City Council - Regular Meeting

Wilmington CET Council Yogan, I welcome you all to this evening. I welcome everyone who is watching us from our homes. Thank you for showing interest in your presence. At this time, I greet Sergeant Ron Evans of the Wilmington Police Department. He promises to come forward as a prayer. He promises that everyone should stand up as a protest. Sergeant, welcome. Mayor, Council members, may you all be blessed. Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we come to you this evening to thank you. We thank you for the grace and kindness you give us every day. We thank you for your love for us and for the protection you give us in the face of adversity. We ask you to lead the hearts and minds of this council to make decisions that are beneficial to each and every one of us in this city. In the name of your son, we submit this prayer. Amen. Amen. For the sake of the American people and the Republic, I pray for a free and just country for all. Our school board member Mr. Tim Merike is with us today. Welcome, Mr. Tim. Thank you. Today evening, we have two presentations. For our first presentation, let's welcome the Executive Director of the Thalian Association Community Theatre, Susan Habas. She will present a report on Our Community Arts Centre. Susan, welcome.

Thank you. Mayors AFO, Mayor Pro-Times Peers, Council members, I wish you all the best. I have come here to represent the Thalian Association Community Theatre. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to host the Hanna Block Historic USO Community Arts Centre from 1994 to the present. This is not only a major historical site, but also the center of Wilmington's art, education, culture, and society. This is an exciting time period for the Community Arts Centre. After the inauguration in 2008, the use of the building has reached a new record. Last year, 67, 22 people participated in the construction of the building. Community Arts Centre, 6095 Hours were held. Our Lobby Museum in Wilmington, which has exhibitions during World War II, operates as a major center for the history and preservation of the history of Wilmington. The most popular exhibitions are the phone booth, Liberty Bell, and our aviation display in the 1940s. The historic USO building in Wilmington, the first World War II military capital of the United States, played a major role. The Community Arts Centre is actually a secret. It used to be the biggest secret in our old Tagline town. So, that secret is now out. Last year, meetings and rehearsals were held in this building with the help of 35 non-profit organizations. We held 206 classes across 17 classes throughout the month. From meetings and rehearsals to classes, performances, performances, and other special events are held continuously in this building. This is an important building for the youth. It is also the location of the Theonian Youth Theatre. Every year, there are 30 public performances and 10 private school shows with sensory-friendly performances. There will be a special rookie production for children who have not participated in Theonian shows in all seasons. Also, all public performances are private. We believe that the drama for young people should be appropriate for all families. During school time, drama classes are held after the time of TACT Academy School. In addition, education is given in art forms to provide a creative arts camp for all ages. We are also promoting safety. Our lifeguards and summer counsellors are those who have been trained to prevent misuse. All of them are CPR certified. Visitors are present throughout the year. The community gallery provides local artists with a variety of exhibition facilities. Art Hall, Orange Street Pottery, Classes, Educational activities are arranged for artists with familiar faces. Orange Street Arts Fest, ASAYA Festival Official Jurid Art Show, ASAYA Festival Youth Art Festival are included in this. Community Art Centre has a special relationship with Asaya Festival. It was introduced to the community in 1948 at the beginning of this festival. For people over 55 years of age, we provide opportunities for those who want to take up the stage. The speciality of this event is that it is a month-long dance, audition workshops, scripts suitable for talented actors, and courageous rehearsals. Our first drama, Guys and Dolls Senior, sold out all tickets. With Captain Wilbur Jones and Wilmington's World War II home front heritage collection, the USO has been established in 250 states of the United States. The 80th anniversary of World War II, 25 previous wars, historical publications, Rosy D. Riveter's performance, and jazz music were included in these events. There are a number of events that are held throughout the year to give community satisfaction. The Open House on July 4th, the USO Show and Dance on Veterans Day, the Pale Harbour Remembrance Day, the Voices Workshop Christmas Concert, and the Orange Street Pottery Holiday Sale are just a few examples of these events. These events help ensure that the Community Arts Centre is suitable for everyone. The foundation of this building spreads out to the arts. The 7th class students of New Havre County School are honored by the Community Arts Center as a part of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Career and Development Academy, which provides career guidance to the students. This building is a foundation for the transition program for the youth of New Havre County Schools. This helps students to develop their knowledge of real-world trade and freedom of life. Through our Creative Arts Camp, which is part of the Voyage of Wilmington Summer Employment Programme, young people aged 14 to 21 years old who are facing unemployment problems are getting valuable employment opportunities. We are proud to maintain and protect this historic facility. A dollar security fee is added to each ticket at the wedding. This brings income to the security fund. The income from our Vashika Veterans Day USO show and dance is used for this fund. Vashika Lighting the Way Christmas Tree helps to fulfill the needs of the Lelam wedding. These funds have been used for LED lighting system, Dorothy Gillespie art installation, sound system innovation, and outdoor lighting. Finally, we are proud to be part of the Wilmington City's Theon Association Community Theatre, as it promotes programs that are cost-efficient for our citizens, safe for the development of family diversity, and for the protection of women. Hanna Block is an organization that has a great reputation in the USO Community Arts Center community. Now, I would like to introduce you to the person who made this possible. Our Community Arts Centre Creative Arts Camp Director Stacey Smith. They are responsible for the success of the event. Thank you. Also, our CET Lesson Andrea Thali, Deena Bell, and Emi Bhatti. Thank you for their support and participation. Thank you for all the things you do to support the Community Arts Centre. Thank you. The next event is the annual report of Wilmington Urban Metropolitan Planning Organization. At this time, I welcome Mr. Mike Kozlowski. Mike, welcome.

