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Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Richmond City Council Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee discussion on Proposed Ordinances that would exempt a number of Richmond real estate properties from taxation being continued to September

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - - Proposed Richmond City Council Ordinances that would exempt a number of Richmond real estate properties from taxation, that were scheduled to be heard by the Richmond City Council Finance and Economic Standing Committee Tomorrow (July 19, 2012), will be continued to the September meeting of that standing committee. Individuals and organizations interested in this proposed legislation are invited to attend the September meeting.

The proposed Richmond City Council Ordinances can accessed on the Richmond City Council website from the following link: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/clerkstracking/index.asp

The proposed Richmond City Council Ordinances include the following:

1 . Ord. No. 2012-112 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1301 Blakemore Road from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by James River Apartments, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services for residents of the Richmond area with disabilities.

2 . Ord. No. 2012-113 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 48 West Pilkington Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Good Samaritan Ministries, Ltd., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious, charitable and benevolent purposes of providing housing, substance abuse treatment and life skills training for residents of the Richmond area suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.

3 . Ord. No. 2012-114 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2307 Hull Street Road from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Good Samaritan Ministries, Ltd., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious, charitable and benevolent purposes of providing housing, substance abuse treatment and life management training for residents of the Richmond area suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.

4 . Ord. No. 2012-115 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1203 Giles Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

5 . Ord. No. 2012-116 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1207 Giles Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

6 . Ord. No. 2012-117 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1211 Giles Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

7 . Ord. No. 2012-118 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1212 Highland View Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

8 . Ord. No. 2012-119 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1213 Giles Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

9 . Ord. No. 2012-120 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 1517 Jefferson Davis Highway from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by James River Apartments, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services for residents of the Richmond area with disabilities.

10 . Ord. No. 2012-121 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 201 North Hamilton Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low-cost, high-quality health care and health education to women in the Richmond area.

11 . Ord. No. 2012-122 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2023 West Cary Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Cary Street dFind, LLC, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services to formerly homeless families in the Richmond area.

1 2 . Ord. No. 2012-123 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2123 West Cary Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Cary Street dFind, LLC, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services to formerly homeless families in the Richmond area.

1 3 . Ord. No. 2012-124 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2320 Broad Rock Boulevard from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by New Life for Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious purpose of providing housing, substance abuse treatment and life skills training for residents of the Richmond area suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.

1 4 . Ord. No. 2012-125 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2504 3rd Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Chestnut Hill Apartments, LLC, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services for homeless families in the Richmond area.

1 5 . Ord. No. 2012-126 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2908 West Cary Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by The Byrd Theatre Foundation, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the historical purposes of preserving the Byrd Theater as a state and national historic landmark and promoting the continued operation of the Byrd Theater as a historic treasure for the citizens of the City of Richmond.

16 . Ord. No. 2012-127 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2915 Broad Rock Boulevard from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by New Life for Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious purpose of providing housing, substance abuse treatment and life skills training for residents of the Richmond area suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.

17 . Ord. No. 2012-128 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 2925 Cherokee Road from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Cherokee Hill of Richmond, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services to residents of the Richmond area with HIV or AIDS or residents of the Richmond area recovering from substance abuse problems.

18 . Ord. No. 2012-129 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 3005 1st Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

19 . Ord. No. 2012-130 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 3007 1st Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

20 . Ord. No. 2012-131 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 3019 1st Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low income housing for residents of the Richmond area.

21 . Ord. No. 2012-132 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 3030 Meadowbridge Road from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Boaz and Ruth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing job training programs for residents of the Richmond area.

22 . Ord. No. 2012-133 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 4909 Chamberlayne Avenue from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by FIND, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services for homeless disabled veterans in the Richmond area.

23 . Ord. No. 2012-134 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 5748 Orcutt Lane from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by New Life for Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious purpose of providing for the residence of a minister of New Life for Youth, Inc.

24 . Ord. No. 2012-135 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 5754 Orcutt Lane from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by New Life for Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the religious purpose of providing for the residence of a minister of New Life for Youth, Inc.

25 . Ord. No. 2012-136 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 6117 Bliley Road from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Bliley Manor, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the benevolent purpose of providing housing and supportive services to residents of the Richmond area with traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities.

26 . Ord. No. 2012-137 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt 929 North 26th Street from real property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Friends East End Day Care, LLC, a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing developmental childcare and instructional and other social services to at-risk children from low and moderate income families in the Richmond area.

27. Ord. No. 2012-138 (Patron: Mr. Jewell, By Request) - To exempt certain personal property from personal property taxation for the tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and all subsequent tax years contingent upon the continued use of the property by Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in accordance with the charitable purpose of providing low-cost, high-quality health care and health education to women in the Richmond area.

CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Chairman, Richmond City Council Finance and Economic Standing Committee; Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email); www.ellenrobertson.com (website)

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