May 22, 2023 Council Work Session Meeting Mayor Bryan Hough Mayor Pro-Tem Phyllis Harris Councilman Ivory Craig Councilman JeffMeadows Councilman David Moore Councilwoman Christina Pawlish Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Danny Jackson, Interim City Manager CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY Location: Council Chambers MOUNT HOLLY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - May 22, 2023 6:30 P.M. CALLTO ORDER BY THE MAYOR INVOCATION SET THE. AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval ofBudget Amendment Mold issues in the Fire Departmen-Miaintenane 2. Call for a public hearing for review and recommendation to City Council, to consider an application, submitted by True Homes, for a proposed rezoning ofa an 89.5-acre tract of land being., Tax Parcel #s: 178060, 309482, 309483, 309484, 309462, 309461,309460, 309459, 309458, 309457, 309456, 309455, 309454, 309453, 309452, 309481, 309480, 309479, 309478, 309477,309476, 309475, 309474, 309473, & 309472 from Conditional District Single Family, approved on May 13, 2019, to. Amended Conditional District Single Family. 3. Approval oft minutes from the May 8, 2023 Council Meeting 4. Approval oft the: minutes from the May 8, 2023 Closed Session 1. Discussion of the! Proposed 2023/2024 Budget and Fee Schedule AGENDA Michelle Wood ChiefBrian. Reagan Greg Beal 2. Discussion ofal Downtown Social District 3. Update on the Strategic Visioning Plan 4. Discussion oft the Stanley Water Agreement Jonathan Wilson/Marie Anders CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN 1. Closed Session Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(5) OUN? N.C. City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item To: Mayor and City Council From: Jeremy Moss Date: May 10, 2023 Meeting Date: May 22, 2023 Agenda Item to be considered: Consent for funding for building repairs to Fire Station #34 located at 433 Killian Ave. Project will cost $293,581.66. Will this require a public hearing? YES NO BackgroundPurpose of Request: This funding will correct issues caused from non- compliant and incomplete thermal barrier from second floor to attic space. These funds will remediate fungal growth. Replace damaged bedding, non-vented wooden lockers, rusting light fixtures, and air vents /returns. The root cause will be corrected by creating a code compliant air and thermal barrier between the attic and the 2nd floor living area. All acoustical ceiling tiles and ceiling gird will be removed and replaced with drywall. New drywall ceilings and adjacent walls will be finished and painted. A new HVAC will replace the two mini splits in the sleeping quarters. A ducted dehumidifier will be installed. Exhaust fans and HVAC will be air balanced SO mechanical units are able to condition air and pull out the humidity. An architect will provide ceiling detail drawings. Work to be performed by Custom Building System and BVS Fire. Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney YES X YES YES YES K YES $293,581.66 10-00-4260-351 JYES NO NO X NO X NO NO NO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NA Manager/Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of these funds. Wea are wanting the Fire Station operations to get back to normal as soon as possible. Result of City Council Decision: Attachments: CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY FY 22-23 Budget Amendment MOUNT HOLLYT GE COse Nne Account Debit $293,581.00 Account Credit $293,581.00 Account Number Description 10-00-4260-351 M/R Buildings and Grounds 10-00-3991-000 Fund Balance Appropriation TOTAL $293,581.00 $ 293,581.00 Date Submitted: Finance Officer: Assistant City Manager:. 22-May-23 Department Comments: Amendment to appropriate fund balance for repairs at the Fire Department Unassigned Fund Balance after Budget Amendment Approval: $8,613,065 % of Budget after Budget Amendment Approval: 44.587105% City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item OUNT 1879 N.C. To: City Council From: Brandon Livingston Date: 5-17-2023 Meeting Date: 5-22-2023 Agenda Item to be considered: Call for a public hearing for review and recommendation to City Council, to consider an application, submitted by True Homes, for a proposed rezoning of an 59.5-acre tract of land being Tax Parcel #s: 309482, 309483, 309784, 178060, 309452, 309453, 309454, 309455, 309456, 309457, 309458, 309459, 309460, 309461, 309462, 309463, 309464, 309465, 309466, 309467, 309468, 309469, 309470, 309471, 309472, 309473, 309474, 309475, 309476, 309477, 309478, 309479, 309480, & 309481 from Conditional District Single Family, approved on May 13, 2019, to Amended Conditional District Single Family. Will this require a public hearing? XY YES NO BackgroundPurpose of Request: An application was submitted by True Homes, for a proposed rezoning of a 59.5-acre tract to Amended Conditional District Single Family. These parcels were originally rezoned and annexed into the City in May and August of 2019 for a proposed 134 single These parçels also went through another rezoning in February of 2022 in regards to open space/offsite improvements fourd under the approved conditions. At that time, the applicant was seeking to change conditions to allow for money-in-lieu of said improvements, due to not being The proposed development and conditions shall remain the same. However, the applicant is seeking an amendment regarding the total lot amount. The lot count will include an increase of potentially 4 new lots if the Future Mount Holly North Loop thoroughfare is removed or cancelled. Staff intends on having the Public Hearing for this rezoning in. July to allow for enough time to have family homes with zoning conditions. able to obtain right-of-way from adjacent property owners. This would bring the total number of lots up to 141. public involvement meetings. Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney Manager/Staff Recommendation: Result of City Council Decision: JYES YES YES YES YES $ YES I NO NO NO NO NO K N/A X N/A X N/A X N/A N/A NO N/A Staff supports a recommendation by the Planning Commission to amend the rezoning from Conditional District Single Family to Conditional District Single Family. Attachments: 1. Rezoning Application 2. 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N sA a . - 348 24 4 t mwR Application Condidonal Zoning Revised:9714/22 Pageipf2 Additionals shces) fora conditions ad ignatres areavailabler mpon) request MOUNT HOLLY PLANINING ANDDEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Conditional Rezoning Application Use Conditions Uses of the property shall be limited to the following uses as listed in Chapter 6 of the City's Zoning Ordinance: Dwelling, single-family detached. 2). 3). 4). Development Conditions Development of thej property shall occur in accordance with the following standards and requirements ina addition to those specified in 1). THIS DEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE 141 LOTS. THE LOT COUNT INCLUDES (4)F POTENTIAL LOTS INT THE FUTURE MOUNT HOLLY NORTH LOOP THOROUGHFARE; IF THE THOROUGHFARE ISF REMOVED OR CANCELLED, THE (4)LOTS MAY BE DEVELOPED. 2), ALL OTHER CONDITIONS SPECIFIED INT THE MOORELAND OAKS REZONING, FEBRUARY 2022, WILL BE FOLLOWED. the City'sZoning Ordinance or/and Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance. 3). 4). YOUORSOMEONEREPRESENTING YOuI MUSTI BEE PRESENT. ATTHEFUBLICHEANING A Conditional Zoning Applicationi must bes signed by current property owner(s). Ihereby agree to conform to alla applicablel lavs ofthe Cly gfMount Holly and the State e North Carolina and cartf that the infarmation providel is complete and accurate to theb bast ofmy knowledge. lacknoirledget thatb byf flingri thisc application, representatives from Mlount Holly Planninga and Derelopment may enter thes suhjet propertyjort thepurpoeg efi inrestigationo ando analysise othis request. Submitted, Property Signature R Nanc 33L Hah Stret MallingAddress Wha-bln, N 27101 Cily, Statca andz Zip Code Phonc Numbcr AM oMyps Signature( (fapplicable) haun Namc 2649 MallingAdlires City,s StatcandZipcode cow Phone! Number Dixon 7/wils Lad Doepit,Ene Trne Mome Cetre Dr. bayperinl Bandly Monse NC a-8100 336-524-6427 eulamadalguder 704.779- 4/26 Email Address EmailA Address saoperinie rruckomew CUA, Application Conditional Zoning Revised: 9/14/22 Page2of2 Additional: sheets for conditions and signatures are available upon request. S @ - CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY MONDAY, May 8, 2023 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM MOUNT HOLLY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Call to Order Mayor Bryan Hough Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Harris Councilman Ivory Craig Councilman Jeff! Meadows Councilman David Moore Councilwoman Christina Pawlish Councilwoman Lauren Shoemaker Marie M. Anders, City Attorney Mayor Hough called the meeting to order at' 7:00 pm. The following were present: Brian DuPont, Assistant City Manager Brian Reagan, Police Chief Ryan Baker, Fire Chief Greg Beal, Planning Director Tony Walker, Streets and Solid Waste Jonathan Wilson, Director ofUtilities Mark Jusko, Recreation Supervisor Michelle Wood, Finance Director Director Invocation Reverend Jared Bromka, Pastor at Calvary Chapel, led staff and attendees inj prayer. Boy Scout Troop 591 led the Council, staffand attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance Set the. Agenda Mayor Hough advised that a Resolution Honoring Edith Mack on her 100th Birthday will be added as item #2 under. presentations and Wes Monroe's swearing in will be moved to #3. With no additional changes to the agenda Councilwoman Pawlish. made ai motion to approve the agenda as amended. Councilwoman Shoemaker seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted ini favor. (Motion Carried) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval ofBudget Amendments 2. Approval ofLien for Weeds and Grass South Gateway Corridor Connector Road 520 Woodlawn Avenue 3. Reappointment of. Janice McRorie to the. ABC Board 4. Appointment ofI Planning Commission Member 5. Call for al Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget and Fee Schedule 6. Approval ofal Proclamation in Honor ofPublic Services Recognition Week, May 7th-13th 7. Approval ofal Proclamation in] Honor ofl National Police Week, May 14th-20th 8. Approval ofal Proclamation inl Honor ofPublic Works Week, May 21st-27th 9. Approval ofMinutes oft the April 24, 2023 Council Work Session Meeting 10. Approval ofMinutes oft the May 1, 2023 Special Meeting 11. Approval ofMinutes oft the May 1, 2023 Closed Session Mayor Pro Tem Harris made ai motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilwoman Shoemaker seconded the: motion. All Council Members present voted in favor. (Motion Carried) 1. Presentation ofal Resolution to Tommy Holland recognizing him for 103 years of age PRESENTATIONS Mayor Hough read the resolution for Tommy Holland honoring him for the young age of103. Mr. Holland was al long-time resident ofMount Holly and was the owner ofl Holland Drug in Mount Holly for over 40 years. Mr. Holland's daughter Camilla was present to accept the resolution for her father. 2. Presentation ofa Resolution to Edith Mack for 100th Birthday Mack was present to accept the: resolution. 3. Promotional Swearing In of Captain Wes Monroe Mayor Hough presented Mrs. Edith Mack with ai resolution in celebration ofher 100th birthday. Mrs. ChiefReagan commented that Captain Monroe has been a Sargant with the Department for over 20 years. He advised that Captain Monroe is part of almost every operation ini the Department and: it is an honor toj promote him to the captain position. Mayor Hough administered the Oath ofOffice and Captain Monroe's wife and sons were present. Mayor Hough called for a 5: minute recess. PUBLIC COMMENT- - Three (3)] Minute Limit No one was signed up to speak OLD] BUSINESS 1. Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance to regulate Laying Hens in the City Limits Mr. Lowe advised that at the March meeting Council directed stafft to develop a draft ordinance tol bring back at the future meeting. At the March 27th, work session, a draft was presented, staff received feedback and is bringing the revised ordinance back tonight for consideration. The proposed document has been reviewed by both the City Attorney and Gaston County Ag Extension. Mr. Lowe advised that staffi is recommending a $50 fee to anyone in violation ofthe ordinance. Councilwoman Pawlish made ai motion to approve the ordinance to regulate laying hens in the In further discussion, Councilman Meadows commented that he didn'tthink chickens should be allowed on a quarter acre lot or less and then asked about the enforcement process. Mrs. Anders advised that violations will be addressed as a code enforcement issue. Ifthere are 3 violations the permit will be revoked and the chickens will have tol bei removed from the property immediately. Mrs. Anders advised that there is also language included in the ordinance that prohibits roosters. Councilman Meadows asked ifs staffi is trained to catch chickens. He commented that he is afraid we will turn into a Key West with chickens everywhere, Mr.: Beal advised that Gaston County animal control is not equipped to catch chickens. and added that most HOA's do not allow chickens within the subdivisions SO the only problem Att this time, Mayor Hough called for the vote on the: motion made by Councilwoman Pawlish. The motion. carried with a vote of5 5-1 with Councilman Meadows voting against the motion. Councilwoman Shoemaker and Councilman Craig did not vote, therefore it was an automatic yes vote. city limits. Mayor Pro Tem Harris seconded the motion. may come: into some oft the older neighborhoods. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration and Approval of Wayfinding Sign Project Mr. Beal advised that in 2011 the Council approved and funded wayfinding signage. Since then, things have changed and it is time to give the signs a new look. Mr. Beal gave some options on color and design. Council agreed on thel burgundy sign with thel logo as the watermark. 2. Consideration and Approval ofal Fire' Truck Purchase ChiefBaker advised that staff direction from the. April meeting was toi research the purchase of2 new fire trucks. He: reported that Pierce Manufacturing currently has 2 engines in production with a completion date ofJuly 2024. Pierce has a service and repairs center in Charlotte which is convenient to Mount Holly. Chief Baker advised that ift the city gets in line for a custom engine the delivery date is estimated May 2026. Hereported that the total cost ofthe 2 engines that are currently inj production withl Pierce is $1,784,214.00. The amount includes all the additional equipment and change orders and the customer discounts. Councilman Meadows asked for the fund balance total. Mrs. Wood advised that there is currently $9.7 in fund balance. Mayor Hough commented that when it comes to public safety he does not mind using fund balance to pay for equipment. Councilman Meadows made a motion toi move: forward with the purchase of2 new fire engines and take the: money from fund balance to cover the cost. Councilman Craig seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted in favor. (Motion carried) 3. Discussion of] Fire Department Staffing Chief] Baker advised that the departments goal is toi raise the standard level ofs safety and care across the city by adding additional fire: fighters to each shift at each station. This would get the staffing level for each shift to the NFPA recommended standards. Chief Baker commented that the current level ofstaffing could cause employee burnout and fatigue which in turn would makes it difficult to retain employees. Furthermore, Mount Holly has the lowest starting pay for fire fighters in Gaston County and makes it hard toi recruit new: firemen. The current number of fire fighters also makes it difficult for employees toj plan vacations around their regular shifts. Chief Baker also commented that once the salary study goes into effect on. July 1st starting salaries for fire fighters will increase and be competitive with other departments in Gaston County. He advised that the Fire Department has applied for the SAFER grant which would help fund 6 ofthe proposed 12 positions for 3 years. There was discussion ini regard to sleeping quarters and Chief Baker advised that the only thing needed will be a few additional lockers in thel living quarters at each station. Mayor Hough advised that at thel last meeting Council agreed tol build al budget around a 39-cent tax rate. IfCouncil choses to add the 12 firemen staff will need to reconfigure the budget and need direction on the tax rate. Mrs. Wood advised that all essential and non-essential operations can be funded along with the additional fire fighters at a tax rate of41-cents. Mayor Hough polled that Council and they directed finance stafft to: move forward with building al budget around a 40.5-cent tax rate. Councilman Meadows made ai motion to approve 12 new fire fighter positions and management stafflooki into increasing the hiring rate to coincide the rate in the salary study that will go: into effect on July 1st. Councilwoman Pawlish seconded the: motion. All Council Members voted in favor. (Motion carried) 1: Closed Session Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(6) CLOSEDSESSION Councilwoman Pawlish made the motion to enter into Closed Session Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143- 318.11 (a)(6) at 8:37pm. Councilman Moore seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted Mayor Pro Tem Harris made ai motion to come out of closed session and back into regular session at 8:45pm. Councilman Craig seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted in favor. Councilman Moore made ai motion to approve the contract with Mr. Jackson for Interim City Manager. Councilwoman Pawlish seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. in: favor. (Motion Carried) (Motion carried) (Motion carried) ADJOURN With no additional items for discussion, Mayor Hough entertained a motion to adjourn. Councilwoman Shoemaker made the motion to adjourn the May 8, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilwoman Pawlish seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted in favor. (Motion Carried) The meeting adjourned at 8:46pm. City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item To: City Council From: Amy Miller, City Clerk Date: May 18, 2023 Meeting Date: May 22, 2023 Agenda Item to be considered: Approval of the Minutes from the May 8, 2023 Closed Sessions Will this require a public hearing? YES NO BackgroundPurpose of Request: As per the internal staff policy shared with Council, approval of closed session minutes will be part of the consent agenda. A copy oft the minutes will be provided under a separate cover to Council as part of the closed session information packet. Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney Manager/Staff Recommendation: Result of City Council Decision: D YES D YES D YES D YES D YES $ D YES ONO ONO ONO ONO ONO ON N/A ON N/A ON N/A ON N/A D N/A Dr N/A ON NO Approval Attachments: 1. Minutes emailed with the closed session information OUN? N.C. City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item To: Mayor and City Council Date: May 15, 2023 From: Michelle Wood - Finance Director Meeting Date: May 22, 2023 Agenda Item to be considered: Budget Discussion Will this require a public hearing? J YES NO BackgroundPurpose of Request: Budget Discussion/Questions Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney YES XY YES YES YES YES YES N NO NO XN NO KI NO NO NO N/A N/A N/A N/A J N/A IN/A Manager/Staff Recommendation: Staff wishes to obtain direction to finalize the proposed balanced FY 23-24 Budget at the 40.5 cent tax rate for a Public Hearing and adoption at the June 12, 2023 City Council Meeting Result of City Council Decision: Attachments: OUN 1879 N.C. City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item To: City Council From: Brian Reagan, Police Chief District in Downtown Mount Holly. Date: 5/16/23 Meeting Date: 5/22/23 Agenda Item to be considered: Consideration ofa an ordinance to designate a Social Will this require a public hearing? BackgroundPurpose of Request YES KI NO SL 2021-150 authorized municipalities and counties to adopt an ordinance designating Social Districts which would enable establishments with ABC permits to sell alcoholic beverages that could be taken off premise for consumption and into the area designated as On Monday, January 9th Social Districts were allowed to incorporate Non-Profits into the designated zone established by municipalities. Prior to this change Non-Profits were not a Social District. allowed within the designated area. Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney YES YES YES YES YES K YES X NO NO NO NO - NO NO N/A X N/A X N/A XI N/A X N/A - N/A Manager/Staff Recommendation: Staff is looking for direction on whether to pursue a downtown Social District given the new legislation. If council wishes to move forward, we will come back with additional details including a map, hours, and regulations. Result of City Council Decision: Attachments: Power Point Presentation 5/19/2023 City of Mount Holly Downtown Social District City Council May 22,2023 What is a Social District? As social district is a defined area in which a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by an ABC permittee located within the social district. A social district may include both indoor and outdoor areas of businesses within or contiguous to the defined area during the days and hours set by the local government in creating the social district. A social district may include privately owned property, including permittees and non- permittee businesses, and multi-tenant establishments, as well as public streets, crosswalks, or parking areas whether the streets or parking areas are closed to vehicle traffic. 1 5/19/2023 Changes made for 2023 Non-Profits int the Social District Effective on Monday, January 9th, 2023 Social Districts are now be ablet toi incorporate Non- Profits intoi the designated zone established by municipalities. Prior tot this change non-profits were not allowed within the designated area. What does this mean? Fore events such as Springfest, Mount Holly Nights, and Miracle on Main Street, non-profit organizations could sell alcoholi to be consumed oni the street. Alcoholic beverages purchased at downtown businesses could not be taken onto the street. ablei to sell alcohol fort these events. If we choose to make Downtown a Social District, businesses and non-profit organizations willl both be 2 5/19/2023 Upcoming Training Thel Police Department is scheduling training sessions for all of our non-profit organizations currently Many oft the non-profits have experienced a change in staff. Therefore, the police department felt this training would bel beneficial to ensure that all non-profits clearly understand the process in order to obtaining special occasion alcohol permits. receive the approved permit in a sufficient timeframe prior to the event. Questions ? 3 OUNZ A 187979 & N.C. City of Mount Holly Action Agenda Item To: City Council Date: May 17, 2023 Meeting Date: May 22, 2023 From: Greg Beal, Planning Director Will this require a public hearing? BackgroundPurpose of Request: Agenda Item to be considered: Update on the Strategic Vision Plan YES NO InJ January 2019, City Council unanimously adopted the 2019 Strategic Vision Plan Update. This 131- page document was broken out into 8 chapters, which include an Introduction, Chapter 1 Market Analysis Synopsis, Chapter 2 Connectivity & Transportation, Chapter 3 Downtown Area Plan, Chapter 4Gateway District, Chapter 5 Woods & Water District, Chapter 6 Placemaking, Arts and a Healthy Community, Chapter 7 Policies, Marketing and Organization and Chapter 8 Implementation Strategy & Action Plan. Furthermore, there were an additional 3 appendixes: A)A Accomplishments. B) Market Study and C) Survey Results. The 2019) Plan built upon the original 2003 Vision Process and the award- winning 2008 Strategic Vision Plan. The Strategic Vision Plan Update itself, was built around 6 core values, which are: Core Value #1: Preserve and Enhance Small Town Character Core Value #2: Continue to Connect the Downtown Core Core Value #3: Improve Connections Throughout the City Core Value #4: Increase Vibrancy Through Art and Placemaking Core Value #5: Enhance Gateways and First Impressions Core Value #6: Advance thel Legacy ofVisionary Leadership Perhaps of most importance to the overall Plan is Chapter 8 Implementation Strategy & Action Plan. This is commonly referred to as the "Project Matrix" by many stakeholders within the Mount Holly community. That will be the focus of the presentation before Council because while the overall document is a worthwhilei read, the core focus should be, "How can the City and its partners accomplish the goals found in the Project Matrix?" After all, these goals are listed because they were important to the 850+ citizens that participated in 1.5years of public meetings and workshops, which led to the final draft of the Strategic Vision Plan Update. There were thousands ofi identified touchpoints for th And just like the 2008 Vision Plan, which saw 49 of61 goals accomplished with another 10 underwayor partially accomplished, this goal-oriented approach has a proven track record. Chapter 8 Implementation Strategy & Action Plan Details There are 111 specific recommendations in the Strategic Vision Plan (Chapter 8)., which are found within 6 chapters (Chapters 2-7) under 31 broad recommendations. The projects or goals listed in Chapter 8, with more detailed descriptions found in each of their respective chapters, are broken out into short term (1-2 years), medium term (3-5 years) and long term (extending to the year 2028) time frames. While these time frames are recommended by the Plan, they are largely dependent on funding and sometimes approval from State or Federal agencies. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the primary focus for the City and its partner organizations should lie with projects that are "here and now" with ai recommended short term window. Obviously, COVID had an impact, but we should all be proud oft the accomplishments and projects that are currently underway. Perhaps the most important advice inthe plan is Celebrate Accomplishments!! Continuing Partnerships & Creating New Ones Thed difficult part in having a Vision Plan, that took nearly 18 months to complete. is that essentially,it spanned three executive boards with the Foundation (MHCDF) and many other partner organizations. Barly executive boards agreed to the goals within the Project Matrix, beginning in October 2017. 2018 brought a new board, as did the calendar year beginning in 2019, with yet another executive board. However, pre-COVID, City staff did get a chance to meet with those chairs of the MHCDF to offer more insight into the Project Matrix. Everyone was in agreement that short-term goals should be the focus, as they were low-hanging fruit.," many requiring little more than time commitments and little- to-no funding, The Foundation has since committed funding for greenway counters, which accomplished a goal in the Project Matrix, as well as funding the artistic bikerack downtown. Att the April 17, 2023 City Summit meeting, staff presented an overview oft the Implementation Plan Matrix. The Matrix has always been a little difficult to follow, as one has to rely on the individual chapters tol learn oft the specific project goals. However, staff created a table, which is attached and is easy to follow in terms of where projects stand with a note conveying details on a specific goal. For example. a M means that the goal was accomplished, while a means that the goal is in progress ori is ongoing. In other words, while having outdoor dining options have been accomplished with JackBeagles and' Traust Brewing, which occurred aftert the 2019 Vision Plan adoption, this is an ongoing goal for downtown under Chapter 3. The City Summit welcomed taking back the information to their respective boards and were tasked with finding ways that each of their respective group could accomplish existing goals or create new ones to take to Council for consideration and inclusion in a future update. Most feedback centered on nonprofits looking to add projects under Chapter 6 Placemaking, Arts and a Healthy Community, which they could potentially fund as a lead partner. I would like to thank Paul Lowe and Brian DuPont for their assistance in creating and providing collaborative feedback on the attached table for Council review. City Focus Thirty-six (36)goals (out of111)found within thel Project Matrix havel been accomplished, with another twenty-two (22) goals being in progress or ongoing, Accomplishments range from the North Main Street Parking Lot project to the completion oft the Dutchman's Creek Greenway segment. Ifone were tol list goals that were the most important by Chapter for the short term, they would be: 2.1 Enhance Walkable Connections between Downtown and the Greenway Network 2.0 Connectivity and Transportation 2.1.1 Dutchman 's Creek Greenway This project is listed as a short term goal led by the City ofMount Holly. The Vision Plan recommends that the primary focus be the connection ofHighland Street to] North Main Street along thel Mount Holly Cotton Mill property. The Blueway Study, which is underway, will look at not only a possible blueway route for kayakers along Dutchman's Creek, but it will more-carefully analyze connections from the existing Dutchman's Creek Greenway to Muddy River Distillery to Firehawk Brewpub to Woodlawn Mill. 3.0 Downtown Area Plan Having focused on Veteran's Park Expansion and the development ofthe' Three Corners area on North Main Street, through private sector development with City-led rezoning initiatives, which include Woodlawn Mill, Firehawk Brewpub (Old Fire Station) and Muddy River Distillery (Mount Holly Cotton Mill), some other areas include encouragement of oficeretalmixeduse development along East Charlotte Avenue. There are several improvements. including tree planting and bridge enhancements. which would involve CSX. Itiss staff's recommendation that the approach should be one review with CSX, incorporating all projects, as railroad right-of-way review and force account funding is an expensive and time-consumingr process. The priority focus for the short term period is: The overall site plan should consider: 4.0 South] Gateway District 4.2.1 Continue to Coordinate with Plamers and Property Owner 2 273 Streetscape with canopy shade trees (visibility under canopies to commercial development) and a Interconnected internal street network with a logical connection to residential development, working low hedge to screen parking (but not obscure sightlines) with grades Visual relationship between residential and commercial areas Buildings oriented to and anchoring internal streets Residential buildings that utilize the grades, with potential parking underneath. Consider taller buildings with smaller footprints J Pedestrian-oriented internal streetscape environments Central focal points for both commercial and residential areas, connected by streetscape Internal pathway system connections to YMCA and riverfront The City is currently working on the South Gateway Connector Road, as well as having completed a sewer force main upgrade. Both projects alone are ushering in tens of millions of dollars in private investment with Davis Moore Healthcare, Regional Developers, Penler and LPA/My Niche Apartments, with more coming. These aforementioned standards have been incorporated into ordinances, which fall under the construction document review process. 5.0 Woods and Water District Island State Educational. Forest 5.1.41 Finalize the. Memorandum fUnderstanding between the City of Mount Holly and the. Mountain This project is listed as a short term goal led by the City of Mount Holly with great potential for collaboration. Staff has worked closely with the City of Gastonia on additional parking options and future greenway development on the Educational Forest land: this goal is ongoing with a new parking lot being installed near the Mount Holly Loop Trail on Mountain Island Lake. 6.0 Place making, Arts, and a Healthy Community 6.11 Place making and the Arts All short-term goals focus around the creation of the PAAC, Public Art Advisory Commission [Art Advisory Board), and its subsequent work toi further murals, sculptures and other art pieces in the public realm. Wel have ai mural policy ordinance under review, which is one goal in the plan. Some of these initiatives will lead to working with landowners to develop creative spaces, and improve alleyway connections. Some medium term goals, such as 6.1.7 Consider a Percent for the Arts Program & 6.1.7 Develop the Arts on the Greenway Facility (through Arts on the Greenway potential grants) are within reach. Potential projects can be added to this chapter through amendments and new partnerships. 7.0 Policies, Marketing, and Organization 7.2.1 Pursue North Carolina Main Street Status This project is listed as a medium term goal led by the City ofMount Holly. This is perhaps a goal, for which staff receives the most questions. Chapter 7 has seen a loto of accomplishments in adopting policy recommendations per the Vision Plan. But, the NC Main Street Program may or may not be on the horizon. Staff conducted research on the medium term goal ofbeing aNC Main Street Community, which now requires a 3-year trial period as a Downtown Associate Community. The NC Department of Commerce also requires that a Main Street Director be hired, which cannot be someone serving in multiple roles, such as Planning Director/Main Street Manager. Only 111 towns in the 10 County Charlotte Region are active or have been active in the past with theNC Main Street Program. Based on due diligence, salary and benefits from a Main Street Director nears $100,000. Other towns contacted, stated that they would rather select annual projects for their downtown, rather than fund the program administration. NCDepartment ofCommerce stated that their contribution would be services offered to the City as a Downtown Associate Community, such as how tohold downtown events, how to draft a downtown small area plan, or how to work with business owners, etc. Staff feels that Mount Holly may have outgrown the technical aspect to being a NCI Main Street Community. This goal mayl bei modified, followed or placed on] hold at the direction ofthe Mayor This is a lot ofinformation to cover, and that is why the attached table is a handy resource. We hope this information is helpful in looking àt what lies ahead in terms of priorities and working with others on the Project Matrix. There is al lot to be done, but there has been sO much accomplished in four short years. with COVID having a significant impact, especially as it relates to our partners. and Council. Fiscal Impact: Will Item affect current budget Reviewed by Finance Director Preaudit Certification required Capital Project Ordinance required Budget Transfer required Total City Dollars: Budget Code Reviewed by City Attorney discussion on Monday night. Result of City Council Decision: YES YES YES YES YES $ YES LJ NO NO NO NO NO INO X N/A X N/A K N/A X N/A K N/A X N/A Manager/Staff, Recommendation: This is for your information and feedback. Staff looks forward to the Attachments: Implementation Strategy & Action Plan Matrix Analysis PowerPoint Presentation Implementation Strategy & Action Plan Matrix-Analysis Mayor & Council Overview May 17,2023) Breakdown ofCompletion Status ofVision Plan Goals Chapter #ofG Goals # 6 13 1 3 6 7 36 % 30.00% 28.26% 14.29% 25.00% 60.00% 43.75% 32.43% #In Progress 0 7 5 3 3 4 22 %In #E Future % Future Completed Complete Progress 0.00% 15.21% 71.42% 25.00% 30.00% 25.00% 19.81% Goals 15 26 1 6 1 5 54 Goals 75.00% 56.52% 14.29% 50.00% 10.00% 31.25% 48.64% 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total: 20 46 7 12 10 16 111 M=Completed I=InP Progress/Ongoing Timeframe to be Completed Chapter 2.0 Connectivity and Transportation Overall Goal 2.1 Enhance Walkable Connections Between Downtown andt the Greenway Network Specific Goal 2.1.1 Dutchman's Creek Greenway Note Status Short Term Thes significance oft this project, Blueway linking Highland Street tol North Studyis Main Street, willl bei reviewed Underway and reported on, as part oft the Blueway Study. Possible recommendations could result in an extension to the' Woodlawn Mill area from Highland St. Veteran'sl Park Expansion; Relates tol Future Hwy 273 Widening Plans planting shade trees inl Linear Park Met with these groups and continue conversation ast the Silverline light rail intol Belmont progresses. Should modify goal to incorporate feedback from CATS. Should modify goal to incorporate feedback from CATS. Pedestrian Bridge over Catawba isp primary objective with water taxi as alternative or compliment Partnership with CATSis critical asi is coordination for Park and Ride Lots 2. 3 4 2.1.2 Implement) East Central Medium' Term CSXI Involvement; Relates to Avenue Streetscape 2.1.31 Linear: Park Medium Term CSX: Involvement; Relates to 2.2 Explore 2,2.1 Coordinate with Gaston Short Term Creative Transit County Transit, CATS, and Options GCLMPO 2.2.21 Identify Potential Stops Medium Term and] Routes 2.2.3 Considera al Transit) Loop Long Term Between 85 and Catawba River 2.2.4 Explore thel Idea ofa Water Taxi System ont the Catawba River 2.3.1 Plan for City-Wide Transportation Infrastructure that Invites Public Transportation 5 6 7 8 Long Term Short Term 2.31 Prioritize Multimodal Transportation Page 1 of9 9 Initiatives tol Plan 2.3.2 Advocatei for Multi- Short Term Allj projects proposed inl Mount Holly haver non-motorist facilities proposed. Should be considered during Needs more design review for proposed residential projects to ençourage codification connectivity throughout development racks from Bikel Plan. Bike Share Program for Tuck Park was too costly withi few anticipated users. to ensure that complete, streets arei included. Hwy 273 Widening was a complete street project. Could be studied with other transportation; goals froma a consultant in futurey years. Cost versus ridership, even with a commitment from CATSisa concern. This concerns the: future Hwy 273 Widening from A&EI Drive tol Lanier Avenue, whichi is not included int the current 2020-29 State Transportation Improvement, Program (STIP) CTT Economic Impact Study Completed; Counters for Greenway Usei funded1 by MHCDFI havel been installed Freightliner Trafficl has been included in' TIA's for Leacroft & Broadleaf; Concern today? for Future Growth Modal Elements tol be Included: inl NCDOTI Projects 2.3.31 Promotel Multimodal Transportation' Through Development Standards Sharel Program 10 Medium Term formal 11 2.3.41 Pilot a Small-Scale Bike Long" Term Modified goal by including bike 12 2.41 Promote and 2.4.1 Adopt a City ofMount Medium Term Should review design standards Provide Complete Holly Complete Streets Policy Streets 13 2.4.2 Consider Whether a Bus Long" Term Rapid' Transit Linei is Feasible Along al North-South Corridor 2.5.11 Facilitate. Discussions About] Possible Road Improvements 2.5.21 Develop al List of Performance Measures fort the City's Transportation Investments 2.5.3 Conduct a Separate Traffic Analysis for the Freightliner Plant City's] Pavement Condition and Sidewalk Condition Surveys Use Scenarios Based on Population Projections 2.5.6 Conduct al Full Sign Inventory 2.5.7 Conduct a City-wide ADA Assessment 3.1.1 Encourage Overall Downtown Design Standards 14 2.5 Usel Data- Manage Transportation Improvements Short Term Driven Analysis to with NCDOT: and the Public 15 Short Term 16 17 Medium Term 2.5.4 Continue tol Update the Medium Term The update was madei in 2020. 18 2.5.51 Developl Future Land Medium' Term Through the use of thel Land Use Plan, GIS software, and the TIA analysis staff continuously examines these scenarios. Initially updating wayfinding plan, but stilli need to update official' Traffic Control Map. Assessment was accomplished by staff. 19 20 Long' Term Long' Term 21 3.01 Downtown and] Riverfront Area) Plan - Core Area 3.1) Design Standards Short' Term Existing andj proposed uses are held to the standardsi inj place. Downtown Development Manual is the overriding document. Page 2of9 22 3.2 Consider 3.2.1 Construct Trellis Fort the Short Term Trellis construction has been completed. Goal in) Progress Development of "Southl Main] Food Hub" Farmers Market 3.2.2 Implement Mid-Block Crossing tol Renovated Veteran's Park 3.2.3 Explore Improved Stretscape/Sidewalks: Along Catawba Avenue 3.2.41 Explore Mixed-Use Development on thel Farmers Market Site 3.2.5 Continue Mixed-Use Development ont thel Farmers Market Site 3.2.6 Use Appropriate Scale and Setbacks for Future South Mainl Redevelopment 3.3.1 Begin] Exploring the Veteran's Park 3.3.21 Developl Detailed] Plan fora Splash Pad andl Park 3.3.3 Veteran's] Park Implementation to Fundt the Splash Pad and Park 3.3.5 Parkview Residential Developments 3.3.6 Construct the Splash Pad Long' Term and] Park Avenue Infill Development 3.4.2 Consolidate and Develop Morel Efficient Parking Behind Buildings 3.4.31 Implement Mixed-Use Development Along East Central, Avenue 23 24 25 26 Short Term Short Term Willl be considered during design ofVeteran's) Park Expansion Zoning amendments were approved for the sitet to allowi for commissary kitchen and food truck uses Plan calls for a permanent building onsite for al Food] Hall as) Phase 2 with another permanent building replacing the Trellis as Phase3 Consider S. Main fronting buildings ifRiverbend. Family Practice and SouthState Bank are redeveloped Plans and studies have been completed. Medium Term Long' Term 27 28 Long Term Short Term 3.31 Expand Implement Downtown Splash Pad and] Park Veteran's] Park and Extension andl Renovation of 29 Short Term Plans and: studies haveb been completed. Goali in! Progress. 30 31 32 33 34 35 Medium' Term 3.3.41 Lead Partnership Efforts Medium' Term MHCDF was onej partner that Funding participated: ins supporting the options have Park Bond Referendum Speaks toj public private partnership for multifamily development Will be dependent on final design plans and options (RFP) Met with property owners to gaugei interest; haves suburban style development with potential for infill opportunities shared parking agreement and Salon & Spa on Main for new parking lot behind Old City Hall onf final Veteran'sl Park design changed Design plans show opportunity Long' Term 3.4 East Central 3.4.1 Plan for East Central Short Term Avenuel Infill Short Term Worked with Church to establish 36 Long Term Could bei impacted or dependent Page 3of9 37 3.51 North Main 3.5.1 Reorganizel Parking on and West Charlotte West Charlottel behind North Short Term New parking lotl hast been completed. Redevelopment Main Buildings 3.5.2 Explore Pop Upl Park and] Potential Outdoor Dining 3.5.31 Extend Street Trees North and Improve Sidewalks 3.5,4 Explore thel Renovation ofor new. Infilll Development att the site oft the Old Kimbrell's Building 3.6.1 Createal Pedestrian Main andt the Community Garden 3.6.2 Implement and Connect Traill Network in the Area ofExisting Apartments into Mixed-Use 3.6.4 Work with Private Property Owners for Consolidated. Parking Resources 3.7.2 Coordinate With Property Ownerst tol Prepare Sites for Development 3.7.3 Implement East Charlotte Avenuel Mixed-Use 3.8.1 Implement Trail Creek 3.8.2 Create' "Signature" Crossing at] East Charlotte Avenue and 273 Avenuel Residential 3.9.2 Coordinate With Property Owners tol Prepare Sitei for Development 3.9.3Implement: East Catawba Long' Term Avenue. Residential 38 39 40 41 42 43 Short' Term Medium" Term Long" Term Existing businesses haver no need to construct diningi inj place ofp parking area along W. Charlotte Avenue Opportunity to extend street trees and improved sidewalk to Woodlawn and) North Main Spoke with existing church, which hadi noi interest in sell; could re-approach the topic pedestrian route toj possible future parking areas withl FUMC Should modify goal toi include Studyi isi in blueway/grenway corridor progress study, which is currently underway. as the apartments have been purchased &1 renovated the City feels thatt this goal! has been achieved. Lane parking is an example. Dales Group property is on the commercial market with design standards inj place. Littlei interest from property owners top prepare sites; private sectori involvement isl key Have requirements inp place for mixed-use development Ribbon Cutting was held on May 15,2021 Thei intersection has been improved to thel best extent possiblet to ensure the safety of pedestrians through NCDOT. Zoning amendments inj place; City has no control over property; multiple owners Shared vision approach; conditional zoning could be utilized Previous steps must be undertaken first 3.61 North Main Redevelopment Short Term This should bei included as a safe and East Charlotte Connection Between) North Short Term 3.6.31 Explore Redevelopment Medium" Term This concept was explored but 44 Medium Term Goal in Progress. Municipal 45 Downtown East 3.71 East Charlotte 3.7.11 Plan for East Charlotte and Riverfront Infill Development Avenue Infill Development Short' Term Medium" Term Long" Term Short Term Areal Plan 46 47 48 3.8 Pedestrian and Traill Network Network. Along Dutchman's 49 Medium' Term 50 51 52 3.91 East Catawba 3.9.1 Plani for East Catawba Short' Term Medium Term Avenue Residential Page 4 of9 Downtown 3.10 Woodlawn 3.10.1E Begin] Planning Process Short Term Staff has worked with private developers to generate interesti in the site. Apartments & retail are planned for thei former mill. Goal inl Progress. Currently working through SHPOand National Parks Service on historic tax credits. Property was sold. Firehawk Brew Pubi is opening in May 2023. North Area Plan Mill Redevelopment fort thel Redevelopment ofthe Woodlawn Mill 3.10.21 Implement Woodlawn Milll Redevelopment with. Potential Purchasers of the Old] Firel Department Building 3.11.2 Coordinate Connections with Adjacent Uses Sector on Alsacel Mill Redevelopment Redevelopment 3.13.1 Introduce, Downtown Gateway att the Intersection of 273 andl Northl Main 3.13.21 Explore Redevelopment on' Vacant Parcel at] Intersection 3.14.1 Explore Corners" Site Infilll Development Infill Development Road) Infill Development Road Infill Development Gateway Landscaping and Signl Improvements 53 54 55 56 57 Long' Term Short Term 3.111 Former Fire 3.11.1 Continue: Dialogue Department Redevelopment Medium Term Focuses on' Three Corners. Area Blueway and connections through a 6-acre Study Goal parcel off Pine Street and' W. Nims Avenue City has worked with private developers to generate interest in the site, which iss set tol be convertedi into a distillery & an event space. Sitei is actively being renovated with construction plans submitted to the City & County. ADA signalized crosswalks installed. 3.12 Alsace Mill 3.12.1 Work with Private Short Term Redevelopment 3.12.21 Implement Alsace Mill Long' Term 58 59 60 61 62 Downtown 63 64 65 66 3.131 North Gateway Improvements Short Term Short' Term Reg Robinson (Property Owner) has kept the City updated; study area for wayfinding project message board sign Service Station at 2011 N.I Main is being promoted for sale; potential restaurant interest Sitei is actively being marketed through commercial broker; interest is being garnered for mixed-use plan must first be approved South Main Infill Plan must first be approved ADA signalized crosswalks installed; Landscaping project will establish baseline; wayfindingi project will study opportunities for this entryway into downtown. the City of] Belmont established. Goali in] Progress. 3.14 Three Corners Short Term Short' Term Redevelopment Redevelopment oft the' "Three 3.15 Southl Main 3.15.1 Plan for South] Main South Area Infill Development Plan 3.15.21 Implement South Main Long' Term Conditional District Zoning Plan 3.16Tuckaseege 3.16.3 Plani for Tuckaseege Short Term Site willl likely bei included with Road) Infill Gateway Development 3.16.2 Implement luckeseege Long' Term Conditional District Zoning Plan 3.17 South Main 3.17.1 Implement South Main Short Term 67 4.0 Gateway 4.1R Regional 4.1.1 Explore Opportunities to Short Term Partnership with County TDA & District. Area Gateway (I-85) Work with NCDOT to Implement Planting along the I-85 frontage and att thel Interchange 273 4.1.21 Intersection ofI Ramp andl Highway 273 Plan 68 Short Term Page 5of9 69 4.1.3 Consider Partnering with Belmont on the Overall Gateway Design Short Term The City is working in concert with Belmont to make improvements tot the gateway area. Goal in Progress. This goal covers sound design standards and connection points between residential and commercial projects. (Saleh) is focused oni medical office; another site would have tol be considered. Tax incentives could spur development of grocery store. connection to CaroMont's Belmont Hospital; Stowe YMCA isar new partner along with the' Thread' Trail. Goal in] Progress. Multipurpose Path along connector road is an important component. Have worked with the City of Gastonia & the State Forestry Service to expand the Woods & Water District. Planned developments adjacent tot the Woods & Water District willi integrate tree save, programed open space, & trails- along with the planned subdivisions. MOUisi inj place and TTB are actively constructing bike trails. 70 4.2 South Gateway 4,2.1 Continue to Coordinate Mixed-Use. Design Withl Planners andl Property Short Term andl Planning Owner 71 4.2.2 Consider Incentives for Medium" Term Regional Developers Property aGrocery Store Development 72 4.2.31 Plan Greenway Extension from South Gateway Mixed-Use Through thel Hospital Property tot the West 4.2.41 Plan Greenway Extension. Along Caldwell Drive Medium' Term Goali inl Progress. Focuses on 73 Short Term 74 5.0 Woods and 5.1 Continue to 5.1.1 Amend the Area ofthe Short Term Water District Strengthen the Woods and' Water) District to District' Through Reflect Itsl Potential to Grow Partnerships 75 5.1.2 Consider Design Guidelines for Open Space Compatiblel Uses for Annexations Across from Woods and Water District 5.1.31 Bring the' Tarheel Trailblazers tol Examine the Woods and Water District 5.1.41 Finalize the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City ofl Mount Holly and the Mountain Island Educational Statel Forest Water District's Uses and Future) Potential with Key Groups tol Develop Recreational. Activities and Conservation Activities in the Woods and Water District 5.1.7 Construct: anl Education Medium Term Centeri int the Woods and Water District 5.2.1 Organize Ribbon- Short' Term 76 Short Term 77 Short Term Goali in Progress. 78 79 5.1.5 Promote the Woods and Medium Term Goal inl Progress. Wayfinding 5.1.6 Continue Partnerships Medium Term Goali inj Progress. Newj parking Study andl Branding WWDisan important goal. loti in this area will help to handle off-street parking for potential events. The State constructed the Education Center off Killian Road. The 20201 Parks andI Rec Plan calls fora al Nature Center on Center property off Drywall Drive FROGS as opportunities arise 80 81 5.2 Generate Medium' Term Will work with MHCDF and Public Excitement Cutting Events or Kick-off Page 6of9 for Woods and Parties for Newly Constructed Water District or Connected: Spaces Accessible Interpretivel Nature Trail(s) Trails Passport Program for Kids 5.2.4 Support Geocaching Activities onl Public Greenspace 5.2.5 Organize public events such as Races, Triathlons, "anything floats" river parade, etc. int the Woods and' Water District 6.1.1 Create. Places for Additional Outdoor Dining 6.1.21 Explore Opportunities for Creativel Pop-Up Spaces and Events Local Artists on Art IhngubhulonSudeCaleie: 6.1.41 Mount Holly Creative Spaces Initiative 6.1.5 Creates al Public. Art Commission 6.1.6 Createa a Public Art/Mural Ordinance 82 83 84 85 Opportunities 5.2.2 Construct: a Short, ADA- Medium Term Suggest looking at funding opportunities for paving in the future place first and foremost Therel has been talk about implementing: a geocaching program through the MHCDF Amenities would need to bei in place before these] public events could be entertained. 5.2.3 Create al Mount] Holly Medium Term Amenities would need tol bei in Medium Term Short' Term 86 6.0 Placemaking, Arts, anda Healthy 87 Community 88 6.11 Placemaking andt the Arts Short Term Goal inl Progress. JackBeagles andi its outdoor patio opened after Vision Plan adoption. events, Community Garden Enchantments & Live Music as described in the plan. expected to opens soon. Pop up spaces (Traust) and Arts on the Greenway are other examples. Coworking uses havel been added to the City's Table of Permitted Uses. Public Art Advisory Commission was formed in May 2021 with 3rd, year of funding expectedi inl FY: 2023-24 been drafted, andj just needs to be approved by the Public Arts Advisory Commission & the City Council. annually sincet thel FY21-22 budget. AOGi is open. City should continue toi investi in this building to not only preserve it but enhance thes space. Walkable neighborhoods are mandated through design standards at the cost of the development community, Short Term Therel havel been Art in the Alley 6.1.3 Continue tol Partner with Short Term Art Gallery witht tattoo studioi is 89 Short' Term 90 Short Term 91 Short' Term Amural ordinance (policy) has 92 6.1.7 Consider al Percent: for Medium" Term $50,000-+ has been programmed Arts Program 93 6.1.81 Develop the Arts on the Medium" Term Greenway (AOG) Facility 6.2.1 Implement Healthy Living Initiatives in All Projects 94 6.2 Fostering a Healthy Community Short' Term Page 7of9 95 6.2.2 Continue tol Expand the Short' Term Role oft thel Farmers Market and Community Gardeni in the Community Planl Launch Event 7.1.2 Create. an! Economic Development Marketing Package Goal inl Progress. Both groups havet taken onr newj projects to enhance their spaces. The event was held on. July 29, 2019 with 125 attendees and several nonprofit partners represented. Economic Development Storymap has served as a good tool for recruitment. Possible consultant task. Information can be placed on the new website. revamped website in 2023. Goal in Progrèss. Morei interest ist being garnered on! key development sites found within the Plan. Institute (ULI) tol host one such event that was really well attended in late 2019. Montcross Emerge Program but the details could not bes agreed upon. Business Directory has been utilized in thej past through thel Mount Holly Chamber (GBA). event under Goal 7.1.1; City Summit participation is key. Ins staff's opinion, the City! has outgrown thej program. The Main Street Program would require a full time staff member and NC Main Street staff would assist with a downtown plan, grant initiatives and other tools, which the City has already introduced. of1 101 members. This group needs tol bej project-focusedi in order to achieve goals. Other groups, GBA/BOOMA have helped filledt the void since the EDC was disbanded when the incentive grant program was suspended in 2019. Goal in) Progress. Thel MHCDF isini its 20th year of operation. Perhaps ai resolution could be prepared to note this accomplishment Partners for Parks was specified but all funding sources for greenways andi recreation should be explored. 96 7.01 Policies, 7.1M Marketing and 7.1.1 Host a Strategic Vision Short Term Marketing and Recruitment Organization Recommendations 97 Short Term 98 7.1.3 Continue tol Maintain the Short Term The Cityi is planning to unveil a Economic Development Landing Page for Mount Holly (consider a specific URL) 7.1.41 Meet withl Key Regional Short Term Mixed-Use Developers 7.1.5 Host al Periodic Real Estatel Roundtable 7.1.6Launch Individual Business Marketing Program 99 100 101 Medium Term Worked with thel Urban Land Medium' Term Staff attempted thist through the 102 103 7.1.7 Host an Annual Strategic Vision) Plan Summit Main Street Status Medium' Term Similar approach tot thel kickoff 7.20 Organizational 7.2.11 Pursuel North Carolina Short Term Recommendations 104 7.2.21 Expand thel Role oft the Economic Development Committee Short' Term Thel EDC was a volunteer group 105 7.2.31 Reinvigorate the Role of Short' Term thel Mount Holly Community Development: Foundation 7.2.4) Explore Relationship with Partners for Parks 106 Short' Term Page 8 of9 107 7.2.5 Consider Expanding Cityl Planning/Economic Development Staff 7.3.1 Establish Design Multi-Family andl Mixed-Use Development 7.3.21 Re-examine the Cost Benefit Analysis of Residential Annexation 7.3.3] Refinet thel Design Guidelines for Voluntary Annexations Into the City of Mount Holly 7.3.4 Clearly Definet the Development Review Process Medium Term The City created a standalone Economic Developery position that willl be servedbya consulting firm for the time being. Standards for multi-family developments have been developed. At thorough CBA process has been established. 108 7.31 Policy Short' Term Recommendations Guidelines Document: for 109 Short Term 110 Short Term As part oft the Annexation Policy adopted these are part oft the design matrix. The Annexation Policy clearly defines this process andi is located in Appendix Coft the 2020 Comp Land Usel Plan. 111 Short' Term Page 9 of9 5/19/2023 Strategic Vision Plan Update City Council Presentation April 17, 2023 2019 Strategic Vision Plan Update Overview of Core Values & Components Accomplishments to Date Matrix Discussion Areas of Future Focus How can the City create new partnerships (i.e. City Summit)? East Catawba Avenue Residential (City Council Retreat Parking Lot Item) 1 5/19/2023 Core Values The updated Plan was crafted around Six Core Values, important to the Mount Holly community.. 1. Preserve & Enhance Small Town Character 2. Continue to Connect to Downtown Core 3. Improve Connections Throughout the City 4. Increase Vibrancy through Art & Placemaking 5. Enhance Gateways and First Impressions 6. Advance the Legacy of Visionary Leadership Components of Plan Ina addition toi the Introduction, the Plan was broken into the following components.. Market Analysis Synopsis Connectivity & Transportation Downtown Areal Plan Gateway District at Exit 27 ofI-85 Woods & Water District Placemaking, Arts and a Healthy Community Implementation Strategy & Action Plan 2 5/19/2023 Accompishments The Implementation & Action Plan is an important component Serves as a Community Call to Action Intended to create public-private partnerships with champions for goals 6Chapters, 31 Broad Recommendations, 111 Specific Recommendations Urges City and its partners to Celebrate Accomplshments.. Oft the 111 Specific Recommendations, 36 have been completed (32.4%) 22 goals are in progress or ongoing (19.8%) with less than half 54 (48.6%) remaining. Matrix Purpose of the Matrix: Way to organize all 111 recommendations Reference the Core Values that a recommendation influences Establishes timeframes to assist with prioritization (short, medium, long) But mosti importantly.-.. Identifies Partners (i.e. City Summit) 3 5/19/2023 City Summit Partnership How can the City Summit geti involved? SVP is almost 4.5 years old.. Look at recommendations that reference nonprofit organizations as partners Look at other recommendations: that you would liket to assist ort take the lead with? Aret there new recommendations: to consider or modification of existing recommendations? Ifso, we want tol hear about them and staff can coordinate separate meetings if needed. Focus Areas in the 2019 Plan Wayfinding Branding Project Opportunity for North Main Gateway 4 5/19/2023 LEGEND Woodlawn Ave MilF Redevelopment Greenway/Traill Network Potential Open Space Opportunity Potential Mid-B Block Crossing Street Tree/ Canopy TreeF Planting Potential Stormwater Management Opportunity Signy Wall Variable Message Board Ornamental Planting Mixed- Use Potential Creek Crossing Potential Blueway Trailhead Relationshipto Street Network Blueway Connectivity Study Opportunity Opportunity and Riverfront Areal Plan- North Waodlawn Avenuel Mill Develapment Blueway Connectivity Study Opportunity etal EGEND GML HOyA AbaceMI Recevipmert TreeComersirf fDevcpmert CPolerfalT TraiNetwork OPssgmseopoy D PartwDekOvetok PartiOuiyDrrg GSteetTeParting North ment 5 5/19/2023 East Catawba Residential Discussion Linear Park City Hall Potentiai Park Expansion ECatawba LEGEND Apartment Homes/ Condos Townhomes Residential Infil Opportunity Fronting Park Potential Street Tree Planting Park me Downtown and! Riverfront Area Plan East Fast City Owned Property Total3.09ac BCFIA AvE PRITCHARD 1.00ac ERICR SARAHH LTDF PARTNER BAMEN 0.43ac 6 5/19/2023 East Catawba Residential Highlights of Property Noted in the Strategic Vision Plan Current Zoningi is B-1 Central Business District/Downtown Gateway Overlay (April 2009) Composed of at total of 3.09 acres with 5p property owners Existing single family homes are nonconforming: and are not allowed within the B-1 District Current zoning allows townhomes & condos with design standards Design requirements includei three-story! height minimumi for multifamily projects with groundfloor commercial and all brick design under thel Downtown Development Manual Many retail/office uses are allowed by right, but they would havet tor meet design Outside of City acquisition, property owners could agree to a Conditional Rezoning Plan, but requirements this would have to! be volunteered under NCGS 7 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council, City ofN Mount Holly FROM: Marie M. Anders, City Attorney RE: Update on Stanley Water Agreement DATE: May 18, 2023 Background At the direction of Council, Miles Braswell and Ihave had meetings with Heath Jenkins, the Town Manager for Stanley, and John Russell, the Town Attorney for Stanley, regarding entering anew agreement between Mount Holly and Stanley for the sale of drinking water. The intention has been to enter into a long-term agreement for water sales where Mount Holly would charge Stanley $3.60 per thousand gallons of treated water for five years and charge Stanley a treatment rate after the first five years. The purpose oft the meetings was for the two managers to work out the details of a jointly proposed water agreement that both managers would support and bring After our first meeting in December 2022, Iworked with Mr. Braswell to propose a rough draft of the water agreement with blanks where certain details not yet established could be proposed by each manager after review with staff, which rough draft I emailed to Stanley's attorney on January 16. Mr. Braswell and I then met with Brian DuPont, Jonathan Wilson, and Robbie Stewart on multiple occasions to work out the proposed details to fill in the blanks from the perspective of Mount Holly's staff, which I emailed to Stanley's attorney on March 24. Mr. Braswell and I had a follow-up meeting with Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Russell in April to talk through Stanley's staff proposal and Mount Holly's staff proposal. Mr. Russell emailed Enclosed is Mount Holly staff's proposed version of the water agreement after reviewing and incorporating many of the provisions proposed by Stanley's manager. The redlines on this version represent the matters which I believe are left for discussion between Mount Holly's staff and Stanley's staff at this point. I discussed the biggest outstanding points with Stanley's attorney last week and he is working with the manager on a response in an effort to finalize a jointly proposed draft. The Town Council for Stanley has a regular meeting on June 5, 2023, at 6:001 PM. This is their only regular meeting in the month of. June. Iam providing Council with an update on the current status of this agreement at this time in an effort to provide any additional feedback from Council on this agreement to Stanley's attorney in preparation for Stanley's Council meeting on June 5 where Ibelieve a draft of the proposed agreement will be that to each respective Council for consideration. Stanley's staff proposal after that discussion on May 4. considered. Overview oft the Mount Hollystaffproposed Agreement The following are the highlights from the Mount Holly staff proposed Agreement included with this memo: This is a twenty year agreement for Stanley to purchase treated drinking water from Mount Holly at the initial rate of $3.60 per thousand gallons of water for a five year period and thereafter at a treatment rate that would be in effect at the beginning of year Iny year four oft the agreement, Mount Holly and Stanley would jointly participate in a rate study the results of which will set the treatment rate which Mount Holly will charge Stanley for years six through ten, and this would be repeated every five years after that Stanley agrees to purchase from Mount Holly a minimum of 300,000 gallons of water per day and a maximum of700,000 gallons of water per day and 21,000,000 gallons of water per month. If Stanley exceeds the maximum monthly water usage, then Mount Holly would charge Stanley the inside non-residential water rate for the additional water. Stanley will notify Mount Holly anytime Stanley has ai new customer anticipated to use at least 60,000 gallons of water or more per day or anytime Stanley has an existing customer anticipated to increase water usage by 60,000 gallons of water or more per day. Ifthe increased usage is anticipated to cause Stanley to exceed its maximum monthly water usage limit, then Stanley would request an increase in the monthly water usage limit. Mount Holly would then approve or deny the request based upon its capacity to Each municipality is responsible for maintaining its own system. Mount Holly's system includes the elevated water tank on Hwy 27, the two master meters, and all lines located east oft the master meters and appurtenances such as the booster pump station. Stanley's system includes the 12" water line on Hwy 27 between the master meters and the elevated water tank and all lines located west of the elevated water storage tank. An exhibit is attached. to the agreement showing the approximate locations of the water tank, 12" water line, and two master meters. However, in the event that any part of Mount Holly's system needs any major repair (costing over $5,000) not on Mount Holly's capital improvement plan which is needed on an emergency basis, excluding any repairs that would: not directly serve Stanley, Stanley would split the cost ofthe major repair with Mount. Holly. Any-insurance proceeds or FEMA funds received by Mount Holly would Mount Holly is responsible for providing water to Stanley which meets the federal standards for safe drinking water adopted by NCDEQ. However, Stanley is responsible for water quality issues due to system compromises after the water leaves the elevated water storage tank (for example, in the event of a line break in a line which is a part of Stanley's system that results in water quality issues). Also, Stanley is responsible for water quality issues in due to the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of Stanley in the maintenance of the 12" water line between the master meter and the elevated water There are provisions for such matters as failed meters and inaccurate readings, each municipality contacting the other in case of emergency or unusual readings, water restrictions, allowing Stanley to have access to the same water meter data that Mount Holly receives through radio monitoring oft the master water meters, and advance notice This agreement would terminate any prior agreements with Stanley for the sale of water. six and then can change once every twelve months after that, throughout the term oft the agreement. serve the increased monthly water usage. bed deducted: from the total costs before the cost share with Stanley. storage tank. in case ofi interruption ofs service. Provisions in a prior water agreement purported to modify the recorded easement for the water tank. They involved Mount Holly having Stanley's permission to use the water tank for cell tower leases. Rather than including those same provisions in this proposed agreement, Ihave put them in aj proposed separate easement modification that would be recorded and stay in full force and effect even if the proposed water agreement were terminated by thej parties or expired in the future. Current discussion points with Stanley Mr. Jenkins expressed in the December 2022 initial meeting that Stanley wants a "percentage cap" on the treatment rate. Mr. Braswell and I asked what the percentage cap would be based upon and that detail was left as an open question to be proposed by each manager along with other undecided details. Mount Holly's staff took this request very seriously and saw this as an opportunity to address any historical concerns from Stanley that they might be overcharged in some way and may not be charged a fair treatment rate. Mount Holly's staff proposed two options for Stanley's consideration, both of which used a rate cap which incorporates the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for. All Urban Consumers for Water and Sewerage Maintenance. Mount Holly staff considered that it could be possible to look at the nationwide reported increases in the cost to maintain water systems, add a small percentage to that, and use the result as a cap on the rate. That way, Stanley could have some assurance that the treatment rate would be limited ifi it were ever calculated in a way that would result in increases that are greatly exceed nationwide increases in the cost to treat water. However, Stanley proposed in return (even. after receiving Mount Holly's CPI-indexed percentage. cap options) a 3% annual cap on the rate over the rate in effect for the preyious 12 month' period and a cumulative 10% cap for any 60 month period over the rate in effect for the previous 12 month period. Stanley's stated reasons for this proposal include a historical review of their water rate and providing Stanley with certainty necessary for. future budgeting. Mount Holly staff does not support such a percentage cap and therefore the redline revision before you: removes that provision. The two boards agreed that Mount Holly would charge Stanley the treatment rate after the first five years. Ift the treatment rate is accurately calculated after joint participation in a rate study, then the staff's recommendation is that there be no artificial cap that causes Stanley toj pay less than the cost to treat the water. Since the rate study sets the rate for each year over a five year period, then Stanley should also have enough certainty for budgeting purposes. Stanley's attorney expressed concerns with the bacteriological provisions in paragraph 3 and the cost share provisions in paragraph 6(B) in a prior version. Stanley's attorney returned proposed changes to these paragraphs that Mount Holly's staff largely agreed with and can support. Stanley's attorney expressed that Stanley's manager would prefer tor remove those paragraphs in their entirety, due to their staff not being able to foresee circumstances where these provisions would be used and having difficulty thinking through scenarios that might trigger these provisions. Stanley's manager has concerns that these paragraphs could derail approval of this agreement by the Stanley Town Council. After internal discussion, I gave some examples to Stanley's attorney and expressed that Mount. Holly'ss staffrecommends leaving this provisions in the agreement. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON INTERLOCAL WATER SALES. AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, effective this Ist day of July, 2023, by and between the City of Mount Holly, al North Carolina municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Mount Holly" and the Town of Stanley, a North Carolina municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Stanley"; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Stanley wishes to procure a source oft treated drinking water suitable for re- WHEREAS, Mount Holly has treated drinking water available for sale to Stanley; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the legal authority set forth in North Carolina General Statues 160A, Article 20, and 153A-278, the parties wish to enter into an interlocal agreement for the WHEREAS, the. parties have previously entered into the "Emergency Water Connection Agreement" dated December 9, 1990, the "Water Sales Agreement" dated December 31, 1993, the "Second Mount Holly-Stanley Water Sales Agreement and Easement Amendment" dated February 1, 2005, and the "Utility Sales Agreement" dated. July 1,2012, and wish to amend any such agreements as may still be in effect so that this Agreement shall supersede these prior agreements and re-state the whole. agreement between the parties as to the provision of treated NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of, and subject to, the terms and conditions 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions by which Stanley shall purchase, and Mount Holly shall sell, treated drinking water for re-sale by Stanley toi its constituent citizens, residents, andi industries. 2. This Agreement is intended to replace all prior Agreements, and all Amendments to such Agreements, by and between Mount Holly and Stanley involving the sale and distribution of water, including but not limited tot the "Emergency Water Connection Agreement" dated December 9, 1990, the "Water Sales Agreement" dated December 31, 1993, the "Second Mount Holly-Stanley Water Sales Agreement and Easement Amendment" dated February 1,2005, and the "Utility Sales Agreement" dated. July1, 2012. To the extent any of the foregoing Agreements have been recorded, it is the intent of the Parties to modify such prior recorded Agreements, and, in the event of differences between any prior recorded Agreements and this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control. Any unrecorded prior Agreements salet toi it citizens, residents and industries; and, purchase and sale oft treated drinking water as set forth herein; and, drinking water. hereinafter set forth, the parties covenant: and agree as follows: between Mount Hollythe-City and StanleyTewn with respect to the sale and 3. Purchase and Sale. Stanley agrees to buy from Mount Holly and! Mount Holly agrees tos sell and deliver to Stanley water on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Throughout the term oft this Agreement, Mount Holly shall have the exclusive right to sell water to Stanley, and Stanley: further agrees toj purchase water from Mount Holly, as set forth herein. The water being sold by Mount Holly shall at all times meet the standards for safe drinking water as promulgated at 40 CFR, sections 140 through 143, pursuant to the terms of the Safe Drinking Water Act at 42 USCA, all as amended from time to time, which standards have been adopted by the State ofl North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ("NCDEQ"), under which standards Mount Holly produces water at its water treatment plant ("Water Treatment Standards"). Mount Holly hereby acknowledges that Stanley is purchasing water for resale toi its customers. Iti is understood and agreed that Mount Holly's obligation as to the bacteriological quality of water applies to and includesimeluding the "Point of Delivery", as hereinafter defined, and that Stanleythe-Town shall be responsible for the bacteriological quality of the water should issues arise with respect to water quality or standards resulting solely from conditions or system compromises occurring west oft the "Point of Delivery." --Thel Point of Delivery isi identified as the point at which the water furnished flows west from the Highway 27 water tank as shown on. that attached sheet marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. Stanley agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Mount. Holly from and against any and all losses, cost, claims, damages, and expenses, which Mount Holly may incur arising out of or connected with the water quality or standards which (1) result from. circumstances or system compromises occurring west of the "Point of Delivéry or (2) are due to the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of Stanley and/or its agents. contractors, and customers, in the maintenance of that 12" water line west of the meter vaults as shown on Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by 4. Term. The term oft this Agreement shall be Twenty (20); years from the effective date above. Either party hereto may, at any time prior to the beginning oft the year before the expiration of this Agreement, give notice to the other ofi its desire to renew this Agreement and upon the giving of such notice, the parties hereto shall negotiate in 5. Ownership of Water Systems and Appurtenances. The parties previously jointly developed certain water systems in cooperation with each other and Gaston County through that "Inter local Agreement for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Water Line, Pump Station and Elevated Water Storage Tank, Stanley Mt. Holly" dated February 19, 1993, and recorded in the register of deeds for Gaston County, North Carolina ("Public Registry"), in Deed Book 2459, Page 936 ("1993 Interlocal Agreement"). The parties acknowledge that, unless otherwise stated herein, each party owns the following water lines and systems, -as previously outlinedi in the 1993 distribution of water arel hereby terminated. reference. good faithy with referencei to ai renewal oft this Agreement. Interlocal Agreement, the location of which are further shown on that Exhibit "A" Pewer Right-ef-Way-to the ElevatedTown's Water Tank, along with any lateral lines and connections, and all existing and future water lines and appurtenant systems located west of thel Elevated Water Tankleperion-eFihe-mastermeler: en-the-s Stanleyside-ofthephyssatimeromnestiomshalbselomgte-amd-remsin-the NE-27-te-The two master meters; all existing and future water lines and appurtenant systems located east of the master meters.: including the booster pump station located on NC27: the aferementiened-water line; and the Elevated Water Tankelevated-water tank loeated aleng NCF-ereraw urentadéresi-amc-he-perionaFhes master meter on the-Mount! Holly-side-ef hephysiea-imteremneeienshal-beleng to and remain thes Prepery-eFtne-Town incorporated] herein byreference: A. Stanley's System: The 12"water line along NC: 27 from the master meters Duke- Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: Style: 0.75", A,B,C, Numbered + + Start Level: at:1+ 1+ Numbering Alignment: Left+ + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" 5-5 B. Mount Holly's System: Phe-ae-linedlag-WestCAwda-Arene and along- Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +Leve!: 1+ Numbering Style: A,B,C + Start at:1+ Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" efMeuntHelly- The Heeation-ofthe-masie-meteramé-e-waer-line-i-farheeshowrn-ateeerain-NeHer Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Seale-DaawvingeftheMoumHalywaerdairbauiensysemtesanlwhchichisaliachedte-his Agreement as Exhibit erreeenseamdhlsissaivepupessonk 6. Maintenance. A. Generally. Each party shall have the responsibility for maintenance of the existing and future water lines and appurtenances owned by that party_as described above. Sianleys-aeltes-mehassingaNtawaer-limesand Ppurenan-ysems-oReOF-on y---4fayfS.aee Sysem-7-Moun-Holy-RaHRR-R.APNE-NPENRENermeler-yanls and twe master meles-and-ewisting - ystems-loestedenstemmservaNkamdellighwy27wate: B. Cost Share Major Repairs Outside Capital Improvement Plan. In the event that Mount Holly's system requires Major Repairs (defined below) outside of its capital improvement plan used to set Stanley's Rate in the joint rate study as outlined below, then the parties agree to a cost share as follows: Mount Holly shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the engineering, design, and the repair and Stanley shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the engineering, design, and the repair. Major Repairs" are defined as repairs needed on an emergency or urgent basis as a result of unexpected damage or compromise to Mount Holly's system and necessary to the provision of services to water customers of Mount Holly, but excluding any repairs that will not directly serve Stanley, with a cost exceeding! $5,000.00. Int the event Mount Holly receives reimbursement, funds, or akaaueMoumHolySye>: contributions of any kind, whether from FEMA, insurance, or any source whatsoever, for any such "Major Repairs" as defined herein, the full amount of such monies received will be deducted from the cost of the "Major Repairs" Failed Meters or Inaccuracies of Readings. Mount Holly and Stanley agree to calibrate the master meters using a certified third party at a frequency of at least once every six (6)twelve-(12) months. Mount Holly or Stanley may request additional calibrations at their own expense. A meter registering not more than two percent (2%) above or below the test result shall be deemed tol be accurate. The readings of any meter disclosed by test tol be inaccurate shall be corrected by substituting the six (6)42 month average foref readings of such meter for the six (6)12 months previous to such inaccurate reading.: Ifa any meter fails to register for any period of time, the amount of water furnished for such period shall be corrected bys substituting the six (6) month average for readings of such meter for the six (6) months previous to such failure. deemed te be-t the-amountefwater e-NS periedi immediately prior-te-the-f failure,unless Maum-Hely-ma-San-diere-mant The metering equipment shall be read monthly by Mount Holly according to Mount Holly's prevailing meter reading schedule. Stanley shall have access to the meter for the purpose of verifying its reading at any reasonable time, upon request. before the cost sharei is determined. 7. Treated Water Charge. A. Generally. The purchase rate for treated water from Mount Holly to Stanley ("Stanley Rate") will be the charge per thousand gallons of water being equal to the quotient of (A) the sum of (i) the direct operating budget of the water treatment plant owned and operated by Mount Holly ("Mount Holly Plant") and ()t the known capital improvement projects necessary tot the provision ofs services to water customers of Mount Holly excluding any capital improvement projects that will not directly serve Stanley, divided by (B)t the number oft thousand gallons of water which are projected to be treated in the Mount Holly Plant in the fiscal year covered by said annual budget. Mount Holly will not charge Stanley any B. Stipulated Rate Lock for Five Years. The parties stipulate and agree that the Stanley Rate shall be locked at $3.60 per thousand gallons of water for the first five (5): years after the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, the Stanley rate may change on July 1,2028, and every twelve months thereaffet,-subyeete the mise:sEawtspass-CamdD-belw. Each date on which the Stanley Joint Rate Study. Within the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, Mount Holly intends to conduct a water rate study, and a component of the rate study willl bet to set the Stanley Rate beginning on the first Change Date of July 1, 2028, and extending for the following sixty months to cover the next five successive Change other fees toj provide water other than the Stanley Rate. Rate could change is calleda a "Change Date". Dates. Stanley and Mount Holly will jointly participate in the Request for Qualifications process to select a rate study consultant, and the costs of the rate study shall be shared between the parties as follows: Stanley shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the cost oft thes scope ofs services tos set the Stanley Rate and Mount Holly shall pay one hundred percent (100%) oft the cost ofr rest oft the scope of services not related to setting the Stanley Rate. Thereafter, the parties will participate in aj joint rate study as outlined above every five fiscal years tos set the Stanley Rate over the following five fiscal years. D. Pereentage-Cep-on thes Sianley-Rate.Thes Stanley-Rate- will never be inereased en any* Formatted: Normal, Nob bullets or numbering Chg-Datywaas the previeus12 menth periedeand-inmadéition,mgms-wmulaiveRaie: adjustment: fort the- 60month indalewingayRae--esymdkahovee-Raeinefet fort the-12-menth-periehimmedaelypreeimgthe-mesirsemteintsiesiudy-This-pereeniage eap on S-ywPy-- estismeessaty-temeeny-luturenewandandiliomatregiremensbyNCDBA-whehresaltime hrerenhaeadleveeaSaaw-Ndasafa. 8. Invoicing. Mount Holly will invoice Stanley for water supplied hereunder approximately the first day of each month and such invoice shall be payable in full within 15 days of receipt of such billing. Any payment not received within 15 days Agreement ofsaidb billing shall carryal 1.5% late payment penalty. 9. Stanley Water Customers. A. Generally. Except as provided inj part B herein, water provided by Mount Holly tos Stanley under this Agreement will be provided only to water customers located within the present or future city limits of Stanley and those customers at their present locations now served by Stanley which are located outside of its city limits. The parties stipulate and agree that Glatfelter, and any successor by merger, acquisition, or otherwise, to Glatfelter, is Stanley's exclusive water customer. Stanley shall set the rate it charges its water customers from time to B. New Stanley Customers. Stanley agrees to purchase from Mount Holly a minimum of 300,000 gallons of water per day. The maximum daily water usage limit shall be set at 700,000 gallons of water per day and the maximum monthly water usage limit shall be set at 21,000,000 gallons of water per month. The Parties agree that the maximum daily limit is based on the facility or system capacity as of the effective date of this Agreement, and that such maximum daily limit may be amended as outlined below in the event of expansion of the existing system or in the eventeven the needs of Stanleythe-Tewn so require. Stanley agrees ha-al-new-waer-cusidF-Town-wil-beprovidel with-water d-waFNwln event Stanley exceeds the maximum monthly water usage said- limit without receiving an increase in said time. limit as outlined below, Mount Holly shall have the right to increase the rate charged to Stanley for the amount of water treated which exceeds the maximum usage limit, said rate not to exceed the then current Inside Non-Residential Water Rate. Stanley agrees that it will give 60 days' prior notice of Stanley's intent to provide water to any new customer within (through annexation or otherwise) or outside its corporate limits if it is anticipated that such customer will utilize 60,000 gallons of water or more per day. Stanley will also give Mount Holly 60 days' prior notice ofi its intent toj provide water to any now existing customer who plans to increase its usage by 60,000 gallons of water or more per day. "Gallons of water per day" shall be based upon a monthly average of daily consumption. If the increased usage is not anticipated to cause Stanley to exceed its maximum monthly water usage limit, then thej purpose of this notice is to allow Mount Holly to1 make necessary preparations for such increased usage. Ifthe increased usage is anticipated to cause Stanley to exceed its maximum monthly water usage limit, then suchi notice shalli include aj request for ani increase int the monthly water usage limit, and Mount Holly shall have thirty (30) days to approve or deny the request in its sole determination based upon its capacity to serve the increased monthly water usage, unless the parties agree to an extension of time to review. Eyent of Emergency. In the event of the daily maximum watèr quantity being exceeded due to a breakage in Stanley's System or other emergency, Stanley shall immediately contact Mount Holly's Water Treatment Plant Operator in Responsible Charge and inform that such maximum daily amount will be exceeded. Mount Holly agrees to notify Stanley as soon as practicable in the event that meter data or other information indicate significant or unusual increases in the quantity of water sold or provided, sO as to allow Stanley to investigate 10. Water Related Restrictions. Stanley shall be subject to Mount Holly's water conservation'restictions policies in effect at the time of execution of this Agreement and as they may be amended. Accordingly, Stanley's water supply may be preempted in the same manner and fashion as all other water users of Mount Holly. 11. Long-term Per Capita Reduction. In accordance with Session Law 2011-374, all local water supply plans must include a plan for the reduction of long-term per capita demand on potable water. Since Mount Holly must implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to meet this requirement, it is required for the Stanley to also implement BMPS to reduce potable water demand. Mount Holly will supply a list of BMPs theyl have implemented to the Stanley as measures toi implement or the Stanley must demonstrate to Mount Holly that comparable BMPS have been previously implemented or will bei implemented on an established schedule. 12. Water Meter Data. Mount Holly agrees toj provide to Stanley, ati no charge to Stanley, access to the same water meter data that Mount Holly receives through radio monitoring of the master water meter so that Stanley can monitor its water usage in breakage or other compromises tot the system. real time. 13.1 Interruption of Service. Mount Holly will provide Stanley with at least forty-eight (48) -hours' notice prior to any interruption of service necessary due to planned maintenance, repairs or other foreseeable extent of interruption. When interruptions of service are due to emergency situations, which cannot be foreseen, Mount Holly will notify Stanley as soon as possible as to the estimated duration and extent of the interruption. Each party will notify the other party about detected problems in each water system that affect Stanley's water usage or the other party's water system as promptly as possible. Each party will keep its list of emergency contacts updated 14. Amendment or Termination. This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by with the other party for such notification purposes. ani instrument in writing executed byl both parties hereto. Formatted: Normal IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalfb by individuals duly authorized, all as oft the day and year next to each signature. CITY OFI MOUNTHOLLY Attest: By: (SEAL) Bryan M. Hough, Mayor TOWNO OF STANLEY By: City Clerk Attest: (SEAL) Steven Denton, Mayor City Clerk Prepared by & return to after recording: Marie M. Anders, Atty., Michael, Elting, & Anders, PLLC, 124 W. Catawba Ave., Mount Holly, NC28120 NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY EASEMENT MODIFICATION THIS EASEMENT MODIFICATION made and entered into this 1St day of. July, 2023, by and between the City of Mount Holly, a North Carolina municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Mount Holly" and the Town of Stanley, a North Carolina municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Stanley"; WHEREAS, the partiès hereto have previously entered into an easement dated January 27, 1995, and recorded in Deed Book 2435, Page 32, of the Gaston County Public Registry ("Easement"); and, WHEREAS, the parties wish to modify thel Easement as stated herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in. consideration of the terms and conditions herein, the parties do 1. Pursuant to the Easement, Mount Holly is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Highway 27 water storage tank located within the Easement Area described therein. The parties agree that, subject to the revenue share provisions herein provided, Mount Holly may continue to utilize the Easement Area for the installation of such facilities as Mount Holly may elect and collect therefrom any rents,-sHbjeet-te-the "-pr.taslang those from existing leases) associated with the same including, but not limited to, equipment related to the installation of microwave dishes, antennas, and other related telecommunication equipment. Prior to the installation upon the Easement of equipment not associated with the production or distribution of water, Mount Holly shall inform Stanley of such proposed installation and allow Stanley a period of thirty (30) days to interpose any objections or request any modification to such proposal. Mount Holly will carefully consider comments from Stanley prior to such installation and will, in any event, comply with applicable zoning ordinances and pay all fees and charges related to any hereby agree as follows: applications, permitting, or zoning review required as a result of any such proposed installations. Stanley agrees that it will not wareasemably-prohibit through zoning or otherwise the placement oftelecommunication equipment upon the water tank. 2. All installation of facilities not related to the municipal water system shall be located 3. Rental revenue received by Mount Holly in excess of the costs of maintenance of the water tank during a fiscal year, including revenue received from up front or one-time payments relating to extensions or expansions of leases, licenses or any other use of the easement, shall be shared equally between the parties. In the event that the costs of maintenance of the water tank shall be in excess of rental revenue received by Mount Holly in a fiscal year, then Stanley agrees to reimburse the Mount Holly one half ofthe excess costs. Mount Holly agrees to provide copies of all leases, licenses or other documentation relating to the collection ofi rents, upfront payments and all other revenues received from the lease or usesue of the water tank, along with copies of receipts for all 4. There will be no logo on the water tank except as may be agreeable from time to time by 5. Stanley may, at its election, install equipment upon the tank for use by Stanley as outlined in that Permit from Mount Holly to Stanley dated July 11, 2022, as amended 6. Except as amended herein all other provisions of the aforesaid Easement shall remain in IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this easement modification to be executed on their behalf by individuals duly authorized, all as of the day and year next to each entirely within the existing fenced area ofthe Easement. rents and payments received, on at least an annual basis. the parties hereto. from time to time. full force and effect. signature. CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY Attest: By: (SEAL) Bryan M. Hough, Mayor City Clerk TOWN OF STANLEY Attest: By: (SEAL) Steven Denton, Mayor Town Clerk STATE OFI NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON I,. NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT aNotary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that Bryan M. Hough personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is Mayor oft the CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY, a North Carolina municipal corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the City Council oft the City of Mount Holly, NC, the: foregoing instrument was signed in its name by Bryan M. Hough as its Mayor, sealed with its corporate seal, and attested by Amy Miller as its City Clerk. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20 Notary Public My commission expires: (seal) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT a Notary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that Steven Denton personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is Mayor oft the TOWN OF STANLEY, a North Carolina municipal corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the Town Council of the Town of Stanley, NC, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by Steven Denton as its Mayor, sealed with its corporate seal, and attested by Olga Grishin as its Town Clerk. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20 Notary Public My commission expires: (seal) 3 E Y Piné Court E - @ 1 O