CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 22, 1999 5:00 p.m. Conference Center Dinner Briefing (See Table of Contents) 6:30 p.m. Meeting Chamber  Invocation  Pledge of Allegiance  Citizens Forum 7:00 p.m.  Awards and Recognitions  Formal Business Meeting 1999 Council Retreat Priorities Top Priorities for 1999 Transportation Plan Policing Evaluation and Direction State Roads Action: Increased Funding Transit Plan and 1/2 cent Sales Tax: Implementation West Side Strategic Plan Implementation High Priorities for 1999 Corridor Plan Planning for the City: The Economic Development and the Center City Plan Court System: Expansion Business Retention Strategy and Action Plan Community Strategic Plan for Housing Neighborhood/Business Revitalization Strategy Eastside Strategic Plan CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 22, 1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS Item No. Page No. Attachment No. 5:00 P.M. DINNER BRIEFING CONFERENCE CENTER 1. Christenbury Road Abandonment Petition 1 1 2. Greenville Elementary School Site 1 2 3. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Implementation 1 3 4. Restructuring Government Committee Report: 1 Solid Waste Services - North and South Quadrants 5. Committee Reports by Exception 2 6:30 P.M. CITIZENS FORUM MEETING CHAMBER 7:00 P.M. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS MEETING CHAMBER ZONING DECISION 6. Rezoning Petition #99-104 2 7. Rezoning Petition #99-109 3 CONSENT 8. Consent Items 4 PUBLIC HEARING 9. Public Hearing to Close A Portion of 5 4 East Ninth Street 10. Public Hearing to Close A Portion of 6 1 Christenbury Road Extension Item No. Page No. Attachment No. POLICY 11. City Manager's Report 11 12. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Implementation 11 5 13. Establish Initial City Zoning in Extraterritorial 13 6 Jurisdiction Areas 14. Greenville Park Elementary School Site 14 15. Solid Waste Services - South Quadrant 14 7 16. Charlotte Housing Authority Response to 16 8 Information Request 17. Sparrow Run, Limited Partnership Rental 18 9 Housing Development Loan 18. Animal Waste Ordinance Amendment 20 10 BUSINESS 19. Convention Center Related Facilities Financing 22 20. Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance 23 CONSENT I 21. Various Bids A. Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road 26 Transportation Improvements B. Sidewalk Package #7 27 C. Bucknell/Chilton Storm Drainage 27 D. Sanitary Sewer Construction - Trunk 27 Line & Street Main Extensions to Serve Kimway Drive-Matthews 22. In Rem Remedy Public Safety A. 1116 Little Rock Road 29 11 Item No. Page No. Attachment No. B. 2111 Statesville Road 29 12 C. 649 Northway Drive 29 13 D. 2675 Elmin Street 29 14 E. 1525 Kimberly Road 29 15 F. 839 Reliance Road 30 16 G. 1005 Fairground Street 30 17 H. 3740 Tennessee Avenue 30 18 I. 4027 Westway Drive 30 19 Complaint J. 1757 Wilmore Drive 30 20 23. Increase of FY2000 Lease Purchase Agreement 31 for Solid Waste Vehicles 24. Refund of Certain Taxes 31 21 CONSENT II 25. Storm Water Maintenance FY00D 32 26. FAA Grants Budget Ordinance 33 27. Architectural Design Services for Concourse 34 D Expansion 28. Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 35 Flow Equalization Facilities - Amendment #1 29. Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 36 Generator Facility & Pump Station Improvements - Professional Services Contract 30. Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station 37 Expansion - Amendment #3 31. Acquisition of Wickerby & Matthews Plantation 38 Subdivision Water System 32. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Wastewater 39 Collection Division HVAC-Budget Ordinance 33. Property Transactions 40 34. Meeting Minutes 42 5:00 P.M. DINNER BRIEFING CONFERENCE CENTER 1. Christenbury Road Abandonment Petition Staff: Scott Putnam Time: 20 minutes Attachment 1 2. Greenville Elementary School Site Staff: Dick Black Time: 30 minutes Information for this item will be contained in the November 19, 1999 Council-Manager Memo. 3. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Implementation Staff: Jeb Blackwell Time: 20 minutes Attachment 2 4. Restructuring Government Committee Report: Solid Waste Services - North and South Quadrants Committee Chair: Charles Baker Resource: Eric Davis, PCAC Chair Staff: Wayman Pearson Time: 10 minutes Attachment 3 5. Committee Reports by Exception - Public Safety - Animal Waste Ordinance Amendment - City Within A City - Sparrow Run, Limited Partnership Rental Housing Development Loan; Charlotte Housing Authority Dialogue 6:30 P.M. CITIZENS FORUM MEETING CHAMBER 7:00 P.M. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS MEETING CHAMBER ZONING PETITIONS 6. Rezoning Petition # 99-104 Action: Consider decision on Petition #99-104 by Gulf South Development for a change in zoning for approximately 22 acres located on the north side of Providence Road, west of Houston Ridge Road from R-3 to R-8 (CD). Explanation: A protest petition has been filed and is sufficient to invoke the 20% rule requiring affirmative votes of 3/4 of Mayor and Council, not excused from voting, in order to rezone the property.  This item was deferred from the November 15 Zoning Meeting at the petitioner's request. The petitioner intends to revise the site plan to address concerns of adjacent neighborhoods.  The Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval of this petition, with the following modifications: - A 30-foot buffer will be placed at the property line along the northern portion of the site to be in addition to the proposed 45-foot rear yards for those lots. - The site plan will be modified to provide for an 8-foot solid privacy fence along the northern edge of the site. 7. Rezoning Petition # 99-109 Action: Consider decision on Petition #99-109 by Lincoln-Harris/JDN for a change in zoning for approximately 96 acres located on the east side of Independence Boulevard, east of Sardis Road North from R-4 and R-17MF to R-17MF(CD) and CC. Explanation:  A protest petition has been filed and is sufficient to invoke the 20% rule requiring affirmative votes of 3/4 of Mayor and Council, not excused from voting, in order to rezone the property.  This item was deferred from the November 15 Zoning Meeting at the petitioner's request. The petitioner intends to revise the site plan to address concerns of adjacent neighborhoods.  The Zoning Committee will consider this petition on November 22, prior to the City Council's meeting.  The petitioner acknowledged that the entire Council may not be present on November 22, but nevertheless wishes the City Council to vote at that time.  The Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet on November 17 to consider the proposed road realignments associated with this petition. CONSENT 8. Consent agenda items 21 through 34 may be considered in one motion except those items removed by a Councilmember. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk before the meeting. Staff Resource: Julie Burch PUBLIC HEARING 9. Public Hearing to Close A Portion of East Ninth Street Action: A. Conduct a public hearing to abandon a portion of East Ninth Street; and B. Adopt the resolution to close. Staff Resource: Scott Putnam Policy: To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use Explanation: North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and alleys. The Charlotte Department of Transportation has received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and is requesting this Council Action in accordance with the statute. Background: The rezoning petition (99-35) for the Trinity Episcopal School was approved by the City Council on May 17, 1999. The approved site plan is contingent upon the successful abandonment of this portion of East Ninth Street. This abandonment is consistent with the First Ward Garden District Development Plan. Petitioner: Trinity Episcopal School Right-Of-Way to be abandoned: A portion of East Ninth Street Location: From North Myers Street approximately 400 feet eastwardly to McDowell Street Reason: To incorporate the right-of-way into adjacent property owned by the petitioner for the construction of a private school. Community Input: Notification: In accordance with City Policy the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) has sent abandonment petitions to adjoining property owners, neighborhood associations, private utility companies and City Departments for review. Adjoining property owners and business/neighborhood associations - No objection - Piedmont Courts - Earle Village/First Ward Place - Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte Center City Partners Private Utility Companies - No objection City Departments - Review has identified no apparent reason this closing would: 1. Be contrary to the public interest; or 2. Deprive any individual(s) owning property in the vicinity reasonable ingress/egress to his property as outlined in the statutes. Attachment 4 Map 10. Public Hearing to Close A Portion of Christenbury Road Extension Action: A. Conduct a public hearing to abandon a portion of Christenbury Road Extension B. Reject the resolution to close. Staff Resource: Scott Putnam; Linda Beverly Policy: To abandon right-of-way that is no longer needed for public use. Explanation: North Carolina General Statute 160A-299 outlines the procedures for permanently closing streets and alleys. The Charlotte Department of Transportation has received a petition to abandon public right-of-way and is requesting this Council Action in accordance with the statute. Background:  This portion of Christenbury Road is part of the original Highland Creek rezoning petition (90-6c). The County Commission's approval of the rezoning petition was contingent upon the future extension of Christenbury Road from Highland Creek Parkway to Odell School Road in Cabarrus County.  At the April 19, 1999 dinner meeting, City Council in a unanimous vote, recommended that the Board of County Commissioners maintain the previously approved connection between Highland Creek Parkway and Christenbury Road.  On May 11, 1999, County Commission approved rezoning petition 99-11(c ) for a new phase of the Highland Creek Community. The approved conditional district site plan provides the petitioner with 2 options concerning the Christenbury Road connectivity issue. Option 1: If the City Council approves the resolution to close this portion of Christenbury Road, then the petitioner will terminate Christenbury Road as a cul-de-sac and construct an alternate collector street to Clarke Creek Parkway (Cabarrus County). Option 2: If the City Council rejects the resolution to close the abandonment of this portion of Christenbury Road, then the petitioner will construct the extension of Christenbury Road to Highland Creek Parkway. Policy Issues:  Approval of this abandonment petition raises significant priority, policy, and service delivery issues.  This petition is inconsistent with the City's connectivity priority and subdivision ordinance that requires connectivity to: - create more vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle - connections between neighborhoods - allow more access to transit and emergency vehicles - result in less reliance in traffic calming measures - make full use of the existing street network to spread traffic impacts.  This petition impacts the delivery of police and fire emergency, utility, waste collection, transportation, and street maintenance services: - increased emergency response times - increased service delivery costs - increased cost to City for water line extensions - potential liability for CMPD emergency - vehicles traveling outside Mecklenburg County - creates potential liability issues for damage to - Cabarrus County streets that are used by heavy vehicles  This petition impacts the Charlotte Mecklenburg School's bus routing plan: - creates unnecessary increased travel time for students - creates potential liability issues for incidences that occur in Cabarrus County  Additional background and policy information is provided in the attachment. Petitioner: Westbrook Highland Creek, LLC Right-Of-Way to be abandoned: A portion of Christenbury Road Extension Location: From Highland Creek Parkway approximately 736 feet eastwardly to the property line of Highland Creek Community Association Incorporated and Westbrook Highland Creek North, LLC Reason: Prohibit the City of Charlotte from requiring the construction of Christenbury Road Extension to connect the Highland Creek Subdivision with the existing portion of Christenbury Road in Cabarrus County. The petitioner has stated a concern with the volume of traffic that will utilize Christenbury Road Extension upon its construction. Community Input: Notification: In accordance with City Policy the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) has sent abandonment petitions to adjoining property owners, neighborhood associations, private utility companies and City Departments for review. Adjoining Property Owners - Joyce Carol Hron - In agreement - J.J. Krumpelman - In agreement - J.R. Ramette - In agreement - Martha S. Thornhill - No response - Highland Creek Community Assoc., Inc.- No response - Duke Power Company - No response Neighborhood Associations - Highland Creek Community Association - In agreement - Board made decision based on preference of property owners near this right-of-way. - Devonshire Neighborhood Association - No response - Homewood Acres Association - No response - Mallard Woods Association - No preference - Board made decision that the abandonment would have no direct impact. - Turnberry Association - No response Staff made several attempts to contact those individuals/associations that made no response. Private Utility Companies - No objection Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council reject the Resolution to Close this portion of Christenbury Road in the Highland Creek Community because it: 1. Would be contrary to the public interest based on the Council's connectivity priority, subdivision ordinance requirements, and delivery of services; but 2. Would not deprive any individual(s) owning property in the vicinity reasonable ingress/egress to his property as outlined in the statutes. Attachment 1 Background Information Mecklenburg County Zoning Comments Letter from the Mayor to County Commission Chair Maps POLICY 11. City Manager's Report 12. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Implementation Action: A. Adopt ordinance to exercise Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ); and B. Adopt a budget ordinance estimating $115,524 in revenue and expenses to add three positions in the Transportation Key Business Unit for implementation of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Staff Resource: Jeb Blackwell Focus Area: Economic Development Explanation:  Adopting ETJ would allow the City to exercise certain powers in the area up to one mile outside the city limits. These functions include rezoning decisions and land development review. Exercising ETJ allows the City to establish the character of an area that eventually becomes the City. Decisions on how land develops impacts the City's cost and ability to deliver services. Benefits of ETJ include enhanced fire code review for most projects and the tree ordinance and sidewalk development for commercial projects.  Each of the six other municipalities in Mecklenburg County have exercised ETJ to their spheres of influence. Eighty-nine percent of all municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more in North Carolina have exercised ETJ.  If ETJ is exercised, the Board of Commissioners has the ability to appoint one person to the Zoning Board of Appeals and one person to the Planning Commission to ensure representation from this area.  Copies of the ETJ ordinance are available in the City Manager's Office and the City Attorney's Office. Community Input:  Extensive public notification of a public hearing for affected residents is required. Each landowner in the proposed ETJ area has received three notices (through a combination of mailings and newspaper notices) informing them of the formal public hearings.  A Public hearing was held November 8, 1999. One person spoke at the formal public hearing. Her concern was jurisdiction without representation.  A total of 29 residents attended three public information meetings. The majority of the questions asked at the three public meetings pertained to changes that would occur with annexation and expected annexations. Street maintenance was an issue that was mentioned at more than one meeting; some residents expressed the desire to be annexed if more streets would be maintained by the City. Councilmember Autrey requested the Economic Development and Planning Committee consider adding street maintenance as a service provided in this area. Grandfathering of farms was another issue raised at more than one meeting. An explanation of farms and the necessary legislation to address street maintenance issues is included in the Council/Manager Memo from November 12. Funding:  The budget ordinance estimates $115,524 in increased revenues from user fees during the remaining six months of FY2000 from regulatory services in the ETJ.  The budget ordinance also appropriates these increased revenues to the transportation KBU to fund a Traffic Engineer for subdivision plan reviews and traffic studies and add two positions for a sign crew for rezonings.  The FY2000 budget ordinance included nine positions in Engineering and Property Management to implement ETJ. Sixty percent of the total costs of these nine positions were budgeted for recovery through user fees. This action increases the total positions supporting ETJ to twelve. Attachment 5 Map Budget Ordinance 13. Establish Initial City Zoning in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Areas Action: Approve establishment of initial City zoning within extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) areas. Transfer zoning authority from County to the City and amend City zoning in respect to extraterritorial jurisdiction areas. Staff Resource: Keith MacVean Focus Area: Economic Development Explanation:  North Carolina General Statutes require a public hearing to establish the initial City zoning within an extraterritorial jurisdiction. This is the same process that the City uses to establish City zoning in newly annexed areas. The ETJ hearing was held November 8, 1999.  The proposed effective date for most ETJ parcels is November 22, 1999. Exceptions to this date are parcels: - that do not have a corresponding City zoning district; - which are part of a current County rezoning petition; and, - which are within the Mountain Island Lake and Catawba/Lake Wylie Watershed Overlay Districts.  The City has up to 90 days from adoption of the ETJ to establish initial City zoning in these three areas. Therefore, the anticipated effective date, for these exceptions is February 14, 2000. Community Input: At the November 8, 1999 public hearing on the proposed zoning jurisdiction change, four citizens addressed Council. One citizen spoke in favor of the jurisdiction change, three spoke in regard to specific property issues (i.e. property exclusion, manufactured home parks and farms). Zoning Discussion:  The Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend the establishment of initial City zoning upon the City Council's adoption of ETJ. The Committee also conducted two other votes as follows: - voted 5-2 to recommend that City Council not extend the proposed ETJ; and - voted unanimously that the City and County Zoning Ordinances should be the same. Attachment 6 Zoning Committee Recommendation for Rezoning Petition No. 99-135 14. Greenville Park Elementary School Site Information for this item will be contained in the November 19, 1999 Council-Manager Memo. 15. Solid Waste Services - South Quadrant Action: A. Begin the managed competition process for providing solid waste collection services in the south quadrant; and B. Allow the City's Solid Waste Services Key Business Unit to bid on collection services in the South Quadrant. Staff Resource: Wayman J. Pearson Focus Area: Restructuring Government Policy: Competition Explanation:  In 1995 City Council privatized the South Quadrant service area. Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) was the successful bidder and implemented service in the South Quadrant on October 1, 1995.  On June 25, 1998, the Privatization/Competition Advisory Committee (PCAC) recommended to Council's Restructuring Government Committee that 25 percent of solid waste collection service be set aside for the private sector and 25 percent be set aside for the City's Solid Waste Services KBU. The recommendation was approved by Council on August 24, 1998.  BFI (acquired by Allied Waste Inc. in 1999) has notified the City of their intent to terminate their contract at the end of the initial five year period, i.e. effective September 30, 2000.  In October, the PCAC reviewed it's 1998 recommendation to Council to always privatize one quadrant of the City's waste collection services. The 1998 recommendation achieved Council's objective to promote efficiencies through competition. Since that time, the City has gained five years of experience with managed competition and has successfully bid on the services in the West, East and North quadrants.  The PCAC voted unanimously on October 28, 1999, and recommended to Council's Restructuring Government Committee on November 9, 1999, that the City's Solid Waste Services be allowed to bid for the South Quadrant contract.  In order to have a smooth service transition in the South Quadrant, it is necessary to start the procurement process as soon as possible. The successful bidder will need approximately twelve months to start-up service. Committee Discussion:  The Restructuring Government Council Committee reviewed this matter on November 9, 1999. Councilmembers present for the discussion were Charles Baker (Chair) and Don Reid.  Eric Davis, Chair of the Privatization/Competition Advisory Committee presented the PCAC's recommendation which was to allow the City's Solid Waste Services to bid on the South Quadrant.  A complete summary of the Committee discussion is included in the attachment. Key discussion points were (a) whether private bidders would continue to bid in view of the City's successes, and (b) whether it would be desirable to pay some premium over a future City low bid in order to keep the private sector interested in bidding on this service. It was generally agreed, however, that the only way of knowing the difference between the private sector bids and the City's cost would be to allow the City to compete.  Without a quorum of the Committee, Councilmembers Charles Baker and Don Reid approved (2-0) the PCAC's recommendation to (a) begin the procurement process for contracting solid waste collection services in the South Quadrant; and (b) allow the City's Solid Waste Services KBU to bid on collection services in the south quadrant. Funding: Solid Waste Services FY2001 Operating Budget Attachment 7 November 9, 1999, Restructuring Government Committee Agenda and Minutes 16. Charlotte Housing Authority Response to Information Request Action: Approve the City Within A City Committee recommendation to: A. Receive as information Charlotte Housing Authority (CHA) and City staff responses to City Council's questions relating to public housing; and B. Direct the City Within A City Committee to continue dialogue with the CHA Board of Directors and report back to City Council. Dialogue topics should include: - major housing policies of the CHA and City; - policy overlaps between the CHA and City; and - any recommendations for housing policy change. Committee Chair: Rod Autrey Staff Resource: Stanley Watkins Focus Area: City Within A City and Economic Development Policy: The FY2000 Consolidated Housing Action Plan, approved by City Council on March 24, 1999 supports the preservation of existing housing units, as well as increasing the amount of low-income housing. Explanation:  On August 4, 1999, the CWAC Committee held a joint meeting with representatives of the CHA Board of Directors and staff. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for City Council to better understand the role and mission of CHA and to discuss issues surrounding low and moderate-income housing. The CWAC Committee identified 42 questions for CHA and City staff to answer.  On September 7, 1999, a presentation of the questions was made to City Council. This was an opportunity for Council to ask additional questions.  The questions and issues raised by the CWAC Committee and City Council were grouped in the following categories: - HOPE VI Grants and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program - Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers - Crime and Domestic Violence - Goals, Programs and Policies - Population Served - Miscellaneous/Other Committee Discussion:  On November 3, 1999, the City Within A City Committee reviewed the responses from the Charlotte Housing Authority and City staff. The Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to receive responses from the CHA and City staff on questions related to public housing and direct staff to develop a process to proceed. The Committee believes a retreat with the CHA Board of Directors would assist in this effort. Councilmembers Autrey, Spencer and Sellers voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Cannon and Jackson were absent.  The Committee discussed the use of Environmental Court to address truancy issues, accountability and roles of the CHA and City in providing moderate and low-income housing units and the maintenance of the existing housing stock. Attachment 8 Charlotte Housing Authority Responses to Information Request 17. Sparrow Run, Limited Partnership Rental Housing Development Loan Action: Approve the City Within A City recommendation to provide a $350,000 loan to Sparrow Run, Limited Partnership. The loan will provide gap financing for construction underway for 32 units of affordable rental housing for low-income elderly persons located in the Belmont community. Committee Chair: Rod Autrey Staff Resource: Stanley Watkins Focus Area: City Within A City Policy: The City's FY2000 Consolidated Housing Action Plan identifies a need for affordable, safe and decent housing for low-income families. The plan, which was approved by City Council on May 24, 1999, establishes guidelines for the expenditure of federal housing funds and recommends increasing affordable housing resources as a priority for low and moderate-income families as well as expanding the capacity of community-based housing development organizations. Explanation:  Sparrow Run, Limited Partnership, represented by Gordon Blackwell, principal owner of Regency Investment Associates, Inc., Regency Investment and the Belmont Community Development Corporation (CDC), is requesting a loan in the amount of $350,000.  Sparrow run is a new construction project located at the corner of 16th and Louise Streets. The project consists of 32, one-bedroom units of approximately 608 square feet. The total cost of the project is $2,053,992. Elderly housing is exempted from the City's Housing Locational Policy.  Staff is recommending a 20-year deferred payment loan at 0% interest with no annual or monthly debt service repayment. The City loan would not be released until the project is complete and 100% leased. Funding will come from the City's Federal HOME allocation.  The City loan will provide gap funding needed for the project and represents 17 percent of the total project sources. The source of funds is as follows: First Mortgage 345,000 City of Charlotte 350,000 Sale of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits/Equity 1,248,348 Deferred Developer Fees/Gap 110,644 $2,053,992 Background:  In February, 1999, Gordon Blackwell, principal owner of Regency Investment Associates and Nancy Berry, Director of Belmont CDC, contacted the City to request financing to complete the construction of housing for the elderly. The project was originally approved in 1997 and forecasted to cost $1,665,537, but due to site improvements, the project cost increased to $2,053,992. The cost increase is 23% or $388,455.  The three factors contributing to the project's financial short fall are as follows: - Regency's cost estimates for the project were based on 1997 costs. Actual construction began in Summer 1999. - Developer chose not to increase rents. A commitment was made by the developer to provide very low rents; 45%-50% of area median (in 1997 of $14,895 - $16,550 or in 1999 of $16,650 - $18,500 for one person) to the elderly. The units will rent for $300 and $320 per month. The low rents limit the project's ability to repay debt and obtain additional private financing. - Costs of site improvements were greater than budgeted, including some building materials. Committee Discussion:  On October 6, 1999, the City Within A City Committee discussed the Sparrow Run loan request of $350,000. The Committee asked staff to review the financials and work with the developer to provide current and more accurate information for the next Committee meeting. Councilmembers Autrey, Spencer, Sellers and Cannon were in attendance. Councilmember Jackson was absent.  On November 3, 1999, the City Within A City Committee reviewed the revised information for the Sparrow Run loan request of $350,000. The Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City provide $350,000 loan for Sparrow Run. Councilmembers Autrey, Spencer and Sellers voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Cannon and Jackson were absent.  The Committee discussed Council's expectations that the Enterprise Foundation will be involved in development proposals like Sparrow Run from the early conception stage. One role of the Foundation is to provide technical assistance to the Community Development Corporations in project development. Funding: Federal HOME Funds Attachment 9 Letter dated September 10, 1999 from Gordon Blackwell Breakdown of project cost overruns Cost per square feet information Sparrow Run project pro-forma 18. Animal Waste Ordinance Amendment Action: Approve the Public Safety Committee recommendation to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 3-24 of the City Code regarding animal waste on public and private property Committee Chair: Don Reid Staff Resource: Sara Holderness, Major Ken Williams Focus Area: Public Safety Committee Explanation:  The Animal Control Bureau receives approximately 1,000 complaints per year concerning dogs that defecate on the property of someone other than their owner. Animal waste that is not removed detracts from the positive image of the City, interferes with the enjoyment of property, and creates potential health concerns.  The current animal control ordinance makes it unlawful for a pet owner to allow an animal to defecate on the property of another. The proposed amendment to the ordinance would require citizens to clean up after a dog when it defecates on any public or private property without that property owner's consent.  The ordinance will apply only to dogs and will be applicable on all public and private property citywide. Exceptions will be made for guide dogs and police dogs.  The Animal Control Bureau will enforce the ordinance. If an Animal Control Officer sees a dog defecate and the owner or person in possession fails to clean up the waste, the officer will issue a citation in the amount of $25.00. The Animal Control Bureau will also respond to citizen complaints by sending letters to alleged violators reminding them of the law and will take action against documented repeat offenders.  The ordinance would become effective January 1, 2000. A public education campaign will be conducted to inform citizens of the change in the ordinance. Committee Discussion: The Public Safety Committee discussed the proposed ordinance at their November 10 meeting. Councilmembers Reid, Majeed, and Cannon, and Wheeler were present; Councilmember Wheeler had left the meeting prior to the vote and Councilmember Sellers was absent. The committee felt that the proposed ordinance was a useful educational tool. They were particularly interested in having the ordinance apply to parks, playgrounds, and school property. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend passage of the ordinance to the full Council. Attachment 10 Copy of ordinance Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes BUSINESS 19. Convention Center Related Facilities Financing Action: Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $38,000,000 of Certificates of Participation(COPS) for the purpose of funding previously approved projects. Staff Resource: Richard Martin Focus Area: Economic Development Explanation  This action provides the funding mechanism for three major projects. The approved projects to be funded include: - Scott Property Reimbursement - $8,400,000 On June 22, 1998, Council approved an advance from the Convention Center Tax Fund to the Convention Center Capital Project Fund. The advance was for the purchase of the Scott Property for future Convention Center expansion with the understanding that funds would be returned when future financing was completed. This is necessary to insure the continued financial viability of the Convention Center Tax Fund. - Rail Corridor/Trolley - $7,900,000 Council approved this project on June 15, 1998 as part of the five-year Capital Investment Plan. The amount reflected in this action represents only the Convention Center portion of the project. - Convention Center Hotel Meeting and Parking Facilities - $16,000,000 On April 12, 1999, Council approved an agreement with StarPort Partners for the City to participate in the Convention Center Hotel and Parking Deck Project in the amount of $16 million.  Approval of this resolution includes the following: - Authorization to submit an application to the Local Government Commission for approval of Convention Center COPS, Series 2000 and certain related matters. - Authorization for officials of the Finance Key Business Unit to file the application. - Appointment of the financing team and trustee. - Authorization for City officials to take necessary steps to complete the COPS sale. - Authorization to publish notice of a public hearing.  The difference between $38,000,000 and the costs of the three projects is $5,700,000, which will be used for reserve and issuance expense. Council will be asked to hold a public hearing and approve the financing documents on January 24, 2000. Funding: Debt service on the Convention Center COPS will be paid from Prepared Food and Occupancy Taxes 20. Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance Action: Approve the Public Safety Committee recommendation to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3-34(b) of the City Code to allow for the City to issue animal licenses that are valid for one year from the date of purchase instead of having all licenses expire on June 30 of each year. Committee Chair: Don Reid Staff Resource: Major Ken Williams Focus Area: Public Safety Explanation:  At present, pet owners are required to renew the licenses for their pets on July 1 of each year. This results in a large volume of work for the Animal Control Bureau which must issue the renewal letter and, upon receipt of payment, issue the animal license. This year Animal Control issued approximately 80,000 licensing letters.  The workload demand requires that Animal Control hire eight to ten temporary employees to process license renewals and new registrations at a cost of approximately $82,000. The size of the mailing also requires the use of a contract company to handle the actual mailing process at a cost of $30,000.  The Animal Control Bureau wishes to implement a cycle licensing plan that would allow scheduling the work out over an entire year, in the same way that the Division of Motor Vehicles issues license plates. The animal license would be valid for one year from the date of issue, instead of the current period of July 1-June 30.  There are several advantages to this plan. - It would reduce the need to hire a large number of temporaries on a seasonal basis or to contract with a mailing company since spreading out the workload will allow the work to be completed by existing staff. - It would reduce the influx of walk-in and mail-in license purchases in July and August, enabling Animal Control to provide more timely and efficient service to citizens. - It would allow Animal Control to maintain updated records on all pets that have received rabies vaccinations in Mecklenburg County and identify unlicensed animals through those records. - It would also increase revenue to the City by enabling Animal Control to immediately issue a license to a new pet owner, which would be good for one year, regardless of the date of purchase. Under the current ordinance, all licenses issued between January and July must be prorated.  The amendment to the ordinance deletes all references to prorated animal licenses. It retains the current fee schedule of $25 for fertile dogs and cats, $7.50 for sterile dogs and cats, and $10 for equines.  The ordinance change would be effective January 1, 2000. Committee Discussion: The Public Safety Committee discussed the proposed ordinance change at its November 10 meeting. Councilmembers Reid, Majeed, Cannon, and Wheeler were present; Councilmember Sellers was absent. The committee felt that this was an administrative change that would increase the efficiency of the Animal Control Bureau, provide better service to citizens, and result in cost savings to the City. They voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance change to the full Council. Introduction to CONSENT The consent portion of the agenda is divided into two sections: Consent I and Consent II. Consent I consists of routine items that have been approved in the budget, are low bid, and have met MWBD criteria. Consent II consists of routine items that have also been approved in the budget, but may require additional explanation. Minority and Women Business Development Program (MWBD) Abbreviations: BBE - African American ABE - Asian American NBE - Native American HBE - Hispanic WBE - Non-Minority Women Contractors and Consultants All contractors and consultants selections follow the Council approved process unless explained otherwise. CONSENT I 21. Various Bids A. Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road Transportation Improvements E&PM Recommendation: The City Engineer recommends the low bid of $1,585,774.67 by Blythe Development Co. of Charlotte, North Carolina. The proposed intersection improvements consist of providing left turn lanes for both approaches of Beatties Ford Road and for the eastbound approach of Sunset Road. A right turn lane will be added on the northbound approach of Beatties Ford Road. A shared through-right lane will be added to the eastbound approach of Sunset Road. Sunset Road will be widened to a five-lane section between Beatties Ford Road and I-77. MWBD Compliance: Yes. B. Sidewalk Package #7 E&PM Recommendation: The City Engineer recommends the low bid of $304,202.26, by United Construction, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina. This project will construct sidewalk along Tom Hunter Road and Lyon Court. Improvements on Tom Hunter Road, from the I-85 Service Road to Elgywood Lane, include sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, street drainage, and minor roadway widening. Improvements on Lyon Court, from Central Avenue to Morningside Drive, include sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, and street drainage. Improvements are being funded through the Sidewalk improvement Program. MWBD Compliance: Yes. C. Bucknell / Chilton Storm Drainage E&PM Recommendation: The City Engineer recommends the low bid of $1,239,378.54 by Sealand Contractors Corp. of Charlotte, North Carolina. This project will replace undersized and deteriorating storm drain pipes in the vicinity of Bucknell Avenue, Westminster Place, Chilton Place and Roswell Avenue in southeast Charlotte. The subject locations have experienced roadway flooding, flooding of living spaces, and property damage due to extreme erosion. Sections of Queens Road East and Roswell Avenue will be reconstructed and curb and gutter added to enhance the area's storm drainage system. MWBD Compliance: Yes. D. Sanitary Sewer Construction - Trunk Line & Street Main Extensions to Serve Kimway Drive - Matthews CMU Recommendation: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Director recommends the low bid of $516,940.11 by Trans-State Construction Co. of Denver, North Carolina. This project consists of approximately 6,800 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer pipe beginning at an existing manhole on Charlotte-Mecklenburg school property (David W. Butler High School), then along Kimway Drive, Kimway Court, Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Kimtyre Court. MWBD Compliance: Yes. Trans-State has made a good faith effort. 22. In Rem Remedy For In Rem Remedy #A - #J, the public purpose and policy is outlined here. Public Purpose:  Eliminate a blighting influence in a City Within A City neighborhood.  Reduce the proportion of substandard housing from 2.3% to 1% in 1997. (One of the goals of City Within a City is to continue housing preservation efforts.)  Increase tax value of property by making land available for potential infill housing development. Policy:  City Within a City  Community Safety Plan The In Rem Remedy items were initiated from 3 categories: 1. Public Safety - from Police and/or Fire Dept. 2. Complaint - from petition by citizens, from tenant or from a public agency 3. Field Observation - from concentrated code enforcement program The In Rem Remedy items are listed below by category identifying the street address and neighborhood. Public Safety A. 1116 Little Rock Road (Pawtucket) B. 2111 Statesville Road (Double Oaks/Fairview Homes) C. 649 Northway Drive (Thomasboro/Hoskins) D. 2675 Elmin Street (West Boulevard) E. 1525 Kimberly Road (Westover Hills) F. 839 Reliance Street (Thomasboro/Hoskins) G. 1005 Fairgound Street (Enderly Park)) H. 3740 Tennessee Ave. (Thomasboro/Hoskins) I. 4027 Westway Drive (Thomasboro/Hoskins) Complaint J. 1757 Wilmore Drive (Wilmore) Public Safety A. 1116 Little Rock Road Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 1116 Little Rock Road (Pawtucket Neighborhood) located outside the City Within A City boundaries. Attachment 11 B. 2111 Statesville Road Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the structure at 2111 Statesville Road (Double Oaks Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 12 C. 649 Northway Drive Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 649 Northway Drive (Thomasboro/Hoskins Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 13 D. 2675 Elmin Street Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 2675 Elmin Street (West Boulevard Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 14 E. 1525 Kimberly Road Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 1525 Kimberly Road (Westover Hills Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 15 F. 839 Reliance Street Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to repair the dwelling at 839 Reliance Street (Thomasboro/Hoskins Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 16 G. 1005 Fairground Street Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to repair the dwelling at 1005 Fairground Street (Enderly Park Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 17 H. 3740 Tennessee Avenue Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 3740 Tennessee Avenue (Thomasboro/Hoskins Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 18 I. 4027 Westway Drive Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to repair the dwelling at 4027 Westway Drive (Thomasboro/Hoskins Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 19 Complaint J. 1757 Wilmore Drive Action: Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the use of In Rem Remedy to demolish and remove the dwelling at 1757 Wilmore Drive (Wilmore Neighborhood), located in the City Within a City boundaries. Attachment 20 23. Increase of FY2000 Lease Purchase Agreement for Solid Waste Vehicles Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the increase of the FY2000 Citywide Lease Purchase Agreement for up to $3.5 million for Solid Waste Vehicles.  Solid Waste Services is the low bid to provide refuse services for the City's North Quadrant. In their bid for the North Quadrant, Solid Waste Services identified the purchase of 28 new vehicles to meet the service demands of the North Quadrant.  These additional funds will allow for the purchase of the identified vehicles necessary to equip Solid Waste Services to fulfill the North Quadrant Solid Waste Collection Services contract effective July 1, 2000.  Funding for the additional financing is available in the Municipal Debt Service Fund budget. However, the original $13.5 million (FY2000) citywide Lease Purchase Agreement Resolution approved within the annual Budget on June 12, 1999 did not include the additional authorization. 24. Refund of Certain Taxes Action: A. Approve adoption of a resolution authorizing the refund of certain taxes assessed through clerical or assessor error in the amount of $1,917.43. B. Adopt a resolution authorizing the refund of business privilege license payments made in error in the amount of $1,038.89. Attachment 21 Resolution List of Refunds CONSENT II 25. Storm Water Maintenance FY00D Action: A. Reject the bid of $937,856.20 from Shaw Group, Ltd., pursuant to NCGS 143-129, as a non-responsible bidder for this project; and B. Award a contract for Storm Water Maintenance FY00D to the next lowest bidder, Blythe Construction, Inc., for $963,567.50. Explanation:  This project is part of an ongoing program to provide maintenance, repair, and construction on existing storm water systems, or to construct new systems where none exists within the city limits of Charlotte. Individual projects are identified and prioritized by Engineering & Property Management's (E&PM) Storm Water Services Division based on the severity of the situation with regard to flooding of public and private property. E&PM Storm Water Services uses one-year "retainer" contracts such as this to provide timely response to maintenance problems.  On June 14, 1999, City Council rejected the Shaw Group as a non-responsible bidder for the Storm Water Maintenance FY99B contract due to past poor performance and inability to complete work on time.  