Economic Development Authority to hold Virtual Meeting September 2, 2020

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There will be a virtual Economic Development Authority meeting held on September 2, 2020 at 5 PM. See below for meeting information Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5528910134 Meeting ID: 552 891 0134 Dial by your location1 646 558 8656Meeting ID: 552 891 0134

City Council Approves First Allocation of CARES Funds

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On Thursday, August 20th 2020, City Council approved the first allocation of funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in March. This allocation totals $636,745. The first allocation included funding for: Business Recovery Grants – $50,000 The Buena Vista Economic Development Authority will administer grants using these funds to small businesses affected by … Read More

Economic Development Authority to Hold Virtual Meeting August 26th

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There will be a virtual Economic Development Authority meeting held on August 26th 2020 at 5 PM. See below for meeting information Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5528910134 Meeting ID: 552 891 0134 Dial by your location1 646 558 8656Meeting ID: 552 891 0134

Virginia Department of Health to Host FREE COVID-19 Testing Event on August 18th

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The Virginia Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, August 18th from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the Rockbridge Regional Dispatch Center, 100 Banner Ln, Buena Vista, VA 24416. Preference for testing will be given to symptomatic individuals or contacts of a known COVID-19 case. See below for more APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. To schedule an appointment: Call … Read More

City Council Continues to Accept Applications for City Manager Position

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Buena Vista, an independent City of approximately 6,400 citizens, is in the midst of an economic revitalization and is looking for a new City Manager with the strategic vision, energy, and leadership necessary to accelerate and advance this revitalization.   The City is looking for an experienced, goal-oriented, and data-driven individual with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.  The City Manager must … Read More

Labor Day Committee Makes Decision on 2020 Labor Day Events

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It is with great sadness that we announce that will be postponing the 50th Labor Day Parade and Festival until next year. It is heartbreaking to postpone this tradition, but the health of our community, participants, and spectators is of the upmost importance. We do still plan to make this an election kick-off to remember!! Please stay tuned for an … Read More

Finance Committee Meeting to be held August 11, 2020

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There will be a virtual Finance Committee meeting held on August 11th 2020 at 6 PM. See below for meeting information Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5528910134 Meeting ID: 552 891 0134 Dial by your location1 646 558 8656Meeting ID: 552 891 0134 Click here for Instructions for First Time Zoom Users

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting to be held July 29, 2020

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There will be a virtual Public Works/ Public Safety meeting held on July 29th 2020 at 2 PM. See below for meeting information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85979995798 Meeting ID: 859 7999 5798 Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 USMeeting ID: 859 7999 5798 Instructions for First Time Zoom Users

Establishment of an Appeals Board

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The Code of Virginia section 36-105 requires that each jurisdiction establish a Local Board of Building Code Appeals (LBBCA). The LBBCA is created to allow decisions of the building official to be challenged at the local level. The City of Buena Vista and the City of Lexington have established a joint board to hear appeals from the two localities. The … Read More