Okay, there has been a motion by Councilman Aguirre and a second by Councilwoman Green to approve the electronic participation resolution.

Madam Clerk, this is a roll call vote.

Please call the roll.

Councilman McGeary.

Councilwoman Green.

Councilman El Nuby.

Okay, Madam Clerk, next item.

Moment of silence and pledge of allegiance.

Okay, it is our practice to begin each meeting with a moment of silence followed by the pledge.

We ask that if you are able to stand, please join us.

And whereas Arab Americans embody resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy.

And whereas the celebration of Arab American ancestry and cultural heritage educates our fellow Americans encounters misconceptions, bigotry, anti-Arab hate, civil right abuses, and harmful stereotyping.

And whereas Arab Americans joined all join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society where every individual is treated.

You may have a cry.

Whereas Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society where every individual is treated equally and feels safe.

And whereas the extensive contributions and rich heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation.

Now, therefore, I, Abdel Nubi, on behalf of Aliyah Gaskins, mayor of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, and on behalf of the Alexandria City Council to hereby proclaim April 2026 to be National Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Alexandria.

And I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens, all while recognizing and expressing deep gratitude for the contributions that Arab Americans have made to the city of Alexandria and our country.

And we encourage our citizens to join us in this special observance and recognition.

In witness thereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the city of Alexandria to be a fixed this 28th day of April 2026.

Thank you.

And I'll pass the mic to our guests to introduce themselves briefly.

Okay.

Hi, my name is Janine Katad.

This is little Leanne.

I'm a employee with the City of Alexandria and very proud to be here this evening.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good afternoon.

My name is Mo Safelde.

I'm a former council member here in the City of Alexandria.

Glad to be here.

I'm uh employee of the City of Alexandria for 27 years and proud to be here.

Abdullahi Abdul, I'm a school board member from District C of the city.

I'm glad to be here.

Thank you.

And thank you all for being here this evening to celebrate this great occasion.

Um Madam Mayor, you know, as an Arab American myself, as an elected official in this city, you know, I really appreciate how our cities always um inclusive celebrating this this these occasions, how our city celebrates our diversity, and these occasions are you know an opportunity for everyone to celebrate their identity, whoever they are, um people who may be, you know, second guessing if they have a place in our society or in our city because of their identity.

I think these opportunities are a great reminder that you know everyone belongs no matter who they are, and I hope you know those who um maybe you know, again questioning you know whether they belong or not, seeing uh Arab American elected officials and former elected officials and city employees and all of that that inspires them to realize that they too have a place in our society and in our community.

Um America is the land of the dreams.

America is um an inclusive place.

Um I'm proud to be an Alexandrian, um obviously proud to be an American.

Um my colleagues, I appreciate um your support and hopefully to pass this proclamation.

And with that, Madam Mayor, I move to approve the proclamation.

Okay, there has been a motion by Councilman Al Nubi and a second by Councilman Green to approve the proclamation.

Is there any further discussion?

Um I just want to quickly say something I really appreciate about the first line of the proclamation is it speaks to the many ways that Arab Americans have contributed to our community.

And I think each of you standing here as elected officials, as employees, but also when I look out into the audience, we have poets, we have artists, we have advocates, we have faith leaders, we have neighbors and friends, so just want to recognize all of the many ways in which our community comes together to celebrate and recognize important cultures and traditions, but also the ways in which you are shaping our city every single day through your words, your actions, and the power of your voice.

So thank you again for recommending and reading the proclamation, and thank you to all of you who are here.

Um what I will say is typically we'd have like a photo or uh big way of doing this.

What we can do is um after the proclamation for those who have come, we have somebody from city staff um outside, there is a big city seal, and so we can get a group picture given the kind of awkwardness of the space.

But with that, there has been a motion and a second.

But I'm mayor.

Yes.

If I can add one more thing before we take a vote.

Um last but not least, and I I apologize for forgetting that, but we also have our you know former laureate Zayna Azem in the audience, and again, we couldn't have everyone up here, but Zaina was um the person who brought this forward three years ago.

Um she came to me and we talked about it, and then I wasn't on council then, but we brought it to council, and it was the first time we do it.

So this is the third year in a row.

So Zaina, thank you so much um for doing this.

Thank you, Zana.

Our city is grateful for Zaina in many, many, many ways.

Um I I felt truly honored.

I think all of us as a recognition for our installation.

It was her poem that kicked off this council and our council's commitment uh to this city and gave us a charge for the leadership that she expects from all of us.

So with that, there has been a motion and a second.

All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed?

All right, the ayes have it, and the proclamation passes.

Hey, Madam Clerk, next item.

Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

All right, I have asked Vice Mayor Bagley to read this proclamation.

If you are here joining us for Alcohol Awareness Month, we ask that you please come to the front.

Hello?

Is it on?

Yes.

Okay.

Thanks, Councilman McGrange.

All right.

Um Good evening, everybody.

Um I'm gonna read the proclamation and then we'll take a minute to um acknowledge our guests who are here to celebrate with us.

Wonderful.

All right.

Whereas the City of Alexandria has a long-standing demonstrated commitment to children, youth, and families as articulated in the children and youth community plan vision statement, all of Alexandria's children and youth succeeding today and tomorrow.

And whereas youth alcohol use presents significant health, legal, and social consequences and can hinder personal, professional, and academic success.

And whereas all youth deserve to grow up happy, healthy, and substance-free.

And whereas communities across the country recognize Alcohol Awareness Month each April to increase public awareness of the consequences associated with alcohol use, and whereas the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria and its partners are committed to preventing youth alcohol use and promoting positive opportunities for Alexandria's youth.

And whereas the coalition's work contributes to achieving goal one, all children, youth, and families will be physically safe and healthy in the children and youth community plan.

And whereas teen use of alcohol in Alexandria among eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade students decreased 44% between 2016 and 2025.

And whereas, yeah, right.

Whereas most youth in Alexandria report not using alcohol, a trend to get behind.

And whereas even small amounts of alcohol impact judgment, coordination, and decision making.

And whereas excessive alcohol use is associated with adverse outcomes, including unintentional injuries, violence, and alcohol poisoning.

And whereas it takes a community to teach prevention, and whereas as a community, we resolve to educate, inform, and empower Alexandria youth to make informed choices about their health and future so they have the knowledge and tools to thrive today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.

Now, therefore, I Sarah Bagley, on behalf of Aliyah Gaskins, mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and on behalf of the Alexandria City Council, do hereby recognize April 2026 as Alcohol Awareness Month in the City of Alexandria and call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.

In witness whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and cause the seal of the city of Alexandria to be affixed this 28th day of April 2026, Mayor Leah Gaskins.

All right.

Hi, good evening, everyone.

My name is Emma Beale, and I coordinate the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.

We recognize Alcohol Awareness Month through a lot of different ways.

We did presentations this week.

Um if you see in the lobby, there are some posters that are last Red Ribbon Week's poster contest winners, um, which is a great way to unite and take a stand against drugs.

We just recognized our new poster contest winners um before this um meeting.

So if you're back at um the Dell Pepper Center, you can see that new artwork.

And it really does take a community.

It takes our school partners, our law enforcement, our rec partners, and our youth.

We have several youth here.

Can you guys wave to show our yeah?

We have tons of youth here.

We couldn't do this work without them.

That poster contest I mentioned, we had over 135 students submit art that represented what being drug free means to them.

So it's an important message to share year-round, but especially in April.

My name is Kim Hamid.

I'm a peer advocate, and I'm also a youth board member for uh SAPCA.

So I'm very passionate about this.

Good evening, everyone.

I'm Tanika Taylor to Khan with Alexandria City Public Schools.

Excited to be here this evening with our young people, with our partners at SAPCA and with our colleagues from across the city who work with us to help prevent substance use with our children and young people.

So just thank you all for being here.

Hello, everyone.

My name is Daniela Perez Bravo.

I'm the community outreach coordinator for Alexandria City Public Schools, and then I support uh coordinating the Red Ribbon Week poster contest.

So we had tons of submissions.

It was very hard to choose and make our decision on who the winner was.

Um but we made great choices and highlighted some of the honorable mentions of the upholster.

So we look forward to next year's competition and continue to have more youth involved and participating in the poster contest.

All right.

Well, uh, thank you all so much for being here.

I just uh one of the things I want to lift up is how intergenerational this work is in Alexandria.

It's something I'm always touched by when I come to these meetings and when I participate is the volume of youth that are involved, but then um every other touch point in the city, every other age, every other ethnicity.

We have everybody committed to this goal, and it's it's really beautiful watching those connections made.

So thank you to everybody who participates.

Um I also just want to note the eighth, tenth, and twelfth decline, that's when we measure.

It's not that ninth and eleventh is out of control or anything, it's that that's when we measure.

We measure eight, tenths, and twelfth.

It was something I asked the first year when I heard those statistics.

I was like, are we only commenting on those because the others aren't going up?

But that's the years we measure.

Um so kudos to everybody who has contributed to that significant decline in alcohol use in our teens.

Thank you all for the work that you do every day in the city for the youth that are involved.

And with that, Mayor Gaskins, I move the proclamation.

Okay, there has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilman El Nubi.

Is there any additional discussion?

Councilman Green.

Uh thank you, Madam Mayor.

I am so sorry, but I was not able to see the youth that are in attendance, and they are so vital to this program.

So I would love to see them stand so that we can recognize you to say that we appreciate you very much.

Thank you for your commitment to the goals and to the initiatives, and that um we just greatly appreciate you coming tonight being a part of this.

Thank you.

Thank you, Councilwoman Green.

I do just want to echo, I think it was Emma who said it best.

We couldn't do this without our entire community.

And so to our young people, to our partners from ACPS, to I see uh Alan Lomax and other strong supporters here in the background, as well as some of our staff at DCHS, including our director Kate Garvey.

Just thank you for your commitment.

Thank you for continuing to help us raise awareness.

And I was just gonna lift this up for the manager.

But we recently did another art contest, and I learned from um the Office of the Arts that what they're doing now with the art is they're scanning every submission so that it can be digitized, and there's a um sort of online photo book.

And so, given how many young people submitted to this competition, I'd love to see if there's a way that maybe we can do that either for this or for future efforts so that we can continue to see everyone's artwork and be able to celebrate and find other ways to promote it.

Uh with that, there has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilman Al Nubi.

All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed?

All right.

The ayes have it, and then proclamation passes.

Thank you.

Okay, Madam Clerk, next item.

Or reports from members of City Council and boards, commissions, and committees, ARHA redevelopment work group, Mir Gaskins and Councilman Chapman.

Okay.

Um so the ARHA Redevelopment Work Group met uh a few weeks ago.

We started as usual with our development updates.

The first update we received was on Cameron Valley.

Specifically, um ARHA is going to be working with a third-party structural engineer in order to review the interior and exterior of all of the units at Cameron Valley.

They'll also be looking at the masonry and other sort of um conditions along the site.

We're really excited to hear that the resident council is um has completed their election and they are up and running, and so they're going to be partnering with ARHA on doing some outreach to residents at Cameron Valley.

Specifically, I think they're going to be doing a community meeting to talk about this process to talk about their reports and for context for the council.

Part of this is an update to a previous engineering report that was completed several years ago.

But also, I think many of us received an email from a resident expressing concern.

And so this is a proactive measure to make sure we have a condition assessment of all of the units at Cameron Valley.

We also received an update on both Madden South and Madden North.

I think the exciting thing about Madden South that I would highlight is that ARHA is now working with both APD and AFD, uh, the Alexandria Fire Department.

I never usually say it like that.

Um, but they are working on a partnership so that our public safety professionals can use the vacant buildings as training sites.

And so it's a great opportunity for us to um sort of build community partnership, but also provide uh new training experiences and facilities for our staff as well.

We also got an update on the ALATE.

The ALATEM folks may remember there were 133 units.

113 are now occupied.

Nine are pending, 11 are vacant, and I think two more are um I wrote down 80 use.

So two more have also been filled as well for a total of 133.

We um additionally got an update on the Fresh Start Initiative to help clear past balances.

Overall, 318 households were helped for a total of 863 people, including 100 seniors and 379 children.

Finally, we talked about doing a joint meeting between the ARHA board and the city council.

And so staff is working to plan that.

And the idea would be that we would get an update from the new board on sort of changes that they've made, um, updates on the CEO search, updates on property management and other types of issues and concerns that the council has read raised, but also it would be a chance to check in on um when we appointed new members.

We included a new list of expectations for those members, and so to kind of go through how that's moving forward, as well as an update on the a late.

There were a number of different conditions uh put in as part of that project, and so giving an update to both bodies at the same time, so we have a chance to ask questions.

That's all I have for ARHA.

Councilman Chapman, is there anything you wanted to add on that one?

No, ma'am.

Okay.

Uh Madam Clerk, next item.

Legislative subcommittee, Mirror Gaskins and Councilman Chapman.

Okay.

Uh the legislative subcommittee met for our last meeting of 2026 last Friday.

Uh just a quick update that we received from our legislative director.

Overall, there were 2,400 bills filed in the General Assembly.

Alexandria staff tracked over 608 of those bills.

Of the bills that we were tracking, ultimately 308 went to the governor.

60 of them were in our priority areas that we outlined in our legislative package.

Everything from school funding to housing and community development as well as some specific projects related to uh transportation.

The governor has until May 22nd for action on bills from the reconvene session.

Uh the other thing that we talked about was the budget.

There's currently not a finalized state budget.

The state has until July 1st uh to adopt a final budget.

We'll continue to advocate for our key priorities, including things like funding for Freedom House Museum as well as larger um efforts like Wamada funding.

And then lastly, for everyone's awareness, on May 12th, we will receive an update from our legislative director going through sort of the current state of bills and legislation, anything that the governor has taken action on since the reconvened session, as well as any of our new um mandatory or permissive authorities and their budget impacts.

And so we'll have an opportunity to weigh in on for the permissive authorities which ones we would like to direct the manager to um begin the process to help us implement.

And next one, Madam Clark.

Council of Government's Transportation Planning Board, Councilman Aguirre.

Okay.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Um TPB, we were going over a couple of things.

Uh I think the two main things that I wanted to touch on, uh, number one was uh bike to work day.

We are always very much involved with Bag to Work Day.

Um we have, you know, it went from I think one stop and a couple people getting together with some coffee one morning in DC to, you know, like over a hundred different stops throughout the DMV.

And uh what I'm trying to pull up, what I'm stalling for is what day it's gonna be this year.

515.

515, thank you for the assist.

Um and it's a very, very lovely flyer uh in purple.

Uh so put it on your calendars, 515, uh get ready to bike to work.

And then uh the other presentation that we had uh was the transportation resilience improvement plan.

I touched a little bit on it um last month, uh, but basically we're just trying to uh make our infrastructure resilient for climate effects and uh other disasters.

Excuse me.

And uh the last thing that I was gonna say if I could find this OTP.

Uh oh.

Uh we also discussed the work plan for the DMV Moves initiative.

Uh I'm hoping uh we didn't get a lot of traction down in Richmond this year with the DMV moves uh proposals, uh, but I'm hopeful that we will still uh see something happen because the further we get away from it, my fear is that people will start to forget about it.

Um and it's uh it's a really important initiative for our region and want to make sure that we keep it at the front of mind for for folks um in the DMV.

Uh and the last one was just uh transportation reauthorized reauthorization uh and overview of the basics act, uh how do localities get money and some of the shifts and how some of the money is coming.

A lot of us a lot more focused on shovel ready roads and bridges as opposed to some of the other transit projects and other things that uh it was utilized in before.

Uh but some good little tips for localities and how to uh receive additional funding from the federal government, and that was TPB.

Okay, um Madam Clerk, next one.

Library board, Councilman Agiri.

Uh so at the library board, uh there wouldn't have been much to talk about.

Uh but unfortunately uh there were some measures taken by the library company between the last meeting and this meeting uh where the library company uh took a vote of uh no faith in one of uh their board members um removing her from her position on the library board, so we welcomed uh Peter Smealy uh to the library board.

Uh however, the friends of libraries from all four libraries came to show their um disapproval with the decision to remove the library company member and for the public's knowledge, because a lot of folks don't realize this, the libraries are not actually a city agency.

They're a quasi-agency, much like the school system, and the way the board is set up is that three members are appointed by this body by the city council through a public process.

Um applications come in, everyone's able to see those applications, and there are term limits.

Uh with the library company board members, uh those positions are they also get three positions.

Uh it is a secret ballot, we receive whoever they appoint, there's no term limits, and there's we're so applications that I know of um or that are shared with uh the public.

So uh there is that unfortunately going on right now, and uh unfortunately it was caused because of simply wanting to do this study uh that we supported last month uh to see what it would look like if the libraries were to become a full city agency.

So a lot of events unfurling very rapidly within the last month, uh, but overall the libraries are still doing well and and moving forward.

Thank you for the update, Councilman Ageary.

Madam Clerk, next item.

City Council General Updates.

Okay, Councilman Ageary.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Um moment was I pull this up quickly.

So uh on April 15th, I was fortunate to uh stop by Comto's uh Women Who Move the Nation.

It is a wonderful, wonderful breakfast, acknowledging women in the transit space and uh what they're doing uh to move the nation.

Uh and it was the first time that there was an international winner uh from Toronto, I believe it was the general manager of the Toronto Airport.

Um she had some really good comments.

Uh we also had as a keynote speaker uh the chair of the Wamata board um and uh Miss Valerie Santos was sharing some of her experiences, and I just wanted to share really quickly uh an anecdote that she shared, which was uh when she was working for the World Bank, she was in a certain country, and um, you know, being in a space with a lot of men and not really a lot of women, especially not women of color, uh she walked into the space and um the gentleman that was there to greet her was confused why she was there uh and she's of Filipino descent, and the comment was oh, you're Filipino, I've never seen a professional Filipino before.

It's you you're usually just a nanny.

Um there's uh there's a lot that is still happening, you know, in modern times and everything.

And so this uh it's a good reminder of uh how much women help to shape the world and to move things forward.

Uh and again with Comto uh, especially in the transit space.

Uh so a lot of very, very inspiring stories from some very amazing women.

Uh on April 17th, I was able to stop by uh the Crystal City entrance to the Metro station uh for a quick topping off ceremony.

Uh they put the last pillar in.

It was a good time to be had and looking forward uh to all the improvements we're making across the Wamata system to make it easier to get into the system, in and out of the system.

Uh on April 18th, I want to give a shout out to uh the folks at the scholarship fund of Alexandria.

Uh they had their annual gala, which as usual is one of the best times of the year, great night, uh good people, good music, good food, and uh yeah, it was uh it's a good time.

And uh Councilwoman Green and I were at the same table.

It was a good time.

Yes, it was.

Um April 20th, uh I chaired a meeting uh to give a presentation on Wamada's proposal for a potential affordable housing project that would go in uh immediately adjacent to Braddock Metro, where the current Kiss and Wright is.

Uh it was a very good conversation.

Councilman O'Nubi, uh Councilman Chapman both stopped by um I think there's gonna be a lot of good public input that Wamada's gonna go back to the drawing board with and uh present to the board of directors in a couple of months.

Uh and the last day to give public comment uh before it goes to the Wamata board will be April 30th.

Uh so if you haven't checked out the plan, please do so, uh provide some feedback, and uh we'll see how the board reacts in a couple of months.

On uh April 22nd, uh Councilman Chapman and I were able to stop by the Lyceum for the Alexandria Historical Society's awards of really, really amazing youth.

Uh we gave out four awards, each one of them gave uh a really really good speech.

I was very impressed by by all four of them and what history means to them and what they wish to do with history moving forward as they uh progress into their collegiate careers.

On uh 423, it was uh um somber but uh important remembrance that we had for Joseph Bakoy, uh one of the young boys that was lynched here in Alexandria.

Uh we had uh great um remarks from from our mayor as well as a keynote speaker and uh many people from the community were able to attend.

Uh on April 24th, I was able to I'm gonna brag a little bit because he's my friend.

Uh I was able to go to a promotion ceremony of uh Brigadier General Jaime Arizaga, who is now major general, two-star general um in the Army and the Reserve.

So uh congratulations to uh Major General Jaimarizaga.

And uh lastly, on April 25th, there was a lot going on.

First thing I want to mention is the CTAV bus rodeo.

Uh I believe we had two or three entrants from um from Dash, and I'm expecting excellent results as soon as I uh get back with Dash.

Uh also I want to give a shout out to the Novak Live Well Health Fair uh put on by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Um offering a lot of really good services.

Uh I made sure to check my cholesterol and my uh my sugar levels.

I'm doing okay, but I could do better.

Uh so it's always good to have uh health fair so that you can make sure that you're uh maintaining your wellness.

And the last uh thing that I wanted to mention was the Alexandria Sooker Soccer Association's fundraiser uh on their riverboat cruise.

Uh they even gave away a pair of tickets to a World Cup match.

So congratulations to them and their crews.

And with that, Madam Mayor, that is my report.

Thank you, Councilman Gary.

Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam Mayor, and I will try not to repeat um some of the things that uh Councilman O'Gary said, but I did have those on my list.

Um congratulations again to the scholarship fund of Alexandria, 40 years.

Amazing um for helping students in need um in our a public education system here in Alexandria, and we look forward to 40 more years of helping those of helping students.

Um a huge shout out to the eighth grade avid students at Jefferson Houston um K through eight school.

I started out talking, um, going each year to speak with these students when they were in sixth grade when I was a school board member, and then in seventh grade as a city council member and eighth grade as a city council member as well.

And I told them I will follow them through their AVID experience through 12th grade.

So I look forward to giving this report on them and their progress every single year.

Um I also want to say congratulations to Sandy Marks, who won the City Council election this past week, and we look forward to um join her for Sandy joining us on the dais and working with her.

And then of course um the Northern Virginia alumni chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, um, Councilman Aguary and I were there as he reported together.

