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AGENDA

City Council Regular Meeting & Public HearingsCouncil Chambers

Monday, April 09, 2018

Call to Order - 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Invocation and Presentation of Colors by the Manassas City Police Department Honor Guard

Community and Staff Presentations

Presentation: Business Appreciation Month Proclamation(Staff: Patrick Small, Economic Development Director)

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Manassas City Police Department Employee Recognition Ceremony(Staff: Douglas Keen, Chief of Police)

Presentation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation

Honorable Service Medal Recipients:Senior Police Officer C. SmithPolice Officer S. Curry

Sergeant John Conner Memorial Award Recipient/2017 Employee of the Year:Police Officer M. Hyde

2017 Field Training Officer of the YearMPO T. Rodriquez

Merit Award Recipients:Master Police Officer T. Rodriquez

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Senior Police Officer A. PlourdeSenior Police Officer T. UreySenior Police Officer D. PetittSenior Police Officer C. Sutton

Employees of the Month: - January 2018 Employee of the Month Police Officer J. Victor

- February 2018 Employee of the Month Senior Animal Control Officer M. Daigle

Council Time

Mayor Time

Staff Reports

1. Consent Agenda

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Counciland will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and consideredseparately.

1.1 City Council Minutes: March 22, 2018, March 26, 2018, and April 2, 2018(Staff: Andrea P. Madden, Assistant to the City Manager - City Clerk)Agenda Statement - City Council MinutesCity Council Minutes: March 22, 2018City Council Minutes: March 26, 2018City Council Minutes: April 2, 2018

1.2 Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond Release: Wawa Public Improvement Plan – SP#16-00000012(Staff: Vanessa A. Watson, Development Services Coordinator)Agenda Statement - Bond Release - Wawa Public ImprovementBackup - Location Graphic: Wawa Public ImprovementBackup - Site Plan: Wawa Public ImprovementCertificate of Compliance: Wawa Public Improvement

1.3 Performance Bond Release: The Lester Group Yard Modifications Plan – SP#17-00000032

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(Staff: Vanessa A. Watson, Development Services Coordinator)Agenda Statement - Bond Release - Lester Group Yard Modifications PlanBackup - Location Graphic: Lester Group Yard Modifications PlanBackup - Site Plan: Lester Group Yard Modifications PlanCertificate of Compliance: Lester Group Yard Modifications Plan

1.4 Proclamation: Business Appreciation Month(Staff: Patrick J. Small, Economic Development Director)Agenda Statement - Business Appreciation Month ProclamationProclamation - Business Appreciation Month

1.5 Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week(Staff: Douglas W. Keen, Chief of Police)Agenda Statement - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2018Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommuniators Week 2018

1.6 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06: Granting a Forty (40) Year Franchise for theConstruction of Improvements and the Provision of Services of a Full-ServiceFixed Base Operator at the Manassas Regional Airport (Second Reading)(Staff: Juan Rivera, Airport Director and Craig Brown, City Attorney)

2. Ordinances and Resolutions

2.1 Ordinance #O-2018-12: Tax Abatement for Rehabilitated Real Estate Program –Commercial/Industrial (First Reading)(Staff: Patrick J. Small, Economic Development Director)Agenda Statement - Ordinance #O-2018-12 - Commercial Tax AbatementOrdinance #O-2018-12Ordinance #O-2018-12 - Redline Version

3. New Business

3.1 Annual Report: People Incorporated of Virginia(Staff: Ronald King, Social Services Director)(Presented by: Robert Goldsmith, President & CEO)

4. Citizens' Time - 7:30 p.m.

The citizens' portion of the agenda is set aside for those citizens who wish to address theCouncil for less than three minutes each. Citizens need not give prior notice to the City tospeak during the citizens' time portion of the agenda. Citizens may address the Council for

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longer than three minutes if they ask the City Manager for a place on the agenda at leastfour working days before the meeting.

5. Authorize the Closed Meeting

Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 (A) (5):1. Prospective or Expanding Business or Industry

5.1 Authorize a Closed Meeting Agenda Statement - Authorize a Closed Meeting

6. Certify the Closed Meeting

6.1 Certify the Closed Meeting Certify a Closed Meeting

Adjournment

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City of ManassasManassas City Council

9027 Center StreetManassas, VA 20110

Meeting Date: April 9, 2018

Time Estimate: Consent Agenda

Agenda Title: City Council Minutes: March 22, 2018, March 26, 2018, and April 2, 2018

Recommendation: Approve

Motion: If approved as part of the Consent Agenda:I move that the Consent Agenda be approved and the readings of the ordinances dispensed.

If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Minutes of March 22, 2018, March 26, 2018, and April 2, 2018 be approved.

Date Last Consideredby City Council:

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Summary and/orComments:

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Board – Committee – or Commission Reviewed:

N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Andrea P. Madden, Assistant to the City Manager / City [email protected](703) 257-8280

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March 22, 2018

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A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, for the purpose of conducting a work session, was held in the second floor conference room at City Hall, on the above date with the following present on roll call: Vice Mayor Sheryl L. Bass, Council Members Marc T. Aveni, Ian T. Lovejoy, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W. Patrick Pate, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Andrea P. Madden, City Attorney S. Craig Brown,Community Development Director Elizabeth S. Via-Gossman, Development Services Manager Jamie S. Collins, Planning and Zoning Manager Matthew D. Arcieri, Senior Planner Greg Bokan, Transportation Planner Chloe Delhomme, and Economic Development Director Patrick J. Small.

Absent were Mayor Harry J. Parrish II and Council Member Ken D. Elston.

Vice Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

The City Clerk reported that the news media had been notified of the meeting in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

1) Work Sessions

1.1 Special City License Plate Proposal

Elizabeth S. Via-Gossman, Community Development Director, introduced Mr. Bob Keller of the Historic Resources Board, who presented a proposal to request that the Commonwealth create a special license plate for the City of Manassas. State law allows any Virginia county, city, or town to apply directly with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the development of license plates bearing those entities’ seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype. The City Council will take action at a future meeting to approve the design and submit an application to the Commonwealth.

1.2 Annaburg Manor – Update

Elizabeth S. Via-Gossman, Community Development Director, discussed options available to the City with regard to the historic designation of Annaburg Manor. Ms. Via-Gossman also reviewed a DRAFT report submitted by a local architect that provided preliminary costs for stabilizing and renovating the structure.

1.3 Downtown South Housing Study

Matthew D. Arcieri, Planning and Zoning Manager, explained that in 2017, the City received a Community Impact Grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority to study housing and neighborhood conditions in the Downtown South area. Mr. Arcieri presented the results of the study and discussed recommendations.

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1.4 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update

Elizabeth S. Via-Gossman, Community Development Director, presented to the City Council a revised framework document and timeline for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update.

A motion was duly made, seconded and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting.

Vice Mayor Bass declared the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

Mayor City Clerk

Date Approved

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March 26, 2018

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A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia was held in Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date with the following present on roll call: Mayor Harry J. Parrish II, Vice Mayor Sheryl L. Bass, Council Members Ken D. Elston, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; Acting City Manager/Police Chief Doug Keen, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Andrea P. Madden, City Attorney S. Craig Brown, Fire and Rescue Chief Robert L. Clemons, Jr., Communications Manager Patty Prince, Economic Development Director Patrick J. Small, Planning and Zoning Manager Matthew D. Arcieri, Senior Planner Kelly Davis.

Absent were Council Member Marc T. Aveni and Ian T. Lovejoy.

Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. and delivered the invocation.

Council Time

Vice Mayor Bass reported that she attended the “Running of the Saints” at All Saints Church on Saturday, March 24th. Vice Mayor Bass thanked the staff for their response to the wintry weather conditions and invited the community to view the art exhibit in the Hall at City Hall. Vice Mayor Bass reported that she will be attending the Valor Awards on Wednesday, March 28th. Vice Mayor Bass informed the community that tickets are on sale for the 8th Anniversary Gala at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on April 14th.

Council Member Sebesky thanked the staff for their response to the inclement weather last week and reported that she will be attending the Valor Awards on Wednesday, March 28th. Council Member Sebesky informed the community that March is Women’s History Month, and that the Manassas Museum has two exhibits this month honoring women, the Annie’s Porch exhibit and the Jennie Dean Exhibit.

Mayor Time

Mayor Parrish provided the City Council with a press release issued by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) detailing its partnership with the Northern Virginia Transportation Coalition and joint support for the identification of $154 million in ongoing, dedicated funding for Metro, and to call on the Governor to ensure the allocation of such funds to Metro does come at the expense of other critical transportation priorities in the region.

Mayor Parrish distributed a listing of the 2017 VML Policy Committee Appointments and indicated he will make the 2018 appointments at an upcoming Council meeting.

Staff Reports

Acting City Manager and Chief of Police Douglas Keen invited the community to visit the Hall in City Hall for the Best of the Region art show on display till April 6th and reminded the community of the exhibit Annie’s Porch at the Manassas Museum.

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Chief Keen reported on significant traffic events in the City to include construction at Tudor and Fairview Avenue, as Tudor Lane will be closed from Main Street to Windsor Avenue and Fairview Avenue will be down to single lane of traffic, because the City’s electric team will be undergrounding power lines.

Chief Keen reported that beginning on April 2nd City crews will be fixing the cross walks along Center Street and Church Street.

Chief Keen informed the community that milling and paving began on March 26th along Godwin Drive from Sudley Road to Nokesville Road.

Chief Keen reminded the community that the City of Manassas Utilities Department will never call and ask for payment. If you receive one of these calls, please call 703-257-8000 and report the call to the Police Department.

Chief Keen reported that he participated in a Parent Forum on School Safety at Osbourn High School on March 19th.

1) Consent Agenda

1.1 City Council Minutes: March 12, 2018, March 13, 2018, March 14, 2018, and March 19, 2018

1.2 Amended: 2018 City Council Meeting Calendar1.3 Resolution 2018-06-R: Consideration of Resolution 2018-06-R Amending the FY

2018 Budget by Budget and Appropriating $2,200,000 of Bond Proceeds from a Future Bond Issue for Architect and Engineering Design Services of the Public Safety Facility Capital Project AND Consideration of Resolution of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of a Borrowing

1.4 Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond Release:Piers Driveway Plan – SP#16-00000025

1.5 Agreement: Annual Limited Express License for the Use of the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex by the Greater Manassas Baseball League

VICE MAYOR BASS MOVED that Consent Agenda Items 1.1 through 1.5 be approved and that the reading of the ordinances be dispensed. Seconded by Council Member Elston. Roll call vote: AYES –Bass, Elston, Sebesky, and Wolfe. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

2) Ordinances and Resolutions

2.1 Resolution #R-2018-25: SUP #2018-04: Holtzman Propane (Propane Storage Facility), 10399 Central Park Drive

Kelly Davis, Senior Planner, stated that City Council is considering a special use permit request from Holtzman Propane, located at 10399 Central Park Drive, for three thirty thousand gallon propane tanks for propane distribution. Ms. Davis stated that a public hearing was held

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on March 12, 2018 with no speakers in favor of or in opposition to the request. The Planning Commission and staff are recommending approval of SUP #2018-04 as conditioned.

COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE MOVED that Resolution #R-2018-25 for Special Use Permit #2018-04 for Holtzman Propane (Propane Storage Facility), 10399 Central Park Drive, Manassas, Virginia be approved. Seconded by Council Member Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, and Sebesky. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

3) New Business

3.1 Agreement: Second Amendment to Holladay Property Purchase and Sale Agreement

Patrick J. Small, Economic Development Director, stated that the Purchase and Sale Agreement contract is contingent upon the construction of the brewery for Heritage Brewing. This second amendment to the Holladay Property Purchase and Sale Agreement would have closing occur no later than January 30, 2019.

COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE MOVED that the City Council authorize the Economic Development Authority to approve the Second Amendment to the Holladay Property Purchase and Sale Agreement. Seconded by Council Member Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Lovejoy, and Sebesky. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

4) Bid Opening

4.1 Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06: Granting a Forty (40) Year Franchise for the Construction of Improvements and the Provision of Services of a Full-Service Fixed Base Operator at the Manassas Regional Airport (First Reading)

Mayor Parrish announced that the next item on the agenda was the public hearing and receipt of bids for the first reading of Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06 granting a franchise for the use of a 9.11 acre site at the Manassas Regional Airport for the sole purpose of building aircraft hangars and associated ramp, automobile parking lot and office space, and providing services as a full-service Fixed Base Operator (“FBO”). The City has duly advertised this franchise, as required by law for all franchises with a duration of more than five years.

Mayor Parrish announced that the City received one sealed bid. There were no additional bids submitted.

Mayor Parrish opened the one bid that was received, marked it for identification as required by law with “Received 3/26/18 Ord. O-2018-06”. The bid was submitted by Timothy Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer of Chantilly Air.

Mayor Parrish provided the opened bid to Juan Rivera, the Airport Director, for his review.

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Mayor Parrish opened the public hearing and invited anyone wishing to comment on granting the franchise to come forward.

COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE MOVED that the public hearing pertaining to Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06 be closed. Seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Sebesky, and Wolfe. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Rivera stated that the bid was as expected and advised the City Council that a motion to approve Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06 on first reading was appropriate.

COUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that Uncodified Ordinance #O-2018-06 Granting a Forty (40) Year Franchise for the Construction of Improvements and the Provision of Services of a Full-Service Fixed Base Operator at Manassas Regional Airport be approved on first reading. Seconded by Council Member Sebesky. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Sebesky, and Wolfe. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

5) Citizens’ Time

Elizabeth Reid, a resident of the City of Manassas, commended the City’s staff on their response to downed trees during the wind storm and the City’s police officers on their proactive policing on traffic. Ms. Reid expressed her concerns on the budget and requested more funds for the schools.

6) Authorize a Closed Meeting

6.1 Authorization of a Closed Meeting

COUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that the City Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss the following as permitted by Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-3711 Paragraph A (1): Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Sebesky, and Wolfe. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Parrish announced that the Mayor and City Council would be included in the closed meeting discussion.

The City Council retired to the closed meeting at 6:09 p.m.

7) Certify the Closed Meeting

7.1 Certification of the Closed Meeting

COUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that the Council certify that, in the closed meeting just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in a closed meeting and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions

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of the Virginia Freedom of Information act cited in that motion. Seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Roll call vote: AYES – Bass, Elston, Sebesky, and Wolfe. ABSENT – Aveni and Lovejoy. MOTION CARRIED.

The City Council returned from the closed meeting at 6:56 p.m.

8) Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

8.1 Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

COUNCIL MEMBER ELSTON MOVED that the City Council approve the following reappointments:

Paul V. Dresler to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Solid Waste for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2022; and

Joseph Hanlin to the Manassas Historic Resources Board for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2022.

Vice Mayor Bass seconded the motion for appointments and it was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

MAYOR CITY CLERK

DATE APPROVED

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April 2, 2018

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A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Manassas, Virginia, for the purpose of conducting a budget work session, was held in the second floor conference room at City Hall, on the above date with the following present on roll call: Mayor Harry J. Parrish II, Vice Mayor Sheryl L. Bass, Council Members Marc T. Aveni, Ken D. Elston, Ian T. Lovejoy, Pamela J. Sebesky, and Mark D. Wolfe; City Manager W. Patrick Pate, Deputy City Manager Bryan Foster, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Andrea P. Madden, City Attorney S. Craig Brown, Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Clemons, Finance Director Diane V. Bergeron, Budget Analyst Amanda Hamm, Utilities Finance Manager Glenn Simpson, and Assistant Director of Water and Sewer Ron Tatariw.

Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Council Member Aveni arrived at 5:35 p.m. and Vice Mayor Bass was excused from the meeting at 6:57 p.m.

The City Clerk reported that the news media had been notified of the meeting in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

FY 2019 Budget Work Session - Non Tax Supported Funds: Operating and CIP

Diane V. Bergeron, Finance Director, reviewed operating budgets and projects for the following departments/divisions:

Utilities: Water, Sewer, and Electric Stormwater Manassas Regional Airport Solid Waste Social Services Owens Brooke Service District PEG Speiden Carper House Debt Service Cemetery Trust Fund

Additional Discussion

The Mayor and Council discussed the proposed license plate designs, presented by Bob Keller of the Historic Resources Board at the March 22 work session.

The Mayor and City Council discussed the upcoming Joint Finance Committee Meeting with the School Board on April 16 at 6:00 p.m.


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Mayor Parrish declared the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

Mayor City Clerk

Date Approved

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Agenda Title: Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond Release: Wawa Public Improvement Plan – SP#16-00000012



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the release of the Performance Bond and Erosion Control Bond for the Wawa Public Improvement Plan – SP#16-00000012 be approved.


N/A


Request authority to release the Performance Bond and the Erosion Control Bond for the following project – Wawa Public Improvement Plan –SP#16-00000012

This was a site plan for Public Improvements on Liberia Ave. in front of Wal-Mart and at the intersection of Signal Hill Road and Liberia Ave.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Vanessa A. Watson, Development Services [email protected](703) 257-8204

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Wawa Public Improvement Plan

SP#16-00000012

Liberia Ave.

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Time Estimate: Consent

Agenda Title: Performance Bond Release: The Lester Group Yard Modifications Plan – SP#17-00000032



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the release of the Performance Bond for The Lester Group Yard Modifications Plan – SP#17-00000032 be approved.


