Town Council - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Government Body
Town Council
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Town Council
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Meeting Date
April 15, 2026

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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CONSENTItem 5

Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment for Various FY 2025-26 Fund Budgets

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Amy Oland, Director, Business Management Matt Brinkley, Assistant Director, Business Management STAFF RECOMMENDATION* That the Council: - Enact the attached budget ordinance amendment to adjust the General Fund, Grants Fund, Capital Improvements (CIP) Fund, Debt Fund, Transit Fund, Stormwater Fund, and Public Housing Fund; and - Enact the attached project ordinance amendments to adjust the Affordable Housing Fund and Transit Grants Fund. ATTACHMENTS: - Budget Ordinance Amendment - General Fund, Grants Fund, Capital Improvements (CIP) Fund, Debt Fund, Transit Fund, Stormwater Fund, and Public Housing Fund - Project Ordinance Amendment – Affordable Housing Fund - Project Ordinance Amendment – Transit Grants Fund - 4-15-26 Background Information

CONSENTItem 6

Street Resurfacing Contract above the Ten Percent Threshold

Responsible Staff, Title, Department Lance Norris, Director, Public Works Michael Wright, Streets and Construction Superintendent, Public Works Staff recommendation* The staff recommend that the Council adopt the attached resolution, increasing the street resurfacing contract with Daniels Inc. of Garner above the ten percent threshold. ATTACHMENTS: - Resolution - Town Resolution (2013-01-28-R-3)

CONSENTItem 7

Town Code Chapter 2, Article IV Amendment: Campaign Contribution Limitations

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council enact the attached ordinance to decrease the municipal campaign maximum contribution to $353.00 and the contribution disclosure exemption to $37.00, as required by Town Code Section 2-73, using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and voter registration adjustment calculations. ATTACHMENTS: - Ordinance - Disclosure and Contribution Adjustments Worksheet - 2026

CONSENTItem 8

2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Public Housing Capital Fund Program Plans

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Loryn Clark, Deputy Town Manager and Interim Director for Housing and Community Development Jamila Lunsford, Management Analyst, Housing and Community Development Derrick Parrish, Maintenance Supervisor, Housing and Community Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommend that the Council adopt the resolution and enact the project ordinances approving Capital Grant program plans for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. ATTACHMENTS: - Resolution - Housing Capital Fund Grant FY 2024-25 Project Ordinance - Housing Capital Fund Grant FY 2025-26 Project Ordinance - Proposed 2024-2025 Public Housing Capital Fund Grant Program - Proposed 2025-26 Capital Grant Program

CONSENTItem 9

2026 Heat Action Plan for Orange County

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Deputy Town Manager John Richardson, Community Sustainability Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council receive and approve the attached plan. ATTACHMENTS: - Heat Action Plan Resolution - 2026 Heat Action Plan for Orange County

CONSENTItem 10

Resolution of Intent to Consider Changes to Town Council Size and Mayor's Term

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Ted Voorhees, Town Manager, Town Manager's Office Nick Yates, Town Attorney, Town Attorney's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommend adoption of the Resolution of Intent to begin the process and allow Council to evaluate whether a referendum is preferred following the Public Hearing. ATTACHMENTS: - Resolution of Intent

CONSENTItem 11

2013 Work Session Minutes

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council approve the attached meeting minutes. ATTACHMENTS: 2013-01-09 WS - draft 2013-01-29 Legislative Breakfast - draft 2013-04-29 WS - draft 2013-05-08 WS - draft 2013-05-22 WS - draft 2013-06-03 WS - draft 2013-06-05 WS - draft

CONSENTItem 12

January 7, February 25, and March 25, 2026 Closed Session Minutes

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council approve the Closed Session minutes.

CONSENTItem 13

March 18 and 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council approve the attached meeting minutes. ATTACHMENTS: March 18, 2026 Work Session Minutes March 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

DISCUSSIONItem 14

Local Affordable Housing Funding Program Allocations

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Loryn Clark, Deputy Town Manager, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Emily Holt, Assistant Director of Affordable Housing, HCD STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council adopt the resolution to grant the Town Manager or their designee the authority to approve allocations of up to $250,000 from the local Affordable Housing Funding Program <https: affordable-housing="" affordable-housing-funding="" town-services="" www.chapelhillnc.gov=""> (AHFP), not to exceed $1,150,000, for activities supported by Council-approved plans. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Draft Staff Presentation LINK: Local Affordable Housing Funding Allocation Strategy

DISCUSSIONItem 15

Public Hearing: 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan Draft

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* Loryn Clark, Deputy Town Manager and Interim Director, Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department Emily Holt, Assistant Director of Affordable Housing, HCD Department Melissa Peters, Funding Programs Coordinator, HCD Department STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that the Council open the hearing, receive comments on the draft 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan. ATTACHMENTS: - CDBG Public Hearing 2026 - Prior Year Performance Goals - 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan - Summary of Recommended 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Program Plan

DISCUSSIONItem 16

Update on Climate Action Implementation

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT - Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Deputy Town Manager - John Richardson, Community Sustainability Manager - Brennan Bouma, Sustainability Program Analyst STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council receive the attached report. ATTACHMENTS: - April 2026 Climate Action Report - Staff Presentation

DISCUSSIONItem 17

Public Hearing: Chapel Hill Ventures LLC Incentive Agreement

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* - David Putnam, Director, Economic Development Department STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign the Chapel Hill Ventures LLC Incentive Agreement. ATTACHMENTS: - Resolution - Draft Staff Presentation

APPOINTMENTSItem 18

Appointment(s) to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors

RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT* - Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Clerk's Office - Brenton Hodge, Assistant Town Clerk, Clerk's Office STAFF RECOMMENDATION* Staff recommends that Council review the OWASA Interview Committee recommendations and vote to fill vacant seats. ATTACHMENTS: - Council Interview Committee Recommendation - Applications - Ballot