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Adopted Core Values
• Small-town Character in an Urban Setting
• Economic Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability• Inclusiveness and Social
Sustainability
• Education
• Mobility and Accessibility
• Public Health and Safety
• Responsive and Accountable Governance
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Adopted Vision StatementIn the year 2040, the City of Falls Church is a welcoming and inclusive community – a special place in the heart of Northern Virginia. Involved citizens are key to the City’s long-term success as a leader in education, environmental sustainability, multi-modal transportation, and vibrant economic development.
By investing in neighborhoods, community services and facilities, schools, and parks the City preserves small-town character and history while honoring a deep commitment to progress and a growing community. The continual rejuvenation of robust commercial areas supports the City’s high quality of life for all citizens.
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Presentation Format
• 10 minute staff presentation• 10 to 15 minutes Q&A
1) FY2019 budget deliverables?2) Changes in funding relative to FY2018?3) What is not funded?
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Public Health and Safety
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Presenter: Chief Mary Gavin (FCPD)
Public Health and Safety
Core Principles• 21st Century Community Policing Pillars
• Guardianship Mindset & De-escalation– Public Safety: Proactive vs. Reactive
– Responsible: Care, Duty, Loyalty, & Foresight• Community Values• Organization Structure
− Building Trust & Legitimacy− Policy & Oversight− Technology & Social Media
− Community Policing − Training & Education− Officer Safety & Wellness
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Public Health and Safety
Core PrinciplesSignificant Investment in CIP
• Renovated City Hall ($17M)• Renovated Firearms Range $1.2M)• Fire Station 6 ($223K, FY2019)• Renovated Library ($8.3M)
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FY2019 Action Items• Responsive to calls for service.• Managing 2 Photo Red Light programs.• Staff & support City special events.
and 50+ FCCPS after-school activities.• Proactive Public Safety projects.• Fire Service: Inspections,
Investigations, Liaison• Community Services Board• Work Plan Guidance: E911 Dispatch
– Governance, connectivity, and regional coordination
– 911 phones, radio systems, computer aid dispatch
Public Health and Safety7
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Respond to calls for service (21.75 FTE)
31,096 calls for service Estimated 35,000 calls for service (13% Increase)
Special events supported by FCPD
9 City sponsored, 5 community requested, 50 after school activities
Hardline cap on Special events (staffing needs)
Criminal Investigations(5 FTE)
366 investigations (up 30% from FY2017)
Estimated 400 investigations (10% increase)
Office Emergency Management (.5 FTE)
4 Community Projects: P&P, FCCPS, Haz-mitigation, Shelter & Damage Assessment
4 Community Projects: P&P, FCCPS, Stop the Bleed, ALICE
Fire Marshal (.5 FTE, .5 PT)
7 fire investigations, 300 building inspections, 10 CPR classes FCPD
Estimated 8 fire investigations, 310 building inspections, 10 CPR classes FCPD
Dispatch (6 FTE)
50,000 calls answered, 25,000 dispatched
56,500 calls answered28250 dispatched (13% increase)
Public Health and Safety8
Future Needs to Support DevelopmentPolicy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded
NeedsSchool Resource Officer (SRO)
1 FTE 1 FTE 2 Additional FTEs
Criminal Investigations
5 FTE 5 FTE 2 Additional FTEs
Patrol Officer 21 FTE 21 FTE 4 Additional FTEs
Full-Time Emergency Manager
0 FTE(.5 PT)
0 FTE(.5 PT)
1 FTE
Public Health and Safety
*1 FTE = $80,000 in salary and benefits
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Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability
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Presenters: Nancy Vincent, Dana Lewis (HHS) and Jody Acosta (Treasurer)
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability
Core Principles• Diverse housing stock for all income
levels• Services and facilities for all ages and
abilities• Celebrations of race and culture including
music, arts, and commemorations of history and historical events
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Budget Guidance• Preservation, creation of affordable housing• Provision of services to vulnerable residents• Group home services for teenage girls• Senior Tax Relief and Rent Relief• Contracted services with Fairfax CSB, Family
Services, and Health Dept.• Contracted services with Arlington CSU
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability12
FY2019 Action Items• Update the Housing chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan• Update the Affordable Housing Policy• Support the Miller House project• Contribute to the Affordable Housing Fund
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability13
Policy and Project Development
Policy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded NeedsHousing Needs/Affordability
No allocation
$102,000 added to the $289,000 in the affordable housing fund.
