Questions for Rita Smart
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For Rita Smart:
Rita, I undertand there was a golf scramble for city employees on Tuesday. How many city employees participated and were they being paid while they played golf? What about the employees who can't play golf or are too busy doing their job to play golf, what is done for them?
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For Rita Smart:
Isn't it correct that Jim Barnes was the only commissioner who voted against building an aquatic center instead of a pool?
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For Rita Smart:
This questions is in reference to the Aquatic Center. Can you tell us how each Commissioner, at that time, voted on the Aquatic Center as opposed to a swimming pool? I know this can be obtained with an open record request, but I thought you might already know the anwer. Thank you.
Answer: I was not on the commission at that time and do not recall the final vote. I know there was much di...
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For Rita Smart:
In reference to the last question it is important to be clear on the duties and responsibilities of those involved. In short this articles in error. Mike Russell who is the Community Development Director was responsible for all property maintenance complaints. He does not work in Codes anymore. Renee Banks is the nuisance inspector and handles tall grass, trash etc. She works in the Zoning Division not Codes! Codes at that time had nothing to do with those complaints or problems.
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For Rita Smart:
What is your opinion of the codes department in Richmond? After the article in the paper this week.
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For Rita Smart:
I know you are leaving the City, but in your opinion, what will have to be done to balance the budget? What will the tax increase do toward balancing the budget?
Answer: When you look at the tax rate and in taking the 4% increase, the real property rate (your home, land...
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For Rita Smart:
Who owns Richmond Utilities?
Answer: It is owned by the City of Richmond but has a board (appointed by the Mayor) to assist and approve p...
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For Rita Smart:
Is the richmond center mall on barnes mill road inside the richmond city limits? How much tax revenue does the city receive from the project?
Answer: Yes, the Richmond Center is in the city limits. As you can imagine this is a great revenue source c...
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For Rita Smart:
Is it true that the streets are being paved with grant money? How often does the City receive grant money to pave? Will there be more money this year? It seems the streets have needed paving for several years now.
Answer: You are correct, the streets have needed paving for a number of year. The city receives state funds...
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For Rita Smart:
I live on a residential street that was recently paved by the City. I returned home from church on Sunday to find a card which read as follows: “I hope paving your street has made your life easier. I want to thank you for being so patient.” “If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me at 661-1810.” “MIKE BREWER” “Richmond City Commissioner” - My question – Did Commissioner Brewer play any greater role in paving residential streets in Richmond than the Mayor or any other commissioner?
Answer: Last year the Commission and citizens were asked to submit names of streets that needed repaving. F...
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