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Airport funding and land actions approved

CharlotteApr 27, 20264 min read

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Council unanimously approved major airport financing, including up to $235 million in General Airport Revenue Bonds and up to $175 million in construction-period financing, and adopted a budget ordinance to move $57 million into airport debt service. Members also approved property and right-of-way actions, including closing several small public rights-of-way and designating the Faires Farm Silos as a historic landmark.

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Council approved a large financing package for Charlotte Douglas International Airport so planned airport projects can move ahead. The vote also shifted city, airport operating, and passenger-fee funds into airport debt service to support that borrowing. In addition, council approved several land changes, including closing small public rights-of-way and naming the Faires Farm Silos a historic landmark.

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Approved General Airport Revenue Bonds up to $235,000,000 and construction-period financing up to $175,000,000
Adopted Budget Ordinance 1123-X appropriating $57,000,000 to the Airport Debt Service Fund from debt proceeds, the Airport Operating Fund, and the Airport Passenger Facilities Charges Fund
Adopted Ordinance 1122-X designating the Faires Farm Silos as a historic landmark
Approved resolutions to close portions of unopened right-of-way off Hoyt Hinson Road, adjacent to Raleigh Street, off Wadsworth Place, and off Wake Drive
Approved consent agenda items including a $3,891,020 contract for the Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Project
Authorized capital program management services contracts with HNTB North Carolina, P.C. and H.W. Lochner, Inc.

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Apr 27, 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
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
ALS Awareness Month
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PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Decision on the Faires Farm Silos Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way off Hoyt Hinson Road
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way Adjacent to Raleigh Street
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Wadsworth Place
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off Wake Drive
Public Hearing and Decision on 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
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POLICY
City Manager’s Report
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BUSINESS
Charlotte Fire Department Protective Vests Donation
Grant and Donation for Rail Trail Bridge Project
Street Tree Maintenance Grant
Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Urban Cost Share Program
Interlocal Agreement for Smithville Water System Improvements Project
Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan
Affordable Housing Development Support Requests
Sale of City-Owned Property for Affordable Housing
CATS Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement Amendment
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Mayor and Council Topics
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Closed Session
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CONSENT
Construction Equipment Repair Services
Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Project
Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvement Project
Security Services for Charlotte Water
Valve Reconditioning Services
Lorna-Laburnum Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects - H
Storm Water Services Media Buying and Creative Services
CATS Capital Program Management Services
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CATS Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services
Transit Fare Modernization Program
Amend Transfer of City-Owned Property on Freedom Drive
Refund of Property Taxes
Set a Public Hearing on Ahsul Commercial Phase Area Voluntary Annexation
Set a Public Hearing on Lofton Area Voluntary Annexation
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CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Property Transactions - Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity, Parcel # 7
Property Transactions - Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity, Parcel # 13
Property Transactions - Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity, Parcel # 14
Property Transactions - Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity, Parcel # 16
Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcel # 8
Property Transactions - Pence and Harrisburg Road Intersection 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 a Resolution to Close a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way off Hoyt Hinson Road
Public Hearing and Decision on the Faires Farm Silos Historic Landmark Designation
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way Adjacent to Raleigh Street
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Wadsworth Place
Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off Wake Drive
Public Hearing and Decision on 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
Affordable Housing Development Support Requests

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