Affordable Housing Fund:• Preservation of
The Fields• Add to CCAU low income
ADU program• Housing grants program• Create tax incentives to
promote affordable housing• First time Homebuyers
program• Virginia Village
redevelopmentInclusiveness and Social Sustainability
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Market RateAffordable Rental Units in 2000
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Bedroom Size
Units at 60% AMI
Units at 80% AMI
Units at 100% AMI
Total
Efficiency/Studio
52 65 65 185
1 Bedroom 251 341 341 9332 Bedroom 148 250 250 6483 Bedroom 7 33 33 73Total 458 689 689 1,836
Market RateAffordable Rental Units in 2015
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Bedroom Size
Units at 60% AMI
Units at 80% AMI
Units at 100% AMI
Total
Efficiency/Studio
37 112 112 261
1 Bedroom 64 419 536 1,0192 Bedroom 0 93 93 1863 Bedroom 0 30 43 73Total 101 654 784 1,539
Inclusive Community?Occupation Salary
EstimateCashier 23,660Waiter 27,430Home Health Aide 27,080Construction Laborer 36,270Retail Salesperson 27,980School Bus Driver 40,510Pre-School Teacher 40,920Highway Maintenance Worker 44,640Tax Preparer 57,490Carpenter 48,160Clergy 41,970Mail Carrier 49,330Firefighter 59,890Plumber 58,630Probation Officer 58,100Electrician 60,730Police, Sheriff Patrol Officer 71,480Kindergarten Teacher 76,910Guidance Counselor 70,880Middle School Teacher 79,510Secondary School Teacher 78,190Tax Examiner 76,760
18Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Division Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates; May 2017
Tax Relief Budget Guidance• $90,000 annual impact• $327,000 FY2019 Proposed Budget
($45,000 increase over FY2018)• $4,000 current tax relief cap for those in
the lowest income category of $0-$23,200 (30% of HUD Area Median Income)
• The increase will allow us to grant 100% relief to 22 of 30 participants with lowest income
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Tax Relief Budget
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Currently Serving:• 54 Tax Relief recipients • 7 Disabled Veterans who receive 100% relief • 24 Personal Property (Vehicle) Tax Relief recipients• 13 seniors who are in the Deferral program.
FY2018 Adopted
FY2019 Proposed
Percent Change
Expenditures
Tax Relief 282,000 327,000 15.96%
Net Expenditure Supported by General Revenues
282,000 327,000 15.96%
Total 101 654 784
FY2019 Action Items• Suggested re-write of the City’s Tax Relief
Ordinance to change the relief benefit for those in the lowest income bracket to 100% of tax bill
• As stated, the cost to achieve this would be $45,000 in FY2019
• Important to note this is based on the current pool of relief recipients
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability21
Policy and Project Development
Policy or Project
FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs
Tax Relief Program for the Elderly &Disabled
FY2018 Budget was $282,000.
+$45,000 to achieve 100% relief to those in the lowest income bracket. ($90,000 annually, which is a 30% increase in overall program)
Adjusting the City’s income & asset limits to more closely align with neighboring jurisdictions would provide more relief for current program participants as well as possibly bringing more seniors into the program. More study is needed before the FY2020 budget to determine what the cost would be and how many more could be helped.
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability22
Rent Relief Budget• Relief cap: $1,700• Income limit: $38,650 and below• Current participants: 5 seniors • Past participants
• FY2017 = 6 seniors • FY2016 = 8 seniors
• Reductions due to deceased or moved out of City to family or nursing home
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Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rent Relief for Seniors FY2018 Adopted Budget
was $11,000. Actual expended was $8,500 -5 seniors receiving the maximum relief amount of $1,700 each.
No expected increase in number of applications. FY2019 Proposed Budget is flat at $8,500
Inclusiveness and Social Sustainability24
Economic Sustainability
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Presenters: Jim Snyder (CPEDS) and Becky Witsman (EDO)
Economic Sustainability
Core PrinciplesFalls Church 2040 (adopted 2017)• Flourishing Commercial Base including
Local Shopping and Dining • Business Development• Skilled Labor Force • Regional Attraction's and Tourism
Economy• Public Private Collaboration
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Organizing for Success:Community Planning and Economic
Development Services
• Coordinating economic development, planning, zoning, permitting, and construction
• Facilitating construction and tenant fit outs
• Reducing the unnecessary delay and costs
• Benefiting developers, users, and tax payers
Economic Sustainability
DirectorJames Snyder
Econ DevBecky Witsman
PlanningPaul Stoddard
ZoningJohn Boyle
Building SafetyDoug Fraser
Permit Counter
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Community Planning and Economic Development
Services BudgetItem FY2018 $ FY2019 $ FY2019 %
FTEs 23.0 21.3 N/A
Salaries and Wages $2,065,076 75%
Benefits $501,037 18%
Part-time Consultants $70,200 3%
Subtotal (Personnel) $2,636,313 96%
Other (incl. Equipment, ProfessionalDevelopment)
$102,804 4%
Total $2,739,117 100%
Economic Sustainability
FY2019 %
96% Personnel4% Other
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Commercial Area GrowthMaking the Most of Eight Opportunity Areas
Economic Sustainability29
Local Shopping and DiningExpanding Options in the Little City
Economic Sustainability30
Business Development and New Locations
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Economic Sustainability
Target Northside Social
Liberty Barbecue Aldi
Downtown RevitalizationElements• Brightening the Street
(Holiday Lighting)• Hanging Flower Baskets• Downtown Plaza• Building Park Ave Great Streets• Connecting Pedestrians• Expanding On-Street Parking
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Economic Sustainability
Business Development,New Office and Retail Locations
Under ConsiderationBroad & Washington• Office - 7 Story, 73,000+ sq ft
• Restaurant/Retail -25,000+ sq ft
• Creative Cauldron new home – 5,000 sq ft
• Affordable Housing – 15-18 Homes, permanent
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Economic Sustainability
Business Development,New Office and Retail Locations
Under Consideration
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Economic Sustainability
Founders RowRestaurant/Retail67,400+ sq ftTheater and Dining8 screens
Interior Public PlazaSenior Housing - 72 HomesAffordable Housing – 23-27 Homes
Public Private Collaboration
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Economic Sustainability
West Falls Church Economic Development Project• New High School• 10 Acre Economic Development• Regional Coordination
(Fairfax, WMATA, VDOT)• Transportation Investments
Small Area PlanningGuiding Future Investments
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Economic Sustainability
West End• Planning across
jurisdictional lines• Creating a regional
destination• Education Partnerships –
VT/UVA• Smart Growth – leveraging
WFC Metro, W&OD, I-66
Accelerating Place-MakingWhat are the Unmet Needs?