N/A


Request authority to release the Performance Bond for the following project – The Lester Group Yard Modifications Plan – SP#17-00000032

This was a site plan for repair of damage to pavement due to subsurface water with the installation of a French drain and concrete gutter plan to correct subsurface water. The property is located at 9412 Stonewall Road.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Vanessa A. Watson, Development Services [email protected](703) 257-8204

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The Lester Group Yard Modification Plan

SP#17-00000032

9412 Stonewall Road

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Agenda Title: Proclamation: Business Appreciation Month

Recommendation: Approve Proclamation


If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the Proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Business Appreciation Month be approved.


April 24, 2017


Each year in May the Commonwealth of Virginia and individual localities pause to recognize the many contributions that private enterprise and entrepreneurs make to the quality of life for their citizens. Our nation has a strong history of fostering free enterprise which enables corporations and individuals to create wealth for shareholders and owners. A direct public benefit results when these businesses employ people, pay taxes and give freely of their resources to improve the communities in which they operate. The attached proclamation and upcoming Business Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, May 10 is an exhibition of the gratitude felt by the City of Manassas.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Patrick Small, Economic Development [email protected](703) 257-8881

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ProclamationWHEREAS, businesses play a pivotal role in strengthening our Commonwealth by

embracing job creation and innovative technologies, and by employing a diverse workforce to preserve the economic well-being of all our citizens; and

WHEREAS, The City of Manassas is pleased to have a thriving base of business and industry to support the local economy; and

WHEREAS, these businesses provide essential employment opportunities, provide local tax revenues, and make other significant contributions to our community that promote both educational opportunities for our children and a variety of activities, thereby increasing the quality of life of our citizens; and

WHEREAS, Business Appreciation events offer the citizens of the City ofManassas a unique opportunity to recognize City businesses for the essential role they play in moving the Commonwealth of Virginia forward.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council hereby proclaim May 2018 as

BUSINESSAPPRECIATION

MONTHin the City of Manassas and salute our existing businesses and industries by virtue of this proclamation.

ATTEST:

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor Andrea P. Madden City ClerkOn Behalf of the City Council

Of Manassas, Virginia

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Agenda Title: Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week



If removed from the Consent Agenda:I move that the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation be approved.


April 11, 2016


N/A


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Douglas W. Keen, Chief of [email protected](703) 257-8001

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P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, emergencies that require police, fire or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and

WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers, by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the City of Manassas have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, and the safety of our police officers and citizens; and

WHEREAS, each Public Safety Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of his or her job in the past year.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry J. Parrish II, Mayor of the City of Manassas, Virginia and on behalf of the Manassas City Council meeting in regular session this 9th day of April, 2018 hereby proclaim the week of April 8th – April 14th, 2018 as

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK

in the City of the Manassas, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe.

ATTEST:

Harry J. Parrish II Mayor Andrea P. Madden City Clerk On Behalf of the City Council Of Manassas, Virginia 26




Time Estimate: 10 Minutes

Agenda Title: Ordinance #O-2018-12: Tax Abatement for Rehabilitated Real Estate Program – Commercial/Industrial (First Reading)

Recommendation: Approve Ordinance #O-2018-12 on first reading.

Motion: I move that Ordinance #O-2018-12 be approved on first reading.


N/A


The City Manager has directed the Department of Economic Development to review the commercial/industrial program and recommend changes. These changes include aligning the application process with the revised section dealing with residential property, eliminating the tiered exemption based on the project size, standardizing and simplifying the language, reducing the percentage of the increased value that can be exempted, and shortening the number of years the improvements will be exempted. These changes align the incentive program more closely with City Council’s stated goal of realizing a return on its investments within a 5 year period.


Land Use Committee – March 22, 2018

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: Patrick J. Small, Economic Development [email protected](703) 257-8881

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ORDINANCE # O-2018-12

First Reading __________Second Reading __________Enacted __________Effective __________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF MANASSAS, VIRGINIA (2002), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 110-87 AND 110-89 OF ARTICLE III (REAL ESTATE) OF

CHAPTER 110 (TAXATION) RELATED TO PARTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN REHABILITATED, RENOVATED OR REPLACED COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 58.1-3220, 58.1-3221 and 58.1-3220.1 the City of Manassas provides partial exemptions from the real property tax for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replaced residential, commercial, industrial and transient housing properties; and,

WHEREAS, staff in the Department of Economic Development has proposed amendments that will make the abatement application process for commercial and industrial property consistent with the process for residential property; that will provide greater flexibility for landowners to apply for the exemption; that will simplify ordinance language and remove ambiguities; and will align the potential partial abatement incentives with City Council’s goal or realizing a return on investment within a five year period; and,

WHEREAS, the amendments proposed by staff have been reviewed and recommended by the City Council’s Land Use Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council for the City of Manassas, Virginia, meeting in regular session this ____ day of , 2018, that Sections 110-87 and 110-89 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Manassas, Virginia (2002), as amended, are hereby amended as follows:

CHAPTER 110

TAXATION

Article III. Real Property

Sec. 110-87. Partial exemption of taxes on substantially rehabilitated real estate; definitions.

The words and phrases defined in this section, when used in this article, shall have the following meaning except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commercial or industrial use means improved real property that has a zoning category permittingcommercial or industrial uses, but that term does not include any hotel or motel. Such use also includes mixed use projects containing revenue-producing properties.

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Commissioner means the commissioner of the revenue for the City of Manassas or the designated agent of the commissioner.

Mixed-use means:

(1) Two or more revenue-producing uses (such as retail/entertainment, office, residential, hotel, and/or civic/cultural/recreation).(2) Physical and functional integration of project components; and

(3) Development in conformance with a coherent plan that stipulates the type and scale of uses, permitted densities and related items.

Multifamily residential real estate use means improved real property containing two or more dwelling units, and not classified as a single family attached dwelling.

Qualifying property means an improvement to real property that is qualified to receive a tax credit pursuant to this article.

Residential real estate use means improved real property containing no more than one dwelling unit.

Special district taxes or levies mean any tax or levy that is assessed by council in a defined area of the city in addition to the general city levy. Such districts may encompass all or a part of the city.

Substantially rehabilitated, renovation means improvements to an existing structure, and that phrase does not mean the construction of a freestanding, independent structure that is merely connected to an existing structure by an atrium, a breezeway or similar connecting element. For example, and without limitation, an existing commercial structure would not be substantially rehabilitated or renovated by the construction of a new, freestanding structure that is connected to that existing structure, but an existing commercial structure could be substantially rehabilitated or renovated by expanding the existing structure.

Transient housing structure means improved real property that is used for any facility, with or without separate cooking facilities within the unit, where overnight lodging for transients is provided to the public with or without compensation on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis for a period of less than 90 nights per individual per year. This definition includes hotels, motels and bed and breakfast facilities, as that term is defined by section 130-42 of this Code.

Sec. 110-88. Partial property tax exemption for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replacement "residential real estate" or "multifamily residential real estate" structures.

(a) This section authorizes a partial exemption for improved real property from the general real estate tax by providing tax credits for residential real estate or multifamily real estate that is rehabilitated, renovated or replaced for residential use in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3220, as amended, and the provisions of this article. For purposes of this section, "residential real estate" and "multifamily residential real estate" shall be deemed to be substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced when a structure, which is no less than 25 years old, has been so improved

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or replaced that the fair market assessed value of the improved or replacement structure, as determined by the commissioner, is increased by no less than 25 percent.

In addition to all other qualification criteria set forth in this article, "residential real estate" and "multifamily residential real estate" that is substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced for residential use may not exceed the total square footage of the original, unimproved structure by more than 30 percent and be eligible for the tax credit authorized by this article. If the "multifamily residential real estate" contains more than one residential structure, then each improved or replacement structure shall not exceed the total square footage of each corresponding original, unimproved structure by more than 30 percent. No improvements made to unimproved real property shall be eligible for partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section. No property shall be eligible for such credit unless the appropriate building permits have been acquired and the commissioner of the revenue or assessing officer has verified that the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement indicated on the application has been completed. When rehabilitation is achieved through demolition and replacement of an existing structure, the partial property tax exemption shall not apply when any structure demolished is a registered Virginia landmark or is determined by the Department of Historic Resources to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district.

(b) The owner of any "residential real estate" or "multifamily residential real estate" who seeks to obtain the partial property tax exemption authorized by this section shall apply for such an exemption to the commissioner at the same time that the owner applies for a building permit to rehabilitate, renovate or replace the structure or no later than six months following final inspection of the project. Upon receipt of an application for partial property tax exemption, the commissioner shall establish a base fair market value assessment (hereinafter "base value") for the structure based upon the current assessment. That base value shall serve as the basis for determining whether the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement increases the fair market value of the structure by at least 25 percent. The application to qualify for tax exemption shall be effective until December 31 of the third calendar year following the year in which the application is submitted. If by such expiration date, the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement has not progressed to such a point that the assessed fair market value of the improvement to the property is at least the minimum required percent greater than the base value of such structure and if the applicant desires to proceed with the application, then a new application for partial tax exemption shall be filed with the commissioner, and thereafter the commissioner shall establish a new base value. All initial and subsequent applications for the partial exemption authorized by this section shall be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for processing the application.

During the period between the receipt of the application and the time when the commissioner may ascertain that the fair market value of the structure has increased in value by at least the minimum percent specified in subsection (a) of this section, the owner of the property shall be subject to real property taxation upon the full fair market value of the property. At any time prior to November 1 of any calendar year in which rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of a structure is complete, an owner may submit a written request to the commissioner to inspect the structure to determine if it then qualifies for a partial real property tax exemption. After the commissioner has determined that the

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assessed fair market value of a substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure exceeds the base value by the percentage specified by subsection (a) of this section, the tax exemption shall become effective beginning on July 1 of the next tax year.

(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section and to sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of any residential or multifamily residential structure qualifying for partial exemption from the real estate tax because of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement shall be issued a credit for the general real property tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in the amount that is equal to the value of the real property tax levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure. That credit shall be applied for each year of a two-year period following completion of the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement. In each year of the five-year period following the initial two-year period, the owner of a qualifying property shall be issued a credit for the real estate tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in an amount equal to the value of the real property levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure, less 20 percent for each year following the expiration of the initial two-year period of exemption. Therefore, qualifying taxpayer shall receive a 100% tax exemption in years 1, 2 and 3; an 80% exemption in year 4; a 60% exemption in year five; a 40% exemption in year six; and a 20% exemption in year seven. Credits against the real estate tax for any residential or multifamily real estate qualifying pursuant to this section shall run with the land, and, except as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this section and by sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of such property during each of the seven years of the exemption period shall be entitled to receive a credit in the amount specified by this subsection.

(d) In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying residential or multifamily residential structure increases after the first year of such substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified by subsection (c) of this section shall not be increased. In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying property decreases after the first year of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified in subsection (c) of this section shall be limited to the extent that the credit shall not reduce the real property tax on a qualifying property below an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax computed on the base value. If any tax credit computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section is reduced in accordance with this subsection, that credit reduction shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

If the fair market value of any qualifying property decreases below the base value, then that qualifying property shall be assessed at the fair market value, and no credit against the general real property tax shall be allowed. If no tax credit can be granted because the fair market value of a qualifying property is below the base value, that unused credit shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

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(e) The credits against the real estate tax specified in subsection (c) of this section shall not affect any special district taxes or levies that may be imposed within the city. All ad valorem special district taxes or levies shall be computed on the full fair market value of all qualifying property.

