City Council - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

Approval of Minutes

July 7, July 9, and July 21, 2026.

Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing August 13, 2026, as Roman Butzlaff Day.

Presentation of a retirement plaque recognizing Michelle Hunt for over 13 years of service with the City of Concord.

For over 13 years of service to the City of Concord, Michelle Hunt retired August 1st, 2026, from her position at Rider Transit as the Senior Customer Service Representative. In 2007, Michelle and her family relocated from Washington, D.C., where she had a 20-year career with the federal government, including 10 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration. After moving to Concord, she pursued her passion for creativity by starting a home staging and interior design business. Following the housing market downfall, she came to the City's Transit Department. She joined Rider Transit in November of 2012, and except for the Transit Director, was the longest tenured employee within the Department. As the first point of contact for many Transit customers, Michelle has served at the Rider Transit Center with a professional level of tact and consistently calm demeanor, despite being often faced with customers who can be frustrated and in a hurry to get to their destination. She is well known and appreciated by many of long-time customers and community members. Being only one of two Customer Service employees on the Transit staff, she has often been relied upon heavily to cover extra hours behind the Customer Service window at the Transit Center, never complaining. She worked tirelessly through COVID, continuing to greet, assist, and reassure customers at the Rider Transit Center during that incredibly challenging and stressful time. In addition to her daily duties at the office, especially around the holidays, she expressed her love of decorating and design. Each December at the Transit Center, she created festive Christmas themes that brought joy to coworkers and visitors. As Michelle begins her retirement, she looks forward to spending more time with family and embracing new adventures.

Recognition of the City of Concord Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for period ending June 30, 2025.

The City of Concord has participated in the Government Finance Officer's Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) award program for many years and again has been successful in meeting the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the period ending June 30, 2025. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The City has received this award for 37 consecutive years.

Unfinished Business

Informational Items

Parks and Recreation Bond Update

Person's Requesting to be Heard

Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the negotiation of an installment financing contract.

Staff has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into an installment financing contract with a financial institution, to be determined, to pay the costs of constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new facility designed to support the City's Communications and Emergency Management Operations. City staff has retained Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP as special counsel and First Tryon Advisors as financial advisor in connection with the proposed installment financing. The estimated cost of financing the project is an amount not to exceed $10,200,000. The attached resolution authorizes the Finance Director to submit an application to the LGC for approval of the installment financing contract, approves the financing team, and includes other relevant information related to the issuance of the installment financing contract. Recommendation: Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation of an installment financing contract in the amount of $10,200,000.

Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending various articles (Articles 1-4; 6-14) of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO) to address Board and Commission structure and duties, address signs in the Center City (CC) zoning district, and further provide clarity, increase user efficiency, and comply with the North Carolina General Statutes.

The proposed amendments to the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO) are principally intended to be corrective in nature, largely stemming from the combination of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, updated legislation, and the clarification on signage in the Center City zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the amendments to Council at their July 21, 2026 meeting. Recommendation: Motion to adopt an ordinance amending various articles (Articles 1-4; 6-14) of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO) to address Board and Commission structure and duties, address signs in the Center City (CC) zoning district, and further provide clarity, increase user efficiency, and comply with the North Carolina General Statutes.

Conduct a Public Hearing for case Z(CD)-01-26 to consider a Zoning Map Amendment application for +/- 0.510 acres located at 285 Palaside Drive NE from RM-1 (Residential Medium Density) to C-1-CD (Light Commercial and Office – Conditional District).

The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the rezoning request for 285 Palaside Dr. at their July 21, 2026 meeting. The Commission voted 3:3 to recommend approval of the proposed zoning request. The vote did not meet the required super-majority vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the Commission, so the request has been forwarded to City Council for a final decision. This rezoning request does not require an amendment to the 2030 Land Use Plan as this property is designated as Mixed-Use Activity (MUAC). The applicant proposes the rezoning to convert an existing single-family residence into a commercial office, specifically as a professional Hispanic-serving CPA service. Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending the official zoning map from RM-1 (Residential Medium Density) to C-1-CD (Light Commercial and Office – Conditional District).

Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Edison Foard for the construction of the Hangar in Common at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in the amount of $13,916,669.14.

This project will be constructing the new hangar in common on the north end of the general aviation ramp. Work leading up to this hangar has included extending the ramp and extending the roadway north (to be completed in Fall 2026) so this hangar will have both land side and air side access. Following a formal solicitation process, five (5) bids were publicly opened on July 23, 2026. While multiple bids were received, staff determined that the lowest bidder did not meet the “responsive” criteria due to a lack of required documentation. Consequently, Edison Foard was identified as the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. The proposed award includes the Base Bid plus Alternates 1- 5, which includes fire alarm monitoring, sprinkler system monitoring and preferred alternates for hangar door, emergency backup generator, and surveillance cameras. The total contract value is $13,916,669.14. The funding for the construction will be from NCDOT- State Airport Improvement Program, TRDF (Transportation Reserve Direct Funding) and BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Edison Foard for construction of the Hangar in Common.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute change order #3 for the North Apron Roadway Project at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

Change order #3 with Mountaineer Contractors Inc. is for adjusting the current design of the project to meet the needs of the future hangar project adjacent to the project site. The original project was designed assuming that the Hangar in Common would be developed at a later date. With the scope of the hangar set and design established, Mountaineer was asked to incorporate the revisions to the approved plan of the North Apron Roadway project. By incorporating these changes, the expectation is to make both the future hangar project's construction and schedule more efficient. The future project's plans and requirements modified several aspects from the original project's design, resulting in deductions and extensions to bid items, both old and new. Outside of the future project, Change Order #3 is to cover the unexpected poor soil located beneath Wall A. The soil excavated was unsuitable for the wall stabilization and required to be disposed and replaced. The net change and cost are reflected in the Change Order #3. These items have been reviewed and recommended by our Project Engineer. The increase in the contract amount of $ 145,329.85 (total contract amount now $2,656,865.34) will be funded through the FY24 North Carolina Department of Transportation -Transportation Reserve Directed Funding (TRDF) grant. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute change order #3 for $145,329.85 and to approve the budget amendment attached.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute amendment #2 with Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) for the North Apron Roadway Project at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

Amendment #2 with Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is for construction administration, quality control testing and Resident Project Representative services to complete the project. The original contract time for the project was 150 calendar days. Contract extensions have been approved to add 196 calendar days to the contract due to unsuitable soils encountered. Additionally, the amendment includes roadway design revisions to incorporate revisions needed to meet the design of the roadway and parking lots of the hangar in common project adjacent to the project site. There is a credit for unused gate guard hours that were not utilized due to the airport contracting with a third-party vendor to provide gate guard services. The increase in the contract amount of $299,604.91 (total contract amount now $771,276.50) will be funded through the FY24 North Carolina Department of Transportation -Transportation Reserve Directed Funding (TRDF) grant. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute amendment #2 for $299,604.91 and to approve the budget amendment attached.

Consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 60 "Stormwater Quality Control and Management," Article IV "Stormwater Quality Control and Management," Section 60-46 "Duty of owner to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit, Phase 2 and utility compliance," of the City Code to address property owner responsibility and compliance when making changes to owned parcels.

This portion of the City Code requires that it is the responsibility of a property owner when making improvements to alter the flow pattern of stormwater to install appropriate facilities to manage the runoff. The Code also states that a zoning compliance permit may not be issued until this condition is met. This section does not reflect historical practice as 1.) such facilities are part of the issued permit and would not be installed prior to the permit and 2.) a literal reading of the Code would require stormwater review of all minor improvements such as fences, outbuildings, small home additions, patios, etc. This item is a corrective amendment to ensure that the City Code follows historical and accepted practice. A strike-through document of Section 60-46 is also included. Recommendation: Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Section 60- 46 of the City Code related to property owner responsibility and compliance with NPDES Phase 2 Permits, the North Carolina Administrative Code, and all applicable zoning and development ordinances of the City.

Present updates to the Downtown Concord MSD Façade Grant program.

With the completion of the Downtown Streetscape project, staff and Concord Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors recommend establishing a uniform maximum award of $5,000 for all new applicants throughout the MSD. Previously, properties within the designated High Impact Areas along the Streetscape project were eligible to receive matching grants of up to $10,000. The proposed change would allow available funding to support and incentivize a greater number of façade improvement projects. Staff and the CDDC Board of Directors also recommend removing furniture from the list of eligible expenses to prioritize permanent improvements that remain with the building as businesses change over time. Recommendation: Motion to approve revisions to the Downtown Façade Grant Policy, as recommended by CDDC's Urban Living Committee.

Consider adopting an ordinance ordering the demolition of the structure located at 426 Lincoln St. owned by Clean Clothes Enterprises.

The structure is located on a single parcel with an assessed building value of $78,530 according to Cabarrus County land records. Upon inspection, the structure was determined to be dilapidated and unfit for human habitation. Code Enforcement Officer Josh Jackson initiated a Minimum Housing case on February 24, 2026. A Finding of Fact and Order to Repair or Demolish was issued on March 27, 2026, establishing an initial compliance deadline of April 25, 2026. At the owner's request, two extensions were granted. The first extension began April 27, 2026, and ended May 27, 2026. A second extension was granted on June 6, 2026, and ended on June 27, 2026. A third extension request was submitted to the Chief of Police on June 30, 2026, and was denied. To date, no rehabilitation work or other corrective action has been undertaken to bring the property into compliance with the Order to Repair or Demolish. Civil penalties in the amount of $200.00 per day began accruing on June 29, 2026. Recommendation: Motion to adopt an ordinance ordering the demolition of the structure located at 426 Lincoln St. owned by Clean Clothes Enterprises.

Consider adopting a reimbursement resolution for expenditures associated with a planned FY27 installment financing.

As part of the FY27 budget, staff recommended financing the purchase of fire trucks and related equipment. The City intends to finance all or a portion of the costs of the fire trucks and related equipment with proceeds of tax-exempt obligations. Staff is ready to proceed with the purchase of the fire trucks and related equipment, and will incur capital expenditures before the execution and delivery of the obligations. The City will advance funds currently on hand to pay for the capital expenditures, and the City intends and reasonably expects to reimburse itself for the capital expenditures from a portion of the proceeds of the obligations. The maximum principal amount of the obligations currently expected to be executed and delivered by the City to pay for all or a portion of the capital expenditures is $6,000,000. Recommendation: Motion to adopt a reimbursement resolution for expenditures associated with a planned FY27 installment financing.

Consider authorizing the City Manager and staff to move forward with site investigation and schematic design with the consultant firm, McAdams for WW Flowe Park in the amount of $101,815.

The WW Flowe Park project renovations are part of the GO Bond referendum. The park project is located at 99 Central Heights Drive. The master plan for WW Flowe Park was adopted in July 2023. The master plan was based on public input from two community meetings and two public surveys. The master plan included the existing facilities which comprise of four baseball/softball diamonds, two batting cages, .75-mile walking trail, small shelters, playground area, two sand volleyball courts, and existing open space. The schematic design will provide details needed for new amenities and renovated amenities based on the master plan to provide critical information for staff to move to final design. Recommendation: Motion to authorize City Manager to move forward with schematic design with the firm McAdams for the bond funded renovations to WW Flowe Park in the amount of $101,815.

Consider authorizing the purchase of a replacement Jet Vac truck for the Stormwater Department from Jet-Vac Equipment Company in the amount of $632,124.13 and to approve the associated budget amendment.

The Stormwater Department utilizes a Jet Vac vehicle to clean storm drain inlets, boxes, and pipes. The department has one vehicle of this type. With this vehicle out of service, customer service requests and routine maintenance work are delayed. This directly impacts the level of service we strive to provide. Additionally, during recovery from storm events, alternative maintenance approaches are required that are less efficient and increase employee exposure to potential safety issues. The current vehicle, purchased in 2019 began encountering major mechanical issues approximately 8 months ago. The truck then worked on and off for several months. The original vendor, other third-party Jet Vac vendors, and our internal Fleet Department have exhausted its efforts to repair this vehicle to a reliable state. Staff have located a truck meeting our specifications that is in stock and ready. Jet-Vac Equipment Company has been a trusted and reliable vendor for the City since the purchase of a Wastewater Jet Vac several years ago. This vehicle is being offered and purchased under Sourcewell Contract #101221-SCA. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the purchase of a replacement Jet Vac truck for the Stormwater Department from Jet-Vac Equipment Company in the amount of $632,124.13 and to approve the associated budget amendment.

Consider amending Article 5.10 Political Activities in the Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Changes include permitting City employees to run for any elected public office but prohibiting City employees from holding elected public office while employed by the City, addressing instances of any City employee who may currently hold elected public office and other revisions consistent with N.C.G.S. § 160A-169. Recommendation: Motion to amend Article 5.10 Political Activities in the Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Consider making appointments to vacancies on various City of Concord Boards and Commissions.

Attached, for reference, is a list of potential Board and Commission appointments for consideration for the City of Concord. Recommendation: Motion to make appointments to various Boards and Commissions.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase Three (3) Fire Apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) Cooperative Purchasing Program and One (1) Fire apparatus from Oshkosh Manufacturing.

The purchase will be made from Pierce and Oshkosh Manufacturing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) contract, to be procured through the authorized dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the total amount of $5,966,036 including approval of pre-payment to secure manufacturer discounts totaling $595,000. The Fire Department is requesting approval to purchase four (4) new fire apparatus to maintain operational readiness and replace aging equipment. The purchase includes: One 100' Aerial Platform Apparatus Total Cost (with pre-pay discount): $2,206,194. Build Time: 48-51 months. Two (2) Engine Pumpers Total Cost (with pre-pay discount): $2,158,556. Build Time: 46-49 months. One (1) Oshkosh 6x6 Striker with R50 HRET Total Cost (with pre-pay discount): $1,601,286 Build Time 340-400 days. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute and negotiate a contract to purchase four (4) fire apparatus: one (1) 100' Aerial Platform, one (1) Oshkosh Striker and two (2) Engine Pumpers. The purchase will be from Pierce and Oshkosh Manufacturing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) Cooperative Purchasing Program, to be procured through Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the total amount of $5,966,036 including approval of pre-payment to secure manufacturer discounts totaling $595,000.

Consider authorizing the Concord Fire Department to apply for the NC Forest Service-Hurricane Helene Fire Department Assistance Program in the amount of up to $10,000.

The NC Forest Service (NCFS) is opening applications to Fire Departments within the Hurricane Helene Declared Disaster Area and will provide up to $10,000 to selected Fire Departments, to provide new forestry equipment. The NC Forest Service will review applications and if selected, NCFS will purchase the requested personal protective equipment and distribute it to the Fire Department, rather than departments submitting for reimbursement. There is no local match required for this program. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the Concord Fire Department to apply for the NC Forest Service-Hurricane Helene Fire Department Assistance Program.

Consider authorizing the Concord Fire Department to purchase a Scorpion Attenuator-Traffic Blocking Device through the Domestic Preparedness Region 7 (DPR 7) process in the amount of up to $40,000.

Each year the DPR7 Committee selects presented projects or equipment to fund for each Domestic Preparedness Region. Concord Fire Department submitted the Scorpion Attenuator-Traffic Blocking Device to the committee, and it was selected for funding. Selected DPR7 projects require an entity to sponsor, purchase, and maintain the equipment for use in Region 7, if requested. If approved, Concord Fire Department will purchase the Scorpion Attenuator and submit for reimbursement to North Carolina Emergency Management, for up to $40,000. No local match is required for this program. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the Concord Fire Department to purchase a Scorpion Attenuator-Traffic Blocking Device through the Domestic Preparedness Region 7 (DPR 7) process and submit for reimbursement through North Carolina Emergency Management.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of National Fire Protection Association 1970 (2025 Edition) certified Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), cylinders, face pieces, accountability devices, and associated accessories from Newton's Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc. through the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Competitive Bid Program, Contract No. 26-03-0521R.

The NFPA 1970 (2025 Edition) standards establish the minimum design, performance, testing, and certification requirements for structural firefighting protective equipment and represent the latest advancements in firefighter respiratory protection and safety. The Department's existing SCBA inventory is approaching the end of its recommended service life. Replacing this equipment ensures firefighters continue to operate with reliable, manufacturer-supported respiratory protection that complies with current NFPA standards. This purchase fulfills the replacement project approved in the Fiscal Year 2026 CIP Budget not to exceed $2,786,000. The purchase also provides adequate reserve equipment to support recruit academies, equipment maintenance, repairs, and emergency operations while maintaining operational readiness across all suppression companies. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of the NFPA certified SCBA cylinders, face pieces, accountability devices, and associated accessories from Newton's Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc using the NC Sheriff's Association Competitive Bid Program.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Sourcewell in the amount of $101,138.10 for a replacement lift for the Aviation Department.

Aviation's current lift is scheduled for replacement in FY27. The replacement was budgeted and approved at $100,000. The replacement lift was found using a Sourcewell contract for $101,138.10. The Aviation department uses a lift for many maintenance projects, including preventive maintenance as well as for security projects involving camera installation and maintenance. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase the replacement lift using the Sourcewell contract in the amount of $101,138.10.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a utility reimbursement agreement with Mr. John W. Eckstein.

Mr. John W. Eckstein is the sole owner of parcel PIN 56215294970000, located at the Southeast quadrant of the intersection of Brookwood Ave. and Church St. As a condition of development approval, the owner is required to extend a public sewer main, install two sewer lateral extensions, and install a 1.75-inch public water service lateral extension within the Brookwood Ave. NE right-of-way to serve the subject property. The City is concurrently preparing to undertake the Brookwood Ave. Improvement Project. To prevent conflicting construction schedules, minimize traffic disruption, and avoid cutting into the newly paved roadway, both parties desire that the City construct the required public utility extensions concurrently with its project with Mr. Eckstein reimbursing the City for all associated construction costs. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a utility reimbursement agreement with John W. Eckstein.

Consider adopting the General Capital Projects Fund amendment allocating savings from the Fleet Facility construction to the parking lot and sidewalk improvements at the old fuel island.

The attached budget amendment allocates savings from the fleet facility construction to parking lot and sidewalk improvements at the old fuel island. Recommendation: Motion to adopt the project budget ordinance to amend the General Capital Project Fund to allocate savings from the Fleet Facility construction to the parking lot and sidewalk improvements at the old fuel island project.

Consider receiving quarterly report on water and wastewater extension permits issued by the Engineering Department in the second quarter of 2026.

In accordance with City Code Chapter 62, the attached reports outline the water, and wastewater extension permits that were issued between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Recommendation: Motion to receive the first quarter water and wastewater extension report for 2026.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication of an access easement and approval of the maintenance agreement from Cabarrus County.

In accordance with the CDO Article 4, the following access easements and maintenance agreements are now ready for approval: SCM Maintenance & Access Easement to serve Cabarrus County property located at 3811 Cochran Road and 4850 Roberta Road, Concord, NC 28027, Cabarrus County Property Identification Number (PIN): 5518-16 -4257. Access easements and SCM maintenance agreements are being offered by the owners. Recommendation: Motion to approve the maintenance agreements and accept the offers of dedication to the property located at 3811 Cochran Road and 4850 Roberta Road, Concord, NC 28027, Cabarrus County Property Identification Number (PIN): 5518-16-4257.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication of easements and public rights-of-ways in various subdivisions.

In accordance with CDO Article 5, the following final plat and easements are now ready for approval: Subdivision Plat for George Liles Retail Phase I, The Villas at Rocky River, and Lots 1-3 Woodhaven Commons. Various utility easements and public rights-of-ways are offered by the owners. Recommendation: Motion to accept the offer of dedication on the following plat and easements: Subdivision Plat for George Liles Retail Phase I, The Villas at Rocky River, and Lots 1-3 Woodhaven Commons.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication for a Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance & Access Easement and approving the accompanying Maintenance Agreement from McGrath Rentcorp, Inc.

