City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · May 9, 2023
Minutes
May 9, 2023 Council Meeting
A meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on May 9, 2023 in
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:00 PM with Mayor LC Jones presiding. Other
Council Members present included Kathy Lawson, Aaron Rawls, Lawrence Mitchell and Tammy
Pearson. Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki.
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and advised Council would go into Closed Session
beginning at 6:30 PM. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title 2.2 Chapter 37, Freedom
of Information Act and upon a motion by Council Member Lawson and seconded by Council
Member Pearson with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mayor Jones, aye; Vice Mayor Rawls,
aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Council Member Mitchell, aye; and Council Member Pearson,
aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Appointments to
boards and commissions, as authorized by Subsection 1, (B) Discussion or consideration of the
investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public
initially, the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected, as
authorized by Subsection 6.
Council Member Pearson made a motion to appoint Karen Despot to the Blue Ridge Regional
Library Governing Board for an unexpired 4-year term ending June 30, 2023 and an additional
4-year term ending June 30, 2027. Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with all
Council Members voting in favor.
City Manager Towarnicki stated that there was no action take under Subsection 7.
Towarnicki explained that his retirement is planned for the end of July 2023. Council has been
working with The Berkley Group to handle an executive search for a new City Manager. Under
Subsection 6, Council has reviewed the work order listing the detailed scope of work and
proposal provided by the Berkley Group; Towarnicki said it looks reasonable and fair for that
type of work. Coming out of Closed Session, Towarnicki asked that Council authorize execution
of that document so the process to recruit a new City Manager can begin. Council Member
Lawson made the motion to execute the work order agreement; Vice Mayor Rawls seconded the
motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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. At the conclusion of Closed Session, each returning member of Council certified that (1)
only public business matters exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed in said
Closed Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the
Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during the meeting. A motion was made
by Council Member Lawson and seconded by Council Member Pearson with the following
recorded vote: Mayor Jones, aye; Vice Mayor Rawls, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Council
Member Pearson, aye; and Council Member Mitchell, aye
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order. Council Member Lawson lead the pledge to the
American flag and offered invocation. Jones welcomed everyone to the meeting, stating printed
agendas could be found in the back of the room and on the City website for those watching from
home.
Conduct a public hearing on a proposal to retain the existing real estate tax rate at
$1.04/$100 of assessed value – City Manager Towarnicki explained that information from the
Commissioner of Revenue’s office, total assessed value of real property, excluding additional
assessments due to new construction or improvements to property exceeded last year’s total
assessed value of real property by 20.32% as a result of the biennial reassessment that was just
completed. A lowered rate that would offset the increased assessment and would levy the same
amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value with the
exclusions noted, would be $0.86/$100 of assessed value. In the proposed FY24 budget
presented to (but not yet adopted) by Council on April 25, 2023, the real estate tax rate is
proposed to be left as is, at $1.04/$100 which is an effective tax rate increase of 20.9% or the
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equivalent of $0.18/$100. The effective tax rate increase is expected to generate $1.2M to $1.3M
in additional revenue that is included in the proposed FY24 budget, with each $0.01 generating
approximately $70,000 in revenue. §58.1-3321 of the Code of Virginia requires that a public
hearing be held when an assessment of real property results in an increase of one percent or
more in the total real property tax levied. Council does not have to act at this meeting on a rate
change but as noted, approximately $1.3M in revenue is included in the FY24 proposed budget
resulting from increased assessed values at the current rate. A change (reduction) of the rate
will require that other actions be taken to balance the proposed FY24 budget. Staff recommends
Council conduct a public hearing tonight to accept comments but hold off making any changes
to the rate until after the budget work sessions are complete. Mayor Jones opened the public
hearing. Ural Harris, 217 Stuart Street says the budget and property assessment is “out of
whack”. Council promised no tax increase and to not use any ARPA money and that no one
would lose their job so Council should keep their word. When discussing reversion, it was
implied that the City had plenty of money, so where is it? Harris said Vice Mayor Rawls should
have seen this coming and he doesn’t understand why Council didn’t wait to view the budget
before cancelling reversion. Harris commented on Council Member Pearson’s choice to not
support referendum after she supported it previously. He hopes that Council will roll the tax
rate back to $0.86/$100. Stuart also commented that Council Member Mitchell not placing his
hand over his heart during the pledge of allegiance is disrespectful. Michael Greene, 402 Oakdale
Street has concerns about the assessment increase and has reviewed the reasons for a 30-36%
assessment increases and he was shocked when he compared assessments of properties. He is
familiar with several houses that went on the market because he inspected those homes with
the potential buyers and he was shocked that some of those assessments on homes with no
improvements went up 36% while other properties didn’t go up at all. He’s been monitoring
market appreciation in the City so he knows that there is market appreciate on land value, this
assessment does not address land value – only increased assessment value on improvements
which results in market assessment increases. How come rental properties show no market
increase in assessment, why do they get a bypass rewarded for not taking care of the property?
If they are doing drive-by inspections so how do they know which ones have been renovated
inside and how do they determine which ones get a 33% versus a 24% increase? 33% of property
cards have old information on them. Can anyone make any sense of why the increases are staged
with no logic behind them, Council should ask questions of the tax assessor. City Manager
Towarnicki explained that the Commissioner of Revenue’s office as well as the engineering office
updates information but the GIS is managed through Henry County. Rawls said he would help
Greene meet with the assessor’s office to get a better understanding of their assessment process.
Rawls said it sounds like a reverse incentive, don’t take care of your property and your property
taxes won’t go up. Don Bredamus of 907 Corn Tassel moved to Martinsville in 1999. The impact
of $1.04 would be an additional $540 a year for him with no increase in services. His concern
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is for families who are already struggling financially. If he was moving to the area and he knew
the County offered a lower rate, he would be more likely to move to the County instead of the
City. Rawls said every City in Virginia is having the same conversation on tax increases.
Bredamus understands that an increase is needed but a 36% increase is unacceptable.
Towarnicki shared that the overall average was 20.3% with residential being in the 30% range.
Mayor Jones closed the public hearing. Council thanked those for expressing thoughts and they
understand the concern.
Consider approval of the consent agenda – Council Member Lawson made a motion to
approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Mitchell seconded the motion with
all Council Members voting in favor.
Consider approval of a resolution supporting a “mixed-Use on Main Street” (MUMS) grant
application to Virginia Department of Community Development for gap financing for the
renovation project at 16-18 East Church Street – City Manager Towarnicki explained that this
matter had been brought up to City Council previously. The resolution is to acknowledge the
City’s support of the project only. Towarnicki has expressed Council’s concern with Tory
McGowan at the DHCD about some language included in the resolution. Assuming this project
moves forward and the grant is awarded, there will be a performance agreement executed
between all parties and any Council conditions or concerns would be inserted into that
agreement at that time. Putting it into the resolution is not the appropriate place. Towarnicki’s
recommendation is to approve the resolution. A lot of work has gone into the building and
additional funding is needed to move the project forward. Jeff Sadler, managing partner of
Burch Building LLC said the resolution is only for the application and any concerns down the
road can be addressed at that time. Mayor Jones confirmed with Sadler that the City will hold
no financial obligation if this project does not go as planned. Council Member Lawson made a
motion to approve the resolution. Vice Mayor Rawls seconded the motion and explained that by
approving the resolution, Council is simply expressing their support of the project as a valuable
addition to Uptown Martinsville and there will be a separate performance agreement with a
reporting requirement. Lawson, Rawls, Pearson and Jones voted in favor of the resolution
approval, Mitchell abstained.
Hear an update from Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority – Larissa Deedrich,
Executive Director of the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority shared an update with
Council on the areas they cover including Danville, Martinsville, Pittsylvania County and Henry
County. Deedrich provided details on services offered and their new location Uptown. Council
Member Lawson confirmed that services previously provided twice a week at the City Municipal
building will now be offered at DRHA’s new location at the Chief Tassel Building.
Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 City budget – Council Member
Lawson made a motion to set the public hearing for the May 23 Council meeting. Vice Mayor
Rawls seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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Read and present a proclamation acknowledging May 2023 as Building Safety Month –
Council Member Lawson read the proclamation which was presented to Kris Bridges of the
Building and Zoning Department. Bridges thanked Council for the proclamation, his 28 th and
he appreciates the recognition. Building Safety Month is an opportunity to engage with the
community and express the importance of building codes and standards and provided history.
Building safety is not expensive, but it’s priceless.
Business from the Floor –Ural Harris, 217 Stuart Street referred to Mayor Jones’s comment
on Channel 18 that he was grateful that his house assessment increased so that he could sell
it. Harris and other residents were offended by that statement. Harris asked what those who
are already struggling financially are supposed to do? How are they supposed to live with the
property tax increase?
Spencer Hairston, Jr of 109 Terry Street expressed concern about a potential increase in the
light bills in June and possibly again in January. Hairston questioned why there will be an
increase and if there was misappropriation of money somewhere. Vice Mayor Rawls explained
that the price of electric along with so many other services are up nationwide and not just locally.
Resident of Brown Street said he is trying to fix his house but his electric bill is already
higher than his mortgage. Resident asked about solar or other incentives that may be available.
Lawson encouraged him to reach out to Kris Bridges, Building Inspector about solar details.
Mayor Jones suggested the resident contact the City Electric Department to do an assessment
of his property since he is receiving such a high power bill. Jones also suggested a weatherization
program and he would be happy to discuss those options after the meeting.
Comments by City Council – Council Member Pearson wished residents a Happy Mother’s
Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. Pearson reminded residents of the Martinsville High School
graduation on May 27. Pearson had the opportunity to visit SOVAH health recently during Nurse
Appreciation Week to thank the staff for their service. Pearson referenced the budget which is
difficult every year but resident input is always critical and necessary and encouraged residents
to continue to reach out to Council Members. Council Member Lawson shared that the
Chamber’s Start-Up awards will be May 15 at 11:00am in Council Chambers. Lawson expressed
sympathy to Jim Minter of the Police Department in the passing of his wife and to the family of
Rob King who was a big supporter of Uptown Martinsville. Congratulations to the students at
Patrick and Henry Community College who will be graduating this weekend. Lawson attended a
ribbon-cutting at Ruby’s Girl Media; Natalie Hodge does a fabulous job and getting big attention
around the area. Lawson said there will be a book signing and discussion with author Jimmie
Hawkins on Saturday May 27 from 3:00-5:00pm at Grace Presbyterian Church; Hawkins is the
author of Unbroken and Unbowed. Vice Mayor Rawls congratulated the DHRA on their new
location and said those services are desperately needed in Martinsville. Rawls referenced the
resident on Brown Street and recommended an energy audit and encouraged him to reach out
to Rawls and he would share how he was able to cut his bill in half. Rawls has requested that
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the Police Department offer suggestions to prevent violence in the area. Mayor Jones thanked
everyone for attending the meeting and encouraged Mr. Harris to stay after the meeting to
discuss his concerns further. Those tax increases affect everyone, some more than others.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki said that residents in the City receive
a utility bill which includes electric, water, refuse, utility tax, etc. If a resident is receiving a
$700+ utility bill each month then that needs to be looked into since that would not be a typical
utility bill and could be due to a faulty water heater, electric heat, or other concern. Towarnicki
reminded Council of upcoming budget work sessions beginning Wednesday with the schools
and several outside agencies. Next week will be sessions with City departments, constitutionals,
etc. If an additional session is needed or if Council would like additional information, there is
still time to schedule that.
There being no further business, Council Member Lawson made a motion to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
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Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council LC Jones, Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
6:30pm Closed Session 7:00pm Regular Session
Tuesday May 9, 2023
6:30 pm - Closed Session
Items to be considered in Closed Session, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Chapter
37—Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3711(A)—Closed Meetings, the following:
A. Appointments to boards and commissions, as authorized by Subsection 1.
B. Discussion or consideration of the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining
is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the governmental unit would
be adversely affected, as authorized by Subsection 6
7:00 pm - Regular Session
Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Council Member Lawson
1. Conduct a public hearing on a proposal to retain the existing real estate tax rate at $1.04/$100 of
assessed value. (15 mins)
2. Consider approval of a resolution supporting a “mixed-Use on Main Street” (MUMS) grant
application to Virginia Department of Community Development for gap financing for the renovation
project at 16-18 East Church Street. (10 mins)
3. Hear an update from Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. (10 mins)
4. Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 City budget. (5 mins)
5. Read and present a proclamation acknowledging May 2023 as Building Safety Month. (5 mins)
6. Consider approval of the consent agenda. (5 mins)
7. Business from the Floor -
The public comment portion of the Council meeting provides citizens the opportunity to discuss matters relevant to the operation of
the City, which are not listed on the printed agenda.
Citizens who wish to participate in a meeting’s public comment period may do so by emailing their comments to Karen Roberts, Clerk
of Council, at kroberts@ci.martinsville.va.us, calling in their comments to 276-403-5182, faxing comments to 276-403-5280,or mailing
comments to City of Martinsville, attn.: Karen Roberts, P.O. Drawer 1112, Martinsville, VA 24114. Comments must be received by
12:00noon Monday May 8, 2023. Citizens may also request to speak at the Council meeting in the same manner.
Comments, or a request to speak, must be received by noon the day before a Council meeting for consideration by Council at the
meeting. Any person submitting comments or requesting to speak must identify themselves by name and address, including zip code,
limit their remarks to 3 minutes or less (as read aloud), address a topic of City business, and refrain from making any personal
references or accusations of a factually false and/or malicious nature. Priority for comments is given to City residents, taxpayers, and
business owners. Speakers may not yield time. Groups of speakers on the same topic must designate a single representative.
Comments violating these rules may not be presented at the Council meeting. Any speaker violating these rules may be removed from
the podium or from the Council chamber.
This policy does not apply to public hearings, at which any citizen of Martinsville may appear and speak on the subject of the public
hearing.
8. Comments by members of City Council. (5 mins)
9. Comments by City Manager. (5 mins)
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Item No: 1.
Department: City Council
Issue: Conduct a public hearing on a proposal to retain the
existing real estate tax rate at $1.04/$100 of assessed value.
Summary: According to information from the Commissioner of the
Revenue’s office, total assessed value of real property, excluding additional
assessments due to new construction or improvements to property exceeded last
year’s total assessed value of real property by 20.32% as a result of the biennial
reassessment that was just completed. A lowered rate that would offset the
increased assessment and would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last
year (when multiplied by the new total assessed value with the exclusions noted)
would be $0.86/$100 of assessed value.
In the proposed FY24 budget presented to (but not yet adopted) by Council on
April 25, 2023, the real estate tax rate is proposed to be left as is, at $1.04/$100
which is an effective tax rate increase of 20.9% or the equivalent of $0.18/$100.
The effective tax rate increase is expected to generate $1.2M to $1.3M in
additional revenue that is included in the proposed FY24 budget, with each $0.01
generating approximately $70,000 in revenue. §58.1-3321 of the Code of Virginia
requires that a public hearing be held when an assessment of real property results
in an increase of one percent or more in the total real property tax levied. Council
does not have to act at this meeting on a rate change but as noted, approximately
$1.3M in revenue is included in the FY24 proposed budget resulting from
increased assessed values at the current rate. A change (reduction) of the rate will
require that other actions be taken to balance the proposed FY24 budget.
Attachments: Copy of public hearing advertisement
Recommendations: Conduct the public hearing and accept comments. Staff
recommends taking no action on a rate change until budget work sessions have
concluded.
The attached notice appeared in the Sunday, April 9, 2023 edition of the Martinsville Bulletin
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The City of Martinsville proposes to increase property tax levies.
1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding
additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to
property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by
20.32 percent.
2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate
which would levy the same amount of real estate as last year, when
multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the
exclusions mentioned above, would be $ 0.86 per $100 of assessed
value. This rate will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.”
3. Effective Rate Increase: The City of Martinsville proposes to adopt a tax
rate of $1.04 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the
lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.18 per $100, or 20.9
percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate
increase.”
Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than
or less than the above average.
4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax
rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of
Martinsville will exceed last year’s by 5.3 percent.
