Resolutions

NOTE: Snow Removal has been addressed by Civic Federation members in 2007 – see Updated Resolution Regarding Arlington County’s Snow and Ice Policy.

Draft Resolutions

• 2019
  • [Jan] Legislation Committee Marijuana Decriminalization Resolution [PDF, 119 KiB].
  • [Jan] Legislation Committee Personal Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans Resolution [PDF, 134 KiB].

• 2018
  • [Oct] Parks Committee 2018 CIP Parks Bond Resolution [PDF, 406 KiB].
  • [Sept] Legislation Committee Virginia Forfeiture Resolution [PDF, 67 KiB].

• 2017
  • [June] Revenue & Expenditures Committee Umbrella General Liability Insurance Resolution [PDF, 115 KiB].
  • [May] Revenue & Expenditures Committee Retirement Funding Resolution [PDF, 59 KiB] and Report [PDF, 68 KiB].

Withdrawn Resolutions

• 2015
  • Schools Resolution Against the Historical Designation of Stratford School—Tabled at 5 Dec 2015 meeting; subsequently withdrawn by the Schools Committee 14 Dec 2015. [PDF, 112 KiB].

Adopted Resolutions

• 2018
  • Civil Forfeiture Resolution [PDF, 411 KiB].
  • Revenue & Expenditures Committee Future Budget Savings Resolution [Jun 2018] [PDF, 614 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Resolution [May 2018] [PDF, 196 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Emergency Resolution regarding Virginia HB 1204 (Golf Course Taxation) [Apr 2018] [PDF, 253 KiB].
  • Revenue & Expenditures Committee FY2019 Real State Tax Rate Resolution [Apr 2018] [PDF, 183 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Renewable Energy Resolution [Mar 2018] [PDF, 167 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Fair Redistricting Reform Resolution [Febr 2018] [PDF, 295 KiB].

• 2017
  • Legislation Committee Criminal Justice Resolution [Dec 2017] [PDF, 126 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Virginia Grounds For Driver’s License Suspension Resolution [Dec 2017] [PDF, 244 KiB].
  • Revenue & Expenditures Committee FY2018 Tax Rate Resolution [Apr 2017] [PDF, 490 KiB].
  • County Board Consent Agenda Resolution [Mar 2017] [PDF, 249 KiB]
  • Medical Marijuana Resolution [Jan 2017]. [PDF, 193 KiB]

• 2016
  • Resolution Regarding Annual Budget Closeouts [May 2016]. [PDF, 116 KiB]
  • Resolution Regarding FY2017 Real Estate Tax Rate [Apr 2016].
    [PDF, 141 KiB]
  • Resolution to Increase Parkland Acquisition to a Minimum of 3 Acres per Year [Febr 2016]. [PDF, 109 KiB]

• 2015
  • Affordable Housing Master Plan [Jun 2015] [PDF, 50 Kib]
  • Increasing Schools Capacity [Jun 2015] [PDF, 46 Kib]
  • County Retail Plan [Febr 2015] [PDF, 254 KiB]

• 2014
  • Public Land for Public Good Joint Resolution From Multiple Committees [Dec 2014] [PDF, 32 KiB]
  • Resolution by Environmental Affairs
  • Resolution to Cut the Real Estate Tax Rate (April 2014)

• 2013
  • Establish an Independent Authority to Review the Arlington County Budget and Selected Programs and Projects
  • Report Accompanying Establish an Independent Authority to Review the Arlington County Budget and Selected Programs and Projects

• 2012
  • Long Bridge Park (June 2012)
  • Amend the Boundary of the Arlington Ridge Civic Association to include the Forest Hills Community Association (March 2012)
  • Stormwater (March 2012)
• 2011
  • Resolution County Sign Ordinance (November 2011)
  • Resolution on Energy and Sustainability Task Force (May 2011)
  • Resolution on Affordable Housing (May 2011)
• 2010
  • Resolution on Tax Administration (December 2010)
  • Resolution on Converting to LED Street Lighting (October 2010)
  • Call for Arlington County Board and Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to reduce helicopter noise impact – January 2010
• 2009
  • Modifications requested for Master Transportation Plan parking element – November 2009
  • Call upon the County Board to use funds approved by the voters for park land acquisition and other capital projects for only the purposes described in the adopted CIP – October 2009
  • Call for meeting among County Manager, School Superintendent and School Board on potential cost savings in communication and information technology
  • Commending the Electoral Board and Staff of the Office of Voter Registration – January 2009
• 2008
  • ACCF participation in Managing Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) – November 2008
  • Accessory Dwelling Resolution – June, 2008
  • Public Access to the Central Place Observation Deck – March, 2008
  • Accessory Dwelling Resolution – February, 2008
• 2007
  • Imposition of a New Tax for Stormwater Management – December 2007
  • Updated Resolution Regarding Arlington County’s Snow and Ice Policy – December 2007
  • Resolution on Master Transportation Plan (MTP) Map – November 2007
  • Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions – June 2007
  • Use of Wilson School grounds – April 2007
  • Master Transportation Plan draft – February 2007
  • Requesting deferral of zoning changes – February 2007
  • Metro blue line service – January 2007
• 2006
  • Building height in Rosslyn – December 2006
  • Transfer of Development Rights – November 2006
  • Proposed Constitutional amendments – October 2006
  • Bond Timing – October 2006
  • Historic Preservation Policy – June 2006
  • Airport noise study – May 2006 (Reconfirmed June 2006 to conform to CivFed Standing Rules)
  • Mandatory sidewalk policy flexibility – April 2006
  • Budget recommendations for FY 2007 – April 2006
  • Restoring the BZA’s ability to grant exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance – March 2006
  • Tax rate adjustment to required needs – March 2006
  • Four Mile Run Rehabilitation Plan – February 2006
  • Support for civic association alliances – February 2006
  • Transfer of Density Rights – February 2006
• 2005
  • Public Spaces Master Plan – December 2005
  • Support for the Affordable Housing Roundtable – November 2005.
  • ACCF 2006 Legislative Package adopted on November 1, 2005.
  • Affordable Housing – October 2005
  • Lot Coverage Proposals – October 2005
  • Lot Coverage – April 2005
  • Open Space Master Plan – April 2005
  • Affordable Housing – March 2005
  • Police Staffing – February 2005
  • Lot Coverage – February 2005
• 2004
  • Public Involvement Process for the Idea66 Study – December 2004
  • Arlington County Board Meeting Process – December 2004
  • Allow Virginia Baseball Authority to sunset – November 2004
  • Noise study for Reagan National Airport – June 2004
  • Separating Parks Bonds from others – June 2004
  • Identification of Park Enhancement Grants Program in the CIP – June 2004
  • Coordinating Park Land Uses with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority – June 2004
  • Opposing Rezoning of 1101 Lee Highway – June 2004
  • Public Review of Trails and Bikeways Projects – June 2004
  • Coordination and Management of High-Voltage Transmission Line Clearing – April 2004
  • Supporting the County planning process for moving the Madison dog park – January 2004
• 2003
  • Supporting a proposed Arlington marathon – December 2003
  • Thanking the W-L HS planners for sparing Quincy Park – December 2003
  • Arlington’s 2003 Small Parks grants – December 2003
  • Community Sirens – November 2003
  • Community Health Systems – November 2003
  • Use of Parks and Rebuilding of Washington & Lee High School – October 2003
  • Baseball Stadium – May 2003
  • Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance – February 2003
  • Minor Site Plan Amendments – January 2003
• 2002
  • Homeownership for public servants – December 2002
  • Classification of English Ivy as a Noxious Weed – December 2002
  • Funding for Environmental Health Inspectors – November 2002
  • Tree Ordinance – November 2002
  • The County’s Emergency Communications Center – June 2002
  • County’s Capital Improvement Plan – June 2002
  • Using the pledge of allegiance to the flag or a patriotic song to begin meetings – March 2002.
  • Baseball stadium proposal – March 2002
  • Maintain Highland Park Overlee Knolls – Leeway boundaries – March 2002
  • Recommending study of new metro routes. March 2002
  • Baseball Stadium – March 2002
  • Teacher Excellence Initiative – February 2002
  • Zoning and Site Plan issues – February 2002
• 2001
  • ACCF 911 Higher Education Scholarship Fund – November 2001
  • Public Safety Staffing – October 2001
  • Controlling Infill Development – October 2001
  • Importance of public safety services – October 2001
  • Fire Engine Staffing – October 2001
  • Increasing Fire Inspections – October 2001
  • Compassionate Treatments for Abigail Burroughs – June 2001
  • Sales Tax Increase for Northern Virginia – February 2001
• 2000
  • Affordable Housing Issues – December 2000
  • Traffic Calming – March 2000
• 1999
  • Changes to I-66 – November 1999

Positions Adopted on County Budgets

• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2013 Budget – adopted April 2012
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2012 Budget – adopted April 2011
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2011 Budget – adopted April 2010
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2010 Budget – adopted April 2009
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2009 Budget – adopted April 2008
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2008 Budget – adopted April 2007
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2007 Budget – adopted April 2006
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2006 Budget – adopted April 2005
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2005 Budget – adopted April 2004
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2004 Budget – adopted April 2003
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2003 Budget – adopted March 2002
• Resolution on the County’s Capital Improvement Plan – June 2002
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2002 Budget – adopted March 2001
• Recommendations for Arlington’s FY 2001 Budget – adopted March 2000

Positions Adopted in The Federation’s Annual Legislative Packages

• Legislative Package for 2008 – adopted November 2007
• Legislative Package for 2007 – adopted November 2006
• Legislative Package for 2006 – adopted November 2005
• Legislative Package for 2005 – adopted November 2004
• Legislative Package for 2004 – adopted November 2003
• Legislative Package for 2003 – adopted November 2002
• Legislative Package for 2002 – adopted November 2001
• Legislative Package for 2001 – adopted November 2000