CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Department of Neighborhood Development Services City Hall Post Office Box 911 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 Telephone 434-970-3182 Fax 434-970-3359 www.charlottesville.org November 10, 2021 Please Take Notice The Charlottesville City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to -7:00 pm. to be held electronically using the virtual service ZOOM. The special meeting agenda will include a joint meeting (work session) with the Charlottesville Planning Commission. AGENDA CITY COUNCIL ONLY 1. RESOLUTION: Appropriating a grant of public funds for housing assistance to low-and moderate-income homeowners within the City of Charlottesville - $1,500,000 (2nd of 2 readings) JOINT WORK SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION 1. 5th Street Design and Safety Improvements 2. VDOT Project Portfolio Status 3. 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You may also participate via telephone and a number is provided with the Zoom registration or by contacting staff at 434-970- 3182 to ask for the dial in number for each meeting. CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: May 16, 2022 Action Required: Approval of Homeowner Tax Relief Grant Program Presenter: Todd D. Divers, Commissioner of the Revenue Sue Moffett, Director of Social Services Staff Contacts: Todd D. Divers, Commissioner of the Revenue Title: Homeownership Assistance Program Grant – Tax Year 2022 Background: Attached is an appropriation resolution for Council’s consideration, to provide a public grant to the City’s local board of social services, to assist needy persons with ongoing costs of home ownership. Discussion: For some time, faced with a mounting housing affordability crisis, City Council has been inquiring as to how to better assist low- and moderate-income persons whose ownership of a home may be in jeopardy due to financial distress. Over the years, the City’s CHAP Program has been administered under the auspices of City Charter, Section 50.7; however, City Council has indicated that it does not currently believe that the guidelines used by the VHDA to administer its single- family mortgage loan program allow the CHAP Program to reach an adequate number of persons in need of assistance. In the face of a continuing—and worsening—affordable housing crisis, there is a significant number of persons whose status as homeowners is tenuous due to rising transportation, utility and food costs, rising real estate and personal property taxes, and other circumstances that result in costs of homeownership exceeding reasonable portions of a family’s income. Pursuant to the provisions of Va. Code §63.2-314, the City Council may make a grant of public funds to the City’s Director of Social Services, in her capacity as the “local board”, for the purpose of aiding needy persons within the City. Eligibility of homeowners to receive disbursements from this grant fund will not be limited to the requirements for any state public assistance programs, or any VHDA program. Upon City Council’s appropriation of funds to the Department of Social Services, the public funds would be deposited in the local treasury to the credit of the local board. The Director of DSS, in her capacity as the “local board” will be responsible for dispensing the funds in accordance with specific eligibility requirements as determined by the Commissioner of the Revenue through a cooperative agreement. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office shall receive applications and determine eligibility for assistance. For 2022, the following income parameters are proposed, with relief calculated as flat amounts: 2022 CHAP—(Public Grant for Housing Assistance) 2022 Grantee $35,001 - $45,001 - $55,001 - Household $0 - $35,000 $45,000 $55,000 $60,000 Income Limits Grant $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 Proposed Eligibility Criteria for this Public Grant: 1) Grantee must be an individual. No applications will be accepted from any company, corporation, partnership, or other form of legal entity (other than a trust, as referenced below) or awarded to any legal entity. 