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Coming Up
The Carrboro Town Council will be on a summer hiatus with its next regularly scheduled meeting (a work session) set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The agenda will be available at https://carrboro.legistar.com/
The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/
Language Access
The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov
La Ciudad de Carrboro ofrece servicios gratuitos de traducción e interpretación de idiomas a los residentes. Información: 919-918-7391 o info@carrboronc.gov
Recap of Past Meeting
The Council met on Tuesday, June 18, and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://ecs.page.link/etPyk
Town of Carrboro Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This complete agenda item with attachments is available at https://ecs.page.link/etPyk The adopted budget document will be posted at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2601/Annual-Budget-Documents
The Town Budget includes the Council’s key priorities of affordable housing, race and equity, and environmental protection.
“The Town’s annual operating budget represents Carrboro’s mission to enhancing the Town’s quality of life for our residents,” said Town Manager Patrice Toney. “This budget reflects our dedication to supporting our valuable employees, investing in critical infrastructure, and meeting the immediate needs of our community. The budget aims to include the Council’s key priorities of affordable housing, race and equity, and environmental protection.”
Highlights of the adopted budget totaling $68.3 million for fiscal year 2025 are as follows:
- No property tax rate increase. The Town of Carrboro tax bill for the owner of a home valued at $400,000 will be $2,417.60. Note that Carrboro property owners also pay Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district taxes.
A 10% across-the-board salary increase for Town employees. This increase consists of a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a one-time 7% salary adjustment to align with a competitive job market.
A Land Use Ordinance rewrite.
Significant investment in efforts to increase affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Fund. This 1.5 cent property tax will continue for FY24.
Resources for the Carrboro Family Financial Assistance Program.
Replacement of Fire Ladder 1 and ongoing investment in the town’s fleet.
Completion of The 203 Project is expected in the first half of Fiscal Year 2025.
Initial planning for renovation of town buildings.
In other matters, the Council took these additional actions:
- Deferred consideration of a proposed paid parking program in downtown Carrboro to a future meeting date to be announced following further community engagement. Learn more and check for updates at https://www.carrboronc.gov/3008/Paid-Public-Parking-Ordinance
- Received a site assessment report on Town-owned land identified for possible affordable housing use. The Council requested staff review of the report and further community engagement. Learn more and check for updates at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2681/Exploration-of-Affordable-Housing-on-Tow
- Held a legislative public hearing and adopted revised Land Use Ordinance text amendments relating to neighborhood cafes and residential density.
- Received the Police Department Quarterly Equity Report.
- Approved Recommended Human Services Funding for FY 2024-2025. The Town Manager's Adopted Budget for FY 2024-2025 includes an appropriation of $665,068 to be distributed to local human services agencies providing services to the residents of Carrboro.
- Authorized the Town Manager to issue a Business Revolving Loan Program loan of $12,000 plus closing costs to Stevie Webb of The Cheese Shop.
- Authorized American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Fund for Revenue Replacement.
- Authorized the Town Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough for the development of a comprehensive emergency operations plan.
- Authorized the Town Manager to award a contract to install bicycle detectors at four intersections: East Main Street at Roberson Street, Main Street at North Greensboro Street, Weaver Street at North Greensboro Street, and NC 54 at West Poplar Avenue.
- Approved the consolidation of the Truth Plaque Task Force (TPTF) and Racial Equity Commission (REC) to one commission serving Carrboro residents.
- Approved the consolidation of the Arts Committee and Recreation & Parks Commission as one to be named the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Advisory Board serving the Carrboro residents.
- Authorized an agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for a FY25-26 Transportation Demand Management Grant.
- Authorized a one-year MOU for the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness.
- Amended the personnel policy to reflect a benefit change for Town employees.
- Authorized a Global Capital Agreement to continue to receive Orange County Transit funds.
- Authorized a correction plat for the Greene Tract to properly show an easement.
- Approved minutes from Town Council Meetings held on October 3, 10, 24, November 14, 29 and December 5, 2023.
- Authorized an application for the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Grant.
Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFoUOyZFLFE
Council Meeting Schedule
View the 2024 Council Calendar at https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14168/2024-Town-Council-Meeting-Calendar
Town Council
The Town Council, which is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, comprises Mayor Barbara Foushee, Mayor Pro Tempore Danny Nowell, Council Member Catherine Fray, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Jason Merrill, and Council Member Eliazar Posada. More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council
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