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Council approves drone contract, grant nominations and $25M in NASCAR Hall funding
Summary
In the business portion of its Nov. 24 meeting, the Charlotte City Council approved a five-year Motorola drone contract for first-responder use, accepted a U.S. Department of the Interior grant for National Register nominations and approved $25 million in capital improvements for the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with interlocal reimbursement terms.
The Charlotte City Council approved multiple business items on Nov. 24, including an equipment contract, historic-preservation grant and a capital package for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Contract: Council approved a five-year contract with Motorola Solutions to provide, implement and maintain drones and related systems for a first-responder program, authorizing the city manager to negotiate renewals and purchase additional software licenses and services. The motion to approve items (a–e) passed with a recorded count of five in favor and two opposed.
Historic nominations: Council approved acceptance of a $21,500 grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior to support National Register nominations for Macquarie Heights and Oak Lawn Park. A resident described Macquarie Heights’ significance as a historically Black neighborhood and voiced concerns about planned toll-lane expansions by NCDOT that could affect dozens of homes.
NASCAR Hall: Council approved a package to provide $25 million in capital improvements for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, an interlocal agreement to reimburse the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority up to $1.3 million for design and development costs, and a budget ordinance appropriating the same amount. Council members who serve or served on the Hall board described fiscal conservatism, youth engagement programs and the project’s regional economic impact.
Other business: Council completed a variety of appointments and additional business items before moving to council reports and a closed session to consult with the city attorney on pending litigation and to review body-worn-camera recordings.
Votes and recorded outcomes were taken on the respective motions; staff were directed to follow up with partners on grant administration, procurement details and implementation timelines.
