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FY 25 Budget Q&A #036: The state budget proposes an increase in VPI by 19%. This requires a 50% match by the locality. What is the projected cost of the match to the City? Have those funds been factored into the current budget? 5624
FY 25 Budget Q&A #035: What is the cost to make the RPCA Mental Health Pilots permanent? 5623
FY 25 Budget Q&A #034: What is the cost to restore the community outreach program for Senior Services of Alexandria? 5622
FY 25 Budget Q&A #033: What is the cost to restore the proposed 50% reduction to DASH Route 104? What would it cost to fund DASH’s supplemental requests? 5621
FY 25 Budget Q&A #032: I understand that the HUD Family Self Sufficiency Program can help move families from public housing to homeownership. How many ARHA residents currently participate in this program? Is it solely funded by federal dollars? 5620
FY 25 Budget Q&A #031: Currently, only 1% of the meals tax goes to affordable housing. How much additional revenue for affordable housing could be generated by increasing the portion of the meals tax that is dedicated to affordable housing by .5%? 1%? 5619
FY 25 Budget Q&A #030: What tools do we have to add funding to development projects that target renters making less than 50 thousand dollars? What is the cost to the City to buy down the cost of units to better support renters at this AMI level? 5618
FY 25 Budget Q&A #029: How much did the City distribute in rental assistance in FY 24? What is the scale of resources needed to assist every individual and/or family that applied for rental assistance in FY 24? 5617
FY 25 Budget Q&A #028: Have the results of the Local Voucher Program Study been finalized? If so, what is the cost to fund such a program? How much money would the voucher program cost us to implement for at least 250 households? 500? 5616
FY 25 Budget Q&A #027: When was the last time the City used General Obligation Bonds to finance affordable housing? What would be the size of the bond issuance needed to fully fund Parcview II and Community Lodgings? 5615
FY 25 Budget Q&A #026: The state budget approach to the At-Risk Add On reduces funding for ACPS in that category overall. What is the fiscal impact of that change to ACPS? 5614
FY 25 Budget Q&A #025: What central office reductions were proposed in the ACPS Budget? The School Law Enforcement Partnership Recommendations asked ACPS to explore alternative education options. Are there funds in the proposed budget to study this? 5613
FY 25 Budget Q&A #024: The City uses gas-powered leaf blowers sometimes during the year to maintain the landscaping. What electric alternatives exist, and what would it cost to replace the gas-powered devices? 5612
FY 25 Budget Q&A #023: What would it cost to increase the frequency of DASH Bus 103 to 20 minute headways between 6:45am and 8:30am and between 3:30pm and 5:00pm on weekdays? How does this route measure in terms of utilization and equity scores? 5611
FY 25 Budget Q&A #022: What is the status and cost of the Clerk of the Court's position reclassification request? 5610
Transportation Commission Meeting - March 20 5609
A Report Card on Progress in Strengthening Out of School Time Programs 5608
City of Alexandria Responds to Reports of Fish Kill in Four Mile Run 5607
FY 25 Budget Q&A #021: Can you provide an overview of the AEDP current and proposed budget and context for any growth or expansion proposed in the budget? 5605
FY 25 Budget Q&A #020: Can you provide a refresher on the ARISE current pilot? How much money would it take to bridge the current recipients of the ARISE program from it’s expiration in February 2025 to the end of FY25? 5604
FY 25 Budget Q&A #019: What is the cost if the retroactive application of the current promotional rule was applied to all eligible employees? 5603
FY 25 Budget Q&A #018: What is the employment vacancy rate in FY23 for the City of Alexandria and as compared to prior years? 5602
New Capital Project Webpage Under Construction 5601
FY 25 Budget Q&A #017: What tax rate increase would be required to fully fund the School board adopted operating budget and CIP? 5600
FY 25 Budget Q&A #016: What are the salary increases (by percentages if available or in the easiest metric to express) proposed in FY25 for the following? Librarians, Fire, Police, Sheriff, General services, and non-bargaining unit city employees 5599
FY 25 Budget Q&A #015: At current tax relief program levels, what is the projected amount not collected currently each year (tax relief granted) and what would that figure be at the increased levels under consideration? 5598
FY 25 Budget Q&A #014: What is the average real estate tax bill increase for FY25 based on real estate assessments? What is the anticipated revenue generated by a penny increase on the FY 25 tax rate? 5597
Teens 5596
DASH Celebrates 40 Years of Keeping Alexandria Moving 5595
Own an Affordable Home in Alexandria: Introducing Aidan Old Town 5594
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Presents “A Toast to the Ladies” Specialty Tour 5593
City of Alexandria to Observe Virginia Flood Awareness Week 5592
Apply Now for Creativity, Empathy and AI Event 5590
Alexandria West Planning – Comment Period on Draft Plan Recommendations now through March 31! 5589
City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Funding 5588
City of Alexandria Commission on Aging Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Aging Awards 5586
Information for Candidates for Local Elected Office in Alexandria 5587
DECC is Hiring! 5585
City of Alexandria Announces New Deputy City Manager 5584
City of Alexandria Invites Residents to Visit Northern Virginia Housing Expo 5583
ARHA Honors Sheriff's Office with Community Champion Award 5582
Celebrate Women's History Month in the City of Alexandria 5580
Lecture: How Women Changed the World of Health Care But Took Years to Be Recognized 5579
Handgun Confiscated at Lyles-Crouch School 5578
FY 25 Budget Q&A #013: In the Proposed CIP, the Tree & Shrub Maintenance project has no funding planned for FY 2025. Please explain this change in funding from the previously approved CIP. 5577
FY 25 Budget Q&A #012: The CIP budget includes $471 million in FY 2025 of a $2.33 billion 10 year CIP budget, or roughly 20% of our 10 year budget is being spent in Year One. How does that percentage compare to recent years? 5576
FY 25 Budget Q&A #011: Are there taxes or fees charged by our comparator jurisdictions on short term rental units (Air BnBs, etc) that we do not levy in Alexandria? 5575
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Presents “Tavern Games Night” on March 1 5574
City Impound Lot: Temporary Change to Hours of Operation 5572
FY 25 Budget Q&A #010: How many vacant mental health positions do we have in the City? How many mental health professionals have left the City's employ in the last two years? What is the average time a mental health position is posted before it is filled? 5571
FY 25 Budget Q&A #009: What budget reductions were considered by Staff as this budget was being developed that were not included in the Manager's proposed budget? 5570
FY 25 Budget Q&A #008: How does Alexandria's property tax relief program for seniors with limited resources compare to those of neighboring jurisdictions? What would it cost to increase the asset limit by 10%? 25%? 50%? 5569
FY 25 Budget Q&A #007: What amount of revenue would be created by raising the hotel occupancy tax rate by 1%? Were any revenue enhancements other than a property tax rate increase (fee increases, etc) considered by Staff? 5568
FY 25 Budget Q&A #006: What would it cost to offer a shuttle service on a fixed schedule one day a week for residents who need to visit the Del Pepper building but who cannot navigate the walk from the Mark Center bus stop to the building? 5567
FY 25 Budget Q&A #005: Can the City provide a stipend to young Alexandrians who participate on our Boards and Commissions, as they are often facing travel costs or not participating in work or other out of school programs in order to serve the City? 5566
FY 25 Budget Q&A #004: What is the fiscal impact of the City doing something similar to what Arlington just implemented to provide free Metrobus rides to high school students? 5565
FY 25 Budget Q&A #003: Can we get a budget memo on the concerns raised by the Alexandria Community Services Board January 10, 2024 health professionals compensation letter to City Council? 5564
FY 25 Budget Q&A #002: What is the current funding for the annual arts grants program, how long has it been at this level, and how much additional funding would be needed to at least get to a level that accounts for inflation? 5563
Civil War Women’s Day at Fort Ward, March 30, 2024 5562
Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities Seeks Applications, Nominations for Scholarship and Awards 5561
​​​​​​​City of Alexandria Residents Can Complete Mental Health First Aid Training Online in 2024 5560
March 5 Dual Presidential Primary Election Day Checklist for City of Alexandria Voters 5559
City of Alexandria Resumes Spring Mulch Program and Street Sweeping 5558
Updates on Potomac Yard Entertainment District at City Council Legislative Meeting 5556
City of Alexandria Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities in 2023 5557
City Manager James Parajon Proposes FY 2025 Budget 5553
Celebrate Women's History Month in Alexandria   5552
Old Town North Urban Design Advisory Committee Meeting 5549
Alexandria Health Department Shares Social Media Platforms 5548
Seniors 5547
Beauregard Design Advisory Committee Meeting 5546
FY 25 Budget Q&A #001: What is the proposed schedule and add/delete process for FY 2025 budget deliberations? 5545
Alexandria Inmate Dies at Adult Detention Center 5544
FY 2025 Proposed Operating and CIP Budget Documents 5543
FY 2026 Proposed Operating and CIP Budget Documents 6598
FY 2026 Approved Operating and CIP Budget Documents 6683
FY 2027 Proposed Operating and CIP Budget Documents 7953
Potomac Yard Entertainment District Experts Answer Transportation Questions at City of Alexandria’s First Community Conversation 5542
Picnic Reservation Start Date Changing from Friday, March 1 to Monday, March 4 For the 2024 Season 5540
The Snowden Family: Producers of Their Time (Part 2) 5538
The Snowden Family: Producers of Their Time (Part 1) 5539
Alexandria West Planning Meeting (Virtual) and Online Engagement 5537
Pedestrian Bridge in Ben Brenman Park Closed for Repairs  5536
Potomac Yard Entertainment District Community Conversation Focused on Transportation Scheduled for February 22 5535
Towing Advisory Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 5  5534
Traffic and Parking Board Meeting – February 26 5533
SAVE THE DATES: City of Alexandria’s FY2025 Budget Presentations 5532
Resources 5531
Celebrating Black History Month and African American Veterans 5530
City of Alexandria Recognized for Eviction Prevention Efforts 5529
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Offered February 28 and 29; Adult MHFA Sessions Added  5528
Stories From ARISE 5527
Alexandria Police Department Investigates Overnight Sexual Assault     5526
The Untold Stories: “Bloodlines of the Slave Trade” Film Screening on Feb. 25th! 5525
Why Does History Matter? Help Historic Alexandria! 5524
Celebrate Black History Month in Alexandria 5523
City of Alexandria Reminds Residents of Early Voting Deadlines for March 5 Dual Presidential Primary Election  5522
Medical Reserve Corps' 2023 Program Impact Report Details Volunteer Public Health Efforts 5521
Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and AlexRenew Seek Nominees for the 2024 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award 5520
African American Waterfront Heritage Trail Ribbon Cutting 5519

 

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