Agenda - City Council Business Meeting

5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING,

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER,

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Call to Order

Introductions

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers

Staff Resource(s):

Sarah Hazel, City Manager’s Office

Time: 5 minutes

Synopsis

Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items.

Consent agenda items 13 through 32 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.

2026.08.24 Council Agenda QA

Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a

Portion of Pete Brown Road

Action:

Conduct a public hearing to close a portion of Pete Brown Road, and

Adopt a resolution and close a portion of Pete Brown Road.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Leslie Bing, Transportation

Explanation

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

alleys.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (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.

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.

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 2.

Petitioner

Toll Southeast LP Company Inc.

Right-of-Way to be Abandoned

A portion of Pete Brown Road

Reason

Per the petition submitted by Toll Southeast LP Company Inc., the abandonment of the unopened

right-of-way will facilitate future redevelopment of abutting parcels.

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)

Harris Woods, LLC - No objections

Neighborhood/Business Association(s)

None

Private Utility Companies

No objections

City Departments

Review by city departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:

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

Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

2026-001193A - Abandonment Map

2026-001193A Resolution to Close 08.10.2026

Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a

Portion of Weona Avenue

Action:

Conduct a public hearing to close a portion of Weona Avenue, and

Adopt a resolution and close a portion of Weona Avenue.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Leslie Bing, Transportation

Explanation

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

alleys.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (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.

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.

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 1.

Petitioner

Crosland Greens, LLC

Right-of-Way to be Abandoned

A portion of Weona Avenue

Reason

Per the petition submitted by Crosland Greens LLC, the abandonment of the opened right-of-way will

facilitate future redevelopment of abutting parcels.

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

Review by city departments identified no apparent reason this closing would:

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

Be contrary to the adopted policy to preserve existing rights-of-way for connectivity.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

2026-001507A - Abandonment Map

2026-001507A Resolution to Close 08.10.2026

Charlotte Streets Map and Charlotte Streets Manual

Amendments

Action:

Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Charlotte Streets Map, and

Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Charlotte Streets Manual.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Katie Witherspoon, Transportation

Jake Carpenter, Transportation

Explanation

On August 22, 2022, City Council adopted the current Charlotte Streets Map and the Charlotte

Streets Manual.

The Streets Map and Streets Manual are key technical support documents to the Unified

Development Ordinance (UDO) that further the goal of creating safe and equitable mobility outlined

in the Strategic Mobility Plan and the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

The Streets Map is a digital map that shows future multimodal cross-sections for all of Charlotte’s

arterial streets and the location of all collector streets. The map also provides key information about

streetscape and curb lines referenced in the UDO.

Changes to a Street Classification (Street Type) require City Council approval.

The Streets Manual is a technical document that supports the subdivision, streets, and other

infrastructure regulations and the UDO. The Streets Manual includes the components below:

Streets Map supporting document, which provides detailed explanations of the content in

the digital Streets Map;

Access Management and Driveway Design, which provides guidance, rules, and processes for

developers and property owners seeking access to public streets; and

Comprehensive Transportation Review Guidelines, which include Traffic Impact Study

guidance to provide a multimodal review of transportation-related impacts from development

and outlines mitigations.

On August 10, 2026, public comment on the final draft of the amended Streets Map and amended

Streets Manual was held.

Proposed Changes

The proposed amendment to the Streets Map reclassifies Woody Point Road from a collector street

to a local street.

The proposed amendments to the Streets Manual include:

Additional guidance related to Fee In Lieu provisions for Tier 3 parking reduction requests

and parking demand management assessments; and

Amendments that are primarily administrative in nature and are intended to provide enhanced

clarity and further alignment with corresponding UDO requirements, including:

Updated zoning district references and additional minor clarifications,

Updated language guiding multimodal assessment mitigation options, and

Clarifying revisions to the language guiding Streets Map amendments.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Summary of Street Manual Amendments

Map - Amendments to the Streets Map

Resolution - Amend Charlotte Streets Map and Charlotte Streets Manual

Summary of Amendments to the Streets Manual

Parking on Sidewalk Ordinance Amendment

Action:

Adopt an ordinance approving an amendment to Chapter 14, Article IV, Section 14-130 of the City

Code as recommended by the Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Council Resource(s):

Malcolm Graham, Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Staff Resource(s):

Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney

Lisa Flowers, City Attorney’s Office

Current Ordinance

The city’s ordinances regarding motor vehicles and traffic are codified in Chapter 14. Two provisions

of Chapter 14 address the prohibition of parking on sidewalks:

Section 14-216(a)(9) provides that it is unlawful “to stop, stand, or park a vehicle … [o]n a

sidewalk.”

Section 14-130 provides that it is “unlawful to operate, drive, stop, stand, or park a vehicle

upon any sidewalk or sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway.”

Although both sections prohibit parking on sidewalks, Section 14-130 introduces an exception that

does not appear in Section 14-216(a)(9). The overlapping but different language in these two

sections creates ambiguity for enforcement officers and residents.

Proposed Changes

Amending Section 14-130 to remove the driveway exception will:

Bring Section 14-130 into full alignment with Section 14-216(a)(9);

Clarify that parking on sidewalks is prohibited under all circumstances; and

Preserve the city’s ability to enforce sidewalk protections uniformly.

Committee Discussion

At the August 3, 2026, Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting,

the Committee reviewed current ordinance language and needed revisions. The Committee voted

unanimously (Graham, Mayo, Owens) to recommend the proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter

14, Article IV, Section 14-130 of the City Code.

Council received an overview of the proposed ordinance amendment at the August 10, 2026, City

Council Meeting.

Attachment(s)

Ordinance

Ordinance Revisions (red-lined)

Ordinance - Amend Sec. 14-130

Ordinance Revisions - Sec. 14-130

BUSINESS

9. Youth Diversion Program Interlocal Agreement

Action:

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

revenue interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County through which the city will receive funding

to support youth diversion programming.

Staff Resource(s):

Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services

Explanation

The NC General Assembly charges counties with establishing Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils

(JCPC) to plan, organize, and evaluate local programs designed to help prevent or mitigate youth

involvement in the justice system. These programs focus on prevention, intervention, treatment,

and aftercare strategies and programs to support youth, strengthen families, and promote

community safety.

Each year, the Mecklenburg County JCPC receives funds for this purpose from the state of North

Carolina. The JCPC partners with local agencies through a Request for Proposals process to provide

youth services utilizing these state funds.

On April 1, 2026, the JCPC proposed allocating $238,957 of their state funds to support the city’s

Office of Youth Opportunities Fiscal Year 2027 Youth Diversion Program (Program), marking the

fifteenth year of the city’s partnership with Mecklenburg County to provide these services. The

JCPC allocation was approved by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners on April 21, 2026.

Diversion provides an alternative to arrest for young people while maintaining accountability for

unlawful actions and supporting efforts to redirect behavior.

Youth who have committed first-time, minor offenses are referred to the Program by school

resource officers, patrol officers, and court counselors from the NC Department of Juvenile

Justice.

After successful completion of the Program, charges are dismissed.

Program services include interpersonal skill building, conflict resolution, substance awareness,

academic coaching, and career development plan workshops. Parental skills training is provided to

the parents/guardians of Program participants.

After completing the Program, the assigned school resource officer provides ongoing, weekly

check-ins with Program participants to reinforce key lessons and ensure continued progress.

Grant funding supports delivery of the Program to approximately 315 youth annually. To date, the

Program has served more than 5,300 youth, over 90 percent of whom did not recidivate within 12

months after program completion.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Grants Fund

Attachment(s)

Resolution

Draft Interlocal Agreement

Resolution - Youth Diversion Program ILA

Draft ILA - Youth Diversion Program

APPOINTMENTS

10. Appointments to the Community Relations Committee

Action:

Appoint residents to serve as specified.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk

Explanation

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

Terry Carmichael II, nominated by Council members Mazuera Arias and Owens.

Zachary Claywell, nominated by Council members Ajmera, Johnson, Mayo, and Owens.

LeShandra Davis, nominated by Council members Ajmera, Graham, Johnson, and Mayo.

Malen Destinasse, nominated by Council members Graham and Mayfield.

Alexis Hilling, nominated by Council members Driggs and Owens.

Cedric McCorkle, nominated by Council members Mayfield and Mitchell.

Attachment(s)

Community Relations Committee Applications

CONSENT

13. Alarm Registration and Management Services

Action:

Approve contract extension #2 for a term of one year to the contract with Central

Technologies LLC, dba Superion, LLC for false alarm registration and management services,

and

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

contract and this extension were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Chief Estella Patterson, Police

Kellie High-Foster, Police

Explanation

City Council adopted a False Alarm Ordinance, effective May 1996, to establish reasonable

expectations of alarm users ensuring that they are held responsible for the use of their alarm

systems.

On July 13, 2020, City Council approved a contract with Central Square Technologies, LLC dba

Superion, LLC for alarm registration and management services for a term of three years with two,

one-year renewals.

On August 11, 2025, City Council approved a contract extension with Central Square Technologies,

LLC dba Superion, LLC for one additional year.

Superion, LLC ensures compliance with all registration and permit requirements outlined in the

ordinance and collects fines for excessive false alarms. The company provides around-the-clock

system maintenance, compliance monitoring, and administrative services.

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

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

based on continuity of service.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $575,000.

The new estimated value of the contract including extension #2 is $3,828,290.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use minority-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new

law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are

not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program.

Small Business Participation

A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract due to need for continuity of existing services.

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

the CBI program.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Police Operating Budget

14. U.S. Department of Justice FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial

Justice Assistance Grant

Action:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding

with Mecklenburg County as a law enforcement partner through the Edward Byrne Memorial

Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Staff Resource(s):

Chief Estella Patterson, Police

Jacquelyn Bryley, Police

Morgan Parks, Police

Explanation

Each year, the city applies for and receives the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

The grant will fund overtime for neighborhood patrols and crime lab staff, the Police Cadet Program,

and the Summer Intern Program.

The grant requires that Mecklenburg County receive a portion of the total award as a law

enforcement partner.

The city’s share of the funding will be $495,168, and Mecklenburg County will receive $123,800.

No matching contribution from the city is required.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Grants Fund

Attachment(s)

Resolution

Memorandum of Understanding

Resolution - FY 2025 JAG

MOU - FY 2025 JAG

15. Construction Engineering Inspection, Utility Coordination,

and Utility Relocation Services

Action:

Approve unit price contracts for construction engineering inspection, utility coordination,

and utility relocation services for a term of three years with the following:

Colliers Engineering,

RK&K,

STV,

Volkert, and

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

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

which the contracts were approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Kathleen Cishek, Transportation

Tonia Wimberly, Transportation

Explanation

These contracts ensure mobility infrastructure is constructed to city standards, protecting public

investments while advancing a safe, connected, equitable, sustainable, prosperous, and innovative

transportation network for Charlotte.

These task order contracts will be used by staff to provide construction engineering inspection,

utility coordination, and utility relocation services for various mobility infrastructure projects to

supplement our existing staff to meet the increased capital delivery demands.

On May 6, 2026, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 10 responses were received.

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

responsiveness to RFQ requirements.

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

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

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $6,000,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

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

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

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

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

opportunities.

Fiscal Note

Funding: General Capital Investment Plan

16. Pavement Marking Materials

Action:

Approve a unit price contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Crown USA,

Inc. for the purchase of pavement marking materials for a term of three years, and

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

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

contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Bryan Tarlton, Transportation

Explanation

The Charlotte Department of Transportation operates and maintains a transportation network that

contains over 5,000 lane miles.

Pavement markings are critical in regulating traffic movement for motorists, cyclists, and

pedestrians.

On May 15, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.

Crown USA, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

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

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

Small Business contract goals were not established for this contract because there were limited certified SBEs

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

Fiscal Note

Funding: Transportation Operating Budget

17. Hydro-Excavation Services

Action:

Approve unit price contracts for hydro-excavation services for a term of three years with

the following:

Cuevac, LLC,

NG Companies, and

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):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water

Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water

Explanation

The Charlotte Water Field Operations Division performs many duties to maintain its network of water

and wastewater pipelines. Maintaining these pipelines requires hydro-excavation to expose buried

utilities and structures.

These contracts will provide hydro-excavation services on an as-needed basis throughout the

Charlotte Water service area.

On June 25, 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.

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

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

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

18. McAlpine Creek 54-inch Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

Project Phase 2 Change Order

Action:

Approve change order #1 for $1,797,204 to the contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the

McAlpine Creek 54-inch Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 2.

Staff Resource(s):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water

Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water

Explanation

This project involves rehabilitating 6,075 linear feet of 54-inch sanitary sewer located along

McAlpine Creek and the associated manholes in Council District 7.

On November 10, 2025, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a

contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $5,854,732.73 for the McAlpine Creek 54-inch

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 2.

Change order #1 is needed to extend pipe rehabilitation by an additional 1,676 linear feet. The

additional work will allow the project to use an existing access point, reducing future restoration

costs and avoiding the need to establish a new access point later.

The new total value of the contract including change order #1 is $7,651,936.73.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to

use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE

goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.

Small Business Participation

All additional work involved in this change order will be performed by the Insituform Technologies, LLC and

their existing subcontractors.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan

Attachment(s)

Map

Map - McAlpine Creek 54-inch Sanitary Sewer Rehab Phase 2

19. McAlpine Creek Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facility

Rehabilitation

Action:

Approve a guaranteed maximum price of $39,892,315 with Garney Companies, Inc. for

design-build construction services for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary

and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation project.

Staff Resource(s):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

David Czerr, Charlotte Water

Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water

Explanation

This project will provide design and construction services for the rehabilitation of treatment facilities

for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), located in the Town of Pineville

(adjacent to Council District 7).

The treatment facilities are critical components of the wastewater treatment process, and the

project will ensure their continued safe and reliable operation.

Design-build projects consist of two phases. The design phase delivers the project design, and the

construction phase will provide one or more guaranteed maximum price (GMP) to finalize the design

and construct the project.

On August 25, 2025, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract

for $2,289,927 with Garney Companies, Inc. for Design-Build design services for the McAlpine Creek

Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation project.

Based on the design, Garney Companies, Inc. developed the first GMP for construction services for

the project.

The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statute Section 143-

128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices.

Including design and construction costs, the total design-build contract value for this project is

$42,182,242.

The project is anticipated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2031.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to

use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE

goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.

Small Business Participation

The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after the scopes of work for construction

services are defined. Garney Companies, Inc. has committed $37,500 or 0.09% of the total contract for

construction services the following certified firm(s):

Charlotte Bolt & Foundation Systems LLC (SBE) ($15,000) (material supplier)

Redstone Materials Inc. (SBE) ($5,000) (hauling aggregate)

The Survey Company (SBE) ($17,500) (surveying/engineering)

Fiscal Note

Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan

20. Nutrient Harvesting at McAlpine Creek Water Resource

Recovery Facility

Action:

Approve a guaranteed maximum price of $3,200,000 with MEB General Contractors, Inc. for

design-build construction services for the Nutrient Harvesting Facility at the McAlpine Creek Water

Resource Recovery Facility Project.

Staff Resource(s):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

David Czerr, Charlotte Water

Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water

Explanation

The Nutrient Harvesting Project will enhance existing treatment processes at the McAlpine Creek

Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7),

by recovering phosphorus from the wastewater treatment process.

This project supports the city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan goals by helping to create a circular

economy.

Design-build projects consist of two phases. The design phase delivers the project design, and the

construction phase will provide one or more guaranteed maximum price (GMP) to finalize the design

and construct the project.

On October 11, 2021, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract

for $2,098,500 with MEB General Contractors, Inc. for Design-Build design services for the Nutrient

Harvesting Facility at the McAlpine Creek WRRF Project. Based on the design, MEB General

Contractors, Inc. developed a GMP for construction services for the project.

The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statute Section 143-

128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices.

Including design and construction costs, the total design-build contract value for this project is

$47,326,421.

The project is anticipated to be completed by the third quarter of 2027.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to

use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE

goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.

Small Business Participation

The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after the scopes of work for construction

services are defined. All additional work involved in this Guaranteed Maximum Prime will be performed by MEB

General Contractors, Inc. and their existing subcontractors.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan

21. Professional Engineering Services for Various Storm Water

Services Projects

Action:

Approve unit price contracts for professional engineering services for a term of three years

with the following:

Ardurra Group North Carolina,

ESP Associates, Inc.,

LandDesign, Inc., and

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):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

Mike Davis, Storm Water Services

Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services

Explanation

These contracts will provide engineering analysis and design services for projects ranging from

single property repairs to area-based drainage solutions.

On June 4, 2026, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 11 responses were received.

The selected companies are the best qualified firms to meet the city’s needs on the basis of

demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ

requirements.

Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,500,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

The city negotiates project participation after the proposal selection process. Each Prime has identified the

following certified firm(s) to be utilized:

Ardurra Group North Carolina

Tidemark Land Services (SBE) (topographic surveys and plat services)

ESP Associates, Inc.

Barry Lambert Engineering (SBE) (structural engineering)

Centerline Locating LLC (SBE) (utility locating, SUE, and CCTV services)

The Survey Company Inc. (SBE) (land surveying)

LandDesign, Inc.

Barry Lambert Engineering (SBE) (structural engineer)

Tidemark Land Services (SBE) (land surveyor)

Fiscal Note

Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan

22. Utility Billing, Payments, and Related Services

Action:

Approve a contract with KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd., A REPAY Company, providing and

implement utility billing, payment, and related services for a term of two years,

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

Authorize the City Manager to approve additional purchases as needed from time to time to

optimize utility billing, payment, and related services.

Staff Resource(s):

Angela Charles, Charlotte Water

Matthew Hastedt, Finance

Susan Walker, Finance

Explanation

Finance is responsible for managing utility billing, payment and related offerings for water, sewer,

and storm water services that include bill processing, printing, mail insertion, postage, archival/bill

viewing, electronic bill distribution, collection of customer payments, backup facilities, and seamless

integration with the city’s current web portal provider.

On July 24, 2017, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with

KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd., A REPAY Company, for utility billing, payment, and related services for a

term of five years with four, one-year renewal options.

The continued use of the KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd. system will allow for existing services to

continue while the Finance department collaborates with Procurement to determine and review

competitive solicitation options prior to expiration of the contract term.

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

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

based on the need for continuity of service and time constraints.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $3,567,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract based on the need for continuity of service and

time constraints. Contracts with a waiver of solicitation do not involve a competitive bidding process and

are exempt from the CBI program.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Finance Operating Budget

23. I&T Research, Advisory, and Consulting Services

Action:

Approve the purchase of information technology-related research, advisory, and consulting

services from a cooperative contract,

Approve a contract with Gartner, Inc. for the purchase of information technology-related

research, advisory, and consulting services for a term of three years under National

Association of State Procurement Officials Master Agreement #DPC-1428523190-SA-21

-PASS_ITRAC, and

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):

Markell Storay, Innovation and Technology

Randy Moulton, Innovation and Technology

Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement

Explanation

This contract will provide the Innovation and Technology (I&T) department with trusted research,

industry benchmarks, expert advisory support, and insights into emerging technologies and market

trends, assisting I&T in making informed strategic investment decisions.

Services may include access to research reports, analyst consultations, vendor evaluation tools,

benchmarking tools, conferences, and guidance on technology strategy, governance, cybersecurity,

infrastructure, and digital transformation.

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.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $350,000.

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: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets

24. Software and Technology Services

Action:

Approve the purchase of software and technology services from a cooperative purchasing

contract,

Approve a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the purchase of software and

technology services under General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule

Contract #47QSWA18D008F,

Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional terms as long as the

cooperative contract remains in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more

favorable than those offered under the cooperative contract, and

Authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance and support for as long as the city

uses the products and services.

Staff Resource(s):

Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement

John Long, Contracting and Procurement

Explanation

Carahsoft Technology Corporation is an authorized reseller of software, cloud services,

maintenance, support, professional services, and related technology solutions from numerous

manufacturers.

This contract will provide a streamlined purchasing vehicle for software subscriptions, renewals,

maintenance, cloud services, and professional services used across city departments.

