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 Justin Outling, 
  • Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
  • and and Councilmember Goldie Wells
Also Present:
  • City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba, 
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
  • and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa

A.

  

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Mayor Vaughan conducted a roll call to confirm Councilmembers in attendance.

B.

  

The meeting opened with a moment of silence. Mayor Vaughan recognized recent losses in the Police and Fire Departments.

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; stated that tonight's meeting would entertain speakers from the floor; and announced that the next City Council meeting will be August 1, 2022 due to National Night Out activities on August 2, 2022.

Councilmember Thurm requested items H.6./ID 2022-667 and H.7./ID 2022-712 to be postponed to the August 1, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to postpone items H.6. and H.7. to August 1, 2022 without further advertising. The motion carried by voice vote.

The applicant for item H.8./ID 2022-699 requested a continuance to the August 16, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising. Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to continue item H.8. to August 16, 2022 without further advertising. The motion carried by voice vote.

H.
PUBLIC HEARING

  

F.

  

The following speakers voiced concern regarding the Greensboro Police Department; the Joseph Lopez and Marcus Smith cases; and to arrest protocols: Hester Petty, Luis Medina, and Billy Belcher.

Tracy Clark voiced concern regarding gun violence; highlighted federal and local legislation; introduced gun safety proposals; spoke to an educational campaign; and to a Guilford County School System partnership.

Susan Shore voiced concern regarding food deserts; spoke to poverty; and to future planning for locally-grown produce.

The following speakers voiced concern regarding abortion rights: Del Stone and Cary Ann Broadway.

Lewis Pitts voiced concern regarding upcoming election campaign platforms.

Robert Hoke voiced concern regarding an employment discrimination claim; and highlighted a personal disability.

Bill Marshburn voiced concern regarding zoning application correspondence; and spoke to a community vegetable garden.

Sidney Branch voiced concern regarding real estate advertising; property revaluations; and food deserts. 

Malique (no last name provided) voiced concern regarding gun violence; Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) customer service; and spoke to the Interactive Resource Center (IRC) staffing challenges.

Trayvon Worth voiced concern regarding homelessness; IRC resources; and housing rights.

Domenic LeGrande voiced concern regarding post-incarcerated resources; homelessness; mental health awareness; and prison reform.

Roy Monette voiced concern regarding funding misallocations; shelter provisions; poverty; and police interactions.

Kevin Fomengia made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); provided an overview of the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Smart Cities Challenge; highlighted opportunity zones; introduced participation timelines; spoke to the competition deadline; and to city engagement.

City Clerk Angela Lord stated the PPP would be provided to City Council. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

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

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    227-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER WITH SAMET CORPORATION 2019-0330 IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,800 FOR FIRE STATION 7

    WHEREAS, the City has replaced the current fire station at 1064 Gatewood Avenue to better serve and meet the needs of fire protection coverage to the residents;

    WHEREAS, the City has entered a contract with ADW Architects for full design and Samet Corporation for managerial and construction services as the CM@R firm of the construction of the new Fire Station # 7;

    WHEREAS, the City requests a change order #3 for additional work that was not funded in the original contract or in the change order #2 in the amount of $68,800;

    WHEREAS, the funding for these additional funds will come from bond account specifically generated for Fire Station # 7;

    WHEREAS, there is existing project account appropriations in the Fire Station # 7 account; and

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

    That the findings above are hereby adopted and the change order #3 is hereby formally approved and the City Manager and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a contract to carry this into effect. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    228-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND KLEEN IT UP INC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES 

    WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for mowing services;

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $108,000.00; 

    WHEREAS, the Guilford Metro 911 Department can better meet the needs of the City by providing janitorial services with Kleen It Up Inc.; 

    WHEREAS, Kleen It Up Inc. was selected as the best value for the janitorial services for the Guilford Metro 911 Department and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; 

    WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through July 31, 2023; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with, Kleen It Up Inc. for janitorial services. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution/ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-144 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 2022 RAILROAD TRESPASSING ENFORCEMENT GRANT

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

    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

    220-3512-01.4221                              Premium Pay                                  $112,416

    220-3512-01.4510                              FICA Contribution                             $1,740

    220-3512-01.4520                              Retirement Contribution                    $5,844

    TOTAL:                                                                                                           $120,000

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

    Account                                              Description                                         Amount

    220-3512-01.7100                              Federal Grant                                   $120,000

    TOTAL:                                                                                                              $120,000

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-145 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) SOTUHERN-BUILD IT FORWARD GRANT PROGRAM FOR SIX COURT EXPANSION AT SPENCER LOVE TENNIS CENTER

    Section 1

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

    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 name – USTA Grant Program FY22

    Account                              Description                                       Amount

    220-5012-01.6019             Other Improvements                         $35,000

    TOTAL:                                                                                                $35,000

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

    Account                              Description                                       Amount

    220-5012-01.8620             Donations & Private Contributions $35,000

    TOTAL:                                                                                                $35,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-146 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) NORTH CAROLINA GRANT PROGRAM FOR SIX COURT EXPANSION AT SPENCER LOVE TENNIS CENTER

    Section 1

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

    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 name – USTA Grant Program FY22

    Account                      Description                                           Amount 
    220-5013-01.6019    Other Improvements                          $10,000
    TOTAL:                                                                                        $10,000

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

    Account                     Description                                               Amount
    220-5013-01.8620    Donations & Private Contributions     $10,000
    TOTAL:                                                                                         $10,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    229-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WITH HERC RENTALS, INC FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT

    WHEREAS, the Field Operations Department utilizes various types of rental equipment for daily operations and special projects; 

    WHEREAS, the Statewide Term Contract 983A provides several companies such as Herc Rentals, Inc. to provide rental equipment to meet service demands and operational needs of the department;

    WHEREAS, the contract with Herc Rentals, Inc. is for the rental of equipment from August 1, 2022- October 31, 2023 and estimated at $150,000; and 

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

    That the resolution authorizing the contract with Herc Rentals, Inc. for the rental of equipment is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    230-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000 WITH UNITED RENTALS, INC FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT

    WHEREAS, the Field Operations Department utilizes various types of rental equipment for daily operations and special projects; 

    WHEREAS, the Statewide Term Contract 983A provides several companies such as United Rentals, Inc. to provide rental equipment to meet service demands and operational needs of the department;

    WHEREAS, the contract with United Rentals, Inc. is for the rental of equipment from August 1, 2022- August 27, 2024 and estimated at $180,000; and 

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

    That the resolution authorizing the contract with United Rentals, Inc. for the rental of equipment is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    231-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR $217,000 WITH ERP ACCESSORIES, LLC DBA DASHBOARD GEAR FOR FSM AND GHR REPORT WRITING SERVICES

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro uses Infor CloudSuite Financials and Global Human Resource (GHR) Applications in its daily operations;

    WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department wishes to procure software analytic, database, and report writing services to support the City’s Infor Financials and Supply Management (FSM) and GHR upgrade;

    WHEREAS, ERP Accessories, LLC dba Dashboard Gear has a proprietary working relationship with Infor to provide these services;

    WHEREAS, the contract with ERP Accessories, LLC dba Dashboard Gear will be for three years, beginning approximately August 1, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three-year value of $217,000; and

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

    That the contract between the City of Greensboro and ERP Accessories, LLC dba Dashboard Gear for software analytic, database, and report writing services is hereby authorized.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    232-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,075 WITH CITI, INC FOR THE TZO SCADA SUPPORT AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES 2022-2023

    WHEREAS, the Water Resources Department works to upgrade and maintain a safe secure Supervisory Control and Data Analytics (SCADA) system that allows uninterrupted optimization and data processing;

    WHEREAS, the Reclamation Division is currently migrating from a legacy SCADA system to a new SCADA system; 

    WHEREAS, during the migration, CITI will help by providing networking, controls, and SCADA support; 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 contract with CITI, INC for professional services for the TZO SCADA Support and Electrical Services Contract 2022-2023.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    233-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR $186,838 WITH RAFTELIS FINACIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR A REGIONAL WASTEWATER CAPACITY OPTIONS EVALUATION

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro periodically conducts evaluations connected with water and wastewater capacity development to support the City of Greensboro’s growth and development needs;

    WHEREAS, refinement of wastewater capacity options helps align planning efforts to meet long-term wastewater treatment capacity and coverage (service area) needs;

    WHEREAS, Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. is well suited to provide services connected to evaluating regional wastewater capacity development options; 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 $186,838 with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for a Regional Wastewater Capacity Options Evaluation.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    234-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR LABORATORY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,280 WITH PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC

    WHEREAS, professional laboratory analyses are needed to support the City in complying with Section I Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring, of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the city’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4; Permit No. NCS000248);

    WHEREAS, in May 2022, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in order to identify companies that perform these types of professional laboratory services, and Pace Analytical Services, LLC was selected as most qualified; 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 contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC in the amount of $131,280.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    235-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING TZ OSBORNE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY CONTRACT 2020-5047 CHANGE ORDER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,200 WITH SHARPE’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN, INC.

    WHEREAS, grounds maintenance of the T. Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility is needed as part of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit;

    WHEREAS, Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. is currently responsible for mowing services at this facility, and the change order will extend the two-year contract for an additional year at current contract rates; 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, Change Order 1 to contract 2020-5047 with Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. in the amount of $63,200.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    236-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING NORTH BUFFALO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY MOWING CONTRACT 2020-5102 CHANGE ORDER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 WITH SHARPE’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN, INC.

    WHEREAS, grounds maintenance of the North Buffalo Transfer Pumping Station is needed as part of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit;

    WHEREAS, Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. is currently responsible for mowing services at this facility, and the change order will extend the two-year contract for an additional year at current contract rates; 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, Change Order 1 to contract 2020-5102 with Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. in the amount of $36,000.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    237-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $776,882 WITH MERITECH, INC. FOR LAB SERVICES

    WHEREAS, professional laboratory analyses of wastewater, drinking water, industrial waste, surface water, and sludge samples are needed to support the requirements placed on the city to comply with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and standard conditions from Part I A. and Part II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits, and drinking water standards;

    WHEREAS, in May 2022, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in order to identify companies that perform these types of professional laboratory services, and Meritech, Inc. was selected as most qualified; 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 contract with Meritech, Inc. in the amount of $776,882.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    238-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGING WORKFORCE CENTER AND ADMINISTARTIVE OFFICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $99,128.76 ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,741.57 FOR UPFITS TO INTERIOR

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

    WHEREAS, the GuilfordWorks Workforce Development Board (WDB) has statutory responsibility for oversight of publicly funded workforce delivery systems for all locations in Guilford County under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA);

    WHEREAS, there are currently two (2) workforce service locations in Greensboro funded by US Department of Labor funds administered by the City, including two NCWorks Career Centers (both of which currently houses the state employment service), and that Sections 121 and 303 of the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) require that state employment service offices be co-located with workforce career centers;

    WHEREAS, the GuilfordWorks Workforce Development Board identified a need to target workforce development services to Youth and subsequently voted to open a standalone Emerging Workforce Center in downtown Greensboro, for the purposes of providing employment and training services to young adult residents between 16-24 years of age;

    WHEREAS, the term of the lease for suites located at 301 Greene Street commenced on January 1, 2022 and shall end at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2028; 

    WHEREAS, the location has convenient public transportation and that it is the WDB’s intention to remain in the building for a minimum of seven years to realize all cost savings;

    WHEREAS, the property owner, SPL-GSP, LLC has proposed to renovate the entire interior space of the building to meet WDB specifications for a career center and administrative office and lease agreement states that the landlord would complete improvements to the space, at its costs, not to exceed $12.50/sf ($70,125);

    WHEREAS, the lease further states that the landlord agrees to fund and amortize additional improvements above $12.50/sf at 7% over the term of the lease (not to exceed an additional $200,000); this is to be billed as “additional rent”, monthly;  

    WHEREAS, the landlord provided a payoff amount of $151,741.57 for the total upfit; 

    WHEREAS, WDB has determined that it has enough funding available to pay the total cost of the renovations up front, opposed to amortizing it over the course of the term of the lease; consequently resulting in future saving due to not paying interest on the amortized cost;  

    WHEREAS, it is estimated that funding for the upfit cost is budgeted in the FY 2022-23Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act fund accounts and that no General Revenue funds are requested; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with SPL-GSP, LLC. for office space within 301 S. Greene Street, Suites 100, 200 and 201, Greensboro, NC in the amount of $99,128.76 annually for a period of seven (7) years with an option to terminate after seven years and to authorize a one-time payment of $151,741.57 for upfits. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-147 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND 
    OPPORTUNITY ACT FUND BUDGET

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

    Section 1

    That the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund Budget for Guilford WDB Business Services Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                      Description                                Amount
    216-0216-60.5564    WIOA Individual Training          $ 60,000
    216-0216-60.5565    WIOA Supportive Services        $  3,000    
    Total                                                                                 $ 63,000

    and, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund accounts:

    Account                      Description                               Amount
    216-0216-60.7100    Federal Grant                           $ 63,000
    Total                                                                                $ 63,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    239-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION FOR ENCROACHMENT BENEATH CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY BENEATH AND ACROSS E. NORTHWOOD STREET NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CHERRY STREET CONNECTING 1121 N CHURCH STREET AND 1024 N CHURCH STREET

    WHEREAS, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation has requested that the City permit the proposed installation of fiber optic communication lines beneath City right-of- way beneath and across E. Northwood Street near the intersection of Cherry Street connecting 1121 N Church Street and 1024 N Church Street;

    WHEREAS, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation has agreed to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Greensboro which, among other things, will indemnify the City from any claim or damages that may occur due to the communication line placed in above said right-of-way;

    WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to permit the Encroachment Agreement of said installation of fiber optic communication lines in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Encroachment Agreement presented herewith this day; and

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

    That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro an appropriate Encroachment Agreement with Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation to permit the installation of fiber optic communication line beneath City right-of- way from and beneath E. Northwood Street near the intersection of Cherry Street connecting 1121 N Church Street and 1024 N Church Street to provide fiber optic connectivity all in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    240-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS FORECLOSURE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2010 BRITTON STREET TO RUBEN ALFEREZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,500

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns surplus foreclosure property located at 2010 Britton Street, Parcel 0011185 said property being shown on the attached map, for which the City has no governmental or other public need;

    WHEREAS, Property Management advertised the lot for sale and accepted the highest bid from Ruben Alferez in accordance with Section 4.122 of the Greensboro Charter;

    WHEREAS, the property was appraised by Lynn Ritchy, at a value of $55,000, and the final highest bid of $49,500 was accepted, which amount, in the opinion of the City Council is fair and reasonable; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into agreement with Ruben Alferez for the afore mentioned foreclosure property in the amount of $49,500.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    241-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 16, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 231 RITTERS LAKE, 151 WOLFETRAIL ROAD, AND 155-ZZ WOLFETRAIL ROAD –  36.44-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 Greensboro;

    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 16th day of August, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 231 RITTERS LAKE, 151 WOLFETRAIL ROAD, AND 155-ZZ WOLFETRAIL ROAD – 36.44-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of May 31, 2022), said point being the southwest corner of that annexation approved in Ordinance No. 14-054, said point also being the northwest corner of Exclusion Map for South Elm Baptist Church, as recorded in Plat Book 193, Page 33; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the western line of said Church, also being the eastern right-of-way line of Cranford Road, as shown on Property of Roy E. Cranford & Margaret E. Cranford, as recorded in Plat Book 59, Page 86, S 03°03'30" W 662.28 feet to an existing iron pin in the northern right-of-way line of Ritters Lake Road (NCSR 3325); thence with the projection of said western line S 03°03'30" W approximately 30 feet to a point in the existing Greensboro satellite city limit line, said point being in the centerline of Ritters Lake Road; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING SATELLITE CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction along said centerline approximately 1,290 feet to its intersection with the southwardly projection of the eastern line of Lot 2 of Wolfe Trail’s, as recorded in Plat Book 206, Page 33; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING SATELLITE CITY LIMITS N 08°01'44" W approximately 30 feet to an existing iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 2 and 1 of said subdivision N 08°01'44" W 565.17 feet to an existing iron pipe in the eastern line of said Lot 1; thence with said eastern line N 08°18'39" E 243.04 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence with  the southern line of Hien T. Do and Son N. Pham, as recorded in Deed Book 7864, Page 2045, the following ten (10) courses and distances: 1) N 89°01'03" E 99.98 feet to a 5/8” existing iron pipe, 2) N 63°29'12" E 99.88 feet to a 5/8” existing iron pipe, 3) S 57°18'15" E 202.77 feet to a ½” existing iron rod, 4) N 12°25'06" E 147.44 feet to a calculated point, 5) N 20°45'18" W 52.93 feet to a 5/8” existing iron rod, 6) N 16°16'05" W 40.54 feet to a ½” existing iron rod, 7) N 42°56'50" E 28.50 feet to a ½” existing iron rod, 8) N 13°05'18" E 55.67 feet to a ½” existing iron rod, 9) N 00°36'33" E 36.40 feet to a ½” existing iron rod, and 10) N 02°58'00" W 182.94 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe in the southern line of Charlie R. and Mary E. Gilbreath, as recorded in Deed Book 1922, Page 606; thence with said southern line S 87°31'11" E 707.91 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot 1 of said Cranford plat; thence with the western line of said Lot 1 S 03°28'48" W 363.11 feet to the southwest corner of  said Lot 1; thence with the southern line of said Lot 1 S 86°59'50" E 275.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 1, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the eastern right-of-way line of Cranford Road S 01°35'04" W approximately 452.33 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 36.44 acres, including area in street right-of-way.  All 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 August 16, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 10/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

