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Category: Freedom Of Information Act MuckRock, Virginia LLC
Priority: Dept. MR52820
Assigned To: Unassigned Somerville, MA 02144
Submitted: 4/25/2018 1:01 PM CONTACT
Source: Website 66.31.20.183 requests@muckrock.com (mailto:requests@muckrock.com)
617-299-1832






Dept. MR52820
Norfolk, VA 23510


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Description
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
RFP response from current parking violation/ticket processing vendor. Current contract with parking violation/ticket processing vendor, with contract begin and end dates.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Please note that although the website through which this request is being filed is based primarily in Massachusetts, MuckRock Virginia LLC maintains an address at PO Box 42203, Richmond, VA 23224.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.




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Date of Request
April 25, 2018

Full Name
MuckRock Virginia, LLC

Company (if applicable:)



MR52820

Email Address
requests@muckrock.com

Telephone (Home:)


Telephone (Work:)
617-299-1832

Date(s)/Time(s) of Record(s): (Ex. 01/01/2012 at 3:45 p.m.)

Detailed Description of Request
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
RFP response from current parking violation/ticket processing vendor. Current contract with parking violation/ticket processing vendor, with contract begin and end dates.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Please note that although the website through which this request is being filed is based primarily in Massachusetts, MuckRock Virginia LLC maintains an address at PO Box 42203, Richmond, VA 23224.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.


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Name
MuckRock, Virginia LLC




Email Address
requests@muckrock.com

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Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 20 | March 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Building the Future in Norfolk The dedication of the new Camp Allen School marks the final chapter of the "Building the Future Initiative" to construct five new schools for Norfolk children. The collaboration between the City and Norfolk Public Schools began in 2014. In 2015, City Council amended the comprehensive agreement with S.B. Ballard to $121 million for construction and $7.1 million to the school division for the purchase and installation of furniture, equipment and technology for the five new schools. The City's $133.1 million total investment built 21st century learning environments: Southside STEM Academy at Campostella, Richard Bowling Elementary, Larchmont Elementary, Ocean View Elementary, Camp Allen School. Women's History Month Charlene Butts Ligon In partnership with Norfolk State University, Norfolk Public Library is honored to host Charlene Butts Ligon for Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 24 at noon at the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library Rotunda. Ligon will discuss her book FEARLESS: How a poor Virginia seamstress took on Jim Crow, beat the poll tax and changed her city forever. NFR Women Trailblazers Norfolk Fire-Rescue will recognize 18 women trailblazers on Friday, March 13 at 2PM during a special ceremony at the Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center. Since 1979, these women have helped pave the way for fellow female firefighters, including the current 33 females serving in the department. A Team of Their Own

