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City Council meeting summary

CharlotteDec 8, 20253 min read

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City Council approved a package of consent items, including contracts for traffic control, park-and-ride grounds maintenance, and firehouse renovations, and advanced actions tied to affordable housing and Charlotte Water regional service.

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Council approved multiple routine spending and service items, with several decisions focused on transportation, fire services, and utility work. It also approved a property purchase on Catherine Simmons Avenue for affordable housing opportunities and adopted an annexation agreement involving the City of Charlotte and the Town of Harrisburg. Council deferred approval of the 2026 City Council Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule so it can be brought back before the end of the year.

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Approved a contract with Parking Unlimited Inc. for Spectrum Center traffic control services, not to exceed $270,000 for one year, with renewal options.
Approved a contract for Charlotte Area Transit System bus park-and-ride lot grounds maintenance.
Approved a property purchase on Catherine Simmons Avenue for $465,000 to support affordable housing opportunities.
Adopted Ordinance No. 1058-X approving the annexation agreement between the City of Charlotte and the Town of Harrisburg.
Deferred approval of the 2026 City Council Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule to be brought back before the end of the calendar year.
Approved adding one representative from Gaston County to the existing Charlotte Water Advisory Committee.

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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 12 through 42 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 & RECOGNITIONS
Johnson C. Smith University Football Team
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PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Decision on Proposed Annexation Agreement with the Town of Harrisburg
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
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BUSINESS
Purchase of Property on Catherine Simmons Avenue for Affordable Housing
Addition of a Representative from Gaston County to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee
Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
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Mayor and Council Topics
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Closed Session
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CONSENT
Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services
Bus Park and Ride Lots Grounds Maintenance
Firehouse #22 Additions and Renovations
Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance Services
Freightliner Parts and Service
Information Technology Professional Services
Siphon Cleaning Services
Thermal Hydrolysis Process Design Contract Amendment
Water and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Repair
Water Treatment Valve Replacement Materials
Hunter Acres Pond Improvements Project
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects - E
CATS Marketing and Communications Services
Light Rail Vehicle Train Control and Signaling Systems Parts and Repairs
Scaleybark Station Drainage Repairs
South End Station Construction Manager at Risk Construction Phase
Transit Planning and Scheduling Software
Airport Facility Lease - 4402 Yorkmont Road
Airport Facility Lease - 4818 Express Drive, Suite C
Airport Fixed Base Operator North Basin Retrofit Construction
Airport Overlook Lighting Enhancements
Airport Public Wi-Fi Upgrade
Airport West Ramp Dual Taxilanes Change Order
Aviation Financial Feasibility Consultant Services Contract Amendment
Aviation Water Treatment Chemicals
Document Management Services
Refund of Property Taxes
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Property Transactions - 7th Street Parallel Bike Routes Phase 2, Parcel # 1
Property Transactions - Kuykendall Road Improvements, Parcel # 2
Property Transactions - North Caldwell at 8th Street Traffic Signal, Parcel # 1
Property Transactions - Strategic Investment Area: Harrisburg at Camp Stewart Pedestrian Improvements, Parcel # 3
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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 Proposed Annexation Agreement with the Town of Harrisburg
Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule

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