    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 16, 2022 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 6, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    242-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 16, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2805 KINGS MILL ROAD – .31-ACRES

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

    WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 58.1 (non-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 16th day of August, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2805 KINGS MILL ROAD – .31-ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1 (non-contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    Beginning at a ½” iron rod at the northwest corner of Lot 21 of Phase II of King’s Mill at Sedgefield, as recorded at Plat Book 93, Page 139; thence with the northern line of said Lot S 78° 26’ 44” E 154.66 feet to a new iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot; thence with the eastern line of said Lot S 10° 14’ 14” W 94.47 feet to a ½” iron pipe in the northern right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 73; thence with said right-of-way line N 73° 03' 39” W 162.77 feet to a ½” iron pipe in the eastern right-of-way line of King’s Mill Road; thence with said eastern right-of-way line with a curve to the left having a radius of 786.90 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 15° 19' 24” W 79.34 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 0.31 acres. The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

    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 August 16, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 10/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

    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 16, 2022 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 6, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    243-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 16, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1341, 1353 AND 1357 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD, 1025 NC HIGHWAY 68 NORTH, A PORTION OF 1511 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD AND A PORTION OF NC HIGHWAY 68 NORTH ROW– 130.62-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 Greensboro;

    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 16th day of August, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1341, 1353 AND 1357 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD, 1025 NC HIGHWAY 68 NORTH, A PORTION OF 1511 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD AND A PORTION OF NC HIGHWAY 68 NORTH ROW – 130.62-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 (as of June 22, 2022) Greensboro satellite city limits, said point being the southeast corner of that satellite annexation approved in Ordinance #19-108; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT LINE and following the center of a creek the following eight-nine (89) calls: 1) S 59 07’ 06” W 12.54 feet to a point, 2) N 90 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 3) S 66 00’ 00” W 26.00 feet to a point, 4) N 85 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 5) N 56 00’ 00” W 31.00 feet to a point,  6) N 74 00’ 00” W 14.60 feet to a point, 7) N 88 10’ 03” W 173.30 feet to a point, 8) N 85 00’ 00” W 7.09 feet to a point, 9) N 63 00’ 00” W 24.00 feet to a point, 10) N 85 00’ 00” W 19.00 feet to a point, 11) N 49 00’ 00” W 13.00 feet to a point, 12) S 80 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 13) S 28 00’ 00” W 16.00 feet to a point, 14) N 87 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 15) N 75 00’ 00” W 27.00 feet to a point, 16) S 50 00’ 00” W 19.00 feet to a point, 17) S 86 00’ 00” W 18.00 feet to a point, 18) S 52 00’ 00” W 24.00 feet to a point, 19) S 74 00’ 00” W 28.00 feet to a point, 20) N 79 00’ 00” W 32.00 feet to a point, 21) N 26 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 22) N 63 00’ 00” W 8.00 feet to a point, 23) S 61 00’ 00” W 21.00 feet to a point, 24) S 42 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 25) S 70 00’ 00” W 17.00 feet to a point, 26) N 87 00’ 00” W 12.00 feet to a point, 27) S 38 00’ 00” W 18.00 feet to a point, 28) S 82 00’ 00” W 15.00 feet to a point, 29) S 59 00’ 00” W 17.00 feet to a point, 30) S 73 00’ 00” W 17.00 feet to a point, 31) S 55 00’ 00” W 40.00 feet to a point, 32) N 85 00’ 00” W 19.00 feet to a point, 33) S 21 00’ 00” W 45.00 feet to a point, 34) S 11 00’ 00” W 21.00 feet to a point, 35) S 49 00’ 00” W 23.00 feet to a point, 36) S 62 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 37) S 75 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 38) N 19 00’ 00” W 16.00 feet to a point, 39) N 74 00’ 00” W 8.00 feet to a point, 40) S 15 00’ 00” W 9.00 feet to a point, 41) S 26 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 42) S 43 00’ 00” W 22.00 feet to a point, 43) N 83 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 44) N 74 00’ 00” W 27.00 feet to a point, 45) S 56 00’ 00” W 10.00 feet to a point, 46) N 74 00’ 00” W 27.00 feet to a point, 47) S 69 00’ 00” W 22.00 feet to a point, 48) N 34 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 49) N 73 00’ 00” W 28.00 feet to a point, 50) S 47 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 51) N 72 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 52) S 88 00’ 00” W 12.00 feet to a point, 53) S 51 00’ 00” W 18.00 feet to a point, 54) N 50 00’ 00” W 11.00 feet to a point, 55) N 41 00’ 00” W 12.00 feet to a point, 56) N 89 00’ 00” W 9.00 feet to a point, 57) S 52 00’ 00” W 9.00 feet to a point, 58) S 73 00’ 00” W 13.00 feet to a point, 59) S 86 00’ 00” W 16.00 feet to a point, 60) S 14 00’ 00” W 23.00 feet to a point, 61) N 71 00’ 00” W 13.00 feet to a point, 62) N 45 00’ 00” W 11.00 feet to a point, 63) S 28 00’ 00” W 25.00 feet to a point, 64) S 41 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 65) N 79 00’ 00” W 8.00 feet to a point, 66) S 68 00’ 00” W 34.00 feet to a point, 67) N 65 00’ 00” W 15.00 feet to a point, 68) S 56 00’ 00” W 17.00 feet to a point, 69) N 83 00’ 00” W 9.00 feet to a point, 70) N 57 00’ 00” W 8.00 feet to a point, 71) S 70 00’ 00” W 30.00 feet to a point, 72) N 82 00’ 00” W 20.00 feet to a point, 73) S 73 00’ 00” W 40.00 feet to a point, 74) S 76 00’ 00” W 12.00 feet to a point, 75) N 90 00’ 00” W 50.00 feet to a point, 76) S 55 00’ 00” W 16.00 feet to a point, 77) S 42 00’ 00” W 15.00 feet to a point, 78) S 80 00’ 00” W 10.00 feet to a point, 79) N 64 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 80) N 81 00’ 00” W 10.00 feet to a point, 81) S 57 00’ 00” W 9.00 feet to a point, 82) S 62 00’ 00” W 15.00 feet to a point, 83) S 87 00’ 00” W 24.00 feet to a point, 84) N 66 00’ 00” W 7.00 feet to a point, 85) S 80 00’ 00” W 8.00 feet to a point, 86) S 53 00’ 00” W 14.00 feet to a point, 87) N 10 00’ 00” W 5.00 feet to a point, 88) N 50 00’ 00” W 6.00 feet to a point, and 89) S 86 00’ 00” W 11.00 feet to a point; thence leaving the center of the creek S 13 58’ 35” E 29.60 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of Sanfords Creek – Phase Two, as recorded in Plat Book 192, Page 66; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the eastern line of said Phase Two S 13 58’ 10” E 1,186.77 feet to a stone at the southeast corner of said Phase Two, thence with the southern line of said Phase Two N 87 26’ 00” W 128.24 feet to a new iron pipe in a branch, said iron pipe being at the northwest corner of Edgefield Road Partners, LLC , as recorded in Deed Book 7768, Page 1145, said point also being the northeast corner of Stephen Edward Rensi, as recorded in Deed Book 6739, Page 114; thence with the eastern line of Rensi S 04 33’ 45” W 765.33 feet to an existing ½” iron pipe; thence continuing with Rensi’s eastern line S 31 13’ 54” E 283.58 feet to an existing ½” iron pipe; thence continuing with Rensi’s eastern line S 31 06’ 51” E 58.24 feet to a point on the eastern right-of-way of Brigham Road at its northern end on Woodfield, Phase 1, Map  2, as  recorded  in Plat Book 119, Page 145; thence with said right-of-way line S 28 02’ 25” E 303.88 feet to a point on the northern line of Lot 20 of Woodfield, Phase 1, as re-recorded in Plat Book 133, Page 2; thence with the northern line of  said Lot 20 along a curve to the right having a radius of 20.0 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 16 56’ 00” E 28.27 feet to a point; thence continuing with said northern line N 61 54’ 25” E 378.79 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 20; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 20 S 20 27’ 30” E 214.09 feet to a point; thence continuing with said line S 51 05’ 55” E 95.83 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 21 on said plat; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 21 S 38 43’ 06” E 123.87 feet to a point; thence continuing  with said eastern line S 28 19’ 39” E 151.54 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 22 of Woodfield, Phase 1, Map 1, as recorded in Plat Book 119, Page 144; thence with the northern line of said Lot 22 S 28 19’ 40” E 11.17 feet to a point; thence continuing with the northern lines of Lots 22 and 23 on said Map 1 S 85 20’ 30” E 255.93 feet to a point in the northern line of Lot 23; thence with the northern lines of Lots 23 and 24 on said Map 1 S 41 37’ 55” E 209.10 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 24, a point on the existing (as of June 22, 2022) city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the southern line of Edgefield Road Partners, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 7768, Page 1145, N 01 55’ 06” E 385.55 feet to an iron pipe found; thence continuing with said southern line of Edgefield Road Partners, LLC S 89 40’ 49” E 694.64 feet to an iron pipe found in the western right-of-way line of Pleasant Ridge Road (NCSR 2133); thence with said right-of-way line N 21 07’ 46” W 25.79 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line N 86 04’ 05” E 145.75 feet to the southeast corner of said Edgefield Road Partners, LLC; thence in a northeasterly direction, crossing Interstate Highway 73 and NC Highway 68 (which separate petitioner’s property from the existing city limits in that direction) approximately 1,300 feet to a point located S 30 05’ 42” E 850 feet from the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Allerton, as recorded in Plat Book 124, Page 97; thence along the western line of said Lot 1 N 30 05’ 42” W 850 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Allerton; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of a property owned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, also being the southern line of property described in the Instrument of Combination recorded in Deed Book 8296, Page 2248, N 82 48’ 29” W 238.67 feet to an old iron pin; thence in a westerly direction, crossing NC Highway 68 and Interstate Highway 73 (which separate petitioner’s property from the existing city limits in that direction) approximately 1,200 feet to an existing iron pipe at the intersection of the western right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 73 and the northern line of Edgefield Road Partners, LLC; thence with said western right-of-way line along a curve to the right having an arc length of 1,062.35 feet, a radius of 3,450.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 10 46’ 36” W 1,058.16 feet to an existing iron rod; thence with said western right-of-way line along a curve to the right having an arc length of 450.86 feet, a radius of 3,450.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 01 47’ 19” E 450.54 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 130.62 acres more or less. The 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 August 16, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 10/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

    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 16, 2022 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 6, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    244-22 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER TO FY2021 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA-1) CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 (GREENSBORO HOUSING COALITION)

    WHEREAS, the City received a special allocation of US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA-1) program funds designated for households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic as authorized by section 501 of Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260; 

    WHEREAS, ERA-1 funds are to be used to provide financial assistance, including rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities and home energy cost arrears, and other expenses related to housing to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19;  

    WHEREAS, ERA-1 funding will be allocated in the amount of $500,000;

    WHEREAS, ERA-1 funding in the amount of $500,000 will be allocated in Fiscal Year 2023;

    WHEREAS, ERA-1 funding in the amount of $500,000 will allow Greensboro Housing Coalition to provide emergency rent and utility assistance; 

    WHEREAS, ERA-1 funding in the amount of $500,000 will be utilized to fund said contract; and 

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

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into said contract with the aforementioned agency subject to the terms outlined above. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-148 ORDINANCE TO REDUCE STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANT FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY DEPARTMENT – EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000

    Section 1

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

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

    That the appropriation to reduce the State, Federal and Other Grants fund be indicated as follows:

    Account                     Description                                                            Amount
    212-2198-02.7100    Federal Grant                                                        $10,000
        
    And, that this be financed by the reducing the following State, Federal, and Others Grants Funds accounts:
        
    Account                      Description                                                           Amount
    212-2198-02.5931    Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies        $10,000    
        
    Section 2 

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    .

    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-149 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY DEPARTMENT – EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $843,936 

    Section 1

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

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

    That the appropriation to the returned funds be indicated as follows:

    Account                      Description                                                          Amount
    212-2198-01.5931    Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies      $391,936
    212-2197-01.5931    Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies      $452,000
    Total                                                                                                                 $843,936    

    And, that this be financed by the returned funds accounts:
        
    Account                       Description                                                        Amount
    212-2198-01.8652    Revenues Received                                            $391,936
    212-2197-01.8652    Revenues Received                                            $452,000
    Total                                                                                                          $843,936

    Section 2 

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    .

    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-150 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 – CIVIL PREPARDNESS AND EMERGENCIES

    Sec. 9-6. - Restriction on possession, transportation and transfer of dangerous weapons and substances.

    Sec. 9-13. - Penalty for violation.

    • Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person violating any prohibition or restriction imposed by a proclamation authorized by this Chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $50.00.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston 

     


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    22-151 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

    ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

    Sec. 18-1. - Failure to leave premises.

    (d)  Penalty. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who violates Sec. 18-1 shall be guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor  with a maximum fine of $50.00.

    Sec. 18-4. - Minibikes and motorcycles on vacant property.

    It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, drive, or otherwise negotiate a minibike, motorcycle, motorized trail bike, or other self-propelled vehicle, not including automobiles and trucks, on unpaved rights-of-way, except in those cases when the paved area is blocked to the movement of traffic, vacant lots and vacant areas, except when the owners thereof give specific permission for such use and those areas of parks owned by the city not designated as a street or trail for self-propelled vehicular use.  Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who violates Sec. 18-4 shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $50.00.

    Article II.- Offenses Against Public Safety

    Sec. 18-21. - Discharging firearms.

    (a) Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who fires any pistol, gun or other firearm within the city  shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00.

    Sec. 18-23 Police emergency lines.

    (b) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other person having official business at the scene, to cross a duly established police emergency line without express permission of a police officer at the scene. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who violates Sec. 18-23 shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00.

    Sec. 18-24.- Concealed handguns prohibited.

    (d) Punishment. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who violates Sec. 18-24 shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00.

    Sec. 18-25.- Deadly weapons prohibited

    (c) Penalty. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4 any person who violates Sec. 18-25 shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $100.00.

    Sec.18-44 Blocking or impeding street and sidewalk access

    (j) Pursuant to Nc.C. Gen. Stat. A violation of this section shall be a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to fifty dollars ($50.00).

    Sec. 18-45.- Urinating or defecating in public.

    (b) Penalty. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4, a violation of this section shall be a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to fifty dollar ($50.00).

    Sec. 18-46.1. - Solicitation and distribution of items in public parking garages and public parking lots prohibited.

    (i) Penalty. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4, a violation of this section shall be a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to fifty dollars ($50.00).

    Sec. 18-46.2.- Harassment in public spaces prohibited.

    (d) Penalty. Pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 14-4, a violation of this section shall be a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to fifty dollars ($50.00).

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval from July 1, 2022 through July 11, 2022 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Carried

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer from June 15, 2022 through July 11, 2022 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2022 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of June 9, 2022 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of June 14, 2022 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Carried

    Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to research cart rollback solutions; and encouraged a citywide display of orange lights in September for Hunger Action Month.


H.

  

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.1./2022-709 a Public Hearing for a Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to IQE, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $37,755.

Economic Development and Business Support Manager Marshall Yandle made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the incentive request; highlighted the IQE, Inc. expansion model; spoke to capital investments; to job creation; and to Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) policy adherence.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding hourly wage criteria; return on investment; and requested staff to schedule an economic development incentives work session.

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

Discussion took place regarding compliance requirement verification; city policy amendments; future non-incentivized jobs; baseline incentive criteria details; and current employment data. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    245-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE TO IQE, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,755

    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, IQE, Inc. (the Company) is considering a Greensboro expansion in addition to other options within the United States and internationally;

    WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the City provide for an economic development incentive grant in the projected amount of $37,755.00 based upon a projection of anticipated new personal and real property taxes, for the creation of 31 new jobs and projected investment made directly by the Company or made at the direction of the Company of $7,084,000.00 in real property and personal property on or before December 31, 2026;

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

    WHEREAS, the addition of 31 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 19, 2022, 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;

    (1)    That in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines, and pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, a grant reimbursement and participatory agreement between the City of Greensboro and the Company as grantee in an amount not to exceed  $37,755.00 for the creation of 31 new jobs (above its current level of 57 employees) paying not below $15.00 per hour with an average annual wage of $65,968.00 and investment made or caused to be made by the Company of approximately $7,084,000.00 in real and personal property at a facility located on Gallimore Dairy Road within the City of Greensboro on or before December 31, 2026.
    (2)    The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, the proper agreement to effectuate the incentive grant and any other related documentation.
    (3)    The incentive grant shall be paid in installments 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.
    (4)    The project shall comply with the City’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program Plan as it applies to Economic Development Project M/WBE Subcontracting Goals
    (5)    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 through the payment installment period.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Mayor Vaughan declared a conflict on this item. (Board of Director)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.2./ID 2022-796 a Public Hearing for Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Downtown Greensboro, Inc. for Sidewalk Dining Beautification and Accessibility in an estimated Amount up to $142,600; and H.3./ID 2022-791 an Ordinance Amending FY 2022-23 General Fund Budget for a Grant for Sidewalk Beautification and Accessibility in an Amount estimated up to $142,600.

Mayor Vaughan recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest, as she serves as a Board of Director. There was no objection from City Council,

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

Discussion ensued regarding the outdoor dining ordinance; American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance; sales tax revenue; the extension of premises designation; citywide implementation; and funding allocations.

Councilmember Holston requested staff to research the incorporation of Center City Park into the downtown Social District.

Councilmember Outling requested staff to provide delineation data between downtown and non-Business Improvement District (BID) business fund applications.

Assistant City Manager Trey Davis advised of DGI's intention to discern non-BID business grant interest; spoke to evaluating fund impacts; and to protocol compliance. 

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (8)Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Mayor Vaughan
    Carried (8 to 0)

    246-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO, INC. FOR SIDEWALK DINING BEAUTIFICATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

    WHEREAS, following the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many downtown businesses created outdoor areas for use by their patrons, and the community has come to rely on these outdoor areas as the community continues to manage the after-effects of the pandemic.  Due to significant financial constraints placed on these businesses at the time these outdoor areas were created, many of them lack basic design elements and fail to comply with accessibility requirements. Not all of these business owners have the resources necessary to bring these outdoor areas into compliance with accessibility standards, or to bring them up to a uniform design that would beautify the downtown landscape; 

    WHEREAS, it is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Downtown Greensboro, Inc. to administer a grant to beautify and make accessible areas adjacent to local businesses; 

    WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to authorize as set forth herein; and

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

    The City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with Downtown Greensboro, Inc. to administer a grant to beautify Downtown Greensboro.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (8)Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Mayor Vaughan
    Carried (8 to 0)

    22-152 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE SIDEWALK DINING BEAUTIFICATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

    Section 1

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

    That the appropriation for the General Fund Budget be increased as follows:

    Account                                       Description                                               Amount

    101-0205-03.5931                       Contributions to Nongov Agencies     $142,600

    Total:                                                                                                             $142,600

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following General Fund accounts:

    Account                                       Description                                               Amount

    101-0000-00.8900                       Appropriated Fund Balance                $142,600

    Total:                                                                                                             $142,600

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.4./ID 2022-666 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 682 Knox Road – 3.781-Acres (Kaiya O’Neal Clay); and H.5./ID 2022-711 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 682 Knox Road– Kaiya O. Clay.

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speaking in favor of the annexation: 

Kaiya Clay spoke to city water and sewer connections.

Speaking in opposition of the annexation:

Thomas Smith voiced concern regarding downstream contamination; and sewer odors.

Water Resources Department Director Mike Borchers spoke to utility capacity; to a land easement; and stated staff would follow up on concerns.

Discussion took place regarding easements; and sewer and septic systems.

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

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-153 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 682 KNOX ROAD – 3.781-ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1 (non-contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at the northeast corner of Lot 5 of William W. Smith, Owner, as recorded in Plat Book 121, Page 66,  in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, said point being on the western right-of-way line of Knox Road (NCSR #3051); thence with said right-of-way line S 10 01’ 52” W 402.39 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 5; thence with the southern line of said lot the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 85 09’ 00” W 171.01 feet to a point, 2) N 88 28’ 30” W 146.22 feet to a point, and 3) N 56 55’ 15” W 66.38 feet to a point; thence with the western line of said lot the following six (6) courses and distances: 1) N 18 45’ 00” W 94.76 feet to a point, 2) N 47 08’ 00” E 124.92 feet to a point, 3) N 45 22’ 25” E 25.28 feet to a point, 4) N 08 39’ 00” W 109.53 feet to a point, 5) N 05 31’ 20” W 92.81 feet to a point, and 6) N 16 37’ 30” W 50.88 feet to the northwest corner of said lot; thence with the northern line of said lot S 79 58’ 08” E 409.41 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 5 and containing 3.781 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 July 19, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 11/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


  • Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hightower, to approve the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property described as 682 Knox Road from County RS-40-MH (Residential Single-family in a Manufactured Home Overlay District) to City CD-R-3 (Conditional District - Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City CD-R-3 zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-154 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    682 KNOX ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST OF KNOX ROAD AND FORBES-TATE 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-MH (Residential Single Family in a Manufactured Overlay District) to City CD-R-3 (Conditional District Residential Single Family -3)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at the northeast corner of Lot 5 of William W. Smith, Owner, as recorded in Plat Book 121, Page 66,  in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, said point being on the western right-of-way line of Knox Road (NCSR #3051); thence with said right-of-way line S 10 01’ 52” W 402.39 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 5; thence with the southern line of said lot the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 85 09’ 00” W 171.01 feet to a point, 2) N 88 28’ 30” W 146.22 feet to a point, and 3) N 56 55’ 15” W 66.38 feet to a point; thence with the western line of said lot the following six (6) courses and distances: 1) N 18 45’ 00” W 94.76 feet to a point, 2) N 47 08’ 00” E 124.92 feet to a point, 3) N 45 22’ 25” E 25.28 feet to a point, 4) N 08 39’ 00” W 109.53 feet to a point, 5) N 05 31’ 20” W 92.81 feet to a point, and 6) N 16 37’ 30” W 50.88 feet to the northwest corner of said lot; thence with the northern line of said lot S 79 58’ 08” E 409.41 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 5 and containing 3.781 acres.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County RS-40-MH (Residential Single Family in a Manufactured Overlay District) to City CD-R-3 (Conditional District Residential Single Family -3) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and condition:

    1.    Uses limited to no more than 3 residential dwelling units.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-R-3 (Conditional District Residential Single Family -3) 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 19, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan introduced items H.9./ID 2022-729 a Public Hearing for a Resolution To Authorize the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Application In the Amount of $5,971,776 US Department of HUD Entitlement Funds; H.10./ID 2022-732 a Public Hearing for a Resolution to Authorize Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application in the Amount of $2,524,935 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds and the Conduct of CDBG Program Activities for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year; H.11./ID 2022-740 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) In the Amount of $2,524,935; H.12./ID 2022-734 a Resolution to Authorize Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application in the Amount of $2,128,863 HOME Consortium Program Funds and the Conduct of HOME Consortium Activities for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year; H.13./ID 2022-741 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the HOME Grant In the Amount of $2,128,863; H.14./ID 2022-735 a Public Hearing for a Resolution to Authorize Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application In the Amount of $196,979 of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds and the Conduct of ESG Program Activities for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year; H.15./ID 2022-742 a  Public Hearing for an Ordinance To Adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) In the Amount of $196,979; H.16./ID 2022-736 a Public Hearing for a Resolution to Authorize Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application In the Amount of $1,120,999 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Funds and the Conduct of HOPWA Program Activities for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year; and H.17./ID 2022-743 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance To Adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant In the Amount of $1,120,999. 

Note: Item H.13. did not require a public hearing, but is associated with other public hearing items.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Michelle Kennedy made a PPP; highlighted the FY22-23 Annual Action Plan; enhanced living environments; provided an overview of increased affordable housing; and spoke to federal funding allocations.

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

Discussion took place regarding workforce development housing plans; household income thresholds; and an expansion of a first responder, teacher and city employee homebuyer program.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 23, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    247-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $5,971,776 US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, and implementing regulations issued by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on January 5, 1995, the city of Greensboro is required to prepare and submit to HUD a five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development activities and subsequent Annual Action Plans each fiscal year; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, the City of Burlington, and Alamance County have formed the HOME Consortium to receive HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, as Lead Entity for the HOME Consortium, is responsible for submitting all Federal applications and reports; 

    WHEREAS, an Annual Action Plan has been prepared which describes the priority needs and strategies for the HOME Consortium; 

    WHEREAS, the citizen participation requirements were fulfilled with a 30-day public comment period open July 8, 2022 – August 8, 2022 and public hearing held at the July 19, 2022 City Council meeting; and

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

    That the Year 3 Annual Action Plan for the HOME Consortium developed and presented to City Council at its July 19, 2022 meeting and known as 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan is hereby adopted and supersedes any previous version of the plan.

    That the submission of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the HOME Consortium is hereby authorized and approved.  

    That the City of Greensboro and each administering member jurisdiction of the HOME Consortium will submit annual action plans which describe activities directed at meeting the critical needs and priorities identified in the five-year consolidated plan.

    That the City of Greensboro, as lead entity for the HOME Consortium, consents to such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements as described by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for such lead entities.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Official, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HUD activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    248-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $2,524,935 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF CDBG PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood Development has prepared a 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan that states goals and objectives for affordable housing, neighborhood development, and economic development for the coming year; 

    WHEREAS, under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383), as amended, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to award Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for the conduct of Community Development Programs; 

    WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest for the City of Greensboro to prepare and submit a one-year Action Plan for conducting Community Development activities in the City of Greensboro; 

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer Community Development Program activities in accordance with the requirements of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, applicable Federal and State laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

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

    That the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved.

