City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Present:

• Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson, 
• Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
• Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
• Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
• Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
• Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
• Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
• and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 

Also Present:

• Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson, 
• City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
• and and City Clerk Angela Lord 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

These City Council minutes are a general account of the June 18, 2024 meeting.  For full details of discussions, the meeting video can be located on the City of Greensboro website at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings.

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

Mayor Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers in attendance.

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Vaughan recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting; stated item 2024-408 (Ordinance for Golden LEAF Foundation) had been postponed from the June 4, 2024 meeting; staff now requested the item to be removed due to a determination the item would be a duplicate; and stated no further action would be needed.

E.

CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

There are were no presentational items for this agenda.

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Public Comments are heard at the first meeting of the month.

G.

CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

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.

Councilmember Hightower asked for confirmation regarding item G.6./2024-444 to which City Attorney Chuck Watts explained the item to call a public hearing.

• Moved By Councilmember Hoffmann
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

G.1

2024 – 413 Resolution Approving Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $333,150 with Sharpe’s Landscaping and Design, Inc. for Grounds Management and Landscaping Services at the T. Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 156-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $333,150 WITH SHARPE’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN, INC. TO PROVIDE GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE T. Z. OSBORNE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

  WHEREAS, Water Resources is requesting the City enter into a three-year contract with Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. to provide grounds management, snow removal, and mowing services to support the City in complying with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality plant inspection requirements;

  WHEREAS, the Water Resources department seeks to use a grounds management service to maintain the grounds of the plant and provide snow removal services;

  WHEREAS, Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. submitted for the work and was selected to perform ground management services over a three-year period in the amount of $333,150;

  WHEREAS, funding for year one of the contract is budgeted in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund account and funding for years two and three will also be from this account provided that sufficient appropriations are approved by City Council in succeeding fiscal years; and

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

  That the contract with Sharpe’s Landscaping & Design, Inc. to provide grounds management services at the T. Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility is hereby approved with funding in the amount of $333,150 to come from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.2

2024 – 442 Resolution to Approve the Sale of 1520 McConnell Road to Risa Construction, LLC for $5,000

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 157-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF GREENSBORO AT 1520 MCCONNELL ROAD TO RISA CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

  WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro owns property at 1520 McConnell Road, acquired as part of the Willow Oaks Redevelopment Area;

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro City Council adopted the Willow Oaks Redevelopment Plan on September 19, 2017 as an update to the Morningside/Lincoln Grove Redevelopment Plan after a series of community meetings and surveys was conducted in 2017 to gather citizen input for the planning process;

  WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro approved of the sale of the property and signed the necessary sales/development agreement at their meeting on September 6, 2023;  

  WHEREAS, the plan developed for the properties are in keeping with the specifications of the updated Redevelopment Plan;

  WHEREAS, the property was advertised for an upset bid in accordance with North Carolina Redevelopment Law;

  WHEREAS, the proceeds from this property conveyance will be credited to the appropriate account; and

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

  That pursuant to NCGS 160A-269, the sale of 1520 McConnell Road from the Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro to Risa Construction, LLC in the amount of $5,000 is hereby approved; and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a proper deed to convey said property.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.3

2024 - 422 Resolution Approving a Billing Adjustment in the Amount of $136,896 with the City of Burlington 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 158-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,896.48 WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGTON

  WHEREAS, under the Rules and Regulations for the Operation of the Water and Wastewater System of the City of Greensboro the Water Resources Department is occasionally required to make adjustments to customer bills;

  WHEREAS, the City of Burlington has a metered account located at 1201 NC HWY 61 used for supplying water to the City of Burlington as needed, and after the billing on 4/30/2024, it was discovered that an incorrect rate was applied for units over 3,000, which caused $136,896.48 to be overbilled in water charges. This is a water only account with no overbilling in sewer charges. The total adjustment is $136,896.48;

  WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV Section 2-103 (Refunds, rebates by director of finance to correct errors) of the City Code of Ordinances, City Council approval is required for billing refunds that exceed $20,000;

  WHEREAS, Water Resources recommends a billing adjustment totaling $136,896.48 for account 530-2671.301 in accordance with policy; 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 billing adjustment for $136,896.48 with the City of Burlington.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.4

2024 - 416 Resolution Approving a Billing Adjustment in the Amount of $23,165 with Mid Atlantic Petroleum Services 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 159-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,165.36 WITH MID ATLANTIC PETROLEUM SERVICES

  WHEREAS, under the Rules and Regulations for the Operation of the Water and Wastewater System of the City of Greensboro, the Water Resources Department is occasionally required to make adjustments to customer bills;

  WHEREAS, Mid Atlantic Petroleum Services had a meter on hydrant at 514 Gallimore Dairy Road for construction purposes, and after its final billing, an erroneous reading was discovered, which caused $23,165.36 to be overbilled in water charges. This is a water only account with no overbilling in sewer charges. The total adjustment is $23,165.36;

  WHEREAS, In accordance with Article IV Section 2-103 (Refunds, rebates by director of finance to correct errors) of the City Code of Ordinances, City Council approval is required for billing refunds that exceed $20,000;

  WHEREAS, Water Resources recommends a billing adjustment totaling $23,165.36 for the following account, 700-0285.300 in accordance with policy; 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 billing adjustment for $23,165.36 with the Mid Atlantic Petroleum Services.

   

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.5

2024-424 Resolution Authorizing a Billing Adjustment of $123,868.11 with Guy M. Turner Inc.  

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 160-24 RESOLUTION AUTHROIZING A BILLING ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,868.11 WITH GUY M. TURNER INC

  WHEREAS, under the Rules and Regulations for the Operation of the Water and Wastewater System of the City of Greensboro the Water Resources Department is occasionally required to make adjustments to customer bills;

  WHEREAS, Guy M Turner INC has two meter on well accounts located at 4505 and 4514 South Holden Road used for billing wastewater discharged into the City of Greensboro’s sanitary sewer system. It was discovered that the accounts have been billed for water and sewer since 2008, and there should only be sewer charges, which caused $123,868.11 to be overbilled in water charges. Account 510-1553.300 was overbilled $65,265.07 and account 510-1554.300 was overbilled $58,603.04, for a total adjustment of $123,868.11;

  WHEREAS,  In accordance with IV Section 2-103 (Refunds, rebates by director of finance to correct errors) of the City Code of Ordinances, City Council approval is required for billing refunds that exceed $20,000;

  WHEREAS, Water Resources recommends a billing adjustment totaling $123,868.11 for the following accounts, 510-1553.300 ($65,265.07) and 510-1554.300 ($58,603.04) in accordance with policy; 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 billing adjustment for $65,265.07 and $58,603.04, for a total adjustment of $123,868.11 for Guy M Turner Inc.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.6

2024-444 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for July 16, 2024 to Annex the Property Located at 3196 ZZ Stoneypointe Drive – 2.426 Acres (Hugh Latham of Centurion Buyers, LLC) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 161-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3196-ZZ STONEYPOINTE DRIVE – 2.426 ACRES

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

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

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of July, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  That Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than July 6, 2024.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.7

2024-450 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #5 with North Carolina Department of Transportation for EB-6037C Downtown Greenway Phase 4 and A&Y Greenway Phase 1 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 162-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #5 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR EB-6037C DOWNTOWN GREENWAY PHASE 4 AND A&Y GREENWAY PHASE 1

  WHEREAS, project EB-6037C will construct the last section of the Downtown Greenway (Phase 4) and the first section of the A&Y Greenway between Spring Garden Street and Hill Street;

  WHEREAS, construction of the project started in late January 2024 and is ongoing;

  WHEREAS, the original project completion date was expected on December 28, 2024;

  WHEREAS, the project completion date has been revised to June 30, 2026 to allow enough time to complete construction by July 2025, receive NCDOT acceptance of the project, and submit final reimbursement request to NCDOT; and

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

  That said amended agreement is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute Supplemental Agreement #5 with the NCDOT for EB-6037C Downtown Greenway Phase 4 & A&Y Greenway Phase 1.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

   

  
  

G.8

2024 - 451 Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Reidsville for the Purchase of Treated Drinking Water

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 163-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF REIDSVILLE

  WHEREAS, the City of Reidsville and the City of Greensboro entered into an Agreement dated May 26, 1999 that established the terms and conditions for an upgrade to the Reidsville Water Treatment process, the construction of a water transmission line connecting Reidsville to Greensboro, and the terms and conditions for the sale of treated water to Greensboro by Reidsville;

  WHEREAS, the parties desire to continue the Agreement established since 1999 subject to certain modifications necessary due to changed circumstances;

  WHEREAS, the parties desire to set the rate for Greensboro to sell water to Reidsville in the event that Reidsville needs operational flexibility;

  WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the contract an additional five years to June 30, 2029;

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro desires to continue to purchase an additional supply of treated water from the City of Reidsville under the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and, the City of Reidsville is willing to continue to provide an additional supply of treated water at a minimum amount of one million gallons per day to the City of Greensboro under the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and

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

  That the City is authorized to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Reidsville for the purchase of treated drinking water subject to the terms outlined above. The Mayor and/or City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a proper contract to carry the agreement into effect.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

G.9

2024-295 Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval 5/28/24 through 6/14/24 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 5/28/24 - 6/14/24 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.10

2024-296 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 5/28/24 through 6/11/24 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 5/28/24 - 6/11/24 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.11

2024-445 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT April 25, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of April 25, 2024 was approved.

G.12

2024-446 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT May 2, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of May 2, 2024 was approved.

G.13

2024-447 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT May 7, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024 was approved.

G.14

2024-448 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT May 16, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of May 16, 2024 was approved.

G.15

2024-449 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT May 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024 was approved.

G.16

2024 - 463 Motion to Approve the DRAFT May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of May 23, 2024 was approved.

G.17

2024 - 464 Motion to Approve the DRAFT May 30, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of May 30, 2024 was approved.

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2024-374 Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to Project Aggie in the Amount not to Exceed $536,252 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.1./2024-374 a Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to Project Aggie in the Amount not to Exceed $536,252.

