Adopted Core Values - Granicus

Adopted Core Values

• Small-town Character in an Urban Setting

• Economic Sustainability

• Environmental Sustainability• Inclusiveness and Social

Sustainability

• Education

• Mobility and Accessibility

• Public Health and Safety

• Responsive and Accountable Governance

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Adopted Vision StatementIn the year 2040, the City of Falls Church is a welcoming and inclusive community – a special place in the heart of Northern Virginia. Involved citizens are key to the City’s long-term success as a leader in education, environmental sustainability, multi-modal transportation, and vibrant economic development.

By investing in neighborhoods, community services and facilities, schools, and parks the City preserves small-town character and history while honoring a deep commitment to progress and a growing community. The continual rejuvenation of robust commercial areas supports the City’s high quality of life for all citizens.

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Presentation Format

• 10 minute staff presentation• 10 to 15 minutes Q&A

1) FY2019 budget deliverables?2) Changes in funding relative to FY2018?3) What is not funded?

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Public Health and Safety

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Presenter: Chief Mary Gavin (FCPD)


Core Principles• 21st Century Community Policing Pillars

• Guardianship Mindset & De-escalation– Public Safety: Proactive vs. Reactive

– Responsible: Care, Duty, Loyalty, & Foresight• Community Values• Organization Structure

− Building Trust & Legitimacy− Policy & Oversight− Technology & Social Media

− Community Policing − Training & Education− Officer Safety & Wellness

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Core PrinciplesSignificant Investment in CIP

• Renovated City Hall ($17M)• Renovated Firearms Range $1.2M)• Fire Station 6 ($223K, FY2019)• Renovated Library ($8.3M)

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FY2019 Action Items• Responsive to calls for service.• Managing 2 Photo Red Light programs.• Staff & support City special events.

and 50+ FCCPS after-school activities.• Proactive Public Safety projects.• Fire Service: Inspections,

Investigations, Liaison• Community Services Board• Work Plan Guidance: E911 Dispatch

– Governance, connectivity, and regional coordination

– 911 phones, radio systems, computer aid dispatch

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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Respond to calls for service (21.75 FTE)

31,096 calls for service Estimated 35,000 calls for service (13% Increase)

Special events supported by FCPD

9 City sponsored, 5 community requested, 50 after school activities

Hardline cap on Special events (staffing needs)

Criminal Investigations(5 FTE)

366 investigations (up 30% from FY2017)

Estimated 400 investigations (10% increase)

Office Emergency Management (.5 FTE)

4 Community Projects: P&P, FCCPS, Haz-mitigation, Shelter & Damage Assessment

4 Community Projects: P&P, FCCPS, Stop the Bleed, ALICE

Fire Marshal (.5 FTE, .5 PT)

7 fire investigations, 300 building inspections, 10 CPR classes FCPD

Estimated 8 fire investigations, 310 building inspections, 10 CPR classes FCPD

Dispatch (6 FTE)

50,000 calls answered, 25,000 dispatched

56,500 calls answered28250 dispatched (13% increase)

Public Health and Safety8

Future Needs to Support DevelopmentPolicy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded

NeedsSchool Resource Officer (SRO)

1 FTE 1 FTE 2 Additional FTEs

Criminal Investigations

5 FTE 5 FTE 2 Additional FTEs

Patrol Officer 21 FTE 21 FTE 4 Additional FTEs

Full-Time Emergency Manager

0 FTE(.5 PT)

0 FTE(.5 PT)

1 FTE


*1 FTE = $80,000 in salary and benefits

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Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability

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Presenters: Nancy Vincent, Dana Lewis (HHS) and Jody Acosta (Treasurer)


Core Principles• Diverse housing stock for all income

levels• Services and facilities for all ages and

abilities• Celebrations of race and culture including

music, arts, and commemorations of history and historical events

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Budget Guidance• Preservation, creation of affordable housing• Provision of services to vulnerable residents• Group home services for teenage girls• Senior Tax Relief and Rent Relief• Contracted services with Fairfax CSB, Family

Services, and Health Dept.• Contracted services with Arlington CSU

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FY2019 Action Items• Update the Housing chapter of the

Comprehensive Plan• Update the Affordable Housing Policy• Support the Miller House project• Contribute to the Affordable Housing Fund


Policy and Project Development

Policy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded NeedsHousing Needs/Affordability

No allocation

$102,000 added to the $289,000 in the affordable housing fund.

