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CharlotteSep 22, 20255 min read

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City Council approved a broad slate of consent items, adopted a new Financial Partners Policy process with a mandatory October 2025 meeting and online application launch on October 1, and authorized several infrastructure, housing, and bond actions.

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Charlotte City Council approved a wide range of routine purchases and contracts, including 911 console equipment, deicing salt, HVAC systems, vehicle graphics, and roof work at Discovery Place. Council also changed the Financial Partners Policy so nonprofit and other partner funding requests will follow a revised application and review process, with the application going live on October 1, 2025 and a mandatory meeting planned for October 2025. The council adopted a bond-related housing resolution for Trella Uptown Apartments and set public hearings for two voluntary annexation petitions. It also approved closing a portion of 31st Street and a portion of an alleyway off Hovis Road.

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Approved the consent agenda, including multiple contracts and purchases.
Adopted revisions to the Financial Partners Policy.
Authorized general obligation refunding bonds and a general obligation bond anticipation note.
Approved a resolution for INLIVIAN to issue up to $3,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Trella Uptown Apartments.
Set public hearings for Ahsul Phase 1 and Long Creek at McClure voluntary annexation petitions.
Adopted resolutions to close a portion of 31st Street and a portion of an alleyway off Hovis Road.

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Sep 22, 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 24 through 52 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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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
National Suicide Prevention Month
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PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of 31st Street
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Hovis Road
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
Financial Partners Policy Update
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BUSINESS
Authorization of General Obligation Refunding Bonds and General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note
Private Developer Contribution for Water Main Improvements
Municipal Agreement with Professional Police Service, Inc.
Municipal Agreement for Brown Grier Road Upgrades Project
Municipal Agreement for the Eastway Drive/Shamrock Drive Intersection Project
Donation of Artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Mecklenburg County
North Carolina Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Hazard Mitigation Grant
Transfer of City-Owned Property to the North Carolina Railroad Company
Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hazard Mitigation Plan
Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
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
911 Console Equipment and Services
Deicing Salt
City Facility HVAC Systems, Related Products, and Services
City Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Services
Discovery Place Phase 1 Roof and Skylight Replacement
Fire Alarm Systems, Equipment, and Services for City Facilities
Petroleum Tank Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Services
Professional Engineering Services for Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Water and Wastewater Valve Insertion System
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project - Series AC
Pennwood/Amado Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects - B
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects - C
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects - D
Lease of City-Owned Property at Charlotte Gateway Station to Flix North America Inc.
Lease of City-Owned Property at University City Boulevard Parking Deck to JuaMoto Sunfired Cuisine, LLC
Airport Fire Protection Equipment Inspections and Maintenance Services
Airport Fuel Products
Airport Master Plan Professional Services
Airport On-Call Electrical Services
Airport Pre-Conditioned Air Units and Ground Power Units
Refund of Property Taxes
INLIVIAN Housing Revenue Bond Issuance Approval for Trella Uptown Apartments
Meeting Minutes
Set a Public Hearing on Ahsul Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
Set a Public Hearing on Long Creek at McClure Voluntary Annexation
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way off Mecklenburg Avenue
Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Additional Portion of Old Dowd Road and a Portion of Marshall Drive
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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 on a Resolution to Close a Portion of 31st Street
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Hovis Road
Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map

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