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.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $800,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

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: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets

25. Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services

Action:

Approve contracts for staffing augmentation and recruiting services for a term of three

years with the following:

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.,

AppleOne, Inc.,

Apptad, Inc.,

ATHENA Consulting LLC,

BAYINFOTECH LLC,

Beatty's Services, Inc.,

Buzzclan, LLC,

Capital Consulting LLC dba Tharseo IT,

Core Recruitment LLC,

Cynet Systems Inc.,

DatamanUSA, LLC

Info Labs Inc.,

Infojini, Inc.,

InstantServe, LLC,

iQuasar, LLC,

JW Affinity IT,

LanceSoft, Inc.,

ManpowerGroup US, Inc.,

Midtown Personnel, Inc.,

Rose International,

WinMax Systems Corporation,

Zencon Group Inc., and

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):

Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement

John Long, Contracting and Procurement

Explanation

The use of staffing firms enables the city to:

Augment existing workforce capacity on an as-needed basis to address planned workloads,

unforeseen demands, special projects, and emerging operational needs;

Provide temporary personnel to support departments during extended employee absences;

Access candidates with specialized expertise, knowledge, and skill sets not available within

the current workforce; and

Evaluate potential candidates for future city employment opportunities through temporary

assignments.

Multiple contract awards are recommended to ensure flexibility, provide alternative options, and

better meet the diverse needs of city departments and operations.

On July 21, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in partnership with Omnia Partners;

288 responses were received.

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

responsiveness to RFP requirements.

Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) contracts are designed to benefit all entities

required to comply with state purchasing laws, including cities, counties, public and private schools,

colleges and universities, non-profits, and governmental entities by leveraging aggregate purchasing

volume to secure better pricing.

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 $4,000,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments

to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts.

SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable

law.

Small Business Participation

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: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets

26. Vehicle and Equipment Welding Services

Action:

Approve a contract with Bondo Innovations, LLC for vehicle and equipment welding services

for a term of two years, and

Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, two-year terms with

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

the contract was approved.

Staff Resource(s):

Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement

John Long, Contracting and Procurement

Phil Reiger, General Services

Explanation

This contract will provide welding, fabrication, repair, and maintenance services for a wide range of

city vehicles and equipment, including fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, fire apparatus, solid waste

trucks, airport equipment, street maintenance equipment, and other public works and transportation

assets.

On June 23, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.

Bondo Innovations, LLC best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and

responsiveness to RFP requirements.

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

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

city to accept decreases, if warranted.

Annual expenditures are estimated to be $600,000.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to

use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no

MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE

goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.

Small Business Participation

The city negotiates small business contract participation after the proposal selection process.

Fiscal Note

Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets

27. Meeting Minutes

Action:

Approve the titles, motions, and votes reflected in the Clerk’s record as the minutes of:

May 18, 2026, Budget Adjustment Meeting,

May 18, 2026, Zoning Meeting,

May 26, 2026, Business Meeting,

June 1, 2026, Budget Straw Votes Meeting,

June 8, 2026, Business Meeting,

June 15, 2026, Special Meeting,

June 15, 2026, Zoning Meeting,

June 18, 2026, Special Meeting, and

June 22, 2026, Business Meeting.

Staff Resource(s):

Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk

Billie Tynes, Deputy City Clerk

Explanation

Meeting Minutes can be viewed using the link below:

https://charlottenc.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Attachment(s)

Meeting Minutes

05.18.2026 Budget Adjustment Meeting

05.18.2026 Zoning Meeting

05.26.2026 Business Meeting

06.01.2026 Straw Votes

06.08.2026 Business Meeting

06.15.2026 Special Meeting

06.15.2026 Zoning Meeting

06.18.2026 Special Meeting

06.22.2026 Business Meeting

28. Set a Public Hearing on the Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek

Voluntary Annexation

Action:

Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Freedom Manor at

Reedy Creek voluntary annexation petition.

Staff Resource(s):

Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development

Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development

Emma Knauerhase Planning, Design, and Development

Explanation

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

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

This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The area proposed for annexation shares a small boundary with current city limits via contiguity

established across Interstate 485.

