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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan, which will guide the city's financial priorities for the next five years. The council also supported several infrastructure improvements, including multiple storm drainage projects, and denied a specific affordable housing development support request at Havenridge at Sharon Amity.

Key Decisions

  • Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Capital Investment Plan Passed
  • Havenridge at Sharon Amity Affordable Housing Development Denied
  • Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Passed
  • Spectrum Center Upgrades and Refunding Program Passed
  • Police Undercover Vehicles Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  2. 1. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only
  3. 2. Consent agenda items 13 through 26 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  4. 3. Action Review Agenda Overview
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
  5. 4. Action Review Items
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
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  7. 5. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Closed Session

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Graham to Go into Closed Session this Closed Session. The motion carried unanimously.

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  9. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  10. Call to Order
  11. Introductions
  12. Invocation
  13. Pledge of Allegiance
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  15. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  16. 6. LGBTQ Pride Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  18. PUBLIC HEARING
  19. 7. Public Hearing and Initial Findings Resolution on Draw Program for the Spectrum Center Upgrades and Refunding of Outstanding Certificates of Participation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  21. POLICY
  22. 8. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  24. 9. Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2026 - 2030 Capital Investment Plan
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Policy Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  26. BUSINESS
  27. 10. State Ancillary Governmental Participants Investment Program
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Molina to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  28. 11. Learn2Earn Grant Administration Services
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 12. Havenridge at Sharon Amity Affordable Housing Development Support Request
    Business Item
    Action: Deny Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Deny this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  30. 12.5 City Attorney Search and Contract Extension
    Business Item
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  32. CONSENT
  33. 13. Police Recruitment Advertising Services
    Consent Item
  34. 14. Police Undercover Vehicles
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  35. 15. Engineering Services for Queens/Westfield Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  36. 16. Farmer Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  37. 17. Ideal Way Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  38. 18. Wheeler Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  39. 19. Storm Drainage Repair and Improvement Projects
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  40. 20. Financial Modeling Consultant Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  41. 21. Cloud-Based Communication Services Contract Renewal
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

  42. 7. Public Hearing and Initial Findings Resolution on Draw Program for the Spectrum Center Upgrades and Refunding of Outstanding Certificates of Participation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. 15-24581 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only