ARPA Public Engagement Results
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ARPA Public Engagement Results
Since November 2021, the City solicited input from residents on their priorities
for the $154 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Residents
provided comments in-person, online, and at drop boxes located at recreation
centers and libraries. The results of this community engagement are now
available to the public through the ARPA Public Engagement Results resource
guide.
This detailed report of all public comments received was provided to City Council on Saturday, March 5. It will be
emailed directly to residents who provided an email address at sign-in at one of the ARPA public meetings.
Additionally, the resource guide is available on the city’s ARPA webpage as well as printed and distributed to
libraries across the city beginning the week of March 14.
The City Manager’s Final ARPA Funding Recommendation is now with city council. City council will work to amend
the plan. Prior to adoption, a public hearing where citizens can speak on the City Manger’s Final ARPA Funding
Recommendations will be held. More information on the public hearing will be provided as it comes available.
Sparking a Bright Future students received job skills training with TCC’s Kodi
Fleming. Then it was out of the classroom and over
Students in the WELDNOW training program to Lyon Shipyard for hand-on training in the
are finishing up their last week of training innovative WELDNOW mobile training
and gearing up for an exciting new lab, a specially designed trailer outfitted
career. with eight welding stations. Under the
guidance of veteran instructor Kenny
Antoinette Wesby, Deonte Latham, Roebuck, the WELDNOW students
Isaiah Wilson and James Cook quickly honed the skills they need to
are finishing up their last sessions pass their welding certification test
of the program, presented in that will give them the credentials
partnership with Norfolk Works, they need to qualify for shipyard and
Tidewater Community College and manufacturing jobs.
Lyon Shipyard. The six week training
program started on Valentine’s day with a With fresh credentials and a resumes
workforce development module in which the in hand, each student is guaranteed an
interview for an entry-level position with competitive
wages and full benefits at Lyon Shipyard.
Meantime, planning is underway for a special Ocean View Avenue Transportation
WELDNOW open house later this spring, and the Study
next training sessions are scheduled to begin in April,
May, August and September. For more information The Department of Transit officially kicked off the start
about the program and the partnership with TCC of the Ocean View Avenue Transportation Study with a
and Lyon Shipyard, get in touch with Terry Richards at virtual workshop on Monday, March 14.
Norfolk Works by calling (757) 763-6064 or via email
Terry.Richards@norfolk.gov. Input is still needed on transportation and safety needs
and to identify existing concerns and opportunities along
the corridor. Comments are open until April 3.
• Take the online survey to share concerns, ideas, and
priorities for the Ocean View Avenue corridor.
• Explore the online comment map and identify
specific locations along the corridor for
transportation and/or safety concerns as well as
opportunities for improvements.
• Browse through the Story Map to learn more about
the project background and existing transportation
network along Ocean View Avenue.
Athletic Programming is Back! Find out more at www.norfolk.gov/oceanviewstudy.
Norfolk Parks and Recreation will offer youth
and adult athletic leagues, sports clinics, outdoor 2022 Spring Mowing Season
tournaments, and one-day competitions this spring
and summer. Staff will partner with Norfolk Public Parks and Forestry Operations (PFO) started the spring
Schools and local private organizations to offer free 2022 mowing season on March 14, 2022. The spring
fundamental sports instruction. Parks and Recreation mowing season routes take 10 to 12 days to complete
will also host Go Skate Day and the Major League due to current turf growth and litter removal prior
Baseball sponsored Pitch, Hit and Run competition. to mowing. PFO was able to purchase five new 60”
and one 104” Zero Turn mowers to add to its fleet of
mowers to maintain the city open space, parks, medians
and vacant lots. PFO mowing does not include Norfolk
Redevelopment and Housing Authority developments,
GEM lots, storm water BMP slopes and ditches.
Parks and Forestry Mowing Season Areas:
Parks and Open Spaces (75): 500 acres
Norfolk Public Schools (53): 760 acres
Community Centers (12): 64 Acres
Dog Parks (15): 15.7 Acres
Roadsides and Median: 235 Acres
Beaches: 10.5 miles, 104 acres
NORFOLK HAPPENINGS
Great American Cleanup: Norview Litter April 7, Noon - 2 PM
Cleanup Challenge The Main
March 26, 2022, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
NBN Academy: Conducting Neighborhood
Business Like a Pro
March 26, 2022, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jordan-Newby Branch Library
Budget Public Hearing
April 6, 6 PM
Granby High School
Norfolk State of the City
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