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Council roundup: annexations, historic designation, drone contract, grants, NASCAR funding and appointments
Summary
At its Nov. 24 meeting, Charlotte City Council approved multiple routine land‑use ordinances and annexations, adopted a historic landmark ordinance, accepted a $21,500 National Register grant, approved a five‑year drone contract, authorized $25 million in capital funding for NASCAR Hall improvements and confirmed several appointments to the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority.
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte City Council used its Nov. 24 session to clear an array of business items alongside a major planning debate.
On land use and historic designations, the council adopted an ordinance designating the Kelly M. and Margaret G.A. Alexander House as a local historic landmark. Council also approved multiple voluntary annexation ordinances (Emerson Pond, Garrison Industrial, River South) and a resolution to close a portion of the alley between Liggett Street and Bullard Street; staff recorded unanimous or near‑unanimous voice/hand votes where no speakers were present.
In grants and historic preservation: the council accepted a $21,500 grant…
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