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Residents, businesses, and community organizations are being asked to provide feedback about their priorities for the use of $59.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding by May 13.

Two City development projects have been honored by the Washington Business Journal in its prestigious “Best Real Estate Deals” annual regional awards program. 

The City encourages the community to safely participate in National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21. The annual event invites the public to consider bicycle commuting as an affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly option for getting to work.

On May 5, City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $770.7 million, which represents an increase of 2.3% over the current year.

The Alexandria Jazz Festival returns on Saturday, May 29, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). The annual festival features a variety of musicians and styles of jazz throughout the day. Admission is free, but space will be limited. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating its flood maps of Alexandria and has requested that the City provide community outreach assistance. A series of virtual meetings will be held in May and June for those within the floodplain. 

The City announces an online, annotated version of the ALL Alexandria: Committing to Race and Social Equity resolution, to provide additional information, historic background, and resources for phrases and terminology used throughout the resolution.

The Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities is seeking applications for the Gerry Bertier Scholarship, and nominations for the John Duty Collins III Outstanding Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Award, and two Disability Awareness Awards.

In May, celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with lectures and walking tours highlighting historic preservation efforts.

Celebrate building safety and the code professionals who help to keep us safe at the annual Building Safety Month Kick-Off event and virtual training on Friday, May 14, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.