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CharlotteNov 24, 20253 min read

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Charlotte City Council approved a mix of contracts, annexations, a historic landmark designation, and demolition ordinances, while deferring some consent items and pulling others for separate votes.

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Council approved several long-term contract lists, including real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews, and authorized specific projects such as roof repair work for Mint Museum Randolph and pavement replacement for a taxiway shoulder. It also adopted annexation ordinances for multiple properties, designated the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House as a historic landmark, and approved in-rem remedy ordinances to demolish structures at 326 Kirby Drive and 215 Orange Street. Some consent items were deferred or handled separately, including real estate appraisal items and other staff-pulled items. The meeting also included a proclamation recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month and Prematurity Awareness Day.

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Approved contracts for professional engineering and consulting services for a three-year term.
Rejected the low bid from Benton Roofing, Inc. and approved a $1,065,880 contract with Interstate Roofing Company, Inc. for the Mint Museum Randolph Roof Repair Project Phase 1.
Approved real estate appraisal and appraisal review contracts for a three-year term and authorized renewals and amendments.
Adopted Ordinance 1040-X designating the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House as a historic landmark.
Closed the public hearing and adopted Annexation Ordinance 1041-X.
Closed the public hearing and adopted Annexation Ordinance 1042-X.
Closed the public hearing and adopted Annexation Ordinance 1043-X.
Adopted in rem remedy ordinances to demolish and remove structures at 326 Kirby Drive and 215 Orange Street.
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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 20 through 32 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
Prematurity Awareness Month and Prematurity Awareness Day
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PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Decision on the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway between Liggett Street and Bullard Street
Public Hearing and Decision on Emerson Pond Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Garrison Industrial Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on River South Voluntary Annexation
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
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BUSINESS
Bridge Inspection Services
Drones as First Responders Program
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National Register Nominations Grant for McCrorey Heights and Oaklawn Park
NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvement Project
Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board
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Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee
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Mayor and City Council Topics
Closed Session (as necessary)
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CONSENT
Mint Museum Randolph Roof Repair Project Phase 1
Professional Engineering and Consulting Services
Real Estate Appraisals and Appraisal Reviews
CATS Marketing and Communications Services
Scaleybark Station Drainage Repairs
Airport Building Automation and Security Systems
Airport Flooring Services
Airport Program Management Support and Advisory Services
Airport Taxiway Shoulder Pavement Replacement
Meeting Minutes
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
In Rem Remedy: 326 Kirby Drive
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In Rem Remedy: 215 Orange Street
Property Transactions - Kuykendall Road Improvements, Parcel # 28
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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 and Decision on the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway between Liggett Street and Bullard Street
Public Hearing and Decision on Emerson Pond Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on Garrison Industrial Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
Public Hearing and Decision on River South Voluntary Annexation
Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board
Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board

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