A public hearing on the increase will be held at 7:00 PM
on May 9, 2023 in
Martinsville City Council Chambers
55 West Church Street
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Item No: 2.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider approval of a resolution supporting a “Mixed-Use on Main
Street” (MUMS) grant application to Virginia Department of Community
Development for gap financing for the renovation project at 16 – 18 East Church
Street.
Summary: Burch Building, LLC wishes to apply for a Mixed-Use on Main Street
(MUMS) grant from Virginia Department of Community Development (DHCD) for
$500,000 as gap financing for the rehabilitation of 16-18 East Church Street, often
referred to as “The McCollum-Ferrell Building.” This program is operated through
the same office that runs the Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) program and the
programs are very similar, except that the MUMS program is only for downtown
Main Street mixed use buildings with commercial space on the first floor and
residential above. The MUMS program requires a “pre-application” for verification
that the project is qualified.
The pre-application was sent in January of this year and DHCD invited
Martinsville to make an application behalf of the rehab project. This is the first
project in the state to receive an invitation to apply for the MUMS program, which
is designed to encourage rehabilitation of multi-story buildings in the historic
commercial district, with the inclusion of upper story housing.
Jeff Sadler is a managing partner of Burch Building LLC. The proposed project will
result in fully renovated and modernized retail space in the traditional storefront,
with up to 12 new market rate apartments and potential storage space in the
basement. While the project is undergoing some design changes, it has been
approved for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits by both Virginia Department of
Historic Resources and the US Department of Interior. The total rehabilitation cost
is estimated to be between $1.7 million and $2.1 million. Rents are expected to
range from $850 to $1600/month, depending on the size and location of the
apartments.
If awarded, the grant will be made to Virginia Community Capital Bank, who will
administer it as a low-interest loan to the project. The City will have no ongoing
financial obligation for the award, but is required to be the applicant on behalf of
the project and will have some ongoing reporting responsibilities until the project
is complete. Mr. Sadler presented the project to Council at their April 25 meeting
and by consensus, Council agreed to hold this over for consideration until the May
9 meeting.
Attachments: Resolution
Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the resolution (motion,
second, and voice vote).
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Council Members City Manager
LC Jones, Mayor Leon E. Towarnicki
Aaron Rawls, Vice-Mayor Clerk of Council
Kathy Lawson Karen Roberts
Lawrence Mitchell
Tammy Pearson
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZATING APPLICATION FOR $500,000 IN FUNDING TO VIRGINIA
DHCD FROM THE MIXED-USE ON MAIN STREET PROGRAM
WHEREAS, building renovation efforts are currently underway at 16 – 18 East Church Street in
Martinsville at the building known as “The McCollum-Ferrell Building” which was once a centerpiece of
regional commerce but has been empty or underused for nearly 25 years; and
WHEREAS, more than One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000) will be spent on
construction and demolition to reintroduce the building as a mixed-use project, with retail storefront space
and between 8 and 12 apartments for which Martinsville has demonstrated demand; and
WHEREAS, the project developer, Burch Building LLC, is requesting the City’s assistance with an
application to Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for a $500,000 grant under the
Mixed-Use on Main Street program to be used, if awarded, as a low-interest loan administered by Virginia
Community Capital Bank; and
WHEREAS, the City will have no ongoing financial liability or obligation for the award but is required to
be the applicant on behalf of the project and will have ongoing reporting responsibilities until the project is
complete;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Martinsville, Virginia, wishes to apply for
$500,000 in Funding from the Mixed-Use on Main Street program at Virginia Department of Housing and
Community Development to provide for a gap financing loan to enable the rehabilitation of 16-18 East
Church Street, Martinsville, Virginia; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that Leon Towarnicki, City Manager, is hereby authorized to sign and
submit appropriate documents for the submittal of this Mixed-Use on Main Street grant application.
Attest:
_______________________________
Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council
May 9, 2023
Date Adopted
55 West Church Street, P. O. Box 1112, Martinsville, VA 24114-1112 276-403-5180 Fax: 276-403-5280
www.martinsville-va.gov
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update from Danville Redevelopment and Housing
Authority
Summary: Staff from Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
will present a brief update on their local operations and their recent move to a new
location Uptown.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: No Council action is necessary
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: May 9, 2023
Item No: 4.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 City
budget.
