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Human resources presented options to strengthen recruitment and retention, including a 2% entry-level increase and step changes costing about $15.4M, a proposed 10% part-time rate increase (~$33.3M), an $1.8M educational allowance completion and $214,000 to double tuition reimbursement to $2,000.
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CFO Crystal Pate told the Virginia Beach School Board the House and Senate have passed competing budgets and conferees are reconciling differences; she flagged teacher compensation as a major unresolved issue and listed key dates for the conference report and subsequent city actions.
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Vice Chair Williams moved, and Dr. Green seconded, that the board recess into closed session under Virginia Code exceptions to discuss candidate interviews, personnel evaluations, grievances and probable litigation; the motion passed with 11 ayes.
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City Manager briefed council that the governor added an emergency clause to the city's 10‑1 election legislation so it is now in effect; several other local priorities—collective bargaining, prevailing wage, cannabis/gaming taxes, ADU/parking, and faith‑and‑housing bills—remain in conference or in process, and HJ28 (a transit study) advanced as a House joint resolution.
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After six people were shot at the oceanfront Saturday night, Police Chief told the City Council the department mobilized extra officers, detained 37 minors (34 warned, 3 charged), and recommended a 24‑hour 'imminent threat' curfew for unaccompanied minors through March with possible extension into April; council agreed to consider a special session this week to seek legislation.
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Director of Cultural Affairs Emily Labose proposed forming a mayoral advisory panel to recommend uses for the city‑owned former MOCA at 2200 Parks Ave, emphasizing community‑centered cultural uses and transparency; Labose also reported the city has awarded 74 arts grants totaling more than $300,000 and will fund creative‑neighborhood projects across all districts.
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The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved 14 Facade Improvement Grant awards totaling $112,255, drawing from a record 30 applications this year; staff said the grants are 50% matching awards intended to leverage private investment in business exteriors across the city.
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The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved awarding the Human Services Building elevator modernization contract to Honest Elevator at the low bid of $545,000 and authorized a 10% contingency for code-compliance mechanical, electrical, sprinkler and fire-alarm upgrades.
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The Virginia Beach Development Authority voted to authorize a $3 million settlement with developer Venture Waves and to transfer three parcels south of 18th Street to the developer as part of a deal to resolve claims related to Atlantic Park phase 1; remaining punch-list and warranty items will continue to be addressed.
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Mercer told the Virginia Beach School Board that the 2026 health‑plan gross cost is projected at $128.3 million and the health fund is expected to end 2026 at about $11.8 million, roughly $9.96 million below the industry target reserve. Mercer outlined three 2027 scenarios that would shift more cost to employers if employee contributions remain unchanged.