Shaw Group recently completed Winfield Storm Drainage for E&PM Storm Water Services. This project exceeded the completion date, and required significantly higher levels of supervision by E&PM staff due to poor performance and inability to complete work on time. Liquidated damages of $12,250 were assessed.  Shaw Group currently has two active City projects with E&PM. - Eighth Street at Brevard Intersection Improvements is an $18,000 roadway project that has just begun. - FY99 Concrete Installation & Repair is a $309,555 roadway project. Progress is acceptable at this time.  E&PM has met on several occasions with Shaw Group regarding their performance and scheduling issues.  E&PM will continue to work closely with Shaw Group to help them successfully complete their current projects. However, based on Shaw Group's past performance on Storm Water Services contracts, E&PM does not believe it would be in the best interest of the City or Shaw Group to award them this project.  Shaw Group has indicated they do not plan to contest this action. MWBD: 7% BBE; 6% WBE Summary of Bids: Shaw Group, LTD. $937,856.20 Blythe Construction, Inc. $963,567.50 Sealand Contractors $965,300.00 Blythe Development $980,930.00 United Construction $1,099,575.00 Kip Corporation $1,760,950.00 Funding: Capital Investment Plan 26. FAA Grants Budget Ordinance Action: Adopt a Budget Ordinance to appropriate funds received from two FAA Grants; AIP-35 in the amount of $7,436,877, and AIP-36 in the amount of $5,049,062. Explanation:  On September 13, 1999, City Council accepted FAA Grant AIP-35 for the remainder of the airport's fiscal year 1999 entitlement funds. In the same action, Council also authorized the Aviation Director to accept any other federal grant money that might come available before the end of the fiscal year (as of September 30, 1999) from FAA discretionary funds. Consequently, the Aviation Director accepted AIP-36 on September 29, 1999.  AIP-35 provides 75% funding for the Airport's Master Plan Land Acquisition Program, the installation of a new access control system, the removal of the Old Terminal tower cab, the Runway 23 Approach Clearing Project, and the Runway 23 deicing pads.  AIP-36 provides 80% funding for the sound insulation of 137 residences in the 65 DNL noise contour, and the acquisition of two mobile home parks within the 70 DNL noise contour. Background: Under the Federal legislation for the Airport Improvement Program, the FAA allocates a certain amount of grant money as entitlement funds for each airport. The amount of entitlement funds is derived from a formula based on the airport's annual boarded passengers. In addition, the FAA allocates a certain amount of funds for discretionary projects, such as the Noise Compatibility Program and high priority airfield projects. Funding: AIP-35 Grant Master Plan Land Acquisition $6,824,532 Access Control System $288,083 Old Terminal Tower Cab Removal $106,350 Runway 23 Approach Clearing $72,862 Runway 23 Deicing Pads $145,050 AIP-36 Grant Noise Compatibility Program $5,049,062 Community Input: Airport Advisory Committee recommends these projects. 27. Architectural Design Services for Concourse D Expansion Action: A. Adopt a Budget Ordinance to appropriate $3,000,000 to fund the design contract and associated expenses for the expansion of Concourse D, FIS (Federal Inspection Services) Facility and New Commuter Concourse E; and B. Award an architectural design contract to LS3P Associates, Ltd. of Charlotte in the amount of $2,568,000 for the design of Concourse D Expansion, FIS Facility and new Concourse E. Policy: Airport Master Plan Explanation:  Concourse D accommodates US Airways, US Airways Express, British Airways, international flights and charter flights. The 1999 General Airport Revenue Bonds provide funds to expand the concourse by 160,000 square feet. The construction will include two additional international gates, five new domestic gates and expansion of the international arrivals area. The construction of new Concourse E will include 21 commuter aircraft gates. All new gates will be City controlled and rented to users on a per use basis. The construction is estimated at $58,413,000.  Request for Qualifications were sent to over 50 firms listed in the city's List of Approved Architects and Engineers. Six architectural firms submitted qualifications. A selection committee comprised of two Airport Advisory Committee members, Eric Locher and Joel Randolph, City Engineer Jim Schumacher, Aviation Director Jerry Orr and Airport Engineer Mark Wiebke reviewed qualifications and selected LS3P Associates, Ltd. LS3P Associates, Ltd. was selected based on their presentation, qualifications, and experience with airport facility expansion projects. Funding: The Airport will fund this project from the discretionary fund balance to be repaid from the proceeds of the 1999 General Airport Revenue Bonds Issue. The bond debt service will be repaid through airport revenues. 28. Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Equalization Facilities - Amendment #1 Action: Approve Amendment #1 for $173,600.00 with Camp Dresser & McKee for design and construction management services on the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Equalization project. Explanation:  Amendment #1 will provide: - additional design required to meet new National Fire Protection Association code requirements; - additional survey due to changed site conditions; - fee adjustment due to a 3-year suspension of the project due to operational conflicts with other construction projects on site.  With this amendment the Camp Dresser & McKee contract will increase from $521,800 to $695,400. Background:  The agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee for design and construction management services at the Sugar Creek WWTP was approved by City Council on January 29, 1996 in the amount of $521,800. Funding: Water/Sewer Capital Investment Plan 29. Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator Facility & Pump Station Improvements - Professional Services Contract Action: Approve a contract with Camp Dresser & McKee for design and construction management services of the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator Facility and Pump Station Improvements project. The contract has a not to exceed amount of $324,700. Explanation:  The contract will provide: - design of an emergency generator system for the plant; and - rehabilitation of the existing influent pumping station. Background:  The Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant currently does not have full emergency generator capacity in the event of a power failure. The new system to be designed will provide for a full emergency standby system.  The pump station rehabilitation will provide for new pumps and controls allowing more flexibility for pump rates. This flexibility is important in maintaining a stable flow through the plant. Funding: Water/Sewer Capital Investment Plan 30. Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion - Amendment #3 Action: A. Approve Amendment #3 to the professional services contract for $528,657 with Metcalf & Eddy for design and construction management services on the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station Expansion project; and B. Approve a Budget Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from available Capital Project Savings. Explanation:  Amendment #3 will: - extend the construction management services 12 months; - prepare pre-purchase documents for the raw water pumps; - redesign raw water pump motors, force main, and miscellaneous systems; - extended bid period; - relocate the new cell four pumping station; - install sheet piles with a concrete cap and regrade the east side of the point; and - lower the 120 inch pipeline and add a 120 inch diameter connection with a valve and blind flange.  The construction phase services for the Catawba River Raw Water Pumping Station were based upon a 12-month construction period. Several major items that warrant an increase in construction time are, delivery of the raw water pumps, dredging of cells one, two, and three at the completion of cell 4, and constrained working conditions due to multiple concurrent projects  Considerable effort was required for redesign of the 3000 horsepower motors and controls to provide for a more efficient operation. Redesign was also required to accommodate the increase in the new raw water line from 84" to 120" diameter.  The contractor encountered rock during their excavation operation. The pump station had to be relocated to the east to avoid rock removal.  The force main from the pump station had to be lowered for alignment with the new raw water force main installed under another contract and a 120 inch outlet connection was added to accommodate future improvements to pumping cells one, two, and three.  With this amendment the Metcalf and Eddy contract will increase from $918,811 to $1,447,468. MWBD Status: The BBE participation of this project will be $27,124 or 5% of the contract amount. Background:  City Council approved the contract with Metcalf and Eddy on December 13, 1993 in the amount of $820,500.  Amendment No. 1 was approved by the Utilities Key Business Executive on May 8, 1995 in the amount of $48,500.  Amendment No. 2 was approved by the Utilities Key Business Executive on April 22, 1997 in the amount of $49,811. Funding: Water/Sewer Capital Investment Plan 31. Acquisition of Wickerby & Matthews Plantation Subdivision Water System Action: Approve agreement with Union County for the purchase of the water distribution system serving Wickerby and Matthews Plantation Subdivision. Purchase price is $226,215. Policy: The April 6, 1996 Union County - City of Charlotte Water/Sewer Agreement provides for the transfer of Union County water/sewer customers inside Mecklenburg County to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities when the Union distribution/collection system can be incorporated into the CMU system. Explanation:  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities recently installed a 16-inch water main along Pleasant Plains Road (Matthews) that provides water service to the Wickerby and Matthews Plantation Subdivision.  The advantages to the City's purchase of the Union County system are: - Compliance with the Union County-Charlotte Agreement; - CMU would acquire 160 new water customers; - Wickerby and Matthews Plantation are already CMU sanitary sewer customers; - There would not be any cost to the Union County customers to become CMU customers; and - The Town of Matthews supports this request. Funding: Water/Sewer Capital Investment Plan 32. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Wastewater Collection Division HVAC - Budget Ordinance Action: Approve a budget ordinance to appropriate and transfer $100,000 from Utilities Operating Fund Balance to Utilities - Wastewater Collection Facility Repairs/Renovations. Explanation: A budget ordinance is necessary to allow Utilities Wastewater Collection Division to solicit private contractor quotations for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning work on their existing facility system. The two roof units are tattered and fragile. Proposed work calls for replacing the HVAC roof units and balancing of the system. Funding: Water/Sewer Capital Investment Plan 33. Property Transactions Action: Approve the following property acquisitions (A-C) and adopt the condemnation resolutions (D-F). Acquisitions: A. Project: FAR Part 150 Land Acquisition Program Owner(s): Robert and Elizabeth Melton Property Address: 2136 Boyer Street Property to be acquired: .315 acres Improvements: Ranch Purchase Price: $64,000 Remarks: The purchase price was determined by an independent appraiser and was reviewed by a second appraiser. Each appraisal takes into consideration the specific quality and quantity of the land. The tax value is determined on a more generic basis and will be higher or lower for land/house with certain attributes. Property is acquired per Federal Guidelines 49 CFR Part 24 of the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act of 1970. Acquisition costs are eligible for Federal Aviation Administration reimbursement Zoned: R17MF Use: Single family residence Tax Value: $49,170 Tax Code: 061-271-18 B. Project: Beatties Ford/Sunset Road Intersection Improvements, Parcel #42 Owner(s): Vallabhbhai N. Patel & wf., Hansa V. Patel Property Address: 4518 Sunset Road Property to be Acquired: 5,789.12 sq.ft. (0.140 ac.) permanent right of way plus 2,134.44 sq.ft. (0.049 ac.) temporary construction easement. Improvements: Landscaping & shrubs Purchase Price: $22,000 Remarks: The areas are needed for construction of intersection improvements near Beatties Ford/Sunset Road. Acquisition price is based on an independent, certified appraisal. Zoned: B-2 Use: Single Family Total Parcel Tax Value: $155,420 Tax Code: 041-233-15 C. Project: Monroe/Sharon Amity Roads Improvements, Parcel #73 Owner(s): E. H. Blanton & Marillyn T. Blanton Property Address: 5300 Monroe Road Property to be Acquired: 215.64 sq.ft. (0.0049 ac.) fee simple acquisition plus 1,015.33 sq.ft. (0.0023 ac.) temporary construction easement Improvements: Landscaping, small trees Purchase Price: $13,200 Remarks: This acquisition is needed for intersection improvements at Monroe Road and Sharon Amity Road. Acquisition price was established by current market values in the area. Zoned: B-1 Use: Commercial Total Parcel Tax Value: $142,110 Tax Code: 161-107-17 Condemnations: D. Project: 120" Raw Water Main Catawba Station to Reservoirs, Parcel #43 & 44 Owner(s): Arlen Dean Belk & Sue K. Belk & any other parties of interest. Property Address: 6400 & 6410 Old Plank Road Property to be Acquired: 109,324.00 sq.ft. (2.519 ac.) temporary construction easement Improvements: Trees Purchase Price: $53,150 Remarks: This area is needed for construction of the 120" raw water line. After numerous contacts with the property owners, the City has yet to reach a settlement. The condemnation amount is based on a certified, independent appraisal. Zoned: R-4 Use: Single Family Dwelling Total Parcel Tax Value: $365,230 Tax Code: 035-132-04 & 035-132-03 E. Project: Paw Creek Outfall Relocation, Parcel #2 Owner(s): Henry J. Stuckey & Shane R.Hall and any other parties of interest. Property Address: 8650 Todd Road Property to be Acquired: 1,304.50 sq.ft. (.028 ac.) Improvements: Trees Purchase Price: $150 Remarks: The area is needed for the construction of a sanitary sewer line. City staff has yet to reach an agreement with the property owner after numerous contacts and negotiations. Compensation amount is based on an independent, certified appraisal. Zoned: R-3 Use: Single Family Total Parcel Tax Value: $61,850 Tax Code: 055-531-01 F. Project: Long Creek Parallel Outfall-Phase II, Parcel #18 Owner(s): Richard B. Wiles & wf., Carol W. Wiles and any other parties of interest. Property Address: 600 Pine Forest Drive Property to be Acquired: 6,750.00 sq.ft. (0.155 ac.) Improvements: Trees, landscaping Purchase Price: $1,740 Remarks: The area is needed for the construction of a sanitary sewer line for Long Creek Parallel Outfall Phase II. City staff has yet to reach an agreement with the property owner after numerous contacts and negotiations. Compensation amount is based on an independent, certified appraisal. Zoned: R-3 Use: Single Family Total Parcel Tax Value: $226,330 Tax Code: 031-094-04 34. Minutes Action: Approve the titles, motions and votes reflected in the Clerk's record as the minutes of the: - October 18, 1999 Zoning Meeting - November 8, 1999 Business Meeting City Council Agenda November 22, 1999