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Norfolk is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is considered a county-equivalent. Its population is 242,803.[1]
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Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Virginia county websites
This website was reviewed on December 3, 2011.
The good
- City council members are listed with contact information.[2]
- Meeting minutes are posted, along with schedules and guidelines for meeting participation.[3]
- Taxes are payable online.[4]
- Tax rates are posted for real estate taxes[5] and personal property taxes.[6]
- Bid opportunities are posted.[7]
- Bid awards are posted.[8]
- Administrative officials are listed with contact information within department pages.
- Budgets are posted.[9]
- Audits are available.[10]
- The city posts its lobbying agenda.[11]
- Zoning information and maps are posted.[12]
- Building permits are posted.[13]
The bad
- The amount spent on Taxpayer-funded lobbying is not posted.
- No information is available on public records requests.
Public employees
City council
| Name | Position | Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Paul D. Fraim | Mayor | At-Large |
| Andrew A. Protogyrou | Member | Ward 1 |
| Theresa W. Whibley | Member | Ward 2 |
| Anthony L. Burfoot | Vice Mayor | Ward 3 |
| Paul R. Riddick | Member | Ward 4 |
| Thomas R. Smigiel Jr. | Member | Ward 5 |
| Barclay Winn | Member | Super Ward 6 |
| Angelia Williams | Member | Super Ward 7 |
City manager
The city manager of Norfolk is Marcus D. Jones.[14]
Public employee salaries
A criminal investigation has been launched about Jill McGlone, a former employee of the Norfolk Community Services Board who was placed on leave during a personnel investigation 12 years ago. She has continued to collect checks and raises for the past 12 years, and earned $29,000 in 2009. Five political officials lost their job because of the payment oversight.[15]
Also, the city manager of Norfolk earns $213,000 in base salary, while two assistant city managers split $300,000, and two assistants to the city manager earn nearly $90,000 annually.[15]
Public employee retirement costs
The city's retirement system has accrued an unfunded liability of $229.1 million.[16]
Budget
| Source | 2010 Actual | 2011 Approved | 2012 Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| General property taxes | $259,905,395 | $255,065,600 | $249,778,621 |
| Other local taxes | $153,615,005 | $156,479,488 | $159,512,296 |
| Permits & fees | $5,835,904 | $6,671,300 | $6,026,600 |
| Fines & forfeitures | $2,864,118 | $3,197,000 | $3,250,000 |
| Use of money & property | $8,539,969 | $10,021,798 | $8,224,090 |
| Charges for services | $175,981,047 | $180,027,238 | $183,187,303 |
| Miscellaneous | $5,879,275 | $8,140,671 | $9,542,491 |
| Recovered costs | $11,273,571 | $13,490,954 | $13,731,149 |
| State non-categorical aid | $32,164,855 | $32,262,700 | $31,857,000 |
| State shared expenses | $20,032,014 | $20,254,700 | $19,153,000 |
| State categorical aid | $270,287,951 | $244,922,500 | $236,303,700 |
| Federal aid | $7,713,566 | $5,653,217 | $12,408,817 |
| Other sources | $26,185,462 | $32,391,334 | $34,231,933 |
| Adjustments | $-3,520,903 | $-3,220,903 | $-2,286,200 |
| Total | $976,757,228 | $965,357,597 | 964,920,800 |
| Use | 2010 Actual | 2011 Approved | 2012 Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel services | $288,301,419 | $294,096,995 | $300,403,138 |
| Materials, supplies, & repairs | $58,423,167 | $63,435,886 | $65,981,526 |
| Contractual services | $75,646,059 | $74,312,077 | $66,144,215 |
| Equipment | $5,739,426 | $6,691,069 | $5,137,745 |
| All-purpose | $69,952,148 | $75,230,739 | $74,692,880 |
| Education | $318,728,374 | $295,657,800 | $290,550,500 |
| Debt service | $104,661,014 | $137,452,539 | $143,047,135 |
| Public assistance | $19,415,594 | $21,701,395 | $21,249,861 |
| Adjustments | -3,529,903 | -3,220,903 | -2,286,200 |
| Total | $937,247,298 | $965,357,597 | $964,920,800 |
Taxes
The real estate tax rate is $1.11 per $100.00 of the assessed value, and the business district tax rate is $1.27 per $100.00 of the assessed value.[5]
Personal property tax rates are available online and range from $0.50 to $4.33 per $100 of assessed value.[6]
External links
- Official Norfolk Website
- City Data - Norfolk
- Norfolk Public Schools, Virginia
- Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau
References
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau "QuickFacts," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 City of Norfolk "City Council," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Council Meeting Minutes," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Online Payments," Accessed December, 3, 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 City of Norfolk "Real Estate Taxes," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 City of Norfolk "Personal Property Taxes," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Current Bids," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Public Works Bid Awards," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Budgets," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "CAFRs," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Intergovernmental Relations," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Zoning," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "Applications and Forms," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ City of Norfolk "City Manager," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Red Tape Chronicles, 20 government workers with super-sized pay, Oct. 5, 2010
- ↑ City of Norfolk "2010 Retirement CAFR," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 City of Norfolk "2012 Budget Overview," Accessed December 3, 2011
