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:
  • Interim City Manager Chris Wilson,
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts,
  • and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa

A.

This virtual City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on the above date.

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

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to recess to a closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11 subsections (a)(1), (a)(4) and (a)(6) to: discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries; to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, and conditions of initial employment of a prospective public officer or employee; and to prevent disclosure of information that is confidential pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 160A-168. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells.

Council recessed to closed session at 4:03 p.m., and reconvened into open session at 5:32 p.m. with all members in attendance. Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to return to open session. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: 

Ayes: Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells.

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting; stated that beginning with November 1, 2021, City Council would return to a hybrid format with limited capacity in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber with safety precautions for all attendees; and outlined sign-up procedures for virtual and in-person participants.

C.
CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)
  

Mayor Vaughan stated item C.24./ID 2021-321 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for the Annexation of 6450 and 6454 US Highway 29 North had been withdrawn by the applicant.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    This item was withdrawn by the applicant.

    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)

D.
PUBLIC HEARING
  

Mayor Vaughan stated staff had requested Council to postpone this item.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to postpone the item to the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting without further advertising 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)

E.
GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA
  

Mayor Vaughan stated staff had requested Council to remove Items E.4./ID 2021-362 and E.5./ID 2021-350 from the agenda.

Motion to postpone the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to postpone this item to the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting, without further advertising.

    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)

Motion to postpone the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to postpone this item to the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting, without further advertising.

    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)

C.

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 Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the consent agenda as amended 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)
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    281-21 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK

    WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), and other partners work to heighten awareness of lead poisoning, provide resources, and encourage preventative actions during October 24-30, 2021, designated as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and beyond;

    WHEREAS, according to the CDC, approximately half a million American children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old have blood lead levels greater or equal to the level at which the CDC recommends public health actions begin;

    WHEREAS, children are at a greater risk for lead exposure, including those who are from low-income families, members of racial-ethnic minority groups, recent immigrants, and living in older, poorly maintained properties;

    WHEREAS, lead is a toxic mineral, especially in young children, that can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs and learning and behavior problems when absorbed into the body;

    WHEREAS, the most common source of lead exposure is from lead-based paint, which was used in many homes built before 1978, and can also be found in soil and household dust;

    WHEREAS, identification and remediation of lead are shared responsibilities among many agencies, the private sector, and the public, and the City actively works with partner organizations and private property owners to reduce the incidence of deteriorated lead based paint in housing through its Lead Safe Greensboro program; 

    WHEREAS, promotion of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week can help educate, coordinate, and mobilize the government and the community to address the pressing dangers of lead in our community; and

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

    That the City recognizes the continuing importance of lead poisoning prevention and October 24 through October 30, 2021, as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    282-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $396,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2021-0270 WITH THIRD GEN SERVICES, LLC FOR THE GREENSBORO CULTURAL CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2021-0270 for the Greensboro Cultural Center Roof Replacement Project;

    WHEREAS, Third Gen Services, LLC, a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $396,100.00, as general contractor for Contract 2021-0270 which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Third Gen Services, LLC is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Third Gen Services, LLC for the Greensboro Cultural Center Roof Replacement Project subject to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    283-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2019-0440 IN THE AMOUNT OF $984,000.00 WITH ARCADIS G&M OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

    WHEREAS, Council approved Contract 2019-0440 in the amount of $2,300,000 with Arcadis for construction administration and resident project representative services of the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Major Electrical Improvements construction;

    WHEREAS, Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Major Electrical Improvements construction contract has experienced delays;

    WHEREAS, continued construction administration and resident project representative services are needed by the engineer to support the extension of the construction project; 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 2019-0440 Change Order #1 for $984,000.00 with ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc. for the Mitchell Major Electrical Phase I Construction Project, is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    284-21 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE GUILFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    WHEREAS, the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new federally-funded program that provides emergency assistance to low-income households;

    WHEREAS, the administration of the program has been delegated from the Federal Government through the states to the county level;

    WHEREAS, Guilford County is asking for Vendor and Data Share Agreements, which will allow Guilford County to match their database of current needs based recipients with the City of Greensboro’s list of customer accounts that are currently disconnected or in jeopardy of disconnection and automate payments for matches to the City of Greensboro on the account holder’s behalf; and

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

    That the Water Resources Director is authorized to enter into agreements with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Guilford County Department of Social Services for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    285-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEDICATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3610 CHANCE ROAD, 4500 BRIARGROVE COURT AND 4501 BRIARGROVE COURT TO HUNTINGDON ASSOCIATION 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns properties located at 3610 Chance Road, (parcel #0097303), 4500 Briargrove Court, (parcel #0097232) and 4501 Briargrove Court (parcel #0097262), said properties being shown on the attached maps;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro purchased the subject properties in 2014 and 2015 for the widening of Horse Pen Creek Road and the homes on these properties were demolished. The lots have been deemed non-buildable and it was determined that the lots should be dedicated to the adjoining owner, Huntingdon Association. This conveyance is in accordance with Section 4:124 of the City Code of Ordinances;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will continue to maintain slope and construction easements on the properties until the construction of the widening project is complete; and

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

    The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department recommends the approval of the dedication of these properties.

