Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING INCREASE IN WATER, SEWER AND TRASH FEES
TOWN OF BROADWAY, VIRGINIA
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council (the “Council”) of the Town of Broadway, Virginia (the “Town”) will hold a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-107 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to receive public comment on the adoption by the Council of a proposed Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) increasing certain of the Town’s water, sewer, and trash collections fees.
The Council proposes to increase the following water, sewer, and trash fees:
| Type of Fee | Increase Proposed | Statutory Basis to Charge Fee |
| Water Rates | 5% over present amount | Virginia Code § 15.2-2119(A), Town Code § 132.01 |
| Sewer Rates | 5% over present amount | Virginia Code § 15.2-2119(A), Town Code § 131.40 |
| Water Tap/Connection Fee | $2,000 increase, from $4,500 to $6,500, including meter | Virginia Code § 15.2-2119(A), Town Code § 132.01 |
| Sewer Tap/Connection Fee | $1,500 increase, from $4,600 to $6,100 | Virginia Code § 15.2-2119(A), Town Code § 131.40 |
| Deposit for Water/Sewer Service of Tenants | $100 increase, from $100 to $200 | Virginia Code § 15.2-2119.4(B), Town Code §§ 131.40, 132.09 |
| Trash Collection | $8.20 increase bimonthly, from $27.80 to $36,00, and increase of $1.06 in fee for additional toter, from $4.94 to $6.00 | Virginia Code § 15.2-928; Town Code § 134.12 |
In connection with the water and sewer rate increases, one effect will be to increase the minimum bill from $39.36 every other month, to $41.33 every other month, or an increase of 99 cents per month. Bills that are higher than the minimum will increase at the same percentage.
The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held on or about 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, before the Council in the Town Council Chambers, located in the Broadway Town Office, 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Virginia. Any person interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and present his or her views. The Council may set rules and procedures for the conduct of this public hearing.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance along with associated documentation is on file and available for public review in the Town Offices located at 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Virginia, during regular business hours. Written comments regarding the proposed Ordinance may be forwarded either to the Deputy Town Manager prior to the public hearing at the address stated herein, or to the Council during the public hearing. Requests for special assistance should be made to the Deputy Town Manager on or before Noon on Friday, May 3, 2024; such requests should specify the nature of the assistance required.
TOWN OF BROADWAY, VIRGINIA
Cari Orebaugh, Deputy Town Manager
[To be published April 23 and April 30, 2024 in the Daily News-Record.]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX AND FEE INCREASES
TOWN OF BROADWAY, VIRGINIA
The Town of Broadway will conduct a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and the proposed increases in rates and fees as set forth below, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall located at 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, VA 22815. Members of the public are invited to attend and present comments on the proposed budget, tax rates, and fees.
Click here to view the proposed FY25 Budget.
A copy of the proposed budget and the Ordinance is on file at the Town of Broadway Town Hall, 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, VA 22815, and is available for reviewing Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a lunch closure daily from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., and at broadwayva.gov. Any person requiring special accommodations in attending or participating in the public hearing should contact Cari Orebaugh, Deputy Town Manager at (540) 896-5152 at least five days prior to the public hearing.
[To be published April 30, 2024 in the Daily News-Record.]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING PROPOSED LEASE
TOWN OF BROADWAY, VIRGINIA
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council (the “Council”) of the Town of Broadway, Virginia (the “Town”) will hold a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Sections 15.2-1800(B) and 15.2-1813 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to receive public comment on the adoption by the Council of a proposed lease of certain of the Town’s property.
The proposed lease will cover approximately 40 acres of farmland adjacent to the Town’s wastewater treatment plant. The lease will be for one (1) year, expiring in April or May 2025, and contains annual renewal provisions.
The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held on or about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, before the Council in the Town Council Chambers, located in the Broadway Town Office, 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Virginia. Any person interested in the lease may appear at the hearing and present his or her views. The Council may set rules and procedures for the conduct of this public hearing.
A copy of the proposed draft lease is on file and available for public review in the Town Offices located at 116 Broadway Avenue, Broadway, Virginia, during regular business hours. Written comments regarding the proposed lease may be forwarded either to the Deputy Town Manager prior to the public hearing at the address stated herein, or to the Council during the public hearing. Requests for special assistance should be made to the Deputy Town Manager on or before Noon on Monday, April 29, 2024; such requests should specify the nature of the assistance required.
TOWN OF BROADWAY, VIRGINIA
Cari Orebaugh, Deputy Town Manager
[To be published April 25, 2024 in the Daily News-Record.]
