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Any public comments received in person or by website form up until the public comment section is closed by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors on [DATE] may be entered into the meeting minutes if desired by the citizen.
| Description and Current Status: | PPTRA Rate Approval |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No |
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| Description and Current Status: | The Police department is seeking authorization to apply for a DCJS Operation Ceasefire Grant with no local match. |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | This grant opportunity does not require a local match. Should the grant be approved, PD will utilize existing resources to manage the grant, hiring, and related resources and support. Should the grant be approved, the Police Department will recommend continued County support/funding for the position after the two-year grant period expires. |
| County Impact Statement: | Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the DCJS Operation Ceasefire Grant will provide an opportunity for increased safety and security for residents and visitors of Prince George County. This grant, if awarded, will specifically provide the Police Department with increased capacity to target and prevent violent crime. |
| Notes: | For purposes of violent crime reduction, the funds will be utilized for a two-year period of salary and benefits for one additional police officer position. The grant period, if awarded, is July 1, 2024 - June 30,2026. The grant application is due on April 29, 2024. The total amount requested is $186,380. |
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The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney requests Board permission to apply for a third Operation Ceasefire grant to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The funds will be utilized for personnel and equipment related to the investigation and prosecution of violent crime and weapons offenses and other allowable expenses related to those personnel. Allowable expenses include hiring additional personnel, overtime, supplies, training, travel expenses, and equipment related to violence reduction. While the specific details of the request are not finalized, it is most likely the grant funds will be used to continue the current Regional Ceasefire Prosecutor and expand that position to a full-time Prince George County Ceasefire Prosecutor rather than a shared position. Prince George County is the fiscal agent for the grant and the employee is housed in the Prince George Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. This arrangement will continue if the third Operation Ceasefire grant is awarded. The current Operation Ceasefire grant period is January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024. The new Operation Ceasefire #3 grant period, if awarded, is July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026 (and there is some overlap). The grant application is due on April 29, 2024, and does not require a local match. Estimated Grant - TBD Estimated Local Match – 0 Estimated Total – TBD The grant application will require the signature of the County Administrator. See attached: DCJS Notice of Grant Opportunity
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | The expected fiscal impact is use of County personnel and resources to manage the grant and assist in the hiring process. |
| County Impact Statement: | Authorizing the Commonwealth’s Attorney to apply for the DCJS Operation Ceasefire Grant #3 would potentially provide continued grant resources to continue combating violent crime and weapons offenses through aggressive and successful prosecution efforts focused solely on those cases. The overall impact will be a reduction of gun violence and increasing public safety for those living in and visiting Prince George County. |
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Service Center Metals damaged its Welcome Sign when it was removed for construction. They have provided $5,670.00 in funding to replace the damaged welcome sign.
Action Requested: Approve appropriation of $5,670.00 from Service Center Metals.
Appropriation Entry: Tourism Fund Revenues: 0213-10-507-8115-318946 Welcome Sign Contributions $5,670.00 Expenditures: 0213-08-301-2131-46096 Welcome Sign Expenditures $5,670.00
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No. |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | Increase of FY2023-24 Budget of $5,670.00 (Tourism Fund) |
| County Impact Statement: | Appropriation will allow for purchase of replacement welcome sign. |
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The Department of Engineering and Utilities annually reviews the expected revenues and expenditures to determines the appropriate rate adjustments necessary to purchase needed equipment and supplies, maintain existing utilities assets, and to cover inflationary increases. The current recommendations include 3% increase to the tiers 2 and 3 water user charges, a 1% increase in sewer user charges, adjustments to the minimum monthly charges and rate blocks, and increases to the water and wastewater connection fees for new customers. This recommendation is to ensure fair and equitable rates to all ratepayers that are adequate to cover the projected costs of the utility and maintain responsible reserves for unexpected and future costs.
A draft of the ordinance amendments are provided. The proposed adjustments would be effective July 1, 2024.