Affordable Housing Fund:• Preservation of

The Fields• Add to CCAU low income

ADU program• Housing grants program• Create tax incentives to

promote affordable housing• First time Homebuyers

program• Virginia Village

redevelopmentInclusiveness and Social Sustainability

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Market RateAffordable Rental Units in 2000

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Bedroom Size

Units at 60% AMI

Units at 80% AMI

Units at 100% AMI

Total

Efficiency/Studio

52 65 65 185

1 Bedroom 251 341 341 9332 Bedroom 148 250 250 6483 Bedroom 7 33 33 73Total 458 689 689 1,836

Market RateAffordable Rental Units in 2015

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Bedroom Size

Units at 60% AMI

Units at 80% AMI

Units at 100% AMI

Total

Efficiency/Studio

37 112 112 261

1 Bedroom 64 419 536 1,0192 Bedroom 0 93 93 1863 Bedroom 0 30 43 73Total 101 654 784 1,539

Inclusive Community?Occupation Salary

EstimateCashier 23,660Waiter 27,430Home Health Aide 27,080Construction Laborer 36,270Retail Salesperson 27,980School Bus Driver 40,510Pre-School Teacher 40,920Highway Maintenance Worker 44,640Tax Preparer 57,490Carpenter 48,160Clergy 41,970Mail Carrier 49,330Firefighter 59,890Plumber 58,630Probation Officer 58,100Electrician 60,730Police, Sheriff Patrol Officer 71,480Kindergarten Teacher 76,910Guidance Counselor 70,880Middle School Teacher 79,510Secondary School Teacher 78,190Tax Examiner 76,760

18Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Division Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates; May 2017

Tax Relief Budget Guidance• $90,000 annual impact• $327,000 FY2019 Proposed Budget

($45,000 increase over FY2018)• $4,000 current tax relief cap for those in

the lowest income category of $0-$23,200 (30% of HUD Area Median Income)

• The increase will allow us to grant 100% relief to 22 of 30 participants with lowest income

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Tax Relief Budget

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Currently Serving:• 54 Tax Relief recipients • 7 Disabled Veterans who receive 100% relief • 24 Personal Property (Vehicle) Tax Relief recipients• 13 seniors who are in the Deferral program.

FY2018 Adopted

FY2019 Proposed

Percent Change

Expenditures

Tax Relief 282,000 327,000 15.96%

Net Expenditure Supported by General Revenues

282,000 327,000 15.96%

Total 101 654 784

FY2019 Action Items• Suggested re-write of the City’s Tax Relief

Ordinance to change the relief benefit for those in the lowest income bracket to 100% of tax bill

• As stated, the cost to achieve this would be $45,000 in FY2019

• Important to note this is based on the current pool of relief recipients



Policy or Project

FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs

Tax Relief Program for the Elderly &Disabled

FY2018 Budget was $282,000.

+$45,000 to achieve 100% relief to those in the lowest income bracket. ($90,000 annually, which is a 30% increase in overall program)

Adjusting the City’s income & asset limits to more closely align with neighboring jurisdictions would provide more relief for current program participants as well as possibly bringing more seniors into the program. More study is needed before the FY2020 budget to determine what the cost would be and how many more could be helped.


Rent Relief Budget• Relief cap: $1,700• Income limit: $38,650 and below• Current participants: 5 seniors • Past participants

• FY2017 = 6 seniors • FY2016 = 8 seniors

• Reductions due to deceased or moved out of City to family or nursing home

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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rent Relief for Seniors FY2018 Adopted Budget

was $11,000. Actual expended was $8,500 -5 seniors receiving the maximum relief amount of $1,700 each.

No expected increase in number of applications. FY2019 Proposed Budget is flat at $8,500


Economic Sustainability

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Presenters: Jim Snyder (CPEDS) and Becky Witsman (EDO)


Core PrinciplesFalls Church 2040 (adopted 2017)• Flourishing Commercial Base including

Local Shopping and Dining • Business Development• Skilled Labor Force • Regional Attraction's and Tourism

Economy• Public Private Collaboration

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Organizing for Success:Community Planning and Economic

Development Services

• Coordinating economic development, planning, zoning, permitting, and construction

• Facilitating construction and tenant fit outs

• Reducing the unnecessary delay and costs

• Benefiting developers, users, and tax payers


DirectorJames Snyder

Econ DevBecky Witsman

PlanningPaul Stoddard

ZoningJohn Boyle

Building SafetyDoug Fraser

Permit Counter

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Community Planning and Economic Development

