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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES APRIL 6, 2022 Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. Christopher M. Winslow, Chair Ms. Leslie A. T. Haley, Vice Chair
Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr. Mr. James M. Holland Mr. Kevin P. Carroll
Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Mr. Winslow called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He reviewed COVID-19 protocols and spatial distancing. He also verified that all Board members have received copies of the comments posted to the online comment portal for consideration on the matters before the Board. He noted the comments are part of the public record and can be viewed on the Board of Supervisors webpage. 1. INVOCATION The Honorable Chris Winslow, Clover Hill District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. Ingle, the Board approved the minutes of February 23, 2022, as submitted. Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None.
4. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE Captain Pete Cimbal with the Police Department and Colonel Matt Wilkerson with the Sheriff’s Office to brief you on efforts to provide surplus body armor or bulletproof vests to those defending Ukraine. They stated the approval of the donation is included as part of the consent agenda this evening.
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Mr. Carroll indicated the discarded body armor and bulletproof vests are still functional and he and Mr. Ingle both commended the efforts of the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office relative to the donation. Ms. Emily Ashley, Director of Citizen Information and Resources, provided a brief update to the Board about her department’s multicultural programs, including a new webpage launched to help connect refugees with available resources. Dr. Casey announced today, Chesterfield joined Henrico County and many other jurisdictions across the Commonwealth to say farewell to Officer Trey Marshall Sutton, who died last week following a line-of-duty car crash. He stated as a way of remembering Officer Sutton, and as a demonstration of unity throughout the region when such tragedies occur, staff will be presenting to Henrico a framed photo collage featuring images of the Hanover County, City of Richmond and Chesterfield County flags flying at half-staff in honor of Officer Sutton. Board members extended their heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Sutton and commended the efforts of the region for their collaborative response relative to funeral arrangements. 5. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Carroll announced he attended the Moseley Elementary School
mascot and school colors reveal open house on March 30th, as well as the Hidden Wit Brewery Groundbreaking, along with Mr. Ingle and Mr. Winslow, on March 25th.
Mr. Winslow announced he attended Virginia League of
Conservation Voters luncheon and trail tour with Bike Walk RVA on Match 31st. He also announced he attended the Richmond Kickers 2023 season kickoff at Hardywood Brewery on March 30th.
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.A. CONSENT ITEMS 6.A.1. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT DARREN M. HURLEY, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Darren M. Hurley will retire from the Fire and EMS Department, Chesterfield County, on May 1, 2022, and has faithfully served the County of Chesterfield and its citizens for 32-1/2 years in various assignments; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley attended Recruit School #22 in 1989; and
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley served as a firefighter at the Chester, Manchester, Bon Air, Wagstaff, Dale, Ettrick, and Centralia Fire and EMS Stations; as a Lieutenant at the Clover Hill Fire and EMS Station; as a Lieutenant assigned to the Resource Management Division in the Apparatus Accessory Coordinator approved staff position; and as a Lieutenant at the Rivers Bend and Phillips Fire and EMS Stations; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley responded to Colonial Heights, Virginia to assist Colonial Heights with emergency services following a tornado in 1993; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley responded to the City of Richmond, Virginia to assist the Richmond Fire Department following a conflagration on Broad Street in 2004; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley was recognized in 1993 with an Emergency Medical Services award for his role in saving the life of a citizen who was trapped as the result of a motor vehicle accident on August 26, 1993; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley was recognized in 1993 with an Emergency Medical Services award for his role in saving the life of a citizen who went into cardiac arrest on April 16, 1993, and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley was recognized in 1996 with a Life Safe award for his role in saving the life of a citizen who was experiencing a diabetic emergency on November 14, 1995; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hurley was recognized in 2002 with a Unit Citation award for his role in saving the life of a citizen who went into cardiac arrest on April 30, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the contributions of Lieutenant Darren M. Hurley, expresses the appreciation of all citizens for his service to the county and extends their appreciation for his dedicated service and their congratulations upon his retirement. Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None.
6.B. DONATION OF OUT-OF-SERVICE BODY ARMOR TO THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLICE FOUNDATION, INC.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board authorized the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office to donate its out-of-service body armor to the Chesterfield County Police Foundation, Inc.
Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None.
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7. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS Mr. Michael Jewell, resident of Bexley, expressed concerns relative to loud noise generated by his next-door neighbor during an outdoor celebration. Mr. Jason Melendez addressed the Board relative to Chesterfield Police Department use of cellphone tracking and the implication it has on the evolving facial recognition policy. 8. BUDGET ITEMS Mr. Matt Harris provided the Board with updates on the FY2023 budget. He began his presentation by providing details relative to the public safety pay plan, referencing a starting salary adjustment of 12.1 percent; standardized step increases across agencies at 2.25 percent moving forward; standardized career development programs in Police and Fire and EMS to the same increases; future promotional increases included at 13 percent; and implementation of changes that maintains compression mitigation efforts from prior fiscal years. He then covered general fund/other funds-operating budget changes. Regarding Schools, he stated no updates have been received, including information on state revenues. He noted the appropriations resolution is $8.5 million less than proposed expenditure total, while matching the proposed revenue total. He stated if additional information is made available prior to the final vote, changes will be included in budget adoption motion; if not, should Schools’ plan need an amendment, the Board can amend after the final state budget is adopted. In response to Mr. Holland’s questions relative to the pay plan, Mr. Harris stated the plan fully funds the classroom pay plan at #6 million; still invests $17 million in non-school based pay plan with phase II scheduled for FY2024, or as conditions allow; and hard-to-fill stipends are to be addressed through federal ESSER funding ($3 million). In response to Ms. Haley’s question relative to Schools’ pay study, Mr. Harris stated county and school staff are working closely with the consultant to determine a broader standardization relative to positions outlined in both pay plans. Discussion ensued relative to the methodology used to determine starting pay for both county and school employees. Mr. Harris continued his presentation by reviewing schools’ appropriation categories and CDBG and HOME annual plans; specifically, revisions between proposed and adopted budget total $216,700 and differences related to revenue recalibration to align CDBG and HOME project budgets with projected federal support. He then reviewed appropriations resolution updates; specifically relative to acceptance and appropriation of grants up to $300,000, and the value of personal use vehicles.
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Discussion ensued relative to personal use vehicle values and
eligibility for a percentage of tax relief. In conclusion, Mr. Harris updated the Board relative to the
2022 referendum concept by stating the referendum was paused until November 2022 due to the pandemic. He further stated the
FY2023-2027 CIP refines a slate of projects, removing transportation. He noted staff is awaiting final budget figures from the stated and there are potential implications for
several county programs funded in partnership with the state. He then covered other upcoming FY2022 amendments which include
the appropriation of recent VPSA proceeds for the construction of two new middle schools and the county’s ARPA plan has shifted in response to changes in federal guidelines.
Board members expressed their appreciation to members of Budget
and Management staff for their diligent efforts in preparing the budget. 8.A. ADOPTION OF THE FY2023 BUDGET, FY2023-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP), FY2023 APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION, AND THE FY2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN Mr. Holland made a motion, seconded by Ms. Haley, for the Board
to adopt the FY2023 Budget, FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan, as amended. Board members expressed concerns relative to the adoption of
the county’s budget and the delay in the adoption of the state budget and reiterated the plan to amend the schools’ budget
after the final state budget is adopted. Mr. Winslow stated the Board is committed to meeting
obligations to keeping the community safe and keeping children educated. He noted the budget fully funds the superintendent’s
request for teacher pay increases and continues to offer the most competitive pay scale in the region.
Mr. Winslow then called for the final vote on Mr. Holland’s motion, seconded by Ms. Haley, for the Board to adopt the
FY2023 Budget, FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan, as amended.
And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution
appropriating funds for FY2022:
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE DESIGNATED FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FROM DESIGNATED
ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR FY2023 FOR THE OPERATING BUDGETS AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
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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 2022 and ending on the thirtieth
day of June 2023, 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, 2022, and due December 5, 2022, be appropriated
for FY2023. These appropriations will be made with revenues projected with a $0.92
real estate tax rate for calendar year 2022.