Um a wonderful day, wonderful community engagement, and we thank them for the work that they do in the Alexandria commun community.

Thank you.

Thank you, Councilwoman Green.

All right, I have two quick ones.

The first, uh I don't know how to swim, but when staff ask for help, I try and be helpful.

And so yesterday I was um at the four mile run kayak launch, uh filming a video welcoming all of you to please join us on May 9th as we officially launch this new resource in our community.

I can tell you if you're terrified like me, you just keep your head straight and you just keep on paddling.

Um but we're gonna have all of the community there on May 9th.

It's a huge celebration and a partnership that we've been able to do with the four-mile one run conservancy.

You'll have an opportunity to learn more about the launch.

You'll have an opportunity to learn more about ways to safely launch your kayak and to meet some of the partners that were a part of this program.

And you can learn more about it on the city's website.

The other thing that I want to acknowledge is the city through the U.S.

Conference of Mayors.

We are partnering to um do the America 250th poster contest.

And so thank you to the Office of the Arts, specifically Cheryl Ann and Diane Ruggiero for helping collect all of the different poster submissions.

One of the things I'm really proud of is I learned that other mayors commissioned formal works of arts.

We sent ours out to the community, and we had over 230 different submissions from kids as young as five all the way to our seniors.

So it was really exciting to see all of the different ways that we interpret Alexandria's history and our connection to the nation.

I did um select a winning poster uh from one of our artists, Matt, and he happens to be with the Delray Artisans.

His poster will go with me to Long Beach to the U.S.

Conference of Mayors in June.

It will be um pictured across uh, I guess with posters from all of the other participating cities and have a chance to compete to represent the entire U.S.

Conference of Mayors across the country.

So we'll be cheering him on, and I think we're gonna find a way to display his poster at our Alexandria birthday celebration.

Um it's very it was very exciting.

Uh two other quick ones on May 2nd.

I am hosting my next resident round table.

It'll be at the Beatley Library at 10 o'clock.

That's open for any resident who wants to come and talk about an issue or concern, but most importantly, anyone who wants to help us problem solve and bring new ideas.

Uh, look forward to welcoming you to that.

And finally, I just wanted to recognize, because this is her last legislative meeting.

We have Director Helen McLean of our Office of Housing in the audience.

I want to ask if everyone could just give her a round of applause.

I know a round of applause barely captures all of the decades work that you have done for our city, but I think it's just so important that we continue to acknowledge and celebrate the impact that you have had that will last for generations, both internally in our city, but on the many, many different affordable housing projects, plans, and efforts across our community.

So we're so grateful for you.

We're going to miss you.

And I thank you for just being here tonight, because I'm sure with only one day left, there's other things you could be doing, Helen.

But thank you again for your service.

And with that, I think that is all of our oral reports.

Madam Clerk, next item.

City Managers Oral Report, Atomic River Generating Station Site Update.

Okay.

I'm going to turn this over to the manager to introduce the presentation as well as our uh presenters for the evening.

Uh good evening, Mayor and Council and the community.

So tonight really my pleasure to uh introduce uh really pretty exciting project uh for your consideration, the community's consideration.

This is in regard to the Potomac River generating station redevelopment.

With me tonight, we have the developer HRG HRP group in the audience, you know, available for your consideration tonight, really is an introduction of their proposal to the city, much like what we did with 5001 Eisenhower, where the developer proposed some level of city investment, and we bring this forward to the city council and have a period of time for the public to provide that communication and that feedback and input.

I'm also joined with uh tonight with uh our CEO of our uh Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Stephanie Landrum, uh Julian Gonzalez from our city's uh CMO staff and Bonnie Brown, uh deputy city attorney are going to help me with the presentation tonight.

Uh so today is really the start of a community conversation uh in regard to this proposal.

But what I would highlight is that um this is not a new proposal.

Uh this project uh has been uh with the community at least for the last three, four years uh with a series of conversations as well as entitlement processes that uh city councils have taken action on, uh has a significant community presence over the last three or four years.

Um and really what this is about is trying to get this project uh to construction.

If you recall, since September of last year on a monthly basis, we've been providing uh a uh economic um profile or summary of what's happening with the economy, particularly related to national, regional, and city economy, and as we're all aware um that that economy is sh is sluggish.

Uh inflation is up, there's challenges in in being able to develop property and develop opportunities uh and to grow revenue streams that provide necessary services uh to our our community.

Uh it's probably more so now than ever before since tomorrow night you'll be uh hopefully adopting a budget uh that has a lot of great things in it, but uh it's dependent upon the ability for um revenue to grow in our city, and a big portion of the growth of that revenue is through uh development growth and prop property tax growth really through uh some of these types of projects.

This actually will be one of the largest projects uh the city has undertaken.

Um with that's not that short of presentation.

There you go.

Um so tonight we're gonna talk a little bit about some background and context to frame the conversation.

Um Stephanie Lanner is gonna cover how this aligns with uh our city council priorities and the recently adopted Alex Ford, which is our economic development strategy.

Uh Bonnie Brown's gonna describe a little bit about the legal framework for the tool that's being used or being recommended to be used for this.

Uh and then I will uh summarize the developer's proposal for the city investment as well as some next steps as it relates to processing community engagement.

Oh, we also have Paul Stoddard for our planning director in the audience and Liz Bolton and Stephanie or uh Ebony Fleming on the communication side.

So with that, I'm gonna turn it over to Stephanie and thank you.

Uh so I feel like this is a site that needs very little introduction.

It is perhaps one of the most unique sites in the city, but for context, we're talking about almost 19 acres located on the Potomac River.

Uh for those of us in the room who have been around for a while, um, this was an active coal-fired power plant not too long ago.

And our community came together to one close it down, but two recognize that this site represents the ability to catalyze a lot of new investment and redevelopment in the Old Town North community.

And so following its closure in 2012, the city engaged in a small area plan process, which is what we what we do when we see areas where there is potential growth and where there's opportunity.

And so following the closure or the the um the closure and the uh stopping of the operation of the power plant, we engaged the community in a small area plan that was adopted in 2017.

And as part of that 2017 plan, the community envisioned a mixed-use development on the site of what was perhaps the dirtiest operating business in the city.

Fortunately, after that plan, HRP, which at the time was Hillco Redevelopment Partners, also bought into the vision and came in as the purchaser of this site.

And so since 2020, the city has been working with HRP and their partners to take the Old Town North Small Area Plan Vision and turn it into an actual development and reality.

And as you all know, that involves going through a rezoning, which was approved in 2022, and the first of its kind coordinated sustainability strategy, which the city council endorsed in 2023.

So lots of work so far to get us to where we are.

Despite that work, though, there are some unique hurdles that are affiliated with this project and this site.

So the obvious is that it was a very dirty industrial use, and there is a significant amount of remediation and cleanup that needs to take place.

And that is very costly to deconstruct, abate, and remediate, but it also requires extensive outside party coordination.

We're not familiar with coordinating with outside bodies, but this site perhaps involves the most amount of partners because of its location, because of its previous use, and because of what is adjacent.

And so we're talking about everything from environmental quality to uh FAA because of its location along a flight path to Norfolk Southern because of the rails that used to serve this site and are still adjacent.

So these are very unique circumstances that require a lot of coordination but also translate to cost and time.

We have been working diligently with HRP and our partners to see if there is any other body that would be interested in investing and helping with this cleanup.

And unfortunately, there has been very limited state and federal grants available.

And so all of those things have led to earnest efforts to move this project from plan to construction.

At the same time, costs in in all things have continued to rise, right?

Um, from labor from um products from you know all construction costs, et cetera.

And so the cost to do all of this has continued to rise.

From the commercial standpoint, we have been marketing this site uh as the Old Town North Small Area Plan envisions it as a mixed-use community.

And we have been trying again in earnest to find arts and cultural uses, um, to find people interested in doing uh hotel construction and financing and office tenants.

And again, you've heard uh us many times over recent years, those things are not very um they're not they're not making investments in many, many places, but they certainly need to be able to move into communities where there's a project underway or where there's investment already happening.

So that is why we're here tonight to talk to you then about an investment proposal.

And so wanted to remind um the community and council that before staff brings anything to council, there is a lot of work behind the scenes to make sure that what's being proposed or potentially considered is aligned with council priorities, but also other adopted plans.

So for 18 months, we were able to we'll get to it.

Um for 18 months, we were able to have a really um meaningful conversation with the community about what economic development looks like, but also how we consider requests for investment.

And so the the proposal that the city manager and team is about to discuss with you is aligned with the economic development investment decision matrix.

That's a uh a mouthful, but it is part of what we discussed as a community about when and how we consider requests for assistance.

And so it is um it is aligned with that.

It is also this site is identified in the Alex Forward plan as a catalyst site.

And um, for your background, catalyst sites are ones where an investment is very likely to catalyze other investment and will uh create not only tax revenue but job opportunities, sense of place in this in this case cleanup of of a site that um is of high priority for us.

And then uh the other alignment is with your own priorities, uh, the two that this specifically speaks to are economic strength in that it would be taking a defunct site and turning it into a vibrant and um tax generating site, um, but also creating a significant amount of new housing units, so it speaks to your housing opportunities.

So I've got the next couple slides.

Uh in front of you is is a simple graphic that really takes a complicated project and uh tries to identify what the city obligation is, which is on the left side, what the developer obligation is on the right side.

Um this the way this would work uh for the community sake is there would be a performance agreement in which the obligations would be specifically spelled out with specific time frames, specific guarantees, and the developer would be obligated to achieve those.

If they do not achieve those, the funding does not it does not get obligated.

So on the city side, uh the request is for a 30-year uh use of tax increment financing or a TIF.

Um we have the city has used ATIF uh before.

The most recent would be the landmark uh redevelopment where we have the new ANOVA hospital going in.

It is a traditional tool that is used.

Um that obligation would be 135 million over a two-phase uh project, primarily to uh cover cover the sorry Mr.

Manager to interrupt.

IT, for those who are watching online, they can only see Councilman Chapman's screen, they cannot see the slides.

Okay.

One.

Okay.

Looks like we're back up and ready.

Okay.

So just to reiterate, uh it's a 30-year tax free uh increment uh financing, which is a TIFF.

It's traditionally used uh as a as a tool, particularly for very difficult redevelopment opportunities that have unique characteristics like this one does.

Um the total obligation, max obligation of the city would be 135 million dollars over two phases.

Again, reminded remind everyone this is a performance agreement.

You've got to deliver the project in order for the funding to be achieved.

On the developer side, their obligation is uh to basically public infrastructure and site readiness investment, which is things like open space, it's the new streets, it's the stormwater, all of those things at 150 and traffic mitigation.

Um hundred and fifty-five million dollars is obligated for that.

Uh the developer would be be responsible for uh building the infrastructure, not the city, building the open space, not the city, demolishing the power plant, not the city, and completing the remediation, again, not the city.

I'd also highlight that given the type of uh environmental remediation and abatement that's necessary.

There are not many firms in the country other than the firm that we're fortunate to be talking with tonight that can both do the that type of work as well as the redevelopment.

And I think that's really important because the ultimate goal here is the true environmental cleanup of the property and a quality of redevelopment that that follows that.

And that compounds the and maximizes the opportunity for our community uh for everything from the benefits that the open space would provide, the access to the waterfront, uh the housing opportunities, the ability to take advantage of wonderful amenities, and from a city standpoint, it helps again support city services that are going to be necessary.

Um the third, and I think very important is this investment would unlock roughly a $2 billion value uh that the developer would be obligated to create out of the 2.5 million square feet of mixed-use development.

And that is very consistent with the previous entitlements and process that has gone on in the previous previous years.

Uh so one other highlight um again, uh uh DBonnie uh Brown is going to cover a little bit more about tax increment financing, but just to be really clear to the community, the the way that that tool works is that this would not involve any pledges of existing taxes.

This is this would pledge new taxes, new revenue that the developer creates.

Again, there would not be any of the taxes that we currently use for any city services.

It would simply be for new uh taxes that would be created and uh based on the development.

Uh the other element here is that the uh unlike uh city general obligation bonds that are secured by general fund revenues.

Um what's proposed here in terms of that 135 million is the use of uh community development authority uh which would uh propose use utilize and secure those bonds out of the incremental taxes.

So again, they're pledged based on the revenue generated from the site, not by any obligation that currently exists from the city.

So there's a there's a really good strong protection.

This is a little different than in the landmark redevelopment project, the city actually used general obligation bonds, which meant they were backed by existing taxes.

This is not backed by existing taxes, existing revenue.

This would be backed by new revenue.

And I I think that's really important.

And this also this type of uh tool does not affect our uh bond rating and does not affect the capacity of our bond issuance.

Next slide.

Okay, good evening, Mayor and Council.

I'm going to just briefly walk through a few more details on the financing structure that's proposed to support the public infrastructure elements of this project, and that's specifically the tax increment financing or TIFF paired with a community development authority or CDA.

So first, the TIFF.

Um, as the manager just explained, tax increment financing allows the city to use future new tax revenues that are generated by a project to fund certain project costs.

Importantly, we're going to define those tax sources in the agreements.

Um they'll be limited to only certain tax sources, and no existing city revenues will be used.

So the concept is pretty straightforward.

If approved, the project would help pay for itself using new tax revenues that it creates.

Second element is the community development authority or the CDA.

Um CDA is a separate political subdivision that can be created by localities in Virginia specifically for this kind of purpose.

Um it's authorized by the state code to issue bonds to finance certain project costs.

As the manager stated, bonds issued by the CDA would not be a debt of the city.

Um and CDA financing is also limited by state code to effectively limit the kinds of things you can use the uh revenues for, the proceeds for, like public infrastructure.

So how this works together is pretty simple.

The project will generate incremental tax revenues, and that revenue will be directed to the CDA.

The CDA would then use those funds to pay debt service on the bonds issued to fund the public infrastructure.

Um again, as it's been stated, it's not a new model.

Um it's been used across Virginia, including here in Alexandria, the landmark mall redevelopment project, the Mosaic District in Fairfax County, and Boston Quarter and Arlington have all used CDAs to support some major redevelopment projects.

Um there are several important protections built into this structure for us.

First, as has been mentioned, no city revenues are pledged beyond the project itself.

Um the CDA is also planned to include a backstop mechanism which would allow the CDA to impose a special assessment on properties within the CDA district.

So if there is a shortfall in TIFF revenues generated by the project, we could close that shortfall with an additional special assessment on properties within the district.

No other properties in the city would be affected, only those within the CDA boundaries.

Second, we have a reimbursement model in place, meaning that bond proceeds would be dispersed to the developer only after work is completed and verified.

It's a performance model.

So together um these would help ensure that the financial risk remains limited and project specific.

So just a couple of next steps in terms of process.

Um step one would be we'll come back to you and request authorization for the city manager to enter into a development and performance agreement.

And later we would be returning to the city council to create the community development authority that requires a petition of property owners and would involve a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance.

Great.

So I have the next couple slides.

So just a little bit on the timing.

Uh so as I said, we were talking about really two phases of the project.

Uh the first phase.

First phase uh is the anticipation anticipated completion in 2030 uh with uh hopefully a construction start by the end of 2027 or early 2028.

Um that would include um from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen, they're broken up into A, B, C, D, E, and F sections.

So uh phase one would be block A, B, C, and phase one open space.

Uh phase two, which would be anticipated roughly four years later, uh, would be block D, E and F, uh, the pump pump house and phase two of the open space.

Um in total, this the realization of this plan would encompass uh up to up to 2.5 million square feet of commercial and residential development uh with a projected capitalization of over $2 billion and provide uh over five acres of publicly accessible open space on the site as well as significant off-site improvements, uh easily totaling over 80 to 100 million dollars of improvements.

So of our 135, the bulk of that is going to public infrastructure improvements, including parks and open space and amenities that the entire community can benefit from.

Uh currently HRP is in the planning review process for the first phase development, which includes blocks B and C, the waterfront park, and the rail corridor park.

Um HRP has conducted site tours and led community engagement with neighbors, particularly in the old town alliance and other stakeholders as part of the planning process, and we'll continue to do that through this this next effort.

Um, per the CDD up to 2,000 dwelling units are permitted.

Um phase one would include the deconstruction of the power plant, the associated environmental abatement and read remediation, the site infrastructure, the open space, um.

So it's a significant large project, 2.5 million square feet of space.

On the infrastructure, whoops.

There we go.

Um so this slide talks a little bit about the financial plan itself.

So I think Bonnie did a great job uh, but I want to just reiterate that uh this type of financing does not risk uh our city triple A bond rating uh and does not use existing dollars that the city is currently using for other purposes.

Um these dollars come in through the new the construction of this project, and it facilitates the payment of the 135 million in investment for mostly infrastructure improvements.

Um there's this project also includes an affordable housing component.

Um that affordable housing component uh involves a delivery of on-site affordable units, including all residential phases of the development, a financial contribution to the housing trust fund, um 3P project to construct a dedicated 100-plus affordable uh housing unit in phase two.

Uh and as you can see in the approved CD, the the uh projects affordable housing contribute contributions can be used to help facilitate the on-site affordable housing project.

I want to go back.

We missed an important slide, so can you go?

There we go.

I think this is a very important slide because it kind of gets it gets from a community standpoint.

Why would the city be do this?

Other than the fact this is an incredibly difficult site to develop, um, it has significant environmental impact to it.

Um it's a large site that has significant public infrastructure necessary, um, and it's a very, very difficult site to to redevelop.

Um I think this really highlights uh some of the the funds and how they would be used, roadways and street improvements, utilities, the open space, the deconstruction of the coal fire plant.

But the return on investment, I think is really important.

If you look in the back, uh the bottom, over the course of this financing period, one billion in gross incremental tax revenues are estimated on this site.

That is new gross incremental tax revenues.

That is those are dollars that the city does not have today.

Those are dollars that can help pay for uh city services and programs that the overall community benefits from.

Um if you remove the the debt service, that 135 million or so uh with the debt service, um the balance of 770 million dollars in cumulative incremental tax revenues uh for city services come in.

So that those are funds available to the city uh to use for purposes to help pay for uh the types of things that the the community expects.

And it also provides a pathway of 160 affordable units.

Okay.

In terms of the process, again, I think this process really started several years ago uh with our HRP or Hillco at that point.

Um but this is a a little bit more specific process uh to provide the council with uh an opportunity to make the decision on whether to move forward with uh a form of investment into this project uh to get the project under construction and completed.

Uh so if you'll notice on the slide uh tonight where we're really at the uh the introduction of the presentation, then there's there's a significant period uh where uh there's a the developer has a community meeting on May 4th, then uh AHAC a meeting on May 7th, and then throughout the entire month of May is a series of conversations and communic communications, including information on our website that people can provide input to.

Uh and then this would culminate um eventually to get into uh to the city council uh in the June time frame uh for consideration uh in regard to the performance agreement.

Uh so there's a significant lead time here, but uh it really does represent an opportunity for the community now to be introduced to the developer's proposal and then the opportunity for the community to provide uh their input.

Um you can see on on the left side where community engagement says um Alexandria VA dot gov PRGS.

Um you click that that'll have all the information, much like we did for the 5001 Eisenhower, as well as uh some additional information during the course of the engagement uh to provide to the to the council for a final decision on this, hopefully in June.

Uh wanted to share a little bit on some of the renderings again.

This is this is sort of what I would describe as the vision, not necessarily the exact construction, obviously, um, but what it really shows is the type of quality and the type of uh change uh catalyst that this this project can be to the old town north area, which is doing amazingly well with a lot of construction already.

Um just to summarize here, uh you'll see the QR code uh which provide for opportunity to provide feedback.

Um HRP is requesting the city's investment to close this funding gap and to catalyze the redevelopment of the site.

Under this proposal, the city would create the community development authority to issue the bonds and use uh taxes that are generated by this project to pay that back.

Um the structure would not impact the city's bond rating.

It's been used successfully elsewhere.

Um this project would uh uh create an environmental remediation and cleanup for a contaminated site on the Potomac River waterfront.

It would provide uh critical public infrastructure that connects the site back to city streets and approves public access, especially along the waterfront, including five more than five acres of open space.

Um it has uh two billion in private sector investment, resulting in over 770 million in tax revenue over the 30-year bonding period, and it has creates more than a thousand housing units, including approximately 160 affordable.

And the first phase is is intended to be completed by 2030, and this decision would come before council in June.

Uh so and it has the opportunity to catalyze uh over two billion dollars in value over time.

So when we use terms like value, we use terms like revenue.

What that really is about is particularly in budget discussions and things like that, those dollars can be put into the community to pay for needed uh support services and support programs.

Um mayor and council, uh that's really the summary of the presentation.

Um again, this was the introduction.

We've got a long way to go before it gets in front of you in June, and be happy to take questions or any type of comments.

Um then uh we'll continue to proceed as we showed on the slides.

Okay.

Thank you, Mr.

Manager.

Uh at this time I want to open it up to my colleagues to see if there are any questions or comments.

Thanks very badly.

Um it's it's really not so much a question.

We've been talking about this for a long time.

And so I actually, you know, I've I've toured the site, I've I've been to a lot of community meetings.

I want to commend um HRP.

I mean, they are like they are oddly for for nothing having been built yet, they already sort of feel like a part of the community in in Old Town North because they're present.

I I feel like at so many events.

I the thing I wanted to just highlight is that I really appreciate is we're not sitting and waiting until conditions change in the hopes that conditions change and in five years we'll get.

I the the thing I wanted to just highlight is that I really appreciate is we're not sitting and waiting until conditions change in the hopes that conditions change and in five years we'll get I mean what I really want to applaud here between city staff and and everybody who worked on this is we're we're finding a way to to keep this moving and and because those a thousand housing units are needed yesterday and if we wait five years, ten years until until they'll only be more needed and more expensive when they arrive.

So I just wanted to express my appreciation for what I think is I know was a lot of effort, you know, by many people in our staff and on the HRP side um to craft this proposal and with real dates.