2) Grantee must be the owner of a home within the City. “Ownership” may be any of the following: (i) individually, or in conjunction with a spouse holding life rights, (ii) individually, or in conjunction with a spouse holding the power of revocation in a revocable inter vivos trust of which the home is an asset, or (iii) alone or in conjunction with a spouse who possesses a life estate, or an estate for joint lives, or a continuing right of use or support under the terms of an irrevocable trust of which the property is an asset. 3) Grantee must reside within the home. 4) Maximum value of the home cannot exceed $420,000 (this is the average assessed value in 2022 of single family improved parcels). 5) Grantee, grantee’s spouse, or any other owner residing in the home cannot own any other interest in real estate, within the City or at any other location. This includes any real estate interest owned (i) as an individual, (ii) as the beneficiary of a trust, (iii) as a member of an LLC, or (iv) by virtue of any other interest in a trust or legal entity. 6) Grantee must demonstrate evidence of Household Income within the limits established for calendar year 2022. Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Priority Areas: This aligns with the City Council’s Vision “…to be flexible and progressive in anticipating and responding to the needs of our citizens.” Budgetary Impact: The cost of this program is funded with the annual budget appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022 approved by Council. Recommendation: Approval. Suggested Motion: “I move the RESOLUTION appropriating a grant of public funds for housing assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners within the City of Charlottesville.” Attachment (1): Proposed Resolution RESOLUTION Appropriating a grant of public funds for housing assistance to low-and moderate-income homeowners within the City of Charlottesville WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Va. Code §63.2-314 this City Council may offer public grants to its local director of social services, serving in her capacity as the “local board” under the provisions of §63.2-304; and WHEREAS this City Council desires to offer a grant of public funds during Fiscal Year 2022-2023, to aid low- and moderate-income homeowners within the City who are affected by the rising costs of homeownership (which include mortgage payments, fees and taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and repairs; and WHEREAS the average assessment of a single-family residential property within the City has risen by approximately 12 percent over the past year, and with rising inflation, transportation costs, and utility costs, many individuals who have income significantly lower than the Charlottesville area median income will experience significant financial stress and may need financial assistance to remain in their homes; and WHEREAS City Council hereby finds and determines that it is both necessary and desirable, to promote the general welfare of the City, and to promote the safety, health, comfort and convenience of City inhabitants, to support the affordability of continuing homeownership by low- and moderate-income individuals; WHEREAS public funding is available and has been appropriated within the City budget for the proposed public grant, in the amounts set forth within this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, THAT effective July 1, 2022 and for calendar year 2022 a grant of public funds is hereby made to the Director of Social Services, in her capacity as the “local board of social services” pursuant to Va. Code §63.2-304, to be used to provide housing assistance to City homeowners in need of such, as follows: Expenditures $1,500,000 Fund: 105 Cost Center: 3343019000 G/L Account: 540065 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Director of Social Services (“Director”) is solely responsible for administration of this assistance fund, pursuant to the provisions of Va. Code §63.2-304 and §63.2-314, provided that the Director may enter into written agreements with the Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and City Manager, as may be necessary to administer the fund. And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT it is the desire of City Council that this grant of public funds, hereafter to be referred to as the “Charlottesville Homeownership Assistance Program”, shall be provided