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Council approves grants and annexations

CharlotteAug 11, 20254 min read

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City Council unanimously approved multiple business investment grants, several annexations, a right-of-way closure near Pearl Park Way, and a $91,000 transportation planning agreement. Council also approved a three-year contract for snow and ice removal on city-maintained streets and other routine service contracts.

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South Ramp Expansion Dobson Storm Drainage Improvement Project Severn-Tyndale Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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What this means

Residents will see several government actions move forward at once, including business incentive grants tied to new investment and jobs, plus annexations that bring properties into the city limits. The council also approved closing part of the right-of-way near Pearl Park Way and authorized funding for transportation planning work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. In addition, the city locked in or extended contracts for services such as snow and ice removal, pavement striping, alarm registration, custodial supplies, and interpretation services.

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Approved a Business Investment Grant to AssetMark Financial Holdings not to exceed $87,575 over five years.
Approved a Business Investment Grant to AVL USA Inc. not to exceed $655,157 over five years.
Approved Business Investment Grants to Citigroup and HSP US, LLC.
Adopted a resolution to close portions of right-of-way adjacent to Pearl Park Way, formerly Baxter Street.
Adopted annexation ordinances for QTR Phase One Area, Sunset Meadows Area, and The Retreat at Tilley Manor.
Authorized a $91,000 municipal agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Metropolitan Planning Program and appropriated the funds.
Introduced a bond order for General Obligation Refunding Bonds not to exceed $201,510,000.
Approved a three-year contract for snow and ice removal services for city-maintained streets.
Approved or extended several additional service contracts, including alarm registration, custodial supplies, interpretation and translation, and pavement striping services.

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Aug 11, 2025, 5:00 PMCouncil Chambercompleted

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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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Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
Consent agenda items 25 through 39 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing for AssetMark Financial Holdings Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for AVL USA Inc. Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for Citigroup Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for HSP US, LLC Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close Portions of Right-of-Way Adjacent to Pearl Park Way
Public Hearing and Decision on QTR Phase One Area Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Sunset Meadows Area Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on The Retreat at Tilley Manor Voluntary Annexation
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
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BUSINESS
Municipal Agreement for Traffic Signal Installation at South Tryon Street and Tyvola Centre Drive
General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Metropolitan Planning Program Grant Municipal Agreement
Voluntary Agricultural District Program Memorandum of Understanding
Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee
Nominations to the Charlotte International Cabinet
Nominations to the Citizens Review Board
Nominations to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board
Nominations to the Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
Nominations to the Historic District Commission
Nominations to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board
Mayor and City Council Topics
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Closed Session (as necessary)
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CONSENT
Alarm Registration and Management Services
Cleaning and Custodial Supplies and Equipment
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Snow and Ice Removal Services for City-Maintained Streets
Thermoplastic Pavement Striping and Line Removal Services
Aerial Mapping Services
Interpretation, Translation, and Transcription Services
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Professional Services
Water Meter and Automated Meter Reading Replacement
Dobson Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Airport Fourth Parallel Runway Taxiway and Navigational Aid Construction
South Ramp Expansion Program Design Services
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of 31st Street
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Alleyway off Hovis Road
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Property Transactions - Severn-Tyndale Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project, Parcel # 2
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ADJOURNMENT
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REFERENCES
Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
Reference - Property Transaction Process
Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
Public Hearing for AssetMark Financial Holdings Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for AVL USA Inc. Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for Citigroup Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing for HSP US, LLC Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close Portions of Right-of-Way Adjacent to Pearl Park Way
Public Hearing and Decision on QTR Phase One Area Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Sunset Meadows Area Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on The Retreat at Tilley Manor Voluntary Annexation

Council approves grants and annexations

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