HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/22/2020 - City Council - Agenda -RegularCi ty Council Meeting
A G E N D A
Monday, June 22, 2020, 6:30 PM
South Salem E lementary School, Cafeteria, 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem, Virginia 24153
1.C all to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
1.Remote P articipation Statements
Consider approval of remote participation statements from C ouncil members who wish
to participate remotely for this meeting.
3.C onsent Agenda
A.Citizens' Comments
C omments from the public on matters not on the regular agenda. (Name and address are required
and limited time according to the number of speakers.)
B.Minutes
C onsider acceptance of the minutes from the J une 8, 2020, regular meeting.
C .F inancial Report
C onsider the acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the eleven months
ending May 2020.
4.Old Business
A.B udget Ordinance
C onsider ordinance on second reading adopting the budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
B.B udget Appropriation Ordinance
C onsider ordinance on second reading appropriating funds for the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget.
5.New Business
A.Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Laura Owen, dba Breaking Ground Investments,
LLC, property owner and Mount Regis Center, lessee, for the issuance of a Special Exception
Permit to allow an outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic on the property located at
120 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 121-9-3) with proffered conditions. (Advertised in the J une 4
and 11, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register. Recommend approval; see Page 2 Planning
C ommission minutes). STA FF REPO RT
B.Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Salem Montessori School, Inc., property owner, for
the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow educational facilities, primary/secondary on
the property located at 1574 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 222-1-2). (Advertised in the J une 4
and 11, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register. Recommend approval; see Page 3 Planning
C ommission minutes). STA FF REPO RT
C .Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Professional Auto Towing & Service, Inc., property
owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow automobile repair services, major on
the properties located at 707 and 711 Kesler Mill Road (Tax Map #s 34-1-2.1 and 34-1-
2). (Advertised in the June 4 and 11, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register. Recommend
approval; see Page 5 Planning Commission minutes). STA FF REPO RT
D.Vacation of Right of Way
Hold public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 1387 appointing viewers to consider
permanently vacating and disposing of an approximate 0.0069 acres of a 12’ unopened alley situate
off West Second Street. (As advertised in the J une 4 and 11, 2020, issues of the Salem Times
Register.)
E.2019-2020 Annual Audit
C onsider closing certain City offices to the public on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, to facilitate the
annual audit. (Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer)
F.B ook of Rates - 2020
C onsider the adoption of Resolution 1383 regarding the Book of Rates for 2020. Audit - Finance
C ommittee
G.Miscellaneous F ees - 2020
C onsider the adoption of Resolution 1384 related to Miscellaneous Fees for 2020. Audit - Finance
C ommittee
H.Salem School Div ision Budget
C onsider adoption of Resolution 1385 approving the Salem School Division fiscal year 2020-2021
budget. Audit - Finance C ommittee
I.Approv al of Electric Rates
C onsider adoption of Resolution 1386 amending the Book of Electric Rates. (Audit - Finance
C ommittee)
J .F iscal Agent Agreements
C onsider approval of the fiscal agent agreements with Court-C ommunity Corrections and Cardinal
C riminal J ustice Academy. Audit - Finance C ommittee
K.Appropriation of F unds
C onsider request to amend the School Operating Fund, School Grants Fund and the School C apital
Projects Fund budgets as approved by the School Board on J une 9, 2020. Audit - Finance
C ommittee
L.Appropriation of F unds
Hold a public hearing to consider amending the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate
C A RES Act funding. Audit - Finance Committee
M.Appropriation of F unds
C onsider request to appropriate $30,188,183 in FY20 bond proceeds for capital projects. Audit -
Finance C ommittee
N.P roposed Tax Rates for F iscal Year 2020-2021
Hold a public hearing on the effective real estate tax rate for fiscal year 2020-2021. Audit
F inance/Supplemental I tem
O.B oards and Commissions
C onsider appointments to various boards and commissions.
6.Adjournment
Audi t-F i nance Commi ttee M eeti ng, 8:00 a.m., Ci ty M anager's Conference Room
City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Monday, June 8, 2020, 6:30 PM
South Salem Elementary School, Cafeteria, 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem, Virginia
24153
1.Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was called to order
at 6:30 p.m., there being present all the members to wit: Byron Randolph Foley,
Mayor, Jane W. Johnson, Vice-Mayor, Council members: William D. Jones; James
A. Martin, and John E. Saunders; with Byron Randolph Foley, Mayor, presiding;
together with James E. Taliaferro, II, City Manager; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director
of Finance; Mike Stevens, Communications Director; Judy L. Hough, Deputy City
Clerk; Crystal L. Williams, Assistant to the City Manager; and Stephen M. Yost,
City Attorney.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
1.Remote Participation Statements
Consider the approval of remote participation statements from Council
members who wish to participate remotely for this meeting.
No statements were needed for this meeting of Council.
3.Consent Agenda
A.Work Session
Hold a work session to discuss borrowing update, public comment guidelines, and
any other topics deemed necessary.
Mr. Taliaferro gave Council an update on the public comment guidelines. Mayor
Foley noted he did not see the item about the speaker being either a Salem citizen or
a business owner in the city. Mr. Taliaferro noted this was not added, but staff
would add this to the procedures. There was further discussion regarding the public
comment
Mr. Taliaferro asked if Council would be willing to adopt these guidelines as
amended with the change to Salem citizen or business owner and clearing up the 25
minute time period. Council agreed that they were ready to adopt the guidelines as
amended and this item would be added to the agenda for a vote.
Item # 3BDate: June 22, 2020
C ourtney Rogers with Davenport & Company gave Council an update related to the
2020 borrowing plan for the C ity. C ouncil thanked Mr. Rogers and city staff for the
work that went into the borrowing.
T here were no other topics for discussion, and no action was taken on these items
during the work session.
B.Minutes
Consider the approval of the minutes from the May 26, 2020, work session and
regular meeting and the J une 3, 2020, budget work session.
Accepted as presented
4.Old Business
A.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 82 Taxation of T he C ode
of the City of Salem, Virginia by adding Article X Local Hospital Provider
Assessment, Sections 82-260 through 82-264 pertaining to implementing a local
hospital provider assessment in the C ity. (Approved on first reading at the May 26,
2020 meeting.)
William J ones motioned to adopt an ordinance on second reading amending Chapter
82 Taxation of T he Code of the City of Salem, Virginia by adding Article X Local
Hospital Provider Assessment, Sections 82-260 through 82-264 pertaining to
implementing a local hospital provider assessment in the City. J ohn Saunders
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
B.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 90, Article III Water and
Sewage Disposal, Division 3, Section 90-128(a) of T he C ode of the C ity of Salem,
Virginia pertaining to water and sewer disposal charges in general. (Approved on
first reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.)
J ane J ohnson motioned to adopt an ordinance on second reading amending C hapter
90, Article III Water and Sewage Disposal, Division 3, Section 90-128(a) of T he
C ode of the C ity of Salem, Virginia pertaining to water and sewer disposal charges
in general. J ames Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
C.Amendment to City Code
Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 1, Section 1-13, of The
Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to Courthouse Security Assessment.
(Approved on first reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.)
William Jones motioned to adopt an ordinance on second reading amending Chapter
1, Section 1-13, of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to
Courthouse Security Assessment. John Saunders seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin, Saunders
5.New Business
A.Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Budget
Consider approval of the 2020-2021 annual budget for the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority.
Mr. Taliaferro noted that the service agreement for the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority requires all participating local governments to approve their budget
annually prior to the fiscal year. Dan Miles presented the budget to Council at their
last work session on May 26 and so for Council's consideration this evening is the
approval of their 2020-2021 budget.
Mr. Jones asked what have the other localities done on this. Mr. Taliaferro noted he
was not aware what the others have done.
Mayor Foley noted that this budget is based on the Authority continuing to use rail
for their operation. Ideally we would hope that they will transition to trucks in the
next year. Is that correct? Mr. Taliaferro noted that this is correct.
William Jones motioned to approve the 2020-2021 annual budget for the Roanoke
Valley Resource Authority. Jane Johnson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin, Saunders
B.Proposed Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Hold a public hearing on the effective real estate tax for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Mr. Taliaferro noted the State Code requires local governments to hold a public
hearing for changes in real estate value if it is more than one percent between years.
We are not proposing an increase in the tax rate, but because of changes in
assessments the tax monies have increased by more than one percent so we are
required to hold a public hearing. Mayor Foley noted for the public's information the
calculated effective tax rate increase is 2.6%
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing. T here was no response, and the public
hearing was closed.
C .Tax Rates Resolution
Consider adoption of Resolution 1380, a resolution imposing taxes on real estate,
tangible personal property, machinery and tools, and all legal subjects of taxation for
City purposes including the property of railroad, express, telephone, telegraph,
water, heat (gas), light and power companies. Audit - Finance C ommittee
Mr. J ones noted the Audit Finance Committee met this morning to discuss this
request. C hapter 8, Section 8.3 of the C ity Charter requires the C ity Council to
annually lay a tax levy for the ensuing fiscal year on all property, real and personal,
subject to taxation for city purposes. State law requires a public hearing be held
when the assessment increase for real estate is in excess of 1 percent or a tax rate
change is proposed in real estate, personal property or machinery and tools tax. T he
2020 reassessment increased the assessed value by more than 1%. T he proposed
tax rate for real estate and improvements thereon is $1.20 per $100 of assessed
value. A tax rate of $3.40 per $100 of assessed value is proposed for personal
property and $3.20 per $100 of assessed value for machinery and tools. A public
hearing was held on J une 8, 2020. T he Committee reviewed the request and
recommends levying the tax rates for the 2020-2021 fiscal year per Resolution
1380.
Mr. Martin noted that these tax rates are flat. T hese were previously approved as
this was done in planning for the financial commitment to the high school.
William J ones motioned to adopt Resolution 1380, a resolution imposing taxes on
real estate, tangible personal property, machinery and tools, and all legal subjects of
taxation for C ity purposes including the property of railroad, express, telephone,
telegraph, water, heat (gas), light and power companies. J ames Martin seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
D.P resentation of the Annual Budget for 2020-2021
Hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget and consider an ordinance on
first reading adopting the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. A summary of the
proposed budget was advertised in the Roanoke Times on May 22, 2020. Audit -
Finance C ommittee
Mr. J ones noted the Audit Finance C ommittee also discussed this request. T his
time has been set aside for a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for fiscal
year 2020-2021. T he proposed budget was presented to C ouncil on April 13, 2020
and advertised in T he Roanoke Times on May 22, 2020. A copy of the budget was
made available to the public on the C ity website. T he C ouncil held a work session
on the budget on J une 3, 2020. T he adoption of the F Y 2020-2021 budget is being
requested to fulfill our legal requirement of adopting, and having a first and second
reading of the adoption ordinance before J uly 1. Approval of the C ity budget is for
informative and fiscal planning purposes only and does not actually commit or
appropriate funds for expenditure. T he commitment of funds will not occur until the
approval of the second reading of the F Y 2020-2021 appropriation ordinance. An
ordinance is being presented on first reading for the adoption of the budget. T he
C ommittee reviewed the request and recommends approving the ordinance on first
reading adopting the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget.
Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who
would like to speak regarding the 2020-21 budget as proposed. T here was no
response, and the public hearing was closed.
C ouncil thanked Ms. J ordan and her staff and also, Mr. Taliaferro for the work that
went into preparing the budget considering what has been going on the last few
months.
Mr. Taliaferro noted at the budget work session there was a question about the
Salem Educational Foundation and their request. Staff has talked to them and they
have $228,000 in the Salem Scholarship portion of their fund. In a good year they
would be looking at approximately $13,000 in dividends. So their request was for
$30,000 in administrative fees.
During the discussion, we wanted to double check and see how C ouncil would like
to approach this whether using dividends or taking $30,000 from the principal. He
asked if C ouncil had a preference. T here was further discussion regarding how this
should be handled. Mr. J ones asked if we could use some of this money to help
those students who are dual enrolled at Virginia Western. Why don't we look at
helping fund this while they are in high school. He believes that this might get more
students to think about the technical or vocational aspect because the money would
be there to help them. Ms. J ordan noted we have the $30,000 listed on our requests
from the community service agencies, however, this is not funded at this point so
there is no money toward that $30,000 in the budget. T here was additional
discussion regarding this request, and it was decided that the Foundation would use
the dividends as part of the request, and the C ity would fund the difference which
would be approximately $17,000. Ms. J ordan noted that staff will present a final list
of any budget changes prior to the next meeting so this would be incorporated for the
second reading of the ordinance.
William Jones motioned to adopt an ordinance on first reading adopting the budget
for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Jane Johnson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin, Saunders
E.Budget Appropriation Ordinance
Consider ordinance on first reading appropriating funds for the fiscal year 2020-
2021 budget. Audit - Finance Committee
Mr. Jones noted the Audit Finance Committee also discussed this request. The
fiscal year 2020-2021 budget was presented to the City Council on April 13, 2020
and advertised in The Roanoke Times on May 22, 2020. A copy of the proposed
budget was made available on the City website
http://www.salemva.gov/Departments/Finance. The School’s budget is included in
the overall City budget. In addition to adopting the annual budget, the local
government must appropriate the funds. This is the first reading of the ordinance to
appropriate the funds for the FY2020-2021 budget. A second reading is scheduled
for June 22, 2020, following adoption of the budget. The Committee reviewed the
request and recommends approval of the ordinance on first reading appropriating
funds for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget.
William Jones motioned to adopt an ordinance on first reading appropriating funds
for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. James Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin, Saunders
F.Job Classes and Pay Ranges 2020-2021
Consider adoption of Resolution 1381, amending the schematic list of job classes
and pay ranges previously set forth on June 24, 2019, to be part of the 2020-2021
fiscal year budget. Audit - Finance Committee
Mr. Jones noted the Audit Finance Committee also discussed this request. The City
annually approves the schematic list of job classes and the pay scale that is included
in the budget. The schematic list of job classes and pay ranges adopted by
Resolution 1358 on June 24, 2019, shall be amended and be a part of the 2020-2021
fiscal year budget. The Committee reviewed the request and recommends adoption
of Resolution 1381 for the City Job Class List and Pay Scale for FY2020-2021.
Mr. Jones noted that this list is basically about the same as last year except for
those employees who have been promoted or had a change in their job classification
because there are no pay raises in this budget. Mr. Martin noted to clarify there are
no planned pay increases at this time. If they stay in the same job classification,
their salary stays the same unless they are transferred into a new position which
could potentially affect their pay range.
William J ones motioned to adopt Resolution 1381 amending the schematic list of
job classes and pay ranges previously set forth on J une 24, 2019, to be part of the
2020-2021 fiscal year budget. J ames Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
G.Abstract of Votes
Receive the Abstract of Votes cast at the May 19, 2020, General Election.
T he Abstract of Votes was received as presented.
H.P ublic Comment P rocedures
Consider the adoption of Resolution 1382 pertaining to procedures for public
comment periods at Salem C ity Council meetings. Supplemental I tem
Mayor Foley noted we have one supplemental item, 5H, which is pertains to public
comment procedures at Salem City C ouncil meetings.
Mr. Yost noted it will simply be a resolution to approve the written procedures for
public comment sessions at City C ouncil meetings subject to the amendments
discussed this evening.
J ohn Saunders motioned to adopt Resolution 1382 pertaining to procedures for
public comment periods at Salem C ity Council meetings subject to the amendments
discussed at this meeting. J ames Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
6.C losed Session
A.Closed Session
Hold a closed session in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2-
3711A(1), A(3), A(8) and A(29) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for
a discussion of personnel matter pertaining to the Assistant C ity Manager
position; discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a
public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where
discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or
negotiating strategy of the public body; consultation with legal counsel
employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring
the provision of legal advice by such counsel, nothing in this subdivision shall
be construed to permit the closure of a meeting merely because an attorney
representing the public body is in attendance or is consulted on a matter; and
discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public
funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or
scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
Mr. Yost noted that there are actually three topics for the closed session this
evening. There will not be consultation with legal counsel as was stated on the
agenda. He noted under the freedom of information act, the motion has to identify
the applicable code exemption, the purpose of the closed meeting, and the subject
matter of each item. The first item is pursuant to Section 2.2-3711A(1), which
typically we call a personnel matter or item, but the subject matter is to discuss and
consider specific prospective candidates for the position of the Assistant City
Manager. The second item which we typically call real estate is actually the issue of
disposition or potential sale of publicly held real property on East Main Street,
Section 2.2-3711A(3), where the discussion in an open meeting would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City. The properties we
are talking about this evening are 508 and 516 East Main Street. The third item is
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711A(29), which is the discussion of an award of an
amended public contract with 2 West Main Street LLC, the owner of the building
commonly called the Ridenhour Building, involving the expenditure of public funds,
and a discussion of the terms and scope of the amended agreement, where such
discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or
negotiating strategy of the City.
Vice Mayor Johnson motioned to move to closed session at 7:18 p.m. in accordance
with the provisions of Section 2.2-3711A(1) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, for a discussion and consideration of specific prospective candidates for
the position of the Assistant City Manager; Section 2.2-3711A(3) discussion or
consideration of the disposition or potential sale of publicly held real property on
East Main Street, specifically 508 and 516 East Main Street, where discussion in an
open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy
of the City; and Section 2.2-3711A(29) for a discussion of an award of an amended
public contract with 2 West Main Street LLC, the owner of the building commonly
called the Ridenhour Building, involving the expenditure of public funds, and a
discussion of the terms and scope of the amended agreement, where such discussion
in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the City. James Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Saunders, Martin, Jones, Johnson, Foley
J ane J ohnson motioned to reconvene at 7:40 p.m. and that in accordance with
Section 2.2-3712D of the C ode of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, C ouncil
hereby certifies that in C losed Session only items lawfully exempted from open
meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such
items identified in the motion by which the Closed Session was convened were
heard, discussed, or considered by the Council. J ames Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders
7.Adjournment
Mayor Foley noted that C ouncil discussed three items in C losed Session, and they
are taking action on one item. Mr. Yost noted that as he understands it C ouncil
wishes to proceed with an amendment to the performance agreement between the
C ity of Salem, City of Salem Economic Development Authority, and 2 West Main,
LLC .
William J ones motioned for the C ity enter into a amended performance agreement
with 2 West Main, LLC, and the Salem Economic Development Authority that will
increase the Economic Development Authority loan to 2 West Main, LLC , from 1.6
million dollars to 1.8 million dollars and to authorize the City Manager to execute
such amended performance agreement, subject to approval by the C ity Attorney.
J ane J ohnson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Saunders, Martin, J ones, J ohnson, Foley
T he meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Schedule A
Current Year Current Year % of Prior Year
Budget Year to Date Budget Year to Date Variance
Revenues:
Beginning Balance 7-1-19 4,425,660$ -$ 0%-$ -$
General Property Taxes 37,880,695 22,481,953 59%32,926,652 (10,444,699)
Other Local Taxes 22,938,000 19,306,499 84%19,620,401 (313,902)
Permits and Licenses 297,950 302,866 102%288,740 14,126
Fines and Forfeitures 113,500 58,793 52%95,984 (37,191)
Revenue from Use of Money and Property 1,718,569 1,854,010 108%977,783 876,227
Charges for Services 3,659,050 2,855,328 78%2,716,689 138,639
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Electric Fund 3,160,000 3,160,000 100%3,160,000 -
Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Water Fund 163,000 161,283 99%156,982 4,301
Miscellaneous Revenue 191,859 333,490 174%256,871 76,619
Recovered Costs 13,296 - 0%- -
Non-Categorical Aid 3,908,287 1,077,322 28%1,132,953 (55,631)
Shared Expenses 1,411,164 1,083,683 77%1,053,351 30,332
Categorical Aid 8,318,997 5,763,460 69%5,378,149 385,311
Non-Revenue Receipts 72,656 72,653 100%2,975 69,678
Total Revenues 88,272,683 58,511,340 66%67,767,530 (9,256,190)
Expenditures:
General Government 7,460,048 6,390,028 86%5,892,162 497,866
Judicial Administration 2,276,419 1,916,568 84%1,854,594 61,974
Public Safety 17,706,442 15,550,331 88%14,763,127 787,204
Public Works 13,626,314 7,686,832 56%7,344,371 342,461
Health and Welfare 4,965,481 3,771,414 76%3,089,314 682,100
Education 24,311,030 23,773,587 98%22,387,204 1,386,383
Parks, Recreation and Cultural 5,860,274 4,769,182 81%4,714,379 54,803
Community Development 2,981,247 2,741,673 92%4,362,206 (1,620,533)
Non-Departmental 7,623,526 5,972,903 78%5,349,967 622,936
Contingency 526,902 - 0%- -
Contingency for Economic Dev. Opportunities 200,000 - 0%- -
Reserve for Fund Balance Replenishment 450,000 - 0%- -
Reserve for Capital 285,000 - 0%- -
Total Expenditures 88,272,683 72,572,518 82%69,757,324 2,815,194
Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures -$ (14,061,178)$ (1,989,794)$ (12,071,384)$
City of Salem, Virginia
General Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Item # 3CDate: June 22, 2020
Schedule B
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50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
300,000.00
350,000.00
400,000.00
450,000.00
500,000.00
550,000.00
600,000.00
650,000.00
700,000.00
750,000.00
800,000.00
850,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Sales Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2018 -2020
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
Schedule C
50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
300,000.00
350,000.00
400,000.00
450,000.00
500,000.00
550,000.00
600,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Meals Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2018 -2020
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
Schedule D
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25,000.00
50,000.00
75,000.00
100,000.00
125,000.00
150,000.00
175,000.00
200,000.00
225,000.00
July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
City of Salem
Lodging Tax Summary
For Fiscal Years 2018 -2020
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
City of Salem, Virginia
Debt Outstanding
For Period Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule E
Balance Principal Balance
7/1/2019 Issuances Payments 5/31/2020
City Debt Outstanding
2010B VML/VACO Series G Build America Bonds 2,700,000$ -$ -$ 2,700,000$
2010D VML/VACO Bonds I Tax Exempt Bonds 1,775,000 - (305,000) 1,470,000
2011 Union First Market Refunding Bonds 1,996,164 - (416,322) 1,579,842
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 1,335,250 - (89,425) 1,245,825
2015 Key Bank Refunding Bonds 1,581,684 - (115,538) 1,466,146
2016A Public Improvement Bonds 3,275,107 - (219,120) 3,055,987
2016B Public Improvement Bonds 980,736 - (129,943) 850,793
2019 Public Improvement Bonds 5,025,000 - (166,000) 4,859,000
Total City Debt Outstanding 18,668,941 - (1,441,348) 17,227,593
School Debt Outstanding
2011 Union First Market Refunding Bonds 3,493,836 - (728,678) 2,765,158
2012A Public Improvement Bonds 6,681,500 - (477,250) 6,204,250
2013 Public Improvement Bonds 4,114,750 - (275,575) 3,839,175
Total School Debt Outstanding 14,290,086 - (1,481,503) 12,808,583
Total Debt Outstanding 32,959,027$ -$ (2,922,851)$ 30,036,176$
City of Salem, Virginia
Capital Projects Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Period Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule F
Project Total Available Year To
Budget To Date Encumbrances Project Balance Date
Fund Balance, July 1, 2019 2,720,784
Revenues:
Federal Grants 9,038,041 751,956 - 751,956 8,286,085 462,144
State Grants 8,752,530 378,719 - 378,719 8,373,811 293,675
Proceeds From Debt Issuance 4,365,336 4,365,336 - 4,365,336 - -
Interest Income 95,043 119,045 - 119,045 (24,002) 24,003
Donations 45,000 40,000 - 40,000 5,000 5,000
Issuance Of Capital Leases 72,648 72,648 - 72,648 - 72,648
Transfer From General Fund 1,856,678 1,856,678 - 1,856,678 - 759,000
Transfer From Electric Fund 450,600 450,600 - 450,600 - -
Transfer From Water Fund 28,000 28,000 - 28,000 - -
Transfer From Schools Fund 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 - -
Total Revenues 24,853,876 8,212,982 - 8,212,982 16,640,894 1,616,470
Expenditures:
ERP - New World 525,394 525,394 - 525,394 - -
Firepower Appliances Capital Lease 72,648 72,648 - 72,648 - 72,648
Radio System Upgrade 2,622,850 2,274,645 - 2,274,645 348,205 123,029
Fire Station Alerting System 258,735 255,734 3,000 258,734 1 63,903
Roanoke Blvd Multimodal Impr at VA 876,381 612,266 144,481 756,747 119,634 567,567
Colorado St Bridge Replacement 6,450,000 115,091 1,473,649 1,588,740 4,861,260 92,494
Apperson Drive Bridge Replacement 3,364,939 48,200 - 48,200 3,316,739 -
Street Department Equipment 2019 716,552 672,159 - 672,159 44,393 526,483
Courthouse Cooling Tower Replacement 94,368 94,367 - 94,367 1 20,510
TAP House Roof Renovations 66,942 25,414 - 25,414 41,528 25,414
VDOT E Main Project UPC 8753 149,000 - - - 149,000 -
Rke River Greenway Phase 2B 376,586 361,885 - 361,885 14,701 71,747
Hanging Rock Battlefield Phase 2 570,310 120,598 27,942 148,540 421,770 13,571
Kiwanis Scoreboard 45,158 45,158 - 45,158 - -
Parks & Recreation Equipment 2019 40,161 40,161 - 40,161 - 6,145
Western Roanoke River Greenway 50,000 1,500 - 1,500 48,500 -
Elizabeth Campus Greenway 1,104,400 - - - 1,104,400 -
Downtown Impr - E Main St/College Ave 1,675,518 818,677 594,926 1,413,603 261,915 711,755
Downtown Impr - E Main St/Broad St 614,065 92,963 - 92,963 521,102 11,998
Downtown Impr - CDBG Community Impr 535,000 16,954 31,620 48,574 486,426 10,826
Downtown Impr - E Main St/Union St 750,000 - - - 750,000 -
Downtown Impr - E Main St/Market St 3,629,869 - - - 3,629,869 -
Transfer to Civic Center-2019 Bonds 265,000 265,000 - 265,000 - 265,000
Total Expenditures 24,853,876 6,458,814 2,275,618 8,734,432 16,119,444 2,583,090
Fund Balance, May 31, 2020 1,754,164
Schedule G
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Sale of Power 39,986,044$ 34,715,072$ 87%36,964,988$ (2,249,916)$
Other Electric Revenue 819,000 742,981 91%532,127 210,854
Reserve for Encumbrances 3,504,086 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 11,849,179 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 56,158,309 35,458,053 63%37,497,115 (2,039,062)
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Operating Expenses
Other Power Generation - Operation 90,000 46,276 51%68,834 (22,559)
Other Power Generation - Maintenance 82,121 51,619 63%11,287 40,333
Purchased Power 22,005,000 17,478,087 79%20,354,633 (2,876,547)
Transmission - Operation 6,010,500 5,098,283 85%4,947,273 151,010
Transmission - Maintenance 24,000 3,813 16%9,533 (5,719)
Distribution - Operations 939,150 849,531 90%846,544 2,988
Distribution - Maintenance 1,229,054 1,002,820 82%1,116,923 (114,103)
Customer Service 550,288 478,729 87%449,645 29,084
Administration & General - Operation 3,053,003 1,320,653 43%1,310,166 10,487
Administration & General - Maintenance 183,711 166,665 91%131,899 34,766
Depreciation - 1,222,928 0%1,350,885 (127,957)
Capital 18,325,637 3,798,149 21%2,022,536 1,775,613
Contingency 505,845 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 52,998,309 31,517,553 59%32,620,159 (1,102,606)
Income (loss) Before Transfers 3,160,000 3,940,500 4,876,956 (936,456)
Transfers (3,160,000) (3,160,000) 100%(3,160,000) -
Income (loss)-$ 780,500$ 1,716,956$ (936,456)$ Income (loss)-$ 1,561,000$ 3,433,913$ (1,872,913)$
City of Salem, Virginia
Electric Fund
Statement of Operations
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule H
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Services 7,025,205$ 6,259,752$ 89%6,314,833$ (55,082)$
Other Revenue 392,103 365,770 93%349,124 16,646
Reserve for Encumbrances 2,155,337 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position - - 0%- - Appropriated from Bond Proceeds - - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 9,572,645 6,625,522 69%6,663,957 (38,436)
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 815,545 713,315 87%684,903 28,412
Fringe Benefits 358,154 308,900 86%303,096 5,804
Contractual Services 729,431 477,220 65%435,416 41,804
Printing and Binding 2,500 484 19%1,625 (1,142)
Advertising 1,000 355 35%1,945 (1,590)
Utilities 417,200 349,844 84%375,645 (25,801)
Communications 6,900 4,006 58%3,649 357
Insurance 27,250 27,277 100%24,287 2,990
Travel and Training 9,800 5,970 61%8,794 (2,824)
Miscellaneous 61,930 57,393 93%45,084 12,309
Materials and Supplies 185,008 121,801 66%155,135 (33,334)
Depreciation - 783,659 0%784,002 71,585
Capital 1,043,368 511,115 49%- 511,115
Contingency 972,046 - 0%- -
Total Production Expenses 4,630,132 3,361,337 73%2,823,581 537,756
Salaries of Personnel 597,787 445,271 74%402,467 42,804
Fringe Benefits 276,876 206,103 74%193,415 12,688
Contractual Services 578,137 501,096 87%510,069 (8,973)
Communications 4,950 3,184 64%3,090 94
Insurance 22,000 22,073 100%21,538 535
Lease/Rent of Equipment 2,000 1,669 83%1,814 (144)
Travel and Training 5,300 5,577 105%1,368 4,209
Miscellaneous 28,230 30,021 106%13,835 16,185
Miscellaneous Credits (240,000) (232,762) 97%(232,474) (288)
Materials and Supplies 138,698 39,392 28%25,961 13,431
Depreciation - 86,449 0%82,546 3,904
Capital 1,805,058 613,089 34%121,964 491,125
Interest Obligations 1,556,477 133,519 9%154,347 (20,827)
Bond Costs - - 0%- -
Total Distribution Expenses 4,775,513 1,854,682 39%1,299,939 554,743
Income (loss) Before Transfers 167,000 1,409,502 2,540,437 (1,130,934)
Transfers (167,000)(161,283) 97%(184,982) 23,699
Income (loss)-$ 1,248,220$ 2,355,455$ (1,107,235)$ -
Distribution
City of Salem, Virginia
Water Fund
Statement of Operations
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Production
Schedule I
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year Year
to Date Variance
Services 6,993,028$ 6,163,978$ 88%6,444,627$ (280,649)$
Other Revenue 177,703 154,340 87%138,377 15,964
Reserve for Encumbrances 3,810,323 - 0%- -
Appropriated from Net Position 639,500 - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 11,620,554 6,318,318 54%6,583,004 (264,686)
.
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Personnel 679,705 594,723 87%567,165 27,558
Fringe Benefits 319,467 274,592 86%274,780 (188)
Contractual Services 3,866,640 2,617,746 68%3,117,788 (500,041)
Printing and Binding 1,500 - 0%161 (161)
Advertising 1,500 - 0%- -
Utilities 4,500 3,813 85%4,504 (691)
Communications 15,600 11,973 77%10,997 976
Insurance 16,500 11,211 68%9,989 1,221
Lease/Rent of Equipment 3,000 1,669 56%1,814 (144)
Travel and Training 9,000 9,476 105%2,184 7,292
Miscellaneous 40,230 41,325 103%24,964 16,362
Miscellaneous Credits (325,000) (232,028) 71%(229,985) (2,043)
Materials and Supplies 90,000 34,660 39%7,542 27,118
Depreciation - 1,072,090 0%1,062,567 9,523
Capital 4,421,513 883,460 20%139,202 744,257
Interest Obligations 1,484,014 149,009 10%172,139 (23,130)
Bond Costs - - 0%- -
Contingency 992,385 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 11,620,554 5,473,720 47%5,165,811 307,909
Income (loss) before Transfers - 844,598 1,417,193 (572,595)
Transfers - - - -
Income (loss)-$ 844,598$ 1,417,193$ (572,595)$
City of Salem, Virginia
Sewer Fund
Statement of Operations
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule J
Operating Revenues
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Shows/rentals 410,000$ 256,757$ 63%322,020$ (65,264)$
Box office shows 1,310,000 1,251,362 96%1,495,037 (243,675)
Catering and concessions 163,278 142,054 87%146,357 (4,303)
Merchandise and commissions 160,000 95,551 60%115,114 (19,562)
Static advertising 67,500 60,964 90%55,842 5,122
Miscellaneous income 24,605 13,097 53%14,349 (1,251)
Salem Fair 576,980 577,473 100%566,337 11,136
Reserve for encumbrances 593,287 - 0%- - Reserve for encumbrances - - 0%- -
Total Operating Revenues 3,305,650 2,397,258 73%2,715,056 (317,798)
Operating Expenses
Salaries of personnel 1,161,884 946,180 81%908,602 37,579
Fringe benefits 420,897 367,785 87%350,755 17,030
Maintenance and contractual services 252,551 195,006 77%172,708 22,298
Printing and binding 2,500 399 16%762 (363)
Advertising 40,000 23,212 58%28,471 (5,259)
Utilities 268,000 265,226 99%292,644 (27,418)
Communications 21,900 12,653 58%14,366 (1,712)
Insurance 20,000 19,948 100%18,991 957
Travel and training 15,500 3,694 24%4,534 (841)
Miscellaneous 68,682 68,298 99%67,918 380
Show expense 1,550,000 1,475,922 95%1,370,903 105,019
Fair 2019 expense 420,500 460,959 110%447,914 13,045
Materials and supplies 46,150 26,717 58%30,418 (3,701)
Capital 590,453 595,236 101%195,730 399,505
Depreciation - 261,181 0%251,774 9,407
Contingency - - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenses 4,879,017 4,722,416 97%4,156,490 565,926
Income (loss) Before Transfers (1,573,367)(2,325,158) (1,441,434)(883,724)
Transfers 1,573,367 1,707,254 109%1,635,574 71,680
Income (loss)-$ (617,904)$ 194,140$ (812,044)$ 0.00
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Civic Center
Statement of Operations
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule K
Operating Revenues:
Current Year
Budget
Current Year
Year to Date
% of
Budget
Prior Year
Year to Date Variance
Catering 589,505$ 509,220$ 86%511,783$ (2,563)$
Concessions 148,500 126,140 85%161,819 (35,679)
Moyer Concessions 47,000 28,662 61%38,490 (9,829)
Salem High Concessions 13,000 4,607 35%9,842 (5,235)
Total Operating Revenues 798,005 668,629 84%721,934 (53,305)
.
Operating Expenses:
Salaries of personnel 254,328 261,337 103%258,280 3,057
Fringe benefits 69,413 79,933 115%72,837 7,096
Contractual services 13,600 11,806 87%11,522 284
Printing and binding 1,000 775 77%415 360
Laundry and Cleaning 15,000 8,235 55%16,394 (8,159)
Communications 850 179 21%434 (255)
Insurance 900 1,212 0%863 349
Travel and training 225 - 0%- -
Miscellaneous 150,614 132,577 88%117,640 14,937
Materials and supplies 182,333 149,484 82%152,485 (3,001)
Depreciation - 3,980 0%3,603 377
Capital - - 0%- -
Total Catering Expenses 688,263 649,517 94%634,471 15,046
Salaries of Personnel 62,528 52,966 85%53,672 (706)
Fringe Benefits 17,230 14,145 82%13,108 1,037
Miscellaneous 51,700 43,572 84%56,578 (13,007)
Materials and Supplies 37,500 31,687 84%41,720 (10,034)
Total Concessions Expenses 168,958 142,369 84%165,079 (22,710)
Salaries of Personnel 36,750 25,795 70%28,905 (3,110)
Fringe Benefits 10,576 6,551 62%7,251 (699)
Contractual services 2,500 2,292 92%2,292 -
Miscellaneous 6,750 4,349 64%6,228 (1,880)
Materials and Supplies 14,500 9,074 63%9,858 (784)
Total Moyer Expenses 71,076 48,061 68%54,533 (6,472)
Salaries of Personnel 11,404 3,783 33%12,733 (8,950)
Fringe Benefits 3,359 1,043 31%3,474 (2,431)
Miscellaneous 300 - 0%- -
Materials and Supplies 2,850 641 22%2,268 (1,627)
Total Salem High Expenses 17,913 5,468 31%18,476 (13,008)
Income (loss) Before Transfers (148,205)(176,786)(150,625)(26,161)
Transfers 148,205 148,205 100%- 148,205
Income (loss)-$ (28,581)$ (150,625)$ 122,044$
Moyer Concessions
Salem High Concessions
City of Salem, Virginia
Salem Catering and Concessions
Statement of Operations
For Eleven Months Ending May 31, 2020
Catering
Concessions
City of Salem, Virginia
Schedule of Deposits and Investments
For Period Ending May 31, 2020
Schedule L
FV as a
Cash Value Unrealized Fair Value % of
5/31/2020 Gain (Loss) 5/31/2020 Portfolio
Demand & Time Deposits
Concentration Account 26,163,876$ -$ 26,163,876$ 23.9%
Payroll Account 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
Revenue Recovery Account 62,038 - 62,038 0.1%
Utilitiy Billing Account 3,554 - 3,554 0.0%
Box Office Account 96,882 - 96,882 0.1%
Held as Fiscal Agent of:
Cardinal Academy 623,110 - 623,110 0.6%
Court Community Corrections 1,715,353 - 1,715,353 1.6%
Held on Behalf of:
Economic Development Authority 87,634 - 87,634 0.1%
Total Demand & Time Deposits 28,762,447 - 28,762,447 26.4%
Investments
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) 21,479,107 - 21,479,107 19.6%
Local Government Investment Pool EM (LGIP EM*) 55,153,540 99,880 55,253,420 50.2%
VA State Non-Arbitrage Program (SNAP) 4,131,231 - 4,131,231 3.8%
Total Investments 80,763,878 99,880 80,863,758 73.6%
Total Deposits and Investments 109,526,325$ 99,880$ 109,626,205$ 100.0%
* Extended Maturity
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Second Reading of the Ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2020-2021
budget
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The proposed budget was presented to the City Council on April 13, 2020 and advertised in
the Roanoke Times on May 22, 2020. A copy of the proposed budget was made available
on the City website http://www.salemva.gov/Departments/Finance. The Council held a
work session on the budget on June 3, 2020. The School’s budget is included in the
overall City budget.
Approval of the City budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only and does
not actually commit or appropriate funds for expenditure. The adoption of the FY 2020-
2021 budget is being requested to fulfill our legal requirement of adopting and having a first
and second reading of the adoption ordinance before July 1. The first reading of the
adoption ordinance was approved on June 8, 2020. Attached is the ordinance adopting
the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for the City of Salem. The commitment of funds will not
occur until the approval of the second reading of the FY 2020-2021 appropriation
ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the second reading of the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget
adoption ordinance.
Item # 4A
Date: June 22, 2020
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020.
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2503 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, provides that
the governing body of the City shall prepare and approve an annual budget; and
WHEREAS, said budget shall be prepared and approved for informative and fiscal
planning purposes only; and
WHEREAS, the budget contains a complete itemized and classified plan of all
contemplated expenditures and all estimated revenues for the ensuing year; and
WHEREAS, a brief synopsis of said budget was published as required by the provisions of
Section 15.2-2506 of the State Code, and the public hearing as required thereon was held on
June 8, 2020;
WHEREAS, in the opinion of Council an emergency exists, therefore, the fact of the
existence of such emergency is hereby now declared to exist and this ordinance is so adopted
and shall be in full force and effect on July 1, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Salem Virginia that the
budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 is hereby adopted.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after July 1, 2020.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders –
James A. Martin –
William D. Jones –
Jane W. Johnson –
Byron Randolph Foley –
Passed:
Effective:
/s/ Byron Randolph Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Second Reading of the Ordinance to appropriate funds for the fiscal
year 2020-2021 budget
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The fiscal year 2020-2021 budget was presented to the Council on April 13, 2020. A copy
of the budget were made available to the public on the City website
http://www.salemva.gov/Departments/Finance. A public hearing was held on June 8, 2020
to receive written and oral comment from the public concerning the budget.
In addition to adopting the annual budget, the local government must also appropriate the
funds. A first reading of the ordinance appropriating the funds for the fiscal year 2020-2021
budget was approved on June 8, 2020. This is the second reading of that ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the second reading of the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget
appropriation ordinance.
Item # 4B
Date: June 22, 2020
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, this budget is in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.3 of the Charter
of the City of Salem, and the applicable state laws; and
WHEREAS, noted in this budget is the following:
• The budget incorporates substantial reductions in sales, meals, lodging and
admissions taxes and interest earnings due to the effects of the pandemic.
• The budget does not include funding for raises.
• The General Fund budget includes $1,000,000 for capital purchases and
$952,195 in reserve for any emergencies.
• A rate study has been done which changes Electric rates to reset the power cost
adjustment to $0.00 per KWH in the proposed budget.
• The budget includes a 2% increase in water rates and a 0% increase in sewer
rates to be effective on January 1, 2021, as proposed in the five-year rate plan
from Draper Aden and Associates.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed.
WHEREAS, in the opinion of Council an emergency exists, therefore, the fact of the
existence of such emergency is hereby now declared to exist and this ordinance is so adopted
and shall be in full force and effect on July 1, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia that the
funds for operation of the City of Salem for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 are hereby
appropriated.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders -
James A. Martin -
William D. Jones –
Jane W. Johnson -
Byron Randolph Foley -
Passed:
Effective:
/s/ Byron Randolph Foley
Mayor
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
CITY OF SALEM ITEM 3B
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Meeting Date:
City Administrative Staff June 10, 2020
Report prepared:
June 2, 2020
RE: Hold public hearing to consider the request of Laura Owen, dba Breaking Ground
Investments, LLC, property owner and Mount Regis Center, lessee, for the issuance of a
Special Exception Permit to allow an outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic
on the property located at 120 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 121 -9-3) with proffered
conditions.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: DBD Downtown Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Downtown
Existing Use: Out-patient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinic
Proposed Use: Out-patient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinic
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The subject property consists of a single parcel of approximately 0.186 acres, located on the south
side of Boulevard, near the intersection with South Colorado Street. The property is occupied by a
single-story office building with parking in the rear.
This request is to renew the existing Special Exception Permit for an additional two years, in order
to allow Mount Regis Center to continue to operate their out-patient counseling services from this
location. All existing conditions would continue.
The existing conditions are:
1. The permit will be for a period of two years.
2. The request is limited for the purposes of business offices, outpatient counseling, family
counseling, and public education. In particular, this means no medications will be stored, dispensed,
or associated in any way with these services at this location.
3. The hours of operation for the counseling services will be from 12 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through
Friday only.
ISSUES:
None.
Item # 5A
Date: June 22, 2020
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BCD - Business Commerce District
CBD - Community Business District
CUD - College/University District
DBD - Downtown Business District
HBD - Highway Business District
HBD/HM - Highway Business/Heavy Manufacturing District
HBD/LM - Highway Business/Light Manufacturing District
HM - Heavy Manufacturing District
LM - Light Manufacturing District
LM/HM - Light Manufacturing/Heavy Manufacturing District
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
PUD - Planned Unit District
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RSF/HBD - Residential Single/Highway Business District
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RSF/RB - Residential Single Family/Residential Business District
RSF/RMF - Residential Single Family/Residential Multi-Family District
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CITY OF SALEM
Community Development DepartmentP.O. Box 869Salem, Virginia 24153-0869Phone: (540) 375-3032
Tax Parcel 121-9-3 Buildings Parcels City Limits
Commercial
Downtown
Economic Development Area
Industrial
Institutional
Mixed Use
Public Parks and Recreational
Residential
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Tax Parcel 121-9-3 Buildings Parcels City Limits
Planni ng Commi ssi on Meeti ng
M INUTES
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 7:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153
1.C all to Order
A regular meeting of the Planning C ommission of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, was
called to order at 7:00 p.m., there being present all the members to wit: Vicki G.
Daulton, C hair; Denise P. King, Vice Chair; Reid A. Garst II, N. J ackson Beamer,
and Neil L. Conner; with Vicki G. Daulton, Chair, presiding; together with Mary
Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator, and Benjamin W. Tripp, C ity Planner.
Neil Conner motioned to appoint Mary Ellen Wines as Executive Secretary Pro
Tem for this meeting of the Planning C ommission. N. J ackson Beamer seconded the
motion.
Aye: C onner, Beamer, Garst, King, Daulton
D U E TO AN E QU I P ME N T MAL F U N C T I ON, T H E SE MI N U T E S
WE RE P RE PARE D WI T HOU T T HE U SE OF AN AU D I O
RE C ORD I N G.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.C onsent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider acceptance of the minutes from the February 12, 2020, work session and
regular meeting.
Accepted as presented
4.New Business
A.P rocedures for Electronic P ublic Meetings and P ublic Hearings
Consider the adoption of a resolution to allow procedures for electronic public
meetings and public hearings to ensure the continuity of government during the
C O VID-19 pandemic disaster.
Mr. Tripp discussed the proposed Remote Participation Policy for consideration of
the Planning C ommission to allow limited participation of two members
electronically at Planning C ommission meetings. He noted this has been provided
for and allowed under the Freedom of Information Act for a number of years. C ity
C ouncil and the Salem School Board have each adopted a policy. He also
discussed a proposed resolution for consideration by the Planning C ommission to
allow procedures for electronic public meetings and public hearings to ensure the
continuity of government during the C O VID-19 pandemic disaster. He noted the
resolution would allow all encompassing electronic meetings pursuant to Section
15.2-1413 of the State C ode. It is limited to circumstances that are defined as a
“disaster” and can remain in effect for a 6-month period. C ity Council has approved
an Emergency Ordinance, and the School Board has also approved the Resolution
incorporating the Emergency Ordinance of City C ouncil. T he Economic
Development Authority and the Board of Equalization have approved them as well.
Vice C hair King motioned to approve the Remote Participation Policy for meetings
of the Planning C ommission of the C ity of Salem. Neil C onner seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Conner, Beamer, Garst, King, Daulton
Reid Garst motioned to adopt the resolution to allow procedures for electronic
public meetings and public hearings to ensure the continuity of government during
the C O VID-19 pandemic. J ackson Beamer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
B.Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Laura Owen, dba Breaking Ground
Investments, LLC , property owner and Mount Regis Center, lessee, for the issuance
of a Special Exception Permit to allow an outpatient mental health and substance
abuse clinic on the property located at 120 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 121-9-
3) with proffered conditions.
T he Executive Secretary Pro Tem reported that notice of said hearing had been
published in the May 28, and J une 4, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register, and
all property owners were notified by letter mailed May 20, 2020.
Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of a
single parcel of approximately 0.186 acres, located on the south side of Boulevard,
near the intersection with South C olorado Street. T he property is occupied by a
single-story office building with parking in the rear. T his request is to renew the
existing Special Exception Permit for an additional two years, in order to allow
Mount Regis Center to continue to operate their out-patient counseling services
from this location. All existing conditions would continue. T he existing conditions
are: 1. T he permit will be for a period of two years. 2. T he request is limited for the
purposes of business offices, outpatient counseling, family counseling, and public
education. In particular, this means no medications will be stored, dispensed, or
associated in any way with these services at this location. 3. T he hours of operation
for the counseling services will be from 12 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday
only.
C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak
regarding this request.
C urt Lane, C EO of Mount Regis C enter, 125 Knotbreak Road appeared before the
C ommission explaining the Special Exception Permit request. He read the letter
submitted to the C ity along with the petition for the benefit of those in attendance.
He also discussed the proffered conditions which would continue for the property.
C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter. T here was no
response, and the public hearing was closed.
Neil Conner motioned to recommend to the Council of the City of Salem that the
request of Laura and Robert Owen, property owners, and Mount Regis Center,
lessee, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow an outpatient mental
health counseling center on the property located at 120 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax
Map #121-9-3) be approved with the following proffered conditions: (1) T he permit
will be for a period of two years; (2) the request is limited for the purposes of
business offices, outpatient counseling, family counseling, and public education. In
particular, this means no medications will be stored, dispensed or associated in any
way with these services at this location; and (3) the hours of operation for the
counseling services will be from 12 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday only.
Reid Garst seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
C .Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Salem Montessori School, Inc.,
property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow educational
facilities, primary/secondary on the property located at 1574 Roanoke Boulevard
(Tax Map # 222 - 1 - 2).
T he Executive Secretary Pro Tem reported that notice of said hearing had been
published in the May 28, and J une 4, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register, and
all property owners were notified by letter mailed May 20, 2020.
Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of a
single parcel of approximately 0.5 acres, located on the southwest corner of
Boulevard - Roanoke and Alberta Drive, across from the General Electric facility.
T he property is occupied by a converted two-story dwelling which was previously
used as a Montessori school. T his request is to issue a Special Exception Permit to
allow Salem Montessori to use this facility again. Prior to building their new school
on the “Elizabeth C ampus”, this was their primary facility. After moving, this
location remained vacant for a period of longer than two years and lost its
grandfathering, thus a new permit must be issued for it to be used again.
C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak
regarding this request.
Valerie Vanderhooven, property owner/Directress, appeared before the Commission
in support of the Special Exception Permit request. She noted the school occupied
the property from 1993 to 2017 as a school/daycare for 23 years until they built new
facilities at 101 and 107 C orporate Blvd in Salem. T hey have had the property on
and off the market for the past three years with little interest. T hey would like to
move their elementary and middle school programs back to this location as soon as
possible in preparation for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. C urrently they
have a total of 35 students in our elementary and middle school programs. T hey will
accept a total of 40 students for this coming school year, 2020-2021. T hey will start
the 2020-2021 school year with four full-time staff members on the campus with a
maximum of 6 staff members at one time. She noted the older students need more
space for their supplemental learning curriculum, including our award-winning
Robotics team, music, and art, along with gardening and S T EM programs. Further,
moving the elementary and middle school programs back to this location will
provide their students with the additional space they require for optimal learning.
She stated she would be glad to answer any questions the C ommission might have.
Elizabeth C uret of 1600 Alberta Drive appeared before the C ommission in regards
the request. She noted that she was concerned about the traffic but did not realize
that it would be so few students. She suggested that the parents might want to exit
through the neighborhood rather than turning around.
C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter. T here was no
response, and the public hearing was closed.
Neil Conner motioned to recommend to the Council of the City of Salem that the
request of Salem Montessori School, Inc., property owner, for the issuance of a
Special Exception Permit to allow educational facilities, primary/secondary on the
property located at 1574 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 222-1-2) be approved
subject to the following conditions: (1) only 1st through 8th grade classes and (2) no
more than 60 students and 6 staff members. Denise King seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
D.Special Exception P ermit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Professional Auto Towing & Service,
Inc., property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow
automobile repair services, major on the properties located at 707 and 711 Kesler
Mill Road (Tax Map #s 34-1-2.1 and 34-1-2).
T he Executive Secretary Pro Tem reported that notice of said hearing had been
published in the May 28, and J une 4, 2020, issues of the Salem Times Register, and
all property owners were notified by letter mailed May 20, 2020.
Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of a
two parcels of approximately 0.8 acres, located on the west side of Kesler Mill
Road, just south of Parkway Brewing. T he property is occupied by an office and
associated automobile repair buildings. T his request is to legitimize and expand a
grandfathered use. C urrently, “Major” automobile repair services are allowed in
HBD by Special Exception Permit only. T he existing facility likely predates this
requirement and is allowed as a grandfathered use. However, the owners would like
to add a second floor to an existing building, which would expand the use. In order
to allow this expansion, a Special Exception Permit is required, which removes the
grandfathering.
C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak
regarding this request.
Mr. Barney Horrell with Brushy Mountain Engineering PLLC , representing the
property owner, appeared before the C ommission explaining the Special Exception
Permit request. T he business, Professional Auto Towing and Service, has been
providing automobile repairs and towing services at their location on Kesler Mill for
three generations. In early J une 2019 the business suffered a structural fire which
has resulted in a loss of more than half of their garage bays and all of our office
space. T hey have continued to operate in the remaining garage space and doing the
office and support services from home. T hey remain committed to serving the
Salem community and are planning some improvements and an expansion to the
building to create much needed office space. T he existing building and business
operation are allowed as a grandfathered use in the HBD zoning. HBD does allow
for vehicle repairs and towing with a Special Exception for use type "Automobile
Repair Services, Major." With this application, they are requesting a Special
Exception to bring the business use into compliance with the current zoning
classification of the property. He further noted Dennis C hristian J r., property owner
and business operator, was in attendance if the C ommission had any questions for
him.
Mr. C onner asked how many vehicles would be on site at any one time, and Mr.
C hristian noted up to 10 salvage vehicles and 5-10 wrecked vehicles at the most.
C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter. T here was no
response, and the public hearing was closed.
J ackson Beamer motioned to recommend to the Council of the City of Salem that
the request of Professional Auto Towing & Service, Inc., for the issuance of a
Special Exception Permit to allow automobile repair services, major on the
properties located at 707 and 711 Kesler Mill Road (Tax Map #s 34-1-2.1 and 34-
1-2) be approved. Neil C onner seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
5.Adjournment
T he meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
CITY OF SALEM ITEM 3C
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Meeting Date:
City Administrative Staff June 10, 2020
Report prepared:
June 2, 2020
RE: Hold public hearing to consider the request of Salem Montessori School, Inc., property
owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow educational facilities,
primary/secondary on the property located at 1574 Roanoke Boul evard (Tax Map # 222 -
1 - 2).
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: RB Residential Business
Land Use Plan Designation: Commercial
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Educational Facilities – Primary/Secondary
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The subject property consists of a single parcel of approximately 0.5 acres, located on the southwest
corner of Boulevard - Roanoke and Alberta Drive, across from the General Electric facility. The
property is occupied by a converted two-story dwelling which was previously used as a Montessori
school.
This request is to issue a Special Exception Permit to allow Salem Montessori to use this facility
again. Prior to building their new school on the “Elizabeth Campus”, this was their primary facility.
After moving, this location remained vacant for a period of longer than two years and lost its
grandfathering, thus a new permit must be issued for it to be used again.
ISSUES:
The applicant has stated the intended use of the property as being for 1st through 8th grade students.
However, this statement would not be enforceable without being placed as a condition.
Item # 5B
Date: June 22, 2020
April 24, 2020
Dear Executive Secretary of the City of Salem Planning Commission,
I'm writing to you for the approval of a Special Exception Permit for the Salem Montessori
School property located at 1574 Roanoke Blvd. Salem. The Salem Montessori School
occupied the property from 1993 to 2017 as a school/daycare for 23 years until we built new
facilities at 101 and 107 Corporate Blvd in Salem. We have had the property at 1574
Roanoke Blvd on and off the market for the past three years with little interest. We want to
move our Elementary and Middle School programs back to the property at 1574 Roanoke
Blvd as soon as possible in preparation for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. We
currently have a total of 35 students in our elementary and middle school programs. We will
accept a total of 40 students for this coming school year, 2020-2021. The maximum number
of students accepted into each program, Elementary and Middle school, is 30 for a total of 60
students. We will start the 2020-2021 school year with four full-time staff members on the
campus with a maximum of 6 staff members at one time.
When we last occupied the property, we had approximately 97 students and 20 staff
members. The buildings received a new roof in the last six months, along with interior
painting throughout. The front ramp is currently being brought up to code. No other
construction is needed at this time to successfully provide an Elementary and Middle School
program at this facility. Our older students need more space for their supplemental learning
curriculum, including our award-winning Robotics team (won at regional and state levels
multiple years in a row, and advanced to the world competition in Detroit in 2019), music,
and art, along with gardening and STEM programs. Moving our Elementary and Middle
School programs back to 1574 Roanoke Blvd. will provide our students with the additional
space they require for optimal learning.
I hope you will seriously consider our petition for approval of a Special Exception Permit for
our property located at 1574 Roanoke Blvd for the use of Salem Montessori School's
Elementary & Middle School students.
Valerie Vanderhoeven
Founder/Directress
540.314-5906
valerie@salemmontessori.org
AG - Agriculture District
BCD - Business Commerce District
CBD - Community Business District
CUD - College/University District
DBD - Downtown Business District
HBD - Highway Business District
HBD/HM - Highway Business/Heavy Manufacturing District
HBD/LM - Highway Business/Light Manufacturing District
HM - Heavy Manufacturing District
LM - Light Manufacturing District
LM/HM - Light Manufacturing/Heavy Manufacturing District
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
PUD - Planned Unit District
RB - Residential Business District
RMF - Residential Multi-Family District
RMF/RB - Residential Multi-Family/Residential Business District
RSF - Residential Single Family District
RSF/HBD - Residential Single/Highway Business District
RSF/LM - Residential Single Family/Light Manufacturing
RSF/RB - Residential Single Family/Residential Business District
RSF/RMF - Residential Single Family/Residential Multi-Family District
RSF/TBD - Residential Single Family/Transitional Business District
TBD - Transitional Business District
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CITY OF SALEM
Community Development DepartmentP.O. Box 869Salem, Virginia 24153-0869Phone: (540) 375-3032
Tax Parcel 222-1-2 Buildings Parcels City Limits
Commercial
Downtown
Economic Development Area
Industrial
Institutional
Mixed Use
Public Parks and Recreational
Residential
Transitional
Tax Parcel 222-1-2 Buildings Parcels City Limits
CITY OF SALEM ITEM 3D
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Meeting Date:
City Administrative Staff June 10, 2020
Report prepared:
June 2, 2020
RE: Hold public hearing to consider the request of Professional Auto Towing & Service, Inc.,
property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow automobile repair
services, major on the properties located at 707 and 711 Kesler Mill Road (Tax Map #s 34-
1-2 and 34-1-2.1).
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: HBD Highway Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Residential
Existing Use: Automobile Repair Services, Major
Proposed Use: Automobile Repair Services, Major
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The subject property consists of a two parcels of approximately 0.8 acres, located on the west side
of Kesler Mill Road, just south of Parkway Brewing. The property is occupied an office and
associated automobile repair buildings.
This request is to legitimize and expand a grandfathered use. Currently, “Major” automobile repair
services are allowed in HBD by Special Excpetion Permit only. The existing facility likely predates
this requirement and is allowed as a grandfathered use. However, the owners would like to add a
second floor to an existing building, which would expand the use. In order to allow this expansion
the Special Exception Permit has to be granted, which removes the grandfathering.
ISSUES:
None.
Item # 5C
Date: June 22, 2020
AG - Agriculture District
BCD - Business Commerce District
CBD - Community Business District
CUD - College/University District
DBD - Downtown Business District
HBD - Highway Business District
HBD/HM - Highway Business/Heavy Manufacturing District
HBD/LM - Highway Business/Light Manufacturing District
HM - Heavy Manufacturing District
LM - Light Manufacturing District
LM/HM - Light Manufacturing/Heavy Manufacturing District
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
PUD - Planned Unit District
RB - Residential Business District
RMF - Residential Multi-Family District
RMF/RB - Residential Multi-Family/Residential Business District
RSF - Residential Single Family District
RSF/HBD - Residential Single/Highway Business District
RSF/LM - Residential Single Family/Light Manufacturing
RSF/RB - Residential Single Family/Residential Business District
RSF/RMF - Residential Single Family/Residential Multi-Family District
RSF/TBD - Residential Single Family/Transitional Business District
TBD - Transitional Business District
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CITY OF SALEM
Community Development DepartmentP.O. Box 869Salem, Virginia 24153-0869Phone: (540) 375-3032
Tax Parcels 34-1-2 and 34-1-2.1 Buildings Parcels City Limits
Commercial
Downtown
Economic Development Area
Industrial
Institutional
Mixed Use
Public Parks and Recreational
Residential
Transitional
Tax Parcels 34-1-2 and 34-1-2.1 Buildings Parcels City Limits
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, JUNE 22, 2020:
RESOLUTION 1387
A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of not less than three nor more
than five freeholders, any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the
application of Ricky Reynolds to permanently vacate an unopened alley situate off West
Second Street. NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that
William R. Shepherd, Wendel Ingram Jr., and Frank P. Turk be and they are hereby
appointed as viewers to view an approximate 0.0069 acres of an unopened alley situate
off West Second Street, adjacent to 306 W. Second Street (Tax Parcel # 144-5-2) and 403
Union Street (Tax Parcel # 144-5-8), as provided by Section 15.2-2006 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended to date, and to report in writing, whether or not in their opinion any,
and if any, what inconvenience would result from permanently vacating said right of way.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders –
James A. Martin –
William D. Jones –
Jane W. Johnson –
Byron Randolph Foley –
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Item # 5DDate: June 22, 2020
144 - 5 - 2 144 - 5 - 8
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JUNE 2020306 W. SECOND ST. ALLEY VACATION
The City of Salem assumes no liability for damages arising from errors or omissions. The information is deemed accurate, but not warranted.Please notify the City of Salem Engineering Department of any inconsistency.
MA P FEA TURES
Right-of-Wa y Vacation
CITY OF SALEMCommunity Development Dept.Geographic Information Systems Division21 S. Bruffey StreetP.O. Box 869Salem, Virginia 24153-0869Phone: (540) 375-3032
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, JUNE 22, 2020:
RESOLUTION 1383
WHEREAS, the City of Salem establishes it rates and fees, regulated by the Code of Virginia,
Salem City Code and locally elected officials of the City for the benefit of its residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide reliable services at rates and fees for city residents and
businesses that are competitive with other municipal entities; and
WHEREAS, Rates for taxes are approved in a separate resolution by the local elected officials,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that the City’s “Book of
Rates and Fees” is hereby amended to compliance with the above codes and terms and
conditions, copies of which are attached, and that the rates and fees are adopted for use on
services rendered on or after July 1, 2020.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders -
James A. Martin -
William D. Jones -
Jane W. Johnson -
Byron Randolph Foley -
ATTEST:
________________________________________
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Item # 5FDate: June 22, 2020
1
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
114 N. Broad St.
Salem, Virginia 24153
2
City of Salem, Virginia - Book of Rates and Fees
Administrative Collection Fee
Admissions and Amusement Tax
Adoption Fee
Amplification Permit Fee
Annual Pole Attachment Fees
Asbestos Removal Permit Fee
Athletic Program Fees
Bank Franchise Tax (Bank Stock Tax)
Board of Building Code Appeals Fee
Board of Zoning Appeals-Variance Fee
Boarding Fee
Boundary Line Adjustments or Vacation of Interior Lot Lines Fee
Building Permit Fees
Bulk Collection
Business License Fees
Business License Refund Request
Certificate of Occupancy Fee
Charge for Copies-Commissioner of the Revenue
Chicken Permit Fee
City Cigarette Tax
City Code and Supplements
Commencing Work Without a Permit Fee
Communication Sales and Use Tax
Concealed Weapon Fee
Copies of Forms and Map Fees-Registrar
Copy of Business List Fee-Commissioner of the Revenue
Copy of Map Fees-Engineering
Courthouse and Jail Maintenance Fee
Courthouse and Security Assessment Fee
Credit for Water Leakage
Debt Setoff Collection Fee
Demolition Permit Fee
Dog and Cat License Tag Fee
Driveway/Curb Cut Permit Fees
EMS Fees
East Hill Cemetery Fees
Electric Rates
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Sign, L.P. Gas and Cross Connection Permit Fees
Electronic Summons System Fee
Elevator Inspection Fee
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review Fee
Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouse of Members of the Armed Forces Killed in Action
FIOA (Freedom of Information Act)
Facility Rental Fees-Parks and Recreation
Farmer's Market Rental Fees
Fingerprint Fee
Fire Alarm System Permit Fee
Fire Hydrant Connection Fee
Fire Meter Rates
Fire/EMS/Rescue Squad Incident Report Fee
Fireworks Permit Fee
Fireworks Retail Sales License Fee
Flood Plain Determination
Going Out of Business Sales Permit Fee
Gold Permit Fee
Home Occupation Permit Fee
Inmate Processing Fee
Inoperative Motor Vehicles (Junk Cars)
3
Interest on Judgements
Land Disturbing Fee
Law Library Fee
Leaf Removal
Library Fees and Charges (Other)
Library Fees for Damaged or Lost Material
Library Fines
Litter Cleanup on Private Property Fee
Local Consumption Tax
Local Use Tax
Machinery and Tools Personal Property Tax
Manufactured Home Park Operation Permit
Meter Check for Accuracy Fee
Meter Re-Read Fee
Miscellaneous Sewer Fees
Miscellaneous Water Fees
Mobile Home Tax
Mowing Personal Property Lot Fee
Occupancy Inspection Fee
Parking Ticket Fines
Penalty and Interest on Personal Property Tax
Penalty and Interest on Real Estate Tax
Personal Property Tax
Plan Review for Residential and Commercial Fees
Plan Review with a Stormwater Plan Fee
Planned Unit Development Fee (PUD)
Police Verification Report Fee
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax)
Probate Tax
Public Right of Way Use Fees
Public Service Corporation Local Tax
Public Vehicle Fees (Taxicabs and for Hire Vehicles)
Re-Inspection Code Compliance Fee
Real Estate Tax Rate
Reconnect Fee for Nonpayment-Utilities
Recordation Tax
Recreation Program Fees
Refund of Permits
Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred in Responding to Certain Traffic Incidents
Return Check Fee
Rezoning Fee
Right of Way Permit Fee
Salem Magazine Ad Fees
Sales and Use Tax
Scrap Metal Dealer Permit Fee
Security Deposit for Utilities
Senior Center Fees
Services fees for Courts
Sewer Availability Fees
Sewer Connection Fees
Sewer Non-User Fees
Sewer Rates
Sewer Unmetered Fees
Short Term/Daily Rental Tax
Sidewalk Dining Permit
Site Plan Approval Review Fee
Site Plan Re-Review Fee-Planning
Special Events-Parks and Recreation
Special Exception Permit Fee
Special Regulatory Tax-State
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State Consumption Tax
Stormwater Appeal Fee
Street and Alley Vacating Review Fee
Subdivision Plan Copy Fee-Engineering
Subdivision Plan Review Fee
Tax Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled on Real Estate Taxes
Taxicab Service Charge
Temporary Electric Inspection Fee
Temporary Service Fees (Electric)
Tent and Membrane Structures Over 900 Square Feet Permit Fee
Tipping Fee
Towing of Abandon or Stopped Vehicles
Transient Lodging Tax (Lodging Tax)
Trash Service/Dumpster Fees
Use Not Provided for Permit Fee
Utility License Tax
Utility Service Late Payment Fee
Utility Service Tax-Local
Utility Service Turn On Fees
Vehicle License Fee (VLF)
Vehicle Registration Withholding Program Fee
VIP Parking Fee-Civic Center
Virginia Stormwater Management Program Fees (VSMP Fees)
Water Availability Fees
Water Connection Fees
Water Non-User Fee
Water Rates
Yard Sale/Garage Sale Permit Fee
Zoning Certification Letter Fee
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Permit Fee
5
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
TREASURER
TREASURER FEES
ADMINISTRATIVE COLLECTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Treasurer
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The fee is to cover administrative costs of collection which is imposed upon the person
or persons owing delinquent taxes or other charges. There is further imposed upon a
person or persons owing delinquent taxes or other charges an attorney's or collection
agency's fees, actually contracted for, not to exceed 20% of the taxes or other charges
so collected. Any Administrative fee shall be in addition to all penalties and interest.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Administrative Collection fee is collected subsequent to 30 or more days after
notice of delinquent and the fee is 30.00$
The Administrative Collection fee is collected subsequent to judgement and the fee is 35.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (07-22-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-5.1
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 39, Article 2, Section 58.1-3919; 58.1-
3958
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
ADMISSIONS AND AMUSEMENT TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Admissions Tax is a tax based on admission charges. An admission charge is the charge made for
each admission to any amusement or entertainment, exclusive of any federal tax, but including a
charge made for season tickets, whether obtained by contribution or subscription, and including a
cover charge or a charge made for the use of seats or tables, whether reserved or otherwise, and
for similar accommodations in the city.
Types of events on which this tax shall be levied include, but are not limited to, civic centers,
stadiums, sports events, lectures, fairs, swimming pools, musical performances, theaters, roller
skating rinks, dances, etc. *Non-profit organizations are not exempt from collecting of the
admissions tax. The Admissions Tax is paid by the person purchasing the ticket, not the
organization.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Admission Tax rate is
7% of the
amount paid for
the admission
to any place of
amusement or
entertainment
Due Date: The last day of the month following the month in which taxes were collected by the
consumer. Please remit tax and Admission Tax form to City of Salem Commissioner of The Revenue
PO Box 869 Salem VA 24153. Checks can be made out to City of Salem.
Penalty for late payment: Shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax assessable.
10% the first
month, 5% for
each month
thereafter, up
to a maximum
of 25% or
$10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: May commence not earlier than the first day following the day such taxes are due.10% Annually
In the case of a false or fraudulent return with intent to defraud the city of any tax due under this
article, a penalty of 50 percent of the tax shall be assessed against the person required to collect
such tax.
Failure to Pay or Violation of Code: Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of
the Code governing this tax, shall be guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Conviction of such violation
shall not relieve such person from the payment, collection, or remittance of the Admissions Tax.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective dates: (11-24-2016); (07-07-2016); (02-09-1981); (07-01-1979)
Resolutions: 1253 (07-01-2014) Budget Resolution
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article VII, Section 82-206-218
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 38, Article 5, Section 58.1-3817; Title 58.1, Subtitle
III, Chapter 39, Article 2, Section 58.1-3916
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE/ANIMAL CONTROL FEE
ADOPTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Animal Control
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:Animals adopted from the City of Salem Animal Shelter has an adoption fee, but a
certificate for having the animal spayed or neutered is issued to the owners. The
procedure needs to be complete within 30 days of adoption.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Adoption is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 3.2, Subtitle V, Chapter 65, Article 6, Section 3.2-6546
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
AMPLIFICATION PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Code of the City of Salem (Section 30-2) requires the issuance of a permit prior to
any person operating or controlling or causing to be used, operated or controlled any
loudspeaker or other mechanical device, apparatus, machine or instrument of any
nature or kind whatsoever whereby the human voice or music is intensified or
amplified. Approval of and subsequent issuance of a permit for amplification in no
way relieves or exempts the permit holder(s) from accountability for the observance
of city ordinance regulating noise.
Amplification Permit can be found on the City of Salem Police Department website:
www.salemva.gov.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for an Amplification Permit is No Charge
The following stipulations apply: a) the volume of such equipment utilized for
amplification will be kept to a level so as not to create a nuisance or disturb people of
reasonable sensibilities and, b) this permit can be revoked at any time by the Chief of
Police or his duly appointed representative.
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article I, Section 30-2
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC
UTILITY FEES
ANNUAL POLE ATTACHMENT FEES
Assessing Department:
Electric
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Companies requesting to install communications lines in the City of Salem need to
contact the City Attorney to begin the process of applying for a Right-of-Way Use
Agreement.
To attach to City-owned poles, a separate Pole Attachment Agreement must also be
signed by the applicant and the City.
Salem uses a Pole Attachment Agreement instead of the Public Right of Way Use fee.
See the City of Salem Electric Department website under Rates, for more details:
www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees Amount Amount
The Annual Pole Attachment Fees are as follows:
Annual Pole Attachment Fee
$29.38 per
attachment per
year
One-time License Agreement Fee $1,000.00
Permit Application Fee
$25.00 per pole
per application
Unauthorized Attachment Penalty Fee
5 times annual
fee per
occurrence, for
residential
service
10 times annual fee
per occurrence, for
all other
Failure to Abandon or Remove Facilities Penalty
1/4 annual rate
per day per pole
Pole Attachment Fees are subject to review and change
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions for Electric Book of Rates: 1383 (07-01-2020); 1270 (07-01-2016); 1230 (07-
01-2013); 1204 (07-01-2012); 1185 (07-01-2011); 1161 (07-01-2010); 1141 (09-01-2009)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article II, Division 3, Section 90-279
82
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
ASBESTOS REMOVAL PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
An Asbestos Removal Permit is required on Commercial structures, per 1985
construction, to certify whether there is asbestos or not. Permit fee is based on
estimated cost of removal.
Rates or Fees Amount
Asbestos Removal Permit fee is based on estimated cost of removal. See the Building
Inspections Department website for the Building Permit fees: www.salemva.gov
Zoning Permit 20.00$
2% State levy must be added to all permits issued.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-27-1986) Adopted Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Zoning Permit Fee; 976 (07-01-
2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644 (05-01-1989) Revised schedule of fees; 386 (09-
01-1974) adopted fees; (02-25-1974) adopted the Southern Standard Building Code
State Levy: 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-04-2010); 1155 (03-08-
2009) 2%; (07-01-2008) 1.75%; (04-01-1992) 1%
VUSBC Section 108.1, 110.3
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-36; Chapter 106, Article V, Section
106-506
Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 54.1-503 (Identify
presence of asbestos)
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
ATHLETIC PROGRAM FEES
Assessing Department:
Parks and Recreation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Parks and Recreation department offers a full schedule of
adult and youth team sports.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Athletic Program fees are as follows:
Adult Team Softball $350.00 per Team
Adult Team Touch Football $400.00 per Team
Adult Team Basketball $350.00 per Team
Youth Baseball/Softball $40.00 per participant
Youth Football $40.00 per participant
Youth Girls/Boys Soccer $40.00 per participant
Youth Girls/Boys Basketball $40.00 per participant
Youth Cheerleading $40.00 per participant
Parks and Recreation Participation Fee - Non-resident/tuition students only per
sport $50.00 plus the participation fee of $40.00 for the sport chosen.$90.00 per participant
Late Registration for all Youth Sports $25.00
Great Beginnings Instructor Fee
Youth Summer Camps-Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball $10.00 per participant
Taliaferro Complex Facility Fee-Tickets equal to or greater than $8.01 $1.00
Taliaferro Complex Facility Fee-Tickets equal to or less than $8.01 $0.50
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (01-01-2014); 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184
(05-23-2011); 1162 (06-10-2010); 1155 (03-08-2010); 1139 (07-01-2009)
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
BANK FRANCHISE TAX (BANK STOCK TAX)
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Commonwealth of Virginia levies a Bank Franchise Tax on all banks in Virginia. Salem
is permitted to charge an additional franchise tax. If a locality imposes the local tax, then
a bank is entitled to a credit against the State Franchise Tax equal to the total amount of
local franchise tax paid.
Rate or Fee Amount
Bank Franchise Tax for Salem is
$.80 on each
$100.00 of
actual value
of all bank
stock of all
banks, both
National and
State located
in the City of
Salem
Due Date: June 1st of each year.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (12-07-1978)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 12, Section 58.1-1208
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
There is an application process to appeal a decision made by the Building
Official. See the City of Salem Building Inspections Department website:
www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Board of Building Code Appeals is
$200.00 and
petitioner pays the
full advertisement
cost
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-VARIANCE FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This fee is charged to individuals wishing to file an appeal before the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Board of Zoning Appeals is
$200.00 and
petitioner pays the
full advertisement
cost, per appeal
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-14-2005); 902 (08-10-
1998); 607 (10-27-1987); 416 (12-15-1981); 347 (02-05-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Section 106-226.9; Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-
512; Chapter 106, Section 106-528
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 22, Article 1, Section 15.2-2204
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE/ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
BOARDING FEE
Assessing Department:
Police/Animal Control
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Animal Shelter charges a fee to pet owners for the pick up and
boarding of a pet.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for Boarding is $10.00 per day
The Pick up fee is $20.00
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (02-18-2010); (10-26-1992) $3.00 per day
Salem City Code, Chapter 14, Article IV, Division 1, Section 14-90
Code of Virginia, Title 3.2, Subtitle V, Chapter 65, Article 6, Section 3.2-6585
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS OR VACATION OF INTERIOR LOT LINES FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
For Boundary Line Adjustments or Vacation of Interior Lot Lines the Engineering
Department must be contacted (540-375-3032).
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Boundary Line Adjustment or Vacation of Interior Lot Lines is 75.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 1050 (03-24-2005)
Salem City Code, Chapter 78, Article IV, Section 78-401
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Building permits are required for new, addition or alteration and demolition of residential
buildings and for new, addition or alteration, demolition and re-roof of commercial buildings.
A Building Permit will not be issued until a Zoning Permit is obtained. Requirements can be
found on the City of Salem Building Inspections Department website: www.salemva.gov.
2% Levy: Local building departments are required to collect a 2% Levy of fees charged for
permits issued under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and transmit
those fees quarterly to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD) to support training programs of the Virginia Code Academy.
Fees Listed below are for permits obtained prior to the start of work. If a permit is obtained
after work has started, fees will be twice the amount shown up to $250.00.
Rates or Fees:
Cost of
Building
Permit
Below is the schedule for Building Permits:
VALUATION Fee
Minimum Fee - $4,000.00 35.00$
5,000.00 40.00$
6,000.00 46.00$
7,000.00 52.00$
8,000.00 58.00$
9,000.00 64.00$
10,000.00 70.00$
11,000.00 76.00$
12,000.00 82.00$
13,000.00 88.00$
14,000.00 94.00$
15,000.00 100.00$
16,000.00 106.00$
17,000.00 112.00$
18,000.00 118.00$
19,000.00 124.00$
20,000.00 130.00$
Over $20,000.00 Equals $130.00 plus $4.50 per Thousand Dollars or Fraction Thereof
21,000.00 134.50$
22,000.00 139.00$
23,000.00 143.50$
24,000.00 148.00$
25,000.00 152.50$
26,000.00 157.00$
27,000.00 161.50$
28,000.00 166.00$
29,000.00 170.50$
30,000.00 175.00$
31,000.00 179.50$
32,000.00 184.00$
33,000.00 188.50$
34,000.00 193.00$
35,000.00 197.50$
36,000.00 202.00$
37,000.00 206.50$
38,000.00 211.00$
39,000.00 215.50$
40,000.00 220.00$
41,000.00 224.50$
42,000.00 229.00$
43,000.00 233.50$
44,000.00 238.00$
45,000.00 242.50$
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Rates or Fees:
Cost of
Building
Permit
VALUATION
46,000.00 247.00$
47,000.00 251.50$
48,000.00 256.00$
49,000.00 260.50$
50,000.00 265.00$
51,000.00 269.50$
52,000.00 274.00$
53,000.00 278.50$
54,000.00 283.00$
55,000.00 287.50$
56,000.00 292.00$
57,000.00 298.50$
58,000.00 301.00$
59,000.00 305.50$
60,000.00 310.00$
61,000.00 314.50$
62,000.00 319.00$
63,000.00 323.50$
64,000.00 328.00$
65,000.00 332.50$
66,000.00 337.00$
67,000.00 341.50$
68,000.00 346.00$
69,000.00 350.50$
70,000.00 355.00$
71,000.00 359.50$
72,000.00 364.00$
73,000.00 368.50$
74,000.00 373.00$
75,000.00 377.50$
76,000.00 382.00$
77,000.00 386.50$
78,000.00 391.00$
79,000.00 395.50$
80,000.00 400.00$
81,000.00 404.50$
82,000.00 409.00$
83,000.00 413.50$
84,000.00 418.00$
85,000.00 422.50$
86,000.00 427.00$
87,000.00 431.50$
88,000.00 436.00$
89,000.00 440.50$
90,000.00 445.00$
91,000.00 449.50$
92,000.00 454.00$
93,000.00 458.50$
94,000.00 463.00$
95,000.00 467.50$
96,000.00 472.00$
97,000.00 476.50$
98,000.00 481.00$
99,000.00 485.50$
100,000.00 490.00$
Over $100,000.00 Equals $490.00 plus $3.50 per Thousand or Fractions Thereof
200,000.00 840.00$
300,000.00 1,190.00$
400,000.00 1,540.00$
500,000.00 1,890.00$
Over $500,000.00 Equals $1,890.00 plus $2.50 per Thousand or Fraction Thereof
600,000.00 2,140.00$
700,000.00 2,390.00$
800,000.00 2,640.00$
900,000.00 2,890.00$
1,000,000.00 3,140.00$
Over $1,000,000.00 Equals $3,140.00 plus $1.75 per Thousand or Fraction Thereof
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-27-1986) Adopted Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016 Reaffirm 07-01-2014); 1253 (07-01-2014) Zoning Permit Fee;
976 (07-01-2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644 (05-01-1989) Revised schedule of fees; 547
(10-14-1985) Policy regarding installation of backflow preventive valves; 386 (09-01-1974)
adopted fees; 209 (02-25-1974) adopted the Southern Standard Building Code
State Levy: 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-04-2010); 1155 (03-08-2009) 2%;
(07-01-2008) 1.75%; (04-01-1992) 1%
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-36; Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-
506
Code of Virginia, Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 36-105
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
STREETS, SANITATION, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
STREET FEES
BULK COLLECTION/PICKUP
Assessing Department:
Collecting Department:
N/A
Description:
The city will pick up certain items placed at the curb. For more details on the
definition of Bulk Waste, please see the City of Salem Street, Sanitation and General
Maintenance Departments website: www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees Amount
Bulk Collection No Charge
All persons shall keep their premises, whether owned, leased, occupied, or in their
charge, clear of trash, garbage, refuse, litter and other substances which might
endanger the health or safety of the other residents of the city. Council is of the
considered opinion that it is unequitable and burdensome to require the cost of such
unusual and out of the ordinary services to be borne by the taxpayers in general. If
the debris placed to be picked up becomes a health, safety or nuisance, then the city
will charge
$250.00 plus
$25.00
administrative
fee up to one
hour, plus
$200.00 each
additional hour
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (02-21-2002) Placement of Bulk Items; (02-21-2001);
(07-01-1981); (06-01-1978) Penalties for certain trash; (08-01-1971) Brush size
regulations
Resolutions: 385 (07-01-1980) Charges for unusual and out of the ordinary services
1/2 ton $5.00 for each load. If a front end loader is needed it will be $15.00 each
load.
Salem City Code, Chapter 70, Article II, Section 70-45
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Every person or corporate entity engaging in business in Salem must obtain a business
license within 30 days of beginning operation. Persons paid on a 1099 may be subject
to licensure also.
Rates or Fees Amount
A list of business licenses and rates/fees are as follows:
CLASSIFICATION:
TOTAL PRIOR YEAR GROSS
RECEIPTS MULTIPLIED BY TAX
RATE EQUALS TAX AMOUNT
Amusement Service Gross Receipts X .0036=Tax due
Business Service Gross Receipts X .0036=Tax due
*Contractor Gross Receipts X .0016=Tax due
Finance Gross Receipts X .0058=Tax due
Personal Service Gross Receipts X .0036=Tax due
Professional Service Gross Receipts X .0058=Tax due
**Real Estate Service Gross Receipts X .0058=Tax due
Repair Service Gross Receipts X .0036=Tax due
Retail Merchant Gross Receipts X .0020=Tax due
Short Term Rental Gross Receipts X .0020=Tax due
Utility Service Companies Gross Receipts X .5%=Tax due
Wholesale Merchant
$50.00 on the first $10,000 of
Purchases. Additional Purchases
exceeding the first $10,000 X
.0013=Tax due plus $50.00= Total
tax due
Flat Fee Licenses:
Tobacco $ 10.00
Wine & Beer On & Off $ 100.00
Wine & Beer On $ 50.00
Wine & Beer Off $ 50.00
Number of Seats Approved by ABC Board for mixed Beverages:
Number of Seats: 1-100 $ 200.00
Number of Seats: 101-150 $ 350.00
Number of Seats: Over 150 $ 500.00
Solicitor $ 15.00
Show & Sale and Flea Markets $ 30.00
Peddlers $ 200.00
Itinerant $50.00/$500.00
Regulatory License $ 150.00
Junk Dealer $ 200.00
***Home Occupation $ 30.00
Brewery/Winery $ 1,000.00
Other
Call Commissioner of the Revenue
540-375-3019
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Business License Fees Continued
Rates or Fees Amount
Important Dates:
December 31st Business forms mailed
February 15th Business Property forms need to be filed and due back to the
Commissioner of the Revenue's office. After February 15th a late filing penalty of 10%
or $10.00, whichever is greater, shall be applied to the property bill. This penalty shall
become a part of the tax.
March 1st Business License Renewal and payment are due for the current year.
May 31st Business Personal Property Payment due.
Penalty: A penalty of 10% or $10.00 whichever is greater will be assessed on the
unpaid amount and in no case should exceed the amount of the tax due.
Interest: 10% per annum shall be assessed and collected on the principal and
penalties of all such taxes and levies remaining unpaid.
Failure to Obtain a License is a criminal offense, punishable by fines, imprisonment and
/or closure of business.
*Contractors: The Virginia Workers' Compensation Act, Title 65.2 of the Code of
Virginia amendment requires that no business license be issued or reissued to a
contractor without proof of compliance. General contractors should submit a list of
subcontractor used for jobs in Salem City during the prior year. Title 54.1 of the
Code of Virginia: Any contractor who undertakes a bid upon, accept, or offers to
accept a single contract or project of $1,000 or more, must register with the State
Board of Contractors.
**Real Estate Brokers: Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 58.1-37432.2: All brokers
claiming exclusions for commissions paid to its agents must identify each agent to
whom excluded receipts have been paid and the jurisdiction in the Commonwealth
of Virginia to which the agent is subject to business license taxes. This list must be
attached in order to subtract exclusions from gross receipts.
***Home Businesses Only: You must fill in your actual gross receipts on this form
and return to the Commissioner of the Revenue's office by March 1st even if your
gross receipts are less than $8,000.00. If your Gross Receipts are under the $8,000.00
limit no license tax will be assessed. The $30.00 Home Occupation fee will be due. If
your gross receipts are over $8,000 limit, you must calculate the business license tax
and add the $30.00 home occupation fee to the total.
All forms and information can be found on the City of Salem Commissioner of the
Revenue website: www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2016 Changed rate on Financial Services); (11-19-
2015 Added Flea Markets to the City Code); (10-07-2010); (10-19-2006); (12-07-2000);
(03-10-1997); (12-09-1996); (11-16-1994); (10-03-1991); (01-14-1991); (12-10-1990);
(08-23-1990); (01-01-1990); (07-04-1985); (04-04-1985); (10-08-1981); (01-01-1981)
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Division I, Section 22-36 - 22-84
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 37, Section 58.1-3703 & 58.1-3706
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND REQUEST
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
When a business has been sold or ceased operation a Business License Tax Refund
Request form must be filled out. If the business keeps the same Federal ID number there
would not be a refund but if the business was purchased and a new Federal ID is obtained
the new business will have a prorated business license bill.
Rate or Fee
Please allow 4-6 weeks for your refund to process. Refund will be based on tax amount
only. Penalty, Interest, and other collection or administrative fees paid are not
refundable.
Please visit the City of Salem Commissioner of The Revenue website for more
information: www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-57
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 37, Section 58.1-3703
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
To safeguard the health, property and public welfare by controlling the use or
occupancy of all buildings and structures with the City of Salem. This certificate is
issued after the project is complete and states the structure is approved to be
occupied and used.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Certificate of Occupancy is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014 Budget Resolution) $30.00; 830
(02-26-1996); 459 (07-01-1983) $10.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 78, Article V, Section 78-508
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
CHARGE FOR COPIES
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Copies made in the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue office will have a fee
attached starting January 1, 2016.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a copy is
$0.50 per
copy
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 31, Article 1, Section 58.1-3122.1
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
CHICKEN PERMIT
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The keeping of chickens support a local, sustainable food system by providing an
affordable, nutritious food source of fresh eggs. Regulations are to provide
appropriate standards for the keeping of chickens within an urban residential
environment, while protecting the residential integrity of the surrounding
neighborhood and the health and safety of the chickens. See the City Code Chapter
106, Article III and Article VI, Sections 106-316, 106-9012 and 106-318.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Chicken Permit is 25.00$
Permit must be renewed annually
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)
Ordinance, Effective date: (07-05-2012)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article III, Section 106-318.1 ( C )
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
CITY CIGARETTE TAX
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Cigarette Tax is added onto the price per pack, before the purchaser buys the
cigarettes.
Rate or Fee Amount
The City Cigarette Tax is .0225 per cigarette and the charges are as follows:
20 Cigarettes are $0.45 per pack
25 Cigarettes are $0.56 per pack
30 Cigarettes are $0.68 per pack
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2013); (12-01-2002)
Resolutions: 169 (01-08-1973); 148 (06-26-1972)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article VIII, Section 82-240-254
Code of Virginia, Section 58.1-3830; 58.1-3832; 58.1-1031-1037 Enforcement
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 38, Article 7, Section 58.1-3832;
Title 58.1, Subtitle 1, Chapter 10, Section 58.1-1031-1037
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CITY CLERK FEES
CITY CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS
Assessing Department:
City Clerk
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
City Code and Supplements are made available to the public online.
Rate or Fee Amount
Can be obtained online at www.salemva.gov by selecting Government and City
Code.No Charge
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
COMMENCING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any person who commences any work for which a permit is required, prior to
obtaining a permit, shall pay an additional fee. A Zoning permit is also required.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for Commencing Work Without a Permit is
The sum equal
to twice the
normal permit
fee up to the
maximum of
$250.00
Payment thereof shall not relieve such person from prosecution as described in
Title 36, Chapter 6, Section 106 of the Code of Virginia for violating the building
code by commencing work without the permit (emergency repairs excluded if
guidelines in the SCBC are followed).
Zoning Permit is 20.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Maximum of $250.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-36 (b)
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
TREASURER
TEASURER FEES
COMMUNICATION SALES & USE TAX
Assessing Department:
Commonwealth of Virginia
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Commonwealth of Virginia replaced many State and Local Taxes and Fees on
Communication Services with the Communication Sales & Use Tax. The tax is collected from
consumers by their service provider and is then remitted to the Virginia Department of
Taxation. The department then distributes the monies to the localities on a percentage basis
derived from their participation in the local taxes which the new flat tax superseded.
Rate or Fee
This tax replaced Consumer Utility Tax on landlines and wireless, Local 9-11 tax on landlines, a
portion of BPOL on Public Service Corporations, local video programming Excise Tax on cable TV
and local Consumer Utility Tax on cable TV.
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-10 (Local 911-tax)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 6.2, Section 58.1-645-662
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
CONCEALED WEAPON FEE
Assessing Department:
Circuit Court
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Required by State statute and referred to the Police Department by court order to
investigate the character and background of those persons applying to the court for a
concealed weapons permit. The Circuit Court receives $15.00 and the city receives
$35.00.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Concealed Weapon Permit is $50.00
The Concealed Weapon Permit must be renewed every five (5) years
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (07-03-1997)
Salem City Code, Chapter 58, Article V, Section 58-145
Code of Virginia, Title 18.2, Chapter 7, Article 6.1, Section 18.2-308.02
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
REGISTRAR
REGISTRAR FEES
COPIES OF FORMS AND MAP FEES
Assessing Department:
Registrar
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
There is a fee for copies of forms and maps.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for a Candidate packet is
$10.00
per set
The fee for a smaller precinct map copy is 10.00$
The fee for a large map copy is 12.00$
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
COPY OF A BUSINESS LIST FEE
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
There is a charge for a copy of a Business Listing within the city.
Rate or Fee Amount
On disk: 50.00$
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
COPY OF MAP FEES
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The city can supply all maps and surveys, Zoning Maps, Aerial Maps, Street
Maps and Tax Maps. All maps are available online at no cost. See the City of
Salem Engineering Department website: www.salemva.gov.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for maps are as follows:
Small Tax Map 2.00$
Large Subdivision Map 4.00$
Tax Map 2.00$
Street Map 18" x 24"10.00$
24" x 36"12.00$
36" x 48"16.00$
Aerial Map
Plus $5.00
additional fee to
customize the map
Zoning Map on CD $25.00 per copy
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COURTS
COURT FEES
COURTHOUSE & JAIL MAINTENANCE FEE
Assessing Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Court/Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Collecting Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Court/Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Description:
A fee shall be assessed as part of the costs in each civil action filed in the District or Circuit
Court of the city and each criminal or Traffic case in either court in which the defendant is
charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. The fee shall be collected by the clerk
of each court and remitted to the City Treasurer and held by the Treasurer subject to
disbursements by the Council of the City for the construction, renovation, or maintenance
of the City courthouse or jail and court-related facilities and to defray increases in the cost
of heating , cooling, electricity, and ordinary maintenance.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Courthouse and Jail Maintenance for criminal, civil or traffic violation is
$2.00 per
petition,
lawsuit or
conviction
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (07-27-1992) $2.00
Code of Virginia, Title 17.1, Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 17.1-281
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
SHERIFF
SHERIFF FEES
COURTHOUSE SECURITY ASSESSMENT FEE
Assessing Department:
Sheriff
Collecting Department:
Clerk of the Circuit and General Combined District Courts
Description:
The clerks of the city's district and circuit courts, shall assess and collect the a
Courthouse Security Assessment fee as part of the costs in each criminal or traffic case
in which the Defendant is convicted of a violation of any statute or ordinance. The fee
is remitted to the city treasurer and held by the treasurer, subject to appropriation by
city council to the sheriff's office for the funding of courthouse personnel, and, if
requested by the sheriff, equipment and other personal property used in connection
with courthouse security.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Courthouse Security Personnel on criminal and traffic cases in the district
and circuit courts is
$20.00 for
each
conviction
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances Effective dates: (07-01-2020) $10.00 to $20.00, (07-01-2007) $5.00 to
$10.00, (08-07-2003) Removal of expiration date, (11-01-2002) Implemented $5.00
fee with expiration date of 07-01-2004
Salem City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1-13
Code of Virginia, Title 53.1, Chapter 3, Article 6, Section 53.1-120 d
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
CREDIT FOR WATER LEAKAGE
Assessing Department:
Utility Billing
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
A user of water may be entitled to a credit for leakage against the user's water/sewer bill upon certain conditions.
Rates or Fees
For a water/sewer credit the following conditions need to be met:
(a) The leak is in a waterline on the property of the user; and
(b) The average cost of water and /or sewer to such user, during one monthly billing period of such leakage, shall be
at least double the monthly average cost of such water/sewer for the preceding twelve (12) months; and
( c) No such credit shall be allotted to the user until the leak is repaired by a plumbing contractor and said plumbing
contractor certifies, in writing, such repair to the Utility Billing Department; and
(d) The amount of such credit for the benefit of a user shall be one-half of such excess over and above the average
water/sewer charge for the twelve preceding months and the remaining one-half of such excess shall be paid by the
user; and
( e) Such credit shall be made no more than once to a user during a twelve (12) month period.
Should the certification required in subsection ( c ) above not be submitted, such credit as hereinabove provided
shall not be made until the fourth monthly billing period thereafter upon the determination by the City that the
leakage repair has been completed.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (03-08-2012)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 2, Section 90-259
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 21, Article 2, Section 15.2-2119.1
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
TREASURER/UTILITY COLLECTIONS
TEASURER/UTILITY COLLECTIONS FEES
DEBT SETOFF COLLECTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Treasurer/Utility Collections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer/Utility Collections
Description:
A fee may be charged to cover certain administrative costs associated with
collection of any debt owed to the city and submitted to the State Debt Setoff
collection program.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee that may be charged for Debt Set off Collection is
$25.00 per
submission is
added to the
claim send to
the state.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (07-22-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-5.1
Code of Virginia, Section 58.1-520.1
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
DEMOLITION PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any demolition of residential buildings or commercial buildings require a Building Permit.
The fee is based on cost. A Zoning permit will be required before a building permit can be
issued.
Rates or Fees Amount
Demolition Permit is based on cost. See the City of Salem Building Inspections Department
website for the Building Permit fees: www.salemva.gov
Zoning permit is 20.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-27-1986) Adopted Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Start using VA Uniform Statewide Bldg
Code fees for cost of demolition to get cost of the permit and added a Zoning Permit Fee;
976 (07-01-2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644 (05-01-1989) Revised schedule of fees;
547 (10-14-1985) Policy regarding installation of backflow preventive valves; 386 (09-01-
1974) adopted fees; 209 (02-25-1974) adopted the Southern Standard Building Code
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-36; Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-
506
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE/ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
DOG & CAT LICENSE TAG FEES
Assessing Department:
Police/Animal Control
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A dog or cat license tag is required for every dog or cat four (4) months of age or
older in the City. The tag is renewed annually by January 31st and the Certificate of
Vaccination must be presented.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for Dog and Cat License tags are as follows:
Male or Female Cat or Dog Four (4) Months or Older 10.00$
Unsexed Cat or Dog 5.00$
Kennel-20 dogs or less 15.00$
Kennel-More than 20 dogs 25.00$
Duplicate Tag 1.00$
Dangerous Dog - Any dog declared dangerous by the General District Court of the
Commonwealth of Virginia within 30 days after declared dangerous (in addition to
the other applicable fees) the cost will be
$150.00 in
addition to
the annual
license fee
By January 31 of each year, until such time the dangerous dog is deceased, all
certificates shall be updated for a fee of
$85.00
annual
renewal
By January 31 of each year, the city shall submit to the State Veterinarian $90.00 for
the initial registration and $25.00 for each dangerous dog renewal
The initial registration and annual renewal fee for a dangerous dog is established by
the Code of Virginia 3.2-6540 (G) or later addition.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (04-19-2018) Dangerous Dog; (10-01-2010) Cats
added; (10-26-1992); (12-07-1989); (06-22-1989)
Salem City Code, Chapter 14, Article IV, Division 2, Section 14-131-14-139
Code of Virginia, Title 3.2, Subtitle V, Chapter 65, Article 5, Sections 3.2-6526, 3.2-
6540, 3.2-6542
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
DRIVEWAY/CURB CUT PERMIT FEES
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A Driveway Cut Permit form must be completed to request a modification to an existing
driveway or requesting an additional driveway.
All new single family residences that require a driveway entrance pipe must install a Class
III concrete pipe and a minimum of 15' diameter in size.
Visit the City of Salem Engineering Department website for more details:
www.salemva.gov
Please contact the City of Salem Engineering & Inspections Department prior to
starting any work (540-375-3032).
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for such driveway or crossover shall be
$50.00 per linear foot
payable in advance
For example, a standard entrance is a length of 14' at the back of the curb, plus a 2'
radius on each side for a total of 18'.
The fee for new sidewalk shall be
$20.00 per linear foot
payable in advance
The fee for new curb and gutter shall be
$20.00 per linear foot
payable in advance
The fee for new curb shall be
$15.00 per linear foot
payable in advance
Work must be performed within 45 days of permit.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (03-18-2005)
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FIRE/EMS
FIRE/EMS FEES
EMS FEES
Assessing Department:
Fire/EMS/Rescue Squad
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The city has established reasonable fees for the provision of emergency medical
services by all emergency medical service personnel, whether provided by volunteers
or public employees.
Rates or Fees Amount
Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency (A0429) $ 462.88
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency (A0427) $ 549.67
Advanced Life Support (ALS) 2 (A0433) $ 795.57
Ambulance Response and Treatment, No Transport (A0998) $ 400.00
Mileage (A0425) $9.40 per mile
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Disposable Supplies $ 100.00
Basic Life Support (BLS) Disposable Supplies $ 60.00
Oxygen $ 50.00
Vascular Access Supplies $ 50.00
These fees are based on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) fee
schedule, they may be changed in accordance with amendments by CMS or based on
guidance provided by the City's third party biller.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1331 (03-01-2018), 1214 (01-01-2013), 1117 (07-01-2008), 1052 (04-01-
2005), 1030 (07-08-2004)
Salem City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2-320
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING FEES
EAST HILL CEMETERY FEES
Assessing Department:
City Manager
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City maintains East Hill Cemetery and has available burial plots for sale.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for East Hill Cemetery are as follows:
Single space for burial $800.00
Single space for Salem residents ages 0 to 17 No Charge
Open/close for full burial $800.00
Open/close for Salem residents ages 0 to 17 No Charge
Open/close for cremains $450.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1162 (06-14-2010); 1118 (07-01-2008)
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC
UTILITY FEES
ELECTRIC RATES
Assessing Department:
Electric
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The City of Salem owns and operates it's own electricity distribution system.
Energy is purchased wholesale from American Electric Power (AEP). A monthly bill
is rendered to City customers with Electric, Water, Sewer, Toter/Trash Fee and
Dumpster Service, if requested. For more information on electric rates see the
City of Salem Electric Department website under Rates: www.salemva.gov.
Rates or Fees Description Rate Rate
The Electric Rates are as follows:
Residential Electric Service (Code 01)Electric Base Charge $8.25 per month
Energy Charge:
All metered KWH $0.10750 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment 0.00000 per KWH
Sanctuary Worship Service (Code 06)Electric Base Charge $10.00 per month
Demand Charge:
All KW of Billing
Demand $0.00 per KW
Energy Charge:
All metered KWH $0.10900 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment 0.00000 per KWH
Small General Service (Code 4)Electric Base Charge $13.25 Per month
Demand Charge:
All KW of Billing
Demand $0.00 per KW
Energy Charge:
All Metered KWH $0.10300 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment $0.00000 Per KWH
Delivery Voltage
Secondary (05)Primary (75)
Medium General Service (Code 05, 75)Electric Base Charge $13.25 per month $17.35 Per month
Demand Charge:
All KW of Billing
Demand $5.20 per KW $4.00 per KW
Energy Charge:
All metered KWH $0.08920 per KWH $0.08850 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment:
All KWH $0.00000 per KWH $0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand
Charge for each KVAR
of leading or Lagging
reactive demand $0.30 per KVAR $0.30 per KVAR
Delivery Voltage
Secondary (09)Primary (79)
Large General Service (Code 09, 79)Electric Base Charge $38.50 per month $75.00 per month
Demand Charge:
All KW of Billing
Demand $14.15 per KW $12.75 per KW
Energy Charge:
All metered KWH $0.06140 per KWH $0.05990 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment:
All KWH $0.00000 per KWH $0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand
Charge for each KVAR
of leading or Lagging
reactive demand $0.30 per KVAR $0.30 per KVAR
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ELECTRIC RATES CONTINUED
Rates or Fees Description Rate Rate
Delivery Voltage
Secondary (51)Primary (50)
Large Power Service (Code 50,51)Electric Base Charge $375.00 per month $375.00 per month
Demand Charge:
All KW of Billing
Demand $15.00 per KW $13.50 Per KW
Energy Charge:
All Metered KWH $0.05820 per KWH $0.05820 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment:
All KWH $0.00000 Per KWH $0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand
Charge for each KVAR
of leading or Lagging
reactive demand $0.30 per KVAR $0.30 per KVAR
Delivery Voltage
Secondary or Primary
(56)
Athletic Field Lighting Service (Code 56)Electric Base Charge $14.25 per month
Energy Charge:
All Metered KWH $0.11750 per KWH
Power Cost
Adjustment:
All KWH $0.00000 Per KWH
Reactive Demand
Charge for each KVAR
of leading or Lagging
reactive demand $0.30 per KVAR
Outdoor Lighting (Codes 07, 07L, 08, 08L, 031, 32, 32L, 33, 34, 34L, 37, 38, 38L, 39)Type of Lamp KWH Total
Overhead lighting Service:
Code (07) Initial Wattage (100) Lumens ( 9,500)H.P. Sodium 40 10.50$
Code (08) Initial Wattage (250) Lumens (30,000)H.P. Sodium 105 14.75$
Code (31) Initial Wattage (250)Flood Lumens (28,500)H.P. Sodium 105 15.25$
Code (32) Initial Wattage (400)Flood Lumens (50,000)H.P. Sodium 167 19.50$
Code (33) Initial Wattage (400)Flood Lumens (36,000)Metal Halide 158 19.50$
Code (34) Initial Wattage (1,000)Flood Lumens (110,000)Metal Halide 378 40.00$
Code (07L) Initial Wattage (50) Lumens (5,000) LED 18 10.50$
Code (08L) Initial Wattage (96) Lumens (13,000)LED 35 14.75$
Code (32L) Initial Wattage (186) Lumens (28,000)LED 67 19.50$
Code (34L) Initial Wattage (550) Lumens (65,000)LED 198 40.00$
Post-Top Lighting Service:`
Code (37) Initial Wattage (70) Lumens ( 5,800)H.P. Sodium 29 15.75$
Code (38) Initial Wattage (150) Lumens (22,000)H.P. Sodium 59 16.50$
Code (38L) Initial Wattage (116) Lumens (11,000)LED 42 16.50$
Code (39) Initial Wattage (86) Lumens ( 4,350)LED 28 22.00$
Net Metering Rider (Code 88): Schedule N.M.
See City of Salem Electric Department website under Rates, Availability of
Service and Terms and Conditions of Service: www.salemva.gov
Temporary Service (Temporary Service):
See City of Salem Electric Department website under Rates, Availability of
Service and Terms and Conditions of Service: www.salemva.gov
Virginia - Street Lighting Rates:
Overhead Service on Existing Secondary Distribution Facilities:High Pressure Sodium KWH/Monthly Cost/Monthly
100 Watt 40 8.50$
250 Watt 103 15.00$
400 Watt 167 20.00$
LED KWH/Monthly Cost/Monthly
40 Watt 15 8.50$
96 Watt 35 15.00$
183 Watt 66 20.00$
Service on City of Salem, Virginia owned Standard Metal, Concrete, or
Ornamental Poles, or Wood Poles Served from Underground Distribution:High Pressure Sodium KWH/Monthly Cost/Monthly
100 Watt 40 18.60$
150 Watt 59 20.90$
250 Watt 103 25.00$
400 Watt 167 30.00$
LED KWH/Monthly Cost/Monthly
40 Watt 15 18.60$
150 Watt 59 20.90$
250 Watt 103 25.00$
400 Watt 66 30.00$
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ELECTRIC RATES CONTINUED
Rates or Fees Description Rate Rate
Downtown KWH/Monthly Cost/Monthly
51 Watt Overhead 19 59.00$
55 Watt Post Top (2
fixtures per pole)40 112.40$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2004); (02-01-1997); (11-15-1994); (05-04-
1994); (05-03-1993); (08-01-1991); (05-01-1989); (12-01-1988); (05-01-1988); (01-
01-1988); (05-01-1987); (01-01-1987); (04-01-1985); (04-01-1984)
Resolutions: 1383 (07-01-2020); 1270 (07-01-2015); 1230 (07-01-2013); 1204 (07-
01-2012); 1182 (07-01-2011); 1161 (07-01-2010); 1141 (09-01-2009); 1119 (07-01-
2008); 1097 (08-01-2007); (07-01-2006) Power Cost Adjustment increase-a
resolution was not done; 1059 (08-01-2005); 960 (01-01-2001)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article II, Division 3, Section 90-279
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, SIGN, L.P. GAS AND CROSS CONNECTION PERMIT
FEES
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
To ensure the safety of life and property from all hazards subject to structure design,
construction, occupancy, repair, removal or demolition.
Electrical permits include rewiring, change of service, in-ground swimming pool and
temporary service.
Plumbing permits include addition or replacement of fixtures and water/sewer line
replacements.
Mechanical permits include Elevator Permits, replacement of HVAC's systems, gas lines,
Fire Suppression Systems and Boiler installation.
Sign permits are issued for temporary and permanent signs. The city has a Sign
Ordinance. See the City of Salem Building Inspections website: www.salemva.gov.
Cross Connection Permits are required for all boilers, irrigation systems, and new
commercial buildings. A permit is also needed for the required annual inspection.
Backflow devices are installed and tested by a third party contractor.
All permits must be obtained prior to the start of work. If a permit is obtained after
work has started, fees will be twice the amount shown up to $250.00.
Rates or Fees Amount
The permits listed above are based on the amount of the contract or estimated cost.
The fees are as follows:
0.00 to 500.00 is 35.00$
501.00 to 1,000.00 is 40.00$
1,000.01 to 2,000.00 is 50.00$
2,000.01 to 3,000.00 is 60.00$
3,000.01 to 4,000.00 is 70.00$
4,000.01 to 5,000.00 is 85.00$
In excess of $5,000.00 the fee shall be
$85.00 plus
$4.50 for each
additional
$1,000.00 or
fraction thereof
NOTE: A 2% State Tax Levy must be added to all permit fees
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (06-07-2013) Sign Code Amended; (10-27-1986) Adopted
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code; (02-02-1984) LP Gas fees $10.00 and $25.00;
Prior was $1.00 and $5.00 for LP Gas
Resolutions: 1253 (07-01-2014); 976 (07-01-2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644 (05-01-
1989) Revised schedule of fees; 547 (10-14-1985) Policy regarding installation of
backflow preventive valves; 386 (09-01-1974) adopted fees; 209 (02-25-1974) adopted
the Southern Standard Building Code
State Levy: 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-04-2010); 1155 (03-08-2009)
2%; (07-01-2008) 1.75%; (04-01-1992) 1%
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-36; Signs Chapter 66, Section 66-38;
Chapter 10, Sections 10-29 and 10-34
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS SYSTEM FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Court
Description:
As authorized by Section 17.1-279.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, effective
October 1, 2014 the clerks of the City's district and circuit courts, respectfully, shall
assess and collect the sum of $5.00 as part of the costs in each criminal or traffic case in
which a defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. This
assessment shall be collected by the clerk of the court in which the action is filed,
remitted to the treasurer of the City and held by such treasurer subject to
disbursements by City Council to the City Police Department solely to fund software,
hardware and associated equipment costs for the implementation and maintenance of
an electronic summons system.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Electronic Summons System Fee is
$5.00 for each
criminal or traffic
case in which a
defendant is
charged with a
violation of any
statute or
ordinance.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-01-2014) $5.00 for each criminal or traffic case in which
a defendant is charged with a violation of any stature or ordinance
Salem City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1-15
Code of Virginia (1950), Title 17.1, Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 17.1-279.1; Title 36,
Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 36-105.5
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
ELEVATOR INSPECTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Elevator's must be inspected by a Virginia State qualified elevator inspector and re-
certified annually. The City uses a third party vendor to inspect elevator's.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Elevator Inspection is
$30.00 and is
handled by a
third party
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $30.00; 578 (01-01-1987) from
$15.00 to $25.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Division 1, Section 18-195
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN REVIEW FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Land Disturbing Permit are required for any site
development over 5,000 square feet.
Residential single family construction less than 5,000 square feet disturbed area may submit
an Agreement in Lieu of Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
Please contact the Engineering and Building Inspections Department for E&S plan
requirements and permit applications (540-375-3032) or visit their website:
www.salemva.gov.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review fee is part of the, if submitted, Site Plan Review
The Fee for Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review fee, with no site plan, is
$100.00
plus $50.00
per acre
greater
than one
acre
The fee for an Agreement in Lieu of Plan permit is 50.00$
The fee for a Land Disturbing Permit is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1253 (07-01-2014) Land Disturbing Permit $30.00; 1050 (03-
24-2005) Land Disturbing Permit $25.00
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-13-2003); (06-18-1992); (03-18-1992); (03-19-1981)
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article III, Division 2, Section 30-116-118
Code of Virginia, Title 62.1, Chapter 3.1, Article 2.4, Section 62.1-44.15:54
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MEMBER OF THE ARMED
FORCES KILLED IN ACTION
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This is an exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and surviving spouses of
members of the Armed Forces killed in action. This exemption will eliminate current real estate
taxes for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
Applications are available online and may be mailed and accepted year round. We offer in-
home assistance. For more information contact the City of Salem Commissioner of the
Revenue office at (540-375-3019).
Rate or Fee
You must meet the following qualifications for a disabled veteran:
Disability of Veteran must be 100% service-connected AND permanent AND total.
Residence must be Veteran's primary residence (proof, such as resident State tax return, may
be requested).
Spouse (if applicable) must also be identified.
For Qualifying spouse deceased Veteran must have died on or after January 1, 2011.
Qualifying spouse must not be remarried.
Required Documentation:
Certification of disability being: 100% service-connected, AND permanent, AND total.
You must meet the following qualifications for a surviving spouse:
Spouse must not be remarried.
Continue to occupy the real property as the principal place of residence.
Required Documentation:
Application must me filled out.
Certify that the real property is occupied as the surviving spouse principal place of residence.
Documentation from the United States of Defense indicating the date that the member of the
armed forces was killed in action.
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 32, Article 2.3, Sections 58.1-3219.5-3219.10
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION FEES
FOIA FEES (FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT)
Assessing Department:
Communications
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
If the requested records will be made available either in whole or in part, the City Manager
or a designee shall promptly consult with staff to determine the cost involved to assemble
the records for inspection and copying. Where portions of individual records must be
redacted prior to inspection and copying, the cost of doing this shall also be taken into
account.
Rates or Fees Amount
The following costs shall be charged at the rates indicated, not to exceed actual cost:
Staff member search time, charged at an estimated rate of
$5.00 per
quarter hour
Computer search time, requests for materials which exist electronically, or transmission of
electronic files are charges at the rate of
$8.00 per
quarter hour
Attorney's fees
If allowed by
law
Large Format Printing charged at
Actual cost
for large print
plus staff
time rate
estimated at
$5.00 per
quarter hour
Electronic recordings charged at
Actual cost
for electronic
recordings
plus staff
time rate
estimated at
$5.00 per
quarter hour
Computer printers, charged at the rate of
$0.10 per
page
Photocopies (including those necessary to perform redactions) charged at the rate of
$0.10 per
page
Incidental out-of-pocket costs necessary to assemble the records (for example: phone,
postage or courier charges).
Will be
Itemized
If the requester has asked for an advance determination of the cost, or if the cost exceed
$200.00, the requester shall be notified in advance. The City Manager may, before
continuing to process the request, require the requester to agree to payment of a deposit
not to exceed the amount of the advance determination.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) new
Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Subtitle II Part B, Chapter 37, Section 2.2-3704.1-.2
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Assessing Department:
Parks and Recreation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Parks and Recreation offers rental of various fields. Please call to verify
pricing, fees are subject to change (540-375-3057).
Rates or Fees Amount
Facility Rental Fees are as follows:
Baseball/Softball Fields:
1 Day, 1 Field $100.00
2 Days, 1 Field $200.00
1 Day weekend, 2-4 fields $500.00
2 Day weekend, more than 4 fields $600.00
Mid-day prep $100.00
Mid-day prep, more than 4 fields $150.00
Spartan Field (Synthetic Turf):
1 Day $275.00
1 Day with scoreboard $350.00
Weekend $500.00
Weekend with scoreboard, PA and Music $575.00
Call for Miscellaneous fees (540-375-3057)Call for Fees
Multipurpose Grass Fields:
1 day - Up to 4 fields $300.00
Weekend - Up to 4 fields $500.00
Legal Authorization:
Memos: (01-01-2014); (07-01-2008)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
STREETS, SANITATION, BEAUTIFICATION, CITY GARAGE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
STREET FEES
FARMER'S MARKET RENTAL FEES
Assessing Department:
Streets - Beautification
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City charges a rental fee for stall spaces at the Farmer's Market. The Salem
Farmer's Market is managed by the Beautification Department.
Rates or Fees Amount
The rental fees for the Farmer's Market is as follows:
First-time Application Fee - For all potential Vendors who have not submitted an
application in three (3) years (since March 2017), a one-time processing fee of $35.00
is required with the application. $ 35.00
Daily Vendor Fee - Per day per space
$5.00 per
weekday,
$10.00 on
Saturday
Monthly Vendor Fee - Please indicate specific months on application.35.00$
Full Season Vendor Fee - $30.00 per month for the full season (April 1 - December
31). Two payments are allowed - $135.00 due by April 1 and September 1. $ 270.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 1384 (07-01-2020), 1306 (03-13-2017), 1265 (03-23-2015)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
FINGERPRINT FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Fingerprint processing will have a fee.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Fingerprinting is
$10.00 per
person
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014), Prior was $5.00 per fingerprint
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Every fire alarm system installed will obtain an Electric Permit from the Building
Inspections Office for the operation of the system. Fee is based on cost.
Rates or Fees
The Fire Alarm System permit is based on estimated cost. For more information see the
City of Salem Building Inspections Department website for the Electrical Permit Fees:
www.salemva.gov
2% State Levy must be added to all permits issued.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective dates: (10-27-1986) Adopted Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code
Resolutions: 976 (07-01-2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644 (05-01-1989) Revised
schedule of fees; 386 (09-01-1974) adopted fees; 02-25-1974 adopted the Southern
Standard Building Code
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-36; Chapter 106, Article V, Section
106-506
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTION FEES
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The Fire Hydrant Connection fee includes a deposit, a connection fee, a bill for
water usage at the small commercial rate, a minimum of 10,000 gallons charge or
other wise charged for what is used and a fee for moving the meter. The deposit is
assessed for the use of a Fire Hydrant meter to protect the City of Salem water
system. When the Fire Hydrant meter is returned the deposit will be refunded,
pending any outstanding charges owed the city or damage to the returned meter.
Rates or Fees Amount
The deposit for a Fire Hydrant Connection fee is
$500.00 for use of a
back flow meter.
This is refunded
when the meter is
returned, pending
any outstanding
charges owed the
city or damage to
the returned meter.
There is a connection fee of $10.00
Water usage is billed at the
Small Commercial
rate with a base fee
plus the rate per
1,000 gallons used
per month: See the
City of Salem Water
and Sewer
Department Rates
on their website:
www.salemva.gov
A minimum of
10,000 gallons will
be charged per
month. Any water
used over 10,000
gallons will be
charged at actual
gallons used per
month
Contractor is not allowed to move the meter and the cost for the city to move the
meter is
$10.00 each
occurrence
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 1306 (03-13-17); 1253 (07-01-2014)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article III. Division 2, Section 90-78
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
FIRE METER RATES
Assessing Department:
Utility Billing
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Fire Service are the connections that are for metered fire suppression systems. Visit
the City of Salem Water and Sewer Department website for rates:
www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees January 1, 2020 January 1, 2021
The Charge for a Fire Meter is the current Water Base Service fee for Small Commercial 26.48 27.01
The water consumption is charged at the current Water Volume Rate per 1,000 gallons
used
See Water Rates
for the fee per
1,000 gallons
See Water Rates
for the fee per
1,000 gallons
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2017-2021); (01-01-2015); (01-01-2014); (01-01-
2013); (01-01-2012); (07-01-2011); (07-01-2010) Fee included in Rates
Resolutions: 1253 (07-01-2014); 1155 (03-08-2010); 1139 (07-01-2009); 1118 (07-01-
2008); 1095 (07-01-2007); 1080 (07-01-2006); 1057 (07-01-2005); 1011 (07-01-2003);
975 (07-01-2001); 930 (07-01-1999); 870 (07-01-1997); 838 (07-01-1996); 830 (02-26-
1996); 792 (07-01-1994); 770 (07-01-1993); 748 (07-01-1992); 711 (07-01-1991); 654
(07-01-1989); 459 (07-01-1983)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 2, Section 90-257
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FIRE/EMS
FIRE/EMS FEES
FIRE/EMS/RESCUE SQUAD INCIDENT REPORT FEE
Assessing Department:
Fire/EMS/Rescue Squad
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any request for a copy of an incident report will have a fee attached. A release will
need to be signed for HIPPA requirements.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Fire/EMS or Rescue Squad Incident Report is
$10.00 per
report
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FIRE/EMS
FIRE/EMS FEES
FIREWORKS PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Fire
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A permit is required for each fireworks display. The permit is reviewed by a Fire
Code Enforcement Inspector.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Fireworks Permit fee is
$100.00 per
event
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-19-2017)
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014)
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 9, Article 5, Section 15.2-974
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES LICENSE FEE
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
An Itinerant License is required from the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue. It is also
required, the City of Salem Fire Department be contacted (540-375-7006).
Rate or Fee Amount
Cost of the Itinerant License is
$50.00/
$500.00
Contact the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue office for cost and requirements (540-
375-3019).
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-66
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
FLOOD PLAIN DETERMINATION
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
N/A
Description:
Banks and Mortgage companies frequently ask the city to determine whether a particular
property is located within the flood plain. The city uses the FEMA map to make the
determination.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Flood Plain Determination is No Charge
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALES PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise, or conduct, a sale for the purpose of
discontinuing a retail business, or to modify the word "sale" in any advertisement with the
words "going out of business" or any other words which tend to insinuate that merchandise
liquidated, unless such person obtains a permit to conduct such sale from the Commissioner
of the Revenue.
Rate or Fee Amount
The permit fee for Going Out of Business Sales is 25.00$
Each special sale permit shall be valid for a period of no longer than sixty (60) days
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (08-23-1990)
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-85
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
GOLD PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any person who deals with gold is required to have a permit and renew the
permit annually.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Gold Permit is
$200.00
Annually
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Subtitle V, Chapter 41, Section 54.1-4108
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem allows certain businesses and occupations to be conducted in a
residential dwelling provided the use is clearly incidental or secondary to the use of
the home as a residence. See the City of Salem Zoning Department website:
www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Home Occupation Permit is 30.00$
Renewals will be automatic, subject to payment of the $30.00 fee, business license
renewal, and no complaints or violations of the regulations have occurred during the
previous year.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $30.00; 1050 (03-24-2005)
$25.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article III, Section 106-304.5
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
SHERIFF
SHERIFF FEES
INMATE PROCESSING FEE
Assessing Department:
Sheriff
Collecting Department:
Clerk of the Circuit Court and General Combined District Court
Description:
A sum is assessed as part of the Court costs collected by the Clerk of any City Court from
any individual admitted to the Roanoke County-Salem Jail or the Western Virginia
Regional Jail following a conviction. The fee is collected by the Clerk of Court in which
the case is heard and is used by the Sheriff's Office to defray the costs of processing
arrested persons into the Salem-Roanoke County Jail or the Western Regional Jail.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Inmate Processing is $ 25.00
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-01-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1-14
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 16, Article 3, Section 15.2-1613.1
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
INOPERATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES (JUNK CARS)
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, except within a fully enclosed
building or structure or otherwise shielded or screened from view, on any property zoned
for residential or commercial or agricultural purposes, any motor vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer, which is inoperative. An inoperative motor vehicle shall mean any motor
vehicle which is not in operating condition; or which for a period of 60 days or longer has
been partially or totally disassembled by the removal of tires and wheels, the engine or
other essential parts required for operation of the vehicle or on which there are displayed
neither valid license plates or valid inspection decal.
Rate or Fee
The cost of any such removal or disposal by the City shall be chargeable to the owner of the
vehicle or premises and may be collected as taxes and levies until collected. Every cost
authorized by this section of the city code with which the owner of the premises shall have
been assessed shall constitute a lien against the property from which the vehicle was
removed, the lien to continue until actual payment of such cost shall have been made.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (04-21-2011); (02-19-1987); (12-02-1982)
Salem City Code, Chapter 86, Section 86-264
Code of Virginia, Title 46.2, Subtitle III, Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 46.2-1200
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
INTEREST ON JUDGEMENTS
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Interest is charged on unpaid judgments. Judgments may be obtained for any
unpaid amount due the city.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Interest on Judgments are
6%, unless
otherwise stated
by a contract or
the judge
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
LAND DISTURBING FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A Land Disturbing Permit is required by the City of Salem for any activity that will involve 5,000
square feet or more of land disturbance. A Site Plan prepared by a professional engineering firm
is required upon issuance of the permit, the developer is required to inform the City of Salem
Engineering Department a minimum of three (3) days in advance of start of work for an
inspection of erosion and sediment control measures provided at the site.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for a Land Disturbing permit effective July 1 2014 is 30.00$
The fee for an Agreement in Lieu of Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is 50.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014 Budget Resolution $30.00); 1050 (03-24-
2005) $25.00
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-13-2003); (06-18-1992)
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article III, Sections 30-88 and 30-92
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COURTS
COURT FEES
LAW LIBRARY FEE
Assessing Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Court/Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Collecting Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Court/Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Description:
This fee is charged to continue with the maintenance, upkeep and improvements of said law
library. This assessment and these funds shall be expended for the purposes as provided in said
statute, specifically, for the acquisition of law books, law periodicals, and computer legal
research services and equipment for the use and maintenance of the law libraries situate in the
Roanoke County Courthouse and the City of Salem Courthouse which shall be open for the use
of the public. In addition, disbursements may include compensation to be paid to librarians and
other necessary staff for the maintenance of such libraries.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Court Law Library Fee for Civil Action is
$4.00 per
civil case
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-20-1988) $4.00 per civil case; (04-04-1985) $2.00 per civil case
Code of Virginia, Title 42.1, Chapter 4, Section 42.1-70
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
STREETS, SANITATION, BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE
STREET FEES
LEAF REMOVAL
Assessing Department:
Street/Sanitation
Collecting Department:
N/A
Description:
The City will collect loose leaves at the curbside on a regular basis from October -
December. From January-Mid-March, City crews will collect leaves on an "as needed"
basis ONLY. During the January-March time period, residents must notify the Street
Department at 375-3039 to schedule a loose leaf pick-up time. Loose leaves will not
be collected after Mid-March, they must be bagged or boxed in order to be picked up
after this date.
Rate or Fee Amount
Leaf Removal is a curb side service No Charge
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (02-21-2002) Pick up between October 15-December 1
of each year; (02-21-2001) Pick up between October 15-December 1 of each year;
(07-01-1981) Pick up between September 15-December 1 of each year.
Salem City Code, Chapter 70, Article II, Section 70-45
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
LIBRARY
LIBRARY FEES
LIBRARY FEES FOR DAMAGED OR LOST MATERIAL
Assessing Department:
Library
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Library will charge a fee for replacing damaged, missing or lost items.
Rates or Fees Amount
Fees for Damaged or Lost Library Material:
Lost Items
Retail cost plus
processing fee of $5.00
Lost Book Processing Fee - All Books except paperbacks $5.00
Lost Paperback Book Processing Fee $1.00
Lost Books on CD -Adult or Children
Retail cost plus
processing fee of $5.00
Lost Music
Retail cost plus
processing fee of $5.00
Lost Video's or DVD's
Retail cost plus
processing fee of $5.00
Replacement CD Audio Book $10.00
Missing Library Card $1.00
Missing Bar Code Label $0.25
Damaged or Missing CD or DVD Case $1.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1218
(12-10-12); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-24-2010)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
LIBRARY
LIBRARY FEES
LIBRARY FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
Assessing Department:
Library
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Library has other miscellaneous fees for services.
Rates or Fees Amount
Other fees and charges for the Library are as follows:
Temporary Library Card (Non-Resident) No Charge
Out of State Library Card $15.00 Annually
Photocopies $.20 per copy
Printing Services
B/W is $.20 per
page, Color is $.50
per page
Interlibrary Loan Fee $4.00 per item
Fax Services
$3.00 for the first
page and $1.00 per
additional page
Notary Fee $5.00 per notary
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Notary added; 1218 (12-10-
2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-14-2010)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
LIBRARY
LIBRARY FEES
LIBRARY FINES
Assessing Department:
Library
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Library will charge a fine for all materials not returned by the due date.
Rates or Fees Amount
Library fines are listed below:
Children's material fines for everything except Hot Items/Videos/Games are
$.20 per day with a
maximum of $1.00
Young Adult material and Adult material fines for everything except Hot
Items/videos/games are
$.20 per day with a
maximum of $5.00
Fines for all Hot Items/videos/games are
$1.00 per day per
item with a maximum
of $5.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-
23-2011); 1162 (06-14-2010)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INPSECTION FEES
LITTER CLEANUP ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
After being notified of a litter problem, and the property is not cleaned within the specified
period of time, the city will contract with a private vendor to clean the property and the
owner will be billed.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Litter Cleanup on Private Property is
$250.00 plus
$25.00
administrative
fee up to one
hour, plus
$200.00 each
additional hour
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (03-20-1997) 15 day notice to clean up-after 15 days owner
will pay the cost for clean up; (08-06-1981) given 15 days and can be fined no less than
$10.00 and no more than $50.00-after 15 days owner will be billed for cost of the cleanup
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article I, Section 30-4
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FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
LOCAL CONSUMPTION TAX
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The Local Consumption tax is a tax on the consumers of electricity in the
Commonwealth based on kilowatt hours delivered and used per month.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Local Consumption tax, per billing period, will be billed by the following formulas:
Electricity Service:
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric local consumption
tax on all electricity consumed per month not in excess of 2,500 kWh at the rate of
$0.00155 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00038 per kWh not to
exceed $.95 maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric local consumption
tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 2,500 kWh but not in excess of
50,000 kWh at the rate of $0.00099 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00024 per kWh not to
exceed $11.40 maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric local consumption
tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 50,000 kWh at the rate of
$0.00075 per kWh, as follows:$0.00018 per kWh
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 963 (12-11-2000)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 29, Section 58.1-2900 (01-01-2001)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
LOCAL USE TAX
Assessing Department:
Commonwealth of Virginia
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Cities are permitted to establish a Local Use Tax for the purpose of providing revenue
to the general fund of the locality. Sales Tax monies are collected by the Virginia
Department of Taxation and sent to the Department of Treasury. That agency credits
the account of the city where the sales occurred and disburses the monies to the
locality on a monthly basis.
Rate or Fee Amount
City Sales Tax is 1.0%
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-26-1981) General retail sales tax is exempt from
artificial or propane gas, firewood, coal and home heating oil purchased for
domestic consumption.
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 6, Section 58.1-606
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
MACHINERY AND TOOLS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Machinery and Tools is defined as machinery and tools used in a manufacturing, mining, processing
or reprocessing, well drilling, radio or television broadcasting, dairy, dry cleaning or laundry business
per Virginia Code 58.1-3507.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Machinery and Tools Personal Property rate is
$3.20 per
$100.00
assessed
value
Every taxpayer owning machinery and tools shall include on his annual return of such property the
original total capitalized cost of all his machinery and tools in the taxing jurisdiction. (Code of
Virginia Section 58.1-3518).
Penalty for late filing: Failure to file a timely return will result in a penalty, not to exceed amount of
tax and any such penalty shall become a part of the tax.
10% or
$10.00
whichever is
greater
Penalty for late payment: The penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of tax due.
10% or
$10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: 10% per annum shall be assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all such
taxes and levies remaining unpaid.
10%
annually
Willful failure to file this return is a criminal offense in violating of Virginia State Code 58.1-3518.
Taxpayers who are required to file a return who neglect to do so will be subject to a statutory
assessment and/or onsite inspection.
Forms for the Return of Business Tangible Personal Property & Machinery and Tools can be found
on the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue website: www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2012-07-01-1985); (01-01-2000); (09-07-1995); (11-21-1991);
02-01-1990); (09-04-1986; (05-24-1984); (04-23-1981-07-01-1985); (11-20-1980); (01-01-1979); (11-
02-1978); (09-07-1978); (04-18-1978)
Resolutions: (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2020); 1229 (07-01-2013); 687 (07-23-1990); 330 (04-18-1978)
Salem City Code
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 35, Article 2, Section 58.1-3507
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OPERATION PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
When a Mobile Home Park is sold a new Manufactured Home Park Operation permit
must be purchased.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for a Manufactured Home Park Operation Permit is 20.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)
Salem City Code, Chapter 54, Article II, Division 2, Section 54-76
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC
UTILITY FEES
METER CHECK FOR ACCURACY FEE
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
When a customer request a meter check for an electric meter there is a fee. A deposit is
required before the meter is checked. See the City of Salem Electric Department
website under Rates for the Terms and Conditions: www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Electric Meter Check for Accuracy is $50.00
Payment of fee is required for this service and will be refunded if the degree of error is
greater than 2%.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1141 (07-01-2009); 1095 (07-01-2007); 930 (07-01-
1999); 838 (07-01-1996); 459 (07-01-1993)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article II, Division 3, Section 90-279
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
METER RE-READ FEE
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The City will charge a fee for re-reading a water meter after the first trip out (charge
for 2nd trip). There is no charge if the meter has been misread.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a water Meter Re-Read is
$10.00 after
the first re-
read
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014)
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SEWER
UTILITY FEES
MISCELLANEOUS SEWER FEES
Assessing Department:
Utility Billing
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The city has miscellaneous sewer fees and are listed below.
Rates or Fees Amount
Miscellaneous Sewer fees are as follows:
Sewer Cleanout Installation : Contact the Sewer Department for more information (540)
375-3029. Refer to the 50/50 agreement.
0-3ft sewer depth $ 500.00
3-6ft sewer depth $ 1,000.00
Over 6ft sewer depth $ 1,500.00
Locate Lateral in Existing Sewer
$250.00
plus $100.00
per hour
Sewer Backup Complaint (If not found in the city system) $ 200.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-14-
2010); 1155 (03-08-2010); 1139 (07-01-2009); 1118 (07-01-2008); 1095 (07-01-2007);
1080 (07-01-2006); 1057 (07-01-2005); 1011 (07-01-2003); 975 (07-01-2001); 930 (07-01-
1999); 870 (07-01-1997); 838 (07-01-1996); 830 (02-26-1996); 792 (07-01-1994); 770 (07-
01-1993); 748 (07-01-1992); 711 (07-01-1991); 654 (07-01-1989); 459 (07-01-1983)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Subdivision 1, Section 90-298
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
MISCELLANEOUS WATER FEES
Assessing Department:
Utility Billing
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The city has miscellaneous water fees and are listed below.
Rates or Fees Amount
Miscellaneous Water fees are as follows:
Bulk Water Charge
$50.00 plus
$5.00 per
1,000
gallons
Low Pressure Complaint (if not within the city system) $ 100.00
Shut off Water Service at Meter after hours $ 100.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-14-
2010); 1155 (03-08-2010); 1139 (07-01-2009); 1118 (07-01-2008); 1095 (07-01-2007);
1080 (07-01-2006); 1057 (07-01-2005); 1011 (07-01-2003); 975 (07-01-2001); 930 (07-
01-1999); 870 (07-01-1997); 838 (07-01-1996); 830 (02-26-1996); 792 (07-01-1994);
770 (07-01-1993); 748 (07-01-1992); 711 (07-01-1991); 654 (07-01-1989); 459 (07-01-
1983)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 2, Section 90-257
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
MOBILE HOME TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Mobile Homes are assessed using the Wingate Appraisal Guide.
Rates or Fees Column1
The Real Estate Tax rate is used for Mobile Homes and the tax rate is
$1.20 per
$100.00
assessed
value
Due Date: May 31st of each year
Penalty for late payment: The penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax due and
becomes a part of the tax.
10% or
$10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: 10% per annum shall be assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all
such taxes and levies remaining unpaid.
10%
annually
To obtain the Mobile Home Form, please visit the City of Salem Commissioner of the
Revenue website: www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2019)$1.18 to $1.20; (From 07-01-1987-06-30-2019);
(From 04-23-1981-07-01-1986)
Resolutions: 1229 (07-01-2013); 256 (07-01-1976)
Salem City Code, Chapter 27A, Article I, Section 27A, 27A-3
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 35, Article 6, Section 58.1-3520-3521; 58-
829.3
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
MOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The property owner is notified if there is a weed problem. The notice allows 15 days to
correct the problem. If not addressed by the property owner the city will hire an outside
contractor to mow the property and the property owner will be billed.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Mowing Personal Property Lot is
$250.00 plus
$25.00
administrative
fee up to one
hour, plus
$200.00 each
additional hour
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (03-20-97) - given a 15 day notice and if not mowed the
Building Inspector will hire a contractor and the homeowner will be billed; (08-06-1981) -
15 days notice and can be fined no less than $10.00 and no more than $50.00 - after the
15 days the homeowner will be billed for the cost to mow the lot
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)Salem City Code, Chapter 94, Section 94-1
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
OCCUPANCY INSPECTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
To safeguard the health, property and public welfare by controlling the use or
occupancy of all buildings and structures within the City of Salem. When signing up for
Electric, Water and Sewer Service an Occupancy Inspection Permit Fee will be paid.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for an Occupancy Inspection is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $30.00; 792 (07-01-1994) $25.00;
459 (07-01-1983) $10.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-41
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POLICE
POLICE FEES
PARKING TICKET FINES
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Police Department can issue a ticket for certain parking offenses.
Rates or Fees Amount
The following fees are in place for Parking Tickets:
Blocking Traffic $20.00
Fire Lane $50.00
Handicapped Parking Space $100.00
No Parking in Front of a Public or Private Driveway $20.00
No Parking Zone $20.00
No Stopping or Standing Zone $20.00
No Valid State Inspection or Decal $20.00
No Valid State Tags $20.00
Overtime Parking $20.00
Parking in Designated Space on City Property $20.00
Parking in Wrong Direction $20.00
Parking on a Crosswalk $20.00
Parking within 15ft. of a Fire Hydrant $20.00
Parking within 20ft. of a Crosswalk at the Intersection $20.00
Parking Within a Tow-Away Zone $20.00
Restricted Parking Area $20.00
Other/Nonspecific $20.00
Late penalty on parking tickets not paid within 5 days of issuance $20.00
Notice: You may pay this by appearing at the Office of the City of Salem Treasurer at
114 N. Broad Street, Salem Virginia, between the hours of 8:00am and 5pm Monday
through Friday. If you prefer you may mail the parking ticket and fine to the
aforementioned office at P.O. Box 869, Salem, Virginia 24153. Checks should be made
payable to the Treasurer of the City of Salem. Failure to make such payment within 5
days will require further action which could result in your having to appear in court and
pay additional costs.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (04-21-2011); (08-10-1998); (11-12-1990)
Resolutions: 695 (10-22-1990), 478 (12-12-1983), 360 (07-23-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 86, Article V, Division 1, Sections 86-265
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TREASURER
TREASURER FEES
PENALTY AND INTEREST ON PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Assessing Department:
Treasurer
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any person who shall fail to pay any tangible personal property tax when due shall
be assessed and shall pay the city treasurer, along with such tax, a penalty.
Interest will commence on July 1 or the first day of the month after the due date,
whichever is later, of the year for which such tax was assessed.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax. The penalty is
10% or $10.00,
whichever is
greater
The Interest Rate is assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all
such taxes and levies remaining unpaid. The interest rate is 10% annually
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-5( C )(1 and 2)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 11, Section 58.1-1113
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
TREASURER
TREASURER FEES
PENALTY AND INTEREST ON REAL ESTATE TAX
Assessing Department:
Treasurer
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Any person who shall fail to pay on or before, December 5th and June 5th of each tax
year, the semi-annual installment of Real Estate tax becoming due on or before such
dates shall be assessed, by the Treasurer, and shall pay, along with such tax, a
penalty. Interest will be charged at the maximum yearly rates authorized by general
law of the Commonwealth.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax due and becomes part of
the tax. The penalty is
10% or $10.00,
whichever is
greater
Interest shall be assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all such
taxes and levies remaining unpaid. The Interest Rate is 10% annually
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-3(b)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 39, Article 2, Section 58.1-3916
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
When assessing vehicles, the city uses the January NADA guide. When available, the city uses the
loan value from this book, which is the lowest value listed. When that figure cannot be obtained,
the city uses a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price. If neither of these values
can be found, the city then uses the percent of cost. Salem prorates personal property taxes based
on the number of months a vehicle is owned in a given year.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Tangible Personal Property tax rate is
$3.40 per
$100.00 of the
assessed value
Penalty for late filing: The penalty for late filing shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax and
shall become a part of the tax.
10% or $10.00
whichever is
greater
Due Date: Tax bills are due each May 31st, and are for the current calendar year (January through
December).
Penalty for late payment: The penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax due.
10% or $10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: 10% per annum shall be assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all such
taxes and levies remaining unpaid 10% annually
For more information see the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue website:
www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2019) $3.25 to $3.40 per $100.00 assessed value; (From July
1, 1985-June 30, 2013); (01-01-2000); (09-7-1995); (11-21-1991); (From April 23, 1981-June 30,
1985); (02-01-1990); (09-04-1986); (05-24-1984); (11-20-1980); (01-01-1979); (09-07-1978)
Resolutions: (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019) $3.25 per $100.00 assessed value; 1229 (07-01-2013);
687 (07-23-1990); 330 (04-18-1978)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82.5
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 35, Article 1, Section 58.1-3500-3506
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
PLAN REVIEW WITH A STORMWATER PLAN FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The objectives of a site plan review are to: 1) maintain the character and integrity of
neighborhoods and ensure compatible development patterns; 2) promote excellence of
design; 3) encourage the most appropriate development and use of land; 4) prevent
traffic hazards; 5) ensure the availability and efficient provision of public services; and 6)
avoid adverse impacts on the natural environment.
For more information see the Site Plan Review Procedure found on the City of Salem
Engineering Department website: www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Plan Review with a Stormwater Plan less than an acre is
$250.00 for
less than an
acre
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) New
Salem City Code, Chapter 78, Article IV, Section 78-205
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 22, Article 3, Section 15.2-2223
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTIONS FEES
PLAN REVIEW FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FEES
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
To ensure the safety of life and property from all hazards subject to structure design,
construction, occupancy, repair, removal or demolition. All construction or
improvements for residential property or commercial property must be approved by the
Building Inspections office. A Residential Permit Application Packet or a Commercial
Permit Application Packet are available on the City of Salem Building Inspections
Department website: www.salemva.gov.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for Plan Reviews are:
Residential Plan Review 30.00$
Commercial Plan Review-New or Expansion
10% of permit
fee or $30.00,
whichever is
greater to be
paid when
dropping plans
off at the office
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) New Residential Plan Fee $30.00,
Commercial 10% or $30.00, whichever is greater; 1050 (03-24-2005) Commercial
Construction 10% on New or Expansion
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 22, Article 3, Section 15.2-2223
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING FEES
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FEE (PUD)
Assessing Department:
Planning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The intent of the PUD is to encourage maximum flexibility in the design and
development of land.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) review and approval is
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than
one acre and
petitioner pays
the full
advertisement
cost
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005); 902 (08-10-
1998); 607 (10-27-1987); 416 (12-15-1981); 347 (02-05-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Section 106-228, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-
512
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
POLICE VERIFICATION REPORT FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The term "verification" includes accident, theft and other police incident reports.
Reports may be requested by an individual, an insurance company or another
governmental agency.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Police Verification Report is
$10.00 per
copy
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
PREPARED FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX (MEALS TAX)
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Commonly referred to as a meals tax, this is a tax levied on the purchaser of all prepared food and
beverages served in and from any food establishment as defined in the Salem City Code Section 82-
101, whether intended to be consumed on the seller's premises or not. For the purpose of this tax
"Food" shall be defined as any and all edible refreshment or nourishment, including alcoholic
beverages, with the exception of prepackaged snack foods and unopened canned or bottled drinks
not included with a meal which shall be exempt from taxation. Sellers may not relieve the customer
of payment of this tax.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Prepared Food and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax) is 6%
Due Date: Payment must be postmarked by the 30th day of the month following the month in which
the tax is collected to avoid penalties. Payments postmarked on or before the 20th of the month
following the month the tax is collected may take a discount of 3% of the tax amount. Remit to
Commissioner of the Revenue PO Box 869 Salem VA 24153 and make all checks payable to the City of
Salem Treasurer.
3% discount if
filed by the 20th
of the following
month
Penalty for Late Payment: Shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax assessable.
10% the first
month, 5% for
each month
thereafter, up
to a maximum
of 25% or
$10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: May commence not earlier than the first day following the day such taxes are due.10% Annually
In the case of a false or fraudulent return with intent to defraud the city of any tax due under this
article, a penalty of 50 percent of the tax shall be assessed against the person required to collect
such tax.
Failure to Pay or Violation of Code: Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of
the Code governing this tax, shall be guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Conviction of such violation
shall not relieve such person from the payment, collection, or remittance of the Prepared Food and
Beverage Tax (Meals Tax). Collecting, but failing to remit this tax shall constitute embezzlement per
18.2-111 of the Code of Virginia.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (10-06-2016); (01-02-2013); (02-01-2012); (06-22-2000); (04-08-1991);
(12-01-1988)
Resolutions: 921 (03-22-1999); 437 (09-27-1982)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article IV, Section 82-101-113
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 38, Section 58.1-3077; Chapter 36, Article 8,
Section 58.1-3840; Chapter 39, Article 2, Section 58.1-3916
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CIRCUIT COURT
CIRCUIT COURT FEES
PROBATE TAX
Assessing Department:
Circuit Court
Collecting Department:
Circuit Court
Description:
A city probate tax is imposed on the probate of every will or grant of administration as
provided in Code of Virginia 58.1-3805.
Rate or Fee
The City Probate Tax is in the amount equal to one-third (1/3) of the amount of the State
Probate Tax on a probate of a will or grant of administration. The clerk of circuit court will
collect this tax for the city and shall be compensated in the amount of five percent (5%) of the
amount collected and remitted upon each instrument taxable under this section recorded in
his office. Such compensation shall be paid out of the city treasury.
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 17, Article 3, Section 58.1-1718; Title 58.1,
Subtitle III, Chapter 38, Article 2, Section 58.1-3805
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC
UTILITY FEES
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY USE FEES
Assessing Department:
Electric
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Localities can charge a Public Right of Way Use Fee for the use of public owned roads and
property by certified telecommunication firms. This fee is in exchange for the use of the locality's
land for electric poles or electric conduits by certified providers of telecommunication services.
Salem uses a Pole Attachment Agreement instead of the Public Right of Way Use Fees.
Rate or Fee
The fee is calculated each year by VDOT based on information about the number of access lines
and footage of new installation that have occurred in the reporting localities. Based on this
information, VDOT uses a formula to calculate the monthly fee per access line for participating
localities. Salem uses a Pole Attachment Agreement instead of the Public Right of Way Use
Fees.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION LOCAL TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Property owned by a public service corporation is assessed by the State Corporation Commission
which includes electric utilities and cooperatives, gas pipeline distribution companies, public service
water companies, and telephone and telegraph companies. The State Corporation Commission
sends out their assessments for the property in our city and the Commissioner of the Revenue is
required to examine the assessments to determine their correctness. If correct, the locality
determines the equalized assessed valuation of the corporate property by applying the local
assessment ratio prevailing in the locality for real estate. Local taxes are then assigned to real and
tangible personal property at the current tax rate of the locality.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Public Service Corporation Local tax rate for Real Estate is
$1.20 per
$100.00 of
assessed value
The Public Service Corporation Local tax rate for Personal Property is
$3.40 per
$100.00 of
assessed value
Due Date: December 5th of each year.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2019) $1.20 RE and $3.40 PP per $100.00 assessed value;
(From July 1, 1985-June 30, 2013); (01-01-2000); (09-7-1995); (11-21-1991); (From April 23, 1981-
June 30, 1985); (02-01-1990); (09-04-1986); (05-24-1984); (11-20-1980); (01-01-1979); (09-07-
1978)
Resolutions: (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019) $1.18 RE and $3.25 PP per $100.00 assessed value;
1229 (07-01-2013); 687 (07-23-1990); 330 (04-18-1978)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 26, Article 1, Section 58.1-2606
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CITY CLERK FEES
PUBLIC VEHICLE FEES (TAXICABS AND FOR HIRE VEHICLES)
Assessing Department:
Clerk of Council
Collecting Department:
N/A
Description:
The rates for taxicab service within the city shall be such as are established from time to time
by ordinance of the council of the city. No different rates shall be charged or collected for such
service.
Rates or Fees
Distance Rates: For one passenger, for the first one-eight (1/8) mile or fraction thereof, two
dollars and eighty cents ($2.80).
For each additional one-eighth (1/8) mile or fraction thereof, twenty cents ($.20).
Time Rates: For each forty (40) seconds of waiting time, twenty cents ($.20) while a charge is
made for waiting time there shall be no charge for mileage under the foregoing distance rates.
Extra Passengers: For each additional passenger, thirty cents ($.30) can be charged.
Waiting Time: Shall include the time the vehicle is stopped in traffic or stopped at the
direction of the passenger. Waiting time shall not include the first three (3) minutes after the
vehicle has arrived at the destination to which it was called. When a charge is made for waiting
time, there shall be no charge for mileage.
Fuel Surcharge: One dollar ($1.00) may be added to the current meter charge for each trip.
*Can be removed by City Manager.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective dates: (05-21-2009); (11-24-1994); (09-19-1985); (05-02-1985); (12-30-
1982); (04-23-1981)
Salem City Code, Chapter 98, Article II, Division 4, Section 98-151 (f)
Code of Virginia, Title 46.2, Subtitle V, Chapter 20, Article 3, Section 46.2-2062
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
RE-INSPECTION CODE COMPLIANCE FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The city will charge a Re-Inspection Code Compliance fee when an inspection has failed
twice and a third trip is required.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Re-Inspection Code Compliance is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $30.00; 870 (07-01-1997) $25.00;
830 (02-26-1996) $10.00; 578 (01-01-1987) from $5.00 to $15.00
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE RATES
REAL ESTATE TAX
Assessing Department:
Real Estate
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Properties are appraised at 100% of fair market value for tax purposes in order to
have schools, fire, police protection and other public benefits. The property tax is
designed to distribute the tax burden in proportion to the value of individual
properties worth.
The City assesses real estate property annually. Salem assesses property as of
January 1st but does not place the values on it's tax roll until the fiscal year beginning
July 1st.
All new construction will be assessed and added to the tax roll immediately starting
with the certificate of occupancy issue date or when the property becomes fit for
use.
Property rezoned will be reassessed ten (10) days after the ordinance is approved.
Subdivisions are assessed on the date the subdivision is recorded in the Clerk of
Circuit Court office.
Service Charge is 0.240/$100 (which is 20% of the 1.20/$100 current tax rate).
Rates or Fees Amount
The Real Estate tax rate is
$1.20 per
$100.00 of
assessed value
Due Dates: First Payment due December 5th. Second Payment due June 5th.
Penalty: The penalty shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax due and becomes
part of the tax.
10% or $10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: 10% per annum shall be assessed and collected on the principal and
penalties of all such taxes and levies remaining unpaid 10% annually
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances Effective dates: (07-01-2019) $1.18 to $1.20 per $100.00 assessed
value; (From 07-01-1987-07-01-2012); (07-01-2006); (07-07-1988); (12-18-1986);
(09-04-1986); (From 04-23-1981-07-01-1986); (04-18-1985); (05-24-1984); (11-10-
1980)
Resolution: (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019); 1254 (07-01-2014); 1229 (07-01-2013);
256 (01-01-1976)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82.3-82.4
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 32, Article 1, Section 58.1-3200-3389
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC/WATER
UTILITY FEES
RECONNECT FEE FOR NONPAYMENT
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The city assesses a Reconnect Fee For Nonpayment when the Meter Service
Department makes a trip out to turn the service off to the building for nonpayment.
See the City of Salem Electric Department website under Rates for the Terms and
Conditions: www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees Amount
The Reconnect Fee for Residential or Small General Service for Nonpayment is 25.00$
The Reconnect Fee for Residential or Small General Service for Nonpayment if done
after hours or weekends is 75.00$
The Reconnect Fee for All Other customers shall be
The actual
cost of making
the
reconnection,
with a
minimum of
$250.00
The Reconnect Fee for all customers, where service has been disconnected for
fraudulent use of electricity or where access to the meter has been denied will be
The actual
cost of making
the
reconnection,
with a
minimum of
$250.00
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016)
Resolutions: 1270 (07-01-2015); 1141 (07-01-2009); 1095 (07-01-2007); 838 (07-01-
1996); 770 (07-01-1993); 459 (07-01-1983)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 1, Section 90-238(a)
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CIRCUIT COURT
CIRCUIT COURT FEES
RECORDATION TAX
Assessing Department:
Circuit Court
Collecting Department:
Circuit Court
Description:
A city recordation tax is imposed on the state recordation collectable tax for the first
recordation of each taxable instrument. The clerk of the circuit court of the city collecting the
recordation tax shall pay the amount to the city of salem treasurer. For such services in
collecting such tax, the clerk shall be compensated in the amount of five (5%) percent of the
amount so collected.
Rate or Fee
The tax in an amount equal to one-third of the amount of the state recordation collectable
for the state on the first recordation of each taxable instrument; provided, that no tax shall
be imposed under this section upon any instrument on which the state recordation tax is $.50
specifically. A deed or other instrument conveys, or covers shall relate to property located in
the city.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective date: (07-22-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article IX, Sections 82-255-256
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 8, Section 58.1-3800-3811
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
RECREATION PROGRAM FEES
Assessing Department:
Parks and Recreation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department affords residents access to a variety of
cultural, arts and crafts, dance and exercise opportunities. Actual classes vary from season to
season and year to year.
Rates or Fees
The fees for Recreation Programs will vary and are published in the Salem Magazine, in the
spring and fall. The information can be found on the City of Salem Parks and Recreation
website: www.salemva.gov.
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INPSECTION FEES
REFUND FOR PERMITS
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City will refund a portion of a permit if work has not been performed.
Rate or Fee Amount
The City will retain the
higher of 25%
or $30.00 and
refund the
remaining
balance.
For total permit fees less than 25% or $30.00, no refund will be made.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Policy Change
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED IN RESPONDING TO CERTAIN TRAFFIC
INCIDENTS
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Combined General District Court
Description:
A person convicted of violating any of the following provisions shall be liable for
restitution at the time of sentencing, or in a separate civil action, to the city or to any
responding rescue squad, law-enforcement, fire-fighting and emergency services: a)
driving impaired and causing an accident or incident, b) reckless driving causes an
accident or incident, c) driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license
and d) improperly leaving the scene of an accident.
Rate or Fee Amount
The City has determined the reasonable expense is a flat fee of 350.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-01-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 86, Article IV, Division 1, Section 86-97 - Part II
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 17, Article 1, Section 15.2-1716; Title
18.2, Chapter 4, Article 1, Sections 18.2-36.1, 18.2-51.4, 18.2-266, 18.2-266.1; Title
29.1, Chapter 7, Article 3, Sections 29.1-738, 29.1-738.02; Title 46.2, Subtitle II,
Chapter 3, Article 6.1, Section 46.2-341.24; Title 46.2, Chapter 8, Article 7, Section
46.2-852, Section 46.2-852; Title 46.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 46.2-
300, Title 46.2, Subtitle III, Chapter 8, Article 11, Section 46.2-894
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
RETURN CHECK FEE
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Treasurer/Utility Collections
Description:
Any check issued to the City and is returned for non-sufficient funds will be charged a
return check fee.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Returned Check is 40.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1139 (07-01-2009) $40.00; 1118 (07-01-2008) $30.00; 930 (07-01-1999)
$25.00; 770 (07-01-1993) $20.00; 748 (07-01-1992) $15.00; 459 (07-01-1983) $10.00
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle I, Chapter 1, Section 15.2-106
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
REZONING FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
City Council may by ordinance, amend, supplement, or change zoning
regulations, district boundaries or classifications of property whenever the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice require
changes. All proposed amendments shall be referred to the Salem Planning
Commission for study or recommendation.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Rezoning is
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre and the
petitioner pays
the full
advertisement
cost
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005); 902 (08-
10-1998); 607 (10-27-1987); 416 (12-15-1981); 347 (02-05-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Section 106-228.4; Chapter 106, Article V,
Section 106-512
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT FEES
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Right of Way Permits are required for any work taking place in the City of Salem right of
way. A fee is charged for permits in accordance with the City of Salem Right of Way Permit
Specifications.
Rates or Fees Amount
Fees charged for Right of Way permits are effective October 1, 2014:
Permit Fee (30 days) 50.00$
Permit Fee (60 days) 100.00$
If any excavation is started without the required permit, in order for the person to be
allowed to continue with such excavation, the person must obtain a permit, and the cost of
such permit fee shall be
Twice the
applicable
amount set forth
above (i.e., 30
day permit fee is
$100.00, 60 day
permit fee is
$200.00)
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) New fees started 10-01-2014
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION FEES
SALEM MAGAZINE AD FEES
Assessing Department:
Communications
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Salem Magazine is published twice a year and fees to place an ad in the publication is
subject to change.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for placing an ad in the Salem Magazine are as follows:
Full Page 1,000.00$
Half Page 500.00$
Quarter Page 250.00$
*Prices are subject to change
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FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
SALES AND USE TAX
Assessing Department:
Commonwealth of Virginia
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Commonwealth of Virginia requires a Sales Tax be assessed on all purchases except
prescription drugs.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Sales and Use tax is 4.30%
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-26-1981) General retail sales tax is exempt from
artificial or propane gas, firewood, coal and home heating oil purchased for domestic
consumption.
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle I, Chapter 3, Article 14, Section 58.1-441.49
Sales and Use Tax Policy Statement 81-1
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
SCRAP METAL DEALER PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Every person who regularly engages in the purchasing or acquiring of secondhand building
materials for the purpose of resale or installation on the property of another , shall be
deemed a "Dealer".
Dealers are now required to obtain a "Scrap Metal Dealer Permit" issued by the Salem
Police Department for which these items are offered for sale or acquisition as required by
law.
A permit is NOT needed for those dealers who do not conduct transactions involving more
than 600 pounds combined weight or enters into more than 26 combined transactions
annually (59.1-116.1). Dealers who are under this threshold will only be required to
submit Virginia State Police Form 313. Which is available on the Virginia State Police
website and from Salem Iron and Metal.
Application for the City of Salem Scrap Metal Dealer Permit can be found on the City of
Salem Police Department website: www.salemva.gov.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Scrap Metal Dealer Permit is 20.00$
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 59.1, Chapter 9, Article 1, Section 59.1-117-59.1-123
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC/WATER/SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR UTILITIES
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Customers are required to have a security deposit to obtain electric, water and
sewer services within the City of Salem. This deposit is used to help cover the final
bill when a customer moves out.
Rates or Fees Amount
The following Security Deposits are in place:
Residential $250.00
Commercial
Two times the
highest previous
bills.
The interest rate on Security Deposits are re-evaluated annually and based on the
State Corporation Commission reported rate.
Upon request, after two years of satisfactory completion with no delinquencies,
the deposit with accrued interest can be applied to the customers account.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016); (07-01-2013); (07-01-2010)
Residential-$125-$250, Commercial-Twice the highest previous bill; (07-01-2001)
Residential $50-$250, Commercial-Twice the highest previous bill
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 1, Section 90-237
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
SENIOR CENTER FEES
Assessing Department:
Parks and Recreation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Senior Center offers many opportunities for our senior
citizens.
Rates or Fees
The fee for a Senior Center Class will vary and are published in the Salem Magazine, in the spring
and fall. The information can be found on the City of Salem Parks and Recreation website:
www.salemva.gov.
The fee for a Senior Citizen Trip is based on the trip cost and the number of participants.
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COURTS
COURT FEES
SERVICE FEES FOR COURTS
Assessing Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Courts
Collecting Department:
General Combined District Courts/Circuit Courts
Description:
The service fees are for Sheriff services. This is forwarded to the city treasurer monthly.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fee for Services are:
Service fees from the General District Court per levy is 12.00$
Service fees from the Circuit Court per levy is 12.00$
Service fees to List and Seize Personal Property per levy is 12.00$
Service fees for Civil Process is 12.00$
Service fees for Out-of-State Civil Process served in the City of Salem is 75.00$
Legal Authorization:
Code of Virginia, Title 17.1, Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 17.1-272
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SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SEWER AVAILABILITY FEES
Assessing Department:
Sewer
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Sewer Availability Fees are assessed for new connections to the City's existing
sewer infrastructure.
Rates or Fees Amount
The following Sewer Availability Fees apply:
5/8" or 3/4" Water Meter Size 1,000.00
1" Water Meter Size 2,000.00
1 1/2" Water Meter Size 3,000.00
2" Water Meter Size 6,000.00
3" Water Meter Size 12,000.00
4" Water Meter Size 20,000.00
6" Water Meter Size 40,000.00
8" Water Meter Size 75,000.00
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (06-08-2020) Correction on 1 1/2" Water Meter
from $3,500.00 to $3,000.00, (11-24-2016)
Resolution: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1253 (07-01-2014) New fee
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article III, Division 3, Section
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SEWER CONNECTION FEES
Assessing Department:
Sewer
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Rates or Fees Amount
The Sewer Connection Fees are as follows:
6" Sewer Connection or smaller - based on lateral diameter
The greater of
$2,100 or actual
cost plus 29%
Larger than 6" Sewer Connection - based on lateral diameter
The greater of
$2,100 or actual
cost plus 29%
New Construction: Sewer charges will begin 60 days after the sewer connection is
complete. This will be effective, January 1, 2016.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016); (07-01-2014); (07-01-2010); (07-01-2005); (07-
01-2003); (07-01-1999); (07-01-1996); (07-01-1994); (07-01-1993); (07-01-1992); (07-01-
1988); (03-01-1981); (07-01-1980)
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article III, Division 3, Section 90-128
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SEWER NON-USER FEES
Assessing Department:
Sewer
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Sewer Non-User Fees are fees charged to customers if service is available to the property, but they
choose not to use this utility.
Rate or Fee
January 2017-
January 2021
The Sewer Non-User fee is 32% of 5,000 GPM (Gallons per Month) Residential Rate $ 14.40
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2017-01-01-2021); (01-01-2015); (01-01-2014); (01-01-2013);
01-01-2012); (01-01-2011); (07-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Subdivision 1, Section 90-303
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SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SEWER RATES
Assessing Department:
Sewer
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The City renders a monthly bill for use of the city sewer system and the charge is based on
water consumption. The monthly bill will include Electric, Water, Sewer and Toter/Trash fee
and Dumpster Service, if requested.
Rates or Fees
January 2017-
January 2021
The Sewer Rates are as follows:
Sewer Base Service Fee:
Residential 22.70$
Small Commercial 45.41$
Large Commercial 90.82$
Multi-Unit 68.11$
Duplex-Residential 45.40$
Sewer Volume Rate Per 1000 Gallons Used: GPM = Gallons per Month
First 5,000 GPM 5.39$
5,000 - 10,000 GPM 5.39$
10,000 - 75,000 GPM 5.39$
All over 75,000 GPM 5.39$
Sewer Non-User Fees:
29% of 5,000 GPM Residential Rate 14.40$
Sewer Unmetered Fees:
100% of 4,000 GPM Residential Rate 44.26$
New construction sewer consumption, after hook up, will not be billed until a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (07-01-2016) Effective January 1, 2017, Rates approved for
January 2017-January 2021; (07-01-2014) Increase January 1, 2015; (01-01-2010) For 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; (07-01-2006); (07-01-2005); (07-01-2004); (07-01-2003); (07-01-
1996) for 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001; (07-01-1995); (07-01-1993); (07-01-1992);
(07-01-1991); (07-01-1990); (07-01-89); (07-01-1982); (03-01-1981); (10-24-1980); (06-20-
1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Subdivision 1, Section 90-303
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
SEWER
UTILITY FEES
SEWER UNMETERED FEES
Assessing Department:
Sewer
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Unmetered Sewer Fees are fees charged to customers who have sewer service but not a metered
water or sewer service that provides a monthly reading for usage.
Rate or Fee
January 2017-
2021
The Sewer Unmetered fee is 100% of 4,000 GPM 44.26$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2017-2021); (01-01-2015); (07-1-2014) Set up a rate for
Unmetered Sewer
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Subdivision 1, Section 90-303
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
SHORT TERM/DAILY RENTAL TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Localities in Virginia are authorized by the Code of Virginia to levy a tax which can not exceed 1% of the
gross proceeds of a person engaged in the short term rental business as defined in State of Virginia
Code Section 58.1-3510. Any person engaged in the short term rental business as defined in section 82-
178 shall collect the rental tax from the lessee of the daily rental property at the time of the rental.
What is Daily Rental Property? All tangible personal property held for rental and owned by a person
engaged in the short tem rental business, except trailers as defined in Code of Virginia, 46.2-100, and
other tangible personal property required to be licensed or registered with the state department of
motor vehicles, state department of game and fisheries or state department of aviation. Except for
daily rental of passenger cars, all rental property that is not daily rental property shall be classified
pursuant to Code of Virginia, 58.1-3503.
Rate or Fee
The Short Term/Daily Rental Tax is one percent (1%) of the total amount charged to each person for
the rental of daily rental property.
Due Dates: Returns are to be remitted quarterly and should be filed within 30 days of the last day of
the quarter for which you are filing. Quarterly Remittance Procedures: Please make checks payable to
City of Salem and remit tax accompanied by the Short Term/Daily rental tax remittance form to the
Commissioner of the Revenue PO Box 869 Salem VA 24153.
Penalties for failure to file or late filing: A penalty of six percent (6%) of the tax due if the failure is for
not more than one month, with an additional six percent (6%) for additional month the failure occurs
not to exceed thirty percent (30%) of the tax shall be added to all delinquent filings. In no case shall the
penalty be less than $10.00, even if no tax is due for the period for which the return was required.
Violation of any provision of this code shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant of VA Code 58.1-
636.
Legal Authorization:
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article VI, Section 82-176-183
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 35, Article 3.1, Sections 58.1-3510.4-3510.7
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
SIDEWALK DINING PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The Permittee must comply with all applicable rules, regulations, ordinances, laws or
statutes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and those regulations
promulgated or enforced by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the
Board of Health. Sidewalk dining permits shall be revocable with or without cause in
the discretion of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Sidewalk Dining permit is 100.00$
Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the intended start date to allow
sufficient time for staff review and the permit fee must be paid before the permit
will be issued.
Annual permit to run calendar year, January 1 to December 31 of each year.
The Permittee may use the dining area from 7:00am until 3:00am.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1338 (07-01-2018)
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING FEES
SITE PLAN APPROVAL REVIEW FEE
Assessing Department:
Planning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The objectives of site plan review are to 1) maintain the character and
integrity of neighborhoods and ensure compatible development patterns;
2) promote excellence of design; 3) encourage the most appropriate
development and use of land; 4) prevent traffic hazards; 5) ensure the
availability and efficient provision of public services; and 6) avoid adverse
impacts on the natural environment. See the Site Plan Review Procedure.
More information can be found on the City of Salem Planning website:
www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees Amount
A site plan review fee is
$500.00 plus
$25.00 per
acre greater
than one acre
This fee covers two reviews: the initial review and one re-review. A fee of
$75.00 will be
charged for
additional
reviews
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005);
909 (10-26-1998)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING FEES
SITE PLAN RE-REVIEW FEE-PLANNING
Assessing Department:
Planning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
After the Site Plan Approval review is completed and you have been notified of changes that
need to be made, plans can be resubmitted with changes and reviewed again at no cost, but
after the second review if changes are still not made the next (3rd) review will have a $75.00 fee
attached.
Rate or Fee Amount
A Site Plan Re-review fee is
$75.00 after
the second
review if
additional
changes need
to be made
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (7-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) Policy change; 1050 (03-24-2005) Re-Review
$75.00
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512
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PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
SPECIAL EVENTS-PARKS AND RECREATION
Assessing Department:
Parks and Recreation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City of Salem Parks and Recreation host many special events throughout
the year within the city. For more information contact the City of Salem Parks
and Recreation Department at 540-375-3057.
Rates or Fees Amount
Winterfest Beach Bash-January Call for price of admission
Easter Egg Hunt No Charge
Ernest Robertson Trout Fishing Rodeo-April-May No Charge
Relay for Life No Charge
Hook a Kid on Golf-Summer Fee based on participants
Art and Jazz in July No Charge
Salem After Five - April - August
$5.00 per person/Children
under 12 free
Salem Distance Run-August Call for price to participate
Star B-Q Festival Call for price of admission
Movies at Longwood - June - October No Charge
Pumpkinfest-October No Charge
Salem Half Marathon Call for price to participate
Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade-December No Charge
Ye Olde Salem Christmas-December No Charge
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Planning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Special Exception Permits are established in recognition that in addition to uses
permitted by right, certain, uses may, depending on their scale, design, location and
conditions imposed by Council, be compatible with existing and future land uses in
the district. Special Exceptions are allowed only at the discretion and approval of the
Salem City Council following review and recommendation by Salem Planning
Commission.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Special Exception Permit is
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than
one acre and
the petitioner
pays the full
advertisement
cost
Fee is payable upon submission of application.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512; Chapter 106, Article V,
Section 106-524
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FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
SPECIAL REGULATORY TAX-STATE
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
A Special Regulatory Tax-State is a tax on the consumers of electricity in the
Commonwealth based on kilowatt hours delivered and used per month.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Special Regulatory Tax-State, per billing period, will be billed by the following formulas:
Electricity Service:
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month not in excess of 2,500 kWh at
the rate of $0.00155 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00015 per
kWh not to
exceed $.38
maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 2,501 kWh but not
in excess of 50,000 kWh at the rate of $0.00099 per kWh, as follows:
$0.000010 per
kWh not to
exceed $4.75
maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 50,000 kWh at the
rate of $0.00075 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00007 per
kWh
Legal Authorization:
State Corporation Commission: (01-16-2020); (01-16-2012); Code of Virginia: (01-01-
2001)
Resolution: 963 (12-11-2000)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 29, Section 58.1-2900
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FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
STATE CONSUMPTION TAX
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The State Consumption Tax is a tax on the consumers of electricity in the
Commonwealth based on kilowatt hours delivered and used per month.
Rates or Fees Amount
The State Consumption Tax, per billing period, will be billed by the following formulas:
Electricity Service:
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month not in excess of 2,500 kWh at
the rate of $0.00155 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00102 per kWh not
to exceed $2.55
maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 2,500 kWh but
not in excess of 50,000 kWh at the rate of $0.00099 per kWh, as follows:
$0.00065 per kWh not
to exceed $30.875
maximum
Each consumer of electricity in the Commonwealth shall pay electric state
consumption tax on all electricity consumed per month in excess of 50,000 kWh at
the rate of $0.00075 per kWh, as follows:$0.00050 per kWh
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 963 (12-11-2000)
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 29, Section 58.1-2900 (01-01-2001)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
STORMWATER APPEAL FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Contact the Engineering Department (540-375-3032) if you wish to appeal the
stormwater decision.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Stormwater Appeal fee is 200.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) New fee
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article IV, Division 1, Section 30-136
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
CITY CLERK FEES
STREET AND ALLEY CLOSURE REVIEW FEE
Assessing Department:
City Clerk
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A fee is charged for the processing of any application for the closing or vacating of
any street or alley in the City. This fee is nonrefundable.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for Street and Alley Closure Review is
$250.00 plus
the cost of the
advertising
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 1306 (03-13-2017) $250.00 plus the cost of the advertising; 1253 (07-01-
2014) Budget Resolution $250.00 plus cost of the advertising; 393 (09-22-1980)
$100.00 to be paid along with $50.00 per viewer to be appointed at the time said
application is made.
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 20, Article 2, Section 15.2-2006-15.2-2007
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
SUBDIVISION PLAN COPY FEE
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A copy of a Subdivision Plan can be requested for a fee.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a copy of a Subdivision Plan is 4.00$
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW FEES
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
The City charges a fee for approval of Subdivision plats. If an applicant desires
to have existing plats established through the Subdivision process vacated or
eliminated they must have a Subdivision Plan Review.
Visit the City of Salem Engineering Department website for more details:
www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for Subdivision Plan Review are:
Minor (5 or less lots)$100.00
Major (6 or more lots or any subdivision involving the creation of public rights
of way)
$220.00 plus
$45.00 per lot
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1050 (03-24-2005); 901 (08-10-1998); 348 (02-05-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 78, Article IV, Section 78-205
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
TAX FREEZE FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED ON REAL ESTATE TAXES
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This is a freeze on Real Estate taxes, when the assessment goes up, the tax remains the same.
Applications are available online and may be mailed and accepted only between July 1st and August
31st of each year.
Please contact the City of Salem Commissioner of The Revenue office at (540-375-3019), with
questions. You may also visit the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue Department on
their website: www.salemva.gov
Rates or Fees
If you can answer yes to ALL of the following questions, you may be able to qualify for the Tax
Freeze:
Are you named on the deed for the property?
Property that is jointly owned by husband and wife, either spouse can be 65 years of age or older or
disabled. Any other owners must meet all qualifications.
Were you at least 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled by December 31st of the
preceding year?
Is this your primary residence that you are applying for?
Is your gross income from all sources $50,000.00 or under?
Are all of your assets excluding your home $100,000.00 or under?
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2005); (07-05-2001); (03-05-1992); (01-01-1990); (09-25-
1989); (09-04-1986); (04-04-1985); (09-03-1981); (11-10-1980); (07-01-1978)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article II, Section 82-41-49
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 32, Article 2, Section 58.1-3210-3218
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POLICE
POLICE FEES
TAXICAB SERVICE CHARGE FEES
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Drivers of public vehicles, such as taxicabs are required to pay a taxicab service charge to
operate in the city. The taxicab service files an application with the Detective Division of
the Police Department.
Rate or Fee Amount
Fee for each application form, whether used or not, and for fingerprinting by the police
department and for each license issued is 3.00$
Fee for each renewal of license is 1.00$
Fee for background checks on owners and/or directors upon each application and
renewal of license is 20.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective dates: (11-24-2016)
Resolution: (07-01-2019) added to Miscellaneous Fee Resolution; 1253 (07-01-
2014) Budget Resolution $20.00 fee for background check
Salem City Code, Chapter 98, Article II, Division 2, Section 98-126
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
TEMPORARY ELECTRIC INSPECTION FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Temporary electric service can be approved and installed during construction. This service is
installed for test purposes only. It is understood that the occupancy of this structure without
all final inspections being made is a violation of the Statewide Building Code and will result in
the service being discontinued immediately.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Temporary Electric Inspection is 30.00$
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $30.00; 578 (01-01-1987) $5.00 to $15.00
Salem City Code: Chapter 18, Article III, Division 2, Section 18-195
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ELECTRIC
UTILITY FEES
TEMPORARY SERVICE FEES-ELECTRIC
Assessing Department:
Electric
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Available for lighting and general service for limited duration, where capacity is
available, to nonpermanent installations such as construction projects, transient uses
such as traveling shows, fairs, exhibitions, outdoor or indoor entertainment, seasonal
installations, or under other circumstances where the City of Salem, Virginia has reason
to believe that the facilities installed will not be used for a permanent supply of
electricity. Temporary service shall be provided through its own separately metered
delivery point.
Rate or Fee Amount
Temporary Service Fees are as follows:
Residential and Commercial
See City of Salem
Electric Department
website under
Electric Rates, for
Rates, Availability of
Service and Terms
and Conditions of
Service:
www.salemva.gov
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1270 (07-01-2015); 1230 (07-01-2013); 1204 (07-01-2012); 1182 (07-01-
2011); 1161 (07-01-2010); 1141 (09-01-2009); 1119 (07-01-2008); 1097 (08-01-2007);
1059 (08-01-2005)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article II, Division 3, Section 90-278 and 90-279
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
TENT & MEMBRANE STRUCTURES OVER 900 SQUARE FEET PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Building Inspections
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A Building permit is required for a Tent & Membrane Structure over 900 square
feet. A Zoning permit will also need to be obtained.
Rates or Fees Amount
The permit is based on cost. For more information see the City of Salem Building
Inspections Department on our website: www.salemva.gov
Zoning Permit 20.00$
2% State Levy must be added to all permits issued.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (10-27-1986) Adopted Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016 for 07-01-2014);1253 (07-01-2014) Budget
Resolution - Zoning Permit Fee; 976 (07-01-2001) Revised schedule of fees; 644
(05-01-1989) Revised schedule of fees; 547 (10-14-1985) Policy regarding
installation of backflow preventive valves; 386 (09-01-1974) adopted fees; 209 (02-
25-1974) adopted the Southern Standard Building Code
State Levy: 1218 (12-10-2012); 1184 (05-23-2011); 1162 (06-04-2010); 1155 (03-
08-2009) 2%; (07-01-2008) 1.75%; (04-01-1992) 1%
Salem City Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-36; Chapter 106, Article V,
Section 106-506
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NO LONGER IN USE
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL/TRANSFER STATION
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES
TIPPING FEES
Assessing Department:
Solid Waste/Transfer Station
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Please see the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority website for more information.
Rates or Fees
The City of Salem Transfer Station joined the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
June 13, 2016 and they began operations November 2016. For more information
visit their website.
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1295 (06-13-2016); 1294 (06-13-2016); 1293 (06-13-2016); 1300 (07-
01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1183 (07-01-2011); 1120 (07-01-2008); 1056 (07-01-
2005); 1010 (07-01-2003); 996 (07-01-2002); 974 (07-01-2001); 899 (08-01-1998);
871 (07-01-1997); 839 (07-01-1996); 791 (07-01-1994); 769 (07-01-1993); 712 (07-
01-1991); 684 (07-01-1990); 653 (07-01-1989); 638 (02-01-1989); 622 (07-01-
1988); 600 (07-13-1987); 506 (08-20-1984); 459 (07-01-1983); 423 (04-12-1982);
384 (06-23-1980); 345 (12-11-1978)
Salem City Code, Chapter 70, Article II, Section 70-36
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
POLICE
POLICE FEES
TOWING OF ABANDON OR STOPPED VEHICLES
Assessing Department:
Police
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
It is unlawful to park any vehicle on any street or within any city parking lot and leave such
vehicle standing for more than four (4) consecutive days. Towing of abandoned or stopped
vehicles is the responsibility of the Police Patrol/Traffic Division. All Towing and storage
services are provided by private companies. The vehicle owner shall pay the private
companies directly.
Rate or Fee
Private companies will provide their own rates and fees for towing and storing of vehicles.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective dates: (04-21-2011); (04-26-1993); (03-07-1985); (02-26-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 86, Article V, Sections 86-245 thru 86-265
Code of Virginia, Title 46.2, Subtitle III, Chapter 12, Article 2, Section 46.2-1213
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
TRANSIENT LODGING TAX (LODGING TAX)
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This is a tax on any person who, for a period of not more than 30 consecutive days, either at his own
expense or at that of another, obtains lodging at any hotel, motel, inn, tourist home, rooming house
or other place of lodging within the city.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Transient Lodging Tax rate is 8%
Due Date: Payment must be postmarked by the 30th day of the month following the month in
which the tax is collected to avoid penalties. Payment postmarked on or before the 20th of the
month following the month the tax is collected may take a discount of 3% of the tax amount. Remit
to Commissioner of the Revenue PO Box 869 Salem VA 24153 and make all checks payable to the
City of Salem Treasurer.
3% discount if filed
by the 20th of the
following month
Penalty for Late Payment: Shall in no case exceed the amount of the tax assessable.
10% the first
month, 5% for
each month
thereafter, up to a
maximum of 25%
or $10.00
whichever is
greater
Interest: May commence not earlier than the first day following the day such taxes are due.10% Annually
In the case of a false or fraudulent return with intent to defraud the city of any tax due under this
article, a penalty of 50 percent of the tax shall be assessed against the person required to collect
such tax.
Failure to Pay or Violation of Code: Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of
the Code governing this tax, shall be guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Conviction of such violation
shall not relieve such person from the payment, collection, or remittance of the Transient Lodging
Tax. Collection, but failing to remit this tax shall constitute embezzlement per 18.2-111 of the Code
of Virginia.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (10-06-2016); (01-02-2013); (08-01-2002); (08-01-1998); (12-01-1988)
Resolution: 1195 (01-23-2012) Salem supports Roanoke County's request to increase its transient
occupancy tax by two percent
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article V, Section 82-136-146
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 38, Article 6, Section 58.1-3819-3826
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STREETS, SANITATION, BEAUTIFICATION, CITY GARAGE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
STREET FEES
TRASH SERVICE/DUMPSTER FEES
Assessing Department:
Street/Sanitation
Collecting Department:
Treasurer/Utility Collections
Description:
The City charges a fee for certain Trash Services.
Rates or Fees 2014-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
The fees for Trash Service are listed below:
Toter Charge-Monthly per toter 7.00$ 10.00$ 10.00$
Toter Charge per toter for qualified Tax Relief for the Elderly or Veterans Relief
citizens(must be approved through the Commissioner of the Revenue).1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00$
Purchase Toter 65.00$ 65.00$ 65.00$
Dumpster Collection Fee-per dumpster, collected on a weekly schedule. 20.00$ 22.00$ 24.00$
Dumpster Once a Week Pickup Contract 86.67$ 95.33$ 104.00$
Dumpster Twice a Week Pickup Contract 173.33$ 190.67$ 208.00$
Dumpster Three Times a Week Pickup Contract 260.00$ 286.00$ 312.00$
Dumpster Four Times a Week Pickup Contract 346.67$ 381.33$ 416.00$
Dumpster Five Times a Week Pickup Contract 433.33$ 476.67$ 520.00$
Dumpster Service-Collection Fee for Extra Pickup with a Contract -$ 28.00$ 28.00$
No charge for companies participating in City's Cardboard Recycling Program.No Charge No Charge No Charge
Dumpster Service-Collection fee for each call in-No contract 35.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Lease of Dumpster-monthly 10.00$ 12.00$ 14.00$
Purchase Dumpster 950.00$ 1,440.00$ 1,440.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (02-21-2002); (02-21-2001); (08-04-1983); (07-01-1981);
(06-01-1978); (08-01-1971)
Resolutions: 1359 (07-01-2019-06-30-2021); 1298 (07-01-2016 Reaffirm 07-01-2014);
1253 (07-01-2014); 792 (07-01-1994); 770 (07-01-1993); 711 (07-01-1991); 654 (07-01-
1989); 459 (07-01-1983); 385 (07-01-1980)
Salem City Code, Chapter 70, Article II, Section 70-36
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
USE NOT PROVIDED FOR PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Use Not Provided For permits are required when a proposed land use is not listed in the
zoning district. Use not provided for permits are allowed only at the discretion and
approval of the Salem City Council following review and recommendation by the Salem
Planning Commission.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Use Not Provided For Permit fee is
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre per request
and the petitioner
pays the full
advertisement
cost
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005); 902 (08-10-
1998); 347 (02-05-1379)
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
UTILITY LICENSE TAX
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
On every person selling water, gas or electricity for light, heat or power in the city, there shall be a
license tax. Also on every person engaged in the business of transmitting telephone messages
between points within the city , there shall be a license tax.
Rates or Fees Amount
Utility License tax for water, light, power and gas companies is
Equal to one-
half of one
percent of the
gross receipts
derived from
such business
in the city
Utility License tax for telephone companies is
Equal to one-
half of one
percent of the
local exchange
gross receipts
derived from
such business
in the city
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (10-09-2000); (12-09-1996); (11-24-1980)
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Division 2, Section 22-111-113
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC/WATER/SEWER
UTILITY FEES
UTILITY SERVICE LATE PAYMENT FEE
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
When the city utility bill is not paid by the due date a Utility Service Late Payment Fee will
be assessed on each service (Electric, Water and Sewer).
Rates or Fees Amount
Utility Service Late Payment fee for residential is
$5.00 for
each service
(If you have
all three
services it
will be
$15.00)
Utility Service Late Payment fee for commercial is 5% of the bill
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016)
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1298 (07-01-2016) incorrect amount listed; 1253 (07-01-
2014) Budget Resolution- Residential $5.00 each service, Commercial 5% of the bill;
1218 (12-10-2012); 770 (07-01-1993) Residential $3.00 each service, Commercial 5% of
the bill; 748 (07-01-1992); 711 (07-01-1991); 654 (07-01-1989); 459 (07-01-1983)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 1, Section 90-238Virginia Code, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 21, Article 2, Section 15.2-2119
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FINANCE
FINANCE FEES
UTILITY SERVICE TAX-LOCAL
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Utility service means and includes but is not limited to local telephone service, local
cellular, local digital, mobile, radio, telecommunications service, electricity service,
gas service, sewer service, bottled gas service and water service furnished in the
corporate limits of the city.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Utility Service Tax- Local, per billing period, will be billed by the following tax formulas:
Local exchange Telephone service, Water service, Sewer service, Bottled Gas are:
Residential customers
6% of the first $15.00 of
revenue not to exceed
$0.90 per service
Business, Commercial or Industrial customers
6% of the first $5,000.00
of revenue not to
exceed $300.00 per
service
Mobile local telecommunication service is:
10% of the first $30.00
of the monthly gross
charge per service
Electricity Service:
Residential customers
A minimum charge of $
.40 per customer plus
$.003 per KWh with the
amount of tax not to
exceed $ .90 maximum
Business, Commercial or Industrial customers
A minimum charge of
$1.00 plus $.003 per
KWh with the amount
not to exceed $300.00
Dust-to-Dawn lighting customers
A flat charge of $ .58 per
fixture per billing period
per service
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Utility Service Tax-Local Continued
Rates or Fees Amount
Gas Service:
Residential customers
A minimum charge of $
.53 per customer plus $
.011 per 100 CCF with
the amount of the tax
not to exceed $ .90
maximum
GS-1
A minimum charge of
$.84 per customer plus
$.011 per 100 CCF with
the amount of the tax
not to exceed $300.00
maximum
GS-2
A minimum charge of
$2.58 per customer plus
$ .011 per 100 CCF with
the amount of the tax
not to exceed $300.00
maximum
ISS
A minimum charge of
$19.50 per customer
plus $ .011 per 100 CCF
with the amount of the
tax not to exceed
$300.00 maximum
ITS
A minimum charge of
$24.00 per customer
plus $ .011 per 100 CCF
with the amount of the
tax not to exceed
$300.00 maximum
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-07-2002) telephone service; (10-19-2000 Effective
date 01-01-2001) All utilities; (05-25-1987); (04-1-1981)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article III, Section 82-76-84; Chapter 27A, Article III,
Section 27A-21
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 29, Section 58.1-2900
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
ELECTRIC/WATER
UTILITY FEES
UTILITY SERVICE TURN ON FEES
Assessing Department:
Finance
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
To obtain utility service from the City of Salem you must visit the Utility Collection Office,
located in City Hall on the ground floor. A fee is assessed for Electric and Water Service,
along with a security deposit.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Utility Service Turn On Fee for Electricity is
$10.00 per
service
The Utility Service Turn On Fee for Water is
$10.00 per
service
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016)
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1298 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) $10.00 per
service; 459 (07-01-1983) $4.00 per service, $8.00 if done weekends 5pm Friday to 8am
Monday
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 1, Section 90-236 (b)
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CIVIC CENTER
CIVIC CENTER FEES
VIP PARKING FEE
Assessing Department:
Civic Center
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
VIP Parking is offered for certain shows and the fee will vary.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for VIP Parking for certain shows will Vary
Legal Authorization:
Resolution: 1253 (07-01-2014) Budget Resolution
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
VEHICLE LICENSE FEES (VLF)
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
An annual Vehicle License Fee on every motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer normally garaged,
stored, and parked or acquiring a situs within the city and capable of being operated on the streets,
highways, roads, or other traveled ways in the city shall be licensed.
Rates or Fees Amount
The fees for Vehicle Licenses are as follows:
Cars 20.00$
Motorcycles 16.00$
Trailers under 1,000 lbs. gross weight 3.00$
Trailers 1,001-5,000 lbs. gross weight 6.00$
Trailers all other 12.00$
Trucks, Tractors and Tractor Trucks Based on Gross Weight:
0-6,500 lbs.20.00$
6,501-8,000 lbs.24.00$
8,001-11,500 lbs.32.00$
11,501-15,500 lbs.40.00$
15,501-19,500 lbs.56.00$
19,501-29,500 lbs.80.00$
29,501-39,500 lbs.100.00$
39,501 lbs. and over 120.00$
Vehicles for Hire:
Automobiles - plus $20.00 25.00$
Trucks - plus Truck Tag 25.00$
Trailer - plus Trailer Tag 5.00$
Ambulances, Hearses, etc.:
Ambulances, Hearses, etc. - plus $20.00 25.00$
Transfer of a Vehicle License Fee: If a vehicle is purchased or sold within 30 days of paying the VLF
fee ($20.00) the VLF fee is waved for the new vehicle. New vehicles purchased during the year are
prorated.
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (04-04-2013); (04-15-2003); (03-20-1997); (05-05-1994); (02-10-
1992); (12-08-1988); (03-10-1983); (12-4-1980); (11-10-1980); (08-28-1978)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I; Chapter 86, Article IX, Sections 86-416-431
Code of Virginia, Title 46.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 6, Article 11, Section 46.2-752
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TREASURER
TREASURER FEES
VEHICLE REGISTRATION WITHHOLDING PROGRAM FEE
Assessing Department:
Treasurer
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This program allows the city to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles via an online
transmission when a citizen fails to pay personal property taxes. The owner of the
vehicle will be unable to renew tags, state decal or registration until taxes have been
paid.
Rate or Fee Amount
The Vehicle Registration Withholding Program Fee is 25.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinance, Effective date: (09-01-2017); (07-22-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 82, Article I, Section 82-5.1
Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Subtitle III, Chapter 39, Article 3, Section 58.1-3958;
Title 46.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 6, Article 11, Section 46.2-752
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING FEES
VIRGINIA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FFES (VSMP FEES)
Assessing Department:
Engineering
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
A stormwater management plan is to protect properties and the general health and safety of
the public by minimizing flooding, stream bank erosion and non-point source pollution of
aquatic resources. These fees cover cost associated with the implementation of a land
disturbance permit related to land disturbing activities and issuance of general permit
coverage and VSMP authority permits. The Engineering Department acts as the VSMP
authority.
Rates or Fees Amount
Fees for permit issuance:
General/Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land-disturbance acreage less than one
acre) and, if required by state law, detached single family residences within or without a
common plan of development or sale with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than
one acre and less than five acres, the fee is 290.00$
General/Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater then one acre and less than five acres), not to include detached single family
residences within or without a common plan of development or sale, the fee is 2,700.00$
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than five acres and less than ten acres), the fee is 3,400.00$
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than ten acres and less than fifty acres), the fee is $ 4,500.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than fifty acres and less than one hundred acres), the fee is $ 6,100.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than one hundred acres), the fee is $ 9,600.00
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Virginia Stormwater Management Program Fees (VSMP Fees) Continued
Rates or Fees Amount
Fees for the Modification or Transfer of Registration Statements:
General/Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage less than one
acre), the fee is $ 20.00
General Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than one and less than five acres), the fee is $ 200.00
General-Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than five acres and less than ten acres), the fee is $ 250.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than ten acres and less than fifty acres), the fee is $ 300.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than fifty acres and less than one hundred acres), the fee is $ 450.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than one hundred acres), the fee is $ 700.00
Permit Maintenance Fees Paid Annually:
General/Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage less than one
acre), the annual fee is $ 50.00
General/Stormwater Management - Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance equal to or greater than
one acre and less than five acres), the annual fee is $ 400.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than five acres and less than ten acres), the annual fee is $ 500.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than ten acres and less than fifty acres), the annual fee is $ 650.00
General/Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than fifty acres and less than one hundred acres), the annual fee is $ 900.00
General /Stormwater Management - Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites or areas
within common plans of development or sale with land disturbance acreage equal to or
greater one hundred acres), the annual fee is $ 1,400.00
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (10-22-2016) Amend Chapter 30, Article IV, Division 4 Sections
30-141(A) and 30-145(C) pertaining to stormwater management; (10-12-2015) Amend
Chapter 30 Environment, Article IV Stormwater Management, Division 4 Stormwater
Management Plan Contents, Review, and Technical Criteria, Sections 30-141 (A) and 30-145
(C); (03-23-2015) Accept and appropriate Stormwater permit fees; (07-01-2014) Stormwater
Management Plan with fees; (03-20-2008) Added Chapter 78 for Stormwater Plan; (07-05-
2007) Stormwater plan added to Chapter 30
Salem City Code, Chapter 30, Article IV, Section 30-131-30-181
Code of Virginia, Title 62.1, Chapter 3.1, Article 2.3, Section 62.1-44.15:24
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
WATER
UTILITY FEES
WATER AVAILABILITY FEES
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Water Availability fees are assessed for any new connection to the city's existing water
infrastructure.
Rates or Fees Amount
The Water Availability Fees are as follows:
5/8" or 3/4" Meter 2,000.00$
1" Meter 4,000.00$
1 1/2" Meter 7,000.00$
2" Meter 13,000.00$
3" Meter 25,000.00$
4" Meter 40,000.00$
6" Meter 80,000.00$
8" Meter 155,000.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016)
Resolution: 1306 (03-13-2017); 1253 (07-01-2014) New fee
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article III, Division 2, Section
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WATER
UTILITY FEES
WATER CONNECTION FEES
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Water Connection Fees are based on the size of the meter needed to connect to the
City's existing water system. These fees help finance changes in a water system that
improves public health. Localities may establish, construct, improve, enlarge, operate
and maintain the water system with all that is necessary for the operation of such
system.
Rates or Fees Amount
Pre-installed
Connection
(With Lateral)
The Water Connection Fees are as follows:
5/8" or 3/4" Water Meter Size 1,500.00$ 900.00$
1" Water Meter Size 1,800.00$ 1,080.00$
1 1/2" Water Meter Size 2,700.00$ 1,620.00$
2" Water Meter Size $ 3,300.00 1,980.00$
Larger than 2" Water Meter Size
Actual Cost
plus 29%
2" Cost or
Actual Cost plus
29% whichever
is greater
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (11-24-2016); (07-01-2014); (07-01-2010); (07-01-2005);
(07-01-2003); (07-01-2000); (07-01-1999); (07-01-1996); (07-01-1994); (07-01-1993);
(07-01-1992); (07-01-1988); (07-01-1987); (03-01-1981)
Resolutions: 1306-(03-13-2017)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Article III, Division 2, Section 90-74
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WATER
UTILITY FEES
WATER NON-USER FEE
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
Non-User Fees are fees charged to customers if service is available to the property,
whether or not they use the utility.
Rate or Fee January 1, 2020 January 1, 2021
The fee for Water Non-User is 32% of 5,000 GPM Residential Rate. 13.32$ 13.60$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2017-2021); (01-01-2015); (01-01-2014); (01-01-
2013); (01-01-2012); (01-01-2011); ( (07-01-2010)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90,Article IV, Division 2, Section 90-257
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WATER
UTILITY FEES
WATER RATES
Assessing Department:
Water
Collecting Department:
Utility Collections
Description:
The City of Salem owns and operates it's own water distribution system. A monthly bill is
rendered to City customers which includes Electric, Water, Sewer and Toter/Trash fees plus
Dumpster charges, if service has been requested.
Rates or Fees January 1, 2020 January 1, 2021
The Water Rates are as follows:
Water Base Rate:
Residential 13.24$ 13.51$
Small Commercial 26.48$ 27.01$
Large Commercial 54.53$ 55.62$
Multi-Unit 40.50$ 41.31$
Fire Service 26.48$ 27.01$
Duplex-Residential 26.48$ 27.02$
Water Volume Rate per 1,000 Gallons Used: GPM=Gallons per Month
First 5,000 GPM 5.68$ 5.80$
5,000 - 10,000 GPM 5.92$ 6.04$
10,001 - 75,000 GPM 6.39$ 6.51$
75,001 - 1 Million GPM 6.71$ 6.84$
All over 1 Million 3.98$ 4.06$
Water Non-User Fees:
32% of 5,000 GPM - Residential Rate 13.32$ 13.60$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (01-01-2017-2021); (01-01-2015); (01-01-2014); (01-01-
2013); (01-01-2011); (07-01-2010); (07-01-2006); (07-01-2005); (07-01-2003); (07-01-
2002); (08-01-2001); (07-01-1998); (08-01-1997); (07-01-1992); (07-01-1991); (07-01-
1990); (07-01-1989); (08-01-1985); (07-08-1982); (06-20-1979)
Salem City Code, Chapter 90, Division 2, Article IV, Section 90-257
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BOOK OF RATES AND FEES
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FEES
YARD SALE/GARAGE SALE PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
Residents are required to secure a permit to hold a Yard Sale/Garage Sale in the City of
Salem. The permits are good for three consecutive days (does not include Sunday). You will
need to provide the name of the person having the yard sale, the location of the sale and
the dates of the sale. Residents are permitted to have two sales per calendar year. Signs
are not allowed to advertise or give directions. One sign is allowed in the front yard of the
sale location during the sale. Permits will need to be displayed on the premises during the
time of the sale.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Yard Sale/Garage Sale Permit is 5.00$
Legal Authorization:
Ordinances, Effective dates: (10-07-1993) Charitable non-profit organization sales - 4
sales per calendar year; (09-07-1978)
Resolutions: 1306 (03-13-2017)
Salem City Code, Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-83-83.1
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
ZONING CERTIFICATION LETTER FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
This is a certification letter responding to a specific request for information that certain
property is being used in the proper (legal) way and if there are any violations.
Rate or Fee Amount
The fee for a Zoning Certification Letter is $ 100.00
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014); 1050 (03-24-2005) this charge is
for a background investigation for zoning and building compliance, not just zoning
designation
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-512; Chapter 106, Section 106-508
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING FEES
ZONING ORDINANCE
Assessing Department:
Planning
Collecting Department:
N/A
Description:
This ordinance, and any amendments, have been adopted for the general purpose of
implementing the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Salem, and for the purpose of
promoting the health, safety and/or general welfare of the public.
The Zoning Ordinance can be found on the City of Salem Zoning Department website:
www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
Available online No Charge
Legal Authorization:
Adopted by Salem City Council March 14, 2005-Effective date: July 1, 2005
Revised February 28, 2005
Revised February 10, 2005
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article I-VI, Sections 106-100-106-602.13
Code of Virginia, Title 15.2, Subtitle II, Chapter 22, Article 7, Section 15.2-2200 and the
authority contained in Section 15.2-2280 and Section 15.2-2281
Comprehensive Plan:
Adopted June 11, 2012
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FEES
ZONING PERMIT FEE
Assessing Department:
Zoning
Collecting Department:
Treasurer
Description:
An application for a zoning permit and plans must be submitted with the appropriate
information. All Building Permits are now required to have a zoning permit from the
City Manager's office before the building permit will be issued.
Visit the City of Salem Zoning Department website for more information:
www.salemva.gov
Rate or Fee Amount
The Zoning Permit Fee is
$20.00 which
includes PODS
Legal Authorization:
Resolutions: 1299 (07-01-2016); 1253 (07-01-2014) New Fee
Salem City Code, Chapter 106, Article V, Section 106-504 and 106-512
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, JUNE 22, 2020:
RESOLUTION 1384
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that the following
fees and policies be established in the City of Salem effective July 1, 2020 or as noted:
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES:
Appeal to Uniform Statewide Building Code $ 250.00
Board of Building Code Appeals Fee $200.00 and
petitioner pays the
full advertisement
cost
Boundary Line Adjustment or Vacation of
Interior Lot Lines
$ 75.00
Building Plan Review Commercial
Construction (New or Expansion)
10% of permit fee
or $30.00,
whichever is
greater to be paid
when dropping
plans off at the
office
Building Plan Review Residential $ 30.00
Building Plan Review with a Stormwater Plan $250.00 for under
an acre
Building Plan Re-Review $ 75.00
Certificate of Occupancy $ 30.00
Certificate of Occupancy Temporary $ 30.00
Chicken Permit $ 25.00
Commencing Work without a Building Permit Double of the
permit up to
$250.00
Demolition Permit Use the Uniform
Statewide Building
Code Table and is
based on the cost
of the demolition
Elevator Inspection Fee $ 30.00
Erosion and Sediment Control $100.00 plus
$50.00 per acre
greater than one
acre
Erosion and Sediment Control Agreement in
Lieu of Plan
$ 50.00
Land Disturbing Fee $ 30.00
Litter Cleanup on Private Property Fee $250.00 plus
$25.00
administrative fee
Item # 5GDate: June 22, 2020
2
up to one hour,
plus $200.00 each
additional hour
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
Community Development Fees Continued
Home Occupation Fee $ 30.00
Manufactured Home Park Operation Permit $ 20.00
Mowing Personal Property Fee $250.00 plus
$25.00
administrative fee
up to one hour,
plus $200.00 each
additional hour
Planning Unit Developments (PUD) Review
and Approval
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre plus
petitioner pays full
advertisement
cost
Property Maintenance Code Compliance $ 30.00
Re-Inspection Code Compliance $ 30.00
Refund of Building Permit Retain $30.00 or
25% of the permit,
whichever is
higher
Rezoning $200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre plus
petitioner pays full
advertisement
cost
Right of Way Permit $50.00 for a 30-
day permit
$100.00 for a 60-
day permit
If worked started
without a permit
the cost is doubled
Site Plan Approval $500.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre. This fee
covers two
reviews: the initial
3
review and one re-
review. A fee of
$75.00 will be
charged for
additional reviews.
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
Community Development Fees Continued
Special Exception Permit and Use Not
Provided
$200.00 plus
$25.00 per acre
greater than one
acre plus
petitioner pays full
advertisement
cost
State Levy Tax on all Permit Fees (Pass
through to the State)
2%
Storm Water Appeal $ 200.00
Street and Alley Closure Review Fee $250.00 plus the
cost of the
advertising
Subdivisions Minor (5 or less lots) $ 100.00
Subdivisions Major (6 or more lots or any
subdivision involving the creation of public
right of way)
$220.00 plus
$45.00 per lot
Temporary Electric Inspection Fee $ 30.00
Variances (Board of Zoning Appeals) $200.00 plus
petitioner pays full
advertisement
cost
Zoning Certification Letter (Charge for
background investigation for zoning and
building compliance, not just zoning
designation)
$ 100.00
Zoning Permit $ 20.00
GENERAL FEES:
Return Check Charge $ 40.00
East Hill Cemetery Single Space for Burial $800.00 (no
charge for Salem
residents ages 0-
17)
East Hill Cemetery Open/Close for full burial $ 800.00
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
General Fees Continued
4
East Hill Cemetery Open/Close for cremains $ 450.00
East Hill Cemetery Open/Close for children No charge (Salem
residents ages 0-
17)
First-time Application – For all potential
Vendors who have not submitted an
application in 3 years, a one-time processing
fee of $35.00 is required with the
application.
$ 35.00
Farmer’s Market Rental Daily Fee-Per day per
space.
$5.00 per week
day, $10.00 on
Saturday
Farmer’s Market Rental Monthly Fee – Please
indicate specific months on application
$ 35.00
Farmer’s Market Rental Full Season - $30.00
per month for the full season (April 1-
December 31). Two payments allowed -
$135.00 due by April 1 and September 1.
$ 270.00
Fireworks Permit $100.00 per event
Fire/EMS Incident Reports $10.00 per
request
Police Fingerprints $ 10.00
Police Incident Reports $10.00 per
request
Taxicab Service Charge Fees:
Application Fee $ 3.00
Renewal of License Fee $ 1.00
Background check for each application $ 20.00
Yard Sale Permit $ 5.00
FOIA Fees ( Freedom of Information Act):
Staff member search time, charged at an
estimated rate of
$5.00 per quarter
hour
Computer search time, requests for
materials which exist electronically, or
transmission of electronic files are charged at
the rate of
$8.00 per quarter
hour
Attorney Fees Charged at current
rate to the extent
allowed by law
Large format printing Actual cost for
large print plus
staff time rate
estimated at $5.00
per quarter hour
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DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
General Fees Continued
FOIA Fees Continued
Electronic recordings Actual cost for
electronic
recordings plus
staff time rate
estimated at $5.00
per quarter hour
Computer print outs $0.10 per page
Photocopies (including those necessary to
perform reactions)
$0.10 per page
Incidental out-of-pocket costs necessary to
assemble the records (ex: phone, postage or
courier charges)
Will be itemized
If the requester has asked for an advanced
determination of the cost, or if the cost
exceed $200.00, the requester shall be
notified in advance. The City Manager may,
before continuing to process the request,
require the requester to agree to payment of
a deposit not to exceed the amount of the
advance determination.
Library Fines and Fees:
Adult material except hot items: video’s and
games
$0.20 per day;
$5.00 maximum
All Hot items: video’s and games $1.00 per day;
$5.00 maximum
Children’s material except hot items: video’s
and games
$0.20 per day;
$1.00 maximum
Damaged or missing CD or DVD case $ 1.00
Fax Services $3.00 for the first
page; $1.00 per
additional page
Interlibrary Loan Fee $4.00 per item
Lost books on CD-Adult or Children Retail cost plus
processing fee of
$5.00
Lost items Retail cost plus
processing fee of
$5.00
Lost Music Retail cost plus
processing fee of
$5.00
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DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
General Fees Continued
Library Fines and Fees Continued
Lost Video’s or DVD’s Retail cost plus
processing fee of
$5.00
Missing barcode $ 0.25
Notary Fee $5.00 per notary
Out-of-State Library Card $15.00 per year
Photocopies $0.20 per page
Printing Services
Black/White $0.20
per page; Color
$0.50 per page
Processing fee for lost items-except
paperbacks
$ 5.00
Processing fee for lost paperbacks $ 1.00
Replacement CD Audio Book $ 10.00
Replacement Library Card $ 1.00
Temporary Library Card (Non-resident) No charge
Sidewalk Dining Permit $ 100.00
Parks and Recreation Fees:
Adult Sports Team Participation Fee $350.00 – Softball
and Basketball
$400.00 – Touch
Football
Participation Fee (Non-resident/Tuition
Students only)
$50.00 per sport
Sports Uniform Fee $40.00 per sport
Late Registration for all youth sports $ 25.00
Youth Summer Camps-Baseball, Basketball,
Cheerleading, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis and Volleyball
$10.00 per
participant
Taliaferro Complex Facility Fee $1.00 on tickets
equal to or > $8.01
$0.50 on tickets
equal to or < $8.00
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
General Fees Continued
Sanitation Fees:
Bulk Collection/Pickup If the debris
placed to be
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picked up
becomes a health,
safety or nuisance,
then the city will
charge $250.00
plus $25.00
administrative fee
up to one hour,
plus $200.00 each
additional hour.
No charge
otherwise.
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
General Fees Continued
Sanitation Fees:
Dumpster Collection Fees:
Dumpster Collection Fee-per dumpster,
collected on a weekly schedule
$ 22.00 $ 24.00
Dumpster Once a Week Pickup $ 95.33 $ 104.00
Dumpster Twice a Week Pickup $ 190.67 $ 208.00
Dumpster Three Times a Week Pickup $ 286.00 $ 312.00
Dumpster Four Times a Week Pickup $ 381.33 $ 416.00
Dumpster Five Times a Week Pickup $ 476.67 $ 520.00
Dumpster Service-Collection Fee for Extra
Pickup with a Contract
$ 28.00
No Charge for companies participating in
City’s Cardboard Recycling Program
No Charge No Charge
Dumpster Service-Collection Fee for each
call-in not on a contract
$ 50.00
Lease of Dumpster-monthly $ 12.00 $ 14.00
Purchase a Dumpster $ 1,440.00
Toter Purchase Fee (additional toter) $ 65.00 each
Toter Replacement Fee (first toter) $10.00 per month
$1.00 per month if
qualify for Tax
Relief for the
Elderly or Veteran
Relief from the
Commissioner of
the Revenue
Office
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DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
UTILITY FEES:
Bulk Water Charge $50.00 plus $5.00
per 1,000 gallons
Fire Hydrant Connection Fees:
Deposit $500.00 for use of
a back flow meter.
This is refunded
when the meter if
returned, pending
any outstanding
charges owed the
city or damage to
the returned
meter.
Connection fee $ 10.00
Water Usage The rate of the
small commercial
rate with a base
fee plus the rate
per 1,000 gallons
used per month:
See the City of
Salem Water and
Sewer Rates on
their website:
www.salemva.gov
Minimum charged 10,000 gallons will
be charged per
month. Any water
used over 10,000
gallons will be
charged at actual
gallons used per
month.
Cost to move the meter Contractor is not
allowed to move
the meter and the
cost for the city to
move the meter is
$10.00 each
occurrence.
Locate Lateral in Existing Sewer $250.00 plus
$100.00 per hour
Low Pressure Complaint (If not within City $ 100.00
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system)
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
Utility Fees Continued
Meter Check for Accuracy-Electric $50.00 (payment
of fee is required
for this service and
will be refunded if
the degree of
error is greater
than 2%)
Meter Re-reads $10.00 for a
second trip
Penalty for Late Payment $5.00 per service if
residential or 5%
of bill if
commercial or
industrial.
Reconnect Fee for Non-Payment $25.00 for
Residential or
Small General
Service
$75.00 for
Residential or
Small General
Service if done
after hours or
weekends
All other
customers will be
charged the cost
of making the
reconnection, with
a minimum of
$250.00
Customers where
service has been
disconnected for
fraudulent use of
electricity or
where access to
the meter has
been denied will
be actual cost of
making the
reconnection, with
10
a minimum of
$250.00
Approved in the
Electric Book of
Rates
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
Utility Fees Continued
Sewer Availability Fees:
5/8” or ¾” Water Meter Size $ 1,000.00
1” Water Meter Size $ 2,000.00
1 ½” Water Meter Size $ 3,000.00
2” Water Meter Size $ 6,000.00
3” Water Meter Size $ 12,000.00
4” Water Meter Size $ 20,000.00
6” Water Meter Size $ 40,000.00
8” Water Meter Size $ 75,000.00
Sewer Backup Complaint (if not found in City
System)
$ 200.00
Sewer Cleanout Installation Contact Sewer
Department for a
50/50 contract
Sewer Connection Fees:
6” or smaller – based on lateral diameter The greater of
$2,100.00 or
actual cost plus
29%
Larger than a 6” – based on lateral diameter The greater of
$2,100.00 or
actual cost plus
29%
Shut off Water Service at Meter after hours $ 100.00
Utility Turn on Fees for Electric/Water Service $ 10.00 per
service
Water Availability Fees:
5/8” or ¾” Water Meter Size $ 2,000.00
1” Water Meter Size $ 4,000.00
1 ½ “ Water Meter Size $ 7,000.00
2” Water Meter Size $ 13,000.00
3” Water Meter Size $ 25,000.00
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4” Water Meter Size $ 40,000.00
DESCRIPTION PRESENT FEE
2019-2020
AMENDED FEE
2020-2021
Utility Fees Continued
Water Availability Fees:
6” Water Meter Size $ 80,000.00
8” Water Meter Size $155,000.00
Water Connection Fees:
5/8” or ¾” Water Meter Size $ 1,500.00
1” Water Meter Size $ 1,800.00
1 ½” Water Meter Size $ 2,700.00
2” Water Meter Size $ 3,300.00
Larger than 2” Water Meter Size Actual cost plus
29%
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders
James A. Martin
William D. Jones
Jane W. Johnson
Byron Randolph Foley
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving the Salem City Schools fiscal year 2020-2021
budget
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Attached is a resolution approving the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for the Salem City
Schools. The budget was approved by the School Board on March 31, 2020 and amended
on June 9, 2020. The proposed budget is available for review on the School’s website at
https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/slmsdva/Board.nsf/Public.
The approval of the FY 2020-2021 budget for Salem City Schools is being requested to
fulfill our legal requirement of approving the budget. The budget is prepared for informative
and fiscal planning purposes only and does not actually commit or appropriate funds for
expenditure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the attached resolution approving the budget for Salem City
Schools for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Item # 5H
Date: June 22, 2020
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, JUNE 22, 2020:
RESOLUTION 1385
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALEM CITY SCHOOLS FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET
WHEREAS, Section 22.1-93 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, provides that the
governing body of the City shall prepare and approve an annual budget; and
WHEREAS, said budget shall be prepared and approved for informative and fiscal
planning purposes only; and
WHEREAS, the Salem City School Board approved their fiscal year 2020-2021 budget on
March 31, 2020,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
that the Salem City Schools budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 as shown on the attached
schedules is hereby approved.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders –
James A. Martin -
William D. Jones –
Jane W. Johnson –
Byron Randolph Foley –
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM:Resolutions approving the amended Electric Rate Tariffs
SUBMITTED BY:Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Attached is a resolution approving the amended electric rate tariffs. City staff began
working with GDS & Associates in April, 2019 for an updated electric rate study. This
project evaluated the rates for all rate tariffs charged by the City. This study has been
concluded and the updated electric rate tariffs are included for your approval. The study
determined that very few changes were needed to current rates. The recommendation was
to incorporate the current power cost adjustment into the base fee for electric customers.
GDS also recommended changes to the streetlight fees. These updated tariffs, if
approved, will become effective for billing on or after July 1, 2020.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the attached resolution approving the updated electric rate
tariffs to be effective for all bills issued on or after July 1, 2020.
Itemtpt5I
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, June 22, 2020:
RESOLUTION 1386
WHEREAS, the City of Salem owns and operates its own electric utility, regulated by
locally elected officials of the City for the benefit of its residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salem electric utility provides reliable service at rates for City
residents that are competitive with other municipal utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a “Book of Electric Rates” that provides for electric
charges and other special terms and conditions applicable to electric customers of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to amend this “Book of Electric Rates” by readopting
Schedule R.S. (Codes 01), Schedule S.W.S. (Code 06), Schedule S.G.S. (Code 04), Schedule
M.G.S. (Codes 05, 75), Schedule L.G.S. (Codes 09, 79), Schedule L.P.S. (Codes 50, 51), Schedule
A.F.L.S. (Code 56), Schedule O.L. (Codes 07, 07L, 08, 08L, 31, 32, 32L, 33, 34, 34L, 37, 38, 38L
and 39), Schedule N.M. (Code 88), Schedule T.S., Schedule – Virginia Street Lighting Rates,
Schedule P.C.A. from .0015 per KWH to .000 per KWH, ADDITIONAL FEES, and Terms and
Conditions of Service; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that the City’s
“Book of Electric Rates” is hereby amended in compliance with the above codes and terms and
conditions, copies of which are attached, and that the rates are adopted for use on all electric
utility bills rendered on or after July 1, 2020.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
John E. Saunders –
James A. Martin –
William D. Jones –
Jane W. Johnson –
Byron Randolph Foley –
ATTEST:
James E. Taliaferro, II
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE R.S.
(Residential Electric Service)
CODE 01
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for electric service through one meter to individual residential customers, including rural residential customers engaged
principally in agricultural pursuits.
MONTHLY RATE
Electric Base Charge................................................. $ 8.25 per month
Energy Charge
All metered KWH.................................. $ 0.107500 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………... $ 0.00000 per KWH
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum charge equal to the Electric Base Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
This Schedule is available to rural and domestic customers engaged principally in agricultural pursuits where service is taken through
one meter for residential purposes, as well as for the usual farm uses outside of the home, but service under this Schedule shall not be extended to
operations of a commercial nature or operations such as processing, preparing or distributing products not raised or produced on the farm, unless
such operation is incidental to the usual residential and farm uses.
Normally, this Schedule is available for single phase service only. However, at the City of Salem, Virginia's option, and subject to the
City of Salem, Virginia's Terms and Conditions of Service relating to the extension of service, three phase service may be provided to individual
residences under this Schedule, when all service on such Schedule is taken through one meter and usage is for domestic or agricultural purposes.
Where three phase power service is required and/or where motors or heating equipment are used for commercial or industrial purposes, the
applicable power Schedule will apply to such power service.
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE S.W.S.
(Sanctuary Worship Service)
CODE 06
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available to the synagogue or church building in which the sanctuary or the principal place of worship is located.
MONTHLY RATE
Electric Base Charge................................................. $ 10.00 per month
Demand Charge
All KW of Billing Demand............... $ 0.00 per KW
Energy Charge
All metered KWH.................................. $ 0.10900 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………... $ 0.00000 per KWH
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MEASUREMENT OF BILLING DEMAND
The billing demand in KW shall be taken each month as the highest registration of a 15-minute peak in kilowatts as registered during
the month by a demand meter or indicator.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum charge equal to the Electric Base Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
See Terms and Conditions.
Auxiliary buildings of church organizations, such as classrooms, day care centers, etc., are not eligible for this rate unless electrical
wiring is integrated to the building wiring in which the sanctuary is located and all buildings are metered through one meter.
An exemption will be granted to Sanctuary Worship Service customers whose electric service was separated prior to January 1, 2000
for the purpose of separating the electric service of auxiliary buildings from the electric service to the building for the principal place of worship.
This exemption shall allow for a maximum of two Sanctuary Worship Service meters.
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE S.G.S.
(Small General Service)
CODE 04
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general service customers with electrical capacity requirements of 25 KW or less per month. When a customer being
served under this Schedule exceeds 25 KW per month for more than two months during the past twelve months, the customer will be placed on
the appropriate rate Schedule.
MONTHLY RATE
Electric Base Charge................................................. $13.25 per month
Demand Charge
All KW of Billing Demand............... $ 0.00 per KW
Energy Charge
All metered KWH.............................. $ 0.10300 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………… $ 0.00000 per KWH
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MEASUREMENT OF BILLING DEMAND
The billing demand in KW shall be taken each month as the highest registration of a 15-minute peak in kilowatts as registered during
the month by a demand meter or indicator.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum monthly charge equal to the Electric Base Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE M.G.S.
(Medium General Service)
CODE 05, 75
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general service customers with electrical capacity requirements exceeding 25 KW per month for more than two months
during the past twelve months but less than 400 KW per month.
Customers may, at the City of Salem, Virginia’s discretion, be required to contract for capacity in 50 KW increments.
MONTHLY RATE DELIVERY VOLTAGE
Secondary (05) Primary (75)
Electric Base Charge................................................. $13.25 per month $17.35 per month
Demand Charge
All KW of Billing Demand............... $ 5.20 per KW $ 4.00 per KW
Energy Charge
All metered KWH............................. $ 0.08920 per KWH $ 0.08850 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………… $ 0.00000 per KWH $ 0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand Charge for each KVAR of leading or
Lagging reactive demand……………………… $ 0.30 per KVAR $ 0.30 per KVAR
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MEASUREMENT OF BILLING DEMAND
The billing demand in KW shall be taken each month as the highest registration of a 15-minute peak in kilowatts as registered during
the month by a demand meter or indicator.
The monthly billing demand established hereunder shall not be less than 60% of the greater of 1) the customer's contract capacity or 2)
the customer's highest previously established monthly billing demand during the past 11 months.
The reactive demand in KVAR shall be taken each month as the single highest 15-minute peak KVAR as registered during the month
by a demand meter or indicator.
Billing demands shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a KW and KVAR.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum monthly charge equal to the Electric Base Charge, plus such additional charges as are derived
from application of the energy charge and demand charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
See Terms and Conditions.
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE L.G.S.
(Large General Service)
CODE 09, 79
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general service customers with electrical capacity requirements exceeding 100 KW per month for more than two months
during the past twelve months but less than 1,000 KW per month.
Customers may, at the City of Salem, Virginia’s discretion, be required to contract for capacity in 50 KW increments.
MONTHLY RATE DELIVERY VOLTAGE
Secondary (09) Primary (79)
Electric Base Charge................................................. $38.50 per month $75.00 per month
Demand Charge
All KW of Billing Demand............... $14.15 per KW $12.75 per KW
Energy Charge
All metered KWH.............................. $ 0.06140 per KWH $ 0.05990 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………… $ 0.00000 per KWH $ 0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand Charge for each KVAR of leading or
Lagging reactive demand……………………… $ 0.30 per KVAR $ 0.30 per KVAR
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MEASUREMENT OF BILLING DEMAND
The billing demand in KW shall be taken each month as the highest registration of a 15-minute peak in kilowatts as registered during
the month by a demand meter or indicator.
The monthly billing demand established hereunder shall not be less than 60% of the greater of 1) the customer's contract capacity or 2)
the customer's highest previously established monthly billing demand during the past 11 months.
The reactive demand in KVAR shall be taken each month as the single highest 15-minute peak KVAR as registered during the month
by a demand meter or indicator.
Billing demands shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a KW and KVAR.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum monthly charge equal to the Electric Base Charge, plus such additional charges as are derived
from application of the energy charge and demand charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
TERM
12 months
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
See Terms and Conditions.
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CITY OF SALEM VIRGINIA
Effective July 1, 2020 Print date 6/15/2020
SCHEDULE L.P.S.
(Large Power Service)
CODE 50, 51
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general service customers with normal maximum demands greater than 1,000 KW. Each customer shall contract for a
definite amount of electrical capacity in kilowatts which shall be sufficient to meet the customer's normal maximum demand, but in no case shall
the capacity contracted for be less than 1,000 KW. The City of Salem, Virginia shall not be required to supply capacity in excess of the capacity
for which the customer has contracted. Contracts shall be in multiples of 100 KW.
MONTHLY RATE DELIVERY VOLTAGE
Secondary (51) Primary (50)
Electric Base Charge................................................. $375.00 per month $375.00 per month
Demand Charge
All KW of Billing Demand.............. $15.00 per KW $13.50 per KW
Energy Charge
All metered KWH.............................. $ 0.05820 per KWH $ 0.05820 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………… $ 0.00000 per KWH $ 0.00000 per KWH
Reactive Demand Charge for each KVAR of leading or
Lagging reactive demand………………………. $ 0.30 per KVAR $ 0.30 per KVAR
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
The monthly billing demand in KW shall be taken each month as the highest registration of a 15-minute peak in kilowatts as registered
during the month by a demand meter or indicator. The monthly billing demand established hereunder shall not be less than the greater of: 1) 60%
of the customer's contract capacity or 2) 60% of the customer's highest monthly billing demand during the prior 11 months.
The reactive demand KVAR shall be taken each month as the highest single 15-minute peak in KVAR as registered during the month
by a KVAR meter or indicator.
Billing demands shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a KW and KVAR.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum monthly charge equal to the Electric Base Charge, plus such additional charges as are derived
from application of the energy charge, demand charge and reactive demand charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
TERM
12 months
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
See Terms and Conditions.
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SCHEDULE A.F.L.S.
(Athletic Field Lighting Service)
CODE 56
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for general service for outdoor lighting and incidental use with electrical capacity requirements exceeding 25 KW, through
one meter for athletic fields sponsored by public schools, communities, civic organizations or other public institutions.
MONTHLY RATE DELIVERY VOLTAGE
Secondary or Primary (56)
Electric Base Charge................................................. $14.25 per month
Energy Charge
All metered KWH............................. $ 0.11750 per KWH
Power Cost Adjustment
All KWH…………………………… $ 0.00000 per KWH
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT:
The charges in the above MONTHLY RATE are subject to the provisions of the City of Salem’s Schedule P.C.A., which is included herein by
reference.
MINIMUM CHARGE
This Schedule is subject to a minimum monthly charge equal to the Electric Base Charge, plus such additional charges as are derived
from application of the energy charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
TERM
12 months
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Conditions of Service.
TERM OF CONTRACT
See Terms and Conditions.
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SCHEDULE O.L.
(Outdoor Lighting)
CODES 07, 07L, 08, 08L, 31, 32, 32L, 33, 34, 34L, 37, 38, 38L, 39,
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for outdoor lighting to individual customers located outside areas covered by municipal street lighting systems.
MONTHLY RATE
A. Overhead Lighting Service
For each of the following, the City of Salem, Virginia will provide lamp, photo-electric relay control equipment, luminaire and
upsweep arm not over 6 feet in length, and shall mount same on an existing wood distribution pole by the City of Salem, Virginia which can be
connected to existing secondary facilities by one span of not over 150 feet.
Initial
Code Wattage Lumens Type of Lamp KWH Total
(07) 100 9,500 H.P. SODIUM 40 $10.50
(07L) 50 5,000 LED 18 $10.50
(08) 250 30,000 H.P. SODIUM 105 $14.75
(08L) 96 13,000 LED 35 $14.75
(31) 250 (Flood) 28,500 H.P. SODIUM 105 $15.25
(32) 400 (Flood) 50,000 H.P. SODIUM 167 $19.50
(32L) 186 28,000 LED 67 $19.50
(33) 400 (Flood) 36,000 METAL HALIDE 158 $19.50
(34) 1000 (Flood) 110,000 METAL HALIDE 378 $40.00
(34L) 550 65,000 LED 198 $40.00
Additional Facilities
Where additional facilities are requested, the customer shall pay in advance the total installation cost of such additional facilities extending from
the nearest or most suitable pole of the City of Salem, Virginia to the point designated by the customer.
B. Post-Top Lighting Service
For each of the following, the City of Salem, Virginia will provide lamp, photo-electric relay control equipment, post-top luminaire
and installation (the type and height of which will be consistent with the City of Salem, Virginia’s construction standards), including underground
wiring for a distance of 30 feet from the City of Salem, Virginia’s existing secondary facilities.
Initial
Code Wattage Lumens Type of Lamp KWH Total
(37) 70 5,800 H.P. SODIUM 29 $15.75
(38) 150 22,000 H.P. SODIUM 59 $16.50
(38L) 116 11,000 LED 42 $16.50
(39) 86 4,350 LED 28 $22.00
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
When new facilities in addition to those specified above are to be installed by the City of Salem, Virginia, the customer will, in addition to the
above monthly charge, pay in advance the installation cost of such facilities.
Standard post heights for post top lighting are 8', 10', 12' and 14' mounting height. 12' and 14' post are only available within a distance of 10'
from a public road.
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SCHEDULE O.L.
(Outdoor Lighting)
CODES 07, 07L, 08, 08L, 31, 32, 32L, 33, 34, 34L, 37, 38, 38L, 39,
(continued)
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
HOURS OF LIGHTING
All lamps shall burn from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, every night and all night.
TERM
12 months
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SCHEDULE N.M.
(Net Metering Rider)
Code 88
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for new or existing customers who take standard service from the City, own and operate an eligible renewable energy
generator designed to operate in parallel with the City’s system and who request to connect to the City’s system. Net metering customers must
take service under one of the standard rate schedules.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
1. For purposes of this Schedule, an eligible renewable energy generator is an electrical generating facility which complies with all of the
following requirements:
a.) has a capacity less than or equal to 10 kW for customers taking service under rate code 01, and not more
than 500 kW for customers taking service under rate codes 04, 06, 05, 75, 09, 79, 50, or 51;
b.) uses solar or wind as its total energy source;
c.) is owned and operated by the customer and is located on the customer’s premises at the customer’s service location;
d.) is designed and installed to operate in parallel with the City’s system without adversely affecting the operation of
equipment and service of the City and its customers and without presenting safety hazards to City and customer
personnel; and
e.) is intended primarily to offset all or part of the customer’s own electricity requirements.
2. Renewable energy generator equipment and installations shall comply with all applicable safety and performance standards of the
National Electrical Code. The equipment and installation shall comply with UL 1741 and IEEE 1547 standards for grid-tie operation.
3. All customers wanting to connect a renewable energy generator to the City’s electric system shall contact the Electric Department and
the Building Inspector’s Office to provide connection details and get the appropriate permits.
4. For renewable energy generators with an alternating current capacity of greater than 25 kW, some additional requirements may need
to be met:
a.) electric distribution facilities and customer impact limitations – a review of existing facilities and expected impacts to
power quality may be required;
b.) secondary and service limitations – a review of existing secondary and service equipment may be required;
c.) protection schemes – a review of the generator protective scheme and the coordination with the distribution protection.
5. The City shall have the right to inspect and test the renewable energy generator equipment and installation prior to interconnection.
The City also reserves the right to conduct additional tests and inspections and install additional equipment or meters at any time
following interconnection. If such tests indicate adverse effects on the City’s electric system, the customer shall be required to correct
the problem in a timely manner. If the problem is not satisfactorily corrected, the City reserves the right to disconnect customer’s
service.
6. The customer is solely responsible for all equipment and installation costs of the renewable energy generator facility. The City shall
not be liable for any damages to renewable energy generator equipment arising from the interconnection to the City’s
distribution system including, but not limited to, lightning, outages, or voltage regulation.
7. The renewable energy generator installation must have a visibly open, lockable, manual disconnect switch which is accessible by the
City and clearly labeled.
MONTHLY CHARGES
All monthly charges shall be in accordance with the standard billing schedule under which the customer takes service. Such charges
shall be based on the customer’s net energy for the billing period, to the extent that the net energy exceeds zero. If the customer’s net energy for
the billing period is zero or negative, the customer shall pay only the charges from the standard rate schedule not based on energy consumption
(kWh). The customer shall receive no compensation from the City for excess generation (“negative net energy”) during the billing period. The
negative net energy will be carried forward and credited against positive energy usage in subsequent billing periods.
Negative net energy is not transferable, and the customer shall receive no compensation from the City for any negative net energy
upon termination of service from the City.
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SCHEDULE T.S.
(Temporary Service)
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for lighting and general service for a limited duration, where capacity is available, to nonpermanent installations such as
construction projects, transient uses such as traveling shows, fairs, exhibitions, outdoor or indoor entertainment, seasonal installations, or under
other circumstances where the City of Salem, Virginia has reason to believe that the facilities installed will not be used for a permanent supply of
electricity. Temporary service shall be provided through its own separately metered delivery point.
OWNERSHIP OF FACILITIES
All facilities necessary for service, including fixtures, controls, poles, transformers, secondaries, lamps and other appurtenances, shall
be owned and maintained by the City of Salem, Virginia. All service and necessary maintenance will be performed only during the regular
scheduled working hours of the City of Salem, Virginia. The City of Salem, Virginia shall be allowed 48 hours after notification by the customer
to replace all burned-out lamps.
TERM OF CONTRACT
Variable
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
See Terms and Condition of Service
A deposit equal to the full estimated amount of the bill and/or construction costs under this Schedule may be required at the option of
the City of Salem, Virginia.
The customer will be required to pay an additional charge equal to the total cost of installation, connection, disconnection, and
removal of the facilities required to serve the temporary load.
MONTHLY RATE
Temporary service will be supplied only under the City of Salem, Virginia's Tariff Schedules S.G.S., M.G.S., and L.G.S. when the
City of Salem, Virginia has available unsold capacity.
PAYMENT
Bills are due upon presentation and payable at the Utility Collections Office located in City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem,
Virginia or at authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem. Payment is due when indicated on the bill. A penalty of $5.00 per service in the
case of residential service or five percent (5%) of the bill for commercial and Industrial service will be added to the bill for any payment not
received on or before the due date. Any account which becomes 25 days past due is subject to being cutoff for non-payment.
MINIMUM CHARGE
The same minimum charges as set forth applicable to the Schedule under the Schedule under which temporary service is supplied shall
be applicable to such temporary service and in no case shall the minimum charge be less than one full monthly minimum charge under such
schedule.
NON-RECOVERABLE COST OF TEMPORARY SERVICE
Charges for temporary service installations are based on the estimated non-recoverable costs of installing and removing the necessary
facilities to render electric service. In addition, the customer receiving service will pay the cost of energy which will be billed on the applicable
tariff.
Metering:
Secondary metering, single phase, self contained $60.00
Secondary metering, single phase, with current transformer $250.00
Secondary metering, three phase, self contained $75.00
Line Extensions (transformers not included):
1 pole tap, single phase $500.00
2 pole tap, single phase $750.00
Transformers – Single Phase:
37.5 kVA $250.00
75 kVA $300.00
SCHEDULE T.S.
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(Temporary Service)
(continued)
Notes:
Where installation involves a transformer and a one or two pole tap, the charge for the transformer and metering should be added to
the charge for the line to determine the total non-recoverable cost to be charged to the customer.
Where line extensions in excess of two poles and transformer installations in excess of 75 kVA are required, estimates will be secured
from the Electric Department before non-recoverable costs are quoted to the customer.
No money for clearing right-of-way is included in line estimates. This should be added to costs if applicable.
Estimates include money for surveying and engineering expense.
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Virginia - Street Lighting Rates
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Available for lighting service sold for the lighting of public streets, public highways and other public outdoor areas in municipalities
and political subdivisions where such service can be supplied from the existing general distribution system.
MONTHLY RATE
A. Overhead Service on Existing Secondary Distribution Facilities
KWH / Month Cost / Month
High Pressure Sodium
100 watt 40 $ 8.50
250 watt 103 $15.00
400 watt 167 $20.00
LED
40 Watt 15 $8.50
96 Watt 35 $15.00
183 Watt 66 $20.00
B. Service on City of Salem, Virginia owned Standard Metal, Concrete, or Ornamental Poles, or Wood Poles Served from
Underground Distribution
KWH / Month Cost / Month
High Pressure Sodium
100 watt 40 $18.60
150 watt 59 $20.90
250 watt 103 $25.00
400 watt 167 $30.00
LED
40 Watt 15 $18.60
116 Watt 42 $20.90
96 Watt 35 $25.00
183 Watt 66 $30.00
Downtown
51 Watt Overhead 19 $59.00
55 Watt Post Top (2 fixtures per pole) 40 $112.40
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Decorative and other non-standard fixtures and/or poles are not included in the standard street lighting rate but may be installed at the
option of the City of Salem, Virginia.
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SCHEDULE P.C.A.
(Power Cost Adjustment)
APPLICABILITY
This clause is applicable to and becomes a part of each electric rate schedule in which reference is made to Schedule W.P.C.A.
FORMULA
The amount charged for each kWh of energy sold by the City of Salem may be increased in accordance with the following:
Where:
PCA = Power cost adjustment factor; provided, however, that such factor shall not be less than zero.
C = The estimated total cost of power in dollars to be purchased by the City of Salem for the twelve-month period.
P = The estimated total kilowatt-hours to be purchased by the City of Salem for the twelve-month period.
S = The estimated total kilowatt-hours to be sold by the City of Salem for the twelve-month period.
B = The average cost of wholesale power per kilowatt-hour purchased by the City of Salem which is recovered in the City of
Salem's retail rate schedules, currently $0.07258.
The PCA factor will be computed according to the above formula for a twelve-month period beginning July of each fiscal year.
Should it appear at any time during the twelve-month period that continued use of the PCA factor then in effect for the remainder of the twelve-
month period will result in a substantial under recovery of the power cost, the City of Salem may modify the existing PCA factor to recover the
applicable power cost more accurately. However, the PCA factor will not be less than zero.
Power cost and kilowatt-hours used in the above formula may exclude such quantities applicable to certain customers billed under rate
schedules not subject to the PCA factor.
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ADDITIONAL FEES
MISCELLANEOUS
Reconnection Charge for Non-payment $25.00
$75.00 after hours or on weekends
$250.00 Commercial, Fraudulent, or Denial of Access*
Meter Check for Accuracy $50.00*
* Deposit required. See Terms and Conditions below.
POLE ATTACHMENT FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
Annual Pole Attachment Fee $29.38 per attachment per year
One-time License Agreement Fee $1,000
Permit Application Fee $25.00 per pole per application
Unauthorized Attachment Penalty Fee 5 times annual fee per occurrence, for residential service drop
10 times annual fee per occurrence, for all other
Failure to Abandon or Remove Facilities Penalty ¼ annual rate per day per pole
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
APPLICATION
A copy of the Rate Schedules and Standard Terms and Conditions under which service is to be rendered to the customer will be
furnished upon request at the City of Salem, Virginia's office. The customer shall elect the Schedule upon which his application for service shall
be based.
A written agreement may be required from each customer before service will be commenced. A copy of the agreement will be
furnished to the customer upon request.
When the customer desires delivery of energy at more than one point, a separate agreement will be required for each separate point of
delivery. Service delivered at each point of delivery will be billed separately under the applicable Schedule.
PAYMENTS
Meters will be read monthly, except that readings may be estimated on occasion as necessary. All initial and final bills will be based
on actual meter readings.
Bills will be rendered by the City of Salem, Virginia to the customer monthly in accordance with the Schedule selected applicable to
the customer's service, with the following exception:
Year-round residential customers shall have the option of paying bills under the City of Salem, Virginia's equal payment
plan (Budget Plan), whereby the total service for the succeeding 12-month period is estimated in advance, and bills are rendered
monthly on the basis of one-twelfth of the 12-month estimate. The City of Salem, Virginia may at any time during the 12-month
period adjust the estimate so made, and the bills rendered in accordance with such estimate, to conform more nearly with the actual
charges for service being experienced. The normal equal payment period will be 12 months, commencing in any month selected by
the City of Salem, Virginia, but in those cases where billing is commenced during a month which leaves less than 12 months until the
beginning of the next normal equal payment period to which the customer is assigned, payments shall be calculated on the basis of the
months in such period.
In case the actual charges for the service used during any equal payment period exceeds the bills as rendered on the equal
payment plan, the amount of such excess shall be paid by the customer on or before the due date of the bill covering the last month of
the equal payment period in which such excess appears. In case the actual charges for the service used during the equal payment
period is less than the amount paid under the equal payment plan during such period, the amount of such overpayment shall, at the
option of the City of Salem, Virginia, either be refunded to the customer or credited on the customer's last bill for the period.
If a customer fails to pay bills as rendered on the equal payment plan, the City of Salem, Virginia shall have the right to
withdraw the plan with respect to such customer and to restore the customer to billing as provided for in the applicable Schedules, in
addition to any other rights which the City of Salem, Virginia may have under such Schedules in case of arrearage in the payment of
bills.
All bills are payable at the business offices or authorized collection agencies of the City of Salem, Virginia within the time limits
specified in the Schedule. The word "month" as used herein and in the Schedules is hereby defined to be the elapsed time between two
successive meter readings approximately thirty (30) days apart. In the event of the stoppage of or the failure of any meter to register the full
amount of energy consumed, the customer will be billed for such period on an estimated consumption based upon his use of energy in a similar
period of like use, and the customer shall pay to the City of Salem, Virginia such estimated amount.
Where indicated on the applicable tariff schedule, a delayed payment charge, indicated on the appropriate rate schedule, will be
applied to any outstanding account balances, excluding local consumer utility taxes, not received by the City of Salem, Virginia by the date
indicated in the payment provision of the applicable tariff schedule.
INSPECTION
It is in the interest of the customer to properly install and maintain his wiring and electrical equipment, and the customer shall at all
times be responsible for the character and condition thereof. The City of Salem, Virginia is not required to inspect such wiring and electrical
equipment, and in no event shall the City of Salem, Virginia be responsible therefor or liable for any damages to person or property caused by
such wiring or equipment.
