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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 22, 2022
RESOLUTION 022222-1DECLARING THE LOCATION OF THE SMITH
RIDGE COMMONS APARTMENTS, WHICH ARE PROPOSED TO BE
BUILT NEAR THE 5000 BLOCK OF COVE ROAD AND THE 2700 BLOCK
OF PETERS CREEK ROAD, IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT, AS A REVITALIZATION AREA, IN ORDER FOR THE
APARTMENT PROJECT TO QUALIFY FOR VIRGINA HOUSING
FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Lawson Companies recently, on January 25, 2022, obtained
approval from the Board of Supervisors, through a rezoning application (to amend
proffered conditions relating to the development and use of the property), to constructan
apartment complex located nearthe5000 block of Cove Road and the 2700 block of
Peters Creek Road, in the Catawba Magisterial District, which complex will be known as
the Smith Ridge Commons Apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Lawson Companies is seeking to qualify for funding through the
Virginia Housing Low Income Housing Tax Creditprogram; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Housing places prioritization on transformative projects
located in revitalization areas in localities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for such funding assistance from Virginia Housing,
the Lawson Companies has requested that the Board designate the future location of the
Smith Ridge Commons Apartments as a revitalization area, pursuant to Section 36-
55.30:2 of the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanoke, Virginia, that the Board hereby confirms its support of the Smith
Ridge Commons Apartments project, and hereby, pursuant to § 36-55.30:2(A) of the
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
ORDINANCE 022222-2ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,157.89 FROM THE ASIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS
OWNER ASSOCIATION FOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FIRE &
RESCUE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Asian American Business Owner Association (AABOA) wishes to
donate $1,157.89 to recognize the County of Roanoke Fire & Rescue Department for its
hard workand commitment to helping the community in difficult circumstances during the
COVID pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department will use these funds
to purchase smoke detectors for Roanoke County citizens in need; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 8, 2022, and
the second reading was held on February 22, 2022.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board ofSupervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That the sum of $1,157.89made available to the Roanoke County Fire &
Rescue Department is acceptedand appropriatedto the general fund.
2.That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
ORDINANCE 022222-3ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A
DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE ROANOKECOUNTY PUBLIC
LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR USEBY THE ROANOKE
COUNTY LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library is a non-profit
fundraising group that advocates and supports library reading programs for all ages,
supporting the library’s Summer Reading Program since the organization formed in the
early 90s; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Roanoke County Library wishes to donate $20,000
for use by the Library Department for their Summer Reading Program; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 8, 2022, and
the second reading was held on February 22, 2022.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Boardof Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That the sum of $20,000 made available to the Roanoke County Public
Libraryis accepted and appropriatedto the general fund.
2.That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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