286  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY14, 2022  A regular meeting oft the City Council for the City of Concord, North Carolina, was held in the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on July 14,  2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford presiding.  Council members were present as follows: Members Present: Council Member Andy Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Members Absent: Mayor William C. Dusch Others Present:  City Manager, Lloyd W. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Assistant City Managers Department Directors  Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Moment of Silent Prayer:  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford followed by the Pledge of  Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer.  Approval of Minutes: 2022--the vote: all aye.  A motion was made by Council Member Langford and seconded by Council Member Stocks to approve the minutes fort the meetings ofl May 24, June7, June 9, and June28,  Recognition of persons to be heard: sewer allocation for his project in Copperfield.  Craig Craver, 555 Lake Lynn Rd, Concord, addressed the City Council in regards to Jocelyn Watkins, 1320 Rosehill Ct, SW, Concord, addressed the City Council in regards tol blasting being conducted on a site located behind her home. She stated shel had not received notification of the blasting. The City Manager requested the Fire Chief, Jake Roland Jordan addressed the City Councili in regards to several issues in the community Zac Moretz addressed the City Council in regards to sewer allocation for his client's  Williams, speak with Ms. Watkins. he feels should be addressed. project on Pitts School Road.    287  Public Hearings:  1. Conduct a public hearing to approve the submission of the FY2022-23 Action Plan for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)andi HOME Investment Partnership The City of Concord is required to submit an Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)outlining: proposed projects to be accomplished using the allocated funding. The Action Plan includes CDBG and HOME activities planned for the City of Concord, as well as HOME activities for the members of the HOME consortium. Concord is the lead entity responsible for reporting for the Consortium. The City's FY22-23 total CDBG program budget is $665,654, which includes the CDBG allocation of $663,654 and $2,000 in estimated program income. The FY22-23 HOME Consortium allocation is $1,454,997. Concord is projected to generate $131,006 in program income. As a result, the total Consortium budget is projected to be $1,586,003. The City's proposed allocation of the total HOME program budget willl be $527, 194 which includes; the City's allocation of $298,267 of the project funds, $97,921 for program administration and lead entity administration, and $131,006 ine estimated program income. The remaining funds will be allocated to other members of thel HOME Consortium. Items given in the Action Plan match those ini the budget for FY 22-23. A virtual public hearing was held from February 20th March 28th to receive comments on the proposed 2022/2023 CDBG and HOME program budget/activities. The public hearing notice was advertised in The Independent Tribune on February20th, 23rd, and 27th along with the link being provided on the City website. Staff received 128 responses and noted those within the plan. When HUDI released thei final allocation in May, a second comment period was opened June 5th to notify the public of the A motion was made by Council Member McKenzie and seconded by Council Member There was no one signed int to speak ini favor or in opposition to the request. Therefore, ar motion was made by Council Member Langford and seconded by Council Member A motion was made by Council Member Langford and seconded by Council Member Stocks to approve the submission of the FY2022-23 Action Plan for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs--the vote: all aye. 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution closing the right-of-way of an unopened 10-foot alley running parallel to Hawthorne Street The proposal includes the abandonment oft the right-of-way for a 10-foot alley that runs behind 29 Hawthorne Street SW. Joseph Maizonet and Marline Maizonet filed the application and Carolina Oil Company of Concord, Inc. owns the land on the otherside of the alley. Each property owner will receive half of the portion of the alley being abandoned. The General Statutes require that the City 1) post signs in two (2) places along the right-of-way, 2) send copies of the approved resolution of intent to all neighboring owners after adoption, and 3) advertise ini the newspaper once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks. The notice requirements have beenmet to proceed with the A motion was made by Council Member Stocks and seconded by Council Member There was no one signed in to speak int favor or in opposition to the request. Therefore, a motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council  (HOME) programs.  change in allocation.  Langford to open the public hearing- the vote: all aye. King to close the public hearing--the vote: all aye.  SW.  public hearing.  Sweat to open the public hearing--the vote: all aye.  Member Sweat to close the public hearing-the vote: all aye.    288  A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to adopt the following resolution closing the portion of the alley parallel ARESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY WHEREAS, ont the gth day of. June, 2022, the City Council for the City of Concord directed the City Clerk to publish the Resolution of Intent oft the City Council to consider the closing ap portion of an alley parallel to Hawthorne Sts SWi int thel Independent Tribune newspaper once each week for four successive weeks, such resolution advising the public that a meeting would be conducted int the City Hall at 35 Cabarrus Avenue, West, WHEREAS, the City Council on the gth day of June, 2022, ordered the City Clerk to notify all persons owning property abutting on that portion of the right-of-way, as shown on the county tax records, by registered or certified mail, enclosing with such WHEREAS, the City Clerk has advised the City Council that she sent al letter to each of the abutting property owners advising them of the day, time and place of the meeting, enciosing a copy oft thel Resolution of Intent, and advising the abutting property owners thati the question as to closing that portion oft the alley would be acted upon, said were posted on the applicable street(s) as required by G.S. 160A-299; and  to Hawthorne St. SW-the vote: all aye.  