City Council Business Meeting
Regular MeetingCharlotte, NC · March 26, 2018
Minutes
City of Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 East 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 26, 2018
5:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council Business Meeting
Mayor Vi Lyles
Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt
Council Member Dimple Ajmera
Council Member Tariq Scott Bokhari
Council Member Ed Driggs
Council Member Larken Egleston
Council Member Justin Harlow
Council Member LaWana Mayfield
Council Member James Mitchell
Council Member Matt Newton
Council Member Greg Phipps
Council Member Braxton Winston II
City Council Business Meeting Meeting Minutes March 26, 2018
ACTION REVIEW
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina convened for Action
Review on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. in Room 267 of the Charlotte
Mecklenburg Government Center with Mayor Vi Lyles presiding.
Present: 5- Mayor Vi Lyles, Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt, Council Member Dimple Ajmera,
Council Member Larken Egleston, and Council Member Greg Phipps
AUN: 7- Council Member Tariq Scott Bokhari, Council Member Ed Driggs, Council Member
Justin Harlow, Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Council Member James Mitchell,
Council Member Matt Newton, and Council Member Braxton Winston II
1. 15-7545 Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions
Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items.
Council Members Bokhari, Newton and Winston arrived at 5:09 p.m.
Council Member Driggs arrived at 5:10 p.m.
Council Member Mayfield arrived at 5:11 p.m.
2. 15-7546 Agenda Overview
Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Deputy City Manager provided an overview of the Action
Review agenda.
3. 15-6980 South End Vision Plan Update
Ed McKinney, Deputy Planning Director and Monica Holmes, Planning provided
an update on the South End Vision Plan.
Council Member Mitchell arrived at 5:25 p.m.
Council Member Harlow arrived at 5:28 p.m.
4. 15-7842 City of Charlotte Microgrant Program
Willie Ratchford, Community Relations Director provided an overview and
update of the City of Charlotte Microgrant Program.
5. 15-7547 Answers to Mayor and Council Consent Item
Questions
There were no outstanding Consent Item questions.
6. 15-7548 Closed Session (as necessary)
No Closed Session was necessary.
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UDO SUMMIT UPDATE
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Planning Director provided an update on the What Can UDO
Summit at UNC Charlotte Center City that occured on March 24, 2018. The
summit provided an opportunity to share input related to the Charlotte Place
Types and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a city-wide effort aimed at
updating the policies and regulations that guide growth and development in
Charlotte.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 6:29 p.m. to move to the Meeting Chamber for the
regularly scheduled Business meeting.
BUSINESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina convened for a Dinner
Briefing on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 6:36 p.m. in the Meeting Chamber of the
Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center with Mayor Vi Lyles presiding.
Present: 9- Mayor Vi Lyles, Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt, Council Member Dimple Ajmera,
Council Member Tariq Scott Bokhari, Council Member Larken Egleston, Council
Member Justin Harlow, Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Council Member James
Mitchell, and Council Member Greg Phipps
AUN: 3- Council Member Ed Driggs, Council Member Matt Newton, and Council Member
Braxton Winston II
INTRODUCTIONS
Council Members Driggs and Winston arrived at 6:37 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mayor Lyles explained the protocol for the invocation.
Council Member Mayfield led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Newton arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Present: 12 - Mayor Vi Lyles, Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt, Council Member Dimple Ajmera,
Council Member Tariq Scott Bokhari, Council Member Ed Driggs, Council Member
Larken Egleston, Council Member Justin Harlow, Council Member LaWana
Mayfield, Council Member James Mitchell, Council Member Matt Newton, Council
Member Greg Phipps, and Council Member Braxton Winston II
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Council Member Egleston recognized Boy Scout Troop 405 from St. Martin's
Episcopal Church in District 1 attending the Council meeting to earn their
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
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9. 15-7557 Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Pro Tem Eiselt read a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
CONSENT
8. 15-7550 Consent agenda items 21 through 70 may be
considered in one motion except for those items
removed by a Council member. Items are removed
by notifying the City Clerk.
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the
exception of Item No. 22 which was pulled for a separte vote and Item No. 65
which was settled. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Forum
The following speaker(s) addressed City Council:
1. Katherine Cline - Ban Assault Weapons
2. Sarah Haley - Abuses at Women's Clinic Charlotte
3. Brian Talbert - Russaian Rally in Charlotte
4. Gail Adams - Renting Schools out for Affordable Housing
5. Neta Caldwell - Myeloma Awareness Month
6. Sue DuChanois - Police Activity on Latrobe Drive
7. Adam Suprock - Charlotte Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America
8. Shirley Hines - Police Retention
9. Vaibhav Pachalla - Social and Economic Mobility in Charlotte
10. A. Chris Bakis - Eastland Property
ZONING
EXPLANATION OF ZONING HEARINGS
Mayor Lyles explained the rules and procedures for Zoning hearings.
10. 15-7771 Rezoning Petition: 2017-191 by Charlie
Markey
There being no speakers, either for or against, a motion was made by Council
Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public
Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
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11. 15-7773 Rezoning Petition: 2017-193 by Mazen
Chakra
There being no speakers, either for or against, a motion was made by Council
Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Close the Public
Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
12. 15-7774 Rezoning Petition: 2017-196 by RI
Charlotte Property, LP
There being no speakers, either for or against, a motion was made by Council
Member Phipps and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Close the Public
Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
13. 15-7775 Rezoning Petition: 2017-197 by Woda
Group, Inc.
The following speaker(s) addressed City Council regarding this Rezoning
Petition:
Cy Tyree
Keith MacVean
Michelle Sanchez
Stephen Massa
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously
14. 15-7776 Rezoning Petition: 2017-198 by WaterWalk
Real Estate Services, LLC
The following speaker(s) addressed City Council regarding this Rezoning
Petition:
Keith MacVean
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Ajmera to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
15. 15-7777 Rezoning Petition: 2017-199 by Crescent
Communities, LLC
The following speaker(s) addressed City Council regarding this Rezoning
Petition:
Collin Brown
A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council
Member Harlow to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
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16. 15-7779 Rezoning Petition: 2017-200 by Hornet
Moving, LLC
The following speaker(s) addressed City Council regarding this Rezoning
Petition:
Brittany Lins
A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council
Member Mayfield to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
POLICY
17. 15-7551 City Manager’s Report
Sabrina Joy-Hogg, Deputy City Manager noted the City Manager's 30 Day Update
was passed out to Council. Ms. Joy-Hogg said that the proposed week for Crisis
Communication Planning is April 16-21, 2018.
Mayor Lyles briefy went over the items summarized in the update.
18. 15-7790 Amend the 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Driggs to Approve this Policy Item. The motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS
19. 15-7494 Approval of the Refunding of Water Sewer Revenue
Bonds and Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Phipps to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.
71. 15-7909 71. Charlotte Business INClusion Advisory Committee
This item was added to the agenda after publication.
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve (1) Add an at-large City Council appointed position
to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committe; (2) Move Noah Cartagena
to that newly created position; and, (3) Appoint Milagritos Aguilar who was
recommended by the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas as the
representative of the organization. The motion carried unanimously.
20. 15-7552 Mayor and City Council Topics
The City Council members may share information and raise topics for discussion.
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CONSENT
21. 15-7544 Police Crime Lab Gas Chromatograph/Mass
Spectrometer
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
22. 15-7485 Medical Supplies for Animal Care and Control
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yeas: 9- Mayor Pro Tem Eiselt, Council Member Ajmera, Council Member Scott Bokhari,
Council Member Driggs, Council Member Egleston, Council Member Harlow,
Council Member Mitchell, Council Member Newton, and Council Member Phipps
Nayes: 2- Council Member Mayfield, and Council Member Winston II
23. 15-7568 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Neighborhood Survey
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
24. 15-7539 Scaleybark Development Agreements Amendment for
Extension of Time
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
25. 15-7438 Cooperative Purchasing Contract for Cleaning
Supplies and Equipment
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
26. 15-7339 Public Auction for Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Emily Kunze, Deputy City Clerk read a correction into the record. The following
three (3) vehicles were removed from the decommission list:
Equipment # MPA100, MPA102 and MPA103 (small sedan electric plug-ins)
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
27. 15-7437 Oil, Lubricants, Fluids, and Coolant Contract
Extension
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
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28. 15-7390 Private Developer Funds Appropriation
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
29. 15-7511 Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of E. 16th
Street
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
30. 15-7517 Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Residual Portion of
Dearmon Drive
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
31. 15-7512 Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Alleyway off of
Dotger Avenue
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
32. 15-7515 Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened
Right-of-Way between Bullard Street and Joy Street
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
33. 15-7519 Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened
Right-of-Way off of Duckworth Avenue
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
34. 15-7516 Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened
Right-of-Way off of Mingus Cabin Lane
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
35. 15-7202 CATS Blue Line Extension Landscape Maintenance
Service Contracts
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
36. 15-7487 Rose Valley Drive Storm Water Improvement Project
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
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37. 15-7484 Doby Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Construction Administration Contract
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
38. 15-7483 Little Sugar Creek Tributary to Fairview Road Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Construction Administration
Contract
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
39. 15-7283 Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Doby
Creek and Little Sugar Creek Tributary to Fairview
Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
40. 15-6543 Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Process
Improvements Engineering Services
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
41. 15-7724 Gum Branch Outfall Replacement
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
42. 15-7338 Contract Amendment for Gum Branch Outfall
Inspection Services
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
43. 15-7106 Crescent Dixie River, LLC Reimbursable Sewer
Construction Contract for the Beaverdam Creek West
Branch Outfall Phase I Project
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
44. 15-7393 Contract Amendment to Reimbursable Contract with
Bridges at Mint Hill LLC
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
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45. 15-7454 Irwin Creek Treatment Plant Phase 2 Project -
Construction Change Order 2
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
46. 15-7310 Charlotte Water Generator Equipment
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
47. 15-7725 Contract Amendment to Reimbursable Sewer Contract
with Barclay Properties of Southpark LLC
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
48. 15-7781 Charlotte Gateway Station Lease with Greyhound
Lines, Inc.