Amendments to Chapter 82 of the County Code of Ordinances are required to revise water and wastewater connection fees and user charges. |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | Yes |
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April 23, 2024 |
| Fiscal Impact Statement: | An increase of 3% for tier 2 and tier 3 water rates and 1% for wastewater rates is recommended to increase utility revenues by approximately $198,000. |
| County Impact Statement: | The average residential utility bill receiving public water and sewer service is anticipated to increase approximately $1.50 per bill ($9.00 annually), based on the average usage of 10,000 gallons per billing period (5,000 gallons per month for a two-month billing period). |
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The applicant has requested a special exception to allow the following uses in an existing building located in The Crossings Shopping Center:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 28, 2024, and recommended approval subject to the recommended conditions.
Staff has attached a draft ordinance for the Board’s use if it wishes to approve the request. |
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Yes - Public Hearing held on March 28, 2024 |
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Yes - Public Hearing to be held on April 23, 2024 |
| Does this require a public hearing? | Yes |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | The proposed use would generate additional tax revenue. |
| County Impact Statement: | Approval of the proposed use would provide the County with an additional location for preschool and childcare services. |
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Contents: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. BOS Staff Report 3. Application and attachments 4. Public notice materials |
| Description and Current Status: | Special Exception Request |
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Yes, Planning Commission issued recommendation of approval on 3-28-24 |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | Additional tax revenue to the County |
| County Impact Statement: | An additional business created in the County |
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| Description and Current Status: | Special Exception Request |
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Yes, the Planning Commission made a 6-0 recommendation of approval at their 3-28-24 public hearing |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | Yes |
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April 23,2024 |
| Fiscal Impact Statement: | Additional tax revenue to the County |
| County Impact Statement: | An additional business would be created in the County |
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| Description and Current Status: | Report - Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No. |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | None; Report that provides an update on County's fiscal year revenues and expenditures. |
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The County participated in Opioid abatement settlement activity with other Virginia localities, and is receiving direct settlement payments from manufacturers and providers.
Staff requests appropriation of funds received on April 15, 2024. April 15, 2024, receipts totaled $87,109.12 and the appropriation must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. The funds are deposited into a separate Special Revenue Fund, and any use will be approved by the Board of Supervisors in a separate action request.
A summary of the source of Opioid funding is provided for Board review.
Action Requested: Approve the appropriation of Opioid Abatement Settlement payments received on April 15, 2024, totaling $87,109.12 to FY2024. |
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No. |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | Increase of FY2023-24 Budget of $87,109.12 (Opioid Abatement Fund) |
| County Impact Statement: | Appropriation will allow for funds to be expended in accordance with requirements when uses are determined. |
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Staff recommends replacement of up to two ambulances, however currently available funding within the CIP Fire/EMS Apparatus account does not allow for the purchase of two ambulances.
Staff is requesting approval to move forward with the purchase of one ambulance as soon as possible. It currently takes up to 30 months to build an ambulance. A listing of current ambulances is provided for Board review.
Using cooperative contract HGAC-Buy 10-23, the cost to purchase a Lifeline ambulance with diesel Ford F550 chassis is $419,858 (updated from $418,763.00) from Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, a franchised distributor of Lifeline vehicles. Summary and detailed quotes are provided for Board review.
The Fire/EMS capital apparatus account currently has $667,986.36 available, and is the recommended funding source for this purchase. $248,128.36 (updated from $249,223.36) will remain in the account following this purchase, if approved. A CIP Apparatus account summary is attached for Board review.
Staff requests approval to purchase and ambulance and authorization for the County Administrator to approve a purchase order to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, a franchised distributor of Lifeline, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $419,858.00 (updated from $418,763.00) for a Lifeline Superliner Type I with a Ford F550 Diesel chassis. This award uses HGAC-Buy contract AM 10-23.
A draft resolution for Board consideration and possible approval is included.
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| Does this require a public hearing? | No. |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement: | This purchase will utilize $419,858.00 (updated from $418,763.00) of funds currently available in the Fire/EMS Apparatus CIP account. The current balance is $667,986.36, and $248,128.36 (updated from $249,223.36) will remain in the account following this purchase, if approved. |
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Award of contract will allow for the replacement of one aging ambulance. |
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