Agenda - City Council Business Meeting

5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT

AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT

CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267

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Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers

Staff Resource(s):

Marie Harris, Strategy and Budget

Time: 5 minutes

Synopsis

Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items.

Consent agenda items 29 through 53 may be considered in

one motion except for those items removed by a Council

member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.

Time: 10 minutes

Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order:

A. Items that have not been pulled,

B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and

C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote.

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing and Decision on Averitt Express, Inc.

Business Investment Grant

Action:

Conduct a public hearing regarding approval of a City of Charlotte Business Investment

Grant to Averitt Express, Inc., and

Approve the city’s Business Investment Grant to Averitt Express, Inc. for a total amount not

to exceed $2,898,710 over five years.

Staff Resource(s):

Alyson Craig, City Manager’s Office

Shahid Rana, Economic Development

Matt Dufore, Economic Development

Explanation

On April 29, 2026, Averitt Express, Inc. announced it would open a new regional campus in

Charlotte.

This action is requesting a public hearing be conducted regarding City Council approval of a Business

Investment Grant (BIG) of $2,898,710 over five years.

On April 13, 2026, City Council, in closed session, indicated intent to approve this BIG.

Averitt Express, Inc. has committed to a capital investment of $239,139,520 and creation of 211

jobs to be hired with an average wage of $81,769.

Background

Averitt Express is a leading supply chain and logistics provider founded in 1971, operating in more

than 100 locations across the Southeast.

Averitt Express has a strong record maintaining active partnerships with high schools, community

colleges, and universities across its national footprint, including participation in career fairs,

workforce readiness events, program collaborations, career-focused classroom engagements, and

giving facility tours, among other activities.

Averitt Express is heavily invested and committed to creating accessible entry points into the

organization and offers strong long-term career pathways.

Business Investment Grant

Actual grant payments are based on the value of the investment as appraised by the Mecklenburg

County Tax Office.

Property taxes due from Averitt Express, Inc. must be paid before grant payment is made.

If Averitt Express, Inc. removes the investment from Charlotte during the grant term, it shall pay

back 100 percent of the investment grant paid to date.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Business Investment Grant

Public Hearing and Decision on The Capital Group

Companies, Inc. Business Investment Grant

Action:

Conduct a public hearing regarding approval of a City of Charlotte Business Investment

Grant to The Capital Group Companies, Inc., and

Approve the city’s Business Investment Grant to The Capital Group Companies, Inc. for a

total amount not to exceed $1,038,565 over five years.

Staff Resource(s):

Alyson Craig, City Manager’s Office

Shahid Rana, Economic Development

Matt Dufore, Economic Development

Explanation

On March 26, 2026, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. announced it would open a new office in

Charlotte.

This action is requesting a public hearing be conducted regarding City Council approval of a Business

Investment Grant (BIG) of $1,038,565 over five years.

On February 23, 2026, City Council, in closed session, indicated intent to approve this BIG.

The Capital Group Companies, Inc. has committed to a capital investment of $90,000,000 and

creation of 600 jobs to be hired with an average wage of $200,000.

Background

The Capital Group is one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately held global investment

companies.

The Capital Group has a strong record of being deeply committed to the communities in which it

operates via corporate social responsibility initiatives and programs.

The Capital Group is heavily invested and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture

demonstrated through its four-day in-office policy, 25 employee resource groups, and low voluntary

attrition rate.

Business Investment Grant

Actual grant payments are based on the value of the investment as appraised by the Mecklenburg

County Tax Office.

Property taxes due from The Capital Group Companies, Inc. must be paid before grant payment is

made.

If The Capital Group Companies, Inc. removes the investment from Charlotte during the grant term,

it will pay back 100 percent of the investment grant paid to date.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Business Investment Grant

Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years

2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan

Action:

Adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance, the FY 2027

Compensation and Benefits Recommendations, and other items related to the Annual Budget

Ordinance adoption:

The FY 2027 Operating Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance,

The FY 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan,

The FY 2027 General Solid Waste Fee,

The FY 2027 Storm Water Services Fees,

The FY 2027 Transit Operating Budget, FY 2027 Transit Debt Service Budget, and FY 2027-

2031 Transit Capital Investment Plan which was approved by the Metropolitan Transit

Commission on April 22, 2026,

The FY 2027 Charlotte Water Rates,

The FY 2027 Compensation and Benefits Plan and associated Human Resources contracts,

Outside Agency and Municipal Service District contracts,

Municipal Service District 5 Boundary Expansion,

Internal Service Funds Financial Plans Resolution, and

Other budget items.

Council Resource(s):

Malcolm Graham, Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Staff Resource(s):

Marcus Jones, City Manager

Marie Harris, Strategy and Budget

Matt Hastedt, Finance

Policy

As required by Chapter 159 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the City of Charlotte adopts

annual appropriations and a tax levy ordinance and considers related actions by July 1 of each fiscal

year.

The annual budget is an instrument that establishes policy. The budget identifies and summarizes

programs and services provided by the city and how they are funded. It is the annual plan that

coordinates the use of revenues and associated expenditures.

Background

The annual budget ordinance is presented in accordance with the City Manager’s Proposed FY 2027

Budget presented on May 4, 2026, and subsequent City Council budget adjustments.

The FY 2027 Budget is structurally balanced and focuses on five City Council Strategic Priorities:

Well-Managed Government; Great Neighborhoods; Safe Communities; Transportation and Planning;

and Workforce and Business Development.

The budget development process includes input from the community, city departments, and the

Mayor and City Council. To facilitate input, the city held three Budget, Governance, and

Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings on February 5, March 5, and April 6, 2026, and

two Budget Workshops on February 23 and March 23, 2026.

Public budget engagement occurred through an in-person Budget 101 event on March 17; a virtual

“Budget Listening Session: Connecting Capital Investments and Strategic Initiatives” on March 31;

and a budget public input survey that was available from March 4 through April 6. There was also a

Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget on May 11.

The Mayor and City Council met on May 18 and June 1, 2026, to discuss budget adjustments for

consideration to the Proposed FY 2027 Budget. Three budget adjustments were approved by City

Council for inclusion in the FY 2027 Budget.

FY 2027 General Fund and FY 2027 General Capital Investment Plan (CIP).

Is a structurally balanced budget with a two-year lens that:

Preserves core services,

Advances Public Safety,

Invests in transformational Mobility+, and

Maintains reserves.

Includes a 1.89¢ property tax increase dedicated to enhancing Public Safety.

Continues Charlotte’s achievement of affordability for government services, ranking lowest

among North Carolina’s largest cities with a population of 250,000 or above.

Raises minimum pay to $25 per hour for 40-hour per week, non-temporary general city

employees.

Promotes recruitment and retention of Police and Fire employees in the Public Safety Pay

plan with across the board pay increases, that are above typical pay plan years.

Includes $12.4 million in funding for police and fire vehicle replacements.

Adds an additional 35 cars for the police take home vehicle program.

Includes $2.3 million to add Engine 46 at Miranda Road Infill Station.

Adds funding for two civilian support positions to improve fire training and response times.

Reserves funding for a commercial burn building for fire training and moves forward on a

schedule to construct new or replacement Fire facilities every two years.

Provides funding for a new helicopter hangar for Police.

Provides funding to advance and complete the Animal Care and Control Satellite Adoption

Center project.

Invests in small businesses and neighborhoods with $600,000 for Business District

Organizations and Main Street programs, $500,000 for Neighbors Building Neighborhoods,

$500,000 for the Business Matching Grant program to revitalize business corridors.

Elevates engagement by creating a new partnership with Foundation for the Carolinas to

enhance engagement, adding personnel (one International Relations Manager and one

Administrative Officer Senior) and additional operating funding to support international

relations, and strengthening the Office of Constituent Services team to advance community

engagement with seven positions (six support specialists and one communications

specialist).

Invests in youth with $500,000 to support youth internships at the city in FY 2027 and a

$1.5 million commitment to the expanded Road to Hire program.

Includes new sales tax revenue authorized by the Projects for Advancing

Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (PAVE) Act, which is projected to generate $100 million

in FY 2027 to be used for roadway system projects.

Creates a new Mobility PAYGO Program to provide a sustained source of cash funding for

smaller-scale transportation programs, including $7 million to support the acceleration of

early-stage future transportation projects.

Matches the historic 2024 Transportation and Neighborhoods Bonds at $300 million, which

will include:

$60 million for Strategic Investment Areas (SIAs), which will be expanded to the

Corridors of Opportunity;

$22 million for Vision Zero projects;

$50 million for sidewalks;

$10 million for bicycle facilities;

$2 million for a new Orphan Roads program; and

$100 million to deliver seven mobility projects by 2030 (Big Moves).

Invests $5.95 million for Mobility+ programming to proactively build workforce and small

business capacity alongside increased capital transportation investments.

Matches the historic 2024 Housing Bond plus a one-time bump of $25 million to support

anti-displacement efforts for the largest housing bond in city history at $125 million.

Recommended Changes to the Proposed FY 2027 Budget from the June 1 City Council Budget

Straw Votes Meeting

During the June 1 Budget Straw Votes Meeting, City Council approved the following adjustments:

Provide an additional three percent pay increase for eligible Fire employees in the Public

Safety Pay Plan for a total pay increase of 10 percent across the board;

Provide an additional position and additional operating funding for international relations; and

Provide funding for consulting services and/or a partnership to develop a Land Use and

Transportation Model, which will be scoped by the Transportation, Planning, and

Development Council Committee.

These adjustments are funded by reducing funding for Public Safety Technology Investments,

reducing the proposed increases to Fire’s overtime budget, eliminating three new proposed Fire Field

Technician positions, and eliminating the proposed Community Investment Contingency and reducing

the General Fund fuel contingency.

A. Adopt the FY 2027 Operating Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance

The total FY 2027 budget is $4.49 billion net of transfers, with $1.24 billion for personnel and

benefits expenditures, $1.03 billion for operating expenditures, $1.86 billion for capital expenditures,

and $372.1 million for debt service expenditures. The General Fund operating budget totals $1.04

billion.

The total budget includes the following key revenues:

A property tax rate of 29.30¢ per $100 of assessed valuation, a 1.89¢ increase from FY

2026. The FY 2027 assessed value is estimated at $237.1 billion, with an estimated

collection rate of 99.0 percent.

The FY 2027 Water and Sewer Fee is proposed to increase by 5.74 percent for the typical

homeowner, which is an average increase of $4.41 per month.

The FY 2027 Storm Water Services Fee is proposed to increase by 4.44 percent. The typical

homeowner would experience a $0.48 per month increase.

The Solid Waste Fee is increasing by approximately $0.41 per month for residential dumpster

service and approximately $1.35 per month for residential curbside service.

Select Aviation non-regulatory fees were adjusted to increase or decrease based on

Aviation’s cost-recovery model.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) base transit fare remains flat from FY 2026 to FY

2027.

B. Adopt the FY 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan

General CIP

The General CIP is supported by a portion of the 29.30¢ property tax as follows:

3.06¢ for the Municipal Debt Service Fund, and

1.50¢ for the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Fund.

The FY 2027-2031 five-year General CIP totals $1.72 billion and includes General Obligation Bonds,

other sources, reappropriation of prior authorization, and PAYGO funds.

Nongeneral CIPs

Nongeneral programs are financially self-sustaining and do not rely on property tax support.

The FY 2027-2031 five-year nongeneral CIPs include:

Aviation totals $1.98 billion and is funded by $1.29 billion in revenue bonds, $379.1 million in

Aviation PAYGO, $39.2 million in passenger facility charges, $228.2 million in federal grants,

and $46.5 million in state grants.

CATS totals $1.24 billion and is funded by $481.7 million in CATS PAYGO, $380.8 million in

debt issuance, $354.4 million in federal grants, $8.0 million state grants, and $15.5 million in

other sources.

Charlotte Water totals $2.57 billion and is funded by $1.03 billion in Charlotte Water PAYGO

and $1.54 billion in water and sewer revenue bonds.

Storm Water totals $423.0 million and is funded by $170.0 million in revenue bonds and

$253.0 million in Storm Water PAYGO and program income.

C. Amend the General Solid Waste Fee

The annual Solid Waste Fee is increased from $109.90 to $114.77 for residential dumpster service

and from $120.30 to $136.55 for residential curbside service. The increase will generate additional

revenue to cover a portion of FY 2027 increases in Solid Waste operations. The additional revenue

brings the estimated cost recovery for curbside residential service to 42.1 percent with the goal to

reach 50 percent cost recovery by FY 2029.

These changes become effective on July 1, 2026.

The revised fee will be included in the tax bills that will be mailed to property owners in July

2026 and are due by September 1, 2026.

D. Approve the FY 2027 Storm Water Services Fee

In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement on Storm Water Services, this action will inform

Mecklenburg County of the amount to be charged for the city’s portion of the fee.

The FY 2027 Storm Water Services Fee changes include:

Detached single-family homes with less than 2,000 square feet of impervious area changes

from $7.34 per month to $7.66 per month in FY 2027;

Detached single-family homes with 2,000 to less than 3,000 square feet of impervious area

changes from $10.82 per month to $11.30 per month in FY 2027;

Detached single-family homes with 3,000 to less than 5,000 square feet of impervious area

changes from $16.00 per month to $16.70 per month in FY 2027;

Detached single-family homes with 5,000 square feet or more of impervious area changes

from $26.46 per month to $27.62 per month in FY 2027; and

Commercial and multi-family per acre of impervious area changes from $190.98 per month to

$199.38 per month in FY 2027.

E. Adopt the FY 2027 Transit Operating Budget, FY 2027 Transit Debt Service Budget, and FY

2027-2031 Transit Capital Investment Plan which was approved by the Metropolitan Transit

Commission on April 22, 2026

Policy

The Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement calls for the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) to

annually approve a Transit Operating Program and a Transit Capital Program by April 30. Following

the MTC’s approval, the Transit Operating and Capital Programs are forwarded to City Council for

approval. Upon approval, City Council shall fund the programs through its budget process and/or

project ordinances.

Budget Overview

The FY 2027 Transit Operating and Debt Service Budgets and the FY 2027-2031 Transit CIP have

been developed in compliance with CATS Financial Policies, including an annual contribution to the

Transit Revenue Reserve Fund, year-end fund balance, debt service coverage ratios, and the

transfer of balances to the capital program.

The FY 2027 Budget includes no proposed fare increases and no proposed new fees.

The FY 2027 Budget for CATS represents three key ideas: safety and security of riders and

operators, valuing CATS employees, and maintenance and preservation of CATS facilities, buses,

and rail vehicles.

F. Adopt the FY 2027 Charlotte Water Rates

Water and sewer fees are necessary to maintain current infrastructure, accommodate growth, and

respond to changing regulatory requirements.

FY 2027 rate changes include:

Typical resident water and sanitary sewer availability fees at $12.53 per month, an increase

of $0.77 from FY 2026;

Typical resident water and sanitary sewer fixed fees at $13.50 per month, an increase of

$0.26 from FY 2026;

The typical monthly total water and sanitary sewer bill for residential customers is estimated

to be $81.21 in FY 2027, an increase of $4.41 per month; and

The typical bill assumes 4.488 gallons, or six Ccf, used each month. Based on the current

rate structure, users consuming more than the typical level of consumption are charged a

higher rate to encourage conservation and responsible use of this resource.

G. Adopt the FY 2027 Compensation and Benefits Plan and Associated Human Resources Contracts

Compensation

This action authorizes the City Manager to implement the recommendations from the FY 2027

Compensation and Benefits Plan and subsequent adjustments by Council at the June 1 Budget

Adjustments meeting including, but not limited to the following items:

In the Public Safety Pay Plan:

A market adjustment to the pay steps of 10 percent, effective July 4, 2026, for

Police and Fire.

Qualifying military service may be combined with a two-year degree to be eligible for

a total 10 percent incentive equal to the incentive provided for a four-year degree,

and

Deferral of step progressions until FY 2028.

In the General Employee Pay Plan:

City minimum pay rate increase to $25 per hour or $52,000 per year for all

non-temporary, 40-hour per week employees effective July 4, 2026;

An across-the-board pay increase of 1.5 percent for hourly employees effective July

4, 2026;

Merit increase pool funded at 2.5 percent for hourly employees;

Merit increase pool funded at four percent for salaried employees, and

Unified salary structure for salaried and hourly employees effective July 4, 2026, to

establish consistent pay grades across the organization, support transparent career

progression and internal mobility, and provide administrative efficiency. The new

structure will change the minimum and maximum rates for pay grades to ensure the

plan remains competitive in the marketplace.

Benefits

Increase active employee medical plan weekly premiums by $1 to $20 based on plan and tier.

Maintain non-Medicare-eligible medical plan monthly premiums currently in Plan Year 2026 for all

plans and tiers for retirees with 20 years of service.

Provide the City Manager the authority to make medical and prescription drug plan and wellness

incentive changes within the overall health insurance budget.

Provide the City Manager the authority to approve vendor, rate, plan options and plan design

changes for the Medicare-eligible retiree health plans.

Provide the City Manager the authority to renegotiate the current contracts, or if the contracts are

rebid, to select vendors, execute the contracts and future contract amendments and determine

plan design within the selected vendors for medical coverage, dental, health clinic, employee

assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, health advocacy,

short-term and long-term disability, family medical leave administration, benefits administration,

vision, stop loss insurance, life insurance, prescription drug plan, benefits consulting services,

voluntary benefits, and wellness services.

H. Approve Outside Agency and Municipal Service District Contracts

This action authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts related to outside

agencies and municipal service districts. The outside agency and Municipal Service District

contracts are outlined below.

Arts and Culture Sector

Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) will administer the city’s FY 2027 allocation of arts and culture

funding totaling $11,000,000 from the General Fund. This allocation includes:

$8,850,000 to support the organizations that have historically received annual operating

support;

$2,000,000 to be distributed to Arts, Sciences and Cultural Council (ASCC) via FFTC for

grantmaking that supports individual artists, creatives, collaboration across the ecosystem,

of this amount, up to 15 percent is eligible for administrative costs that support the Arts and

Culture Plan; and

$150,000 in an administrative fee to FFTC for their service as the fiscal agent and

administrative partner.

FY 2027 General Fund Discretionary Financial Partners

Carolina Youth Coalition: $125,000

Community Culinary School: $38,830

Crisis Assistance Ministry: $90,000

Housing Collaborative: $200,000

ParentChild+: $190,000

Per Scholas, Inc.: $120,000

Roof Above: $127,182

FY 2027 Dedicated Revenue Sources Financial Partners

Municipal Service District (MSD) contracts: $12,661,183

The tax rates remain unchanged in MSDs 1, 2, 3, 4 (Charlotte Center City Partners), and 6

(SouthPark Community Partners). University City Partners’ FY 2027 Budget for MSD 5

includes a tax rate increase of 1.18¢ per $100 assessed valuation. This increase is to

support enhanced services to business and residents in MSD 5 including: an ambassador

program to address safety and cleanliness; improved business and community programming;

beautification and wayfinding signage and projects; and strategic planning to address

growth.

Charlotte Center City Partners

District 1: Center City

Tax rate remains the same, 1.28¢

FY 2027 contract: $1,940,866

District 2: Center City

Tax rate remains the same, 3.00¢

FY 2027 contract: $1,796,992

District 3: Center City

Tax rate remains the same, 4.14¢

FY 2027 contract: $2,749,904

District 4: South End

Tax rate remains the same, 2.80¢

FY 2027 contract: $1,922,798

University City Partners

District 5: University City

Tax rate increase, 3.80¢

FY 2027 contract: $2,442,066

SouthPark Community Partners

District 6: SouthPark

Tax rate remains the same, 3.81¢

FY 2027 contract: $1,808,558

Charlotte Center City Partners: Additional support from Tourism Fund for special events (up to

$500,000)

Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA): $24,587,022

CRVA - Film Commission: $150,000

Additional funding from Tourism Fund to support Atlantic Coast Conference events: $200,000

Federal Grant Funded and Other Sources Financial Partners

Crisis Assistance Ministry: $425,000 in PAYGO funding for Innovative Housing

TreesCharlotte funded through Tree Canopy Care funds: $250,000

Safe Alliance: $397,000 in PAYGO funding for Crime Reduction

FY 2027 Public Art Work Plan

The Arts, Sciences, and Cultural Council administers the Public Art Program, which is outlined in

Chapter 15 Article IX of the Charlotte City Code.

The FY 2027 CIP Public Art allocation includes $288,000 in the General CIP.

School Resource Officer Program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), through the School Resource Officer (SRO)

Program, has a security presence at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) middle and high schools

in their jurisdiction.

The SROs provide police services to their respective school communities as their primary

assignment.

CMPD will provide approximately 57 Police Officers and three Sergeants to CMS for the 2026-2027

school year.

This action authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute the FY 2027 contract with CMS

for continued funding for these SRO positions.

Public Access Television Programming

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is a private non-profit corporation that

operates the city’s public access channel and receives 6.6 percent of the city’s share of video tax

revenue received from the State of North Carolina.

In FY 2027, the city will increase CMPAC’s share of the video tax revenue to 10 percent to account

for increased operating costs.

I. Municipal Service District 5 Boundary Expansion

This action approving the expansion of MSD 5 (University City) in accordance with NC General

Statute Section 160A-538.

The current MSD 5 boundary follows property lines and includes properties between the Highway

29/49 connector off Interstate 85 on the south, the rear property line of parcels on the west side

of Mallard Creek Road on the west, Mallard Creek Church Road and some adjacent commercial

properties on the north, and the rear property line of parcels on the east side of Highway 49 on the

east.

State law outlines several guidelines for determining boundaries of municipal service districts.

Properties within the MSD 5 boundaries must satisfy at least one of the following guidelines:

Location in or surrounding existing or redeveloping concentrations of retail, office, or

significant employment-generating uses,

Surrounding major institutional uses, such as a university or hospital, and

Location within 1,500 feet of major transportation and transit corridors, except for residential

parcels which must be within 150 feet.

The proposed MSD 5 boundary expansion extends the existing district north and northeast to

include additional properties that are contiguous to, and functionally part of, the University City

Town Center, including:

Properties beginning at the current northern edge of the district near JW Clay Boulevard and

extending northward to include areas along and south of Mallard Creek Church Road between

North Tryon Street on the west and Mallard Creek Road on the east;

Properties east of Mallard Creek Church Road including those bounded by University City

Boulevard and the Mecklenburg County line, following parcel lines and natural edges where

applicable; and

Properties located north of Interstate 85 in the vicinity of Pavilion Boulevard and surrounding

parcels, while generally limiting further northern extension to areas consistent with existing

development patterns and roadway boundaries.

The proposed boundary continues to follow property lines and major transportation corridors,

including North Tryon Street, JW Clay Boulevard, Mallard Creek Church Road, Mallard Creek

Road, Interstate 85, and University City Boulevard, creating a contiguous and cohesive

district that aligns with the primary commercial, retail, and economic activity areas of

University City.

Council will be asked to consider adoption of an ordinance to expand the MSD 5 boundary at the

June 22, 2026, Business Meeting.

The boundary expansion would take effect July 1, 2026.

J. Internal Service Funds Financial Plans Resolution

This action adopts the Financial Plans for the city’s Internal Service Funds.

The three funds include the Employee Health and Life Fund, Risk Management Fund, and Fleet

Management Fund. These three funds predominately benefit other city funds and departments or

other governments.

This action excludes the Financial Plans from the Budget Ordinance, as authorized by state statute,

with adoption granted through the approval of a separate Resolution.

K. Approve Other Budget Items

Various updates to the schedule of regulatory and non-regulatory user fees.

The budget ordinance included is the city’s annual budget operating ordinance.

Sections 1 through 13 of this Ordinance reflect the items included in the FY 2027 Budget.

Sections 14 through 49 of this Ordinance serve to make budgetary corrections to the

current fiscal year for technical, accounting, and other adjustments necessary prior to the

fiscal year’s end.

10. Temporary Moratorium on New Telecommunications and

Data Storage Facilities

Action:

Adopt an ordinance to impose a 150-Day moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval

of applications for new telecommunications and data storage facilities within the City of Charlotte,

North Carolina, and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction pursuant to NC General Statute 160D-107.

Staff Resource(s):

Alyson Craig, City Manager’s Office

Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney

Explanation

The Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) defines a data center as a “telecommunications

and data storage facility, accessed only by employees, that houses computer systems and

associated components, related to the transmittal and receiving of information, including but not

limited to, telecommunications systems, telecommunication and telephone switching systems, cloud

storage systems, and server farms.”

Per the UDO, telecommunications and data storage facilities (data centers) are permitted uses by

right in the following zoning districts:

General Commercial (CG),

Regional Commercial (CR),

Office Flex Campus (OFC),

Research Campus (RC),

Manufacturing & Logistics (ML-1 and ML-2),

Innovation Mixed Use (IMU), and

Uptown Core (UC).

Currently all data centers, regardless of size, type, or capacity, are treated the same under the

UDO.

Data centers are subject to applicable zoning and general development standards (setbacks, height,

transparency, landscape yards, screening, exterior lighting, etc.), but have no additional prescribed

conditions.

At the April 27, 2026, Business Meeting, City Council directed staff to provide information on the

status of data centers in Charlotte.

On May 11, 2026, city staff shared the following with City Council:

The existing data center inventory in Charlotte;

Environmental impacts of data centers (water usage, energy consumption, noise);

Jobs and economic development considerations; and

Legal constraints with modifying certain land use requirements in the UDO due to Session

Law 2024-57 (SB 382) which limits the ability of local governments to down-zone property

without the written consents of all affected property owners.

At the May 11, 2026, Council Business Meeting, City Council adopted the following recommendations

made by staff:

Conduct a public hearing on May 26, 2026, to consider the adoption of a 150-day temporary

moratorium on data centers to begin on June 8, 2026; and

Refer the issue of data centers to the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee

on June 1.

On May 26, 2026, City Council held a properly noticed legislative public hearing on the proposed

moratorium in accordance with NC General Statute Section 160D-601(b).

The purpose of the temporary moratorium would be to allow the city to analyze and study the

unique development, infrastructure, and environmental impacts of data centers and prepare and

consider appropriate regulatory and policy changes to address those impacts. These considerations

include, but are not limited to, impacts on water consumption, energy demand, noise, and land-use

compatibility.

The city has assembled a multi-disciplinary team of city staff with expertise across city

departments to study and explore the impacts of data centers and create a unified strategy to

address concerns during the proposed moratorium period.

On June 1, 2026, staff presented to the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee on

what would occur during a 150-day moratorium on data center approvals.

City Council has considered and addressed the following statements required to adopt a temporary

moratorium in accordance with NC General Statute Section 160D-107(d):

A statement of the problems or conditions necessitating the moratorium and what courses of

action, alternative to a moratorium, were considered by the local government and why those

alternative courses of action were not deemed adequate;

A statement of the development approvals subject to the moratorium and how a moratorium

on those approvals will address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the

moratorium;

A date for termination of the moratorium and a statement setting forth why that duration is

reasonably necessary to address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the

moratorium; and

A statement of the actions, and the schedule for those actions, proposed to be taken by

the local government during the duration of the moratorium to address the problems or

conditions leading to imposition of the moratorium.

The 150-day moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new

telecommunications and data storage facilities in the City of Charlotte and its extraterritorial

jurisdiction, would commence on June 8, 2026, and expire no later than November 5, 2026, or upon

city Council approval of new regulations and/or policies regarding data centers, whichever occurs

first.

City Council recognizes that certain property and/or projects are exempt from this moratorium under

NC General Statute Section 160D-107(c) and acknowledges that the city cannot enforce this

moratorium as to exempt property and/or projects.

Attachment(s)

Ordinance

Ordinance - Temporary Moratorium on New Telecommunications and Data Storage Facilities

11. Discussion on Council Rules and Procedures

BUSINESS

12. Federal Funding for the East Charlotte Connector

Action:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute

a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration to accept Fiscal Year 2023

Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program funds in the amount of

$1,400,000 for the East Charlotte Connector, and

Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,400,000 from the Federal Highway

Administration to the General Capital Projects Fund.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Samantha Miller, Transportation

Explanation

This project is a result of a robust study and community engagement process conducted by the

Corridors of Opportunity program in 2022 and was further refined by a multi-departmental team

during the development of the East Charlotte (CLT) Connector Framework Plan in 2025.

The program goals align with the goals in Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan, particularly the goal to

create mode shift from single-occupancy vehicles to active modes like walking and biking and to

better connect residents to essential goods and services.

The East CLT Connector, (formerly the Albemarle Cultural Trail) is a planned, comprehensive

eight-mile pedestrian and bicycle corridor intended to safely and more effectively connect

surrounding neighborhoods to key destinations within the Albemarle/Central Corridor of Opportunity

in Council District 5.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment

Program (ATIIP) competitive grant program to construct projects that provide safe and connected

active transportation facilities in active transportation networks.

As part of the ATIIP, the city was awarded a $1,400,000 planning grant to advance the feasibility

design of the preferred alignment within the Albemarle/Central Corridor of Opportunity.

Grant requirements include a 20 percent local match. The total budget for the project is $1,800,000

and includes:

$1,400,000 in federal grant funding, and

$400,000 in local funds from the Corridors of Opportunity Program.

The East CLT Connector is anticipated to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2028.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Federal grant funding and General Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Budget Ordinance

Map - East CLT Connector

Resolution - East CLT Connector

Budget Ordinance - Federal funding for East CLT Connector

13. Federal Funding for the Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path

Action:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute

a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration to accept Fiscal Year 2024

Reconnecting Communities funds in the amount of $1,290,480 for the Rozzelles Ferry

Mobility Path, and

Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,290,480 from the Federal Highway

Administration to the General Capital Projects Fund.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Samantha Miller, Transportation

Explanation

The Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path is a planned, comprehensive 5.25-mile section of Rozzelles Ferry

Road and Valleydale Road that will retrofit the street and will create shared-use paths, allowing safe

and seamless movement across access barriers such as I-85, Brookshire Boulevard, and railroads.

This project is located in the Beatties Ford/Rozzelles Ferry Corridor of Opportunity in Council District

The program goals align with the goals in Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan, particularly the goal to

create mode shifts from single-occupancy vehicles to active modes like walking and biking and to

better connect residents to essential goods and services.

A feasibility study was completed in 2021 to enhance mobility and connectivity for the residents in

the Beatties Ford/Rozzelles Ferry corridor.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act established the Reconnecting Communities Pilot

Program to advance community-centered transportation connection projects, with priority for

projects that benefit communities.

As part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, the city was awarded a $1,290,480

planning grant to advance feasibility design of the preferred alignment along Rozzelles Ferry Road.

Grant requirements include a 20 percent local match. The total budget for the project is $1,613,100

and includes:

$1,290,480 in federal grant funding, and

$322,620 in local funds from the Corridors of Opportunity Program.

The Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path is anticipated to be complete by fall 2027.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Federal grant funding and General Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Budget Ordinance

Map - Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path

Resolution - Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path

Budget Ordinance - Federal funding for Rozzelles Ferry Mobility Path

14. General Obligation Bond Referendum

Action:

Adopt resolutions authorizing staff to proceed with the necessary actions to conduct a general

obligation bond referendum on November 3, 2026.

Staff Resource(s):

Matthew Hastedt, Finance

Mitali Shah, Finance

Explanation

City Council is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Fiscal Years 2027-

2031 Capital Investment Plan at the June 8, 2026, Business Meeting. The plan includes

a $425,000,000 general obligation bond referendum on November 3, 2026.

This proposed referendum includes $280,000,000 of street bonds, $125,000,000 of housing

bonds, and $20,000,000 of neighborhood improvement bonds.

The statutory requirements for the legal process include applying to the Local

Government Commission for approval, holding a public hearing on the proposed bond

orders, setting of the special referendum, and certification of the results.

The current action is the first of three Council actions associated with the 2026 Bond

Referendum. This first action will specifically authorize:

Publication of a notice of intent to apply to the Local Government Commission;

Application to the Local Government Commission; and

Certain statements of facts concerning the proposed bonds.

Next Steps

On June 22, 2026, the bond orders will be introduced, and Council will be asked to set a

public hearing on the bond orders for August 10, 2026.

On August 10, 2026, Council will be asked to hold a public hearing on each of the bond

orders, approve the bond orders and set a bond referendum for November 3, 2026.

After November 3, 2026, Council will be asked to adopt a resolution certifying and declaring

the results of the special bond referendum after the Certificate of Canvass is signed by the

Mecklenburg Board of Elections.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Municipal Debt Service Fund and General Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Resolution - Notice of Intent to Apply - 2026 GO Referendum

Resolution - Statement of Facts - 2026 GO Referendum

Resolution - Notice of Intent to Apply to LGC 2026 GO Referendum

Resolution - Statement of Facts 2026 GO Referendum

15. Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease for the Bank of

America Stadium

Action:

Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to

complete a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease for the Bank of America Stadium

property (parcel identification numbers 073-281-01A and 073-281-02) with Panthers Stadium,

LLC.

Staff Resource(s):

Shawn Heath, City Manager’s Office

Scott Hester, City Attorney’s Office

Explanation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has conveyed to the city approximately 0.244

acres of real property referred to as the “Triangle Parcel” located along South Graham Street in

Council District 2.

The city and Panthers Stadium, LLC desire to enter into a First Amendment to the Amended and

Restated Lease to modify the collective Property as described in the Amended and Restated Lease

to include the Triangle Parcel in the portion of land to described as the Performance Venue Land

adjacent to Bank of America Stadium.

Background

On June 24, 2024, City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and

execute agreements between the city and Panthers Stadium, LLC, for the Bank of America Stadium

Improvements Project.

The project includes: investments to maintain and enhance the stadium; building a new Field

House; accessibility and sustainability improvements; and other renovations to help to

deliver world-class entertainment and related economic impacts for the city.

On October 13, 2025, City Council authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and

execute additional ground lease provisions for inclusion in the Amended and Restated Ground Lease

that contemplate the inclusion of a free-standing performance venue on a portion of the Bank of

America Stadium property.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Map - Triangle Parcel

Resolution - Amend A&R Lease for BofA Stadium

NOMINATIONS

16. Nominations to the Bechtler Arts Foundation Board

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Margaret Switzer has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Bechtler Arts Foundation Board Applications

17. Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Certified SBE-Hispanic Contractors

Association beginning April 29, 2026, and ending April 28, 2029.

Domenico Santilli is ineligible for reappointment.

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

beginning April 29, 2026, and ending April 28, 2029.

Catherine Morrison did not meet attendance requirements.

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Metrolina Minority Contractors

Association beginning April 29, 2026, and ending April 28, 2029.

Melody Compton did not meet attendance requirements.

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Metrolina Native American Association

beginning April 29, 2026, and ending April 28, 2029.

Gregory Bryant did not meet attendance requirements.

Attachment(s)

Business Advisory Committee Applications

18. Nominations to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory

Committee

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Carolinas Association of General

Contractors beginning March 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2029.

Sharon Walters has resigned.

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Hispanic Contractors Association of

the Carolinas beginning March 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2029.

Carolina Shoffner has resigned.

One appointment for a three-year term recommended by the Metrolina Native American Association

beginning March 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2029.

Rebecca LaClaire has resigned.

Attachment(s)

Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee Applications

19. Nominations to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access

Corporation

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

Five appointments for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Faye Barnette-Shell is eligible for reappointment.

Tyler Loveless is eligible for reappointment.

Pamela McCarter has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

Dregan McCleney declined appointment.

Sasha Tomaszycki is eligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation Applications

20. Nominations to the Charlotte Regional Vistors Authority

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

Two appointments for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Emma Allen has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

Ervin Gourdine has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

One appointment for a Full Service Hotel category representative for a three-year term beginning

July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Thomas Dolan has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

One appointment for a General Travel category representative for a partial term beginning upon

appointment and ending June 30, 2028.

Pascual Alvarez has resigned.

One appointment for a Restaurant category representative for a three-year term beginning July 1,

2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Tripp Cagle is eligible for reappointment.

One appointment for a Town Representative category representative for a three-year term

beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Marcie Kelso is eligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Charlotte Regional Vistors Authority Applications

21. Nominations to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a Financial Expert category representative for a partial term beginning upon

appointment and ending June 30, 2027.

Cemental Grayson Rountree did not meet attendance requirements.

One appointment for a Water/Sewer Contractor category representative for a three-year term

beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

William Cornett has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Charlotte Water Advisory Committee Applications

22. Nominations to the Community Relations Committee

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

Three appointments for a partial term beginning upon appointment and ending June 30, 2028.

Attachment(s)

Community Relations Committee Applications

23. Nominations to the Neighborhood Matching Grants Fund

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a Non-Profit Sector Representative for a two-year term beginning April 16,

2026, and ending April 15, 2028.

Phillip Gusman has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Neighborhood Matching Grants Fund Applications

24. Nominations to the Keep Charlotte Beautiful Committee

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

Three appointments for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Maggie Brackett is eligible for reappointment.

Martin Doss is eligible for reappointment.

Stephanie Griffin is eligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Keep Charlotte Beautiful Committee Applications

25. Nominations to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a Company Operating Certificate Licensee category representative for a

three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.

Alvin Stennett has served two terms and is ineligible for reappointment.

One appointment for a Representative of Persons with Disabilities for a partial term beginning upon

appointment and ending June 30, 2026, and a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending

June 30, 2029.

Melanie Dunston has resigned.

Attachment(s)

Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board Applications

26. Nominations to the Planning Commission

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Wil Russell is eligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Planning Commission Applications

27. Nominations to the Public Art Commission

Action:

Nominate residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office

Explanation

One appointment for an Education category representative for a three-year term beginning July 1,

2026, and ending June 30, 2029.

Nina Jackson is eligible for reappointment.

Attachment(s)

Public Art Commission Applications

29. Bridge Maintenance and Repairs

Action:

Approve a contract in the amount of $3,172,838.50 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder

Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc. for the Bridge Maintenance and Repairs project.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Charlie Jones, Transportation

Martin Brown, Transportation

Explanation

The Federal Highway Administration mandates that bridges and culverts be inspected every two

years for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

The city is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of 242 bridges within the city limits.

This contract provides for maintenance and repair work on 37 bridges identified through a

Council-approved bridge inspection contract.

Work may include, but is not limited to:

Superstructure repairs,

Concrete pavement repairs,

Asphalt surface sealing, repair, or replacement,

Brush and tree control,

Debris removal,

Soil and erosion repairs,

Barrier rail and handrail installation and repairs,

Retaining wall repairs and replacement,

Culvert repairs,

Removal, containment, and disposal of the existing materials,

Traffic control, and

Erosion and sediment control.

On March 31, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); no bids were received.

NC General Statutes Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction

contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial

advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if

re-advertisement results in fewer than three competitive bids.

On April 10, 2026, the city reissued the ITB; one bid was received.

Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible

bidder.

Repairs are anticipated to begin in summer 2026.

Charlotte Business INClusion

A waiver of non-compliance was issued by the Charlotte Business Inclusion Office for the established MBE

goal. The waiver was issued after review of the project circumstances. No bids were received when the

project was first advertised. When the project was readvertised, Lee Construction Company of the

Carolinas, Inc. was the only bidder.

Established MBE Goal: 6.00%

Committed MBE Goal: 0.00%

Established WSBE Goal: 16.00%

Committed WSBE Goal: 22.19%

Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has

committed 22.19% ($704,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):

Whitesell Trucking (SBE) ($704,000) (clearing and grubbing, demolition, and hauling)

Although the established MBE goal was not met, the overall committed certified firm participation exceeded

the combined MBE and WSBE goal through the 22.19% WSBE commitment.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Bridge Maintenance Repair List

Bridge Maintenance Repairs List

30.

North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Project

on Old Statesville Road

Action:

Adopt a resolution supporting a North Carolina Department of Transportation safety project on Old

Statesville Road at Oak Drive to improve traffic safety in support of the city’s Strategic Mobility

Plan goals.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Charlie Jones, Transportation

Geoffrey Sloop, Transportation

Explanation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has conducted an evaluation of the

crash history at the intersection of Old Statesville Road at Oak Drive in Council District 2.

The evaluation revealed a history of crashes for left-turning vehicles exiting Oak Drive.

NCDOT has proposed the installation of concrete medians on Old Statesville Road at Oak Drive to

restrict left turns from Oak Drive.

NCDOT will fully fund the cost of these improvements.

The project requires a resolution of support for the use of NCDOT Highway Safety Improvement

Project funding.

The project supports the city’s Strategic Mobility Plan goals by advancing a safe transportation

system for all users.

NCDOT anticipates beginning design in fiscal year 2027.

Fiscal Note

Funding: North Carolina Department of Transportation

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Map - NCDOT project on Old Statesville Rd

Resolution - NCDOT project on Old Statesville Rd

31. North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Project

on South Tryon Street

Action:

Adopt a resolution supporting a North Carolina Department of Transportation safety project on

South Tryon Street at Freeland Lane to improve traffic safety in support of the city’s Strategic

Mobility Plan goals.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Charlie Jones, Transportation

Geoffrey Sloop, Transportation

Explanation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has conducted an evaluation of the

crash history at the intersection of South Tryon Street at Freeland Lane in Council District 3.

The evaluation revealed a history of crashes for pedestrians and left-turning vehicles on both South

Tryon Street and Freeland Lane.

NCDOT has proposed the installation of a concrete median and pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) on

South Tryon Street to restrict left turns on both South Tryon Street and Freeland Lane and provide

a signalized crossing across South Tryon Street.

NCDOT will fully fund the cost of these improvements.

The project requires a resolution of support for the use of NCDOT Highway Safety Improvement

Project funding.

The project supports the city’s Strategic Mobility Plan goals by advancing a safe transportation

system for all users.

NCDOT anticipates beginning design in fiscal year 2027.

Fiscal Note

Funding: North Carolina Department of Transportation

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Map - NCDOT project on S Tryon St

Resolution - NCDOT project on S Tryon St

32. Arrowood Road at Whitehall Commons Center Drive

Intersection Improvements

Action:

Reject the low bid submitted by Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC for the Arrowood Road at

Whitehall Commons Center Drive Intersection Improvements project, and

Approve a contract in the amount of $1,255,340.57 to the lowest responsive, responsible

bidder DOT Construction, Inc. for the Arrowood Road at Whitehall Commons Center Drive

Intersection Improvements project.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

Kathleen Cishek, General Services

Keith Bryant, General Services

Explanation

This project will construct intersection improvements at Arrowood Road and Whitehall Commons

Center Drive to enhance mobility and safety in Council District 3.

Improvements include installation of a new traffic signal, pedestrian signals, roadway widenings,

curb ramps, and crosswalks.

On March 10, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.

DOT Construction, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2028.

Reject Low-Bid Explanation

The low bid from Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC in the amount of $1,254,304.18 was found to be

non-responsible/non-responsive for failure to meet the established WSBE goal and failure to satisfy the

Good Faith Efforts requirements.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Established MBE Goal: 5.00%

Committed MBE Goal: 8.01%

DOT Construction, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 8.01% ($100,568) of

the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):

DMD Supply Services Group LLC (MBE, SBE) ($37,800) (material)

Streeter Trucking Company (MBE, SBE) ($62,768) (hauling)

Established WSBE Goal: 10.00%

Committed WSBE Goal: 10.00%

DOT Construction, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 10.00% ($125,535) of the

total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):

Clear Creek of Salisbury Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($125,535) (concrete)

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Map

Map - Arrowood Rd Intersection Improvements

33. Building Automation Maintenance and Repair Services

Action:

Approve contracts for building automation maintenance and repair services for a term of

three years with the following:

Carolina Building Controls, LLC (SBE),

Carrier Enterprise, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible

price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the

contracts were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

David Wolfe, General Services

Bill Witherell, General Services

Explanation

General Services is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities,

structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle

maintenance, communication towers, cultural facilities, and public safety.

Many city facilities use building automation systems to monitor and control heating, cooling, and

other building functions. These systems improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and help

maintain comfortable building conditions, supporting the city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan goals.

These contracts will provide routine maintenance, repairs, technical support, and emergency

response services needed to keep building automation services operating reliably across city

facilities.

On April 15, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two responses were received.

The selected companies best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and

responsiveness to the RFP requirements.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Carolina Building Controls, LLC is a city-certified SBE. Contract goals were not established for this contract

because the scope of work required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected

companies will be responsible for 100% of the work, and there are no opportunities to include

subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the

project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Services Operating Budget

34. Heavy Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services

Action:

Approve contracts for heavy truck cab-chassis repair services for a term of three years with

the following:

Cummins Inc.,

Excel Truck Group,

MHC Kenworth,

On-The-Go Fleet Services,

Rush Truck Center,

Superior Truck Service,

TLG Peterbilt Charlotte, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one, two-year term with

possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for

which the contracts were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

David Wolfe, General Services

Chris Trull, General Services

Explanation

General Services’ Fleet Management Division requires qualified heavy-equipment dealers and

full-service repair providers to maintain and repair its diverse fleet of heavy-duty trucks.

These contracts will help ensure city vehicles remain safe, reliable, and compliant with federal,

state, and manufacturer standards while supporting essential municipal operations.

On February 24, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); seven responses were

received.

The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and

responsiveness to RFP requirements.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,250,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Contract goals were not established for this contract because there were limited certified MWSBEs

available within the city’s database capable of performing the required work or providing the necessary

goods. This determination was made based on a comprehensive search by CBI and relevant departments,

utilizing the city’s vendor registration system, relevant market research, and an assessment of the work

required by the contract.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Fleet Management Fund

35. NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvement Project

Action:

Approve a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $6,035,000 with Holder Construction

Group LLC for Construction Manager at Risk services for the construction of the NASCAR Hall

of Fame Improvement Project, and

Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, and modify the

contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

Kathleen Cishek, General Services

Cathy Buchhofer, General Services

Explanation

The NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes more than 200,000 visitors each year, 65 percent of whom stay

overnight, and engages approximately 21,000 students annually through its education program.

On November 24, 2025, City Council approved $25 million in capital improvements to the NASCAR

Hall of Fame.

This project will create flexible learning and multi-purpose spaces, incorporate the NASCAR studio

into a new merchandise shop, and improve entry, guest flow, and security to enhance the visitor

experience.

This Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Holder Construction Group LLC is for the second

phase of construction.

Construction Manager at Risk services can consist of multiple phases including pre-construction,

early work packages, and the construction phase.

The pre-construction phase contract with Holder Construction Group LLC was executed on

February 24, 2026, in the amount of $458,099.

A contract for the first phase of construction in the amount not to exceed $12,500,000 was

approved by City Council on May 11, 2026.

The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2028.

Charlotte Business INClusion

The city has negotiated an overall project goal of 12.00% MBE and 10.00% WSBE. Because this is a

Construction Manager at Risk project, Holder Construction Group LLC has the opportunity to add Minority

(MBE), Women (WBE), and Small (SBE) Business Enterprise participation throughout the life of the project.

Fiscal Note

Funding: NASCAR Hall of Fame Tax Fund

36. Overhead Bay Door Maintenance Services

Action:

Approve contracts for overhead bay door maintenance services for a term of three years

with the following:

Carolina Door Specialties,

DH Pace Company, Inc., and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible

price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the

contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

David Wolfe, General Services

Bill Witherell, General Services

Explanation

General Services is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities,

structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle

maintenance, communication towers, and public safety.

Contractors will provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the installation of new

overhead doors as well as maintenance and repair services for approximately 250 overhead and

specialty doors located at police stations, firehouses, and cultural facilities.

On April 6, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.

The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and

responsiveness to RFP requirements.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $650,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work required does not present

viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work, and

there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the

respective departments after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting

opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Services Operating Budget

37. Painting Services

Action:

Approve contracts for painting services for a term of three years with the following:

Blachaus Development Group,

Charlotte Paint Company LLC (WBE),

Reliable Restorations (MBE, SBE),

Treadaway & Sons Painting & Wallcovering, Inc. (SBE), and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible

price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the

contracts were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

David Wolfe, General Services

Bill Witherell, General Services

Explanation

General Services is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities,

structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle

maintenance, communication towers, cultural facilities, and public safety.

These contracts will provide painting services at various city locations. Services may include labor,

materials, equipment, and supervision for painting and finishing new and existing interior and exterior

surfaces as needed.

On April 27, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); eight responses were received.

The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and

responsiveness to the RFP requirements.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $535,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Charlotte Paint Company LLC is a city-certified WBE, Reliable Restorations is a city-certified MBE and SBE,

and Treadway & Sons Painting & Wallcovering, Inc. is a city-certified SBE. Contract goals were not

established for this contract because the scope of work required does not present viable subcontracting

opportunities. The companies selected will be responsible for 100% of the work, and there are no

opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective

department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Services Operating Budget

38. Pump and Motor Repair Services

Action:

Approve contracts for pump and motor repair services for a term of three years with the

following:

Dixie Electro Mechanical Services (WBE),

Electric Motor Shop, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible

price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the

contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

David Wolfe, General Services

Bill Witherell, General Services

Explanation

General Services is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities,

structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle

maintenance, communication towers, and public safety.

Services are needed to repair and maintain low-voltage motors and pumps that support HVAC and

other building systems in city facilities.

The selected companies will perform repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry

standards.

On March 13, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.

The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and

responsiveness to RFP requirements.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $350,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Dixie Electro Mechanical Services is a city-certified WBE. Contract goals were not established for this

contract because the scope of work required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The

selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work, and there are no opportunities to include

subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the

project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Services Operating Budget

39. Airport Door System Operation and Maintenance Services

Contract Amendment

Action:

Approve contract amendment #3 for $775,000 to the contract with ASSA ABLOY Entrance

Systems US Inc. for door system operation and maintenance services at Airport facilities,

and

Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the

contract and this amendment were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

The Airport’s terminal entrance and checkpoint overhead security door systems are critical to

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations and must be fully operational at all times.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems US Inc. (Assa Abloy) is the sole manufacturer of these proprietary

door systems, which require maintenance and repairs by certified Assa Abloy technicians.

This contract provides for regular maintenance, inspection, and repair of the door systems.

On March 15, 2025, the city entered into a contract with Assa Abloy for $100,000 for door system

operation and maintenance services at Airport facilities. Two amendments have been made

regarding door service locations. Together these amendments had no change to the contract value.

This amendment will provide for an increase in preventive maintenance and inspection services from

twice annually to monthly and emergency on-call repair services, which are necessary due to the

critical nature of the door systems and their high usage to ensure theymeet Airport service level

expectations and remain fully operational.

Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when

deemed appropriate and in the city’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services

based on Assa Abloy being the only authorized provider of these services.

The new estimated value of the contract including this amendment is $875,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract since Assa Abloy is the only authorized provider of

these services. Contracts with a waiver of solicitation do not involve a competitive bidding process and are

exempt from the CBI program.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Operating Funds

40. Airport Electric Power Services

Action:

Approve service agreements with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for electric power services for

Airport Terminal Expansion East, Airport Terminal Expansion West, and Concourse A

Expansion Phase 2 for a term of ten years, then automatically converting to year-to-year,

Approve a service agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for electric power services

for the Central Energy Plant for a term of five years, then automatically converting to

year-to-year, and

Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreements consistent with the purpose for which

the agreements were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC owns, operates, and maintains the infrastructure and equipment that

supplies electric power for the Airport.

These agreements provide for the Airport’s monthly electric power and energy usage and the

furnishing, installation, and maintenance of additional infrastructure required to meet the Airport’s

electric power needs.

The estimated costs during the initial term of each agreement are:

Airport Terminal Expansion East: $1,164,913.20;

Airport Terminal Expansion West: $1,163,235.60;

Concourse A Expansion Phase 2: $580,356; and

Central Energy Plant: $$1,053,014.40

The costs for the infrastructure, maintenance and estimated energy costs are based on the current

rates and costs as approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

Upon expiration of the initial term, each agreement will transition to a year-to-year agreement at

the same rates and costs (subject to routine rate adjustments approved by the North Carolina

Utilities Commission).

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Operating Budget

41. Airport Facility Lease - 4818 Express Drive, Suite B

Action:

Approve a lease with Airline Tech Reps LLC dba STS Line Maintenance for office and

warehouse needs at the airport related to its aircraft maintenance services for a term of

three years, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the lease for up to two, one-year terms and to amend

the lease consistent with the purpose for which the lease was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Ted Kaplan, Aviation

Explanation

Airline Tech Reps LLC dba STS Line Maintenance is the current tenant of the Airport’s facility

located at 4818 Express Drive, Suite B, and wishes to continue tenancy through a new lease

following the expiration of its current term.

The leased premise consists of 712 square feet of office area and 2,573 square feet of warehouse

area within a multi-tenant, airfield-accessing facility within the cargo campus of the Airport.

Terms of the lease include:

Annual estimated revenue of $22,776.50 based on current fair market value determination,

and

Annual lease increase of three percent per year to support the Airport’s federal requirement

of remaining self-sustaining.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Revenues from this lease will be deposited into the Aviation Operating Budget

42. Airport Facility Lease - 4710 Yorkmont Road

Action:

Approve a lease with Sky Chefs Inc. dba LSG Sky Chefs for a term of three years for a

catering facility at the Airport related to its airline support services, and

Authorize the City Manager to extend the lease for up to two, one-year terms and to amend

the lease consistent with the purpose.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Ted Kaplan, Aviation

Explanation

Sky Chefs, Inc. currently leases approximately 37,468 square feet of the Airport’s facility at 4710

Yorkmont Road.

Sky Chefs, Inc. provides airport catering and international trash removal services for multiple

airlines.

Terms of the lease include:

Annual estimated revenue of $520,704.03 based on the current fair market value

determination, and

Annual lease increase of three percent per year to support the Airport’s federal requirement

of remaining self-sustaining.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Revenues from this lease will be deposited into the Aviation Operating Budget

43. Airport Federal Inspection Station Facility and Concourse D

Renovations Change Order

Action:

Approve change order #2 for $9,963,650.52 to the contract with Messer Construction Co. for

Construction Manager at Risk services for the Federal Inspection Station Facility and Concourse D

Renovations project.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

The Federal Inspection Station (FIS) Facility was built in 1990 and expanded in 2000. Increases in

international traffic have necessitated the renovation and expansion of the FIS facility and

Concourse D.

The project will provide for a 115,000-square-foot renovation of the FIS facility on the lower level

of Concourse D and 99,000-square-foot renovation of the ticket level of Concourse D.

On July 10, 2023, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with

Messer Construction Co. in the amount of $3,509,420.89 for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

services to procure the major mechanical and electrical equipment for the project.

CMAR projects can consist of multiple phases including pre-construction, early work packages, and

the construction phase.

Change order #1 in the amount of $39,255,742.27 was to incorporate the guaranteed

maximum price contract for the CMAR for the construction of the Concourse D ticket level

renovation.

Change order #2 will provide for the reconfiguration of the baggage handling system layout

to allow for the relocation of the international arrival recheck operation as part of the FIS

facility renovation.

The new total value of the contract including change order #2 is $52,728,813.68.

The total program estimate for Concourse D Renovations is $330,000,000. To date $67,900,000 in

contracts have been awarded. Additional change orders will be forthcoming for the remainder of the

program as is standard for the CMAR project delivery method.

