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Charlotte Council approves major housing, safety actions

CharlotteOct 27, 20253 min read

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Charlotte City Council approved a mix of housing, public safety, and infrastructure actions, including $2.2 million for single-family housing rehabilitation, a $1.099 million Firehouse #20 expansion contract, and new rules for digital kiosks and Citizens Review Board training. It also advanced several annexations, street closures, and a public hearing on an affordable housing bond request for up to $40,725,000.

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Council moved forward on several items that could affect neighborhood housing, emergency services, and how public space is used. The biggest housing-related approvals included up to $2.2 million for single-family home rehabilitation and a bond request for an affordable apartment development. Council also approved a contract for the Firehouse #20 expansion and adopted changes to city rules for digital kiosks and Citizens Review Board procedures.

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Approved a contract not to exceed $2.2 million with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Charlotte Region for single-family housing rehabilitation.
Approved a $1,099,047.75 contract with Walter B. Davis Company for the Firehouse #20 expansion project after rejecting the low bid as non-responsive.
Adopted Ordinance 1032 to revise Citizens Review Board training requirements and response-time procedures.
Authorized a contract with IKE Smart City, LLC for up to 30 digital kiosks in city-maintained rights-of-way and adopted Ordinance 1033 updating related city code sections.
Approved a resolution for INLIVIAN to issue up to $40,725,000 in multi-family housing revenue bonds for 3119 West Boulevard Apartments.
Approved several annexation actions and set public hearings on additional voluntary annexation petitions.
Approved street/right-of-way closure actions, including a portion off Mecklenburg Avenue and additional portions of Old Dowd Road and Marshall Drive.

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Oct 27, 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 46 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
Crown Tree Awards
Charlotte Women’s Small Business Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Homelessness Awareness 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 Right-of-Way off Mecklenburg Avenue
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Additional Portion of Old Dowd Road and a Portion of Marshall Drive
Public Hearing and Decision on Ahsul Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Long Creek at McClure Voluntary Annexation
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
Citizens Review Board Requirements
Digital Kiosks
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BUSINESS
Municipal Agreement for Traffic Signal Upgrades at Multiple Intersections
Bond Resolution for Special Obligation Bonds and Commercial Paper Program
Public-Private Partnership to Restore and Redevelop Historic Excelsior Club
Do Greater Partnership on Creative Lab
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Legal Fees Processing and Delegation of Settlement Authority
Sale of City-Owned Property on Johnnette Drive for Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Development Support Requests
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Mayor and City Council Topics
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Closed Session (as necessary)
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CONSENT
Non-Profit Partner Funding for Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation
School Zone Flashing Light Equipment
Firehouse #20 Expansion Project
Heavy-Duty Refuse Truck and Street Sweeper Maintenance and Repair
Real Estate Legal Services
Flow Monitoring Services
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Contract Amendment
Designated Aviation Channeler Services
Airport Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement
Airport Parking Online Booking System
Airport Passenger Satisfaction Survey Services
Survey Services
Refund of Property Taxes
Land Acquisition for Tree Canopy Preservation Program
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INLIVIAN Housing Revenue Bond Issuance Approval for 3119 West Boulevard Apartments
Meeting Minutes
Set a Public Hearing on Emerson Pond Voluntary Annexation
Set a Public Hearing on Garrison Industrial Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
Set a Public Hearing on River South Voluntary Annexation
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Aviation Property Transactions - Airport Drive, Ashley Circle, Eaton Circle, and South Airline Street
Aviation Property Transactions - 7606 Christie Lane
Aviation Property Transactions - 7724 Cooper Lane
Aviation Property Transactions - 8200 Douglas 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 Right-of-Way off Mecklenburg Avenue
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Additional Portion of Old Dowd Road and a Portion of Marshall Drive
Public Hearing and Decision on Ahsul Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Long Creek at McClure Voluntary Annexation

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