Services BudgetItem FY2018 $ FY2019 $ FY2019 %

FTEs 23.0 21.3 N/A

Salaries and Wages $2,065,076 75%

Benefits $501,037 18%

Part-time Consultants $70,200 3%

Subtotal (Personnel) $2,636,313 96%

Other (incl. Equipment, ProfessionalDevelopment)

$102,804 4%

Total $2,739,117 100%


FY2019 %

96% Personnel4% Other

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Commercial Area GrowthMaking the Most of Eight Opportunity Areas

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Local Shopping and DiningExpanding Options in the Little City

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Business Development and New Locations

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Target Northside Social

Liberty Barbecue Aldi

Downtown RevitalizationElements• Brightening the Street

(Holiday Lighting)• Hanging Flower Baskets• Downtown Plaza• Building Park Ave Great Streets• Connecting Pedestrians• Expanding On-Street Parking

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Business Development,New Office and Retail Locations

Under ConsiderationBroad & Washington• Office - 7 Story, 73,000+ sq ft

• Restaurant/Retail -25,000+ sq ft

• Creative Cauldron new home – 5,000 sq ft

• Affordable Housing – 15-18 Homes, permanent

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Business Development,New Office and Retail Locations

Under Consideration

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Founders RowRestaurant/Retail67,400+ sq ftTheater and Dining8 screens

Interior Public PlazaSenior Housing - 72 HomesAffordable Housing – 23-27 Homes

Public Private Collaboration

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West Falls Church Economic Development Project• New High School• 10 Acre Economic Development• Regional Coordination

(Fairfax, WMATA, VDOT)• Transportation Investments

Small Area PlanningGuiding Future Investments

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West End• Planning across

jurisdictional lines• Creating a regional

destination• Education Partnerships –

VT/UVA• Smart Growth – leveraging

WFC Metro, W&OD, I-66

Accelerating Place-MakingWhat are the Unmet Needs?

• Wayfinding• City Gateways• Visitor Centers• Half-time Position for Counter Services (CPEDS, DPW,

$30K)• Implementation Funds for Demonstration Projects ($50K)• Marketing Specialist (presently funded 0.3 FTE, need 1.0)• OCOM/Webmaster to support additional web messaging• Dedicated IT Project Manager for CPEDS and DPW ($120K)

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Environmental Sustainability

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Presenters: Kate Walker (CMO) and Jason Widstrom (DPW)

Core Principles

Parks & open

spaces

A lush urban forest

Safe, breathable

air

Clean, safe

streams

Zero Waste

GHG emissions reductions

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CommunityGovernmentCommunications

Development Services

Economic Development

Finance

Public Safety

Library

Public WorksRecreation & Parks

City Clerk

Housing & Human Services

Treasurer

Environmental Programs

City Council

EnvironmentalSustainabilityCouncil

EnvironmentalOutreach

Schools

Residents

Businesses

Visitors

Court Services

Environmental Programs

Commissioner of the Revenue

Human Resources

Information Technology

Aurora House

City Attorney

CommunityOrganizations

Volunteers

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Budget Guidance


• Comprehensive Plan (needs to be updated)– Reduce…impacts of…development on City

streams.– Ensure…adequacy of stormwater management and

drainage systems, while…protecting water quality.– Control pollution and environmental hazards, and

conserve energy and other natural resources…– Educate and involve residents in environmental

protection activities.

• City Council Work Plan– Update Natural Resources chapter of Comp Plan– GHG inventory & emissions reduction plan– Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE)

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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Update NaturalResources Chapter of Comp Plan

Student exercise in 2017 examined existing chapter and suggested potential improvements

Prepare and present to council Q1 of CY2019

GHG emissions inventory - community

In progress - MWCOG Finalize and publicize Q3 of CY2018

GHG emissions inventory – government

In progress – volunteer effort

Add schools?

Energy Action Plan Resolution to adopt MWCOG goals and plan

Select and implement actionable items

Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy(CPACE)

Outreach to city staff and B&Cs

Propose ordinance adoption and implementation CY2018

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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019

Seek grant funding for programs

Applied for energy efficiency improvement funding for gov ops

Seek funding as Energy Action Plan steps are identified & implemented

ESC green building & development policy

Outreach – panel discussions

Outreach to City Council, B&Cs. Resolution?

Solarize & green power programs

Ongoing Ongoing – reduced staffsupport

Environmental communication

Articles, blogs, market outreach

Articles, blogs, market outreach, website –reduced staff support

Habitat restoration and wildlife habitat;Operation EarthWatch

Volunteer-led programs, some staff support, esp. Operation EarthWatch

Volunteer-led programs, reduced staff supportTransition OpEW to non-profit


Policy and Project DevelopmentPolicy or Project

FY2018 FY2019 UnfundedNeeds

Update NaturalResources Chapter of Comp Plan

Begin April0.65 FTE Apr-Jun

Complete by Q1 CY2019

0.65 FTE Jul-Feb

GHG emissions inventory & reduction

Inventorycompletion

Plan development & implementation

$20000Intern/PT staff

Existing programs

ESC, Solarize, Green Power ,

OpEW, Env. comm

30% less time available to

support

$850Smart phone


Note: All activities rely on volunteer support, strong ESC involvement.

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Budget GuidanceComprehensive Plan (Stormwater)

• Developed in 2005• In need of updating in order to mesh with

Watershed Management PlanWatershed Management Plan

• Developed in 2012 • Outlined significant challenges the City faces

with respect to stormwater management and a path forward

• Identified discrete construction projects


FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019On-going pipeinspections, cleaning, and repairs

Evaluated nearly 10,000 feet of pipe and removed 10.5 tons of debris from storm inlets and pipes

Anticipate similar results


FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019MS4 Permit- Public outreach- Regulating

development- Illicit discharges- Maintaining

stormwater facilities

Full compliance with thelaw

Renewal of the 5-year permit is required

Ordinance updates Preliminary work was performed to identify outdate sections of Code

Meet State requirements and adopt changes to water quality and floodplain sections


FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rainsmart partnershipwith VPIS

Kickoff grant Continue efforts with$10K grant program

Ellison Branch drainage study

Identify cause of flooding and develop solutions

Harrison Branch drainage project

Construction

Wren Branch drainage project

Engineering Construction


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Ellison Branch Drainage Project

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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rainsmart partnershipwith VPIS

Kickoff grant Continue efforts with$10K grant program

Ellison Branch drainage study

Identify cause of flooding and develop solutions

Harrison Branch drainage project

Construction

Wren Branch drainage project

Engineering Construction


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Wren Branch Drainage Project


Policy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded NeedsMS4 Permit compliance

$150K excluding staff time

Same Additional 0.5 FTE

Stormwater repairs

$200K annually allocated

Same $500K annually plus an additional 0.5 FTE

Stormwaterconveyance andnutrient management

$60K annually Same $500K - $1M annually as part of CIP


Small Town Character in an Urban Setting

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Presenter: Amy Maltese (Recreation & Parks)


Core Principles• Community involvement and spirit • Festivals and events • Substantial investment in the arts, including

public art • Historic preservation • Revitalization districts as focal points

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Budget GuidanceExtracted from Vision 2040:

By investing in neighborhoods, community services and facilities, schools, and parks the City preserves small-town character and history while honoring a deep commitment to progress and a growing community.

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Budget GuidanceCouncil Initiatives/Work Plan:Vibrancy-Placemaking

• Big Chimneys Park• Civic Events• Downtown Plaza• Adopt-A-Spot• Welcoming Gateways


FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019

Award Arts & Humanities Project and Operations Grants

Funded at $45,000 local dollars with $4,500 VCA grant match

$45,000 remains budgeted and staff will again apply for $4,500 grant

Revise Special Event Permit Application

Supported 10 civic events

New application, fee structure; $20K in priorities for future funding

City events and festivals

~125 events ~125 events

Formalize and advertise Adopt-A-Spot

Draft plan and application

Get approval of draft plan and implement


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Policy and Project DevelopmentPolicy or Project

FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs

Develop public art policy

Arts & Humanities Council discussions

Presentation of policy to Council for Adoption

Big Chimneys Park Renovation

Funded in FY17. Design is at 60%.

Funded in FY17 –Anticipate reopening Spring 2019

Within Urban Forestry, $15K – tree maintenance, mowing & landscaping

Within Recreation & Parks, $15K to maintain standards

Downtown Public Plaza

Funded in FY17. Updated conceptual design. Site plan amendment in April

Funded in FY17. Outto bid this summer with construction beginning in the fall.

WelcomeGateway

Initiate meetings with community/VPIS

No new funding at this time.


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Play Equipment

Swings Picnic Shelter

Big Chimneys Park

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Downtown Plaza

Mobility and Accessibility

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Presenters: Paul Stoddard (CPEDS) and Mike Whitfield (DPW)


Comprehensive Plan GuidanceMobility for all Modes (adopted 2014)• Provide for the safe movement of people and goods within

and through the City via a transportation network that connects to the regional transportation network, offers choices in travel modes, supports economic activity, is sensitive to the environment, and provides equitable access for all City residents, workers, and visitors.

