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Council Advances Two Water Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Advances Two Annexation Requests

The council unanimously advanced two voluntary contiguous annexation requests: one covering approximately 0.94 acres and another covering approximately 14.391 acres. It also scheduled a public hearing on the annexation question for July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Council Approves Tax and Utility Increases

The Council approved the 2026-2027 budget with a 2-cent property tax increase, a 7% Utility Fund increase, and a $10 annual sanitation fee. The budget also reduces street resurfacing funding to $750,000.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Targets Smaller Tax and Utility Increases

Council reached consensus on budget cuts intended to reduce the proposed property-tax increase to 1.5 cents and lower the utility rate increase from 7% to 6.5%. The changes include eliminating all new Utility Fund positions, cutting $164,343 from street resurfacing, removing two private police officer positions, and seeking approximately $150,000 more in cuts before a revised budget is presented.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Approves Infrastructure and Shelter Actions

The Council unanimously authorized the mayor and/or city manager to submit rural economic development grant documents, including a tentative award for infrastructure work. It also approved agreements supporting an extreme warm-weather shelter, street closures for an August 22 race, and several sidewalk, sewer, traffic, and budget items.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Sewer study points to targeted repairs

A study found that aging sewer pipes, brick manholes, and limited-capacity segments allow rainwater and groundwater into the system, contributing to backups and overflows. Staff recommended targeted rehabilitation of about 10,000 linear feet in the upper Dry Creek basin, using a state grant of approximately $7 million with 3% principal forgiveness.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council approves industrial zoning change

Council unanimously approved changing a property’s zoning from Residential Single-Family with a Mobile Home Park Overlay to Light Industrial, citing nearby industrial zoning and existing industrial uses.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Strawberry Festival Attendance Rose 67 Percent

The Strawberry Jammin’ Festival drew 8,700 people, a 67 percent increase from the previous event. Presenters said customer participation nearly doubled, with DSI, Visit Sanford, and the Cooperative Extension sharing a $20,000 investment.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Approves Water Project Funding

The council approved a $426,725 budget amendment for the Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier project, including $240,000 for the capital project, and established a $241,335 Hatley Road water line project.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council backs expanded Buzzline service

Council accepted recommendations to expand the Sanford Buzzline microtransit service into the Tramway area and add an accessible vehicle. The new vehicle and startup costs are estimated at about $125,000 from grant funds, while an existing county van could provide interim service for $3,140 per week until the vehicle is operational in an estimated 90 to 180 days.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Expands Housing Authority Board

The council voted 5-1 to increase the Sanford Housing Authority board from five to seven members to provide additional oversight.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council studies growth plan for 14,000 homes

The council reviewed a growth strategy for approximately 14,000 potential new housing units—12,000 in approved developments and 2,000 under review—and considered the future costs of water, wastewater, fire, solid waste, parks, streets, and sidewalks. A draft growth-tier map and related policies are planned for review on June 23, 2026, with a final draft targeted for October.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves Water Main Funding

The council unanimously approved $72,757 for the Chatham County Water Main capital project and adopted the related project ordinance. It also approved a new $15,000 Agricultural Marketplace operating allocation, a 3.021-acre corporate-limits extension, and participation in opioid settlements estimated to return about $2,800 to the city.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves 202-lot Shadow Creek subdivision

The City Council unanimously approved rezoning about 51 acres for Shadow Creek, a planned 202-lot residential subdivision with 107 single-family homes and 95 townhomes.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Advances Growth Planning Framework

Council agreed to plan a special workshop on conditions in Jonesboro and how to address them in the city’s growth strategy. The broader Growth Strategy Framework Project is scheduled for completion in October 2026 and will help evaluate future annexation and development proposals based on available city services.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Sanford Approves 50-Acre Annexation

The City Council unanimously annexed 50.701 acres for a proposed 202-lot residential subdivision, allowing the property to connect to public sewer service and directing staff to assign it to Electoral Ward 2.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Advances Floodplain Rule Updates

The Council unanimously advanced updated floodplain regulations requiring buildings in applicable areas to provide two feet of freeboard above the 100-year floodplain level. It also approved updated flood-insurance map panels, pending FEMA’s Letter of Final Determination, and approved $92,475 in initial Utility Fund funding for the Third Street sewer rehabilitation project.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council outlines future growth strategy

City Council reviewed a proposed Growth Framework and Policy Project intended to guide future development while maintaining current service levels. Council emphasized balancing growth with existing services and called for greater attention to the Jonesboro area.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves sewer upgrade agreement

The Council unanimously approved a development agreement for a subdivision that requires an existing 18-inch sewer interceptor to be upgraded to 24 inches, with the developer paying its proportionate share of the cost.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Advances Downtown Small Area Plan

The City Council reviewed the final draft of the Downtown Sanford Small Area Plan, which incorporated 340 public engagement responses. Council members were asked to submit recommendations by February 12, 2026, and a related motion carried unanimously.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Advances Two Water Projects

The City Council unanimously approved funding and capital project ordinances for the Durham Transmission Main Bypass and Renaissance Drive Looping Watermain projects, using funds from the Chatham County Cost Center. Council also accepted a $21,700 grant with no required match to buy 12 automated external defibrillators for the Fire Department.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Sewer Expansion Advances for New Development

The Council supported moving forward with sewer improvements tied to the Mattamy Homes development, with the developer responsible for an upfront $1.6 million share of the upgrades. The project would add approximately 6,900 linear feet of 24-inch sewer facilities and increase capacity to serve an additional 4,870 homes.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Riverbirch Rezoning and Annexation Approved

The Council unanimously approved conditional rezoning for 44.78 acres at the Riverbirch shopping center to allow redevelopment, and approved annexing 31.578 acres owned by Adams Village, LLC into the city’s Ward 5.

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