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Council advances I-77 toll lane review

CharlotteFeb 23, 20262 min read

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Council members moved to discuss the I-77 South Toll Lane Project at the upcoming retreat after a same-night vote failed to reach the unanimous support needed to add it to that evening’s agenda.

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Residents packed the meeting to urge Council to act on the proposed I-77 South Toll Lane Project. Council first tried to add the issue to that night’s agenda, but the vote did not get unanimous approval. Members then shifted to placing it on the retreat agenda so the Council can discuss next steps, including whether to ask for more time before the project moves forward.

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A motion to add the I-77 South Toll Lane Project to that night’s agenda failed because it did not receive unanimous support.
Council members agreed to bring the issue to the retreat agenda for discussion as soon as possible.

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Feb 23, 2026, 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 13 through 38 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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PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Decision on the R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House Historic Landmark Designation
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
2026 Federal and State Legislative Agendas
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BUSINESS
Initial Finding Resolution for an Installment Financing Contract for Equipment and Facilities
Lease of City-Owned Property on Northerly Road
Affordable Housing Development Support for Five Points Land Acquisition
Interlocal Agreement for Continuation of Risk Management Services
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Mayor and Council Topics
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Closed Session
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CONSENT
2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
General Vehicle Collision Repair Services
Median Maintenance Services
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Truck Bodies for Transportation Sign Installation Vehicles
Site and Civil Engineering Services
Solid Waste Services Facilities Renovations
Concrete Maintenance and Repair Services
Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure along Asbury Chapel Road
Wi-Fi Services on Transit Vehicles
Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station 47
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Airport CLT Center Roadway Improvements
Airport Concourse E Expansion Phase 10
Airport Crowd Control and Queuing Equipment
Airport Facility Lease - 4308 Yorkmont Road
Airport Valet Management and Parking Support Services
SEAP+ Implementation Consulting Services
Refund of Property Taxes
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Meeting Minutes
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Aviation Property Transactions - 7100 Steele Creek Road, 9100 Dorcas Lane, and 9134 Dorcas Lane
Charlotte Water Property Transactions - Barrington LCR 77 Replacement Sewer, Parcel # 9
Charlotte Water Property Transactions - Oakdale Road Buffer, Parcel # 20
Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 8
Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 15
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 - Pebble Street 4150, Parcel # 2
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Adjournment
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REFERENCES
Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
Reference - Property Transaction Process
Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program

Council advances I-77 toll lane review

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