    That the submission of an Annual Action Plan applying for FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $2,524,935, which includes $150,000 in estimated local program income, is hereby authorized and approved and supersedes any previous submission.

    That the conduct of Community Development Block Grant activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local Community Development Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-155 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FY 22-23 GRANT PROJECT BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

    WHEREAS, the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, as amended, provides for grant project budgeting pursuant to G.S. 159-13.2 as an alternative to annual budgeting of grant projects;

    WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, and to permit the use of continuing appropriations to account for Community Development Block Grant FY 21-22, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special grant project ordinance for Community Development Block Grant FY 22-23, with the revenues and expenditures being established as shown below; and

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

    Section 1.

    That the grant project budget for Community Development Block Grant FY 22-23 be established and appropriated for the life of the project as follows:

    Description                                                     Estimated                    Estimated

                                                                            Expenditures               Revenues

    CDBG Administration & Planning                     624,987

    Housing Rehabilitation/Repair                          711,448

    Redevelopment Infrastructure                          300,000

    Neighborhood Reinvestment                            200,000

    Fair Housing                                                          18,500

    Emergency Shelter                                             200,000

    Homelessness Prevention                                 120,000          

    Contingency Fund                                              100,000

    Total                                                                  2,524,935

     

    Federal Grant                                                                                      2,374,935

    Program Income                                                                                    150,000

    Total                                                                                                      2,524,935

    Section 2.

    That this Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    249-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $2,128,863 HOME CONSORTIUM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF HOME CONSORTIUM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make HOME Program grants for the conduct of HOME Programs; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, the City of Burlington, and Alamance County have formed a Housing Consortium to receive HOME funding;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, as Lead Entity for the Consortium, is responsible for submitting all Federal applications and reports; 

    WHEREAS, each administrative Consortium member developed their HOME funding plan and conducted their own citizen participation process; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has prepared an Annual Action Plan for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year on behalf of the Consortium; 

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of a HOME Program Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer HOME Program activities in accordance with the requirements of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

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

    That the submission of a consolidated application for the Greensboro/Guilford/ Burlington/Alamance Housing Consortium, including application for FY 2022-2023 HOME Program funding in the amount of $2,128,863, which includes $100,000 in estimated local program income, is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the Consortium is hereby approved.

    That the City of Greensboro and each member jurisdiction will provide any required local match from non-federal funds. That the conduct of HOME Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved. That the City of Greensboro and each member of the Consortium is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a HOME Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HOME Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of her/his responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-156 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FY 22-23 HOME PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE GREENSBORO, GUILFORD, BURLINGTON, AND ALAMANCE CONSORTIUM

    WHEREAS, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, authorizes contiguous units of local government to form consortia in order to receive HOME funding as one jurisdiction;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro and Guilford County formed a HOME Consortium and subsequently added the City of Burlington and Alamance County;

    WHEREAS, State Statutes require pre-authorization of the expenditure of Federal Grant Funds by the Governing Body having jurisdiction over and responsibility for said funds; and

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

    Section 1. That the Grant Project Budget for the FY 22-23 HOME Program Grant be established and appropriated for the life of the project as follows:

                                                                                           Estimated       Estimated
                  Description                                                     Expenditures    Revenues
    Greensboro            
    Administration                                                                 241,832     
    Housing Development                                                 1,582,702    
    CHDO Development                                                       304,329     
    Total Greensboro                                                         2,128,863     
                        
    Total HOME Consortium                                              2,128,863     
                
                                                                                          Estimated          Estimated 
                   Description                                                   Expenditures       Revenues 
    Federal Grant                                                                                          2,028,863 
    Program Income                                                                                        100,000
    Total HOME Consortium                                                                         2,128,863 

    Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding the August application deadline; resubmission of Request for Proposal (RFP) criteria; and spoke to Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) program fund distribution. 

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    250-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $196,979 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF ESG PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH) consolidates three separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD into a single grant program under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and revises the Emergency Shelter Grants Program and renames it the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program; 

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of an ESG Program Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer ESG Program activities in accordance with the applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

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

    That application for ESG Program funds in the amount of $196,979 is approved. That the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan that includes the ESG Program is hereby approved.

    That the conduct of ESG Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of an ESG Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local ESG Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-157 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FY 22-23 GRANT PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT

    WHEREAS, the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, as amended, provides for grant project budgeting pursuant to G.S. 159-13.2 as an alternative to annual budgeting of grant projects;

    WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, and to permit the use of continuing appropriations to account for the Emergency Solutions Grant FY 21-22, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special grant project ordinance for the Emergency Solutions Grant FY 22-23, with the revenues and expenditures being established as shown below; and

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

    Section 1. That the grant project budget for the Emergency Solutions Grant FY 22-23 be established and appropriated for the life of the project as follows:

                                                               Estimated      Estimated
    Description                                      Expenditures    Revenues
    Emergency Solutions Grants         $196,979
        
    Federal Grant                                                           $196,979
    Total                                                  $196,979        $196,979

    Section 2.  That this Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    251-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $1,120,999 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF HOPWA GRANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro anticipates receiving an FY 2022-2023 HUD HOPWA grant of $1,120,999 as lead entity in the local Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA); 

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of the HOPWA grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer Program activities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations; and

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

    That application for HOPWA Program funds in the amount of $1,120,999 is approved. That the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan that includes the HOPWA Program is hereby approved.

    That the conduct of HOPWA Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a HOPWA Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HOPWA Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-158 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FY 22-23 GRANT PROJECT BUDGET FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) 

    WHEREAS, the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, as amended, provides for grant project budgeting pursuant to G.S. 159-13.2 as an alternative to annual budgeting of grant projects;

    WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, and to permit the use of continuing appropriations to account for HOPWA program activities, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special grant project ordinance for HOPWA FY 22-23, with the revenues and expenditures being established as shown below; and

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

    Section 1. That the grant project budget for HOPWA FY 22-23 be established and appropriated for the life of the project as follows:

                                                Estimated             Estimated
    Description                        Expenditures          Revenues
    Administration                       $33,630
    Program Activities            $1,087,369
    Total                                   $1,120,999    

    Federal Grant                                                 $1,120,999 
    Total                                                                $1,120,999

    Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

    Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 7:30 p.m.; and Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m. with all members in attendance.


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    252-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,425,000 FOR CONTRACT 2019-5318 WITH HILCO TRANSPORT, INC FOR THE HAULING OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

    WHEREAS, the Field Operations Department is responsible for operating the Solid Waste Transfer Station facility for the City of Greensboro; 

    WHEREAS, the Field Operations Department needs contracted services to meet the regulatory requirements of the permits; 

    WHEREAS, Contact 2019-5318 provides hauling of municipal solid waste from the transfer station to the disposal landfill in Randolph County; 

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $1,425,000 for additional funding for hauling due to increased volume and fuel surcharges; 

    WHEREAS, funding for this change order is in the Solid Waste Management budget; and 

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

    That the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a change order in the above mentioned contract with Hilco Transport is approved.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    253-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,155 WITH BAR CONSTRUCITON, INC FOR THE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS AT SPENCER LOVER TENNIS COMPLEX FOR CONTRACT #2018-059A

    WHEREAS, the City Council is being requested to approve the Change Order #1 in the amount of $303,155 for the Contract # 2018-059A for Bar Construction, Inc. for the completion of  Phase II improvement at Spencer Love Tennis Complex for the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Greensboro; 

    WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Contract #2018-059A in the amount of $1,048,000 on  September 21, 2021 for award to Bar Construction, Inc.; 

    WHEREAS, Bar Construction, Inc. met the Good Faith Effort review; 

    WHEREAS, the Change Order #1 will provide for the  replacement of the sewer line, installation of a French drain and the quantified unsuitable soils amount above the existing allowance in the contract; 

    WHEREAS, with the addition of the change order #1 of $1,351,155 the MBE will decrease to 4.5% and WBE utilization will decrease to 7.0%; 

    WHEREAS, will maintain the M/WBE utilization commitment of $155,363.00 which will comply with the M/WBE Program Plan; and

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

    That the City Council approve the Change Order #1 for Contract #2018-059A with Bar Construction, Inc. for the completion of Phase II improvements at Spencer Love Tennis Complex, the amount of $303,155 for a total contract amount of $1,351,155.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Mayor Vaughan introduced items I. 3./ID 2022-718 a Resolution Approving Contract 2022-006B in the Amount of $615,000 with Davis Martin Powell & Associates, Inc. for the Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative for the Sandy Creek Lift Station, Greensboro/Randolph MegaSite; I. 4./ID 2022-723 an Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Establish Funding For Construction Administration Services for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Sewer Construction Project, Greensboro/Randolph MegaSite, in the Amount of $615,000; I. 5./ID 2022-706 a Resolution Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $1,011,166.28 for Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project, Greensboro/Randolph MegaSite; and I. 6. an Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for Construction Change Order #1 for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Construction Project in the Amount of $1,011,167, Greensboro/Randolph MegaSite together.

