with HR1? What pre-planning is currently underway?
Completed FY 27 Budget Q&A #065: Please provide a summary of Revenue Re-Estimates and Technical Adjustments for Add/Delete and recommendations for use of additional revenues.
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #066: What additional staffing and associated costs would be required in the Office of Management and Budget to provide more support for the collective bargaining process?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #066: What additional staffing and associated costs would be required in the Office of Management and Budget to provide more support for the collective bargaining process?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #067: What savings could be generated from restructuring the annual budget process?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #069: What is the status of APD's planning for a real time crime center, and are there initial cost estimates available?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #071: Can staff provide an update on the bilingual pay program?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #072: What are the future costs for codification?
Pending FY 27 Budget Q&A #073: What would be the cost to have 4.0 City Clerk FTEs (converting part-time to full-time)
FY 27 Q&A #078: For other OSTP sites that don't have therapeutic recreation, is there a way to make it equitable across all OSTP sites than just traditional therapeutic recreation services at the Lee Center?