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Wilmington Council OKs repair extensions for two unsafe houses, grants garden-club funds and approves traffic and street items
Summary
Council granted 365‑day repair extensions for two unsafe houses (401 North Carr and 1308 S. 7th), approved a $500,300 Cape Fear Garden Club grant for a raised community garden, reduced neighborhood speed limits, accepted several public streets and authorized transportation project appropriations and a Duke Energy utility relocation agreement.
The Wilmington City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions across housing, parks, transportation and neighborhood safety at its March 2 meeting.
Housing code enforcement — Two public hearings considered properties found unfit for human habitation. For 401 North Carr Avenue, Chief Code Officer Brian Renner presented interior rodent- and water-damage evidence and recommended a repair-only ordinance; the owner, Cynthia Mitchell, described health and mobility challenges and difficulty securing contractors. Councilmember…
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