to City homeowners in need of assistance due to rising costs of homeownership, in accordance with the following parameters: 2022 CHAP—(Public Grant for Homeownership Assistance) Applicant $35,001 - $45,001 - $55,001 - Household $0 - $35,000 $45,000 $55,000 $60,000 Income Grant $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 1) Applicant/ Grantee must be a human being, own a home within the City of Charlottesville, and must reside within the home. As of January 1, 2022 and as of the date an application is submitted, the applicant must occupy that real estate as his or her sole residence and must intend to occupy that real estate throughout the remainder of calendar year 2022. An applicant who is residing in a hospital, nursing home, convalescent home or other facility for physical or mental care shall be deemed to meet this condition so long as the real estate is not being used by or leased to another for consideration. “Ownership” may be any of the following: (i) individually, or in conjunction with a spouse holding life rights, (ii) individually, or in conjunction with a spouse holding the power of revocation in a revocable inter vivos trust of which the home is an asset, or (iii) alone or in conjunction with a spouse who possesses a life estate, or an estate for joint lives, or a continuing right of use or support under the terms of an irrevocable trust of which the property is an asset. 2) Maximum value of the home cannot exceed $420,000 (this is the average assessed value in 2022 of single family improved parcels). 3) Applicant, applicant’s spouse, or any other owner residing in the home cannot own any other interest in real estate, either within the City or at any other location. This includes any real estate interest owned (i) as an individual, (ii) as the beneficiary of a trust, (iii) as a member of an LLC, or (iv) by virtue of any other interest in a legal entity. 4) Applicant/ Grantee must demonstrate evidence of Household Income within the limits established for calendar year 2022, as set forth above within this Resolution. Household Income means (i) the adjusted gross income, as shown on the federal income tax return as of December 31 of the calendar year immediately preceding the taxable year, or (ii) for applicants/grantees for whom no federal tax return is required to be filed, the income for the calendar year immediately preceding the taxable year: of the applicant and of any other relatives who reside in the applicant’s home, and any other person(s) who (i) owns any interest in the home and (ii) resides in the applicant’s home. The Director shall establish the Household Income of applicants/ grantees for whom no federal tax return is required through documentation satisfactory for audit purposes. 5) This public grant shall be used only to assist individuals who are not receiving the real estate tax exemption or deferral program provided under Chapter 30, Article IV of the Charlottesville City Code (Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Persons) during 2022. 6) Not more than one grant shall be provided to any one (1) address. 5 th Street Safety Study Planning Commission/City Council Work Session May 24, 2022 Today’s Agenda • Review Project Scope • Examine Data Collection Efforts • Evaluate Results of Public Input • Survey • Public Meeting • Review Draft Design Concepts • Discuss preferences for Smart Scale submittal Project Scope • Assist the City in preparing a Smart Scale Application for 5th Street – Due 8/1 • Review Crash Data • Conduct Speed Study • Develop concepts for public feedback (website, survey, workshop) • Finalize Concepts (including cost estimates) Project Schedule We are here 5th Street Safety Study Notes March April May June July August Project Scope Date (Tentative) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Traffic Counts - week of Review previous studies, crash data, Vtrans, etc Task 1. Data Collection & Analysis March 14-31 Collect New Traffic counts Based on the results of the survey, EPR will Task 2. Concept Development develop a number of alternatives for additional staff/public feedback Task 3. Public Engagement 3a. Website Gather public feedback via on-line survey to 3b. Online Survey week of March 14-31 develop Opportunity for public to review preliminary 3c. Public Workshop #1 (Charette) week of April 25 X concepts Consider a City Council Hearing to gather public 3d. Public Workshop # 2 week of May 23 X feedback and keep Council informed OPTIONAL 3e. Pilot Implementation June 1 Smart Scale Pre-App due Task 4. Finalize Concepts X X 4/1; Final App Due 8/1 Task 5 Meetings 5a. Project Kickoff/Staff Working Group Mtg. 1 March 7 X Meet with staff to discuss preliminary concepts in week of April 11 X 5b. Staff Working Group Mtg. 2 advance of public workshop City Council Briefings week of May 16 and June 20 X X 5c. Staff Working Group Mtg. 3 Week of May 16 Meet with staff to discuss final concept X NOTE: Need to have Council Resolution of Support before the Key: Project Milestone August 1 Application deadline Public Input Opportunities Background • 5th / Ridge/McIntire Corridor Study completed in 2018** • Previously Funded Projects • Cherry/Ridge Pedestrian Improvements (BPSP) • Cherry Ave Turn Lane (SS) • Ridge St. Improvements (SS) • Current Smart Scale Application • 5th Street Multimodal Improvements & Intersection (County/TJPDC) ** 5th/Ridge/McIntire Multimodal Corridor Study https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2824/5th--Ridge--McIntire-Multimodal-Corridor-Study-11-27-2018?bidId= Crash Data: What did we find? Crash Count (Percent) Crash Severity 2012-2016 2017-2021 Fatal 0 4 (4%) Severe Injury 4 (6%) 6 (6%) Visible Injury 16 (24%) 6 (6%) Non-Visible 13 (19%) 30 (32%) Injury Property 34 (51%) 49 (52%) Damage Only Total 67 95 Increase in # of total crashes and fatal Nearly ¾ of the crashes are intersection 100% of fatal crashes are speed related* crashes related * Note: speed at time of crash was 10- 45mph over the speed limit Crash Data: What did we find? • Analyzed crash data/FR300 from 2017-2021 • Crash patterns at the following locations: • Left turn from NB 5th to WB Harris • Left turns from WB Old Ridge to SB 5th Street • Left turn/crossover at Bailey • Fatal crashes • Excessive speed (10-45 mph over speed limit) • Distracted, drowsy, driving under influence • Trees in median Speed Study (2022) • 24 hour Traffic Counts were conducted at 4 locations (both directions) on the following days: • Thursday – Saturday, March, 24-26, 2022* TRENDS • Drivers travel faster on Saturday. • 91% or greater of travelers travel at or below 45 mph. • 99% of travelers travel at or below 50 mph. This includes Saturday. • The highest 85th% and average speeds were recorded between Cleveland Avenue and Harris Street. *Speed limit changed to 40mph prior to study Note: Off-peak/weekends were selected as a better representation of “speeding days” Survey Results: What have we heard? 1. Most people currently drive on 5th, but there is strong • March 14-April 15, 2022 preference for walking or biking. 2. Top Transportation Problems 700 1. Speeding 2. Intersection Safety responses 3. High Vehicle Volume 3. Top Design Issues 1. Reduce Crash Rates 500 2. Improve neighborhood connectivity and pedestrian friendliness comments 3. Provide protected bike lanes 4. Primary themes from comments 1. Concern about people’s driving behavior 2. Need for improved bike/ped facilities 3. Congestion issues (out of study area) Crash Reduction Toolbox Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) Roundabouts Guard Rail (or tree removal) Addresses safety issues with left Addresses safety issue at Bailey Protects passengers from tree turns at intersections and assists with speed reduction impacts Preliminary Design Concepts Public Workshop: April 25, 2022 • Enhanced Bike/Ped + RCUT (2018 Study) • Additional ROW • Enhanced Bike/Ped + RCUT + 2 Lane Roundabout • Road Diet (Shared Bus/Bike Priority Lane) • Within existing pavement • Road Diet + 1 Lane Roundabout • Low Cost Safety Measures Summary of Feedback on Alternatives Preliminary Alternatives • Support generally for the bus priority lane, but 3.50 3.27 3.24 3.00 shared bus/bike lane is problematic 3.00 2.88 2.69 • Mixed feedback on roundabout 2.50 • Mixed feedback on road diet 2.00 Rating 1.50 • Concern about Harris Rd./Willoughby 1.00 • Desire for immediate intervention 0.50 0.00 Enhanced Bike/Ped with Enhanced Bike/Ped with Road Diet Road Diet with 1 lane Low Cost Safety RCUT (2018 Study 2 Lane Roundabout roundabout Measures Recommendation) Alternative Alternative 1: Enhanced Bike/Ped + RCUT • Expands current ROW to provide: • A protected bicycle lane in both directions on 5th Street • A shared-use path on 5th Street with opportunities to connect with existing and proposed trails • ADA and transit stop improvements • Restricted crossing U-turns (RCUTs) on 5th Street to improve safety and reduce congestion by directing left turns from side streets to U-turns Alternative 1: Enhanced Bike/Ped + RCUT • Pros: • Improved safety for bike/ped • Improved intersection safety • Cons: • Does not address speed • Out of direction travel (U-Turns) Alternative 2: Road Diet (Bus Priority Lane & Separated Bike Lane) Expands current ROW to provide: • 10’ travel lane Add graphic when complete • Bus priority lane in both directions • Separated bike lane both sides • 6’ sidewalk/10’ SUP • ADA and transit stop improvements • Restricted crossing U-turns (RCUTs) on 5th Street to improve safety and reduce congestion by directing left turns from side streets to U-turns Alternative 2: Road Diet (Bus Priority & Separated Bike Lane) • Pros: • Consistent speed • Bike/ped separation • Cons: Road Diet Volume Thresholds • Significant congestion and • 20,000 vpd (FHWA) • 16,000 vpd (VDOT) queuing under existing/future • up to 25,000 vpd (Other) conditions Red = AM Blue = PM • Many driveways https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/road_diets/guidance/info _guide/ch3.cfm#s33 https://www.virginiadot.org/programs/resources/bik e/23671-VDOT_Road_Diet_Brochure.pdf Roundabout @ Bailey Single Lane Roundabout 2 Lane Roundabout Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons: Safe speeds ROW Impacts Safe speeds ROW impacts Reduces conflict points Extensive queues (existing/future) Reduces conflict points Requires ped signal Accommodates future volumes Low-Cost Safety Measures • Guard Rail • Speed limit signs every ¼ mile • Your speed signs • Lighting • Mid-block crossings • ADA and transit stop improvements • Photo Enforcement** ** Photo enforcement can be implemented at red lights or for speeding in school zones/work zones Next Steps • CC/PC Select Preferred Alternative • Which option should move forward to Smart Scale Submission? • Road Diet w/ Bus priority lane and protected Bike Lane • Enhanced Bike/Ped with RCUT • Do you want to include a roundabout in this application? • Are there any low-cost safety measures that should be explored in the interim? • June 21 Resolution of Support • August 1 Smart Scale Deadline Questions? Amanda Poncy a.poncy@epr-pc.com Jeanie Alexander j.alexander@epr-pc.com References • Project Website • Survey #1 Responses • April 25, 2022 Public Meeting Summary • Survey #2: Alternatives Rating Responses Survey Results Summary of Additional Comments by Theme Berring Greenstone • Concern about people’s Transit Improvement driving behavior Median Improvements Beauty Cleveland • Often coupled with Brookwood requests for additional Signal Timing Lighting enforcement Bailey Road Diet • Red light running Bent Creek Neighborhood Corridor • Need for improved Red Light Running Traffic Calming bike/ped facilities Do Nothing Cherry • Congestion (out of study Reduce Speed Roundabout area) – 5th Street/north of Harris Enforcement Cherry Congestion – Out of study Ped • Concerns about Harris Rd. Bike Reckless Driving 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Harris Rd Cleve land Av e 5th St Sw Bailey R d W W KƉƟŽŶϮ KƉƟŽŶϭ 5th St Sw SIDEWALK SIDEWALK BUFFER BUFFER BIKE LANE BIKE LANE 5’ 2’ 6.5’ 2’ 5’ 2’ 5’ 2’ CURB/GUTTER SEPARATOR TRAVEL TRAVEL 11’ Ch 11’ LANE LANE er ry Av TRAVEL TRAVEL 11’ 11’ LANE e LANE Rid ge 14’ St MEDIAN 14’ MEDIAN El lio tt TOTAL ROW: 94’ TOTAL ROW: 91’ TRAVEL Av TRAVEL 11’ 11’ e LANE LANE TRAVEL TRAVEL 11’ 11’ LANE LANE CURB/GUTTER SEPARATOR BIKE LANE BIKE LANE 2’ 5’ 2’ BUFFER 2’ 6.5’ 2’ BUFFER MULTI-USE 10’ MULTI-USE 10’ PATH PATH Co Fo nnec 0 res t to tH ills P E E ark 200 400 Feet &ŝŐƵƌĞϮϰϱƚŚ^ƚƌ Ch er ry Feet Av 0 100 200 400 e ON S BU LY El lio ON S BU LY tt Av e ON S BU ON S LY BU LY Rid ON S BU LY ge ON S BU LY St ON S BU LY ON S BU LY S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S Sw S BU LY ON St ON BU LY S 5th S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S Widen sidewalk to accommodate S BU LY ON bus shelter ON BU LY S Bailey R S BU LY ON d ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON LY BU S Widen sidewalk S BU LY ON to accommodate bus shelter ON LY BU S Ave S BU LY nd ON Sw vela Cle St ON BU LY S 5th S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON S BU LY BU LY S ON Harris Rd ON BU LY S Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer Buffer ON BU LY S Bike Bike lane lane Feet Buses merge into vehicle lane. 0 50 100 200 Cyclists use 10’ shared-use path around roundabout. Sw Relocate CAT bus stop ON LY BU S St 5th Relocate CAT bus stop Bailey R d S BU LY ON Buses merge into vehicle lane. Widen sidewalk to 10’ shared-use path for bikes and pedestrians around roundabout. ON BU LY S Feet 0 50 100 200 S BU LY ON ON BU LY S Cyclists use 10’ shared-use path around roundabout. ON LY BU S Sw Relocate CAT bus stop St 5th Relocate CAT bus stop Bailey R d Signalized pedestrian crossing Cyclists use 10’ shared-use path around roundabout. S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S S BU LY ON ON BU LY S City of Charlottesville Public Works Engineering Transportation Team Project Programming Overview Presentation Overview • Project Portfolio • Grants and Funding Basics • Schedule Overview • Current Division/PM Responsibilities • Resource Allocation and Staffing Levels • Potential Changes to Program and Projects Project Portfolio (VDOT) Other Transportation Projects of Significant Scope: • Stribling Sidewalk Budget =4.2 Million Potential Projects: • 5th Street Corridor (Southern leg from Harris St North, Smart Scale Round 5, grant application due presently) Grant Fund Categories Revenue Sharing -*typically* 50/50 City/State fund match Smart Scale- 100% Non-local funding (mostly State, some Federal) Highway Safety Improvement Program- (90% Federal/10% Local (*typically* 10% is covered by State) Transportation Alternatives Program State of Good Repair-(Bridges, *typically* 100% State and/or Federal) Current Division/PM Responsibilities Division Responsibilities for Transportation Group: -Transportation Planning: -Streets that Work, Standards and Design Manual, and Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Implementation -MPO coordination -VDOT coordination -Neighborhood Project Coordination -Private Development Coordination of Transportation Impacts -CIP Prioritization -Grants: Project Selection and Application Management -Administration of “Sidewalk” Funds -Project Management : -RFP and selection -Accounting -Grant management -Reimbursement Process’ -Consultant Oversight -ROW coordination and negotiations -Construction Management -Inspections (CEI management) -Public Outreach Management Resource Allocation: PM workload PM Project Count Tony 6 Jeanette 7 Jerry 4 Tim 9 Unassigned 7 Avg Per PM= 8.25 Active Revenue Sharing/HSIP Portfolio (as of 3/1/2022)*: *Does not include Belmont or West Main(s), these are reflected on Smart Scale/Bridge Slides Active Smart Scale Portfolio (as of 3/1/2022) : Bridges: Active SGR (+Belmont Bridge) Portfolio : $2,806,400 $822,732 Results of suggested: RS/HSIP: Would allow all active projects under HSIP/RS (green) that would be continued to be continued without further local funds as currently estimated. Smart Scale: Would return approximately 12 million of SS funds to the ‘District’. These would be evaluated against other SS fund needs within District, and ‘likely’ come back to the City to be used to cover our existing, active Smart Scale project overruns (approximately 10 million). Schedule Overview: HSIP Schedule Overview: Revenue Share • To be filled in Schedule Overview: Smart Scale • To be filled in Schedule Overview: SGR (Design Build) Future Staffing Changes: -Onboard 3 Project Manager’s. 1 Senior PM, 2 PM’s -Onboard Transportation Planner in NDS. -Onboard Public Works Engineering Admin. III -Onboard Public Works Accountant Issues and Concerns • Hiring qualified individuals here is extremely challenging, especially in current environment and importance of DOT experience. • Future program expansion (federal funds, projects of local interest, etc.) • **Other positions are needed. Other Future Resources • GAP grant was awarded. We are working with OIPI on a ‘system’ to incorporate all the existing resources we have (Streets that Work, Bike and Ped. M.P., etc.) into a process to help weigh potential projects against each other • Acquisition of Project Management Software