Thank you, Mayor, Council members. We are happy to be able to come before you this evening to announce our annual report. The city is operating as the main tourism agency of Wilmington. We appreciate the relationship we have gained with the city and the people. According to our lead planning agency, Karar, I have come before you to present our annual report. Our financial year is from July 1 to June 30. Therefore, I am going to pay attention to this announcement. However, I am happy to present this report and the great activities of the Sangadana E-Community to the staff of the 13th floor and to present it before you tonight. So, before we move on to our weekly report, I would like to make a small announcement about the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Cooperation started in 1962 at the Federal Highway Act and then in 1973. The Federal Highway Act, which was approved that year, actually used Metropolitain Planning Organizations. Therefore, MPOs are created for cities with more than 50,000 or more citizens. Then, when the population is 200,000, you move to the one called the Transportation Management Area. In 2010, the census was passed and in 2012, we established ourselves as an ETMA. It's us. It is a place that ensures local cooperation between our parties. We have various federal needs, and I will talk about them in a little while. We are responsible for carrying out a continuous, cooperative, and consistent 3C tourism process for Meghalaya. As I mentioned, MPO was created in 1973. In fact, we were established at the end of 1973 or the beginning of 1974. In the area of about 3 million people, which is divided into 494 districts, we provide housing services. We provide services to 7 municipalities and 3 counties. As you can see in this slide, we have a board with 13 floors. From the CET Council, Mayor Prom Spiers and Councilwoman Sandite are serving as our board members. Also, Councilwoman Lavo is serving as our representative. As mentioned, we have a number of federal responsibilities. First, we are responsible for developing our Metropolitan Transportation Plan. This is the foundation and foundation of our Gathakatha Shrinkale. This is included in all Gathakatha routes. This plan should be financially sustainable and should last for at least 20 years. We are responsible for accepting the government's and the MPO's plans for the future. That is, it is a 10-year funding program from the government. We are also responsible for developing a series of administrative processes. That process examines our 33 main paths in the community. It is a grant. These grants will be included in our long-term plan. We also approve the Federal Functional Classification Network. This is what we approved last year. It is there that we can spend federal money for local facilities. We are also handling things called the Direct Attributable Program. To distribute our funds through Malsara, we earn up to $5-6 billion per year. We do our best to meet the needs of the federal government and provide additional services. Traffic Impact Analysis or ITIA is included in this. In addition, we also have a annual traffic count program that includes annual and special figures. It is available on the NOS Data Hub of NOS. In addition, we are implementing the Go Coast TDM program. This is a program aimed at eliminating people from their single occupancy vehicles. In other words, it helps people who have started carpooling, walking, cycling, and vanpooling. Now let's move on to the annual report. As you can see, you will get a version of this. This is called Behind the Scenes. The project is a support for the film industry in Wilmington. That is why we wanted to use the project throughout this region. But we will focus on the board events, funding, entertainment, financial services, community events, as well as some other events that we took part in last year. The first is the board events. The first thing I'm going to talk about is our legislation agenda. One of the priorities of our board was to allow these bikes to be parked and operated locally. To allow these bikes to be parked and operated locally, we joined Senator Lee's office to issue a bill in the long-term and long-term sessions. This language was introduced in the House Bill in 1994. This is the DOT agency bill and the ferry audit bill of DOD. It became the first law in July. Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Therefore, this year, the infrastructure and investment jobs act will end on September 30. Therefore, I have spent some time in D.C. with the Association of NPOs, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the White House, and the Association of NPOs, who are aware of the importance of AMPO and AMPO. This board was required to remove the Independence Boulevard project from the State Transportation Improvement Program from 2026 to 2035. The Board A project was removed from this program. However, the Board A project, which is an important part of North Tech connectivity, was stopped in our long-term plan. We are thinking about what are the other ways to connect the city, DOD, and the county to the north. I was on a phone call this morning about the funding for this. We used a subcommittee to evaluate the funding for the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050, which is our long-term plan. The subcommittee agreed to continue to investigate and investigate the local auction sales tax. Finally, continuous efforts by Cape Fear Memorial to rebuild the bridge. Our board has decided to continue to investigate all possible funding ways to rebuild the bridge. The reconstruction of the bridge was requested by the NCDO DIC in February from a private institution to investigate it. The NPO granted permission through RECA in March to review this proposal. While discussing this issue, we worked with the NCDO team to review the proposal, but we decided that the proposal was not beneficial. It was not different from the program in which the Constitutional Code was adopted, and its provisions were not beneficial either. Let's talk more about funding. Last year in July, the NPO board adopted the NPO Board of Directors for the period from 2026 to 2035. Two methods were included in that. The reconstruction of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and some of the match-ups in Pender County's 17th number road. The construction of a match-up between the state and the NPV is a process that lasts for two years. From 2026 to 2035, the SCTIP, Stip, NPOT, NPOT, etc. were to be completed by the end of the 7-day prayer period. After the end of the 7-day prayer period, we move on to the 8-day prayer period. So, we move on to the 8-day prayer period. Last year, we submitted the plans for the program. 42 plans were submitted in 6 different ways. Finally, let's talk about the plans that are being implemented locally in the funding department. Earlier, we had a one-year time limit for our plans. The board had announced that we wanted to move to a five-year period. So we requested for plans. We received ten requests. From those ten requests, we funded five plans in three years. We have now requested for another plan. The final date is September. Based on last year's funding, I would like to say that NPU has received $2.7 billion from the Car Avenue Trail. Apart from the funding received last year, the city has been very successful in using the funds we have received for the Hauk Signal and Signal Preemption phase 1 in the market. The city is now moving forward with the construction of two Signal Preemption Streets. In addition, the down-down trail section 1 has been implemented through this project. The traffic signals coming from the 3rd and Orange Streets are also part of this plan. Therefore, the city has achieved great success in demanding funds for urban development and achieving them. Let's move on to transportation. Our current metropolitan transit system is Cape Fear Navigating Change. As I mentioned earlier, the metropolitan transit system must be financially sustainable and must be implemented every five years. In addition, there must be at least 20 years of transportation time for this. It takes about two to three years to develop the Cape Fear Navigating Change system. As I said earlier, this is the foundation of our Gathakatha Shrinkale. This was approved by our board in October 2025. We also developed a local IET, Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy Deployment Plan. As far as the IET plan was concerned, the final plan was in the early 2000s. They found that this IET plan should be updated through a certification agreement with the Federal Highways and the Federal Transit Administration, which is held every four years. So we worked together with our consultant, Kimley Horne and Associates. We participated as a DoD and in October 2025, we developed the plan approved by our board. In May 2026, we updated our general plan. This helped to strengthen the need to update the system and how to integrate the community. We, WSP, helped to develop the ODIWIL-M strategic plan from 2026 to 2031. This strategic plan was adopted in June. This describes the major problems that we have not been able to solve, including our major challenges and challenges. Finally, another method that we have not been able to accept is Safe Streets and Roads for All. This is a protectionist method. We have received federal funding for this method. We have also received some state funds to help with the development of the method. That is why we are now completing that process. We expect to get approval in September. So, we have three staff members in our HR department. They mainly focus on development development, ITIA development, traffic calculation, etc. So, we include them in our HR department. Over the past year, 439 staff members have implemented development methods. In addition, we have to complete a traffic impact analysis for any development plan that creates hundreds of trips in the morning or in the evening. The analysis of these issues is combined with the analysis of the traffic impact. In that time period, we did 83 TAS analysis. Then, as I mentioned earlier, we do annual and special traffic calculations. Last year, we gathered 444 community members in Atharath. We are promoting a news story. I think that we should encourage people in our contact list to vote for M.O. Jeevanakkar. So, our news story reached more than 12,000 people in this community. We also use social media. We also have two special websites. The WMO website and the GoCoast website. The commuter challenge, the River-to-Sea Ride started through community events. Unfortunately, that ride did not take place last year. It was closed due to the rain, but we held an expo and many people participated. We continued to conduct awareness-raising. We focused our attention on awareness-raising. We heard that there was a need for more experiments from our board. So, we conducted WMO 101 experiments. We conducted experiments for our Sajeeva Gadagadha Instructional Committee. We conducted an experiment on a local project program. Finally, we conducted a traffic impact analysis experiment. Finally, two things I would like to say. The Go Coast ETDM program. This is a program that helps to move people from single vehicles. We have participated in various community events. We were successful in getting the NCDO ETDM helmet program. When we got that helmet as a grant, we distributed those helmets to communities with low income. Last year, we distributed 68 helmets. We also have the Commuter Challenge and Get There Greener Challenge. They are trying to reduce pollution. Finally, our Cape Field Trails program. We created a signage guide and trail etiquette toolkit. It was released in April 2026. Thank you all for allowing us to publish our annual report. If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them. Do you have any questions for Mike? Thank you, Mike.

I have one more thing to add. Oh, I'm sorry. Let Ms. Andrews say it first.

Yes, thank you very much. TAS can be returned to 439 development applications and 83 TAs. You talked a little about this, but I often get this question. Can you explain when a traffic impact analysis is needed and what kind of traffic analysis is carried out if a project is not coming to that level?

In other words, the traffic impact analysis must be carried out in the morning, evening, or during the day to determine the traffic impact. Even if there is no need for an ITTI, a normal drive-way permit can be obtained through the Municipal Assembly or through the DOT. So, they conduct a survey. So, when they submit the permit, they conduct a survey of the traffic impact. Okay. Thank you. Mr. Lowe,

Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

Hey Mike, we would like to know more about Kiefer Memorial Bridge and other ships that we would like to take part in it. Yes, so I asked the CET staff who is the person in charge of the bridge in that area.

Who is your bridge sir, bridge sa? We are NC DoD and NC DoD supports us. I think we know a lot about the bridge.

Even so, we are working with ECOBIP. If you choose the person who knows the most about this in our institution, it's me. Okay, how can we build that bridge without tolls? That's a big question. If the cost of the bridge and the funds received are examined, the cost of the federal grant or the SCTIP program is more than a billion. The total amount of the fund is approximately $327 billion. So, we need to find some other funding sources to pay off that debt without tolls. So, if we look at Noyu's replacement funding subcommittee, we have examined and evaluated the auctions that were returned in Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050. The only profitable option is the local option sales tax. So, it will require a tax review. The local voters will decide whether they are interested in adding this tax to their sales tax bill. That's right. Our substitute funding sub-committee reviewed a pension agreement with New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender. As a part of that, we asked them if their counties were interested in this. They were very interested. Although not all counties had this in common, they had an interest in the way of funding. So, it is important to find ways to reduce those funds and find ways to fund them. Mr. Sandio. Thank you.

Talking about the bridge, I would like to inform everyone that the NCDOD's general announcement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project will take place at 4 pm on September 14 at Cape Fear Community College and the Leland meeting will take place at 4 pm on September 15 at Leland Cultural Arts Centre. People can participate in one or two of these meetings. They don't have to live in Wilmington or Leland. Is that right? That's right. In that meeting, the details about the NCDOIT project will be shared. Before accepting general opinions, there will be an open house. After that, people can receive opinions in meetings or online. That's right.

There, they can say their opinions in meetings or online. Or they can use the phone.

Okay, everyone I talked to is asking about the bridge these days, so I suggested this. Yes, if you have any opinions, I think she is there. This is the time for her to listen. I expect you to come and participate. Thank you.

Mike, thank you for everything you do. I know that you have been in this job for a long time and you know the history of the bridge better than anyone else. In particular, we have been a part of many meetings in that area. I just want to say one thing here. I do not intend to insult anyone. I expect that the community of Wilmington and the community of this river will receive the same recognition. I am talking about the places where Sneefarm and Brunswick Forest started, and they were passionate about this. We did everything in the world to make it possible. For some reason, it was not going to happen there. But I expect that the people of this community and the villagers will get the same understanding as others. This is not intended to tell you, but some people in the M.O.E. who vote on this issue do not even know much about this. Those in Pender County and those 10 miles away from here are not very interested in this, especially in historical places. Those in Dawson and Worcester areas are very interested in this. This will have a very bad impact on that area. Also, there is a possibility of traffic flooding and returning to Fifth Street. I expect that we will receive the same amount as those in the riverbank. If not, our community must definitely expect it. I am saying this here because this project is moving very fast. The decision is not made by DODI. They are making this decision through local people. I know this is happening. If they want this bridge, they have to tell the people that whatever happens, the toll will be paid. But they are making very harsh votes about this with local people. Because either you will get it or you will not get it. I know how this issue is handled. Like everyone else, I want to ensure that we will get justice. Our board has said that the Mayor wants to add one more thing, that is, to continue investigating all ways of funding. So we are taking it with pride. We are continuing to search everywhere to see if we can find money. We had investigated that request. It was not different from the stipal funding, and its conditions were not useful at all. Therefore, we are continuing to investigate all possible funding options. I know that you are doing it. Mike, I am praising you. You have been here for a long time. You have done a great job. This is a phenomenon that has been seen for years in the matter of this bridge. I want to make sure that we are getting a similar approach. There is another question to be asked quickly. This is something that happened a few years ago. You will know the answer better than anyone else. When the traffic signal system was introduced, it was a partnership between the city and the state, because most of the signals given are from the state, but they are controlled by us. But we got into a partnership. I think it was about $10 million that day. We moved from DOS to DOS system to Analog. It was a strange thing. But if we find money and make shares, will the government still be interested in making some of these methods faster? Yes, there is a need for local shares in the STI-STI law. So if there is a local share, the government is interested in it. Okay, good. Good report. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. We can move on to the next agenda. Agenda 1 to 8 of the consent agenda. Is there anything special that the council members need to discuss? If not, what is the council's opinion? Mayor, tell me. Ms. Andrews, forgive me.

I want to change C1. C1? Okay.

Do you have anything to say to others? Okay. We have a proposal to approve the consent agenda. From 1 to 2 to 8. We have an agreement that the Mayor's Pro-Times Peers and Council members have agreed on. Is there anything else to discuss? Those who agree to this agreement, please say yes. Yes. Is there anyone who opposes? This bill has been passed unanimously. At this time, I would like to welcome Council Member Celalette Andrews. Ms. Andrews.

Thank you, Mayor. I asked a few questions about this bill yesterday. Yes, I don't have a big problem with the fees. I don't complain about the fact that the fees are being taken into account before discussing the fees. But my question is, what financial burden does the council have to bear after accepting this? The reason is that this is coming to us because it is more than the amount that the manager can discuss. But I would like to know what the burden is before coming here again.

Ms. Hawke, who? We are thinking with the staff about whether this answer will be given. Generally, a certain portion of the FY27 budget will be included in this. It will be a part of this. Certainly. It will be a way for us to manage. But Sally, can you tell us more about this or what we expect from this? Certainly. Good luck. We received quotations from a company worth $40,000 a year. That was the amount we used when we sent RFQs and RFQs.

Okay. So, when we go back for the scope and fees, we expect it to be within the limit of that amount. Okay. I don't think that's a problem. Okay. I'll put forward an instruction.

Then Council member Andrew Inam C1, C1 put forward an instruction to be accepted. Council member Clinton Quintana followed it. Are there any more discussions? Those who agree to this instruction, please say yes. Yes. Are there any opponents? This Inam passed as 1-2. Now let's move on to the next thing. That is the Public Information Department. Today, six people have registered to speak. Each person will have three minutes. There is a timer there. You can see it. Our first speaker is Mr. David Breger. He is a resident of the city. He wants to talk about the facilities of CET bus stops. Namaskaram. I came here to clarify the timeline of the events related to the DSA-DSA bus stop bench system and the response of the city to it, hoping to reach an agreement. Throughout July, the DSA representatives of Wilmington have met with the CET councillors and have done a wave to address the bus bench problem in a way that ensures the safety of the passengers in Wilmington. Special thanks to the Council members, Clinton Quintana, Sandhita, Layal, Mayor Pro and Spears. They have been very open-minded and helpful throughout this process. Thank you to the people who spoke to us and those who wanted to make the city a public place. On August 1, we received the first city card from Attorney Everhart on Saturday and from Council member Andrews. We asked for time to review it on Sunday. But Ms. Everhart told us that it should be postponed to Monday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. It took us only two and a half days to decide on the timetable and to seek legal advice on certain matters. We were immediately informed of the plans and final instructions sent by Chauvavachi. Ms Everhart said that this was the only decision of the city. But we found out on the same night that many council members did not even have time to read the letter. A council member sent an email to the city council about the unresolved issues in the letter. As far as we know, those wishes have not been fulfilled. There was no change in the timetable. Another council member, whose name was not disclosed, told us that they were trying to help and that there would not be a good decision if they discussed it with the city councilor. There were many doubts in the discussions, but I would like to say specifically about the claim that the benches were removed for public safety. We don't even know the exact reason for the damage. Many of them have been there for more than a year. The city is passing through heavy rainstorms and heavy rainstorms. It is a public safety issue to stand on the bus stop without a seat. It is a public safety issue to sit on the bus stop without a seat or to sit on the transformer box in the rainy season. It is not a matter of whether the decision was made with the wrong intention or due to a lack of hope. The lesson we have learned is clear. When the council and the management were not in the same mindset, when they did not have the ability to work together, we were also interested in reaching a decision. It is our wish that things should be done right. It will cost a total of $1,50,000 to build benches with open benches instead of benches. If the city and the management are interested in public safety, regular benches must be established immediately. This council and the management have many branches on the waveboard. This can be approached from different angles. We are not talking about the current human rights violation here. We are talking about the benches. Until then, we must pay attention to the fact that temporary benches are being established. That is an possible thing, but we must act with good faith in order to make it happen. In the last email we sent to Attorney Everhart, we clearly stated that all parties involved in this issue could be brought together in one room. Two weeks have passed. We have not received any feedback so far. Please give us feedback. Thank you. Next up is Mr. Joel Barrio. He is a resident in the city and he will talk about the Benches. Namaskaram. Thank you for your time. I am Wilmington DSA Angam. I have come here to talk about our bus stop benches. I am sorry for the fact that almost 30 of our benches in the city have been removed. But as many of you know, we did not have the proper permission to install our benches on local roads. So we have always seen such a possibility ahead. We decided to build those benches because there are more than 400 bus stops in Wilmington. Only 10% of them have benches or shelters below, each costing $5000-$20000 for the homeless. It is unfortunate that some residents were dissatisfied with some of the messages on the benches that were about love, respect, and respect. It made the benches a cultural issue and led them to move away quickly. Again, we knew that this could happen, and we were not disappointed in the decisions we made. We saw a fundamental need in the society that could not be given to our self-sufficient facilities. So we took the initiative to move forward and to pay attention to the fact that this issue cannot be resolved. I would like to thank the council members who sent messages and emails from DSE and our community. Some of you have seen us and spoken directly to us. I really appreciate that. After our benches were removed, we saw people looking for other places to sit in the places where there were benches through photos. The wave that is useful to the most people in our community The desire to reach an agreement between WAVE and the city is still unfulfilled. There are many aspects of the WAVE board in this room. I would like to express my sincere condolences to those who get the most benefits by setting up the best benches in the city. I personally like the WAVE benches and especially their shelters. But their high number is equivalent to the most vulnerable residents of Wilmington, which they take to the streets in our society. If we can work together to make life a little easier for those who rely on our public services the most, we can find a beneficial solution for everyone who agrees. That's all. Thank you for your time. Thank you, Sir. Next speaker is Mr. Jordan Reed. He will talk to us about urban bus stops.

Thank you very much to the council members and Mayor Safo for the opportunity to speak with you today. One minute. My name is Jordan Reed. I am a happy resident of Wilmington. I have been living here for a long time. I am a farmer. I am the owner of a house. I love this city very much. Our bus system is very important for the wealth of Wilmington. This takes people to places where they can work and shops where they can get the necessary services. Fortunately, I don't have to travel by bus now, but the circumstances can change anytime. When gas prices rise, more and more people come to help the bus. Try to imagine a person like your grandmother coming out of the bus lane with things. No problem. How will they walk in this rainy season? You have to think about traveling for an hour and bringing those things home. I often see my relatives doing this on the 17th street. Now imagine another old lady driving a car through Wilmington. Maybe they are the first ones to come here. They are in the car. Their children are also with them. They pay attention to these benches. They read messages on it. They choose something else. Maybe it can be turned into a game. These benches are a small part of the positivity within our city. The first thing I noticed when I wrote that you are being loved in the bench outside of Kosthoi. I don't have to sit in that bench, but sometimes I need that message. These benches don't cost anything in the city, but they give our citizens mercy and kindness. They say, we see you. Thank you for your time.

Next up is Ms. Diana Hill. She will be talking to us about the College Roadva Vagya Station. Look!

Greetings Mayor Sappo, Mayor Pottams Bias and other council members. I have come here to talk about something. Even if this is not a dead horse, this is definitely very important. I saw the most common hearing about the Vava gas station on College Road. I was very disappointed and surprised that most of you voted for it. I don't know how much you know about Vava. If you are in New Jersey or if you are driving there, you will see a lot of this. But in Vava gas stations, people reach 1500 to 2500 a day. 80,000 cars are likely to come to the Agya station on College Road. I have seen the general discussions of the Adjustment Board. I was paying attention to the planning commission's activities. I was surprised to hear that 43 parking spaces were required for the permit. They said it was for the staff to change. But let me tell you, people are waiting in line for 11 to 16 minutes, because they are going to eat there. 50% of the profit comes from their food. That's why, like most of you have been to open houses, everyone is waiting for food after the gas is turned off. That's why these 43 parking spaces are for those people who come to spend time in the car. In one McDonald's, things are done in 3-4 minutes. It takes 11 to 16 minutes by bus. So, the speed of those 80,000 cars going through College Road will be reduced, and it would have been better if they had boards or boards to go to the University Drive after a visit to the bus. University Drive How much do they need now? There is no need to do TIA in the University Drive. So, the applicant said that 40% of the employees in Vavai will use the University Drive, and that all the necessary infrastructure will be provided there. I don't know if I'm wrong, but I think that the infrastructure provided on the roads in the city will require the city fund itself. So, 40% of the cars that use the entrance card behind the entrance to the university drive, i.e. 640 to 1000, will go there. They talked about the trees. They expect that the trees can be moved. But I felt a little uncomfortable because I thought those trees were from Dorton. So, if they can't change him, will it affect the site plan? Because this is a matter of necessity, and if they want to accept this plan, they will have to do it. So, what will happen to those trees? Will they or those three small crepe trees stop this whole system? I am very surprised to see so many results in this. They were supposed to have a 200-foot setback, but they got a 138-foot setback. They were supposed to have 22 parking spaces, but they got 43 parking spaces. One specimen should not be cut, but they are cutting it. Since there is not enough traffic for TIA, no one is running TIA. But we have to check how much space there is on College Road. There will be an entrance to the gas station and an exit to the outside. I have to say that this is not a bad thing to do in front of you. I am very proud of the CET staff. But there are a lot of questions left here. I know that all of you ask a lot of questions. Some of you even asked questions. One of you, Ms. Clinton Quintano, asked, Is there a survey next to them? Okay, who are they going to survey? There were only their transit people and passengers. I'm ready to go. I know.

That's why it's only the 80,000 drivers who are really affected by the college road. It's not going to happen. I think you were a little careless this time. I think you'll pay more attention to the technical review. Because that's our last hope. That's why I know you'll pay attention. Thank you very much. Thank you.

The next speaker, Mr. Roderick Bale, will speak about the Wilmington Riverfest in 2026. Shubha Sayanam. My name is Roderick Bale. I am the president of Wilmington Riverfest. I have been a part of Wilmington Riverfest since 2010. When I started working from the gate of Orange West, I switched to logistics and became the president of Wilmington Riverfest. The history of Riverfest started in 1979. It was to bring people back to Wilmington downtown. Because the people of Malpanitha started going there and were not coming back to downtown. So the reason I came here today is because the place we planned for the town hall and the place they returned to us are different in Tamil. The place I suggested to them was to find a place on the front street between Red Cross and Princess. The reason for that was that the bridge construction was going to take place. So they told us that we couldn't go to Cape Fair Community College. After a few months, they came back and told us that they were going to stop us here. Riverfest was in Puliyoram, but due to construction, we lost 24 feet of space. So it was not safe for us to go to Wimmington Riverfest in Puliyoram. We then moved to Front Street. We are now in Front Street. We have been there for a few years. Now they are saying that there is a plan to stop all festivals on Front Street. Businessmen and some residents are complaining, so they say, we are going to make you stay here. So we moved from Puzhel to Front Street and now to a parking lot near Brunswick. Why is this not suitable for us and Cape Fair Community College? Let me tell you about that parking lot. But if it doesn't work for some reason, it creates security problems for the ADA. There is only one way out. Also, it is a waste of money to put all the members of the party in that parking lot and on the street. In that area, the Wimmington River Fest attracts about 30,000 to 40,000 people. So, we want to go back to the idea that the festival should be held on the front street between Red Cross and Princess. If we are not present, they will try to move us. If we are not present, they will try to move us. If we are not present, they will try to move us. If we are not present, they will try to move us. If we are not present, they will try to move us. If we are not present, they will try to move us. The reason is not for that, they have signed it. Okay. Once again, we have reached a parking lot on Front Street from Puzhayuram. Yes, I had posted a post on Facebook to know what people are thinking. They said, if that parking lot is being run, we are not coming. I don't want to stand in the small place shown there. So, we are trying to find a solution for this. I have a meeting with the department of services and special events. I am going to ask the lorry and the cable again. Can we do this on the front street between Princess Street and Red Cross Street? Yes, I still expect this to happen. But the real goal of Wilmington Riverfest has already been lost. Once again, thank you very much. I think we can make a good decision. Thank you. Thank you, sir. The last event of the evening is Ms. Chapman. They are talking about benches. Is everyone okay? Good.

Oh, forgive me. We will listen to you. I have heard all the opinions of the members of ILMDSA. I am going to make it clear. Because, due to the lack of questions, a conversation that is held only due to a lack of permission, when it becomes one, another sound has to be heard. This is the difference in opinion here. A National Assembly should not have so much power to run freely in the office chosen by us. I saw it on the Facebook page of Councillor Sandite. Someone had contacted me from D.C. I have scheduled a meeting. It is in our calendar. Okay. When do the other parties who oppose this get the opportunity to give their opinions? I am talking to American Democratic Socialists about the shortcomings of the bus stop bench. If they had so much interest in the people's peace, they would have thought more about you first to make sure that the benches are protecting them, right? Isn't it unfair to the voters to move forward with things without proper permission? This is just a question. Even if they don't agree, let me ask the truth, let everyone know. For the past four years, I have been working in Carl Borsen Co-Op in DC. Stu Smith from City Channel is my friend. I know exactly what the messages on those benches are. In fact, I am very interested in knowing about the population of the place where the Bench is located. It is a book written by a very white queer communist family member with a trans identity, Everything for Everyone. The book, Everything for Everyone, was written by the half-brother of the Michigan Senate's Thanarthi Abdul Aliyev. Their other book, Capitalism Under the Communizing of Care, says that there should be no family system to deprive the prime minister. I don't think this is a good message. Everything is for everyone. I regret that they don't know what is in our society. I don't like the word capital in Karl Marx's answers. So I don't want to hear anything. I don't want to hear that DARVO, DARVO, I don't want to hear gaslighting. I don't think it's necessary to allow such unlawful settlements to continue. This is a position used by Swathi. Those benches were operating as a means to spread unlawful national messages. We are in a time of selection. This is not right. This is not to be accepted. This is not an open debate. It's right, isn't it? You were chosen to be removed. Don't show this kind of self respect, even if you want to call it that. Just like that, you have said that you would like to conduct a protest before the Braga. I think what I said is clear. Thank you. You are welcome. Finally, there is a speaker, Jade.

