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City gives status report on bond and CIP projects; dozens of park, public‑safety and building projects progressing
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Summary
Friese & Nichols and city staff briefed council on roughly 20 capital projects including PSAP site selection, several fire station designs and park work; some projects are bid‑ready, some in construction and two are on hold; staff will return with contract recommendations and timelines.
A Friese & Nichols project manager and city staff provided a summary update of approximately 20 capital projects spanning parks, public safety, facilities and transit.
Key status items: PSAP (9‑1‑1 answering point) site‑options under review with county coordination; Fire Station 16 progress toward 60% design and projected GMP in March 2026; Fire Station 9 land purchase complete and CMAR RFQ posted; Cape Fear River Park at 95% design with permitting planned this month and anticipated construction completion in late 2026; Veterans Park 2 design and permitting in progress with an invitation to bid anticipated. Glenville Lake courts reported near completion and paving scheduled as weather allows.
Several projects are in procurement (Power Station feasibility, fast center build‑out, in‑ground bus lift, locker room renovations and resurfacing work), and two projects remain on hold (Hay Street Park and Fire Station 4). Staff noted the need to continue coordination across departments to manage moves and temporary office locations during renovations.
Council asked for follow‑ups on parking for recreational projects, scheduling for the Glenville Lake trail work and a January 26 briefing on Applied Building Sciences' report for the ongoing Fire Station 4 evaluation; staff committed to return with procurement recommendations and schedule updates.