Annexation of this area will allow for extension of city services to a site planned for redevelopment

by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region.

The 12.1417-acre “Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek” site is located along the northwest side of Plaza

Road and directly east of Interstate 485 in northeastern Mecklenburg County.

The property is currently occupied with one residential structure which will be demolished

prior to redevelopment.

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

triplexes, and a limited number of other uses.

The petitioner has plans to redevelop the site with 37 single-family detached dwellings.

The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 5.

The petitioned area consists of two parcels: parcel identification numbers 105-211-06 and

105-211-09.

Consistency with City Council Policies

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

March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:

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

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

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

limits.

This voluntary annexation is being recommended because the city’s interests will be served by

annexing the petitioned property.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Map - Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Annexation

Resolution - Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Annexation PH

29. Set a Public Hearing on the Kings Grant Voluntary

Annexation

Action:

Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Kings Grant voluntary

annexation petition.

Staff Resource(s):

Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development

Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development

Emma Knauerhase Planning, Design, and Development

Explanation

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

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

This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The area proposed for annexation shares a small boundary with current city limits via contiguity

established across Interstate 85.

Annexation of this area will allow for extension of city services to a site planned for a mix of

development types.

The 335.568-acre “Kings Grant” site is located along the Cabarrus County Line, on the northwest

side of Interstate 85 and the north side of Ridge Road, south of Mallard creek road in northeast

Mecklenburg County.

The property is currently vacant.

The property is zoned I-1(CD) (Light Industrial, Conditional) and R-22MF(CD) (Muli-Family

Residential, Conditional).

Rezoning petition 2021-028 rezoned the site from CC to I-1(CD) and R-22MF(CD).

Rezoning petition 2023-028 amended the site plan for the R-22MF(CD) portion of the

site.

The petitioner has plans to develop 488 multi-family residential dwelling units and up to 2.75

million square feet of light industrial use. The light industrial uses include approximately

1,750,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution and approximately 1,000,000 square

feet of light manufacturing and assembly.

The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 4.

The petitioned area consists of five parcels: parcel identification numbers 029-581-15, 029-

181-11, 029-591-05, 029-591-03, and 029-591-06.

Consistency with City Council Policies

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

March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:

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

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

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

limits.

This voluntary annexation is being recommended because the city’s interests will be served by

annexing the petitioned property.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Rezoning Petition 2021-028

Rezoning Petition 2023-028

Map -Kings Grant Annexation

Resolution - Kings Grant Annexation PH

RZP-2021-028 Site Plan

RZP-2023-028 Site Plan

30. Set a Public Hearing on the Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek

Voluntary Annexation

Action:

Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Taylor Grove at Mallard

Creek voluntary annexation petition.

Staff Resource(s):

Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development

Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development

Emma Knauerhase Planning, Design, and Development

Explanation

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

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

This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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

Annexation of this area will allow for extension of city services to a site planned for redevelopment.

The 32.29-acre “Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek” site is located southeast of North Tryon Street,

east of Trevi Village Boulevard, and west of La Paz Place in northeastern Mecklenburg County.

The property is currently occupied with single-family dwellings and accessory structures that

will be removed prior to redevelopment.

The property is zoned N2-A(CD) (Neighborhood 2-A, Conditional).

Rezoning petition 2025-049 rezoned the site from N1-A to N2-A(CD).

The petitioner has plans to develop up to 190 multi-family attached units.

The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 4.

The petitioned area consists of two parcels: parcel identification numbers 051-091-05 and

051-091-08.

Consistency with City Council Policies

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

March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:

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

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

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

limits.

This voluntary annexation is being recommended because the city’s interests will be served by

annexing the petitioned property.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Rezoning Petition 2025-049

Map - Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek Annexation

Resolution - Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek Annexation PH

RZP-2025-049 Site Plan

31. Set a Public Hearing on the Yardly West Towne Voluntary

Annexation

Action:

Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Yardly West Towne

voluntary annexation petition.

Staff Resource(s):

Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development

Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development

Emma Knauerhase Planning, Design, and Development

Explanation

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

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

This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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

Annexation of this area will allow for extension of city services to a site planned for mixed residential

development.