Councilmember Outling requested to be recused from these items due to a conflict of interest.

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to recuse Councilmember Outling from voting on items I. 3., I. 4., I. 5., and I. 6. The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan referenced a consultation with City Attorney Chuck Watts; and requested confirmation regarding her ability to vote on the item. City Attorney Watts confirmed Mayor Vaughan did not need to be recused.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Outling
    Carried (8 to 0)

    254-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2022-006B IN THE AMOUNT OF $615,000 WITH DAVIS MARTIN POWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTIVE SERVICES FOR THE SANDY CREEK LIFT STATION

    WHEREAS, the City approved the construction contract for the Sandy Creek Lift Station at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting;

    WHEREAS, the Sandy Creek Lift Station supports the Toyota battery manufacturing facility at the Greensboro Randolph Megasite;

    WHEREAS, the construction administration and resident project representative contract will also provide oversight and inspections of the lift station and water and gravity sewer for the Megasite; 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 2022-006B for $615,000 with Davis Martin Powell & Associates, Inc., for Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative Services for the Sandy Creek Lift Station.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Outling
    Carried (8 to 0)

    22-159 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE SANDY CREEK LIFT STATION SEWER CONSTRUCTION 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
    517-7011-09.5410        Other Improvements              $615,000
    TOTAL                                                                                $615,000

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

    Account                           Description                             Amount
    517-0000-00.9005    Revenue Bond Proceeds           $615,000
    TOTAL                                                                                $615,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Outling
    Carried (8 to 0)

    255-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,011,166.28 FOR CONTRACT 2020-041A WITH JIMMY R LYNCH & SONS, INC. FOR THE LIBERTY ROAD WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III PROJECT, GREENSBORO/RANDOLPH MEGASITE

    WHEREAS, Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. provides for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $1,011,166.28 for additional work and unforeseen costs needed to complete this project; 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 Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Outling
    Carried (8 to 0)

    22-160 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE LIBERTY ROAD WATER AND SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

    Section 1

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

    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
    517-7011-08.6016        Water Lines                              $670,808
    517-7011-08.6017        Sewer Lines                             $340,359
    TOTAL                                                                            $1,011,167

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

    Account                          Description                                Amount
    517-0000-00.9005        Revenue Bond Proceeds       $1,011,167
    TOTAL                                                                              $1,011,167

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    256-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,642,000 WITH CDM SMITH INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION INVESTIGATION AND REMEDY IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT AT THE KITCHEN OPERATIONS CENTER

    WHEREAS, the Kitchen Operations Center is located on a historical location or Brownfield site that has legacy soil contamination; 

    WHEREAS, the site monitoring has detected chemical contaminant levels higher than the North Carolina 2L Standard for groundwater contamination on site and that contamination has migrated beyond the property limits;

    WHEREAS, a remediation project to abate the contamination and prevent further migration of the contamination is required; 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 $4,642,000 with CDM Smith Inc., for Engineering Services for the Groundwater Remediation Investigation and Remedy Implementation Project at the Kitchen Operations Center.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-161 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 29-46 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 29-46. - Generally; sewer rates; billing and availability charges.

    Rates for water and sewer service shall apply only to the quantities shown in the corresponding brackets, and the cost of any quantity shall be the cumulative total of all portions of that quantity. Rates for monthly sewer service inside the city shall be a uniform charge of four dollars and twenty three ($4.23) per one hundred (100) cubic feet of wastewater discharge plus a billing and availability charge as shown below:

    Size of Meter

    Billing and Availability Charge

    ⅝″

    $4.37

    ¾″

    7.04

    1″

    22.19

    1¼″

    52.00

    1½″

    89.00

    2″

    147.00

    3″

    297.00

    4″

    466.00

    6″

    890.00

    8″

    1,432.00

    10”

    2,152.00

     A billing and availability charge shall be charged with each billing, whether monthly or quarterly billing. Customers with quarterly sewer service inside the city shall be charged a billing and availability fee at the rate charged to customers with a ⅝" meter shown in the table above for monthly sewer service.

    Rates for sewer service outside the city shall be ten dollars and forty six ($10.46) per one hundred (100) cubic feet of wastewater discharge for the first 3,000 units, and four dollars and twenty-three cents ($4.23) per unit for all units above 3,000, plus a billing and availability charge each bill as shown below:

    Size of Meter

    Billing and Availability Charge

    ⅝″

    $11.01

    ¾″

    17.64

    1″

    55.80

    1¼″

    133.00

    1½″

    225.00

    2″

    370.00

    3″

    741.00

    4″

    1,167.00

    6″

    2,222.00

    8″

    3,573.00

    10”

    5,358.00

    A billing and availability charge shall be charged with each billing, whether monthly or quarterly billing. Customers with quarterly sewer service outside the city shall be charged a billing and availability fee at the rate charged to customers with a ⅝″ meter shown in the table above for monthly sewer service.

    No discounts shall be allowed from the rates fixed on the above schedule. If a meter was cut off or if a final bill for the account is generated before the end of the billing period, the actual consumption plus the billing and availability charge for the appropriate meter size shall be charged.

    The annual sewer charge inside the city for unmetered accounts shall be based on seventy-two (72) units of sewer at the current inside rate per one hundred (100) cubic feet of wastewater discharge or a pro rata portion for the months that the service is provided. The annual sewer charge outside the city for unmetered accounts shall be based on seventy-two (72) units of sewer at the current outside rate per one hundred (100) cubic feet of wastewater or a pro rata portion for the months that the service is provided.

    Section 3: That Section 29-49 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

    Sec. 29-49. - Monthly rates outside city; billing and availability charges.

    All water meters outside the corporate limits of the city shall be read monthly and shall be billed at the following rates:

    (1)  Residential water charges. Outside accounts with ⅝″ and ¾″ meters that are billed as residential accounts shall be charged a billing and availability charge of eleven dollars and one cents ($11.01) or seventeen dollars and sixty-four cents ($17.64) respectively, for each bill. In addition, the account will be charged for water consumed as follows:

     

    Per Unit

    First 3 units

    $5.94

    4th through 10th units

    8.55

    11th through 20th units

    10.66

    All units over 20

    14.85

     (2)  Nonresidential water charges. All outside accounts not described in subsection (1) above or below shall be billed a billing and availability charge as follows:

    Size of Meter

    Billing and Availability Charge Outside the City

    ⅝″

    $11.01

    ¾″

    17.64

    1″

    55.80

    1¼″

    133.00

    1½″

    225.00

    2″

    370.00

    3″

    741.00

    4″

    1,167.00

    6″

    2,222.00

    8″

    3,573.00

    10”

    5,358.00

     Consumption of water shall be billed at eight dollars and fifty-five cents ($8.55) per unit for the first 3,000 units, and three dollars forty-one cents ($3.41) for all units above 3,000.

    (3)  Irrigation use. All outside irrigation accounts (water metered separately for irrigation or other outside use only) shall be charged fourteen dollars and eighty-five cents ($14.85) per unit plus a billing and availability charge as shown in subsection (2) above.

    (4)  [Sewer service; Town of Jamestown.] Monthly rates charged to consumers provided sewer service by the Town of Jamestown should be as commensurate with sewer service charges adopted by the Town of Jamestown.

    (5)  [Sewer service; City of High Point.] Monthly rates charged to consumers provided sewer service by the City of High Point shall be as commensurate with sewer service charges adopted by the City of High Point.

    (6)  Fire meters. Billing and availability charges on fire meters shall be based on the size of the main meter. However, the property owner may petition the water resources director to have a lower charge based on the by-pass meter (if available) if they can demonstrate a clear history of inconsequential volumes passed through the larger meter.

    Section 5: That this ordinance shall become effective on August 1, 2022. 

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Discussion ensued regarding the Local Government Commission; and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) housing bond requirements.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    257-22 RESOLUTION PROVIDING APPROVAL OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING FACILITY TO BE KNOWN AS TOWNSEND TRACE IN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA AND THE FINANCING THEREOF WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,800,000

    WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Greensboro (the “City”) met in Greensboro, North Carolina at 5:30 p.m. on the 19th day of July, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro (the “Issuer”) has tentatively agreed to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,800,000 (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and equipping by Townsend Trace, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, or an affiliated or related entity (the “Borrower”), of a multifamily residential rental facility to be known as Townsend Trace (the “Development”);

    WHEREAS, the Development will consist of approximately 180 units and related facilities located at 2571 Sixteenth Street in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina;

    WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), requires that any bonds issued by the Issuer for the Development may only be issued after approval of the plan of financing by the City Council of the City following a public hearing with respect to such plan;

    WHEREAS, on June 6, 2022, the Issuer held a public hearing with respect to the issuance of the Bonds to finance, in part, the Development, as evidenced by the Certificate and Summary of Public Hearing attached hereto, and has requested the City Council to approve the issuance of the Bonds as required by the Code; 

    WHEREAS, the City has determined that approval of the issuance of the Bonds is solely to satisfy the requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and shall in no event constitute an endorsement of the Bonds or the Development or the creditworthiness of the Borrower, nor shall such approval in any event be construed to obligate the City for the payment of the principal of or premium or interest on the Bonds or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage or obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever which may be undertaken by the Issuer, or to constitute the Bonds or any of the agreements or obligations of the Issuer an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever; and

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

    The proposed housing development consisting of the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Development described above in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina by the Borrower and the issuance of the Authority’s multifamily housing revenue bonds therefor in an amount not to exceed $18,800,000 are hereby approved for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code.

    This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-162 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FY 22-23 GRANT PROJECT BUDGET FOR GUILFORD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM

    WHEREAS, the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, as amended, provides for grant project budgeting pursuant to G.S. 159-13.2 as an alternative to annual budgeting of grant projects;

    WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year and to permit the use of continuing appropriations of the FY 22-23 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant and to properly account for such usage, it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Greensboro to establish, by ordinance, a special FY 22-23 grant project for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with revenues and expenditures being specifically defined as is shown below; and

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

    Section 1. That the grant project budget for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act be established and appropriated for the life of the project as follows: 
                                                                                   
    Description                                                         Expenditures          Revenues 
    WIOA Youth Formula Admin                             $134,033             $134,033
    WIOA In School Youth                                       $301,573                $301,573
    WIOA Out of School Youth                                 $904,720             $904,720
    Total                                                                   $1,340,326               $1,340,326
     
    Section 2.  AND THAT, the expense and revenue estimates here-in-above authorized and made for the FY 22-23 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act shall be documented and recorded by line item within the accounting system of the City of Greensboro so as to provide a foundation for the proper recording of actual revenue and expenditures and shall be duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  That this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Piedmont Business Capital (PBC) Executive Director George Jones highlighted small business loans and grants; leveraging private capital resources; and supporting regional growth opportunities.

Councilmember Hightower spoke to American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants; and to community needs.

Mr. Jones explained the debt capital and grant funding categories; provided an overview of technology acquisition; growth infrastructure; capacity development support; contract-service loans; performance bonding; insurance assistance; spoke to legacy businesses; and to sustainable opportunities.

PBC Director of Commercial Business Lending, Mr. Hanif Omar highlighted a nationwide small business lending study; and spoke to industry growth.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    258-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 FOR PIEDMONT BUSINESS CAPITAL GREENSBORO WOMEN AND MINORITY OPPORTUNITY RECOVERY ENTERPRISE (GROW-MORE) FUND

    WHEREAS, City Council provided direction to establish funding for funding support to the Piedmont Business Capital to execute the Greensboro Women and Minority Opportunity Recovery Enterprise (GROW-MORE) Fund;

    WHEREAS, The Piedmont Business Capital creates economic prosperity through equitable lending and investment for minority and women owned businesses in the Triad region. The GROW-MORE Fund is designed to provide access to new lending products for small minority and women owned businesses headquarter in the City of Greensboro. 

    WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $59.4 million was awarded to Greensboro with the first allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on May 19, 2021 and the remaining allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on June 21, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the grantor, U. S. Treasury, has provided guidance on the use of funds, including for purposes of recovering revenue losses and grant funds can be used for authorized government services under this category;

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $2,500,000;

    WHEREAS, Staff will administer the recording of these general government expenses using these funds in accordance with the guidance provided by U. S. Treasury and the use of grant revenues will make available general and other fund revenues to support projects identified through the American Rescue Plan process by City Council; and

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

    That it authorizes a financing commitment of $2,500,000 000 in funds, for the Piedmont Business Capital to execute the Greensboro Women and Minority Opportunity Recovery Enterprise (GROW-MORE) Fund, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the steps necessary to provide yearly funding support with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Mr. Borchers provided an overview of a Realty Link investments project; and highlighted benefitting outparcels.

Tuggle Duggins Law Firm Attorney Nathan Duggins highlighted Top Golf acreage; hotel, retail and entertainment opportunities.

Discussion ensued regarding a Top Golf location; public announcement impacts; city infrastructure investments; and M/WBE policy adherence.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    259-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH REALTY LINK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SEWER IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISED OF A PROPOSED EIGHT-INCH PUBLIC UTILITY LINE EXTENSION WITH ENCASEMENT UNDERNEATH BRIDFORD PARKWAY AT THE EDGE OF THE PUBLIC STREET, RIGHT OF WAY AT A 30.04 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT BRIDFORD PARKWAY AND GUILFORD COLLEGE ROAD

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has worked with Realty Link and its associated developer to locate within the Greensboro, NC;   

    WHEREAS, the area of development requires additional sewer capacity serving a large tract of property housing multiple businesses and is in the interest of public benefit;

    WHEREAS, the City is recommending the reimbursement of construction of this portion of the needed development; and

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

    That The City Manager is authorized to enter into a reimbursement agreement for certain sewer improvements totaling no less than $400,000 and no more than $500,000 for the benefit of expected growth and development of a Top Golf attraction.  

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


J.

  

Taking the prerogative of the Chair, Mayor Vaughan introduced the addendum items prior to the Boards and Commissions item. 

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    260-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (MOU) WITH GUILFORD COUNTY FOR UP TO $10,000,000 IN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS

    WHEREAS, Guilford County entered into an interlocal agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with the City of Greensboro that provided Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program funds up to $10,000,000 from the Guilford County allocation of ERA program funds;

    WHEREAS, Guilford County desires to amend the MOU to reduce ERA program funds in the amount of $3,500,000, for a total of up to $6,5000,000 for its available ERA funds to be used exclusively for rental and utilities assistance; 

    WHEREAS, the City would be able to continue providing rental and utility assistance for eligible tenant households in conformance with the Guilford County Memorandum of Understanding and State ERA program grant agreement terms as part of that Memorandum of Understanding; and

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

    That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to amend an interlocal agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with Guilford County for up to $6,500,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance program funds to continue a financial assistance program for eligible tenant households and to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement documents.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Discussion ensued regarding clients serviced by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP); the administrative component; implementation timeline; eviction prevention clinics; and temporary staffing considerations.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    22-163 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANT FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF GUILFORD COUNTY INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT FUNDING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 

    Section 1

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

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

    That the appropriation from the State, Federal and Other Grants fund be decreased as follows to ERA 2:

    Account                     Description                                                                  Amount
    232-2101-01.5931    Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies   $3,500.000.00
    Total:                                                                                                             $3,500,000.00

    and

    Account                      Description                                                          Amount
    232-2101-01.7100    Federal Grant                                                   $3,500,000.00
    Total:                                                                                                       $3,500,000.00

    Section 3 

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells

    Mayor Vaughan recognized and welcomed new Assistant City Manager Nasha McCray; spoke to Parks & Recreation Department accomplishments; and to the award-winning Adult Recess program.


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time for Boards and Commissions appointments.

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to reappoint Ted Oliver to the Board of Adjustment. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to reappoint Marc Isaacson to the War Memorial Commission. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to reappoint Sandra O'Conner to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to appoint Omar Rasul to the Community Sustainability Council (CSC). The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to appoint Dr. Anjail Ahmad to the Greensboro Transit Authority Commission, to replace Anita Cunningham effective August 15, 2022. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to appoint Tiffanie Rudd to the Board of Adjustment, to replace Terry Savoy. The motion carried by voice vote.

Note: Following the meeting, City Clerk Lord confirmed Councilmember Hightower did not have an appointment on the CSC; therewith Councilmember Hightower requested Mr. Rasul to be placed into the databank.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson spoke to the Gate City Coalition Week of Peace proclamation; and to events attended. 

Councilmember Abuzuaiter spoke to a Cambodian language access symposium.

Councilmember Holston spoke to events attended; and to serving as the ECPI University graduation commencement speaker.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to introduce language access legislation to the Guilford County Delegation; and to research Randleman Road corridor camera installation.

Councilmember Wells spoke to a Greensboro Public Library journalist presentation.

Councilmember Outling spoke to the upcoming elections; and to early voting.

Councilmember Hoffmann spoke to a Participatory Budgeting (PB) ribbon-cutting event. 

Councilmember Thurm spoke to the PB sculpture signage; and to election turnout.

Mayor Vaughan reiterated the August City Council meeting schedule; highlighted National Night Out; and spoke to her Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System appointment by Governor Roy Cooper.

There were no items for discussion by the City Manager.

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

N.

  

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by affirmation.

The City Council Adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

 

___________________________                        ____________________________

Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk

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