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 24 | July 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Norfolk: Safe and Strong The city's multi-pronged approach to recovery keeps the health and safety of our residents and employees at the forefront as we begin to reopen facilities to the public. We're excited to resume operations in the Mermaid City, but have new restrictions and hours in place to maintain the prescribed guidelines and to keep everyone safe and strong. Below is reopening schedule information for popular facilities in the city. Be sure to check out our FAQs online for up-to-date information. The Virginia Zoo: June 25 Reservations are required, as a limited number of guests are permitted each day. All Visitors & Zoo Members: Thursday – Monday, 10AM - 5PM Zoo Members Only: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10AM - 5PM MacArthur Memorial: July 1 The Memorial building and the Visitors Center will be limited to 25% capacity. Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM – 5PM Sunday, 11AM – 5PM. Nauticus: July 3 Advanced, online tickets will be required for all guests and members. Wednesday - Saturday, 10AM - 5PM Sunday, Noon - 5PM. Norfolk Public Library & Slover Library: July 7 Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and Slover Library will offer limited Grab-n-Go service. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM – 6PM Friday & Saturday, 10AM - 5PM Sunday, 1PM - 5PM NACC's Summer Solstice Celebrate the solstice with a companion who worships you for the star you are – adopt a dog of 30lbs or more for just $35 from Norfolk Animal Care Center! This special will last through Sunday, July 5. Now in High-Def! Now you can enjoy your favorite City of Norfolk community videos and watch Norfolk City Council meetings in clear, bright high definition television. Standard definition: Cox channels 46, 47, 48 High definition: Cox channels 1046, 1047, 1048 Scooters Are Back During the height of COVID-19, the City & Lime suspended the scooter program. Now, with additional sanitation procedures in place, a limited number of scooters are back on the streets. Lime is also introducing parking corrals in strategic locations to keep areas safe and orderly. Live Norfolk MacArthur Memorial Reopening Wednesday, July 1 Wed. - Sat. 10AM - 5PM Sun. 11AM - 5PM Nauticus Reopening Friday, July 3 Wed. - Sat. 10AM - 5PM Sun. Noon - 5PM NPL & Slover Library Reopening Tuesday, July 7 Tues. - Thurs., 10 AM – 6PM Fri. & Sat., 10AM - 5PM Sun., 1PM - 5PM Summer Camp at d'Art Art & Science: July 6 - 10 Art & Math: July 13 - 17 Art & Science: July 20 - 24 Art & Math: July 27 - 31 Find out more Summer Camp with Hurrah Camp 1: July 13 - July 24 Camp 2: July 27 - August 7 Find out more Multimodal Norfolk Over the past several months, the city's Department of Transit worked with the consultant team to reimagine Norfolk transit. Now is your time to review plans, take the transit choices and system plan surveys and provide feedback through virtual town hall meetings:  Thursday, July 9 (6 - 7PM) Tuesday, July 14 (Noon - 1PM) To register, click on the dates above. The town hall webinars will include a brief presentation followed by a question and answer session. The presentation will be the same at both webinars. Virtual Appointments Available Do you have questions about how your infant or toddler is developing? Even during COVID-19, the Infant and Toddler Connection of Norfolk is here to help. Call (757) 441-1186 to schedule a virtual ‘home visit’ for your little one! Need more information about this program? Visit: www.norfolk.gov/infant. Help us share the news! ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 25 | August 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. OpenNorfolk: Neighborhood Spots Neighborhood Spots are temporary, flexible public parks that will provide safe, healthy, fun and educational pop-up programming as part of the OpenNorfolk initiative. OpenNorfolk is a boots-on-the-ground community assistance program through the City of Norfolk that is helping local businesses open safely under The Governor’s Phase 1-3 Guidelines. In Phase 3, OpenNorfolk continues to assist local businesses while focusing on neighborhoods and communities, filling the community’s needs for outdoor programming, safe places for families and kids, and community activation. Broad Creek Neighborhood Spot 1200 Roberts Road Five Points Neighborhood Spot 6123 Sewells Point Road Mask Up, Norfolk! For Team Norfolk, wearing masks is about more than