In accordance with Article 4 of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO), the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement Agreement for the property located at 4862 Stough Road (PIN: 5518-74-9619) is complete and ready for formal approval. The property owner, McGrath Rentcorp, Inc., has executed the required agreement and offered the access easement to ensure long-term maintenance and access for public compliance. Recommendation: Motion to accept the Offer of Dedication for the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement for PIN 5518-74-9619 located at 4862 Stough Road.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication for a Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance & Access Easement and approve the accompanying Maintenance Agreement from 24 Hour Storage, LLC.

In accordance with Article 4 of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO), the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement Agreement for the property located at 620 Webb Road, Concord, NC, Cabarrus County Property Identification Number (PIN): 5529- 86-0750 is complete and ready for formal approval. The property owner, 24 Hour Storage, LLC, has executed the required agreement and offered the access easement to ensure long-term maintenance and access for public compliance. Recommendation: Motion to accept the Offer of Dedication for the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement for PIN number 5529-86-0750 located at 620 Webb Road.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication for a Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance & Access Easement and approving the accompanying Maintenance Agreement from Cabarrus County, a body of politic and political subdivision of the State of North Carolina.

In accordance with Article 4 of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO), the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement Agreement for the property located at 61 Spring Street NW, Concord, NC 28025, Cabarrus County Property Identification Number (PIN): 5620-78-4221 is complete and ready for formal approval. The property owner, Cabarrus County, has executed the required agreement and offered the access easement to ensure long-term maintenance and access for public compliance. Recommendation: Motion to accept the Offer of Dedication for the SCM Maintenance agreement & Access Easement for (PIN): 5620-78-4221 located at 61 Spring St. NW.

Consider accepting an Offer of Dedication for a Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Maintenance & Access Easement and approving the accompanying Maintenance Agreement from T&T Custom Homes and Renovations, Inc.

In accordance with Article 4 of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO), the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement Agreement for the property located at 175-206 Weatherman Way NW, Concord, NC, Cabarrus County Property Identification Number (PIN): 5611-99-0097 is complete and ready for formal approval. The property owner, T&T Custom Homes and Renovations, Inc., has executed the required agreement and offered an access easement to ensure long-term maintenance and public compliance. Recommendation: Motion to accept the Offer of Dedication for the SCM Maintenance & Access Easement for PIN: 5611-99-0097 located at 175-206 Weatherman Way NW.

Consider accepting an offer of infrastructure at Tribek-Morris Tract Industrial, Patterson Ave. Water Line Replacement, GGV - Concord Industrial, Main St Culvert Replacement, Carolina Ridge Phase 1 MP 1 and 2 (lots: 101-105;335-340;345), Caldwell Park.

In accordance with CDO Article 5, improvements have been constructed in accordance with the City's regulations and specifications. The following are being offered for acceptance: 8,282.00 LF of 12-inch water line, 27 valves (12-inch), 9,694.00 LF of 8-inch water line, 29 valves (8-inch), 3,026.00 LF of 6-inch water line, 11 valves (6-inch), 1,317.00 LF of 2-inch water line, 7 valves (2-inch), 41 hydrants; 16,431.00 LF of 8-inch sewer line and 92 Manholes. Recommendation: Motion to accept the offer of infrastructure acceptance in the following site at: Tribek-Morris Tract Industrial, Patterson Ave. Water Line Replacement, GGV - Concord Industrial, Main St Culvert Replacement, Carolina Ridge Phase 1 MP 1 and 2 (lots: 101-105;335-340;345), Caldwell Park.

Consider the acceptance of 1.319 Acres of real property conveyed, Water Tank, and associated Access Easement.

