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Council approves housing and bond actions

CharlotteAug 25, 20253 min read

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Council approved up to $201.51 million in general obligation refunding bonds, a $75 million affordable housing bond order, and a $600,000 HOME funds allocation for The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments. It also designated the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House and the Ziglar-Bowers House as historic landmarks and approved several consent items, including youth diversion funding.

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Manor Storm Drainage Improvement Project Thermal Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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Council took several actions that affect housing, youth programs, and city financing. It approved up to $201.51 million in refunding bonds tied to transportation and neighborhood improvement projects, and it authorized up to $75 million in bonds for affordable housing. Council also approved a $600,000 federal housing grant request for The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments and a revenue agreement to support youth diversion programming. Two homes were designated historic landmarks, which helps preserve them under city protection.

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Approved consent agenda items 16 through 37 unanimously.
Adopted a bond order for general obligation refunding bonds not to exceed $201,510,000.
Designated the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House as a historic landmark.
Designated the Ziglar-Bowers House as a historic landmark.
Authorized a revenue interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County to support youth diversion programming.
Approved up to $600,000 in HOME funds for The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments.
Adopted a bond order and resolution for general obligation bonds for affordable housing not to exceed $75,000,000.

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City Council Business Meeting

Aug 25, 2025, 5:30 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 16 through 37 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 FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Adopt Bond Order on General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Hearing and Decision on the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing and Decision on the Ziglar-Bowers House Historic Landmark Designation
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
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BUSINESS
Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds
Youth Diversion Program Interlocal Agreement
The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments Affordable Housing Support Request
Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Preservation Support for Nu Wesley Apartments
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Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee
Appointments to the Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
Mayor and City Council Topics
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Closed Session (as necessary)
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CONSENT
Fire Department First Responder Supplies and Equipment
Fire Department Records Management System
Program Services for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Allison Transmission Rebuild, Repair, and Replace Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Hangar Relocation Progressive Design-Build Project
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
Demolition and Environmental Services
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance and Services
Roadway and Construction Services Fiscal Year 2026A
Professional Arborist Services
Laboratory Microbiology Supplies
Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation
Stowe Regional Solids Conveyance Phase 1A - Force Mains
Water Facility On-Call Maintenance and Repair Service
Design and Construction Administration Services for Manor Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Thermal Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Waverly-Marlwood Surface Water Quality Enhancement Project
CATS Bus Preventative Maintenance Filters
CATS Special Transportation Service Vehicle Parts
Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Collector’s Settlement Statement and Fiscal Year 2026 Order of Collection
Meeting Minutes
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Adjournment
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REFERENCES
Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
Reference - Property Transaction Process
Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
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Public Hearing and Adopt Bond Order on General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Hearing and Decision on the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing and Decision on the Ziglar-Bowers House Historic Landmark Designation

Council approves housing and bond actions

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