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 Charles C. Meeker, MayorJames P. West, Mayor Pro TemMary-Ann BaldwinThomas G. CrowderBonner GaylordJohn OdomNancy McFarlaneRuss Stephenson1:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M., TUESDAYDECEMBER 1, 2009THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
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City Council Agenda December 1, 2009
NOTICE TO HEARING IMPAIRED:Audio enhancements have been installed in the Council Chamber. Assistive listening devices areavailable upon request. Interpreters for Deaf and Hearing Impaired are available. If needed, pleaseprovide a 24-hour notice by calling 996-3100 (voice) or 996-3107 (TDD).A.
 
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR1.
 
Invocation - Reverend Patrick Dominguez, Church of the Apostles
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Pledge of Allegiance
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RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDSC.
 
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion.If a Councilor requests discussion on an item, the item will be removed from the consent agendaand considered separately. The vote on the consent agenda will be a roll call vote.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Recovery Zone Facility Bond 
The City of Raleigh has been allocated $11,072,000 in Recovery Zone Facility Bond(RZFB) eligibility through stipulations in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA). This RZFB permits and entices private development by allowing privateentities to borrow at tax exempt financing rates through use of the City’s credit rating. Amemo outlining the RZFB mechanism is in the agenda packet.In order to be eligible for and successfully issue this RZFB, the City of Raleigh must:
 
Designate a ‘Recovery Zone’ via Resolution on December 1, 2009. A copy of theresolution and map of the designation area are in the agenda packet.
 
File ‘Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds’ with the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and provide descriptions for all projects underconsideration by December 15, 2009. A copy of this form is in the agenda packet.Thus far two developers have expressed interest in accessing the RZFB to facilitatetheir projects.
 
Obtain placement of selected project on the Local Government Commission May 4,2010, agenda by April 6, 2010.In determining project selection, staff will use the following guidelines as illustrativestandards for review:
 
Catalyze economic benefits to the local economy
 
Integrate with the Comprehensive Plan
 
Uphold Sustainability standardsDesignation of the Recovery Zone and the expression of intent to the State do notrepresent any commitment of City funds or the approval of either of the projects. Thesesteps create the opportunity to use this aspect of ARRA should the City and the CountyIndustrial Development Commission elect to move ahead with this financing option.
Recommendation:
Approve resolution designating the Urban Progress Zone as a Recovery Zone andauthorize City Administration to proceed with the administrative steps necessary toachieve issuance of the Recovery Zone Facility Bond.
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City Council Agenda December 1, 2009
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Appointment of Public Utilities Department Staff for Various Associations
The City is a voting member of several associations represented by the Public UtilitiesDirector. Until a permanent Director is given that authority, it is necessary to appointinterim voting delegates to those associations.
Recommendation:
Appoint Kenny Waldroup, Assistant Public Utilities Director, as primary voting delegatefor the Lower Neuse Basin Association/Neuse River Compliance Association; appointKenny Waldroup as secondary voting delegate for the Upper Neuse River BasinAssociation; and appoint Donna Jackson, Assistant Public Utilities Director, as votingdelegate for the Urban Water Consortium.
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FY 2010-2011 Budget Review Calendar
The following schedule is proposed for the upcoming budget review process by Council:January 5, 2010 7:00 PM Pre-Budget Hearing by City CouncilMarch 15, 2010 City Council Budget Workshop (This workshop may be heldearlier)May 18, 2010 Presentation of Proposed Operating Budget and ProposedCapital Improvement Program for FY 2010-2011 by CityManagerJune 1 - June 30, 2010 City Council Budget Workshops (Schedule To Be Determined)June 1, 2010 7:00 PM Statutory Public Hearing on budget proposalsAdoption of the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2010-2011 and the CapitalImprovement Program is required no later than June 30, 2010.
Recommendation:
Approve Budget review schedule.
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NCDOT TIP Project R-2814A Municipal Agreement 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has requested that the Cityof Raleigh enter into a municipal agreement regarding TIP Project R-2814A, whichproposes to widen US 401 (Louisburg Road) in northeast Raleigh between Mitchell MillRoad and the proposed Rolesville Bypass. This agreement indicates the Department’sintent to move forward with this project and that it has sole responsibility for theconstruction costs associated with the project. The agreement also notes that anyconflicts with City-owned utilities have been addressed under a separate agreement.Staff has no issues with the proposed agreement as drafted, and the City Attorney hasreviewed the draft agreement as to form.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement as drafted.
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Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Items of Surplus Property 
The Purchasing Manager has a Resolution Authorizing the donation of Items of SurplusProperty that is no longer of use to the City and can be utilized by another agency. G.S.160A-280 gives authority to local governments to donate to another governmental unitwithin the United States, a sister city, or a nonprofit organization. A public notice hasbeen made of at least five days prior to the adoption of a resolution approving thedonation.
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