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City Manager Mary Bunting said the city had planned to use a SAFER communities and violence‑prevention grant to avoid recurring general‑fund costs, but the governor’s line‑item veto removed that grant. Budget staff then identified two one‑time revenue opportunities: first, supplemental tax assessments tied to several large economic development projects that had issued certificates of occupancy after the assessor’s preliminary roll; second, a one‑time increase in reimbursables from Hampton City Schools after the General Assembly removed a previous support cap for school funding.

Interim budget manager Angelique Schenk said the assessor’s supplemental value boost is expected to generate about $750,000 and the school reimbursables approximately $504,000, together providing the roughly $1.2 million to restore previously proposed reductions and to raise the FY26 general wage increase from 3.5% to 4% without cutting other council priorities. Schenk said the city would move some previously budgeted items into clearer budget lines (for example, outside agency support for the Virginia Air and Space Science Center and a special assessment allocation for Elizabeth Lake).

The manager and budget staff cautioned that the revenue gains were the product of rare timing and one‑time changes and should not be relied on as a recurring solution. Staff said they will prepare the necessary adoption documents for the evening meeting so council can consider the amendments at budget adoption.

Ending: Council received the briefing; staff will prepare formal amendment language and supporting documents for the scheduled budget adoption vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hampton City - City Council Work Session - May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported two late revenue changes — supplemental real‑estate assessments and increased school reimbursements — that allow the city to restore program funding previously endangered by a state grant veto and raise the FY26 general wage increase from 3.5% to 4%.","taxTitle","Hampton City (Independent City), Virginia","taxId",5062,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6560401,"Hampton expands downtown patrols and explores tougher rules for late‑night venues after recent homicides",1368,6209000,7577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784&start=6209&end=7577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784/thumbnail_6209000.jpg","/articles/6560401/Hampton-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Hampton-expands-downtown-patrols-and-explores-tougher-rules-for-latenight-venues-after-recent-homicides","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560401-ef069b946796621136b5657c2435fdc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151958&Signature=DeTsf~SPpBTYxO6NQHBausHhDC2IGMSpkSzpd4VmqcJGtRA6HQsn0NuP-zjjnP7wy-hNh6m3h9N3tAAllyFnpwcMxDR5nnwnGDT5mUKtCTMSqRbYPTlFF0~lLuS1SC4MDZvleCZNXjscod~MvCPPNX2B6z1OjSHNXEeBTAkwZ4eH2fROdqg9Vk26cWSELkJQYpk8ItS6752Ukkw3~3lwrNYjvLXN9bgLdAK2x33YAhn3j5KYC83gfoLnnOj~dnqb9Asho4w95gf-i3~KEhs2xWRmQimkKpx~UtpSTSyvKAC1qfvOL036T64EW5pssD3mjzpcQaMj3IIBRu3M8MUDfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hampton officials described a multi‑part response to recent violent incidents in the downtown business district and a large unsanctioned youth gathering at Buckroe Beach during a May 20 work session, saying the city will increase patrols, coordinate with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) authorities and consider land‑use and court remedies where public safety risks persist.

Police leadership told council they redeployed two officers to the downtown district for evening hours (6 p.m.–2 a.m.) to provide presence at parking garages, dock areas and business corridors, and announced stepped‑up nightclub task‑force inspections and voluntary security assessments for downtown businesses. The city is working with local partners on enhanced exterior lighting, cameras and possible camera‑system integrations to improve surveillance and deterrence.

Police described the Buckroe Beach incident as a social‑media promoted gathering that drew hundreds of mostly school‑age youths; several fights occurred and the beach was evacuated. School resource officers reviewed footage and identified students; some face school discipline and criminal charges. Police said they are monitoring social media to detect similar “pop‑up” events and will coordinate with school officials and youth services to expand prevention and outreach.

City attorneys outlined several enforcement options for problematic late‑night establishments. Assistant City Attorney Jessica Krause reviewed the city’s current use‑permit revocation process (notice of violation, criminal summons, conviction then revocation hearing) and identified possible changes: adding a limited period of validity for certain use permits (examples include Norfolk’s 2‑year renewal model), strengthening standard use‑permit conditions (for example, security plans that HPD may update), and establishing a clearer council‑initiated process for amending or revoking permits. Krause said Virginia code already allows the city to include a use‑permit clause that automatically expires if an ABC license is inactive for three months.

Assistant City Attorney Anne Ligon explained court remedies: the city can pursue civil nuisance abatement under Va. Code §15.2‑900, or criminal‑blight actions under Va. Code §15.2‑907 (which require notice and 30–60 days for abatement before a petition), and citizens can petition for a grand jury under Va. Code §48‑1 if they believe criminal blight exists. Ligon said abatement orders can include specific measures such as additional security, surveillance or use of extra‑duty officers.

Council members urged a graduated, evidence‑based enforcement approach. Vice Mayor Brown recommended a tiered system (level 1 noise or nuisance up to higher levels tied to repeat fights or shootings), with intermediate sanctions such as limited hours or ABC coordination before revocation. Several council members asked staff to draft standardized, “cookie‑cutter” conditions for late‑night entertainment venues to ensure consistent enforcement and to reduce legal risk in any revocation hearing. Krause and staff said they will study how other jurisdictions (for example, Norfolk) administratively review permits on a set cycle and report back.

Ending: No new administrative rule or ordinance was adopted at the meeting. Staff were asked to draft stronger standard conditions, consider time‑limited permits or an administrative renewal process, and return with recommended zoning and procedural edits to allow more rapid, evidence‑based action where necessary.","Following three fatal shootings in the downtown footprint and a large, unsanctioned youth gathering at Buckroe Beach, police outlined a downtown safety plan and attorneys described zoning and court tools — including use‑permit revocation, nuisance and criminal‑blight actions — that the city could use against problematic businesses.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6560409,"City attorney proposes anti‑camping ordinance after Supreme Court ruling; council asks for enforcement policy details",417,4005000,4422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784&start=4005&end=4422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784/thumbnail_4005000.jpg","/articles/6560409/Hampton-City-Independent-City/Virginia/City-attorney-proposes-anticamping-ordinance-after-Supreme-Court-ruling-council-asks-for-enforcement-policy-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560409-90fea46f47fb9883ccf1b7cf37db7792/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151958&Signature=Pun-sd09TwmqZTuDfF~ADHbN-tyIHAfTZhtnMbytxLFkrjLheAILY4H4RP6IUiRvOcHnZj4y-i0mX2VEU7WpjOGASYbQen1vvONkPOc0Waz9IuTlP17eWjyLk8RqMRpcYej2mvd~uUaFoY7lEqIHfJ81~SMlP3QlnPIaaTl3~YUmxMwp6JejiGLF3BCsJto48hNgW8LmBIJYozkCGh8N~S7jGi3Dm2gOElkYcw1kTY7HvM4gnnuI8tXI4zQ6h5jIuJ3v3voSFkKOo2nJ578sFBDbd-s2rK6fSE2mx2yEbiycgF8p2yUju6-l58ejBEga9eT5-K4KhJKHB6rt9AFQCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senior Deputy City Attorney Brandy Law presented a draft ordinance to the Hampton City Council on May 20 that would prohibit camping, sleeping or storing items on public property and allow city staff to remove unattended property used for camping after a prior warning and offer of services.

Law told council the draft responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Johnson v. Grants Pass, in which the court held that broadly applicable anti‑camping laws do not necessarily violate the Eighth Amendment when they are written to apply to anyone rather than targeting people because they are homeless. Law said the proposed ordinance defines “camp” and “store,” excepts authorized uses and unoccupied vehicles, and allows immediate seizure of unattended items that meet the storage definition. Items judged to be trash, hazardous or weapons could be disposed of immediately; other items would be held for at least 30 days and could be reclaimed by the owner.

Law said a violation as drafted would be a class 1 misdemeanor (up to a year in jail or $2,500 fine) but stressed the ordinance includes a required verbal warning and direction to available shelter, hotel alternatives or charitable programs before any charge would be brought. The ordinance would apply to public property in which the city or other governmental entities (for example, the school division or the housing authority) have an interest. Law and staff said the draft would let the city manager adopt administrative procedures governing seizure, storage and return of property.

Council members raised several enforcement questions: what constitutes a “reasonable time to comply” after a warning; how staff would handle property left on medians or private parking lots; and whether officers would carry pamphlets or lists of shelter options. Councilwoman Farrabee and Vice Mayor Brown asked staff to provide a clearer minimum time frame that officers should allow before moving to enforcement; Law said she could draft either a minimum time in the ordinance or leave a default but recommended handling timing and operational nuance in an implementing policy and officer training. Councilwoman Muggler suggested narrowing the ordinance’s definition of “store” to avoid sweeping up items left briefly in medians; Law said she could make that edit.

City Manager Mary Bunting clarified this item is not on the evening agenda and would be returned for formal consideration at a later meeting (staff suggested June), giving council time to direct edits and to let city attorneys draft implementing procedures. Bunting and Law said the city will need operational procedures for storage, notice, and interactions with private property owners (including written authorization for trespass enforcement when owners are not local). Council members asked police and staff to ensure resource referrals (hotline numbers and shelter contacts) are consistently available to officers.

Ending: Council members did not vote on the draft ordinance; staff will return with revised language and proposed implementing policies and training for law enforcement.","Senior deputy city attorney presented a draft ordinance that would ban camping and storage on public property consistent with the Supreme Court’s Johnson v. Grants Pass decision. Council asked staff to clarify enforcement timing, private property interactions and options for a policy to guide officers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6560412,"Study finds homelessness rising on Virginia Peninsula; consultants urge housing-focused investments",966,72000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784&start=72&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346664-497071b8c7603aec0c7a14b86f0dc784/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6560412/Hampton-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Study-finds-homelessness-rising-on-Virginia-Peninsula-consultants-urge-housing-focused-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560412-f7c68d1d3a5b27b821d8b7bb261654cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151958&Signature=LoLUPvc6X2XMkI0eHG9bzXj8RwpRmKkiOM9f~oAsdb~GmvdWWYtkNoR1i9V-nn8nAAK0K13o9YzeF~gsJOJrXCYS-eMlNLjKeCfUx79YYrRq-nwG65wYz3EczM9VurED6TFHOif62ihBTt3Mqj09j9n-tRQTJKH6~NM~4iyIG~ZDEdzyFF~DLPl8lUoBbQvT1~oHz5B56sIGh51cNX5bMAbzI0ypk46RDQFXDDY0yxJcDFkGxdVO5r6HmSrOVbPcA5ku2R3Elo50UT4XKvFRpyCwMlMyVWmW~-fsPK3DLW6oDEDpN1Kcm-dfrpnQudMg4VOp5vbcJm4N2BhYtmnoIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from Viam Advising presented findings from the Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Study to the Hampton City Council on May 20, outlining rising homelessness across the region and recommending a housing‑centered response that prioritizes rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing before major emergency‑shelter investments.

The study projects a roughly 15% year‑over‑year increase in calls classified as “literally homeless” to the Peninsula housing crisis hotline for the next three years and estimates more than 2,000 individuals experience homelessness on the Peninsula annually, with Newport News and Hampton bearing the greatest burden. Consultant Sean Griffin said the data show homelessness is increasing, that chronic homelessness and length of homelessness are growing, and that the system faces a significant racial disparity.

The study identified three main drivers on the Peninsula: rapid rent and home‑value inflation concentrated in historically more affordable neighborhoods (particularly Newport News and Hampton), limited multifamily zoning, and gaps in services capacity for people with high acuity needs. Griffin told council that roughly one in five people experiencing homelessness have severe mental illness or chronic substance‑use disorders and require intensive supportive services; the other 80% typically need quick moves back into housing and stabilization without intensive behavioral‑health services.

Why it matters: The consultants recommended system changes intended to reduce inflow and shorten homelessness episodes. Top recommendations include creating a system transformation plan, committing housing resources to the coordinated entry system to avoid “workarounds,” meeting modeled targets for rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing, and pursuing a regional financial strategy aligned across jurisdictions. Griffin also urged zoning changes to increase multifamily and higher‑density housing in the long term, noting that without housing units to move people into, system reforms will be limited in impact.

Hampton city manager Mary Bunting said regional conversations about emergency sheltering are ongoing even though the consultants prioritized rehousing first. “We don’t think it’s either/or,” Bunting told council, adding that Hampton and Newport News will continue conversations about potential regional shelter options while also pursuing system and rehousing changes.

Local human services director Dr. Tamara Timoni Porter described how Hampton currently operates within the regional continuum of care. She outlined the locally run housing crisis hotline (operating Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.), the HMIS (Housing Management Information System) intake process, outreach partnerships with police and the Community Services Board, rapid rehousing, prevention programs and permanent supportive housing. Dr. Timoni Porter noted federal program definitions and timeframes limit which households qualify for certain funds (for example, the 14‑day imminent‑risk standard or 60‑day definitions used for some youth and families). She said local staff are working with regional partners to align services and identify flexible local funding to help households who fall outside strict federal definitions.

The presenters and council members raised operational limits and barriers: consultants warned that creating an emergency shelter without sufficient rehousing capacity would likely bottleneck the system; council members and staff pointed to landlord reluctance to rent to people with prior eviction or housing damage histories; Dr. Timoni Porter said limited staffing (three dedicated housing staff in the city program) and narrow federal eligibility rules constrain response options. She reported FY24 prevention allocations at about $76,000 (approximately $53,000 spent), a rapid‑rehousing allocation of $57,000 (spent a little over that), outreach funding of about $54,000, and a Peninsula point‑in‑time count of 412 persons in January 2024 (a 14% decrease from 480 in 2023), while noting point‑in‑time counts exclude people doubled up or couch‑surfing.

Council members asked for more demographic detail; the consultants said demographic survey results exist and can be supplied. The consultants and staff said they will produce operational recommendations and options for council and managers in the coming weeks; the manager said human‑services directors and assistant managers will deliver strategic recommendations within 90 days.

Ending: Council did not act on a specific policy or funding change during the work session; staff and regional partners will return with implementation proposals and a near‑term plan to improve coordinated entry, outreach coverage and rehousing capacity.","A regional study presented to Hampton City Council projects rising homelessness on the Virginia Peninsula and recommends shifting investment toward rehousing, coordinated entry and long‑term housing supply while Hampton staff outlined local services and limits.","actionData","errors"]

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