CALENDAR OF UPCOMING MEETINGS:
(All City meetings are open to the public)
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
A copy of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 for the City of Roanoke Rapids has been presented to the Roanoke Rapids City Council and is available in the City Clerk’s Office for public inspection. A public hearing will be held by the City Council at their Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall. Citizens are invited to make written or oral comments.
TENTATIVE ANNUAL BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
Fund Budget Appropriations
General Fund (Operating) $ 17,659,857
Transfer to Other Funds $ (952,137)
Municipal Swimming Pool Fund $ 28,300
Drug Enforcement Fund $ 15,000
Roanoke Rapids Theatre $ 952,137
Total $17,703,157
LEVY OF TAXES: The proposed budget includes a net tax rate of $.651 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation. [NOTE: The actual tax rate is $.661 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation, which includes the Ad Valorem $.01 tax for Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad.]
PUBLISHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NCGS 159-12.
CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS
BY: TRACI V. STOREY, CITY CLERK
The J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station is open to the public. The City encourages visitors, if possible, to schedule an appointment prior to coming into City Hall.
Members of the public continue to have the option to conduct business with the City of Roanoke Rapids by phone at (252) 533-2800 or online at www.roanokerapidsnc.com. Examples of services that can be conducted online include the option to download permit applications (such as building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit); employment applications; and departmental information.
DROP BOX. A collection drop-box is available in the foyer of City Hall for deliveries, permit applications and payments by check-only (please do not include cash). For immediate concerns, please call the intended department phone number listed so we may work with you on a solution for your operational needs.
The City of Roanoke Rapids remains committed to providing all essential services while limiting the impact of the COVID-19 virus in the community. We ask that all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing while visiting City Hall and other City facilities.
The Magistrate’s office is open for business with public access.
Below is a list of helpful phone numbers for those seeking to contact city staff. In case of emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
• City Manager: (252)533-2840
• Public Works: (252) 533-2846
• Planning & Development: (252) 533-2844
• Parks & Recreation: (252) 533-2847
• Police (non-emergency): (252) 533-2810
• Fire Department (non-emergency): Station 1 (252) 533-2880; Station 2 (252) 573-9032
• Finance: (252) 533-2841
• Human Resources: (252) 533-2845
• Main Street: (252) 533-2838
CITY RECYCLING CONTAINER SITES
The City of Roanoke Rapids has two recycling container sites. One is at the Public Works facility located at 1313 Hinson Street and the other is located at the Aquatic Center at TJ Davis Recreation at 500 E. 6th Street. The public will have 24-hour access to these facilities for combined recyclable materials.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (252) 533-2846.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.
Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board
Beautification Committee
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee