City of Charlotte  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center  
600 East 4th Street  
Charlotte, NC 28202  
Meeting Agenda  
Tuesday, May 26, 2026  
Council Chamber  
City Council Business Meeting  
Mayor Vi Lyles  
Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell  
Council Member Dimple Ajmera  
Council Member Dante Anderson  
Council Member JD Mazuera Arias  
Council Member Ed Driggs  
Council Member Malcolm Graham  
Council Member Renee Johnson  
Council Member LaWana Mayfield  
Council Member Joi Mayo  
Council Member Kimberly Owens  
Council Member Victoria Watlington  
5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING,  
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER,  
COUNCIL CHAMBER  
This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and  
the City's YouTube channel.  
Call to Order  
Introductions  
Invocation  
Pledge of Allegiance  
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1.  
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.  
2026-5.26 Council Agenda QA  
2.  
Consent agenda items 22 through 44 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.  
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS  
3.  
Mental Health Awareness Month  
Action:  
Mayor Lyles will read a proclamation recognizing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month.  
PUBLIC FORUM  
4. Public Forum  
PUBLIC HEARING  
5.  
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a  
Portion of Winona Street, Penman Street, and the adjoining  
Alleyway  
Action:  
A.  
Conduct a public hearing to close a portion of Winona Street, Penman Street, and the  
adjoining alleyway, and  
B.  
Adopt a resolution and close a portion of Winona Street, Penman Street, and the adjoining  
alleyway.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Debbie Smith, Transportation  
Charlie Jones, Transportation  
Leslie Bing, Transportation  
Explanation  
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NC General Statute Section 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and  
alleys.  
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The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) 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.  
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The action removes land from public right-of-way 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.  
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The attached resolution refers to exhibits and metes and bounds descriptions that are available in  
the City Clerk’s Office.  
The right-of-way is located in Council District 3.  
Petitioner  
North Carolina Department of Transportation  
Right-of-Way to be Abandoned  
A portion of Winona Street, Penman Street, and the adjoining alleyway  
Reason  
Per the petition submitted by North Carolina Department of Transportation, the abandonment of the  
right-of-way will facilitate future development of the Charlotte Passenger Rail facility.  
Notification  
As part of the city’s notification process, and in compliance with NC General Statute Section 160A-299,  
CDOT submitted this abandonment petition for review by the public and city departments.  
Adjoining property owner(s)  
None  
Neighborhood/Business Association(s)  
None  
Private Utility Companies  
No objections  
City Departments  
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Review by city departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:  
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Be contrary to the public interest;  
Deprive any individual(s) owning property in the vicinity of reasonable means of ingress and  
egress to their property as outlined in the statutes; or  
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Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Resolution  
2025-005340A - Abandonment Map  
2025-005340A Resolution to Close 05.27.2026  
6.  
Public Hearing and Decision on Ahsul Commercial Phase  
Voluntary Annexation  
Action:  
A.  
Conduct a public hearing for Ahsul Commercial Phase voluntary annexation, and  
B.  
Adopt an annexation ordinance with an effective date of May 26, 2026, to extend the  
corporate limits to include this property and assign it to the adjacent City Council District 2.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Monica Holmes, Planning, Design, and Development  
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development  
Emma Knauerhase, Planning, Design, and Development  
Explanation  
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Public hearings to obtain community input are required prior to City Council taking action on  
annexation requests.  
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A petition has been received from the owners of this 3.637-acre “Ahsul Commercial Phase” site in  
northwest Mecklenburg County. The property is located along the west side of Oakdale Road and  
the south side of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road.  
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The property is owned by Mt Holly Investments, LLC.  
The site currently has two single-family homes that would be removed prior to redevelopment. The  
annexation area is zoned CG(CD) (General Commercial Conditional), which allows for general  
commercial development.  
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Rezoning petition 2023-071 rezoned the site in June of 2024 from N1-A to CG(CD). The site’s  
entitlements under the approved conditional plan allow for a neighborhood shopping center.  
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The petitioned area consists of three parcels: parcel identification numbers 033-241-10, 033-241-  
09, 033-241-08.  
The property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and shares boundaries with  
current city limits.  
The intent of the annexation is to extend municipal services to the site to facilitate the  
redevelopment of the site with 30,000 square feet of retail uses.  
In the evaluation of this annexation area, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services,  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Department of Transportation, and Charlotte  
Solid Waste Services noted that this annexation area would have minimal to no impacts to the  
departments’ resources.  
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In reviewing the area’s current and future industrial uses, the Charlotte Fire Department noted that  
the site is within the Effective Response Force travel time standards.  
The potential revenue generated from this annexation area is projected to exceed the estimated  
cost of extending municipal services to the site.  
Consistent with City Council Policies  
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The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by City Council on March  
24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:  
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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 (GIS)  
Map (Survey)  
Annexation Ordinance  
Rezoning petition 2023-071 Approved Site Plan  
Map - Ahsul Commercial Phase Area Annexation  
Survey - Ahsul Commercial Phase Area Annexation  
Ordinance - Ahsul Commercial Phase Area Annexation  
Approved Site Plan 2023-071  
7.  
Public Hearing and Decision on Lofton Voluntary Annexation  
Action:  
A.  
B.  
Conduct a public hearing for Lofton voluntary annexation, and  
Adopt an annexation ordinance with an effective date of May 26, 2026, to extend the  
corporate limits to include this property and assign it to the adjacent City Council District 5.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Monica Holmes, Planning, Design, and Development  
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development  
Emma Knauerhase, Planning, Design, and Development  
Explanation  
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Public hearings to obtain community input are required prior to City Council taking action on  
annexation requests.  
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A petition has been received from the owners of this 42.464-acre “Lofton” site in northeast  
Mecklenburg County. The property is located along the north side of Rocky River Road, west of Back  
Creek Church Road.  
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The property is owned by Stanley Martin Homes LLC.  
The site is currently vacant. The annexation area is zoned R-8MF(CD) which allows for the  
development of multi-family uses.  
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Rezoning petition 2022-175 rezoned the site in June of 2023 from N1-A to R-8MF(CD). The  
site’s entitlements under the approved conditional plan allow for 200 multi-family attached  
dwelling units.  
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The petitioned area consists of one parcel: parcel identification number 105-051-03.  
The property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and shares boundaries with  
current city limits.  
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The intent of the annexation is to extend municipal services to the site to facilitate the  
redevelopment of the site with 200 attached, townhome-style, dwelling units.  
In the evaluation of this annexation area, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services,  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Department of Transportation, and Charlotte  
Solid Waste Services noted that this annexation area would have minimal to no impacts to the  
departments’ resources.  
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In reviewing the area’s current and future industrial uses, the Charlotte Fire Department noted that  
the site is within the Effective Response Force travel time standards.  
The potential revenue generated from this annexation area is projected to exceed the estimated  
cost of extending municipal services to the site.  
Consistent with City Council Policies  
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The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by City Council on March  
24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:  
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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 (GIS)  
Map (Survey)  
Annexation Ordinance  
Rezoning Petition 2022-175 Approved Site Plan  
Map - Lofton Area Annexation  
Survey - Lofton Area Annexation  
Ordinance - Lofton Area Annexation  
Approved Site Plan 2022_175  
8.  
Public Hearing on Temporary Moratorium on New  
Telecommunications and Data Storage Facilities  
Action:  
Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of a Temporary Moratorium on 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  
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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.”  
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Per the UDO, telecommunications and data storage facilities (data centers) are permitted uses by  
right in the following districts:  
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General Commercial (CG),  
Regional Commercial (CR),  
Office Flex Campus (OFC),  
Research Campus (RC),  
Manufacturing & Logistics (ML-1 & ML-2),  
Innovation Mixed Use (IMU), and  
Uptown Core (UC).  
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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.  
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On December 11, 2024, Session Law 2024-57 (SB 382) amended NC General Statute 160D-601 to  
limit the ability of local governments to down-zone property without the written consents of all  
affected property owners.  
Although state law limits some zoning changes to data centers, the city has assembled an  
interdisciplinary 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.  
At the April 27, 2026, Business Meeting, City Council directed staff to provide an overview and  
informational presentation of data centers in Charlotte.  
On May 11, staff provided City Council with information about the types of data centers, data  
center inventory in Charlotte, the impacts on water and energy consumption, and the legal  
constraints with modifying certain land use requirements in the UDO due to Session Law 2024-57  
(SB 382).  
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Staff recommended that the City Council:  
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Conduct a public hearing and adopt a 150-day moratorium on applications for new data  
centers; and  
Refer the issue of data centers to the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee  
on June 1.  
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Pursuant to NC General Statute 160D-107, local governments may adopt temporary moratoria on  
any development approval required by law, except for the purpose of developing and adopting new  
or amended plan or development regulations governing residential uses.  
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.  
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Pursuant to NC General Statue 160D-107, a development moratorium with a duration of 61 days or  
longer is subject to the notice and hearing requirements of NC General Statue 160D-601.  
Specifically, before adopting any ordinance or development regulation authorized by Chapter 160D,  
the governing board shall hold a legislative hearing. A notice of the hearing shall be given once a  
week for two successive calendar weeks in a newspaper not less than 10 days nor more than 25  
days before the date scheduled for the hearing.  
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On May 11, 2026, City Council voted to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, on the  
adoption of a 150-day moratorium on data center development.  
The city published the public hearing notice in the Charlotte Observer on May 15, 2026, and May  
22, 2026.  
POLICY  
9.  
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City Manager’s Report  
10.  
Process and Schedule for filling the Mayoral Seat Vacancy  
Discussion and Decision  
Action:  
Consider the process and schedule to fill the mayoral seat vacancy.  
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Presentation outlining the procedural steps and legal framework.  
Sample application for individuals interested in being considered for the vacancy.  
The proposed Request for Council Action (RCA) associated with initiating the process.  
Mayoral Vacancy Appointment Process (26 0526)  
DRAFT Application for Interim Mayor 2026  
5-26-2026 RCAs - Mayoral vacancy (expedited and regular schedule)  
BUSINESS  
11. Donation of Artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a donation agreement for the donation of artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center,  
and  
B.  
Authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for donation of property.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Haley Gentry, Aviation Department  
Ted Kaplan, Aviation Department  
Explanation  
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NC General Statute Section 160A-280 authorizes the donation of personal property from a city to a  
non-profit organization or another government unit upon adoption of a resolution by City Council.  
The Airport will donate 15 Romare Bearden lithographs to the Harvey B. Gantt Center.  
The pieces are currently in storage, and the Airport does not have a suitable location with the  
necessary infrastructure to display the pieces.  
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These pieces are culturally significant works by a local artist and will continue to be accessible to  
the community through the new placements.  
The total estimated value of the artwork is $126,700.  
Attachment(s)  
Donation Agreement  
Donation Agreement - Donation of artwork to Harvey B. Gantt Center  
12. Skilled to Build Implementation Workforce Grants  
Action:  
A.  
Authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with the following organizations  
to implement the Skilled to Build Initiative supporting talent development and business  
engagement services for a term of 18 months:  
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Central Piedmont Community College ($200,303),  
Charlotte Area Fund ($185,250),  
Charlotte Electrical ($250,000),  
Charlotte Works & White Label Management ($900,000),  
NCIA ($250,000),  
She Built This City ($250,000), and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which  
the contracts were approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Danielle Frazier, Office of Workforce Development  
Raquishela Stewart, Office of Youth Opportunity  
Explanation  
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On July 1, 2025, the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (PAVE) Act was  
enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. The PAVE Act authorized Mecklenburg County to  
obtain an additional source of revenue to expand and improve roadway systems and public  
transportation for the Mecklenburg County region by assessing a one percent local sales and use  
tax subject to voter approval.  
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The city is preparing for major investments in transportation infrastructure, which is anticipated to  
create significant contracting and job opportunities over the next several years.  
In response, the Skilled to Build Initiative was launched in partnership with Economic Development,  
Contracting and Procurement, Office of Youth Opportunity, and the Office of Workforce  
Development to prepare talent and small businesses for mobility driven jobs and projects.  
On December 8, 2025, the city issued two Request for Proposals (RFP); 20 applications were  
received for Talent Development Grants and four were received for Business Engagement Grants.  
The organizations selected best meet the grant qualifications in terms of qualifications, experience,  
cost, and responsiveness to the RFP.  
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Outcome measures for the contracts include:  
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Total participants served,  
Industry recognized credentials obtained,  
Job placement in transportation infrastructure occupations,  
Increased wages upon training completion,  
Employment retention for up to one year post program, and  
Total youth placed in career experiences.  
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These contracts will allocate $2,035,553 in grant funding to support the workforce development  
programs of the Skilled to Build Initiative.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not  
present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible 100% of the work  
or goods, 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: Revenue replacement funds made available by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery  
Fund  
13. Accept City of Hobbies Grant  
Action:  
A.  
Accept a grant in the amount of $125,000 from The Gambrell Foundation to help young  
people design and activate public spaces across the city through the City of Hobbies  
Program, and  
B.  
Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $125,000 from The Gambrell Foundation to the  
General Grants Fund.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Monica Holmes, Planning, Design, and Development  
Erin Chantry, Planning, Design, and Development  
Explanation  
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In April 2026, the city was awarded a grant from the Gambrell Foundation to participate in the City  
of Hobbies Program.  
The City of Hobbies seeks to build a movement so that everyone in Charlotte, especially children  
and teens, can find a hobby that brings them joy and purpose.  
The year-long program combines research and action, asking thousands of children and teens about  
what hobbies they would want to do and engaging high school students as youth fellows to deepen  
the understanding of hobby interests and needs.  
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The program will then use microgrants to find and highlight local talents and enable them to share  
their passions, test new events and programs, and transform physical spaces into fantastic hobby  
sites for all ages.  
The Charlotte Urban Design Center will use the grant funds to further the City of Hobbies’ mission by  
helping young people design and activate select public spaces across the city based on the insights  
from research and engagement.  
The insights will also help make the case for larger, system-level interventions to support  
hobby-centric public spaces throughout Charlotte.  
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Work is anticipated to begin in June 2026 and conclude in March 2027.  
No matching funds are required of the city.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Grant funding  
Attachment(s)  
Budget Ordinance  
Budget Ordinance - City of Hobbies Grant  
14. Amend the Interlocal Agreement with the Water and Sewer  
Authority of Cabarrus County  
Action:  
A.  
Adopt a resolution amending the Water and Sewer Interlocal Agreement with the Water and  
Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County to formalize capacity needs in the Rocky River Regional  
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to complete  
the interlocal agreement.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This amendment will modify the existing Water and Sewer Interlocal Agreement with the Water and  
Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) to formalize capacity needs in the Rocky River  
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRRWWTP) Expansion project in Cabarrus County.  
The interlocal agreement with WSACC enables Charlotte Water to collect, convey, and treat  
wastewater at the RRRWWTP.  
This will establish Charlotte Water’s overall treatment capacity at the RRRWWTP to eight million  
gallons per day.  
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This will finalize Charlotte Water’s cost share for the project to $27,606,713. The overall project  
cost is $154,687,951.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement  
Resolution  
WSACC ILA Amendment  
Resolution - WSACC ILA Amendment  
15. Kimmerly Glen Apartments Naturally Occurring Affordable  
Housing Preservation and Rental Subsidy Support  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a $4,850,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation to Kimmerly NOAH, LLC , an affiliate of  
Ascent Housing, LLC, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Kimmerly Glen Apartments,  
B.  
Approve a Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Rental Subsidy Program contract with  
Housing Collaborative for an annual reimbursement over a 20-year period in an amount not  
to exceed Kimmerly Glen Apartments’ annual city property tax bill for 39 new long-term  
rental subsidies for households earning 30 percent and below the area median income, and  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, and renew  
contracts as needed to complete these transactions.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Rebecca Hefner, City Manager’s Office  
Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Explanation  
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In 2024, the city issued a rolling NOAH Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Subsidy Request for Proposal  
(NOAH RFP), which serves to provide opportunities to NOAH developers/owners to be responsive to  
quickly changing market conditions and allows the city to evaluate proposals on a rolling basis as  
market opportunities arise.  
Kimmerly NOAH, LLC, an affiliate of Ascent Housing, LLC (Developer), proposes to acquire and  
rehabilitate Kimmerly Glen Apartments, including creating new long-term rental subsidies for 30  
percent Area Median Income (AMI) households (currently $33,650 total annual household income for  
a family of four).  
Kimmerly Glen Apartments is a 260-unit existing multi-family naturally occurring affordable housing  
(NOAH) development originally developed in 1986, on approximately 15 acres located near the  
intersection of Sharon Amity Road and Kimmerly Glen Lane, at 4908 Endolwood Drive, in Council  
District 5 (parcel identification number 099-282-01) (Property) and meets the city’s NOAH  
preservation criteria which include:  
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Property’s age is greater than 15 years;  
Rents are in the AMI range that are at risk due to surrounding neighborhood dynamics;  
Property can be rehabilitated to maintain a good quality of life for residents for the next 20  
years or more; and  
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Property is located in an area with access to quality jobs, schools, and transportation  
infrastructure.  
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The Developer, in response to the city’s NOAH RFP, is requesting the following city support for the  
development:  
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Action A - Acquisition and Rehabilitation:  
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A city funding allocation of $4,850,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the  
Property.  
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The city investment will be contingent upon a current Property appraisal of no less  
than $44,500,000, and will be used towards acquisition and rehabilitation costs and  
include a 20-year deed restriction for the preservation of the 260 units at the  
following AMI levels:  
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78 units at or below 30 percent AMI,  
130 units at or below 60 percent AMI, and  
52 units at or below 80 percent AMI.  
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The proposed rehabilitation will consist of the following:  
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Roof and siding replacement,  
Breezeway/staircase repair/replacement,  
Parking lot upgrades,  
Site work/Drainage improvements, and  
Clubhouse enhancements.  
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Of the 78 total units set aside for 30 percent AMI households, the Developer has  
agreed to specifically set aside 39 units for 30 percent AMI households that do not  
have existing vouchers or other forms of rental assistance for a period of 20 years.  
To create new, long-term rental subsidies for these 39 units, the city is being asked  
to commit to annual funding for the length of the property’s 20-year deed restriction  
at an amount not to exceed the development’s annual city property tax bill. The  
maximum amount of the reimbursement will be adjusted each year in correspondence  
with the actual amount of the current year’s property taxes. The development’s  
2025 city property tax bill was $94,114.  
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The rental subsidies will pay the difference between what the resident household  
can afford (30 percent of their income) and the lesser of the property’s asking rent  
or fair market rent.  
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Funds will be provided to Housing Collaborative, a local non-profit organization, who  
will identify eligible tenants and administer the rental subsidy on behalf of the city.  
Additionally, pursuant to the NOAH Rental Subsidy Program Guidelines, the Developer  
has agreed to:  
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Allocate a minimum of 80 percent of all units to residents earning 80 percent  
AMI (currently $89,750 total annual household income for a family of four)  
and below, with the majority of units set aside for 60 percent AMI (currently  
$67,320 total annual household income for a family of four) and below,  
through a 20-year long-term deed restriction;  
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Distribute rental subsidies evenly across one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and  
three-bedroom units as applicable; and  
Commit to housing new residents who qualify for the rental subsidy as units  
come available through natural turnover to avoid displacement.  
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The city’s rental subsidy is contingent on Mecklenburg County’s participation for the  
county’s portion of the property taxes for 20 years.  
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Support of the Kimmerly Glen development aligns with the rolling NOAH RFP criteria, Guidelines for  
Preserving Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing which sets forth guidelines to limit displacement  
of current residents by preserving existing affordability, Guidelines for the NOAH Rental Subsidy  
Program that expands opportunities for low-income households to live in high-quality NOAH  
developments through the creation of new long-term rental subsidies, and supports the goals of  
the Affordable Housing Funding Policy.  
Committee Discussion  
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The Housing Committee received an overview of the NOAH proposal and funding considerations at  
its May 4, 2026, meeting.  
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Additionally, City Council received a memorandum with information about the NOAH proposal and  
funding considerations on May 7, 2026.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Housing Trust Fund and General Fund  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
May 4, 2026 Housing Committee presentation  
May 7, 2026 Memo to Council  
Map - Kimmerly Glen Apartments  
Housing Committee Presentation 05.04.2026  
Memo to Council 05.07.2026  
16. The Reserve at Waterford Lake Naturally Occurring  
Affordable Housing Preservation and Rental Subsidy Support  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a $3,250,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation to Waterford NOAH, LLC, and affiliate of  
Ascent Housing, LLC, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of The Reserve at Waterford  
Lake,  
B.  
Approve a Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Rental Subsidy Program contract with  
Housing Collaborative for an annual reimbursement over a 20-year period in an amount not  
to exceed The Reserve at Waterford Lake’s annual city property tax bill for 21 new  
long-term rental subsidies for households earning 30 percent and below the area median  
income, and  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, and renew  
contracts as needed to complete these transactions.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Rebecca Hefner, City Manager’s Office  
Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Explanation  
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In 2024, the city issued a rolling NOAH Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Subsidy Request for Proposal  
(NOAH RFP), which serves to provide opportunities to NOAH developers/owners to be responsive to  
quickly changing market conditions and allows the city to evaluate proposals on a rolling basis as  
market opportunities arise.  
Waterford NOAH, LLC, an affiliate of Ascent Housing, LLC (Developer), proposes to acquire and  
rehabilitate The Reserve at Waterford Lake apartments, including creating new long-term rental  
subsidies for 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI) households (currently $33,650 total annual  
household income for a family of four).  
The Reserve at Waterford Lake is a 140-unit existing multi-family naturally occurring affordable  
housing (NOAH) development originally developed in 1997, on approximately 8.1 acres located near  
the intersection of Sharon Road and South Boulevard, at 8725 Kody Marie Court, in Council District  
6 (parcel identification number 173-233-01) (Property) and meets the city’s NOAH preservation  
criteria which include:  
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Property’s age is greater than 15 years;  
Rents are in the AMI range that are at risk due to surrounding neighborhood dynamics;  
Property can be rehabilitated to maintain a good quality of life for residents for the next 20  
years or more; and  
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Property is located in an area with access to quality jobs, schools, and transportation  
infrastructure.  
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The Developer, in response to the city’s NOAH RFP, is requesting the following city support for the  
development:  
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Action A - Acquisition and Rehabilitation:  
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A city funding allocation of $3,250,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the  
Property.  
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The city investment will be contingent upon a current Property appraisal of no less  
than $27,750,000 and will be used towards acquisition and rehabilitation costs and  
include a 20-year deed restriction for the preservation of the 140 units at the  
following AMI levels:  
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42 units at or below 30 percent AMI,  
70 units at or below 60 percent AMI, and  
28 units at or below 80 percent AMI.  
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The proposed rehabilitation will consist of the following:  
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Siding repair,  
HVAC upgrades,  
Parking lot improvements,  
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Site work/Drainage improvements, and  
Clubhouse enhancements.  
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Action B - Rental Subsidies:  
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Of the 42 total units set aside for 30 percent AMI households, the Developer has  
agreed to specifically set aside 21 units for 30 percent AMI households that do not  
have existing vouchers or other forms of rental assistance for a period of 20 years.  
To create new, long-term rental subsidies for these 21 units, the city is being asked  
to commit to annual funding for the length of the property’s 20-year deed restriction  
at an amount not to exceed the development’s annual city property tax bill. The  
maximum amount of the reimbursement will be adjusted each year in correspondence  
with the actual amount of the current year’s property taxes. The development’s  
2025 city property tax bill was $85,083.  
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The rental subsidies will pay the difference between what the resident household  
can afford (30 percent of their income) and the lesser of the property’s asking rent  
or fair market rent.  
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Funds will be provided to Housing Collaborative, a local non-profit organization, who  
will identify eligible tenants and administer the rental subsidy on behalf of the city.  
Additionally, pursuant to the NOAH Rental Subsidy Program Guidelines, the Developer  
has agreed to:  
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Allocate a minimum of 80 percent of all units to residents earning 80 percent  
AMI (currently $89,750 total annual household income for a family of four)  
and below, with the majority of units set aside for 60 percent AMI (currently  
$67,320 total annual household income for a family of four) and below,  
through a 20-year long-term deed restriction;  
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Distribute rental subsidies evenly across one-bedroom and two-bedroom units  
as applicable; and  
Commit to housing new residents who qualify for the rental subsidy as units  
come available through natural turnover to avoid displacement.  
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The city’s rental subsidy is contingent on Mecklenburg County’s participation for the  
county’s portion of the property taxes for 20 years.  
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Support of The Reserve at Waterford Lake development aligns with the rolling NOAH RFP criteria,  
Guidelines for Preserving Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing which sets forth guidelines to limit  
displacement of current residents by preserving existing affordability, Guidelines for the NOAH  
Rental Subsidy Program that expands opportunities for low-income households to live in high-quality  
NOAH developments through the creation of new long-term rental subsidies, and supports the goals  
of the Affordable Housing Funding Policy.  
Committee Discussion  
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The Housing Committee received an overview of the NOAH proposal and funding considerations at  
its May 4, 2026, meeting.  
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Additionally, City Council received a memorandum with information about the NOAH proposal and  
funding considerations on May 7, 2026.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Housing Trust Fund and General Fund  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
May 4, 2026 Housing Committee presentation  
May 7, 2026 Memo to Council  
Map - The Reserve at Waterford Lake  
Housing Committee Presentation 05.04.2026  
Memo to Council 05.07.2026  
17. Eastland Yards Master Development Agreement Amendment  
Action:  
A.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a contract  
amendment to the Master Development Agreement with C4 Development, LLC (a Crosland  
Southeast Affiliate) to amend terms associated with the purchase price, transaction  
process, and schedule outlined in the conveyance of options to C4 Development, LLC for the  
purchase of certain portions of real property (hereinafter “Private Development Parcels”)  
defined in the Master Development Agreement and located along Central Avenue between  
North Sharon Amity Road and Wilora Lake Road, commonly known as the Eastland Yards,  
B.  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the contract consistent with the  
purpose for which the contract and this amendment were approved, and  
Adopt a resolution amending the Master Development Agreement with C4 Development,  
LLC.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Shahid Rana, Economic Development  
Todd DeLong, Economic Development  
Background  
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The city purchased approximately 80.4 acres of the former Eastland Mall property in August 2012 as  
an opportunity to aid economic development and neighborhood revitalization in the area. The mall  
structure was demolished in 2013.  
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In September 2018, the Economic Development Committee voted unanimously (Mitchell, Driggs,  
Harlow, Mayfield, Newton) to direct staff to engage exclusively with the development team led by  
Crosland Southeast, LLC (Developer) to work through the terms of a pre-development agreement,  
which would outline the necessary site work to start a joint redevelopment effort between the city  
and the development team.  
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Throughout 2019, the city partnered with the Developer to lead a robust and broad outreach effort  
for more inclusive community engagement.  
In June 2020, City Council approved rezoning the city’s approximately 69 acres as well as an  
additional 7.96 acres under contract by the Developer located at 5745 Central Avenue in Council  
District 5.  
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On November 9, 2020, City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Master  
Development Agreement as well as the necessary agreements for the reimbursement of costs for  
public infrastructure, public parking, and other public improvements.  
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On May 31, 2022, City Council adopted a resolution to approve the conveyance of real property as  
outlined above and in the Master Development Agreement.  
The Master Development Agreement contemplates the transfer of Private Development Parcels that  
have been identified by the city and the Developer to be ready for development in accordance with  
the following terms:  
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The city will convey to the Developer options to purchase certain portions of real property  
comprising approximately 26.7 acres.  
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The Developer shall deliver to the city a written notice specifying the Private Development  
Parcels to be acquired in fee simple and the closing date for such conveyance.  
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The closing date must occur within 60 to 90 days from the date of the notice.  
With each notice the Developer shall deposit 10 percent of the purchase price of the  
applicable parcels subject to the conveyance as earnest money.  
To keep the option to purchase from terminating, each of the following must be  
satisfied:  
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The closing on the initial acquisition must occur no later than December 31,  
2023, and include a minimum of five acres.  
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Thereafter, within 24 months after the initial acquisition, and within 18 month  
after each subsequent acquisition, Developer must close on at least one  
additional acquisition comprised of at least two acres.  
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Developer must acquire all parcels no later than 60 months from the date of  
the initial acquisition.  
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The initial purchase price for parcels conveyed to Developer on or before August 31, 2025,  
shall equal $3.19 per square foot of net land area within the parcel(s) conveyed.  
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The purchase price for all parcels conveyed after August 31, 2025, shall equal the  
greater of the initial purchase price or the then Fair Market Value determined by the  
parties or three licensed real estate appraisers as defined in the Master Development  
Agreement.  
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The purchase price for the parcels reserved for use as single-family residences shall  
remain the same as the initial purchase price.  
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The city will have the right to reacquire conveyed parcels in the event of the failure to  
commence or complete the designated improvements on any parcel in accordance with the  
Master Development Agreement.  
The Private Development Parcels shall be developed for various uses, which may include  
for-sale residential, commercial, market rate rental residential, and senior housing rental  
residential; the senior housing rental component shall be comprised of a minimum of 70 senior  
affordable units with affordability targets between 30 and 80 percent of Area Median Income  
with specific unit sizes and numbers as designed and required by the North Carolina Housing  
Finance Agency.  
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Before beginning construction on any parcel, Developer must submit construction plans to  
the city for its review in accordance with the Master Development Agreement.  
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The Developer has acquired 13.45 acres of the redevelopment property and there are approximately  
12.7 acres remaining to be acquired.  
Explanation  
The proposed amendment will reflect the following changes to the Master Development Agreement:  
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Purchase price extension:  
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Current: The purchase price for Private Development Parcels conveyed to the  
Developer on or before August 31, 2025, shall equal $3.19 per square foot of net land  
area.  
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Amendment: Private Development Parcels with Private Improvement Agreements  
executed on or before August 31, 2027, shall be conveyed to the Developer at a  
purchase price of $3.19 per square foot of net land area.  
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Transaction process:  
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Current: Developer may close on more than two acres at any closing.  
Amendment: Developer may close on more than two acres at any closing with any  
excess land area acquired being credited against the aggregated land area  
requirement.  
Transaction schedule:  
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Current: Developer must acquire all of the Private Development Parcels no later than  
60 months after the Initial Acquisition (December 20, 2023).  
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Amendment: Developer must acquire all of the Private Development Parcels no later  
than 84 months after the Initial Acquisition (December 20, 2023).  
Attachment(s)  
Resolution  
Resolution - Amend Eastland Yards MDA  
18. Ground Lease of City-owned Property on Central Avenue to  
CSA/SE LLC  
Action:  
A.  
Adopt a resolution approving the ground lease of 17.72 acres of city-owned property on the  
Eastside Parcel of Eastland Yards on Central Avenue (portions of parcel identification  
numbers 103-041-99 and 103-041-08) to CSA/SE LLC, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute all documents  
necessary to complete the lease of the property.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Shahid Rana, Economic Development  
Todd DeLong, Economic Development  
Explanation  
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CSA/SE LLC desires to lease approximately 17.72 acres of city-owned land located on the Eastside  
Parcel of Eastland Yards for purposes of operating a soccer field complex for amateur sports  
activities, community events, and entertainment events.  
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The key terms for the Ground Lease are as follows:  
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Lease term of 50 years with the option to renew for one additional period of 25 years;  
Lessee shall pay $1.00 base rent per lease year;  
The base rent increases to fair market value if the lessee fails to meet obligations related to  
amateur sport events on the property; and  
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Lessee will construct six full soccer fields, which will be complete no later than June 30,  
2028.  
Background  
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On August 28, 2023, City Council directed staff to collaborate with the two proposing development  
teams to determine if their visions can be combined to deliver an elevated multi-use amateur sports  
campus on the eastern portion of the Eastland Yards redevelopment.  
During the September 9, 2024, and October 3, 2024, City Council Business Meetings, City Council  
approved up to $18.994 million to support public infrastructure improvements on the property and  
up to $22.334 million to support the construction of indoor and outdoor amateur sports facilities.  
On March 6, 2026, the Eastland Sports Campus held a groundbreaking ceremony on the property to  
initiate the infrastructure work associated with the sports campus.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Proceeds from the lease will be deposited in the Neighborhood Development Grants fund  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Resolution  
Map - Ground lease to CSA/SE LLC  
Resolution - Ground lease to CSA/SE LLC  
19. Ground Lease of City-owned Property on Central Avenue to  
Sports Global, LLC  
Action:  
A.  
Adopt a resolution approving the ground lease of 8.14 acres of city-owned property on the  
Eastside Parcel of Eastland Yards on Central Avenue (portions of parcel identification  
numbers 103-041-99 and 103-041-08) to Sports Global, LLC, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute all documents  
necessary to complete the lease of the property.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Shahid Rana, Economic Development  
Todd DeLong, Economic Development  
Explanation  
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Sports Global, LLC (SG LLC) desires to lease approximately 8.14 acres of city-owned land located on  
the Eastside Parcel of Eastland Yards for purposes of operating a facility for sports activities,  
community events, concessions, medical services, entertainment, and other ancillary uses.  
The key terms for the Ground Lease are as follows:  
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Lease term of 50 years with the option to renew for one additional period of 25 years;  
Lessee shall pay $1.00 base rent per lease year;  
The base rent increases to fair market value if the lessee fails to meet obligations related to  
amateur sport events on the property; and  
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Lessee will complete construction of the facility no later than December 31, 2028.  
Background  
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On August 28, 2023, City Council directed staff to collaborate with the two proposing development  
teams to determine if their visions can be combined to deliver an elevated multi-use amateur sports  
campus on the eastern portion of the Eastland Yards redevelopment.  
During the September 9, 2024, and October 3, 2024, City Council Business Meetings, City Council  
approved up to $18.994 million to support public infrastructure improvements on the property and  
up to $22.334 million to support the construction of indoor and outdoor amateur sports facilities.  
On March 6, 2026, the Eastland Sports Campus held a groundbreaking ceremony on the property to  
initiate the infrastructure work associated with the sports campus.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Proceeds from the lease will be deposited in the Neighborhood Development Grants fund  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Resolution  
Map - Ground lease to Sports Global, LLC  
Resolution - Ground lease to Sports Global, LLC  
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20. Mayor and Council Topics  
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21. Closed Session (as necessary)  
CONSENT  
22. Charlotte Fire Apparatus  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a contract with Truck Country Quad Cities for the purchase of foam tender fire  
apparatus for a term of one year under the Sourcewell cooperative contract #032824-DAI,  
and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional terms for as long as the  
cooperative contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same as or more  
favorable than those offered under the cooperative contract.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Reginald Johnson, Fire  
Robert W. Graham, Fire  
Explanation  
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Fire apparatus are primarily used for service and emergency calls involving fires, medical aid, or  
hazardous materials to transport firefighters to an incident with the necessary equipment for  
firefighting and technical rescue operations.  
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There are multiple large flammable and combustible tank facilities located in the Northwest area.  
This apparatus will be used to combat flammable and combustible spills within the city.  
NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to purchase from formally  
organized cooperative purchasing contracts.  
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Initial expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Cooperative purchasing contracts leverage contracts established by other governmental agencies and do  
not involve the city conducting a bidding process and are thus exempt from CBI Program goals.  
Subcontracting opportunities are typically not feasible under cooperative purchasing arrangements.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: General Capital Equipment Fund  
23. Boiler System Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve unit price contracts for preventative and corrective maintenance services for  
boiler systems at Charlotte Water facilities for a term of two years with the following:  
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ICON Boiler, Inc.,  
Mitcham & Company Inc.,  
Thermal Conditioning Inc., and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with  
possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for  
which the contracts were approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water  
Travis Hunnicutt, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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These contracts will provide regular preventative maintenance and repair services as required to  
ensure the safe and reliable operation of boiler systems at Charlotte Water facilities.  
On April 9, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.  
The selected companies best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and  
responsiveness to RFP requirements.  
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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 $420,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not  
present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible 100% of the work  
or goods, 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: Charlotte Water Operating Budget and Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
24. Dairy Branch Sanitary Sewer Phase 3  
Action:  
Approve a contract in the amount of $6,798,470.20 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder  
Propst Construction Company for the Dairy Branch Sanitary Sewer Phase 3 project.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This project will replace existing gravity sanitary sewer to accommodate growth near Park Road  
between McDonald Avenue and Lennox Ave and on McDonald Avenue between Park Road and  
Magnolia Avenue in Council District 1.  
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On March 10, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.  
Propst Construction Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by the third quarter of 2027.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Established MWSBE Goal: 14.00%  
Committed MWSBE Goal: 14.01%  
Propst Construction Company exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 14.01%  
($952,550) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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Silverback Brothers LLC (MBE, SBE) ($54,000) (hauling services)  
Soggy Bottom Erosion Control LLC (SBE) ($14,950) (erosion control services)  
Suther Engineering PLLC (SBE) ($25,500) (surveying services)  
Trull Contracting LLC (WBE) ($858,100) (curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway,  
paving/resurfacing)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - Dairy Branch Sanitary Sewer Phase 3  
25. Electronic Auction of Charlotte Water Surplus Equipment  
Action:  
A.  
B.  
Adopt a resolution declaring three Alfa Laval Sharples PM 95000 centrifuges as surplus,  
Authorize the sale of these items by electronic auction beginning June 1, 2026, and ending  
July 1, 2026, and  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager to approve certain administrative and storage fees as may be  
required from time to time for auction events.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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Pursuant to NC General Statute 160A-270(c), approval is requested for an electronic auction.  
Charlotte Water wants to dispose three Alfa Laval Sharples PM 95000 centrifuges as surplus  
property. City Asset Recovery and Disposal provides asset recovery and disposal services for city  
departments.  
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The auction will be conducted by Rogers Realty and Auction Company and will begin June 1, 2026,  
and end July 1, 2026. Rogers Realty and Auction Company will be compensated through auction  
proceeds, which is typically seven percent of the total gross sales price.  
On December 14, 2020, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a  
contract with Rogers Realty and Auction Company, Inc. for auctioneer and related services.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the Charlotte Water Operating Budget  
Attachment(s)  
Resolution  
Resolution - Electronic Auction of Charlotte Water Surplus Equipment  
26. McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility Clarifier  
Mechanism  
Action:  
Approve a contract in the amount of $674,850 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder  
Envirodyne Systems, Inc. for the purchase of a clarifier mechanism and associated  
appurtenances.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This contract will provide for the purchase of a replacement clarifier mechanism, at the McDowell  
Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility located in the Town of Huntersville (adjacent to Council  
Districts 2 and 4).  
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On March 12, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.  
Envirodyne Systems, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
A separate, future construction contract will be advertised for the installation of the mechanism and  
additional needed repairs.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not  
present viable subcontracting opportunities. Envirodyne Systems, Inc. will be responsible 100% of the work  
or goods, 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: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
27. Statesville Road Booster Pump Station Design  
Action:  
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,165,784 with HDR Engineering for the design services for  
the Statesville Road Booster Pump Station Project.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Charles Bliss, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This contract will provide for the design of a new Booster Pump Station (BPS) to improve water  
system reliability in Council District 2.  
On November 21, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six responses were  
received.  
HDR Engineering best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and  
responsiveness to RFQ requirements.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter of 2028.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. HDR Engineering has  
committed 10.15% ($219,840) of the total contract to the following certified firm(s):  
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CES Group Engineers LLP (WBE) ($166,400) (surveying, SUE, civil engineering services)  
Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (MBE) ($53,440) (geotechnical services)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - Statesville Road Booster Pump Station  
28. Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installations  
Action:  
Approve a contract in the amount of $8,585,958.70 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder  
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC for the installation of water and sanitary sewer service connections.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This contract is for small diameter water and sanitary sewer service installations.  
On March 11, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.  
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
This project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Established MWSBE Goal: 10.00%  
Committed MWSBE Goal: 4.26%  
MWSBE Participation to Date: 7.75%  
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC failed to meet the established contract goal but earned the required minimum  
Good Faith Effort Points. Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC has committed 4.26% ($365,500) of the total  
contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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J. T. Wilson Hardscapes & Concrete (SBE) ($185,500) (concrete)  
Mohawk Traffic Services LLC (SBE) ($90,000) (traffic control)  
Safeway Traffic Control, Inc. (WBE) ($90,000) (traffic)  
Subsequent to the Bid Opening, Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC committed an additional $300,000 or  
approximately 3.49% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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R.E. Sifford Utility, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services installation)  
Uniforce Construction Corporation (MBE, SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services  
installation)  
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Venture Utility Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services installation)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
29. Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Construction and  
Construction Administration Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a contract in the amount of $19,501,650 to the lowest responsive, responsible  
bidder Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for the Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Project, and  
B.  
Approve contract amendment #2 for $1,569,828 to the contract with Black & Veatch  
International Company for construction administration services for the Woodlawn Elevated  
Storage Tank Project.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
David Czerr, Charlotte Water  
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water  
Explanation  
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This project is located at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Woodlawn Road in Council  
District 3 and will provide a more reliable water supply and improved water quality.  
Action A  
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This contract will construct a 3,000,000-gallon elevated water tank and will install approximately  
1,340 linear feet of 36-inch waterline and 461 linear feet of 12-inch waterline to feed the tank.  
On March 19, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.  
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NC General Statute 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  
readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.  
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On April 22, 2026, the ITB was reissued; two bids were received.  
Caldwell Tanks, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2029.  
Action B  
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On March 22, 2021, following a competitive solicitation process, the city entered into a contract  
with Black & Veatch International Company for $1,592,060 for design services for the Sunset,  
Woodlawn, and Mint Hill Elevated Storage Tank projects.  
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Amendment #1 is for construction administration services for the Woodlawn Elevated  
Storage Tank Project, including but not limited to inspection, materials testing, and blast  
monitoring.  
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The new estimated value of the contract including this amendment is $4,506,736.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Action A  
Established MWSBE Goal: 2.00%  
Committed MWSBE Goal: 2.51%  
Caldwell Tanks, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 2.51% ($488,808) of the  
total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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B&N Grading (WBE) ($340,000) (asphalt and road)  
Diamond Trucking of NC Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($76,000) (hauling)  
Serene Landscape Consulting LLC (MBE, SBE) ($72,808) (landscape)  
Action B  
All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by the Black & Veatch International  
Company and their existing subconsultants:  
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Habitat Assessment and Restoration Professionals (WBE, SBE) (environmental services)  
Richa Graphics (MBE, SBE) (reprographics)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank  
30. 6317 Birmingham Drive Storm Drainage Improvement  
Project  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,223,871.20 to the lowest responsive, responsible  
bidder DOT Construction Inc. for the 6317 Birmingham Drive Storm Drainage Improvement  
Project, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the  
contract was approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services  
Logan Oliver, Storm Water Services  
Explanation  
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This project will replace aging infrastructure along Birmingham Drive, Burnt Mill Road, and Tempsford  
Lane in Council District 6.  
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The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and  
asphalt paving.  
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On April 7, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.  
DOT Construction Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2027.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%  
Committed MBE Goal: 8.00%  
DOT Construction Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 8.00% ($177,910) of the total  
contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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Streeter Trucking Company Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($177,910) (hauling)  
Established WSBE Goal: 5.00%  
Committed WSBE Goal: 5.00%  
DOT Construction Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 5.00% ($111,194) of the total  
contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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Clear Creek of Salisbury Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($111,194) (concrete and asphalt)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - 6317 Birmingham Dr SDIP  
31. Bayswater Storm Drainage Improvement Project  
Action:  
A.  
Approve contract amendment #2 for $750,000 to the contract with D&A Wolverine, PLLC for  
design and construction administration services for the Bayswater Storm Drainage  
Improvement Project, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the  
contract and this amendment were approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services  
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services  
Explanation  
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This project, with boundaries of Sharon Amity Road to the north, Campbell Creek to the south,  
Lawrence Orr Road to the east, and Vernedale Road to the west, will address aging infrastructure  
and reduce flooding in Council District 5.  
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On February 28, 2022, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract  
with D&A Wolverine, PLLC for $1,300,000 for the Bayswater Storm Drainage Improvement Project.  
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Amendment #1 was to update the point of contact, correct the fee schedule, and hourly  
rates provided in the original agreement and did not impact the total value of the contract.  
Amendment #2 will provide design and construction administration services for the  
Bayswater Storm Drainage Improvement Project.  
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Specific design and construction administration tasks include, but are not limited to:  
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Design of repairs and/or improvements,  
Survey and utility locate services,  
Geotechnical subsurface investigations,  
Preparation of construction documents, and  
Construction administration.  
The new estimated value of the contract including this amendment is $2,050,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by D & A Wolverine, PLLC and their existing  
subconsultant(s). D & A Wolverine, PLLC has committed 16.28% ($122,125) of the total contract  
amendment to the following certified firm(s):  
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Survey & Mapping Control Inc. (SBE) ($122,125) (surveying, mapping, easement maps, utility  
locates)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - Bayswater SDIP  
32. Coulwood Stream Restoration Project  
Action:  
Approve a guaranteed maximum price of $8,500,000 to Wildlands Engineering, Inc. for  
Design-Build construction services for the Coulwood Stream Restoration Project.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services  
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services  
Explanation  
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The Coulwood Stream Restoration Project area is located in the Long Creek watershed with  
boundaries of Gum Branch to the north, Mount Holly Road to the south, Valleydale Road to the east,  
and Tom Sadler Road to the west in Council District 2.  
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Services consist of final design, construction, warranty, and required mitigation monitoring.  
Restoration/preservation of over 4,400 linear feet of stream and associated wetlands and the  
upstream Colonial Pond will increase surface water quality benefits in the watershed.  
The project will yield Stream Mitigation Units and Wetland Mitigation Units when complete under the  
city’s Umbrella Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank.  
Stream restoration projects are ideal candidates for the design-build method which allows for  
greater flexibility for field changes during construction.  
On August 22, 2022, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract  
for $1,151,000 with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. for Design-Build design services for the Coulwood  
Stream Restoration Project.  
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The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statue Section 143-  
128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2028.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
The city negotiates subcontracting participation for Design-Build contracts after scopes of work are  
defined for construction services. Wildlands Engineering, Inc. has committed $772,475 or 9.09% of the  
total contract for construction services to the following certified firm(s):  
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Bullington Construction, Inc. (WBE) ($96,725) (survey, fencing)  
CES Group Engineers LLP (WBE) ($113,900) (construction stake-out survey, as-builts)  
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc. (HARP) (WBE, SBE) ($287,275) (plant installation,  
invasive species treatment)  
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T Holmes Trucking (SBE) ($274,575) (hauling services)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - Coulwood Stream Restoration Project  
33. Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,247,306.80 to the lowest responsive, responsible  
bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the  
contract was approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water  
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services  
Logan Oliver, Storm Water Services  
Explanation  
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The Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace aging infrastructure and reduce  
flooding along Riverbend Road and Ashton Drive in Council District 6.  
The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and  
asphalt paving.  
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On March 31, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.  
United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2029.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%  
Committed MBE Goal: 7.06%  
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 7.06% ($300,000) of  
the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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Cesar A Leon, LLC (MBE) ($100,000) (hauling)  
RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($175,000) (concrete)  
Silverback Brothers, LLC(MBE) ($25,000) (hauling)  
Established WSBE Goal: 4.00%  
Committed WSBE Goal: 4.00%  
United of Carolinas, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 4.00% ($170,000) of the  
total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):  
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Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($160,000) (hauling)  
Pentacle Inc (WBE) ($10,000) (fence installation)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan  
Attachment(s)  
Map  
Map - Riverbend SDIP  
34. CATS Cameras and Access Controls Maintenance  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a contract with A3 Communications Inc. for cameras and access controls  
maintenance services for a term of three years, and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with  
possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which  
the contract was approved.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Brent Cagle, CATS  
Eric Osnes, CATS  
Explanation  
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The city requires a company to provide various video monitoring products and Genetec access  
control systems, along with applicable maintenance and support services.  
On February 12, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.  
A3 Communications Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost,  
and responsiveness to RFP requirements.  
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A3 Communications Inc. will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting,  
preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the camera and access control systems at  
CATS facilities. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain  
full system functionality.  
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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 $650,000.  
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise  
In accordance with the USDOT Interim Final Rule, dated October 3, 2025, the city cannot establish DBE  
goals on contracts executed after October 3, 2025.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: CATS Operating Budget  
35. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Equipment and Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve the purchase of electric vehicle charging station equipment and services from a  
cooperative contract,  
B.  
Approve a unit price contract with ABM eMobility USA LLC for the purchase of electric  
vehicle charging station equipment and services for a term of one year under NASPO  
ValuePoint contract #BPM037964, and  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional terms as long as the  
cooperative contract is in effect at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable  
than those offered under the cooperative contact.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Brent Cagle, CATS  
Kelly Goforth, CATS  
Jill Brim, CATS  
Explanation  
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This contract will provide DC Fast Chargers (Level 3 EV chargers) and all necessary equipment,  
warranties, service agreements, shipping, and support services necessary for the function of the  
chargers. These will be used for heavy-duty vehicles and support vehicles for CATS and Airport  
facilities.  
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NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to purchase from formally  
organized cooperative purchasing contracts.  
A cooperative purchasing agreement results from the consolidation and competitive solicitation of  
multiple public agency requirements. By aggregating common needs all agencies are able to leverage  
economies of scale, such as volume discounts, improved terms and conditions, reduced  
administrative costs, and access to professional and technical expertise.  
Total expenditures are estimated to be $4,050,000.  
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Charlotte Business INClusion  
Cooperative purchasing contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these agreements leverage  
contracts established by other governmental agencies and do not involve a competitive bidding process  
within the city. Furthermore, subcontracting opportunities are typically not feasible under cooperative  
purchasing arrangements.  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: CATS Capital Budget and Aviation Capital Investment Plan  
36. Airport Baggage Handling System Automatic Tag Reader  
Equipment  
Action:  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Approve the purchase of baggage handling system automatic tag reader equipment by the  
sole source exemption,  
Approve a contract with SICK Inc. for the purchase of baggage handling system automatic  
tag reader equipment for a term of three years, and  
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms 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  
Sole Source Exemption  
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NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply  
when:  
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Performance or price competition are not available;  
A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or  
Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.  
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Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract due to the need for standardization with existing Airport  
equipment.  
City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.  
Explanation  
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Aviation's baggage handling infrastructure is comprised of proprietary hardware and software  
configured for the airport’s baggage scanning and tracking needs.  
SICK Inc. is the manufacturer of this specialized equipment, and standardization is required to  
maintain performance standards and ensure compatibility with existing equipment.  
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.  
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Annual expenditures are estimated to be $150,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
Sole sourcing was required for this contract due to the need for standardization with existing Airport  
equipment. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a  
competitive bidding process and do not present opportunities for subcontracting. This aligns with what is  
required by NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(3).  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan  
37. Airport On-Call Roof Maintenance and Repair Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve unit price contracts for on-call roof maintenance and repair services for a term of  
three years with the following companies:  
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Benton Roofing,  
Davco Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.,  
Mitten and Company Inc., and  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms 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  
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Aviation owns and maintains approximately 100 facilities, including offices, emergency services  
buildings, equipment shops, and leased cargo operations warehouses.  
Proper roof maintenance is vital to prevent leaks and damage to airport property and ensure safety  
from slips and falls.  
These contracts will provide routine and emergency roof maintenance and repairs, including  
demolition and disposal of roofing materials.  
On February 10, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were  
received.  
The selected companies 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.  
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Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $300,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
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  
38. Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Monitoring Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve a unit price contract with OshKosh Aerotech, LLC for passenger boarding bridge  
monitoring services for a term of three years,  
B.  
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with  
possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which  
the contract was approved, and  
C.  
Authorize the City Manager to purchase additional software licenses, services, hardware,  
maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the city uses  
the system.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Haley Gentry, Aviation  
Jack Christine, Aviation  
Explanation  
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Aviation is in the process of replacing 30 passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) that have reached the  
end of their useful life, with plans to replace an additional 84 PBBs in the future.  
OshKosh Aerotech, LLC’s iOPS monitoring system, which is implemented on 10 PBBs, is a proprietary  
subscription service that allows real-time monitoring of PBB operations such as equipment position,  
condition, and power usage, enhancing aircraft and passenger safety and efficiency.  
This contract will provide for the implementation of the iOPS monitoring system on the 30 PBBs  
currently being replaced.  
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  
to ensure continuity of service and operational efficiency.  
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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 $200,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract to ensure continuity of service and operational  
efficiency. 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 Budget  
39. Airport Technology On-Call Services  
Action:  
A.  
Approve contracts with the following companies for on-call technology services work for a  
term of five years:  
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AECOM,  
Archetype SC, Inc.,  
Athena Consulting Group,  
Cabling Solutions, Inc.,  
Faith Group, LLC,  
ITnova, LLC,  
JW Group,  
Mead & Hunt,  
Slalom,  
TAMIRONICS, and  
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C.  
Authorize the City Manager to approve possible price adjustments and to amend the  
contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved, and  
Authorize the City Manager to purchase additional software licenses, services, hardware,  
maintenance and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the city uses  
the system.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Haley Gentry, Aviation  
Mike Hill, Aviation  
Explanation  
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The city is responsible for overseeing and managing the technology environment for the operation of  
the Airport 24 hours a day.  
The Airport operates in a fast-changing technology environment driven by evolving security needs,  
passenger expectations, airline and tenant needs, and real-time operations.  
It is critical to ensure the Airport's technology systems are stable and safe to allow for tenants to  
connect to their own technology systems.  
These contracts include general technology services and may include the purchase and  
maintenance of software or hardware.  
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On September 30, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 13 responses were received.  
The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and  
responsiveness to RFP requirements.  
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Potential price adjustments may be considered as a part of contract amendments 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 $1,000,000.  
Charlotte Business INClusion  
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. Each Prime has identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized:  
AECOM  
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Stratic Technologies (SBE) (AI integration, real-time monitoring)  
Athena Consulting Group  
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Lone Star Cabling & Alarms, LLC (MBE) (cabling)  
Cabling Solutions, Inc.  
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Besco Electrical (MBE) (conduit Installation and electrical)  
Faith Group, LLC  
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Exult Engineering (SBE) (communications, landside systems, security systems)  
ITnova, LLC  
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Avioimage Mapping Services Inc. (SBE) (GIS and aerial mapping)  
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Croixstone Consulting (WBE) (digital transformation)  
JW Group  
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Avcon, Inc. (MBE) (technology and systems engineering and design and project management)  
Dawning Systems (MBE) (low Voltage, IT pm, IT systems networking and integration, IT break, fix,  
and maintenance)  
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Trinity Strategic Consulting, Inc (MBE) (technical consulting, project management, AI and cyber  
support)  
Mead & Hunt  
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Slalom  
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Deanna Michael Inc. (MBE, SBE) (planning, design, and engineering services)  
Golden Tech System Inc. (MBE) (business intelligence analysts, middleware and integrations,  
engineer)  
Fiscal Note  
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget  
40. INLIVIAN Housing Revenue Bond Issuance Approval for  
Joyfield at Woodward Apartments  
Action:  
Adopt a resolution granting INLIVIAN’s request to issue new multi-family housing revenue bonds  
in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000 to finance the development of an affordable housing  
development known as Joyfield at Woodward Apartments.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Explanation  
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The action will not obligate the city financially or impact the Capital Investment Plan and is  
requested to satisfy Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which requires the  
issuance of housing bonds to be approved by the local governmental unit with jurisdiction over the  
area where the development is located.  
INLIVIAN is requesting that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of new  
multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Joyfield at Woodward Apartments, a 141-unit new  
construction affordable housing development to be developed, owned, and operated by Woodward  
Venture, LP, a North Carolina limited partnership (Developer) or an affiliated or related entity.  
The development will be located on approximately three acres at 921 Woodward Avenue, near the  
intersection of Woodward Avenue and North Graham Street and in walking distance to Camp North  
End in Council District 1 and will serve households earning up to 70 percent of the area median  
income.  
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The INLIVIAN bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000 will be used to finance land acquisition  
and construction of the development.  
This action further supports City Council’s April 25, 2025, approval of $4,550,000 Housing Trust  
Fund support for the development.  
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The Developer applied for four percent low-income housing tax credits and a housing bond allocation  
capacity from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) to help finance the land  
acquisition and construction of the Development, both of which received approval from the NCHFA.  
Tax credit and bond allocations are subject to federal income limits and set-aside rules and include  
deed restrictions.  
INLIVIAN, as a public housing authority, is duly authorized to issue housing bonds to finance  
developments that serve persons of low and moderate income, including developments in which it  
does not have an interest. The INLIVIAN Board of directors approved the issuance of the  
multi-family housing revenue bonds on August 19, 2025.  
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Attachment(s)  
Map  
Resolution  
Map - Joyfield at Woodward Apartments  
Resolution - INLIVIAN approval for Joyfield at Woodward Apartments  
41. Meeting Minutes  
Action:  
Approve the titles, motions, and votes reflected in the Clerk’s record as the minutes of:  
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March 2, 2026, Annual Strategy Meeting Day 1,  
March 3, 2026, Annual Strategy Meeting Day 2,  
March 9, 2026, Business Meeting,  
March 23, 2026, FY 2027 Budget Workshop #2, and  
March 23, 2026, Zoning Meeting.  
Staff Resource(s):  
Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office  
Attachment(s)  
Meeting Minutes  
03.23.2026 - Budget Workshop #2  
03.23.2026 - Zoning Meeting  
03.02.2026 - Annual Strategy Meeting Day 1  
03.03.2026 - Annual Strategy Session Day 2  
03.09.2026 - Business Meeting  
CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS  
42. CATS Property Transactions - 3315 and 3317 Pelton Street  
Action:  
Approve the following acquisition: 3315 and 3317 Pelton Street  
Project: Long-Term Operational and Storage Capacity  
Owner(s): Sirius Investments VI LLC  
Property Address: 3315 and 3317 Pelton Street  
Total Parcel Area: 18,208.80 sq. ft. (0.418 ac.)  
Property to be acquired by Fee Simple: 18,208.80 sq. ft. (0.418 ac.)  
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None  
Landscaping to be impacted: None  
Zoned: TOD-CC  
Use: Industrial  
Parcel Identification Number(s): 147-02-109  
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/14702109  
Purchase Price: $2,415,050  
Council District: 3  
43. Property Transactions - Northaven Drive 4809, Parcel # 2  
Action:  
Approve the following condemnation: Northaven Drive 4809, Parcel # 2  
Project: Northaven Drive 4809  
Owner(s): DiPerri Properties, LLC  
Property Address: 4814 Northaven Drive  
Total Parcel Area: 9,579 sq. ft. (0.220 ac.)  
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,407 sq. ft. (0.032 ac.) in storm drainage  
easement and 1,418 sq. ft. (0.033 ac.) in temporary construction easement  
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None  
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees  
Zoned: N1-B  
Use: Neighborhood 1-B  
Parcel Identification Number(s): 087-031-09  
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/08703109  
Appraised Value: $37,000  
Property Owner’s Concerns: Unknown, no response received.  
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner is unresponsive.  
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  
15-26119_Map_Property Transactions - Northaven Drive 4809, Parcel # 2  
44. Property Transactions - Pence and Harrisburg Road  
Intersection Improvements, Parcel # 3  
Action:  
Approve the following condemnation: Strategic Investment Area Pence and  
Harrisburg Road Intersection Improvements, Parcel # 3  
Project: Strategic Investment Area Pence and Harrisburg Road Intersection Improvements  
Owner(s): Miroslav and Zaklina Petrovic  
Property Address: 7108 Harrisburg Road  
Total Parcel Area: 27,363 sq. ft. (0.628 ac.)  
Property to be acquired by Fee Simple: 2,838 sq. ft. (0.065 ac.) fee simple inside  
right-of-way  
Property to be acquired by Easements: 88 sq. ft. (0.002 ac.) in permanent shelter  
easement and 293 sq. ft. (0.007 ac.) in temporary construction easement  
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None  
Landscaping to be impacted: None  
Zoned: ML-1  
Use: Manufacturing and Logistics  
Parcel Identification Number(s): 111-15-105  
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/11115105  
Appraised Value: $675  
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the potential impacts  
to the property.  
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: The city explained the rationale of the  
design and how it meets the objectives for the project. The city continues to negotiate with  
the property owner.  
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: 5  
Attachment(s): Map  
Map - Pence and Harrisburg Rd Intersection Improvements, Parcel #3  
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Adjournment  
REFERENCES  
45. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations  
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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.  
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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:  
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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.  
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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.  
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If a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a trial before a judge or jury to  
determine “just compensation.”  
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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.  
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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.  
46. 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.  
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If a settlement is reached, the condemnation process is stopped, and the property transaction  
proceeds to a real estate closing.  
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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:  
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The City to gain access and title to the subject property so the capital project can proceed  
on schedule.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
47. 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.