(f) In determining the base value of any structure, and in determining whether any structure has been substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced to the extent that the fair market value of the improved or replaced structure exceeds the base value by the percent specified in this section, the commissioner shall employ usual and customary methods of assessing real property and improvements thereon.

(g) This section shall be applicable to assessments of qualifying "residential real estate" and "multifamily real estate" made on and after January 1, 2017.

Sec. 110-89. Partial property tax exemption for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replacement of "commercial or industrial" use structures.

(a) This section authorizes a partial exemption for improved real property from the general real estate tax by providing tax credits for certain "commercial or industrial" use structures that are rehabilitated, renovated or replaced in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3221, as amended, and the provisions of this article. For purposes of this section, a "commercial or industrial" use structure shall be deemed to be substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced when a structure, which is no less than 20 years old, has been so improved or replaced that the fair market assessed value of the improved or replacement structure, as determined by the commissioner, is increased by no less than 25 percent.

No improvements made to unimproved real property shall be eligible for partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section unless all appropriate building permits have been acquired for the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of the structure on the property. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section if that property is substantially rehabilitated by the demolition and replacement of any structure that (i) is a registered Virginia landmark, or (ii) is determined by the department of historic resources to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district.

(b) The owner of any "commercial or industrial" use structure who seeks to obtain the partial property tax exemption authorized by this section shall apply for such an exemption to the commissioner at the same time that the owner applies for a building permit to rehabilitation, renovate or replace the structure or no later than six months following issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City.. Within 30 calendar days of receipt of an application for partial property tax exemption, the commissioner shall determine a base fair market value assessment (hereinafter "base value") for the structure prior to commencement of rehabilitation, renovation or replacement. If the base value as determined by the commissioner is lower than the highest assessed value in any of the preceding 5 year periods the highest assessed value shall be used as the base value for purposes of this program. That base value shall serve as the basis for determining whether the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement increases the fair market value of the structure by at least 25 percent.

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The application to qualify for tax exemption shall be effective until December 31 of the third calendar year following the year in which application is submitted. If by such expiration date, the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement has not progressed to such a point that the assessed fair market value of the improvement to the property is at least the minimum required percent greater than the base value of such structure, and if the applicant desires to proceed with the application, then a new application for partial tax exemption shall be filed with the commissioner, and thereafter the commissioner shall establish a new base value. All initial and subsequent applications for the partial exemption authorized by this section shall be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for processing the application.

During the period between the receipt of the application and the time when the commissioner may ascertain that the fair market value of the structure has increased in value by at least the minimum percent specified in subsection (a) of this section, the owner of the property shall be subject to real property taxation upon the full fair market value of the property. At any time prior to November 1 of any calendar year in which rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of a structure is complete, an owner may submit a written request to the commissioner to inspect the structure to determine if it then qualifies for a partial real property tax exemption. After the commissioner has determined that the assessed fair market value of a substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure exceeds the base value by the percentage specified by subsection (a) of this section, the tax exemption shall become effective beginning on July 1 of the next tax year.

(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section and to sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of any "commercial or industrial" use structure qualifying for partial exemption from the real estate tax because of substantial rehabilitation. renovation or replacement shall be issued a base credit for 50-percent of the general real property tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in the amount that is equal to the value of the real property tax levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure. That credit shall be applied for each year of the two-year period following completion of the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement structure. In each year of the four-year period following the initial two-year period, the base credit shall be reduced by 10-percent. Credits against the real estate tax for any "commercial or industrial" use structure qualifying pursuant to this section shall run with the land.

(d) In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying "commercial or industrial" use structure increases after the first year of such substantial rehabilitation renovation or replacement, the credit specified by subsection (c) of this section shall not be increased. In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying property decreases after the first year of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified in subsection (c) of this section shall be limited to the extent that the credit shall not reduce the real property tax on a qualifying property below an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax computed on the base value. If any tax credit computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section is reduced in accordance with this subsection, that credit reduction shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

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If the fair market value of any qualifying property decreases below the base value, then thatqualifying property shall be assessed at the fair market value, and no credit against the general real property tax shall be allowed. If no tax credit can be granted because the fair market value of a qualifying property is below the base value, that unused credit shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

(e) The credits against the real estate tax specified in subsection (c) of this section shall not affect any special district taxes or levels that may be imposed within the city. All ad valorem special district taxes or levies shall be computed on the full fair market value of all qualifying property.


(g) This section shall be applicable to assessments of qualifying commercial or industrial structures made on and after January 1, 2008.

Sec. 110-90. Partial property tax exemption for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replacement of "transient housing structures".

(a) This section authorizes a partial exemption for improved real property from the general real estate tax by providing tax credits for certain use structures that are rehabilitated, renovated or replaced in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3220.1, as amended, and the provisions of this article. For purposes of this section, a "transient housing structure" shall be deemed to be substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced when a structure, which is no less than 35 years old, has been so improved or replaced that the fair market assessed value of the improved or replacement structure, as determined by the commissioner, is increased by no less than 25 percent. No improvements made to unimproved real property shall be eligible for partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section unless all appropriate building permits have been acquired for the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of the structure on the property. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section if that property is substantially rehabilitated by the demolition and replacement of any structure that (i) is a registered Virginia landmark, or (ii) is determined by the department of historic resources to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district.

(b) The owner of any "transient housing structure" who seeks to obtain the partial property taxexemption authorized by this section shall apply for such an exemption to the commissioner at the same time that the owner applies for a building permit to rehabilitate, renovate or replace the structure. Upon receipt of an application for partial property tax exemption, the commissioner shall determine a base fair market value assessment (hereinafter "base value") for the structure prior to commencement of rehabilitation, renovation or replacement. That base value shall serve as the basis for determining whether the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement increases the fair

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market value of the structure by at least 30 percent. The application to qualify for tax exemption shall be effective until December 31 of the third calendar year following the year in which application is submitted. If by such expiration date, the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement has not progressed to such a point that the assessed fair market value of the improvement to the property is at least the minimum required percent greater than the base value of such structure, and if the applicant desires to proceed with the application, then a new application for partial tax exemption shall be filed with the commissioner, and thereafter the commissioner shall establish a new base value. All initial and subsequent applications for the partial exemption authorized by this section shall be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for processing the application.


(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section and to sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of any "transient housing structure" qualifying for partial exemption from the real estate tax because of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement shall be issued a credit for the general real property tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in the amount that is equal to the value of the real property tax levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure. That credit shall be applied for each year of the ten-year period following completion of the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement. In each year of the four-year period following the initial ten-year period, the owner of a qualifying property shall be issued a credit for the real estate tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in an amount equal to the value of the real property levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure, less 20 percent for each year following the expiration of the initial ten-year period of exemption. Credits against the real estate tax for any "transient housing structure" qualifying pursuant to this section shall run with the land, and, except as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this section and by sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of such property during each of the fourteen years of the exemption period shall be entitled to receive a credit in the amount specified by this subsection.

(d) In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying "transient housing structure" increases after the first year of such substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified by

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subsection (c) of this section shall not be increased. In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying property decreases after the first year of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified in subsection (c) of this section shall be limited to the extent that the credit shall not reduce the real property tax on a qualifying property below an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax computed on the base value. If any tax credit computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section is reduced in accordance with this subsection, that credit reduction shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

If the fair market value of any qualifying property decreases below the base value, then that qualifying property shall be assessed at the fair market value, and no credit against the general real property tax shall be allowed. If no tax credit can be granted because the fair market value of a qualifying property is below the base value, that unused credit shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.




Sec. 110-91. Limitations on eligibility for partial tax exemption and tax credit.

(a) The title of the property for which the partial exemption is claimed shall be held, or partially held, on the first day of the taxable year by the person or persons claiming the exemption, whether or not that person or persons initially performed the rehabilitation.

(b) No property owner shall be eligible to apply for the partial tax exemption and tax credit provided by this article for any property which has delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest due the city.

(c) If any property, for which an application for the partial tax exemption and tax credit provided by this article is made, has been damaged or destroyed as a result of a sudden natural or manmade disaster prior to the application, and that property will be repaired, rehabilitated or replaced through the use of any insurance or self-insurance proceeds, then the base value of the property, as provided herein, shall be computed based upon the fair market value of the property immediately prior to the sudden disaster. For purposes of this article, a sudden natural or manmade disaster shall include, but is not limited to damage or destruction caused by fire, flood, windstorm, and explosion.

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This ordinance shall become effective upon second reading.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL

Harry J. Parrish II MayorOn Behalf of the City Council of

Manassas, Virginia

ATTEST:

Andrea P. Madden City Clerk

MOTION: April 23, 2018SECOND: Regular MeetingACTION: Ord. #O-2018-12

Votes:Ayes:Nays:Absent from Vote:Absent from Meeting:

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Sec. 110‐87. ‐ Partial exemption of taxes on substantially rehabilitated real estate; definitions.

The words and phrases defined in this section, when used in this article, shall have the following meaning except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commercial or industrial use means improved real property that is used has a zoning category permitting for commercial or industrial purposes uses, but that term does not include any hotel or motel. Such use also includes mixed use projects containing revenue-producing properties.

Commissioner means the commissioner of the revenue for the City of Manassas or the designated agent of the commissioner.

Mixed-use means:

(1) Two or more significant revenue-producing uses (such as retail/entertainment, office, residential, hotel, and/or civic/cultural/recreation). that in well-planned projects are mutually supporting;

(2) Significant pPhysical and functional integration of project components, including uninterrupted pedestrian connections; and

(3) Development in conformance with a coherent plan thate stipulates the type and scale of uses, permitted densities and related items.

Multifamily residential real estate use means improved real property containing two or more dwelling units, and not classified as a single family attached dwelling.

Qualifying property means an improvement to real property that is qualified to receive a tax credit pursuant to this article.

Residential real estate use means improved real property containing no more than one dwelling unit.

Special district taxes or levies mean any tax or levy that is assessed by council in a defined area of the city in addition to the general city levy. Such districts may encompass all or a part of the city.

Substantially rehabilitated, renovation means improvements to an existing structure, and that phrase does not mean the construction of a freestanding, independent structure that is merely connected to an existing structure by an atrium, a breezeway or similar connecting element. For example, and without limitation, an existing commercial structure would not be substantially rehabilitated or renovated by the construction of a new, freestanding structure that is connected to that existing structure, but an existing commercial structure could be substantially rehabilitated or renovated by expanding the existing structure.

Transient housing structure means improved real property that is used for any facility, with or without separate cooking facilities within the unit, where overnight lodging for transients is provided to the public with or without compensation on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis for a period of less than 90 nights per individual per year. This definition includes hotels, motels and bed and breakfast facilities, as that term is defined by section 130-42 of this Code.

Sec. 110‐89. ‐ Partial property tax exemption for certain rehabilitated, renovated or replacement of

"commercial or industrial" use structures.

(a) This section authorizes a partial exemption for improved real property from the general real estate tax by providing tax credits for certain "commercial or industrial" use structures that are rehabilitated, renovated or replaced in accordance with Code of Virginia, § 58.1-3221, as amended, and the provisions of this article. For purposes of this section, a "commercial or industrial" use structure shall be deemed to be substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced when a structure, which is no less than 20 years old, has been so improved or replaced that the fair market assessed value of the improved or replacement structure, as determined by the commissioner, is increased by no less than 25 percent..