Consider the acceptance of real property as described as "ELEVATED TANK PARCEL TO BE DEDICATED TO CITY OF CONCORD, 57,469 SF, 1.319 AC" on the FINAL PLAT OF: CAROLINA RIDGE PHASE 1 MAP 2 (DEL WEBB) recorded in the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds office in Plat Book 109 at Pages 37-46. This property is the site of a new water tower constructed to serve the Carolina Ridge planned subdivision and surrounding areas. The access easement provides all rights necessary for the maintenance of the water tower and the tank will be subject to a one-year warranty period. Recommendation: Motion to accept 1.319 Acres of real property conveyed, Water Tank, and associated Access Easement.

Consider adopting a project ordinance amendment to increase the Grant Proceeds budget by $13,500 to account for the receipt of the REACH Grant funding.

To appropriate the CHA REACH grant awarded in the amount of $13,500 received by the City of Concord. Recommendation: Motion to adopt a project ordinance amendment to increase the Grants Proceeds budget by $13,500 to account for the receipt of the REACH Grant funding.

Consider adopting a project ordinance amendment for the increase of CDBG program income budget to actual received for FY26.

The current budgeted amount is $112,270 and needs to be increased to $112,929, a difference of $659 to account for additional program income received by the City of Concord. Recommendation: Motion to adopt a project ordinance amendment to increase the amount of HOME program income for FY26 by $659.

Consider adopting a project ordinance amendment for the decrease of HOME program income budget to actual received over several years.

The current budgeted amount is $1,902,156 and needs to be decreased to $1,691,896, a difference of $210,260 to account for actual program income received by the City of Concord over several years. Recommendation: Motion to adopt a project ordinance amendment to decrease the amount of HOME program income by $210,260.

Consider adopting a General Capital Projects Fund amendment.

The attached budget ordinance amendment allocates investments earnings through June 30, 2026, to the future projects account, corrects the FY27 CIP ordinance that excluded a transfer to the General Fund, and transfers funds held in FY26 for the parks master plan back to the General Fund. Recommendation: Motion to adopt a General Capital Projects Fund amendment.

Consider adopting an ordinance to amend the FY2027 General Fund operating budget.

In FY26, funds were held in the General Capital Projects Fund for the update of the parks master plan in FY27. Parks is ready to move forward with this item. The attached budget amendment moves the funds held in FY26 to the General Fund to cover the cost of the master plan update. Recommendation: Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend the FY2027 General Fund operating budget.

Consider adopting an ordinance to amend the General Capital Reserve Fund budget.

The attached budget amendment allocated investment earnings through June 30, 2026, to the future projects account to use towards future projects, closes prior year transfers, and corrects a transfer incorrectly included in the FY27 CIP ordinance. Recommendation: Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend the General Capital Reserve Fund budget.

Consider modifying the FY27 Rider Transit Fee Schedule.

The attached modified Transit Fee Schedule adjusts the Rider Transit Fare system to add a new annual full-fare and reduced fare bus pass option that was accidentally omitted from the list of fare changes approved last month. Recommendation: Motion to adopt the modified Transit fee schedule to be effective on August 14, 2026.

Consider authorizing the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Grant Offer in the amount of $6,638,856 for Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Program at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

The Aviation Department has received confirmation that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Program in the amount of $6,638,856 will fund the Hangar in Common Project. Recommendation: Motion to authorize the City Manager to approve the grant agreement and to adopt the grant project ordinance.

Consider acceptance of the Tax Office reports for the month of June 2026.

The Tax Collector is responsible for periodic reporting of revenue collections for the Tax Collection Office. Recommendation: Motion to accept the Tax Office collection reports for the month of June 2026.

Consider Approval of Tax Releases/Refunds from the Tax Collection Office for the month of June 2026.

G.S. 105-381 allows for the refund and/or release of tax liability due to various reasons by the governing body. A listing of various refund/release requests is presented for your approval, primarily due to overpayments, situs errors and/or valuation changes. Recommendation: Motion to approve the Tax releases/refunds for the month of June 2026.

Receive a monthly report on the status of investments as of June 30, 2026.

A resolution adopted by the governing body on 12/9/1991 directs the Finance Director to report on the status of investments each month. Recommendation: Motion to accept the monthly report on investments.

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General Comments by Council of Non-Business Nature

Closed Session (If Needed)

Adjournment