GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2, 2016-5:00P.M.  CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL- GASTONIA, NC  EXHIBIT PAGE: NUMBER  ITEMA: ITEMB: ITEMC: ITEMD: ITEME:  PRAYER- Councilman Robert Kellogg ADOPTION OFTHE AGENDA Proclamation - Carolina Music Month..  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor John D. Bridgeman  AWARDS.CEREMONIES. AND PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE  D1 E1  PRESENTATIONS  (1) Ms. Sue Ann Robb, Organizer and Ms.. Jill. Moore, Board Member, Bread, Inc. Re: Request for In-Kind Services 5th Annual Zombie Walk October 1, 2016 October 15 & 16,2016  (2) Ms. Jennifer Stultz, Preservation: North Carolina. Re: Request for In-Kind Services - Loray Village Block Party, (3) Ms. Gloria Cochran, Downtown Gastonia Merchants. Association, Board Member and Owner, Madd Hatter's Antique Shop, Downtown Gastonia Re: Preview of 20161 Fall Festival & Antique Show October 22, 2016  E2 E3  ITEMF:  PUBLICEXPRESSION: EACH PERSONISLIMITEDTOATOTAL  OF FIVEI MINUTES SPEAKING TIME  CONSENT AGENDA  ITEM1:  BUDGET AMENDMENTI 17-004 ANDT THE.  THIRD AMENDMENT TOTHE MUNICIPAL: INTERLOCAL FUNDING/ AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GASTONIA AND THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE FOR THE CATS85X GASTONIA EXPRESS BUS SERVICEY20161 RESOLUTIONI DECLARINGMINCPALIY, OWNED. PERSONALI PROPERTY AS SURPLUS: PURSUANTTO  ITEM2: ITEM3: ITEM4: ITEM5:  G.S.160A-270 ADNANCETODEMOLS: 104 S. Ransom Street Owner: Detri Smith  AWARD OF CONTRACTI FOR REMOUNT. ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. AMENDMENT#) 17-005.  REÇOGNIZE REVENUE! FOR SALEOFE PROPERTY: OFFER TOPURCHASE, AND CONIBACECITYONNED PROPERTY, 19161 PINETOP. DRIVE, GASTONIA RATICORDNANCE-SIOP: SIGNS  NC 28054 - $63,000.00  ITEM6:  -1-    GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 2,2016-5:00P.M. REGULARAGENDA  CITYCOUNCIL CHAMBER- - CITY) HALL- GASTONIA, ,NC  EXHIBIT PAGE NUMBER  ITEM7: ITEM8:  AWARDOF CONTRACT-2016. ANNUALI RESURFACING. PRESENTATION: Mr. Rusty Bost, P.E., Director of] Engineering RESOLUTIONI STABISINOITIECASTONA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION: Mr. Michael Peoples, Assistant City Manager CENTRALCITYREVITALIZATION. & HOUSING.  ITEM9:  COMMITTEE REPORT  PRESENTATION: Mayor Pro" Tem Todd Pierceall, Chairman PRESENTATION: Mr.L. Ashley Smith, City Attorney PRESENTATION: Mr. Edward C. Munn, City Manager  ITEM: 10: CIYATORNEYSREPORT ITEM11: CIPYMAMAGERSREPORT ITEMI 12: CITYCOUNCIL REPORTS  PRESENTATION: City Council Members  ITEM13:  ANNOUNCEMENTS  PRESENTATION: Mayor John D. Bridgeman  INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING ADA RELATED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AT THIS PUBLIC MEETINGHEARING SHOUIDCONTACTTHE, ADA COORDINATOR, CITY HALL, 181 SOUTH STREET, P.O. BOX 1748, GASTONIA, NC 28053-1748, AT (704) 866-6861 OR 711FOR RELAY  SERVICE USERS WITHIN 721 HOURS OFT THE: MEETINGHEARING.  Ag080216    Owenby, Candice From: Sent: To: Subject:  Stephanie Michael Maaisyhwieegmonalw Proclations for WSGE 91.7 FM Carolina Music Month  Tuesday, July 19, 201612:25 PM Owenby, Candice  Goodr morning Candice,  Herei ist the information fort the Proclamation for WSGE's! 91.7FM Carolina Music WSGE declares August Carolina Music Month. The Gaston College Radios station willl 1960st tot the present, that's been recorded by musicians from North or South There willl bei in-studio performances andi interviews from localr musicians Carolina. schedule Carolina-inspired giveaways, and a countdown oft the Top4 40 Carolina Artists (see on  Bridgeman presenting thep proclamation to Cathis Hall, Station Manager for WSGE. Month. We wouldi love to geta a photo of Mayor  be paying homage to great music from the below). The celebration will also include  Friday, August2 26.  The Carolinas have ar richr music historyt that willo continue tot Friday, August 5, 2016- -Todd Greene from Morganton, NC Friday, August: 12, 2016- Province of Thieve from Matthews, NC Monday, August 15, 2016-D David Childers from Mt. Holly, NC Friday, August 19, 2016 Stolen Hearts from Charlotte, NC  ifv  and listent to WSGE- -t that plays morel local/regional: artists than flourish, we continue top purchase the music, attendt the concerts  Source, 91.7FM.  any other station int the area. It's Your Independent Music  History of WSGE:  Owned and operated by Gaston College, WSGE began broadcasting on October  7,500 watts, givingi iti the potential to reach 500,000 persons in  27, 1980, and currently transmits at Independent Music Source." Listen to WSGE  Dallas campus, WSGE operates 24 hours per day under the approximately "Your 26 counties. Located on Gaston College's  on 91.71 FM ort through the lives stream aty Let mel know ify your need more information. Thank youf for working withu us. Stephanie Stephanie Michael-Pickett Director of Marketing andF Public Relations Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 0.704-922-6215 .704-922-2323 métasistohaniersoDeN. www.gaston.edu www.ncccs.edu  slogan,  www.wsge.org.  Gaston College Opportunities! For Life  EXHIBIT D-1    JASTONIA Great Place. Great People. Great Promise. Proclamation  NC  WHEREAS, The City of Gastonia ini the state ofl North Carolina recognizes that the  Carolinas have vastly contributed: tot the cultural landscape ofthis nation through musict traditions across genres that! have been established and as pioneers inl Bluegrass music because oft their innovative stylesi in most significant Rhythm and Blues groups of that era and were inducted int the 2015 class oft thel Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Subsequentlya number of great R&B/Funka artists from the state have emerged, e.g. Clyde McPhatter, Ben] E. King, Roberta Flack, George Clinton, Gerald offshoot ofe fearly R&Ba and rock'nr roll oft the 1950s and 1960s, which spawned a dance called' The Shag. This dance ist the official State Dance of North and South Carolina. The Chairmen ofthel Board, The Embers, The Fantastic Shakers, Summerdaze Band and the Band of Oz arej justa few recognized annually by thel NC: Music Hall of Fame via theiri induction ofthe City of Gastonia, do hereby proclaim the month of Augustas  furthered; and  WHEREAS, North Carolina musicians Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson are recognized. WHEREAS, int the 1950s The "5" Royales from Forsyth County, NCI became one oft the  playing the banjo and guitar respectively; and  Alston Fantasia and more; and  WHEREAS, South Carolina is noted for being thel birthplace of beach music, an  ofbands that are from the Carolinas; and  WHEREAS, the contributions ofselected North Carolina singers andi musicians are THEREFORE, I,J John D. Bridgeman, Mayor of the City of Gastonia and the City Council  ceremony heldi in October.  Carolina Music Month  and encourage all citizens to listen to WSGE, 91.7 FM to support great musict that's been recorded by musicians from North and South Carolina.  IN WITNESS THEREOF, Ih hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of August in the year of  ourl Lord two thousand sixteen.  John D.I Bridgeman, Mayor  ATTEST:  Sherry H.J Dunaway, City Clerk  EXHIBIT D-2    ORGANIZATIONINFORMATION  NAME OF ORGANIZATION: BREAD Inc ADDRESS: 161BWFranklin Blvd Gastonia NC: 28052  TELEPHONE: 704-854-9221 TELEPHONE: 704-674-2976 CELLTELEPHONE: same TELEPHONE: 704-854-9221 CELLTELEPHONE:  FAX:  PRIMARY CONTACT: Sue Ann Robb- organizer  EMAIL: Hblombesargprslom  SECONDARYO CONTACT: Jill Moore or Dorothy Lowery  EMAIL: breadn-20i1@gmal.com  (Please type or print clearly)  1. What type ofi in- kind services your organization is requesting.  Police (Security) Fire/Emergency Medical Clean up/Sanitation Electrical Hookups Other  (Ifchecked, give! brief description of additional services)  2. Provide the name of the event and location of the event.  5th Annual Downtown Gastonia Zombie Walk & Food Drive Provide the date(s) of event and date(s) when services Sah. October1, 2016 (Rain Date October 8, 2016) 2-pm  3.  different.  needed, if  4. How many people are expected to attend the event?_ 750 (attendance in2014)  2  EXHIBIT E1-1    5. How many organizer representatives, volunteer or paid staff, will  have on-site during the event?  you  7-10  6.  Describe the event for which services are being requested and how each of thei in- kind services requested will be used (except specifically for Police support, which you should answer below in response tol No. 7).  Food drive and downtown festival for BREAD Inc, al local food bank  7. If you are requesting police officers for your event, please describe public safety issues that have a potential to occur att this event.  the  Crowdo control (noi issues atp previous ZW's)  8. Will the event require the closure of public streets?1  No  9. What benefit willt the City of Gastonia receive from this event?  Awareness oft this food bank and a drawt to downtown  10. Ifeventi isa fundraiser, what willf funds be used for?  Food only  'Ifso,y you willr needt toc obtaina an! Event Permitf from the City ofGastonial  Engineer.  Engineering Dept., Traffic  3  EXHIBIT E1-2    11. Will the event be publicized? Yes_ x No_ Ifso, give description of advertising used.  Prior years have been advertised via socialr media, local papers, TV, and radio  12. Will the event be open tot the public? Yes_x No_ 13. A. Will: alcohol bes served? Yes_ Nox B. Will alcohol be sold? Yes_ No x 2  14. List any other organizations or individuals involved in or  event.  sponsoring  Gastonia East Rotary, various small local businesses and organizations  15. List all sources of funding received or requested for this event,  the amount of funding received. (e.g., admission or entry fees, donations, including  grants).  Vendorlsponsor fees and donations  16. Is there: an outside event promoter associated with the event? Ifso, provide name of promoter and contact information.  Yes_ No_x  17. The City of Gastonia expects all events to be litter-free. Describe  clean-up plans during and after the event.  your  Volunteer clean up  PIfso, you will need to obtain the appropriate ABC permit fromi the City of Gastonia A.L.E. officer.  4  EXHIBIT E1-3    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  1. Describe the Mission of your organization. (May attach mission  statement).  See Attached  2. Describe target population being served by organization.  Lowi income familes/individuals  3. Whati is the number of clients served annually by your organization.  See Attached  4. Has your organization received services from the City of Gastonia within  the last 24 months? If SO, describe the event, date and  of services type  received.  Annual Inl Kind for prior years  The undersigned certifies that the information provided abovei is correct.  &r Signature  Organizer Title  5  EXHIBIT E1-4    Budget For 20162 Zombie Walk 2Sound Engineers/Bands $1400  Permits $35 Police $525 Porta-Jon $240 Insurance $200 Decorations - $200 Makeupi for attendees $200 Advertising/shints/lyers $500 Misc $200 Approximate Total $3500  EXHIBIT E1-5    MA 2    3  Vendors in Pavilion Area and barricaded areas  u  5  seae papeojeq pue  eay uorpned us sJopupn  a  0   EXHIBIT E1-6    2014Board ofl Directors list  BREAD., Inc.  Clman of the Board Attomey Don Bumeardren  President Reverend Dorothy Lowery McaPresident Iinmy Cark Secretary Mary SKK Manarer Linda Brackett Public Relations 3I Moore  Dleeta Detter tese Senon  AY ames Gry wil scon be inine a board)  EXHIBIT E1-7    - F - -O -E  CINCINATT a 5211 Dater UREAD THC E E - L 32 MMATN AENUE AETOCIA N 20012-4111  -  E -  - - - - at E CE  - - P - -  EE - -   -  te  JUL07205  - -E  DE liant  DE IEELeE a Apr 25 1P8, - 1   1 t Mr secuon  CE -  - a 1 tota A c  EE - E ae - Bwn -  - t - -t E - - -   Ty - ptoattt - - E   Publitia - - E E F -  T  R  be trete 1 a I - -  -    F  -  - nCE Eullns Pat  EEE   E  C  E  -  E -    -    D  tmaten - - - 1  - - EE ma m I : - - - EAL - -       - - E E E    -  - -   F   P - - E -     a do - -    - - -   -    EXHIBIT E1-8    Jolle  94  ORGANIZATIONI INFORMATION  NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Ghwtoo Apith Cuolene  ADDRESS: 220 Sypllonlle) st #380  RA.CRo  TELEPHONE: 919-833-358 FAX: PRIMARY CONTACT: Gar TELEPHONE: 704-016- 8613 SECONDARY CONTACT: Gack Liser) TELEPHONE: 204-46162  CELLTELEPHONE:  Hzv1egmail.om  us  CELLTELEPHONE:  (Please type or print clearly)  ycehsephma  1.  What type ofi in-kind services your organization is requesting.  Police (Security) Fire/Emergency: Medical Clean up/Sanitation Electrical Hookups Other  V  (Ifc checked, give brief description of additional services)  2. Provide the name oft the event and loçation oft the eyent  Black when Tt. date(s)  3.  Provide different.  of event and  services needed, if  33  Deyt Oetaher) 154lb  4. How many people are expected to attend the event?_ 300-500  2  EXHIBIT E2-1    5. How many organizer representatives, volunteer or paid staff, will  have on-site during the event? l0-/5  you  Describe the event for which services are being requested and how each of the in-kind services requested willl be used (except specifically for Police support, which yous should answer below inj response tol No.7). ale lunt lulk hea Clekislien  He mlb E enlilanment If you are  Kalo, Cerku as aHa aruyock  EAR Romesi huveuy  7.  a2  requesting police officers for  public safety issues that havea potential to your occur event, at this please event. describe the Blocb. , enturees) 4 Vare SEh plu a peluhun pht  Corkal pafye ark piuku aepunt  8.  diuy  Will the event require the closure ofpublics streets?1    - Dance dheet  y: dher Lusliis  What benefit will the City ofGastonia receive from this event?  Kuey foy E  W Hu Palenal  543  buenght guerb d  10.  Ifeventisa #fundraiser,whaty will funds be used for?  -  palfsn 5  navd lull leryit %2 to neiest  anto KRe M-hugpmest Ifso, you will need to obtain an Event Permitf from the City of Gastonia  gdby Engineering Dept, Traffic  Engineer.  3  EXHIBIT E2-2    11. Will the event be publicized? Yes No Ifsg, give description of advertising used. 2btw Sotral dia)  lbtiora)  12. Will thee event be open tot the public? Yes V _No 13. A. Will alcohol be served? YeNo B. Will alcohol be: sold? Yes No  14. List any other organizations or individuals involved in or,  event.  sponsoring  Ct dipoims lw deel)  B all List sources of the amount of grants).  ete hoetle)  tp received or requested R  15.  Mpb for this évent, including   funding  A  funding received. (e.g., admission or entry fees, donations,  Mlewy surhlion snat Miston cut B Komes 16. Ist there an outsideevent Yes_ No V  Bok E  associated  E  promoter  with the event?  Ifso, provide name ofp promoter and contact information.  17. The City of Gastonia expects all events to be litter-free. Describe We ontapity lettle M N hittir) Conkiny Ke Clunklw Chk  clean-up plans during and after the event.  your  PNC yolunlio bull  puapcti  AIfso,) youv will needt too obtaint  gpesb  the appropriate ABCpermit from the City ofGastonia CR Bd  We Wouli hibe t  yyak  45  leroyim  EXHIBIT E2-3    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  1.  Describe the Mission of your organization. (May attach mission  statement).  fsnolen, 74 pklllD-n 1938 AA A is Revsone stistel) LA We  Pymyls ail  ayl Touty  2.  by  WL  Vhull D2  KEAR KaB al wdk Me nle  3. Whati is  Wose  the number of clients ED N/R  served annually by your organization.  342  4. Has your organization received services from the City of Gastonia within the last 24 months? If so, describe the eyent, date and type of services  reçeived.  Rorlenj: dS AAS ae Mepa  Cuimhs a Ke  The undersigned certifies  Teylolosk  that thei information provided aboveis is correct.  9 Ms  Bwakon Auth Culn  ii Coi  Title  elet  5  EXHIBIT E2-4    Saturday, October 15, 2016 S. Vance Street Closure Map  Preservation North Carolina's Loray Open Village Street Party  Street Closures on S. Vance Street  Food tent Food and guest seating Band Music stage with portable electricity pole  P Parking R Registration Table  EXHIBIT E2-5    Preservation North Carolina (PNC) is planninga av weekende eventt to celebrate the progress ofi its neighborhood Saturday, October 15- goal attendance: 400 people (CITY SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT OUTLINED 12:00-5:00: Open Village Vance Street Party-$ $35/person- - goala attendance: 400p people BELOW)  projecti in Gastonia'slorayi Mill Village. Thel Loray Open Village weekend will bel held  revitalization  16, 2016. The planned activities are as follows:  Saturday, October 15-Sunday, October  Event willi include tour of project houses on Vance Street, the Model House on Second  and  elsewhere throughout the village, BBQ dinner, beer & wine, and music (food andi music Avenue, from 12-3) houses  Sunday, October 16-8 goal attendance: 400, people (NO CITY SUPPORT NEEDED 2:00-4:00: Connecting Music tol Place Symposium att thel Loray Event Center- - FREE  1:00-5:00: Touro of Project Houses- - $15/person  FOR THIS DAY)  Sponsored by the Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation Invited Speaker: Patrick Huber, author of Linthead: Stomp: The Creation of Country Piedmont! South, accompanied by the WBT Briarhoppers (tol bei invited)  Music int the October 15 event as follows: 7pm (see enclosed map). PNC owns  Preservation North Carolina requests. support from the City of Gastonia for the 1. Closure ofs. Vance Street! between 2nd Avenue and Cavney Courtf from 7ami Saturday, to7 many oft thel houses orl lotsi int this area and we are working tor chairs and the street can! be reopened ass soona as thati is cleared.  the closure. The street will needt tol be closed by 7am ont the request permission from thet few additional residents for company tos set up thet tent, tables and chairs. Ther rental company willa arrive at5 5pm take enough down time for the rental  morning of October 151 to allow  to  thet tent, tables and  2. Access toe electrical power for the bandt to plugi in (bands have not yet been confirmed). 3. Permission tol have amplified music (if such permit is needed) from 12-3pm. 4. Delivery and removal oft trash cans ate each end of Vance Streett to catche eventt trash premises. The caterers will be primarily responsible for food trasha att thel buffet needed att thet two entry/exit points to accommodate tour trash.  as people are leaving the and bar areas, but City trash cans will be  Polices support ath both ends of Vance Street from 12pm-5pm during the block party to assist with 6. Permission from the Parks and Recreation Department to uset the Optimist Club Parkr restrooms Tickets for the Vance Street Party will be soldi ina advance on PNC's website, by mail and PNC will get anA ABC Permit for serving! beer and wine. IDs will be checked and PNCI willh have volunteers stationed ate eache end of Vance Street (as well as ensuret that no alcohol leaves the street party premises. walkwaya att the corner of2 2nd Avenue and Vance Street to ensure easy construction workt there. PNC will request local volunteer  issues traffici and and parking lot. We  generals security.  will rent two additional portablei toilets for thee event.  Otheri important event details:  goodi idea of advance attendance. Wev will also accept on-site registration table tor receive ar nametag, tour  by phone sot that we willl have a  and alcohol registrations att the event.. All guests will check in at the  map,  wristband: so that we can control the crowd.  wristband: for alcohol.  guests over the age of 21 will receive a police officers, ifp provided by the city) to pedestrian access aroundt their current support tol help with event: set-up and clean-up, registration,  PNCI will seek permissioni from Loray Milll Lofts to use their parking loti fort the event. We will ask  them to createa  and! bes stationed att tour houses.  EXHIBIT E2-6    ORGANIZATION. INFORMATION  NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Xlorss Carhianu ADDRESS: 4Maulue  Shatnte 0C28053  TELEPHONE: 7046163141  FAX:  PRIMARY CONTACTATaue Lochan  TELEPHONE: CELL' TELEPHONE: SECONDARY CONTACT: TELEPHONE: CELL TELEPHONE:  704616314/ .latApChacA9 adlcom  EMAIL:  (Please type or print clearly)  1. What type ofi in-L kind services your organization is requesting.  Police (Security) Fire/Emergeney! Medical Clean up/Sanitation Electricall Hookups Other  (Ifc checked, give brief description of additional services)  2. Provide then mame oft the eyent and location of the  ama Onugwgow  mmdalldutunl  Rotay Pavelioo and Qct 2,2016  aneaa  3,  pidi  Provide the date(s) of évent and date(s) when services  different.  Prerg  830-6.30pm  4. How many people are expected to attend thee event?  /500  2  EXHIBIT E3-1    5. How many organizer representatives, volunteer or paid staff, will  have on-site during the event?  you  5-6  6. Describe the event for which services are being requested and specifically how each of the in-kind services requested will be used (except for Police support, which you should answer below in response tol No.7).    Clonlip  7. If you are requesting police officers for your event, please describe the publiesafetyi issues that) have a potential to occur at this event.  Aoe  8. Will the event require the closure of publicstreets?'  Le  9. What benefit will the City of Gastonia receive from this event?  Wal athat  do the  Boxban oan pepe  10. Ifeventi is ai fundraiser, what will funds be used for? NO  Ifso, yous will need toc obtaina anE Event Permitf fromt the City ofGastonia  Engineer,  Engineering Dept, Traffic  3  EXHIBIT E3-2    11. Will the event) bej publicized? Yes/_No IFso, give description ofa advertising used. lgtm Syctz soial.ufia  Eln lral  a3s  Ontgue fublicatos)  12. Will the event! be open tot the public? Yes_No 13. A. Will aleohol be served? Yes_ No B. Will: alcohol) bes sold? Yes No -  14. List any other organizations or individuals involved or  event.  sponsoring bbr Pickers) DGMAD  XJasbna  Cebtifs daipe  madd Batirs 3  Shop  15.  List all sources of funding received or requested for this event, the amount of funding received. (e.g. admission or entry fees, donations, including  grants).  iss  16. Ist there an outside event) promoter associated with the event? ffso, provide name of promoter and contact information.  Yes_ No_  17. The City of Gastonia expects all events to be littèr-free. Describe  clean-up plans during and after the event.  your  boent  urhaye olio  trash a urelhav mlunterrsy  to hlpurth cleanp  Ifso,y you will need toc obtaint thes appropriate. ABC permitf fromt the City of Gastonia A.L.E. officer,  4  EXHIBIT E3-3    AUTIPNTPTALINIOEMATON Jo lring moue peoph  1. Deseribe the Mission of your organization. (May attach mission  statement).  arlea, mak! oare tofked Ltyg  has alot  2.  R  bnpbe.  Describei target population being served by organization, auage, famugwné  3, What is the number of clients served annually by your organization.  1500  4. Has your organization received services from the City of Gastonia the last 24 months? If SO, describe the eyent, date and type of services within received. yo, 2015 Salsukal  Oct24205  The undersigned certifies fhat thei information provided abovei ooto is  dphz lasty yenclaois  LE  Sloue Cochen  Signature  Title  Ogonyor  5  EXHIBIT E3-4    N-YORKST  1 B  supnbar  PCPPEHEHHHHEHNE  Bpg SRALDT  Pgrs EEHEEEHEE  0DaBmuu  DR-MARTINI LKINGJR-WAY  EXHIBIT E3-5    MEMORANDUM  To: Edward C. Munn, City Manager  From: Hank Graham, AICP, Principal Transportation: Planner  Date: July19,2016  Subject: FY 2016-17 Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) 85X Gastonia Express Bus  Contract and Corresponding Budget. Amendment for Cost Increase  Background  The City of Gastonia initially executed the first Charlotte Area Transit System Gastonia Express Bus Contract in 2001. A new contract is executed each fiscal year (CATS) beginningon July 1st and ending on June 30th. The Gastonia Express (85X) Route still maintains the second MiglstidenatipofaICATS Express Routes andi its ridershipi remains steady. For your review and approval, a copy of the FY 2016-2017 contract agreement is attached. Ridership on the 85X Route has been decreasing slightly since FY 2008. FY 2016-2017 ridership isp projected to decrease slightly from last year, however cost are projected tol bethesame. Continued implementation of this express bus service and others like it throughout the Greater Charlotte region improves the Region's Air Quality compliance efforts, as the region is now designated maintenance for the 8-hour standard for Ozone established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Gastonia, Gaston Cleveland and Lincoln Counties should continue this service and expand it whenever possible in order tol help reduce our traffic congestion corridor. Continued participation int this Regional Transit Service provides growthi in transit along ridership  85X  the I-85  that will support future regional rapidtransit. FY2016-2017 Proposed Contract] Budget $99.490.00 Projected Revenue  $285,583.00 estimated annual operating expenses (same as lasty year) 2 Gastonia and Charlotte $93,046.00 Annual cost per city (Gastonia and Charlottee each) $5.000.00 City of] Belmont contribution $39,154.00 Total City of Gastonia with cost share  $186,093.00  $44,154.00 50% Federal operations Grant Reimbursement/Actual cost to Gastonia  The previous fiscal year contract (FY 2015-2016) was for an annual amount of $88,308.00 or $7,359.00 per month. The proposed FY 2016-2017 annual amount for the City ofGastonia will be $93,046.00 or $7,753.00 per month. The reason for the increase in overall contract costs is a The attached agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City's Legal Department. Itis recommended that the attached contract be approved as presented and that the FY 16/17 Amendment be adopted as outlined herein toi fund this continuing transit serviceinitiative. Budget (Note: The City of] Belmont continues to contribute $5,000 annually to this 85X bus service. Gastonia MPO staffi is requesting additional funds again this year from Belmont for their increased share. Staff is also contacting Gaston County and requesting their financial participation as well.)  projected decrease in the projectedrevenue or fare box returni rate.  Recommendation  EXHIBIY 1-1    BudgetI Dept Amendment#  CBF 17-004  ADDITIONALFUNDS (Councila lapproves) TRANSFERS: BETWEENFUNDS (Councila approves) COUNCIL MEETING: DATE:  August2 2, 2016 Account Number  For Budget Use Only Existing Budget  Account Description General Fund Non-departmental Fund Balance. Appropriated Transfer Between) Funds Transfert to Transit System Transit Fund Operations Contracted Services Transfer Between) Funds Transfer: from General Fund Operations Fed Grant-FTA Operating  Increase (Decrease)  Revised Budget $2,032,359 $575,070 $93,786 $575,070 $746,814  110-660-399000 110-990-91332 332-495-45000 332-990-397110 332-495-349140  $4,023 $2,028,336 $4,023 $8,046 $4,023 $571,047 $4,023 $742,791  $571,047 $85,740  Doest this amendment: adversely impacty your operation?  Yes  IfYes- Whatis ist thei impact?  No  REASON FOR ADJUSTMENT  Toi increaset the budgeted amountt to covert the cost oft the increase for the CATS 85X agreement.  SIGNATURES DATE PEPARTYIENT) HEAD 7212016/Melodyl Braddy APPROVALS CITY COUNCIL Thakei  ORIGINATOR CrrY MANAGER  Dawn Cross Sw Lass  yad-odayg  7211o DATE  SLE  EXHIBIT 1-2    THIRD. AMENDMENTTO THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE THE CITY OF GASTONIA  NIERLOCALTRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT  BETWEEN AND  THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the Amendment") is made and entered into as of. July 1,2016, and the City of Charlotte, a North Carolina municipal corporation (the "City"), and by the between of Gastonia, al North Carolina municipal corporation doing business in North Carolina (hereinafter City  "Gastonia").  Statement of] Background and Intent  A. The City and Gastonia entered into the Interlocal Transit Services Agreement dated July 1,2013, (the "Contract") pursuant to which the City agreed to provide regional transit B. Thep parties now desiret to amend the Contract tor reflect a one-year term renewal. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained  services to Gastonia.  herein, thej parties! hereby amend the Contract as follows:  AGREEMENT  1. Ina accordance with Section 8.1 oft the Contract, the execution of this 2. Section 1, Exhibit B: Project Operating Costs is amended to include 3. Section 5.2.1 of the Contract is amended to state that Gastonia shall  reflects for  the option of both the City and Gastonia to extend the agreement for Agreement an additional one- fiscal year 2017. The FY2017 Operating Cost exhibit is attached to this operating Amendment costs isi incorporated: into and made aj part oft this Amendment and the Contract by reference. and Charlotte ninety-three thousand, forty six dollars ($93,046) on an annual pay basisi to in City of installments of seven thousand, seven hundred fifty-three dollars ($7,753) starting monthly or construed as waiving any rights, obligations, remedies or claims the interpreted  year term: from July 1,2 2016, through. June 30, 2017.  the  5th,2016, until June 5th, 2017. otherwise have under the Contract.  July  4. Except tot the extent specifically provided above, this Amendment shall not be  parties may  Contract# 1301079 85x Gastonia Regional Transit Service  Amendment3  May,2016  EXHIBIT 1-3    5. In all other respects and except as modified herein, the terms oft the Contract shall IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and in acknowledgement that the parties hereto have read understood each and every provision hereof, the parties have caused this Amendment and  inf force and effect.  remain  executed: as oft the date first written above.  to be  CITY OF GASTONIA:  CITYOF CHARLOTTE:  BY: TITLE:  BY: TITLE:  Contract# 13010798 85x Gastonia Regional Transit Service  Amendment3  May,2016 2  EXHIBIT 1-4    EXHIBITB OPERATING COSTS  ROUTE 85X-GASTONIA REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE  FY2017 Operating Cost Fare Revenue Estimate $99,490 July 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 September 5, 2016 October 5, 2016 November 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 January 5, 2017 February 5, 2017 March 5, 2017 April 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 June 5, 2017 Total Cost  Annual Cost $285,583 Payment Schedule  Net Cost $186,093 Payment Amount  Partner Cost $93,046 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $7,753 $93,046  Contract# 13010798 85x Gastonial Regional Transit Service  Amendment3  May,2016 3  EXHIBIT 1-5    MEMORANDUM  To: From: Thru: Date: Subject:  Edward C. Munn, City Manager  Debby P. Key, Division Manager of Fleet Services Joe Albright, Director of Enterprise Services Item for August 2, 2016 City Council Agenda AS SURPLUS FURSLANTOGS,IeA.m  July 15,2016  RESOLUTION: DECLARING MUNICIPALLY OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY  The attached Resolution contains a list of vehicles and equipment that have been recommended for surplus. These items either have been or will be replaced by a new vehicle and equipment Please see the attached Resolution being submitted to City Council on August 2, 2016.  purchases.  RECOMMENDATION:  Itis therefore recommended that the attached resolution declaring miscellaneous vehicles and  equipment surplus property be approved. Division Manager of] Fleet Services  DEBBYI P.KEY  EXHIBIT 2-1    AISOLITIONDECLARING MUNICIPALLY OWNED PERSONAL  PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PURSUANTTOGS, $160A-270 Miscellaneous Vehicles & Equipment  WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia has determined that it is in the public interest to sell the  municipally owned personal property, specifically:  Unit# Year  Description  VIN  0058 1992 Grumman 102ft. Aerial Platform Fire Truck  IG9ACHDT5NR088289 IGIND5216.M62806 IFTCRIOUSVUC27681 IFTEFISN4TNA35808 IGCEC14V357230482 3GCEC14V466210890 IB7HC16Y915676546 152368 IFDIF37H8VECS5162 IFTRF18262NB14589 GDM7HIC611500417 3GCECI4V46G210601 HTSCPINPNH445543 IFDNI20L6YED93619 IFTEF14H45NA39058 IHTSCABM9THBS0418 L701FD 10339 3B6KC26271M263803 150GB291841072637 150GB29164107266 150GB291141072642 IFMCAIIUZVZA61852 IFTEE14N4SHA46924 2FAFP7IWX5X154893 2FAFP7IW36X141730 2FAFP7IW86X104463 2FAFP7IW33X169507 FAFP7IW36X147382 2FAFP7IW96X141733 2FAFP7IW07X139239 2FAFP7IW062141734 FAFP7IW37X140112 2FAFP7IW66X141737 2FAFP7IW17X139234 2FAFP7IW6YX144043 2BSAA4CV6AH194211 2FAFP7IW32X144525 TC0777C030448 03957P2 0996E38 W04X2SD031282  0080 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 0112 1997 FordF Ranger 0141 1996 Ford F-150 0207 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0228 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 0303 2001 Dodge Ram 1500ST 0321 1985 Ingersoll Rand/ Air Compressor 0339 1997 Ford F-350 Service Truck with Utility Body 0345 2002 Ford F-1504 4x4 0377 2001 GMC C7500 Service Truck with Utility Body 0395 2006 Chevrolet 1500 0399 1992 International 5YD Dump Truck 0581 2000 Ford F250 Service Truck 0584 1995 Ford F-150 4x4 0632 1996 International: Scowl Dump Truck 0764 1999 Hyundai Rubber Tire Articulated Loader 0774 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Utility Body 0801 2004 Gillig 35-Foot Bus 0804 2004 Gillig 35-Foot Bus 0807 2004 Gillig 35-Foot Bus 0822 1997 Ford Aerostar Van 0916 1995 Ford E250 15-Passenger Van 1109 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1115 2006 Ford Crown' Victoria Police Unit 1117 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1119 2003 Ford Crown' Victoria Police Unit 1122 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1125 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1129 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1131 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1140 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1147 2006 Ford Crown' Victoria Police Unit 1205 2007 Ford Crown' Victoria Police Unit 1288 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Police Unit 1302 2010 Dodge Charger Police Unit 1321 2002 Ford Crown' Victoria 8041 2005 John Deere 72" Zero Turn Mower 8119 1995 Solar Arrow Panel Board 8152 1995 Solar Arrow Panel Board 8185 2008 John Deere 4x2 Gator  0404 2003 Freightliner with 65' Altec Bucket Truck Body FVACYAK8SHL92911 0615 1999 International with McNeilus Rear Loader Body HISHADISXH69198 0761 2001 Freightliner 5YD Dump Truck with Snow Plow IFVABTAKS1HJ14941 0763 2002 Freightliner 5YD Dump Truck with Snow Plow IFVABTAK72HJ53936 0796 2002 Freightliner 5YD Dump Truck with Snow Plow IFVABTAK02H153938  Hereinabove set forth which are obsolete. and can no longer be used by the City ofGastonia, and WHEREAS, it has been further determined that the disposal of the same without delay is  necessary in order to obtain the best possible pricet therefore;  EXHIBIT 2-2    NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITHEREBY RESOLVED:  1. The above list of personal property (Miscellaneous Vehicles & Equipment) will be declared 2. The abovei items! have been evaluated asi items tol be declared surplus and willl be sold "as is". 3. These items will be disposed oft through the best method possible to yieldt the highest retum  ass surplus. fort the City. Resolved this  day of  John D. Bridgeman, Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  EXHIBIT 2-3    JASTONIA Great Place. Great People. Great Promise,  MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From:  July 21,2016 Ed Munn, City Manager  Justin Gaff, Housing Code Enforcement Administrator Rusty Bost, Director of] Engineering City Engineer Ordinance tol Demolish: 104 S. Ransom St.  Through: Brian Pruett, Building Code Administrator  Subject:  The enclosed information is regarding a demolition ofa dilapidated structure. Thisisa On or about February 10, 2016t the Codel Enforcement Division started a case due to report from the fire department. An interior and exterior inspection oft the building revealed: significant repairs that needed tol be madet tol bringi iti into compliance.  residential structure att the address stated above.  Significant issues ont this property include:  Major fire and smoke damage to property  Owners have not started remodeling work and noj progress has been made. The intent to repair was not: signed, and the remodel permit required for additional time was not pulled.. Ina accordance with Section 16-132(c) oft the Minimum Housing Ordinance, itis staff's recommendation: that the premises at 104 S. Ransom St, Gastonia be demolished: and the  The owner was sent an expiration letter. Staff Recommendation lot cleared ofall debris.  Administrator  &  P.O. Box 1748 . Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 . Phone 704.866.6760 e Fax704.836.0010  www.dtyolgastona.com  EXHIBIT 3-1    DEMOLITION CASE COUNCIL CHECKLIST: NEIGHBOR OR COMMUNITY POLICEI DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT TAXVALUE: $30,173 PUBLICHEARINGI DATE: 3-30-16 OWNER ORI REP.] PRESENT ATH HEARING INTENTTOREPAIR SIGNED SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER ONE ISSUED: EXPIRED: OBTAINED REMODEL PERMIT SUPPLEMENTAL ORDERTWO ISSUED: EXPIRED: SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER THREE ISSUED: EXPIRED: ROUGH-IN INSPECTIONS PASSED MISCELLANEOUS: EXPRATIONLETTER PROPERTYFORS SALE RECENT CONTACTFROMOWAER UTILITIES DISCONNECTED DATE:2-7-16 PUBLICI NUISANCE CASES  COMPLAINT FROM:  METER TAMPERING CODEI ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TENANT COMPLAINT OTHER  K YES YES YES  NO NO NO  APPEALED  DYES  NO  DEMOLITION & CLEAN-UP WORK FINISHED D YES  NO  YES YES I YES YES YES YES  NO NO NO NO NO NO  02( (2)JC; 01JC;04JC,WC, ENV; 15(2C;16PN  EXHIBIT 3-2    CaseAct Case Address 104SRANSOMST Location Description 6492 Issued Expire 02/10/2016 03/11/2016 II 02/10/2016 03/11/2016 FAL 02/10/2016 03/11/2016 RT 02/17/2016 03/11/2016 RI 02/17/2016 03/11/2016 STS 03/03/2016 03/30/2016 DEED 03/03/2016 03/30/2016 LPP 03/04/2016 03/30/2016 MMO 03/04/2016 03/30/2016 NHM 03/04/2016 03/30/2016 TPC 03/08/2016 03/30/2016 TPC 03/08/2016 03/30/2016 RI 03/16/2016 03/30/2016 TPC  City of Gastonia Code Enforcement Division Casel Event Information  42795  Type HOUS HOUSING  ActivityType  Assignedto 15651 JEREMYHARRIS 15651 JEREMYHARRIS 15651 JEREMYHARRIS 15651 JEREMY HARRIS 15651 JEREMY HARRIS 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINO GAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF  INITIAL INSPECTION FIRE ACCESSLETTER REDTAGPOWER RE-INSPECTION  6492: SUBSTANDARD! HOUSING(FIRE) 6492: SUBSTANDARD: HOUSING(FIRE) 6492: SUBSTANDARD! HOUSING (FIRE)  6492:) EXTENSIVE! FIRE. AND WATER DAMAGE TOINTERIOR OF HOME. ROOF SYSTEM AND SEVERAL WALL SYSTEMS HAVE] BEEN COMPROMISED. SMOKE DAMAGE' THROUGH! 80F PLUSI PERCENT OF INTERIOR.  SENT TO ATTORNEY (RE: TITLES DEEDI INFORMATION  6492-SENTFORTITLE 09/01/2015 book 4806, page 25 16m175  NOTICE OFI LIS PENDENS) FILEIN MEMO TOT THEI FILE NOTICEOFI HEARINGI MAILED TELEPHONE CONVERSATION TELEPHONE CONVERSATION RE-INSPECTION  OWNERS: SON CALLED AND GAVE AN ADDITIONAL. ADDRESS OF 1021 LAKEVIEW APTB  HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 3-30-16 AT 10:30  ALEDDETR7A4E390 AND SHE CALLEDI BACK ANDSAIDTHATI HERI MAILING/ ADDRESS WAS 1251 DAVES TALKEDTON MS CLARK 704-864-3380. AND TOLDI HER LOCATION OF HEARING. EXPLAINED THATI IF OWNER  RDYORKS SC.  DOESN'TI REPAIR ORI DEMOLISH' WE WOULDI DEMOLISH ANDI PUTI LIEN ONI PROPERTY.  POSTEDI HEARING: SCHEDULED! FOR 3-30-16. ATI 10:30  TELEPHONE CONVERSATION  TALKEDTODAUGHER OFI LIENI HOLDER ANDI EXPLAINED HEARING. ANDDEMOUIIONBYCITY,  EXHIBIT 3-3    CaseAct Case Issued Expire 03/29/2016 03/30/2016 MMO 03/30/2016 06/30/2016 PH  City of Gastonia Codel Enforcement Division Casel Event Information  42795  Tvpe HOUS HOUSING  Activity Type  Assignedto 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTIN GAFF  MEMO TO THE FILE PUBLIC HEARINGI HELD  10211 LAKEVIEW STAPTB CAMEI BACK UNABLETOFORWARD.  HEARINGI HELDV WITHI DETRI SMITH, RICK MITCHELL, JEREMY. ANDJ JUSTIN.I MRS. SMITHISI LOOKING TO SUE THE LIENI HOLDER, JESSIE CLARK. SHE STATED THAT THEI ELECTRICAL WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS AWARE OF VIOLATIONS. EXPLAINED TOE HER THE DEMOLITION CATEGORY, REQUIREMENTS FORI REPAIRS, AND TIMEI FRAME. SHE SAID THATS SHE HAS RECEIVED QUOTES FROMA CONTRACTOR FOR AROUND: $40,0001 TOI REPAIR. ISSUED 901 DAY ORDER TOI DEMOLISH. SHE REFUSED" TOS SIGN INTENT TOE REPAIR OR AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. TOLDI HER THATI INTENT TOI REPAIR NEEDED TOE BE RETURN  WITHIN 10D DAYSFOR, ADDITIONAL' TIME. 90DAYORDER TODEMOLISH  03/30/2016 06/30/2016 DOI 03/30/2016 06/30/2016 DAYS 03/31/2016 06/30/2016 RI 04/12/2016 06/30/2016 TPC 07/20/2016 07/25/2016 RI 07/20/2016 07/25/2016 EXP End of Report.  DEMOLITION ORDER ISSUED DAYSTOREPAIR RE-INSPECTION  15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTINGAFF 15629 JUSTIN GAFF  90days  POSTED901 DAY ORDER TOI DEMOLISH  TELEPHONE CONVERSATION RE-INSPECTION  MRS. SMITHCALLED, ANDSAIDSHE WASI NOT GOING TOF REPAIR: PROPERTY. WILL WORK ON GETTINGI ITEMS  REMOVED.  NOA APPARENTREPAIRS TOI PROPERTY. WILLE PROCEED WITHI DEMOLITION ORDINANCE.  EXPIREDI DEMO ORE REPAIR ORDER 15629 JUSTINGAFF  EXPIRATIONLETTER  EXHIBIT 3-4    ORDINANCE DIRECTING CODE: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL TO] DEMOLISH  Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 16 ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of Gastonia (hereinafter called the "Code"), the Code Enforcement Official of the City of Gastonia (hereinafter called the "Code Enforcement Official") has requested the City Council of the City of Gastonia (hereinafter called "Council") to Ordinance requiring him to repair or demolish certain structures on certain premises which do not comply adopt with And Whereas, the Council hereby finds that the owners and parties in interest in the premises, commonly known as 104 S.) Ransom St., Gastonia, North Carolina, which premises are described in that certain deed dated September 11,2015 andr recorded September 11,2015, in the Gaston County Registry in Deed Book 4806,  an  certain minimum. standards established int the said Chapter 16 ofthe Code;  reference  Page  25, to which  is hereby made are asf follows:  Detri A. Smith 1251 Daves Rd York, SC29745  And Whereas, the Council hereby finds that the premises are unfit for human habitation under the And Whereas, the Council hereby finds that there has been compliance with all applicable And Whereas, the owner oft the premises, after having been given a reasonable opportunity to do sO, failed and refused to comply with a lawful order of the Code Enforcement Official to  provisions of Chapter 16 of the Code;  of  Chapter 16 oft the Code relatiye tot the adoption ofthis resolution; structure located on the premises within the time therein prescribed;  provisions or demolish has the  repair  NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT ORDAINED BYTHE COUNCIL THAT:  Section1. The Code Enforcement Official shall cause the structure on the premises commonly known as Section 2. The cost of the removal or demolition shall be a lien on the premises to be collected Section 3. A copy of this Ordinance, certified as a true copy by the City Clerk, shall be recorded County Registry and the Register of Deeds shall index the name oft the owner in the "Grantor Index"  104 S. Ransom St. Gastonia, North Carolina, and described in the aforesaid deed to be  removed or demolished.  vacated, closed, and  to Article 10 of Chapter 160A oft the North Carolina General Statutes. pursuant tol North Carolina General Statutes 160A-443(5).  pursuant in the  Gaston  Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption.  Adopted this  day of  20  The Honorable John D. Bridgeman, Mayor  EXHIBIT 3-5    Ordinance ratified this byav vote of_ ATTEST:  day of_  upon motion of Councilman  seconded by Councilman  affirmativet to  negative notes.  City Clerk  CERTIFICATION  I,  do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed City Clerk of the  City of Gastonia, North Carolina, and further certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate Ordinance oft the City of Gastonia oni filei ini my office and that such ordinance was adopted by order copy of the  of an City  Council oft the City of Gastonia atar regular meeting on the  day of  Witness my hand andt the corporate seal oft the City of Gastonia, North Carolina, this  day of  20  (SEAL)  City Clerk  EXHIBIT 3-6    ES.VANGES ST  SMILLON'ST  SFIRESTONEST  SDALTONST  NOITVON NRANSOM N-LIBERTY  S-RANSOM-ST  SLIBERTYST WELDON:S  ASNOOIENIN  SKINGST  SHILLST  SHILLST  N.HILL.ST  HLAND-S  NHIGHLAND.ST  IS-GNVTHOIHN  STRENTONST  RILEYCT  -S.IRENTON.ST  N-TRENTONST  EXHIBIT 3-7    SIGNIFICANT FIREAND SMOKE DAMAGE  OKE-DAMAGE  .20. 2016  SIGNIFICANT FIREANDS SMOKED DAMAGE  NIFICANT FIREA ANDS SMOKE  EXHIBIT 3-8    MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  July 18,2016  Edward C. Munn, City Manager  Rusty Bost, Director of] Engineering/City Engineer Item for the August 2, 2016 Council. Agenda  AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMOUNT ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS  On. July 14, 2016, the City of Gastonia received bids on the above referenced project. This project consists oft thei installation of approximately 13801 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer line by open cut with 140 linear feet installed by Dry Bore and. Jack. The newj parallel line will replace the existing 8- At total oft three (3) bidders submitted proposals. The results oft the biddinga are as shown int thet table below. Atlantic Coast Contractors, Inc. submitted the low bid of $673,193.30. Funding for this projecti ist budgetedi int the Water and Sewer Capitall Improvement) Plan. The differencel between the bid amount andt thel budget amount willl bei funded: from savings from other Water and Sewer Capital  inch gravity sewer line.  Projects that finished under budget.  Budget Location Denver, NC Charlotte, NC Hickory, NC  $650,000.00 Bid Amount $.673,193.30 $702,743.58 $854,103.50  Contractor Atlantic Coast Contractors, Inc. Zoladz Construction Hickory Sand Company, Inc.  This agreement is currently being prepared by thel Project Administrator and will be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office. Itisi in conformance with the City of Gastonia standard  Operation Procedure for Expenditure Contracts.  RECOMMENDATION:  Itis therefore recommended that the contract for the Remount Road Sewer Improvements be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, Atlantic Coast Contractors, Inc., in the amount of  $673,193.30, using the Water and Sewer CIP as the funding source.  Presentation (Rusty Bost) Bsb Bast Rusty Bost, PE City Engineer Attachment  EXHIBIT 4-1    STATE OFI NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  AGREEMENT  THIS AGREEMENT, made effective ont the_ day of called' Contractor", party oft thes second part;  20161 by and! between the CITY OF GASTONIA,  an municipal corporation created and organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of North Carolma, hereinafter called "City", party of the first part; and ATLANTIC COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. hereinafter  WITNESSETH:  Thatt the Contractor: and City, for the considerations hereinafter named, agree as follows:  ARTICLEL Scope of Work  (a) The Contractor hereby agreest tof furnish all oft the materials, equipment and labor necessary top perform all work andi install all apparatus and material set forth int the Schedule of Work a copy of whichi is attached to and made ap part oft this agreement: as Exhibit "A" ins strict accordance with allr requirements and provisions ofa all contract documents as definedi int the General Conditions, a copy of which is attached to and made aj part oft this Exhibit' B"; the Specifications together with any special provisions, conditions, and requirements contained1 agreement therein, includmg, but not] limitedt to, large ands small scale drawings, a copy of whichi is attached to and made aj part oft this agreement as Exhibit' "C"; the Bid ort thel Proposal oft the Contractor submitted pursuant to advertisement therefor a copy ofv whichi isa attached to andi made part oft this agreement as Exhibit' "D" and1 thel Instructions tol Bidders a of whichi isa attached toa andi madea part ofti this agreement as Exhibit' "E". Itist thei intention oft thep parties to this agreement copy that each and all of the above described Exhibits (Exhibit "A" through Exhibit "E") be fully and completely incorporated by reference into this agreement asi iff fully herein set out; and it furtheri ist thei intent of the parties, that by so incorporating these Exhibits unto this agreement that the parties be bound by and perform each and every (b) In case of discrepancy or disagreement in the contract documents, the order of precedence shall be: form ofContract, notice top proceed, special provisions, pay item descriptions, large-scale drawings, proposal, general The Contractor: shall begim the work att thes site withint ten (10) calendar days ass setf forth in thel Noticet top proceedi issued by the City. The schedule of work and the rate of progress shall be such as, int the opinion of the City Engineer of Gastonia, North Carolima, hereinafter called' "Engineer", are necessary for completing all work tol be before the expiration of Ninety (90) consecutive calendar days fromi the date specifiedi ini ther noticet performed top such intermediate contract completion times as are specified int the contract documents and with such proceed, extensions of  as  requirement, provision (special or otherwise), condition, and covenant ofe each said Exhibit.  conditions, any other documentation. ARTICLEIL Time for Work  on or with  time as are providedi in! Exhibit' "B" entitled" "General Conditions".  ARTICLE III. Payment  (a) Citys shallj pay tot the Contractor: for thep performance oft the Contracta a sum based upon the actual amount (b) The Contractor. shall submit tot thel Finance Director, City of Gastonia, Accounting Division, Accounts payable Section, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28053, on or beforet the 25th day ofe each month ani invoice for all work completed and verified by the City and for materials stored or stockpiled on the job site during the preceding month. The City Engineer shall verify all quantities and amounts shown upon the invoice in accordance with the City Standard Specifications and shalll have a monthly estimate prepared based upont the contract unit showing all work performed andt the value ofr materials stored or stockpiled ont thej jobs sitet to date under this contract. prices Upon approval oft the monthly estimate by the City Engineer, the estimate shall be forwardedt tot thel Finance Director (c) Monthly or partial payments may ber made once aI month. Retainage for monthly or shall bet the maximum amount allowedb by N.C.G.S. 143-134.1.1 The time and method ofp payment ofa partial any retamage (d) Upon receipt ofy written notice that the work is ready for finali inspection and acceptance, the shall make suchi inspection; and whenl hei findst the work acceptable under the contract and the contract he will issue a final certificate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by this contract fully performed has been completed andi is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the money to be due the Contractor shall bep paidt tot the Contractor by City upon receipt andj processing ofContractor'si invoicei ina accordance with Section (e) Before making any payment, Cityr may require Contractort tos submit evidence satisfactory to the ofa disputedi mdebtedness orl lien has not already been guaranteed bys surety bond, the Contractor Exceptt mays submiti inl lieu ofe evidence ofp paymenta a surety bond satisfactory to City guaranteeing payment when finally adjudicated ofalls such  of completed work inp place accordmg tot thel unit prices established on Exhibit' "A".  forp paymenti ina accordance witht the subsequent paragraphs oft this Articlel IV. withheld shall also be determined: as providedi in! N.C.G.S. 143-134.1  payments Engineer  1.44 oft thel Instructions tol Bidders, Exhibit "E".  thata allp payrolls, materialb bills, and otheri indebtedness connected with the work havel been paid.  thati ifpayment Engineer  disputed amounts.  EXHIBIT 4-2    (f) Receipt and Acceptance of Payment by the Contractor shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor exceptt those madei in writing and still unsettled; provided, however, that alls such claims must ber received by City priort too or att thet time ofr receipt ofContractor's request fori inspection; otherwise, said claimi is waived. The contract] price shalli include applicable! Federal, State and local taxes ine effect ont the contract date; however, any applicable sales or use taxs shalll bes separately identified from the contract price on any invoice rendered. Pursuant to Section 1700, et.seq., oft thel North Carolina Administrative Code (Revenue. Sales and Use Tax), should Purchaser bee entitled byl law toarefundi from any taxi includedi int the contract] price, the amount received shall bej paidt to Purchaser  ARTICLEI IV. Federal, State and Local Taxes  and' Vendor shalll have no claimt thereto. ARTICLEV. Warranty  (a) The contractor warrants tot the Cityt that the materials and equipment furnished under the contract willl be ofg good quality andi new unless otherwise required orp permitted by the Contract) Documents, that the work willl bei free from defects noti inherent int the quality required orp permitted, and that the work will conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved anda authorized, mayb be considereddefective. Ifrequired byt the City, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory (b) If, within one year after the date of acceptance of the work, any of the work is found to be not in accordance with ther requirements oft the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of written notice form the Cityt to dos 501 unless the City] has previously givent the Contractor a written acceptance ofsuch condition. The obligations under this paragraph shall survive acceptance of the work under the Contract and its termination. The City shall give such notice promptly after discovery of any defective condition.  evidence ast tot thel kinda and quality ofr materials and equipment.  ARTICLEVI Performance. Bond  Contractor must furnish performance bond in the amount required in the General Conditions, Exhibit' "B", on some surety company authorized to do busimess int this state conditioned on the faithful performance oft the terms of this contractt together witht the special provisions, requirements, and conditions setf forthi ina alll Exhibits incorporated int this contract by reference; payable to City upon failure to meet any such term. Such bond will remain in force for the duration oft this Contract. Instead oft the bond, Contractor may deposit money, government securities, or a certified check on al bank ort trust company authorized to dol business int the State of North Carolina, in a like amount, payable  to Cityt tos guarantee performance.  ARTICLEVIL Compliance with E-Verify Requirements  Contractor certifies thati itisi in compliance witha alla applicable provisions of Article2, Chapter 64 ofthel North Carolina General Statues, which generally provides that each employer, after hiring ane employee to work int the Uniteds States, shall verify the work authorization oft the employee through E-Verify. This certification is a material representation Contractor agreest that duringt thet term ofthis Agreement it shall comply ands shall require alls subcontractors to comply with any and alla applicablej provisions of Article2, Chapter 64 ofthel North Carolina General Statutes, and Contractor agrees to incorporate in all further contracts or subcontracts for the Project aj provision requirmg compliance with  off fact upony whichr reliance was plaçed when this transaction was made or entered into.  Article2 2, Chapter 64 oft the North Carolima General Statutes. ARTICLE VII. Iran Divestiture Act Compliance the State Treasurer pursuant tol N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4. ARTICLEI IX Merger Clause  As oft the date ofe execution oft this Agreement, the Contractor: is notl listed ont thel Finall Divestment List created!  by  This agreement contains thei final, complete ande exclusive statement ofthe agreement between thej parties with tot the transactions contemplated herein and allp prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements with respect to No change, amendment, qualification or cancellation! hereof shall be effective unlessi in writing and executed by each This agreement shallb beb binding upona ands shalli insuret tot thel benefit ofthep parties hereto and their respective successors  thes subject matter hereof arer merged herein, ARTICLEX. Amendments  respect  ofthep parties hereto byt their duly authorized officers. ARTICLEXL Benefits and Binding Effect  anda assigns.  EXHIBIT 4-3    ARTICLEXII. Notices att the following addresses: ASTOTHECITY: ASTOTHE CONTRACTOR:  All notices, requests and demands and other communications hereunder must bei in writing and shall be deemed to havel been duly given whenp personally delivered or whenj placedi ini the Uniteds States Maila andf forwarded! by) Registered or Certified Mail, return receiptr requested, postage prepaid, addressedt tot the party to whoms such notice isb being given  The City of Gastonia Post Office Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Atlantic Coast Contractors, Inc. 7680 Townsend Drive P.O.] Box 463 Denver, NC: 28037  Any party may change the address(es) as to which notiçes toi it aret tob be sent by giving the notice ofs such change to Thec captions are for convenience ofreference only ands shallt not be construed as apart oft this agreement.  the other partiesi ina accordance witht this Section. ARTICLEXIII. Captions ARTICLE XIV. Governing Law Carolina. ARTICLEXV. Exhibits ARTICLE XVI. Severability ARTICLEXVIL. Counterparts  This agreement shall be construed, interpreted, enforced and governed by and undert the laws of the State of North All ofthel Exhibits referredt toi int this agreement arel hereby incorporated herein by reference and shalll be deemed and Thei invalidity or unenforceability ofany one orr more] phrases, sentences, clauses or provisions oft this agreement shall nota affectt the validity or enforceability ofther remaining portions oft this agreement or any part thereof. This agreement may bes sinultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which SO executed shall be deemed tob be and original, and such counterparts together shall constitute but one andt the samei instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto! have executed this agreement, the day and year first above written.  construedt tob be apart ofthis agreement for all purposes.  (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: (Deputy) City Clerk  CITY OF GASTONIA  BY: Mayor  (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: (Assistant) Secretary  ATLANTICCOAST CONTRACTORS, INC.  BY:  (Vice)! President  EXHIBIT 4-4    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON I, certify that  al Notary Public oft the aforesaid County and State, dol personally appeared before me this and acknowledged hereby  that he/she ist the (Deputy) City Clerk oft the City of Gastonia and that by authority duly given day and as the act oft the municipal corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed ini its name byi its Mayor, sealed with its  seal corporate 20  and attested byl him/her as its (Deputy) City Clerk. WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal, this the  day of Notary Public  My Commission Expires:  STATEOF COUNTY OF certify that  a Notary Public of the aforesaid County and State, do personally appeared before me this day and  hereby sealed  that he/she is (Assistant) Secretary of_ WITNESS: myl hand ands seal, this the  andt that by acknowledged authority  givena anda ast thea act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument was signedi ini its name byi its (Vice)! President duly  withi its corporate seal and attested byl him/her asi its (Assistant): Secretary.  dayo of Notary Public  20  My Commission. Expires:  EXHIBIT 4-5    TASTONIA Great Place. Great People. Greatl Promise. Memorandum  To: Mayor and City Council Thru: Ed Munn, City Manager  From: Vincent C. Wong, Housing and Neighborhoods Administrator  Re: BUDGET. AMENDMENT 17-005 RECOGNIZE REVENUE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY; OFFER TOI PURCHASE AND CONTRACT; CITY OWNED PROPEKIY,CHOMB)-1916PNETOP DRIVE, GASTONIA, NC28054-563,000  Date: August 2, 2016  A. Attached is an Offer to Purchase city-owned property located at 1916 Pinetop Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054. This property is a two-bedroom one-story house rehabbed with Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds. This homebuyer has met all Community Development qualifications and NSP guidelines, is below the 50% income B. The attached budget amendment is recognize the revenue fromi the sale ofproperty Staffi recommends that City Council approve the budget amendment and sale ofj property located  guidelines, and has been pre-qualified by an area mortgage lender.  Recommendation  at 19161 Pinetop Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054, foras sum of$63,000.  Exhibit 5-1    STATE OFI NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  OFFER TO1 PURCHASE AND AGREEMENT  Fora and in consideration oft the covenants and promises contained herein Muneeb M. Kola [hereinafter hereby offerst toj purchase from the City of Gastonia, al North Carolina Municipal Corporation, [hereinafter "Buyer"1, "Seller"], upon acceptance ofs said offer, agrees tos sell and convey, all oft that plot, piece, or parcel of land described together with alli improvements located thereon [hereinafter "the Property"), in accordance with the: 1. Real Property: Located int the City of Gastonia, County of Gaston, State of North Carolina,  below, terms following being known  and conditions:  as andi more particularly describeda as:  Street Address: 1916F Pinetop Drive. Gastonia, NC 28054 Legall Description: Deed Book 4772 Page 0280 Purchase Price: The Purchase Pricei is $ 63,000 The purchase price shall be paid asf follows:  2.  A. Deposit: $500.00, shall be paid by cash, cashier's check or certified checkt to the Seller with the delivery oft this offer. Atclosing the deposit willl be credited tol Buyer. B. $62.500, the balance oft the purchase price, shall bep paid by cash, cashier's check or certified check to the Seller at closing upon Seller's delivery to Buyer ofa Special Warranty Deed for the Property. A. Title wilb bec delivered at closing by Special Warranty Deed, subject to conditions set forthi inl N.C.G.S. 9160A-275. Title tot the propertyl herein described iss subject to thei following exceptions: ad valorem assessments, zoning regulations, restrictive covenants, and street easements. encumbrances ofrecord, taxes, B. This offer is conditioned upon there being no qualifying upset bid submitted within a ten day after notice of Buyer's offer has been published inal local newspaper in accordance with N.C.G.S. (10) 9160A- period 4. Closing: Each party hereby agrees to execute any and all documents or papers that may be connection with the transfer oftitle. Closing shall be on or before September 30, 2016 ataj place designated necessary in 5. Possession: Buyer takes the property subject to allt then existing leases and rights oft tenants inj terms ofth thel leases and copiest thereof shall bea availablet tol Buyer prior to closing..  contemporaneously  3. Conditions of Closing:  existing leases, rights oft tenants inp possession, and  269-  Seller, with the Special Warranty Deed conveying title to. Buyer.  by The  possession.  6. Deposit:  A. Return ofI Deposit. Int the eventi this offer isI not accepted by Seller, ori int the event that Seller cannot fulfill any oft thet terms and conditions herein contained, then the deposit paid by Buyers shall ber returned B. Forfeiture ofI Deposit. Buyer shall forfeitt the deposit made herein and Seller shall have the right to retain the entire deposit in the event that Buyer does any one oft the following: (1) breaches terms or conditions herein contained; (2) refuses or fails, for any reason, to close att the time any and ofthe place specified herein; or (3) withdraws this offer for any reason. The forfeiture of deposit by) Buyer shall not affect any other remedies available to Seller for such breach. Seller retains the right to action to force Buyer to close on the property and perform according to the terms and conditions pursue legal set  toE Buyer.  forth herein.  Exhibit 5-2    7. New Loan: Buyer shall be responsible for all charges made to Buyer with respect to any new loan obtained Buyer, and Seller shalll have no obligation toj pay any discount fee or other charge in connection therewith unless by 8. Closing Expenses: Buyers shall pay fort the: following: (1) all costs associated with obtaininga Ioan (2) oft the property; and (3)s survey, (4)t titlee examination, (5) title opinion (6)1 termite inspection.. The appraisal shall be made available at reasonable times for Buyer to perform or to have performed the above property mentioned 9. Condition of] Improvements and Premises: Seller makes no warranties and guarantees regarding the condition ofthei improvements ont the property. Buyer takes thej premises in "AS IS" condition without warranty from the Seller. Buyer stipulates that Buyer has had full opportunity toi inspect the premises and Buyer stipulates that Buyer is accepting the improvements in "as is" condition. After titlel has been conveyed tol hold Seller harmless for any claims, suits, damages or causes of action resulting from an Buyer, occurring Buyer on shall the 10. Assignments: This contract may not be assigned without the written agreement ofa allp parties, but ifthe same is assigned by agreement, then the same shall be binding on the assignee and his/her/its heirs, successors or 11. Termination ofOffer: This offer shall terminate ifnota accepted by Seller within ninety (90) the Offer or upon being upset bya qualifying upset bidi ina accordance with N.C.G.S. 170A-269. days ofthe 12. Parties: This contract shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit oft the parties and their and assigns. As used herein, words int thes singular shalli include thej plural.  specificallys setf forth int this contract.  inspections.  property asar result ofthe condition ofa any oft thei improvements.  assigns.  date of successors heirs, in writing counterpart being  13. Entire Agreement: Buyer hereby acknowledges that hel has inspected the property andi improvements and that nor representation ori inducement has been made other than those expressed) herein, and that this contract contains the entire agreement between all parties hereto. All changes, additions, or deletions hereby must be 14. Counterparts: This offer shall become al binding contract when signed by the Buyer and accepted the Seller and signed by the Mayor oft the Seller and is executed in two counterparts with an executed byt 15. Forum: This Offer to Purchase and Agreement shall bec construed under thel laws ofthe State ofNorth Carolina.  ands signed by allp parties. retained by each party hereto.  Exhibit 5-3    This Offer to Purchase and Agreement is made ont the 26 dayof daly  Zoll.  Mieta  (SEAL)  ACCEPTED Thist the CITYOF GASTONIA By:  day of  John] D. Bridgeman, Mayor  CORPORATESEAL ATTEST:  (Deputy) City Clerk  STATE OFI NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON Mwneeb n. hola  The undersigned, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that  personally appeared before met this day and acknowledged the execution oft the foregoing instrument.  Witness my hand and officials stamp ors seal, this 26 dayof_July  16  A 1.85 Notaty Public  My Commission Expires: 05/15/2021  AERFS NOTARY 0  PUBLIC 9 DCOUN  Exhibit 5-4    STATE OFI NORTHCAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  The undersigned, al Notaryl Public ofthea aforesaid State and County, does hereby certify that Dunaway personally appeared beforé me this day and acknowledged that she is the Clerk for the Sherry of Gastonia Hardin andt that by authority duly given and as an act oft the municipal corporation, the foregoing instrument City was its name byi its Mayor, sealedy withi its corporate seal and attested by her asi its City Clerk.  signed in  WITNESS: myl hand and Seal,t this the  dayof_ Notary Public  My Commission Expires: NORTHCAROLINA GASTON COUNTY I,  Notary Public, do hereby certify that  common seal oft the City ofG Gastonia and is acquainted who with being duly sworn by me, says that he/she knows the is the Mayor and presiding member of said municipal corporation; and that he/she saw the said foregoingi instrument: and saw the said common seal ofs said municipal corporation affixed tos said instrument Mayor sign said  who the ofs said  Mayor; andt that he/she, the said  signed his/her name ina attestation by  instrument: int thej presence oft thes said Mayor ofs said municipal corporation.  Witness my! hand and seal,t this the  day of Notary Public  My Commission Expires: STATE OFI NORTHCAROLINA, COUNTY OF GASTON The foregoing registration this This the Register ofI Deeds  certificate day of  of  is/are certified to be correct. This instrument was  for presented and  at  o'clock  recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Gaston County, North Carolina, in Book M, at Page duly  day of_  BY:  Assistant/Deputy  Exhibit 5-5    RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING: SALE OFI PROPERTY UTILIZING UPSETI BIDI PROCESS  WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia owns certain property locally designated at 1916 Pinetop  Gastonia, NC 28054, andr more particularly described asi follows: BEING thei full contents ofParcel 119243, Gaston County Registry.  Drive,  WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute $160A-269 permits the city tos sellj property by upset bid, after WHEREAS, the city has received as offer to purchase the property described above in the amount of WHEREAS, Muneebl M. Kola has qualified for the first time homebuyer program, whicht together with his THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE CITY OF GASTONIA: RESOLVES THAT:  receipt ofa an offer for thej property; and $63,000 submitted by; and  deposit constitute the required 5% deposit on! her offer;  1. 2. 3.  That the City Council declares the property described above surplus and authorizes its sale AI notice oft the proposed sale shall be published which shall describe the property and the amount Any person may submit an upset bid tot the office oft the City Clerk within 10 days after the notice ofsalei isp published. Oncea a qualifying higher bid! has been received, that bid willl become ther new offer. 4. Ifa qualifyirig upset bid is received, a new notice of upset bid shall be published, and shall continue to dos so until a 10-day period has passed without any qualifying upset bid having been received. Att that 5. A qualifying higher bid is one that raises the existing offer by not] less than ten 6. A qualifying higher bid must be accompanied by a deposit int the amount of five the bid, which may ber made by cash, cashier's check or certified check. The city will return the deposit percent of (5%) any bid not accepted and willi return the bid ofa an offer subject to upseti ifac qualifying higher bidi ist received.  through the upset bid procedure ofNorth Carolina General Statute $160A-269. oft the offer and shall state thet terms under whicht the offer may bet upset.  time,t the amount ofthef finall highb bids shalll ber reported tot the council. thei first $1,000.00 oft that offer andi fivej percent (5%) ofther remainder of the offer.  (10%) of percent of  7. salei 8. 9. tol Muneeb] M. Kola Thist the_  Thet terms oft the final sale are that the City Council must approve the final offer before the The city reserves the rightt to withdraw the property from sale at any time before the finall high bid Ifno qualifying bid is received after thei initial public notice, the offer set forth above is hereby  high  is closed andi the buyer must pay with cash att thet time ofc closing. isa accepted andt the right tor rejecta at any time allb bids.  accepted. The appropriate city officials are authorized to execute thei instruments necessary to conveyt the property  day of August, 2016.  John] D.I Bridgeman, Mayor (Deputy) City Clerk  Exhibit 5-6    NNEW HOPE RD  D  BOYD ST  -  - -  aas BMIT  Exhibit 5-7    1916 Pinetop Drive Gastonia, NC 28054  E  Exhibit 5-8    City of Gastonia Budget Amendment  BudgetD Dept. Amendment#  17-005 CF  ADDITIONALFUNDS (Councila approves) TRANSFERS BETWEEN: FUNDS (Councilapproves) COUNCIL MEETING DATE:  2-Aug-16 Account Number  For Budget Use Only Existing Budget  Increase (Decrease)  Revised Budget $271,523.00 $63,000.00  Account) Description General) Fund Stimulus Grants Neighborhood Stabilization) Program Program Income General) Fund Stimulus Grants Neighborhood Stabilization! Program Program Income  611-605-45090 611-605-350611  $63,000.00 $208,523.00  $63,000.00  $0.00  Does thisa amendment adversely impact your operation? IfYes-Whatist thei impact?  Yes  No  REASONI FORA ADJUSTMENT  Sale ofpropertya at 1916F Pinetop Drive.  SIGNATURES DATE APPROVALS DATE CITYC COUN NCIL  ORIGINATOR atculy CITY MANAGER  DATE 7helc DATE  t  Exhibit 5-9    MEMORANDUM  DATE: TO: FROM:  July2 20,2016 Ed Munn, City Manager  Rusty Bost, PE, Director of Engineering/City Engineer  SUBJECT: Item for August 2, 2016 City Council Agenda TRAFFIC ORDINANCE- STOPSIGNS ordinances for stop signs is appropriate. Therefore, itist recommended that:  Spencer Mountain Village Subdivision has been under construction and new residents will be moving in in the near future. The progress of this project is at a point where establishing  Appendix A (to Chapter 6), Section 6A-5, "Stop Intersections", be revised by adding  tbereto:  STOPSTREET Thomas Twig Drive Eastway Drive Windy Willow Lane Windy Willow Lane Windy Willow Lane Crosby Drive  APPROACH South West West East West South  MAINSTREET Eastway Drive Crosby Drive Crosby Drive Thomas Twig Drive Thomas Twig Drive Old Spencer Mountain Road  Appendix A (to Chapter 6), Section 6A-5, "Stop Intersections", be revised by deleting  therefrom:  STOPSTREET Windy Willow Lane Thomas Springs Drive  APPROACH West South  MAINSTREET Thomas Springs Drive Eastway Drive  (Presentation: Rusty Bost) sBat RUSTY BOST,PE Director of Engineering/City Engineer  EXHIBIT 6-1    ORDINANCE. AMENDING CHAPTER 6, APPENDIXA OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA (STREETLISTS) FOR TRAFFIC. ANDI PARKING REGULATIONS) ITI IS HEREBY ORDAINED that Appendix A to Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances Appendix A (to Chapter 6), Section 6A-5, "Stop Intersections", be revised by  oft the City of Gastonia is amended tor read as follows:  1. adding thereto:  STOPSTREET Thomas Twig Drive Eastway Drive Windy Willow Lane Windy Willow Lane Windy Willow Lane Crosby Drive  APPROACH South West West East West South  MAINSTREET Eastway Drive Crosby Drive Crosby Drive Thomas Twig Drive Thomas Twig Drive Old Spencer Mountain Road  2. Appendix A (to Chapter 6), Section 6A-5, "Stop Intersections", be revised by  deleting therefrom:  STOPS STREET Windy Willow Lane Thomas Springs Drive  APPROACH West South  MAINS STREET Thomas Springs Drive Eastway Drive  Adopted this the 2nd day of August, 2016.  John D. Bridgeman, Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  EXHIBIT 6-2    FUTURE WIG THOMAS DRIVE  THOMAST TWIGDRIVE  THOMAS WIG ORIVE R : B BI B B3 B3 53 55  33 1B S#  E1 Dat    S  FUTURE  EXHIBIT 6-3    MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  July 12,2016  Edward C. Munn, City Manager  Rusty Bost, Director of Engineering/City Engineer Item for the. August 2, 2016 Council Agenda  AWARD OF CONTRACTFOR 2016 ANNUAL: RESURFACING  On. June 23, 2016, the City of Gastonia attempted to receive bids ont the above referenced project. This project consists of full depth reclamation andi resurfacing ont the most critical streets within the City limits based on the pavement condition survey done by US Only one bid was submitted and the project was re-bid. The second bid opening was on July 12, 2016. Two (2) bidders submitted proposals. The results of the bidding are as shown on summary below. Blythe Construction, Inc. submitted the low bid of$1,455,363. Funding for the resurfacingi is budgeted int the General Fund Capital Resurfacing Account, int the amount of $1,550,000. Funding for Speed Humps is budgeted in the General Fund Capital Speed] Hump Account, ini the amount of $45,802. The contract for resurfacing will bei fort the full budgeted resurfacing amount as well as $45,000 from the Speed Hump fund, with the difference between the bid price and the budgeted amount going to resurface  Infrastructure and staff assessment this year.  additional streets, based on our Pavement Condition Study.  Budget. Location Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC  $1,595,000 Bid Amount $1,455,363 $1,870,110  Contractor Blythe Construction Company Zoladz Construction  This agreement is currently being prepared by the Project Administrator and willl be réviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office. Itisi in conformance with the City ofGastonia Standard Operation Procedure for Expenditure Contracts.  RECOMMENDATION:  Itis therefore recommended that the contract for the 2016 Annual Resurfacing be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, Blythe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,595,000, using the General Fund Capital Resurfacing and Speed Hump Accounts  as the funding sources. Presentation (Rusty Bost) lBot Rusty Bost,PE Attachment  Director of Engineering/City Engineer  EXHIBIT 7-1    Contract No. Purchase Order No.  STATE OFI NORTHCAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  AGREEMENT  THIS AGREEMENT, made effective ont the_ day of "Contractor", party oft the second part;  2016b bya and between the CITYOF GASTONIA,  a municipal corporation created and organized under and by virtue oft the laws of the State North hereinafter called "City", party of the first part; and BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION, INC. of hereinafter Carolina,  called  WITNESSETH:  Thatt the Contractor: and City, for the considerations hereinafter named, agree as follows:  ARTICLEI. Scope of Work  (a) The Contractor) hereby agreest tof furnish allo oft the materials, equipment and labor neçessary all work andi install alla apparatus. and material set forth int the Schedule of Worka a copy of whichi attached top perform made ap part oft this agreement as Exhibit' "A"i ins strict accordance with all requirements and provisions is documents as defined int the General Conditions, a copy of which is attached to and made aj part oft this ofa all contract Exhibit' "B";t the Specifications together with any special provisions, conditions, andi requirements containedt agreement as including, but notl limitedt to, large and small scale drawings, a copy of which is attached to and made a therein, oft this agreement as Exhibit' "C"; the Bid ort the Proposal oft the Contractor: submitted pursuant to advertisement part a copy of whichi is attached to andi made part oft this agreement as Exhibit' "D" and thel Instructions to whichi isa attachedt to andi madea ap parto ofthisa agreement asE Exhibit' "E". Itist thei intention ofthep partiest Bidders tot this copy of that each and all of the above described Exhibits (Exhibit "A" through Exhibit "E") be incorporated by reference into this agreement: as iffully hereins set out; andi it furtheri is thei intent fully ofthe completely that by. so incorporating these Exhibits unto this agreement that the parties be bound" by and perform each parties, and requirement, provision (special or otherwise), condition, and covenant. ofe each said Exhibit. (b) In case of discrepancy. or disagreement int the contract documents, the order of form of Contract, noticet toj proceed, special provisions, pay item descriptions, large-scale drawings, precedence shall  to and therefora a and agreement  every be:  conditions, any other documentation. ARTICLEII. Time for Work  proposal, general  The Contractor: shall begint thev work att thes site withint ten (10) calendar days ass set forthi int thel Notice by the City. The schedule of work and the rate of progress shall bes such as, in the opinion oft the top proceed issued Gastonia, North Carolina, hereinafter called' "Engineer", arer necessary for completing all work to be City Engineer on of or beforet the expiration of Sixty (60) consecutive calendar days from the date specified int the notice performed suchi intermediate contract completion times as are specified int the contract documents and with such to proceed, with  time as are providedi in Exhibit. "B" entitled' "General Conditions".  extensions of  ARTICLBIL Payment  (a) City shall pay to the Contractor: for the performance oft the Contract a sum based the actuala amount (b) The Contractor shall submit tot the Finance Director, City of Gastonia, Accounting Division, Açcounts payable Section, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28053, ond or before the 25th ofeachr month invoice for all work completed and verified by the City and for materials stored or stockpiled day on the job site ani the preceding month. The City Engineer shall verify all quantities and amounts shown upon the invoice during witht the City. Standards Specifications: ands shall have a monthly estimate prepared based upon the contract in accordance unit showing all work performeda and the value ofn materials stored ors stockpiled ont thej jobs sitet to date under this contract. prices Upon approval oft the monthly estimatel by the City! Engineer, the estimate shall bet forwardedi to thel Finance) Director  of completed worki inp place according tot the unit prices established on Exhibit" "A".  upon  forp payment in accordance with thes subsequent paragraphs ofthis Articlel IV.  EXHIBIT 7-2    (c). Monthly or partial payments may be made once ai month. Retainage for monthly or shallb bet thei maximum amount allowed by N.C.G.S. 143-134.1. The time andi method ofpayment ofa partial any (d) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready. for final inspection and acceptance, the Engineer shallr make suchi inspection; and when! hei findst the work acceptable under the contract and the contract he will issue a: final certificate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by this contract fully performed has been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the money to be due the Contractor shall bep paidt tot the Contractor by City uponi receipt andj processing ofC Contractor's invoicei ma accordance with Section (e) Before makinga any payment, City may require Contractor tos submit evidence. satisfactory tot thel that allp payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with the work have beenj paid, Exceptt thati ifpayment Engineer ofa disputed indebtedness orl lien has not already been guaranteed by surety bond, the Contractor may submit in lieu ofe evidence ofpaymenta a surety bond satisfactory to City guaranteeing payment when finally adjudicated ofa alls such (f) Receipt and Acceptance of] Payment by the Contractor shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor exceptt those madei iny writing and still unsettled; provided, however, that alls such claims must ber received by. City prior to or att thet time ofrèceipt of Contractor's request for inspection; otherwise, said claim is waived. The contract] prices shall include applicable Federal, State and local taxes ine effect ont the contract date; however, any applicable sales or use taxs shall bes separately identified from the contract price on any invoice rendered. Pursuant to Section. .1700, et.seq., oft the North Carolina. Administrative Code (Revenue- Sales and Use Tax), should Purchaser bee entitledb byl lawt toarefundi from any taxi included int the contract price, the amount receiveds shalll bep paidtoF Purchaser  payments retainage  withheld shalla also bec determined: as providedi inl N.C.G.S. 143-134.1  1.440 oft thel Instructions to Bidders, Exhibit' "E".  disputed amounts.  ARTICLEIV. Federal, State and] Local Taxes  and Vendors shall! have no claim thereto. ARTICEEV. Warranty.  (a) The çontractor warrants tot the City that the materials and equipment furnished under. the contract willl be ofgood quality andi néw unless otherwise requiredo or permitted by the Contract Documents, that the work willl bef free from defects noti inherent int the quality required or permitted, and that the work will conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents.. Work not conforming to these requirements; including substitutions not approved anda authorized, may bec considereddefective. Ifrequired byt the City, the Contractor: shall furnish properly. (b) If, within' one year after the date of açceptance oft the work, any of the work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements ofthe Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct itp promptly after written notice form the City to dos so unlesst the City has previously. given the Contractor: a written acceptance receipt ofs such condition. The obligations under' this paragraph shall survive acceptance of the work' under the Contract and its termination. The Citys shall gives suchi notice promptly after discovery ofany defective condition.  evidençe ast tot thel kind and quality ofr materials and equipment.  satisfactory  of  ARTICLE VI. Performance! Bond  Contractor: must. furnish performance bondi int the amounti required int the General Conditions, Exhibit "B", on some surety company authorized to do't business int this state conditioned on the faithful performance oft the terms of this contractt together witht thes special provisions, requirements; and conditions setf forthi in alll Exhibits incorporated int this' contract by reference; payable to City upon failure to meet any such term. Such bond willr remain in force for the duration' oft this Contract. Instead ofthe bond, Contractor may deposit money, government) seçurities, or a certified check ona al bank or trust çompany authorized to dot business int the State of North Carolina; inal likéa amount, payable  to Cityt tog guarantee performance.  2  EXHIBIT 7-3    ARTICLE' VII., Compliance with E-Verify Requirements  Contractor certifies thatitis isino compliance with all applicable provisions ofArticle2, Chapter 64ofthel North Carolina General Statues, which generally provides thate each employer, after hiring ane employee to work int the United States, shall verify the work authorization oft the employee through) E-Verify. This certification isa a material representation Contractor agreest that duringt the term ofthis Agreementi it shall complya ands shall require alls subcontractors. toc witha any and alla applicable provisions ofArticle 2, Chapter 64 oft thel North Carolina General Statutes, and Contractor comply agrees toi incorporate in all further contracts or subcontracts for the Project aj provision requiring compliànce with  off fact upon whichi reliance was placed when this transaction was made or enteredi into.  Article 2, Chapter 640 oft thel North Carolina General Statutes. ARTICLE VIII. Iran] Divestiture. Act Compliance the State Treasurer. pursuantt to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4. ARTICLEI IX Merger Clause  As-ofthed date ofexecution oft this Agreement, the Contractor ist notl listed ont the) Final] Divestment List created by  This agreement contains thei final, complete and exclusive statement ofthea agreement betiween the parties withi respect tot thet transactions contemplated, herein and all prior or contemporaneous written or. oral agreements with respect to No change, amendment, qualifiçation or cancellation! hereofs shall bee effective unlessi in writing and executed by each This agréements shall beb binding upon ands shalli insuret tot theb benefit ofthe parties hereto andt their respective successors All notiçes, requests and demands and other communications hereunder must bei in writing and shall be deemed to: haveb been dulys given whenp personally deliveredory whenj placedi int thel Uniteds States) Mail andf forwarded1 by Registered or Certified Mail, return receiptr requested, postage prepaid, addressedt to thej partyt to whoms such noticei isb being given  thes subjecti matter hereof are merged) herein. ARTICLEX Amendments  oft the parties) hereto! byt their duly authorized officers. ARTICLEXI. Benefits and Binding Effect  and àssigns. ARTICLEXIL Notices att thef following addresses: ASTO THE.C CITY: ASTOTHE CONTRACTOR:  The City ofGastonia Post Office. Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Blythe Construction, Inc. P.O.) Box 31635 Charlotte, NC28231  Any party may change the address(es) as tov whichr notices. toi it aret to be sent by giving the notice ofs such change to  thec other parties in accordance witht this Section.  3  EXHIBIT 7-4    ARTICLE: XIIL. Captions ARTICLE: XIV. Governingl Law Carolina. ARTICLE: XV. Exhibits ARTICLE: XVI. Severability ARTICLEXVIL Counterparts  The captions are for convenience ofreference only ands shall not be construed as aj part ofthisa agreement. This agréement shall be construed, interpreted, enforced and governed by and under the laws oft the State of All ofthe Exhibits referred toi int this agreement arel hereby incorporated: herein by referenice and's shall be deemed Thei invalidity or. unenforceability ofany one or more) phrases, sentences, clauses or provisionis oft this agreement shall nota affeçt the validity ore enforceability oft the remaining portions oft this agreement or any. partt thereof. This agreement may bes simultaneously executed ins several counterparts, each ofv which so'e exeçuteds shall be deemed tob bea an original, and' such counterparts together shall constitute but one andt the same: instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, thej parties heretol have executed this agreement, the day and year first above writtén  North and  construed tob bea aj paito oft this agreement for allp purposes.  CITY OF GASTONIA BY: Mayor  (Corporate Seal) ATTEST:. (Deputy) City Clerk  BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION,INC. (Vice) President  BY:  (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: (Assistant) Secretary  EXHIBIT 7-5    STATE. OF NORTHCAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON that certify  a. Notary Public oft the aforesaid- County and State,, do personally appeared before me. this and  hereby corporate seal"  that he/shei ist the (Deputy) City Clerk of the City of Gastonia and that by authority duly given day and as acknowledged the act oft the municipal corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed ini its' name byi its Mayor, sealed- with its  and attested by! him/her asi its (Deputy) City Clerk. WITNESS my hand andl Notarial Seal, this the  dayof. Notary Public  My Commission Expires:  STATEOF: COUNTY OF. certify that.  a Notary Public of the aforesaid County. and State, dol personally appeared before me this and  hereby  that helshe is (Assistant) Secretary of WITNESS my handa and seal, this the  and day that by acknowiedged  given, and as,t thea act oft the corporation, thei foregoingi instrument was signedi ini its name by its (Vice) President authority sealed duly  with its corporate seala anda attested by him/her asi its (Assistant) Secretary.  day, of Notary Public  My Commission Expires:  EXHIBIT 7-6    CIeN DIN  SNEWI HOPE RD  /     AGHINONERVO MEMORLNTA  NI7ANVI  ISV VNEGOWN N  UNIONF RD  1S CVOIEN.  SIS Qvougs  1  EXHIBIT 7-7    IS JEIS3HON  BRADBURY  3Mid7 TVPISNONI  Pa  PMOMPRE  QH A37QV48  NONNYHS  EXHIBIT 7-8    /  TEHO)   4a E  NOPEF RD SNENY  MOJA NVILON  Gu TOOHOS AVG NOISVO  2  aH JOOMNIBOH  EXHIBIT 7-9    MEMORANDUM  Date: July22,2016  To: Edward C. Munn, City Manager From: Joe Albright, Director of Enterprise Services Thru: Michael Peoples, Assistant City Manager Operations Ref.: Gastonia Municipal Airport Advisory Committee  Based on direction given by the City Council at the June 21, 2016 meeting, staff has drafted a proposed Resolution establishing the Gastonia Municipal Advisory Committee. City Attorney The Resolution directs the Committee to focus on three areas: 1) work with staff to develop future capital projects, recommend safety and security improvements, and communicate needs concerning daily operations of the airport; 2) recommend changes inj policy matters, such as the City Code of Ordinances as it pertains to the Airport and standards regarding Fixed Base Operations; 3) focus on community based issues, such as evaluating the challenges and opportunities of the property surrounding the airport, increase commercial and industrial use of the Airport to support economic development opportunities, and to raise general awareness of the The Committee will be comprised of five (5) voting members representing hangar tenants, business interests, the Stanley. Aero club, and the local Civil Air Patrol. Additional, attendees at Committee meetings will include the Fixed Based Operator, a City non-voting, Council appointed liaison, and staff. Meetings will be held at least quarterly and minimum attendance Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of thel Resolution Establishing the Gastonia  Ash Smith has reviewed thep proposed Resolution.  facility through strategic public/private partnerships.  standards for members will apply. Municipal Airport Advisory Committee.  EXHIBIT 8-1    RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING  THE GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Gastonia Municipal Airport has historically served the need: for general WHEREAS, the Gastonia City Council has determined that the establishment of an Advisory Committee (or "Committee") comprised of airport customers would be a beneficial method to collect information regarding future needs and improvements at the WHEREAS, the Committee will work with City Staff to determine future capital needs at the airport, to recommend improvements necessary to maintain the safety and security of the airport grounds, and to communicate needs for the continued day to day operations of WHEREAS, the Committee will review and recommend changes to the City Code of Ordinances as it pertains to the airport, review and recommend changes to minimum standards for airport facility construction and Fixed Based Operations, and review and recommend changes tot the maintenance and aesthetics of the airport grounds; and WHEREAS, City Council deems iti in the best interests of the citizens of Gastonia that a Gastonia Municipal Airport Committee be formed and that the focus ofi its work will be directed towards the evaluation of opportumities and challenges of the airport and the surrounding property owners adjacent to or directly affected by the operation of the airport, develop recruitment strategies for increased: industrial and commercial use ofthe importance ofaviation activities within the City of Gastonia, develop strategic partnerships with public/private entities that utilize the airport, to improve public safety, to spur redevelopment, investment and overall improvements to the airport, and to energize the users and hangar tenants of the airport as a catalyst for increased prosperity and use of NOW, THEREFORE, BEITHEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe of 1. - The Gastonia Municipal Airport Advisory Committee isl hereby established to address 2. The Committee will be comprised of five (5) voting members, specifically: (1)a hangar tenant who has leased hangar space for a period in excess of 10 years, (2) a hangar tenant who has leased hangar spaçe for a period less than 10 years, (3) a representative ofal business that currently houses airplanes at the Gastonia Municipal Airport that are used frequently for the conduct ofits business, (4)arepresentative from the Stanley Aero Club, and (5) a representative from the local Civil Air Patrol. A representative from the current contracted Fixed Based Operator shall attend all Committee meetings, and City Council may appoint a liaison who may but is not requiredt tol bea a member oft the City Council. The City manager shall assign appropriate 3. Committee members shall be appointed to the Committee by motion made and duly seconded with a simple majority ofCouncil approving such nominations. 4. Following the initial meeting of this Committee, Council shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee to serve through June 30, 2017, and then annually 5. Regular meetings of the Committee shalll be held on a quarterly basis. The Committee shall set the date and time of such regular meetings ati its organizational meeting. The Committee shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings and may call  aviation int the Gaston County area for the pasts several decades; and  airport; and  the airport; and  continued  airportto  support  economic development opportunities, to increase awareness and  airport facilities. Gastonia that:  City  the mission and goals as set forth herein.  stafft tos serve this advisory committee.  thereafter.  EXHIBIT 8-2    special meetings as needed. Reports and findings of the Committee willl be forwarded ont to the City Council's Transportation Committee (or such other Committee as City Council may designate from time to time). The Committee will appoint a representative to attend the Transportation Committee meetings and City Council 6. Thet terms of the first slate of committee members shall be staggered as follows: The hangar tenant who has leased hangar space for in excess of ten (10) years and the a representative ofa business that currently house airplanes at the Gastonia Municipal Airport that are used frequently for the conduct of its business shall serve initial terms of three (3) years; the hangar tenant who has leased hangar space for aj period ofl less than ten (10) years and the representative of the Stanley Aero Club shall serve initial terms of two (2); years; and the representative of the local Civil Air Patrol shall serve ani initial term of one (1) year. Thereafter, as such appointments expire, successors shall be appointed to three-year terms. Committee members may be appointed for 7. Ifa vacancy on the Committee (including Chair or Vice-Chair) occurs, Council shall appoint tareplacement toi fillt the remainder ofthet term. Int the event ani individual ceases to represent the entities or organizations identified in this Resolution, then his or her membership on the Committee shall cease and Council shall appoint a replacement to 8. Sincere interest and dedication to the Gastonia Municipal Airport Committee is a requirement of service on this Committee. Therefore, any committee member who is absent from three consecutive meetings shall automatically terminate, unless such absence is excused by the full committee for good cause shown. Regardless of the Committee's wishes, Council may remove any member ati its pleasure.  meetings as may bei necessary.  successive terms.  fillt the remainder oft the term.  Resolved this 2nd day of August 2016.  John) D. Bridgeman, Mayor  ATTEST: City Clerk  EXHIBIT  8-3    CENTRAL CITY REVITALIZATION. ANDI HOUSING COMMITTEEREPORT  WEDNIESDAYJUIY20,016  SASPMA-2PMOORdIYHAL, GASTONIA,NC  AGENDA ITEM ITEM1: IDEAL Application  DISCUSSION:  ACTION' TAKEN:  Anl IDEAL: application was received from Mr. Charlie The Committee voted leased to Pat & Teresa's (Convenience Store). Mr. unanimously recommend (3-0)to Horne is requesting a façade grant in the amount of ofthe application. approval  Horne who owns 130 East Main Avenue which is $2,500, the maximum allowable amount based on IDEAL guidelines, to partially reimburse his costs for repairing the façade on 130 East Main after it was ripped off after a storm. Mr. Horne also included with his grant application the rough conceptual drawing of plans for the repair that was submitted as required to the Central Business District Design Review Committee (CBDDRC) for review and approval of the materials to be used. The CBDDRC did concur that the materials used in the repair were consistent with those allowed by the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Thel IDEALI budgeta allocation for FY2016-2017is $35,000; all ofv whichi is available. for disbursement  ITEM2: Downtown Branding Concept  Presentation Staff presented a proposed branding concept and The Committee voted  ofProposed marketing plan for Downtown Gastonia that  recommends promoting Downtown as an Arts & unanimously recommend (3-0)to Antiques District. Staff can develop a proposed oft the budget for implementation and suggestions for branding proposed concept and potential sources of funding prior to moving marketing plan as forward, as directed by the Committee and/or presented. Invested business owners in the Downtown, including Freeman's Pub, Gaston Pickers, and Distinct Beat Audio, all expressed their support and excitement of the branding and a Ietter in support of the initiative from the Downtown Gastonia Merchants Association was also presented. A representative for the York Chester HistoricDistrict neighborhood requested more people outside of the invested downtown business owners be The Committee discussed creating a vision plan for  approval  Council.  involved. thel Downtown area.  ITEM3: Second Ave.  KGB Art Piece: Staff presented the art piece for the Second Avenue  Pocket Parks selected by the Keep Gastonia Beautiful The Committee voted was to alleviate an eyesore, beautifyap property and recommend ofthe Wisdom approval  Pocket Park Art Committee and Board of Directors. The goal unanimously (3-0)to  include an art piece ont this property.  piece.  Knot art  This art piece is from artist Mr. David Wilson from Durham, North Carolina. The 18 ft. high, and 10ft. wide steel abstract geometric form will reference the history of textiles and the railroad industries. The "Wisdom Knot" combines the metaphors of  EXHIBIT9-1    CENTRAL CTYREVITALIZATION. ANDI HOUSING COMMITTEE: REPORT  WEDNESDAY,) JULY20,2016  545PM.-2MDFLOOR: CITYHALL, GASTONIA, NC wisdom through learning andt thej process offorging a newi future that builds on the positive aspects of the past and present through carefilly chosen ideas, methods, technology, and socialization. The The patina finish on this piece will honor the red brick organic color of Loray Mill. The parallel upright beams pay! homage to the railroad industry located through our downtown area. While the railroad tracks are also symbolic of journey, growth, challenges, and change; the steel circular interlocking shapes honor the textile mill machinery and! history of our area. Saturday, Oct 1: 5th Annual Downtown Zombie Walk &1 Food Drive Fridays, Oct.7,14,21,; 28, 5:30-8:30 Proposed Fallj JazzFesti in Center City Park. A news state statute camei into effectt that may affect these events. Saturday, Oct. 21,10a.m.-6 p.m.: 2nd Annual Fall Festival & Antique Fair. November/December: Talks are underway betwéen Keep Gastonia Beautiful (KGB) and the Jaycees to hold the City's annual tree lighting, coordinated: and hosted by! KGB, with the City's annual Christmas Parade, sponsored byt the Jaycees, on Sunday, Dec. 10. The event would be billed asa Christmas Festival andi include the addition offood andi merchandise vendors, visits with Santa, and otherholiday activities.  costi is $20,000.  ITEM4: Update: Downtown Falll Events  The Committee accepted this for informational purposes only.No action needed.  p.m.:  ITEM5: Other Matters:  Committeel Members Present: Mayor Prol Tem Todd Pierceall, Chairman Councilman Davel Kirlin Councilman Robert Kellogg  Committee  Member Absent:  EXHIBIT9-2    MEMORANDUM  DATE: TO: FROM:  July14,2016 Councilman Dave Kirlin Councilman Robert Kellogg Chairman ToddF Pierceall  SUBJECT: Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee  Ar meeting oft the Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee has beens scheduled: for Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 5:45p.m. The meeting willl be held ini the Council Conference  2nd Floor of City! Hall. Attachment PC: Mayor/Council EdI Munn, City Manager Todd Carpenter, Assistant City Manager A Administration & Public Safety Michael Peoples, Assistant City Manager Operations Flip Bombardier, Assistant City Manager-D Development & Special Projects Ash Smith, City Attorney Melissa Magee, Assistant City Attorney Melody Braddy, Director of Financial Services Rachel Bagley, Managing Executive for Marketing & Revitalization Initiatives Vincent Wong, Housing andi Neighborhood. Administrator Kristy Crisp, Economic Development Coordinator, / Business Services Manager Jason Thompson, Planning Director Gaston Gazette Deputy City Clerk Post  Room,  Thei itemst tob be discussed are: shown ont the attached Agenda.  EXHIBIT9-3    CENTRAL CITY REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE Council Conference Room, City Hall Wednesday, July 20, 2016 5:45 p.m. AGENDA  Welcome and Call to Order AGENDA: TOPICS: ITEM1:  Chairman Pierceall  IDEAL Application for Façade Improvement Grant  Rachel Bagley, Managing Executive for Marketing & Revitalization Initiatives Rachel Bagley, Managing Executive for Marketing & Revitalization Initiatives Vincent Wong, Housing & Neighborhood: Administrator Rachel Bagley, Managing Executive for Marketing & Revitalization Initiatives  ITEM2:  Presentation of Proposed Downtown  Branding Concept KGB Art Piece- = Second Avenue Pocket Park Update: Downtown Falll Events  ITEM3: ITEM4: ITEMS: ADJOURNMENT  Other Matters  EXHIBIT9-4    JASTONIA Greatl Place. Greatl People. Great Promise. MEMORANDUM  Date: July 13, 2016  To:  EdI Munn, City Manager  From: Rachel Bagley, Director, Communications, Marketing, & Downtown Revitalization Subject: Itemi for. July 20, 2016 Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee There is one IDEAL application for the Committee's consideration and recommendation. Following is a summary of the grant request. The application and supporting data is also Pat & Teresa's (Convenience Store), 130 East Main Avenue, Charlie Horne Mr. Horne has ownedi the property at 1301 East Main Avenue for morei than Mr. Horne is requesting a façade grant int the amount of $2,500, the maximum amount based on IDEAL guidelines, to partially reimburse his costs for repairing allowable façade on 130 East Main after it was ripped off after a storm. Mr. Horne contractor receipt for $8,000 for the repair work. Per IDEAL receive up to 50% oft the cost of façade improvement up to $2,500. guidelines is eligible to included with his grant application the rough conceptual drawing Mr. Horne for the also that was submitted as required to the Central Business District ofp plansi Committee (CBDDRC) for review and approval of the materials Design to be Review CBDDRC did concurt that the materials used int the repair were consistent used. The allowed by the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Ihave included with those of final design and repair work with the other supporting data provided for photos Committee's the Per thel IDEAL guidelines, at your discretion, the CCRHC may recommend oft ther request, any portion ofitor choose not to grant the request. The IDEAL budget allocation for FY2016-2017 is $35,000; all of which  IDEAL Application:  provided ini the Committee's meeting packet.  isl leased to at tenant as a conveniencelvariety store..  30 years. It. submitted the he has a repair  review.  this  granting all is available for  IDEAL 2015-2016 Actual Budget  disbursement.  EXHIBIT9-5    Application Form C(4-03-12)  GASTONIA Great Place. Greatl People. Great Promise. IDEALI Downtown Economic Incentive Program FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION  Applicant Information City: GAStONIA  Name: ChARles A HORNE - prepoche, onor  Mailing address: 2530 ARHSIRONG CIRCle Daytime phone: 704 864-5527 E-mail: CKAALESAhORNE A ApL.COA  State Nc. Cell:  Zip: 28054  Business Information Business name:  Business Category/Type (circle one) Retail) II. Restaurant IIL. Theater IV. Bar/Pub V.Office Landlord name & contacti info: ChARles HORNE 2530 ARMSHRONS AvE GASIBNIA,NIC long your business been located downtown? PoP ouonce hos oored 3oteos  Downtown locationladdress: 130 EAst MAIN Ave  How has Have youp previously rec'd. anl IDEAL award? Ifso, when & how much Plans for Façade  2805  Yes  _No  Note: Any façade ors signage changes inf the Central Business District must bea Central Business District Design Review Committee beforet they are implemented. approved Tor receive byt the the City's appropriate Design Review Committee application ori for morei information, contact. Jason need to receive approval ofy your plans fora at façade ors sign change before IDEAL1 façade Please describe façade improvements you) plant toi implement with the façade grant award:  the Planning Division (Garland Business Center) at  or7 704-854-6629. Thompsoni You in  funding can be awarded.  grant  Have the plannedi façade changes been reviewed and approved byt the Design Review Committee? _Yes No Ifnot, when doy you expect City's approval?_ What's thee estimated cost oft the planned façade changes? this application applicable contractore estimates/invoices: as documentation). Willy youp proceed with façade changes ify you dor not reçeive thet façade grant?  Central Business (Please include Yes  District with No  EXHIBIT9-6    Application Form C (4-03-12)  Required Attachments  Sketch orr rendering ofp planned façade changes Coste estimates/invoices for façade and/or sign changes  Documents indicating approval ofy yourp plannedf façade changes byt the Central Business District  Design Review Committee  Your signature belowi indicates that you! have read and understand the conditions oft the IDEALI and that thei information: you have provided, tot the best ofy your knowledge, is accurate and truthful. Program  Date_ Date_ Date_ Date_  Business Owner Business Owner Property Owner ClanA Property Owner musts sign.)  Hane  (AII parties listed ont thep property deed must sign, orifowned! byac company, the officer(s)  or managing partner(s)  OficeUse Date CompletedA Application Received Date Approvedt by City Council  Review Committee Comments City utilities, fees, licenses current?  EXHIBIT9-7    Fle# #: Date Rec'd: Recd By: Fee:  GASTONIA GratPlace GrearPcopie GreatPromise. Planning Department Application for Design Review City of Gastonia Central Business District  Thep purpose oft the CBD districto design standards ist to ensure that takingp place int the central business districti is executed with appropriate development urban rehabilitation planninga anda architectural principles andt techniques. Thel Unified Development design, site forth designr review asa ar measure toy promote as stable, attractive, scaled environmenti ini thec downtown aread of Gastonia. Applications provided byt thea willb bee evaluated byt the! Design Review Committee (DRC) ont the basis ofthe materials any other pertinents sections oft the City Unified Development Ordinance. applicable Applications Long Range Plans and signed! byt the owner of thes subjectp property or his agent andr must bea drawings, photographs, specifications, descriptions, etc. ofthep informt the DRCoft ther nature ande extento of thep proposal. proposed projects sufficientto Copies of City documents such ast the CBDI Design Standards, Unified Development Ordinance Long-Range Garland Plans are available att the office oft the City of Gastonia Planning Municipal Business Center, 150 Southy York Street, Gastonia, NC: 28052 Departmenti ord on-line: int at the - ofsubmiting Itiss strongly encouragedi ana application. thata This applicants willa scheduleap pre-designn meetingy with Citys staffi in advance fora completes submittal. Note: Thei information allow stafft top provide guidance ont ther materials necessary thea applicant. More detailed review ofthec qualified completed assessment based upona anyi information provided by  and Ordinances sets economically viable, pedestrian- açcompanied bys sketches,  applicant, the CBDI District Design Standards, anya  musth be  and  meeting will represent ap preliminary, substantive orp procedural requirements. Property Owner Name Tax Parcel ID# # (6-digit) Applicant's Name Address  provided bys staffr members duringt thep pre-design application may disciose additional  Property and Applicant Information ChARles HORWE 105656  Property Location (StreetA Address) /30 EASt MAIN  ChaRles HORNE 2530 ARMSIRONG CIRcle GASHONIR N.C. 28054  Best #toc contact 704 86 45527 Email ChRpeSAhORVE e ADL. COM  Any Additional Applicant, Owner orE Business Information  Nature of Proposed Work  undert Please thisa providea brief description oft the general scope and design characteristics Tke FAcAde would be SimilAR IN APPEHRNGE Neece LAW FIRM whch Is IN O4R SAME bLock. dIFFeReNce being thAt 1 hng A bAIGK AcAde, mm.dboastonk.com *PO. Box1 1748, Gstona, EM-ww-  application.  ofthep proposal +0 he The  Put upA New fAGAde At MY /30 E LOGAHON.  EXHIBIT9-8    d Looked At 7-14x8 wood sheetllg wrh GROVES which My CONTRACHOR RecoMENded ANO COMPAR-eO ittHe haady LOAd Kx3 sicetis whch his GONCAEH MIKeb Wift thewood. The Lowe SAIEMAN SAd the hsldy bOARd WAS BASY o chi AS Some 6F Hhe boArds o displ idicAle, Anythug th4t hils the T1I BOANd wouls beunc a 7-1 ISMY Chole ORAWINg 15 Atsches  Materials Required for Application: Submittal  Completed application form.  and Dimensioned: existing sitep plan(s) ins sufficiento detailt toe establish thel location and dimensions ofp proposed), landscaping, structures, dumpster pedestrian and pathways or seating areas, loading or parking proposed areas (f design Drawings elements or other such depictions as ins sufficient detail toi illustrate the placement and dimensions of weather protection measures, roofine, balconies/decks, door and window exterior treatments, awnings and other overhead  etc.  screening details, bicycle racks, fences/walls, easements,  other architectural elements, etc. Other graphics or materiais as needed in order to determined att they pre-designr meeting). 414-16 Date Submitted Date Received (completed application)  lighting, colors, building materials and  evaluate  adequately Chaikr Honi Signature of Applicant Signature  the proposal (to be  Please retum to: Cityo of Gastonial Planning! Department  Attn: Jason Thompson, Planning! Director POE Box 1748 Gastonia, NC2 28053  CBD: Zoningl District  mmdbogastomi.om *P.O. Bax1748, Gastonia, NC280534 *Phone (704)8 SHaZ-RECDPAS-RO-  EXHIBIT9-9    TIL 4/8 slectig HAndy BOARI Colok Schewe SIMEIRE Neece to: ZAW FAR  SIgNARE (voet dIAENSIONE RegREd)  Wrrdow  WiNdow  EMRAUCE  130 E. MAIN (Facnde) ChARles HORWE GWNEL TOHAy Webb CONKAGKR  704 8645527  704674304  EXHIBIT9-10    FoR: JASON ThoMpsoN, PLANNINE DIRECIOR  CORWICE  STucco  S T  SIgNAgE NEED DiAeNStoLs  ReguRED  E  Wipdow  Window  EvieaNce  FAcAde /30 E. HAIN ChARles HORVE OWNER 7D4 8645527  Rick Murphey MASONARY 704 860-6227  The CoRMICe * SMAL AReA belou widows * CwfRawce to be pAited SAHE cala)  EXHIBIT9-11    Masonrywork: at: 130 East Main Ave, Gastonia, N.C. Contractor: Ricky Murphey 1731 Every Drive, Iron Station, N. C. 28080 Telephone# 704-860-6227  Building Owner: Charles Horne 2530 Armstrong Circle, Gastonia N.C. 28054 Telephone # 704-864-5527 Work Done: Stone and Stucco for new front facade at 130 East Main, Ave. Scope of work approved by Jason Thompson, Planning Director City of Gastonia.  Sketch of work attached Contractor Price= $8,000 Payment Schedule  $2,500 Paid 4-75-16 Ceh# 11340 $5,500 Paid blL61so c /CADEF4,0 Gedt Ricky MurpheyBe ME Charles Horne Los Honi  Hgs8  EXHIBIT9-12    Bl for StanAnd Sbueowork hR.bwIAng uplown mainst hn Key oh aS,ene.00 Mode tun àpavasSoa.s anda,5b.o0 this isthe lastamwsy 00b.o0 wicn comes Tosbosa .o6tal wahipadmf.. Curphuis ngsonary 173/EvéyDn  Gostbhia  13BBarh mpney  ToanshtAnac a6eso. 704- gb0- laa7 704- U69- 6969  630-16  Ricky Murpheye Bill  EXHIBIT9-13    EXHIBIT9-14    meral  Store 6 980-429-6043  9  EXHIBIT9-15    hesa's PEEyD neral  Store  OPEN  6 980-429-6043  e  9  bysspatas  EXHIBIT9-16    GASTONIA GreatPlace. GreatP People. Great Promise. MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  July1 13,2016 Ed Munn, City Manager  Rachel Bagley, Director, Communications, Marketing, and Downtown Revitalization Item for. July 20, 2016 Central City Revitalization: and Housing Committee  Proposed Branding Concept and Marketing Planf for Downtown Gastonia There has beens steady progress in various businesses locating downtown. With several developments: the expansion of Arts onl Main; the addition of several resident the ongoing plans for the ArtSpace project; the growing popularity oft the addition of Sleepy Poet Antiques to the downtown area's other Downtown has reached: a "critical mass" of collaborative businesses antiques that can collectible shops, opportunity toy promote Downtown as an" "attraction" and market ita as such. provide the The combination of arts & antiques businesses in Downtown, marketed consistently, can create a destination that attracts both locals and business into all oft the downtown businesses and attracting new tourists, bringing more restaurants to Downtown, putting Downtown Gastonia ont the regional businesses, tourism shops, and and map. Ar marketing plan promoting the Arts & Antiques District As the marketing plan points out, thes success oft the branding concept and depend heavily on the City's endorsement, support, and promotion. Promotion marketing plan will plan, will needt to be coordinated and consistent, especially int the six months oft the concept and adoption. Meetings with Downtown arts and antiques groups and first Gastonia Merchants Association (DGMA) as well asi individual merchants businesses, the Downtown Staffi is seeking input fromt the CCRHC ont the proposed branding guidance on how to proceedi in securing the Committee's and City concept Council's marketing plan and support ofr movingf forward with implementation oft the concept and proposed! budgetf fori implementation and suggestions for potential plan. sources forward, as directed by the Committee and/or Council.  recent artists studios and and Hive; and the planned correctly, creatively, and  shopping  ast two versions ofap proposed draft logo..  branding concepti is attached as well  to a year ofi its indicate widespread and Staff endorsement can and developa a of funding prior tor moving  support ande enthusiasm for thei idea.  EXHIBIT9-17    Downtown Gastonia Arts & Antiques District Who, What, When, Where Why, & How  Marketing Plan  Why this concept? Why now? What results can we expect?  Until now, Downtown Gastonia has had no reali identity. There has been steady progress in various businesses locating downtown, but no real synergy that could promote a common theme or identity that would make Downtown among marketable". With the recent expansion of Arts on Main, the addition of several resident artist studios and the Hive, and the planned addition of Sleepy Poet Antiques toi the downtown area's other antiques and collectible shops, Downtown has finally reached a' "critical mass" of collaborative businesses that can be deemed an attraction" and marketed as such. The combination of arts & businesses in Downtown, marketed correctly, creatively, and consistently, antiques can create a destination that attracts both locals and tourists, bringing more business into all of the downtown businesses and attracting new businesses, restaurants to Downtown, putting Downtown Gastonia on the regional shops, tourism and Here are some of the potential benefits of this marketing strategy: Recognizable or measurable increase in downtown visitors and attracted byi the Arts & Antiques District concept. Recognizable or measurable increase in business for other downtown businesses, (restaurants, retail shops, salons, etc.) as a result oft increase visitors attracted to the. Arts & Antiques District. Increased interest by prospective businesses in Downtown locations. Perceptible positive shifti inj perceptions about Downtown and the as well as people in surrounding areas. More cooperation among merchants to promote Downtown and toj cross promotions that benefit the. A&AI District as a whole and each participate other's in businesses; more cooperation with City in efforts to promote Downtown. City organizes marketing campaign that introduces and sustains the Downtown Creating signage, banners, and other promotional materials (brochures, Coordinating media & advertising campaigns; cross-promotional opportunities Working hand-in-hand with DGMA & merchants to implement marketing & sales programs that promote & expand the concept on the merchant level. Fore example, get arts & antiques items displayed in other Downtown businesses (1) in order to attract visitors and shoppers into those businesses; and (2)to expand the opportunities to promote the number and variety of arts venues int the district and thus increase interest in the district. Strategize usingt the establishment and promotion of the Arts & attract similar businesses to downtown by property owners, commercial Antiques real District estate to agents, City and County economic development: staff.  them  and  shopping map.  shoppers thei  in  City from locals  How will it work? Who does what?  Gastonia Arts & Antiques District brand by:  etc)  maps,  & antiques  EXHIBIT9-18    How do we market the concept?  Design identifying branding logo for district to use in marketing applications and to help inj promoting buy-in from arts, antiques, & other merchants. Develop signage, banners, and other promotional materials that establish and "imprint" (brand) thei identity for locals, tourists, potential shoppers, etc. Roll out concept tor media; create social media presence & buzz. Identify other strategic advertising & marketing opportunities, e.g.: GTDA has approved one-year ad in Charlotte Guestbook, opposite Gaston Tourism ad; promoting the A&AD; booki is placed in 12,000 Charlotte hotel Similar info planned for flyer or brochure for Gastonia & Gaston County hotels. One-year adi in Gaston Gazette Discover Gaston booklet, which includes information about all of the County's municipalities and attractions and is distributed by realtors, Chambers, etc. to promote the County. Create other associated attractions (e.g., a self-guided Downtown historic buildings walking tour, featuring buildings with arts & antiques locations; pamphlet featuring self-guided driving tour of historic homes in' York-Chester, Brookwood,. Ashley How do we incorporate other promotional campaigns (City/GP3, The A&AD logo can easily be used in conjunction with the City GP3 Place. Great People. Great Promise), when appropriate or, because logo iti incorporates (Great the City's name, the A&AD logo can also stand alone and still The GGDC's Gaston Outside" logo can also bei incorporated in advertising applications as a subordinate logo. An appropriate phrase such as "Outside the Ordinary" can also be coined and used in conjunction with the Gaston Outside to describe the A&A District. The twol logos can be used together as  available  for review)  (Draft logo  rooms.  Bec consistent in use and applications: Brand itl Loray, Belvedere? Highland?, etc.) County/GGDCIGaston Outside?)  Arms,  both identify  Downtown and the City.  logo  not puti in competing positions, size, or locations.  long as they are  How do we make it happen?  Hold meetings w! affected groups (arts & antiques businesses, DGMA, merchant base, CCRHC & Council, KGB) to get buy-in and agreement: to participate from Introduce concept to Central City Revitalization & Housing Committee as preface introducing toi full Council. Get CCRHC buy-in & support and then endorsement to  antiques, merchants, & other Downtown businesses. Begin implementation of A&A District marketing plan.  arts, of  full Council.  EXHIBIT9-19    When? What's the timeline?  Roll-out could be scheduled for Sept. preceding Oct. Fall Jazzfest & Fall Antique November and December Christmas activities (Tree Lighting, Main Avenue Christmas Parade, potential Christmas Festival associated with parade) can build recognition of and buy-in for the concept, especially among locals.  Festival.  How do we determine ifi it's working?  In-store surveys (what prompted your visit, how'd you hear about us, etc.)  Merchant feedback Social media feedback What are we waiting for??  EXHIBIT9-20    DOWNTOWN GASTONIA  ARTS Antiques  DISTRICT  Arts  ANTIQUES.  DISTRICT  Downtown Gastonia  EXHIBIT9-21    SBROADST @ SOAKIANDST  DRMARTILKING) JRWAY  5 0  00 SSOUTHST SYORKST  EXHIBIT9-22    Downtown Gastonial Merchant. Assoc  Central City Revitalization Committee City Of Gastonia Gastonia! NC 28052  Gastonia, NC 28052  July19,2016  Tot the] Honorable Chairmen oft the Central City Revitalization Committee,  We, thel Downtown Gastonia Merchant Association, would like to ask and support oft thej proposed branding for downtown Gastonia ast the "Arts and for your believe that this branding willl help make Downtown Gastonia more desirablet to Antiques" District. We transform downtown into a destination asi ito continues to see growth. Ours stance, others; ist that no and willl help type ofb business's we own and operate, that thisl branding will bring potential customers to matter what who will discover our many talents and offerings. Downtown has been known for the arts, andi the area, is now evolving into antiques. Further proof ofthisi is the success ofArts onl Main, the Pavillion andi it's music events, various art shows byl local artists, and an Antique Festive. held willl bet the first ofi its kindi in Gaston County, and will be pioneered by the County annually. Seat. This Wel branding have an opportunity to create greati interesti in an area of our City that has been showing new addition of The Sleepy Poet tol Main Ave., Downtown will certainly be entrenched with growth. both Witht art and the antiques. Thel Downtown Gastonial Merchants Association is comprised ofr in which only two members falli into the criteria of arts and antiques. Our active many support oft the proposed branding and want to extend our support ini making Our membership Historic Downtowna in full  consideration  many  diverse  business is types,  wonderful place to visit. Sincerely,  The Officers and Board oft the DGMA Byr5mihfCo-Chail) Soel RebertsGp-Elair) Brag  SAmpgbbSérap OR Gloria Cochran (Board) lsu Cockran  A  EXHIBIT9-23    TTTE Keep Gastonia Beautiful, Inc. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE MEMORANDUM  P.O. Box 1748 - 150S.YorkSt. Gastonia, NC: 28053-1748  Phone: 704.866.6906 Fax: 704.866.6067  DATE: TO: FROM: THRU: SUBJECT: KGB Art] Piece  July7,2016  Flipl Bombardier, Assistant City Manager Pat] Johnson, Keep Gastonia Beautiful Vincent Wong, Housing & Neighborhoods KGB. Art] Piece - Second Avenue Pocket Park  Thel Keep Gastonia Beautiful Art Committee and Board of Directors has made ofa an art piece for the Second Avenue Pocket Park. The goal was to alleviate an their final selection This art piecei is from artistl Mr. David Wilson from] Durham, North Carolina. The 10 ft. wide steel abstract geometric form will reference the history of industries. The Wisdom Knot" combines the: metaphors of wisdom textiles and the railroad process of forging ai new future that builds on the positive aspects oft the through and learning and the carefully chosen ideas, methods, technology, and socialization. The costi past is $20,000. present through The patina finish on this piece willl honor the red brick organic color of Loray Mill. upright beams pay! homaget tot the railroad industry locatedt through our downtown Thej parallel railroad tracks are also symbolic of journey, growth, challenges, and change; the area.. steel While the interlocking shapes honort thet textile milli machinery and] history of our area.  ap property andi include an artj piece on this property.  eyesore, beautify 18f. high, and,  circular  See attached photo.  Ifapproved by the Committee, we will present to the City Council for final approval.  KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL  TREE CITYUSA  EXHIBIT9-24    EXHIBIT9-25    GASTONIA Greatl Place. GreatPeople. Great Promise. MEMORANDUM  Date: July 13,2016  To:  Ed Munn, City Manager  From: Rachel Bagley, Director, Communications, Marketing, & Downtown Revitalization Subject: Item for July 20, 2016 Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee Planned/Proposed Fall-Winter Events for Downtown Gastonia Following is an update on planned or proposed events for Downtown Gastonia for Saturday, Oct. 1: 5th Annual Downtown Zombie Walk & Food Drive = Sue Ann Robb, owner of Runnin' with Scissors, a downtown business, has submitted in-kind: services fort this event, whichi is ini its fifth year. This year she has a request for to hold ita at the Rotary Pavilion instead of closing Main Avenue for the event requested as in pasty years. The eventi includes vendors, live music, andt the: zombie walk. In Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Proposed Fall JazzFest in Center Park coordinated and hosted byt the City with the assistance of the Downtown City Gastonia Merchants Association (DGMA). Three jazz bands with aret tentatively scheduled: thel Booker Wilson Band and the York Chester regional Middle followings School. Jazz Collective, the, Jazz Symphony featuring John Alexander, and Lopez & Flute Praise. The last Fridayi is planned as aj jam session Booker' Wilson Band and Tommy Lopez & Flute Praise. The event featuring will be the coordinated with downtown restaurants to offer picnic-style, take-outs DGMA will sponsor a merchant stroll during each concert. Saturday, Oct. 21, 10a.m.-6 p.m.: 2nd Annual Fall Festival & Antique Fair: Similar last year's well-attended event, this) year's event would again be a collaboration to between the City and the DGMA. Iti is proposed to be both a fallf festival and an antique fairi featuring both local and regional antique vendors. NovemberDecember. Talks are underway between Keep Gastonia Beautiful and the. Jaycees to hold the City's annual tree lighting, coordinated and hosted (KGB) KGB, with the City's annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the. Jaycees, on by Sunday, Dec. 10. The event would be billed as a Christmas Festival andi include addition ofi food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa, and Downtown Gastonia. In addition, ifthe Committee and larger Council endorse diverse and following to proposed branding concept and marketing plant for Downtown, these events supporti the  Fall-Winter seasons:  the  past, turnout has ranged from 50 to several hundred.  the  Tommy specials. The  the  activities.  other holiday  These events are proposed or planned to attract a  and more  additional exposure and promotion of Downtown's new identity.  will provide  EXHIBIT9-26