Summary: At Council’s meeting on April 25, 2023, the proposed FY24 City
budget was presented. Work sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, May 10,
Tuesday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 17. The budget public hearing and approval
on first reading are planned for the May 23, 2023 Council meeting, and final
adoption and approval on second reading are planned for the June 13, 2023
meeting.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: Set the public hearing for Council’s May 23, 2023
meeting. (motion, second, voice vote).
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Item # 5.
Department: Community Development/Inspections
Issue: Read and present a proclamation acknowledging May, 2023 as
Building Safety Month
Summary: Every year, May is Building Safety Month, a public awareness
campaign to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it
takes to create safe and sustainable structures. The campaign reinforces the
need for adoption of modern, model building codes, a strong and efficient
system of code enforcement and a well-trained, professional workforce to
maintain the system.
The campaign is presented by the International Code Council and its
thousands of members worldwide along with a diverse partnership of
professionals from the building construction, design and safety community.
Corporations, government agencies, professional associations, nonprofits and
more come together to support Building Safety Month because they
understand the need for safe and sustainable structures where we live, work
and play.
All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like
fires, weather-related events and structural collapse. Building codes are
society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing
facilities, stores and entertainment venues. Code officials work day in and day
out to keep the public safe.
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendation: Read and present the proclamation.
Proclamation
RECOGNIZING MAY, 2023 AS BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville is committed to recognizing that our growth
and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes,
buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and
in times of disaster, and;
WHEREAS, our confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up
our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––
building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders,
tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the
construction industry––who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of
buildings, and;
WHEREAS, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code
Council, a nonprofit that brings together local, state and federal officials that
are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest-
quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play,
and;
WHEREAS, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using
the International Codes that are developed by a national, voluntary consensus
codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to avoid
the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which
are the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the
world;
WHEREAS, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the
public from hazards such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland
fires, floods and earthquakes, and;
WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code
Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely
unknown protectors of public safety––our local code officials––who assure us of
safe, sustainable, energy efficient and livable buildings that are essential to
America’s prosperity, and;
WHEREAS, “It Starts with YOU,” the theme for Building Safety Month 2023,
encourages all Americans to raise awareness about the importance of safe and
resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, energy conservation;
water safety; training the next generation; and new technologies in the
construction industry.
WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, people all over
the world are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety,
resilience and economic investment at home and in the community, and to
acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state
building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in
protecting lives and property;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LC Jones, Mayor, and members of Martinsville City
Council hereby proclaim the month of May 2023 as Building Safety Month and
ensure the City of Martinsville will continue to provide resources to effectively
administer and enforce our adopted building codes codes and standards. We
express our appreciation and support of those employees engaged in building
inspection services and encourage our citizens to do likewise.
___________________________
LC Jones, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
Item No: 6.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY23 budget with appropriations in the following
fund:
FY23
General Fund: $ 3,775 – State Grant Funds
Refuse: $ 75,100 – Sale of Surplus
Capital Fund: $ 144,739 – School Construction Grant
Attachments: Consent Agenda – 5-9-2023
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 05/09/2023
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
1101917 442401 State Confiscated Assets - PD 1,474
1101917 442401 State Confiscated Assets - PD 1,180
1101917 442401 State Confiscated Assets - PD 750
1101917 442401 State Confiscated Assets - PD 372
01311085 508255 State Asset Forfeitures 3,775
Police Department - State Forfeited Assets
Total General Fund $ 3,775 $ 3,775
09100905 450209 Sale of Surplus 39,000
09100905 450209 Sale of Surplus 36,100
09424301 508205 Vehicles 75,100
Sale of Surplus Equipment
Total Refuse Fund $ 75,100 $ 75,100
FY23 - Capital - School Construction
16101917 416601 Capital- Categorical State- School Construction 144,739
16579369 508217 School Project - School Construction Grant 144,739
School Construction Grant Program Entitlement
Total Capital - School Construction Grant $ 144,739 $ 144,739
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