He is a citizen of the city who came to talk about ADA, i.e., tax evasion, in the bus benches in the city. Jade is here.

Hello, my name is Jade. As a member of Wilmington, I am here to speak on behalf of my friends and loved ones who are members of our local religious community. The city has an interest in ADA payments for the bus benches sent by DSA and DSA, right? So I use this opportunity to talk about other ADA payments in Wilmington. It is difficult for many wheelchair users to enter municipal buildings, especially in the old block. Because in many cases, residents are advised to come directly or take a break. There is no clear way to enter the building from the road on the ground. Therefore, those who use wheelchairs and those who cannot climb the stairs have to walk a long distance to get a lift to enter the building. When parking is available on the street, it is difficult to find it, and when parking centers are used in the city, it is difficult to pay for it. Finally, although it is the responsibility of the local business people to ensure that the facilities are available to the residents, many facilities in the city have been built long before the ADA law came into force, so there are many obstacles in them. I share these concerns as a person who supports humanity. But I need the city to address this as a tourist issue. If we can solve these problems to attract tourists to cities like Charleston, why can't we do that? In the case of bus stop benches, I respect the concerns of the city about the ADA, the right of entry, and the rules. However, when many of the problems mentioned above are not solved, I question their intentions in these matters. Thank you. Thank you. I think we have another speaker. Mr. Jacques Pollock. He is talking about the Navy. Oh, right. Yes. I came to remind you, right? Yes. Thank you.

A small update. First, thanks to the Council, the CET Manager, the Chief of Staff and Pintuna for August 3. Wilmington will be a Navy Week city next year. This is a great achievement because the facilities they bring to the actual festival are very large. We made sure that their expectations were met, and today we had a meeting with Melissa. It took a lot of effort to get them here. Now the actual operation is underway. I wanted to let you all know about this. Thank you for your support and we look forward to your continued support. Because I know it will be necessary for us. So just think of it as a detail. Thank you, thank you, thank you, sir. Okay, this part of the agenda ends here. Our next thing. We have a few ordinances. Inam Poojam 1A is an ordinance that costs $68,853. The amount from the sale of Sable assets is divided into the Sable US program. There is also a promise that there will be one more prayer, and that some Sable Helicopters will be available and that they will be available at the office of the Brunswick County Sheriff. At this time, I would like to welcome our CET Manager, Ms. Hawke. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro and Council Members, for talking to us about this and the next issue. Shubha Sayanam, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Prohm, Council members. The first thing in front of you is to transfer your income from one account to another. These are the most unnecessary parts of the old helicopter program. I am transferring this part of the drone program that came in place of the helicopter program to the US. I am happy to answer your questions. Do you have any questions for the Chief? Okay, Ms. Andrews.

May I ask you a question about O-1B? Yes. Okay.

I support the partnership with our oil agencies. But when we use the US program to sell other assets in O-1A, can you explain why these special assets are happening and why this is so important? Do we know how much we will actually earn if we sell these assets? Even if we don't know the exact cost of the equipment, we can say that we can get it. Yes, let me say one more thing. The first thing is that these equipment will continue to benefit the city as it moves to Brunswick County. A helicopter that can use these parts is now on their side. That helicopter was used in an incident in the next UNCCW. We can call Brunswick County if we need it. They can give it to us and help us. No matter what kind of operation it is, whether it's weapons, nuclear weapons, or a fire-breathing disaster. That's why it's about $1,91,000. How much will we earn if we sell it on the market? This is sold through GovDeals, where we sell things. It's hard to say for sure. Will we get that $1,91,000? Sometimes we can get it. There are some hidden costs in it. For example, the largest in-house Churchill Mapping System in it costs $1,11,000. To be able to use it again, it will cost about $20,000 more to update software and audio. That's why there are a lot of costs associated with this. And that's something we don't need. In the case of law enforcement, we try to take a local approach to many of the things we do here. We have a good relationship with Brunswick County. It will help us to use these parts in their helicopter. Good. Thank you. Yes, Madam. Do you have anything to say to anyone else? Thus, Mayor Pro Tom Spears, who was appointed by the Council under Clinton Quintana, has resigned. The ordinance, Poojam 1A, is about this. What is the opinion of the Council? Those who approve of this amendment say yes. Is there anyone against it? This matter was passed on in the first hearing itself. Is anyone suggesting to avoid the second hearing? Council Angam Clinton Quintana Pramayam avadaripichu. Council Angam Andrews adhine pindangi. Todarne endengilum charche undo. Pramayathe anukoolikunna var devayi. Ade, ennu parayuga. Ade. Endengilum edirup undo. Manasilayi. Adha aadhya vayana ilum, randamathe vayana ilum, aigagandhyana paasayi. Inni namaku Poojam 1B inathilayki pogaam. Adhi nyan neerathe regapedutheya pramayam ana. Poojam 1B inathe kuruchu counciline enda anu parayan ulladhu. Council Angam Sandha Pramayam avadaripichu. Council Angam Lau adhine pindangi. Todarne endengilum charche undo. Pramayat Does anyone have any objections? This topic has been passed on. Okay, the next thing we are going to discuss are the requirements. R1 is the requirement that the CET Manager has the right to enter the Brad W.H.A. Dozen Loft 2 Apartments LLC, Yumaikarar for a new building development plan. For this, Bavana Fund will use Rs. 1.5 million. At this time, I welcome our CET Manager, Ms. Hock. Ms. Hock.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Protam, Council Members. Our Community Building Director, Rachel Scheller, will present this matter. Superbadham Mayor, Mayor Protam, Council Aangangal. The gap financing for the development of new building units for this project is authorized by the manager of two apartments in Brad WHA Docent Lofts, My Carrar. The Blue Ridge Cascade and Wilmington Housing Authority are also involved in this development team. Docent 2, which is a tax credit development system that can provide 86 units, has required funding from Vinay Brat WHIC. This development is part of Wilmington Housing Authority's re-development plan that we heard earlier. The old Jerb complex that occurred in Florence, Chiswick, will be removed from this. As shown in this method, the units that can be given to people who earn up to 80% of the total income in the area are included in this. The size and income of the rooms will be changed according to the rent. There will also be a list of vouchers for the project sponsored by the Wilmington Housing Authority for large units. This project did not require rezoning, but the initial plans are shown here. It has been handed over to you yesterday after the agenda was announced. For detailed information on such projects, the HOD submits a weekly schedule before the April Council. According to what is shown here, the federal and local funds are budgeted by the staff for all programs run by Wilmington. The funding sections for each program are shown here. These funds include Community Development Block Grant CDBG Home Investment Partnerships, General Funds from Affordable Housing Funds, and Program Revenue from previous years. Most of the programs and gap financing in our city are WIPA programs. So when these WIPAs are returned, that money will be able to be saved for future programs and projects. Therefore, when you get requests for gap financing, the staff in the community building and finance departments will conduct a detailed survey, as described in the memo in your agenda pocket. The details given, the scoring of the project, the funds received, and other details of the council are discussed by the staff and the funding is distributed. As far as the current funding is concerned, the previous contributions and other current contributions have been reduced to about $3.5 million in general funds. That amount of money in the gap financing bucket will be used to fund other tax credit projects. It is usually used by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency during the rainy season or winter season. Since HOD has public service conditions in federal funding, these funds can be used to pay for the services provided to them. Therefore, our CDBG dollars can be used to pay for the services provided to them by only a certain percentage. Therefore, we usually use these general funds to pay for this. The funding for the projects we completed over the past five years is shown here. The total amount is approximately $25.5 million. In addition to ordinary entitlement and general funds, we have also obtained grants from the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resilience for the block of Grand Disaster Relief Dollars for developing Starway Villages and ARBA funds for a short period of time. According to the project, the unit has changed from one to another. It is more expensive for people who do not leave the house. There are some special projects like the block-by-block rehabilitation system run by the KTFEL collective. For that, you can see that a unit costs about $1,117,000. It is because their houses are completely renovated that it costs so much. And it continues to operate in the portfolio of their houses through all the rents, sales, and then the KTFEL collective. Another special example is the Wilmington Housing Authority Derby. It was worth $6,60,000, and then it was returned. Therefore, there is no business law, but as you can see, for most tax credit projects, the unit is approximately $20,000 to $25,000. In this way, in this season, WHA donated $2.5 billion. As part of the pre-trial process with WHU, 6,60,000 dollars and other expenses were removed in this way due to this reason, Jeevanakar prepared a memo of $1.5 billion in your pocket. At that time, the total amount of $25,000 was added to the unit by adding two savings. While some of the requirements were being corrected, WHA returned to its original position. At that time, there was a change in the equity credits. The interest rate was increased and the production cost increased. To support this plan, the workers are working hard to pay 1.5 billion and to pass the loan. Sam Weldon and Tyton Garrett, who are on the request team, are here. They are ready to give more details or to answer your doubts.

Thank you, Rachel. Then, I know Ty is behind there. I can see him. If we talk about these 86 units, is she coming as a substitute for Hurricane Florence? Yes. That's right. She's going to tear them down. So, is the money we're spending tonight for these 86 units? Is that 18? One person says yes and the other says no. Come to the microphone. Can God come to the prayer? Because there was another part on the front. I think it was the part of the 660, which was the front of the thing that came with the Dowson. There was a lot of land there. Ty, I don't know the answer to that. Maybe I'm a little confused. I'm really confused. Can you tell me something, friend? Everyone was in a good mood. No, it's the whole 660. Okay, it wasn't on the front. Right now, the front of the Dowson loft is right in front of Hoy's and W.H. 's residence. Right. That makes things clear. Right. So, are they all in the WHA's office now? Yes. Right. So, these 86 units, instead of removing the old part, are you building 86 units? Yes. Right. Understood. I think that's a mistake. Remember, that's a mistake of 70 units. Because 18 units are being removed and 86 units are being renewed. Right. Right. Forgive me. Council, that is, Mayor Pro Tems Pearson. Mr. Garrett, there are some questions here. How much? The percentage of EMU affects the number of units. For example, 30 is 1750, 50 is 2360, 60 is 31, 80 is 15, and so on. So, how does that formula affect those units? The reason is that we can keep 30% of EMI in 20 units and 50% of EMI in 50 units. Let's look at it that way. Okay, let's start from there. I'll let you say that part again. You're saying, okay, we'll put this back together. But what I have to say is that when the EMI decreases or when the units in the lower EMI increase, we will need more subsidies. That's the best way to explain it. That's why we're starting to increase our revenue. When we look at the funding resources we have at the moment, this is the largest percentage that helps us move forward without losing property or project. So, is this a profitable one? Yes. No, not at all. We're not making profits like other self-employed developers. This is to stop the project. Remember, you have to find monthly operating expenses to stop the project. So, I don't see this as a profit. I only see this as an operating expense. In terms of income, this deal is an income-to-average project. This is something that the agency has to submit. So, you have to stand around 60% of Amy. Those numbers are what you decide to divide into 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80%. Also, the whole number is divided into groups. That's a mess. Okay. How many units are there in jail now? In fact, 83. I believe it is true. People are staying now. People are staying. Yes. Then what about today's EMI? I have to check it. When I look at our project-based vouchers, I think the EMI will be about 60% lower. Then are you saying 30 or 50? No, I'm saying that the average income in jail will be 60% lower than the EMI. Nilavela Thamasakar Ude. Nilavela Thamasakar Ude.

Ade. Arubadu Shadamanam Allengil Adil Thaazhe.

Sheri. Nyangaluda Mottathil Ulla Portfolioil Housing Authority Ude Sharashiri 85 Shadamanam Ana. Adinaal Nyangaluda Pakkal Panam Unnum Baaki Undaagilla. Adoru 50 Shadamanam Allengil Adil Thaazhe Aimee Airikum. Adukonda. Sheri. Thalkalam Ittray Ullu. Nanni.

Sheri.

Miss Andrew.

Nyan Idhina Pindunekunnathil Valara Sandoshavan Ana. We welcome anyone below 50%. We only get very little of such things. I am very happy that we are developing the units in this field. I have a question for Ms. Schuller about 1.5 million. I think I know the answer. However, it may be clear to the public that if the rest of the funding is not received or the project does not move forward, this 1.5 million will not be spent. That's right. Yes.

Normally, if something happens, when you agree to it, it will be stopped until a certain time. This can be done in the construction process, or it can be done when they change it for other needs. Yes, I am hoping that all this will go ahead with the credits and the project. Yes, thank you. Yes, I have.

Tyrone and I were not sure if we would be able to talk today. But we are grateful. Our first announcement was 2.5 million. Our newest announcement was 2 million. So, we expect this 1.5 million to be 2 million. There are two main reasons for this. Rachel pointed it out. First, because of the situation in the country and the situation in the Middle East, we have increased the rate of employment. The agency is increasing the debt. We do not have any control over this. Secondly, the credit rate is decreasing. We see this every month. This also affects our various investments. These two major factors that affect the completion of these projects are also affecting this new construction project. So, when you say credit finance, do you mean that they need more money for this project? The tax for this project, which is an institutional insurance, is decreasing. That equity is decreasing. Okay, I understand. Yes, sir. Guido. Thank you. And I agree with this.

I think this is the best way for the city to make an impact. My question is, do you think that you will need any variants or applications for this project? No, we don't need it. Shady? If you have the opportunity to use any variants or applications for this project, will you plan our activities in this project and act as a municipality?

Certainly. But let me tell you, this project has already been submitted to the NCHF. So, before that, our zoning will be complete. Okay. So, the answer is the same. But here, we have no intention of re-zoning or variances. But, you know, intentions and reality are sometimes different.

So, if that's the case, I would like to make sure that we think together. Certainly. Okay. Thank you.

Right, Mr. Joyner. Yes, my question is to Mr. Garan. This is a question to understand the financial aspects of the Wilmington Housing Authority. You have a waiting list to enter the Wilmington Housing Authority, right? Yes, that's right. That waiting list is very long, so it's closed. It's not just like this in our community, but I'm just saying. The waiting list is very big. It's usually closed in between. Only when people move in, they open it for new visitors. Yes, that's right. But it has to be a big change. That's why I'm asking, what can we do as a community or council to bring this big change and build more units? Yes, that's what I'm trying to say. When projects like this come up, has the staffing to implement this facility been included in the project? Yes, yes, okay, I wanted to make sure that your workers will increase because there are more units. I want to make sure that all that is included in this. Yes, but we are making changes that can be done more effectively from the new development methods that are coming. So this is what helps us. We can move to various areas to implement any development that is used in education and production. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. As someone who has tried to move forward in my professional life with ELITC and LITC methods, I am a little disappointed that all the funds required are not available to you when we give you 1.5 billion or more opportunities. There is a gap between us and other funds and opportunities other than CET. If our opportunity is 1.5 billion, is there anyone else who intends to approach you locally? You are not standing here visually. ELITC methods are designed to work with the local government. That is the only way. So, tell us a little more about your journey to the local government. Yes, that's why. The other two auctions are New Havre County and Endowment. In the case of Endowment, we have directly understood that PARP is not in their favor now. New Havre County can only be secured for a small percentage of workforce housing. That is just another option. I know that very well. We have made some arrangements to join the city council. Rachel and her team are doing a great job. This city here has been very self-sufficient in some of our previous local measures. However, those are the other two options in front of us. But the answer to that is not yet known. So, What is your schedule? I know that you have submitted your application to the NCHFA. Tell the council about that schedule and schedule. Yes, this application has been submitted to the NCHFA. This is waiting to go to the board meeting. The last thing that is waiting is for this commitment letter. They will not move forward without receiving it. After that, we have a meeting tomorrow to complete the design, and we are aiming to finish the construction by the end of the first phase of 2027. Construction will begin on the first phase of 2027. That is, by the end of the first phase of 2027. Then, the rest of the renovation will take place as soon as it is completed.

We have been waiting for a long time for any activity to take place in that place. I saw the intention of protecting some of the trees in your site plan. I thought it would be in today's announcement.

That egg. Can you show me that?

There are some trees like this in front of it.

Yes, yes, there is a beautiful live oak tree there. It is actually in the middle here. I don't have a pointer in my hand. This is the most northern tree on Dawson Street. This egg that we are photographing is around this live oak tree. Yes, I know how important trees are. I know that this is an important issue because I grow here. We see it as very important. So, yes. Thank you. Yes. Pro time. When I asked for more units, you saved the leader, but you asked for more money. So now I'm going to ask for more units, or I'm going to ask for more. Wherever. For $2 million, the reason is that we have $1.5 million in our account. You are asking for $2 million. This is the amount we are paying. That's right. Yes, you are right. That's right. Without us, you won't be able to stand with anyone else. Yes, that's right. So, for $2 million, this is just my opinion. I don't know what the others are thinking or doing. But this is just my opinion. I've been doing this for a long time. You know that, right? I know that. You know what to expect when it comes to such projects. I'm here. We have 17 units of 30% ME, 23 out of 50, 31 out of 60, 15 out of 80. So, if we think about the $500,000 increase, we need 25 units of 30% ME, 23 units of 50% ME, 31 out of 60, and 10 out of 80. I am saying that I would like to add more units, but that is not possible because of the location. So, along with using all available places, we have tried to regulate the total number of units by eliminating the NCHFA standards. This is the same. This is the same number of units. No, I know, you want to see more units, that's what I'm saying. No, I want to see more than 30% ME units and less than 80% ME units. That is, there is no change in the number of units. You are restructuring by a percentage. Okay, I understand what you mean. This method has been submitted to the NCHFA, so the changes in it will greatly affect the things we have done so far. Instead of the changes in the unit weight, we are ready to calculate 2% of the total weight instead of 1%. I can accept 2%. Therefore, I accept 2% of the rent. But we need 2.5 million for 1% of the rent. However, if you want to successfully complete this method, everyone who lives here knows that when you go through Dawson Street, those families earn more. That is why we support WHIU. Yes, I agree. I would like to help the city. We should at least return some of the money we spend. As you know, we are returning it. No, I know. I know. I'm not just talking about you. I said that we generally spend a lot. Thank you, Council member Andrews.

Yes, thank you for the consultation with the county and other local authorities. Council Angam Layal, I have something to say. Under the reports in the agenda, it was to be said about this, but since Mr. Garrett is here, let me remind you about our Wilmington Housing Affordability Advisory Committee. As you know, there was a committee that included the county and the city earlier. We used one of them after the county changed its name. We aim to achieve the same in all the areas. We still need two members for that commission and committee. One is from the Wilmington Housing Authority and the other is from the Affordable Housing Unit. I would appreciate your help to get the last two places on that committee. Okay, madam. Thank you. Okay. Anyone else? Okay.

Therefore, yes.

What is the matter?

We are trying to reach a decision here. Is it 2% for 2 billion or 2% for 1.5 billion? What? What? What? What? What do you all want here? Or do you want to stop it like this? 2% for 2 million. I think this is a generalization. Ms. Lowe, please continue. Yes. Do you have anything else to say? I am thinking. We... You are asking me a small, technical question.

We will give you five minutes.

Quickly go and check your evidences again.

Yes, if you want to call a friend, you can.

I will not push you into that situation. If you keep this aside, you can come back to the next thing. No, I don't want to.

I don't want to do that. In fact, when I was in the planning commission, we had an affordable housing suggestion. We thought about it, discussed it, and did it. We were sure of it. Then, the Executive Director of a local housing group came and said, We want to accept that our community is committed to affordable housing and act accordingly. They are committed to affordable housing. People who are ready to do so are in front of us. Therefore, raising the interest rate will affect the interest rate, because the interest rates are like that. I don't think that's right. He increased the interest rate he asked.

No, they reduced it. It was 2.5 billion. They reduced it to 2 billion. Meanwhile, he said, okay, we are going to ask 2 billion. That is, we have 1.5 billion in front of us.

Therefore, it... Okay, I am telling you that this is what is happening. Thank you. Thank you for what you said. But I am telling you the reason why I am saying what it is and what to do with it.

Therefore...

So you announced a campaign. What is the campaign? It is a campaign that will make 2 million dollars worth of money.

I... I have a question about it before voting. Did you think about it? Will your project be successful? I understand these arguments. But I want to give you something that you can use. So let's complete this project. If you don't have 2 million dollars in 2% interest, I want to know if 1.5 million dollars is enough in 1% interest. I want to know what you need to win the project. Certainly. Yes. Yes.

I think it will be useful if you get 2 million 1 dollar 50 cents interest. For the past four to five months, $1.5 million was not enough for us. That was the main issue. But I think 2% of the budget will affect this project. So I think we can make $2 million out of 1.5% of the budget.

I have a question related to the campaign. If we vote for 2 million dollars and 2% of the vote, and if we lose that, can we vote in another option? First, someone has to vote for this. Mayor pro time. This has been voted for.

Okay. After that, you have to vote. If it doesn't pass, we can bring another vote for another person. Okay. Okay. Listen carefully. Wait. Council member Andrews. Mayor pro-times P.I.s, will you accept a $2 million grant for 1.5% of the policy? No, we can vote as it is right now. Okay.

So, what we have in front of us now is a $2 million grant. That is, $2 million for 86 units for 2% of the policy. That's right. Okay. The one who accepts this gift is God. Say, yes. Yes. Yes. Let's have one. I voted for this. From 4 to 3.

Okay. Two million dollars passed. Okay. Thank you, everyone.

Thank you. Okay, so let's move on to the next item. This is item R2. This is a bill that is worth $24,30,217 for the second phase of the Eastwater Road Access Management project. To the Highland Paving Company LLC, our CET Manager, Ms. Hall, welcomes you to this. Ms. Hall.

Excuse me, Mayor. I have a question related to an action plan. We voted for Vethanathi, but we are trying to figure out whether we are voting for the bill. Okay. Thank you. Thank you.

Mayor, yes, Madam, I would like to say that it was not an alternative proposal. I needed a partnership agreement and it was fulfilled. So, yes. Yes.

Understood. Okay. Our CET Manager, Ms. Hall, welcomes you to this. Ms. Hall.

Thank you, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Members. Our project manager Kyle Burden and our design and construction group are responsible for this.

A warm welcome to the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council members. Today, we have a proposal to sign the second phase of the Eastwater Road Access Management Project. According to this proposal, the Highland Paving Company in Fagatville, North Carolina will sign the contract for 24,30,216.60 dollars. They have obtained two bids. They are the ones who have done the least amount. A center landscape median in Eastwood Road, signal, facilities for pedestrians, as well as a reconstruction of Eastwood Road from Rogersville Road to Cavalier Drive. According to the previous agreement, the cost of the project is US$12,891,500. This is required for the construction of this project as per their permit for development in 1451 Eastwood Road. The duration of this project is five months. Yes, that's right. They couldn't do it for some reason, or they had problems. Yes. This was their reason. By the time they were ready to move forward with road renovation, they had completed their work in their store. They did not have enough money for that. They tried to build it on their own, but it was a lost land and they did not get any response. Then they gave 1.5 billion to the total cost of this. One, no, that's 12,81,000. Forgive me. Then what's left is, The rest is our responsibility. According to our agreement with them, they are more likely to give up their rights than the amount they have given. But we are moving forward. Eastwood is a state road, isn't it? Eastwood is a state road. The state is not giving up its rights. No, this is completely...

This is our responsibility. Council member Sandhu. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. My question is, if we approve this tonight, what will be the schedule of this process? When will this start and end?

It will take about two to three months to get the construction contract signed, and then the construction will begin. After that, there will be a five-month construction period. Okay, thank you. Does anyone else have anything to say? Okay. What is the opinion of the council about this bill? Council member Sandhaitha announced the bill to be approved. Council member Andrew Sathupindangi. Is there anything else to discuss? Those who approve of this bill say yes. Yes. Is there anyone against it? The decision has been passed unanimously. Okay. Let's move on to the next item. Item R3. This is a bill of $43,078,734. King Asphalt Incorporated, along with Dawson & Worcester Streetscape, will also be able to provide a sustainable infrastructure fund. Once again, I would like to greet the CET Manager, Ms. Hulk. Ms. Hawk.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Once again, Mr. Burton.

