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

• 2025
• Planning and Zoning Committee Resolution to Improve Planning and Zoning Policy and Processes [Apr 2025]
• DRAFT Resolution [PDF, 217 KiB].
• BACKGROUND, ACCF President’s letter to the Arlington County Board regarding the Melwood Special Site Application in light of ACCF’s GLUP Resolution of June 2022 and the ‘Public Confidence’ Resolution of March 2023. [PDF, 79 KiB, 26 Jan 2025].
• BACKGROUND, ACCF President’s letter to the Arlington County Board regarding Green Valley GLUP and the Hotel Pentagon Site. [PDF, 114 KiB, 3 Apr 2025].

Adopted Resolutions

• 2025
  • Environmental Affairs Committee Resolution on Dominion Energy Tree-Cutting along Rights-of-Way in W&OD Park [Apr 2025]
  • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 185 KiB]
  • REFERENCE: NoVA Parks Letter to Dominion Energy, 12 Mar 2025 [PDF, 940 KiB]. Retrieved and Archived here 29 Mar 2025.
  • REFERENCE: Resolution by the Arlington County Board, “Protecting the Natural Environment along the W&OD Trail”, 18 Mar 2025 [PDF, 67 KiB]. Retrieved and Archived here 29 Mar 2025.
  • REFERENCE: Resolution by the Arlington County Board, “Resolution in Opposition to Dominion Virginia Power’s Proposed 230KV Transmission Line Corridor in the W&OD Regional Trail”, 10 Jul 2004, pp. 2-3 [PDF, 592 KiB]. Retrieved and Archived here 29 Mar 2025.

• 2024
  • Housing Committee Resolution on a Residential Housing Tracker [Dec 2024]
  • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 374 KiB]
  • Resolution to Re-Adopt 2024 ACCF Legislative Priorities for 2025 [Dec 2024]
  • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 184 KiB]
  • Public Services Committee Resolution on Climate Adaptation [Nov 2024]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 182 KiB]
  • Legislation Committee Resolution on ACCF 2024 Virginia Legislative Priorities [Jan 2024]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 160 KiB]

• 2023
  • Bylaws and Rules Committee Resolution to Bylaws §2.03(A) to Align Member Dues and Certification Dues Dates [Jun 2023]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 96 KiB]
  • CivFed Resolution to Restore the Public’s Confidence in Arlington County Governance [Mar 2023]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 368 KiB]
    • Report, rev 6 Febr 2023 [PDF, 6,26 MiB]
    • Presentation, rev 17 Febr 2023 Resolution [PDF, 2,9 MiB]
    • Statement from Sponsors, rev 10 Mar 2023 [PDF, 123 KiB]
    • Video from Sponsors, Public Comments to Arlington County Government [4m 34s]
    • Report, Abbott Bailey, ‘Mapping the Arlington Way’, June 2000 [PDF, 1,4 MiB]
    • REJECTED Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute [PDF, 209 KiB]
    • Statement by the Amendment Sponsors [PDF, 54 KiB], rev 10 Mar 2023

• 2022
  • TiGER Final Report and Resolution on Recommendations [Nov 2022]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 653 KiB]
    • Report [PDF, 707 KiB]
    • Presentation [PDF, 1,1 MiB]
    • Appendix A: Arlington County Profile, 2022 [PDF, 2,9 MiB]
    • Appendix B: Metropolitan Council of Governments [COG] Households Forecast, 2021 [PDF, 118 KiB]
    • Appendix C: Virginia County Government Structure, 2021 [PDF, 2,3 MiB]
    • Appendix D: Virginia County Board of Supervisors Salaries, 2022 [PDF, 97 KiB]
    • Appendix E: Virginia School Board Member Counts, 2019-2020 [PDF, 63 KiB]
    • Appendix F: Arlington County Board Liaisons, 2022 [PDF, 87 KiB]
    • Appendix G: Arlington School Board Liaisons, 2021-2022 [PDF, 698 KiB]
    • Appendix H: Arlington School Board Liaisons to Civic Associations, 2021-2022 [PDF, 192 KiB]
    • Appendix I: TiGER Member List [PDF, 69 KiB]
  • Public Services Committee Resolution to to Improve Public Input for Planning, GLUP and Zoning Change Processes [Jun 2022]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 133 KiB]
  • Public Services Committee Resolution to Extend the Missing Middle Housing Framework Public Comment Period [May 2022]
    • APPROVED Resolution [PDF, 384 KiB]
  • • Letter to Arlington County Board from Arlington Forest, Boulevard Manor, Bluemont, and Glencarlyn Civic Associations [PDF, 84 KiB]
  • Revenue and Expenditures Committee Resolution Regarding Arlington FY2023 Real Estate Assessments and Tax Burden [Apr 2022]
    • Adopted Resolution [PDF, 541 KiB]
    • Report on Impacts [PDF, 750 KiB]
    • Appendix A, Arlington County Staff Vacancies [PDF, 233 KiB]
  • Public Services Committee Resolution on Stormwater/Flood Mitigation Implementation [Febr 2022]
    • Resolution [PDF, 146 KiB]