PARALLEL TO HAWTHORNE STSW  Concord, N.C., on July 14, 2022.  notification a copy of the Resolution of Intent; and  letters having been sent by registered or certified mail; and  WHEREAS, the City Clerk has advised the City Council that adequate notices WHEREAS, after fulla and complete consideration oft the matter and after having granted full and complete opportunity for all interested persons to appear and register any objections that theyr might have with respect tot the closing of said street int the public WHEREAS, it now appears to be tot the satisfaction of the City Council that the closing ofs said portion ofs street is not contrary tot the publici interest and that noi individual owning property, either abutting the street ori ini the vicinity of the street, will as aresult of the closing be thereby deprived of a reasonable means of ingress and egress to his NOW, THEREFORE, the area described below is hereby ordered closed, and all right, title, andi interest that may be vestedi int the public to said area for street purposes is hereby released and quitclaimed to the abutting property owner in accordance with  hearing held on the 14th day of. July, 2022; and  property;  the provisions of N.C.G.S. $160A-299;  Lying and being in the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina and Beginning at an existing iron pin being the southeast corner of the Joseph Maizonet property (recorded in deed book 13446, page 242), thence along the western edge of the existing 10' alleyway N. 17-30-13 W. 99.30' to a point; thence N. 72-46-08 E. 10.00' to a point; thence S. 17-30-13 E. 99.25' to a point; thence S.72-30-00W." 10.00' tot thep pointa and place of beginning containing 993 square feet (+/-0.023 AC) according to a survey by Don Allen & Associates, PA The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute quitclaim deeds or other necessary documents in ordert to evidence vesting of all right, title and interest int those persons owning lots orp parcels of land adjacent to the street or alley, such title, for the width of the abutting land owned by them, to extend to the centerline of the  being more particularly described as follows:  dated March 31st, 2022.    289  herein closed street (with provision for reservation of easements to the City of Concord for utility purposes) in accordance with the provision of G.S. 160A-299(c). of Deeds of Cabarrus County a certified copy of this resolution and order.  The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed toi filei in the Office of the Register  This the 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch Mayor  ATTEST: /s/ Kim Deason, City Clerk  3.  Conduct a public hearing for case Z(CD)-07-21 and consider adopting an ordinance amending the official zoning map for +l- 54.8519 acres located northeast corner of International Drive and Highway 73, generally addressed as 4208 and 4515 Davidson Hwy from MX-CC2 (Mixed-Use Commercial CenterLarge) to 1-1-CD (Light Industrial Conditional District) and C-2 (General Commercial). This case was tabled from the June 9th City Council meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the above referenced petition at their April 19th, 2022 public hearing and acted to deny the request. In accordance with Concord Development Ordinance section 3.2.4-B, "The Commissionmay: granti final approval ofaz zoning map amendment by a vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of ther members of the Commission present and not excused from voting. Ifthe approval is by a vote of less than three-fourths, or ift the Commissiont renders ar recommendation of denial, the request shalll be forwarded' tot the City Council for hearing at their next available meeting and the City Council shall have the authorityt to make a final decision on the zoning map amendment." According to the applicant, an office, warehouse, distribution and light industrial business park are the possible uses for the I-1-CD (Light Industrial Conditional District) area of the development and no specific plans have been provided for the C-2 (General A motion was made by Council Member King and seconded by Council Member Following a brief overview of the staff report from the Deputy Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director, Kevin Ashley, Council Member King askedi ift there would be a way to limit the hours of operation on the proposed operation. The Deputy Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director stated that Council Member McKenzie asked if or how the entrance to the proposed operation would affect the Hwy 736 expansion. The Transportation Director, Phillip Graham, stated the NCDOT does not have finalized plans for Hwy 73 at this time. He stated each The City Attorney reviewed the list of speakers signed in to speak in favor and in opposition to the request. She stated each side, proponent and opponent, would  Commercial) portion of the site.  Parsley-Hubbard to open the public hearing--the vote: all aye.  would have to be a condition that is agreed upon by the applicant.  intersection would have to be analyzed before moving forward. receive 21 minutes total to address the City Council. Proponents singed in to speak in favor of the request:  John Carmichael, Developer, stated the purpose of the rezoning request is to accommodate the office, warehouse, and distributionfacility. He introduced' Tyler Jones  who provided an overview of the project.    290  Mr. Carmichael also provided the site plan that had been submitted for the project. He stated the site plan had been revised to increase the required buffer that is located directly behind Cambridge Commons to 100f feet. The bufferwill taper down from there Council Member Stocks asked Mr. Carmichael if Cambridge Commons residents had sent him a letter regarding the project. Mr. Carmichael said he did receive a letter the evening before the Council meeting. She asked if any other communication between the developer and the community had been held prior to receiving the letter. Mr. Carmichael stated that a community meeting was previously held and a couple individuals attended. Council Member Stocks asked if there was any possibility of the developer working with Cambridge Commons residents tot try tor reach some solutions to their concerns. Mr. Carmichael stated he did reach out to the Cambridge Commons Homeowners. Association (HOA) President, John Gerrity, and suggested they meet to Joe Wilson provided the results from the Traffic Impact Analysis. He also showed the proposed entrances for the project (existing and after the Hwy 73 widening project is Council Member McKenzie asked how the number of cars versus the number of trucks was established. Mr. Jones explained how that was determined. Council Member McKenzie asked how many dock doors would there be. Mr. Jones stated there would  to 501 feet.  discuss the issues. complete).  approximately 75 dock doors.  Opponents signed in to speak in opposition to the request:  John Gerrity, President of Cambridge Commons Homeowner's Association, stated the expansion of the buffer answered one area of the resident's concerns. He stated another concern is that of the semi-trucks coming in the main entrance. He stated the residents did send al letter to Mr. Carmichaelv with their suggestion for the truck entrance. Mr. Gerrity asked the Council to table the request to allow the Cambridge Commons community the opportunity to meet with the developer to see ifa resolution could be Sam Morris stated he is concerned with the truck traffic and feels that a different  agreed upon.  entrance should be used.  Cindy McLain stated she is concerned with noise, traffic, and safety.  There were noi further speakers signed int to speak in favor or opposition to the request. Council Member Parsley-Hubbard asked what could be developed by right on the property with the current: zoning classification. The Deputy Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director stated with the current zoning classification 250,000 Council Member McKenzie asked if residential would be allowed under the current zoning classification. The Deputy Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director stated residential uses would not be allowed under the current zoning Council Member Stocks stated she understood the community would like to discuss options with the developer. She stated, in her opinion, the Council should respect and Mr. Carmichael stated he would be happy to discuss concerns with the Cambridge Commons residents but he didn'tthink the entrances for building A and building B could be changed and the entrance off of Hwy 73 could not be changed. He also stated he would be happy to meet with his engineer to try to configure another entrance if the  square feet, or less, of commercial and office space is permitted.  Classification. honor that request.  Council would like to table the request.    291  A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to tablet ther request until the Augusti"ChyCoundin meeting- the vote:  all aye.  Presentations of Petitions and Requests:  1. Consider awarding a bid tol NC Quality Home Builders, LLCI in the amountof The City of Concord continues to focus on affordable housing with a proposed new This three-bedroom, two-bath home is 1,080 square feet ins size. By using solar board roof sheathing, which deflects the radiant heat of the sun, the house will stay cooler in the summer, thus reducing utility costs while prolonging thel life ofH HVAC equipment. In addition, by sealing allt the jointst toy prevent air leakage, the costt to operate the HVACis reduced. Incorporating a conditioned crawl spaces creates a healthier living environment by reducing drafts, moisture and humidity int the crawlspace which would eventually leachi into the main living area. High performance windows havel beenadded along with a passive radon remediation system to prevent future issues for homeowners. Raised heel trusses are used to allow the full amount of attic insulation even over the outer walls. The appliances are all Energy Star rated and typically rate highi in consumer reviews in regards tor minimal maintenance. Additional walli insulation has been added to further increase the energy efficiency of the home. These components work together to allow the home to be affordable long after the initial Staff solicited bids from nine contractors. A re-bid was required as only one bid was initially received. The lowestr responsible bidf from the re-bid was from NC Quality Home Builders, LLC for $245,220. Funding for the construction will come from the City's A motion was made Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to award a bid to NC Quality Home Builders, LLC in the amount of $245,220 to construct a newl home at 314 Sycamore Ave. SW-the vote: all aye.  $245,220 to construct a new home at 314 Sycamore Ave. SW.  home at 314 Sycamore Ave. SW.  purchase.  HOME funds.  2.  