Proclaiming May 15 through 21, 2023 As National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Week in the City of Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Proclaiming the week of May 21 through 27, 2023 as National Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Introduction Of New Employees Hired By The Police Department and The Public Works Department. 

ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC addressing the Council shall approach the lectern, give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, AND ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AS A BODY RATHER THAN SPEAK TO ANY MEMBER. Unless further time is granted by the Council, ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC shall address the Council one time for a maximum of five (5) minutes, regardless of the number of issues he desires to discuss. PROVIDED however, that the main proponent of any application, petition, or plan that is the subject of a public hearing shall be allowed to address the Council initially for a maximum of ten (10) minutes and later in rebuttal for a maximum of three (3) minutes.

Approving the City of Colonial Heights Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

(Second Reading) Amending § 286-322.10 of Chapter 286, Zoning, of the Colonial Heights City Code by providing that the application fee for development of a wetland is $350.

(Second Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, to appropriate $1,496,638 to transfer to the School Board per the Memorandum of Understanding between the City Council and the School Board. 

(Second Reading) Appropriating and providing funds for financing the City of Colonial Heights Public School Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, and approving such budget.

(Second Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, by $3,350 consisting of 1) a $300 donation to the Sheriff’s Department from the American Legion; and 2) $3,050 in State Asset Forfeiture Funds to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for a Cellebrite subscription to extract and collect digital data.

(First Reading) Awarding a $1,000 bonus to all year-round part-time employees employed on April 25, 2023, who are not participating in the Public Safety Step Plan.

(First Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, by $15,900 consisting of 1) $5,900 in sale proceeds for a fire truck; and 2) a $10,000 police donation from a citizen to purchase medical supplies. 

To increase the Emergency Response Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30,2023 by $12,500, consisting of American Rescue Plan Act funds from the Virginia Tourism Commission. 

To amend the Capital Projects Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 by appropriating of $3,351 consisting of 1) $1,676 in City bond funding; and 2) $1,675 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Approving the City of Colonial Heights Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget for 2023-2024.