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2021-04-07 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES APRIL 7, 2021 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. James M. Holland, Chair Mr. Christopher M. Winslow, Vice Chair Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr. Mr. Kevin P. Carroll Ms. Leslie A. T. Haley Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Mr. Holland called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. INVOCATION The Honorable Chris Winslow, Clover Hill District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board of Supervisors approved the minutes of March 10, 2021, and March 24, 2021, as submitted. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 4. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE • Dr. Casey announced the county has reached its two-thirds community vaccination goal which places it in the green zone of the progress dashboard. He stated progress is speeding up, noting it took 85 days to hit the one-third mark but only 25 additional days to reach the two-thirds milestone. He thanked all the departments, state partners, and numerous volunteers who helped to make this incredible effort possible. • Dr. Casey announced a new small business resource that was developed out of Economic Development's COVID-19 outreach to the county's business community. He stated the program consists of several videos, presented by well - 21 -186 4/7/2021 Mr. Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board of Supervisors approved the minutes of March 10, 2021, and March 24, 2021, as submitted. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 4. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE • Dr. Casey announced the county has reached its two-thirds community vaccination goal which places it in the green zone of the progress dashboard. He stated progress is speeding up, noting it took 85 days to hit the one-third mark but only 25 additional days to reach the two-thirds milestone. He thanked all the departments, state partners, and numerous volunteers who helped to make this incredible effort possible. • Dr. Casey announced a new small business resource that was developed out of Economic Development's COVID-19 outreach to the county's business community. He stated the program consists of several videos, presented by well - 21 -186 4/7/2021 known and knowledgeable topic experts, that provide Chesterfield businesses with a wide variety of business skills and resources to help them not only survive the COVID-19 business interruption, but also grow their businesses going forward. He further stated interested companies should send an email to caresOmybizgrowshere.com. Dr. Casey provided an update on the Governor's proposal ` to accelerate the permissibility of marijuana possession r/J apart from the legalized sales process which has due process over the next two years. He stated there are no local governing body actions to be taken related to any proposed possession laws, but, based on what is currently drafted, there is an option for local governing bodies to approve a November 2022 referendum question asking citizens if their locality should enable the sale of marijuana at state -sanctioned stores. He further stated if a locality does not hold a referendum, or if a referendum passes, then such store sales would be approved, the locality would be eligible to levy a three percent local sales tax, and stores would be subject to local zoning laws. He stated if the referendum fails, then just the possession laws would be applicable, and the locality could authorize a future referendum in four years to approve store sales. Dr. Casey stated the first installment of the public safety pay plan went out in January and the second installment will go out with the first April paycheck, thereby completing and honoring the Board's action in December to implement the plan. • Dr. Casey announced Mr. Dan Cohen, Director of Community Enhancement, has been elected chair of the Urban Land Institute's Virginia District Council effective July 1, 2021. 5. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Carroll reported on his recent tour of the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education and expressed his hope that Schools will utilize the venue for performing arts programs. He also reported on his attendance at the football game between Cosby and Manchester high schools and stated he was glad to see sports being played in the county. Mr. Winslow announced the paving of Lucks Lane will occur over the next couple of weeks with striping to follow shortly thereafter. He also announced the roundabout at the intersection of Otterdale Road and Old Hundred Road will be complete soon and will improve traffic safety in that area. Mr. Holland expressed sympathy to the families of the recent J shooting victims. He stated times like this serve as a reminder of the importance of diversity and acceptance within any community. He exhorted everyone to show respect and appreciation for differences in heritage, beliefs, and skin 21-187 4/7/2021 tones. He extended thoughts and prayers to families who have suffered loss because of violence. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.A. CONSENT ITEMS 6.A.1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD RELATED TO SERVING AND CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON COUNTY PROPERTY On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board set the date of April 28, 2021, for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Code of the County of Chesterfield granting the County Administrator the authority to approve all requests whereby alcoholic beverages may be consumed on County property when served by appropriately licensed entities. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 6.B. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LOCAL PROJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDING On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adopted the following resolution of support for the submission of local projects to be considered for federal community projects funding: WHEREAS, the opportunity exists for Chesterfield County to submit projects for consideration for federal Community Project Funding for federal fiscal year 2022; and WHEREAS, the following local projects are positioned as prime candidates for federal Community Project Funding consideration: the Beulah Community Center, the Ettrick Train Station, the Interstate 95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvement, and the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Beulah Community Center project addresses the County's "Thriving Communities" Strategic Plan Goal, is a valued revitalization project that demonstrates commitment to investing in an older neighborhood, increases the amount of indoor and outdoor recreational space available to the local community, and establishes the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters to increase the Department's immediate community presence; and 21-188 4/7/2021 WHEREAS, the Ettrick Train Station Renovation (Bessie Lane Reconstruction Project) is a partnership between the County, State, and Amtrak to renovate and expand the Ettrick train station and surrounding vicinity to continue its stature as a critical hub for the Ettrick area, the value of which has garnered longstanding public support from both the Board of Supervisors and Congressman A. Donald MCEachin, 4th District (per a resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors dated June 27, 2018, and two letters from Congressman MCEachin on May 16, 2017 and July 18, 2018) as a primary transportation resource 21-188 4/7/2021 for the nearly 200,000 local residents, students, visitors, and employees to Ettrick, Virginia State University, and Fort Lee, and as a key revitalization component of the "Ettrick-VSU Special Area Plan" of the Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Interstate 95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvement project is a joint local and state initiative to provide community access that is critical to drawing investment, creating jobs, and spurring revitalization in the northern U.S. Route 1 corridor in accordance with the Northern Jefferson Davis Special Area Plan, developed in concert with local civic organizations and citizens to prompt the creation of a "new downtown" to serve as the center of community activity and vibrancy in this area; and WHEREAS, the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvements are critical to alleviate the significant flooding that routinely occurs during heavy rainstorms at the crossings along this road and poses risks to life and safety, traps residents in their homes, impedes the flow of goods and services in the area, impacts the road network limiting growth potential, and generally affects the quality of life and structural integrity of existing infrastructure in the area; and WHEREAS, local funding has been identified for these projects and is available to serve as match to any federal funding allocations; and WHEREAS, certain projects have also secured supplemental state and/or private financial support as evidence of their broader regional impact, and WHEREAS, the projects listed have all been determined to be of significant need, have citizen support, and have been thoroughly programmed to provide great value at the most effective cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County hereby endorses and supports the following projects for submission to and consideration by the County's Congressional delegation and subsequent Congressional Appropriations Subcommittees for federal Community Project Funding for federal fiscal year 2022: the Beulah Community Center, the Ettrick Train Station, the Interstate 95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvement, and the Otterdale Road Drainage Improvements. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 7. BUDGET ITEMS Mr. Gerard Durkin, Acting Budget Director, provided the Board with updates on the FY2022 budget. He stated if the budget amendments pass, the general fund budget will sit at $807 million which is an increase of 7.1 percent over the FY2021 Amended Budget passed in December. He reviewed the priorities of the proposed budget and provided details of the amendments 21-189 4/7/2021 which include a reduction in the Richmond Regional Tourism contribution estimate; conversion of a position from part-time to full-time at the Child Advocacy Center to help with their accreditation process; conversion of an automation analyst position in Budget and Management from half-year to full -year funding to assist with demography efforts and the StratIS project; adjustments for community contracts with Sportable and Friends of the Lower Appomattox River; revision of P1anRVA contribution estimate; conversion of child safety officer positions from part-time to full-time; and revised funding request from the Sheriff's office. He expressed his appreciation for the Budget and Management staff who spent many late nights working on the proposed budget as well as Ms. Natalie Spillman and Mr. Harris. Mr. Winslow read the following statement from a constituent: "I just read the article in the Observer about the lack of comments during the budget hearing. I just wanted you to know I keep up with what Chesterfield is doing with my tax dollars. I have no complaints, and I am satisfied with the way Chesterfield is being governed. So, therefore, I have no comments except to say thank you." He stated it is nice to hear positive comments from citizens. He encouraged citizens to provide comments of any kind because they make the Board better at what they do year-to-year. Mr. Carroll stated it is important to ensure the community understands that the increase in the budget is really over a two-year period considering the FY2021 budget was cut by $50 million due to COVID-19. Mr. Durkin stated that is a very fair statement Mr. Carroll discussed residential assessment increases resulting from the current housing market. He stated the Board may need to consider adjusting the tax rate appropriately in the next budget cycle. He further stated the Board is making necessary increases in public safety pay, teacher compression pay, and infrastructure, and the Board is trying to be a good steward of the taxpayers' money. Mr. Winslow thanked the Department of Communications and Media for its efforts to engage with citizens over the last year. He surmised there were fewer formal comments on this year's budget because citizens felt they had already been heard. He stated he asked Ms. Susan Pollard, Director of Communications and Media, to conduct a survey on citizen engagement to ensure citizens are being reached. Ms. Haley stated because budget conversations are occurring year-round as opposed to just during the budget cycle, citizens come into the process in a much more balanced and informed manner. She further stated the result is a smoother, less excitable budget process, and the community has a better understanding of the Board's priorities. Mr. Holland thanked Mr. Durkin for his diligence during one of the most challenging budget years in recent memory. He applauded the Budget and Management team for developing four budgets in one year. He requested a three- to five-year trend 21-190 4/7/2021 analysis of real estate assessments to see where the county is and make adjustments if appropriate. 7.A. ADOPTION OF THE FY2022 BUDGET, FY2022-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP), FY2022 APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION, AND THE PY2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adopted the FY2022 Budget, FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan, as amended. And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution appropriating funds for FY2021: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE DESIGNATED FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FROM DESIGNATED ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR FY2022 FOR THE OPERATING BUDGETS AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chesterfield: That for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of July 2021 and ending on the thirtieth day of lune 2022, the following sections shall be adopted: Sec. 1 The following designated funds and accounts shall be appropriated from the designated estimated revenues for operations and to provide a capital improvement program for the County. It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors that general property taxes levied on January 1, 2021, and due December 5, 2021, be appropriated for FY2022. These appropriations will be made with revenues projected with a $0.95 real estate tax rate for calendar year 2021. Estimated Revenue Local Sources General Property Taxes Other Local Taxes Permits and Fees Fines and Forfeitures Charges for Services Use of Money and Property Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous Other Agencies Federal Aid State Aid Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves Transfer from Mental Health Fund Transfer from Special Revenue Fund General Fund continued on next page 21-191 4/7/2021 J Appropriations Administration of Justice Community Development General Government Health and Welfare Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Public Safety Public Works Non -departmental Debt Service Operating Transfers Assignments Wrpa*MM Total Estimated Revenue Local Sources Charges for Services Use of Money and Property Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous Other Agencies State Aid Federal Aid Other Financing Sources Transfer from County Reserve for OF Transfer from General Fund Appropriations Public Works Personnel Operating Debt Service Capital Projects Estimated Revenue Local Sources Other Local Taxes Other Agencies State Aid Other Financing Sources Transfer from County Reserve for CIP Transfer from County Proffers Debt Proceeds Appropriations Operating Transfers Transfer to Capital Projects from Cash Proffers Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects 21-192 4/7/2021 Estimated Revenue Local Sources Charges for Services 1,084,900 Use of Money and Property 185,400 Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous 20,057,700 Appropriations Fleet Management 19,318,800 Radio Shop 2,009,200 omprlatlons Total 21,323,000 Estimated Revenue Local Sources Reimbursement from Colonial Heights Other Agencies State Aid Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund Transfer from School Operations Fund Use of Reserves Appropriations Total Health and Welfare Personnel Operating Use of Reserves Estimated Revenue Local Sources Charges for Services Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous Other Agencies State Aid Federal Aid Other Financing Sources Tru, nsfer from Gen era Fu n Transfer from Mental Health Fund Transfer from Social Services Appropriations Adult Drug Court Child Advocacy Center Community Development Block Grant and Home' Domestic Violence Prosecutor Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Grants Families First Grant Juvenile Detention Grant - USDA Juvenile Drug Court Part C - Infant and Toddler Connection Grant Police Grants Revenue Recovery Technology Trust Fund Victim Witness Assistance Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) ampolatlons Total 21-193 8,970, 8,095,200 4/7/2021 