Roanoke County, VA

City Council

The Roanoke City Council and School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the school budget, capital needs, and a proposed 1% sales tax referendum. Later, the Council will consider accepting grant funds for a drug prosecutor, VDOT transportation funds, and other routine items, and will hold several closed sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Discussion of 1% sales tax referendum and RCPS capital realities
• Acceptance and appropriation of funding for a drug prosecutor
• Authorization to request VDOT Transportation Alternatives funds for Salem Turnpike (36th St to Westwood Blvd)
• Acceptance of FY2027 VDOT annual street payments
• Closed meetings for vacancies, legal advice, and property acquisition in Northeast Roanoke

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The Roanoke City Council is meeting to consider a revised passenger fare schedule for Valley Metro, approve the Washington Park Master Plan, and decide on recommendations for unused ARPA funding. The agenda also includes acceptance of several grants, a public hearing on a drainage easement, and briefings on arts, Williamson Road, and performance metrics.

• Resolution to establish revised passenger fare schedule for Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC), dba Valley Metro
• Approval and adoption of the Washington Park Master Plan
• Recommendations for unused American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Public hearing on drainage easement at 1210 Amherst Street, SW (Virginia Heights Elementary School)
• Acceptance of FY 2025 HUD Continuum of Care grants for Homeless Assistance Team, Coordinated Assessment System, and CoC Planning

City Council

Roanoke City Council holds an informal session with closed meetings on board vacancies, ethics, and legal advice, then reconvenes at 2:00 pm for a public meeting. The 2:00 pm agenda includes citizen comments, a proclamation, and City Manager reports on the Small Business Development Center, fire aid funding, and a contract amendment with Renovation Alliance.

• Request for public hearing on Aug 17 to consider drainage easement at 1210 Amherst Street, SW
• Modification to CY 2026 Small Business Development Center Subaward Agreement
• Acceptance and appropriation of Virginia Department of Fire Programs Aid to Localities Funding
• Execution of Amendment No. 4 to Contract C23-8192-106 with Renovation Alliance to increase award
• Proclamation declaring Aug 8, 2026 as Commonwealth Day of Play

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a recessed session focused on a strategic workshop. The agenda consists of leadership and governance discussions and a presentation from the City Manager.

• City Manager Presentation
• Discussion on leadership and governance

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The Roanoke City Council will vote on several items, including a $4 million appropriation from the Commonwealth of Virginia to develop lab space at RoVa Labs (1030 South Jefferson Street). The council will also approve the five‑year budget for opioid settlement funds and accept multiple state grant funds for opioid abatement, sexual and domestic violence victims, and HUD community‑development programs. Additional actions include requests for closed meetings on legal matters, a street‑renaming proposal for 2nd Street NE, and a request to vacate a city easement at 2415 Russell Avenue.

• Closed‑meeting requests C‑1 through C‑4 for legal advice on code amendments, real‑property disposition, and property acquisition.
• Approval of a $4 million appropriation from Virginia for lab space at RoVa Labs, 1030 South Jefferson Street.
• Adoption of the five‑year budget for opioid settlement funds and acceptance of FY27 Virginia opioid abatement and sexual/domestic violence victim grant funds.
• Public hearing to rename 2nd Street NE to “Bethel Davis Street NE.”
• Authorization to vacate city easements at 2415 Russell Avenue and amend Ordinance No. 43129‑012125.

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The City Council continued and concluded a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 36.2 of the Zoning Code. These changes aim to facilitate context-sensitive housing development and update use tables for industrial and planned unit development districts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 43434-070626 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 43435-070626 (7-0)
• Amendments to Chapter 36.2, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Roanoke

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City Council voted to remove gunshot detection devices from public rights-of-way and approved funding for school board programs. The body also discussed updating city policies regarding employee cannabis use.

• Repealed Ordinance No. 43378-042026 regarding 'Raven' gunshot detection sensors
• Approved $4,300,000 reappropriation for Roanoke City School Board capital needs
• Authorized public hearing for July 20, 2026, to vacate city easements at 2415 Russell Avenue
• Adopted Amendment No. 3 to contract with Renovation Alliance for Healthy Homes Roanoke
• Accepted Project Outside Grant for Brushy Mountain

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The City Council approved a performance agreement for a RINGANA cosmetics manufacturing facility and bond issuances for two multifamily apartment complexes. The body also appropriated several grants and approved funding for arts and human services agencies.

• Performance agreement for RINGANA cosmetics manufacturing facility construction and operation
• Bond issuance for Westwood Village Apartments multifamily complex
• Bond issuance for Ferncliff South Apartments multifamily complex
• Appropriation of funds from Western Virginia Water Authority for Wasena Bridge replacement
• Approval of service district agreements for Downtown Roanoke Inc. and Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association

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The Roanoke City Council held an informal session and regular meeting on June 1, 2026. During the meeting, Council members discussed and voted on several items, including the continuation of a public hearing on zoning text amendments originally scheduled for May 18. The Council also approved funding allocations, recognized community events, and addressed board vacancies.

• Continued public hearing on zoning text amendments to Chapter 36.2, Code of the City of Roanoke, scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm
• Adopted Ordinance No. 43405-060126 authorizing Amendment No. 3 to Economic Development Performance Agreement with Riverdale Southeast, LLC
• Approved appropriation and allocation of funding for the Children's Services Act
• Approved appointment of Valerie Koeppel to Gun Violence Prevention Commission, Sarah Karpanty to Mill Mountain Advisory Board, and Francis Maguire to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Presented proclamations for Pride Month and Gun Violence Awareness Month

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City Council approved the appropriation of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grant for Tract 8 and accepted a donation of two parcels at 0 Hollins Road, N.E. The body also appropriated debt-funded projects for the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Appropriation of Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grant for Tract 8 (Ordinance No. 43392-051826)
• Acceptance of donated parcels 3140815 and 3140819 at 0 Hollins Road, N.E. (Ordinance No. 43393-051826)
• Appropriation of FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan debt-funded projects (Ordinance No. 43394-051826)
• Presentation of Safety Action Plan (SAP) and Speed Management Action Plan (SMAP)
• Closed meeting requests regarding Council Code of Conduct, a prospective business in Northwest Roanoke, and a public contract amendment

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The Roanoke City Council approved several ordinances and a resolution during its May 11, 2026 recessed session. Items adopted include reaffirming the real‑estate tax rate, adopting the FY 2027 fee compendium, appropriating funds for general, stormwater, civic facilities, parking, risk management, school, food services, and grant programs, endorsing the FY2027‑FY2031 Capital Improvement Program update, and establishing a new pay plan for city officers and staff. A certificate confirming fund availability was presented but no action was taken on it.

• Reaffirmation of Real Estate Tax Rate – Ordinance No. 43385-051126
• Adoption of FY 2027 Fee Compendium – Ordinance No. 43386-051126
• Appropriations for General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services, and Grant Fund – Ordinances No. 43387‑43389-051126
• Endorsement of Capital Improvement Program Update FY2027‑FY2031 – Resolution No. 43390-051126
• Adoption of Pay Plan for officers, employees, and board members – Ordinance No. 43391-051126

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City Council held an informal session and a regular meeting to address budget reports and board vacancies. The body approved the regional cable television budget and an appropriation for Roanoke City School Board educational programs.

• Adopted Resolution No. 43383-050426 for the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television FY 2026–2027 Budget
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 43384-050426 for Roanoke City School Board educational programs
• Scheduled public hearings for May 18, 2026, regarding tax exemptions for Villa Heights Rec Center, LLC, 1729 Patterson Avenue, LLC, and Assisi Animal Clinics of Virginia, Inc.
• Closed meetings held to discuss vacancies on 11 boards and commissions and the selection of two Roanoke City School Board Trustees
• Closed meetings held regarding a workers' compensation settlement and economic development projects in the Central part of the City

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The City Council held a recessed session to conduct two public hearings. The first hearing considered the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The second hearing considered a proposed increase to the real estate tax rate. No actions were taken on either item.

• Recommended FY 2026‑2027 City of Roanoke budget – public hearing, no action taken
• Proposed real estate tax rate increase – public hearing, no action taken

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At the April 20, 2026 meeting, Roanoke City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions. The council approved an encroachment permit to install gunshot detection devices for the Police Department throughout the city. It also accepted a Virginia Tourism Corporation grant for GO Fest 2026, accepted opioid settlement claims, amended an engineering contract with AECOM, and approved the city’s 2025‑2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Additionally, the council concurred with multiple closed‑meeting requests from the City Attorney and the mayor.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 43378‑042026: encroachment permit for citywide gunshot detection devices
• Adopted Ordinance No. 43376‑042026: acceptance and appropriation of Virginia Tourism Corporation grant for GO Fest 2026
• Adopted Ordinance No. 43377‑042026: acceptance of opioid settlement claims against manufacturers
• Adopted Resolution No. 43379‑042026: amendment to FY25 Tract 8 Engineering Design Services Contract with AECOM
• Adopted Resolution No. 43380‑042026: approval of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan for CDBG Block Grants

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The City Council will interview four candidates for Roanoke City School Board trustee positions. After the interviews, the Council will convene in a closed meeting to vote on appointing two trustees to three‑year terms beginning July 1, 2026. The appointment action is listed as a 5‑0 vote.

