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City Council Work Session July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Council Considers Interlocal Agreement for Economic Development Incentive
The City Council is considering an interlocal agreement with Cabarrus County related to an economic development agreement with Concord Master Venture for the Novi buildings. The original agreement provided an economic development incentive and included a pass-through grant from the county to the city, then to NOI. The interlocal agreement needs to incorporate a provision requiring Concord Master Venture to market the property until 90% occupancy, which was not in the original county agreement.
City Council Reviews Annual Action Plan for Community Development and HOME Programs
The council reviewed the submission of the 2026-2027 annual action plan for the Community Development Home Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This is a regulatory requirement for HUD. The allocated funding for CDBG is $636,888, and for HOME is $1,355,886.82. Public input was gathered from January 4th to March 31st, including two in-person hearings. Comments received are included in the annual plan.
Academy Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden Design Finalized
The Academy Gibson skate park, pump track, and sculpture garden project, developed with Withers Ravenel, is moving forward. The master plan was approved in September 2022. The design includes a skate park with various features for different skill levels, a pump track designed for international competition, a restroom/shelter building, and sustainable green infrastructure like a constructed wetland and rain garden for stormwater management. The sculpture garden and performance area are tied to the Clearwater Art Center, featuring an outdoor art gallery, a temporary stage, a mural wall, and a dining terrace for food trucks.
City Approves $5 Million Street Preservation Contract for Annual Resurfacing Program
The annual street preservation program contract was put out to bid, with six bids received. The lowest bid was $5 million from NJR Incorporated. The contract covers 26.22 lane miles of roads and 2,000 tons of asphalt patching, to be completed within 270 days. This includes resurfacing McGill Avenue in conjunction with parks and recreation for restriping. The city uses a third-party truck to evaluate streets every three to five years, with the current data being the first contract run from this analysis.
City Council Reviews Rezoning Request for Two Parcels from Commercial to Residential
The City Council reviewed a rezoning request for two adjacent parcels totaling just under half an acre. The properties are currently zoned C2 general commercial and the applicants requested rezoning to RC residential compact. This rezoning requires a land use plan amendment from suburban neighborhood to urban neighborhood. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
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