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City Council business meeting summary

CharlotteFeb 9, 20263 min read

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Council approved a large consent agenda including a $6.17 million roadway resurfacing contract, a $1.24 million Belmont Lift Station design amendment, and several utility service contracts. It also set future public hearings and deferred multiple land acquisition items tied to tree canopy preservation and property transactions.

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Charlotte City Council moved forward with a broad package of spending, utility, and contract actions. The biggest approved items included a $6.17 million road resurfacing contract and a $1.24 million design amendment for the Belmont Lift Station and Force Main project, which supports wastewater system work. Council also postponed several land acquisition items related to tree canopy preservation until the next business meeting and scheduled future public hearings on annexation and an alleyway abandonment request. For residents, this means street, sewer, and other city services will continue advancing, while some land purchase decisions are still under review.

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Approved a $6,172,218.90 contract for Strategic Investment Area roadway resurfacing.
Approved a $1,237,300 contract amendment with GHD Consulting Services Inc. for design services for the Belmont Lift Station and Force Main project.
Approved consent agenda items, with Items 32, 33, and 34 pulled for separate vote and Items 42 and 43 deferred.
Deferred Item 32, Item 33, and Item 34, all land acquisition items for the Tree Canopy Preservation Program, until February 23, 2026.
Set a public hearing for March 9, 2026, on the Summerwell Mountain Island voluntary annexation petition.
Adopted a resolution of intent to abandon a portion of alleyway off East Worthington Avenue and set a public hearing for March 9, 2026.

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City Council Business Meeting

Feb 9, 2026, 5:00 PMCouncil Chambercompleted

Agenda

5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION PREVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267
This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
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Action Preview Overview
Action Preview Items
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Closed Session
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6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
Call to Order
Introductions
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Decision on Maersk Agency USA, Inc. Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on Pacific Life Insurance Company Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on Scout Motors Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on SoFi Technologies, Inc. & Subsidiaries Business Investment Grant
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POLICY
Health and Sanitation Ordinance Amendments
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BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement For Mallard Creek Stream Restoration Project
Restrictive Covenants for Property on Starwood Avenue Amendment
Norland Road Shared-Use Path Phase 1
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CONSENT
Strategic Investment Area Roadway Resurfacing
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Automatic Lighting Controls Maintenance and Services
Cemetery Grounds Maintenance
Lakeview Road Improvements Change Order
Roofing and Waterproofing Supplies and Services
Roadway and Signal Construction Services
Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement Services
Belmont Lift Station and Force Main Contract Amendment
Dewatering and Cleaning of Process Tanks
Facility Drain Relining Services
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services
Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure along East John Street
Toby Creek Sanitary Sewer Construction and Mallard Creek Stream Restoration Project
Traffic Control Services
Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Engineering Services for Camp Greene Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Professional Engineering Services for Storm Water Services Projects
Equipment and Tool Rental Services
Land Acquisition for Tree Canopy Preservation Program on Hart Road
Land Acquisition for Tree Canopy Preservation Program on Riverside Drive
Land Acquisition for Tree Canopy Preservation Program at 904 Riverside Drive
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Meeting Minutes
Set a Public Hearing on Summerwell Mountain Island Voluntary Annexation
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Alleyway off East Worthington Avenue
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Alleyway off Piedmont Street
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 1519 Crystal Road
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 5516 Gorham Drive
Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way off Harris Oaks Boulevard
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcels # 3 & 4
Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcel # 6
Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcel # 7
Property Transactions - Nations Ford Road Signal Upgrades, Parcel # 5
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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 Maersk Agency USA, Inc. Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on Pacific Life Insurance Company Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on Scout Motors Business Investment Grant
Public Hearing and Decision on SoFi Technologies, Inc. & Subsidiaries Business Investment Grant

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://charlottenc.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1350390&GUID=89C422DC-A399-42C7-8F5F-B872875B0762&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752
Agendahttps://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/2/1922_A_City_Council_Business_Meeting_26-02-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://charlottenc.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1350390&GUID=89C422DC-A399-42C7-8F5F-B872875B0762&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752

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