FY2023 Adopted
General Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources General Property Taxes 610,424,600 Other Local Taxes 135,772,000 Permits and Fees 8,886,200 Fines and Forfeitures 1,231,200 Charges for Services 16,059,800 Use of Money and Property 4,138,000 Recovered Costs and Miscellaneous 5,834,900 Federal Aid 10,362,600 State Aid 76,371,900 Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves 33,249,500 Transfer from Mental Health Fund 305,200 Transfer from Special Revenue Fund 2,871,300
Estimated Revenue Total 905,507,200
Appropriations Administration of Justice 12,227,400 Community Development 22,726,400 General Government 77,678,400 Health and Welfare 61,622,800 Parks, Recreation, and Cultural 28,159,600 Public Safety 229,870,400 Public Works 26,351,000 Debt Service 27,094,900 Operating Transfers 419,394,100 Assignments 382,200
Appropriations Total 905,507,200
FY2023 Adopted
Airport Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 1,074,500 State Aid 314,900 Federal Aid 2,834,500 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 165,700 Transfer from County Reserve for CIP 432,800
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Estimated Revenue Total 4,822,400
Appropriations Public Works 4,822,400
Appropriations Total 4,822,400
Fleet and Radio Shop Fund Estimated Revenue Local Sources 22,467,300 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 76,000 Transfer from Fleet 450,000 Use of Reserves 1,000,000
Estimated Revenue Total 23,993,300 Appropriations Fleet Management 21,985,800 Radio Shop 2,007,500
Appropriations Total 23,993,300
Children's Services Fund Estimated Revenue Local Sources 730,000 State Aid 11,360,000 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 1,907,700 Use of Reserves 2,500,000 Transfer from School Operations Fund 5,143,200
Estimated Revenue Total 21,640,900
Appropriations Health and Welfare 19,140,900 Use of Reserves 2,500,000
Appropriations Total 21,640,900 FY2023 Adopted
Grants Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 9,102,500 State Aid 2,876,000 Federal Aid 4,555,400 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 1,901,900 Transfer from Mental Health Fund 523,300 Transfer from Social Services 4,500
Estimated Revenue Total 18,963,600
Appropriations Community Development Block Grant and Home 1 2,236,200 Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Grants 83,200 Families First Grant 719,400 Juvenile Detention Grant - USDA 71,600 Part C - Infant and Toddler Connection Grant 2,605,700 Police Grants 1,330,500 Revenue Recovery 8,090,700 Technology Trust Fund 478,000 Adult Drug Court 798,200 Child Advocacy Center 426,800 Domestic Violence Prosecutor 111,200 Victim Witness Assistance 1,050,100
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Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) 962,000
Appropriations Total 18,963,60
Mental Health Support Services Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 26,541,500 State Aid 5,402,300 Federal Aid 888,000 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 15,258,500 Use of Reserves 1,867,200
Estimated Revenue Total 49,957,500 Appropriations Health and Welfare 49,957,500
Appropriations Total 49,957,500
Risk Management Fund Estimated Revenue Local Sources 11,440,300 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 20,400 Use of Reserves 195,800
Estimated Revenue Total 11,656,500
Appropriations General Government 11,656,500
Appropriations Total 11,656,500 FY2023 Adopted
Wastewater Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 71,508,600 Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves 1,747,400
Estimated Revenue Total 73,256,000
Appropriations Utility Services 72,583,800 Use of Reserves 672,200
Appropriations Total 73,256,000
Water Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 78,973,400 Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves 1,799,200
Estimated Revenue Total 80,772,600
Appropriations Utility Services 79,306,800 Use of Reserves 1,465,800
Appropriations Total 80,772,600
Utilities Capital Projects Estimated Revenue Other Financing Sources Transfer from Water Fund 63,200,000
Estimated Revenue Total 63,200,000
Appropriations Utility Services 63,200,000
Appropriations Total 63,200,000
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Stormwater Utility Fund Estimated Revenue Local Sources 4,522,200 Other Financing Sources Transfer from General Fund 800
Estimated Revenue Total 4,523,000
Appropriations Public Works 1,861,900 Use of Reserves 2,661,100
Appropriations Total 4,523,000
FY2023 Adopted
School Operating Fund
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 17,207,000 State Aid 463,075,900 Federal Aid 45,245,100 Use of Reserves 4,668,500 Recurring Baseline 335,744,300 One-time Operating 15,000,000 Transfer from School CIP to Grants 62,500 Transfer from School Food Services to Operating 700,000 Transfer from School Operating to Grants 1,408,900
Estimated Revenue Total 883,112,200
Appropriations Use of Reserves 6,869,100 Instruction 605,992,200 Administration / Attendance and Health 29,982,300 Debt Service 68,446,000 Food Service 30,978,300 Operations and Maintenance 68,765,200 Pupil Transportation 46,993,100 Technology 25,086,000
Appropriations Total 883,112,200
Appomattox Governor's School Estimated Revenue Local Sources 3,276,000 State Aid 1,393,000
Estimated Revenue Total 4,669,000
Appropriations Appomattox Governor's School Operating 4,669,000
Appropriations Total 4,669,000 School Capital Improvements Estimated Revenue State Aid 22,390,000 Other Financing Sources Use of Reserves 16,869,100
Estimated Revenue Total 39,259,100
Appropriations Education Capital Projects 39,259,100
Appropriations Total 39,259,100
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Appropriations Healthcare Contributions Operating 150,882,400
Appropriations Total 150,882,400
Central Virginia Transportation Authority
Estimated Revenue Local Sources 28,481,700
Estimated Revenue Total 28,481,700
Appropriations Community Development Transfers Out 28,481,700
Appropriations Total 28,481,700 Capital Projects Fund2
Estimated Revenue State Aid 5,000,000 Other Financing Sources Transfer from County Proffers 3,000,000 Transfer from County Reserve for CIP 39,389,500 Transfer from CVTA Fund 28,481,700 Debt Proceeds 30,600,000
Estimated Revenue Total 106,471,200
Appropriations Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects 103,471,200 Operating Transfers Transfer to Capital Projects from Cash Proffers 3,000,000
Appropriations Total 106,471,200
Notes:
1) An additional $96,100 in the Community Development Block Grant is already appropriated in the grant
fund that will be used for newly identified programming.
2) An additional $11,370,000 in County projects savings is already appropriated in the capital project
fund that will be reallocated for new projects.
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: $0-10,000 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.
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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 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 authorize the acceptance and appropriation of each grant
up to $300,000. 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 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
in support of their performance of duties as defined in a separate signed agreement with
the County for constitutional officers, as well as for transfers to departments to cover
energy/fuel costs, and 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.
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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.
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 1 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 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 55% tax relief;
c) Personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall receive 55% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value;
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.D 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
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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
occurs first.
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
payment amounts for defined benefit pension plans for each 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 as applicable. Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None.
8.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. Holland, 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, 2022, and ending on the thirty-first
day of December, 2022, the taxes on property in all the Magisterial Districts of the County of Chesterfield shall be as follows:
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 $0.92 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 $0.15 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.
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(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.
(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.
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 $0.92 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof
determined by the State Corporation Commission.
(b) The foregoing subsections to the contrary 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: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None. 8.C. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES' FEE CHANGES
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board adopted the following ordinance relating to the Department of
Utilities’ fee changes:
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 18-22, 18-27 AND 18-114 RELATING TO
UTILITIES CONNECTION FEES, UTILITIES USER CHARGES, AND COST RECOVERY FOR TREATMENT OF SIGNIFICAN INDUSTRIAL WASTES BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County:
(1) That Sections 18-22, 18-27 and 18-114 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.
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(c) The meter and water service line installation charge shall be:
(1) For installing water service lines:
Inches Charge
⅝ $2,800.00
1 $3,000.00
1½ $5,000.00
2 $5,600.00
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(3) For installing residential outside use meters using existing service lines: $800.00.
Sec. 18-27. - Utility charges.
Effective with bills issued on and after July 1, 2022, the consumer shall pay charges for utility service in
accordance with the following schedules:
(a) Monthly service charges. The monthly service charge shall be:
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(2) Commodity cost charge.
(i) Water: $2.36 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
(ii) Wastewater: $2.43 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
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(b) Ancillary charges.
Type Charge
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(5) Strong waste surcharge BOD Surcharge Rate (RBOD) = $0.25 per pound
TSS Surcharge Rate (RTSS) = $0.24 per pound
Tier 1 TN Surcharge Rate (R1TN) = $1.49 per pound
Tier 2 TN Surcharge Rate (R2TN) = $1.49 per pound
Tier 1 TP Surcharge Rate (R1TP) = $4.59 per pound
Tier 2 TP Surcharge Rate (R2TP) = $4.59 per pound
(6) Septage dumping charge $5.00 per 100 gallons
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Sec. 18-114. - Cost recovery for treatment of significant industrial wastes.
(a) In addition to the charges provided for in article II, a strong waste surcharge for the higher
cost of treating strong waste or pollutants shall be paid by industrial users in accordance
with the following formula:
(2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2022.
Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll. Nays: None.
BOD Surcharge = (BOD – 250) (62.4 x V) x RBOD
1,000,000
TSS Surcharge = (TSS – 250) (62.4 x V) x RTSS
1,000,000
Tier 1 TN Surcharge = (TN – 40 or 30, whichever is less) (62.4 × V) × R1TN
1,000,000
Tier 2 TN Surcharge = (TN − 70) (62.4 × V) × R2TN
1,000,000
Tier 1 TP Surcharge = (TP – 8 or 4, whichever is less) (62.4 × V) × R1TP
1,000,000
Tier 2 TP Surcharge = (TP − 12) (62.4 × V) × R2TP
1,000,000
BOD = Biochemical oxygen demand in parts per million of the industrial waste
or strong waste.
TSS = Suspended solids in parts per million of the industrial waste or strong
waste.
TN = Total Nitrogen in parts per million of industrial waste.
TP = Total Phosphorus in parts per million of industrial waste.
V = Volume of the industrial waste or strong waste in cubic feet.
RBOD = Surcharge Rate for BOD in dollar/pound.
RTSS = Surcharge Rate for TSS in dollar/pound.
R1TN and R2TN = Surcharge Rates for TN in dollar/pound.
R1TP and R2TP = Surcharge Rates for TP in dollar/pound.
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9. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS There were no requests to address the Board at this time. 10. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adjourned at 7:13 p.m. until April 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. for
a work session in the Public Meeting Room. Ayes: Winslow, Haley, Ingle, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
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Joseph P. Casey Christopher M. Winslow County Administrator Chairman