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Council defers three tree‑canopy land purchases amid appraisal and notice questions
Summary
Charlotte City Council moved to defer three consent items (32, 33 and 34) that would have funded land acquisitions under the Tree Canopy Preservation Program, after council members asked for more appraisal detail, funding‑bucket clarity and broader notice to affected residents; staff said appraisals are recent and funds are developer fee‑in‑lieu dollars.
Charlotte City Council voted on Feb. 9 to defer three consent items — Nos. 32, 33 and 34 — that would have authorized land purchases under the Tree Canopy Preservation Program (TCPP) until the Feb. 23 business meeting.
Councilmember La'Juana Mayfield led the push to defer, saying she needed clearer justification for the purchase prices and broader community notice for affected unincorporated neighbors. Mayfield noted tax‑valuation figures she had reviewed and asked why market appraisals…
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