City Council Business Meeting - 2-9-2026

Charlotte City Council · February 9, 2026

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Discussion and vote to defer three flood‑impacted property purchases (items 32–34)

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Council questioned staff appraisals and market valuation for several riverfront parcels impacted by Hurricane Helene. Council member Mayfield pressed whether the appraisals reflected environmental constraints; staff said recent appraisals (within the last six months) support fair‑market value and that the purchases use developer 'fee in lieu' funds, not tax revenue. After extended questioning and concerns about timing and price, Council Member Mayfield moved — and Council Member Owens seconded — to defer items 32, 33 and 34 to February 23; the motion passed. (Motion to defer made by Council M.

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Charlotte City Council debated several land-acquisition and preservation requests, previewed a transit‑oriented 5 Points land‑banking proposal, reviewed a state and federal legislative agenda emphasizing public safety, approved multiple business investment grants and an ordinance to codify pollinator/naturalistic landscaping, and deferred three flood‑impacted property purchases to Feb. 23.

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