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

Adopted Resolutions

• 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].

• 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].
  • [Apr] Revenue & Expenditures Committee County Auditor Resolution and Report [PDF, 287 KiB].
  • [Apr] Ad-Hoc Livability Committee Resolution on Livability [PDF, 59 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

• 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].