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Votes at a glance: Morganton council approves loan authorization, contracts and land-use actions
Summary
At its March 3 meeting the Morganton City Council approved a slate of motions including authorization to pursue a state cash-flow loan, a rezoning, demolition and repair contracts, and several budget amendments and small loans; all motions passed on voice votes.
MORGANTON, N.C. — The Morganton City Council on March 3 approved multiple motions affecting storm recovery, land use and city facilities. Most items passed by voice vote after brief discussion; the council recorded no roll-call tallies in the meeting minutes supplied to the public.
Key outcomes (motions passed by voice vote unless otherwise noted):
- State cash-flow loan authorization: Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for and accept a cash-flow loan from the State Treasurer's Office for up to $5,460,967.40 at 0 percent interest to assist short-term disaster cash flow. The motion was moved by Councilmember Butch McSwain and seconded by Councilmember Chris Jernigan. The council also approved a resolution for the city to assume the loan obligation. Council and staff noted the city would not immediately close on the loan until timing issues with FEMA Category A/B reimbursements are clarified.
- Rezoning: Council approved rezoning a 20.64-acre parcel (PIN 2704828494, referenced as 0 Eula Street in the hearing) from Low Intensity District with a mobile home…
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