City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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Katie Dorsett Council Chamber
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Present:
  • Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
  • Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson, 
  • Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
  • Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
  • Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
  • Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
  • Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
  • Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
  • and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 
Also Present:
  • Interim City Manager Chris Wilson, 
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
  • and and Deputy City Clerk Victoria Howell 

A.

  

These City Council minutes are a general account of the July 16, 2024 meeting.  For full details of discussions, the meeting video can be located on the City of Greensboro website at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings.

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Mayor Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers in attendance.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston to go into closed session to consider the qualification, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to return to open session at 5:32 p.m.

B.

  

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

  

Mayor Vaughan recognized Councilmember Hoffmann to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting.

Mayor Vaughan Stated staff had requested item H.6./2024-499 to be postponed to the August 5th City Council meeting for proper advertising. 

Secretary for the Mayors Committee For Persons with Disabilities, Paige Sprinkle spoke to scholarships winners: Lydia Cowles, Jacob Wear, and Carter Spivey; and present awards.

F.

  

The public comment period is held at the first meeting of the month.

G.

  

Mayor Vaughan asked if anyone wished to remove any items from the consent agenda; and reminded Council that any items removed from the consent agenda, other than for a recusal or for the purpose to vote 'No' would be placed on the next business meeting agenda as a business item.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 174-24 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREENSBORO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, INC AND CITY OF GREENSBORO

    WHEREAS, Greensboro Housing Development Partnership, Inc. (GHDP) is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina and qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership, Inc. has a Board of Directors consisting of the City Manager of the City of Greensboro and the Executive Director of the Greensboro Housing Authority, or their designees; one director appointed by the Greensboro City Council; one director appointed by the Commissioners of the Greensboro Housing Authority; and six directors elected by the Board;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership, Inc. undertakes rehabilitation, new construction, and land development projects financed with Community Development and other public funds at the request of the City;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership, Inc. (GHDP) Board of Directors approves an administrative budget for each fiscal year and GHDP intends to fund such budget with fees from development activities. To the extent not covered by development fees or other revenues, the City agrees to consider reimbursement requests from GHDP for expenditures it may incur, including but not limited to attorney fees in connection with projects that GHDP undertakes at the request of the City;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership (GHDP) shall receive in-kind staff support from the City. This includes administrative and financial oversight; preparation of agendas, budgets, agreements and other relevant documents; and implementation of development activities as directed by the Board;

    WHEREAS, this agreement shall commence on July l, 2024 and expire on June 30, 2025; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 175-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 20, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 5909 WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD – .257 ACRES

    WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is contiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greens

    WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20th day of August, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced;

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 5909 WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD – .257 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a point on the existing City of Greensboro limits (as of May 31, 2024), said point being at an iron rebar found in the southern right-of-way line of Queen Alice Drive at the westernmost point of the hatched street closure area shown on Exempt Plat: Right-of-way Closure Exhibit & Recombination Marion Elsie Drive, recorded at Plat Book 215, Page 51 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the former southern right-of-way line of Marion Elsie Drive the following four (4) courses and distances: 1) with a curve to the left having a radius of  879.17 feet, an arc distance of 231.39 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 52° 47’ 40” E 230.72 feet to an iron pipe found, 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of  879.17 feet, an arc distance of 206.39 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 67° 03’ 34” E 205.91 feet to an iron rebar found, 3) with a curve to the right having a radius of 446.83 feet, an arc distance of 40.39 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 71° 11’ 41” E 40.38 feet to an iron pipe set, and 4) with a curve to the right having a radius of 446.83 feet, an arc distance of 29.35 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 66° 43’ 24” E 29.35 feet to an iron pipe found at the southwest corner of the remaining Marion Elsie Drive right-of-way; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING GREENSBORO CITY LIMITS with the western terminus of said street N 25° 09’ 31” E 23.77 feet to an iron pipe found at the eastern end of the centerline of the closed portion of Marion Elsie Drive; thence with said centerline the following six (6) courses and distances: 1) with a curve to the left having a radius of  468.03 feet, an arc distance of 30.49 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 65° 41’ 11” W 30.48 feet to an iron pipe set, 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of  468.03 feet, an arc distance of 42.21 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 70° 08’ 11” W 42.19 feet to an iron pipe found, 3) with a curve to the right having a radius of  905.36 feet, an arc distance of 21.64 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 73° 04’ 24” W 21.64 feet to an iron pipe set, 4) with a curve to the right having a radius of  905.36 feet, an arc distance of 100.64 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 69° 12’ 15” W 100.59 feet to an iron pipe set, 5) with a curve to the right having a radius of  905.36 feet, an arc distance of 79.45 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 63° 30’ 21” W 79.42 feet to an iron pipe set, and 6) with a curve to the right having a radius of  905.36 feet, an arc distance of 168.26 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 55° 40’ 04” W 168.02 feet to an iron pipe found in the southern right-of-way line of Queen Alice Road; thence with the southern right-of-way line of Queen Alice Road with a curve to the right having a radius of  267.85 feet, an arc distance of 61.57 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 67° 13’ 40” W 61.43 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 0.257 acres.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than August 10, 2024.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 176-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 20, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1915 AND 1915 ZZ HARRIS DRIVE AND 4924 OLD RANDLEMAN ROAD – 20.94 ACRES

    WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is noncontiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20th day of August, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1915 AND 1915 ZZ HARRIS DRIVE AND 4924 OLD RANDLEMAN ROAD – 20.94 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at an existing NCDOT right-of-way marker in the northwestern right-of-way line of Old Randleman Road (S.R. #1104), said point having North Carolina State Plane Coordinates of N=814,680.81, E=1,754,976.18, NAD83(2011); thence with said right-of-way line the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) S 53°52'50" W 214.35 feet to an existing NCDOT right-of-way marker, 2) S 36°01'19" E 10.01 feet to a computed point, 3) S 52°29'14" W 614.63 feet to a computed point, 4) with a curve to the left having a radius of 789.27 feet, an arc length of 170.45 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 48°29'14" W 170.12 feet to a computed point, and 5) S 42°10'35" W 183.21 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe at the northeast corner of Eric Scot Midkiff, as recorded in Deed Book 7128, Page 1975; thence with Midkiff’s northern line N 84°42'15" W 203.34 feet to an existing 3” iron pipe at Midkiff’s northwest corner; thence with the eastern line of Concord Friends Church N 01°22'47" E 94.28 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe at said Church property’s northeast corner; thence with the northern line of said Church property N 88°52'58" W 229.96 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe at said Church property’s northwest corner; thence with the eastern line of Jose Conception Medina Ortiz, as recorded in Deed Book 7844, Page 879, N 01°00'35" E 48.69 feet to an existing #4 rebar at the southeast corner of Juan Sotelo Armenta, as recorded in Deed Book 7847, Page 3080; thence with Armenta’s eastern line N 01°01'06" E 201.16 feet to Armenta’s northeast corner; thence with Armenta’s northern line the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) N 87°24'14" W 323.08 feet to a 3” existing iron pipe, and 2) N 22°20'42" W 52.13 feet to an existing #4 rebar at the southeast corner of Kaitlyn Campbell and Kyla McCloy, as recorded in Deed Book 8257, Page 2064; thence with Campbell and McCloy’s eastern line N 21°27'21" W 147.59 feet to an existing  1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of Beatriz Rodriguez Morales and Jose Francisco Morales Gonzalez, as recorded in Deed Book 7076, Page 2703; thence with the eastern line of Morales and Gonzalez the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) N 22°05'39" W 51.42 feet to a computed point, and 2) N 23°58'35" W 64.26 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of Timothy A. Morgan, as recorded in Deed Book 8000, Page 48; thence with Morgan’s eastern line N 23°16'39" W 115.40 feet to the southeast corner of Gayla L. Keen, as recorded in Deed Book 6632, Page 853; thence with Keen’s eastern line N 23°14'11" W 73.42 feet to the southwest corner of Hilltop Holdings II, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8379, Page 2232; thence with the southern line of said LLC S 84°23'40" E 946.00 feet to said LLC’s southeast corner; thence with said LLC’s eastern line N 14°31'20" W 167.66 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line of Harris Drive; thence with said right-of-way line S 84°12'00" E 935.73 feet to a computed point; thence with the western right-of-way line of the intersection of Harris Drive and Old Randleman Road S 14°37'39" E 67.64 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 20.94 acres.  All deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than August 10, 2024.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 177-24 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A 2023 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM TO PREPARE A MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION AND ONE INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION AND CONTINUE ORAL HISTORY RESEARCH

    WHEREAS, in 2019-2020 an architectural survey was conducted of post-World War II neighborhoods in east and southeast Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, the survey identified neighborhoods that are significant because they contain outstanding examples of Modernist residential and religious architecture, they contain examples of the work of prominent African American architects and builders, and they were home to leaders of and participants in the Civil Rights Movement in Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, a National Register nomination was prepared for the South Benbow Road Historic District and oral history interviews were conducted with a grant from the African American Civil Rights Program;

    WHEREAS, the City was awarded a second African American Civil Rights Grant to prepare a Multiple Property Documentation to facilitate National Register listing of properties of Civil Rights significance;

    WHEREAS, the grant will fund an individual National Register nomination for at least one property of special Civil Rights significance;

    WHEREAS, the grant will fund oral history research using the framework established during the first grant project; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City of Greensboro accepts the 2023 grant from the National Park Service African American Civil Rights Grant Program.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-091 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FY 2023 AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM GRANT

    Section 1

    That the State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the State, Federal and other Grants Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                                  Description                              Amount

    220-22-2298406.5413            Consultant Services                 $75,000

     And, that this increase be financed by the following State, Federal, and Local Funds accounts:

    Account                                Description                             Amount

    220-22-2298406.7100           Federal Grant                          $75,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 178-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT 2022-5010 WITH JOHN R MCADAMS COMPANY (MCADAMS), IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,070 FOR THE STORMWATER MASTER PLANNING - SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK PROJECT

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro approved Contract 2022-5010 with McAdams on November 17, 2021;

    WHEREAS, unforeseen challenges required additional data collection and model development associated with Professional Services Contract 2022-5010;

    WHEREAS, McAdams will improve their stormwater models allowing for better analysis of the potential impacts associated with suggested flood mitigation alternatives; and

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That The City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, a change order for the professional services contract 2022-5010 with McAdams in the amount of $231,070 for the Stormwater Master Planning - South Buffalo Creek Project.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-092 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE CWRAR NCDEQ GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,005

    Section 1

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the State, Federal and Other Grants Fund of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the State, Federal and Other Grants Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                                   Description                                    Amount

    220-43-4398013.5212             Computer Software                       $32,400

    220-43-4398013.5235             Small Tools & Equipment              $18,000

    220-43-4398013.5419             Other Services                              $  2,000

    220-43-4398013.5431             In-House Printing                          $  5,605

    220-43-4398013.5211             Postage                                         $  2,000           

    TOTAL:                                                                                          $60,005                                               

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Account:

    Account                                 Description                                      Amount

    220-43-4398013.7110            State Grant                                    $50,000

    220-43-4398013.9101            Transfer from General Fund          $10,005
    TOTAL:                                                                                         $60,005

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 179-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND PIEDMONT STONE, INC. ON PARK AVENUE

    WHEREAS, Piedmont Stone, Inc. has requested that the City permit repair work to take place within City right-of-way. Piedmont Stone, Inc.is requesting that the Encroachment Agreement be approved;

    WHEREAS, Piedmont Stone, Inc. has agreed to enter into this Encroachment Agreement with the City, which, among other things, will indemnify the City from any claim or damages that may occur due to the installation and maintenance of the retaining walls;

    WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to permit the Encroachment of this repair work by entering into the Encroachment Agreement presented herewith this day; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro an appropriate Encroachment Agreement with Piedmont Stone, Inc. for the repair of existing retaining walls within City right of way.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 180-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000.00 FOR CONTRACT 2019-071B WITH VOLKERT, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 2019-2020 PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract No. 2019-071B with Volkert, Inc. provides for the Construction Inspection Services needed for the Bridge Maintenance and Repair 2019-2020 Project;

    WHEREAS, to provide additional construction inspection services to the Bridge Maintenance and Repair 2019-2020 Project, and as these additional services are outside the original scope of work, the work requires a change order in the amount of $85,000.00; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a change order in the above mentioned contract with Volkert, Inc.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-093 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,792 AMENDING GRANT BUDGET FOR THE STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS NON-RECURRING STATE AID

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the appropriation for the FY 24-25 State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund Budget be increased as follows:

    Account                                  Description                                    Amount

    220-55-5599001.5214             Office Equipment & Furniture      $15,792

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

    Account                                  Description                             Amount

    220-55-5599001.7100            Federal Grant                       $ 15,792

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-094 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,785 AMENDING THE STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025 FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS SALES TAX AND INTEREST EARNED

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the appropriation for the State, Federal and Other Grants Fund budget be increased as follows:

    Account                          Description                                                             Amount

    220-70-7098025.6517    Transfer to Water Resources Bond Fund 2022     $  1,229   

    220-70-7098026.6517     Transfer to Water Resources Bond Fund 2022    $    965

    220-70-7098030.6517     Transfer to Water Resources Bond Fund 2022     $33,591

                                                                                                                           $35,785

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

    Account                                Description                     Amount

    220-70-7098025.8670         Sales Tax - State            $     861

    220-70-7098025.8671         Sales Tax – County        $     368

    220-70-7098026.8670         Sales Tax – State           $     679

    220-70-7098026.8671         Sales Tax – County        $     286

    220-70-7098030.8670         Sales Tax – State           $15,531

    220-70-7098030.8671         Sales Tax – County        $18,060

                                                                                        $35,785

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 181-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR EB-5986 BENJAMIN PARKWAY SIDEPATH PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Project EB-5986 was establish to construct a greenway sidepath with accessible curb ramps, roadway modifications, and signal improvements on Benjamin Parkway from Battleground Avenue to Josephine Boyd Street;

    WHEREAS, this supplemental agreement amends the scope of the project limits to be from Elam Avenue to Seminole Drive so that the section from Seminole Drive to Battleground Avenue can be completed under the A&Y greenway construction project;

    WHEREAS, federal funding to cover 80% of eligible signal design work, right-of-way, utilities relocations, and construction costs up to $1,056,000 has been secured by the MPO Transportation Advisory Committee and the NCDOT, and there is no change in funding at this time; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That said project is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager authorized to sign and execute Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NCDOT for the Benjamin Parkway Sidepath Project EB-5986.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 182-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HL-0126 LINDLEY ROAD MODERNIZATION PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Project HL-0126 will modernize Lindley Road with curb and gutter, roadway modifications and sidewalks which will provide safety, convenience, accessibility, and comfort for students walking and bicycling to Guilford Middle School;

    WHEREAS, the project design is complete and City has initiated the right-of-way acquisition using local funds;

    WHEREAS, this supplemental agreement provides that NCDOT will reimburse City with federal funding to cover 80% of necessary utilities work up to $8,000;

    WHEREAS, City will provide an additional 20% local match up to $2,000; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That said project is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NCDOT for the Lindley Road Modernization Project HL-0126.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-095 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 INCREASING THE BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HL-0126 LINDLEY ROAD MODERNIZATION PROJECT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1:

    That the appropriation for project HL-0126 Lindley Road Modernization Project Budget be increased as follows:

    Account                               Description                                   Amount

    401-45-4599166.6014        Street Construction & Paving        $10,000

    And, that this appropriation be financed by increasing the following accounts:

    Account                                Description                                    Amount

    401-45-4599166.7100          Federal Grant                                $  8,000

    401-45-4599166.9481          Transfer from 2016 Bond Fund      $  2,000

    Total:                                                                                            $10,000

    Section 2:

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 183-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) AND ESTABLISHMENT OF BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FY 23 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) DEMONSTRATION GRANT

    WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded the City of Greensboro a FY 23 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for the purpose of conducting pedestrian and bicycle safety demonstration and planning activities;

    WHEREAS, demonstration grants test innovative project approaches to identify potential user benefits and build future planning solutions into a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan;

    WHEREAS, component one of the grant will consist of a review of local street design standards to reduce speeds and implement complete street policies;

    WHEREAS, component two will sponsor slow and open street events in the city that emphasize slower speeds, rules of engagement with other road users, and demonstrate how alternate transportation modes support sustainability and economic opportunities;

    WHEREAS, component three will complete demonstration projects including temporary improvements such as curb extensions, bike lanes, and roundabouts;

    WHEREAS, the grant term will start July 2024 when the agreement is signed with a 12 month window of funding ending in July 2025;

    WHEREAS, the City shall provide a 20% local match of $92,570 for the $370,280 of federal grant funds;

    WHEREAS, the agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the City with FHWA during the funding period, and provides the requirements that should be followed as part of the grant; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant is hereby formally approved and the project budget ordinance established by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager and Clerk of this Municipality are hereby empowered to sign and execute the agreement with the FHWA.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-096 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $462,850 ESTABLISHING THE BUDGET FOR FHWA SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1:

    That the appropriation for the USDOT SS4A grant program budget be established as follows:

    Account

    Description

    Amount

    220-45-4598269.4210

    Overtime Pay

    $5,000

    220-45-4598269.4510

    FICA Contribution

    $1,500

    220-45-4598269.5413

    Consultant Services

    $250,000

    220-45-4598269.5235

    Equipment

    $202,250

    220-45-4598269.5213

    Supplies

    $4,100

         

     

    Total:                                                                                       $462,850

    And, that this appropriation be financed by the following revenue accounts:

     Account                           Description                                  Amount

     220-45-4598269.7110     Federal Grant                               $ 370,280

     220-45-4598269.9481     Transfer from 2016 Bond Fund    $   92,570

     Total:                                                                                     $462,850

    Section 2:

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 6/12/24 - 6/30/24 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 7/1/24 - 7/8/24 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

H.

  

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.1./2024-522 Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to Core Technology Molding Corporation in the amount not to exceed $520,407.

Economic Development and Business Support Manager, Marshall Yandle made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); spoke to Core Technology Molding Corporation; to the economic incentive request; to the average wage; to the 5 year incentive plan and criteria; and to staff recommendation.

Discussion took place regarding development in East Greensboro; training and development; job creation; competitive wages; and Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) camps.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    184-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE TO CORE TECHNOLOGY MOLDING CORPORATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $520,407

    WHEREAS, on May 17, 2005, the City Council adopted Economic Development Guidelines whereby the City may participate financially in the development of certain private improvements to promote economic development in accordance with the Guidelines and NCGS Section 158-7.1;

    WHEREAS, Core Technology Molding Corporation (the Company) is considering a location off of Millstream Road in Greensboro for an expansion of its manufacturing capacity in addition to other options within the United States;

    WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the City provide for an economic development incentive grant in the projected amount of $520,407.00 based upon a projection of anticipated new personal and real property taxes, for the creation of 26 new jobs on or before December 31, 2029 and a projected investment made directly by the Company or made at the direction of the Company in the amount of $27,850,000.00 in real property and personal property on or before December 31, 2028;

    WHEREAS, the Company would be eligible, per the Economic Development Guidelines, for an additional $250.00 incentive per job for any new employee whose permanent address is located in an Impact Zone or who is hired through NCWorks Career Centers;

    WHEREAS, but for the City’s incentive grant, the Company would not expand in Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, the addition of 26 new jobs and investment in real and personal property is expected to generate public benefit by increasing taxable property and employment in the City;

    WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 16, 2024, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 setting out the particulars of the request and the public benefits to be derived from said improvements; and

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    • That in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines, and pursuant to NCGS 158-7.1, a grant reimbursement and participatory agreement between the City, as grantor, and the Company as grantee in an amount not to exceed $520,407.00 that is contingent upon the creation of 26 new jobs (above its current level of 52 employees) paying not below $18.75 per hour with an average annual wage of $58,885.00 on or before December 31, 2029 and project investment made or caused to be made by the Company of approximately $27,850,000.00 in real and personal property at the location off of Millstream Road within the City limits on or before December 31, 2028.
    • The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, the proper agreements to effectuate the incentive grant and any other related documentation.
    • The incentive grant shall be paid in annual installment payments after investment has been made, whether by the Company directly or caused to be made by the Company, and provided new jobs are created according to the benchmarks and confirmed by the City.
    • The project shall comply with the City’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program Plan as it pertains to Economic Development Project M/WBE Subcontracting Goals.
    • In accordance with NCGS 158-7.1(h), the agreement shall include provisions approved by the City Attorney to recapture the incentive in the event the jobs are not retained for a certain period or there is a lower capital investment than specified in the incentive grant agreement.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.2./2024-496 a public hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at a portion of 431 O'Ferrell Street - 9.15 Acres (Arnold Sykes of O'Ferrell LLC); and item H.3./2024-497 a public hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a portion of 431 O'Farrell Street - Arnold Sykes of O'Ferrell LLC.

Senior Planner, Mike Kirkman made a PPP; provided maps and an overview of the property; and spoke to staff recommendations.

Speakers in favor of the rezoning: Arnold Sykes.

Speakers in opposition of the rezoning: Stephanie Collins; and Richard Collins.

Speakers in favor and opposition of the rezoning did not utilize the rebuttal time. 

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Wells to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

Discussion continued regarding ecosystems; and community meetings. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    24-097 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 431 O’FERRELL STREET – 9.15 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of March 31, 2024), said point being in the center of a meandering stream where it crosses the southern line of  Tract 1 of Property of O’Ferrell LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 7770, Page 322; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a northerly direction with the meandering of said stream approximately 54 feet to a point on an earth dam at the south end of a  pond; thence in a north-northeast direction along the eastern shoreline of said pond approximately 450 feet to a point on O’Ferrell LLC’s northern line; thence in an easterly direction with said northern line approximately 1,100 feet to O’Ferrell LLC’s northeast corner, a point in the western line of Lot 1 of Property of Dred C. Ward Estate, recorded in Plat Book 73, Page 134; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS S 04° 46’ 24” E 151.32 feet to an existing axle at the northwest corner of John Lee Smith and Clyde Smith, Jr., as described in Will 76-E-908 (1977), thence with Smith’s western line S 06° 54’ 03” E 195.98 feet to Smith’s southwest corner; thence with the southern line of said Tract 1 N 89° 36’ 44” W 1,348.79 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 9.15 acres.  All wills, plats, and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Zack Matheny


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    24-098 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PORTION OF 431 O’FERRELL STREET, GENERALLY DESCRIBED EAST OF O’FERRELL STREET AND SOUTH OF NACO ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:   

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family – 5)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of March 31, 2024), said point being in the center of a meandering stream where it crosses the southern line of  Tract 1 of Property of O’Ferrell LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 7770, Page 322; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a northerly direction with the meandering of said stream approximately 54 feet to a point on an earth dam at the south end of a  pond; thence in a north-northeast direction along the eastern shoreline of said pond approximately 450 feet to a point on O’Ferrell LLC’s northern line; thence in an easterly direction with said northern line approximately 1,100 feet to O’Ferrell LLC’s northeast corner, a point in the western line of Lot 1 of Property of Dred C. Ward Estate, recorded in Plat Book 73, Page 134; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS S 04° 46’ 24” E 151.32 feet to an existing axle at the northwest corner of John Lee Smith and Clyde Smith, Jr., as described in Will 76-E-908 (1977), thence with Smith’s western line S 06° 54’ 03” E 195.98 feet to Smith’s southwest corner; thence with the southern line of said Tract 1 N 89° 36’ 44” W 1,348.79 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 9.15 acres.  All wills, plats, and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on July 16, 2024.

    (Signed) Zack Matheny


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Item 2024-475/H.4. a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing territory into Corporate Limits for the property located at 3196 Stonypointe Drive- 2.426 Acres (Hugh Latham of Centurion Buyers, LLC) and item 2024-476/H.5. a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for 3196 Stonypointe Drive- Hugh Latham of Centurion Buyers, LLC).

Senior Planner, Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; provided maps and an overview of the property; outlined additional conditions; and spoke to staff recommendations.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to accept the additional conditions. The motion carried by voice vote.

There were no speakers in favor of the item. 

Speakers in opposition of the item: Dacia Jeffries.

Discussion ensued regarding traffic congestion; buffers; road conditions; and community meetings. 

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    24-099 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3196-ZZ STONYPOINTE DRIVE – 2.426 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a rebar at the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Property of Bert A. Daniels & Wife, Peggy W., as recorded in Plat Book 127, Page 26 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 N 05°23'10" W 179.80 feet to a new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern line of said Lot 2 N 79°59'36" E 549.80 feet to a new iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 S 05°22'50" W 227.28 feet to a new iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 84°31'19" W 505.56 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 2 and containing approximately 2.426 acres.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    24-100 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 3196-ZZ STONYPOINTE DRIVE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED NORTH OF STONYPOINTE DRIVE AND EAST OF LIBERTY ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:         

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-R-7 (Conditional District Residential Single Family – 7)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a rebar at the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Property of Bert A. Daniels & Wife, Peggy W., as recorded in Plat Book 127, Page 26 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 N 05°23'10" W 179.80 feet to a new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern line of said Lot 2 N 79°59'36" E 549.80 feet to a new iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 S 05°22'50" W 227.28 feet to a new iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 84°31'19" W 505.56 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 2 and containing approximately 2.426 acres.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-R-7 (Conditional District Residential Single Family - 7) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Permitted uses shall be limited to a maximum of 10 single-family lots.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-R-7 (Conditional District Residential Single Family - 7) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on July 16, 2024.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


This item was taken before ceremonial items. 

