Norfolk

The Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors held a public meeting on December 2, 2024, to consider two ordinances: HR-484 to create a new Public Arts Commission and Historic Resource Overlay District, and HR-485 to authorize acquisition of a 0.777-acre parcel at 595 Park Ridge Drive through a PEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The meeting agenda also included announcements regarding ongoing stormwater projects at Strafford Park and Bair Road, approval of escrow releases totaling approximately $700,500, and motions to approve proposals for the West Valley Road Storm and Sanitary Pipe Upgrade project and a Local Share Account grant application for park upgrades at Friendship Park.

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The City of Norfolk's Proposed Budget for FY 2026 is a comprehensive fiscal planning document that outlines revenues, expenditures, and strategic priorities across all city departments and funds. The budget covers major service areas including General Fund operations, Public Safety (Fire-Rescue, Police, Emergency Management), Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Public Health, Education (Norfolk Public Schools), and Judicial functions. The document includes General Fund revenue and expenditure summaries, proposed fee changes, Full Time Equivalent staffing levels, bonded indebtedness information, and strategic goals and objectives aligned with City Council's vision for Norfolk.

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Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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The Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office offers secure online access to land records and related filings through a subscription-based portal administered by Clerk George E. Schaefer. The service costs $600 per year or $50 per month and includes access to deeds and land records dating to 1784, civil case files from 1833, criminal case files from January 1, 1996, wills and fiduciaries from 1894, marriage licenses from 1927, judgments from January 11, 1990, and financing statements from March 1, 1993. Subscribers must complete an application with a valid email address and phone number and are governed by a subscriber agreement. Access inquiries and support are directed to lpfj710@circuitcourtva.us.

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