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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/9/2015 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9,2015 RESOLUTION 060915-1 AFFIRMING THE ROANOKE COUNTY PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED COMMENTS TO THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) FOR THE SCOPING PROCESS OF THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE WHEREAS, the pipeline known as the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is expected to transport a natural gas supply from the Marcellus and Utica regions to various Southeast United States markets; and WHEREAS, the MVP is governed by the United States Natural Gas Act, which requires a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors has passed two (2) prior resolutions regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline-, and WHEREAS, those resolutions are hereby incorporated by reference and are known as "Resolution 120914-4 of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia opposing the Mountain Valley Pipeline" adopted December 9, 2014, and "Resolution 042815-5 petitioning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to hold an additional scoping public hearing in Roanoke County and to extend the public comment period during the scoping phase for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project" adopted April 28,2015 -land WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors created the Pipeline Advisory Committee ("the Committee") by Resolution 031015-1 - and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, the Committee met on June 1, 2015, and voted to submit additional comments to FERC on its behalf; and WHEREAS, those comments are attached as Exhibit A and titled "Comments from the Pipeline Advisory Committee Recommended for adoption by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors For submission to the FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Scoping Comment Period."; and WHEREAS, the Committee seeks approval of those additional comments and their subsequent submission as allowed during the scoping process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1 . That the Resolution 120914-4 dated December 9, 2014 is hereby reaffirmed. 2. That the Resolution 042815-5 dated April 28, 2015 is hereby reaffirmed. 3. That the comments of the Roanoke County Pipeline Advisory Committee which are attached as Exhibit A, known as "Comments from the Pipeline Advisory Committee Recommended for adoption by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors for submission to the FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Scoping Comment Period" are hereby affirmed. 4. That the County Administrator is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution along with the attached exhibits with the Federal Energy Regulation Commission by the June 16, 2015 project scoping deadline. Page 2 of 3 On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES.- Supervisors Moore, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: Supervisor Bedrosian A COPY TESTE: Debotah C. Jacks' J/ Deputy Clerk to the B6ard of Supervisors cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Senior Assistant County Attorney Page 3 of 3 Comments from the Pipeline Advisory Committee Recommended for adoption by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors For submission to the FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Scoping Comment Period June 9, 2015 Potential impacts to vegetation and wildlife: 1. Percina rex, Roanoke Logperch is an Endangered species found in the Roanoke River that will be impacted directly by disturbance during construction and chronically by increased siltation following construction. http:Hecos. fWs. gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile. action? spcode=EO I G 2. Noturus gilberti, Orangefin Madtom is a Threatened species found in the Roanoke River that will be impacted directly by disturbance during construction and chronically by increased siltation following construction. http://www.dgifvirginia.gov/wildlife/virginiatescspecies.pd 3. Clemmys muhlenbergii, Bog Turtle is a Threatened species inhabiting the high elevation wetlands of Bent Mountain in Floyd, Roanoke and Franklin Counties. It will be directly impacted during construction and will continue to be impacted by the altered hydrology of the wetlands after construction. http://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=C048 4. Glaucomys sabrinus, Northern Flying Squirrel is an Endangered species inhabiting the forests of Montgomery Co. and may be directly impacted during construction and maintenance of the pipeline. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/infonnation/?s=050068 5. Myolis sodalis, Indiana Bat is an Endangered species inhabiting the forests of Montgomery Co. and may be directly impacted during construction and maintenance of the pipeline. httl2://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/information/?s=050023. 6. Buckleya distichophylla, Pirate Bush is an Endangered species inhabiting Poor Mountain and will be directly impacted during construction of the pipeline. The Poor Mountain population of the Pirate Bush is the largest known population of the species. http://plants.usda.gov/core/Trofile?symbol=BUDI Potential impacts to water resources and wetlands: 1. Spring Hollow Reservoir is the primary drinking water supply for residents of Roanoke County. http://www.westernvawater.org/85256a8dOO62af37/vwContentByKey/N2628RP6374PL ESEN The proposed pipeline route will pass within 500 feet of the reservoir and the construction area will be well within the drainage are of the reservoir increasing silt loads into the reservoir. 2. Poor Mountain, located in western Roanoke County, is the primary water source for much of the Roanoke Region. Water flows from Poor Mountain in all directions through surface run-off, creeks and small streams such as Bottom Creek, a Virginia Tier III stream used for recreational purposes and home to endangered species, and through underground aquifers throughout the mountain's karst topography. The Poor Mountain watershed is critical to supplying clean water to Roanoke County, and the Cities of Salem and Roanoke, and to rural areas of Montgomery and Henry Counties. 3. The entire 40 river miles reach of the Roanoke River downstream of crossing of proposed pipeline and above Smith Mountain Lake is part of the Roanoke River Blueway. http://rvarc.org/bluew Construction and maintenance of the pipeline will increase silt loads into the river causing the water to be muddy creating hazards for canoeists, kayakers, swimmers, tubers, and standup paddle boarders and making the river less aesthetic for users. 4. Bottom Creek is a world class whitewater destination drawing paddlers from around the United States and other countries. Disturbance during construction and maintenance will increase turbidity compromising the safety of paddlers. Flows will be compromised by altering the hydrology of the headwaters. In a recent study in nearby West Virginia, whitewater recreation was found to contribute over $50 million annually to the economy and provide over 1400 jobs within the state. http://www.americanwhitewater.orWcontentiWiki/stewardshil2:recreation economics 5. Over 25 miles of Greenway are in the Roanoke Valley primarily along the Roanoke River downstream of the Roanoke River crossing of the proposed pipeline. http://roanokevalley.org/progress/ Over $20 million have been spent constructing these Greenways, to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Roanoke Valley. Construction and maintenance of the pipeline will cause the water along these Greenways to be muddy compromising the experience of Greenway users. 6. The proposed pipeline route traverses native Brook Trout streams on Bent Mountain and crosses the Roanoke River just upstream of the VDGIF trout fishery in Salem and Roanoke. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/trout/area-mqps/map3.pdf The United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates for 2006 indicated that trout fishing contributed >$20 billion to the US economy, created 109,000 jobs, and created >$1.7 billion in tax revenue. http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdm/ref/collection/document/id/52 Virginia has 800,000 anglers and fishing has contributed $1.3 billion dollars to the VA economy. http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/benefits/ 7. In total, outdoor recreation is responsible for 6.1 million American jobs with 138,000 of those in Virginia, and contributes $646 billion to the American economy with $13.6 billion of that in Virginia. Almost 3 times as many Americans work in the outdoor recreation industry as work in the oil and gas industry, and Americans spend more annually on outdoor recreation than they do on all forms of energy combined. http://outdoorindustry.org/advocacy/recreation/economy.html 8. Vegetation: The high and steep slopes of Poor Mountain are characterized by oaks, hickories, table mountain pine and a unique stand of sugar maple reminiscent of New England forests. The ericaceous understory consists of azaleas, mountain laurel, doghobble and rhododendron. The cove hardwood community includes tulip poplars, cucumbers and Fraser magnolias. The alder -leafed viburnum, common to northern forests, inhabits the shrub layer. The Poor Mountain forest is a unique meeting place of the Northern California hemlock and the southern Carolina hemlock, both of which host the globally rare Piratebush. Poor Mountain hosts a remnant population of the American Chestnut, comprised of saplings that have sprouted from adventitious buds on the old roots of original trees whose trunks and limbs were killed in the early 20th century. Scientists interested in restoring the chestnut to the Appalachians anticipate this population may produce offspring with a natural resistance to the fungus that killed the original population. 9. Airborne species: Migrating upon on the isolated ridgetop of Poor Mountain includes 12,000 raptors observed in the 2007 season, and 2700 raptors between September 22nd and 23rd, 2009. Poor Mountain is recognized as a hawk migration site by the hawk Migration Association of North America - the second best hawk migration site in Virginia. 10. There are four tree bat species: the evening, silver -haired, red and hoary, which would inhabit large tracts of Roanoke forest during the warmer months which would migrate south in winter. because it is extremely difficult to do a census of tree bat populations, scientific evaluation of these species requires undertaking before any environmental stressors are introduced to populations already threatened (up to 95% of Vermont bats has been lost to white nose syndrome).Both the Virginia Big 'Eared bat and the Indiana bat have been found in Highland and Botetourt County and those counties south of Roanoke— as the migration from hibernacula to summer habitats can range to 320 miles, scientists would conclude that they use the Blue Ridges and surrounding area as migration routes., according to the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries. 11. Other unique species include the Appalachian cottontail, woodland jumping mouse, spotted skunk and the long-tailed shrew, because of its unique habitat, possible residents include rock voles, Allegheny Woodrats, and Northern Flying Squirrels. Potential impact to geology and soils: 1. Poor Mountain, located in western Roanoke County, is the primary water source for much of the Roanoke Region. Water flows from Poor Mountain in all directions through surface run-off, creeks and small streams such as Bottom Creek, a Virginia Tier III stream used for recreational purposes and home to endangered species, and through underground aquifers throughout the mountain's karst topography. The Poor Mountain watershed is critical to supplying clean water to Roanoke County, and the Cities of Salem and Roanoke, and to rural areas of Montgomery and Henry Counties. 2. Poor Mountain, at 2938 feet in elevation, is the highest mountain to Roanoke County, and its peaks and ridges are easily visible from Salem, Roanoke, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Montgomery County, Floyd County, Henry County, Botetourt County, and it is on the ILS6 flight approach to Roanoke — Blacksburg Regional Airport. 3. Due to Poor Mountain's value as a primary watershed, its geography, vegetation and wildlife, vistas and recreational activities, including but not limited to Bottom Creek Gorge, and considering Poor Mountain's natural beauty, the cumulative negative impacts of major construction as would occur with then building of the MVP over Poor Mountain is of great concern to us. 4. Although MVP may view the construction of the pipeline as presenting low potential for harm, the fact remains that we who live here perceive the potential for serious and long- term negative impacts to Poor Mountain and the surrounding Roanoke Valley as inevitable and unacceptable should construction proceed as planned. 5. Many sections of Poor Mountain exceed 50 degrees in slope. Environmental scientists have told us that disturbed soils will not adhere to grades of 50 degrees or greater, which could result in the long term sloughing off of disturbed soils and ground cover within the MVP's large construction corridor. Since Spring Hollow Reservoir and the Roanoke River are at the bottom of the north face of Poor Mountain, our water supply, and the many recreational activities associated with the beautiful Roanoke River would be at great risk. 6. Trenching and blasting across the Poor Mountain watershed could forever disrupt, block and reroute underground aquifers which supply the hundreds of springs and wells which are the only water sources for the many Roanoke citizens who live in the rural communities surrounding Poor Mountain. 7. The cumulative negative and irreversible impacts created by MVP's construction of the pipeline along the currently proposed route over Poor Mountain create conditions we believe are so potentially damaging to Poor Mountain and our community, they are unacceptable to us. We therefor urge MVP to develop an alternative route away from the Poor Mountain watershed. Additionally, we urge the FERC to direct MVP to alter its proposed route to avoid Poor Mountain in Roanoke County. Potential impacts to cultural resources: Potential Environmental Impact of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to Prehistoric Cultural Resources in the Roanoke River Floodplain al 1. The southern portion of Virginia has been occupied for at least 11,500 years and the Roanoke Valley and surrounding area are a rich source of prehistoric archaeological resources especially along the Roanoke River. 2. The Buzzard Rock (44RN2), Thomas -Sawyer (44RN39), and Graham -White (44RN21) sites are notable examples in the Roanoke River floodplain of Late Woodland settlements (ca. A.D. 900 to 1700); with the latter two sites associated with European trade goods. 3. The proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline corridor is located south of the Thomas -Sawyer site, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) has conducted no archaeological surveys of the Roanoke River basin or its tributaries south of that site. Therefore, as yet undiscovered sites are not in the State Database. 4. Salem DHR Archaeologist, Tom Klatka, estimates that there is a "high probability" of unearthing further evidence of Native American settlements wherever a pipeline corridor might intersect the floodplains of the Roanoke River or its forks. 5. Socially complex Mississippian sites (including temple mounds) have been identified in Southwest Virginia in Lee and Scott Counties, and currently a Paleolithic site is being excavated in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Investigating the extent and range of such occupations could potentially be a focus of future archaeological exploration along the Roanoke River as well as in the mountains (which were the source of lithic materials and game for thousands of years). 6. Many will say that the pipeline excavation will be an opportunity to make new discoveries, but this will be contingent upon careful, unrushed examination of the evidence by experts in this area's prehistory and artifact assemblages not by private out- of-state archaeological surveyors (hired by the pipeline company) who are unfamiliar with Virginia's prehistory—and perhaps in a rush to return to their homes. 7. DHR will be involved, but only in the capacity of reviewing the private surveyor's findings. "DHR will not make site visits," said Tom Klatka. 8. Due to the high likelihood of significant prehistoric sites, Phase III full-scale mitigation (with excavation) should be the anticipated level of archaeological investigation of sites along the Roanoke River – not just Phase I survey or Phase 11 test pits. Therefore, pipeline engineers must factor this into their schedules and not be assuming one to two year completion dates for the project. Information -rich archaeological features like burials, trash pits, ceramic kilns, and roasting hearths can be lost in one swipe of a bulldozer's blade. 9. The Roanoke River basin bears significant archeological resources that are both finite and fragile. Once disturbed, the history and its lessons are lost if they are not thoroughly investigated at the time that they are unearthed. Potential impacts to socioeconomics: 1. In order to avoid steeper terrain and forest impacts, many sections of the corridor within Roanoke County pass through working farms. Many of these farms have been in single families for generations. 2. Temporary and permanent disruptions to these farming operations may have financial impacts for these families and threaten the continued viability of individual farms. 3. This appears to be a disparate impact on a select group of individuals who are primarily older and lower income than the community as a whole. Potential impacts to air guality and noise: 1. If Alternate I 10 is selected it is presumed that there is a high likelihood of a compressor station being located in Roanoke County. If a compressor station is even considered for Roanoke County we believe that the following issues would need to be carefully analyzed: a. A detailed noise analysis that takes into account both topography and tree cover should be performed. This analysis should consider both occupied dwellings and businesses as receptors as well as resource receptors such as the Appalachian Trail, Camp Roanoke, and the Roanoke River etc. as appropriate based on the location under consideration. b. Light pollution needs to be considered and analyzed. c. Emissions are a specific concern. The Roanoke Valley is essentially a bowl that can trap pollutants. The Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Area is a marginal air quality attainment area that was previously bordering on becoming a non - attainment area. While regional cooperation has helped to maintain attainment area status, additional emitters have the potential to change this. 2. Loss of gas either intentionally through "venting" or unintentionally through leakage is a significant concern. While this concern is most pronounced relative to any potential compressor station, leaking may also occur from the line itself, at valves, or other mechanical connection. Noise impacts during construction area a concern. We would recommend that FERC apply Roanoke County's local noise ordinance to construction activities. Potential impacts to cumulative impacts: 11 1. There are at least three, if not more similar pipeline projects crossing Western Virginia under consideration today. They are the Mountain Valley Pipeline, The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Appalachian Connector Project. 2. FERC should require that a comprehensive study be made of the cumulative impact, and purpose and need of these three projects and any similar projects. Potential impacts to public safety: I . The proposed route of the MVP pipeline, especially alternate I 10 is largely located in portions of Roanoke County that are very remote from Fire and Rescue resources. While there are small outlying fire stations that may have reasonable response times to the pipeline, the bulk of the County's response resources are 30 — 45 minutes are farther from much of the proposed alignment. 2. Additional training and equipment along with associated ongoing funding will likely be required to prepare to respond to potential accidents and emergencies associated with the pipeline project. 3. We recommend that the applicant study potential Fire and Rescue impacts and provide required resources to mitigate these impacts. 4. Police resources are likely to be impacted during construction due to the presence of large numbers of temporary workers many of whom, according to MVP's filings, will reside in RVs or other temporary housing. 5. At the end of its useful or economic life, what is the plan for removal of the pipeline? A 42' pipe simply left in situ to rust will eventually create a sunken area 4-5 feet deep where the pipe once existed. This is of particular concern in areas where blasting into bedrock was used as an installation method. This would present both public safety and water quality issues. 6. Several areas of the proposed pipeline are in flood plain areas. How will the pipeline be protected from fast moving mountain streams and rivers? How is related erosion controlled? What impact will construction have on existing water quality and quantity issues? Potential impacts to land use, recreation, and visual resources: 1. The original route crosses Camp Roanoke which is a 700 acre outdoor experience camp operated by Roanoke County. This camp has been in operation since 1925 and elements of the camp may also qualify as historic resources. Recent MVP filings to FERC incorrectly state that the route does not pass through the camp. To the contrary the originally proposed alignment is a few feet away from the manager's cabin. According to MVP, the icon on a Google Earth map was used as the location of the camp which is at the location of the entrance road. This overlooks the fact that the camp is a 700 acre site with numerous features. The offset shown for the alternate alignment 135 is incorrect for the same reason. 2. Alternate I 10 directly impacts multiple parcels of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority which owns and operates the regional landfill at this location off of Bradshaw Road. Not only does alternate I 10 cross future expansion area for the landfill, it also crosses the rail yard that is up to 5 tracks in width where trash trains to / from downtown Roanoke are assembled and disassembled. 3. The proposed crossing of the Blue Ridge Parkway is located in an area with prime, historical, farmland. 4. Both the pipeline route itself, and its associated above ground facilities and access roadways will be built on land that within Roanoke County is largely covered by dense forest. Permeant removal of these trees will create visual scars that in many cases are visible for many miles. A comprehensive analysis of the impact of this tree removal should be made with particular emphasis on the Blue Ridge Parkway, L-1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9,2015 RESOLUTION 060915-2 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT AMONG THE COUNTIES OF FRANKLIN, HENRY AND ROANOKE AND THE CITIES OF MARTINSVILLE AND ROANOKE AND THE INTERSTATE 73 COALITION, LLC FOR PURSUIT OF CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE 73 IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, on October 12, 1993, November 22, 1994, and March 24, 1998, the Board adopted resolutions in support of the construction of the proposed Interstate 73 (1-73) north -south interstate connecting Detroit, Michigan to Charleston, South Carolina through the Roanoke Valley-, and WHEREAS, on September 8, 1998, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County adopted Resolution 090898-1 which reaffirmed its support of the Interstate 581 (1-581) and Route 220 South corridor for the proposed 1-73-1 and WHEREAS, on December 5, 2000, the Board adopted Resolution 120500-2, which reaffirmed and amended Resolution 090898-1 supporting the 1-581 and Route 220 South corridor for 1-73 through the Roanoke Valley-, and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board has previously selected alternative corridors, which generally follow Route 220, the proposed "Smart Highway," and Route 460 to the West Virginia state line west of Narrows as the location for the proposed 1-73 north -south interstate connecting Detroit, Michigan to Charleston, South Carolina-, and WHEREAS, 1-73 would link the nation's regions and support economic growth while also addressing safety concerns in south-western Virginia while providing an economic advantage to the Roanoke Valley; and Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, the Cities of Martinsville and Roanoke and Counties of Franklin, Henry and Roanoke have joined together to hire a consultant to assist them in advocating for Federal and State legislation and funding to construct 1-73. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1 , That the contract among the Counties of Franklin, Henry and Roanoke and the Cities of Martinsville and Roanoke and The Interstate 73 Coalition, LLC for pursuit of construction of Interstate 73 in the Commonwealth of Virginia be, and hereby is, approved for execution; and 2. That the County Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute this contract on behalf of Roanoke County, upon such form as approved by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A C TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Thomas C. Gates, County Administrator Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9,2015 RESOLUTION 060915-3 ENCOURAGING THE POLITICAL PARTIES TO CHOOSE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OTHER THAN A PRIMARY ELECTION; WAIVING COUNTY FEES FOR USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR SUCH ALTERNATIVE METHOD WHEREAS, primary elections impose significant local costs and expenses upon the County's taxpayers since Section 24.2-518 of the Code of Virginia requires the Treasurer of the County in which primary elections are held to pay the costs of primary elections-, and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the Board of Supervisors was required to transfer funds in the amount of $18,910 to pay for the Republican primary for the 17 th House District-, and WHEREAS, primary elections for local candidates from Democrat and Republican political parties are sparsely attended-, and WHEREAS, encouraging the political parties to avoid holding primary elections would save public funds; and WHEREAS, Section 24.2-509 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the duly constituted authorities of the state political party shall have the right to determine the method by which a party nomination for an elected office shall be made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1 . That Roanoke County would waive the fees that are imposed upon the political parties for the use of public facilities if all of the political parties agree to select Page 1 of 2 their candidates through methods other than a local primary election. In addition, no State or Federal primary election would be held for this fee waiver to be applicable. 2. That Roanoke County would reimburse the local political parties for fees imposed upon the political parties for the use of Roanoke County public school facilities if all of the political parties agree to select their candidates through methods other than a local primary election. In addition, no State or Federal primary election would be held for this fee reimbursement to be applicable. This reimbursement shall be at the same facility rental charge applied uniformly to other rentals. 3. That the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors shall send a certified copy of this resolution to the Chairman of the Roanoke County Democrat and Republican parties. On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A GOPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jack& j / Deputy Clerk to the goard of Supervisors cc: Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9,2015 ORDINANCE 060915-4 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSOF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PROVIDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TO ISSUE LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND OUTSTANDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS (PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS), SERIES 2008 The Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "County") has determined that it is advisable (i) to refund all or a portion of the Economic Development Authority of the County of Roanoke, Virginia's $58,595,000 Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Facility Projects), Series 2008, issued on March 27, 2008 (the "Series 2008 Bonds") for the purpose of financing certain facilities for the County consisting of the acquisition, construction, furnishing and equipping of various capital projects including a library, a recreation center, a fire -station, a fleet maintenance facility and radio equipment and (ii) to obtain financing to refund all or a portion of the Series 2008 Bonds through lease revenue refunding bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Economic Development Authority of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Authority"). The Bonds will be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Financing Lease dated as of March 1, 2008 (the "Financing Lease"), as amended by the First Amendment to Financing Lease, between the Authority to the County (the "Amendment to Financing Lease") pursuant to which the County will agree to make rental payments, subject to annual appropriation, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2008 Bonds and the Bonds. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the following documents- (i) a First Supplemental Indenture of Trust between the Authority and U.S. Bank National Page 1 of 8 Association, as successor trustee (the "Trustee"), with the form of the Bonds attached thereto, supplementing an Indenture of Trust dated as of March 1, 2008 between the Authority and the Trustee; (ii) the First Amendment to Lease between the County and the Authority amending the Lease dated as of March 1, 2008, between the County and the Authority; (iii) the Amendment to Financing Lease; (iv) a Modification Agreement among the Authority, the Trustee and certain substitute deed of trust trustees amending (1) the Leasehold Deed of Trust and Security Agreement dated as of March 1, 2008, between the Authority and certain deed of trust trustees and (2) the Assignment of Rents and Leases dated as of March 1, 2008, between the Authority and the Trustee, both securing the Series 2008 Bonds; (v) a Preliminary Official Statement (the "Preliminary Official Statement") and an Official Statement (the "Official Statement") with respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds-, (vi) a Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"), among the County, the Authority and an underwriter or a group of underwriters selected by the County as described below-, and (vii) an Escrow Agreement between the Authority, the County and the Trustee, as escrow agent. All of the documents listed above, except the Bonds, the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement are referred to in this Ordinance as the "Basic Documents." The first reading of this ordinance was held on May 26, 2015 and the second reading of this ordinance was held on June 9, 2015. Page 2 of 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: 1 . Issuance of Bonds. The County requests the Authority to issue its Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $45,000,000 in one or more series at one time or from time to time as may be requested by the County's Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator or the Director of Finance (each, an "Authorized Representative") for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the Series 2008 Bonds and financing costs of issuing the Bonds. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be paid from revenues derived from payments made by the County pursuant to the Financing Lease, as amended by the Amendment to Financing Lease. 2. Authorization of Basic Documents. The execution and delivery of and the performance by the County of its obligations under the Basic Documents to which the County is a party are authorized. The Basic Documents to which the County is a party shall be in such forms and contain such provisions as the County Administrator or the Director of Finance, or his or her designee, shall approve, such approval to be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery of the Basic Documents to which the County is a party. 3. Execution of Basic Documents. The Authorized Representatives, or any of them, are authorized to execute on behalf of the County the Basic Documents to which the County is a party, and, if required, the County Administrator and the Clerk of the County Board are authorized and directed to affix or to cause to be affixed the seal of the County to the Basic Documents and to attest such seal. Such officers or their Page 3 of 8 designees are authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the County such instruments, documents or certificates, and to do and perform such things and acts, as they shall deem necessary or appropriate to carry out the transactions authorized by this Ordinance or contemplated by the Basic Documents-, and all of the foregoing, previously done or performed by such officers or agents of the County, are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 4. Sale of Bonds. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to (i) select an underwriter or group of underwriters to underwrite (the "Underwriter") the sale of the Bonds, (ii) consent to the terms of the sale of the Bonds by the Authority to the Underwriter and (iii) execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement, provided that (1) the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed the amount set forth in paragraph 1, (2) the refunding achieves an aggregate net present value debt service savings of not less than 3% of the refunded principal amount, (3) the sale price of the Bonds to the Underwriter shall not be less than 98% of the aggregate principal amount thereof (not taking into account any original issue discount) and (4) the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than the final fiscal year in which the Refunded Bonds (as hereinafter defined ) mature. The approval of such Authorized Representatives shall be evidenced conclusively by the executive and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement. 5. Refunded Bonds. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to select the Series 2008 Bonds to be refunded (the "Refunded Bonds") and to cause the refunding of the Refunded Bonds pursuant to the terms of the Series 2008 Bonds and the documents securing the Series 2008 Bonds. Page 4 of 8 6. Disclosure Documents. The Authorized Representatives and such other officers and agents either Authorized Representative may designate are hereby authorized and directed to prepare, execute, if required, and deliver an appropriate Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement or such other offering or disclosure documents as may be necessary to expedite the sale of the Bonds. The Preliminary Official Statement, Official Statement or other documents shall be published in such publications and distributed in such manner, including by electronic distribution, and at such times as the Authorized Representatives shall determine. The Authorized Representatives and such other officer or agent either Authorized Representative may designate, are hereby authorized to deem the Preliminary Official Statement "final" for purposes of Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. 7. Costs and Expenses. All costs and expenses in connection with the undertaking of the refinancing of the County's obligations under the Financing Lease, the refunding of the Refunded Bonds and the issuance of the Bonds, including the Authority's fees and expenses and the fees and expenses of bond counsel and counsel for the Authority, shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds, or other legally available funds of the County. If for any reason the Bonds are not issued, it is understood that all such expenses shall be paid by the County from its legally available funds and that the Authority shall have no responsibility therefor. 8. Nature of Obligations. Nothing in this Ordinance, the Bonds or the Basic Documents shall constitute a debt of the County and the Authority shall not be obligated to make any payments under the Bonds or the Basic Documents except from payments made by or on behalf of the County under the Financing Lease, as amended by the Page 5 of 8 Amendment to Financing Lease. The County Administrator is directed to submit for each fiscal year a request to the Board of Supervisors for an appropriation to the Authority for an amount equal to the rental payments coming due under the Financing Lease, as amended by the Amendment to Financing Lease for the next fiscal year. The County's obligations to make payments to the Authority pursuant to this Ordinance shall be subject to and dependent upon annual appropriations being made from time to time by the Board of Supervisors for such purpose. Nothing in this Ordinance, the Bonds, the Financing Lease or the Amendment to Financing Lease shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. 9. Tax Covenants. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver simultaneously with the issuance of any series of Bonds the interest on which is intended to be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes a tax certificate or agreement, or both (collectively, the "Tax Agreement") setting forth the expected use and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Tax Code"), including the provisions of Section 148 of the Tax Code and applicable regulations relating to "arbitrage bonds." The proceeds from the issuance and sale of any such series of the Bonds will be invested and expended as set forth in the Tax Agreement and that the County will comply with the other covenants and representations contained in it. 10. Further Actions. (a) The Authorized Representatives and such other officers and agents either Authorized Representative may designate are hereby Page 6 of 8 authorized and directed to take further action as each deems necessary or appropriate regarding the issuance, credit enhancement and sale of the Bonds and the refunding of the Refunded Bonds, including, without limitation, (i) purchasing of one or more credit enhancements for any series of Bonds if market or other conditions so warrant, (ii) entering into supply arrangements relating to the investment of the proceeds of any series of Bonds, (iii) applying for CUSIP identification numbers and the execution and delivery of replacement bonds in connection with any partial refunding of the Series 2008 Bonds, and (iv) selecting a verification agent and escrow agent in connection with any series of Bonds. (b) All actions taken by officers and agents of the County in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. The officers and agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take such further actions as each deems necessary regarding the issuance and sale of any series of Bonds and all actions taken by such officers and agents in connection with the issuance and sale of any series of Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. 11. Exercise of Discretion and Authorizations. Any authorization of an officer of the County under this Ordinance entitles such officer to exercise his or her discretion in taking action on behalf of the County, unless expressly provided otherwise. For any authorization of the Authorized Representatives, it shall be sufficient that either Authorized Representative act in order to bind the County. The authorizations granted in this Ordinance to the County Administrator, the Director of Finance or the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, or any combination of the foregoing, may be carried out by any Acting or Assistant County Administrator (with respect to authorizations granted to the Page 7 of 8 County Administrator), Acting or Assistant Director of Finance (with respect to authorizations granted to the Director of Finance) and any Deputy or Assistant Clerk (with respect to authorizations granted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors), in the absence of the primary officer. 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote. - AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks L/ Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 8 of 8 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON JUNE 9, 2015 RESOLUTION 060915-5 APPROVING THE SECONDARY SIX-YEAR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016 THROUGH 2021 AND THE CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST AND ESTIMATED ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 WHEREAS, Sections 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) provides the opportunity for Roanoke County to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation in developing a Secondary Six -Year Road Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, this Board had previously agreed to assist in the preparation of the Secondary Six -Year Road Improvement Plan, in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation policies and procedures-, and WHEREAS, a public hearing which was duly advertised on the proposed Secondary Six -Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2016-2021 and Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for fiscal year 2016 was held on June 9, 2015, to receive comments and recommendations on Roanoke County's Secondary Six -Year Road Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2016-2021 as well as the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for fiscal year 2016; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the Secondary Six -Year Road Improvement Plan for Roanoke County for fiscal years 2016-2021 -1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does also hereby approve the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for fiscal year 2016-1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution duly attested to be forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem Residency Page 1 of 2 Office along with a duly attested copy of the proposed Roanoke County Secondary Six - Year Road Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2016-2021 by the Deputy Clerk to the Board. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A C Y TESTE: Del:�drah C. 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Ms. Bolen experienced the transition from Sheriff's Office to Police Department. With the expansion and progression of the Department, she also experienced the technology changes throughout the years that greatly affected her duties as a Records Technician. Ms. Bolen was able to adapt to the changes in technology as well as the increase in the number of officers. Ms. Bolen was widely respected by her co-workers in the Records Unit as well as by officers and supervisors of the Department. Ms. Bolen, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and job knowledge, was always quick witted and humorous in her interactions. This attitude made her easily approachable for all Department personnel. Ms. Bolen's personality, attitude, job knowledge and never ceasing smile will be missed in Page 1 of 2 the Roanoke County Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to LINDA BOLEN for more than thirty-three (33) years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A Q*PY TESTE: Deborah C. Jackd Deputy Clerk to the Voard of Supervisors Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A -060915-6.b ITEM NO. J-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: June 9, 2015 Request to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement with the Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Thomas C. Gates County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The County of Roanoke currently serves as fiscal agent for Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection (RCACP). This arrangement will expire June 30, 2015. The attached fiscal agent agreement outlines the services provided by Roanoke County and renews the contract. The agreement assumes no increase in fiscal agent fees for 2015-2016. A three percent (3%) increase in fees yielding $51,912 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, is assumed. FISCAL IMPACT: The RCACP will pay the County of Roanoke $50,400 in fiscal year 2015-2016 to provide fiscal agent services. This cost was included in the RCACP's approved 2015-2016 fiscal year budget, although fiscal agent fees will increase to $51,912 for fiscal year 2016-2017 The revenue of the fiscal agent fees was included in the County appropriation ordinance approved by the Board on May 26, 2015. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached fiscal agent agreement with the Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, and authorization of the County Administrator to sign the agreement. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the request to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement with the Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection Motion approved. cc- Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore F -I F -I Mr. Bedrosian F -I F -I Mr. Church F -I F -I Mr. McNamara F -I F -I Mr. Peters F -I F -I cc- Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Agent Agreement Between The County of Roanoke, And The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection This agreement is made the 9th day of June, 2015, by and between the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County ("County"), a political subdivision and county of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, an intergovernmental agreement between the County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, and Botetourt County. RECITALS 1 . The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (Regional Pound) was created by an intergovernmental agreement dated December 11, 2012 between the charter members of the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, and Botetourt County pursuant to code section 3.26546 of the Code of Virginia which requires the governing body of each county, town, or city to maintain or cause a "pound" to be maintained and allows one or more local governing bodies to operate a single "pound" in conjunction with one another. 2. Section 3.2 of the intergovernmental agreement designates the County of Roanoke to be the fiscal agent until otherwise agreed to by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee, and the fiscal agent is required to maintain a program account for the receipt of funds paid by the Participating Localities and fees paid by the general public, and for payment expenses for the operation, maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements to the Regional Pound. AGREEMENT The County is hereby authorized to serve as Fiscal Agent for the Regional Pound as set forth herein. As such, the Regional Pound and the County agree to the provisions outlined below: 1 . Maintenance of Books. The County will establish a separate fund(s) on the County financial system to maintain the financial records of the Regional Pound. 2. Pooled Cash. As part of the overall pooled cash concept that is used by the County, the cash of the Regional Pound will be accounted for separately but may be pooled with the cash of the County and other agencies that the County serves as fiscal agent. As such, the Treasurer of the County is authorized to make investments for the pooled cash in accordance with applicable law, including, without limitation, the Investment of Public Funds Act, 2.2-4500 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, 1 and the Virginia Security for Public Deposits Act, 2.2-4400 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended . 3. Negative Cash. As a participant in the pooled cash concept of the County, the Regional Pound may have a negative cash balance from time to time. The Regional Pound agrees to minimize the negative cash to the extent possible. The cash balance must be positive at the end of the fiscal year. 4. Interest Income. At the end of each month, the County allocates interest income earned during that month to all of the funds based upon the percentage participation on the pooled cash. If the net interest income is negative at the end of a month, then negative interest will be allocated to the fund. 5. Loss on Investments. In the unlikely event that the County pooled cash has a loss on an investment through default, market decline, or other reason except for negligence, theft, or legal violations by the County and/or its agents, the Regional Pound will share in the loss using the methodology described in paragraph 4. 6. Revenues. All revenues of the Regional Pound will be deposited with the County Treasurer. 7. Payment of Vendors. The County will make vendor payments for the Regional Pound. These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures. These payments will be combined into the normal County vendor payment process, and as such the check stock used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be signed electronically with the signatures that appear on County checks. Reference to the Regional Pound may be made on the description line of the check. 8. Payment of Payroll. The County will process the payroll for the Regional Pound. These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures and follow the County payroll cycle. 9. Processing of Payroll Taxes. The County will file all payroll taxes for the Regional Pound. 10. Procurement. The County is available for consulting on Procurement activities as requested by the Regional Pound. 11. Risk Management. The County is available for consulting on insurance coverage as requested by the Regional Pound. The Regional Pound will be charged directly for the costs associated with worker's compensation, insurance for property and equipment, and the cost of health insurance not covered by premiums. 12. Financial Reports. The County will work with the Regional Pound staff and Executive Committee to provide meaningful financial reports, as needed, for the Regional Pound on a mutually convenient schedule. This will include monthly and annual financial reports prepared for the Regional Pound's scheduled Executive meetings. 13. Systems. The County will provide access to the County's Financial System. 14. Audit. The County will assemble a review team that will include staff of the Regional Pound and the County. This team will procure an audit firm to conduct the Regional Pound's annual audit. The County will work with the auditors selected to prepare the audit of the Regional Pound. The Regional Pound will maintain overall responsibility forthe integrity of the Regional Pound's financial records that are provided to the County and the auditor. The Regional Pound will be charged for the cost of the audit. 15. Errors and Omissions. It is the responsibility of the Regional Pound to ensure that all of the Regional Pound's financial information which shall be provided to the County and\or any audit firm procured by the County on behalf of the Regional Pound is correct, accurate, and complete. 16. Ownership. All funds and obligations of the Regional Pound are the property of the Regional Pound. Upon termination of this Agreement, all funds and obligations will be remitted to the Regional Pound, or its new fiscal agent. 17. Cost. The fiscal agent services outlined above will be provided to the Regional Pound for a fee of $4,200.00 a month ($50,400.00 annually) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 and a fee of $4,326.00 a month ($51,912.00 annually) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The County has permission to transfer funds from the Regional Pound fu nds to the Cou nty fu nds by jou rnal entry to pay for th is service. 18. Term. This agreement shall begin on July 1, 2015 and shall terminate on June 30, 2017. Further, either the County or the Regional Pound may terminate at any time with one year written notice to the other. In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Fiscal Agent Agreement to be executed by their authorized officers. By: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY Its- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 3 Its- COUNTY ATTORNEY REGIONAL CENTER FOR ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION M in Its- Chief Executive Officer Approved as to form: Its- General COUNSEL ACTION NO. A -060915-6.c ITEM NO. J-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: June 9, 2015 Confirmation of appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (appointed by District) Deborah C. Jacks Deputy Clerk to the Board Thomas C. Gates County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Board of Zoning Appeals (appointed by District): Supervisor Peters has recommended the reappointment of W. Eric Thomas for an additional five-year term. This appointment, if approved, will expire June 30, 2020. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the confirmation of the appointment. Motion approved. cc- John Murphy, Zoning Administrator Page 1 of 1 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore El El Mr. Bedrosian El El Mr. Church El El Mr. McNamara El El Mr. Peters El El cc- John Murphy, Zoning Administrator Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 RESOLUTION 0605015-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J- CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows.. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for June 9, 2015, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 4 inclusive, as follows.. 1. Approval of minutes — May 12, 2015 2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Linda Bolen, Records Technician 11, upon her retirement after more than thirty-three (33) years of service 3. Request to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement with the Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection 4. Confirmation of appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (appointed by District) On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9,2015 RESOLUTION 0605015-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J- CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for June 9, 2015, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 4 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — May 12, 2015 2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Linda Bolen, Records Technician 11, upon her retirement after more than thirty-three (33) years of service 3. Request to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement with the Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection 4. Confirmation of appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (appointed by District) On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None ZA PY TESTE: De rLahC. AJack's Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 ORDINANCE 060915-4 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSOF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PROVIDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TO ISSUE LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND OUTSTANDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS (PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS), SERIES 2008 The Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "County") has determined that it is advisable (i) to refund all or a portion of the Economic Development Authority of the County of Roanoke, Virginia's $58,595,000 Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Facility Projects), Series 2008, issued on March 27, 2008 (the "Series 2008 Bonds") for the purpose of financing certain facilities for the County consisting of the acquisition, construction, furnishing and equipping of various capital projects including a library, a recreation center, a fire -station, a fleet maintenance facility and radio equipment and (ii) to obtain financing to refund all or a portion of the Series 2008 Bonds through lease revenue refunding bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Economic Development Authority of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Authority"). The Bonds will be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Financing Lease dated as of March 1, 2008 (the "Financing Lease"), as amended by the First Amendment to Financing Lease, between the Authority to the County (the "Amendment to Financing Lease") pursuant to which the County will agree to make rental payments, subject to annual appropriation, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2008 Bonds and the Bonds. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the following documents- (i) a First Supplemental Indenture of Trust between the Authority and U.S. Bank National Page 1 of 8 Association, as successor trustee (the "Trustee"), with the form of the Bonds attached thereto, supplementing an Indenture of Trust dated as of March 1, 2008 between the Authority and the Trustee; (ii) the First Amendment to Lease between the County and the Authority amending the Lease dated as of March 1, 2008, between the County and the Authority-, (iii) the Amendment to Financing Lease-, (iv) a Modification Agreement among the Authority, the Trustee and certain substitute deed of trust trustees amending (1) the Leasehold Deed of Trust and Security Agreement dated as of March 1, 2008, between the Authority and certain deed of trust trustees and (2) the Assignment of Rents and Leases dated as of March 1, 2008, between the Authority and the Trustee, both securing the Series 2008 Bonds; (v) a Preliminary Official Statement (the "Preliminary Official Statement") and an Official Statement (the "Official Statement") with respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds-, (vi) a Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"), among the County, the Authority and an underwriter or a group of underwriters selected by the County as described below-, and (vii) an Escrow Agreement between the Authority, the County and the Trustee, as escrow agent. All of the documents listed above, except the Bonds, the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement are referred to in this Ordinance as the "Basic Documents." The first reading of this ordinance was held on May 26, 2015 and the second reading of this ordinance was held on June 9, 2015. Page 2 of 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: 1 . Issuance of Bonds. The County requests the Authority to issue its Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $45,000,000 in one or more series at one time or from time to time as may be requested by the County's Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator or the Director of Finance (each, an "Authorized Representative") for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the Series 2008 Bonds and financing costs of issuing the Bonds. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be paid from revenues derived from payments made by the County pursuant to the Financing Lease, as amended by the Amendment to Financing Lease. 2. Authorization of Basic Documents. The execution and delivery of and the performance by the County of its obligations under the Basic Documents to which the County is a party are authorized. The Basic Documents to which the County is a party shall be in such forms and contain such provisions as the County Administrator or the Director of Finance, or his or her designee, shall approve, such approval to be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery of the Basic Documents to which the County is a party. 3. Execution of Basic Documents. The Authorized Representatives, or any of them, are authorized to execute on behalf of the County the Basic Documents to which the County is a party, and, if required, the County Administrator and the Clerk of the County Board are authorized and directed to affix or to cause to be affixed the seal of the County to the Basic Documents and to attest such seal. Such officers or their Page 3 of 8 designees are authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the County such instruments, documents or certificates, and to do and perform such things and acts, as they shall deem necessary or appropriate to carry out the transactions authorized by this Ordinance or contemplated by the Basic Documents-, and all of the foregoing, previously done or performed by such officers or agents of the County, are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 4. Sale of Bonds. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to (i) select an underwriter or group of underwriters to underwrite (the "Underwriter") the sale of the Bonds, (ii) consent to the terms of the sale of the Bonds by the Authority to the Underwriter and (iii) execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement, provided that (1) the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed the amount set forth in paragraph 1, (2) the refunding achieves an aggregate net present value debt service savings of not less than 3% of the refunded principal amount, (3) the sale price of the Bonds to the Underwriter shall not be less than 98% of the aggregate principal amount thereof (not taking into account any original issue discount) and (4) the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than the final fiscal year in which the Refunded Bonds (as hereinafter defined ) mature. The approval of such Authorized Representatives shall be evidenced conclusively by the executive and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement. 5. Refunded Bonds. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to select the Series 2008 Bonds to be refunded (the "Refunded Bonds") and to cause the refunding of the Refunded Bonds pursuant to the terms of the Series 2008 Bonds and the documents securing the Series 2008 Bonds. Page 4 of 8 6. Disclosure Documents. The Authorized Representatives and such other officers and agents either Authorized Representative may designate are hereby authorized and directed to prepare, execute, if required, and deliver an appropriate Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement or such other offering or disclosure documents as may be necessary to expedite the sale of the Bonds. The Preliminary Official Statement, Official Statement or other documents shall be published in such publications and distributed in such manner, including by electronic distribution, and at such times as the Authorized Representatives shall determine. The Authorized Representatives and such other officer or agent either Authorized Representative may designate, are hereby authorized to deem the Preliminary Official Statement "final" for purposes of Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12. 7. Costs and Expenses. All costs and expenses in connection with the undertaking of the refinancing of the County's obligations under the Financing Lease, the refunding of the Refunded Bonds and the issuance of the Bonds, including the Authority's fees and expenses and the fees and expenses of bond counsel and counsel for the Authority, shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds, or other legally available funds of the County. If for any reason the Bonds are not issued, it is understood that all such expenses shall be paid by the County from its legally available funds and that the Authority shall have no responsibility therefor. 8. Nature of Obligations. Nothing in this Ordinance, the Bonds or the Basic Documents shall constitute a debt of the County and the Authority shall not be obligated to make any payments under the Bonds or the Basic Documents except from payments made by or on behalf of the County under the Financing Lease, as amended by the Page 5 of 8 Amendment to Financing Lease. The County Administrator is directed to submit for each fiscal year a request to the Board of Supervisors for an appropriation to the Authority for an amount equal to the rental payments coming due under the Financing Lease, as amended by the Amendment to Financing Lease for the next fiscal year. The County's obligations to make payments to the Authority pursuant to this Ordinance shall be subject to and dependent upon annual appropriations being made from time to time by the Board of Supervisors for such purpose. Nothing in this Ordinance, the Bonds, the Financing Lease or the Amendment to Financing Lease shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. 9. Tax Covenants. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver simultaneously with the issuance of any series of Bonds the interest on which is intended to be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes a tax certificate or agreement, or both (collectively, the "Tax Agreement") setting forth the expected use and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Tax Code"), including the provisions of Section 148 of the Tax Code and applicable regulations relating to "arbitrage bonds." The proceeds from the issuance and sale of any such series of the Bonds will be invested and expended as set forth in the Tax Agreement and that the County will comply with the other covenants and representations contained in it. 10. Further Actions. (a) The Authorized Representatives and such other officers and agents either Authorized Representative may designate are hereby Page 6 of 8 authorized and directed to take further action as each deems necessary or appropriate regarding the issuance, credit enhancement and sale of the Bonds and the refunding of the Refunded Bonds, including, without limitation, (i) purchasing of one or more credit enhancements for any series of Bonds if market or other conditions so warrant, (ii) entering into supply arrangements relating to the investment of the proceeds of any series of Bonds, (iii) applying for CUSIP identification numbers and the execution and delivery of replacement bonds in connection with any partial refunding of the Series 2008 Bonds, and (iv) selecting a verification agent and escrow agent in connection with any series of Bonds. (b) All actions taken by officers and agents of the County in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. The officers and agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take such further actions as each deems necessary regarding the issuance and sale of any series of Bonds and all actions taken by such officers and agents in connection with the issuance and sale of any series of Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. 11. Exercise of Discretion and Authorizations. Any authorization of an officer of the County under this Ordinance entitles such officer to exercise his or her discretion in taking action on behalf of the County, unless expressly provided otherwise. For any authorization of the Authorized Representatives, it shall be sufficient that either Authorized Representative act in order to bind the County. The authorizations granted in this Ordinance to the County Administrator, the Director of Finance or the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, or any combination of the foregoing, may be carried out by any Acting or Assistant County Administrator (with respect to authorizations granted to the Page 7 of 8 County Administrator), Acting or Assistant Director of Finance (with respect to authorizations granted to the Director of Finance) and any Deputy or Assistant Clerk (with respect to authorizations granted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors), in the absence of the primary officer. 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc- Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 8 of 8