• Wayfinding• City Gateways• Visitor Centers• Half-time Position for Counter Services (CPEDS, DPW,
$30K)• Implementation Funds for Demonstration Projects ($50K)• Marketing Specialist (presently funded 0.3 FTE, need 1.0)• OCOM/Webmaster to support additional web messaging• Dedicated IT Project Manager for CPEDS and DPW ($120K)
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Economic Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
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Presenters: Kate Walker (CMO) and Jason Widstrom (DPW)
Core Principles
Parks & open
spaces
A lush urban forest
Safe, breathable
air
Clean, safe
streams
Zero Waste
GHG emissions reductions
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CommunityGovernmentCommunications
Development Services
Economic Development
Finance
Public Safety
Library
Public WorksRecreation & Parks
City Clerk
Housing & Human Services
Treasurer
Environmental Programs
City Council
EnvironmentalSustainabilityCouncil
EnvironmentalOutreach
Schools
Residents
Businesses
Visitors
Court Services
Environmental Programs
Commissioner of the Revenue
Human Resources
Information Technology
Aurora House
City Attorney
CommunityOrganizations
Volunteers
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Budget Guidance
Environmental Sustainability
• Comprehensive Plan (needs to be updated)– Reduce…impacts of…development on City
streams.– Ensure…adequacy of stormwater management and
drainage systems, while…protecting water quality.– Control pollution and environmental hazards, and
conserve energy and other natural resources…– Educate and involve residents in environmental
protection activities.
• City Council Work Plan– Update Natural Resources chapter of Comp Plan– GHG inventory & emissions reduction plan– Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE)
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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Update NaturalResources Chapter of Comp Plan
Student exercise in 2017 examined existing chapter and suggested potential improvements
Prepare and present to council Q1 of CY2019
GHG emissions inventory - community
In progress - MWCOG Finalize and publicize Q3 of CY2018
GHG emissions inventory – government
In progress – volunteer effort
Add schools?
Energy Action Plan Resolution to adopt MWCOG goals and plan
Select and implement actionable items
Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy(CPACE)
Outreach to city staff and B&Cs
Propose ordinance adoption and implementation CY2018
Environmental Sustainability42
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019
Seek grant funding for programs
Applied for energy efficiency improvement funding for gov ops
Seek funding as Energy Action Plan steps are identified & implemented
ESC green building & development policy
Outreach – panel discussions
Outreach to City Council, B&Cs. Resolution?
Solarize & green power programs
Ongoing Ongoing – reduced staffsupport
Environmental communication
Articles, blogs, market outreach
Articles, blogs, market outreach, website –reduced staff support
Habitat restoration and wildlife habitat;Operation EarthWatch
Volunteer-led programs, some staff support, esp. Operation EarthWatch
Volunteer-led programs, reduced staff supportTransition OpEW to non-profit
Environmental Sustainability43
Policy and Project DevelopmentPolicy or Project
FY2018 FY2019 UnfundedNeeds
Update NaturalResources Chapter of Comp Plan
Begin April0.65 FTE Apr-Jun
Complete by Q1 CY2019
0.65 FTE Jul-Feb
GHG emissions inventory & reduction
Inventorycompletion
Plan development & implementation
$20000Intern/PT staff
Existing programs
ESC, Solarize, Green Power ,
OpEW, Env. comm
30% less time available to
support
$850Smart phone
Environmental Sustainability
Note: All activities rely on volunteer support, strong ESC involvement.