No improvements made to unimproved real property shall be eligible for partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption

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pursuant to this section unless all appropriate building permits have been acquired for the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of the structure on the property. No property shall be eligible for a partial property tax exemption pursuant to this section if that property is substantially rehabilitated by the demolition and replacement of any structure that (i) is a registered Virginia landmark, or (ii) is determined by the department of historic resources to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district.

(b) The owner of any "commercial or industrial" use structure who seeks to obtain the partial property tax exemption authorized by this section shall apply for such an exemption to the commissioner at the same time that the owner applies for a building permit to rehabilitation, renovate or replace the structure or no later than six months following issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City.. Within 30 calendar days of Upon receipt of an application for partial property tax exemption, the commissioner shall determine a base fair market value assessment (hereinafter "base value") for the structure prior to commencement of rehabilitation, renovation or replacement. If the base value as determined by the commissioner is lower than the highest assessed value in any of the preceding 5 year periods the highest assessed value shall be used as the base value for purposes of this program. That base value shall serve as the basis for determining whether the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement increases the fair market value of the structure by at least 25 percent. The application to qualify for tax exemption shall be effective until December 31 of the third calendar year following the year in which application is submitted. If by such expiration date, the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement has not progressed to such a point that the assessed fair market value of the improvement to the property is at least the minimum required percent greater than the base value of such structure, and if the applicant desires to proceed with the application, then a new application for partial tax exemption shall be filed with the commissioner, and thereafter the commissioner shall establish a new base value. All initial and subsequent applications for the partial exemption authorized by this section shall be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for processing the application.


(c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section and to sections 110-91 and 110-92, the owner of any "commercial or industrial" use structure qualifying for partial exemption from the real estate tax because of substantial rehabilitation. renovation or replacement shall be issued a base credit for 50-percent of the general real property tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in the amount that is equal to the value of the real property tax levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or replaced structure. That credit shall be applied for each year of the tentwo-year period following completion of the substantial rehabilitation, renovation or first 100 percent size increase if replacement structure. In each year of the four-year period following the initial tentwo-year period, the base credit shall be reduced by 10-percent.owner of a qualifying property shall be issued a credit for the real estate tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in an amount equal to the value of the real property levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated, renovated or first 100-percent size increase if replacement structure, less 20 percent for each year following the expiration of the initial ten-year period of exemption. The next 100-percent size increase if replacement structure will receive a 50 percent credit for the first ten-year period. In each year of the four-year period following the initial ten-year period, the credit will be reduced ten percent for each year following the expiration of the initial ten-year period of exemptions. Replacement structures over 200 percent in size will receive a 25 percent credit for the first ten-year period. In

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each of the four-year period following the initial ten-year period, the credit will be reduced five percent for each year following the expiration of the initial ten-year period of exemptions. Credits against the real estate tax for any "commercial or industrial" use structure qualifying pursuant to this section shall run with the land., and, except as otherwise provided by subsection (d) of this section and by sections 110-90 and 110-91, the owner of such property during each of the fourteen years of the exemption period shall be entitled to receive a credit in the amount specified by this subsection. However, rehabilitation or renovation occurring in commercial structures in the Old Town Manassas Historic Overlay District, as defined in Section 130-401 of the City Code, shall be issued a credit for the general real property tax otherwise due on the fair market value of that property in the amount that is equal to the value of the real property tax levy calculated on the difference in value between the base value and the initial fair market value of the substantially rehabilitated or renovated structure, multiplied by the applicable percentage from the table below:

Year Amount of Exemption for Structures

Meeting Retail Criteria

Amount of Exemption for Structures Not Meeting Retail Criteria

First Ten 100% 50%

Eleven 80% 40%

Twelve 60% 30%

Thirteen 40% 20%

Fourteen 20% 10%

Retail Criteria are:

(1) At least 75 percent of the gross square footage of the street level floor or floors of the structure are designed and used for retail purposes for the entirety of the tax year for which the partial tax exemption is sought.

(2) As used in the section, the term "retail" means the sale of merchandise, food, beverages or lodging for use or consumption by the immediate purchaser.

The fact that residential dwelling units or a hotel may be included in any mixed-use project that is rehabilitated, renovated or replaced shall not disqualify that property from being eligible for the partial tax exemption authorized by this section.

(d) In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying "commercial or industrial" use structure increases after the first year of such substantial rehabilitation renovation or replacement, the credit specified by subsection (c) of this section shall not be increased. In the event that the fair market value of a qualifying property decreases after the first year of substantial rehabilitation, renovation or replacement, the credit specified in subsection (c) of this section shall be limited to the extent that the credit shall not reduce the real property tax on a qualifying property below an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax computed on the base value. If any tax credit computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section is reduced in accordance with this subsection, that credit reduction shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.

If the fair market value of any qualifying property decreases below the base value, then that qualifying property shall be assessed at the fair market value, and no credit against the general real property tax shall be allowed. If no tax credit can be granted because the fair market value of a qualifying

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property is below the base value, that unused credit shall not be applied to any other property or to real property taxes assessed in any other tax year.




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Time Estimate: 15 Minutes

Agenda Title: Authorization of a Closed Meeting

Recommendation: Authorize a Closed Meeting

Motion: I move that the Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss the following as permitted by Virginia Code § 2.2-3711 (A) (5) to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.


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If the City Council votes to hold a closed meeting, the Council will be required to certify by motion that the meeting was held in conformance with the amended Virginia Freedom of Information Act.


N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: W. Patrick Pate, City [email protected](703) 257-8212

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Time Estimate: N/A

Agenda Title: Certification of the Closed Meeting

Recommendation: Certify the Closed Meeting

Motion: I move that the Council certify that, in the closed meeting just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in a closed meeting and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information act cited in that motion.


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If the City Council votes to hold a closed meeting, the Council will be required to certify by motion that the meeting was held in conformance with the amended Virginia Freedom of Information Act.


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Fiscal Impact: N/A

Staff Contact: W. Patrick Pate, City [email protected](703) 257-8212

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