Where a customer's premises are located in a municipality or other governmental subdivision where inspection laws or ordinances are
in effect, the City of Salem, Virginia may withhold furnishing service to new installations until it has received notification from the appropriate
governmental official that the inspection laws or ordinances have been complied with.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
The City of Salem, Virginia shall, when requested to furnish service, designate the location of its service connection. The customer's
wiring shall, except for those cases listed below, be brought outside the building wall nearest the City of Salem, Virginia's service wires so as to
be readily accessible thereto.
Contact the City of Salem, Virginia Electric Department about service connection requirements for different applications.
All inside wiring shall be grounded in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the requirements of any
local inspection service authorized by a state or local authority.
When a customer desires that energy be delivered at a point or in a manner other than that designated by the City of Salem, Virginia,
the customer shall pay the additional cost thereof.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
(continued)
RELOCATION OF CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA'S FACILITIES AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST
Whenever, at the customer's request, the City of Salem, Virginia facilities located on the customer's premises are relocated to suit the
convenience of the customer, the customer may be required to reimburse the City of Salem, Virginia for the entire cost incurred in making such
relocation.
LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA'S EQUIPMENT
In order to provide service to the customer, the City of Salem, Virginia shall have the right to construct its poles, lines and circuits on
the property or within the buildings of the customer at a point or points convenient for such purpose. The customer shall provide suitable space
for the installation of necessary measuring instruments so that such instruments will be protected from injury by the elements or through the
negligence of deliberate acts of the customer, its agents and employees.
USE OF ENERGY BY CUSTOMER
The Tariff Schedules for electric energy included in this tariff are classified by the character of use of such energy and are not
available for service except as provided therein.
A customer may not change from one Schedule to another during the term of the contract except with the consent of the City of
Salem, Virginia.
The service connections, transformers, meters and appliances supplied by the City of Salem, Virginia for each customer have a
definite capacity and no additions by any customer other than residential customers receiving service under Tariff Schedule RS to the equipment,
or load connected thereto, shall be allowed, except with the consent of the City of Salem, Virginia.
The customer shall install only motors, apparatus or appliances which are suitable for operation in connection with the character of the
service supplied by the City of Salem, Virginia and which shall not be detrimental to such service, The electric power shall not be used in such a
manner as to cause unwarranted voltage fluctuations or disturbances in the City of Salem, Virginia's transmission or distribution system.
The customer shall make no attachment of any kind whatsoever to the City of Salem, Virginia's lines, poles, crossarms, structures or
other facilities without the express written consent of the City of Salem, Virginia.
All apparatus used by the customer shall be designed, maintained and operated so as to secure the highest practicable commercial
efficiency and power factor and the proper balancing of phases. Motors which are frequently started or which are arranged for automatic control
shall be designed in a manner which gives maximum starting torque with minimum current flow, and shall be equipped with controlling devices
approved by the City of Salem, Virginia. The customer shall notify the City of Salem, Virginia of any significant increase or decrease in the
customer's connected load.
The customer shall not be permitted to operate his own generating equipment in parallel with the City of Salem, Virginia's service,
except with the express written consent of the City of Salem, Virginia.
VOLTAGE
For electricity supplied for residential service in urban areas, the City of Salem, Virginia shall endeavor to supply voltages such that
variation from nominal voltage to minimum voltage will not be more than 5% of the nominal voltage, and the variation from nominal voltage to
maximum voltage will not be more than 5% of the nominal voltage.
The City of Salem, Virginia shall not be responsible for variations in voltage in excess of those specified above arising from causes
beyond the control of the City of Salem, Virginia.
METER ACCURACY AND TESTS
The customer shall pay the City of Salem, Virginia a fee as defined in City of Salem Fee Schedule for each test requested by the
customer. The deposit shall be refunded only if the percentage registration of the meter exceeds 102%. The customer will be refunded based on
the meter error for that customer’s previous 12 monthly bills.
If the customer has been incorrectly billed because of errors other than meter accuracy, the City of Salem, Virginia shall estimate the
electricity used during the previous 12 months of incorrect registration based on all known relevant facts. If the customer has been over-billed,
their refund will be based on that estimated consumption. If the customer has been under-billed, the error will be corrected and there will be no
true-up billing.
DENIAL OR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Except as may be otherwise provided by law, the City of Salem, Virginia reserves the right to refuse to serve any applicant for service,
or to discontinue to serve any customer after ten days' notice in writing, if the applicant or customer is indebted to the City of Salem, Virginia for
any service previously rendered at any location; provided, however, that no such notice shall be given where any emergency exists or where
fraudulent use of electricity is detected. The City of Salem, Virginia may refuse to provide service to any applicant if in the City of Salem,
Virginia's reasonable judgment the applicant's installation of wiring or electrical energy consuming equipment is regarded as dangerous or
creating a hazardous condition or is of such condition that satisfactory service cannot be provided.
The City of Salem, Virginia reserves the right to discontinue service to any customer for failure to provide and maintain adequate
security for the payment of bills as requested by the City of Salem, Virginia, for failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions of Service or
to prevent fraud upon the City of Salem, Virginia.
Any discontinuance of service shall not terminate the contract between the City of Salem, Virginia and the customer, nor shall it
abrogate any minimum charge which may be effective.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
(continued)
RECONNECTION CHARGE
In cases where the City of Salem, Virginia had discontinued service as herein provided for, the customer shall pay the City of Salem,
Virginia a reconnection charge prior to the City of Salem, Virginia's reconnection of the service. Except as set forth below, the reconnection
charge for residential or small general service customer shall be as defined in City of Salem Fee Schedule. For all other customers the charge
shall be the actual cost of making the reconnection, with a minimum of $250.00. In addition, the City of Salem, Virginia may, at its option,
require a deposit from the customer prior to reconnecting the service. The reconnection charge for all customers, where service has been
disconnected for fraudulent use of electricity or where access to the meter has been denied, will be the actual cost of the reconnection, with a
minimum of $250.00.
TERM OF CONTRACT
Customer’s may at the City of Salem, Virginia’s discretion be required to contract for capacity.
Contracts under this Schedule will be made for an initial period of not less than one (1) year and shall continue thereafter until either
party has given six (6) months written notice to the other of the intention to terminate the contract. The City of Salem, Virginia will have the right
to make contracts for initial periods longer than one (1) year.
A new initial contract will not be required for existing customers who increase their contract requirements after the original initial
period, unless new or additional facilities are required.
DELIVERY VOLTAGE
The standard nominal distribution service voltages within the City of Salem, Virginia service area are:
Secondary Primary
Single Phase Three Phase
120/240 volts 12.47/7.2 KV
120/208 volts
Three Phase
120/208 volts
120/240 volts
277/480 volts
1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Fiscal Agent Contracts for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Attached are contracts for the City to act as fiscal agent for Court-Community Corrections
Program, Regional Alcohol Safety Action Program Board and Cardinal Criminal Justice
Academy. The City of Salem has acted as fiscal agent for these entities for a number of
years and has experienced no difficulty in acting in this capacity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Each of these agencies reimburses the City for all out-of-pocket expenses, such as audit
fees, materials and supplies, and all other contractual related items. They also reimburse a
portion of salaries and fringe benefits for all departments involved in providing services to
their agency.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorizes the proper City officials to execute these
contracts authorizing the City to continue to act as fiscal agent for these agencies for fiscal
year 2020-2021.
Item # 5JDate: June 22, 2020
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
FISCAL AGENT CONTRACT FOR
CARDINAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this the 1st day of July 2020 by and
between the CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA hereinafter referred to as the "City", and the
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy Governing Council, hereinafter referred to as the
"Council".
WHEREAS, the City has been informed by the Council of the need for promoting
a law enforcement/corrections training program in relation to public safety in the
Roanoke Valley and surrounding jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for and has been approved as grantee and
fiscal agent of various State grants pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended, hereinafter referred to as "Grant"; and
WHEREAS, the City contracts hereby with the Council to provide for the
administration of the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy as provided by statute and the
terms of the prospective grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES
herein contained; witnesseth:
(1) The Council agrees as follows:
(a) to accept the responsibility for providing a law enforcement/corrections
training program, and other like programs, as provided by Virginia law, to the Roanoke
Valley area and surrounding jurisdictions in the manner and to the extent set out in the
provisions of the said Grants.
(b) to accept sole responsibility for the administration and operation of all
law enforcement and corrections training programs through the Cardinal Criminal
Justice Academy.
(c) that all purchases made with funds from said Grants shall be in
compliance with State laws and purchasing regulations of the City.
(d) that the Council will abide by all the rules, regulations, guidelines, and
general and special conditions of the Grants.
(e) to provide information required by the City to the extent that the City will
be able to meet its obligations to file accurate and timely financial and narrative reports
as may be required by the said Grants, and to furnish a fidelity bond with corporate
surety in an amount not less than the full amount of the largest of said Grants during the
term of this agreement or the sum of $200,000.00 whichever is greater, to save
harmless the City, its officials, agents, or employees, from loss or liability by reason of
any determination that the City, its officials, agents, or employees, are liable to the
Commonwealth of Virginia for funds received by the City pursuant to the terms of the
said Grants, or because of any default, malfeasance in relation to the provisions of this
agreement, or the terms, conditions or provisions of the said Grants on the part of the
Council, its officers or agents in administering said Grants, said bond to remain in full
force and effect until such time as the Commonwealth of Virginia has from time to time
approved all disbursements in writing or has in writing or otherwise absolved the City, its
officials, agents or employees from responsibility for funds theretofore received
pursuant to the said Grants.
(f) to make all reports, other than financial, to State agencies, as required by
the Grants, and a copy of these reports shall be sent to the City.
(g) to reimburse the City of all expenses incurred in its capacity as fiscal
agent, to include, but not limited to (cost of personnel, fringe benefits, office supplies,
printing, accounting, auditing, processing of payroll, postage and technology); amount to
be billed on a monthly basis by the City.
(2) The City will maintain a separate agency fund in the accounting system of
the City in which will be recorded the financial transaction of the Council. The City will
keep all records of the receipts and disbursements of Grants received by the Council.
(3) All receipts from the State of Virginia, the Federal Government, and fees
collected in each of the participating localities will be deposited in this agency fund.
(4) The Director of the Academy shall have printed pre-numbered receipts on
which all fees shall be recorded as collected. These fees shall be deposited daily in the
account set up for this purpose, including all gifts, donations, or other funds received.
(5) In addition to maintaining an agency fund, the City shall maintain a complete
payroll accounting system for the employees of the Council. Included in the payroll
records will be a complete reporting of all deductions from the employees' earnings
(FWT, FICA, and State Withholding Taxes, Virginia Retirement System Pension and
Life Insurance Plans, Health Insurance, Credit Union and other applicable deductions).
(6) The City's finance department shall maintain adequate records disclosing the
details of all receipts and all disbursements. The accounting system shall contain the
following minimum requirements:
(a) A general ledger showing an up-to-date balance of all accounts, budget
appropriations, and unexpended balance.
(b) A complete set of journals showing all receipts, disbursements and
adjustments. These journals shall clearly identify each transaction.
(c) All disbursements shall be by check and approved for payment by the
Council, or its Director, and by the Finance Director of the City.
(7) Rental of Property, the Council agrees to a monthly rental fee of $1.00 for
use of the facility currently in place at 917 Central Avenue for fiscal year 2020-21, and
an annual lease payment of $14,500 for the use of the facility located at 912 Central
Avenue for fiscal year 2020-21. The Council may at its option, prepay any of the
required installments. The City will provide insurance protecting the Academy from
liability and property loss.
(8) As payment for services provided by the City as Fiscal Agent, and outlined
above, the Academy agrees to reimburse the City the sum of $1,010.31 per month.
(9) Employees of the Grant shall be considered employees of the City and as
such shall have the same benefits as other City employees. Should any grievance arise
between an employee of the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy and its Director, or the
Council, the Council shall act as the personnel board for the City, and its decision as to
any grievance shall be final.
(10) The parties hereto agree that this contract shall commence on July 1, 2020,
and shall end on June 30, 2021, subject to the City's right to declare this contract void if
the Council violates any of the provisions of this agreement.
Entered into this the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
By: ________________________________
Mayor – Byron R. Foley
CARDINAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
By: ________________________________
Chairman – Chief, Gary W. Roche
By: ________________________________
Vice-Chairman – Sheriff, Timothy A. Allen
ATTEST:
____________________
Kip Vickers, Director
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
July 1, 2020
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CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
FISCAL AGENT CONTRACT
with the
REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
and the
REGIONAL ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM POLICY BOARD
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2020 by and between the CITY OF
SALEM, VIRGINIA, hereinafter referred to as “the City,” and THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD and THE REGIONAL ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
POLICY BOARD, hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Board,” provides as follows:
1. To promote the common good and enhance public safety the governing bodies of the counties and cities
that make up the 23rd and 25th Judicial Circuits and Districts of Virginia, acting in accordance with
enactments of the General Assembly of Virginia, created the Regional Alcohol Safety Action Program
Policy Board and the Regional Community Criminal Justice Board and selected the members of those
boards.
2. All necessary governmental units and agencies have authorized the City to serve the Board as its Fiscal
Agent and as the Grantee of funds that may be allocated or directed to the Board (or either of its
constituent boards) by governmental or private bodies, including but not limited to the Virginia
Commission on VASAP and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, which funds are for
convenience hereinafter referred to as “Grant” or “Grants.”
3. The City hereby contracts, covenants, and agrees:
a. to serve the Board as its Fiscal Agent and the Grantee of Grants;
b. to provide fiscal administration and management for Grants; and
c. to do so consistently with all requirements of law and of any particular Grant.
4. The Board hereby contracts, covenants, and agrees:
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a. Consistently with the provisions of Grants, the laws of Virginia, and the directives of the
appropriate Executive and Judicial Branch officials, to provide Alcohol Safety Action Programs
and Community Corrections Programs provided by the Grants in the area served by the
programs.
b. To have sole responsibility for the administration and operation of all Policy Board programs.
c. That all purchases made with the funds from said Grants will comply with federal and state laws
and the City’s purchasing regulations.
d. To abide by all the rules, regulations, guidelines, and general and special conditions of any
Grant.
e. To provide all information that the City needs to file, accurately and timely, any financial and
narrative reports that may be required by the any Grant, or by generally accepted accounting
practices.
f. To furnish a fidelity bond with corporate surety in an amount not less than either (a) the full
amount of the largest Grant during the term of this agreement, or (b) $250,000 whichever is
greater, which bond will indemnify and to save harmless the City, its officials, agents, and
employees, from loss or liability to the Commonwealth of Virginia for funds received by the
City pursuant to the terms of a Grant, or because of any default, malfeasance, misfeasance on
the part of the Board, or on the part of any officers, agents, or employees of any Alcohol Safety
Action Program or Community Criminal Justice or Community Diversion Incentive Program,
said bond to remain in effect until such time as the Commonwealth of Virginia has approved all
disbursements in writing or has in writing otherwise absolved the City, its officials, agents and
employees from the responsibility for funds received pursuant to any Grant.
g. To make all non-financial reports required by any Grant, and furnish a copy of all reports to the
City.
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h. To reimburse the City for all expenses incurred in its capacity as fiscal agent, to include, but not
limited to the cost of personnel, fringe benefits, office supplies, accounting/auditing services,
printing, processing of payroll, postage and technology charges. The parties agree that, during
the term of this contract, this amount is $1,430.94 per month, which sum will be billed and paid
on a monthly basis.
5. The City’s Director of Finance will serve as Program Administrator and will maintain a separate agency
fund in the City’s accounting system in which will be recorded all financial transactions of the Board.
The City will keep complete and accurate records of the receipts and disbursements of Grants received
by the Boards.
6. All receipts from the State of Virginia, the federal government, local governments, and all fees collected
will be deposited in this agency fund.
7. The Director of the Program shall have printed pre-numbered receipts on which all fees shall be
recorded as collected. These fees, along with all gifts, donations or other funds received, shall be
deposited daily in the agency account.
8. The City shall maintain a complete payroll accounting system for employees of the Boards. Included in
the payroll records will be a complete reporting of all deductions from the employees’ earnings (FWT,
FICA, W2(s) and State Withholding Taxes, Virginia Retirement System Pension and Life Insurance
Plans, Health and Dental Plans, Credit Union deductions, and any other deductions).
9. The City shall maintain accurate records showing the details of all receipts and disbursements. The
accounting system shall meet at least the following minimum requirements:
a. A general ledger showing an up-to-date balance of all accounts, budget appropriations, and an
unexpended balance.
b. A complete set of journals showing all receipts, disbursements and adjustments. These journals
shall clearly identify each and every transaction.
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c. All disbursements shall be by check and approved for payment by the Board, or their Program
Director, and by the Finance Director of the City.
10. Employees of the Board and its Alcohol Safety Action Program, Community Criminal Justice and
Pretrial Services program shall be considered employees of the City and as such shall have the same
benefits as other City employees.
11. In case any grievance under the City’s grievance system is filed by an employee of Regional
Community Criminal Justice Board or the Regional Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board,
the Board shall act as the Personnel Board for the City, and its decision as to any grievance shall be
final.
12. This contract shall commence on July 1, 2020, and shall end on June 30, 2021. To the extent allowed by
federal and state law, either party shall have the right to declare this contract void if the other party
materially violates any provision of this agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AND WITH INTENT LEGALLY TO BE BOUND, THE PARTIES, BY
THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, AFFIX THEIR SIGNATURES:
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
By: ________________________________________
Byron R. Foley, Mayor
By:_________________________________________
Rosemarie B. Jordan
Regional Community Criminal Justice Board
By: ________________________________________
Howard B. Hall
Regional Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
James E. Taliaferro, II
City Clerk of Council
July 1, 2020
______________________________________
Krystal Hullette, Director
July 1, 2020
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Request to amend School Operating Fund, School Grants
Fund and School Capital Projects Fund as approved by the
School Board on June 9, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The School Operating, Grants and Capital Projects Funds budgets were amended for fiscal
year 2019-2020 by the School Board at their meeting on June 9, 2020. The Board
amended the Operating Fund to decrease revenues and expenditures by $500,000. The
Grants Fund budget was amended to increase revenues and expenditures by $18,800.
The Capital Projects Fund was amended to increase revenues and expenditures by
$28,395,760. The attached memo covers the various appropriation changes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Appropriation changes totaling $500,000, $18,800 and $28,395,670 to be made to the
School Operating, Grants and Capital Projects funds, respectively.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the School Board’s appropriation changes of
$500,000, $18,800 and $28,395,670 be made to the School Operating, Grants and Capital
Projects Funds, respectively, per the attached report.
Item # 5K
Date: June 22, 2020
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Salem City Schools
Year-End Budget Amendments FY 19-20
June 9, 2020
Summary of Issue:
Presented for your consideration are amendments to the 2019-2020 School
Operating Fund budget, School Grant Fund budget and School Capital Project
Fund budget. Amendments are required for a variety of reasons. When the
Board adopts the budget, it is based on known facts and assumptions made
throughout the budget process. Over time, these assumptions change;
demands may be made by parents and/or students, state mandates previously
unknown may come in to play, student enrollment may change, and even the
Board itself may place additional requirements on school finances.
School Operating Fund remains in a positive financial position.
• Local Revenue is decreased by $500,000 due to the returned funding to
the City, as desired by the School Board, to assist with City funds due to
COVID-19.
• Expenditures are decreased by the same $500,000 net amount in
various cost centers where excess was available at this time.
Grant Fund - On May 14, 2020, we received notification from the W estern
Virginia Workforce Development Board (WVWDB) that we were awarded as sub-
recipient, an $18,800 grant from the Economic Equity Initiative funds. This
project will allow the Adult Education program to implement a job readiness skills
curriculum that will utilize real-time business and industry connections within the
classroom. The program will also be able to evaluate all individuals’ basic skill
levels and provide tutoring or classroom instruction, as needed, to increase basic
reading and math skills. The funding will be used for staff to provide classroom
and on-on-one instruction to individuals in the program.
This grant will run through March 31, 2021 and could be extended due to
COVID-19, but that is unknown at this time. It will cross fiscal years, so it is
requested that any grant funds not expended in fiscal year 2020 be
administratively appropriated in the subsequent fiscal year to be expended prior
to March 31, 2021.
Cafeteria Fund is in satisfactory condition and we are not recommending any
amendments at the time.
Capital Project Fund will need an increase in the accounts associated with the
Salem High School Additions & Renovation Phase I Project. Funds from the City
were transferred on May 1st for the portion agreed upon for roof work within the
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project. We were also notified on June 3rd that the bond funds could be
appropriated as well in the amount of $27,000,000. The adjustments within this
report will increase the budget in these local and bond accounts for the project.
Policy Reference:
DA-BR Budget Transfers
Fiscal Impact:
The budget adjustments in the attachment will decrease the revenue and
expenditure budgets in the school operating fund in total by the same amount of
$ 500,000. They will increase the revenue and expenditure budgets in the
school grant fund in total by the same amount of $18,000. Lastly, they will
increase the revenue and expenditure budgets in the capital project fund in total
by the same amount of $28,395,760.
Recommended Action:
Move approval of the budget amendments in the School Operating, School
Grant and School Capital Projects Funds as presented and recommend that City
Council approve the same
To set up budget for new revenues received/transferred in FY 20
Account Code Description
Revenue
Amount
Expenditure
Amount
30-170-67-67-9-720-763005 Transfer from General Fund (500,000.00)$
30-111-61-10-3-110-72210 VRS Pension (164,457.00)$
30-112-61-10-4-110-72210 VRS Pension (58,113.00)$
30-113-61-10-2-110-72210 VRS Pension (64,221.00)$
30-114-61-10-2-110-72210 VRS Pension (53,762.00)$
30-115-61-10-2-110-72210 VRS Pension (30,226.00)$
30-116-61-10-2-110-72210 VRS Pension (18,359.00)$
30-111-61-10-3-110-72300 Group Health and Dental Insurance (21,207.00)$
30-130-63-63-9-320-72300 Group Health and Dental Insurance (89,655.00)$
(500,000.00)$
32-240-00-00-9-000-62315 Economic Equity Initiative 18,800.00$
32-240-61-10-7-175-71120 Compensation-Instructional Salaries 13,714.00$
32-240-61-10-7-175-72100 FICA 1,136.00$
32-240-61-10-7-175-75530 Travel - Other 2,000.00$
32-240-61-10-7-175-76435 Supplies - Instructional 1,950.00$
18,800.00$
34-180-0200-63005 Transfer From General Fund 28,395,760.00$
34-180-0205-78179 SCP8179 SHS Building Project - Local 1,395,760.00$
34-180-0205-78208 SCP8208 SHS Building Project - Bonds 27,000,000.00$
28,395,760.00$
Salem City Schools
Budget Adjustments 6/9/2020
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Hold a public hearing on amending the fiscal year 2019-2020
budget to appropriate CARES Act funding.
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
This time has been set aside for a public hearing on amending the fiscal year 2019-2020 to
appropriate CARES Act Funding. The proposed amendment was advertised in the
Roanoke Times on June 8, 2020.
The City received CARES Act funding through the Coronavirus Relief Fund in the amount
of $2,207,415. The CARES Act requires that these funds only be used to cover expenses
that: are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect
to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), were not accounted for in the budget most
recently approved as of March 27, 2020 and were incurred during the period that begins on
March 1, 2020 and ends on December 30, 2020. Any funds not spent by December 30,
2020 must be returned. A public hearing was advertised in the Roanoke Times on June 8,
2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $2,207,415 in stimulus funds will be used to cover costs related to the pandemic that
were not included in the operating budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting CARES Act funding and appropriating $2,207,415 in federal
revenue to account 10-012-0100-48536. Appropriate $1,707,415 to CARES Act Local
Allocation, 10-018-3550-55960, and $500,000 to the Salem Economic Development
Authority, 10-012-8150-55677, for the purpose stated above.
Item # 5LDate: June 22, 2020
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Request to appropriate 2020 bond proceeds for capital projects
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City sold Series 2020 general obligation public bonds on May 27, 2020. The bonds
closed on June 17, 2020 at which time the City received the proceeds. These funds will be
used to finance a variety of capital projects, including the renovation of Salem High School,
upgrades to lighting at Kiwanis Field, purchase of a new fire truck, replacement of lower
level reserved seating at Salem Memorial Park, building improvements and various
equipment purchases as outlined on the attached list. A reimbursement resolution was
approved on February 24, 2020, which allows reimbursement from bond proceeds for funds
expended prior to the debt issuance. Proceeds of $30,188,813 need to be appropriated so
certain projects can proceed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Bond proceeds will be available to cover $30,188,183 in capital project costs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the appropriation of $30,188,183 to capital projects
in accordance with the attached. In the capital projects fund, the revenue budget for the
Bond Proceeds account will be increased by $30,188,183.
Item # 5M
Date: June 22, 2020
2020 Bonds - GL Accounts
Department Project Title G/L Account Project
Streets Tandem Axle Dump Truck Plow/Salt 170,000$ 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets 26,000 GVW Dump Truck 85,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets Crew Cab Utility Body Trucks 52,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets 25-Yard Automated Leaf Machine 240,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets Mowing Tractor 85,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets 17,000 GVW Dump Truck (Beautification)65,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets 25-Yard Garbage Body 80,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets Garbage Truck 290,000 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Streets Street Department Equipment 188,183 20-018-0205-54417 CP4417
Fire Department Fire Engine - Engine 2 698,200 20-032-0205-54307 CP4307
Police Animal Control Animal Shelter HVAC Replacement 50,000 20-030-0205-54308 CP4308
Sheriff Xray Machine Replacement 25,000 20-028-0205-54201 CP4201
Parks & Recreation Sand Pro - Kiwanis Field 23,000 20-070-0205-54722 CP4722
Parks & Recreation Kiwanis Field Lighting Upgrades 700,000 20-070-0205-54723 CP4723
Parks & Recreation Longwood Park New Restroom 150,000 20-018-0205-54724 CP4724
Baseball Stadium Reel Mower 40,000 20-053-0205-54725 CP4725
Baseball Stadium Seat Replacement - Lower Level Reserved 101,000 20-053-0205-54726 CP4726
Library Library Sidewalk Replacement 36,800 20-018-0205-54727 CP4727
Civic Center Boiler Replacements 109,000 20-012-0205-59430 CP9999-962
3,188,183
Schools Salem High School Renovation 27,000,000 20-012-0205-59440 CP9999-963
TOTAL 30,188,183$
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing on effective real estate tax rate for fiscal year 2020-
2021
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Section 58.1-3321, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, when the total
assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction
or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by
1% or more, the effective tax rate increase must be calculated. The City’s real property
assessments, excluding new construction and improvements to property, increased 2.69%
over the previous year. Therefore, the City must calculate the effective tax rate increase,
advertise the effective tax rate increase and conduct a public hearing pertaining to the
effective tax rate increase. The calculated effective tax rate increase is 2.6%.
The advertisement was published in the Roanoke Times on May 22, 2020 as required by
the Code of Virginia.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing. No action is required by Council at this time.
Item # 5NDate: June 22, 2020Supplemental Item
June 22, 2020
Council of the City of Salem
Salem, Virginia 24153
Dear Council Members:
For your information, I am listing appointments and vacancies on various boards and commissions:
Board or Commission Recommendation
Vacancies with Candidates
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Consider the appointment of a Commissioner for a
four-year term ending July 1, 2024.
Vacancies
Board of Appeals (USBC Building Code) Need two alternates, five-year terms.
Board of Zoning Appeals Need two alternates, five-year terms. (Resignation
received from Channing Mason & Macel Janoschka.)
Community Policy and Management
Team Need one regular and one alternate member from the
Health Department
Personnel Board Need a replacement for Lexi Dibbern
(Current term expired March 1, 2018)
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission Need a replacement for Carolyn Minix (resignation
received)
Roanoke Valley Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO) Policy
Board
Need a replacement for Jane Johnson (Current term
will expire June 30, 2020)
Sincerely,
James E. Taliaferro, II
City Manager
Attachments
Office of the City Clerk
Item # 5O
Date: June 22, 2020
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
July 2020
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Term of Office: 3 years (3 terms only)
Carol Brittain 12-31-21
Rev. C. Todd Hester 12-31-22
Dr. Forest Jones 12-31-20
AT LARGE MEMBERS:
Patrick Kenney 12-31-22
Helen Ferguson 12-31-20
Bobby Russell 12-31-21
BOARD OF APPEALS (USBC BUILDING CODE)
Term of Office: 5 years
John R. Hildebrand 1-01-21
Robert S. Fry, III 1-01-23
David A. Botts 1-01-25
Nathan Routt 5-11-25
Roland Braelith 1-01-23
ALTERNATES:
Michael “Chris” Vaught 5-13-24
Vacant
Vacant
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE
ASSESSMENTS
Term of Office: 3 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
Wendel Ingram 11-30-21
N. Jackson Beamer, III 11-30-21
David A. Prosser 11-30-22
Nancy Duffy 11-30-20
Gill R. Roseberry 11-30-20
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Term of Office: 5 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
F. Van Gresham 3-20-22
David E. Derr 3-30-23
Winston J. DuBois 6-05-24
Gary Lynn Eanes 3-20-25
Tom Copenhaver 4-10-22
ALTERNATES:
Frank Sellers 10-12-23
Macel Janoschka Resignation 3-1-23
Channing Mason Resignation 11-13-23
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
John Shaner No term limit
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley
Term of Office: Unlimited
James E. Taliaferro, II
COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
No term limit except for Private Provider
(Names) (Alternates)
Rosie Jordan Tammy Todd
Benjamin W. Tripp James E. Taliaferro, II
Carolyn Minix Rosemary Walker
Cheryl Wilkinson Tamara Starnes
Vacant Frank Turk
Shannon Brabham Joyce Earl
Randy Jennings Deborah Coker
Darryl Helems Amanda Hall
Derek Weeks Danny Crouse
Vacant – Health Dept. Vacant
Parent Rep –Inez Farrell
Michelle Wright (Both terms exp. 6/30/2020) Kristy Ayers
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
William Q. Mongan 3-09-23
C. Wayne Adkins 3-09-24
J. David Robbins 3-09-24
Cindy Shelor 4-10-21
Macel Janoschka 3-09-21
David Thornhill 12-14-20
Clark “Rob” Robinson Jr. 12-14-20
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No Terms, no alternates
Jane Johnson John Saunders
James Taliaferro Ass’t CM
Melinda Payne Benjamin Tripp
Mary Ellen Wines Judy Hough
FAIR HOUSING BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Betty Waldron 7-01-22
Melton Johnson 7-01-20
Sharyn McCullough 7-01-20
Pat Dew 3-01-21
Janie Whitlow 4-09-21
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Term of Office: 4 years
Cameron Vest 5-01-15
Julie E. Bailey Hamilton 5-01-15
Brenda B. Bower 7-26-12
Vicki Daulton 10-26-12
Hamp Maxwell 10-26-12
Fred Campbell 5-01-13
Rosemary A. Saul 10-26-13
Rhonda M. Hale 10-12-14
Brandi B. Bailey 10-12-14
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING
Term of Office: 3 years
John P. Shaner 3-01-21
PERSONNEL BOARD
Term of Office: 2 years
Larry A. Lynch 1-28-21
William R. Shepherd 6-09-21
J. Chris Conner 8-12-21
Margaret Humphrey 8-12-21
Lexi H. Dibbern- no longer in Salem 3-01-18
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
NPDES CITIZENS' COMMITTEE
Term of Office: 4 years
Neil Conner 7-31-22
Dee King 7-31-22
Vicki Daulton 7-26-23
Reid Garst 7-31-22
N. Jackson Beamer 8-28-23
REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF REVIEW BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
David G. Brittain 2-14-22
Wendel Ingram 6-11-21
Daniel L. Hart 2-14-21
ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL
COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
Jane W. Johnson 6-30-21
Carolyn Minix Resignation 2-24-20
James Martin 6-30-21
Melinda J. Payne 6-30-22
ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
James E. Taliaferro, II 12-14-2023
Citizen-At-Large
Mike McEvoy 12-13-2021
ROANOKE VALLEY DETENTION COMMISSION
No Terms
Member Alternate
James Taliaferro Rosemarie Jordan
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
McMillan H. Johnson, IV 6-30-21
Jessica P. Preston 6-30-22
Skip Lautenschlager 9-26-20
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
Mike Tyler 12-31-23
ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (TPO) POLICY BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Jane Johnson 6-30-2020
William “Bill” Jones 6-30-2023
Alternate: Byron R. Foley 6-30-2023
Alternate: James Martin 6-30-2023
SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SALEM
Term of Office: 3 years
Nancy Bradley 12-31-21
Michael Chiglinsky 12-31-21
Andy Raines 12-31-22
Artice Ledbetter 12-31-22
David Preston 12-31-20
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Term of Office: 4 years, 2 term limit
Betty McCrary 12-1-22
TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS
Term of Office: 2 years
Byron Randolph Foley
(Melinda Payne appointed 11-13-21
as full-time alternate) 11-13-21
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (TTC)
Term of office: 3 years
Melinda Payne 6-30-23
Benjamin Tripp 6-30-23
Alternate: James E. Taliaferro, II 6-30-23
Alternate: Charles E. VanAllman, Jr. 6-30-23
VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCAL ADVISORY
Term of Office: 4 years (2 terms only)
Dr. Forest I. Jones 6-30-22
VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE BOARD
Term of Office:
James E. Taliaferro, II
WESTERN VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES COUNCIL
Term of office: 3 years
Deputy Chief Matt Rickman 12-31-22
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
James E. Taliaferro, II 2-3-2022
Melinda J. Payne 2-3-2024
Vacant
(alternate for Taliaferro) 2-3-2022
Benjamin W. Tripp
(alternate for Payne) 2-3-2024
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 1 year – Expires 12-31-2020
(Requires Oath of Office)
William D. Jones
Alternate: Byron R. Foley
James E. Taliaferro, II
Alternate: Rosemarie Jordan
April M. Staton
Alternate: Chief Deputy-Major B. Todd Clingenpeel
WESTERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Term of Office: 4 years
John E. Saunders 6-30-2022
Vacant 6-30-2022