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Huntingdon Association for the conveyance of the hereinabove described City of Greensboro properties in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

    That, the Mayor is authorized to execute any deeds necessary to effectuate the closing of this approved transaction.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    286-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,700.00 WITH INTEGRITY SPORTS, INC. FOR SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES

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

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $119.700.00;

    WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department can better meet the needs of the City by providing recreational sporting events; 

    WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through October 31, 2024;

    WHEREAS, Integrity Sports, Inc. was selected as the best value for various sporting events and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; 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 Integrity Sports, Inc. for the sports officiating services. 

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    287-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,360.00 WITH IT’S OFFICIAL LLC FOR SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES

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

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $450,360.00;

    WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department can better meet the needs of the City by providing recreational sporting events; 

    WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through October 31, 2024;

    WHEREAS, It’s Official LLC was selected as the best value for various sporting events and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; 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 It’s Official LLC for the sports officiating services. 

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    288-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MATCH GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2021-22 SENIOR CENTER GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

    WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for Smith Active Adult Center program services and has applied for a Senior Center General Purpose matching grant requiring a $3,564.00 commitment of local funds; 

    WHEREAS, in accordance with the current City grants policy, City Council approval is required for grant applications requiring local matching funds; 

    WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department seeks to partner with outside organizations to maximize human and financial resources and maintain viability through partnerships, grants and volunteer efforts; 

    WHEREAS, the Smith Active Adult Center applied to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging to fund grant projects that will purchase a piece of fitness equipment, new ice machine, purchase activity tables, purchase new chairs for chair exercise classes, and purchase ads in Four Seasons Mall and the News & Record; 

    WHEREAS, the Department plans to fund $3,564.00 of the $14,257.00 grant project budget; 
     
    WHEREAS, each City dollar will leverage three dollars in regional funding; 

    WHEREAS, the grant expenses will be reimbursed; 

    WHEREAS, funds for this grant project are available in the current budget year; and

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

    That the matching grant application for the 2021-22 Senior Center General Purpose Grant is hereby authorized.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    289-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR $124,986.00 WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL, INC. FOR EVALUATION, TESTING, AND DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO SOUTH BUFFALO WETLAND CONTROL STRUCTURE 

    WHEREAS, the South Buffalo Water Control Structure provides water quality improvements;

    WHEREAS, the South Buffalo Water Control Structure is in need of evaluation, testing and design improvements for rehabilitation; 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 $124,986.00 with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for evaluation, testing, and design improvements to the South Buffalo Wetland Control Structure. 

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    290-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $163,344.00 BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NEEDED FOR THE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 2019-2020 PROJECT (CONTRACT 2019-071A)

    WHEREAS, the City is required to compensate Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the costs to provide construction engineering and railway protection services;
        
    WHEREAS, the City is being requested to reimburse Norfolk Southern Railway Company in the amount of $163,344.00; and

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

    That the City is authorized to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company subject to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    291-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,578.95 FOR CONTRACT 2009-004F (U-5326) WITH BELLSOUTH CORP DBA AT&T FOR THE WEST MARKET STREET AND GUILFORD COLLEGE ROAD UTILITY 
    RELOCATIONS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2009-004F (U-5326) with BellSouth Corp dba AT&T provides for the West Market Street and Guilford College Road Utility Relocations Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $233,578.95 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 BellSouth Corp dba AT&T.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    292-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,537.58 FOR CONTRACT 2010-034C (U-5306B) WITH BELLSOUTH CORP DBA AT&T FOR THE BATTLEGROUND AVENUE AND WESTRIDGE ROAD POLE RELOCATION PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2010-034C (U-5306B) with BellSouth Corp dba AT&T provides for the Battleground Avenue and Westridge Road Pole Relocation Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $126,537.58 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 BellSouth Corp dba AT&T.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    293-21 RESOLUTION WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACCEPTING MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT $145,623 FOR FY 2020 FTA SECTION 5307 SECURITY AND ROUTINE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM/FTA SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM

    WHEREAS, GTA intends to purchase four (4) 40 foot electric replacement buses using $1,768,282 in FTA Section 5307 funds;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in the funding of this project in the amount of $145,623 or 7% of the cost of the above project and NCDOT approved said request; 

    WHERAS, accepting matching funds from NCDOT will decrease the amount of City funds required for 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 enter into an agreement with the Department of Transportation to accept state matching funds in the amount of $145,623 for FY2020 FTA Section 5307 Security and Routine Capital Assistance Grant Program/FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program.  

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    294-21 RESOLUTION WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACCEPTING MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT $11,529 FOR FY 2020 FTA SECTION 5307 SECURITY AND ROUTINE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM/FTA SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM

    WHEREAS, GTA intends to purchase two (2) less than 30 foot replacement paratransit vehicles using $140,000 in FTA Section 5307 funds;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in the funding of this project in the amount of $11,529 or 7% of the cost of the above project and this funding request has been approved;

    WHERAS, accepting matching funds from NCDOT will decrease the amount of City funds required for 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 enter into an agreement with the Department of Transportation to accept state matching funds in the amount of $11,529 for FY2020 FTA Section 5307 Security and Routine Capital Assistance Grant Program/FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program.  

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-142 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,563 AMENDING GRANT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 FTA SECTION 5307 SECURITY AND ROUTINE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM/FTA SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES GRANT

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

    Section 1

    That the GTA Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows to increase the budget for bus shelter infrastructure and add local matching funds:

    Account                        Description                                        Amount
    567-4537-01.6059       Other Capital Equipment                   $4,563    
    Total                                                                                       $4,563

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

    Account                    Description                                              Amount
    567-4537-01.9564   Transfer from Transit Operations Fund    $4,563
    Total                                                                                         $4,563

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

     


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-143 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $366,225 ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 FTA SECTION 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES GRANT

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

    Section 1

    That the GTA Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows to support GTA services:

    Account                      Description                                         Amount
    567-4545-01.5423     Contracted Transportation                $268,494   
    Total                                                                                        $268,494

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

    Account                    Description                                            Amount
    567-4545-01.7100   Federal Grant                                             $214,795
    567-4545-01.9564  Transfer from Transit Operations Funds  $53,699
    Total                                                                                           $268,494

    Section 2

    That the GTA Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows to support Guilford County TAMS services:

    Account                    Description                                           Amount
    567-4545-02.5429   Other Contracted Services                  $34,989
    567-4545-02.5928   In-Kind Services                                  $34,989    
    Total                                                                                     $69,978

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

    Account                    Description                                        Amount
    567-4545-02.7100    Federal Grant                                  $34,989
    567-4545-02.8695    Local In-Kind Services                    $34,989
    Total                                                                                  $69,978

    Section 3

    That the GTA Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows to support administrative costs associated with the grant:

    Account                    Description                                       Amount
    567-4545-03.4110    Salaries and Wages                        $27,753
    Total                                                                                 $27,753

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

    Account                    Description                                      Amount
    567-4545-03.7100    Federal Grant                                $27,753
    Total                                                                                $27,753

    Section 4

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-144 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND OTHER GRANT FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR THE ONE NC FUND GRANT PAYMENT TO PACTIV LLC

    Section 1 

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

    That the appropriation for the Federal, State, and Other Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows: 

    Account                    Description                                             Amount 
    220-2289-01.5933   Economic Development Incentives        $50,000
    Total:                                                                                       $50,000

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

    Account                     Description                                          Amount
    220-2289-01.7110     State Government Grants                  $50,000
    Total:                                                                                     $50,000

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption. 

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    295-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBORDINATION OF LOANS TO THE EAST MARKET STREET DEVELOPOMENT CORPORATION AS COLLATERAL TO CONSTRUCTION LOANS FOR HOME CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF CITY PROGRAMS

    WHEREAS, the City partnered with the East Market Street Development Corporation to create a plan for the Jonesboro/Scott Park neighborhood, which City Council adopted on August 3, 2009; 

    WHEREAS, in order to implement the Plan City Council entered into a Developers Agreement with East Market Street Development Corporation on August 3, 2009 with $500,000 in funding allowing them to buy property for the purpose of  new home construction, home rehabilitation, either to sell for homeownership or to lease; 

    WHEREAS, the East Market Street Development Corporation has spent funds encumbered under the program in accordance with the Sales Development Agreement including the purchase of 304, 306, and 308 Shaw Street and 103 and 107 North Raleigh Street; 

    WHEREAS, the East Market Street Development Corporation has requested that the City subordinate these loans, and take a second mortgage position, to help secure a construction loan for work in Jonesboro/Scott Park and in other locations in east Greensboro; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to subordinate the loans made to the East Market Street Development Corporation under the Sales Development Agreement referenced above to assist the East Market Street Development Corporation in securing a construction loan.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

     


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-145 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,560,352

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

    That the Equipment Services fund of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows: 

    Section 1

    That the appropriation to the Equipment Services Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                   Description                                  Amount
    680-1005-18.6051   Licensed Vehicles                    $3,560,352
    Total:                                                                         $3,560,352

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Revenue Fund Account:

    Account                   Description                                        Amount
    680-0000-00.8900   Fund Balance                                   $2,813,338
    680-0000-00.7923   Vehicle Replacement Lease Charge   $747,014
    Total:                                                                                 $3,560,352

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    296-21 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR FY19-20 ESG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $234,527.79 FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES WITH INTERACTIVE RESOURCE CENTER

    WHEREAS, the City received an additional allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) designated for homelessness prevention activities as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, to address the fallout as a result of COVID-19;

    WHEREAS, CARES Act funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homelessness assistance; 

    WHEREAS, CARES Act funds are to be used to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19;

    WHEREAS, ESG-CV funding in the amount of $234,527.79 will allow the Interactive Resource Center to provide homeless prevention assistance;

    WHEREAS, Federal CARES Act ESG-CV funds in the amount of $234,527.79 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 a contract with Interactive Resource Center for $234,527.79 subject to the terms outlined above and the City Manager is authorized to sign the contract documents.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

     