protecting ourselves - it's about protecting the well-being of our colleagues and residents. While masks are required at all city facilities, we ask that you join us in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in our city by wearing a mask whenever you are out in public spaces. It takes all of us to keep Norfolk healthy! Crumbs & So Much More Earlier this year, volunteers from Grace Bible Church worked with staff at the Norfolk Educational Transition Academy within the Juvenile Detention Center to teach kids entrepreneurship and other skills by launching a cookie baking business. When the pandemic paused their plans, the volunteers returned, with masks and gloves, to continue working with the kids. CORE Grant Funds CORE Grant funds are available to small for-profit businesses and nonprofits located in Norfolk. Priority will be given to minority and women-owned businesses. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they were operational pre-COVID-19 and that they are suffering negative impacts from COVID-19 closures. Applications available August 5 at www.NorfolkDevelopment.com. Live Norfolk Broad Creek: Buzz About Bees Broad Creek Neighborhood Spot Wednesday, August 5 9AM - Noon A Soldier's Play Virginia Arts Festival Outdoor Courtyard Wednesday, August 5 - Saturday August 15 8PM Michelangelo - A Different View MacArthur Center Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 30 11AM Virtual Reading of Nat's Last Struggle Virginia Stage Company Online Event Sunday, August 9 3PM - 4:30PM Find out more Simple Machines at Work! Nauticus Online Event Tuesday, August 25 3PM Find out more Don't Be Trashy Help us keep Norfolk beautiful by taking your trash with you - whether you're on the beach or visiting the park. Notice that a bin is overflowing? Report it using the MyNorfolk app (available in the App Store and Google Play) or using the MyNorfolk online portal. Want to make an even bigger difference? Become a volunteer with Keep Norfolk Beautiful and join them on an upcoming litter pick up day. Retain Your Rain Take the first step towards building a neighborhood garden or planting trees on your street – apply for this fall’s Retain Your Rain Project grant. Open to all nonprofits, civic leagues, churches and other local organizations. Apply before September 1 for the opportunity to receive up to $2500 from the City of Norfolk towards the environmental project of your choice. Contact retainyourrain@norfolk.gov for questions about eligibility, input on your project idea and to submit your application! Pet Resources Available Norfolk Animal Care Center announces additional support for pet owners through a new coordinated entry program and comprehensive pet resource guide. With these, NACC can better help pet owners who need assistance to keep a pet at home as well as those who need to find a new home for a companion animal. Find the pet resource guide and more on our website at www.norfolk.gov/nacc. Breaking City of Norfolk News Directly to Your Inbox Find out what’s happening first, sign up for Norfolk notifications, including press releases. Help us share the news! ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 26 | September 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Answering Your Election Questions Absentee voting (by mail and in person) for the November 3 presidential election will begin on September 18. Absentee ballots have a tracking barcode through the United States Postal Service that you can monitor for delivery. You may return your absentee ballot via mail or delivery courier (UPS, Federal Express, DHL). If you choose to return your ballot in person to our office (City Hall, 810 Union Street), please bring valid voter identification. No-excuse absentee voting will be held in City Hall (810 Union Street), beginning September 18. Voters must bring a valid ID, wear a face covering and maintain 6 feet of separation. Curbside service is available for those who prefer to vote from their vehicle. Absentee voting will be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the two preceding Saturdays to the election – October 24 and 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional voter satellite locations are proposed for City Council review and approval at their Council meeting on September 1. Once approved, the Virginia Department of Elections will review and approve. Monitor Norfolk.gov and City of Norfolk social media platforms for information and updates. Gain Financial Freedom Put an end to living paycheck to paycheck with Bank

