Cabarrus County Council approves public housing plan and park construction projects

The City Council of Concord, NC, convened for its regular session on April 10, 2025, addressing a range of topics pertinent to the community. The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding the approval of the agency's annual plan, which includes updates to policies governing the public housing program. After a motion to open the hearing was made and seconded, the council unanimously voted to proceed, noting no public comments for or against the item. The hearing was subsequently closed.

Following the public hearing, the council moved on to several agenda items. The first item involved a request to rename Fallen Circle Southwest to Vic Saint Pierre Place Southwest. The council approved this request after a motion and second were made.

Next, the council considered adopting a resolution to schedule a public hearing for the closure of an unopened right-of-way. This resolution was also approved, setting the public hearing for May 8, 2025.

The council then discussed a project in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity for the reconstruction of a property at 133 C Cypress Street, which was approved with a funding allocation of $192,295 from the city’s HOME funds.

The agenda continued with a resolution for the preliminary approval of issuing multifamily housing revenue bonds, which was pulled from the agenda for further review. The council then authorized the use of eminent domain for a parcel located in the Northeast Quadrant of George Lyles and Weddington, which was also approved.

Further discussions included amendments to deed restrictions, which were approved, and a contract with CITI Incorporated for upgrading the SCADA system, valued at $687,845. The council also awarded a bid to Carolina Site Works for site work at a substation for $184,644.

A significant highlight was the approval of a contract with JD Goodrum Company for the construction of JE Jim Ramsore Park, the largest park project funded by the general obligation bond, at a cost of $17,975,041.95. This project marks a milestone as the first major park in the Northwest area of Concord.

Additionally, the council approved a contract for the expansion of the Logan Recreation Center parking lot, which will add 18 spaces, and accepted preliminary applications for water service requests from two properties outside city limits.

The meeting concluded with the council reappointing several members to the Concord United Committee and approving the consent agenda without any comments.

Overall, the session was marked by a series of approvals aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services, reflecting the council's commitment to addressing the needs of Concord residents. The next steps include the upcoming public hearing on May 8 and continued discussions on various projects and initiatives.