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City messaging said the region has installed more than two dozen purple glass-only containers across Northern Virginia and identified a local container on Page Avenue, across Judicial Drive from the post office. The city said clean, empty and dry glass bottles and jars of any color, shape or size are acceptable and that lids and labels do not need to be removed.

The city warned residents not to bag glass or include plastic bags, ceramics, porcelain, Pyrex, mirrors, windows, glass sheets, lamps or light bulbs. It said lamps and light bulbs are household hazardous waste that must go to the I-66 transfer station. The presentation said glass collected in purple cans is taken to a Fairfax County crushing facility where it is turned into sand and gravel for local construction and landscaping or sent to processing plants to be made into new glass products.

Officials said that, at present, glass may still be placed in curbside recycling bins serviced by Fairfax City crews until further notice, but residents using contracted curbside services should check with their provider. The city encouraged use of the purple cans to ensure recyclable glass is actually processed.

The city provided web and local-direction details for residents seeking to find the nearest purple container or confirm disposal of specific items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fairfax City - Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session - Canceled","oneSentenceSummary","Fairfax City described a regional Purple Can Club for glass-only drop-off containers, explained acceptable and prohibited items, and said collected glass is crushed for local construction or sent for remanufacture; the city noted that curbside glass recycling by city crews continues for now.","taxTitle","Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia","taxId",59088,"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},6481523,"Fairfax City Fire Department issues seasonal grilling, smoke alarm and CPR guidance",340,1596000,1936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea&start=1596&end=1936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea/thumbnail_1596000.jpg","/articles/6481523/Fairfax-City/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Fairfax-City-Fire-Department-issues-seasonal-grilling-smoke-alarm-and-CPR-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481523-a6af54444512eb77c44639a5390eab03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154110&Signature=JNGjZ38aL-SVCzTfLYfJo~b-GF3uHWYBL-X0yBK6to-JRwIVivKsBYF0Q6mJxxuYljkpdyT9PF0uOs2IqcExaVZ-CI4rmuEMSL~pEQg~LhM7MOrL~-TtxsfrnIEInQ3uRN2biNGjwQNZuyIgvThg8mfKtwzPJOMzn2Z~DhwH6dqfKzxmGiNBPpbjLdgYCzk5DVKXwUl5rsIZaD1JjmG850yWedxdmGX1Jw9xxa9oJMhCLufNstwxBCDcGLdVa~4pbNZG1Jmj53wJNGSEo0jXDqTHLjBJCRCghKED9A-moL-5HoV8wjFv-80yK75c7ojkSKUcFqaATfbNTMrzbDHdBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Fairfax Fire Department issued seasonal safety guidance covering grilling, hands-only CPR, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and smoke-alarm maintenance.

Ryan Hill of the City of Fairfax Fire Marshal’s Office advised residents to check propane tanks for leaks with soapy water, keep grills and grease traps clean, position grills away from homes and overhangs and open gas-grill lids before lighting. Officials warned against adding flammable liquids to lit charcoal and urged letting coals cool completely before disposal and keeping a fire extinguisher nearby.

Firefighter-paramedic Mitch Fetterman led a hands-only CPR explanation, saying rescuers should check responsiveness, call 911 and, if the person is not breathing, begin chest compressions in the center of the chest at about 100 beats per minute. He advised doing compressions for about two minutes before checking for signs of life or switching with another rescuer, and noted that an AED can assist when available — press pads firmly and follow the device prompts.

Firefighter Josh described smoke-alarm basics: install alarms outside sleeping areas and on every floor, keep fresh batteries installed, test alarms often and include an emergency-escape plan that lists a meeting location so household members can be accounted for after evacuation.

The fire department urged residents to take hands-only CPR courses and to ensure smoke alarms are maintained and tested; presenters said these steps can make the difference between life and death in a home emergency.","City of Fairfax Fire Department staff and firefighters gave safety advice on grilling, CPR and smoke alarms, described steps for using AEDs and urged residents to plan emergency escape routes.",{"_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},6481527,"Fairfax City describes outfall restoration, flood modeling and a $1 million urban-forest grant",3781,2284000,6065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea&start=2284&end=6065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea/thumbnail_2284000.jpg","/articles/6481527/Fairfax-City/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Fairfax-City-describes-outfall-restoration-flood-modeling-and-a-1-million-urban-forest-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481527-3128742597ba3bb9285ceb4cdc98ccc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154110&Signature=jYNWuqVs7Yy1iGn7Ke-p51MPm85x6kPdE9q4KB5VXAbnm3ZXuaQn5QQmJ~EDN26Ejp~qZXeANy8xUn7l6OJ0RUUMxin3rckJkskHWK8-wEb92pxwSia4vF1TKPFDc50zdFL-oDn52u8b8eLdSYR2ui69R2P6PlKXWQeJ8oM4wvOhMw6PnPKeHs6dOGmTGajzwMvADl2FlwhgS0XhY1d0e3SaKgdqTnzrOGxh2cLhFU0zbylhzhkbR9oU6-9zAZELNHT8VHKqiaFcyPpnAvkAJeIU9ffS1QFtv8x8jKUBZ93nAG-4myqy1KyGYGA2KoNHano2imVDfHsBsEtpctW3vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Fairfax public works and climate staff outlined ongoing stormwater and urban-forest work that the city says will reduce pollution and increase resilience to more frequent, intense storms.

