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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting on May 11, 2026, approving multiple infrastructure projects, committee nominations, and the FY2027 budget. The council unanimously approved a resolution requesting an independent review of the I-77 South Corridor project and calling for a pause on toll lane development plans. Several consent items for water system improvements, road projects, and property transactions were also approved.

Key Decisions

  • I-77 South Corridor Resolution Passed
  • 2026 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing Passed
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Business Investment Grant Passed
  • FY2027 Operating Budget and FY2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan Public Hearing Closed
  • Multiple Committee Nominations (Business Advisory, Business Inclusion, International Cabinet, Civil Service Board, Historic Commissions) Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267
    Action: For Information Only
  2. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  3. 1. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only
  4. 3. Action Preview Overview
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
  5. 4. Action Preview Items
    Action Review
    Action: Scheduled for Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Scheduled for Public Hearing on Data Centers. The motion carried unanimously.

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  7. 5. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Closed Session
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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. Navy Week
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  18. 7. Public Works Week
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  20. PUBLIC HEARING
  21. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Business Investment Grant
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  22. 9. Public Hearing on Municipal Service District 5 Boundary Expansion
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  23. 10. Public Hearing on Municipal Service District 5 Millage Rate Increase
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  24. 11. Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  26. POLICY
  27. 12. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  29. 13. I-77 Resolution
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the I-77 Resolution as amended (paragraph 2, under Resolved Section): The Charlotte City Council respectfully requests that an independent, third-party reevaluation and alternative analysis of the I-77 South Corridor take place, including multimodal, non-highway, and transportation demand management strategies, and encourages that any draft RFP for toll lane development be paused until the findings are presented to Council and the public. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  31. BUSINESS
  32. 14. 2026 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  34. NOMINATIONS
  35. 15. Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  36. 16. Nominations to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  37. 17. Nominations to the Charlotte International Cabinet
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  38. 18. Nominations to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  39. 19. Nominations to the Civil Service Board
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  40. 20. Nominations to the Historic District Commission
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  41. 21. Nominations to the Historic Landmarks Commission
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve all Nominations that received six or more vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  42. 22. Nominations to the Neighborhood Matching Grants Fund
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  43. 23. Nominations to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
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  45. CONSENT
  46. 24. Animal Care and Control Adoption Center Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  47. 25. NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  48. 26. Rea Road Widening
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  49. 27. Remount Road at West Boulevard Intersection Improvements
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  50. 28. River District Firehouse 44 Design-Build Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  51. 29. Charlotte Water On-Call Professional Engineering Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  52. 30. Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installations
    Consent Item
    Action: Defer Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Defer this Consent Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  53. 31. Water Transmission Main Improvements and Repair
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  54. 32. Elvis Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  55. 33. Robert L. Smith Pond Water Quality Enhancement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  56. 34. CATS Human Resources, Organizational Development, and Training On-Call Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
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  58. 35. INLIVIAN Housing Revenue Bond Issuance Approval for Joyfield at Woodward Apartments
    Consent Item
    Action: Pulled by Staff
  59. 36. Set a Public Hearing on the Dilworth Methodist Church South Historic Landmark Designation
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  60. 37. Set a Public Hearing on the Foard House Historic Landmark Designation
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
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  62. CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  63. 38. In Rem Remedy: 12024 Susanna Drive
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
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  65. 39. In Rem Remedy: 1101 Vickery Drive
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
  66. 40. In Rem Remedy: 4621 Willard Street
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
  67. 41. Aviation Property Transactions - 7830 Douglas Drive
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
  68. 42. Aviation Property Transactions - 7920 Steele Creek Road
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
  69. 43. Property Transactions - Arrowood Road and Forest Point Boulevard, Parcel # 2
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve
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  71. 71 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourn Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Adjourn this . The motion carried unanimously. by the following vote:

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  73. REFERENCES
  74. 44. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
    Reference
  75. 45. Reference - Property Transaction Process
    Reference
  76. 46. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
    Reference
  77. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Business Investment Grant
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  78. 13. I-77 Resolution
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Watlington to direct your CRTOP representative to rescind the approval of the P3. The motion carried by the following vote: