At the April 13 City Council meeting, council approved funding for Phase V, areas 18 and 19 annexations. From a PWC memo, funds for the Capital Project Fund will be transferred from the Annexation Phase V Reserve Fund. The estimated cost is $11,500,000. Project 18 location – Southgate and South Gate Village Project 18 map:Continue reading “Fayetteville City Council Approves Phase V Annexation Areas 18 & 19 Funding”
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Hoke County Commission Update
Sales Tax Increase What Happened: The County Commission voted to POTENTIALLY raise the Hoke County sales tax by .5 cent. A resolution has been sent to the state legislators for approval. Vote: Unanamous Projects: Money generated would be used to fund a new Hoke County High School with an estimated cost of $58 million. AnContinue reading “Hoke County Commission Update”
City of Fayetteville & Cumberland County – Federal Advocacy Report
Federal Advocay Report for Fayetteville City Council Cumberland County Board of Commission Fayetteville Regional Chamber of Commerce Background: (From FaegreBD Consulting) – federal affairs consultant For the past year, FaegreBD Consulting (FBDC) has had the privilege of serving as the Partnership’s federal affiars consultant. The initial FBDC work focused upon the identification of issues thatContinue reading “City of Fayetteville & Cumberland County – Federal Advocacy Report”
Fayetteville City Council Update
The City Council held their annual planning retreat. The day long meeting took place at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. A full council was in attendance in addition to city administration and staff. The following are top priroties for the coming year. 1. Crime & safety 2. Economic Development What Was Said: Councilman Crisp – “We’veContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council Update”
Spring Lake Board of Alderman – Update
At the February 23 Board of Alderman meeting, the board voted and approved to amend the following. 1. Changed the terms of office for the Mayor of Spring Lake from 2 years to 4 years 2. Changed the terms of office for the Board of Alderman from 2 years to 4 years The Town of SpringContinue reading “Spring Lake Board of Alderman – Update”
Update: Interbasin Water Transfer
Hot Button Topic – Proposed Cape Fear River water removal Background: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources held public hearings last month. The purpose of these hearings was to receive input regarding an interbasin water transfer. The towns that could be receiving additional water are Apex, Cary, Morrisville and parts of the Research TriangleContinue reading “Update: Interbasin Water Transfer”