Public Works Program Manager Satoshi Ito explained that all watersheds in Fairfax City drain to the Chesapeake Bay and that the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and the city's Municipal Stormwater Permit require jurisdictions in the Bay watershed to reduce discharges of sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus. Ito described a planned outfall channel restoration and a simultaneous sanitary sewer encasement project intended to reduce erosion and prevent sewage discharges if a sewer line were damaged.

Ito said outfall modifications reduce erosion, lowering sediment and pollutant loads downstream, and that credits toward Chesapeake Bay pollutant-reduction goals are calculated by the pounds per year of pollutants prevented; \"every pound is one credit,\" he said. He also noted that outfall and stream-restoration projects require some tree and brush removal followed by a landscaping plan to replant disturbed areas.

City climate and energy staff described a new flood model being developed to inform planning and said the city is pursuing resilience measures for more frequent extreme-weather events. The presentation noted that transportation and drainage infrastructure were designed to past standards and that more intense precipitation and urbanization have increased flooding risk.

Separately, the city described an urban-forest effort called Sprout. Staff said Fairfax City hired its first urban forester in 2022 and that a year later the city received a $1,000,000 grant to launch Sprout. The presentation listed outcomes the city reported for the program: about 130 trees planted, 449 volunteer hours logged and 157 trees given to residents, and reaffirmed Fairfax City’s 38-year Tree City USA status.

City staff emphasized that combining projects — for example, protecting a sanitary sewer line while repairing nearby outfalls — can reduce total disturbance and environmental impacts. They urged residents to be mindful of storm drains because stormwater runoff flows untreated to nearby streams and ultimately to the Bay.

City staff said these projects are part of the permit and planning work needed to meet pollutant-reduction requirements and to place the city in a stronger position for regional planning and grant applications.","City staff described projects to reduce stormwater pollution, build a flood-risk model and expand the urban forest with a $1,000,000 grant called Sprout; staff explained how outfall restoration reduces sediment and nutrient loads that flow to the Chesapeake Bay.",{"_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},6481532,"Fairfax City highlights small-business growth, grants and new programs",3726,713000,4439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea&start=713&end=4439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811882-cf96b9dec59f436da6004cc5683132ea/thumbnail_713000.jpg","/articles/6481532/Fairfax-City/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Fairfax-City-highlights-small-business-growth-grants-and-new-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481532-61817c69b29ae1461894f616ecd89485/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154110&Signature=CT7Ju5qn-V5dZTlpyAKeYbic-SifHLf8dOe4xFiHxhDNb74mBL-Gdx4287HDi5z62m7pbX~m9yiW~xCE5~86U8z4mNTWagVHfZZBAdQ06EZWGCzHsEkGBZKmW7dI8KPZnd~SEoh2t2IofuDCRmjQkfnaG4FMnffjQPlTiIJTaYAM178fMYrCZmmNrTlJlAPuJTgvfQiHVSvQjgCapphkkk295MhuZMBTV6gMfOBqMWgR0ltQqzW7lHgg42ryBnMm16BoJAvQ9saMLwQ913sZ-ifRX~RmpDT1tSRb-13qiD3v8j7nZ36-9C6SC1bmqaIJerWPT3YlLPJO1o6arFtLiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fairfax City this week showcased several economic development programs and local business testimonials intended to support small businesses and encourage local spending.

City promotional remarks and business owners described the Fairfax City Flex Card, an e-gift card program the city said keeps 100% of gift card sales within city businesses, and direct outreach programs intended to help firms access capital and markets. The city also promoted Upskill Fairfax City, described as free tuition assistance for Fairfax City residents and employees offering certifications in IT, health care and other fields (register at upscalefairfaxcity.com). The presentation repeated that the city offers façade and interior improvement grants and two incentive programs referred to as the LIFT and FIG grants to help recruit and support businesses.

The city framed the Flex Card and grant programs as tools to boost storefront activity and retain retail and dining businesses in the downtown and other commercial corridors. Multiple local business speakers and representatives said the programs helped them relocate, renovate or expand in Fairfax City and emphasized walkability, transit access and proximity to George Mason University and federal contracting opportunities as draws.

Owners and representatives from a range of small businesses — including a bakery (owner Nicole Liberator), a maker space (NOVA Labs), a bank representative for Main Street Bank, and other retailers and service firms — described how the city’s programs, grants and promotional work supported their operations. Nicole Liberator identified herself as owner of Sonna Bakeshop and said the bakery specializes in Italian pastries and cannoli and that being in Fairfax City has helped her business build repeat customers.

City materials and speakers also promoted partnerships with regional organizations, including the Minority Business Development Agency, the Mason Enterprise Center and local nonprofit partners that connect businesses with capital, education and contracting opportunities. The presenters emphasized business support services such as introductions to banks, Small Business Development Center resources and workforce development efforts.

The city urged residents and employers to use the Flex Card and to visit fairfaxcityconnected.com/flex for details, and repeated that Upskill Fairfax City is available to eligible residents and employees.

City officials and business speakers framed the initiative as part of a broader effort to keep retail and services viable in a changing post-pandemic market and to leverage Fairfax City’s central location in the Washington, D.C., metro area to recruit and retain firms.

Looking ahead, the city encouraged continued use of the Flex Card and participation in training and grant programs and said economic development staff will continue outreach to connect businesses with available resources.","Fairfax City promoted a series of economic development initiatives and business spotlights, including the Fairfax City Flex Card, LIFT and FIG grants, façade/interior improvement grants and the Upskill Fairfax City tuition assistance program, alongside testimonials from local business owners and community organizations.","actionData","errors"]

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