Falls Church 2040 (adopted 2017)• Travel options to walk, bike, transit, or drive• Local accessibility and regional mobility• Regional cooperation and regional solutions

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FY2019 Budget Guidance

• Travel options to walk, bike, transit, or drive

• Local accessibility and regional mobility• Regional cooperation and regional

solutions

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Transportation Budget Components

1. Capital Projects2. Maintenance and Operations3. Grant Applications4. Policy Development and Coordination5. Staff

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1. Capital ProjectsProgram Project Cost Schedule

Commercial Areas Downtown Revitalization $600K Completed FY2018!Neighborhood Traffic Calming

N Maple AveLincoln AveN West StGreat Falls & Little Falls

$75K$75K$75K$75K

Completed FY2018!Completed FY2018!Completed FY2018!Delivering FY2019

Multimodal Connectivity Bike-share – 11 stationsBus Shelters – 15 sheltersRoosevelt St

$2MM$750K$2MM

Delivering FY2019Completed FY2018!Delivering FY2019

Signals Broad & CherryWashington & ColumbiaN West & Great Falls

$800K$825K$750K

Delivering FY2019Delivering FY2019Delivering FY2019

Bridges N Van Buren Bridge $1.7MM Delivering FY2018

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2. Maintenance and OperationsItem FY2018

FundingFY2019 Funding Unfunded Needs Unfunded %

Paving $626,000 $626,000 $100,000 14%

Signals $210,000 $380,000 $130,000 25%

Signs & Striping $158,000 $158,000 $15,000 9%

Sidewalks $151,000 $151,000 $27,000 15%

Bus Shelters $640 $640 $18,000 97%

Equip./Supplies $157,000 $157,000 $193,000 55%

Total $1,082,640 $1,082,640 $353,000 25%

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3. Grant ApplicationsItem Applied for in FY2018 - $42MM Applying for in FY2019

NVTA 70% West Falls Church ($15.7MM)N Washington St ($14.5MM)

No call for applications

I-66 Commuter Choice Route 7 & Haycock ($6.2MM)Route 3T ($845K)

SmartScale No call for applications West Broad Street $2MM)

Revenue Sharing Annandale & Washington ($950K)Annandale & S Maple ($950K)S Maple Ave ($950K)

No call for applications

Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Program

Berman Park Greenway ($500K)Haycock Rd HAWK Signal ($750K)

Potential NTC Application

RSTP Ped, Bike, Traffic Calming, and Bridges ($550K) Same as FY2018

COG, TLC Multi-family Parking Update ($60K) TBD

DRPT Transportation Demand Management ($40K) Same as FY2018

Primary Extension Paving

TBD

State of Good Repair

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4. Policy Development and Coordination

Item FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs

Regional Coordination

• NVTA – NVTA 70%• NVTC – Commuter

Choice• VTrans – SmartScale

• NVTA• NVTC• VTrans

• WMATA• TPB

Local Coordination • CACT • CACT

Local Policies • West Falls Church TLC Study

• Multifamily Parking Update (grant dependent)

• Paper Streets• Walking Tours• Downtown Parking

District• Walk Friendly,

Bike Friendly Designations

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• Collaboration –across department lines

• Variety – individual staff members advance multiple efforts

• Priorities – work is scheduled according to need, impact, and opportunity

5. Staff

Group FY2018 FTEs

FY2019 FTEs

DPW 15.9 16.7

CPEDS 2.5 2.2

CMO 0.2 0.2

Total 18.6 19.1

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Top FY2019 Funding Needs

1. Maintenance Funding– Bus Shelters - $18k – Signals - $130k

2. Staff– Procurement staff to

manage (federal) grants– Program staff to track

state, regional, and funding opportunities

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Mobility and AccessibilityAcronym Reference

• CACT – Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

• COG – (Metropolitan Washington) Council of Governments

• DRPT – (Virginia) Department of Rail and Public Transportation

• NVTA – Northern Virginia Transportation Authority• NVTC – Northern Virginia Transportation Commission• RSTP – Regional Surface Transportation Program• TLC – Transportation Land-Use Connections

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Important Dates• Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m.

Town Hall• Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Budget Ordinance, Tax Rates, CIP

• Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.City Council Work Session

• Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.City Council Meeting – Second Reading on Budget Ordinance, Tax Rates, CIP; Anticipated Adoption

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Wrap Up

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