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 27 | October 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Norfolk Visual Arts Month The 7th annual Norfolk Visual Arts Month begins October 1. We encourage you to celebrate the over 100 organizations and establishments bringing visual arts to the forefront in Norfolk every day. It is with good reason the Mermaid City is the cultural capital of the region! Want to add a little art to your virtual meetings? Download a background highlighting the amazing art found around Norfolk. HRT Project Update Hampton Roads Transit's Naval Station Norfolk Transit Corridor Project continues to make progress. After gathering and considering public input earlier in the year, the study team has completed an evaluation of initial “Tier 1” alternatives. The "Tier 2" analysis is underway. Project Update: September 2020. Jury Trials Resume The Norfolk Circuit Court resumed jury trials September 14. The Court’s plan for resumption of jury trials, made in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health, was one of only four plans in the Commonwealth approved by the Virginia Supreme Court. Persons summoned to appear for jury duty may review the Court’s Plan. An App That Saves Lives October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Norfolk Fire-Rescue reminds you to download and use the PulsePoint app – you can help save a life. The app alerts subscribers of cardiac events in public areas so civilians with CPR training can help victims before professional help arrives. Live Norfolk Arbor Day Lafayette Park Saturday, October 3 10AM - 2PM Pop-Up Concert Five Points Neighborhood Spot Tuesday, October 6 7:30PM Weekly Wednesday Wind Down Harrison Opera House Lawn Wednesday, October 7 5:30PM Shatter the Silence Online Event Thursday, October 8 6 - 8PM Virtual Stockley Gardens Fall Art Festival Online Event Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18 10AM - 5PM FREE Fresh Farmer's Market 6123 Sewells Point Rd Saturday, October 24 9AM - Noon You Can Save a Life Join the American Red Cross at the Attucks Theatre and the Scope Arena Exhibition Hall this fall to donate blood and help save a life. Save yourself some time by scheduling an appointment in advance. Appointments are strongly encouraged. All blood donations are now tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Cast Your Vote! No-excuse absentee voting is underway. Visit Norfolk City Hall or request a ballot by mail. Voter satellite offices will open for in-person absentee voting beginning October 12. Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail: October 23 at 5PM. Deadline to vote absentee in person: October 31 at 5PM. S&P Reaffirms Norfolk’s AAA Credit Rating Norfolk’s AAA credit rating was reaffirmed by the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings on September 17, making the city one of only 16 municipalities in Virginia to receive this highest rating. The city’s financial strength and management during the COVID-19 pandemic was cited as one of the reasons for the rating. Read more. Breaking City of Norfolk News Directly to Your Inbox Find out what’s happening first, sign up for Norfolk notifications, including press releases. Help us share the news! ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 28 | November 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. A Truly U.P.L.I.F.T.ing Event In an exciting drive-in awards ceremony at Harbor Park on Saturday, October 10, the Department of Neighborhood Development recognized 19 exceptional community partners for their contributions to Norfolk neighborhoods during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each award winner exemplified the principles of Unity, Public service, Leadership, Innovation, Friendship, and Teamwork in their efforts to provide neighbors with resources and support. Selected individuals, businesses, and non-profits were celebrated by a medley of honks, kazoos, cowbells, and cheers from nominators and fellow awardees while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your unwavering commitment to serving and inspiring Norfolk citizens. View the full list of award recipients. HRT Suspends Fares Hampton Roads Transit will not collect fares on its bus, light rail, ferry and paratransit services on Election Day, November 3, as a public service to the citizens in the region. The service will run from the start of the transit day until the end. The fares are being waived to give riders every opportunity to get to the polls to vote. A Winning Combination The Olde Huntersville community was recognized as Virginia's Citizen Planners of the Year from the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for their collaboration with the City's Planning Department to create the Olde Huntersville Plan Book. APA recognized the plan book for its citizen involvement to better their community with the City’s help. Attention At-Home Chefs Did you know that 70% of the sanitary sewer blockages and overflows in the City of Norfolk are caused by the buildup of fats, oils, and grease? Norfolk encourages at-home chefs to collect and dispose of these drain-clogging substances properly. Keep your drains clog-free and healthy this holiday season and any day by practicing these methods. Live Norfolk Election Day Find Your Precinct Tuesday, November 3 6AM - 7PM Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony Watch Online Wednesday, November 11 America Recycles Day Workforce Development Center Saturday, November 14 9AM - Noon Let's Hear From You! It's been a year since we launched the MyNorfolk app/online portal and our redesigned norfolk.gov website! We want to make sure we're making it easy to find what you need, submit requests and more. Let us know how we're doing by taking these two surveys: MyNorfolk app/portal | Website Providing Skills and Hope For 11 years, the CARES T.E.A.M. has provided support, services, and a path to self-sufficiency for people returning to our community after justice system involvement. Qualifying participants find education and training, resume and interview skills, and assistance to obtain necessary documents such as birth certificates, Social Security cards and driver’s licenses. Support includes unlimited amounts of encouragement and kindness. In October, Norfolk expanded these services to even more people, including anyone with a criminal history, recent or long past, along with adults with child support cases who are non-custodial parents, and youth and young adults who are transitioning out of foster care. To see if you qualify, email or call Family Services Supervisor Madonna Flores at 757-664-7799. New Operational Hours Beginning November 2, Norfolk Public Library (NPL) will reopen three additional neighborhood branches and Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS) will reopen indoor pools. Effective October 24, Slover Library will have new operating hours. Barron F. Black, Park Place and Van Wyck branch locations will operate two days a week. The Jordan-Newby and Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branches will keep the same operating hours. The new operating hours for Slover Library are: Sunday and Monday, Closed Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. RPOS will reopen indoor pools at Northside, Huntersville and Southside Aquatics. Reservations are required. November is Adoption Month Thanks to the caring and compassionate Family Services Team at the Department of Human Services (DHS), the City of Norfolk leads the way in completed adoptions this year for the Eastern Region of Virginia. Team Norfolk finalized the most adoptions – 30 – of the 120 children who found forever homes in the Eastern Region. That total matches the number of adoptions completed by Norfolk’s DHS last year. Statewide, 858 children found permanent adoptive families. “Finalized adoptions mean forever families for children who would otherwise linger in foster care,” DHS Acting Director Denise Gallop wrote. “One child at a time!” Bland Street Gets Local Artist Flavor Local artist Mensah Bey worked with community volunteers to complete Gathering in Abundance, a street mural on Bland Street near the Five Points Intersection in the Norview neighborhood. The 100’ long, brightly colored artwork draws inspiration from West African Adinkra symbolism. Ideas of unity, togetherness, abundance, and cooperation are used to inspire growth in community, business, and relationships. The artwork also uses pedestrian movement and dance to evoke a sense of activity and caution when entering/exiting this side street to a busy and popular intersection. The project was supported by a grant from the Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative with funding awarded to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Virginia and Norfolk Arts. Breaking City of Norfolk News Directly to Your Inbox Find out what’s happening first, sign up for Norfolk notifications, including press releases. Help us share the news! ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 29 | December 2020 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Providing a Safe Place and Much More Norfolk's Community Services Board (CSB) has worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to care for those most in need. Through the Safe Hotel Project, they’ve provided food, shelter and medical care to over a hundred members of the homeless community since March. Looking for a way to provide support? Help CSB make the season brighter. Multimodal Norfolk Thank you to the 1,000+ people who responded to the Multimodal Norfolk Transit surveys. Based on responses, the team developed a draft recommended transit network. The draft network strikes a balance between the ridership and coverage concept. Read more about the Draft Recommended Network, then take the survey to let us know if we're on the right track. Help Honor WWII Vets Because of COVID-19, the MacArthur Memorial cannot hold its annual Greeting Cards for Veterans program. Therefore the Memorial created a greeting card and is circulating it online for everyone to sign. Please follow the link and sign the card virtually