Economic Development and Business Support Manager Marshall Yandle made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; highlighted a public hearing for James M. Pleasants Company, Inc; outlined a company history; provided an incentive request; the criteria details; reviewed staff recommendation; and recognized representatives in attendance.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  164-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE TO PROJECT AGGIE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $536,252

  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, Project Aggie (the Company) is considering a location at 238 Ritters Lake Road in Greensboro for a new consolidated facility in addition to other options within the United States;

  WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the City provide for an economic development incentive grant in the projected amount of $536,252, based upon a projection of anticipated new personal and real property taxes, for the creation of 40 new jobs on or before December 31, 2028 and a projected investment made directly by the Company or made at the direction of the Company in the amount of $30,000,000 in real property and personal property on or before December 31, 2025;

  WHEREAS, the Company would be eligible, per the Economic Development Guidelines, for an additional $250 incentive per job for any new employee whose permanent address is located in an Impact Zone or who is hired through NCWorks Career Centers;

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

  WHEREAS, the addition of 40 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 June 18, 2024, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 setting out the particulars of the request and the public benefits to be derived from said improvements; and

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

  1. That in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines, and pursuant to NCGS 158-7.1, a grant reimbursement and participatory agreement between the City, as grantor, and the Company as grantee in an amount not to exceed $536,252 that is contingent upon the creation of 40 new jobs (above its current level of 113 employees) paying not below $18.00 per hour with an average annual wage of $64,250 on or before December 31, 2028 and project investment made or caused to be made by the Company of approximately $30,000,000 in real and personal property at a facility located at 238 Ritters Lake Road within the City limits on or before December 31, 2025.
  2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, the proper agreements to effectuate the incentive grant and any other related documentation.
  3. The incentive grant shall be paid in equal annual installment payments after investment has been made, whether by the Company directly or caused to be made by the Company, and provided new jobs are created according to the benchmarks and confirmed by the City.
  4. The project shall comply with the City’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program Plan as it pertains to Economic Development Project M/WBE Subcontracting Goals.
  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 for a certain period or there is a lower capital investment than specified in the incentive grant agreement.

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

H.2

2024-419 Resolution to Close Portion of Robin Hood Drive (Brian Burke for King’s Cross Church)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.2./2024-419 a resolution to close potion of Robin Hood Drive (Brian Burke for King's Cross Church).

Senior Planner Luke Carter made a PPP; provided images and maps; and outlined the process and recommendations.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

   

   

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  165-24 RESOLUTION CLOSING ROBIN HOOD DRIVE

  WHEREAS, Brian Burke, for King’s Cross Church, initiated a request for Robin Hood Drive to be closed and abandoned as a public street;

  WHEREAS, the owners of 100% of the property abutting both sides of Robin Hood Drive signed a petition requesting the public street closure;

  WHEREAS, a notice was duly published that a public hearing would be held by the City Council in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Office Building on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., on the closing of said street;

  WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that the closing of the street is not contrary to the public interest nor are any adjoining property owners deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to their property;

  WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that Robin Hood Drive should be closed, after full and complete consideration of the matter and after having granted full opportunity for all interested parties to appear and register any objections they might have with respect to the closing of said street during the public hearing held on June 18, 2024; and

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

  1. That the street closure shall become effective upon the recording of a plat in the Guilford County Register of Deeds recombining the area within the right of way with the property identified as 1411 Benjamin Parkway.
  2. That the City shall retain 20-foot utility easements over existing utility lines until such time as the lines are no longer needed for public use.
  3. That the following portion of street is hereby permanently closed and abandoned as a public street:

  ROBIN HOOD DRIVE - FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH WESTMORELAND DRIVE, EXTENDING SOUTHWARD APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET TO ITS TERMINUS.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter 

  
  

H.3

2024-417 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at a portion of 431 OFerrell Street – 9.15 Acres (Arnold Sykes of O’Ferrell LLC) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.3./2024-417 a public hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at a portion of 431 O'Ferrell Street - 9.15 Acres (Arnold Sykes of O'Ferrell LLC) and item H.4./2024-418 a public hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a portion of 431 O'Farrell Street - Arnold Sykes of O'Ferrell LLC.

Mr. Carter 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.

Councilmember Hightower inquired about community outreach; voiced concern with a adjacent neighborhood and school; spoke to diverted traffic; a 3 year closure on Franklin Boulevard; requested staff to address concerns; stated opposition due to lack of information; and requested the item to be postponed.

Discussion took place regarding community engagement; future developments; a staff request for annexation; property size; postpone to allow for additional details; 

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to postpone the items until the July 16th meeting of Council without further advertising. The motion carried by voice vote.

Motion to postpone the ordinance without further advertising was approved.

(A copy of the PPP is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

H.4

2024-418 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a portion of 431 OFerrell Street – Arnold Sykes of O’Ferrell LLC)

Motion to postpone the item without further advertising was approved.

H.5

2024-420 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties located at 3530 and 3534 McConnell Road – 19.945 Acres (Amanda Hodierne for Kelly R Ward, Mark E. Ward and Betty G. Garrett) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.5./2024-420 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties located at 3530 and 3534 McConnell Road - 19.45 Acres (Amanda Hodierne for Kelly R Ward, Mark E. Ward and Betty G. Garrett) and item H.6./2024-421 a public hearing for an Ordinance Zoning for 3530 and 3534 McConnell Road - Amanda Hodierne for Kelly R. Ward, Mark E. Ward and Betty G. Garrett.

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

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to accept the additional conditions as presented.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Attorney Amanda Hodierne with Isaacson Sheridan made a PPP; outlined the nature of the request; provided images of the property; spoke to the additional condition; to neighborhood engagement; highlighted buffer and natural vegetation; reviewed zoning pattern; the GSO 2040 Future Land Use Map; referenced a Future Built Form Map; the Comprehensive Plan; east Greensboro job challenges; employment opportunities; provided image of a feasibility layout; spoke to turn lanes; outlined the neighborhood outreach; and recognized next speaker.

Alec Pratto voiced support of the item; stated he owned an adjoining property; spoke to engagement with developer; and to additional buffer requests.

Discussion took place regarding tree outlines. 

Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

Gwendolyn Helton voiced opposition; outlined property in relation to the development; voiced concerns with potential noise; with road widening; with safety measures; and with future property sale values.

JoAnna Lowe voiced opposition; outlined property in relation to the development; spoke to lots in Guilford County; voiced concern with owners and developers; jurisdiction disputes; with water runoff; spoke to use of well water; to property impacts; to City regulations; to potential damages in the area; referenced three vacant warehouses; spoke to the need for grocery stores and affordable housing; and to additional screening on the west side.

Dori Mondon spoke to living in Greensboro; to recent research on Comprehensive Plan; to current development in the area; referenced high density; industrial spaces; a food desert; voiced concerns with property values; and opposition to the item.

Lauren Mitchell spoke to choice of property location; referenced the community meeting; requested Council to deny the item; and referenced negative impacts from recent developments.

Brenda Williams agrees with previous comments; spoke to a peaceful and residential area when she moved here; voiced concerns with recent development; and opposition to the item.

5 Minute Rebuttal in Favor of the Rezoning

Attorney Hodierne addressed road comments; spoke to capacity; to future improvements; to recent lease activity of the vacant warehouses; spoke to growth plan; to housing needs; and to City commitment for industrial development.

Discussion ensued regarding flooding of a property from a different development; stormwater runoffs; buffers; streetscaping plans; construction noise concerns; and light pollution.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to contact the speaker regarding flooding. 

Councilmember Matheny left the meeting at 6:52 P.M. and returned at 6:54 P.M.

Discussion continued regarding ordinance requirements; and adjourning properties and site lines.

5 Minute Rebuttal in Opposition of the Rezoing:

Ms. Lowe explained the lack of interaction with Water Resources staff; voiced concerns with conversations with another developer; and shared images.

Mayor Vaughan directed the speaker to address the item being considered.

Ms. Mitchell spoke to the need for trees and a buffer; voiced concerns with traffic; and with community impacts.

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

Discussion ensued regarding traffic studies; traffic capacities; road improvements; additional buffering; and development stormwater runoff.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Noes (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 1)

  24-110 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3530 AND 3534 MCCONNELL ROAD – 19.945 ACRES)

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

  BEGINNING at a found 5/8” iron rod in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of March 31, 2024), said point being at the intersection of the western line of property of Remnant Real Estate Solutions LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8708, Page 2862, and the northern right-of-way line of Business I-85 and I-40; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said right-of-way line S 83° 31’ 13” W 204.38 feet to a found 5/8” rebar on the eastern line of property of Betty Gail Garrett, as recorded in Deed Book 8318, Page 2636; thence continuing with said right-of-way line the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) S 83° 23’ 30” W 355.81 feet to a found 5/8” iron rod, and 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,729.58 feet, an arc distance of 256.82 feet, a delta angle of  2° 34’ 06”, and a chord bearing and distance of S 82° 01’ 53” W 256.80 feet to a found 5/8” iron rod in the eastern line of property of Barbara Starr Revocable Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7241, Page 2971; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said eastern line N 05° 14’ 07” E 131.41 feet to a found 1” iron pipe on the southern line of Lot 2 of Property of Margie C. Scott, as recorded in Plat Book 116, Page 68; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 87° 04’ 35” E 165.26 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 N 02° 31’ 04” E 888.64 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot 1 of said Property of Margie C. Scott; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 1 N 02° 21’ 56” E 180.00 feet to a found 1” iron pipe; thence with the  southeastern line of said Lot 1 N 55° 23’ 58” E 95.84 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southwest corner of property of Molly Feimster, as recorded in Deed Book 8041, Page 35; thence with Feimster’s southeastern line N 55° 19’ 02” E 207.84 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at Feimster’s southeast corner; thence with Feimster’s eastern line N 01° 12’ 46” E, passing a found iron pipe at 160.36 feet, for a total distance of 170.54 feet to a found 1” iron pipe on the southern right-of-way line of McConnell Road (S.R. 3000), said iron pipe having NC state plane coordinates NAD 83(2011) N:842,165.16 E:1,790,829.35; thence with said right-of-way line the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) with a curve to the right having a radius of 535.05 feet, an arc distance of 94.64 feet, a delta angle of 10° 08’ 03”, and a chord bearing and distance of N 87° 16’ 46” E 94.52 feet to a point, 2) S 87° 39’ 12” E 67.29 feet to a point on the western line of property of Charles William Rich, as recorded in Deed Book 7665, Page 2143, and 3) S 87° 39’ 12” E 204.85 feet to Rich’s northeast corner, having NC state plane coordinates NAD 83(2011) N:842,158.51 E:1,791,195.67; thence with the western line of  Pinecrest Farms, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 5, the following six (6) courses and distances: 1) S 01° 19’ 15” W 389.20 feet to a found axle, 2) S 01° 16’ 22” W 184.54 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 3) S 01° 17’ 17” W 215.43 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 4) S 01° 17’ 15” W 349.22 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 5) S 02° 10’ 27” W 49.90 feet to a found 2” iron pipe, and 6) S 01° 08’ 02” W 239.09 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 19.945 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 the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10;

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

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower 

  
  

H.6

2024-421 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 3530 and 3534 McConnell Road – Amanda Hodierne for Kelly R. Ward, Mark E. Ward and Betty G. Garrett) 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the properties at 3530 and 3534 McConnell Road from County AG (Agricultural) and County HB (Highway Business) to City CD-LI (Conditional District - Light Industrial) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 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-LI zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses that 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.

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-073 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

  3530 AND 3534 MCCONNELL ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED SOUTH OF MCCONNELL ROAD AND WEST OF STANFIELD 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 AG (Agricultural) and County HB (Highway Business) to City CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial)

  The area is described as follows:                       

  BEGINNING at a found 5/8” iron rod in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of March 31, 2024), said point being at the intersection of the western line of property of Remnant Real Estate Solutions LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8708, Page 2862, and the northern right-of-way line of Business I-85 and I-40; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said right-of-way line S 83° 31’ 13” W 204.38 feet to a found 5/8” rebar on the eastern line of property of Betty Gail Garrett, as recorded in Deed Book 8318, Page 2636; thence continuing with said right-of-way line the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) S 83° 23’ 30” W 355.81 feet to a found 5/8” iron rod, and 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,729.58 feet, an arc distance of 256.82 feet, a delta angle of  2° 34’ 06”, and a chord bearing and distance of S 82° 01’ 53” W 256.80 feet to a found 5/8” iron rod in the eastern line of property of Barbara Starr Revocable Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7241, Page 2971; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said eastern line N 05° 14’ 07” E 131.41 feet to a found 1” iron pipe on the southern line of Lot 2 of Property of Margie C. Scott, as recorded in Plat Book 116, Page 68; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 87° 04’ 35” E 165.26 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 N 02° 31’ 04” E 888.64 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot 1 of said Property of Margie C. Scott; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 1 N 02° 21’ 56” E 180.00 feet to a found 1” iron pipe; thence with the  southeastern line of said Lot 1 N 55° 23’ 58” E 95.84 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at the southwest corner of property of Molly Feimster, as recorded in Deed Book 8041, Page 35; thence with Feimster’s southeastern line N 55° 19’ 02” E 207.84 feet to a found 1” iron pipe at Feimster’s southeast corner; thence with Feimster’s eastern line N 01° 12’ 46” E, passing a found iron pipe at 160.36 feet, for a total distance of 170.54 feet to a found 1” iron pipe on the southern right-of-way line of McConnell Road (S.R. 3000), said iron pipe having NC state plane coordinates NAD 83(2011) N:842,165.16 E:1,790,829.35; thence with said right-of-way line the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) with a curve to the right having a radius of 535.05 feet, an arc distance of 94.64 feet, a delta angle of 10° 08’ 03”, and a chord bearing and distance of N 87° 16’ 46” E 94.52 feet to a point, 2) S 87° 39’ 12” E 67.29 feet to a point on the western line of property of Charles William Rich, as recorded in Deed Book 7665, Page 2143, and 3) S 87° 39’ 12” E 204.85 feet to Rich’s northeast corner, having NC state plane coordinates NAD 83(2011) N:842,158.51 E:1,791,195.67; thence with the western line of  Pinecrest Farms, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 5, the following six (6) courses and distances: 1) S 01° 19’ 15” W 389.20 feet to a found axle, 2) S 01° 16’ 22” W 184.54 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 3) S 01° 17’ 17” W 215.43 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 4) S 01° 17’ 15” W 349.22 feet to a found 1” iron pipe, 5) S 02° 10’ 27” W 49.90 feet to a found 2” iron pipe, and 6) S 01° 08’ 02” W 239.09 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 19.945 acres.

  All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County

  Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County AG (Agricultural) and County HB (Highway Business) to City CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

  1. Permitted uses shall include all uses allowed in LI zoning district except: Cemeteries; Auditoriums, Coliseums, and Stadiums; Bus and Rail Terminal; Shooting Range; Amusement or Water Park, Fairgrounds; Hotels and Motels; Single Room Occupancy Residences; Inert Debris Landfill, Minor (Temporary Use); and Animal Shelter.

   

  2. There shall be an enhanced visual screen along the western property boundary with the residential properties located at 3520, 3524 and 3526 McConnell as shown on Exhibit A that includes the following: Existing canopy trees in the required Type A buffer yard shall be saved as much as possible. Any new plantings in the required Type A landscape buffer yard shall be of evergreen material for year round screening.  Any additional required canopy trees will be substituted with 2 understory trees for each required canopy tree to ensure full visual screening from ground level.

  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 June 18, 2024.

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2024 – 208 Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of 817 Summit Ave for $950,000 for Affordable Housing 

Neighborhood Development Housing & Strategy Senior Manager, Cynthia Blue, made a PPP; outlined property acquisition for Summit Executive center; highlighted purchase amount; outlined proposed timeline; and spoke to redevelopment of the site.

Discussion took place regarding property ownership; misinformation; condemnation options; code compliance violations; blighted properties Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding; project rehabilitation; John Dimrey Way and Regency Inn properties; appraisal values; purchase price concerns; tax values; vetting and  environmental review processes; affordable housing projects; highest and best use options; and Partnership Housing Incorporated (PHI) communications.

Councilmember Matheny requested staff to research a strategic visionary approach.

Councilmember Wells spoke to District 2 projects; referenced the timelines and goals; ownership problems; Dunleath neighborhood support; and requested Council to support approval of the item. 

Discussion continued regarding timelines; Request for Proposals; fair market values; locale to transportation options; unfunded city facility maintenance needs; permanent supportive housing; purchase price negotiations; wrap around services; preserving history; temporary housing solutions; unit numbers and square footage; structure concerns; CDBG home repair funds; and valid area comps.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson called the question.  Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to call the question.  The motion carried by voice vote 8-1 with Councilmember Hightower recorded as a 'No' vote.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 24, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Ayes (6)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
  Noes (3)	Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (6 to 3)

  166-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 SUMMIT AVENUE FROM MELON LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $950,000 FOR A FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATION

  WHEREAS, the entire property owned by Melon LLC located at 817 Summit Avenue is desired for a future affordable housing location, said property being shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, acquisition is an eligible activity under the Community Development Block Grant program with an anticipation of use for an eligible low-mod income population;

  WHEREAS, Melon LLC have agreed to a $910,000 payment for the building and land with a stipulation that the property must meet federal conditions including a HUD Environmental Review, additional due diligence and closing costs may cost up to $40,000;

  WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to purchase said property, and funds are available in the CDBG program accounts; and

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

  That City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Melon LLC for the aforementioned property in the amount of $910,000, plus up to $40,000 in additional closing cost and due diligence expenses.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

I.2

2024 – 452 Change Order #1 to Contract 2021-049A with Samet Corporation in the Amount of $23,977,395 for Construction of a New Equipment Services Garage 

Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 8:01 P.M.  Council reconvened at 8:17 P.M. with all members present.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concerns regarding Minority Women and Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals. 

Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) Johnny Segars, Samet Construction spoke to a unique project; precast availability; and MWBE restrictions.

Discussion ensued regarding debundling opportunities; project goals; firm capacities; pre-qualifications; and reduction of barriers.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide availability for project access.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hoffmann
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  167-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2021-049A WITH SAMET CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,977,395 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EQUIPMENT SERVICES GARAGE

  WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $206,000 to Samet Corporation for preconstruction costs as the selected Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a new Equipment Services garage;

  WHEREAS, Samet Corporation as the City’s CMAR, submitted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $24,183,395 which includes the preconstruction costs of $206,000, for the construction of a new Equipment Services garage;

  WHEREAS, the MWBE Office has attached a letter confirming that Samet Corporation utilized two MBE Mentor Protégé’s on its CMAR team with a commitment of 10% for preconstruction services;

  WHEREAS, M/WBE goals for construction phase II were MBE 13.35% and WBE 14.96%;

  WHEREAS, Samet achieved MBE 6.81% and WBE 6.93%;

  WHEREAS, Samet Corporation did not meet the M/WBE goals; however, they achieved the 50 Good Faith Effort points;

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

  That the City Manager is authorized to prepare necessary documents and enter into a contract with Samet Corporation at the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $24,183,395 for the construction of the new Equipment Services garage.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

I.3

2024 – 453 Resolution to Approve Issuance and Sale for 2024 LOBs for Garage Facility and Other Improvements 

Mayor Vaughan introduced items I.3/2024-453 and I.4./2024-454 together.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  168-24 The City Council of the City of Greensboro, North Carolina met in a regular meeting in the Katie Dorsett Council Chambers of the Melvin Municipal Office Building located at 300 W. Washington Street in Greensboro, North Carolina, the regular place of meeting, at 5:30 p.m. on June 18, 2024.

  Present:  Mayor Nancy B. Vaughan, presiding, and Council Members                               

                                                                                                                                                             

  Absent:  Council Members                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                             

  Also Present:                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                             

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  __________________ introduced the following resolution the title of which was read and a copy of which had been previously distributed to each Council Member:

  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT, A DEED OF TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING OF A NEW FLEET SERVICING GARAGE AND VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT ACQUSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

  BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Greensboro, North Carolina (the “City”):

  Section 1.  The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows:

  (a) There exists in the City a need to (i) acquire, construct and equip a new fleet servicing garage and (ii) undertake various capital improvement projects and equipment acquisitions including, without limitation, yard waste collection carts, parks and recreational facilities improvement and equipment, improvements to the Greensboro Science Center, the Cultural Arts Center and the Heritage House, library improvements, solid waste transfer station improvements, police facility security improvements, streetscape and crosswalk improvements, including lighting and other corridor improvements, office renovations and other miscellaneous items (collectively, the “Project”).

