City Council last week designated the former St. Mark’s property on Hamilton Street, and five adjacent lots, as a condemnation redevelopment area, authorizing the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the area. Continue reading St. Mark’s property designated for redevelopment
Category Archives: City Council
Inside the SID lawsuit dismissal
A Union County judge denied a motion on June 12 to enforce a settlement and reconsider a dismissal, officially ending the case that began in 2015 to stop the expansion of a Special Improvement District (SID).
$2 million bond ordinance for Dornoch II
City Council authorized a $2-million bond ordinance to fund infrastructure improvements, including the extension of Monroe Street, as part of a downtown development currently under construction.
Council to vote on expanded SID budget
Almost five years after City Council initially approved expanding the downtown Special Improvement District (SID) citywide — sparking a lawsuit by business owners — the governing body is poised to approve the first expanded SID budget.
PILOTs in the 2019 budget
Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) is projected to reach almost $1.4 million in this year’s municipal budget while foreclosure registry fees are expected to jump by more than 50 percent.
Acting city administrator steps down
Abubukar “A.J.” Jalloh stepped down as acting city administrator days before his temporary appointment was to expire.
Council approves American Legion acquisition
City Council approved two ordinances to acquire the James E. Mackie American Legion Post No. 499 at 59-63 W. Main St. for $77,500.
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Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network
A downtown wireless network and surveillance camera program will be deployed over the next few months as part of a pilot program in the downtown Central Business District (CBD).
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