The 50.595-acre “Yardly West Towne” site is located along the west side of Garrison Road, south of

West Boulevard, and east of Dixie River Road in western Mecklenburg County.

The property is currently vacant.

The property is zoned MX-2 INNOV (Mixed Residential - 2, Innovative Standards).

Rezoning petition 2022-059 rezoned the site from MUDD-O and R-3 to MX-2 INNOV.

The petitioner has plans to develop 335 multi-family residential units.

The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 3.

The petitioned area consists of nine parcels: parcel identification numbers 141-141-12, 141-

141-11, 141-141-08, 141-142-03, 141-142-04, 141-142-02, 141-141-04, 141-141-14, and

141-141-06.

Consistency with City Council Policies

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

March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:

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

Will not have undue negative impact on city finances or services.

Per policy, voluntary annexations that encompass unincorporated areas by new city limits may be

approved if either of the following conditions exist:

A petitioner for a voluntary annexation would experience a significant hardship if the

annexation were not approved; or

Under the facts of a particular voluntary annexation petition, the city’s interests are served

by varying the application of one of more of these policies.

This voluntary annexation is being recommended because the city’s interests will be served by

annexing the petitioned property.

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution

Rezoning Petition 2022-059

Map - Yardly West Towne Annexation

Resolution - Yardly West Towne Annexation PH

RZP-2022-059 Site Plan

CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

32. Property Transactions - Farmway Place 6500, Parcel # 2

Action:

Approve the following condemnation: Farmway Place 6500, Parcel # 2

Project: Farmway Place 6500

Owner(s): Monteise Charell McKay and Yolanda Renea McKay aka Yolanda Renea Hutsona

Property Address: 6600 Woodfield Drive

Total Parcel Area: 15,000 sq. ft. (0.344 ac.)

Property to be acquired by Easements: 804 sq. ft. (0.019 ac.) in storm drainage

easement and 1,196 sq. ft. (0.028 ac.) in temporary construction easement

Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None

Landscaping to be impacted: Various shrubs and small trees

Zoned: N1-B

Use: Neighborhood 1-B

Parcel Identification Number(s): 097-161-20

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/09716120

Appraised Value: $5,950

Property Owner’s Concerns: The city is unable to reach an agreement with the property

owner.

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

continues to reach out to 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: 1

Attachment(s): Map

Map - Farmway Pl 6500, Parcel #2

Adjournment

REFERENCES

33. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations

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

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

estimates.

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

followed by a third-party appraisal review.

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

Sending introductory letters via regular and certified mail,

Making several site visits,

Leaving door hangers and business cards,

Seeking information from neighbors,

Searching the internet,

Obtaining title abstracts, and

Leaving voice messages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

determine “just compensation.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Reference - Property Transaction Process

Property Transaction Process Following City Council Approval for Condemnation

The following overview is intended to provide further explanation for the process of property transactions

that are approved by City Council for condemnation.

Approximately six weeks of preparatory work is required before the condemnation lawsuit is filed. During

this time, the City continues to negotiate with the property owner in an effort to reach a mutual

settlement.

If a settlement is reached, the condemnation process is stopped, and the property transaction

proceeds to a real estate closing.

If a settlement cannot be reached, the condemnation lawsuit is filed. Even after filing, negotiations

continue between the property owner and the City’s legal representative. Filing of the

condemnation documents allows:

The City to gain access and title to the subject property so the capital project can proceed

on schedule.

The City to deposit the appraised value of the property in an escrow account with the Clerk

of Court. These funds may be withdrawn by the property owner immediately upon filing, and

at any time thereafter, with the understanding that additional funds transfer may be required

at the time of final settlement or at the conclusion of litigation.

If a condemnation lawsuit is filed, the final trial may not occur for 18 to 24 months; however, a vast

majority of the cases settle prior to final trial. The City’s condemnation attorney remains actively

engaged with the property owner to continue negotiations throughout litigation.

North Carolina law requires that all condemnation cases go through formal non-binding

mediation, at which an independent certified mediator attempts to facilitate a successful

settlement. For the minority of cases that do not settle, the property owner has the right

to a trial by judge or jury in order to determine the amount of compensation the property

owner will receive.