  (b) After a public hearing and due consideration, the City Council has determined that the most efficient manner of financing the Project will be through the execution and delivery of a Master Trust Agreement, to be dated as of August 1, 2024 (the “Master Trust Agreement”), between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), and a First Supplemental Trust Agreement, to be dated as of August 1, 2024 (the “First Supplemental Trust Agreement,” and, together with the Master Trust Agreement, the “Trust Agreement”), between the City and the Trustee, pursuant to which the City will issue limited obligation bonds thereunder in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $47,500,000 (the “Bonds”) to provide funds, together with other available funds, to (i) pay the costs of the Project and (ii) pay the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the sale and issuance of the Bonds.

  (c) In order to secure the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds and the performance of the City’s obligations under the Trust Agreement, the City will execute and deliver a Deed of Trust, to be dated as of August 1, 2024 (the “Deed of Trust”), to the deed of trust trustee named therein for the benefit of the Trustee, granting a lien on the site of the new fleet servicing garage constituting a portion of the Project, together with all improvements or fixtures located or to be located thereon, subject to certain permitted encumbrances.

  (d) The Bonds will initially be sold to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Loop Capital Markets LLC (the “Underwriters”) pursuant to the terms of a Bond Purchase Agreement, to be dated the date of delivery thereof (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”), between the City and the Underwriters.

  (e) In connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds by the Underwriters, there will be prepared and distributed to potential purchasers a Preliminary Official Statement, to be dated as of the date of delivery thereof (the “Preliminary Official Statement”), relating to the offering and sale of the Bonds and the Official Statement (hereinafter defined).

  (f) There have been presented to the City Council drafts of the following documents relating to the transaction hereinabove described:

  (1) the Master Trust Agreement;

  (2) the First Supplemental Trust Agreement, together with the form of the Bonds attached as Exhibit A thereto;

  (3) the Deed of Trust;

  (4) the Bond Purchase Agreement; and

  (5) the Preliminary Official Statement.

  Section 2.  In order to provide for the financing of the Project, the City is hereby authorized to enter into the Master Trust Agreement and the First Supplemental Trust Agreement and issue the Bonds thereunder in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $47,500,000.  The actual principal amount of the Bonds shall be determined by the City at the time of execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement, such execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement to constitute approval by the City of the principal amount of the Bonds as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.  The principal amount of the Bonds shall be the amount that, in the best judgment of the person executing the Bond Purchase Agreement, is necessary to provide sufficient funds, together with other available funds, to pay (a) the costs the Project and (b) the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the sale and issuance of the Bonds.  The interest rates on the Bonds shall be determined by the City at the time of the execution by the City of the Bond Purchase Agreement; provided, however, that such interest rates shall not result in a true interest cost in excess of 4.75% per annum, such execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement to constitute approval by the City of the interest rates on the Bonds.

  Section 3.  The Bonds shall be sold to the Underwriters pursuant to the Bond Purchase Agreement.  The Bonds may be sold to the Underwriters at a discount below the amount of the principal amount of the Bonds, such discount not to be less than 98% of the principal amount of the Bonds; provided, however, that if all or any of the Bonds are to be sold to the public by the Underwriters at original issue discount (resulting in lower interest costs of the interest on the Bonds), then the Bonds may be sold at a further discount in the amount necessary to cover such original issue discount.  The final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than October 1, 2044.

  Section 4.  The City Council hereby approves the forms of the Master Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust and the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the forms presented at this meeting.  The Mayor, the City Manager (or Interim City Manager) and the Finance Director of the City are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City the Master Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust and the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the forms presented at this meeting, containing such modifications as the person executing such documents shall approve, such execution to be conclusive evidence of approval by the City Council of any such changes.  The City Clerk or any assistant or deputy City Clerk of the City is hereby authorized to affix the official seal of the City to each of said documents and to attest the same to the extent so required.

  Section 5.  The City Council hereby approves the Preliminary Official Statement in substantially the form presented at this meeting and hereby approves the distribution thereof by the Underwriters in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds.  Upon the sale of the Bonds to the Underwriters, a final Official Statement, to be dated as of the date of the Bond Purchase Agreement (the “Official Statement”), will be prepared substantially in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and will contain such information relating to the pricing terms of the Bonds and such additional information as may be necessary.  The City Council hereby approves the distribution thereof by the Underwriters in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds.

  Section 6.  No deficiency judgment may be rendered against the City in any action for breach of any contractual obligation under the Trust Agreement, and the taxing power of the City is not and may not be pledged directly or indirectly to secure any moneys due under the Trust Agreement.

  Section 7.  The Mayor, the City Manager (or the Interim City Manager), the Finance Director and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to cooperate with the Underwriters in preparing and filing such filings under state securities or “blue sky” laws as the Underwriters may request; provided, however, that the City shall not be required to consent to the jurisdiction of any state in which it is not now subject unless the City Attorney shall determine that such consent is in the best interest of the City.

  Section 8.  The Mayor, the City Manager (or the Interim City Manager), the Finance Director, the City Attorney and the City Clerk of the City, and any other officers, agents and employees of the City, are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions and to deliver such certificates, opinions and other items of evidence as shall be deemed necessary to consummate the transactions described in this resolution.  The officers of the City and the agents and employees of the City are hereby authorized and directed to do all acts and things required of them by the provisions of this resolution for the full, punctual and complete performance of the terms, covenants and provisions of the Bonds, the Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust, the Bond Purchase Agreement and the other documents contemplated by this resolution.

  Section 9.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

  Upon motion of Council Member ________________, seconded by Council Member ________________, the foregoing resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER TRUST AGREEMENT, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT, A DEED OF TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING OF A NEW FLEET SERVICING GARAGE AND VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT ACQUSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA” was adopted by the following vote:

  Ayes:                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                             

  Noes:                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                             

   

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  I, Angela R. Lord, City Clerk of the City of Greensboro, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of the City Council of said City at a regular meeting held on June 18, 2024, as it relates in any way to a proposed limited obligation bond financing by the City and that said proceedings are to be recorded in the minutes of said City Council.

  I DO HEREBY FURTHER CERTIFY that proper notice of such regular meeting was given as required by North Carolina law.

  WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 18^th day of June, 2024.

                                                                         

  City Clerk

  [SEAL]

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

I.4

2024 – 454 Ordinance for Issuance and Sale of 2024 LOBs for Financing Garage and Other Capital Improvements 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-074 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GARAGE FACILITIES LIMITED OBLIGATION BOND FUND AND ESTABLISHING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND FUND SERIES 2024

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

  Section 1

  That the Garage Facilities Limited Obligation Bond Fund 689 Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

  That the appropriations be increased as follows:

  Account                            Description                                             Amount

  689-10-1087001.6013      Buildings                                                  $24,272,395
  689-10-1087001.6059      Other Capital Equipment                         $  3,457,105

  689-10-1087001.5831      Bond Issuance Expense                          $     341,904

                                               Total                                                     $28,071,404

  And, that the following revenue finance these appropriations:

  Account                        Description                                             Amount

  689-NC-NC.9012          Limited Obligation Bond Proceeds             $25,600,000

  689-NC-NC.9001          Premium on Bonds Sold                       $2,471,404                                                     Total                                                                     $28,071,404

  Section 2

  That the Capital Improvement Bond Fund Series 2024 Fund 420 Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby established as follows:

  That the appropriations be adopted as follows:

  Account                      Description                                             Amount

  420-Various                 Various Capital Improvements                 $15,000,000

  420-Various                 Bond Issuance Expense                           $     171,078
                                  Total                                                               $15,171,078

  And, that the following revenue finance these appropriations:

  Account                          Description                                             Amount

  420-NC-NC.9012            Limited Obligation Bond Proceeds          $13,835,000

  420-NC-NC.9001            Premium on Bonds Sold                          $  1,336,078

                                                      Total                                             $15,171,078

  Section 3

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm 

  
  

I.5

2024-466 Ordinance in the Amount of $12,138,800 Establishing the Budget for FY 2024-2025 Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Activities 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-075 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,138,800 ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR FY 2024-2025 GREENSBORO URBAN AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) ACTIVITIES

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

  Section 1

  That the State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby increased as follows for the FY 2024-2025 Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization activities:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-45-4598269.4110	Salaries/Wages	$534,245
  220-45-4598269.4140	Roster Wages	$50,000
  220-45-4598269.4510	FICA Contribution	$49,790
  220-45-4598269.4520	Retirement Contribution	$53,304
  220-45-4598269.4610	Health Coverage-Active	$52,789
  220-45-4598269.4650	Dental Coverage- Active	$5,817
  220-45-4598269.4710	Life Insurance-Active	$4,055
  220-45-4598269.5211	Postage	$250
  220-45-4598269.5212	Computer Software	$150,000
  220-45-4598269.5213	Office Supplies	$500
  220-45-4598269.5221	Advertising	$7,500
  220-45-4598269.5222	Professional Organization Dues	$2,000
  220-45-4598269.5223	Subscriptions	$500
  220-45-4598269.5224	Outside Printing & Publishing	$1,000
  220-45-4598269.5235	Small Tools and Equipment	$500
  220-45-4598269.5239	Miscellaneous Supplies	$3,506
  220-45-4598269.5254	Rental of Equipment	$500
  220-45-4598269.5256	Rental of Licensed City Vehicle	$500
  220-45-4598269.5261	Books	$250
  220-45-4598269.5413	Consultant Services	$761,499
  220-45-4598269.5419	Other Services	$15,000
  220-45-4598269.5431	In House Printing	$1,000
  220-45-4598269.5510	Business/Meeting Expenses	$1,500
  220-45-4598269.5520	Seminar/Training Expenses	$6,395
  220-45-4598269.5928	In-Kind Services	$425,600
  	TOTAL	$2,128,000

  And that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenue accounts:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-45-4598269.7100	Federal Grant	$1,702,400
  220-45-4598269.8695	Local In-Kind Services	$425,600
  	TOTAL	$2,128,000