before December 17. We will send it to the veterans on December 18. CARES Funding Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19? The City of Norfolk, in partnership with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) and Utilities, is providing financial assistance for rent, mortgage payments and utilities for residents. These funds are made available to state and local governments through the CARES Act, the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Live Norfolk NEON Holiday Market The Plot Saturday, December 5 Noon - 4PM Town Point Holiday Marketplace Town Point Park Saturday, December 5 2PM - 8PM Blood Drive Waterside District Wednesday, December 9 9:30AM - 2:30PM Vintage Sunday Selden Market Sunday, December 13 11AM - 5PM RPOS Master Planning Needs YOU! Your feedback is vital for the future of Recreation, Parks & Open Space. Virtual public input meetings will be hosted on December 9 and 10 for the RPOS Master Plan. Recreational programming, park development, facility improvements and more will be discussed. Visit KeepingYouFirst.com. Register for one of the meetings: December 9 Registration December 10 Registration Keeping Norfolk Beautiful Over the course of two days in October, 40 volunteers with the Lafayette Wetlands Partnership, Norfolk Master Gardeners, Davidson College Alumni and Colonial Place neighbors completed a 150 foot extension of the clamshell pathway along the Knitting Mill Creek natural buffer. The pathway now links the natural buffer with the newly installed living shoreline to the south. The group also created a new access path through the existing buffer zone, planted 300 more Salt Meadow Hay grasses (Spartina patens) behind the bulkhead and planted 175 buffer plants along the new living shoreline. Looking for ways to make a difference in your neighborhood? Contact Keep Norfolk Beautiful. Ohio Creek Watershed Update Since the February groundbreaking, crews have been hard at work on the Ohio Creek Watershed Project in the Chesterfield Heights and Grandy Village communities. A new, reinforced, living shoreline is taking shape along the waters of the Elizabeth River. The shoreline is one of many neighborhood improvements that are part of a $112M HUD grant. Norfolk is creating a resilient future for generations to come! Working to Make Things Easier Need help submitting permits, scheduling inspections or finding the right forms and applications? Visit norfolk.gov/PermitsAndInspections to find everything you need, including helpful links and additional resources. NPL Receives a Piece of History Norfolk Public Library received a donation of a rare letter penned by Thomas Jefferson to Norfolk local James Taylor. The letter is dated August 28, 1801 and was written while Jefferson was President of the United States. The letter was donated by Jane Frazier, the 4th great granddaughter or James Taylor. The letter is in the process of being digitized by the Sargeant Memorial Collection staff. Breaking City of Norfolk News Directly to Your Inbox Find out what’s happening first, sign up for Norfolk notifications, including press releases. Help us share the news! ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 30 | January 2021 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Happy New Year! It's a new year and the City of Norfolk continues to do its part to protect residents, visitors and employees. City Hall is open to the public by appointment. To protect the health and safety of city employees and the public, walk-ins are not be permitted. Appointments must be made in advance to allow city employees time to clean and sanitize areas between visits. Virtual and phone meetings remain the preferred method to meet the needs of residents. In-person appointments are reserved for requests that cannot be handled over the phone, email or virtually. To make an appointment, visitors should contact a specific department in advance. Contact information for city departments is located on the city website. DMV Select is not open for in-person appointments. Visit the DMV website to schedule an appointment at a full-service DMV location. Sign up for Norfolk Alerts and follow the city’s social media accounts for up-to-date information. It's Coming Have an emergency and it's unsafe to call 911? Soon, you’ll be able to send 911 a text! Be on the lookout for Text to 911 coming in January 2021. Call if you can. Text if you can't. CARES Funding Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19? Norfolk is providing financial assistance for water and wastewater bills for residents. These funds are made available to state and local governments through the CARES Act, the Coronavirus Relief Fund. COVID-19 Vaccine Stay informed. Get the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine available from the CDC and Virginia Department of Health. View public information sessions, find fact sheets and more. Live Norfolk Winter Reading Challenge Norfolk Public Library January 1 - 14 Details & Registration Lecture Series: Sonya Clark Barry Art Museum Thursday, January 28 6PM Register Bank