• 2021
  • Bylaws and Rules Committee Resolution Regarding Changes to the Nominating Committee [Dec 2021]
    • Resolution [PDF, 69 KiB]
    • Resolution Background [PDF, 65 KiB]
  • Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Resolution [Sept 2021]
    • Resolution [PDF, 160 KiB]
  • Public Services Resolution Requiring Publication of External Consultant Report on the Police Practices of Arlington [Jun 2021]
    • Resolution [PDF, 239 KiB]
  • Bylaws Amendment Regarding Civic Association Membership [May 2021]
    • Adopted Amendment [PDF, 106 KiB] and
    • Background [PDF, 49 KiB].
  • Revenues & Expenditures Resolution on County Fiscal Oversight [Apr 2021] [PDF, 93 KiB] and White Paper [PDF, 676 KiB].
  • Environmental Affairs Committee Resolution Regarding Public Collaboratives to Preserve Arlington’s Tree Canopy [Mar 2021] [PDF, 129 KiB], Report [PDF, 143 KiB] and White Paper [PDF, 906 KiB] .
  • Parks & Recreation Committee Resolution Regarding Open Space Equity [Febr 2021] [PDF, 137 KiB] and White Paper [PDF, 2,6 MiB].
  • Public Services Committee Resolution Regarding Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Implementation [Febr 2021] [PDF, 268 KiB].

• 2020
  • Board Resolution to Establish a Governance Reform Task Force [Oct 2020] [PDF, 69 KiB].
  • Parks & Recreation Committee Resolution Regarding Balanced Allocation of Bond Funds for Park and Recreation Uses [May 2020] [PDF, 158 KiB] and Report [PDF, 1,5 MiB].
  • Revenue & Expenditures Committee County Auditor Resolution and Report [Apr 2020] [PDF, 331 KiB].
  • Ad-Hoc Livability Committee Resolution on Livability [Apr 2020] [PDF, 70 KiB].

• 2019
  • Public Services Committee Resolution on Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management [Nov 2019] [PDF, 147 KiB].
  • 1101 Lee Highway Resolution [Jun 2019] [PDF, 144 KiB].
  • Revenue & Expenditures FY2020 Real Estate Tax Rate Resolution [Apr 2019] [PDF, 135 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Personal Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans Resolution [Mar 2019] [PDF, 137 KiB].
  • Legislation Committee Marijuana Decriminalization Resolution [Febr 2019] [PDF, 135 KiB].
  • Parks and Recreation Committee Public Spaces Master Plan (PSMP) Levels of Service (LoS) Resolution [Jan 2019] [PDF, 165 KiB].

• 2018
  • Legislation Committee Civil Forfeiture Resolution [Nov 2018] [PDF, 409 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

Dormant Resolutions

• 2020
  • [Sept] Floor Resolution regarding the 2020 Arlington Park Bond [PDF, 154 KiB].
  • [Sept] ACCF Board Resolution to Increase the Size of CivFed’s Board of Directors [PDF, 26 KiB].
• 2019
  • [Nov] Legislation Committee Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center Resolution [PDF, 690 KiB].
  • [Apr] Legislation Committee Election Security Resolution [PDF, 586 KiB].
  • [Apr] Renaming Nauck CA to Green Valley CA Resolution [PDF, 241 KiB].
• 2018
  • [Oct] Parks Committee 2018 CIP Parks Bond Resolution [PDF, 406 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

• 2024
  • Transportation Committee Resolution on Airport Safety and Noise
    • DRAFT Resolution [PDF, 163 KiB]
  • 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].