• Interviews for school board trustee candidates: Darlene L. Burcham (10:00 am), Derek Kaknes (10:30 am), Christopher T. Link (11:00 am), Donna M. Littlepage (11:30 am)
• Closed‑meeting request by Mayor Joseph L. Cobb to appoint two trustees for three‑year terms (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029)
• Council vote on the appointment recorded as 5‑0

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City Council adopted the 2026-2027 annual budgets for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission. The body also approved property rights for pedestrian improvements and various grant agreements.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Annual Budget for Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
• Adopted 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Capital Expenditures for Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
• Approved acquisition of real property rights for 8th Street and Grayson Avenue pedestrian improvements
• Adopted Tax Year 2026 Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) percentage
• Scheduled interviews and a public hearing for April 20 to select two School Board Trustees

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The City Council is holding a recessed session to review the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This is the single action item listed for the meeting.

• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget

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City Council held a joint meeting with the School Board and approved several administrative actions, including flood mitigation grants and a parking agreement. Multiple residents spoke during public comment regarding budget decreases for Roanoke City Public Schools.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 43364-031626 to accept a DCR Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant for Peters Creek and Ore Branch Watersheds
• Adopted Resolution No. 43365-031626 to apply to FEMA for the Peters Creek Flood Mitigation Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 43367-031626 for a parking agreement for up to 20 spaces at the Center in the Square Garage at 11 Campbell Avenue, S.E.
• Adopted Resolution No. 43366-031626 redefining strategic goals, objectives, and priorities for the City
• Approved closed meetings to discuss two School Board vacancies and property acquisition/disposal

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City Council approved a budget ordinance for Roanoke City School Board educational programs and adopted the 2025 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body also authorized a deed modification for the Fishburn Park Caretaker’s Cottage and accepted grants for Operation Ceasefire and sports events.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 43363-030226 for school board educational programs
• Approved deed modification for Fishburn Park Caretaker’s Cottage at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W.
• Adopted 2025 Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Announced downtown drainage projects on 1st Street SW and Kirk Avenue
• Accepted Operation Ceasefire Supplemental Grant

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The Roanoke City Council met for two sessions. In the afternoon, it approved a consent agenda authorizing closed meetings on litigation, real estate, and business expansion, and accepted appointments to city boards. It adopted ordinances for VDOT funding of the Tinker Creek Greenway, a naming/sponsorship agreement for the Roanoke Civic Center, an amendment to the transient occupancy tax, and a salary adjustment for the City Treasurer. In the evening, after a public hearing, it approved a lease agreement with The Orvis Company, Inc. for retail space in the Center in the Square Parking Garage. Numerous citizens spoke during public comment about cuts to Roanoke City Public Schools funding and the P.L.A.T.O. after-school program.

• Lease with The Orvis Company, Inc. for retail space in the Center in the Square Parking Garage
• Appropriation of VDOT funding for the Tinker Creek Greenway
• Amendment of City Code on transient occupancy tax to align with state law
• Salary adjustment for the City Treasurer effective January 1, 2026
• Appointments to Gun Violence Prevention Commission, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, and Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board

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The City Council ratified a local emergency declaration and waived parking fees following a winter storm. The body also approved funding for child protective services and small business recovery, and initiated updates to the City's Zoning Code and the Evans Spring Plan.

• Resolution No. 43344-020226: Ratified City Manager's declaration of local emergency
• Ordinance No. 43345-020226: Waived parking fees for garages and on-street parking from Jan 24–30, 2026
• Resolution No. 43349-020226: Initiated amendments to the City's Zoning Code
• Resolution No. 43350-020226: Initiated review and update of the Evans Spring Plan
• Proposed lease agreement for 3,000 sq ft of retail space at 11 Campbell Avenue SE (public hearing Feb 17)

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The Roanoke City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the FY2026-2027 Budget, Operation Ceasefire grant funding, and a school funding policy. The meeting featured a public hearing where residents expressed opposition to proposed increases in downtown special events fees and discussed the Evans Spring property development plan.

• Adoption of FY2026-2027 Budget Ordinance
• Acceptance of VDOT revenue sharing funding for 1st Street SW drainage project
• Adoption of Seventh Amended School Funding Policy
• Public hearing on proposed increase in downtown special events fees
• Public hearing on Evans Spring property development plan

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City Council held an organizational meeting to establish the 2026 meeting schedule and budget development calendar. The body also approved the appropriation of a VSTOP Grant and scheduled a public hearing for a property lease.

• Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule (Resolution No. 43333-010526)
• Approval of the VSTOP Grant appropriation (Ordinance No. 43334-010526)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jan. 20, 2026, regarding a lease at 11 Campbell Avenue SE to The Orvis Company, Inc.
• Adoption of the FY 2026–2027 Budget Development Activities calendar
• Appointment of Yvonne Johnson to the Architectural Review Board