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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Edifice Construction Awarded Contract for Fleming Loop Park Turf Renovation
The town board awarded a contract to Edifice Construction for design-build services for the Fleming Loop Park turf renovation project. The contract includes pre-construction design services, such as surveys and document development, for a fee of $440,700. Edifice Construction will present a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction upon completion of design. The total project budget is $10,500,000, which includes a $4,250,000 grant from the Wake County Hospitality Grant. The renovation is phased to minimize park downtime, with plans to close one side of the park for about three months at a time. The project aims to improve drainage, reduce cancellations, and allow for more frequent use of the fields [cite: 975-1034].
Balforbatty Selected as Preferred Firm for Hilltop Needmore Town Park Project
The town board unanimously approved designating Balforbatty as the best qualified and preferred design-build firm for the Hilltop Needmore Town Park project, with Bloom Construction as the second ranked firm. The board also authorized the town manager to negotiate scope and fees, subject to the town attorney's review. This decision follows an extensive evaluation process, including RFQ responses and interviews. Commissioner Adcock raised the possibility of exploring pedestrian access from Helen Drive to the park during the design phase. The project is funded by a $10 million allocation in the FY27 budget [cite: 858-865, 957-972].
Residents Address Parking Issues, Planning Academy, and Town Communication
During the public comment period, Mary Milenberger expressed gratitude to the town board, police department, and staff for their attention and a reasonable conclusion reached regarding the parking issue in the North Lake subdivision. She praised the democratic process applied and the town's commitment to safety and resident voice. David Adams thanked the town for the Citizens Planning Academy, highlighting its engaging content and the planning department's excellent presentation style. He emphasized the balance between public governance and private property rights discussed in the academy. Paul Mesa also thanked the board for their diligent work and common-sense solutions regarding the North and South Lakes parking issue. Tracy Gilden voiced concerns about communication and trust between the town and citizens, citing disappointment with the town's response to parking issues at the July 4th fireworks, particularly regarding handicap parking and blocked spaces for town officials. She also mentioned concerns about the speed and communication surrounding the Hilltop Needmore Park name change [cite: 517-762].
Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion Underway for Terrible Creek and North Hornet Regional Facilities
The town is providing updates on two major wastewater treatment plant projects: the Terrible Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the North Hornet Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Terrible Creek project involves adding new bar screens and pumps, expanding nutrient removal capacity with a new tank (holding almost two million gallons), adding a third clarifier, and installing two sets of disc filters for filtration, followed by ultraviolet disinfection. The administration and maintenance building is also being expanded to accommodate a 24/7 operation and a full-blown laboratory capable of running both drinking water and wastewater samples. This design-build project, with Crowder Construction as the contractor and Hazen and Sawyer as the designer, expands the plant from 3 to 6 million gallons per day and is currently under budget and ahead of schedule. New influent and effluent lines are being installed. The North Hornet Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant project is a $109 million project (with $44 million invested by the town) that expands capacity from 2.6 to 6 million gallons per day using sequencing batch reactors. This design-bid-build project is on pace to complete in February 2028 and is on budget. Both projects aim to increase treatment capacity to accommodate future growth and prevent spills during storm events [cite: 285-434].
Fleming Loop Park Turf Renovation to Proceed with $4M+ Grant Funding
The town is moving forward with the Fleming Loop Park turf renovation project, which has received a grant of over $4 million from the Wake County Hospitality Grant. This grant, combined with town funding, will support the project. Edifice Construction has been selected as the best qualified firm for design-build services. The project involves a pre-construction design scope, including surveys and document development, with a fee of $440,700 for these services, which is within the FY27 budget. The total project budget is $10,500,000. The renovation aims to improve drainage, reduce cancellations due to weather, and allow for more frequent use of the fields [cite: 926-936, 989-1022].
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