City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 26, 2017
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution to Establish an Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a resolution to establish the Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force to provide guidance and recommendations to City Council with regards to the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2019 to FY 2028 and beyond.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the attached resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force ("Task Force"); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to appoint nine members of the Task Force.
BACKGROUND: At its March 14, 2017 Legislative meeting, Council discussed a proposal to create a "Joint Ad Hoc Alexandria Facilities Plan Steering Committee" to (1) oversee the development of a Joint Facilities CIP for the City and Schools and (2) provide recommendations related to further capital project implementation. Council directed staff to come back with a detailed proposal which was discussed at its April 19 budget work session. The attached Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force Proposal (Attachment 1) outlining the Task Force's charge and composition was prepared and subsequently utilized for Council discussion.
Composition:
The Task Force would be comprised of nine highly-qualified, disinterested persons who live, work or do business in Alexandria and who do not hold public office or are employed (directly or via contract) by either the City or ACPS, to be appointed by the City Manager. This would include three nominees to be proposed by the School Superintendent. The City Manager will designate one member to be the Chair. "Persons who do business in Alexa...
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