I feel like I'm hearing the same old record again. Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Proto, Council Members. Tonight, in front of you is a proposal for the construction of Dawson & Worcester Streetscape as a sustainable infrastructure. According to the premier, the King Asphalt Incorporated, in South Carolina's Liberty, will cost $43,787,733.95. We got two lanes. They are responsible for the least number of lanes. What you see in the picture below the screen is almost the same. With the help of the NCDO, the road will be cleared, curb bump-outs will be installed, pedestrians will be allowed to use the road, pedestrians will be allowed to use the road, Dozens between 3rd and 17th Street and Worcester Streets will be resurfaced. This plan is scheduled for one year. We expect this to be completed before the end of the 2027 calendar year. The photo on your right is an in-house rendering of the on-street parking, which is in line with the proposed curb-bump outposts. CET staff will have the authority to use a construction infrastructure fund to pass this project beyond the construction of the garage. The construction of the infrastructure is 15% of the garage, which is equivalent to $6,56,850. I am happy to answer any of your questions. I have a question here. Council Angam Sandhuva. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Am I remembering correctly?

Is this a plan to do a rebid? Is that it or is it another plan? Yes. Yes, that's right.

Since there was a problem in the original bidding process, this has to be redone again. I haven't learned anything about this.

How did this block differ from the first block that was allowed for this plan?

This bid is much lower than the original bid. I think so. I have to get the correct amount. But this is about $1.2 billion less. So we can earn $1.2 billion through this bid. Yes. Let me say it again. I have to get the correct amount. Okay.

I would like to see that correct amount. Certainly. You know the reason, right? Yes.

It is always good to have a net in such situations. Thank you. Yes. Council member Andrews.

Yes.

Yesterday, in the middle of our agenda announcement, Council member, Clinton Kanana, raised a question about water pollution in the same area. I know that our stormwater department is working on it. So, is this method being implemented as part of our stormwater department? Have you completed the drainage measures for this method?

Yes, whenever we add sidewalks here, we are changing the curb line in some places. Ensuring proper drainage is part of our design process. No matter how we test the roadway, we ensure that there is proper drainage there. Council Angam LAVO

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. My question was this. I saw that NCDOD and NCDOT have an advance agreement and that they will contribute to this. How much or how much of the money are they spending? So they are spending the cost of all the reconstruction work on that project.

Because they were also there, they are doing those jobs. Therefore, we agreed to do these things as part of our project to reduce the difficulties of the public. Therefore, according to this statement, their performance, their guaranteed performance is approximately 1.7 billion. However, if there is any surplus in the reconstruction part of the project, that performance can be increased by 2.165 billion.

Thank you.

At this time, I would like to invite Clete Andrews, the chairperson of the board, commission, committee, etc. of the Legislative Committee. Yes.

I think Madam Clerk is working hard on the new laws. Thank you. But before we get to that, I would like to talk about the issues we are going to discuss on August 31st. Because it will come soon. We have a role in the Board of Adjustment. For that, we have to select employees. In the Wilmington Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, we still have those two roles that I mentioned earlier. One is from the WHO and the other is from the residents of the Bavana unit. For the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, we need a role from the residents of Old Wilmington. Municipal Service District, or MSD, requires two branches. One should be a real estate agent in the municipal service district, with goods worth more than $2.5 lakhs and another should be a real estate agent in the municipal service district. In our new North End River Frontier Development Committee, we need a person from outside the city. We need two such people. We also need a local architect. We need a member on the planning board. So it's a new approach. We have an approach in the Wilmington New Hover County Port Waterway and Beach Commission, at large position. There is an at-large position in the Sister CET Commission as well. That is, I mentioned about the Board of Adjustment earlier. And that's it. So, if you are interested in applying, please go to the Department of Conduct. Those who are interested can apply and can be found in the category of Boards and Commissions. Also, you can choose from all the boards and commissions that are available there. You can choose the places that you are interested in. Okay. On August 3, all the boards were present in our union. I am the Chairperson, Mayor Sapoy and Council Board, and these are the boards. We submit the proposals to the Council. Wilmington Housing Affordability Advisory Committee is pleased to nominate Chamber of Commerce representative Nathalie English. We are pleased to nominate Chandler Davies from the Convention Centre Advisory Committee. To the Loan Review Board, We are pleased to nominate Jay Lassier and Karthi Heslin again. Ashley Grimm was elected to the Wilmington-New Hanover County Commission for Women. Troy Demers was elected to the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. We voted to remove two floors due to the lack of hajj in the Municipal Service District. This month, we warned about the possible consequences of the end of the year. To the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board To these places, we would like to congratulate Robin Morgan, Mitch Bainstein, Lloyd Singleton, etc. To the Planning Commission, we would like to congratulate Richard Collier again. To the Sister City Commission, we would like to congratulate Chris Bower, Stephanie Lanier, etc. To North Carolina State Ports President, Stephanie Ailes. Jim Clark will be re-elected as the President of Cape Fear Community College. Christian Peebles will be re-elected as the President of the Chamber. Jennifer Fernando will be re-elected as the President of UNCW, UNCW and NAI. Valery Robbins and Lindsay McCoy will be re-elected as the President of At-Large. In addition to this, I would like to submit this document as a proposal of the Council.

The Council has asked the brand to approve this. Yes. Yes, sir. Mr. Spears. Madam Clerk, I have a question. Are there any complaints against the board members and the committee members? Excuse me, Mr. Spears. I could not hear what you said. What happened? Are there any complaints against the board members and the committee members? Yes, sir. Yes. Yes. Okay. Thank you. Council member Joyner. I think this belongs to the clerk as well. We are organizing a stay at the clerk's office for the citizens who need it. I can see you nodding your head. Okay. Thank you. Yes, sir. We have a proposal that was approved by the Council and passed by the Council. Are there any more discussions? Those who agree to that proposal, please say aye. Aye. Aye. Is there anyone against? This matter has been passed unanimously. This concludes our regular agenda. Does our CET attorney have anything to say? Yes, sir. We have a closed session at the right time. Okay. CET Manager?

No, sir. Okay. Madam Clerk? No, sir.

Okay. Council member Sandhwita?

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Since the school is reopening again, all our students, teachers, and family members have been waiting for a long time. My children started going to school this morning. It was an urgent matter, but it is very urgent. I wish everyone well. I know that I had mentioned this earlier in yoga, but I feel that this should be said again. The general hearings on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge are held on Wednesday, September 14, at NCDOET, and on Wednesday, September 15, at Leland. I urge the public to come forward to share their opinions in this way. Thank you.

Thank you, Council member Andrews.

Yes, I would like to share a very good news with you at the Making Waves Foundation, which I now run. Last week, we provided 10,000 rupees to the local labor union organizations for the delivery of wave transit bus passes through the Board Yoga. In total, we gave $6,500 funding through this grand cycle, which is actually a travel of $12,800. The Healing Place, Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear, The Salvation Army, The Help Hub at Harrelson Center, The Sister Isaac Center, Rescue Mission of Cape Fear, Ling Inc. Coastal Horizons, A Safe Place, Catholic Charities, is the name of this grant. All these organizations are helping people who need help to go to jobs, medical care, recovery programs, and other necessary places. So I am very happy to have helped them in this way. Last week we received another good news. Landfall Foundation Making Aways gave a $10,000 grant and it was the highest amount they gave. So we are very lucky to have received it. Then we found out that at a very specific time, WAVE, WAVE, and STAFF have created an Adopt-A-Stop, Adopt-On-Aminity program. According to this, I think they have purchased facilities for bus stops from Eagle Scout Project and Rotary Club. But they had a program called Adopt-a-Stop. So, if they are not interested in making money out of an accident, they can pay attention to WAVE and WAVE if they have any other bad deeds to do. Pay attention to them. So, we will talk about these two programs next week on the full WAVE board. Therefore, I know that we all have an interest in public transport, and we want to ensure that our passengers can travel safely on the bus and wait in the bus. Therefore, I am very excited about these grants.

Thank you, Mayor Pro Time. No, no problem. Okay. Council member, Clinton Quintana.

Do not blame the person who delivered the message. All bans are important.

Council Angam Lu.

No, Sir.

Council Angam Joyner. No. Thank you. Okay. Now I am going to read the regulations. According to North Carolina General Statute section 143 to 318 section 111, there will be a requirement to attend the closed session. According to those four and those six, those mentioned below the CET Council can discuss, 1. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 2. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 3. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 4. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 5. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 6. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 7. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 8. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 9. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 10. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 11. The activities that can be discussed by the Council regarding financial development arrangements and discussions, 12. The activities that can be discussed When the closed session is over, the council will resume its public session and will be held here. So, what is the opinion of the council about the closed session? Council member Andrew made a statement. Council member Clinton Quintana followed it. Is there more discussion? Those who support this statement, please say aye. Aye. Is there anyone against? The statement has been passed. We can now move on to the closed session.