Cyril Jefferson

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Economic Development Discussions

Not disclosed — any financial commitment would be revealed if an incentive or deal comes back to a public meeting.

Replacement Transit Vehicle Procurement

Absorbed within existing transit operational budgets.

ElectriCities Customer Service Survey Results and Utility Improvements

$1,664,804.68 funded through existing utility budgets.

Water and Sewer Rate Structure Overhaul

$1,319,520 revenue and expenditure appropriation.

Dash In Food Store Commercial Rezoning

Private commercial investment will redevelop an underutilized and challenging parcel.

Firefighter Staffing and Separation Allowance

Implementation costs for the firefighter special separation allowance were discussed as an investment in staff retention.

Foster Care Resource and Support Needs

Resource allocation impacts on county and local social service programs.

Proposed Large-Scale Manufacturing Development Concerns

Potential negative impact on surrounding residential property values and future road maintenance costs.

First Baptist Church Property and Downtown Revitalization

Significant long-term infrastructure costs, estimated around $10 million per block when factoring in utility replacements and curb redesigns, though state-led resurfacing will cover initial striping costs.

Affordable Housing and Property Acquisition on Vail Avenue

Implementing tax rebates or fee waivers would defer or forego certain future tax revenues and fee collections in exchange for verified affordable housing outcomes.

Low-Income Homeowner Tax Assistance Program

Uses existing budgeted funds of $100,000 in home funds and $100,000 in general funds without requiring budget adjustments at this time.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvements

Several major projects face millions in additional funding needs above original budgets, potentially requiring future debt issuance or alternative revenue sources.

Blighted Property Demolitions

Demolition costs are absorbed by the city initially and recovered through liens, while successful rehabilitations significantly increase local property tax values.

Urban Deer Management and Wildlife Nuisance

None directly estimated.

Electric Operations Center Construction

Over $9.4 million committed toward electrical operations construction, line maintenance labor, and warehouse stock.

CDBG-CV Fund Reallocation for Public Services

$452,154 in federal grant funds reallocated to public services.

energy financing program

Property owners get access to flexible financing for green upgrades, which should pay for themselves over time through lower utility bills.

Liberty Academy Charter School Expansion

Traffic improvements may require state or local funding depending on road maintenance jurisdictions.

public safety

Taxpayers are footing the bill for hundreds of emergency responses to this single property, draining city resources.

Adoption of Agenda

Closed Session — Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel

Adoption of Agenda

Consent Agenda Approval

Adoption of Resolution for Annexation Public Hearing

Appointment to Library Board of Trustees

Reappointment to Library Board of Trustees

2026-314 Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan

2026-340 Approval of a Task Order with CITI Inc.

2026-341 Approval to Amend the City of High Point Personnel Resolution

2026-342 Approval of a Purchase from Interstate Transportation Sales & Service, Inc.

2026-350 Consideration of Approval of Minutes

Approval of a Sole Source Purchase with Glacier Technology Inc.

Approval of a Task Order with CITI Inc.

Approval to Amend the City of High Point Personnel Resolution

Approval of a Purchase from Interstate Transportation Sales & Service, Inc.

Adoption of the Meeting Agenda

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Approval of Appointment to Human Relations Commission

Approval of Reappointments to High Point Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

to approve the amended consent agenda.

to accept Council Member Harman's recusal from voting on funding for Friends of John Coltrane and Greater High Point Food Alliance.

Funding for High Point Schools Partnership

Recused due to conflict of interest.

to accept Council Member Johnson's recusal from voting on funding for Macedonia Family Resource Center.

to approve funding for Macedonia Family Resource Center.

to adopt the agenda as amended.

to approve the Text Amendment 26-02 - Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) with the standard reasonableness and consistency statement in the Staff Report.

to adopt the resolution approving the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Tara Investments, LLC for 305 and 315 North Elm Street, with the following two amendments: to amend the purchase price to $1.2

to approve funding for Friends of John Coltrane and Greater High Point Food Alliance.

to accept Mayor Jefferson's recusal from voting on funding for High Point School Partnership.

to approve funding for High Point School Partnership.

to approve funding for the remaining outside non-profit organizations for FY 2026-2027.

amend the pending motion by adopting the FY 2026-2027 Budget with an 8.95 cent property tax increase and including funding for a SSA for firefighters.

approve the budget with the 8.74 cent increase and and ask staff to find SSA in the budget, so that means the budget's going to include SSA.

adopt the agenda as presented.

approve the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget Ordinance for Forward High Point, Inc. dba Downtown High Point.

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget Ordinance with Firefighter Special Separation Allowance

approve the FY 2026-2027 Budget and Annual Budget Ordinance for High Point Market Authority.

accept Mayor Pro Tem Peters' recusal from consideration of the FY 2026-2027 Budget and Annual Budget Ordinance for High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. dba Visit High Point ("Visit High Poi

adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget with the proposed 8.74-cent property tax increase and include a SSA for firefighters by directing staff to identify funding within the adopted budget.

approve the FY 2026-2027 Budget and Annual Budget Ordinance for High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. dba Visit High Point ("Visit High Point") and authorize the appropriate City Officials t

adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget as presented by staff without including a Special Separation Allowance (SSA), with the understanding that the Council could consider adding an SSA through a future budget

Approve Agenda Item # 2026-214.

Approve Agenda Item # 2026-212.

to end Closed Session and resume Regular Session.

adopt the agenda as amended.

approve the consent agenda.

approve the added agenda item – Compensation Adjustments and an Employment Agreement Amendment for Council – Appointed Personnel.

to adopt the agenda as presented.

to approve the Consent Agenda.

to approve agenda item 2026-184.

to approve agenda item 2026-185.

to adopt the agenda as presented.

to go into Closed Session pursuant to N.C. General Statute §143-318.11(a)(3) for Attorney-Client privilege and N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(6) for Personnel.

Adoption of Agenda

Closed Session - Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel

to adopt the agenda as presented.

Adoption of Agenda

to approve the agenda.

Adoption of Agenda

A motion was made by Council Member Andrew, seconded by Council Member Holmes, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.

A motion was made by Mayor Jefferson, seconded by Council Member Moore to Approve Agenda item 2026-164.

A motion was made by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the agenda as presented.

A motion was made by Mayor Jefferson, seconded by Council Member Andrew, to Approve Agenda Item 2025-165.

A motion was made by Mayor Jefferson, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to Approve Agenda Item 2025-166.

Adoption of Agenda

Approval of Consent Agenda

Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment

Reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission

Reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission