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Henderson City Council approves grants, pedestrian-safety application and designates city parcel for public parking
Summary
The council unanimously approved submissions for a bulletproof vest reimbursement grant, an NCDOT pedestrian-safety call for projects application, two NCDEQ State Reserve grants and designated 2434 Old Norlina Road as public parking; appointments to local boards were also confirmed.
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved several resolutions at its Nov. 10 regular meeting, clearing the way for grant applications, state-funded studies and a city-owned parcel’s designation for public parking.
Council approved Resolution 25-50 to submit the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Program FY25 grant, which reimburses the city for vest purchases for the Police Department. Police Chief Marcus Barrow provided background on the department’s annual applications for the program.
The council also approved Resolution 25-52 to apply to a Kerr Tar COG/N.C. Department of Transportation call for pedestrian-safety projects. City staff identified two candidate intersections—Charles Rollins Road at Ruin Creek Road (near hospital access) and Andrews Avenue (near a lower tower)—and discussed a third potential Andrews Avenue location near a BP convenience store. Manager Paylor Spruill noted $4 million is available…
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