Updates from the City of Alexandria

The following announcements are courtesy of the City of Alexandria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked QuestionsThe following are questions commonly asked about real estate assessments in the City of Alexandria and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions. You may reach us via e-mail, or by mail or in person at the Department of Real Estate Assessments, 301 King Street, City hall, Room 2600, Alexandria, VA

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Real Estate Assessment Review and Appeal Process

Real Estate Assessment Review and Appeal Process
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Real Estate Assessments

Real Estate AssessmentsEach year, the Department of Real Estate Assessments appraises each parcel of real estate in the City to assess its estimated fair market value. These values are used by the Department of Finance to bill for and collect the real estate tax, which accounts for approximately half of the City's annu

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2010 Appeal of Real Estate Assessment

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Sales Codes

VERIFIED valid sales A no disqualifying circumstances B purchased by adjacent owner C actual consideration differs from deed E while related partnership, sale lease back, etc. independent appraisal was prepared for value consideration F pending verification G multi lot

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Income and Expense Survey

Income and Expense Survey
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Instructions for Completion 2010 - Elderly Housing

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Income and Expense Survey Form 2010 - Elderly Housing

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Instructions for Completion 2010 - General Commercial

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Income and Expense Survey Form 2010 - General Commercial

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Arts in Alexandria

Celebrating the Arts in Alexandria! Alexandria Film Festival Charles Houston Art Project Alex Awards Alexandria Festival of the Arts City Galleries Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center National Arts Survey Places Alexandria on the Map Alexandria in Top 25 for Arts Dest

--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:42:38 GMT

Calendar of Community Events

Calendar of Community & Special Events Visitors to the historic district are encouraged to take Metro rail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station in Old Town and take the King Street Trolley; take DASH or Metro buses; or park in one of the convenient parking garages or lots. For information on public t

--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:14:55 GMT

Service Expectations

City Announces Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities FY 2010 Service Reductions On Aril 27, City Council adopted a $530 million General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010, a 2.2% decrease of $12 million from FY 2009

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RPCA Approved Budget

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Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities FY 2011 Service Expectations

On May 3, City Council adopted a $531.6 million General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, an increase of 0.3% from FY 2010. Despite challenging economic conditions, the goal of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is to maintain its core services. As costs continue to increase in providing core services to residents, some service adjustments have been made.
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First Annual Youth Arts Festival

The First Annual Youth Arts Festival, designed for youth and families, is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson-Houston Elementary School Park at 1501 Cameron St. This fun filled, cultural enriching, and completely engaging festival features live performances, puppet theatre, fine art displays, interactive workshops, poetry readings and opportunities for youth to sell their art.

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Youth Art Festival

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The Sacandaga Totem Sculpture

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Jones Point Park

Jones Point Park is approximately 65 acres in size. The property is and will remain owned, maintained and operated by the National Park Service as land of the US Department of Interior.

--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:21:49 GMT

Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park & Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group

The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will advise City staff on Fort Ward Park and Museum use and management. The ten members of the group were appointed by the City Manager in October 2009 based on their commitment to a balanced, multi-use park and historic site in the City, and are representative of the diversity of interests and uses of the park and museum site.
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Water Main Break at EOS Apartments

A water main break has occurred at the EOS 21 apartment complex on South Van Dorn St. For more information, residents should contact Virginia American Water at 800.452.6863.

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Alexandria Restaurant Week Coming in August

Mark your calendars for August 20-29, and plan dinner out during Alexandria's first summer Restaurant Week. Enjoy tantalizing multi-course meals and distinctive treats as the City showcases its inventive culinary diversity.
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Power Outages in West End

Dominion Virginia Power is reporting power outages in the City's West End. Residents should contact Dominion Virginia Power at 866.366.4357 for more information.

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FYI Alexandria Resident Newsletter

FYI Alexandria is the City's official resident newsletter, and is distributed electronically via eNews subscription and the City's website. The July edition features stories about Potomac Yard redevelopment, the new Edmonson Plaza (and the history behind it), the City's Strategic Plan, a West End "fish story," and the newest farmers' market in town.
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Utility Outages: Who to Contact

Summer�s heat and stormy weather left you powerless or without water? Trouble with your cable TV or natural gas? Here�s who to contact.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning(2)

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the western area of the City of Alexandria until 6:30 p.m. The storm approaching our area may produce severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and winds of more than 60 mph.

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Alexandria 'Mini' Pools Now Open on Weekends

Cool off every weekend at the City's Neighborhood "Mini" Pools! Both John Ewald Pool (4500 Duke St.) and The Memorial Pool at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.) are now open on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Fight the Bite!

The Alexandria Health Department reports that mosquito collections in 4200 block of Eisenhower Ave, the Cameron Knoll Community, and Angel Park have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. This is the first reported activity of the virus in Alexandria this season. Fight the bite! Watch a video and learn more about how to eliminate mosquito breeding areas around your home.

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Jones Point Park Reconstruction

Construction improvements are scheduled to begin at Jones Point Park later this year. To maintain public safety during construction, access to some portions of the park will be temporarily or intermittently closed while improvements are being made.
--- Click the headline for more information. This note posted by City of Alexandria on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:57:09 GMT

King Street Paving Project

The City will begin resurfacing King Street starting July 12, between Columbus Street and the King Street Metro. The first phase of work will be curb and gutter repairs and new ADA accessible ramps at crosswalks. The work is scheduled weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. over the next eight weeks.
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