I mean, you know, 2030 is is very real and um to be opening up, you know, this is a this is an area where you know we have not had access to this as Alexandrians for 60 plus years.

So um just that alone is is a is a significant step.

Um so I I I'd love to ask a question, but I think the information is is there, but I I just wanted to lift up that I I I support this and and I I it is important and I hope what the community sees is this is action taken to keep this moving to accelerate development and to create housing and um commercial activity that you know would be stalled effectively otherwise indefinitely because what I didn't hear really in Ms.

Landrum's presentation was well, or we wait three years, or we we have a backup.

I mean, I I say that not critically, but I I didn't hear sort of the the backup.

Um so I support the plan, um look forward to the public meetings and um having the proposal come back to us in the future.

Thank you, Vice Mayor Bagley.

Uh Councilman O'Nebi.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Question uh the numbers, just to clarify.

Um we are talking about two billion, that's not just this project, that's what's going to be catalyzed by this project, correct?

Correct.

Okay, great.

Um the one billion, um that's just this project, or that's what this project is gonna bring in one billion dollars that we don't have over the course of the 30 years.

Yeah, the investment, the development itself will create that.

And of that when you you uh look at what the tax base would be, that's about 770 million dollars.

Got it.

Okay.

And then the two billion is the taxes that's gonna come in from the catalyzation, or that's the uh value of the development that's going to occur because of this project.

May I uh wise man, councilman Anubi, I'm Julian Gonçalves, Tragic Projects and P3 Director.

So 2 billion dollars is the investment that the development will actually put into the project in order to create all that development.

That generates a tax base that will result in one billion dollars to the city.

And then part of that will go to pay the debt service, and then there's 770 million that will be available to the city to provide city services.

Okay, great.

So if we can go to the slide that had the seven and seventy and the one billion and just to which which slide, so there was a slide that's I think it's yeah, because uh I just want to know how did we get to 770 from one billion and we're putting in 135.

So just that the math makes sense for everyone who's looking at this.

So the one billion uh the 135 uh million is the upfront proceeds, so that will have interest payments associated with that.

So roughly the one billion plus is about one point one billion, and then there's about 300 odd in debt service associated with that for the 135 million.

So that leads to 770 million.

So the 135 million results and 320 odd and a million in debt service.

So one 1.1 billion subtracted the debt service that lets leads us to 770 million.

Okay, so so what we're actually putting into the project from the future proceeds is not 135, is 135 plus the interest.

The interest related to that.

Okay, just to make that clear.

So 135 is what we're taking out in debt.

It's not what we are going to put into this project.

Uh oh at the cost of the course of the 30 years.

Okay.

Got it.

Thanks for clarifying that.

Um, I mean, I I certainly appreciate the creativity, I appreciate um staff's hard work on that.

I think the three things that stood out to me that I I I want to lift up.

Um it's how doesn't impact our triple A bond rating.

That's a great thing.

How it's future revenue.

We're not using our existing revenue, and that a lot of this money is going to the infrastructure.

I think all that really uh makes me feel good about this.

But just want to lift that up and appreciate your work.

Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman O'Nuby.

Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

And I have two subjects.

But the first one is on um Ms.

Brown, your slides with performance model.

Could we go back to that slide?

And could you briefly clarify for me if this project does not perform as expected, what happens?

Yes.

So first to answer the question about the performance and reimbursement model.

The developer will be responsible for all the costs up front to put in the infrastructure.

And then there'll be a progress payment reimbursement from the bond proceeds.

So we'll be able to inspect and verify that the work is being done, you know, pursuant to all of our plans and specs with the city.

And then in terms of their sort of second part of the question, the anticipated completion dates that are up on the slide.

And the term sheet as written does not obligate the city to move forward with phase two if the performance milestones for phase one are not met.

So that's one important tool is if we have sort of the optionality to not go the full 135, um, but to stop at phase one.

Um and basically throughout the process, if if timelines are not being met or standards are not being met benchmarks, we'll be able to have the ability to sort of cease the payments prospectively.

So there's like the time between phase one and phase two, and then also even within it, within a phase, if there are issues where negotiating terms that would limit what we would reimburse them going forward once if they were out of compliance.

We don't expect that to happen.

But there will be tools in the green.

Yes.

So those mechanisms we will see when this comes to us in June.

You will see them in detail in June.

Yes.

The specific dates and the what those mechanisms will be.

There's a line um in the summary of the proposed terms that's now live on the city's website that basically says that we're negotiating that and that those enforcement mechanisms will include potentially not proceeding to phase two or um stopping any re uh disbursement of funds to the developer.

So those two things are in there now, but we'll we'll we'll flesh those out as we move to June.

Yes.

Okay.

Thank you.

And Mr.

Manager, can you um uh talk a little bit about will any of the affordable housing be placed in phase one?

Or whoever can answer that.

So uh there are about sixty units which are provided across the site, irrespective of the P3 project.

Out of that, about 19 units right now uh identified as a part of the block B and block C development.

So 19 of those units will be, at a minimum, 19 will be part of phase one.

Uh block A right now we haven't yet started the DSCP process.

It depends on what's the residential there.

So that would be proportional.

The 100 units is uh affordable housing s uh uh building by itself, all affordable building.

That uh there's an affordable housing kind of strategy plan.

I think it has been identified to be in phase two.

Uh and so we have what we have created here, which is in the summary term sheet, it's a pathway to creating uh to creating that affordable housing project with a no later than date.

So we have some mechanisms of making sure that developer contributions could be used, that they are provided to the city no later than 2034.

That's some mechanism if they're making progress to uh to kind of get give us some potential like uh good fit efforts extension on that.

But 2034 is when we are aiming to get all those developer contributions and also any escalation in order to uh decrease the funding gap on developer contributions from phase one.

So uh so that's kind of the framework.

More details are providing in the summary, which is online too.

Councilman Chapman.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Um couple of questions I had um that I think have started to be teased out.

Um first one I'll I'll go into is uh I believe somebody talked about uh what would happen if um things weren't good by the end of phase one.

What does the project look like uh if we stop at that point?

Well f phase phase one would include uh block A, block B, block C, and a portion of the open space.

Um and the the site remediation.

So it's it's uh pretty balanced between phase one and phase two.

Um that would not be an ideal scenario, frankly, if we did one phase and left the other.

Um I think if phase one is successful, phase two will move forward easily given the the investment that the developer would put into the project.

Thank you.

Um that answers my question.

Um the second one is are there any major changes to the landscape the economic landscape that we need to be mindful of uh as we look at this particular uh deal.

Um if the rates change ridiculously if you know things in the White House policy-wise change in a particular area, is there um threat of really changing the dynamics of what can be done here?

So that's that's a great question.

Um I think that's one of the reasons that we're bringing this forward to the council now is to try to um we know the current state, at least the short-term current state, uh as it relates to interest rates as it relates to some of those things.

Um I think the market gets uncertain later in the year and later in um the federal administration term, frankly.

Uh so I do think that um the things that I think we want to watch very closely, I'm sure the developer is as well, is uh the supply chains, um, the cost of what I'll call major construction, um, you know, what does the labor market look like, you know, when they're ready to construct.

Um the good news is this is a very experienced developer uh that knows what they're doing and works in uh very large cities as well, so their ability to manage that is probably more nimble than a small uh company that does not have that capacity.

Um but I think that it would really be the supply chain, it would be labor, it would be you know the um how fast they can finish out their financing to get to this project to get under construction.

Okay.

Um any other questions or comments.

Uh Councilman AGary.

I just want to say that I'm very excited for this project and to be seeing it move forward.

So full steam ahead.

Um my comments were going to be similar to Councilman Aguary.

I think one of the things that uh the manager started us with was a reminder that this project is not new.

And then when um Ms.

Landrum went through the timeline, I think the theme came up for me of community.

It's the community that came together to fight to take down the poll the plan.

It's the community that came together to shape the old town north small area plan.

It's the community that's been working with HRP in order to design what this would look like and how do you bring that vision to a reality?

It's the community that came to multiple public hearings and everything for the rezoning.

It's a community that came together for ALX Forward.

And I think it's that theme that we're asking the community to come join us for again.

Um this is the introduction as was stated.

There's going to be a number of public meetings and conversations for people to dive into some of these technical terms to understand more clearly what a TIF is, why we use it and how it's benefited us.

And I would just remind people that I think sometimes in order to do what we want to do for our community and to provide the services that we keep hearing about throughout our budget and all our other conversations requires us to come together to think of creative ways to spur new opportunity to generate those resources to do those things.

And I think a perfect example I get to drive by on the other side of the city every day is what is happening at landmark and watching kind of the power of what happens when you do um leverage community feedback, community engagement, partnerships, and creative tools to move things forward.

So I'm really excited for the next phase of the conversation, which is remind folks that if um the website to go to is Alexandria VA.gov slash P R G S.

There you can find the full timeline.

I'm pretty sure you'll probably be able to find this presentation.

Um you'll find some other proposed information as well as opportunities for you to engage between now and June.

And then it is in June when the council will be presented with the two actions that were mentioned earlier.

First, um a direction to the city manager um to enter into the agreement as well as a direction should we choose to go into um creating the CDA.

So I want to just thank staff, and that's a lot of work.

I want to thank our partners from HRP.

I want to think some of the community members who I I know are online because they're the ones who let us know when the PowerPoint was not working.

And so I think it's just a reminder of how much this project means to our city and the opportunity we have to recognize not only the environmental impacts, but a chance to activate a new space for us.

Um so more to come, but thank you all for the presentation.

Madam Clerk, next item.

Well, call consent items 10 through 13.

Madam Mayor.

Uh Councilman Agarry.

Uh, I'd move roll call and consent with the exception of item number 13.

Okay.

Um is there a second?

Madam Clerk, there has been a motion uh uh by Councilman Aguirre and a second by Vice Mayor Bagley to roll to move uh roll call consent items 10 through 12.

This is a roll call vote.

Please call the roll.

Councilman Agiri.

Vice Mayor Bagley.

Hi.

Councilman Chapman.

Councilman L.

Newby.

Councilwoman Green.

Hi.

Okay, the ayes have it.

Madam Clerk, next item.

Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by the LC development housing authority for the rehabilitation of the Lodre project.

Okay.

Uh Councilman Agarry, would you like a presentation or uh yes, Madam Mayor?

If you know if the council is willing, I would like a short presentation just given um how much we've been paying attention to the Lodre project, what the original project uh we had taken in and thought that we were gonna get, and now what we are working on currently.

So yes.

Okay.

Um so then I'm gonna turn it over to our staff from the Office of Housing, and then also want to acknowledge that we do have, I think a representative from ARHA here as well, and win companies as needed.

Um SpaceX, Deputy Director at the Office of Housing, and Helen McLean, uh, the outgoing director is here with us.

And as you mentioned, Sarah Mohammed from ARHA is in the room, as well as Alex Pereira from Win Development.

And we have Michael Graf on the phone in case there are any detailed questions on the bond issuance.

Uh so this presentation is the same presentation the development team presented to the ARHA board when they seek their approval of the bond issuance.

Uh this slide is straightforward, is an introduction of the team that has been working on the project uh for a long time.

Uh win companies with uh IBF together partnered and with uh ARHA together are the development uh team on this project.

So the main goal of the project is to preserve the affordable housing units.

Uh what is very unique, which you will see on the follow-up slides is um some of the studios are eliminated, so now there are larger two bedroom uh units to accommodate people who need living aid.

So there is a little bit of uh layout reconfiguration to optimize the uh unit and building usage.

Uh so modernizing the development uh was very important.

You can see here the 10 new uh two-bedroom, two bath units highlighted.

And then there are additionally seventeen fully accessible units, which exceeds the minimum requirement of uh five percent.

And there are new bedroom units where that were added in the uh next to the elevator on the first floor.

Uh the first floor reconfiguration was also very important to include additional amenities space and uh visual connections from the front to the back of the office, as well as a security desk and management offices.

And the team took full advantage again of the amazing views of the 11th floor uh to create a smaller resident lounge space at the top of the building.

And there will be updates to the outdoor space as well, uh, where there are gonna be shaded areas and areas where residents can enjoy.

Uh this is on the picture.

The team has done a great job keeping uh updated the residents who live in the alay of the redevelopment of Laudrey, as some of them may choose to return.

Uh so the new lottery building will be fully fully renovated, uh, with 159 renovated one and two bedroom apartments, and uh a new uh set of uh modernized amenities, both on the interior and the exterior of the building.

Uh a little bit of what this request is because we talked about bonds earlier as well.

Those are not general obligation bonds, those are private activity bonds that will be repaid fully from the project.

It is a requirement when you do a 4% deal to use um uh tax exempt bonds.

Virginia housing also issues the bonds, but their financing model is a little more expensive and would have created a bigger gap on the project.

So the team wants to utilize uh rightfully so the ARCA model uh that uh creates uh uh a larger uh debt capacity.

So if you approve that today, the team will be able to apply to Virginia DHCD for the volume cap.

And this is the full schedule.

And following your approval, they will apply to DHCD for the bone cap with the goal of closing of the financing and starting construction by year end.

And that concludes the presentation, but I'm happy to answer any questions.

Okay, thank you for the presentation.

I'll open it up to your questions and comments.

Vice Mayor Bagley.

Oh a little bit of a tangential question, but I'm curious if the once renovated, would it be available as a polling site again?

Before the pandemic, we used to vote at Ladry.

I'm just curious.

I I know that's a little bit of a left field question, but it dawned on me as objections.

But the I don't know how we're okay.

Yeah.

Let's have you, Ms.

Mohammed, come to the front.

We're definitely happy to consider it as an option because I'm not sure how the polling site worked before, but the spaces are reconfigured, but we'll we'll have some big open spaces.

No, I mean I think um it was ideal in some ways because it's an ADA accessible building and the seniors obviously could vote very easily on site.

And as a person who's currently uh floating around as an old town north resident in Charles Houston, I just wanted to put it out there as you guys are you know completing the renovation thoughts, just to have an eye towards that.

I think it it's a great benefit for the for the tenants, certainly.

Um I'm curious the um one slide back, you were talking through the um the credit um competition process, and I'm so the time frame I guess what have we done to maximize our competitiveness in the 4% market.

Uh in can we can we just speak to like are the the redesign and then are some of these things designed to sort of increase our competitiveness for the what you're pursuing here so the those bonds have to do with um uh vol uh with the cup allocations based on specific categories.

This will go under the public housing category.

This is not the competitive process that we do for other 9% and 4% deals.

Uh the Virginia DHCD has already provided five million dollars to this project.

There was a congressional appropriation, so uh the team has been working very actively to fill in the gaps.

And uh so in this case, um I don't think there are any anything that it hasn't happened to increase the competitiveness of the project.

Okay, I'm sorry, I when I was listening to the presentation, I I thought I heard a reference to four percent, so I wasn't sure if we were still or you know, if we were still competing in in that space.

Um in terms of I'm excited by I agree, I think in this housing space, the need for those two bedroom units and for live-in aids is obviously a growing need.

I I think um I appreciate the quick the way you went through the presentation rather quickly, but you know, we did get a lengthy presentation two years ago, I think, on sort of the condition of the building and the concerns with the renovation, and I just think if we're pausing to have this conversation, I I wouldn't mind if if you're able to just speak to how the you know this the second go-around here is is confident that the concerns that were raised, you know, we had a lot of residents come in and sort of express you know the the condition of the building.

Um and uh this feels designed to address some of what those complaints were about studios, about amenity spaces, things like that, but there were also some concerns about just the ability to renovate the building.

And so if you could just speak a little bit to why you're confident now that this is the right approach.

Yeah, so and you're right, there was a an application to HAD in which the had determined the building obsolete.

To clarify HAD's definition of obsolescence does not mean that the building is not structurally sound.

It has a different definition.

Uh so in order for the building to be renovated, the development team did have to have a structural report.

And as part of the scope, all the systems will be modernized.

Uh so the building there will be new HVA systems, new windows, new elevators.

So all the basic structures of the building are included on the scope of work that will be modernized.

I ran through uh because of the exciting images and the uh fixing the basic structure of the building and then moving to the actual redesign of the lobby area of the units and of the upper floors uh is also included on the scope.

I I appreciate you sort of um clarifying.

I think for for all those tenants who showed up, you know, and for all the advocacy in the community that the the obsolescence, you know, that you referred to is is a standard that obviously does not apply if you are doing all of the work that the you know the development community now plans to do in the building.

So I'm excited, I'm supportive of this.

I don't want the question to imply otherwise.

I just thought we owed that to the community to make clear that we really have re-evaluated the situation.

Yeah, yeah.

And I do want to clarify in case I wasn't sure obsolescence for HUD means that the building cannot be used for his intended purposes, not that the structure is obsolete.

So it wasn't working as you mentioned anymore as a good as having good housing conditions, but uh being renovated allows allows this to continue as such.

And I I just want to build upon I think um Vice Bagley raises a really good point.

We did have so much concern and so many community conversations.

I will say that um one of the things Councilman Chapman and I have been constantly asking, and Ms.

Mohammed can attest to this at every one of the ARHA work group meetings for more information.

And so we can circulate to the council, but Arha did go back and have a structural engineer do a report that went through not only all the systems but structures to kind of do a re-review as to whether or not a renovation could be supported.

Um I feel like there were several other documents you you sent as well, but I do want just the public to know that that was also part of the due diligence not only by us but I think by the development company as well to confirm whether or not this could go forth as um currently envisioned.

Um I think Councilman Aguirre had a stand up.

Councilman Agarry.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Um the Vice Mayor actually took two of my four questions.

Um so thank you for that because polling locations are very important in the city, and you know, when we're doubling up at Charles Houston, uh makes it a little bit more difficult.

And of course, as the Vice Mayor had mentioned, it just makes it so much easier uh when our um older residents and residents with disabilities can literally just go downstairs and vote.

Uh it's a very big deal.

Uh the structural issues also a very big deal.

Um the other two things that I wanted to ask about uh really liking some of the amenities that are being added.

Uh we were also originally talking about just utilization amenities like a pharmacy or you know, health services, I think is on here.

So can you um expand a little bit more on that if if there's gonna be space available for that right now?

No.

Right now there's no space for like a pharmacy, there's a library business center.

Um there will be um on-site um can you um when has a nonprofit connected communities, there'll be an on-site supportive services provider.

Uh there'll still be um the blood pressure machine, the little kind of clinic, if you may, that we have at La Dre that the public seem to the LaDre residents seem to like.

Um we are bringing back the fitness room.

Funny enough, the biggest request is the pool table.

So we are bringing back a pool table, and we're actually talking about um just some of the amenities like having a children's play area for grandkids to visit and other spaces like that, but nothing really commercial.

Yeah, I think it's a little bit of a missed opportunity, but um do appreciate to hear that there's gonna be some type of health something there, um whether it's folks coming in or some of the blood pressure machines and other things that that the residents will be able to take advantage of.

Um and then the last thing I wanted to ask about was uh the resident right to return.

So is there gonna be uh a group or who's gonna be in charge of being able to communicate with all the former residents to say, hey, you could come back and what the assistance will look like to be able to come back?

So every resident who lived at La Dre has a right to return.

And so we utilized our uh relocation uh company, uh housing to home.

And so they we've been remaining in contact.

We've even had community meetings with all these residents to just show updates on the plans.

So once the building's ready, um projected to be ready six months before we'll start contacting everyone and see who's interested in coming back.

It would be no cost to the resident to come back.

That's where you are going.

You you call me, yes.

That is where I was going.

Um with that, Madame Mayor, those are all my questions, and I would move approval of this item.

Second.

Okay, there has been a motion by Councilman Aguirre and a second by Vice Mayor Bagley to move approval of item 13.

Any further discussion?

All right, being none, Madam Clerk, this is a roll call vote.

Please call the roll.

Councilman Aguirre.

Vice Mayor Bagley.

Mayor Gaskins.

Aye.

Councilman Chapman.

Councilman Chapman, can you say yours again?

Thank you.

Councilman L.

Newby.

Councilwoman Green.

Aye.

The eyes have it.

Thank you.

Madam Clerk, next item.

Consideration of the city's draft FY 2027 to FY2031 five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development in draft one year action plan to enable HED FY 2027 funding.

Okay.

Great.

And Kim Cadena joined us.

She's a housing analyst from our team who prepares our annual action plans and our reports to HAD.

A little bit of context.

We prepare these plans every five years and also every year.

So you will see us in front of you every year.

HAD sends us a letter, and this year it came early.

So we know exactly how much of our home funds and of our CTBG funds we will receive.

Those are provided on a formula basis.

We don't really do something to apply, there is a formula HAD uses that tells us how much we will get.

And for the next year, we will get a million fifty-five seven forty-one of CTBG and 58874 of home funds.

So we have prepared this plan based on HAD's guidelines to submit it the next few weeks so we can receive the funds over the summer.

So the consolidated plan is just that, a plan that describes the use of the federal uh sources, the TBG and home over the five years.

We receive about a million a year.

We receive about 590 of home every year.

Those numbers are very steady, so from year to year they change very little.

Home funds must go towards housing activities with CTBG.

Most of them go towards construction and rehab projects, but we have some other services we're able to fund.

So in order for us to submit the plans, we look at different data and we prioritize needs, we outline the goals, the projects and the activities.

We did have the benefit this year in working on the housing 2040.

So we were really just able to highlight that process and base this plan on the housing 2040 findings.

So the goals for the next five-year plan are around attainable housing, housing stability, and enhanced community services as big buckets of goals that we are identified as the most critical, and also those that can be addressed based on what those funds are allowed to be your used for.

So specifically, because we are submitting our five-year plan with the goals, but we are also outlining in this plan what we're gonna do the next fiscal year with these funds.

We're gonna continue the home and building rehabilitation programs that our office has.

So we have home rehabilitation loan programs, uh that is for individual homeowners, rental rehabilitation programs, and then what we call our own program, the rental accessibility and modification program.

