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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/8/2020 - City Council - Agenda -RegularSalem City Council Work Session Agenda June 8, 2020 Cafeteria South Salem Elementary School 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem 6:30 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Discussion Items a. Borrowing Update – Courtney Rogers, Davenport & Company b. Public Comment Guidelines IV. Adjournment Ci ty Council Meeting A G E N D A Monday, June 8, 2020, 6:30 P M 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 the approval of remote participation statements from C ouncil members who wish to participate remotely for this meeting. 3.C onsent Agenda A.Work Session Hold a work session to discuss borrowing update, public comment guidelines, and any other topics deemed necessary. B.Minutes C onsider the approval of the minutes from the May 26, 2020, work session and regular meeting and the J une 3, 2020, budget work session. 4.Old Business A.Amendment to City Code C onsider 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 City. (Approved on first reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.) B.Amendment to City Code C onsider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 90, Article III Water and Sewage Disposal, Division 3, Section 90-128(a) of T he Code 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.) C .Amendment to City Code Consider ordinance on second reading amending C hapter 1, Section 1-13, of T he Code of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to Courthouse Security Assessment. (Ap proved o n firs t reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.) 5.New Business A.Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Budget C onsider approval of the 2020-2021 annual budget for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. B.P roposed Tax Rates for F iscal Year 2020-2021 Hold a public hearing on the effective real estate tax for the fiscal year 2020-2021. C .Tax Rates Resolution C onsider 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 D.P resentation of the Annual B udget 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 E.B udget Appropriation Ordinance C onsider ordinance on first reading appropriating funds for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. Audit - Finance C ommittee F.Job Classes and P ay Ranges 2020-2021 C onsider adoption of 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. Audit - Finance C ommittee G.Abstract of Votes Receive the Abstract of Votes cast at the May 19, 2020, General Election. H.P ublic Comment P rocedures C onsider the adoption of Resolution 1382 pertaining to procedures for public comment periods at Salem C ity C ouncil meetings. Supplemental I tem 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 City 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. 7.Adjournment OP EB Trust B oard - Local F i nance Meeti ng, 8:30 a.m., Counci l Chambers Audi t F i nance Commi ttee Meeti ng, 9:00 a.m., Counci l Chambers Ci ty Council Meeting A G E N D A Monday, June 8, 2020, 6:30 P M 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 the approval of remote participation statements from C ouncil members who wish to participate remotely for this meeting. 3.C onsent Agenda A.Work Session Hold a work session to discuss borrowing update, public comment guidelines, and any other topics deemed necessary. B.Minutes C onsider the approval of the minutes from the May 26, 2020, work session and regular meeting and the J une 3, 2020, budget work session. 4.Old Business A.Amendment to City Code C onsider 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 City. (Approved on first reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.) B.Amendment to City Code C onsider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 90, Article III Water and Sewage Disposal, Division 3, Section 90-128(a) of T he Code 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.) C .Amendment to City Code Consider ordinance on second reading amending C hapter 1, Section 1-13, of T he Code of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to Courthouse Security Assessment. (Ap proved o n firs t reading at the May 26, 2020 meeting.) 5.New Business A.Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Budget C onsider approval of the 2020-2021 annual budget for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. B.P roposed Tax Rates for F iscal Year 2020-2021 Hold a public hearing on the effective real estate tax for the fiscal year 2020-2021. C .Tax Rates Resolution C onsider 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 D.P resentation of the Annual B udget 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 E.B udget Appropriation Ordinance C onsider ordinance on first reading appropriating funds for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. Audit - Finance C ommittee F.Job Classes and P ay Ranges 2020-2021 C onsider adoption of 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. Audit - Finance C ommittee G.Abstract of Votes Receive the Abstract of Votes cast at the May 19, 2020, General Election. 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 City 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. 7.Adjournment OP EB Trust B oard - Local F i nance Meeti ng, 8:30 a.m., Counci l Chambers Audi t F i nance Commi ttee Meeti ng, 9:00 a.m., Counci l Chambers City Council Meeting MINUTES Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 7:30 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 7:30 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 (participated remotely); Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance (participated remotely); Mike Stevens, Communications Director (participated remotely); Judy L. Hough, Deputy City Clerk (participated remotely); Crystal L. Williams, Assistant to the City Manager (participated remotely); and Clark Ruhland, Communications Specialist. DUE TO AN EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION, THESE MINUTES WERE PREPARED WITHOUT THE USE OF AN AUDIO RECORDING. 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Consent Agenda A.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 at this meeting. B.Minutes Consider the acceptance of the minutes from the May 11, 2020, regular meeting. Accepted as amended C.Financial Reports Consider the acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the ten months ending April 2020. Received Item # 3ADate: June 8, 2020 4.Old Business A.Amendment to City Code Consider ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article II, Sections 2-36 and 2-56 of T he Code of the City of Salem, Virginia pertaining to regular meetings of City C ouncil (Approved as amended at the May 11, 2020, meeting). J ane J ohnson motioned to adopt an ordinance on second reading amending C hapter 2 Administration, Article II, Sections 2-36 and 2-56 of the C ode of the C ity of Salem pertaining to regular meetings of C ity Council as amended at the May 11, 2020, meeting. J ohn Saunders seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders 5.New Business A.Amendment to City Code Consider ordinance on first 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. (Resolution of Support #1364 was adopted on September 9, 2019.) Mr. Yost discussed the amendment to the C ity Code regarding implementing a local hospital provider assessment in the City. He noted the purpose of the ordinance is to enact a local hospital provider assessment to assess a fee on the nonpublic hospital in the City (Lewis Gale Medical C enter) to fund the nonfederal share of the Medicaid supplemental payment programs authorized in Medicaid State Plan Amendments 11-018 and 11-019. LewisGale worked with three other Virginia hospital systems (Ballard Health, C ommunity Health Systems and Lifepoint Hospitals) to pursue a budget amendment at the General Assembly to allow the Virginia Department of Medicaid Services (D MA S) to receive the funds generated by the participating the localities. T he General Assembly adopted the budget amendment, which was not amended by the Governor, so the program can now move forward. He stated that C ity Council had passed a Resolution of Support #1364 on September 9, 2019, supporting the adoption of the ordinance which is before C ouncil this evening. He further explained how the local hospital provider assessment would work. Mr. Lance J ones, Market President of Lewis Gale Regional Health System, who was participating remotely, noted that Mr. Yost gave a very good synopsis of the background information and also how the assessment would work. He noted he would be glad to answer any questions that C ouncil might have. William J ones motioned to adopt an ordinance on first 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 ane J ohnson seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders B.Amendment to City Code Consider ordinance on first 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. Mr. Taliaferro noted before Council this evening is a code change related to water and sewer disposal charges. T here is a discrepancy between the City C ode for the sewer connection availability fee for a 1 1/2" water meter, and the amount that Utility Collections has been charging customers. At one point, we had discussed changing this to $3,500; however, it was never instituted so this bring the code in line with what we currently are charging for the sewer connection availability fee for a 1 1/2" water meter. J ames Martin motioned to adopt an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 90, Article III Water and Sewage Disposal, Division 3, Section 90-128(a) of T he Code of the C ity of Salem, Virginia pertaining to water and sewer disposal charges in general. William J ones seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders C .Amendment to City Code Consider an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 1, Section 1-13, of T he Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to Courthouse Security Assessment. Mr. Taliaferro noted before Council is an ordinance amendment to Chapter 1, Section 1-13 of the C ity Code related to C ourthouse Security Assessment charge. T he proposed change is from $10 to 20. T hese funds are appropriated to the Sheriff's Office to assist in funding the Courthouse personnel. J ohn Saunders motioned to adopt an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 1, Section 1-13, of T he C ode of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to C ourthouse Security Assessment. J ane J ohnson seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders D.Resolution - Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Consider the adoption of Resolution 1378 for the City of Salem to join the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission as a participating political subdivision of the Commission and to enter into an Amended and Restated Contract with the C ity of Roanoke, the C ounty of Roanoke, and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission. Mr. Yost discussed Resolution 1378 regarding the C ity joining the Roanoke Regional Airport C ommission as a participating political subdivision of the C ommission. He noted the 1986 Session of the General Assembly enacted the Roanoke Regional Airport C ommission Act. T he Act has been amended two times, once in 1996 and again in 2005. Roanoke C ity and the C ounty entered into a C ontract with the Commission dated J anuary 28, 1987 (the "Original Contract") pursuant to which the parties provided that participating poliitical subdivisions would make payments to the Commission and the participating political subdivisions agreed that both Roanoke and Roanoke County on entering such service contract with the C ommission were empowered under §26 of the Act to do everything necessary or proper to carry out and perform such contracts. Roanoke, the C ounty and the C ommission have operated under the Original C ontract to provide the airport, on a continuous basis through the present date. No participating political subdivision has paid or been requested to make any payment to the C ommission since 1996. Roanoke and the C ounty have invited the C ity of Salem to become a member of the C ommission, and Salem desires to become a member of the C ommission as permitted under the Act. Further, pursuant to Sections 4 and 5 of the Act, Roanoke, the C ommission and the County have agreed upon the form of an Amended and Restated Contract (the “Amended and Restated C ontract”) between Roanoke, the County, the C ommission and the City of Salem, Virginia, for the purpose of admitting the City of Salem, Virginia, as a participating political subdivision of the Commission and setting forth the financial responsibility to be made by each participating political subdivision to the C ommission and other terms and conditions of participation. T here was further discussion regarding the City joining the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, and it was noted that the City of Salem will be entitled to appoint one C ommissioner of the Commission. William J ones motioned to adopt Resolution 1378 authorizing the C ity of Salem to join the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission as a participating political subdivision of the Commission and to enter into an Amended and Restated Contract with the City of Roanoke, the County of Roanoke, and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission. J ane J ohnson seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders E.Resolution of Support - Western Virginia Regional I ndustrial F acilities Authority Consider the adoption of Resolution 1379 authorizing the C ity of Salem refunding general obligation support of a refinancing by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority. Mr. Taliaferro noted before Council is Resolution 1379 which authorizes the City refunding general obligation support of a refinancing by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority. T he Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (the “Authority”) is a political subdivision of the C ommonwealth of Virginia duly created pursuant to the Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Act, C hapter 64 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the “Act”). T he Act authorizes the Authority to borrow money to pay the costs of real estate and facilities for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office or other commercial purposes in order to promote economic development in the geographical area served by the Authority, to accept funds from counties, cities and towns and use the same for Authority purposes, to make loans and to enter into contracts of any kind to accomplish the purposes of the Authority, and the Act further authorizes the Authority to issue bonds to refund any of its bonds then outstanding. On or about October 14, 2016 the Authority issued its $10,000,000 Revenue Bond, Series 2016 (the “2016 Bond”) to finance the acquisition of interests in land and related improvements and facilities. T he City of Salem, the C ity of Roanoke, and the C ounty of Roanoke each agreed in 2016 to provide financial support for the Project, which is known as the Woodhaven Road project. T he Authority desires to refund and refinance the 2016 Bond in order to achieve debt service savings and reduce payments made by the Participants in support of the Project, and the Authority has determined to issue pursuant to the terms of a Bond Purchase and Loan Agreement, dated as of J une 15, 2020. T here was further discussion regarding Resolution of Support 1379 and the cost savings to the C ity with this refinancing of the 2016 Bond. J ane J ohnson motioned to adopt Resolution 1379 authorizing the City of Salem refunding general obligation support of a refinancing by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority. J ames Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders F.Ultimate Shine Car Wash P roject Consider setting bond for erosion and sediment control and physical improvements for Ultimate Shine Car Wash project to be located at 1607 East Main Street. Audit - Finance Committee Mr. J ones noted the Audit Finance Committee met this evening at 6:45 pm to discuss this request. T he Committee reviewed the estimate for erosion and sediment control and physical improvements for the Ultimate Shine C ar Wash project to be located at 1607 East Main Street. T he C ommittee concurs with the C ity Engineer’s office recommendation that bond be set in the amount of $46,646 and a time frame for completion set at twelve (12) months. Mr. VanAllman briefly discussed the proposed Ultimate Shine C ar Wash project which will be located at 1607 East Main Street near Route 419. He noted this is the location of the convenience store which was torn down some years ago. William J ones motioned to approve the bond for erosion and sediment control and physical improvements for the Ultimate Shine C ar Wash project to located at 1607 East Main Street in the amount of $46,646 and a completion time of twelve (12) months. J ames Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders G.Appropriation of F unds Consider request to amend School Operating, Grant and Cafeteria Fund budgets as approved by the School Board on April 14, 2020. Audit - Finance Committee Mr. J ones noted the Audit Finance also discussed this request. T he School Operating, Grant and Cafeteria Fund budgets were amended for fiscal year 2019- 2020 by the School Board at their meeting on April 14, 2020. T he Board amended the Operating Fund to increase revenues and expenditures by $421,863. T he Grants Fund budget was amended to increase revenues and expenditures by $42,370 and the C afeteria Fund budget was amended to increase revenues and expenditures by $6,545. T he Committee reviewed the request and recommends appropriating $421,863 to the Operating Fund, $42,370 to the Grants Fund, and $6,545 to the C afeteria Fund budgets. William J ones motioned to approve the School Division budget amendments of $421,863 to the School Operating Fund, $42,370 to the Grants Fund, and $6,545 to the C afeteria Fund as amended by the School Board at their meeting on April 14, 2020. J ames Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders H.Real E state and P ersonal P roperty Taxes E mergency Ordinance Consider the adoption of an ordinance on emergency basis to delay penalty and interest on Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes due on J une 30, 2020, until August 1, 2020, as a result of the pandemic disaster. Supplemental I tem Mr. Yost discussed the proposed emergency ordinance related to a delay of penalty and interest on Real Estate and Personal Property taxes as a result of the pandemic disaster. It is anticipated that many taxpayers will encounter difficulty in timely paying all categories of tangible personal property and real estate taxes on or before the current due date of J une 30, 2020. T he current C ode of the C ity of Salem provides for a penalty of ten percent (10%) and interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum for delinquent payment of such taxes. In order to assist taxpayers and citizens in paying such taxes without penalty and interest, the City desires to institute a zero percent (0%) penalty and a zero percent (0%) interest on the payment of such taxes after J une 30, 2020, but before August 1, 2020. T he ordinance will be effective upon adoption and remain effective through J uly 31, 2020, and expire on August 1, 2020, without any further action by C ouncil. William J ones motioned to adopt an ordinance on emergency basis to delay penalty and interest on Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes due on J une 30, 2020, until August 1, 2020, as a result of the pandemic disaster. J ane J ohnson seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders I.Appropriation of F unds - TAP L oan P rogram Consider the request to approve a loan to the Economic Development Authority (ED A) to allow the ED A to participate in the TA P Loan Program to provide small loans to businesses affected by T HE C O VID-19 pandemic. Supplemental I tem Mr. Taliaferro noted that City staff is requesting C ouncil to approve a loan to the Economic Development Authority (ED A) to allow the ED A to participate in the loan program that is sponsored and managed by TA P. T he funds for this loan will be used to assist small businesses that have been affected by recent business closings due to C O VID-19. T his loan will be in the amount of $66,000. In addition, TA P will put up funds to supplement this amount so that the total loan pool will be $99,000. Additionally, the City will appropriate $5,000 from the General Fund for payment of administrative fees to TA P for running the loan program. J ane J ohnson motioned to approve the loan to the Economic Development Authority (ED A) in the amount to $66,000 to allow participation in the TA P loan program. J ohn Saunders seconded the motion. Ayes: Foley, J ohnson, J ones, Martin, Saunders 6.Adjournment T he meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Item 3A June 8, 2020 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 26, 2020 A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held at South Salem Elementary, 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem, Virginia, on May 26, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Byron Randolph Foley, Jane W. Johnson, 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 (participated remotely); Judy Hough, Deputy City Clerk (participated remotely); Mike Stevens, Communications Director (participated remotely); Crystal L. Williams, Assistant to the City Manager (participated remotely); Dan Miles, CEO, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (participated remotely); and the following business was transacted: Mayor Foley reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work session; and WHEREAS, Mr. Miles gave Council an update on the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority 2020-21 reserve funds and budget; and WHEREAS, there were no other topics for discussion. There being no further business to come before the Council, the work session was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. ____________________________________ Mayor _____________________________________ Clerk of Council UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 3, 2020 A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Cafeteria, South Salem Elementary School, 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem, Virginia, on June 3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Byron Randolph Foley, Jane W. Johnson, William D. Jones, James A. Martin, and John E. Saunders; with Byron Randolph Foley, Mayor, presiding; together with James E. Taliaferro, II, City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosie Jordan, Director of Finance; and Tammy Todd, Assistant Director of Finance; and the following business was transacted: Mayor Foley reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a budget work session; and WHEREAS, a discussion was held regarding the FY 2020-2021 budget; and WHEREAS, there were no other topics for discussion. There being no further business to come before the Council, the work session was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. ____________________________________ Mayor _____________________________________ Clerk of Council AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, BY ADDING ARTICLE X, PERTAINING TO LOCAL HOSPITAL PROVIDER ASSESSMENT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Sections 82-260 through Section 82-264, inclusive, of Article X, Chapter 82, of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, be enacted as follows: CHAPTER 82 TAXATION ARTICLE X. LOCAL HOSPITAL PROVIDER ASSESSMENT Sec. 82-260. Local Hospital Provider Assessment. This Article is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to localities by Virginia Code Section 15.2-1104. The purpose of these provisions is to enact a local hospital provider assessment in the City of Salem to assess a fee on the nonpublic hospital in the City of Salem to fund the nonfederal share of the Medicaid supplemental payment programs authorized in Medicaid State Plan Amendments 11-018 and 11-019. Sec. 82-261. Definitions. In this Section: (a)“City” means the City of Salem. (b)“City Council” means the City Council of the City of Salem. (c)“Fee” means the assessment that a nonpublic hospital is required to pay under this Chapter. (d)“Net Patient Revenue” means the amount as indicated on a nonpublic hospital’s Medicare cost report (also known as Form CMS-2252-10 or the Hospital and Hospital Health Care Complex Cost Report Certification and Settlement Summary). The Net Patient Revenue is located on line 3 of the Worksheet G-3. (e)“Nonpublic hospital” means a privately –owned hospital located in the City that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Sec. 82-262. Authorized Uses of Money. (a)All revenue received by the City pursuant to this Chapter is authorized only to fund the following uses: (1)fund intergovernmental transfers from the City to the Department of Medical Assistance Services to provide the nonfederal share of Medicaid payments for supplemental payments authorized under Medicaid State Plan Amendments 11-018 and 11-019; (2)refund a fee collected in error from the nonpublic hospital; and Item # 4ADate: June 8, 2020 (3) refund to a nonpublic hospital any portion of the fee the City receives from the Department of Medical Assistance Services that is not used to fund the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program payments under State Plan Amendments 11-018 or 11-019; or determines cannot be used to fund the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program payments under State Plan Amendments 11-018 or 11- 019. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, with respect to an intergovernmental transfer of funds described by Subsection (a)(1) made by the City, any funds received by the City as a result of the transfer may not be used by the City to fund the nonfederal share of payments available through Medicaid programs other than those outlined in State Plan Amendments 11-018 and 11-019. Sec. 82-263. Fees Based on Nonpublic Hospital Net Patient Hospital Revenue. (a) The City Council may require a fee to be assessed on the inpatient and outpatient Net Patient Revenue of any nonpublic hospital located in the City. The City may assess the fee periodically throughout the year. In the first year in which the fee is required, the fee is assessed on the inpatient and outpatient Net Patient Revenue. If the Medicare cost report information is unavailable for the nonpublic hospital, the fee may be assessed on the net patient revenue of the nonpublic hospital as determined by the data reported to the State Department of Health under Section 32.1-276.2 of the Virginia Code in accordance with the State’s instructions for reporting inpatient and outpatient revenue for the most recent fiscal year for which that data was reported. (b) A nonpublic hospital may not add any portion of an assessment required under this Section as a surcharge to a patient. (c) This Section does not authorize the City to collect fees for the purpose of raising general revenue or any amount in excess of the amount reasonably necessary to fund the uses described in Section 82-262. Sec. 82-264. Administrative Costs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, if the City engages in intergovernmental transfers on behalf of the nonpublic hospital, the nonpublic hospital shall reimburse the City for its reasonable administrative costs to perform such transfers. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on ten days after its final passage. 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/ Mayor ATTEST: James E. Taliaferro, II Clerk of Council City of Salem, Virginia Page 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 3, SECTION 90-128(a) PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER DISPOSAL CHARGES IN GENERAL. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, THAT SECTION 90-128(a), DIVISION 3, ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 90, of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, be amended, revised and reordained to read as follows: Chapter 90 - UTILITIES ARTICLE III. - WATER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL DIVISION 3. - SEWAGE DISPOSAL Subdivision I. - In General Sec. 90-128. - Sewer connection charges generally. (a)Before a sewer service connection is made to a city public sewer, the applicant therefor shall pay to the city treasurer the following charges: (1)Availability fees: 5/8” or ¾” Water Meter Size $1,000.00 1” Water Meter Size $2,000.00 1 ½” Water Meter Size $3,500.00 $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 (b) This section shall be subject to sections 90-129 and 90-130. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage. Item # 4BDate: June 8, 2020 Page 2 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: Mayor ATTEST: James E. Taliaferro II Clerk of Council City of Salem, Virginia AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-13, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO COURTHOUSE SECURITY ASSESSMENT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, THAT SECTION 1-13 of Chapter 1 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, be amended, revised, and reordained to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1-13. Courthouse Security Assessment. As authorized by Section 53.1-120, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, effective November 1, 2002, the Clerks of the City’s District and Circuit Courts, respectively, shall assess and collect the sum of $10.00 $20.00 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. Such sums shall be collected by the Clerk of the Court in which the case is heard, remitted to the City Treasurer, and be he1d by the Treasurer, subject to appropriation by City Council to the Sheriff’s Office for the funding of Courthouse personnel. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on ten days after its final passage. 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: Mayor ATTEST: James E. Taliaferro, II Clerk of Council City of Salem, Virginia Item # 4CDate: June 8, 2020 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL MEETING DATE: June 8, 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 # 5BDate: June 8, 2020 Item # 5C Date: June 8, 2020 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Request to levy the following tax rates for the 2020-2021 fiscal year: a) Real Estate tax rate of $1.20 per $100 assessed valuation b) Personal property tax rate of $3.40 per $100 assessed valuation c) Machinery and tools tax rate of $3.20 per $100 assessed valuation SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Chapter 8, Section 8.3 of the City Charter requires the City 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. The 2020 reassessment increased the assessed value by more than 1%. A public hearing was held on June 8, 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution which sets the tax rates for the 2020- 2021 fiscal year. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 2020: 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 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that taxes be and are hereby levied for the support of the City government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, as follows: 1. Upon all real estate and improvements thereon (not exempt from taxation by law) within the City, there shall be and is hereby levied a tax of one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) on every one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation thereof; 2. Upon all tangible personal property (except as hereinafter excepted), and other and sundry legal subjects of taxation, including the property of railroad, express, telephone, telegraph, water, heat (gas), light and power companies (not exempt from taxation by law), there shall be and is hereby levied a tax of three dollars and forty ($3.40) on every one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation thereof; provided, however, those certain household goods and personal effects classified in Section 58.1-3504 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, are hereby exempted from this levy. 3. Upon all machinery and tools, there shall be and is hereby levied a tax of three dollars and twenty cents ($3.20) on every one hundred dollars ($100) assessed valuation thereof. This resolution shall be in full force and effect on 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 # 5D Date: June 8, 2020 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020- 2021 and consider on first reading the ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This time has been set aside for a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. 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 School’s budget is included in the overall City budget. 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. Approval of the City budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only and does not actually commit or appropriate funds for expenditure. The commitment of funds will not occur until the approval of the second reading of the FY 2020-2021 appropriation ordinance. Attached is the ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for the City of Salem. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing. Staff recommends approving the attached ordinance for adoption of the budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 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 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020 AGENDA ITEM:First 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 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the first reading of the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget appropriation ordinance. Itemaoa/E Date:aJunea8bavwvw 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 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution adopting the City Job Class List and Pay Scale SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Finance Director SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The City annually approves the schematic list of job classes and the pay scale that is included in the budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the attached resolution that adopts the schematic list of job classes and the pay scale for FY2020-2021. Item # 5F Date: June 8, 2020 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, June 8, 2020 RESOLUTION 1381 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that the following 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; and the effective date of the implementation of this pay plan shall be 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 Title Grade Min Mid Max Account Services Supervisor 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Accountant 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Accounting Assistant 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Accounting Manager 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Accounting Technician 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Accreditation Manager 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Administrative Assistant 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Animal Control Officer 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Animal Shelter Manager 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Animal Shelter Worker 13 $24,427.24 $31,877.55 $39,327.85 Applications Manager 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Assistant Chef 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Assistant Chief WTP Operator 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Assistant Director of Civic Facilities 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Assistant Director of Electric Utility 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Assistant Director of Finance 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Assistant Director of Human Resources 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Assistant Director of Water & Sewer 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Assistant Food and Beverage Manager 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Assistant Recreation Program Supervisor 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Assistant to the City Manager 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Assistant Utility Lines Manager 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Assistant Utility Maintenance Manager 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Asst Director of Streets & GM/Street Superintendent 31 $69,723.62 $90,989.32 $112,255.02 Automotive Mechanic 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Automotive Service Worker 14 $25,892.87 $33,790.20 $41,687.52 Box Office Supervisor 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Building Engineer 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Building Maint Technician I 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Building Maintenance Assistant 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Building Maintenance Superintendent 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Building Maintenance Technician II 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Building Maintenance Technician III 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Building Official 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Business Analyst I 