69  Implement the 2030 Land Use Plan, including prioritization of follow-up corridor Continue strategic implementation of the Downtown Master Plan, according to Continue to regulate the design criteria for commercial development in accordance with the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO), with emphasis on Continue to work closely with economic development partners in Cabarrus County to present a complete coordinated recruitment and retention effort. Workwith public and private partners to redevelop and revitalize abandoned and Continue, at a minimum, appropriating existing revenue amounts using 2-cents of the Ad Valorem tax and $5.00 of the Vehicle tax for the Transportation Fund. Continue to routinely monitor projects and consider participation in additional projects to assure Transportation Fund revenues are being used toi fund highest priorities and funds are available for local matches tol leverage additional projects Continue efforts to secure funding for Congestion Mitigation. Air Quality (CMAQ), FederalTransponation, Community, and System Preservation Program (TCSP), Economic Enhancement, Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP), and small construction projects from the federal government and/or the NCDOT and continue to coordinate associated local activities with NCDOT Division 10. Develop a viability analysis process to support privately and/or publicly-owned corporate/general. aviation hangars at Concord Regional Airport. Work with CATS, Cabarrus County, andi the City of Kannapolis ont the extension of the light rail into Concord/Cabarrus: County. Work with Cabarrus County and the City of Kannapolis to implement recommendations from the Public Transit Master Plan. Itwast the consensus oft the Council to discuss the Strategic Plana ati thel February 8th City  and area plans.  the plan's existing implementation matrix.  lowi impact development. blighted properties.  Transportation  with a focus on City infrastructure.  Council Work Session.  With there being noi further business to discuss, amotion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford, seconded by Council Member Sweat, and duly carried, to adjourn the  meeting-the vote: all aye.  A  Kim J.  dg    70  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022  The City Council fort the City of Concord, North Carolina, held the scheduled City Council Work Session int the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on February 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding.  Council members were present as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford Council Member Andy! Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JCI McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Members Absent: Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Others Present: City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Department Directors  Members Present:  The following agenda was presented for discussion:  Presentations:  Presentation to former City Council Member and Water Sewer Authority of Mayor Dusch requested this presentation be postponed until the March 10th City Council Presentation ofa Proclamation recognizing the month of February as Black History  Cabarrus County (WSACC) Board Member, Dave Phillips.  meeting. Month. Public Hearings:  Conduct a public hearing pursuant to NC General Statutes Sec. 158-7.1 and consider offeringa contractf forat ten year/85% tax based Economic Development Incentive Grant to Eli Lilly and Company to locate at 1420 Concord Pkwy S, Cabarrus Economic Development Recruitment Project Manager, Samantha Grass, stated Eli Lilly and Company is a pharmaceutical drug manufacturing company. The proposed facility will consist of approximately 800,000 sf on at five-building campus. The new facility will allow for ther manufacture of injectable products and devices and increase She stated Elil Lilly's proposed investment is $920,000,000 in real and personal property. They plan to create 589 full time jobs with an average wage of $70,555. The City of Concord would collect a 10-year net revenue of $4,317,334 after the incentive payments. Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending the  Concord, NC.  the company's manufacturing capacity.    71  official zoning map for +1-1.27 acres of property located at 848 Old Charlotte Rd. from C-2 (General Commercial) to RC-CD (Residential Compact Conditional District) and amending the 2030 Land Use Plan from Suburban Neighborhood to The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager, Starla Rogers, stated the subject property consists of one parcel totaling +/-1.27 acres located at 848 Old Charlotte Road with street frontage on Old Charlotte Road and Dulin Drive. She stated the petitioner is requesting the rezoning in order to construct a 13 unit townhome development with two buildings, a centralized parking lot, and a passive Approval of the rezoning request would necessitate al Land Use Plan amendment. Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance annexing +l- 2.387 acres of property located at 10515 and portion of 10435 Poplar Tent Rd, owned by The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager stated the request is for voluntary annexation of approximate 2.387 acres located at 10435 Poplar Tent Road owned by Skybrook, LLC. If approved, the petitioner intends to apply for the RV-CD (Residential Village-Condtional District) zoning classification in order to expand Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution amending the City Council Districts to better balance population distribution between districts. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director, Steve Osborne, presented and explained the proposed district boundaries. He stated districts 3 and 7 remained the same, a shift was made in district 4, and minor changes were made to  Urban Neighborhood.  common open space on the site.  Skybrook, LLC.  thep planned Skybrook Corners townhome neighborhood.  districts 1,2, 5, and 6.  Presentations of Petitions and Requests:  Consider approving the new benefit plan rates for the City of Concord for FY23 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate, conclude, and execute contracts with plan The HRI Director, Chantel Thompson, introduced Dominque Palmer from Gallagher. Ms. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with The Transit Manager, Andy Christy, stated an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) was issued on October 15, 2021. Four proposals were received and reviewed by a panel of Rider Transit, CCTS, CATS, and CRMPO staff. The following two bidders were selected based on their qualifications, experience, and project teams: Tindale Oliver and HDR, Inc. He stated no planning projects will begin until grant funding is secured, a task order is issued to one of thei firms, a scope of work developed and agreed upon, and the cost for He aiso stated the recommendation of Tindale Oliver and HDR, Inc was approved unanimously by the Concord Kannapolis Transit Commission at their February 1, 2022 Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with AngelTrax, IVS, Inc. for the purchase of mobile security system to replace & upgrade the existing mobile security camera systems on all 18 Rider Transit revenue service vehicles.  providers.  Palmer explained the proposed benefit plan rates for FY23.  Tindale Oliver and HDR, Inc for On Call Transit Planning Services.  the task is determined.  meeting.    72  The Transit Manager stated each of Rider Transit's service vehicles have an onboard mobile security camera system, which is provided by AngelTrax. The current camera Hes stated staff is recommendingi to contract with. AngelTraxi to upgrade the mobile security camera system at total cost of $137,293.75. Funding will come from existing 53391 funds Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Ratzlaff Construction for the construction of the combination shelter-restroom The Parks and Recreation Planner, Jason Pauling, stated Ratzlaff Construction was the lowest bidder int the amount of $830,016, which is $133,389 overk budget. He stated Parks and Recreation would like to transfer the overage amount to the project fund. He stated the project is for a combination shelter and restroom building for the Wilson Street Park. The existing parking lot is unpaved and has no handicap parking. The revised parking lot will be paved and include a realigned driveway entrance. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Herrin Industrial, Inc. for the construction of the Hwy 73 Water Interconnection to The Water Resources Director, Jeff Corley, stated the project was bid under the formal bidding process. Bids were taken January 25, 2022 with four bids received. The lowest responsive bidder was Herrin Industrial, Inc in the amount of $518,800.67, which is within Consider removing Kevin Killough from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Dusch stated it is the recommendation to remove Commission Member Killough for non-attendance at the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. He stated iti is also recommended to reassign Commission Member Phil Jones from alternate member  system is 9 years old.  which are 80% federal funding and 20% local contribution. building, and paved parking lota at106 Wilson Street SE.  Charlotte Water.  the budgeted amount.  tor regular member.  GO Bond referendum discussion. (Work Session) from the. January 28, 2022 Planning Session. was provided at the. January 28th Planning Session. The following are cost estimates for new and existing parks:  The City Council continued the GO Bond discussion for Parks and Recreation projects The Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, Sheila Lowry, presented the information that  New Projects  Jim Ramseur (NW) Park-$ $34,815,500 (one-time cost- $278,778; recurring cost -  $908,252)  Option 2 (phased) $40,815,500 Option 3 (park only): - $15,695,500 Option 4 (hybrid) $24,052,140 Phase I Option (playgroundpaths). $220,000 Phase II Option (park) $830,000  Wilson St. Park $1,050,000 (one-time cost- $61,500; recurring cost $64,387) WW Flowe Phase 2 $33,280,450 (one-time cost $449,004; recurring cost - Athletic Park Option-s11,105,450 (one-time cost $87,000; recurring cost Recreation Center $22,175,000 (one-time cost $362,004; recurring cost Dave Phillips Activity Center $2,820,000 (one-time cost- $11,000; recurring cost  $617,403)  -$90,082) $527,321) $61,825)    73  Phase I Option (park)- $1,870,000 Phase II Option (greenway path) $950,000 Phase Option parking/restroom), $940,000 Phase II Option paygroundgreenway- -4 $900,000  Poplar Tent Property $1,840,000 (one-time cost $0; recurring cost-$3,251  Existing Parks  Caldwell Park- $5,442,125 (one-time cost $0; recurring cost $8,892) Phase I (utilizing LWCF and PARTF funds) $3,692,489 Dorton Park $4,834,860 (one-time cost $0; recurring cost- $7,184) Phase I Option (parking lot/playground). -$1,750,000 Phase II Option (existing buldinpsream)-s180.380 Phase III Option (restroom/disc golf) $1,278,300 Hartsell Park - $7,430,000 (one-time cost $0; recurring cost-$12,392) Phase I Option (open field/parking) -$4,350,000 Phase II Option Dalields)-51,430,000 Phase III Option (Hartsell Park) -$1,650,000 Phase I Option (open area cedar/Kerr) $1,369,000 Phase II Option (field upgaespuldingpoos) $3,744,400 Phase III Option (upgrades to rec center) $4,400,000 Phase IV Option (Gibson Field) $770,000 Phase I Option (restroom/parking) $1,922,000 Phase II Option (upgrades to existing buildings) - $385,000  Phase IA (full GW and CTT) $886,000 Phase II (park) $863,636  Academy/Gibson (completion in 2022) - $10,283,400 (one-time cost - $11,000;  recurring cost - $58,746)  WW Flowe Phase 1 (completion in 2022) - $2,307,000 (one-time cost $0;  recurring cost $0)  Total of all is $104,103,335; total one-time cost is $811,282; and total recurring cost is  $1,742,332.  The following are taxi increase proposal and debt service information:  $60 million - would result in a $0.03 property taxi increase - debt service would be $80 million - would resulti in a $0.04 property taxi increase - debt service would be $100 million - would result in a $0.05 property tax increase debt service would Discussion was held as to when the Cabarrus County Board of Elections would need information for the referendum. The Finance Director, Jessica Jones, stated the Board of Elections would need to have the information 60 days prior to the schedule 2022 Council Member Sweat stated he understood that a $0.05 tax increase would be a substantial tax increase for the citizens, but it would provide enough funding for all the Council Member King stated he agreed a $0.05 tax increase is a lot but the public has stated they want more parks and recreation areas and space and the City cannot do the Council Member McKenzie asked which parks have master plans approved. The Deputy Parks and Recreation Director stated the plans that have received approval and stated Discussion was held about fully funding the. Jim Ramseur Park or completing the park in phases. The Assistant City Manager, Josh Smith, reiterated that phasing the Jim Ramseur Park to construct a recreational center in the future would ultimately result in a  $4.8 million for the firsty year. $6.4 million for the first year. be $8r million for thei first year.  election.  projects. Council Member Langford agreed.  projects without ai taxi increase.  staff is currently completing Academy/Gibson and' WWE Flowe.    74  higher project cost.  The City Manager remind the Council the City cannot' "pay as we go" with these projects. Council Member McKenzie stated he would be "comfortable" with spending $50 million  and would approve a $02.51 tax increase.  Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford stated he would approve funding $64 million. Council Member Parsley-Hubbard stated she would approve funding $50-60 million. Council Members Sweat and Langford stated they would approve funding the full $100 Council Member Stocks stated she is concerned with funding $100 million. She stated she would be basing her decision on information received since being elected. Itwas the consensus of the Council to review the list of projects and project costs and send their priorities to Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford along with the amount of tax increase each would support prior to the February 10, 2022 City Council meeting. Sewer Allocation Process Discussion. (Work Session) discussion and clarification of the sewer allocation process: 1- How much sewer allocation is available in current year 2022? Will Council be allocating over multiple years? Ifyes, how much willl be allocated each year? 2-How much would Council allocate to each category (bucket)? Economic Development - 250,000 gpd townhomes, apartments, and single-family?  million.  The Engineering Director, Sue Hyde, presented thet following questions to the Council for  Policy is as follows: Non-residential - 55% Mixed use - 10% 3-How will each project be evaluated? categories affected? 4-Mixed Use allocation?  Residential - 35% Would Council want to breakdown residential uses into  Evaluate projects within a specific use category (bucket) separately. Would projects coming out of different categories be designated as a hold in both  This category is for vertical mixed use projects. 5-How will allocations for public projects be determined? Schools Other public facilities 6-Will Speculative Industrial Buildings be allowed? Ifallowed, they are built at risk  Allocation would be based on manufacturing use being finalized as a tenant The Engineering Director also explained the following proposed sewer allocation review  Policy would need to be amended to include this change.  process:  Staff will prepare summary of each project and attach all details of the project. Staff will calculate the impacts one each category (bucket) as City Council discusses City Council willr receive the Sewer Allocation Policy and al Preliminary Wastewater Project information will be listed on the City's website (on the agenda page)  allocations in the public meetings. Allocation Request List.  Staff will score projects based on the Sewer Allocation Policy. allowing for public access and City Council review.    75  The City Manager suggested the Council allocate the 2nd Work Session for the sewer The Council discussed the proposed process. Following the discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to review the proposed process and finalize it at the February  allocation approvals. 22nd 2nd Work Session.  2020-2023 Strategic Plan discussion. (Work Session)  The City Manager stated the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan was staff driven. He requested director from City Council as to what process to undertake for the future Plan. Mayor Dusch asked the Council if they would like to move forward with the retreat that Council Member Stocks stated, in her opinion, she would like to see the Council more involved with citizens and would like to have citizen input fort the Plan as well. Itwast the consensus of the Council to direct staff to work with the retreat facility and the NC School of Government to reschedule the City Council retreat. There were no comments regarding the Consent Agenda.  had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.  Consent Agenda:  There being noi further business to be discussed, ar motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Council Member Sweat to adjourn--the vote: all aye.  MECIh William C. Dusch, Mayor  Kim. JI Deason/City Clerk ddps    76  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2022  A regular meeting of the City Council fort the City of Concord, North Carolina, was heid in the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on February 10,  2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding. Council members were present as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford Council Member Andy Langford Council Member W. Brian King Councii Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Department Directors  Members Present:  Others Present:  Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Moment of Silent Prayer:  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dusch followed by the Pledge of Allegiance  and ar moment of silent prayer. Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford and seconded by Council Member Sweat to approve the minutes for the meetings of December 21, 2021, January 11 and  January 13, 2022-the vote: all aye.  Presentations:  1. Mayor Dusch presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of February as Black History Month to several City of Concord community leaders.  Persons Requesting to be heard: following the retirement of Noelle Scott.  Liz Fitzgerald, Cabarrus Arts Council Director, addressed the Council to introduce herself tot thel Mayor and Council. Ms. Fitzgerald is ther new Director oft the Cabarrus Arts Council  Roland Jordan addressed the Council regarding several issues within the City of Concord  he feels should be addressed. Public Hearings: