Fayetteville public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda including multiple rezonings and a $662,356 contract for storm drainage improvements. A key item authorizes an option to purchase 6.32 acres on the Catalyst 1 site for an affordable housing community with JBS Developers and the Housing Authority. The council will also receive the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission annual report.
- Authorize option to purchase 6.32 acres on Catalyst 1 site for affordable housing community (10.01)
- Professional service contract for $662,356 for Ivy & Lyon Road Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements (8.0A7)
- Conditional rezoning of 5 parcels on Hillsboro Street (1.58 acres) for veterans housing from MR-5 to MR-5/CZ (P25-51)
- Conditional rezoning of 13.2 acres at 730 Filter Plant Drive from LC to LI/CZ for water treatment facility (P25-52)
- Straight rezoning of 1.4 acres at Gardner and Hulon Streets from SF-6 to MR-5 (P25-53)
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting for the inauguration of city officials, during which the City Council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem and the Mayor will deliver an address. No other business is on the agenda.
- Election of a Mayor Pro Tem
- Mayoral Address
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on several funding allocations, including infrastructure for the Stadium View project and a loan for affordable housing. The body is also reviewing demolition ordinances for uninhabitable structures and a special use permit for a utility change.
- Allocation of $5.7 million from General Fund for Stadium View project infrastructure
- Contingent loan commitment of $2,883,811 for Central Park Villas affordable housing
- Demolition ordinances for 827 E. Orange Street and 4714 Ashton Road
- Special Use Permit evidentiary hearing for Lumbee River Electric Membership Corp at 6787 Bailey Lake Road
- Acquisition of real property at 920 and 922 Washington Drive
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on several consent items, including a large procurement for water treatment facilities and opioid settlement funding. The body will also hold a legislative hearing regarding a downtown development agreement for Stadium View.
- Bid award of $15,213,853.35 to Calgon Carbon Corporation for Granular Carbon Media at P. O. Hoffer & Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facilities
- Appropriation of $163,800 in Opioid Settlement Funds via Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2026-11
- Rezoning of 2.36 acres at 5236 Murchison Road to Light Industrial/Conditional Zoning (LI/CZ)
- Sale of surplus property located at 434 Old Wilmington Road
- Legislative hearing on the Amended and Restated Proposed Stadium View Downtown Development Agreement
City Council Work Session
The Fayetteville City Council holds a work session to discuss several agenda item requests from council members. These requests ask to place new items on future agendas, including a tenant rights ordinance study, an audit of capital improvement projects, and a reform of dinner meeting procedures. No final votes are expected; the session is for discussion and direction.
- Request to research and draft a Tenants Rights Ordinance (Council Member Benavente)
- Request for an audit of all Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects (Council Members Hondros, Davis, & Greene)
- Request to require disclosure of City Council Conflict of Interest forms (Mayor Colvin)
- Request for reform of dinner meeting procedures (Council Member Benavente)
- Request for Arts Council alleyway improvement project (Council Members Benavente and Davis)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fayetteville City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning appeal for 21.27 acres at 2211 Rosehill Road, previously denied by the Zoning Commission. The consent agenda includes a rezoning of 2.55 acres near the airport to Light Industrial, a $6.15 million drainage improvement contract for Ivy and Lyon Roads, and demolition ordinances for two uninhabitable structures on Murchison Road.
- Public hearing on P25-30: appeal to rezone 21.27 acres at 2211 Rosehill Road from SF-6 to MR-5 (tabled from August 25)
- Consent item P25-45: rezone 2.55 acres (PIN 0425754360000) from county M(P) to city LI near airport
- Approve $6,154,032 contract for Ivy and Lyon Road Drainage Improvement Project with Roadworks Construction Company
- Adopt demolition ordinances for uninhabitable structures at 1912 and 2005 Murchison Road
- Authorize acceptance of $5,000 Keep America Beautiful grant for Fayetteville Beautiful
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several zoning requests, including a large industrial parcel and a small commercial site. The agenda also includes approving a sole source request for electrical equipment and discussing lease modifications for Methodist University and the Fayetteville Soccer Club.
- Rezoning 79.39 acres at 4407 Distribution Drive to Heavy Industrial (HI)
- Rezoning 0.11 acres at 433 Hillsboro St. to Limited Commercial (LC)
- Purchase of a vacuum interrupting on-load tap changer for $246,978.67
- Auction of six decommissioned City of Fayetteville assets
- Sale of 0.03 acres of surplus property on Wright Street
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss a 911 PSAP consolidation with Cumberland County and agree to hold a joint city/county meeting for a final decision. They will also receive quarterly updates on the Downtown Municipal Service District, review substantial amendments to HUD Annual Action Plans, and discuss special event security at Festival Park. The council will review the draft 2026 meeting calendar and receive a report from the Homelessness and Mental Health Committee.
- 911 PSAP consolidation with Cumberland County — decision on holding a joint city/county meeting
- Downtown Municipal Service District FY25 Fourth Quarter Update from Cool Spring Downtown District, Inc.
- Substantial amendments to HUD 2021-2022 and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans
- Special event security briefing at Festival Park
- Discussion on proposed 2026 City Council meeting dates calendar
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a request to rezone 40.54 acres at 430 Carvers Falls Road from county to city commercial zoning (P25-47), which was denied by the Zoning Commission and appealed. Other hearings involve permanently closing Lowe Street for development, renaming five streets affected by the I-295 project, and a proposed 5-year grant for 'Project Superman.' The consent agenda includes a $230 million bond order for PWC capital improvements and multiple grants and contracts.
- Public hearing on P25-47: initial zoning of 40.54 acres at 430 Carvers Falls Road to Conditional Community Commercial (CC/CZ), appealed after Zoning Commission denial
- Public hearing to permanently close Lowe Street for development of parcels owned by Helen R. Sykes
- Public hearing to rename five streets affected by the I-295 Highway Project
- Consent item: Approve $230,000,000 PWC Revenue Bonds Series 2025 for electric, water, and sewer capital improvements
- Consent item: Accept $7,500,304.55 bid for Grays Creek Water Main Extension
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a conditional rezoning for Morganton Road and various public works contracts. Discussion includes administrative reports on Festival Park security and the Day Resource Center.
- Conditional rezoning of 19.02 acres at 0 Morganton Road
- North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police Performance and Wellness Grant award
- $220,500 renewal for SoundThinking gunshot detection technology services
- Fire Station No. 16 construction manager pre-construction contract up to $400,000
- $265,000 purchase of Xylem Sensus device kits and extensions
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates and provide feedback on several initiatives, including a final evaluation of ShotSpotter technology, redevelopment efforts, and housing program changes. No formal votes are expected; the session is for discussion and direction to staff.
- Receive final evaluation of ShotSpotter technology from the Wilson Center for Science and Justice
- Receive update on Blount and Gillespie Redevelopment Efforts
- Receive update on Fayetteville State University Memorandum of Understanding for Catalyst Site 1
- Receive update on affordability period requirements for the Homebuying HERO Program
- Receive bicycle lane ordinance clarifications and recommendations
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes second reading of a comprehensive loitering ordinance, approval of a $4.6 million street resurfacing contract, and a $1 million stormwater assessment contract. Two public hearings will consider rezoning 21.27 acres at 2211 Rosehill Road and a parcel at 549 Stacy Weaver Drive, plus an annexation of 40.54 acres on Carvers Falls Road. The council will also receive quarterly reports from the police and fire departments and administrative reports on public safety compensation and a community safety micro-grant program.
- Adopt proposed loitering ordinance (second reading) – Option 3 for a comprehensive city-wide ordinance
- Public hearing to rezone 2211 Rosehill Road (21.27 acres) from SF-6 to MR-5
- Public hearing to rezone 549 Stacy Weaver Drive from SF-10 to Limited Commercial Conditional Zoning
- Approve $4,604,169.65 contract with Highland Paving Co. for resurfacing various streets (Powell Bill FY26)
- Authorize $1,000,000 contract with Freese and Nichols for citywide stormwater asset inventory and condition assessment
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several rezoning requests and approve various grants and contracts. The body is also deciding on speed ordinance revisions and the appropriation of funds for stormwater and airport projects.
- Rezoning requests for 815 Washington Drive/780 Blue Street, Unaddressed Country Club & Distribution Dr., and 549 Stacy Weaver Drive
- Re-appropriation of $534,050 from FY20 Stormwater Improvement Project to Cross Creek Channel Improvements Project
- Speed ordinance revisions for Seabrook Road and West Rowan Street
- Authorization to acquire 1.38 acres at 1013 Person Street for Cape Fear River Park
- Resolution calling for a public hearing on the permanent closing of Lowe Street
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review a proposed loitering ordinance and a Parks & Recreation Master Plan update. The body will also discuss speed limit reductions and channel improvements.
- Proposed Loitering Ordinance
- Cross Creek Channel Improvements - Advance to 15% Design
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
- Speed limit reduction request for Seabrook Rd
- Speed limit reduction request for W Rowan St
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple rezoning requests, adoption of the Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan and supplemental study, and approval of $104,000 in opioid settlement funds. Public hearings will address street closures for the Civil War History Center and a church, updates to the sign code, and an annexation petition. Evidentiary hearings include a special use permit for an automotive wrecker service.
- Rezone 1055 McArthur Road from SF-6 to MR-5
- Adopt Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan Update
- Approve $104,000 opioid settlement fund expenditure
- Public hearing on sign code amendments
- Close portion of Arsenal Avenue for NC Civil War & Reconstruction History Center
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, fee schedule, and capital project ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings on a zoning appeal and performance financing funding, as well as discussions on a new nuisance party ordinance.
- Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
- Public hearing for rezoning appeal from SF-10 to LC at 549 Stacy Weaver Drive
- Public hearing to award Round 1 Can Do Performance Financing Program funding
- Proposed Nuisance Party Ordinance
- Amendment of ground lease with the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items including a presentation from Pallet Shelter, updates to the comprehensive pedestrian plan and a supplemental study, clarifications to the bicycle lane ordinance, and a peer-city comparison of development incentives. No final votes are expected; items are for discussion and direction.
- Presentation from Pallet Shelter on temporary shelter options
- Fire Station 16 – project delivery approach discussion
- Bicycle lane ordinance clarifications and recommendations
- Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan Update (final report and appendices)
- Peer city comparison of development incentives
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital and Technology Improvement Plans. The consent agenda includes nine rezoning requests, demolitions of three uninhabitable structures, and other administrative items. The council will also consider adoption of a Youth Protection Safety Ordinance and special use permits for reduced separation requirements.
- Public hearing on FY2025-2026 budget and capital improvement plans
- Adoption of Youth Protection Safety Ordinance
- Rezoning request P25-19: 439 Moore Street from MR-5 to Office and Institutional
- Demolition recommendations for 6438 Applecross Avenue, 3121 Fort Bragg Road, 4907 Schmidt Street
- Special use permit SUP25-03: reduce separation for automotive wrecker service at 3003-3009 Murchison Road
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will receive the recommended FY2025-2026 operating budget and vote on a date for a public hearing. Other business includes a proposed youth protection ordinance and consent agenda items such as street resurfacing funding, homebuyer program revisions, cemetery restoration grant, two street closures, a towing cleanup ordinance, and substation control house purchases.
- Presentation of the recommended FY2025-2026 annual operating budget and setting of the budget public hearing
- Proposed Youth Protection Ordinance
- Resolutions for public hearings on permanently closing portions of Bullock Street and Arsenal Avenue
- Ordinance requiring towing operators to clean accident sites
- Revisions to the Homebuyer HERO Programs
City Council Work Session
The Fayetteville City Council holds a work session to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including a potential interlocal agreement for property tax collection, options for revising the Homebuyer HERO program, and a repurposing project for the Market House. No formal votes are expected at this work session.
- Discussion of an interlocal tax collection agreement and municipal tax office services analysis
- Options for revisions to the Homebuyer HERO programs
- Market House Repurposing Project update with concept, cost, and traffic analysis
- Construction Management Division update
- City Council agenda item request for a property acceptance policy
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and various housing and community development programs. The body will also consider the adoption of the City of Fayetteville Sustainability Action Plan and several property rezoning requests.
- Rezoning requests for 2006 Hope Mills Road, 4716-4719 Morris St, and unaddressed Baltosrol Ln
- Demolition recommendations for 206 Campbell Avenue, 816 E. Orange Street, 1083 North Street, and 850 Van Dyke Place
- Acquisition of a 3.46 acre parcel on Bonanza Drive for Fire Department Station 9
- Proposed ordinance to prohibit blocking of streets and sidewalks
- Resolution for the Sessoms Street Drainage Improvement Project regarding condemnation of easements
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on renaming Woodrow Park to Haymount Park. The consent agenda includes setting the municipal election filing fee, considering an amendment to the Cumberland County sales tax distribution agreement, and amending the UDO to require special use permits for certain uses. Council will also receive the FY25 Q3 strategic performance report and discuss the FY26 strategic planning retreat debrief.
- Public hearing on renaming Woodrow Park to Haymount Park
- Consideration of Cumberland County's proposed amendment to the sales tax distribution agreement
- Amendment to UDO Uses and Standards requiring Special Use Permits (TA24-09)
- Century Circle speed limit repeal from 55 mph to 35 mph
- Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance to appropriate FTA FY25 grant and local match
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review presentations on infrastructure, utility fees, and housing plans. The body is discussing stormwater rate studies and federal housing plans alongside local homebuying assistance.
- Stormwater Impervious Area Analysis & Tiered Rate Study
- 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
- Proposed changes to the Homebuying HERO Program
- Proposed expansion of Down Payment Assistance Program
- Presentation on College Lake Dam and Carvers Creek Watershed solutions
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt substantial amendments to the Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plans for 2022-2023 and 2024-2025. The body will also review requests for rezoning and special use permits for specific properties.
- Rezone 1321 Camden Road from Single-Family Residential 6 to Mixed Residential 5
- Special Use Permit for Sam’s Towing at 3424 Cumberland Rd to reduce separation requirements
- Demolition recommendations for 1307 Coburn Street, 5525 Meharry Drive, and 1661 Baysden Court
- Public hearing for HUD 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan amendments
- Authorization of PSAP (911 Center) Architectural Agreement
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several budget ordinances, including funding for a partnership with Fort Bragg and a federal transit grant. The body is also deciding on an architectural agreement for the PSAP (911 Center) and various public works bid recommendations.
- Authorization of PSAP (911 Center) Architectural Agreement
- Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-12 for Intergovernmental Support Agreement Fund with Fort Bragg, NC
- Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2025-17 for FTA Grant NC-2025-017-00
- Resolution to request Cliffdale Recreation Center as an additional One Stop Early Voting Site
- PWC bid recommendations for Stator Vane Segments and 27 KV Class 1200 Amp Outdoor Circuit Breakers
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of land for a police district office, the adoption of historic design standards, and the demolition of uninhabitable structures. The body will also hear a public hearing on economic incentives for a CrossFit project.
- Purchase of land at 6147 and 6151 Raeford Road for a police district office
- Adoption of Historic District Design Standards
- Recommendations to demolish 415 W Russell Street, 541 Orange Street, and 1700 Clinton Road
- Public hearing on economic incentives for Project Crossfit
- Resolution to condemn easements for Tryon Drive drainage improvements
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several capital project amendments, including funding for the Tennis Center and Person & Russell Street flood mitigation. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a $175,000,000 private activity bond issuance for an educational training facility.
- Public hearing on $175,000,000 private activity bonds for 3725 Ramsey Street
- Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for the Tennis Center project
- Funding for Person & Russell Street Flood Mitigation Project
- Auction of 16 decommissioned city assets
- Intergovernmental service agreement with Fort Liberty for solid waste
City Council Work Session
The Fayetteville City Council will hold a work session to review solutions for the Watershed Master Plan for Beaver Creek and consider adopting new design standards for the Historic District. The session also includes agenda items regarding permitting performance and a park renaming request.
- Watershed Master Plan Solutions for Beaver Creek 2
- Adoption of Historic District Design Standards
- Unified Development Ordinance text amendments
- Permitting Performance Review
- Park Renaming Request
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review the adoption of Historic District Design Standards and text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body is also considering demolition recommendations for three uninhabitable structures and the acceptance of two grant awards.
- Adoption of Historic District Design Standards and Unified Development Ordinance text amendments
- Demolition recommendations for 308 Currie Street, 822 Varsity Drive, and 5202 Gavins Street
- Grant funding from North Carolina Amateur Sports and the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
- Order of Denial for Special Use Permits for group homes at 6302 Cool Shade Drive and 709 Hay Street
- Revisions to the Residential Traffic Management Program regarding speed humps and multi-way stops
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, adopt 2025 federal and state action agendas, and consider a resolution on ghost gun regulation. The body will also hear public testimony on closing a portion of Ottis F. Jones Parkway and a utility improvement project.
- Public Hearing to close portion of Ottis F. Jones Parkway
- Adoption of 2025 Federal Action Agenda
- Adoption of 2025 State Action Agenda
- Adoption of Resolution in Support of Ghost Gun Regulation
- Discussion of Office of Community Safety Activities
City Council Work Session
The City Council will review the 2025 State and Federal Action Plans, updates on the Makerspace Project, and proposed ordinances regarding sidewalk obstruction. The session also includes requests for agenda items on a red-light camera program, council travel, and term limits.
- Review of 2025 State and Federal Action Plans
- Makerspace Project Update
- Proposed ordinance to prohibit impeding sidewalks
- Red-light camera program discussion
- Term limits proposal for council members