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Budget GuidanceComprehensive Plan (Stormwater)
• Developed in 2005• In need of updating in order to mesh with
Watershed Management PlanWatershed Management Plan
• Developed in 2012 • Outlined significant challenges the City faces
with respect to stormwater management and a path forward
• Identified discrete construction projects
Environmental Sustainability45
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019On-going pipeinspections, cleaning, and repairs
Evaluated nearly 10,000 feet of pipe and removed 10.5 tons of debris from storm inlets and pipes
Anticipate similar results
Environmental Sustainability46
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019MS4 Permit- Public outreach- Regulating
development- Illicit discharges- Maintaining
stormwater facilities
Full compliance with thelaw
Renewal of the 5-year permit is required
Ordinance updates Preliminary work was performed to identify outdate sections of Code
Meet State requirements and adopt changes to water quality and floodplain sections
Environmental Sustainability47
FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rainsmart partnershipwith VPIS
Kickoff grant Continue efforts with$10K grant program
Ellison Branch drainage study
Identify cause of flooding and develop solutions
Harrison Branch drainage project
Construction
Wren Branch drainage project
Engineering Construction
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Ellison Branch Drainage Project
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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019Rainsmart partnershipwith VPIS
Kickoff grant Continue efforts with$10K grant program
Ellison Branch drainage study
Identify cause of flooding and develop solutions
Harrison Branch drainage project
Construction
Wren Branch drainage project
Engineering Construction
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Environmental Sustainability
Wren Branch Drainage Project
Policy and Project Development
Policy or Project FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded NeedsMS4 Permit compliance
$150K excluding staff time
Same Additional 0.5 FTE
Stormwater repairs
$200K annually allocated
Same $500K annually plus an additional 0.5 FTE
Stormwaterconveyance andnutrient management
$60K annually Same $500K - $1M annually as part of CIP
Environmental Sustainability52
Small Town Character in an Urban Setting
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Presenter: Amy Maltese (Recreation & Parks)
Small Town Character in an Urban Setting
Core Principles• Community involvement and spirit • Festivals and events • Substantial investment in the arts, including
public art • Historic preservation • Revitalization districts as focal points
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Budget GuidanceExtracted from Vision 2040:
By investing in neighborhoods, community services and facilities, schools, and parks the City preserves small-town character and history while honoring a deep commitment to progress and a growing community.
Small Town Character in an Urban Setting55
Budget GuidanceCouncil Initiatives/Work Plan:Vibrancy-Placemaking
• Big Chimneys Park• Civic Events• Downtown Plaza• Adopt-A-Spot• Welcoming Gateways
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FY2019 Action ItemsProject FY2018 FY2019
Award Arts & Humanities Project and Operations Grants
Funded at $45,000 local dollars with $4,500 VCA grant match
$45,000 remains budgeted and staff will again apply for $4,500 grant
Revise Special Event Permit Application
Supported 10 civic events
New application, fee structure; $20K in priorities for future funding
City events and festivals
~125 events ~125 events
Formalize and advertise Adopt-A-Spot
Draft plan and application
Get approval of draft plan and implement
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Small Town Character in an Urban Setting
Policy and Project DevelopmentPolicy or Project
FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs
Develop public art policy
Arts & Humanities Council discussions
Presentation of policy to Council for Adoption
Big Chimneys Park Renovation
Funded in FY17. Design is at 60%.
Funded in FY17 –Anticipate reopening Spring 2019
Within Urban Forestry, $15K – tree maintenance, mowing & landscaping
Within Recreation & Parks, $15K to maintain standards
Downtown Public Plaza
Funded in FY17. Updated conceptual design. Site plan amendment in April
Funded in FY17. Outto bid this summer with construction beginning in the fall.
WelcomeGateway
Initiate meetings with community/VPIS
No new funding at this time.
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Play Equipment
Swings Picnic Shelter
Big Chimneys Park
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Downtown Plaza
Mobility and Accessibility
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Presenters: Paul Stoddard (CPEDS) and Mike Whitfield (DPW)
Mobility and Accessibility
Comprehensive Plan GuidanceMobility for all Modes (adopted 2014)• Provide for the safe movement of people and goods within
and through the City via a transportation network that connects to the regional transportation network, offers choices in travel modes, supports economic activity, is sensitive to the environment, and provides equitable access for all City residents, workers, and visitors.
Falls Church 2040 (adopted 2017)• Travel options to walk, bike, transit, or drive• Local accessibility and regional mobility• Regional cooperation and regional solutions
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Mobility and Accessibility
FY2019 Budget Guidance
• Travel options to walk, bike, transit, or drive
• Local accessibility and regional mobility• Regional cooperation and regional
solutions
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Mobility and Accessibility
Transportation Budget Components
1. Capital Projects2. Maintenance and Operations3. Grant Applications4. Policy Development and Coordination5. Staff
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Mobility and Accessibility
1. Capital ProjectsProgram Project Cost Schedule
Commercial Areas Downtown Revitalization $600K Completed FY2018!Neighborhood Traffic Calming
N Maple AveLincoln AveN West StGreat Falls & Little Falls
$75K$75K$75K$75K
Completed FY2018!Completed FY2018!Completed FY2018!Delivering FY2019
Multimodal Connectivity Bike-share – 11 stationsBus Shelters – 15 sheltersRoosevelt St
$2MM$750K$2MM
Delivering FY2019Completed FY2018!Delivering FY2019
Signals Broad & CherryWashington & ColumbiaN West & Great Falls
$800K$825K$750K
Delivering FY2019Delivering FY2019Delivering FY2019
Bridges N Van Buren Bridge $1.7MM Delivering FY2018
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Mobility and Accessibility
2. Maintenance and OperationsItem FY2018
FundingFY2019 Funding Unfunded Needs Unfunded %
Paving $626,000 $626,000 $100,000 14%
Signals $210,000 $380,000 $130,000 25%
Signs & Striping $158,000 $158,000 $15,000 9%
Sidewalks $151,000 $151,000 $27,000 15%
Bus Shelters $640 $640 $18,000 97%
Equip./Supplies $157,000 $157,000 $193,000 55%
Total $1,082,640 $1,082,640 $353,000 25%
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Mobility and Accessibility
3. Grant ApplicationsItem Applied for in FY2018 - $42MM Applying for in FY2019
NVTA 70% West Falls Church ($15.7MM)N Washington St ($14.5MM)
No call for applications
I-66 Commuter Choice Route 7 & Haycock ($6.2MM)Route 3T ($845K)
SmartScale No call for applications West Broad Street $2MM)
Revenue Sharing Annandale & Washington ($950K)Annandale & S Maple ($950K)S Maple Ave ($950K)
No call for applications
Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Program
Berman Park Greenway ($500K)Haycock Rd HAWK Signal ($750K)
Potential NTC Application
RSTP Ped, Bike, Traffic Calming, and Bridges ($550K) Same as FY2018
COG, TLC Multi-family Parking Update ($60K) TBD
DRPT Transportation Demand Management ($40K) Same as FY2018
Primary Extension Paving
TBD
State of Good Repair
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Mobility and Accessibility
4. Policy Development and Coordination
Item FY2018 FY2019 Unfunded Needs
Regional Coordination
• NVTA – NVTA 70%• NVTC – Commuter
Choice• VTrans – SmartScale
• NVTA• NVTC• VTrans
• WMATA• TPB
Local Coordination • CACT • CACT
Local Policies • West Falls Church TLC Study
• Multifamily Parking Update (grant dependent)
• Paper Streets• Walking Tours• Downtown Parking
District• Walk Friendly,
Bike Friendly Designations
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• Collaboration –across department lines
• Variety – individual staff members advance multiple efforts
• Priorities – work is scheduled according to need, impact, and opportunity
5. Staff
Group FY2018 FTEs
FY2019 FTEs
DPW 15.9 16.7
CPEDS 2.5 2.2
CMO 0.2 0.2
Total 18.6 19.1
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Mobility and Accessibility
Top FY2019 Funding Needs
1. Maintenance Funding– Bus Shelters - $18k – Signals - $130k
2. Staff– Procurement staff to
manage (federal) grants– Program staff to track
state, regional, and funding opportunities
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Mobility and Accessibility
Mobility and AccessibilityAcronym Reference
• CACT – Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation
• COG – (Metropolitan Washington) Council of Governments
• DRPT – (Virginia) Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• NVTA – Northern Virginia Transportation Authority• NVTC – Northern Virginia Transportation Commission• RSTP – Regional Surface Transportation Program• TLC – Transportation Land-Use Connections
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Mobility and Accessibility
Important Dates• Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m.
Town Hall• Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Budget Ordinance, Tax Rates, CIP
• Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.City Council Work Session
• Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.City Council Meeting – Second Reading on Budget Ordinance, Tax Rates, CIP; Anticipated Adoption
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Wrap Up
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