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 35 | June 2021 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Providing Hope, Help and Resources Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of homeless residents in Norfolk has nearly doubled. In an effort to continue to protect the most vulnerable members of our city, the Norfolk Community Services Board partnered with the Urban Renewal Center to set up a temporary shelter at the former Greyhound bus station to provide food, shelter, peer and employment services to members of the homeless community. Call the shelter at 757-708-4354 for more information and to find out how you can lend a hand. FY 2022 Budget Adopted Norfolk City Council approved the City’s $1.5 billion budget. Development of the City’s FY 2022 financial plan took place during a period of unprecedented public health and economic uncertainty. While this budget begins Norfolk’s recovery, city revenues remain significantly below pre-COVID projections. Click here for more information on the budget. Hurricane Season: Prepare Now Hurricane season begins June 1 and we want to make sure you and your family are hurricane ready! Be sure you Know Your Zone, protect your property and have your hurricane supplies stocked. Sign up for Norfolk Alert for updates on weather-related closures, city storm prep and more. Lifeguards Needed! Parents! Are you looking for summer or part-time employment for your teens ages 16 and older? Consider encouraging your teen to apply for a lifeguard position with the City of Norfolk. We are looking for lifeguards for Norfolk beaches and indoor pools. Interviews are held weekly. Go online to apply. New Bike Share Program We're launching a new electric bike program! Lime provides e-bike service and scooter service in the same app, so anyone who wants to rent a bike can find one in the same place as the scooters. As with scooters, riders must be 18 years of age to use an e-bike and follow the rules of the road. Providing a Safety NACC Check out the Safety NACC program, a new supportive service for Norfolk residents. Safety NACC provides short-term placement for an owned animal whose family is experiencing a temporary inability to provide them care. For information on how to enroll in the program or to become a foster, contact NACC at 757-441-5505 or by email. Get Big City Contracts! Are you a woman or minority business owner looking for access to city contracts? We've got just the opportunity for you. Grow your business while working on the redevelopment of the St. Paul's Area! Opportunities include demolition, excavation, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work and much more. Find out more! Live Norfolk Beachside Litter Challenge Keep Norfolk Beautiful Thursday, May 27 - Tuesday, June 1 Dedication Ceremony of the "Never Forget Garden" West Point Cemetery Monday, May 31 2021 Virginia International Tattoo ODU's S.B. Ballard Stadium Thursday, June 3 - Sunday, June 6 surveyNFK Virtual Public Meetings Each Wednesday in June 6PM Summer Camps Norfolk Arts' grantees are bringing children back together safely this summer. Find a variety of in-person offerings for Summer 2021! More Than Building Houses The Olde Huntersville Civic League had a plan - one that would not just build up the housing stock in their neighborhood, but one that would also build up its community. Working with the City, the neighborhood established a housing plan book that allows developers to streamline the permitting process, build on smaller lots and get families into homeownership faster. In doing so, one developer was then able to give back to the civic league - in a big way. A $10,000 donation will further the community's effort in building up people. Making Travel Safer The gate to the I-64 entrance ramp on 15th View Street will now be closed daily from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. to manage traffic during rush hour and prevent wrong way entry activity. Concrete barriers have been installed on W. Ocean View Avenue at the 15th View Ramp and drivers will not be able to turn left onto the entrance ramp. Find out more. Remember These Park Tips Looking to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather? Check out these tips from one of our Norfolk park rangers to ensure you have a safe and fun time! If you have any questions, visit us online or call (757) 441-5834. For more information on Norfolk parks, visit our parks webpage. We hope to see you in one of our parks soon! Norfolk Arts Needs Volunteers Come out and leave a mark on the road by helping Norfolk Arts paint asphalt art in Tidewater Gardens. 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Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 41 | December 2021 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Find a Career Serving Your City From accounting to 911 dispatch, equipment operator to public safety, clinician to lifeguard, Team Norfolk needs YOU! Offering competitive wages and strong retirement packages, excellent health benefits including wellness programs, and a diverse and welcoming workforce, come see why the City of Norfolk was chosen as a 2021 Best Place to Work in Local Government. Visit www.norfolk.gov/jobs. Facing Eviction? We Have Resources to Help! Our Department of Neighborhood Services is teaming up with Virginia Poverty Law Center and Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia to make sure you get the funds and resources you need. Eviction Prevention Resource Clinic Saturday, December 11 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street Get funding to pay rental arrearages, past-due utility bills and limited assistance with childcare costs. Breakfast, lunch and childcare provided during event! Registration required. Slowing Things Down We’re slowing things down in your neighborhood. The Department of Transit is lowering the speed limit to 20 miles per hour on VDOT "local" classified streets as part of a speed reduction program recently approved by City Council. Find out more. Building on the Past Preserving and appreciating the history of Tidewater Gardens is essential to the city's effort to redevelop the community. The Tidewater Gardens Walk & Talk is one of many ways People First is gathering resident input to inform the look and feel of the new neighborhood. Free Trees! Help us expand Norfolk's tree canopy! We're hosting a FREE tree adoption event in partnership with the Friends of Norfolk's Environment, Bay Star Homes and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Saturday, December 4 10 a.m. - Noon Chesterfield Academy Learn more. COVID-19 Vaccinations Available The Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s at Military Circle Mall (880 N. Military Highway) is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. All COVID-19 vaccinations, pediatric and adult, will continue to be offered at the CVC including, first, second and third doses, as well as booster doses. Visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov and input "23502" into the zip code search bar to schedule your appointment today! Questions? Call the Norfolk COVID-19 Hotline at (757) 683-2745. Live Norfolk VDOT's I-64 Express Lanes Virtual Meeting December 1, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. VDOT's I-64 Express Lanes In-Person Meeting December 2, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Residence Inn Norfolk Airport 1590 N. Military Highway Third Annual Chrysler Bake Off December 3, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art Breaking Ground Closing Reception December 3, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace December 4, Noon - 8 p.m. Alpha/Beta Opening Reception December 10, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center Winter Wonderland December 11, Noon - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Lamberts Point Community Center Register here Celebrate the Season Norfolk Arts' grantees offer a variety of ways to enjoy this festive time of year. Help hope march on by selecting an angel from the Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command angel tree or sign up to run the Santa Claus Shuffle 5K or Fun Run/Walk to benefit Tidewater Youth Services Foundation. Shop local during the d'Art Center Holiday Pop Up Market or share the gift of a Hermitage Museum membership. Bring the family to The Kroc Center to enjoy the first ever live Shark City Drum Corp performance. Audio descriptions and open captioning are being provided by Access Virginia during holiday performances at the Historic Wells Theatre. Find more ways to celebrate. Stay Safe This Holiday Season Norfolk Fire-Rescue encourages you to take precautions while enjoying the holiday season. Street Light Out? It's getting darker earlier. Have you noticed a street light not working? You can report it directly to Dominion Energy by phone or online. Be sure to note the pole number and closest street address or intersection. Depending on the repair needed, Dominion will post a color-coded wrap indicating the status of the repair and how long it may take to fix. By phone, call: 1-866-366-4357. To report online, click here. Your Norfolk. Your Life. Get Involved. Get Informed. Get City Notifications Know what's happening when it happens. Sign up to receive City Council News, Events, Council Agendas, News Flashes and more. Resident Newsletter Do your neighbors receive this newsletter? 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Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community Volume 52 | November 2022 Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community. Addressing Crime It takes a community to stop violence. Find out what the City is doing to make a difference. Learn about Norfolk’s Crime Reduction Strategy and view the full report here. Honoring Our Veterans Honor the service and sacrifice of our military veterans during our annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m. at the MacArthur Visitors Center. Featured speaker is Admiral Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Toll Relief Available Do you or someone you know use the Downtown or Midtown Tunnel? Hampton Roads residents with an annual income less than $50,000 could save 50% on tolls. Find out more at www.VDOTtollrelief.com. The Magic Returns! The Grand Illumination Parade returns to downtown Norfolk on Saturday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Take in the beauty, magic and electric holiday spirit to kick off the season! Get parking information, road closures and more for the parade and Harbor Race weekend here. Live Norfolk Community Connect October 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Harbor Park KNB's Special Waste Collection Event November 5, 9 a.m. - noon Southside STEM Academy, 1106 Campostella Rd. WinterFest on the Wisconsin November 9 - January 1 Nauticus Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2 p.m. MacArthur Memorial Garden of Lights November 11 - January 1 Norfolk Botanical Garden Grand Illumination Parade November 17, 7 p.m. Downtown Norfolk Special Waste Collection Event Keep Norfolk Beautiful is hosting an upcoming *FREE* Special Waste Collection Event on Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. - noon, at Southside STEM Academy. Accepted items include: Household Hazardous Waste Electronics Plastic bags and clear film For more information on acceptable items, visit www.norfolk.gov/knb. *For Norfolk residents only. Proof of residency is required. Let's Head to the Library Want to get crafty and festive this holiday season? Norfolk Public Library and Slover Library have a selection of holiday-themed workshops and other special events throughout November. Homemade for the Holidays with NPL This annual series returns just in time for you to craft handmade gifts that come straight from the heart! The series kicks off in November with candle making and jewelry making sessions. Space is limited and registration is required! Candle Making Thursday, November 17 4 - 5 p.m. Blyden Branch 879 E. Princess Anne Road Jewelry Making Thursday, November 17 5 - 6 p.m. Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch 1425 Norchester Avenue Slover Library Events Unearth Buried History Brinkley Family Memorial Lecture Series Thursday, November 10 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Slover Library Free and open to the public. Register online. Dinovember Slover Library gets prehistoric in throughout November. Go on a scavenger hunt, dig for fossils, enter the photo contest and more! All activities are free. Visit sloverlibrary.eventbrite.com to register. A Moment in Time On Friday, November 20, 1953, Maury and Granby cheerleaders were practicing on the field behind Granby High School ahead of the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day football game between the rival schools. It was a pretty big deal! More than 15,000 fans packed Foreman Field that Thanksgiving where the Granby Comets defeated the Maury Commodores 14-7. There's so much Norfolk history waiting for you to discover in Norfolk Public Library's Sargeant Memorial Collection. Start your travel back in time. Your Norfolk. Your Life. Get Involved. Get Informed. Calling All Coaches! Do you have a passion for sports and mentoring youth in your community? If so, we've got plenty of opportunities for you! Volunteer as a coach or mentor for fall indoor futsal, winter basketball, spring outdoor soccer or summer baseball. Contact the Norfolk Athletics Office at (757) 823-4024 for more information. To register, visit norfolkfun.norfolk.gov! Homeownership Assistance Affordable housing is a growing issue across the country and first-time home buyers are facing big challenges on the path to homeownership. The Homebuyer's Assistance Program, a partnership between the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, provides down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers. Learn more online or call (757) 314-4202. Breaking City of Norfolk News Directly to Your Inbox Find out what’s happening first – sign up for Norfolk notifications, including press releases. Help us share the news! Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email City of Norfolk Official Newsletter | 757-664-6510 | www.norfolk.gov STAY CONNECTED City of Norfolk | 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Unsubscribe requests@muckrock.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by cityofnorfolk@norfolk.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!