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Business Analyst II 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Business Analyst III 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Buyer 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Captain Deputy Sheriff 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Chef 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 List of Positions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Salem, Virginia Title Grade Min Mid Max List of Positions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Salem, Virginia Chemist 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Chief Deputy Court Clerk I 27 $55,227.63 $72,072.06 $88,916.49 Chief Deputy Treasurer 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Chief Information Officer 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Chief of Police 34 $83,041.94 $108,369.74 $133,697.53 Chief WTP Operator 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Children's Services Supervisor 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 City Assessor 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 City Engineer 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 City Garage Supervisor 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 City Horticulturist 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 City Planner 27 $55,227.63 $72,072.06 $88,916.49 Civic Center Booking Coordinator 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Civic Center Events & Production Manager 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Civic Center Events Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Civic Center Mechanic 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Civic Center Operations Supervisor 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Civic Center Operations Worker 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Civic Center Public Relations Associate 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Civic Facilities Sales Representative 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Civil Engineer I 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Civil Engineer II 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Codes Enforcement Officer I 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Codes Enforcement Officer II 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Communications Specialist 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Construction Inspector 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Crime Analyst 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Custodian 11 $21,740.15 $28,370.90 $35,001.65 Deputy Chief of Police 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue II 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue III 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Deputy Court Clerk II 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Deputy Court Clerk III 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Deputy Fire Chief 31 $69,723.62 $90,989.32 $112,255.02 Deputy Registrar 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Deputy Sheriff I 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Deputy Sheriff II 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Deputy Treasurer I 13 $24,427.24 $31,877.55 $39,327.85 Deputy Treasurer II 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Title Grade Min Mid Max List of Positions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Salem, Virginia Deputy Treasurer III 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Director of Civic Facilities 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Director of Communications 31 $69,723.62 $90,989.32 $112,255.02 Director of Community Development 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Director of Economic Development 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Director of Elections 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Director of Electric Utility 34 $83,041.94 $108,369.74 $133,697.53 Director of Finance 34 $83,041.94 $108,369.74 $133,697.53 Director of Human Resources 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Director of Parks and Recreation 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Director of Streets and General Maint 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Director of Water and Sewer 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Electric Line Crew Leader 27 $55,227.63 $72,072.06 $88,916.49 Electric Line Supervisor 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Electric Line Technician I 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Electric Line Technician II 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Electric Meter Technician 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Electrical Engineer 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Electrical Engineering Technician 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 EMS Billing Specialist 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 EMS Captain 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 EMS Coordinator 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Equipment Operator I 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Equipment Operator II 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Equipment Operator III 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Evidence Technician 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Fiber Optic Network Designer 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Financial Services Supervisor 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Fire & EMS Training Officer 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Fire Battalion Chief 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Fire Captain 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Fire Chief 33 $78,341.46 $102,235.60 $126,129.74 Firefighter EMT 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Firefighter Paramedic 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Fleet Management Superintendent 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Food and Beverage Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 GIS Analyst 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 GIS Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Human