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
49. 15-7470 Airport Long Term 1 Parking Lot Expansion - Design
Services Contract
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
50. 15-7312 Airport Concourse A Phase II Expansion
Environmental Assessment
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
51. 15-7499 Airport Crossfield Taxiway and De-Ice Pad
Environmental Assessment
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
52. 15-7364 Airport Identity Management System
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
53. 15-7520 Jetstream Ground Services Lease
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
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54. 15-7246 Refund of Property Taxes
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
55. 15-7534 Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
56. 15-7703 In Rem Remedy: 3041 Reid Avenue
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
57. 15-7752 Property Transactions - 25th Street Connection,
Parcel #1
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
58. 15-7762 Property Transactions - 5435 Hovis Road Sanitary
Sewer, Parcel #2
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
59. 15-7760 Property Transactions - Beatties Ford Road
Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel #1
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
60. 15-7761 Property Transactions - Goose Creek Pump Station,
Parcel #17
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
61. 15-7763 Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer
Outfall, Parcel #1
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
62. 15-7778 Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer
Outfall, Parcel #15 and 16
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
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63. 15-7764 Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer
Outfall, Parcel #20
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
64. 15-7765 Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer
Outfall, Parcel #21
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
65. 15-7766 Property Transactions - Rocky River Road
Improvement, Parcel #16
This Item was Settled.
66. 15-7768 Property Transactions - Rocky River Road
Improvement, Parcel #17
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
67. 15-7759 Property Transactions - Rocky River Road
Improvement, Parcel #19
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
68. 15-7755 Property Transactions - Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Parcel #10
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
69. 15-7757 Property Transactions - Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Parcel #11
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
70. 15-7758 Property Transactions - Stevens Creek Sanitary Sewer
Phase 1, Parcel #8
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Egleston to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Egleston and seconded by Council
Member Driggs to Adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The
meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 East 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 26, 2018
Council Chambers
City Council Business Meeting
Mayor Vi Lyles
Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt
Council Member Dimple Ajmera
Council Member Tariq Scott Bokhari
Council Member Ed Driggs
Council Member Larken Egleston
Council Member Justin Harlow
Council Member LaWana Mayfield
Council Member James Mitchell
Council Member Matt Newton
Council Member Greg Phipps
Council Member Braxton Winston II
City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda March 26, 2018
5:00 P.M. ACTION REVIEW, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 267
1. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions
Staff Resource(s):
Kim Eagle, City Manager’s Office
Time: 5 minutes
Synopsis
Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. Staff will address questions at the end
of the Action Review meeting.
2. Agenda Overview
Staff Resource(s):
Marcus Jones, City Manager
3. South End Vision Plan Update
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Planning Department
Time: 30 minutes
Future Action
It is anticipated that City Council will be asked to approve the South End Vision Plan and Plan Amendments
in the first quarter of 2018.
4. City of Charlotte Microgrant Program
Staff Resource(s):
Willie Ratchford, Community Relations
Time: 20 minutes
Explanation
§ The city is launching a new program to encourage community partner engagement in support of the
Community Empowerment Initiative, which was implemented in several Charlotte neighborhoods in
2017.
§ In particular, the micro grant program is focused on organizations with programs to help with
mediation and conflict resolution, crime fighting and prevention, and opportunities for youth and
parents.
Future Action
This presentation is for information only.
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5. Answers to Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions
Staff Resource(s):
Kim Eagle, City Manager’s Office
Time: 10 minutes
Synopsis
Staff responses to questions from the beginning of the Action Review meeting.
6. Closed Session (as necessary)
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6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING,
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER,
CHAMBER
Call to Order
Introductions
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
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7. Public Forum
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8. Consent agenda items 21 through 70 may be considered in
one motion except for those items removed by a Council
member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.
Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order:
A. Items that have not been pulled, and
B. Items with speakers signed up to speak to the item.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. Child Abuse Prevention Month
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Eiselt will read a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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ZONING
10. Rezoning Petition: 2017-191 by Charlie Markey
Location: Approximately 2.44 acres located at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Rampart Street,
east of South Tryon. (Council District 3 - Mayfield)
Current Zoning: I-2 (general industrial)
Proposed Zoning: TOD-M (transit oriented development - mixed use)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
2017-191_PH_staff_03-19-2018_done.pdf
11. Rezoning Petition: 2017-193 by Mazen Chakra
Location: Approximately 4.61 acres located west of Plaza Road Extension, east of I-485 at the
Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County Line. (Outside City Limits)
Current Zoning: R-3 (single family residential)
Proposed Zoning: R-8MF (multi-family residential)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
2017-193_PHstaff_3-19-18_done.pdf
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12. Rezoning Petition: 2017-196 by RI Charlotte Property, LP
Location: Approximately 2.5 acres located on the west side of North Tryon Street, south of East W.T.
Harris Boulevard. (Council District 4 - Phipps)
Current Zoning: O-6(CD) (office, conditional)
Proposed Zoning: MUDD-O (mixed use development, optional)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
Site Plan
Previously Approved Site Plans
2017-196 PHstaff 03-01-2018_done.pdf
2017-196_RevSitePlan_02-13-2018
Previously Approved Cover Page
2017-196 Prev approved 1991-049 approval
Previously Approved Cover Page
2017-196 Prev 1984-008C_approved_site_plan
13. Rezoning Petition: 2017-197 by Woda Group, Inc.
Location: Approximately 7.05 acres located on the east side of South Tryon Street., north of Shopton
Road West. (Council District 3 - Mayfield)
Current Zoning: R-3 (single family residential)
Proposed Zoning: R-12MF(CD) (multi-family residential, conditional)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of outstanding issues related to density,
transportation, and tree save.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
Site Plan
2017-197_PH_staff_3-19-18.done.pdf
2017-197_RevSitePlan_02-13-2018
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14. Rezoning Petition: 2017-198 by WaterWalk Real Estate
Services, LLC
Location: Approximately 5.75 acres located on the south side of West Arrowood Road, west of I-77.
(Council District 3 - Mayfield)
Current Zoning: B-D(CD) (distributive business, conditional) and I-1 (light industrial)
Proposed Zoning: O-2(CD) (office, conditional)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of outstanding issues related to the 12-foot trail
along Arrowood Road.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
Site Plan
Previous Approved Site Plan
2017-198_PH_staff_3-19-18_DONE.pdf
2017-198_RevSitePlan_02-13-2018
Previously Approved Cover Page
2017-198 Approved Plan 1984-028C
15. Rezoning Petition: 2017-199 by Crescent Communities, LLC
Location: Approximately 3.50 acres bounded by E. Stonewall Street, South Tryon Street, South College
Street and East Hill Street. (Council District 1 - Egleston)
Current Zoning: UMUD (uptown mixed use) and UMUD-O (uptown mixed use, optional)
Proposed Zoning: UMUD-O (uptown mixed use, optional) and UMUD-O SPA (uptown mixed use, optional,
site plan amendment)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
Site Plan
Previously Approved Site Plan
2017-199_PH_03-19-2018-done.pdf
2017-199_RevSitePlan_02-13-2018
Previously Approved Cover Page
2017-199 previously approved plan 2014-079
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16. Rezoning Petition: 2017-200 by Hornet Moving, LLC
Location: Approximately 1.62 acres located on the north side of West Craighead Road, east of North
Graham Street. (Council District 1 - Egleston)
Current Zoning: I-1 (light industrial)
Proposed Zoning: I-2(CD) (general industrial, conditional)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Attachments:
Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
Site Plan
2017-200 PHstaff 03-01-2018_done.pdf
2017-200_RevSitePlan_02-13-2018
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POLICY
17. City Manager’s Report
18. Amend the 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule
Action:
Approve the amendment to the 2018 City Council and Budget Meeting Schedule.
Staff Resource(s):
Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 143-318.12 requires that the City Clerk maintain on file a schedule of
the City Council’s regular meetings and that the approved schedule shall be posted to the City’s
Web site. If a schedule is duly adopted and filed, no further notice of regular meetings is necessary.
§ The following meeting will be added to the 2018 Meeting Schedule:
- April 30, 2018, 3:00 p.m., Legislative Action Review with the Mecklenburg County State
Delegation, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
§ The annual Chamber Inter City Visit has been scheduled for the following dates and location:
- June 20-22, 2018, Chamber Inter City Visit, Atlanta, Georgia.
Attachment(s)
Amended 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule
2018 Council and Budget Mtg Calendar Final.Amended.pdf
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BUSINESS
19. Approval of the Refunding of Water Sewer Revenue Bonds
and Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes
Action:
A. Adopt a bond order and resolution that makes certain Statements of Fact concerning the
refunding of Water Sewer Revenue Bonds and Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN),
B. Provide for the issuance of Water Sewer Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $470
million to refund outstanding 2008 Revenue Bonds and 2015 BAN, and
C. Authorize City Officials to take necessary actions to complete the financing, including
making the application to the Local Government Commission.
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This action provides for the refunding of both the 2008 revenue bonds and the 2015 BAN. The 2008
bonds are being refinanced at a lower rate to achieve savings. The 2015 BAN is replacing
short-term debt with long-term permanent debt.
§ In 2008 revenue bonds for water and sewer projects totaling $343 million were issued at a fixed
rate. Approximately $288 million are outstanding and currently available for refunding.
§ In 2015 the City obtained a $180 million BAN to fund projects on an interim basis and planned to
convert it to permanent debt at the end of the twenty-four to thirty-six month construction period.
§ The projects being funded by this refunding are concerned with water/sewer improvements and
expansion.
§ This action does not require future rate increases.
§ In early fiscal year 2019 there will be a request for Council to authorize a new program to provide
construction period funding for upcoming water and sewer capital improvements.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Water Sewer Debt Service Fund
Attachment(s)
Bond Order
Resolution
Resolution
Bond Order
20. Mayor and City Council Topics
The City Council members may share information and raise topics for discussion.
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CONSENT
21. Police Crime Lab Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer, as authorized by the
sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a contract with Agilent Technologies for the purchase of a Gas
Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for the term of one year, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year renewal terms
with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for
which the contract was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Bruce Bellamy, Police
Matthew Mathis, Police
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129 (e) (6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because the requested product is essential in
maintaining standardization and the use of another product would require considerable time and
money to implement and evaluate.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ The Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer instrument is used to identify controlled substances in
suspected drug cases and to test fire debris evidence in arson cases.
§ The new purchase would replace the existing Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer that has
passed its life expectancy and usefulness.
§ Annual expenditures under the contract are estimated to be $106,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion
Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Asset Forfeiture
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22. Medical Supplies for Animal Care and Control
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder MWI Veterinary Supply for the
purchase of medical supplies for one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, one-year terms with
possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which
the contract was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Charles Bannerman, Police
Explanation
§ A variety of medical supplies are needed for the Animal Care and Control Division of the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to treat animals for injuries, illness, and to maintain the
health of animals in their care for court cases, rabies, quarantines, reclaims, and adoptions.
§ On July 14, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received from interested
providers. MWI Veterinary Supply was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ MWI Veterinary Supply will be paid the unit prices set forth in the contract.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $70,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no opportunities (Part B: Section 2.3 of the
Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget
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23. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Neighborhood
Survey
Action
A. Approve a contract with The Research and Evaluation Group LLC (EvalGroup) to conduct the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Neighborhood Survey for three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms and amend
the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Kellie High-Foster, Police
Paul Paskoff, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), since 2002, has conducted a
jurisdiction-wide community survey to examine perceptions of crime and safety.
§ EvalGroup will conduct a survey in identified neighborhoods and business corridors to measure
various categories including community involvement, perceptions of safety, procedural justice,
performance, individual contact, issues, and overall satisfaction of policing services.
§ The survey will allow CMPD to focus on the targeted neighborhoods and business corridors to
provide a focused approach to address issues identified by the survey. Targeted corridors include:
- Beatties Ford Corridor (Metro Division)
- Tuckaseegee Corridor (Freedom Division)
- North Tryon Corridor (Metro Division)
- Albemarle Road Corridor (Hickory Grove Division and Eastway Division)
- I-85/Sugar Creek Corridor (North Tryon Division)
- Providence Road Corridor (Providence Division and South Division)
§ The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citizen Survey Services on October 12, 2017. In
response to the RFP, the City received nine proposals from interested service providers.
§ EvalGroup best met the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness
to RFP requirements including a web based survey as the primary mode of data collection, a mail-in
survey as a secondary mode of data collection, and taking advantage of community events to
conduct in-person surveys of residents and business owners.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $60,166.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no opportunities (Part B: Section 2.3 of the
Charlotte Business INClusion Policy)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget
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24. Scaleybark Development Agreements Amendment for
Extension of Time
Action:
Approve a 60-day extension to the General Development Agreement with Scaleybark Partners,
LLC to extend the development completion obligations to May 29, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Pamela Wideman, Housing and Neighborhood Services
John Lewis, CATS
Explanation
§ In June 2007, City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement, and additional related
agreements, with Scaleybark Partners, LLC (“Developer”) for the sale of 16 acres of land to
construct a transit-oriented development at the LYNX Scaleybark Light Rail Station. The Developer
closed on the property, located at 3804 South Boulevard in Council District 3, on February 29, 2008.
§ The original scope of the development agreements included:
- Completion of 80 affordable housing units to serve households at or below 60 percent of the
area median income,
- Completion of a temporary Park and Ride facility for CATS riders,
- Completion of a permanent Park and Ride facility for CATS riders,
- Installation of open space at Linear Park, and
- Completion of streetscape improvements along South Boulevard bordering the property.
§ To date, the Developer has accomplished the following:
- Master-planned the development to include office space, retail, hotel rooms, and multifamily
and townhome units,
- Completed the temporary Park and Ride facility,
- Completed the Linear Park open space,
- Completed the streetscape improvements along South Boulevard, and
- Completed, in cooperation with the city, a master storm water detention pond.
§ The outstanding items the Developer must deliver are 80 units of affordable housing and the
permanent Park and Ride facility.
§ Staff requests a 60-day extension in order to renegotiate the existing deadlines with the Developer
and to finalize the development agreement for the Scaleybark Development.
§ Once negotiations are complete, staff will return to Council on or before May 29, 2018, to review
and approve the amended and restated development agreements.
Attachment(s)
Map
Scaleybark Development Map
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25. Cooperative Purchasing Contract for Cleaning Supplies and
Equipment
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of cleaning supplies and equipment from a cooperative purchasing
contract as authorized by G.S. 143-129(e)(3),
B. Approve a unit price contract with SupplyWorks for the purchase of cleaning supplies and
equipment for a term of three years under U.S. Communities Government Purchasing
Alliance contract #17-21, dated November 1, 2017, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for an additional one-year terms as long
as the cooperative contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more
favorable than those offered under the cooperative contact.
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Kay Elmore, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ City departments routinely need a wide variety of supplies and equipment for regular cleaning,
sanitation, and maintenance of facilities, fire trucks, equipment, and personal protection apparatus.
§ A cooperative purchasing agreement results from the consolidation and competitive solicitation of
multiple public agency requirements. By aggregating common needs, all agencies are able to
leverage economies of scale, such as volume discounts, improved terms and conditions, reduced
administrative costs, and access to professional and technical expertise that can be utilized on a
local, regional, and national level.
§ SupplyWorks has a contract awarded by Fresno County, CA, through U.S. Communities Government
Purchasing Alliance that offers competitively-obtained contracts to public agencies nationwide.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
These are cooperative purchasing contracts and are exempt (Part A: Appendix 27 of the Charlotte Business
INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Department Operating Budget
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26. Public Auction for Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution declaring specific vehicles, equipment, and other miscellaneous items as
surplus,
B. Authorize said items for sale by public auction on April 7, 2018, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to approve certain administrative and storage fees as may be
required from time to time for auction events.
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Kay Elmore, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 160A-270(b), approval is requested for a public auction
as follows.
§ On April 7, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. to dispose of city-owned property declared as surplus.
§ Management and Financial Services provides asset recovery and disposal services to city
departments, Mecklenburg County, Emergency Management Services, and the Charlotte Housing
Authority.
§ Auctions are conducted at the city’s Asset Recovery and Disposal facility located at 5550 Wilkinson
Boulevard, in Council District 3.
§ On January 11, 2016, Council approved a contract with Rogers Realty and Auction Company, Inc.
for auctioneer and related services as the result of a competitive selection process.
§ The auction company will be compensated 8.5 percent of the total gross sale price of rolling stock
and miscellaneous items through auction proceeds.
§ Proceeds from the auction are distributed to the city’s General Fund and the city’s Enterprise Funds,
(Aviation, Charlotte Water, and CATS), and other agencies based on asset ownership.
Attachment(s)
Property Lists (Exhibit - A city owned property)
Delegation of Authority
Resolution
20180326 - 01 Rolling Stock auction (Exhibit A)
20180326 - 03 Rolling stock auction - Delegation of Authority
20180326- 02 Rolling stock auction - Resolution
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27. Oil, Lubricants, Fluids, and Coolant Contract Extension
Action:
Approve contract amendments for a term of six months for oil, lubricants, fluids, and coolants to
the following:
- Brewer Hendley Oil,
- Isgett Distributors, and
- PetroChoice LLC (formerly Hagan Kennington Oil Company).
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Chris Trull, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ On April 22, 2013, Council awarded unit price contracts for two years, with three additional
one-year terms in the estimated annual amount of $600,000. The City exercised each one-year
renewal option. The contracts will expire on April 21, 2018.
§ The contracts provide the City with engine oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, coolant, and
other lubricants for the normal, customary, and preventive maintenance schedules of vehicles and
equipment in the City’s Fleet, including, but not limited to, Fire Apparatus, Police vehicles, sedans,
medium trucks, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and other City Fleet assets.
§ A six month extension to the current contracts is needed to allow for the completion of a
competitive solicitation process designed to optimize the product and delivery methodology of auto
and equipment supplies and parts across the City.
§ Combined contract expenditures are estimated to be $350,000.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Management and Financial Services Operating Budget
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28. Private Developer Funds Appropriation
Action:
A. Approve Developer Agreements with the following companies for traffic signal installations
and improvements:
- Haven Campus Communities-Charlotte LLC,
- 521 Partners LLC,
- LMV Block 42 Holdings, LP,
- 10th & Seigle Ave., LLC,
- KP Development, LLC,
- NCCFA1, LLC,
- DC Charlotte Plaza, LLLP,
- High Family Partnership, I LP, and
- Columbia Cochran Commons, LLC.
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $487,632 in private developer funds for traffic
signal installations and improvements.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Charles Abel, Transportation
Explanation
§ Private developer agreements and funds appropriations are needed when a developer is required
through the City rezoning process to make traffic signal improvements.
§ Funding contributions from private developers must be appropriated prior to the City’s initiation of
work.
§ The $487,632 in private developer funding is for traffic signals, traffic signal modifications and/or
upgrades, and other related work associated with developer projects. The funding is restricted to
the projects noted below.
§ The following developers are fully funding traffic signal modifications and improvements to mitigate
traffic impacts around their respective development projects:
- Haven Campus Communities-Charlotte LLC contributed $9,500 for traffic signal modifications
at the intersection of University City Boulevard and Suther Road (Council District 4).
- 521 Partners LLC contributed $91,000 for traffic signal modifications at the intersections of
Providence Road West and Highway 521, and Providence Road West and Lancaster Highway
(Council District 7).
- LMV Block 42 Holdings, LP contributed $92,087 for traffic signal modifications to include a
new mast arm at 9th Street and College Street (Council District 1).
- 10th and Seigle Avenue, LLC contributed $5,000 for traffic signal modifications at the
intersection of 10th Street and Seigle Avenue (Council District 1).
- KP Development, LLC contributed $27,000 for traffic signal modifications at the intersection
of Tuckaseegee Road and Queen City Drive (Council District 3).
- NCCFA1, LLC contributed $45,600 for traffic signal modifications at Prosperity Church Road
and Ridge Avenue (Council District 4).
- DC Charlotte Plaza LLLP contributed $177,445 for a new traffic signal at S. Tryon Street,
Camden Road and W. Summit Street (Council District 1).
- High Family Partnership, I LP contributed $20,000 for a new traffic signal at Mallard Creek
Church Road and David Taylor Drive (Council District 4).
- Columbia Cochran Commons, LLC contributed $20,000 for a new traffic signal at Mallard
Creek Church Road and David Taylor Drive (Council District 4).
§ The signals are required to meet the same criteria as other traffic signals approved by the City.
§ Payments made by the developer are in response to estimates of work prepared by the Charlotte
Department of Transportation (CDOT) and supplied to the developer.
§ Any funding contributed by the developer for a signal project that is unused by the City will be
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refunded after project completion.
§ CDOT will install and operate these signals as part of the existing signal systems in the area.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Private Developer Contributions
Attachment(s)
Map
Budget Ordinance
Map_157390_Private Developer Funds Appropriation
Budget Ordinance_CDOT_3.26.2018 Agenda
29. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of E. 16th Street
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon a portion of E. 16th Street, and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The portion of E. 16th Street is located in Council District 1.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
CityCouncilROWAbandonmentMap_2017-09 2
Resolution of Intent to Close a portion of E. 16th Street
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30. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Residual Portion of
Dearmon Drive
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon a residual portion of Dearmon Drive, and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The residual portion of Dearmon Drive is located in Council District 1.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
City Council Map_Portion of Dearmon Drive
Resolution of Intent to Close a residual portion of Dearmon Drive
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31. Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Alleyway off of Dotger
Avenue
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon an alleyway off of Dotger Avenue, and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The alleyway off of Dotger Avenue is located in Council District 1.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
City Council Map_Alleyway off of N. Dotger Avenue
Resolution of Intent to Close an Alleyway off of N. Dotger Avenue
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32. Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened Right-of-Way
between Bullard Street and Joy Street
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon an unopened right-of-way between Bullard Street
and Joy Street, and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The unopened right-of-way between Bullard Street and Joy Street is located in Council District 3.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
City Council Map_Unopened Street between Bullard and Joy Street
Resolution of Intent to Close an unopened right-of-way between Bullard Street and Joy St
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33. Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened Right-of-Way
off of Duckworth Avenue
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to abandon an unopened right-of-way off of Duckworth Avenue,
and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ The unopened right-of-way off of Duckworth Avenue is located in Council District 2.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
City Council Map_Unopened Street off of Duckworth Avenue
Resolution of Intent to Close an unopened right-of-way off of Duckworth Avenue
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34. Resolution of Intent to Abandon an Unopened Right-of-Way
off of Mingus Cabin Lane
Action:
A. Adopt a Resolution to of Intent to abandon an unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin
Lane, and
B. Set a public hearing date for April 23, 2018.
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Jeff Boenisch, Transportation
Policy
§ To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use.
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets
and alleys.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and
requests this City Council action in accordance with the statute.
§ The action removes land from public right-of-way status and attaches it to the adjacent property.
§ An unopened right-of-way off of Mingus Cabin Lane is located in Council District 2.
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
CIty Council Map_Unopened Street off of Mingus Cabin Lane
Resolution of Intent to Close an Unopened Right-of-Way off of Mingus Cabin Lane
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35. CATS Blue Line Extension Landscape Maintenance Service
Contracts
Action:
Approve landscaping maintenance contracts with Champion Landscapes Inc. for CATS Blue Line
Extension North and South contracts for a three-year term.
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Quin Hall, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ The CATS Blue Line Extension North and South landscape maintenance contracts will provide
continuous landscape maintenance services for City-owned facilities and properties along the Blue
Line Extension.
§ Work will include grounds maintenance, turf maintenance, shrub maintenance, groundcover
maintenance, perennial maintenance, trash and debris removal, storm debris pickup, irrigation
maintenance/repair/operation, snow and ice removal, tree maintenance and mulching, pesticide, and
herbicide application.
§ The CATS Blue Line Extension North contract will total $533,715, and it includes five station
platform areas, two parking decks, four linear miles of planted medians including Tom Hunter
Station, University City Boulevard Station, University City Boulevard Parking Deck, McCullough
Station, JW Clay Parking Deck and Station, UNCC Campus Station and North Tryon Medians from Old
Concord Road to JW Clay Station (located in Council District 4).
§ The CATS Blue Line Extension South contract will total $394,680, and it includes six station
platform areas, one parking deck, one park and ride lot, one rail maintenance facility including Old
Concord Road Park and Ride, Sugar Creek Station and Parking Deck, 36th Street Station, 25th
Street Station, North Yard Maintenance Facility, Parkwood Station and 9th Street Station (located
in Council District 1).
§ On December 19, 2017, a Request for Proposals was advertised; four proposals were received from
interested service providers.
§ Champion Landscapes Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost
and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Total contract expenditures are $928,395 over the three year term.
§ Work is anticipated to begin in April 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established for these contracts because there are no opportunities (Part C:
Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS reimburses Engineering and Property Management for landscape management services on
CATS facilities and properties.
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36. Rose Valley Drive Storm Water Improvement Project
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $1,411,105.30 to the lowest responsive bidder Hall Contracting
Corporation for the Rose Valley Drive Storm Water Improvement Project.
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Stewart Edwards, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This project will address failing storm drainage systems on Rose Valley Drive, Stonewood Drive and
Brookhaven Road. It is located in Council District 6.
§ Work will include the installation of 1,665 linear feet of concrete pipe, 100 linear feet of pipe lining,
associated drainage structures, curb, gutter and asphalt paving.
§ On January 22, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received from interested
service providers.
§ Hall Contracting Corporation was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be completed in second quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 22.67%
Hall Contracting Corporation exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 22.67%
($319,897.56) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the
Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Trull Contracting (SBE) (asphalt) ($114,794.25)
§ On Time Construction (SBE, MBE) (concrete) ($70,798.70)
§ Silverback Brothers (SBE, MBE) (hauling) ($66,338.25)
§ All Points Trucking (SBE) (hauling) ($41,570.74)
§ Bird Dog Traffic Control (SBE) (traffic control) ($12,300.62)
§ Whitesell Trucking (SBE) (clearing/grubbing) ($10,900)
§ A-1 Precision Fence (SBE) (fencing) ($3,195)
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 9.72%
Hall Contracting Corporation exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 9.72%
($137,136.95) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the
Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ On Time Construction (MBE, SBE) (concrete) ($70,798.70)
§ Silverback Brothers (MBE, SBE) (hauling) ($66,338.25)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Location Map - Rose Valley Drive Storm Water Improvement Project
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37. Doby Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements Construction
Administration Contract
Action:
Approve a professional services contract for $708,760 with Hazen and Sawyer for construction
administration services.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Doby Creek gravity sewer serves residences, businesses, and schools along the I-85 corridor
between West Sugar Creek Road and the Mallard Creek Greenway in University area (City Council
District 4).
§ The area serviced by this gravity sewer line has seen a high rate of infill development and changes
in land use related to the redevelopment along the Blue Line Extension.
§ The gravity sewer is approximately 45 years old and cannot accommodate projected flows within
this high growth area.
§ In order to address capacity concerns, the project includes the replacement of almost three miles
of 10, 12, and 15 inch diameter gravity sewer.
§ On August 3, 2016, Charlotte Water issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional
Engineering Services for Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects. In response to the
RFQ, Charlotte Water received 16 proposals from interested professional service providers for the
five projects listed in the RFQ. The Doby Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements was one of the five
projects listed in the RFQ.
§ Hazen and Sawyer is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs on the basis of demonstrated
competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ On November 28, 2016, City Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for planning,
preliminary design, and final engineering design services for the Doby Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvements project.
§ This contract provides engineering services for the construction phase and includes inspection
services as well as construction materials testing.
§ This phase of the project is anticipated to be completed by the third quarter of 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section
2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Hazen and Sawyer has committed 12.27% ($87,000) of
the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ Survey & Mapping Control, Inc. (SBE) ($86,000) (field survey and preconstruction staking)
§ Mid-Carolina Reprographics, LLC (SBE, WBE) ($1,000) (reproduction)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
RCA Map
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38. Little Sugar Creek Tributary to Fairview Road Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Construction Administration Contract
Action:
Approve a professional services contract for $523,800 with STV Engineers, Inc. for construction
administration services.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Little Sugar Creek Tributary to Fairview Road gravity sewer line parallels Tyvola Road and
Fairview Road, on the south, from Piedmont Row Drive to the Lower Sugar Creek Gravity Sewer
Outfall in Park Road Park. This gravity sewer line serves homes and businesses located in the
SouthPark area of Charlotte (City Council District 6).
§ The area serviced by this gravity sewer line has seen a high rate of infill development and land use
changes since it was designed and constructed in the 1960s. The projected sewer flows from
proposed developments in the area indicates that additional sewer capacity is needed and the
gravity sewer line must be upsized.
§ In order to address capacity concerns, the project includes the replacement of approximately 6,000
linear feet of 8, 10, and 12 inch diameter gravity sewer.
§ Council has taken several actions to approve a five-year reimbursable contract with a developer for
replacing a sanitary sewer outfall necessary to serve a development in the SouthPark area. A
contract for design of this sanitary sewer improvement has also been approved.
§ On August 3, 2016, Charlotte Water issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional
Engineering Services for Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects. In response to the
RFQ, Charlotte Water received 16 proposals from interested professional service providers.
§ STV Engineers, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs on the basis of demonstrated
competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ The contract provides engineering services for the construction phase and includes inspection
services as well as construction materials testing.
§ This phase of the project is anticipated to be completed by the first quarter of 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section
2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). STV Engineers, Inc. has committed 36.08% ($189,000) of
the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ DiCon Consulting PC (SBE) ($189,000) (construction inspection services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
RCA Map
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39. Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Doby Creek
and Little Sugar Creek Tributary to Fairview Road Sanitary
Sewer Improvement Projects
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $29,626,256 to the Construction Manager at Risk, Garney
Companies, Inc., for the construction phase of the Doby Creek and Little Sugar Creek Tributary to
Fairview Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement projects.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water maintains and plans improvements for approximately 4,300 miles of sewer lines for
the City.
§ The gravity sewer lines along Doby Creek in University area (City Council District 4) and the Little
Sugar Creek tributary near Fairview Road at Southpark (City Council District 6) are nearing their
conveyance capacity and cannot accommodate increased flows within the respective service areas.
§ Properties served by these gravity sewer lines have been rezoned for high density developments
(townhomes, hotels, senior living facilities, apartments, etc.) on parcels that were single-family or
agricultural land when the lines were installed. It is necessary to upsize these lines to accommodate
the projected flows from these high growth areas.
§ Council has taken several actions to approve a five-year reimbursable contract with a developer for
replacing a sanitary sewer outfall necessary to serve a development in the Southpark area.
Contracts for design of these sanitary sewer improvements have also been approved.
§ The City has selected the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method for these
projects to provide more effective coordination, more certainty with project cost and schedule, and
to better mitigate risks during construction.
§ On April 13, 2017, Charlotte Water issued a Request for Qualifications; two responses were received
from interested service providers.
§ Garney Companies, Inc. was selected and best meets the City’s needs in terms of experience.
§ The contract with Garney Companies, Inc. is for Construction Phase Services, including coordination
of all construction activities, managing all subcontractors, delivering the project in collaboration
with the City and the engineering design consultant.
§ Garney Companies, Inc., as the CMAR, will not be allowed to self-perform the construction work.
The company has competitively bid the work to subcontractors.
§ Garney Companies, Inc. will be responsible for managing the subcontractors’ work and delivering the
project on schedule and on budget.
§ The project is anticipated to be completed by third quarter of 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City has established an overall project goal of 10% MSBE ($2,962,625.60). Because this is a
Construction Manager at Risk project, the Construction Manager has the opportunity to add on Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firms throughout the life of the project.
Therefore, Charlotte Water will not have a final calculation of MSBE achievement until the end of the
project. However, Charlotte Water will continue to work closely with Garney Companies, Inc. throughout
the life of this project to ensure that every effort is made by the contractor to maximize MSBE
participation.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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Attachment(s)
Map
RCA Map
40. Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements
Engineering Services
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,800,000 with Black & Veatch International Company for
professional engineering services.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located on US Highway 29 North, near
the Mecklenburg County line (City Council District 4), and serves the northeast area of the County.
§ The Mallard Creek WWTP relies on solids removal, biological treatment, filtration, and disinfection to
treat wastewater and meet permit requirements. The solids removal, filtration, and disinfection
equipment and infrastructure are at the end of their lifecycle and are in need of replacement.
§ Professional engineering services are required to provide design, bidding phase, and construction
administration and inspection services to upgrade and improve these two processes.
§ On August 2, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications; two proposals were received from
interested service providers.
§ Black & Veatch International Company was determined to be the best qualified firm to meet the
City’s needs in terms of demonstrated competence and professional services qualifications for this
Project.
§ It is anticipated that the City Council will be asked to approve a construction contract in second
quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h)
of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Black & Veatch lnternational Company has committed 4.00%
($112,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Joel E. Wood & Associates, PLLC (SBE) ($75,000) (material testing services)
§ The Survey Company (SBE) ($25,000) (surveying)
§ CITI, LLC (MBE) ($12,000) (instrumentation and control system design)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Mallard Creek WWTP Map
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41. Gum Branch Outfall Replacement
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $4,757,070.26 to the lowest responsive bidder Sanders Utility
Construction Co., Inc. for the Gum Branch Outfall Replacement project.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water maintains and plans improvements for more than 4,300 miles of sewer lines for the
City.
§ The Gum Branch outfall is located in the Long Creek sewer basin (City Council District 2) and
conveys wastewater flows from northwest Charlotte and northwestern Mecklenburg County to the
McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant.
§ The outfall is approximately 40 years old, and in addition to its highly-deteriorated condition and
age, it cannot accommodate growth within the basin. Due to development, population growth,
inflow and infiltration in the Gum Branch sub-basin, the outfall is experiencing flows higher than the
existing pipes can accommodate.
§ In order to address both the condition and capacity concerns, the project includes the construction
of approximately 5,600 linear feet of 30-inch and 4,400 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sanitary sewer
lines.
§ On January 18, 2018, Charlotte Water issued an Invitation to Bid for the Gum Branch Outfall
Replacement; seven bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 5.29%
Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. failed to meet the established subcontracting goal, but earned the
minimum Good Faith Effort Points (Part B: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Sanders
Utility Construction Co., Inc. has committed 5.29% ($251,853) of the total contract amount to the
following certified firm(s):
§ Sanders Constructors Inc. (SBE) ($70,000) (clearing and grubbing)
§ Martin Landscaping Co., Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($62,853) (seeding and mulching)
§ Jim Bob’s Grading & Paving, Inc. (SBE) ($40,000) (paving)
§ P&TL, Inc. (SBE) ($32,000) (silt fence)
§ All Points Trucking, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($15,000) (hauling)
§ Buffkin Trucking, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($15,000) (hauling)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($15,000) (hauling)
§ B & B Concrete Construction of Charlotte, Inc. (SBE) ($2,000) (sidewalk and driveway)
A further detail write-up of Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. Good Faith Efforts is attached.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Good Faith Efforts Summary
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Gum Branch Map
GFE SummaryAttachment-GumBranchOutfall
42. Contract Amendment for Gum Branch Outfall Inspection
Services
Action:
Approve contract amendment #1 for $204,146 to the Gum Branch Outfall Contract with Stantec
Consulting Services Inc. for construction management services.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Gum Branch outfall is located in the Long Creek sewer basin (City Council District 2), and
conveys wastewater flows from northwest Charlotte and northwestern Mecklenburg County to the
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
§ In order to address both the condition and capacity constraints of the outfall, the Gum Branch
project includes the construction of approximately 5,600 linear feet of 30 inch gravity sewer and
4,400 linear feet of 24 inch gravity sewer.
§ On June 13, 2016, City Council approved the original contract for engineering, construction
administration and part-time construction inspection services in the amount of $491,819.
§ This amendment will cover full-time construction inspection services by Stantec Consulting Services
Inc., as well as the additional duration needed to complete construction based on increased
complexity of the project.
§ The new contract amount including the contract amendment is $695,965.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the
Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Gum Branch Map
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43. Crescent Dixie River, LLC Reimbursable Sewer Construction
Contract for the Beaverdam Creek West Branch Outfall
Phase I Project
Action:
A. Approve a five-year reimbursable contract with Crescent Dixie River, LLC for sewer
construction of a portion of the Beaverdam Creek West Branch Outfall Phase I Project in
support of the River District development, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $270,000 from Crescent Dixie River, LLC.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Crescent, in partnership with Lincoln Harris, has purchased land on the west side of Mecklenburg
County (adjacent to City Council District 3), to create a development known as River One, or the
River District. This area is in need of water and sewer infrastructure to support the development.
§ Charlotte Water will construct a 24 inch sewer along Beaverdam Creek. This project is included in
the FY2018-22 Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan (CIP) with funding scheduled for Fiscal
Year 2022.
§ In accordance with the Water and Sewer Extension Policy, Crescent Dixie River, LLC has applied for
a 5-Year Reimbursable Agreement to accelerate the project in the CIP.
§ Crescent Dixie River, LLC has committed to donate surveying, design, and easements on land that
they control with an addendum to the standard reimbursable agreement.
§ The estimated total eligible cost of the contract is $2,700,000. The final reimbursable cost will be
known once construction bids are received. Once the engineering design services are complete for
the project, staff will bring forth a construction contract to City Council for approval in the second
quarter of 2019.
§ The initial deposit required to be paid by the applicant is 10 percent of the estimated total eligible
cost ($270,000). A budget ordinance is required to accept the developer funds.
§ Crescent Dixie River, LLC owns 33.4 percent of the land area in the basin that will be served by this
project. In accordance with the Water and Sewer Extension Policy, Crescent Dixie River, LLC will be
reimbursed 66.6 percent of the total eligible project costs in five equal annual payments starting
one year after completion of construction.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Budget Ordinance
Beaverdam Creek Vicinity Map
Ordinance-Crescent Dixie River
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44. Contract Amendment to Reimbursable Contract with Bridges
at Mint Hill LLC
Action:
A. Approve contract amendment #2 to the existing sewer reimbursable contract with the
Bridges at Mint Hill, LLC, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $2,934,698 from Bridges at Mint Hill, LLC.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The City of Charlotte entered into a five-year reimbursable contract with the Bridges at Mint Hill LLC
in the amount of $3,305,220 on October 28, 2014.
§ The original contract was designed to have the Bridges at Mint Hill LLC provide funding for the
construction of a wastewater lift station and associated force main and gravity sewers in The Town
of Mint Hill in the Goose Creek basin.
§ The City has determined that it would be best to combine the Goose Creek lift station and the
Stevens Creek basin lift station into one facility, which will reduce future operating and maintenance
cost. Funding for the Stevens Creek lift station is currently included within Charlotte Water’s
Community Investment Plan. Therefore, the two projects are going to be combined into one
construction contract.
§ The original contract requires the developer to fund the entire construction contract upon
determination of the construction cost, however now that the total construction contract amount
will include the additional cost to provide for the Stevens Creek lift station, this amendment will limit
the Bridges at Mint Hill LLC cost to the original contract amount of $3,305,220 for just the portion
that would serve the Goose Creek basin, as originally agreed upon by all parties.
§ Amendment #1 to the original contract was to allow the Bridges at Mint Hill LLC to select and
contract with an engineer to design the original project. The original agreement was amended to
remove these engineering costs from the project cost, as the selection did not go through a public
qualifications based selection process. Amendment #1 was approved by City Council on the same
date as the original contract.
§ A budget ordinance is required to accept the remainder of the developer funds.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Budget Ordinance
RCA Map
Ordinance-Bridges of Mint HIll
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45. Irwin Creek Treatment Plant Phase 2 Project - Construction
Change Order 2
Action:
Approve change order #2 for $246,336 to Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the Irwin Creek
Treatment Plant Phase 2 Project.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is located on Westmont Drive in West
Charlotte (City Council District 3). It is one of the oldest treatment plants in Charlotte.
§ Extensive renovations are ongoing with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC.
§ There are three clarifier tanks that are part of the initial stage of the treatment process. These
tanks are 65 years old and are being rehabilitated as part of the project. During construction, drain
valves were found to be leaking and buried air lines were discovered. This project is within budget,
and this change order represents additional scope to replace these valves and plug these lines for
all three tanks to eliminate the potential for leakage.
§ Change Order #2 price is $246,336. The new total value of the contract is $43,069,388.
Background
§ The plant is currently undergoing extensive renovations known as the Irwin Creek Phase 2 Project.
Construction will be completed in early 2020.
§ On January 11, 2016, City Council awarded the low bid price of $39,732,000 to Ulliman Schutte
Construction, LLC.
§ On May 22, 2017, City Council approved Change Order #1 in the amount of $3,091,052 for
additional secondary clarifier work.
Charlotte Business INClusion
All additional work involved in this Change Order will be performed by Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC and
their existing subcontractors (Part D: Section 6 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Map
Irwin Creek WWTP Map
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City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda March 26, 2018
46. Charlotte Water Generator Equipment
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of a generator, switchgear, fuel tank, silencer and other integral
equipment for standby generator systems from a cooperative purchasing contract as
authorized by G.S. 143-129(e)(3) for Charlotte Water facilities,
B. Approve a unit price contract with Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company for the purchase
of one 750 kW standby generator including switchgear, fuel tank, silencer and other integral
equipment, necessary for the generator systems for a term of one year under National Joint
Powers Alliance Contract No. 080613-CAT dated September 17, 2013, and
C. Approve a contract with Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company for a 10 year term for the
preventative maintenance of one 750 kW generator.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Cooperative Purchasing Exemption
NC S.L. 2001-328, effective January 1, 2002, authorizes competitive group purchasing.
Explanation
§ In June 2017, a Preliminary Engineering Report recommended that additional standby power capacity
be added to the Environmental Services Facility (ESF) existing generator backup. The current
generator does not provide sufficient power for the entire facility to run in the event of a power
failure. Operation of the lab facility (City Council District 3) during times of power outage and other
emergency are paramount to public health in the greater Charlotte area.
§ Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company is the local authorized dealer for a contract awarded to
Caterpillar Inc. by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) that offers competitively obtained
contracts to public agencies nationwide (i.e. for utilities applications, public safety, etc).
§ Pre-purchasing this generator through the NJPA contract will reduce construction time by as much
as three to four months, as well as provide at least a 36 percent discount on the generator.
§ G.S. 143-129 ( e) (3) allows local government to make purchases through a competitive bidding
group purchasing program, which is a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained
purchasing services at discount prices to two or more public agencies.
§ The estimated cost for the purchase of the generator is $374,118 with 10 years of preventative
maintenance estimated to cost $7,500 annually.
§ Future council action will be needed to approve a construction contract in the late summer of 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
These are cooperative purchasing contracts and are exempt (Part A: Appendix 27 of the Charlotte Business
INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan and Operating Budget
Attachment(s)
Map
Environmental Services Facility
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47. Contract Amendment to Reimbursable Sewer Contract with
Barclay Properties of Southpark LLC
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment to the contract with Barclay Properties of Southpark, LLC. in
the amount of $4,250,000 for reimbursement of costs associated with the Little Sugar Creek
Tributary to Fairview Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, and
B. Adopt a Budget Ordinance to appropriate $5,650,000 from Barclay Properties of Southpark,
LLC.
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ On November 28, 2016, the City Council:
- Approved a five-year reimbursable contract with Barclay Properties of Southpark LLC to
provide sanitary sewer capacity for a development in the SouthPark area of Charlotte in the
amount of $1,750,000, and
- Adopted a budget ordinance to appropriate $350,000 received upfront from Barclay
Properties of Southpark LLC.
§ Under the original contract the developer will cover the costs of construction estimated to be
approximately $1,750,000 and then be reimbursed by Charlotte Water over five years.
§ This original scope of the project included the replacement of approximately 6,000 linear feet of
existing 8 and 10-inch gravity sewer that paralleled a tributary of Upper Little Sugar Creek south of
Tyvola Road and Fairview Road, from Piedmont Row Drive to the Little Sugar Creek Sanitary Sewer
Outfall in Park Road Park (City Council District 6).
§ The estimated construction costs were based on the idea that the existing sewer main could be dug
up and replaced or replaced via trenchless construction with a 15-inch diameter gravity sewer main.
§ After the completion of preliminary engineering, it was discovered that a 15-inch gravity sewer
would not provide adequate sewer capacity to support projected future growth in the area.
§ The existing sewer line will now be replaced with 24 and 30-inch diameter gravity sewer mains,
which will require additional easement acquisition and site work.
§ This amendment will limit Barclay Properties of Southpark LLC cost to $6 million.
- The reimbursement agreement requires the eligible project costs to be reimbursed over five
years in five equal payments after completion of the project.
§ The total project costs are anticipated to be approximately $14 million due to the increase in
project scope.
§ The portion of this project funded by the City will be covered within the existing program to replace
capacity limited sewer in the Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan.
§ The contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Doby Creek and Little Sugar Creek
Tributary to Fairview Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects will be included on the March 26,
2018 Council Business Agenda.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance
Ordinance Barclay
RCA Map
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City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda March 26, 2018
48. Charlotte Gateway Station Lease with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Action:
A. Approve a ground lease agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc., for their temporary
operations on the City’s property (“Main Block Parcel”) located at 120 South Graham Street
(parcel identification number 07315110) for a maximum term of six years at a lease rate of
$1 per year, and
B. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary
documents to complete the lease agreement between the City and Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
John Muth, CATS
Explanation
Action A: Lease Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound)
§ Greyhound currently owns and operates their service from the parcel located at 601 West Trade
Street (District 2) which is adjacent to the Main Block Parcel and in conflict with the Charlotte
Gateway Station (CGS) Project. Accordingly, NCDOT (CGS Project Partner) is in the process of
acquiring the Greyhound property so that the first phase of the CGS construction may begin.
NCDOT will be responsible for relocating the Greyhound operation to an interim location until
Greyhound can be incorporated into the CGS Project.
§ The current plan requires NCDOT to pay for the Greyhound relocation to the City Main Block Parcel,
where they will operate out of a modular building in an interim condition. The Greyhound operation
will occupy slightly less than one acre on the Main Block parcel.
§ The Federal Railroad Administration TIGER Grant Agreement requires construction to be completed
by July of 2022. Consequently, by entering into a $1/year lease and relocating Greyhound to the
adjacent City parcel, NCDOT and Greyhound can expedite the acquisition and relocation process to
meet the CGS construction schedule and avoid the disruption of service impacts to Greyhound and
their customers.
§ Greyhound will be responsible for all insurance and utility costs and for any physical and monetary
damages from operations on the Main Block Parcel.
§ The City shall have the ability to terminate the lease early if Greyhound is in default.
Action B: Adopt a Resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Greyhound
§ Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to complete the
lease transaction.
§ Pursuant to Sec. 8.22 of the City of Charlotte Charter, the proposed terms of this transaction were
published 10 days before the City Council meeting.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
3-26 CATS Gateway Lease Resolution
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49. Airport Long Term 1 Parking Lot Expansion - Design Services
Contract
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $153,000 with Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc. for design services of the Long Term 1 Parking Lot Expansion Project, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $153,000 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to
the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Demand for public parking at the Airport has continued to increase as local passenger traffic
increases.
§ The Airport recently purchased and demolished the Homestead Lodge property, which is bordered by
Long Term 1 and Wilkinson Blvd.
§ Approximately 600 parking spaces will be added to the northern section of Long Term 1.
§ Services provided with this contract include surveying, design, traffic control, utility coordination,
and construction administration.
§ On March 23, 2017, City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General Engineering
Consultant Task Order Services. In response to the RFQ, the City received 25 proposals from
interested professional service providers.
§ Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs on the basis of
demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ
requirements, specifically related to traffic and transportation engineering.
§ Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2018.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h)
of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. has committed 17.81% ($27,250) of the total contract amount to the following
firm:
§ James Mauney & Associates, PA (SBE) ($27,250)(surveyor services; land)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance
Airport ORD032618 - Long Term 1 Parking Lot Expansion Design Services
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50. Airport Concourse A Phase II Expansion Environmental
Assessment
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $180,500 with Landrum and
Brown Incorporated to prepare an Environmental Assessment for Concourse A Phase II
Expansion,
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the
contract was approved, and
C. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $180,500 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to
the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Phase II of this project will include construction of a second and third set of gates to expand the
ramp area, ground servicing space, concession space, restrooms, moving sidewalks, etc.
§ In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, an environmental assessment is
required to document the environmental impacts associated with this project.
§ On March 23, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Planning Services.
In response to the RFQ, the City received statements of qualifications from interested service
providers. Landrum and Brown best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience,
and responsiveness to RFQ requirements for this project.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established for this contract because there are no subcontracting
opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance
Airport ORD032618 - Concourse A Phase II Expansion Environmental Assessment
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51. Airport Crossfield Taxiway and De-Ice Pad Environmental
Assessment
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $204,740 with Landrum and
Brown, Incorporated to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a Crossfield taxiway and
de-ice pad, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the
contract was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport is currently in the planning stages for the South Crossfield Taxiway and De-Ice Pad.
These projects will both promote airfield efficiency and safety.
§ Construction of the south crossfield taxiway will connect the east and west sides of the airfield to
provide efficient aircraft flow. This taxiway will also relieve congestion on the air carrier ramp by
separating military, general aviation, and cargo operations from the vicinity of the air carrier ramp to
avoid delay.
§ Construction of the de-ice pad will replace and augment the existing de-ice pad on the south cargo
ramp that has been rendered unusable due to a large increase in air cargo service. De-ice pads are
required for preparing aircraft during inclement winter weather.
§ Per Federal Aviation Regulations, the Environmental Assessment will document the environmental
impacts associated with construction of these projects.
§ On March 23, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Planning Services.
In response to the RFQ, the City received statements of qualifications from interested service
providers. Landrum and Brown best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience,
and responsiveness to RFQ requirements for this project.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process.
Landrum & Brown, Inc. has committed 11.71% ($23,970) of the total contract amount to the following
certified firm:
§ Legacy Research Associates (DBE) ($23,970) (for background research on the impacted areas)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
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52. Airport Identity Management System
Action:
A. Approve a five-year contract with Intellisoft to provide and implement Identity
Management System for Airport Credentialing,
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve price adjustments and amend the contract
consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved,
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance and support for as long as the City
uses the system,
D. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, and
hardware for the City’s use of the system as needed to support the safety and security of
Airport operations, and
E. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $855,200 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to
the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ In compliance with federal regulations, those employed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
(CLT) undergo a background check prior to being issued an identification badge.