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-146 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANT FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INITIAL HOME – AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $330,087 

    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 State, Federal and Other Grants fund be indicated as follows:

    Account                   Description                                  Amount
    213-9021-05.5931  Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies $330,087
    Total:                                                                                                         $330,087

    And, that this be financed by the following State, Federal, and Others Grants Funds accounts:
        
    Account                    Description                                  Amount
    213-9021-05.7100    Federal Grant                           $330,087    
    Total:                                                                              $330,087

    Section 2 

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    297-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2021 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5670 MILLSTREAM ROAD – 31.688-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 17th day of November, 2021, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5670 MILLSTREAM ROAD – 31.688-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 #4 rebar found in the southern right-of-way line of Millstream Road (NCSR 3143) having NC Grid NAD83(2011) coordinates of Northing 840,568.26 feet, Easting 1,814,500.01 feet, said rebar being at the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Exclusion Plat Showing the Property as Described in Combination Deed Recorded in Deed Book 5809, Page 0325, as recorded in Plat Book 157, Page 47, said rebar also being at the northernmost corner of Lot 1 of Williams Development Group - Millstream, recorded in Plat Book 206, Page 23; thence with the eastern line of said Williams Development Group - Millstream Lot 1 the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 54°22'58" E 165.43 feet to a ¾” iron rod, 2) S 19°00'52" W 640.88 feet to a ½” iron pipe, and 3) S 11°44'00" E 610.63 feet to a ½” iron pipe at a point in the existing Greensboro satellite city limits (as of August 31, 2021) , said point being the northwest corner of that 384.21-acre satellite annexation approved by Ordinance 21-123 on August 17, 2021, and shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-3301, said point also being the southwest corner of Millstream Business Park, Section 2, Phase 1, as recorded in Plat Book 149, Page 120; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING SATELLITE CITY LIMITS with the western line of property of Guilford County, as recorded in Deed Book 4706, Page 926, southwardly and then westwardly for a total distance of approximately 334 feet to the westernmost corner of said annexation; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING SATELLITE CITY LIMITS and continuing with the southern line of said Lot 1 S 76°43'27" W to a point; thence with the southern line of said Lot 1 the following nine (9) courses and distances: 1) S 68°38'25" W 122.74 feet to a point, 2) S 53°19'44" W 186.27 feet to a point, 3) S 36°46'18" W 313.15 feet to a point, 4) N 84°47'58" W 58.60 feet to a point, 5) N 38°51'14" W 42.30 feet to a point, 6) N 09°25'19" W 123.64 feet to a point, 7) N 39°38'33" W 256.39 feet to a point, 8) N 46°17'58" W 258.64 feet to a point, and 9) N 42°53'52" W 106.50 feet to a ½” iron pipe; thence with the eastern line of Bryan Morris Associates, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8115, Page 2239, and the eastern line of Lot 6 of Property of C. T. Beroth, as recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 67, N 16°06'55" E 1,020.20 feet to a 2” I-beam at the southwest corner of now or formerly Gerald C. Parker, Sr. and wife, Norah Jean Benfield Parker, as recorded in Deed Book 3531, Page 1; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 6 N 02°32'53" E 64.88 feet to a ½” iron pipe in the southern right-of-way line of Millstream Road at the northwest corner of Lot 1 of said Williams Development Group - Millstream; thence with said right-of-way line N 84°15'37" E 727.07 feet to a ½” iron pipe; thence continuing with said right-of-way line N 84°15'37" E 87.72 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 1 and  containing approximately 31.688 acres.  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 November 17, 2021, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 7/12 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, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 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, November 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually 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 November 6, 2021.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    298-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2021 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 238 RITTERS LAKE ROAD – 109.151-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 17th day of November, 2021, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 238 RITTERS LAKE ROAD – 109.151-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 1” iron pipe found in the southern right-of-way line of Ritters Lake Road (NCSR 3325) having NC Grid coordinates of N:817,587.63 feet, E:1,762,931.29 feet, said 1” iron being at the northeast corner of Lot 6 of Zimri Tarpley Heirs Division of Property, as recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 87; thence N 01°56'13" E 28.64 feet to a PK nail set in the centerline of said road; thence with said centerline the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) S 78°36'12" E 1,861.22 feet to a PK nail set, 2) a curve to the right having a radius of 2,728.71 feet, an arc length of 266.86 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 74°59'40" E 266.75 feet to a PK nail set, 3) S 71°09'47" E 148.84 feet to a PK nail set, 4) S 33°26'13" E 64.38 feet to a R/W disk, and 5) S 33°26'13" E 98.83 feet to a ½” iron pipe set on the western right-of-way line of South Elm-Eugene Street, as recorded in Deed Book 6849, Page 2528; thence with said right-of-way line S 05°23'04" W 449.90 feet to a R/W disk; thence S 83°21'15" E 39.95 feet to a PK nail set in the centerline of said street; thence along said centerline the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 07°29'58" W 319.26 feet to a PK nail set, 2) a curve to the right having a radius of 1,445.50 feet, an arc length of 1,043.94 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 28°11'20" W 1,021.40 feet to a PK nail set, and 3) S 48°52'43" W 194.79 feet to a PK nail set; thence leaving said centerline N 87°16'53" W 42.42 feet to a 1” iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of said street, being the northeast corner of Monica Graves Kelly Moore and Reginald D. Moore, as recorded in Deed Book 8492, Page 2841; thence with Moore’s northern line and the northern line of Julie R. Mason, as recorded in Deed Book 8472, Page 389, N 87°16'53" W 813.85 feet to a 1” iron pipe at the northeast corner of Lot 2 of Property of Julian L. Isley & Betty A. Isley, as recorded in Plat Book 119, Page 639; thence with the northern lines of Lots 2 and 1 of said subdivision plat N 87°17"30” W 822.77 feet to a ¾” iron rod at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the eastern line of Elias Michael Melnyk, as recorded in Deed Book 4850, Page 1353, N 00°09'34" W 197.28 feet to a 1 1/4” iron pipe at the southeast corner of Gayle W. Miller, as recorded in Deed Book 7985, Page 1617; thence with the eastern line of Miller  N 00°13'05" E 856.05 feet to a ½” iron pipe set at the southeast corner of Jean W. Kiger, as recorded in Deed Book 7985, Page 1615; thence with Kiger’s eastern line N 00°59'57" E 522.85 feet to a 5/8” iron rod at the southeast corner of Lot 5 of said Tarpley Heirs plat; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 5, 4, 3, and 6 of said Tarpley Heirs plat N 01°56'13" E 734.73 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 109.151 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 November 17, 2021, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 7/12 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, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 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, November 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually 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 November 6, 2021.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 9-28-21 through 10-11-21 was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    This information is being provided to Council for informational purposes only.

    Carried

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 9-28-21 through 10-11-21 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Council approval of the attached budget adjustment list is requested in order to process the requested adjustments.

    Carried

D.

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider D.1./ID 2021-239 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 3904 and 3904-ZZ Randleman Road – .887-Acres (Milam Management Group, LLC); and D.2./ID 2021-308 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 3904 and 3904-ZZ Randleman Road – Eugene Lester III for Milam Management Group, LLC.

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (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.

Speakers in favor of the zoning request:

Molly Whitlatch, Sharpless Law, made a PPP; spoke to the applicant's professional background; to adjacent commercial properties; and highlighted illustrative drawings.

Daymond Milam, applicant, spoke to a multi-use facility; to tax preparation; and to the project design.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding parcel usage; storage of company vehicles; and employment opportunities.

Mr. Milam provided an overview of the anticipated land use; spoke to other business enterprise locations; and to anticipated wages.

Councilmember Holston asked about vehicle and product storage; voiced concern regarding the normal course of the transportation business; and operating hours.

Mr. Milam spoke to the logistics business; and to seasonal usage.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    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)

    21-147 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3904 and 3904ZZ RANDLEMAN ROAD– .887-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 7 in Block B of Subdivision of the Land of G. W. Harris, recorded at Plat Book 7, Page 103; thence with the western margin of the right-of-way of Randleman Road S 09 53’ 13” E 97.68 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 10 in said Block B; thence with the southern line  of said Lot 10 N 83 00’ 00” W 150.00 feet (crossing over a ½-inch existing iron pipe at 15.79 feet) to a ½-inch existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of Lot 31 in said Block B; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 31 S 09 53’ 13” E 24.62 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 31; thence with the southern  line of said Lot 31 N 83 00’ 00” W 150.00 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Lot 31, said pipe being in the eastern margin of “Spring Street,” an undeveloped right-of-way shown on said plat; thence with the eastern margin of said street, also being the western lines of Lots 31 through 25 in said Block B, N 09 53’ 13” W 171.55 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 25; thence with the northern line of said Lot 25 S 83 00’ 00” E 150.00 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 25; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 25 and 26 in said Block B S 09 53’ 13” E 49.25 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 7; thence with the northern line of said Lot 7 S 83 00’ 00” E 150.00 feet (crossing over a ½-inch existing iron pipe at 133.20 feet) to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 7 through 10 and 25 through 31 in said Block B, and containing approximately 0.887 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is 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 October 19, 2021, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 8/12 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, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 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) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to recommend approval of the zoning request for the properties described as 3904 and 3904-ZZ Randleman Road from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City CD-LI (Light Industrial) 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 CD-LI zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the surrounding area; 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 Hightower
    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)

    21-148 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    3904 AND 3904-ZZ RANDLEMAN ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST of RANDLEMAN ROAD and NORTH OF PITMAN ROAD

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

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

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at the northeast corner of Lot 7 in Block B of Subdivision of the Land of G. W. Harris, recorded at Plat Book 7, Page 103; thence with the western margin of the right-of-way of Randleman Road S 09° 53’ 13” E 97.68 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 10 in said Block B; thence with the southern line  of said Lot 10 N 83° 00’ 00” W 150.00 feet (crossing over a ½-inch existing iron pipe at 15.79 feet) to a ½-inch existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of Lot 31 in said Block B; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 31 S 09° 53’ 13” E 24.62 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 31; thence with the southern  line of said Lot 31 N 83° 00’ 00” W 150.00 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Lot 31, said pipe being in the eastern margin of “Spring Street,” an undeveloped right-of-way shown on said plat; thence with the eastern margin of said street, also being the western lines of Lots 31 through 25 in said Block B, N 09° 53’ 13” W 171.55 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 25; thence with the northern line of said Lot 25 S 83° 00’ 00” E 150.00 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 25; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 25 and 26 in said Block B S 09° 53’ 13” E 49.25 feet to a ¾-inch new iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 7; thence with the northern line of said Lot 7 S 83° 00’ 00” E 150.00 feet (crossing over a ½-inch existing iron pipe at 133.20 feet) to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 7 through 10 and 25 through 31 in said Block B, and containing approximately 0.887 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

    1. A fence shall border the property except along the road.
    2. Minimum perimeter setback from residential zoned property shall be 50 feet instead of 25 feet.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial) 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 October 19, 2021.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider D.3./ID 2021-322 an Ordinance Designating Historical Landmark for the Laura Brockmann House at 716 Walker Avenue.

Senior Planner Mike Cowhig made a PPP; spoke to the College Hill Historic District landmark; to a connection with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG, formerly the State Normal and Industrial School); and provided an overview of the design features.

Being no speakers to the item, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    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)

    21-149 ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE LAURA BROCKMANN HOUSE A GUILFORD COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARK

    WHEREAS, the Laura Brockmann House, 716 Walker Avenue, Tax Parcel Number 7864342784, is owned by Daniel Smith and Rosemarie Digiorgio. Built in 1903, it is a two-story residence located in the College Hill National Register Historic District; 

    WHEREAS, all the prerequisites to the adoption of the ordinance, as prescribed by Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes, have been met;

    WHEREAS, the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission has submitted a report, which is incorporated herein by reference, and recommended in a public hearing that the property described below be designated as a Historic Landmark;

    WHEREAS, appropriate notice has been given of the public hearing as required by law;

    WHEREAS, the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission finds that the property described herein is of historical, architectural, educational, and/or cultural significance, and its preservation should be encouraged so as to safeguard the heritage of the City and County and to promote the use and conservation for the education, pleasure and enrichment of the residents of the City and County; and

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

    1.    The City Council of the City of Greensboro accepts the findings of the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission and adopts the recommendation of the Commission for the preservation of the subject property by the authority set forth in Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto. 

    2.    Laura Brockmann and her brother Charles were important figures in the history of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was hired by State Normal and Industrial School founder Dr. Charles Duncan McIver to teach music in 1899. Her Queen Anne style house was constructed around 1900 and features a significant stained-glass window and other architectural details that represent the family’s connection to music. The Laura Brockmann House is a contributing structure in the College Hill National Register Historic District. 

    3.    The designation includes the entire exterior and the entire interior of the home.

    4.    The Guilford County Landmark plaque shall be installed on the property and such sign shall indicate that the property has been designated as a Historic Landmark. Details of the display of the plaque are to be approved by the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission before installation.

    5.    The procedures provided by law, including waiting period, shall be observed prior to demolition, alteration, remodeling or removal of the designated property. This includes the process of obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness before making any changes to the property.

    6.    A certified copy of this ordinance is to be appropriately recorded with the Register of Deeds, the Guilford County Tax Department and City of Greensboro Engineering and Inspections Department in accordance with provisions of Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes and the local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.

    7.    This ordinance shall be effective from and after its adoption.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider D.4./ID 2021-240 a Public Hearing for the Resolution to Permanently Close Hywood Drive, Kellom Street and McCallum Street. (FISEAS Properties, LLC). 

Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps; aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; and read the conditions attached to the street closing request.

Attorney Ryan Gladden, FICEAS Properties LLC, spoke to the proposed street closings; to no subdivision property owners; and to a unified commercial track.

The public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • 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)

    299-21 RESOLUTION CLOSING HYWOOD DRIVE, KELLOM STREET AND MCCALLUM STREET

    WHEREAS, the owners of a portion of the property abutting both sides of Hywood Drive, Kellom Street and McCallum Street have requested in writing that said streets be closed and abandoned as a public streets;

    WHEREAS, a notice was duly published that a public hearing would be held virtually on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., on the closing of said streets;

    WHEREAS, the public hearing has now been held and no objections have been made to the closing thereof; and

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

    1.  That the City Council hereby finds as a fact that the owners of a portion of the property abutting both sides of the hereinafter mentioned streets have requested in writing that said streets be closed.

    2.  That the City Council hereby finds as a fact that the closing of these streets is not contrary to the public interest and that no individual or other party owning property in the vicinity of the streets or in the subdivision in which the streets are located will be deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to his or its property.

    3. That the street closures shall become effective upon the recording of a plat in the Guilford County Register of Deeds that combines all of the lots with frontage on Hywood Drive, Kellom Street and McCallum Street with abutting property so that the resultant lot or lots have frontage and direct vehicular access to a public street.

    4. That the street closures shall become effective upon the Fire Department’s determination that the dwelling located at 607 Hywood Drive is considered to be unoccupied.