Rental rehabilitation is mostly for multi-family affordable housing properties.

Um, our partnership with TCHS, uh, this year we were able to add the street outreach activity, so we will be supporting that with CTBG funds.

Uh, you're very familiar with the window shelter with the winter shelter one.

And we are also continuing the support of the transitional assistance program tap that you know.

One more activity that we are able to um include this year is the youth summer employment training.

Again, those were based on uh a lot of things we heard during the housing 2040 uh engagement process and the alignment with those funds.

And we will continue also doing our fair housing testing.

And this is a chart uh that shows how the CTBG allocation will happen for fiscal year 25.

Uh one thing I want to highlight is that only where you see there that says other 15%.

This is because these funds are the public service categories that you see on the right, and there is a cap from HAD on how much of CTBG funds we can use.

Only 15% can go towards uh public service.

And 20% can go towards um administrative costs.

Councilman Geary.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Real quickly on the for housing testing.

Can you remind me?

Um, do we do some of that in multiple languages?

Or is it done in multiple languages with the Yes, yes, and there is an event on Thursday night that I hope you have heard that our team is organizing.

It's wonderful.

I'll try to make it and a little bit of what our home funds do.

We use them for both uh housing development of affordable housing and also for down payment assistance.

We are currently in the process of closing on 40 new affordable homeownership opportunities where the uh exit the future home buyers will be receiving uh down payment assistance funded from the home program.

And this is a very uh as as simple as we could make the chart uh on how we're gonna use our fiscal year 27 funding, which is pretty much everything we talked about, and on the column on the right that says measures, what we are projecting to accomplish based on the use of usage of those funds.

Uh so we seek again uh tonight your approval to submit this plan to HAD so they can release uh the funds to the city later in the summer.

Thank you for the presentation, Vice Mayor Bagley.

Uh thank you, Madam Mayor.

Um before I move to um approve the um draft plan, I just um the goal to do six household renovations, I think it is on the last slide.

I really like that slide actually.

You said it was you know, I think it distills a lot of information in here.

The home rehab loan program has a target of six houses.

Can you all remind me like how many we've done in the past years?

Is that a growth goal?

Is that a that goal is based on how much money we have available and it captures only the work we can do with the CTBG money.

Yeah.

So we are not really working uh towards what we would like to do.

We're working towards on how far that bucket of money can get you based on how much it costs per unit.

And has that I guess the other way to ask that is is that number going down because the dollars don't go as far?

It is going down.

Okay.

That's I in the last five years it went down a little bit also because of COVID and people not wanting construction in their home, so there was a gap in the activity.

Right.

But as construction costs are going back, this is going down a little bit.

Okay.

Um, I appreciate that.

Uh is there are there opportunities to partner with the Office of Climate Action and our stormwater credit program that if we're going to be in houses, you know, sort of doing this kind of work.

Does that sort of cross interdepartmental conversation happen?

Yeah, it has started happening, and we hope after uh the budget season and all of that to sit down and see where the synergies exist.

Yeah, but that would be great because I think if we are talking to homeowners, you know, uh it would it would be great to do one and you know, as much as we can at one time and maximize these opportunities to renovate those homes.

Um well, thank you for putting this together.

Um I appreciate the question about um language testing.

My understanding is we've also added um sort of form of payment as a as a fair housing testing as well.

Um and so I'm I'm glad to hear that that's continues, I guess, to be in our testing model.

Um with that, I think if I haven't moved to approve the draft um plan, I move to approve.

All right.

Um and I'm gonna assume that it is for all of the actions of the draft consolidated plan, the draft action plan, um for for both.

And so there has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilman Anuby.

There is further discussion.

I know Councilwoman Green had a question.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

Could you briefly explain to me um the youth employment training and how that relates to the summer youth employment program?

Uh yes, we will partially fund the work of one full-time member.

One student.

To work uh no a member to work with the youth, to work with the youth during the uh their workforce development uh summer training.

Okay, so they learn about housing?

No, it doesn't have this is under the public service category where we are able to fund uh salaries of other agencies so they can deliver a service.

So when we work uh for example with um the housing crisis outreach workers, like that will be a DCH uh DCHS worker who will do outreach uh to population that experiences or is about to experience homelessness.

The youth employment program is about working with our workforce development group, that they will have someone working with youth and helping them uh enhance their skills.

Um the youth workforce development also ties into one of the goals and strategies in the housing 2040 plan about economic mobility.

So that's another place where we were trying to put the plans together.

Okay.

I guess I don't fully understand, but if it's helping youth, I am so good with it.

Okay.

It's not much money directly going to youth for someone who will work with the youth.

Work within that program that then helps us.

Okay, thank you.

Um I had a quick comment.

I just want to pick up on something the Vice Mayor had mentioned about opportunities to partner and highlight while it's not specific to this program, something we did not talk about when ARHA was sitting here previously, is that there's now, and umspasia can correct me if I'm wrong, but there's now a working group of ARHA, the Office of Healthing, DCHS, Code Enforcement, and the Office of Climate Action.

They're meeting and quarterly will be giving a presentation to the ARHA City Work Group on opportunities to coordinate across all of those programs and do exactly what you mentioned, at least for um our public housing stock on how do we make sure when we're doing renovations or engagement that we're making residents aware of all of the different housing related programs, and that also feeds into and Mr.

Manager might have to correct me, I always get the name wrong, but as part of our health and safety committee, we have a task force that is specifically focused on some of our um multifamily properties and is coordinating oh god, what is the name of it?

Um share.

Yes, but what is this remind me what share, Stan?

Safe safe how we'll get back to you, but you should know.

You should know that we are working to pull together a multi-agency kind of strike force that when we are interacting with um a a resident in their home that we are having eyes, and that broader task force has APD, AFD, and other other departments as well.

So more to come.

I did have one question.

My question was can you speak a little bit more about uh the formula specifically?

And I'm curious because one of the things we know is our need is going up, our population's going up, all of these things that I imagine would be factors in a formula are changing, but our numbers are not going up or making any significant movement.

So I I guess what other factors is had plugging into that formula that I guess isn't changing for us that doesn't allow for us to get more funds.

Yeah, so for city bid is specifically, there are two formulas had uses one is intends to favor cities that have a growing poverty ratio, and the other intends to favor cities that have a decline in population.

So although it feels like the need is growing in Alexandria, which it does, it grows more in other cities, so their issues look more skewed.

Uh so in theory, the fact that the Citibij location goes down talks about the city's overall um stronger position, although the need is still very high.

And so the HAD looks at those formulas and gives you the most of from both.

Got it.

Okay, so because our poverty ratio is not going down and our population is not declining, we are not in a place to, I guess, by function of changing demographics and geography.

That's right.

Yes, demographics, we're not in a place to be eligible for more funds.

Correct.

Okay, understood.

Uh Mr.

Manager.

Um share is safe housing alert response and engage update.

Thank you, Jim.

Um I appreciate I would have never I would have never got that.

So yeah, no, we we might have to talk about that in the next meeting, Councilwoman Green.

Okay.

Are there any additional comments or questions?

Okay, seeing none, there has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilman L Nuby.

Madam Clerk, this is a roll call vote, please call the roll.

Vice Mayor Bagley.

Hi.

Councilman L.

Newby.

Aye.

Mayor Gaskin.

Aye.

Councilman Ageary.

Councilman Chapman.

All right.

Councilwoman Green.

Hi.

All right, the eyes have it.

Thank you.

Madam Clerk, next item.

Consideration of city council schedule.

Move to approve.

All right.

There has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilwoman Green to approve the city council schedule.

All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed?

Alright.

The ayes have it.

Is there a motion to adjourn?

All right.

There has been a motion by Vice Mayor Bagley and a second by Councilwoman Green to adjourn tonight's meeting.

All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed?

Alright, the ayes have it.

We are adjourned at 8 54.

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So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their schoolwork.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed and honoring our service commitments.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employees salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

I define respect as treating everyone with positive regard, no matter their opinions, their race, their culture.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as admiration towards someone's qualities, not that respect means like you when we like stick with somebody through thick and thin.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

I define respect as caring for the people and place around you and treating people the way you want to be treated.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind you is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Once housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police and fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

You know, treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The Alex 311 mobile app and website allow you to attach photos and specify the location of service requests.

Alex311 connecting you to city services.

Someone I respect is my mother because throughout all my hiccups, you know, she was still there to make sure that I came up in front.

You know, trying to accomplish everything that I wanted to do.

I respect my friend Blake for being such an honest and caring man.

I respect my friend Caesar because he always tries his best for his family.

I show respect by being polite to others.

I show respect to my parents because they provide for me.

I respect my mom because she raised me to be the person I am today.

I show respect by listening to others when they need it.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Every fall, city leaders begin the budget process by forecasting the year ahead at their annual city council budget retreat.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

Keeping Alexandria moving forward.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandria VA.gov slash budget, respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledges someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Danley, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site, designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind you is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

What's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police of fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now, City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

You know, treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it, and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their schoolwork.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

When a service request is submitted, you'll receive an email including a summary of the details, an expected response date based on the request type, and a request number to track progress on the mobile app or website.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed, and honoring our service commitments.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex 311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Alex 311, connecting you to city services.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing, and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

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I've worked my own cases, I've learned a lot, a lot more than I thought I would, and I'm actually really grateful for having the opportunity.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

Keeping Alexandria moving forward.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

I define respect as caring for the people and place around you and treating people the way you want to be treated.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Cloud.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomnia.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is gonna be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

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Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

I show respect to my parents because they provide for me.

I respect my mom because she raised me to be the person I am today.

I show respect by listening to others when they need it.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing, and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

This process is called Ad Delete, where changes are made based on city needs and available funds.

The new budget goes into effect on July 1st, keeping Alexandria moving forward.

And that's how Alexandria creates and manages its budget to support the services we rely on every day.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandriava.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

I define respect as caring for the people in place around you and treating people the way you want to be treated.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Danley, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved, with housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police of fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexander's rich history.

And now, City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it, and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed, and honoring our service commitments.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

Keeping Alexandria moving forward.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandria VA.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

Not that respect means like you won't be like stick with somebody through they can think.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site, designated for Market and Town Hall when Yalexandra was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clues.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike.

Come to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

It's a great help, really.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance use impacts our school environment because it creates a unsafe and unwelcoming learning environment here.

Substance abuse negatively impacts the health and safety of my community.

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Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

Transition.

I've worked my own cases.

I've learned a lot, a lot more than I thought I would, and I'm actually really grateful for having the opportunity.

So I felt like my voice was heard and valued.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

Nothing respect means like you want to be like stick with somebody through thinking thin.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

What's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police and fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now, City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know, treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed and honoring our service commitments.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests from streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Alex 311 connecting you to city services, I show respect to people by considering their feelings.

Because they got my back at all times.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Have you ever thought about how Alexandria funds services like schools, parks, roads, and public safety?

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employees salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then, city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as acknowledges someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Please.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike.

Coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

Staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the reservation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.

Visit AlexandriaVA.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Alex311, connecting you to city services.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and 10-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

The new budget goes into effect on July 1st, keeping Alexandria moving forward.

And that's how Alexandria creates and manages its budget to support the services we rely on every day.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandria VA.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Cloud.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved, what's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police of fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

The City Hall Renovation Project will provide a revitalized safe and sustainable environment to better serve city staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project or providing input on the future design of Market Square, visit up AlexandriaVA.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

You know, treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it, and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

We want to make sure that we bring their customers, make sure their customers know where they are so they can continue to thrive and the market can continue to thrive.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their schoolwork.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 155 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

The Alex 311 mobile app and website allow you to attach photos and specify the location of service requests.

When a service request is submitted, you'll receive an email including a summary of the details, an expected response date based on the request type, and a request number to track progress on the mobile app or website.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed and honoring our service commitments.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests from streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Because they got my back at all times.

I show respect to my parents because they provide for me.

Help writing a search warrant.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood.

Have you ever thought about how Alexandria funds services like schools, parks, roads, and public safety?

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employees' salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Every fall, city leaders begin the budget process by forecasting the year ahead of their annual City Council budget retreat.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then, city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

Nothing respect means like you only like stick with somebody through thinking thing.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Cloud.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

What's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police of fire stations, and now served as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

Staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.

Visit the Alexandria.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

So great help, really.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from Pink Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

The Alex 311 mobile app and website allow you to attach photos and specify the location of service requests.

Call 311 from anywhere in Alexandria or submit requests on Facebook, Twitter, and in person.

When a service request is submitted, you'll receive an email including a summary of the details, an expected response date based on the request type, and a request number to track progress on the mobile app or website.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Because they got my back at all times.

I respect my friend Blake for being such an honest and caring man.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employees' salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Danley, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clues.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved, once housing everything from a Masonic lodge to police and fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

The City Hall Renovation Project will provide a revitalized safe and sustainable environment to better serve city staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.

Visit up Alexandriava.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

My religion is really important to me because it keeps me happy and it keeps me grounded.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language, therefore I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street repairs closed the survey.

Have you ever thought about how Alexandria funds services like schools, parks, roads, and public safety?

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Every fall, city leaders begin the budget process by forecasting the year ahead at their annual city council budget retreat.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Danley, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but to paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf, please.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

What's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to the police and fire stations and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike.

Coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall, something that is important to me is my family.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomnia.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn that new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Abuso de droga will impact ill escuela mucho y la salud mental.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

Because they got my back at all times.

I feel supported in this department by not only like my shift peers, but by my sergeants and any time where I'm going through a difficult situation, whether it's at home or on a case, they've always been very eager to help me, so I felt like my voice was heard and valued.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

This process is called Ad Delete, where changes are made based on city needs and available funds.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandria VA.gov slash budget, respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind you is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved, was housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police and fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now, City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

The City Hall Renovation Project will provide a revitalized safe and sustainable environment to better serve city staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it, and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

So great help, really.

My religion is really important to me because it keeps me happy and it keeps me grounded.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from King Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

We want to make sure that we bring their customers, make sure their customers know where they are so they can continue to thrive and the market can continue to thrive.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Abuso de droga will impact ill escuela mucho y la salud mental.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests from streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Alex311 connecting you to city services.

Have you ever thought about how Alexandria funds services like schools, parks, roads, and public safety?

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employees' salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Every fall, city leaders begin the budget process by forecasting the year ahead of their annual City Council budget retreat.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then, city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike.

Come to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

It's a great help, really.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from Pink Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their schoolwork.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

For more information on the city's budget and how you can get involved, visit Alexandria VA.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

I define respect as treating everyone with positive regard, no matter their opinions, their race, their culture.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square in City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind you is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Once housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police and fire stations, and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.

The City Hall Renovation Project will provide a revitalized safe and sustainable environment to better serve city staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.

Visit up Alexandria.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they help me through times when I'm down.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomnia.

I do like it and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

So great help, really.

My religion is really important to me because it keeps me happy and it keeps me grounded.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from Pink Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

We want to make sure that we bring their customers, make sure their customers know where they are so they can continue to thrive and the market can continue to thrive.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Abuso de droga way impact illegal mucho y la salud mental.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

The Alex 311 mobile app and website allow you to attach photos and specify the location of service requests.

When a service request is submitted, you'll receive an email including a summary of the details, an expected response date based on the request type, and a request number to track progress on the mobile approach.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive email updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex 311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests from streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

I respect my dad because he's really nice and successful.

I respect my friends because they got my back at all times.

I respect others by being kind.

I respect my friend Blake for being such an honest and caring man.

I respect my friend Caesar because he always tries his best for his family.

I show respect by being polite to others.

I show respect to my parents because they provide for me.

Help writing a search warrant, you want to learn how to do something new, reach out to me, I'll help you do it.

I feel supported in this department by not only like my chef peers, but by my sergeants, and any time where I'm going through a difficult situation, whether it's at home or on a case, they've always been very eager to help me, so I felt like my voice was heard and valued.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Have you ever thought about how Alexandria funds services like schools, parks, roads, and public safety?

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

The Capital Improvement Plan focuses on larger, long-term projects like repairing streets, renovating buildings, and improvements to parks and fields.

Every fall, city leaders begin the budget process by forecasting the year ahead of their annual City Council budget retreat.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

The community also plays a big role.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.gov slash budget.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

Nothing respect means like you only like stick with somebody through thinking.

I define respect as acknowledges someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind you is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect, Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

What's housing everything from a Masonic Lodge to police of fire stations and now serves as the administrative hub for Alexandria's government?

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and it is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now, City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

Staff, Alexandria residents, and visitors as well.

If you are interested in learning more about the renovation project, we're providing input on the future design of Market Square.

Visit up AlexandriaVA.gov slash City Hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My friends are important to me because they're very nice and always uh cool to talk to.

Football is important to me because it brings uh a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

I can show respect for myself by treating my body like a temple and just always kind of you know treating myself nice.

One thing important to me is sleep coming from an insomniac.

I do like it, and what I just can fall asleep like at the right time.

So great help, really.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a non-profit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Part of the City Hall renovation is the renovation of Market Square, which holds the old town farmers market.

The 100 block of North Royal Street from Pink Street to Cameron Street, as well as Tavern Square or Yard.

There's no way a customer could miss where the market is going to be located.

Where they're going in the temporary market is directly adjacent to where they are now and have been for the last 270 years.

What they'll see is a different arrangement, but the same vendors.

So vendors may be located in different spaces than they currently are, but they will be there.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their schoolwork.

Substance abuse affects our school community by decreasing our school morale.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

The Alex 311 mobile app and website allow you to attach photos and specify the location of service requests.

When a service request is submitted, you'll receive an email including a summary of the details, an expected response date based on the request type, and a request number to track progress on the mobile appropriate.

City staff will provide the requested services or information whenever possible, and you will receive all updates along the way.

Once your request is closed, you will be asked to complete a survey to tell us about your experience using Alex 311 and how well we fulfilled our commitment to being professional, accountable, responsive, and courteous.

We will be professional by delivering competent and high quality service even under pressure.

We will be accountable by providing accurate and reliable information, keeping you informed, and honoring our service commitments.

We will be responsive by prioritizing work appropriately and working efficiently to get it right the first time.

And we will be courteous by communicating in a respectful and productive manner at each interaction.

Alex 311 connects you to every city department for a variety of service and information requests.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Alex311 connecting you to city services.

Because they got my back at all times.

I respect my friend Blake for being such an honest and caring man.

The person I respect is my grandfather because he came down with nothing, and he showed me how sacrifice can take you a long way.

Something that is important to me is helping uh students who don't know English because I know how hard and challenging it is to learn a new language.

Therefore, I am helping but a nonprofit to teach students who don't know English to learn.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood.

Substance abuse could make you fall short on the goals you got for yourself.

Substance abuse can affect us or a school community by damaging our brains and just making us the person that we're not supposed to be.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The answer is through the city's budget.

This allows the city to budget funding to keep city services operating.

The city's budget has two main parts.

The operating budget covers everyday expenses like employee salaries, supplies, and equipment.

Here, they project the city's income and expenses, including things like property taxes and personnel costs.

Next, City Council gives guidance to the city manager on what should be prioritized in the budget.

Then city departments and city leaders work on proposals that align with those priorities.

After this, the city manager releases the proposed budget and capital improvement program, a draft operating budget and ten-year capital improvement program for the city council and the community to consider.

Residents can share their ideas and feedback at public hearings, meetings, and even through emails or social media starting in the spring.

After gathering input, City Council reviews the proposed budget and makes adjustments.

Keeping Alexandria moving forward.gov slash budget.

Respect is being kind and showing kindness to those who need it the most.

Respect is treating people how they deserve to be treated.

I define respect as treating someone the way you want to be treated and allowing someone to do what they need to do.

I define respect as admiration towards someone's qualities.

Not that respect means like even we like stick with somebody through thick and thin.

I define respect as acknowledging someone's boundaries and sticking to them.

I define respect as taking into consideration others' feelings and emotions.

Respect to me means showing kindness to others.

Respect means to me being kind and fair to everyone in my community.

I define respect as caring for the people and place around you and treating people the way you want to be treated.

Welcome to the heart of the Alexandria, Market Square and City Hall.

I'm Dan Lee, and today I'd like to take you on a journey through the history of this remarkable site.

City Hall was built on this site designated for Market and Town Hall when the Alexandria was founded back in 1749.

From the very beginning, the space was designed to be a center of community life.

The original building burned down in 1871, but it paved the way for this beautiful structure you see today, designed by Adolf Clouse.

The tower you see behind me is a reconstruction of a design by the famous architect Benjamin H.

Latrobe from 1817.

Over the years, City Hall has evolved.

Market Square remains a vibrant space for residents and visitors alike, coming to farmers markets, public events, and is a reflection of Alexandria's rich history.

And now City Hall is undergoing another transformation as we make much needed updates to better serve the community for generations to come.

After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, optimize space, and improve security.gov slash city hall.

Something that is important to me is my family.

My family's important to me because they helped me through times when I'm down.

Football is important to me because it brings a lot of friendship and a brotherhood to each other.

I can show respect for myself by always maintaining a positive mindset and never um saying bad things to myself.

It's a great help, really.

We will have parking available at Tavern Square, as well as the courthouse garage, which is directly across the street, as well as on the street.

So Pitt Street, Cameron Street, and all the streets surrounding Tavern Square.

We're really looking out for not only the customers that frequent the farmers market, but the vendors themselves.

Substance abuse affects my school community by making my peers less focused on their grades and their school work.

Substance use impacts our community by having bad work turned in late.

Substance abuse affects uh my school community because it gives bad habits to school students.

Substance abuse negatively impacts our school and our community because it can lead you down the wrong path and creates unhealthy habits.

The City of Alexandria provides Alex 311 to connect you to more than 175 city services in a variety of convenient ways.

From streets and sidewalks to refuse collection, park maintenance, tree requests, and more.

Because they got my back at all times.