Considerawarding a bid to NC Quality Home Builders, LLCint the amountof The City of Concord continues to focus on affordable housing with a proposed new home at 318 Sycamore Ave. SW. This three-bedroom, two and al half-bath concrete slabl homei is 1,248 square feeti ins size. Quality oft the materials is always af focus for City new construction. By using solar board roof sheathing, which deflects the radiant heat of the sun, the house will stay cooler in the summer, thus reducing utility costs while prolonging the life of! HVAC equipment. In addition, by sealing all thej joints to prevent air leakage, the costt to operate thel HVACisr reduced. High performance windows have been added along with a passive radon remediation system top preventf future issues for homeowners. Raised heel trusses are used to allowi the full amount of attic insulation even over the outer walls. The appliances are all Energy Star rated and typically rate high in consumer reviews ini regards to minimal maintenance. Additional walli insulation has been added to further increase the energy efficiency of the home. These components work together to allow the home to be affordable long after the initial purchase. Staff solicited bids from nine contractors. Are-bid was required as only one bid was initially received. The lowest responsible bid from the re-bid was from NC Quality Home Builders, LLC for $237,120. Funding for the construction will come from Ar motion was made Council Member Stocks ands seconded by Council Member Sweat to award al bid tol NC Quality Home Builders, LLCi int the amount of $237,120t to construct  $237,120 to construct: a new home at 318 Sycamore Ave. SW.  the City's HOME funds.  ar new home at 318 Sycamore Ave. sw-the vote: all aye.    292  3. Consider awarding a bid to Carolina Siteworks, Inc. for site-work and grading at 7437 Ruben Linker Rd. for future construction of Substation V. Considerable site work and grading is necessary for planned construction of Substation V. This station willl be a 6-circuit distribution voltage station serving the Weddington Rd. and Pitts Schooll Rd. areas, along with thet future commercial development oni the Bonds Family properties. Civil engineering was completed and formal bids were received on June 23, 2022, with three respondents submitting proposals. Allbids were evaluatedi for compliance with the specifications and for relevant project experience. The lowest bidder, Carolina Siteworks, Inc., at $523,979, was determined to be a responsible and responsive bidder. They recently completed the Delivery 4 project and performed very well there. Upon completion of a contract, the work is expected to take 180 days to complete. Full completion and commissioning of Substation V is scheduled for 2nd A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to award a bid for $523,9791 to Carolina Siteworks, Inc. for site-worka and grading at 7437 Ruben Linker Rd. for future construction of Substation V-the vote: all 4. Consider awarding the total bid for the City of Concord's annual street preservation program to. JT Russell & Sons, Inc. and adoptal budget ordinance to One of Council's continuing goals is to improve the service levels and delivery of the City's annual street preservation program. Powell Bill receipts and General Fund revenues are being used to fund this work by contracted forces. This contract is to complete streets that were remaining from a prior contract. Formal bids for this work were opened on June 7, 2022 with JT Russell & Sons, Inc. submitting the lowest total bid in the amount of $1,141,521,98. Work such as patching, leveling, milling, resurfacing, re-striping, re-marking, and re-installation of permanent raised pavement markings work on approximately 5 lane miles of designated streets will be performed. Contract Final Completion date is 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to award the total bid and authorize the City manager to negotiate and execute a contract with to JT Russell & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,141,521,98 for the City of Concord's annual streets preservation program and adopt the following budget ordinance to appropriate funds from reserve funds-the vote: all aye.  quarter of 2024.  aye.  appropriate funds from reserve funds.  ORD. #22-89  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FY 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Concord, North Carolina did on the gth day of June, 2022, adopt a City budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2022 and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend the expenselexpenditures and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord that in accordance with the authority contained in G.S. 159-15, the following  ending on June 30, 2023, as amended; and  revenue accounts in the funds listed for the reason stated;  accounts are hereby amended as follows:  Revenues Total  Account  Title  Current Budget 0  Amended (Decrease) Budget 1,141,522  Increase 1,141,522 1,141,522  100-4370000 Fund Balance Approp    293  Expenseslxpendures  Current Budget 1,381,104  Amended (Decrease) Budget 2,522,626  Account 4511- 5241000  Title  Increase 1,141,522 1,141,522  Resurfacing PB  Total  Reason: To appropriate Powell Bill reserves for resurfacing contract to complete  streets that were remaining from prior contract. Adopted this 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTHCAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: /s/ Kim Deason, City Clerk  Is/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  5.  Consider adopting a resolution to convey a 20' Water Line easement to Cabarrus County has an existing water line easement across City property located on Rubens Road. With the Barn replacement project at Frank Liske Park, the County is having to upsize the water service and a number of conflicts exist along the current easement. Staff has reviewed the proposed new alignment and has no Issues. A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member McKenzie to adopt the following resolution to convey a 20' Water Line easement to Cabarrus County contingent on the County abandoning the existing  Cabarrus County.  easement--the vote: all aye.  RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT  WHEREAS, the City of Concord is owner of a parcel ofl land having a parcel WHEREAS, Cabarrus County has an existing easement across said parcel for WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is constructing improvements at Frank Liske NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of 1. That an easement as shown on Exhibit "A" is hereby ordered granted contingent on the County abandoning the existing easement. 2. The easement shall be conveyed byt the City Attorney and other necessary  identification number of 5519-81-1588; and awater line to serve Frank Liske Park; and  Park and desires to upsize and relocate the water service;  Concord, North Carolina:  staff or the Mayor to Cabarrus County.    294  3. The City Attorney and other City staff are hereby directed to take all  necessary steps to enforce this resolution.  Adopted this 14th day of July 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA /s/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim Deason, City Clerk  6.  Consider accepting a Preliminary Application from Avery Turner. In accordance with City Code Chapter 62, Avery Turner has submitted a preliminary application to receive water service outside the City limits. The property is located at 1455 Simplicity Road. This parcel is currently vacant and zoned county LDR. The applicant is planning one single family home. Sewer is not available to the parcel. Amotion was made by Council Member Sweat and seconded by Council Member King toa accept the preliminary application and have the owner proceed toi thet final application  phase excluding annexation--the vote: all aye.  7.  Consider accepting a Preliminary Application from Teresa Roberts. In accordance with City Code Chapter 62, Teresa Roberts has submitted a preliminary application to receive water service outside the City limits. The property is located at 9560 Poplar Tent Road. This parcel is currently developed with a single family home and the applicant indicates that the water service is for a storage building that is being A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to accept the preliminary application and have the owner proceed tot the Consider accepting a Preliminary Application from Michael Cipriani. Ina accordance with City Code Chapter 62, Michael Cipriani has submitted a preliminary application for water service outside the City limits. The property is located at 903 Silver Fox Road. The property is currently zoned LDR and the applicant is proposing a single family home. City sanitary sewer is not available to this parcel. A motion was made by Council Member Stocks and seconded by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard to accept the preliminary application and have the owner proceed to the final application phase excluding annexation--the vote: all aye. 9. Consider accepting a Preliminary Application from Flint McDonald. In accordance with City Code Chapter 62, Flint McDonald has submitted a preliminary application to receive water service outside the City limits. The request is for water service to 5 lots along Archibald Road. The lots are zoned LDR and proposed development would be 5 single family homes. Sewer is available toi three oft the five lots A motion was made by Council Member King and seconded by Council Member After some discussion, Council Member King retracted his motion and Council Member  renovated into a tiny home. Sewer is not available to the parcel. final application phase excluding annexation--the vote: all aye.  8.  however the request is for water only. McKenzie to deny the request.  McKenzie retracted his second for denial.    295  Council Member McKenzie stated he would like for the City Council and staff have a discussion about these types of requests at the October 25th 2nd Work Session. A motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member King to accept the preliminary application and have the owner proceed to the  final application phase excluding annexation-the vote: all aye.  The consent agenda items were presented for the Council's consideration. A motion was made by Council Member Council Member McKenzie and seconded by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard to approve thet following consent agenda items-the  vote: all aye.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMA Aviation was approved. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B  A hangar sub lease agreement between Pelican Holdings, LLC and Victory Lane  The City Manager was authorized to sign and execute a one-year agreement with  Technologies Edge, Inc for professional services  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMC Clarke Creek Greenway was accepted. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMD  A 30-foot greenway easement with Tarleton Place, LLC for the future extension of  The City Manager and City Attorney were authorized to execute three permanent easements with Cabarrus County at Cox Mill Elementary School for the future development of Jim Ramseur Park and Clarke Creek Greenway and neighborhood  connectivity.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E  The City Manager was authorized to enter into a contract with NCDOT and execute all agreements and contracts with NCDOT, Public Transportation Division to receive Section 5303 Federal Transit Administration: fundsi for Metropolitan Planning for Transit. Planning and Neighborhood Development Services staff was authorized to submit a grant application for $10,000 in funding from the Cabarrus Arts Council under the Project Assistance Grant for expandedi marketing efforts at ClearWater Arts Center and  CONSENT AGENDA ITEME  Studios.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMG  The Housing Department was authorized to submit an application for the ROSS (Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency), Services Coordinator Program FY2022  grant.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMH  The City Manager was authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Mooresville Housing Authority to oversee their 106 project base vouchers.    296  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMI  The Police Department was authorized to apply fori thel FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial  Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-Local Solicitation.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMJ  The City Manager was authorized to accept the $25,000 from the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program toi fund overtime expenses for traffic safety enforcement and the following budget ordinance was adopted to appropriate the grant funds.  ORD. #22-90  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FY 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina did on the gth day of June, 2022, adopt a City budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend the expenselexpenaitures and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord that in accordance with the authority contained in G.S. 159-15, the following  ending on June 30, 2023, as amended; and  revenue accounts ini the funds listed for the reason stated;  accounts are hereby amended as follows:  Revenues  Account  Title  Current Budget $355,313  Amended (Decrease) Budget $380,313  Increase $25,000 $25,000  100-4603200 Police Grants  Total  ExpensesExpenditures  Current Budget $379,485  Amended (Decrease) Budget $404,485  Account 4310- 5122000  Title  Increase $25,000 $25,000  Overtime  Total  Reason: To appropriate the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program overtime grant  awarded in the amount of $25,000.  Adopted this 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA /s/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim Deason, City Clerk    297  Is/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMK K  The maintenance agreements were approved and the offers of dedication were accepted on the following properties: Ascendum Machinery, Inc., Concord-Oriole  Properties, LLC, and Niblock Homes, LLC. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMI L  The offer of dedication was accepted on the following plat and easements: Oaklawn Development Phase 2, Spring Meadow Phase 2B Map 1, and Harris Teeter Fuel #68  Poplar Tent.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMM  The offer of infrastructure was accepted int the following subdivisions and sites: Roberta Ridge Subdivision, Hunton Forest Subdivision Phase 2, City of Concord Fire Station 12,  Woodsprings Suites, and Hendrick Storage Building.  CONSENT AGENDA ITEM N CONSENT AGENDA ITEM o  The following amended FY2022-2023 Budget Ordinance was adopted.  Thei following budget ordinance was adopted to amend the FY2022/2023 General Fund to appropriate contingency funds to cover supplies to support the CHA Public Health  Conference.  ORD.#22-91  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FY: 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina did on the 9th day of June, 2022, adopt a City budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend the expenselexpenditures and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord that in accordance with the authority contained in G.S. 159-15, the following  ending on June 30, 2023, as amended; and  revenue accounts in the funds listed for the reason stated;  accounts are hereby amended as follows:  Revenues  Account  Title  Current Budget  Amended (Decrease)  Budget  Increase  Total  ExpenseslExpenditures  Current Budget 403,443 9,675  Amended Budget 402,043 11,075  (Decrease) Increase (1,400) 1,400  Account  Title  4190-5992000 Contingency 4120-5299000 Supies-Departmental    298  Total  0  Reason: To transfer contingency funds for supplies related to CHA Public Health  Conference.  Adopted this 14th day of July 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim Deason, City Clerk  /s/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  CONSENT AGENDA ITEM P  The following American Rescue Plan fund grant project ordinance, a General Fund Capital Project fund ordinance, and a GeneralF Fund operating ordinance was adopted to reflect changes to how the American Rescue Plan funds will be spent.  ORD.#22-92  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FY 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina did on the gth day of June, 2022, adopt a City budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend the expenselexpenaitures and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord that in accordance with the authority contained in G.S. 159-15, the following  ending on June 30, 2023, as amended; and  revenue accounts in the funds listed for the reason stated;  accounts are hereby amended as follows:  Revenues  Account  Title  Current Budget 0  Amended (Decrease) Budget 10,000,000 10,000,000  Increase 10,000,000  100-4501330 Transfer fm Amer Res  Plan  Total  ExpensesExpendures  Current Budget 0 0  Amended (Decrease)  Account 4190- 5987000 4190- 5475100  Title  Budget 8,000,000 2,000,000  Increase 8,000,000 2,000,000  Transfer to Project Fund WeBuild (CFEA)    299 Total  10,000,000  Reason: Toappropriate revenue replacement. ARPA funds used to cover salaries and use freed up general fund dollars to transfer $8,000,000 to the Fleet services project  and $2,000,000 to WeBuild for affordable housing projects.  Adopted this 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim J. Deason, City Clerk  Is/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  ORD.#22-93  GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE American Rescue Plan Fund  BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord, North Carolina that pursuant to Section 13.2 Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the SECTION 1. The project authorized is various projects funded by the American SECTION: 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the implementation and amendments of the projects within the terms of the plans and SECTION 3. The following revenues are anticipated to be available tot the City of  following grant project ordinance is hereby amended:  Rescue Plan Funds.  specifications for the projects.  Concord for the completion of the projects:  Revenues Current Budget  Amended Budget  (Decrease) Increase  Account  Title  SECTION 4. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  ExpenselExpendtures  Current Budget 1,277,247 3,500,000 24,000 8,000,000  Amended Budget 0 2,777,247 10,024,000 0  (Decrease) Increase (1,277,247) (722,753) 10,000,000 (8,000,000) $0  Account  Title  3300-5475000 Affordable Housing Const 3300-5475100 We Build (CFEA) 3300-5983000 Transfer to General Fund 3300-5987000 Transfer to Project Fund  Total  SECTION 5. Accounting records are to be maintained by the Finance Department of the City of Concord in such manner as (1) to provide all information required by the grant agreement: and other agreements executed or to be executed with the various parties involved with the project; and (2) to comply with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act of the State of North Carolina.  SECTION6. Within five (5) days after adoption, copies of this grant projects    300  ordinance shall be filed with the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Clerk for SECTION7. The Finance Director is directed to report on the financial status of this project in accordance with the existing City policy. She shall also report to the City Duly adopted by the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina this  direction in carrying out this project. Manager any unusual occurrences. 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim J. Deason, City Clerk  Is/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  ORD. #22-94  CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE General Capital Projects  BEIT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Concord, North Carolina that pursuant to Section 13.2 Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the SECTION 1. The projects authorized are General Capital Projects for Fleet SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the implementation and amendments of the projects within the terms of the plans and SECTION3. The following revenues are anticipated tol be available to the Cityof  following project ordinance is hereby ordained:  Services Facility.  specifications for the projects. Concord for the project:  Revenues  Current Amended (Decrease)  Account 430-4501330 430-4501330 430-4501100 430-4501100  Title  Budget 8,000,000  Budget 0  Increase (8,000,000) 0  From Amer Res Plan From General Fund  5,750,289 13,750,289 8,000,000  Total  SECTION4. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  ExpensesExpendtures  Current Amended (Decrease)  Account  Title  Budget  Budget  Increase  Total  SECTION 5. Accounting records are to be maintained by the Finance Department of the City of Concord in such manner as (1) to provide all information required by the grant agreement and other agreements executed ort to be executed with    301  the various parties involved with the project; and (2) to comply with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act of the State of North Carolina. SECTION 6. Within five (5) days after adopted, copies of this project amendment shall be filed with the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Clerk for direction in SECTION7. The Finance Director is directed to report on the financial status of this project in accordance with the existing City policy. She shall also report to the City Duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Concord, North Carolina this  carrying out this project.  Manager any unusual occurrences. 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA /s/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: /s/ Kim J. Deason, City Clerk  /s/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMQ  The following ordinance was adopted to reflect the actual CDBG 2022 grant awarded.  ORD.#22-95  GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  BE IT ORDAINED byt the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina that pursuant to Section 13.2 Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the SECTION 1. The project authorized and amended are the projects included in SECTION2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the implementation and amendments of the projects within the terms of the plans and SECTION: 3. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the City of  following grant project ordinance is hereby amended:  the CDBG 2022 Grant  specifications for the projects.  Concord for the completion of the projects:  Revenues  Current Amended (Decrease) Budget Budget Increase $648,000 $663,654  Account 310-4334559 310-4334559  Title  CDBG2022  $1565 $15,654  Total  SECTION4. The following amounts are  appropriated for the project  ExpensesExpendtures Title  Current  (Decrease)  Account  Budget Amended Increase    302  Budget  3118-5194000 3118-5194000 3119-5483200 3119-5483200  Contract Services Clearwater  $9,000 $11,000 $186,586 $200,240  $2,000 $13,654 $15,654  Total  SECTION 5. Accounting records are to be maintained by the Finance Department of the City of Concord in such manner as (1) to provide all information required by the project agreement and other agreements executed or to be executed with the various parties involved with the project; and (2) to comply with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act of the State of North Carolina. SECTION 6. Within five (5) days after adoption, copies of this grant projects ordinance shall be filed with the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Clerk for SECTION7." The Finance Director is directed to report oni the financial status of this project in accordance with the existing City policy. She shall also report to the City Duly adopted by the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina this  direction in carrying out this project. Manager any unusual occurrences. 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim J. Deason, City Clerk  Is/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney  CONSENT/ AGENDA ITEMR  The following project ordinance was adopted to reflect the actual HOME 2022 grant  awarded.  ORD.#22-96  GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  BEITORDAINED byt the City Council of the City of Concord, North Carolina that pursuant to Section 13.2 Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the SECTION 1. The project authorized and amended are the projects included in SECTION:2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the implementation and amendments of the projects within the terms of the plans and SECTION 3. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Cityof  following grant project ordinance is hereby amended:  the HOME 2022 Grant  specifications for the projects.  Concord for the completion of the projects:  Revenues    303  Current Amended (Decrease) $1,200,000 $1,454,997 $254,997  Account 320-4334609 320- 4334609  Title  Budget  Budget  Increase  HOME 2022  Total  $254,997  The following amounts are appropriated for the project  SECTION4 4.  ExpenseslExpendtures  Current Amended (Decrease)  Account 3215-5194000 3215-5194000 Contract Services 3215-5370000 3215-5370000 Advertising 3215-5312000 3215-5312000 Travel & Training 3215-5299000 3215-5299000 Supples-Deparmental 3215-5484100 3215-5484100 Consortium Admin Exp 3216-5480011 3216-5480011 New Construction 3216-5484200 3216-5484200 Consortium Project Exp  Title  Budget $7,000 $0 $1,350 $2,564 $68,850  Budget $8,975 $4,360 $3,350 $8,000 47,579  Increase $1,975 $4,360 $2,000 $5,436 ($21,271) 130,267  $60,500 $190,767  $879,000 $1,011,230 $132,230  Total  $254,997  SECTION 5. Accounting records are to be maintained by the Finance Department of the City of Concord in such manner as (1) to provide all information required by the project agreement and other agreements executed or to be executed with the various parties involved with the project; and (2) to comply with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act of the State of North Carolina. SECTION 6. Within five (5) days after adoption, copies of this grant projects ordinance shall be filed with the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Clerk for SECTION7. The Finance Director is directed to report on thet financial status of this project in accordance with the existing City policy. She shall also report to the City Duly adopted by the City Council oft the City of Concord, North Carolina this 14th  direction in carrying out this project. Manager any unusual occurrences.  day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA Is/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim J. Deason, City Clerk  /s/ VaLerie Kolczynski, City Attorney    304  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Council's Charter.  Thet following resolution was adopted to ratifya an amendment tot the Centralina Regional  ARESOLUTION RATIFYING THE UPDATED CHARTER OF  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL  WHEREAS, the City of Concord is a member of Centralina Regional Council (Centralina), a council of governments serving the needs oft the nine-county region that includes Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and WHEREAS, on February 9, 2022, the Centralina Board of Delegates adopted a resolution amending the organization's Charter to add language prohibiting private entities from benefitting from or having an interest in the organization's earnings or WHEREAS, each member government must endorse the Charter as Centralina's NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City of Concord  Union counties; and  assets; and governing document.  hereby ratifies the amended Centralina Regional Council Charter.  This the 14th day of July, 2022.  CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CONCORD NORTH CAROLINA /s/ William C. Dusch, Mayor  ATTEST: Is/ Kim. J. Deason, City Clerk  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM U CONSENT AGENDA ITEMV CONSENT AGENDA ITEM W  The City's semiannual debt status report as of June 30, 2022 was accepted. The Tax releases/refunds fore the month of May 2022 were approved.  The Tax Office collection reports for the month of May 2022 were accepted. The monthly report on investments as of May 31, 2022 was accepted.  There being no further business tol be discussed, ar motion was made by Council Member Sweat, seconded by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard, and duly carried, to  adjourn--the vote: all aye.   Terry L. Crawford, Mayor Pro-Tem  City    305  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL 2nd WORK SESSION MEETING JULY 19, 2022  The City Council for the City of Concord, North Carolina, held a special City Council 2nd Work Session ini the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on. July 19, 2022, at 11:00a a.m. with Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford presiding.  Council members were present as follows: Members Present: Council Member Andy Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr.  Members Absent: Mayor William C. Dusch Others Present:  Assistant City Manager, LeDerick Blackburn Assistant City Manager, Pam Hinson City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason  Preliminary Wastewater allocation  Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford explained howt ther meeting would! be conducted and the Council The City Council members proposed the following projects for allocation approval:  would be making their allocations per category.  Non-residential Starbucks - 720 gpd Slim Chickens Restaurant - 1,960 gpd 4525 Fortune Avenue - 2,600 gpd 5318 Langford Avenue - 8,000 gpd Dairio -3 3,000 gpd Copperfield Market 8. - 622 gpd Davidson Hwy Apartments & Retail - 2,900 gpd Stough Road McGrath - 250 gpd Tim Marburger Dealership - 3,750 gpd Penske Concord - 1,050 gpd Outback Steakhouse - 7,480 gpd Meadows Corporate Park = Eastern - 6,424 gpd Gibson Mill Entertainment Complex - 3,250 gpd 84 Lumber Yard Expansion - 275 gpd The Springs Business Park Phase 3- 7,350 gpd Red Rocks Music Park -2,500 gpd Poplar Crossing III - restaurant -7,200 gpd