Mayor Vaughan stated Council has been requested to postponed item H.6./2024-499 to the August 5th City Council meeting. 

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Holston to postpone the item until August 5th meeting for proper advertising. The motion carried by voice vote.

Motion to postpone the ordinance to August 5 for proper advertising was approved. 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.7./2024-515, H.8./2024-511, H.9./2024-505, H.10./2024-512, H.11./2024-507, H.12./2024-513, H.13./2024-509, H.14./2024-514, and H.15./2024-510.

Neighborhood Development Housing and Strategy Senior Manager, Cindy Blue made a PPP; and spoke to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.

Discussion ensued regarding fund allocations. 

Ms. Blue continued the PPP; spoke to Community Development Block Grant Program; and the GSO Plan. 

Discussion continued regarding expenditures; the need for housing and transparency; and postponement of items. 

Mayor Vaughan requested staff to schedule a July 25, 2024 Interactive Resource Center (IRC) work session.

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to provide a 30/60/90-day IRC action plan; and RFP and budget update.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to postpone items H.7.-H.15. to the August 5, 2024 City Council meeting.

Motion to postpone the items without further advertising was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 26, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

I.

  

The following speakers voiced advocacy for the homeless; support for the IRC; and concerns regarding short-term rentals: Jim King; Del Stone; Luis Medina and Jason Hicks

The following speakers voiced opposition to the item; and highlighted safety concerns: Philip Marsh; Johnny Freeman; Kim Grimsley- Ritchy; Frank Wiggins

Discussion took place regarding the need for shelters; IRC conditions; waste and safety; the Safe Parking program; impacts to local business; and security cost estimates.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson left the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 8:28 p.m.

Council reconvened at 8:53 p.m. with all members present except for Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson. 

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to excuse Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson from the meeting. 

Discussion continued regarding IRC rules and procedures.

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to postpone the item to the August 5 City Council meeting. 

Motion to postpone the item was approved.

Mayor Vaughan requested staff to hold Urban Ministry funding. 

Mayor Vaughan introduced items I.2/2024-452, I.3./2024-487, and I.4/2024-488 together.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (1)Councilmember Hightower
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (7 to 1)

    185-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,999,000 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2021-004A WITH HARPER GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE TOWNSEND WTP LABORATORY CONTROL ROOM AND OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2021-004A for the Townsend WTP Laboratory Control Room and Office Improvements Project;

    WHEREAS, Harper General Contractors, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $6,999,000, as general contractor for Contract 2021-004A which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Harper General Contractors, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Harper General Contractors, Inc. for the Townsend WTP Laboratory Control Room and Office Improvements Project to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    186-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,125,000 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, RPR, AND LIMS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSEND WTP LABORATORY, CONTROL ROOM, AND OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, improvements are being made to the laboratory, control room, and offices at the Townsend WTP;

    WHEREAS, Hazen and Sawyer as the Engineer of Record for the Townsend WTP Laboratory, Control Room, and Office Improvements Project will provide construction administration and RPR services for Work conformance;

    WHEREAS, the LIMS support services will include helping with the installation and implementation of LIMS; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That The City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, a Professional Services Contract for $1,125,000 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., for Construction Administration, RPR, and LIMS Support Services for Townsend WTP Laboratory, Control Room, and Office Improvements Project.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-101 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE TOWNSEND WATER TREATMENT PLANT LABORATORY EXPANSION AND UPGRADE PROJECT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                              Description                                   Amount

    518-70-7099211.6019       Other Capital Improvements       $8,124,000                 

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund accounts:

    Account                      Description                              Amount

    518-NC-NC-9005       Revenue Bond Proceeds       $8,124,000

    TOTAL                                                                       $8,124,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Mayor Vaughan introduced the items I.5/2024-485, and I.6./2024-489 together.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (1)Councilmember Hightower
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (7 to 1)

    187-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,574,328 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2016-074 WITH YATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE NORTH BUFFALO OUTFALL PHASE II SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2016-074 for the North Buffalo Outfall Phase II Sewer Improvements Project

    WHEREAS, Yates Construction Company, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $10,574,328, as general contractor for Contract 2016-074 which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Yates Construction Company, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the North Buffalo Outfall Phase II Sewer Improvements Project to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (1)Councilmember Hightower
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (7 to 1)

    24-111 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE NORTH BUFFALO OUTFALL PHASE II SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                              Description                      Amount

    518-70-7099212.6017        Sewer Lines                   $10,574,328   

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund accounts:

    Account                      Description                                 Amount

    518-NC-NC-9005       Revenue Bond Proceeds          $10,574,328

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-102 AMENDING CHAPTER 29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO WATER RESOURCES

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1: That Section 29-54 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Miscellaneous Services

    Basis

    Fee

    (1)

    Two-inch temporary valve on hydrant for flushing


    First 2 hours

    $ 50.00

     

     

     Each additional hour

    5.00

    (2)

    Meter on hydrant deposit

    Per meter size

     

     

     

     ⅝″, ¾″, 1″

    200.00

     

     

     1½″

    500.00

     

     

     2″, 3″

    700.00

    (3)

    Water from fire station

    First 1,000 gallons

    20.00

     

     

     Each additional 1,000 gallons

    5.00

    (4)

    Meter on hydrant

    Per month, plus cost of water used


    30.00

    (5)

    Reserved

     

     

    (6)

    Extra service trip by meter service truck

    Per trip

    60.00

    (7)

    Illegal connection to meter setter (includes open bypasses)

    Per meter size

     

     

     

     ⅝″, ¾″, 1″

    250.00

     

     

     1½″, 2″

    400.00

     

     

     3″, 4″

    1,000.00

     

     

     6″, 8″, 10″

    2,000.00

    (7.1)

    Illegal connection to fire hydrant

    500.00

    (8)

    Water and sewer map photocopy

    Up to 11″ x 17″

    1.00

    (8.1)

    Color printed maps, standard paper

    Per size

     

     

     

     8½″ x 11″, 11″ x 17″

    5.00

     

     

     18″ x 24″

    6.00

     

     

     21″ x 30″

    9.00

     

     

     24″ x 36″

    12.00

     

     

     36″ x 48″

    15.00

    (8.2)

    Color printed maps, photo paper

    Per size

     

     

     

     8½″ x 11″, 11″ x 17″

    7.00

     

     

     18″ x 24″

    12.00

     

     

     21″ x 30″

    15.00

     

     

     24″ x 36″

    18.00

     

     

     36″ x 48″

    22.00

    (8.3)

    Black and white printed maps, standard paper

    Per size

     

     

     

     8½″ x 11″, 11″ x 17″

    2.00

     

     

     18″ x 24″

    3.00

     

     

     21″ x 30″

    6.00

     

     

     24″ x 36″

    9.00

     

     

     36″ x 48″

    12.00

    (8.4)

    Maps on compact disk

    Each

    5.00

    (9)

    Application and cut-on fee

    15.00

    (10)

    Special meter test (at customer's request)

    Inches

     

     

     

      ⅝

    60.00

     

     

      ¾

    60.00

     

     

      1

    60.00

     

     

      1¼

    90.00

     

     

      1½

    90.00

     

     

      2

    120.00

     

     

      3

    150.00

     

     

      4

    150.00

     

     

      6

    180.00

     

     

      8

    210.00

    (11)

    Meter take out

    40.00

    (12)

    Laboratory testing fee

    Per sample

    20.00

    (13)

    Plan review fee for water or sewer (if both, then double fee)


    0—1,000 LF

    67.00

     

     

     1,001—2,000 LF

    116.00

     

     

     2,001—5,000 LF

    187.00

     

     

     Over 5,000 LF

    282.00

     

     

     Lift station review

    1,000 381.00

    (14)

    Sewer main inspection

    Mobilization/1,000 feet

    100.00

     

     

     Video inspection/feet

    0.85

     

     

     Return trips each

    250.00

     

     

     Inspection after repair

    100.00

    (15)

    Late payment charges

    After due date following second
    notice

    20.00

     

     

     For second penalty

    20.00

     

     

     After due date following second notice where no water or sewer service involved

    15.00

    (16)

    Illegal use arrears bills

    Cut off/turn on fee

    40.00

    (17)

    High strength wastewater charges:
     BOD


    Per 1,000 pounds over 200 mg/l

    82.00

     

      SS

    Per 1,000 pounds over 200 mg/l

    76.00

    (18)

    Septage

    Per 1,000 gallons

    24.00

    (19)

    Raw water charges:

     

     

     

     Inside city

    Per hundred cubic feet

    1.25

     

     Outside city

    Per hundred cubic feet

    2.50

    (20)

    Water deposits for residential tenants

    150.00

    (21)

    Backflow Device Fee

    First month of non-compliance

    100.00

     

     

     Second month of non-compliance

    100.00

     

     

     Per month after second month of non-compliance


    250.00

    (22)

    Backflow Processing Fee

    Per test

    5.00

    (23)

    Hydrant Flow Test Fee

    Witness Test Only

    Full Hydrant Flow Test

    $120.00

    $150.00

    Section 2: That this ordinance shall become effective on July 16, 2024. 

    Section 3: That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    189-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, AND YOUTH SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ROSS INNOVATIVE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS, CORP. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development serves as the administrative entity for the GuilfordWorks (WDB) to provide services under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA);

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development issued an RFP to procure Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Services in the Guilford County NCWorks Career Centers;

    WHEREAS, the GuilfordWorks WDB voted on June 6, 2024, to accept Ross Innovative Employment Solutions Corp.’s bid and negotiated an Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth contract with them;

    WHEREAS, funds shall be budgeted in the Workforce Development WIOA Fund in an amount no to exceed $2,200,000 for the services through this contract; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City is authorized to negotiate final contract terms and execute a contract with Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000 to provide FY 2024-25 WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth services. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro to carry this into effect.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-103 AMENDING CHAPTER 6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

    (Editor’s Note: Added text shown with underlines and deleted text shown with strikethroughs)

    Section 1.  That Section 6-64 Fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 6-64. Fees.

    (a)    Inspection fees for the construction, alteration or repair of any building or other structure or part thereof shall be based on the total cost of construction, alteration, or repairs, excluding the cost of electrical, heating and air conditioning, gas equipment and plumbing work, and shall be as follows:

    For the first $11,000.00 …. $75.00 $85.00

    For excess above $11,000.00 to $50,000.00 per $1,000.00 …. 3.00

    For excess above $50,000.00 to $500,000.00, per $1,000.00 …. 2.00

    For excess above $500,000.00, per $1,000.00 …. 1.00

    For nonessential inspection at request of owner …. 45.00

    For handicap ramps accessing a single-family dwelling …. No Charge

    (b)    Inspection fees for tents shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    (c)    Inspection fees for the removal (demolition) of buildings shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    (d)   Inspection fees for moving buildings over city streets on rubber shall be as follows: Initial payment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) which shall be the maximum fee. The actual fee shall be based on actual costs to the city including city administrative costs, use of materials, public vehicles and other equipment; in the event that the actual costs are less than the above-mentioned fee, the city shall refund the difference.

    (e)    Inspection fees for mobile homes shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    (f)    The total fees due for any permit shall not be less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    (g)    Inspection fees for erosion control and foundation inspections shall be charged at the rate of one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) per thousand to a maximum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) of general construction cost for new residential, commercial and additions to commercial construction.

    (h)    Upon the return of any building permit issued under this division, an amount equal to the minimum building permit fee shall be retained by the building inspector to cover administrative expenses connected with the issuance thereof.

    (i)     Fee for the first follow-up inspection shall be forty-five dollars ($45.00).

    (j)     Fee for the second and each follow-up inspection thereafter shall be forty-five dollars ($45.00).

    Section 2.  That Section 6-123 Electrical fees for permits and inspections generally, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 6-123. Electrical fees for permits and inspections generally.

    (a)    Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of electrical equipment, the person making application for such permit shall pay to the city permit clerk a fee in such amount as specified below, or the fees may be paid to the city permit clerk on or before the tenth day of the month following date of application for permit; provided, that in the event of default in payment of fees, no permit will be issued to or application received from the person in default until such time as the fees are paid in full:

    SCHEDULE OF ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (NEW DWELLINGS/COMMERCIAL SERVICES ONLY)

    Minimum fee: the total of fees due for any permit shall be not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    Fees

    60 amp service. …. $ 59.00

    100 amp service …. 74.00

    125 amp service …. 85.00

    150 amp service …. 90.00

    200 amp service …. 99.00

    225 amp service …. 105.00

    250 amp service …. 111.00

    300 amp service …. 116.00

    350 amp service …. 125.00

    400 amp service …. 131.00

    Over 400 amp service, per amp …. 0.10

    Construction site office …. 75.00 85.00

    Mobile home …. 75.00 85.00

    Saw service …. 75.00 85.00

    Temporary cut-in …. 75.00 85.00

    Billboard …. 55.00

    Signs (all except billboards) …. 5.00

    Meter …. 10.00

    Panel …. 10.00

    Outlets (switches, lighting, outlets, receptacles), each …. 0.30

    Lighting fixtures, each …. 0.30

    Lighting standard (parking lot lighting) …. 5.00

    Transformer KVA (per KVA) …. 0.50

    Motor through 4 HP …. 10.00

    Each additional HP …. 0.70

    Motor control center …. 15.00

    Emergency generator KVA (per KVA) …. 0.50

    UPS systems KVA (per KVA) …. 0.50

    PV systems KVA (per KVA) ….0.50

    PV panel/meter …. 10.00

    PV inverter …. 10.00

    Control wiring system ….20.00

    Line transfer switch …. 10.00

    KW through 4 KW …. 10.00

    Each additional KW, each …. 0.70

    X-ray unit …. 10.00

    Fire alarm panel …. 10.00

    Smoke/CO device …. 0.30

    Gasoline dispenser …. 10.00

    Welder …. 10.00

    Unit heater …. 10.00

    Water …. 10.00

    Deep fat fryer …. 10.00

    Ice maker …. 10.00

    Display case …. 10.00

    Walk-in cooler …. 10.00

    Food warmer …. 10.00

    Commercial swimming pool …. 85.00

    Residential swimming pool …. 65.00

    Spa, hot tub, hydromassage tub, each…. 20.00

    Replacement permit …. 75.00 85.00

    Clothes dryer …. 10.00

    Range, oven, cook top …. 10.00

    Dishwasher, each …. 10.00

    Disposal, trash compactor, each …. 10.00

    Furnace …. 10.00

    Meter alteration …. 20.00

    Minimum charge …. 75.00 85.00

    Miscellaneous …. 20.00

    Extra inspection fee …. 45.00

    Additional extra inspection fee …. 45.00

    (b)    Minimum charge for cancelled permits and failure to obtain permits for installation, or failure to obtain required inspections:

    (1)   Upon the return of any electrical permit issued under this section, an amount equal to the minimum electrical permit fee shall be retained by the inspector to cover administrative expenses connected with the issuance thereof.

    (2)   For failure of a person to apply for and obtain any electrical permit required prior to commencement of a construction job, there shall be an additional fee in an amount equal to the permit fee itself.

    (3)   The electrical inspector shall have the authority to collect a fee equal to the minimum charge where the owner or contractor fails to request the inspection required by city ordinance or the North Carolina State Building Code.

    Section 3.  That Section 6-229 Schedule of fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 6-229. Schedule of fees.

    (a)    Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of mechanical or fuel gas equipment, the person making application for such permit shall pay to the city permit clerk a fee in such amount as specified below, or the fees may be paid to the city permit clerk on or before the tenth day of the month following date of application for permit; provided, that in the event of default in payment of fees, no permit will be issued to or application received from the person in default until such time as the fees are paid in full:

    Fees

    Air tanks …. $ 10.00

    Bun warmers …. 10.00

    Clothes dryers …. 10.00

    Coffee urns …. 10.00

    Deep fat fryers …. 10.00

    Extra inspections …. 10.00

    Fire logs …. 10.00

    Gas connections …. 10.00

    Gas house piping …. 10.00

    Gas lights …. 10.00

    Grills …. 10.00

    L.P. gas service …. 10.00

    Meter relocation …. 10.00

    Ovens …. 10.00

    Ranges …. 10.00

    Steam tables …. 10.00

    Water heaters—Fired coil* …. 10.00

    Water storage tanks …. 10.00

    L.P. gas tank …. 10.00

    First follow up inspection fee …. 45.00

    Second and each subsequent follow up inspection …. 45.00

    *If one (1) contractor does both the plumbing and gas connections for a replacement water heater, the charge is seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    Minimum fee: The total of fees due for any permit shall be not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00). ($85.00)

    (b)    [Heat-producing equipment.]

    (1)   All heat-producing equipment—Gas (natural or liquefied petroleum), oil, solid fuels, and electric heat (air distribution systems) shall be inspected and the following fees paid:

    Fees

    Wood stoves …. $15.00

    Floor furnaces …. 15.00

    Space heaters …. 15.00

    Unit heaters, less than 100 B.T.U. (over 100,000 B.T.U., see schedule below) …. 15.00

    Wall heaters …. 15.00

    (2)   According to B.T.U. input—Electric heat (air distribution systems), steel and cast iron boilers, hot water and steam systems, conversion burners (automatic firing), heat exchangers, and warm air and cooling systems, and water heaters over one hundred thousand (100,000) B.T.U., gas fired pool heater:

    KW

    B.T.U.

    Fee Schedule

    1 up to 29

    Up to 100,000

    $15.00

    29.1—44

    101,000—150,000

    17.00

    44.1—59

    151,000—200,000

    19.00

    59.1—73

    201,000—250,000

    23.00

    73.1—79

    251,000—300,000

    25.00

    79.1—117

    301,000—400,000

    28.00

    117.1—146

    491,000—500,000

    31.00

    146.1—174

    501,000—600,000

    34.00

    175.1—234

    601,000—800,000

    38.00

    234.1—293

    801,000—1,000,000

    40.00

     

    Over 1,000,000:
     per 500,000 or part
     thereof

    15.00

     

    (3)   Nonresidential hood system face area of hood (square feet):

    10 or less …. $18.00

    10.1 to [25] …. 23.00

    25.1 to 50 …. 29.00

    50.1 to 75 …. 33.00

    75.1 to 100 …. 39.00

    Above 100 …. 52.00

    (c)    Heat pumps and air conditioners, chillers or refrigeration compressor rating—All heat pumps and air conditioners shall be inspected and the following fees paid:

    Compressor up to:

    Up to 5 H.P. or tons …. $15.00

    6—7 H.P. or tons …. 16.00

    8 H.P. or tons …. 18.00

    9 H.P. or tons …. 20.00

    10 H.P. or tons …. 22.00

    12½ H.P. or tons …. 24.00

    15 H.P. or tons …. 26.00

    20 H.P. or tons …. 35.00

    25 H.P. …. 42.00

    Each addition to 5 H.P. or 5 tons or part thereof15.00

    (d)   Fan coil units, air handling units with heating and/or cooling coils and ductwork attached, shall be inspected and the following fees paid:

    0—6,000 B.T.U. …. $ 8.00

    6,001—12,000 B.T.U. …. 10.00

    12,001—20,000 B.T.U. …. 12.00

    20,001—30,000 B.T.U. …. 16.00

    30,001—40,000 B.T.U. …. 18.00

    Over 40,001 B.T.U. …. 25.00

    (e)    Blower and exhaust systems for dust, stock, flammable, and non-flammable vapor removal and conveying including bathroom exhaust fans:

    Motor Horsepower

    0—5 H.P. …. $ 8.00

    6—10 H.P. …. 11.00

    11—15 H.P. …. 14.00

    16—20 H.P. …. 17.00

    21—25 H.P. …. 19.00

    26 H.P. and over …. 35.00

    (f)    Replacement of duct system, renovation, alteration, addition to new or already installed duct system, for comfort heating or cooling:

    Truck line (each) …. $7.00

    Branch line (each) …. 3.00

    (g)    Permit fees for installation or replacement of any evaporative cooler in other than residences and multi-family houses, shall be:

    0—25 H.P. …. $20.00

    26 H.P. and over …. 35.00

    (h)    Upon the return of any mechanical permit issued under this section, an amount equal to the minimum mechanical permit fee shall be retained by the inspector to cover administrative expenses connected with the issuance thereof.

    (i)     For failure of a person to apply for and obtain a mechanical permit as required prior to commencement of a job, there shall be an additional fee in an amount equal to the permit fee itself.

    Section 4.  That Section 6-278 Schedule of Fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 6-278. Schedule of fees.

    (a)    Before any permit is granted for the installation or alteration of plumbing equipment, the person making application for such permit shall pay to the city permit clerk a fee in such amount as specified below, or the fees may be paid to the city permit clerk on or before the tenth day of the month following date of application for permit; provided, that in the event of default in payment of fees, no permit will be issued to or application received from the person in default until such time as the fees are paid in full:

    "(1) Minimum fee: the total of fees due for any permit shall be not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) ($85.00). The following fees shall be charged for inspections:

    Air conditioning unit …. $ 7.00

    Backflow preventer …. 15.00

    Bathtub …. 7.00

    Catch basin …. 7.00

    Dental chair …. 7.00

    Drinking fountain …. 7.00

    Feedwater treatment unit …. 7.00

    Floor drain …. 7.00

    Garbage disposal unit …. 7.00

    Interceptor …. 7.00

    Laundry tray …. 7.00

    Lavatory …. 7.00

    Miscellaneous fixture not otherwise listed …. 7.00

    Roof leaders …. 7.00

    Shower …. 7.00

    Sink …. 7.00

    Trailer coach (each space) …. 7.00

    Urinals …. 7.00

    Washing machine …. 7.00

    Water closet …. 7.00

    Water softener unit …. 7.00

    Water storage tank …. 7.00

    Electric water heater …. 7.00

    Fired coil water heater …. 7.00

    Fired storage water heater …. 7.00

    Sewer …. 7.00

    Minimum inspection fee …. 75.00 85.00

    First follow-up inspection fee …. 45.00

    Second and each subsequent follow-up inspection fee …. 45.00

    "(2) The fees prescribed above shall apply to all old work as well as new and to inspections made necessary by moving any house from one (1) location to another or by raising the house and shall apply when it is necessary for any reason to set, reset or replace any fixture, hot water storage tank, or water heater.

    "(3) Upon the return of any plumbing permit issued under this section, an amount equal to the minimum plumbing permit fee shall be retained by the inspector to cover administrative expenses connected with the issuance thereof.

    "(4) For failure of a person to apply for and obtain any plumbing permit as required prior to commencement of a job, there shall be an additional fee in an amount equal to the permit fee itself."

    Section 5.  That all laws and clauses of laws in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried (8 to 0)

    190-24 Resolution REQUESTING City Council APPROVAL of a Memorandum of understanding supporting the evaluation of adding the city of ahseboro to the membership of the piedmont triad regional water authority (PTRWA)

    WHEREAS, over the past year, the six members comprising PTRWA, Archdale, Greensboro, High Point, Randleman, Jamestown, and Randolph County, have been exploring the possibility of PTRWA expanding its regional role to include wastewater treatment;

    WHEREAS, with the recent completion of the Authority’s strategic planning effort, a strategic priority tied to enhanced regionalization of water and wastewater resources was identified;

    WHEREAS, coupled with PTRWA’s strategic planning initiative, is the Authority’s business case supporting expanding its regional portfolio through a shared regional opportunity with the city of Asheboro;

    WHEREAS, Asheboro has approached the Authority with interest in evaluating the feasibility of membership for the benefit of the region and each member of the authority seeking to address / expand wastewater capacity;

    WHEREAS, with the approval of a MOU by the six members, the Authority can proceed with a detailed feasibility analysis that evaluates the city of Asheboro’s unique position to offer water capacity and wastewater capacity through a potential regional treatment plant expansion; and

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is authorized to sign on behalf of the City of Greensboro a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting the evaluation of adding the city of Asheboro to the membership of the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA).

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to reappoint Akeylah Campbell to the Human Rights Commission. The motion carried by voice vote.

Council highlighted events attended and upcoming events.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide a Self Help funding allocation update.

Mayor Vaughan requested staff to research incentives for the Washington Street Bridge repairs. 

There were no items for discussion by Interim City Manager Wilson.

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

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Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by affirmation.

The City Council Adjourned at 9:54 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                        Victoria L. Howell, Deputy City Clerk

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