    5. That the following portion of street is hereby permanently closed and abandoned as a public street:

    HYWOOD DRIVE - FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR GUILFORD COLLEGE ROAD EASTWARD AND SOUTHWARD APPROXIMATELY 1,050 FEET TO THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR KELLOM STREET;

    KELLOM STREET - FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR HYWOOD DRIVE EASTWARD APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET TO THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR BRIDFORD PARKWAY; AND

    MCCALLUM STREET – FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR HYWOOD DRIVE EASTWARD APPROXIMATELY 460 FEET TO THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR BRIDFORD PARKWAY.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm

     


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider D.6./ID 2021-363 a Public Hearing Concerning the Recommendations of the Redistricting Committee.

Attorney DeWitt McCarley, Parker Poe Law Firm, made a PPP; recognized the committee members in attendance; outlined the meeting calendar; spoke to the use of a resident-led committee to review Census data; expressed appreciation to staff; provided an overview of policies and regulations; spoke to drafting proposed maps; to committee recommendations; explained precinct map adjustments; spoke to population growth percentages; to Council considerations; and to voting impacts.

Discussion took place regarding split precincts; public hearings; map alterations; and voting procedures for the item.

The following committee members spoke to gerrymandering; to the downtown Greensboro area; to community input; to diversity expressed in the Census data; to collaborative problem solving; to voter education; and to satisfying Council goals: Ryan Blackledge, Attorney R. Steve Bowden, Reverend Bradley Hunt; Ellen Weiner; and Marlene Sanford.

Councilmember Thurm asked about head count changes with map adjustments.

Dana Clukey, Long Range and Strategic Planner, explained head count movement in each of the three map configurations. 

Discussion continued regarding precinct adjustments; constituent considerations; voter disenfranchisement;  economic opportunities; on communities of interest; infill and downtown growth; map configurations; submission deadline; historical district maps; precinct overlays and adjustments; numbers of registered voters; the election cycle; an independent review; and public engagement.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to close the public hearing. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 34, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

E.

Mayor Vaughan recognized Water Resources Director, Mike Borchers.

Mr. Borchers explained a late fee waiver associated with the Guilford County Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) program to stretch community dollars.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    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)

    21-150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29-56 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION AND RESTRICTION PLAN

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

    Section 1.    That Chapter 29-56 is hereby rewritten to read as follows:

    In addition to the water cut-off provisions contained in the Rules and Regulations for the Operation of the Water and Wastewater System of the City of Greensboro, when any customer becomes delinquent in the payment of a bill for solid waste removal, stormwater fee, hazardous waste fee, or other utility service there shall be a late payment fee as hereinafter set out. There shall be mailed to such customer a written notice to the effect that if the service bill due is not paid on or before the date named in the notice a late payment penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be charged to the customer. One (1) week after the twenty dollar ($20.00) penalty is imposed an additional penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be imposed. Provided, that, if a customer's billing account does not include any water or sewer services, the late payment penalty shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00).

    The Director of Water Resources or his/her designee is vested with the authority to waive late fees on water and sewer accounts that meet eligibility requirements for community assistance programs intended to assist with housing and utilities where late fees do not qualify for funding.

    If the customer pays a service bill with a check that is returned unpaid for any reason, a fee in the maximum amount allowable by G.S. § 25-3-506 shall be added to the account for processing the returned check. Any other delinquent fee that would have accrued due to the past due date of the bill shall also be paid.

    Section 2.    All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    Section 3.    This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    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)

    300-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,969,493.00 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2018-045A WITH JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AIRPARK WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2018-045A for the Airpark Water Booster Pump Station Project;

    WHEREAS, Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $3,969,493.00, as general contractor for Contract 2018-045A which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Airpark Water Booster Pump Station Project to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    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)

    301-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT 2021-021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $996,500 TO DH GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY, INC. FOR DEMOLITION OF 201 N. EUGENE STREET

    WHEREAS, 201 N. Eugene Street consists of a former Guilford County office building acquired in 2019 through an Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate in order to construct the Eugene Street Parking Deck now open at 215 N. Eugene Street; 

    WHEREAS, in July 2019, the City entered into a master lease agreement with Carroll SOPB LLC establishing terms that require the city to remove all building structures and improvements to prepare the site for future construction; 

    WHERAS, the work in this contract generally consists of demolition of the building, backfill of the site and compaction of fill to specifications; 

    WHERAS, Bids were opened on September 9, 2021. The apparent lowest, responsive bidder was D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company with a bid of $996,500.00. The MWBE goals for this project are a combined total of 5%.  The contractor’s commitment for this project is a combined M/WBE total of 10%; and

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

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to award a demolition contract to DH Griffin Companies of Greensboro, North Carolina for the amount of $996,500 for the demolition of 201 N. Eugene Street.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Mayor Vaughan voiced appreciation to stakeholders involved in the assistance program.

Councilmember Hightower asked about the $10 million fund distribution method.

Interim City Manager Wilson spoke to a phased funding approach from the state of North Carolina and Guilford County. 

Neighborhood Development Director, Michelle Kennedy highlighted funds distributed to the community for housing needs.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    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)

    302-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT (MOU) WITH GUILFORD COUNTY FOR UP TO $10,000,000 IN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has nearly expended its allocation of federal Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance program funds;

    WHEREAS, Guilford County will receive approximately $20 million in additional Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance (ERA) program funds and is willing to enter into an inter-local agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with the City of Greensboro to provide up to $10,000,000 from the Guilford County allocation of ERA program funds;

    WHEREAS, under the Memorandum of Understanding, 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 enter into the Memorandum of Understanding with Guilford County to transfer up to $10,000,000 in Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance from the Guilford County allocation and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement documents.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    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)

    21-151 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANT FUNDS BUDGET FOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GUILFORD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GREENSBORO IN AMOUNT OF $10,000,000.00 

    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 State, Federal and Other Grants fund be indicated as follows:

    Account                  Description                                                Amount
    231-2101-01.5931  Contributions to Nongovernmental Agencies         $10,000,000.00
    Total:                                                                                                                   $10,000,000.00

    And, that this be financed by the following State, Federal, and Others Grants Funds accounts:
        
    Account                       Description                         Amount
    231-2101-01.7100       Federal Grant            $10,000,000.00    
    Total:                                                                $10,000,000.00

    Section 2 

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


  • 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)

    303-21 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN NC COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND – UTILITY ACCOUNT APPLICATION TO ASSIST WITH WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRATURE EXTENSIONS FOR LT APPAREL AT N. SUMMIT AVENUE

    WHEREAS, The NC Commerce Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account assists local governments by providing incentives for job creation and investment and may be used for construction or improvements to water, sewer, gas, telecommunications, high-speed broadband, transportation infrastructure or electrical utility lines and for equipment for existing or proposed industrial buildings;

    WHEREAS, Lollytogs, Ltd. d/b/a LT Apparel is considering locating a new warehouse and distribution facility on N. Summit Ave in the Reedy Fork area investing $57,300,000 and creating 116 new jobs;

    WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has proposed an Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account grant in the amount of $500,000 in support of this project, contingent upon the receipt of a full application;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will extend water and sewer infrastructure to the site and LT Apparel will extend the sewer infrastructure across the frontage of their property;

    WHEREAS, the program requires a local government host to apply for such a grant, pass a resolution in support of the application, and act as guarantor for completion of projects and distribution of grant funds; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro finds the addition of 116 new jobs and investment in real and personal property is expected to generate public benefit by increasing taxable property and employment in the City and that it is in its best interest to support Lollytogs, Ltd. d/b/a LT Apparel’s expansion by applying for these grant funds; and

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

    The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for an Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account grant in the amount of $500,000 to be used to support the location of a new warehouse and distribution facility for Lollytogs, Ltd. d/b/a LT Apparel at N. Summit Ave and the creation of 116 new full-time jobs.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Moved by Councilmember Outling, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to appoint Howard Goldberg and Brian Jackson to the Participatory Budgeting Commission. The motion carried by affirmation.

Councilmember Hightower spoke to attendance at recent events and trainings; employee wages; to the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); requested staff to provide wages of Coliseum roster employees; and highlighted an upcoming District 1 town hall.

Police Chief Brian James spoke to the grant cycle; to the training budget; to an academy-led racial equity and implicit bias training; and to funding sources.

Discussion took place regarding timing of the grant cycles.

Councilmember Wells spoke to events attended; a food insecurity summit; community gardening; voter apathy; and reiterated the 3Ws - wash, wear, and wait.

Councilmember Outling spoke to the Run for the Greenway event.

Councilmember Hoffmann spoke to her Stephen Tanger Performing Arts Center (STPAC) Broadway experience; and to the center's economic development impact.

Councilmember Thurm echoed Councilmember Hoffmann's comments; spoke to a FaithAction International outdoor gala at LeBauer Park; to heightened downtown activities; expressed appreciation to the Participatory Budgeting Commission for a Keely Park event; and to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) application portal deadline.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson spoke to the Greenway's economic development impact; to One Step Further opening its third food pantry at Definition Church; voiced concern regarding the homicide rate; to camera installation; and to food insecurities.

Police Chief James spoke to camera management; to viewing restrictions; and to criminal investigations.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter highlighted a Piedmont Triad Regional Council award presented to Interim City Manager Wilson.

Councilmember Holston spoke to a CrimeStoppers event for the Mark Freeman Angel Foundation.

Mayor Vaughan spoke to recent events and ribbon ceremonies; to a grand opening of Steel Hands Brewery; to COVID-19 trending data; to a Coliseum vaccination site; to attending a Firefighters Memorial service; to police employee retention; and requested staff to research a phased-in approach for a police take-home car program.

Discussion took place regarding crime rates; a take-home patrol vehicles program; and budgetary concerns.

Interim City Manager Wilson spoke to trending COVID-19 numbers; to the upcoming holidays; and to an employee testing policy.

City Attorney Watts spoke to a ruling in the Marcus Smith case.

I.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote.

The City Council Adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk

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