  Section 2

  That the State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby increased as follows for the FY 2024-2025 Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization activities:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-45-4598270.4110	Salaries/Wages	$8,243
  220-45-4598270.4510	FICA Contribution	$768
  220-45-4598270.4520	Retirement Contribution	$822
  220-45-4598270.4610	Health Coverage-Active	$814
  220-45-4598270.4650	Dental Coverage- Active	$90
  220-45-4598270.4710	Life Insurance-Active	$63
  	TOTAL	$10,800

  And that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenue accounts:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-45-4598270.7100	Federal Grant	$10,800
  	TOTAL	$10,800

  Section 3

  And, that this ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter 

  
  

I.6

2024-461 Resolution to Authorize Interim City Manager to Enter into Contract with Downtown Greensboro Inc. in the amount of $4,251,000 

Councilmember Matheny requested to be recused due to a conflict of interest.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to recuse Councilmember Matheny from item I.6./2024-461.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Councilmember Matheny left the meeting at 8:34 P.M. SH inquired about MWBE

Discussion took place regarding MWBE participation documentation. the memo

Interim City Manager stated document would be corrected as a matter of record keeping.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

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

  Carried (8 to 0)

  169-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT 12155 TO DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO, INC., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $4,251,000.00, FOR THE DOWNTOWN BUISINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF GREENSBORO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT  

  WHEREAS, In accordance with authorization under North Carolina State legislation, NCGS 160A-536(d) , the City of Greensboro is authorized to perform, promote and develop services funded by a special municipal service district tax and has maintained contracted services to enhance the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program; 

  WHEREAS, North Carolina State legislation under NCGS 160A-536(d) allows the provision of funds levied and collected by the City from ad valorem property taxes in the Downtown BID to be spent on contracted services to perform, promote and develop services, facilities, functions and activities in a municipal service district;  

  WHEREAS, the eligible services are in addition to or to a greater extent than those financed, provided, or maintained for the remaining areas of the City including but not limited to: 
  Economic and Business Development, Safety and Maintenance, and Marketing and Downtown Greensboro Promotions;  

  WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through June 30, 2027;  

  WHEREAS, the Executive Department and Procurement Services Division concur in their recommendation to award this contract for Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program to Downtown Greensboro, Inc. for the estimated amount of $4,251,000 for a three year period; 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 contract with Downtown Greensboro, Inc., for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program for the Executive Department.  

   (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

I.7

2024 – 425 Ordinance Establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget 

Councilmember Matheny returned to the meeting at 8:42 P.M.

Terrell Dongee spoke to a previous funding request; and voiced appreciation for the funding.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-076 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 2024-25 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO

  Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Greensboro that for the purpose of financing expenditures of the City of Greensboro, North Carolina, there is hereby appropriated, from taxes and other revenue collectible, the following funds for operation of City government and its activities for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.

  Section 1. It is estimated that the following expenditures are necessary for current operation expenditures and debt service payments for the City of Greensboro for the Fiscal Year 2024-25, beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.

  General Fund                         

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                          421,896,565

  State Highway Allocation Fund (Powell Bill)

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              8,439,000

  Cemeteries Operating Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                             1,180,028

  Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund                             

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              6,835,270

  Special Tax Districts Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              1,456,125

  Nussbaum Housing Partnership Revolving Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              4,760,173

  Emergency Telephone System Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              1,714,632

  Debt Service Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            48,379,264

  Water Resources Enterprise Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                          187,721,012

  Stormwater Management Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            15,914,332

  War Memorial Coliseum Complex Fund

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                           37,725,108

  Performing Arts Fund                       

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            35,584,884

  Parking Fund                         

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              8,267,016

  Solid Waste Management System Fund                                 

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            19,844,537

  Greensboro Transit Agency Fund                                                                                                                       

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            35,656,887

  Equipment Services Fund                              

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            32,693,114

  Technical Services Fund                                

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              6,950,825

  Network Services Fund                                  

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            19,474,876

  Graphic Services Fund                                   

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              1,022,546

  Employee Insurance Fund                             

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            62,108,785

  General Insurance Fund                                

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              4,737,823

  Capital Leasing Fund                         

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                              4,139,752

  Guilford Metro Communications Fund                                 

  Current Operating Expense                                                                                                            15,426,237                            Total                                                                                                                                            981,928,791

                                     

  Less Total Transfers and Internal Charges                                                                                 -179,917,524                     

  Net Total                                                                                                                                     802,011,267

  Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 to meet the foregoing appropriations:

  General Fund                         

  Current Operating Revenue                                                   413,494,053

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                       8,402,512                                  421,896,565

  State Highway Allocation Fund (Powell Bill)                         

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       8,398,000                                   

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                            41,000                                      8,439,000                

  Cemeteries Operating Fund                           

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       1,080,327        

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                       99,701                                     1,180,028

  Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund                             

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       6,835,270                                      6,835,270

  Special Tax Districts Fund                             

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       1,360,725             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                            95,400                                      1,456,125

  Nussbaum Housing Partnership Revolving Fund                               

  Current Operating Revenue                                                        4,005,467                                     

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                           754,706                                     4,760,173

  Emergency Telephone System Fund                          

  Current Operating Revenue                                                        1,525,166                                     

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                           189,466                                    1,714,632

  Debt Service Fund                              

  Current Operating Revenue                                                      48,379,264                                   48,379,264

  Water Resources Enterprise Fund                             

  Current Operating Revenue                                                   169,380,215             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                     18,340,797                                  187,721,012

  Stormwater Management Fund                                 

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     15,789,332             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                          125,000                                    15,914,332

  War Memorial Coliseum Complex Fund                               

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     37,725,108                                    37,725,108

  Performing Arts Fund                       

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     35,584,884                                    35,584,884

  Parking Fund                         

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       7,428,373                                     

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                          838,643                                    8,267,016

  Solid Waste Management System Fund                                 

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     17,844,537             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                       2,000,000                                    19,844,537

  Greensboro Transit Agency Fund                              

  Current Operating Revenue                                                    26,146,737                                     

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                      9,510,150                                    35,656,887

  Equipment Services Fund                              

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     30,930,327             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                      1,762,787                                    32,693,114

  Technical Services Fund                                

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       6,559,138                                  

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                          391,687                                      6,950,825

  Network Services Fund                                  

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     17,196,767             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                       2,278,109                                    19,474,876

  Graphic Services Fund                                   

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       1,002,689                                   

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                           19,857                                    1,022,546

  Employee Insurance Fund                             

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     58,694,774                                

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                       3,414,011                                    62,108,785

  General Insurance Fund                                

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       4,175,473             

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                          562,350                                      4,737,823

  Capital Leasing Fund                         

  Current Operating Revenue                                                       3,794,246                                    

  Appropriated Fund Balance                                                          345,506                                    4,139,752

  Guilford Metro Communications Fund                                 

  Current Operating Revenue                                                     15,426,237                                   15,426,237

  Total                                                                                                                                            981,928,791                                

  Less Total Transfers and Internal Charges                                                                                 -179,917,524

  Net Total                                                                                                                                     802,011,267

  Section 3. There is hereby levied the following rates of tax on each one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of taxable real property and taxable tangible personal property, as listed for taxes as of January 1, 2024 for the purpose of raising the revenue from Current Year’s Property tax, as set forth in the foregoing estimates of revenue, and in order to finance the foregoing appropriations:

  For the payment of general operating expenses and capital expenditures of the City including            .6275 the payment of principal and interest of the bonded indebtedness of the City of Greensboro

  1. For the payment of general operating expenses and capital expenditures associated with .0350 the  Greensboro Transit Agency Fund
  2. For the payment of general operating expenses and capital expenditures associated with .0100 the Housing Partnership Fund

  TOTAL                                                                                                                                                   .6725

  Such rates of tax are based on an estimated total appraised valuation of property for purposes of taxation of $39,303,500,000 and an estimated rate collection of ninety-nine percent (99%).

  Section 4. There is hereby levied the following rates of tax on each one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of taxable real property and taxable tangible personal property in the following special tax districts, as listed for taxes as of January 1, 2024, for the purposes as set forth in the Special Tax Districts as authorized by City Council:

  1. College Hill Historic District for improvements as stated in the Special Historic District .01 Plan    
  2. Dunleath Historic District for improvements as stated in the Special Historic District               .05 Plan    
  3. Business Improvement District for improvements as stated in the Downtown .09

  Greensboro Business Improvement District Business Plan         

  Such rates of tax are based on an estimated total appraised valuation in each Special Tax District and an estimated rate of collection of ninety-nine percent (99%). Such rates of tax consider the current and long-range needs, plans and goals of the districts and are set so that there is no accumulation of excess funds.

  Section 5. Appropriations hereinabove authorized and made for water and sewer operating fund, water and sewer current operating expense and debt service, are made from revenue collectible for the operation of the combined water and sewer systems and miscellaneous revenue.

  Section 6. Appropriations hereinabove authorized and made shall have the amounts of the outstanding purchase orders and unearned portion of contracts at June 30, 2024 (rounded to the nearest dollar) added to each appropriation as it applies, in order to properly account for the payment against the fiscal year in which it is paid.

  Section 7. Copies of this ordinance shall be furnished to the Budget and Evaluation Director, Finance Director and the City Clerk within five days after adoption to be kept on file by them for their direction in the disbursement of City Funds.

  Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

I.8

2024 – 426 Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-34 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  170-24 RESOLUTION ADOPTING TEN YEAR 2025-2034 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

  WHEREAS, capital improvements programming is a comprehensive approach to improving social and physical conditions in a governmental jurisdiction by evaluation of growth and development trends;

  WHEREAS, capital improvements programming serves as a basic framework for scheduling public improvements and requires the assistance of government officials and agencies, as well as community residents;

  WHEREAS, a report entitled 2025-2034 Capital Improvements Program has been prepared;

  WHEREAS, the report provides a comprehensive listing of needed public improvements and related financial resources, indicates estimated future revenues and operating expenditures, illustrates the importance of relating the City's comprehensive plans to its fiscal capability and provides recommendations for scheduling each public improvement project, while estimating planning, design and development costs; and

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

  Section 1. That the City Council recognizes the capital improvements programming process as the translation of community goals and objectives into needed physical facilities which are essential to residential, business, institutional and leisure activities, and

  Section 2. That the City Council does hereby adopt the report entitled Capital Improvements Program 2025-2034.  Following is an expense summary by service category and related financing as is included in the FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvements Program:

  Expenditures

  Public Safety                                  $149,894,007

  Infrastructure                               $2,251,332,661

  Community Services                      $428,562,633

  Total                                            $2,829,789,301

  Financing
  General Fund                                                    $0

  Enterprise Funds                             $661,742,048

  Grants                                             $296,794,416

  Authorized GO Bonds                      $11,041,200

  2016 Authorized GO Bonds             $33,870,647

  2022 Authorized GO Bonds           $119,362,000

  Unauthorized Bonds                       $515,057,125

  Revenue Bonds                            $1,121,007,858

  Other Revenue Sources                    $70,914,007

  Total                                             $2,829,789,301

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.9

2024 – 427 Ordinance Amending the General Capital Projects Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-077 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for General Capital Improvements to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budgets for FY 24-25 General Capital Improvements Fund be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Section 1

  That the appropriations for the General Capital Improvements Fund be increased as follows

  Account Number                                 Description                                                                Amount

  411-60-6099033.5613                         Periodic Disparity Study                                        $120,000

  411-22-2299009.5412                         Heritage House Legal Services                                 $35,000

                                                                                                                                              $155,000

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

  Account Number                                 Description                                                                Amount

  411-60-6099033.9101                         Transfer from General Fund                                   $120,000

  411-22-2299009.9101                         Transfer from General Fund                                     $35,000

                                                                                                                                              $155,000

  Section 2

  That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston 

  
  

I.10

2024 – 428 Ordinance Establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for the Greensboro/High Point/Guilford County Workforce Development Consortium Grant Project 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-078 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FY 24-25 GRANT PROJECT BUDGET 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 24-25 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 24-25 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 Adult Program                                           $1,272,845             $1,272,845

  WIOA Dislocated Worker Program                         $714,541                 $714,541

  WIOA Youth Program                                          $1,469,697              $1,469,697

  WIOA Administration                                              $384,121                 $384,121

                                                                                  ___________          __________ 

  Total                                                                       $3,841,204             $3,841,204

  Section 2.  AND THAT, the expense and revenue estimates here-in-above authorized and made for the FY 24-25 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 from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

I.11

2024 – 430 Ordinance Amending the Streets and Sidewalk Capital Projects Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-079 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 STREET & SIDEWALK CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budgets for FY 24-25 Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects Fund be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Section 1                                                

  That the appropriation for the Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects Fund be increased as follows:

  Account                                   Description                                                                  Amount

  401-45-4504001.5611             Maintenance & Repair of Streets/Sidewalks              $3,800,000     

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects Fund accounts:

  Account                                   Description                                                                  Amount

  401-45-4504001.7210             Motor Vehicle Licenses                                              $3,800,000

  Section 2

  That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.12

2024 – 431 Ordinance Amending the State Highway Allocation Capital Projects Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-080 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 STATE HIGHWAY ALLOCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for State Highway Allocation Capital Projects to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budgets for FY 24-25 State Highway Allocation Capital Projects Fund be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Section 1

  That the appropriation for the State Highway Allocation Capital Projects Fund be increased as follows:

  Account                                  Description                                                                Amount

  402-45-4504002.5611             Maintenance & Repair of Streets/Sidewalks            $2,793,000

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following State Highway Allocation Capital Projects Fund accounts:

  Account                                  Description                                                                  Amount

  402-45-4504002.9202             Transfer from State Highway Allocation Fund          $2,793,000

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter 

  
  

I.13

2024 – 432 Ordinance Amending the Technical Services Projects Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-081 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 TECHNICAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECT FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for the Technical Services Capital Project Fund to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budgets for FY 24-25 Technical Services Capital Project Fund be established and apporpriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Section 1  

  That the appropriation for the Technical Services Capital Project Fund be increased as follows:

  Account                                  Description                                                                Amount

  688-39-3923001.6059             Other Capital Equipment                                          $700,000

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Technical Services Capital Project Fund accounts:

  Account                                  Description                                                                Amount

  688-39-3923001.9681             Transfer from Technical Services Fund                   $700,000

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

I.14

2024 – 433 Ordinance Amending the Parking Facilities Capital Project Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-082 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 PARKING FACILITIES CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to adopt a special capital project ordinance to accumulate funds for Parking Facilities Capital Project Fund projects when needed;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for future capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budgets for the FY 24-25 Parking Facilities Capital Reserve Fund be established and appropriations for the life of the project will be as follows:

  Section 1

  That the appropriation for the Parking Facilities Capital Reserve Fund be increased as follows:

  Account Number                     Description                                                                         Amount

  544-45-4513001.6030             Capital Reserve                                                                  $150,000                                

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Parking Facilities Capital Reserve Fund accounts:

  Account Number                     Description                                                                         Amount

  544-45-4513001.9543            Transfer from Parking Facilities                                        $150,000

                                                  Operating Fund                                                                            

  Section 2

  That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower 

  
  

I.15

2024 – 434 Ordinance Amending the Water Resources Capital Improvements Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-083 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for Water Resources Capital Projects to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  1. That the following capital project budgets for Water Resources Capital Projects be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

                                                                                                                       Estimated    Estimated

  Account Number                      Description                                                 Expenditures     Revenues

  503-70-7053101.6012      Water – Land (Right-of-Way)                                     $100,000                 

  503-70-7059102.6016      Water – Line Extensions                                         $1,000,000

  503-70-7059103.5410      Water – Engineering                                                  $500,000

  503-70-7059103.6016      Water – Line Rehab                                                $6,084,000

  503-70-7059104.6016      Water – Line Replacement – Dig and Replace          $1,150,000

  503-70-7059105.6016      Water – Line – Lead and Copper Compliance Program $400,000

  503-70-7059106.6016      Water – Upsizing/Oversizing Policy                           $500,000

  503-70-7059107.6019      Water – Manhole Replacements                                 $500,000

  503-70-7059108.5615      Water – Maintenance and Repair - Pipes                     $500,000

  503-70-7059109.6019      Water – Tank Improvements                                      $500,000

  503-70-7059110.6019      Water – Valves – Critical Valve Replacement             $300,000

  503-70-7059111.5410      Water – Plants – Engineering                                     $500,000

  503-70-7059111.5627      Water – Plants – Lagoon Maintenance                     $2,250,000

  503-70-7059201.6012      Sewer – Land (Right-of-Way)                                    $150,000

  503-70-7059202.6017      Sewer – System Expansion                                        $750,000

  503-70-7059203.5410      Sewer – Engineering                                               $1,000,000

  503-70-7059203.6017      Sewer – Line Rehab                                                $9,000,000

  503-70-7059204.6017      Sewer – Upsizing/Oversizing Policy                           $500,000

  503-70-7059205.5410      Sewer – Lift Stations – Engineering                           $300,000

  503-70-7059205.6019      Sewer – Lift Station Improvements                          $1,000,000

  503-70-7059301.6019      Site Security – Site Improvements - WROC             $1,100,000

  503-70-7059302.5611      Water and Sewer – Construction Asphalt Overlayment $500,000

   

  503-NC-NC.9501            Trans. From Water Res Oper Fund                                             $28,584,000                                                                                                                          

  Total                                                                                                            $28,584,000     $28,584,000

  2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

I.16

2024 – 435 Ordinance Amending the Stormwater Management Capital Improvements Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-084 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for Stormwater Management Capital Projects to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  1. That the following capital project budgets for Stormwater Management Capital Projects be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Account Number          Description                                                Estimated      Estimated  

                                                                                                        Expenditures       Revenues                                                                                                                                                              

  506-70-7053101.5410 Stream Restoration Improvements - Engineering $100,000

  506-70-7053101.6018  Stream Restoration Improvements             $800,000

  506-70-7053102.5410  Culvert & Bridge Improvements - Engineering $15,000

  506-70-7053102.6018  Culvert & Bridget Improvements              $200,000

  506-70-7053103.5410  Flood Hazard Minimization - Engineering $200,000

  506-70-7053103.6018  Flood Hazard Minimization                       $800,000

  506-70-7053104.5410  Pipe System Improvements - Engineering   $75,000

  506-70-7053104.6018  Pipe System Improvements                        $800,000

  506-70-7053105.5410  Water Quality BMPs - Engineering             $75,000

  506-70-7053105.6018  Water Quality BMPs                                  $837,500

  506-NC-NC.9505                 Transfer from Stormwater Mgt Fund                    $3,902,500

                                                                                                                              

  Total                                                                                              $3,902,500     $3,902,500

  1. This ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

I.17

2024– 436 Ordinance Amending the Water and Sewer Extension Reserve Fund 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-085 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FY 24-25 WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION RESERVE FUND

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

  WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the requirements to re-adopt appropriations from fiscal year to fiscal year, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to establish a special capital project ordinance for Water Resources Capital Projects to be undertaken in FY 24-25;

  WHEREAS, the revenues and expenditures shown below are being established for these capital projects; and

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

  That the following capital project budget for the FY 24-25 Water and Sewer Extension Reserve Fund be established and appropriations for the life of the projects will be as follows:

  Section 1

  That the appropriation for the Water and Sewer Extension Reserve Fund be increased as follows:                                                                                                                                     

  Account Number                     Description                                                                        Amount

  507-70-7067501.6019              Water and Sewer Improvements                                   $750,000

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Water and Sewer Extension Reserve Fund account:

  Account Number                       Description                                                                       Amount

  507-NC-NC.9501                     Trans. From Water Res Oper Fund                                  $750,000                                                                                                                      

  Section 2

  That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of July 1, 2024.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter 

  
  

I.18

2024 – 437 Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Water and Sewer Fees 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-086 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 accounts inside the city shall be a uniform charge of four dollars and eighty-seven twenty-three cents ($4.87 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″	$5.02  4.68
  ¾″	8.10  7.55
  1″	25.51  23.79
  1¼″	60.00  56.00
  1½″	102.00  95.00
  2″	169.00  158.00
  3″	342.00  319.00
  4″	536.00  500.00
  6″	1,024.00  955.00
  8″	1,647.00  1536.00
  10″	2,475.00  2308.00

   

   

  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 accounts outside the city shall be twelve eleven dollars and three twenty-two cents ($12.03 11.22) per one hundred (100) cubic feet of wastewater discharge for the first three thousand (3,000) units, and four dollars and eighty-seven fifty-four cents ($4.87 4.54) per unit for all units above three thousand (3,000), plus a billing and availability charge each bill as shown below:

  Size of Meter	Billing and Availability Charge
  ⅝″	$12.67  11.81
  ¾″	20.29  18.92
  1″	64.19  59.85
  1¼″	153.00  143.00
  1½″	258.00  241.00
  2″	426.00  397.00
  3″	853.00  795.00
  4″	1,343.00  1,252.00
  6″	2,556.00  2,383.00
  8″	4,110.00  3,832.00
  10″	6,163.00  5,746.00

   

  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 sixty (60) 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 sixty (60) 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 2: That Section 29-48 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

  Sec. 29-48. Monthly rates inside the city; billing and availability charges.

  (a)    Residential water charges. Monthly billed (inside) accounts with ⅝″ and ¾″ meters that are billed as residential accounts shall be charged a billing and availability charge of five four dollars and thirty-one eighty-two cents ($5.31 4.82) or eight seven dollars and fifty-seven seventy-seven cents ($8.57 7.77) respectively, for each month. In addition, the account will be charged for water consumed as follows:

  	Per Unit
  First 3 units	$2.88  2.61
  4th through 10th units	4.15  3.76
  11th through 20th units	5.23  4.74
  All units over 20	7.21  6.54

   

  (b)    Nonresidential water charges. All monthly billed (inside) accounts not described in subsection (a) above or subsection (c) below shall be billed a billing and availability charge as follows:

  Size of Meter	Billing and Availability Charge Inside the City
  ⅝″	$5.31  4.82
  ¾″	8.57  7.77
  1″	26.97  24.46
  1¼″	63.00  57.00
  1½″	108.00  98.00
  2″	179.00  162.00
  3″	361.00  327.00
  4″	567.00  514.00
  6″	1,082.00  981.00
  8″	1,741.00  1,579.00
  10″	2,616.00  2,373.00

   

  Consumption of water shall be billed at four three dollars and fifteen seventy-six cents ($4.15 $3.76) per unit for all units.

  (c)    Irrigation use. All inside monthly billed irrigation accounts (water metered separately for irrigation or other outside use only) shall be seven six dollars and twenty-one fifty-four cents ($ 7.21 $6.54) per unit plus a billing and availability charge as shown in subsection (b) above.

  (d)    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 bypass meter (if available) if they can demonstrate a clear history of inconsequential volumes passed through the larger meter.

  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 thirteen twelve dollars and thirty-eight fourteen cents ($13.38 12.14) or twenty-one nineteen dollars and forty-four forty-five cents ($21.44 19.45) respectively, for each bill. In addition, the account will be charged for water consumed as follows:

  	Per Unit
  First 3 units	$7.21  6.54
  4th through 10th units	10.40  9.43
  11th through 20th units	12.95  11.75
  All units over 20	18.05  16.37

   

  (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 Inside the City
  ⅝″	$13.38  12.14
  ¾″	21.44  19.45
  1″	67.83  61.52
  1¼″	162.00  147.00
  1½″	273.00  248.00
  2″	450.00  408.00
  3″	901.00  817.00
  4″	1,419.00  1,287.00
  6″	2,701.00  2,450.00
  8″	4,343.00  3,939.00
  10″	6,512.00  5,907.00

   

  Consumption of water shall be billed at ten nine dollars and forty forty-three cents ($10.40 9.43) per unit for the first 3,000 units, and four three dollars fifteen seventy-six cents ($4.15 3.76) for all units above three thousand (3,000).

  (3)   Irrigation use. All outside irrigation accounts (water metered separately for irrigation or other outside use only) shall be charged eighteen sixteen dollars and five thirty-seven cents ($18.05 16.37) 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 ower 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 4: That this ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2024. 

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

I.19

2024 – 438 Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending System Development Fees 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-087 AMENDING CHAPTER 29 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES

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

  Section 1: That Section 29-53 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

  Sec. 29-53. System development fees; declaration of purpose.

  There are hereby established system development fees as hereafter set out. The purpose of the system development fee is to partially recover directly from new customers the costs of the capacity of the utility system to serve them.

  The system development fee shall be applied to new development that connects to the utility system. New development shall be defined as any of the following: 1) the subdivision of land; 2) the construction, reconstruction, redevelopment, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any structure which increases the number of meters or increases the meter size; or 3) any use or extension of the use of land which increases the number of meters or increases the meter size which began after November 29, 2017.

  It is hereby declared that such charges are reasonable and necessary and results in a more equitable and economically efficient method of recovery of such costs to handle new growth and to serve new customers without placing an additional financial burden on existing customers solely through inordinate enhancement of water and sewer rates. Hence the following system development fees are adopted and approved as follows:

  (a)    System development fees: The system development fees shall be set at the rate as outlined in G.S. § 162A-200 et seq. (Session Law 2017-188 (HB 436)). The City of Greensboro completed the required supporting analysis in accordance with G.S. § 162A-205 et seq. A copy of the study shall be filed with the city clerk, and the study may be accessed on the City of Greensboro website.

  The system development fee shall be imposed for new development to fund costs necessitated by and attributable to the costs associated with new development and system growth. The fee is based on the blended value of both the existing and expanded system capacity and its calculation includes both existing assets and future capital projects required to serve growth.

  The system development fee shall not exceed the allowable calculated amount as determined by the supporting analysis under G.S. § 162A-205 et seq. and the supporting analysis shall be updated at least every 5 years.

  System Development Fees
  	Water Charge	Wastewater Charge
  Residential Rate (Per Unit)	$1,338.00  1,186.00	$1,138.00  1,009.00
  General Service Meter Size (inches)
  ⅝	$1,338.00  1,186.00	$1,138.00  1,009.00
  ¾	2,009.00  1,782.00	1,709.00  1,516.00
  1	3,347.00  2,968.00	2,847.00  2,525.00
  1½	6,693.00  5,935.00	5,695.00  5,050.00
  2	10,710.00  9,499.00	9,113.00  8,082.00
  3	21,419.00  18,996.00	18,225.00  16,163.00
  4	33,467.00  29,681.00	28,476.00  25,254.00
  6	66,213.00  59,359.00	56,952.00  50,508.00
  8	107,095.00  94,978.00	91,125.00  80,815.00
  10	153,549.00  135,931.00	130,651.00  115,661.00
  12	264,848.00  234,754.00	250,288.00  237,149.00

   

  Any multifamily project (including, but not limited to, apartments, condominiums, duplexes, townhomes, etc.) shall be charged a system development fee equal to fifty (50) percent of the charges set forth for a five-eighths-inch meter times the number of living units included in the dwelling(s) to be served.

  With respect to the system development fee based on a five-eighths-inch water meter, any single-family dwelling unit having less than one thousand eight hundred twenty-two (1,822) heated square feet may pay the fee based on the actual heated square footage of the dwelling unit. The computation for determining the charge shall be as follows:

  Water—Heated sq. ft. area × CUF Water Residential Rate ° 1,822 =

  Sewer—Heated sq. ft. area × CUF Sewer Residential Rate ° 1,822 =

  Total system development fee = Sum of above calculation.

   

  Sec. 29-53.1. Exemptions and refunds of the system development fee for housing units located within the corporate limits of the city and defined as serving affordable to low income households with incomes below 80% of the area median income as calculated annually by the U.S. department of housing and urban development.

  There shall be no exemptions and refunds of the fees for housing units affordable to low-income households which are located outside of the corporate limits of the city at the time the individual applies for a water meter or sewer connection. Exemptions and refunds of the fees for housing units affordable to low income households located within the corporate limits of the city at the time te individual applies for a water meter or a sewer connection shall be as follows:

  (a)    Units not for rental. Any single-family, not for rent, residential unit containing one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, or less may be exempt from the fees based on building permit data. Any single-family, not for rent, residential unit over one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet may be exempt from the fees based on builder participation in a low income housing production program as verified by the Greensboro Neighborhood Development Department.

  (b)   Rental units.

   (1) All rental residential units shall be subject to the fees based on meter size and the same will be paid at the time of application for water or sewer connection;

  (2)  Provided that low income rental residential housing units renting for a monthly rental rate equal to, or less than, the Fair Market Rental rates currently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Greensboro, North Carolina, area, and in effect at the time of application, shall be eligible for refund of the fees in accordance with subsection (3) below;

  (3)  The fees will be refunded to the owner of a rental unit upon presentation of proof, on forms available from the city, to the Neighborhood Development Department that sixty (60) percent of the units in the rental development are rented for an amount equal to, or less than, the Fair Market Rental rate currently adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Greensboro, North Carolina, area, and in effect at the time of application. The rental amount shall not be adjusted for utilities.

  (4)  A property owner intending to request a fee refund for particular rental residential units must file written notice with the Neighborhood Development Department when the fees are paid and provide rent documentation once the property has reached sixty (60) percent occupancy.

  (5)  Provided further that any residential rental units, the owner of which has contracted with the City of Greensboro in advance of construction guaranteeing that sixty (60) percent of the unit rentals will be equal to or less than the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Market Rental rates, shall be entitled to an exemption from the fees.

  (c)    The Neighborhood Development Department shall have the duty of determining appropriate exemptions from and refunds of the fees. Exemptions shall be administered by the water resources department. Refunds shall be administered by the Neighborhood Development Department.

  (d)   All refunds of the fees shall be from appropriations duly made and authorized by council.

   

  Sec. 29-53.2. Credits.

  Credits are provided to customers for parcels of land that already have an existing water and/or sewer service connection(s). This credit is provided to recognize the system capacity already allocated for the existing connection(s) serving a parcel that is being redeveloped or upgraded to require an increased-sized service connection(s).

  In order for the water resources department to determine whether a customer qualifies for this credit and the value of the credit, the following must be done:

  (a)    Water and/or sewer services to be abandoned must be abandoned at the main and shown on the construction drawing(s) with the property address(es).

  (b)   Water resources or engineering and inspections department inspectors must provide documented verification of abandonment for each address provided on construction drawing(s).

  (c)    Water resources records must validate that the service(s) described herein is a valid legal connection(s) based on records research.

  The value of previous connection(s) will be calculated based on the current fees in effect at the time of application for new connection(s). This calculated value of the previous connection(s) will be deducted from the fees calculated for the new service connections resulting in a net cost for new service.

  In the case of exceeding credits, no refund will be given nor will the customer be allowed to apply credits toward another project. However, a project may include more than one parcel of contiguous property and those credits for all individual parcels may be collectively applied toward the fee associated with establishing any new connection(s) for those same contiguous parcels even if recombined.

  In no case shall credits result in a net refund for a project.

  Section 2: That all sections not amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. 

  Section 3: That this ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2024. 

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower 

  
  

I.20

2024 – 468 Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Stormwater Fees 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-088 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCEWITH RESPECT TO STORMWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND RATES

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

  Section 1: That Section 30-12-7.8 of the Greensboro Land Development Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:

  30-12-7.8 Service Charges and Rates

  Definitions for Rate Calculations
  The following definitions shall apply concerning rate calculations:
  Equivalent residential unit (ERU) 2,543 square feet of impervious surface.
  Impervious surface. An area composed of any material that impedes or prevents natural infiltration of water into the soil. Impervious area shall include but is not limited to roofs, decks, driveways, patios, sidewalks, parking areas, tennis courts, concrete or asphalt streets, crushed stone and gravel surfaces.
  Other property unit. A parcel of land that is not a single-family residential unit.
  Single-family residential unit. A building detached from other structures used as a residence for 4 or fewer family units.

  Purpose of Service Charge
  Stormwater management services shall be funded through the operation of a stormwater utility, as authorized by state law, and charges shall apply to all property within the city limits, without regard to ownership. Such charges shall be based on the presence of impervious surface on each parcel as determined by the unit standard set forth in 30-12-7.8(A). The city shall set a base rate for single-family residential units and calculate charges for other property units utilizing the equivalent residential unit as a multiplier.

  1. Rate for Service Charges
     1. Single-family residential unit shall pay a fee based on the amount of impervious surface area on the property. The fee will be charged per month as shown below:

  Table 12–12: Single-Family Residential Service Charges
  Tier	Impervious Surface Range (Sq. Ft.)	Residential Rate (Monthly)
  I	600–1,999	$1.80  $1.50
  II	2,000–2,899	$3.24  $2.70
  III	2,900+	$4.68  $3.90

  Other property shall pay a service charge of $3.24 $2.70 per month for each equivalent residential unit or portion of an equivalent residential unit on the parcel. No charge shall be made on parcels with less than 600 square feet of impervious surface.

  Section 2: That all sections not amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. 

  Section 3: That this ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2024. 

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

I.21

2024-474 Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Solid Waste Fees 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  24-089 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO SOLID WASTE FEES

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

  Section 1.  That Section 25-21 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:

  Sec. 25-21. Types of fees.

  (a)    Solid waste monthly fee. A monthly fee of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) shall be assessed to all property units eligible for curbside collection service in accordance with section 25-13 of this chapter. This fee shall be used for the purposes of curbside collection, processing and disposal of refuse, yard waste, bulk waste, and recycling materials. The effective date of this ordinance is July 1, 2022.

  (b)    Stationary container program. There is hereby established a charge for commercial collection of wet and dry garbage, and recycling materials from stationary containers.

  (1)   Scheduled commercial refuse collection fees. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2023.

  137. The fee for one (1) time per week shall be one hundred thirty-seven dollars ($137.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  138. The fee for two (2) times per week shall be two hundred nineteen dollars ($219.00) per month for each stationary container and three hundred five dollars ($305.00) per month for each stationary packing unit.
  139. The fee for three (3) times per week shall be two hundred sixty-nine dollars ($269.00) per month for each stationary container and four hundred thirty-seven dollars ($437.00) per month for each stationary packing unit.
  140. The fee for four (4) times per week shall be three hundred nine dollars ($309.00) per month for each stationary container and five hundred sixty-nine dollars ($569.00) per month for each stationary packing unit.
  141. The fee for five (5) times per week shall be three hundred forty-eight dollars ($348.00) per month for each stationary container.
  142. The fee for six (6) times per week shall be three hundred seventy-one dollars ($371.00) per month for each stationary container.

  (2)   Unscheduled commercial refuse collection fees. Fees shall be sixty dollars ($60.00) per collection for stationary containers and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per collection for stationary packing units. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2013.

  (3)   Commercial recycling collection fees. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2023.

  93. The fee for one (1) time per week shall be ninety-three dollars ($93.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  94. The fee for two (2) times per week shall be one hundred six dollars ($106.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  95. The fee for three (3) times per week shall be one hundred nineteen dollars ($119.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  96. The fee for four (4) times per week shall be one hundred thirty-seven dollars ($137.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  97. The fee for five (5) times per week shall be one hundred fifty-one dollars ($151.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.
  98. The fee for six (6) times per week shall be one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162.00) per month for each stationary container and stationary packing unit.

  (4)   Unscheduled commercial recycling collection fees. Fees shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per collection for stationary containers and stationary packing units.

  (5)   Alcohol beverage commission (ABC) recycling container collection fees. The collection fee for ABC recycling containers located in the municipal service district shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month and outside the municipal service district shall be forty dollars ($40.00) per month.

  (6)   Stationary container rental. The monthly rental fee for each stationary container shall be sixty-two dollars ($62.00) per month. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2023.

  (c)    Reserved.

  (d)   Special off-street bulk trash service. For special services in the removal of bulk trash from private property, the cost of such service shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) not to exceed one (1) city truckload, paid by the person being served on condition that the city truck is accessible to the pickup point and the bulk trash is prepared in accordance with provisions set forth in this chapter. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2022.

  (e)    Additional automated refuse and recycling container. A maximum of one (1) additional automated refuse and one (1) automated recycling container may be purchased. The cost shall be sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per automated recycling container and sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per automated refuse container. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2022.

  (f)    Solid waste disposal fees. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2023. 2024.

  (1)   Refuse, per ton (twelve dollars ($12.00) minimum)$48.00

  (2)   Refuse delivered in cars, SUVs, and passenger van, and pickup trucks with no trailer, per load10.00 $15.00

  (3)    Refuse delivered in cars, SUVs, passenger van, and pickup trucks with hand unload trailers, per load $20.00

  (4)    Refuse delivered in cars, SUVs, passenger van, and pickup trucks with dump trailers, per ton $48.00

  (3) (5)      Shredded tires:

  Grind ten (10) inches or under, per ton44.00

  Grind over ten (10) inches, per ton75.00

  (4) (6)      Refuse requiring special handling, per ton150.00

  (Refuse that requires the presence of solid waste disposal personnel at disposal for security measures and wastes that is bailed or bulky that requires special handling.)

  (5) (7)      Stumps [greater than forty (40) inches], per ton31.00

  (6) (8)      Yard waste destined for the compost facility, per ton40.00

  (7) (9)      Veterinary disposal fee per carcass5.00

  (8) (10)    In addition to the fees set forth in this article, the city will collect any fee or tax assessed on solid waste disposal by the county, state or federal government.

  (g)    Reserved.

  (h)    Fee schedule for construction and demolition debris landfill.

  (1)   C&D, per ton (twelve-dollar ($12.00) minimum)34.00

  (2)   C&D delivered in cars , SUVs, and passenger van, and pickup trucks with no trailer, per load10.00 $15.00

  (3)    C&D delivered in cars, SUVs, passenger van, and pickup trucks with hand unload trailers, per load $20.00

  (4)    C&D delivered in cars, SUVs, passenger van, and pickup trucks with dump trailers, per ton $34.00

   (i)    [Collection of fees.] In addition to the fees set forth in this article, the city will collect any fee or tax assessed on solid waste disposal by the county, state or federal government.

  (j)     Emptying contaminated recycling container as trash. There is hereby established a charge for the emptying of a recycling dumpster as trash. The cost of such service shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per dumpster, such cost to be charged upon the second and all such subsequent collections. For purposes of this section, trash shall mean any item(s) not included in the city's "Recycle Greensboro" recycling program.

  (k)    Cart roll back fee. There is hereby established a charge for properties that leave recycling and/or refuse containers at the curb after their service day. The cost of such service shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per occurrence after one courtesy roll back. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2022.

  (l)     Non-requested bulk trash service. For special collections that fall outside of the parameters outlined in section 25-13(h), a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) would be charged to the property owner per truckload collected. Prior to material collection and fee, the owner would be notified and have fourteen (14) days to correct the issue as outlined in section 25-22, Enforcement and civil penalties. Fees shall become effective on and after July 1, 2022.

  Section 2.  That all laws and clauses of laws in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

  Section 3.  That this ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2024. 

  (Signed) Hugh Holston 

  
  

J.

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL 

Mayor Vaughan commended staff on budget work; and offered condolences to Budget and Evaluation Director Jon Decker.  

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to reappoint Mary Skenes to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to reappoint Justin Washington to the War Memorial Commission.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to appoint Betty Turner to the Planning and Zoning Commission to replace Andrew Egbert when that term expired.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Council highlighted events attended and upcoming events.

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to schedule budget work session in 2025 similar to sessions held in 2024.

Councilmember Hoffmann requested staff to use Police Foundation success stories for recruitment.

Mayor Vaughan highlighted Coliseum management transitions; and commended Matt Brown on a successful career with the City of Greensboro.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to cancel the tentative June 27, 2024 work session.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan requested Council to hold a special meeting on July 23 for a Bingham Park item.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to call a special City Council meeting on July 23, 2024.  The motion carried by voice vote.  Councilmember Matheny requested a zoom link to participate virtually. 

K.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER 

Interim City Manager Wilson commended staff and council on Budget adoption.  

L.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY 

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.

ADJOURNMENT

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

The City Council Adjourned at 9:16 P.M.

 

___________________________                        ____________________________

Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                         Angela R. Lord, City Clerk