HEALTHCARE FUND Estimated Revenue Local Sources Charges for Services 148,799,200 EsUmated Revenue Total 148,799,100 Appropriations Healthcare Contributions Operating 148,799,200 Aplompriodows Total 14$799,100 �ECV I ML MEAL rraurrunl JcnyRCJ rumu Estimated Revenue Local Sources Estimated Revenue Charges for Services 26,558 Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous 11 Other Agencies EvIlmoted Revenue Total State Aid 5,077 Federal Aid 888 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 13,255 throated Revenue Total 45,791 Appropriations Health and Welfare Personnel Operating Capital Outlay Transfers Out Total RISK MANAGEMENT FUND Estimated Revenue Local Sources Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous 10,353,100 EvIlmoted Revenue Total 10,39$100 Appropriations General Government Personnel 1,853,600 Operating 8,499,500 roprlotfom Total 101354100 `^ v v V Estimated RevenueLocal Sources Permits and Fees Other Agencies State Aid Federal Aid Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves Recurring Baseline One-time Operating School Operating Fund continued on next page 21-194 4/7/2021 Appropriations Use of Reserves Debt Service Food Service Administration / Attendance and Health Instruction Operations and Maintenance Pupil Transportation Technology Grants r , V ^ Estimated Revenue Local Sources Permits and Fees 2,439,500 Other Agencies State Aid 2,000,000 Appropriations Appomattox Governor's School Operating Ipproprtatlans Total Estimated Revenue Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves Debt Proceeds Appropriations Education Capital Projects 17 Ippropriations Total 17 WASTEWATER FUND Estimated Revenue Local Sources Permits and Fees 6,400 Charges for Services 66,917,200 Use of Money and Property 622,200 Recovered Casts and Miscellaneous 44,200 Estimated Revenue Total 67,590,600 Appropriations Utility Services Personnel 11,410,100 Operating 17,955,500 Capital Outlay 581,000 Debt Service 3,476,400 Capital Projects 33,530,000 Use of Reserves 637,000 ropdations Total 67,590,000 21-195 4/7/2021 IM J WATER FUND Estimated Revenue Estimated Revenue Local Sources Transfer from Wastewater Fund Permits and Fees 700 Transfer from Water Fund Charges for Services 72,357,700 Use of Money and Property 439,500 Utility Services Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous 1,966,600 sHroated Revenue Total 60,680,000 74764500 Appropriations Utility Services Personnel 13,793,300 Operating 27,973,500 Capital Outlay 710,300 Debt Service 3,530,900 Capital Projects 27,150,000 Use of Reserves 1,606,500 roprksbns Total 74764500 UTILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS Estimated Revenue Other Financing Sources Transfer from Wastewater Fund 33,530,000 Transfer from Water Fund 27,150,000 Ertknoted Revenue Total 60,6601 000 Appropriations Utility Services Capital Projects 60,680,000 pri stbrs Total 6466g000 Notes: 1) An additional $4,358,400 in county project savings is already appropriated in the capital project fund that will be reallocated for new projects. 2) An additional $227,300 in the Community Development Block Grant is already appropriated in the grant fund that will be used for newly identified programming. Sec. 2 Subsequent to the appropriations outlined in section 1, the Board of Supervisors may make additional appropriations if there is an unencumbered and unappropriated sum sufficient to appropriate. Sec.3 The County Administrator may increase appropriations for non -budgeted revenue that may occur during the fiscal year as follows: insurance recoveries of any amount received for damage to any County property, including vehicles, for which County funds have been expended; refunds or reimbursements, in any amount, made to the County for which the County has expended funds directly related to that refund or reimbursement; and other revenue not to exceed $50,000. Budget Change Requests are required when transferring funds between appropriation categories and capital projects, when appropriating revenue and expenditures, or when using a reserve. Approval levels below the County Administrator's $50,000 threshold are delegated at the following increments: 50- 10,000 Budget and Management Analyst, $10,001-20,000 Budget and Management Director, $20,001-50,000 County Administrator. Any budget change request above $50,000 will be taken to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Sec.4 The County Administrator— in concert with the Board of Supervisors — may make available the general fund transfer to schools and make appropriations in the school operating fund, contingent upon availability of funds and other 21-196 4/7/2021 circumstances, based on the following schedule: $4 million on December 15, $4 million on February 15, and $4 million on May 15. Sec. 5 The County Administrator may, as provided herein, authorize the transfer of any unencumbered balance or portion thereof from one classification of expenditure to another within the same department or appropriation category. Unless otherwise provided below, the County Administrator may transfer up to $50,000 from the unencumbered appropriated balance and prior year end carry forward assignments from one appropriation category (including assigned fund balance) to another appropriation category or between capital projects. No more than one transfer may be made for the same item unless the total amount to be transferred for the item does not exceed $50,000. The School Board or School Superintendent may make revenue and expenditure transfers among school appropriations categories or between capital projects during the fiscal year with approval delegated, in aggregate, in the following increments: $0-50,000 Superintendent, $50,001-499,999 School Board, $500,000+ Board of Supervisors. Sec.6 The County Administrator may approve transfers