Resource Technician 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Human Resources Specialist 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Inventory & Procurement Specialist 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Inventory Assistant 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Title Grade Min Mid Max List of Positions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Salem, Virginia Inventory Technician 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Laborer 12 $23,044.56 $30,073.16 $37,101.75 Lead Lineman 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Legal Administrator 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Librarian 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Library Director 31 $69,723.62 $90,989.32 $112,255.02 Library Technician 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Maint/Construction Worker I 14 $25,892.87 $33,790.20 $41,687.52 Maint/Construction Worker II 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Major Deputy Sheriff 31 $69,723.62 $90,989.32 $112,255.02 Master Deputy Sheriff 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Meter Reader 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Meter Service Supervisor 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Network Administrator 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Paralegal 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Parks & Recreation Superintendent 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Payroll Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Payroll Technician 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Permit Technician 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Police Captain 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Police Lieutenant 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Police Officer 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Police Records Specialist 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Police Sergeant 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Process Improvement-Business Eff Dir 32 $73,907.03 $96,448.68 $118,990.32 Project Manager 29 $62,053.77 $80,980.17 $99,906.57 Real Estate Appraiser 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Recreation Maintenance Worker 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Recreation Program Supervisor I 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Recreation Program Supervisor II 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Recreation Site Supervisor 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Risk Manager 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Sanitation Equipment Operator 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Sanitation Superintendent 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Sanitation Worker 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Scanning/Imaging Technician 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Senior Accountant 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Senior Administrative Assistant 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Senior Animal Control Officer 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Senior Automotive Mechanic 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Senior Firefighter EMT 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Title Grade Min Mid Max List of Positions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Salem, Virginia Senior Firefighter Paramedic 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Senior Librarian 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Senior Library Assistant 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Senior Meter Reader 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Senior Police Officer 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Senior Programmer Analyst 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Senior Real Estate Appraiser 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Senior Telecommunicator 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Senior WTP Operator 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Sergeant Deputy Sheriff 24 $46,370.19 $60,513.10 $74,656.00 Service & AMI Coordinator 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Small Engine Mechanic 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Stormwater Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Streets Crew Supervisor 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Survey Crew Member 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Technical Services Supervisor 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Technology Manager 30 $65,777.00 $85,838.98 $105,900.96 Technology Support Specialist 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Telecommunications Manager 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 Telecommunicator I 17 $30,838.82 $40,244.66 $49,650.50 Telecommunicator II 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Traffic Signal Technician 23 $43,745.46 $57,087.83 $70,430.19 Transfer Clerk 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Tree Trimmer 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Utility Asset Manager 28 $58,541.29 $76,396.39 $94,251.48 Utility Billing Specialist 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 Utility Lines Crew Supervisor 22 $41,269.30 $53,856.44 $66,443.58 Utility Lines Manager 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Utility Lines Technician I 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 Utility Lines Technician II 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Utility Maintenance Manager 25 $49,152.40 $64,143.88 $79,135.36 Utility Maintenance Mechanic 21 $38,933.30 $50,807.96 $62,682.62 Utility Maintenance Technician 19 $34,650.50 $45,218.91 $55,787.31 Water Meter Mechanic 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 Wellness Coordinator 26 $52,101.54 $67,992.51 $83,883.48 WTP Operator Class I 20 $36,729.53 $47,932.04 $59,134.55 WTP Operator Class II 18 $32,689.15 $42,659.35 $52,629.54 WTP Operator Class III 16 $29,093.23 $37,966.67 $46,840.10 WTP Operator Trainee 15 $27,446.44 $35,817.61 $44,188.77 Zoning Administrator 27 $55,227.63 $72,072.06 $88,916.49 Item # 5GDate: June 8, 2020