Charlotte Business INClusion

All additional work involved in this change order will be performed by Messer Construction Co. and their

existing subcontractors. Messer Construction Co. has committed 24.15% ($2,406,140) of the total change

order amount to the following certified firm(s):

AEGJ Construction LLC (MBE, SBE) ($31,934) (final clean, painting)

Besco Electrical Corporation (MBE) ($1,037,836) (electrical)

Fabtech Industrial Services Inc. (WBE) ($1,244,583) (BHS installation)

G & Y Masonry Inc. (MBE) ($30,600) (masonry)

RA Signs Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($6,087) (signage)

Superior Mechanical Systems Inc. (MBE) ($55,100) (HVAC)

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan

44. Airport Fourth Parallel Runway South End-Around Taxiway

Change Order

Action:

Approve change order #2 for $23,945,449.84 to the contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for the

Fourth Parallel Runway South End-Around Taxiway project.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

The Fourth Parallel Runway Program will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency and

reduce the number of active runway crossings.

As part of the Runway Program, the South End-Around Taxiway (SEAT) project includes the

construction of a new taxiway that will provide aircraft the ability to continuously taxi around the

south end of the two center runways and associated airside and landside elements in preparation

for the future Runway 1C-19C.

On October 28, 2024, City Council approved a contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for

$136,914,188 for the Fourth Parallel Runway South End-Around Taxiway project.

Change order #1 was to update the Liquidated Damages associated with Intermediate

Completion Times and did not impact the total value of the contract.

This change order will provide for additional excavation, additional retaining wall drainage and

reinforcement, two duct bank systems to support Runway 1C-19C navigational aids, construction of

a vehicle access road and tunnel underneath Taxiway N, and extending the contract by nine days

due to weather and operational impacts.

This change order is necessary to accommodate soil and ground water conditions and rock

encountered during excavation, as well as ensure access to the area south of Taxiway N for future

Airport development needs.

The new total value of the contract including change order #2 is $160,859,637.84.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

A new Interim Final Rule (IFR), which is binding law for federally funded contracts, was published in the

Federal Register on October 3, 2025. In compliance with the new IFR, the DBE contract goal is not modified

by this amendment or change order and until further notice, DBE participation cannot be counted towards

any goal. In time, the IFR will allow goal setting/modification as well as the counting of DBE participation to

resume. At that time appropriate action will be taken to ensure that this contract and project remain in

compliance with the IFR and all applicable law.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan

45. Airport On-Call General Contractor Services

Action:

Approve contracts for on-call general contractor services for a term of three years with the

following:

Ferlco LLC (SBE),

Keach Construction, Inc.,

Kelby Construction, Inc.,

Queen Boss Construction, LLC (MBE), and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one, two-year term with

possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for

which the contracts were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

Aviation requires on-call general contractors for small maintenance projects that do not meet the

threshold for standalone construction contracts. Work involves small-scale demolition, repair, and

modification of Aviation facilities.

On March 3, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); five responses were received.

The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and

responsiveness to ITB requirements.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $450,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Ferlco LLC is a city-certified SBE, and Queen Boss Construction, LLC is a city-certified MBE. The city

negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. MWSBE goals will be negotiated for

each task order. Aviation will monitor MWSBE participation throughout the life of the contracts.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Operating Budget and Aviation Capital Investment Plan

46. Airport Program Management Information System Support

Services

Action:

Approve a contract with HNTB North Carolina, P.C. for program management information

system support services for a term of two years, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, one-year term with possible

price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the

contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), an Enterprise Project Management Information System,

was adopted as a component of the city’s long-term enterprise technology strategy following the

initial 2012 implementation.

Aviation utilizes Trimble Unity Construct as a project management tool to facilitate the cost

management process and standardize document controls.

Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when

deemed appropriate and in the city’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services

based on the need for continuity of services.

At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified

increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract because of the need for continuity of service.

Contracts with a waiver of solicitation do not involve a competitive bidding process and are exempt from

the CBI program.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan

47. Airport Runway Status Light Implementation

Reimbursement Agreement

Action:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Federal

Aviation Administration for runway status light implementation, and

Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which

the agreement was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Haley Gentry, Aviation

Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation

The Fourth Parallel Runway Program will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency and

reduce the number of active runway crossings.

As part of the Runway Program, the Runway 1C-19C and Associated Connectors project includes

the construction of the new runway and associated connector taxiways that will increase capacity

while decreasing delays and congestion on the airfield.

Runway Status Lights (RWSLs) are a system of lights that significantly increase safety for aircraft

and vehicles that have a need to cross an active runway.

This reimbursement agreement will provide for design and construction support services from the

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for RWSL implementation for the new fourth parallel runway.

The cost of the work is estimated to be $697,943.58. Savings in the amount of $291,833.08 from a

previous FAA agreement will be applied to this cost. The remaining balance will be funded with

allocated project funds.

Aviation intends to return to City Council in the future for a change order to the Runway 1C-19C

and Associated Connectors construction contract to include the RWSL implementation.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or good required does not

present viable subcontracting opportunities. The Federal Aviation Administration will be responsible for

100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was

confirmed by CBI and the respective departments after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for

division into subcontracting opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan

48. Set a Public Hearing on Northway Woods Phase 1 Area

Voluntary Annexation

Action:

Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for June 22, 2026, for Northway Woods Phase 1 Area

voluntary annexation petition.

Staff Resource(s):

Monica Holmes, Planning, Design, and Development

Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development

Emma Knauerhase, Planning, Design, and Development

Explanation

The city has received a petition for voluntary annexation of private property.

Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on annexation requests.

The property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The area proposed for annexation shares boundaries with current city limits.

Annexation of this area will allow for more orderly development review, extension of city services,

capital investments, and future annexation processes.

The 29.01-acre “Northway Woods Phase 1” site is in eastern Mecklenburg County. The property is

located along Frank Grier Road, south of Plaza Road Extension, and east of Plott Road.

The property is owned by Northway Homes LLC, James Dexter Grier, Reginald D. Sr Grier, and

Angela C. Grier.

The site is currently occupied with single-family dwellings and associated accessory buildings

that will be removed prior to any redevelopment.

The petitioner has plans to redevelop the site with 73 single-family detached dwelling units.

The property is zoned N1-A (Neighborhood 1 - A) which allows for single-family detached

residential uses, as well as duplexes, triplexes, and a limited number of other uses.

The property is located immediately adjacent to City Council District 5.

The petitioned area consists of ten parcels: parcel identification numbers 108-112-08, 108-

112-78, 108-112-55, 108-112-11, 108-112-17, 108-112-18, 108-112-19, 108-112-22, 108-

112-10, and 108-112-09.

Consistency with City Council Policies

The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by City Council on March

24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:

Will not adversely affect the city’s ability to undertake future annexations;

Will not have undue negative impact on city finances or services; and

Will not result in a situation where unincorporated areas will be encompassed by new city

limits.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Resolution_Northway Woods

Northway Woods Phase 1 Area Annexation Map

49. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Pete Brown

Road

Action:

Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon a portion of Pete Brown Road, and

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Leslie Bing, Transportation

Explanation

NC General Statute Section 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and

alleys.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition signed by the adjacent property

owners to abandon public right-of-way and requests this City Council action in accordance with the

statute.

The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.

The land will be distributed proportionally between adjacent property owners in accordance with NC

General Statute Section 160A-299.

The right-of-way is located in Council District 2.

Petitioner

Toll Southeast LP Company INC

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

2026-001193A - Abandonment Map

2026-001193A Resolution of Intent 06.08.2026

50. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Weona Avenue

Action:

Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon a portion of Weona Avenue, and

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Leslie Bing, Transportation

Explanation

NC General Statute Section 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and

alleys.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition signed by the adjacent property

owners to abandon public right-of-way and requests this City Council action in accordance with the

statute.

The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.

The land will be distributed proportionally between adjacent property owners in accordance with NC

General Statute Section 160A-299.

The right-of-way is located in Council District 1.

Petitioner

Crosland Greens, LLC

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

2026-001507A - Abandonment Map

2026-001507A Resolution of Intent 06.08.2026

CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

51. Aviation Property Transactions - 8518 and 8532 Douglas

Drive

Action:

Approve the following acquisition: 8518 and 8532 Douglas Drive

The property is acquired in accordance with Federal Regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 24 that

implement the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act of 1970. Acquisition costs are eligible

for Federal Aviation Administration Reimbursement, and/or Federal Transit Administration

Reimbursement.

Project: Steeleberry Acres

Program: Voluntary Program

Owner(s): Mary M. Marshall

Property Address: 8518 and 8532 Douglas Drive

Total Parcel Area: 58,980.24 sq. ft. (1.354 ac.)

Property to be acquired by Fee Simple: 58,980.24 sq. ft. (1.354 ac.)

Property to be acquired by Easements: None

Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None

Landscaping to be impacted: Small shrubs and trees

Zoned: N1-A (ANO)

Use: Single-family residential and vacant lot

Parcel Identification Number(s): 141-222-04 and 141-222-05

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/14122204

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/14122205

Purchase Price: $545,000

Council District: 3

52. Property Transactions - Rutgers Avenue 4049, Parcel # 1

Action:

Approve the following condemnation: Rutgers Avenue 4049, Parcel # 1

Project: Rutgers Avenue 4049

Owner(s): 40 Rutgers, LLC

Property Address: 4050 and 4046 Rutgers Avenue

Total Parcel Area: 28,340 sq. ft. (0.651 ac.)

Property to be acquired by Easements: 2,005 sq. ft. (0.046 ac.) in storm drainage

easement and 1,090 sq. ft. (0.025 ac.) in temporary construction easement

Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None

Landscaping to be impacted: None

Zoned: N1-B

Use: Neighborhood 1-B

Parcel Identification Number(s): 087-052-06

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/08705206

Appraised Value: $23,275

Property Owner’s Concerns: Unknown, no response received.

City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner is unresponsive.

However, outreach efforts continue.

Recommendation: The recommendation is to proceed to condemnation during which time

negotiations can continue, mediation is available, and if necessary, just compensation can be

determined by the court.

Council District: 1

Attachment(s): Map

Map_Property Transactions - Rutgers Avenue 4049, Parcel # 1

53. Property Transactions - Rutgers Avenue 4049, Parcel # 2

Action:

Approve the following condemnation: Rutgers Avenue 4049, Parcel # 2

Project: Rutgers Avenue 4049

Owner(s): Reginald Ray Vazquez

Property Address: 4100 Rutgers Avenue

Total Parcel Area: 15,486 sq. ft. (0.356 ac.)

Property to be acquired by Easements: 303 sq. ft. (0.007 ac.) in storm drainage

easement and 75 sq. ft. (0.002 ac.) in temporary construction easement

Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None

Landscaping to be impacted: Large shrub

Zoned: N1-B

Use: Neighborhood 1-B

Parcel Identification Number(s): 087-052-05

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/08705205

Appraised Value: $2,475

Property Owner’s Concerns: Unknown, no response received.

City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner is unresponsive.

However, outreach efforts continue.

Recommendation: The recommendation is to proceed to condemnation during which time

negotiations can continue, mediation is available, and if necessary, just compensation can be

determined by the court.

Council District: 1

Attachment(s): Map

Map_Property Transactions - Rutgers Avenue 4100, Parcel # 2

Adjournment

REFERENCES

54. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations

The city has negotiated in good faith to acquire the properties set forth below.

For acquisitions, the property owner and staff have agreed on a price based on appraisals and/or

estimates.

In the case of condemnations, the value was established by an independent, certified appraisal

followed by a third-party appraisal review.

Real Estate staff diligently attempts to contact all property owners by:

Sending introductory letters via regular and certified mail,

Making several site visits,

Leaving door hangers and business cards,

Seeking information from neighbors,

Searching the internet,

Obtaining title abstracts, and

Leaving voice messages.

For most condemnation cases, the city and the property owner(s) have been unable to reach a

settlement. In some cases, condemnation is necessary to ensure a clear title to the property.

If the City Council approves the resolutions, the City Attorney’s office will initiate condemnation

proceedings. As part of the condemnation process, real estate staff and the City Attorney’s Office

will continue to negotiate, including court-mandated mediation, in an attempt to resolve the matter.

Most condemnation cases are settled by the parties prior to going to court.

If a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a trial before a judge or jury to

determine “just compensation.”

Full text of each resolution is on file with the City Clerk’s Office.

The definition of easement is a right created by grant, reservation, agreement, prescription, or

necessary implication, which one has in the land of another, it is either for the benefit of land, such

as right to cross A to get to B, or “in gross,” such as public utility easement.

The term “fee simple” is a synonym for ownership and is an estate under which the owner is entitled

to unrestricted powers to dispose of the property, and which can be left by will or inherited.

55. Reference - Property Transaction Process

Property Transaction Process Following City Council Approval for Condemnation

The following overview is intended to provide further explanation for the process of property transactions

that are approved by City Council for condemnation.

Approximately six weeks of preparatory work is required before the condemnation lawsuit is filed. During

this time, the City continues to negotiate with the property owner in an effort to reach a mutual

settlement.

If a settlement is reached, the condemnation process is stopped, and the property transaction

proceeds to a real estate closing.

If a settlement cannot be reached, the condemnation lawsuit is filed. Even after filing, negotiations

continue between the property owner and the City’s legal representative. Filing of the

condemnation documents allows:

The City to gain access and title to the subject property so the capital project can proceed

on schedule.

The City to deposit the appraised value of the property in an escrow account with the Clerk

of Court. These funds may be withdrawn by the property owner immediately upon filing, and

at any time thereafter, with the understanding that additional funds transfer may be required

at the time of final settlement or at the conclusion of litigation.

If a condemnation lawsuit is filed, the final trial may not occur for 18 to 24 months; however, a vast

majority of the cases settle prior to final trial. The City’s condemnation attorney remains actively

engaged with the property owner to continue negotiations throughout litigation.

North Carolina law requires that all condemnation cases go through formal non-binding

mediation, at which an independent certified mediator attempts to facilitate a successful

settlement. For the minority of cases that do not settle, the property owner has the right

to a trial by judge or jury in order to determine the amount of compensation the property

owner will receive.

56. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program

The following excerpts from the City of Charlotte’s Charlotte Business INClusion Administrative Procedures

Manual are intended to provide further explanation for those agenda items that reference the Charlotte

Business INClusion Program in the business meeting agenda.

Section 7.11 Small Business Market Strategy

Section 7.11: The Business Inclusion Officer may develop a market strategy for SBEs that may consist of

setting aside certain classes or sizes of contracts for targeted Solicitations to SBEs.

Section 3.1 Contract Goals

Section 3.1.2: Contract Goals: One or more contract goals may be established for all Contracts of

$100,000 or more.

Section 3.1.3: Types of Contract Goals: A Contract Goal can be a (i) MWSBE Goal, (ii) MBE Goal, (iii) SBE

Goal, (iv) WBE Goal, (v) MSBE Goal, (vi) WSBE Goal or (vii) MWBE Goal.

Section 3.1.4: Participation Plan for Specific City Agreements:

3.1.4.1: Participation Plans shall be used for Contracts using the Infrastructure Reimbursements

Agreements, Developer Agreements, Financial Partner agreements, design-build construction

delivery method, construction manager at-risk delivery method, and public-private partnership

construction delivery method. The Business Inclusion Officer may require a Participation Plan for

other Contracts not specified in this section.

3.1.4.2: The Business Inclusion Officer shall draft a Participation Plan describing what outreach and

other efforts the Contractor will be required to undertake to meet the Contract Goals established

for the Contract. Any revisions to a Participation Plan after submission shall be approved in writing

by the Business Inclusion Officer.

Section 3.1.5: Negotiated Contract Goals:

3.1.5.1: The City may negotiate with a Business Enterprise regarding prospective MWSBE utilization on

a Contract prior to its Solicitation. In such instances, the negotiation regarding any Contract Goals

may involve scopes of work that are undefined prior to Solicitation but will consist of an overall City

expenditure of funds that is known.

Section 3.1.6: No Contract Goals: Contract Goals will not be established on a Contract if (i) there are no

MWSBEs to perform the work for the Contract or (ii) it is an Exempt Contract.

Section 8.0 Definitions

Section 8.15: Contract: Any written agreement between the City and Business Enterprise, or any

modification thereof, obligating the Business Enterprise to furnish goods or services to the City or perform

construction activities for the City. This term shall not include exempt contracts.

Section 8.21: Exempt Contracts: The following Contracts are exempt from all aspects of the CBI Program

unless a Department elects otherwise:

8.21.1 Federal Funded Agreements: Contracts that are subject to the U.S. Department of

Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26 or any

successor legislation.

8.21.2 Financial Partner Agreements: Contracts with a Financial Partner that has an existing MWSBE

program or DBE program that the Financial Partner uses regularly and can provide evidence thereof.

8.21.3 Interlocal Agreements: Contracts with other units of federal, state, or local government.

8.21.4 Legal Services: Contracts to provide legal services on behalf of the City or its employees or

elected officials.

8.21.5 No Competitive Process: Contracts that are entered into without a competitive process, or

entered into based on a competitive process administered by an entity other than the City,

including but not limited to agreements that are entered into by sole sourcing, piggybacking, buying

off the North Carolina State contract, buying from a competitive bidding group purchasing program

as allowed under North Carolina General Statutes § 143-129(e)(3), or using the emergency

procurement procedures established by the North Carolina General Statutes.

8.21.6 Real Estate Leasing and Acquisition: Contracts for the acquisition or lease of real estate.

8.21.7 Special Exemptions: Contracts where the Department and the Business Inclusion Officer agree

that there was no discretion to hire an MWSBE including, but not limited to, payments or

reimbursements to City employees or the procurement of utilities.

8.21.8 State Funded Agreements. Contracts that are subject to an MWBE Goal set by the State of

North Carolina pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 143- 128.2

Section 5.0: Responsibilities After Contract Award

Section 5.4: New Subcontracting Opportunities

5.4.1: If a Contract has a previously unidentified opportunity for MWSBE participation or if a scope of

work has been enlarged or increased, then the Contractor shall notify the Department Head.

5.4.2 Notice: Contractor shall promptly notify the Department Head of the new opportunity for MWSBE

participation and whether existing MWSBE Subcontractors on the Contract can and/or will perform

the new work.

5.4.3 Response: Upon receipt of the notice under Section 5.4.2, the Department Head shall notify the

Contractor that (i) there will be no Supplemental Goal or (ii) there will be a Supplemental Goal based

on MWSBE availability.

Section 7.12: Financial Partners

7.12.1 Exemption: If a Financial Partner currently administers a program for MWSBEs, then the Financial

Partner may seek an exemption from the Business Inclusion Officer by communicating an intent to

use the Financial Partner’s existing program in lieu of adhering to the CBI Program. Determinations

are made on a case-by-case basis by Business Inclusion Officer.

7.12.2 Contract Goals: A Financial Partner shall be subject to Section 3 (Goals) and Section 4 (Good

Faith Efforts) if the Financial Partner has not been exempted pursuant to Section 7.11.1.