among County and Utility funds to enable the capital projects or grants to be accounted for correctly as long as funding sources are consistent and total appropriation is not increased. The County Administrator is authorized to reallocate funding sources for capital projects, cash proffers, and debt service payments. Upon completion of a capital project or grant program, staff is authorized to close out the project and transfer any remaining balances to the original funding source and appropriate outside revenue up to the amount received. Savings in projects initiated as part of a major maintenance program are authorized to be transferred by staff to the corresponding major maintenance account for future improvements and staff is authorized to transfer remaining balances from completed projects within the r/] same CIP category to enable future reallocation. Staff is authorized to reprogram Community Development Block Grant funds by closing program cost centers and transferring funding to newly approved programs based on adoption by the Board of Supervisors. If outside contributions or external revenues do not materialize at the level budgeted, staff may reduce revenue and expenditure appropriations to the level received. The School Superintendent is authorized to reallocate funding sources for capital projects as long as funding sources are consistent and total appropriation is not increased. Upon completion of a capital project or grant program, staff is authorized to close out the project and transfer any remaining balances to the original funding source or the Reserve for Future Projects. Savings in projects initiated as part of a major maintenance or food services program are authorized to be transferred to the corresponding major maintenance or food services account for future improvements. If outside contributions or external revenues do not materialize at the level budgeted, staff may reduce revenue and expenditure appropriations to the level received. Sec.7 The County Administrator is authorized to transfer among appropriation categories and/or appropriate funds and assignments of fund balance in any amount for supplemental retirement, Workers' Compensation, healthcare, career development plans, part-time salaries, and other compensation -related costs—to include salary supplements for constitutional officers [in support of their performance of duties as defined in a separate signed agreement with the County], as well as for transfers to departments to cover energy/fuel costs, and 21-197 4/7/2021 funds received from asset forfeitures for allowable expenditures. Within the healthcare fund, the County Administrator is authorized to appropriate use of reserves, interest earnings, and additional employee or employer contributions in any amount to pay claims, deductibles, settlements, and any costs associated with healthcare. Sec. 8 All outstanding encumbrances, both operating and capital, in all County funds up to $150 million, at June 30, 2021 shall be an amendment to the adopted budget and shall be reappropriated to the next fiscal year to the same department for which they were assigned in the previous year. At the close of the fiscal year, all unassigned appropriations lapse for budget items other than: those contained in life -to -date funds, budgeted transfers to life -to -date funds; other use of restricted, committed, or assigned fund balances; District Improvement Funds; asset forfeiture funds; grant funds; construction assignments; assignments for County and School reserves for future capital improvements; donations received for specific purposes; tax revenues received for special assessment districts and interest earnings thereon; Fire and Emergency Medical Services apparatus and equipment funding; Police Department funding for replacement vehicles; Sheriff Department funding for replacement vehicles and equipment; General Services vehicle and equipment funding; Parks and Recreation vehicle and equipment funding; Economic Development incentive funds; and refunds for off-site and oversized water and wastewater facilities. Sec. 9 Any funds specifically budgeted to add to an assignment of fund balance shall be automatically assigned during the year end audit process. All excess revenues and unspent appropriations in the telecommunications program are authorized to be automatically assigned for future telecommunications upgrades. All excess revenues in the BPOL program are authorized to be reserved for future transportation or economic development initiatives. All revenues from the increased vehicle registration fee received in excess of those budgeted for the state revenue sharing program shall be authorized to be reserved for future transportation improvements. Any revenues received from the sale of real property to satisfy delinquent taxes are authorized to be reserved at year end. Staff is authorized to transfer and appropriate up to $937,000 from results at year end into the Stormwater Fund for TMDL related expenses. All excess transient occupancy taxes and VDOT reimbursements received in the General Fund are authorized to be reserved at the end of each fiscal year. All Utilities Department Rate Stabilization Reserve funds are authorized to be reserved at the end of each fiscal year. All funds generated from real estate taxes as a result of the Summit development shall be authorized to be reserved for transportation improvements within the traffic shed in which the development is located, or any traffic shed which would provide relief to that shed. All funds generated from real estate taxes as a result of the Carvana development shall be authorized to be reserved for transportation improvements within the traffic shed in which the development is located, or any traffic shed which would provide relief to that shed. Sec. 10 The County Administrator is authorized to make expenditures from Trust & Agency Funds for the specified reasons for which the funds were established. In no case shall the expenditure exceed the available balance in the fund. e Sec. 11 In accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524(C)(2) and ` Section 58.1-3912(E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter l of the Acts of Assembly (2004 Special Session 1) and as set forth in Item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly, any qualifying vehicle situated within the County, shall receive personal property tax 21-198 4/7/2021 relief in the following manner: a) Personal use vehicles valued at $1,500 or less will be eligible for 100% tax relief; b) Personal use vehicles valued at $1,501 to $20,000 will be eligible for 46% tax relief; c) Personal use vehicles valued at$20,001 ormore shall receive46%tax reliefon the first $20,000 ofvalue; d) All other vehicles which do not meet the definition of "qualifying` (business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program. Pursuant to authority conferred in Item 503.1) of the 2005 State Appropriations Act, the County Treasurer shall issue a supplemental personal property tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of tax due without regard to any former entitlement to state PPTRA relief, plus applicable penalties and interest, to any taxpayer whose taxes with respect to a qualifying vehicle for tax year 2005 or any prior tax year remain unpaid on September 1, 2006, or such date as state funds for reimbursement of the state share of such bill have become unavailable, whichever occursfirst. e) Penalty and interest with respect to bills issued pursuant to this section shall be computed on the entire amount of tax owed. Interest shall be computed at the rate provided in Section 9-51 of the County Code from the original due date of the tax. Sec. 12 The County Administrator is authorized to assign position numbers from the Board approved unallocated pool to a specific department as long as there is sufficient funding appropriated to cover the personnel costs. No new full-time position numbers can be created without Board of Supervisor approval. Sec. 13 The County Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, will ensure that the paymentamounts for defined benefit pension plans foreach liability is funded and paid annually. The County Administrator is authorized to withhold and adjust general fund contributions to other funds to make pension plan payments for the respective funds if not paid on the policy established timeline asapplicable. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 7.B. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board adopted the following ordinance establishing the annual tax levy on various classes of real estate and personal property: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County: (1) That for the year beginning on the first day of January, 2021, and ending on the thirty-first day of December, 2021, the taxes on property in all the Magisterial Districts of the County of Chesterfield shall be as follows: 21-199 4/7/2021 Sec. 1. Real Property and Mobile Homes. (a) Except as provided in Sec. 1 (b) , on tracts of land, lots or improvements thereon and on mobile homes the tax shall be $0.95 on every $100 of assessed value thereof. (b)On tracts of land, lots or improvements thereon and on mobile homes in the Powhite Parkway -Charter Colony Parkway Interchange Service District the tax shall be the tax provided in Sec. 1 (a) plus $0.05 on every $100 of assessed value thereof. Sec. 2. Personal Property. (a) On automobiles, trailers, boats, boat trailers, other motor vehicles and on all tangible personal property used or held in connection with any mining, manufacturing or other business, trade, occupation or profession, including furnishings, furniture and appliances in rental units, the tax shall be $3.60 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (b) On aircraft as defined by Section 58.1-3503 and -3506 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $.50 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (e) On motor vehicles which use clean special fuels as defined in Section 46.2-749.3 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $3.24 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (f) On motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more used to transport property for hire by a motor carrier engaged in interstate commerce, the tax shall be $.96 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (g) On motor vehicles which are specially equipped to provide transportation for physically handicapped individuals, the tax shall be $.01 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (h) On computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center as defined by Section 58.1-3506(A)(43) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $0.24 on every $100 of assessed value thereof. 21-200 4/7/2021 (c) On motor vehicles owned or leased by members of volunteer rescue squads, volunteer fire departments, volunteer police chaplains and by auxiliary police officers as provided in Section 9-57, Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, the tax shall be $.96 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (d) On wild or exotic animals as defined by Section 58.1- 3506 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $0.01 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (e) On motor vehicles which use clean special fuels as defined in Section 46.2-749.3 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $3.24 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (f) On motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more used to transport property for hire by a motor carrier engaged in interstate commerce, the tax shall be $.96 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (g) On motor vehicles which are specially equipped to provide transportation for physically handicapped individuals, the tax shall be $.01 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof. (h) On computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center as defined by Section 58.1-3506(A)(43) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $0.24 on every $100 of assessed value thereof. 21-200 4/7/2021 Sec. 3. Public Service Corporation Property. (a) On that portion of real estate and tangible personal property of public service corporations which has been equalized as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $0.95 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof determined by the State Corporation Commission. (b) The foregoing subsections to the contrary J notwithstanding, on automobiles and trucks belonging to such public service corporations the tax shall be $3.60 on every $100 of assessed value thereof. Sec. 4. Machinery and Tools. On machinery and tools used in a manufacturing or mining business the tax shall be $1.00 on every $100 assessed value thereof. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 7.C. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES' FEE CHANGES Mr. Winslow commended the Department of Utilities for keeping rate increases as small as possible over the years. Mr. Ingle stated the county's rates are a bargain compared to surrounding localities because of the efficient way the i Department of Utilities is run and because it only bills to J cover costs. On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board adopted the following ordinance relating to the Department of Utilities' fee changes: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 18-22 AND 18-27 RELATING TO UTILITIES CONNECTION FEES AND UTILITIES USER CHARGES BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County: (1) That Sections 18-22 and 18-27 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted to read as follows: Sec. 18-22. - Connection fees 0 0 0 (c) The meter and water service line installation charge shall be: 21-201 4/7/2021 (2) For installing meters: Inches 1 1 1/2 2 buu.UU (3) For installing residential outside use meters using existing service lines: $620.00. C•Z•Z•] Sec. 18-27. - Utility charges. Effective with bills issued on and after July 1, 2021, the consumer shall pay charges for utility service in accordance with the following schedules: (a) Monthly service charges. The monthly service charge shall be: (1) Customer cost charge. A customer cost charge of $2.54 for each service account. However, customers who have only a water account or a wastewater account shall pay a customer cost charge of $5.08. (2) Commodity cost charge. (i) Water: $2.25 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf). (ii) Wastewater: $2.32 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf). (3) Capacity cost charge. Iap—_.._ Number! Monthly Capacity Meter ii of Charge Customer Class Size EAUs ( (inches)'. per Water lwastewater !, Unit !'Dwelling, single- Ifamily, including townhouses and (1) :manufactured homes that are not located in a manufactured home park Dwelling, two- family (per unit) 5/8 II 1.00 $7.95( $14.15 i I 5/8 SII 1.00 7.95 14.15 21-202 4/7/2021 C� (2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2021. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. Mr. Holland noted the Department of Utilities is a AAA -rated utilities department. 7.D. REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $10.0 MILLION FOR THE FUTURE FACILITY LAND ACQUISITION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PROJECT IN FY2021 On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the transfer and appropriation of $10.0 million from County reserves to the Future Facility Land Acquisition CIP project in FY2021. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-203 4/7/2021 1J In ''Number Monthly Capacity Meter of Charge Customer Class Size ERUs (inches)Ii per Water Wastewater Unit Manufactured homes that are located in a manufactured home park and 1 multiple -family dwellings other (iii) than multiple- 0.85 1 6.76 12.03 family dwellings used exclusively as housing for colleges or '.. universities (per unit) A11 other customer 5/8 and (iv) classes 3/4 1.00 7.95 j 14.15 1 2.50 19.86 1 35.38 11/2 5.00 39.75 70.75 2 8.00 63.60 113.20 j 3 16.00 T127.20 226.40 T 4 125.00 6 '50.00 198.75 353.75 l 397.50 707.50 8 180.00 636.00 1,132.00 10 914.25 1,627.25 _'1115.001 r 12 1S5.0 O 1 232.25 2,193.25 The capacity cost charge for a dwelling that is served (v) by a meter that is larger than five-eighths inch shall be the capacity cost charge in subsection (a)(3)(iv). C� (2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2021. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. Mr. Holland noted the Department of Utilities is a AAA -rated utilities department. 7.D. REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $10.0 MILLION FOR THE FUTURE FACILITY LAND ACQUISITION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PROJECT IN FY2021 On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the transfer and appropriation of $10.0 million from County reserves to the Future Facility Land Acquisition CIP project in FY2021. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-203 4/7/2021 1J In 8. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS There were no requests to address the Board at this time. 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adjourned at 6:26 p.m. until April 28, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. for a work session in the Public Meeting Room. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. A 21-204 4/7/2021