§ The Identity Management System (IDMS) will simplify and automate the badging process and permit
tenants, those companies, such as HMS Host, who operate in and around the terminal and other
secure areas to enroll their employees. This will allow credentialing staff to focus on increasing the
efficiency of background check processing and compliance with federal regulations.
§ On July 6, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for IDMS Implementation. In response
to the RFP, the City received four proposals from interested service providers.
§ Intellisoft best meets the City’s needs in terms of responsiveness to RFP requirements,
qualifications, experience, and cost.
§ Under the contract, Intellisoft will provide the software, implementation, data migration, and and
support for the system.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C:
Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance
Airport ORD032618 - Identity Management System
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53. Jetstream Ground Services Lease
Action:
A. Approve a three-year lease with Jetstream Ground Services for office and cargo space
located on Yorkmont Road, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to extend the lease for two, one-year extensions, consistent
with the purpose for which the lease was approved.
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport contracts with various tenants for space at the Airport.
§ Jetstream performs ground handling services for various airlines including, but not limited to, interior
servicing of aircraft for American Airlines.
§ The total minimum annual estimated value of the lease is $544,650 with annual base rent
adjustments over the three-year term.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
54. Refund of Property Taxes
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the refund of property taxes assessed through clerical or
assessment error in the amount of $44,792.90.
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Kay Elmore, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ Mecklenburg County notified and provided the City the list of Property Tax refunds due to clerical or
assessment error.
Attachment(s)
Taxpayers and Refunds Requested
Resolution Property Tax Refunds
List of Taxpayers and Refunds Requested
Resolution
55. Meeting Minutes
Action:
Approve the titles, motions, and votes reflected in the Clerk’s record as the minutes of:
- January 31-February 2, 2018, Council Retreat,
- February 5, 2018, Strategy Session,
- February 12, 2018, Business Meeting,
- February 19, 2018, Zoning Meeting, and
- February 21, 2018, Budget Workshop.
Staff Resource(s):
Stephanie Kelly, City Clerk’s Office
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
56. In Rem Remedy: 3041 Reid Avenue
For In Rem Remedy, the public purpose and policy are outlined here.
Public Purpose:
§ Eliminate a blighting influence;
§ Reduce the proportion of substandard housing;
§ Increase tax value of property by making land available for potential infill housing development; and
§ Support public safety initiatives.
Policy:
§ Housing and Neighborhood Development and Community Safety
The In Rem Remedy items were initiated from 3 categories:
1. Public Safety - Police and/or Fire Departments
2. Complaint - petition by citizens, tenant complaint, or public agency referral
3. Field Observation - concentrated code enforcement program
The In Rem Remedy item is listed below by category identifying the street address and
neighborhood.
Field Observation: (3041 Reid Avenue, Council District 3)
Action:
Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the structure
at (3041 Reid Avenue) (Neighborhood Profile Area 159).
Attachment(s)
In Rem Packet for (3041 Reid Avenue)
In Rem Remedy 3041 Reid Av.pdf
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57. Property Transactions - 25th Street Connection, Parcel #1
Action: Approve the following Acquisition: 25th Street Connection, Parcel #1
Project: 25th Street Connection, Parcel #1
Owner(s): CTJ Properties, LLC
Property Address: 2200 North Brevard Street
Total Parcel Area: 10,920 sq. ft. (.251 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 417 sq. ft. (.01 ac.) in Fee Simple
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,539 sq. ft. (.035 ac.) in Utility
Easement, plus 1,708 sq. ft. (.039 ac.) in Sidewalk Utility Gas Line Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: I-2
Use: Industrial
Tax Code: 083-053-04
Purchase Price: $125,000
Council District: 1
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58. Property Transactions - 5435 Hovis Road Sanitary Sewer,
Parcel #2
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: 5435 Hovis Road Sanitary Sewer, Parcel #2
Project: 5435 Hovis Road Sanitary Sewer, Parcel #2
Owner(s): Windy Ridge Development, LLC
Property Address: Windy Valley Drive
Total Parcel Area: 36,035 sq. ft. (.827 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,918 sq. ft. (.044 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 228 sq. ft. (.005 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-5
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 057-011-99
Appraised Value: $450
Recommendation: To obtain clear title and avoid delay in the project schedule, staff
recommends proceeding to condemnation.
Council District: 2
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59. Property Transactions - Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian
Crossing, Parcel #1
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel
#1
Project: Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel #1
Owner(s): A to Zee Corporation
Property Address: 3117 Beatties Ford Road
Total Parcel Area: 71,003 sq. ft. (1.630 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 3,203 sq. ft. (.074 ac.) in Temporary
Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Shrubs
Zoned: B-1
Use: Commercial
Tax Code: 039-121-02
Appraised Value: $1,675
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $7,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned with the permanent closure
of one of the eight driveways and the compensation amount being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff explained that the driveway is
being closed due to safety reasons and that he could obtain his own appraisal in order to
justify a counter offer.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 2
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60. Property Transactions - Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel
#17
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel #17
Project: Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel #17
Owner(s): Richard H. Speight, Jr and Diane P. Speight
Property Address: 16217 Thompson Road
Total Parcel Area: 341,084 sq. ft. (7.830 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 8,266 sq. ft. (.19 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 12,851 sq. ft. (.295 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees, various shrubs and plantings
Zoned: R
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 195-091-03
Appraised Value: $8,375
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the potential impacts
to the property during and after construction, future maintenance and the amount of
compensation being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff met onsite with property owner to
address issues and informed the property owner that the City would restore and repair the
areas impacted, and they could submit a counter offer with justification for review and
consideration.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: N/A (Mint Hill)
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61. Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall,
Parcel #1
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #1
Project: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #1
Owner(s): LGI Homes - NC, LLC
Property Address: 6028 Loy Court
Total Parcel Area: 1,610,289 sq. ft. (36.967 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 41,168 sq. ft. (.945 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 7,880 sq. ft. (.181 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 1,727 sq.
ft. (.04 ac.) in Existing Sanitary Sewer Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-4
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 055-221-99
Appraised Value: $6,650
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned that this project will delay
their development plans for the property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: City staff worked with the property
owner to re-design the project alignment to minimize the impacts.
Outstanding Concerns: The property owner became unresponsive.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 3
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62. Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall,
Parcel #15 and 16
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #15
and 16
Project: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #15 and 16
Owner(s): Lgi Homes - NC, LLC
Property Address: Paw Village Road
Total Parcel Area: 368,474 sq. ft. (8.459 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 56,504 sq. ft. (1.297 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 1,675 sq. ft. (.038 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 15,860 sq.
ft. (.364 ac.) in Existing Sanitary Sewer Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-4
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 055-223-38
Appraised Value: $5,625
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned that this project will delay
their development plans for the property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: City staff worked with the property
owner to re-design the project alignment to minimize the impacts.
Outstanding Concerns: The property owner became unresponsive.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 3
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63. Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall,
Parcel #20
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #20
Project: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #20
Owner(s): Homeland Communities, Inc.
Property Address: Hunters Glen Drive
Total Parcel Area: 64,904 sq. ft. (1.490 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,417 sq. ft. (.033 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-4
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 055-172-75
Appraised Value: $125
Recommendation: To obtain clear title and avoid delay in the project schedule, staff
recommends proceeding to condemnation.
Council District: 3
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64. Property Transactions - Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall,
Parcel #21
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #21
Project: Paw Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall, Parcel #21
Owner(s): LGI Homes - NC, LLC
Property Address: Loy Court
Total Parcel Area: 344,211 sq. ft. (7.902 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 10,462 sq. ft. (.24 ac.) in Temporary
Construction Easement, plus 55,181 sq. ft. (1.267 ac.) in Permanent Easement, plus 19,218
sq. ft. (.441 ac.) in Existing Sanitary Sewer Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-3
Use: Commercial
Tax Code: 055-225-88
Appraised Value: $6,700
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned that this project will delay
their development plans for this property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: City staff worked with the property
owner to re-design the project alignment to minimize the impacts.
Outstanding Concerns: The property owner became unresponsive.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 3
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65. Property Transactions - Rocky River Road Improvement,
Parcel #16
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #16
Project: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #16
Owner(s): 2015-2 IH2 Borrower L.P
Property Address: 7501 Batavia Lane
Total Parcel Area: 16,123 sq. ft. (.370 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 3 sq. ft. ( ac.) in Sidewalk and Utility Easement,
plus 113 sq. ft. (.003 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 3,330 sq. ft. (.076 ac.)
in Utility Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 049-231-09
Appraised Value: $14,300
Outstanding Concerns: Property owner became unresponsive.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 4
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66. Property Transactions - Rocky River Road Improvement,
Parcel #17
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #17
Project: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #17
Owner(s): Cheri Catherine Wills
Property Address: 514 Blue Rock Drive
Total Parcel Area: 55,307 sq. ft. (1.270 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 3,836 sq. ft. (.088 ac.) in Fee Simple
Property to be acquired by Easements: 7,161 sq. ft. (.164 ac.) in Storm Drainage
Easement, plus 676 sq. ft. (.016 ac.) in Utility Easement, plus 1,989 sq. ft. (.046 ac.) in
Existing Drainage Accepted as Storm Drainage Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 049-172-43
Appraised Value: $7,375
Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner is concerned about the post construction
condition of the property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner that
the City would restore and repair the areas impacted.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to
condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if
necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 4
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67. Property Transactions - Rocky River Road Improvement,
Parcel #19
Action: Approve the following Acquisition: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #19
Project: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #19
Owner(s): Hollis Samuel and Bridgette Samuel
Property Address: 7500 Batavia Lane
Total Parcel Area: 20,640 sq. ft. (.474 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 1,593 sq. ft. (.037 ac.) in Fee Simple
Property to be acquired by Easements: 6,990 sq. ft. (.16 ac.) in Utility Easement, plus
3,509 sq. ft. (.081 ac.) in Sidewalk Utility Retaining Wall Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Shrubs
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 049-231-49
Purchase Price: $20,650
Council District: 4
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68. Property Transactions - Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Parcel #10
Action: Approve the following Acquisition: Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements,
Parcel #10
Project: Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Parcel #10
Owner(s): FW Holdings, LLC
Property Address: 10421 South Tryon Street
Total Parcel Area: 397,002 sq. ft. (9.114 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 13,437.01 sq. ft. (.308 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 6,867.61 sq. ft. (.158 ac.) in Access Easement, plus 998.99 sq. ft. (.023
ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: I-2
Use: Industrial
Tax Code: 203-162-02
Purchase Price: $13,200
Council District: 3
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69. Property Transactions - Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Parcel #11
Action: Approve the following Acquisition: Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements,
Parcel #11
Project: Steele Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Parcel #11
Owner(s): Dale McMichael and Juanita K. Love
Property Address: 10534 South Tryon Street
Total Parcel Area: 67,070 sq. ft. (1.540 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 7,367.74 sq. ft. (.169 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 2,943.98 sq. ft. (.068 ac.) in Access Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: I-1
Use: Commercial
Tax Code: 201-181-34
Purchase Price: $33,200
Council District: 3
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70. Property Transactions - Stevens Creek Sanitary Sewer Phase
1, Parcel #8
Action: Approve the following Acquisition: Stevens Creek Sanitary Sewer Phase 1, Parcel #8
Project: Stevens Creek Sanitary Sewer Phase 1, Parcel #8
Owner(s): James R. Wiggins, Jr. and Mitzi C. Wiggins
Property Address: 15550 Thompson Rd
Total Parcel Area: 347,173 sq. ft. (7.970 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 21,957 sq. ft. (.504 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer
Easement, plus 15,557 sq. ft. (.357 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 195-171-55
Purchase Price: $11,650
Council District: N/A (Mint Hill)
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Adjournment
REFERENCES
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71. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Policy
The following excerpts from the City’s Charlotte Business INClusion Policy are intended to provide further
explanation for those agenda items which reference the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy in the business
meeting agenda.
Part A: Administration & Enforcement
Appendix Section 20: Contract: For the purposes of establishing an MWSBE subcontracting goal on a
Contract, the following are examples of contract types:
§ Any agreement through which the City procures services from a Business Enterprise, other than
Exempt Contracts.
§ Contracts include agreements and purchase orders for (a) construction, re-construction, alteration
and remodeling; (b) architectural work, engineering, surveying, testing, construction management
and other professional services related to construction; and (c) services of any nature (including
but not limited to general consulting and technology-related services) , and (d) apparatus,
supplies, goods or equipment.
§ The term “Contract” shall also include Exempt Contracts for which an SBE, MBE or WBE Goal has
been set.
§ Financial Partner Agreements, Development Agreements, and Construction Manager-at-Risk
Agreements shall also be deemed “Contracts,” but shall be subject to the provisions referenced in
the respective Parts of the Charlotte Business INClusion Program Policy.
Appendix Section 27: Exempt Contracts: Contracts that fall within one or more of the following
categories shall be “Exempt Contracts” from all aspects of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy, unless
the Department responsible for procuring the Contract decides otherwise:
No Competitive Process Contracts: Contracts or purchase orders that are entered into without a
competitive process, or entered into based on a competitive process administered by an entity other than
the City shall be Exempt Contracts, including but not limited to contracts that are entered into by sole
sourcing, piggybacking, buying off the North Carolina State contract, buying from a competitive bidding
group purchasing program as allowed under G.S. 143-129(e)(3), or using the emergency procurement
procedures established by the North Carolina General Statutes.
Managed Competition Contracts: Managed competition contracts pursuant to which a City Department
or division competes with Business Enterprises to perform a City function shall be Exempt Contracts.
Real Estate Leasing and Acquisition Contracts: Contracts for the acquisition or lease of real estate shall
be Exempt Contracts.
Federal Contracts Subject to DBE Requirements: Contracts that are subject to the U.S. Department of
Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26 or any successor
legislation shall be Exempt Contracts.
State Contracts Subject to MWBE Requirements: Contracts for which a minority and women business
participation goal is set pursuant to G.S. 143-128.2(a) due to a building project receiving funding from the
State of North Carolina shall be Exempt Contracts.
Financial Partner Agreements with DBE or MWBE Requirements: Contracts that are subject to a
disadvantaged business development program or minority and women business development program
maintained by a Financial Partner shall be Exempt Contracts.
Interlocal Agreements: Contracts with other units of federal, state, or local government shall be Exempt
Contracts.
Contracts for Legal Services: Contracts for legal services shall be Exempt Contracts, unless otherwise
indicated by the City Attorney.
Contracts with Waivers: Contracts for which the SBO Program Manager or the City Manager waives the
SBO Program requirements shall be Exempt Contracts (such as when there are no SBE subcontracting
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opportunities on a Contract).
Special Exemptions: Contracts where the Department and the Program Manager agree that the
Department had no discretion to hire an SBE (e.g., emergency contracts or contracts for banking or
insurance services) shall be Exempt Contracts.
Appendix Section 35: Informal Contracts: Contracts and purchase orders through which the City
procures services from a Business Enterprise that fall within one of the following two categories:
Construction Contracts Less Than or Equal To $500,000:
Service and Commodities Contracts That Are Less Than or Equal To $100,000:
Part B: Formal Construction Bidding
Part B: Section 2.1: When the City Solicitation Documents for a Construction Contract contain an MWSBE
Goal, each Bidder must either: (a) meet the MWSBE Goal, or (b) comply with the Good Faith Negotiation
and Good Faith Efforts requirements. Failure to do so constitutes grounds for rejection of the Bid. The
City Solicitation Documents will contain certain forms that Bidders must complete to document having met
these requirements.
Part B: Section 2.3: No Goals When There Are No Subcontracting Opportunities.
The City shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: a) there are no subcontracting
opportunities identified for the Contract; or b) there are no SBEs, MBEs or WBEs (as applicable) to perform
scopes of work or provide products or services that the City regards as realistic opportunities for
subcontracting.
Part C: Services Procurement
Part C: Section 2.1: When the City Solicitation Documents for a Service Contract do not contain an SBE
Goal, each Proposer must negotiate in good faith with each MWSBE that responds to the Proposer’s
solicitations and each MWSBE that contacts the Proposer on its own accord. Additionally, the City may
negotiate a Committed SBE Goal with the successful Proposer after the Proposal Opening.
Part C: Section 2.1: No Goal When There Are No MWSBE Subcontracting Opportunities. The City shall not
establish an MWSBE Goal for Service Contracts where there are no MWSBEs certified to perform the scopes
of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
Part D: Post Contract Award Requirements
Part D: Section 6: New Subcontractor Opportunities/Additions to Scope, Contract Amendments
If a Contractor elects to subcontract any portion of a Contract that the Contractor did not previously
identify to the City as a subcontracting opportunity, or if the scope of work on a Contract increases for
any reason in a manner that creates a new MWSBE subcontracting opportunity, the City shall either:
§ Notify the Contractor that there will be no Supplemental MWSBE Goal for the new work; or
§ Establish and notify the Contractor of a Supplemental MWSBE Goal for the new work.
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72. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
§ The City has negotiated in good faith to acquire the properties set forth below
§ For acquisitions, the property owner and staff have agreed on a price based on appraisals and/or
estimates.
§ In the case of condemnations, the value was established by an independent, certified appraisal
followed by a third-party appraisal review.
§ Real Estate staff diligently attempts to contact all property owners by:
- Sending introductory letters via regular and certified mail,
- Making several site visits,
- Leaving door hangers and business cards,
- Seeking information from neighbors,
- Searching the internet,
- Obtaining title abstracts, and
- Leave voice messages.
§ For most condemnation cases, City staff and the property owner(s) have been unable to reach a
settlement. In some cases, condemnation is necessary to ensure a clear title to the property.
§ If the City Council approves the resolutions, the City Attorney’s office will initiate condemnation
proceedings. As part of the condemnation process, real estate staff and the City Attorney’s Office
will continue to negotiate, including court-mandated mediation, in an attempt to resolve the matter.
Most condemnation cases are settled by the parties prior to going to court.
§ If a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a trial before a judge or jury to
determine “just compensation.”
§ Full text of each resolution is on file with the City Clerk’s Office.
§ The definition of easement is a right created by grant, reservation, agreement, prescription, or
necessary implication, which one has in the land of another, it is either for the benefit of land, such
as right to cross A to get to B, or “in gross,” such as public utility easement.
§ The definition of fee simple is an estate under which the owner is entitled to unrestricted powers to
dispose of the property, and which can be left by will or inherited, commonly, synonym for
ownership.
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73. Reference - Property Transaction Process
Property Transaction Process Following City Council Approval for Condemnation
The following overview is intended to provide further explanation for the process of property transactions
that are approved by City Council for condemnation.
Approximately six weeks of preparatory work is required before the condemnation lawsuit is filed. During
this time, City staff continues to negotiate with the property owner in an effort to reach a mutual
settlement.
§ If a settlement is reached, the condemnation process is stopped, and the property transaction
proceeds to a real estate closing.
§ If a settlement cannot be reached, the condemnation lawsuit is filed. Even after filing, negotiations
continue between the property owner and the City’s legal representative. Filing of the
condemnation documents allows:
- The City to gain access and title to the subject property so the capital project can proceed
on schedule.
- The City to deposit the appraised value of the property in an escrow account with the Clerk
of Court. These funds may be withdrawn by the property owner immediately upon filing, and
at any time thereafter, with the understanding that additional funds transfer may be required
at the time of final settlement or at the conclusion of litigation.
§ If a condemnation lawsuit is filed, the final trial may not occur for 18 to 24 months; however, a vast
majority of the cases settle prior to final trial. The City’s condemnation attorney remains actively
engaged with the property owner to continue negotiations throughout litigation.
- North Carolina law requires that all condemnation cases go through formal non-binding
mediation, at which an independent certified mediator attempts to facilitate a successful
settlement. For the minority of cases that do not settle, the property owner has the right
to a trial by judge or jury in order to determine the amount of compensation the property
owner will receive.
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