Greensboro public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council meeting includes several decisions regarding infrastructure, public safety, and land use. The agenda features multiple annexation requests and public hearings for zoning amendments. Additionally, the council will review various service contracts and budget adjustments.
- $3,075,000 contract with Downtown Greensboro Inc. for the Business Improvement District
- $800,000 change order for Battleground Avenue and Westridge Road intersection improvements
- $624,859.90 contract for concrete sidewalk and curb ramp repairs
- Public hearings for several annexation requests, including McConnell Village and Andrews Farm Road
- $150,000 sole source contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. for DNA analysis
City Council Work Session
The City Council work session includes a presentation for budget review ID 21-0471. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Budget Review ID 21-0471
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review the budget cycle overview. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an independent investigation and an update on the Greensboro/Randolph Megasite.
- Budget Cycle Overview (ID 21-0411)
- Independent Investigation Discussions (ID 21-0464)
- Greensboro/Randolph Megasite Update (ID 21-0248)
City Council
The City Council is holding public hearings to receive comment on Access GSO Fares and the recommended Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Budget. The council will also consider several resolutions regarding federal grant programs and local service contracts.
- Public hearing on Access GSO Fares
- Public hearing on the recommended FY 2021-22 Annual Budget
- $7,081,066 appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
- $156,762 contract for firefighter medical evaluations with Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
- $2,493,298 CDBG Program Funds amendment
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session featuring several presentations. The session includes discussions on the budget cycle, ARP funds, and a bond referendum. Additionally, staff will present on police take-home vehicles and public safety compensation.
- Budget Cycle Overview
- ARP Funds presentation
- Bond Referendum Presentation
- Police Take Home Vehicles presentation
- Public Safety Compensation presentation
City Council
The agenda contains procedural items and one item for discussion identified as ID 21-04101. No specific details regarding the content of this matter are provided in the document.
- Discussion of matter ID 21-04101
City Council
The council will consider budget increases for Downtown and A&Y Greenway projects and contract amendments for the Battleground Parks District. The agenda also includes public hearings on land annexations and a session to collect input on American Rescue Plan fund allocations.
- $3,435,744 budget increase for Downtown Greenway Phase 4 & A&Y Greenway Phase 1
- $4,883,500 contract amendment for Battleground Parks District Phase I-Hillside Development
- $915,639 agreement for Greensboro Coliseum Complex HVAC and controls
- Public hearing for the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds
- $714,000 change order for improvements at the Steven B. Tanger Center
City Council Work Session
The City Council work session includes presentations regarding the 2021 election and the FY 21-22 budget development process. The meeting also features an update on the Water Resources budget.
- 2021 Election Discussions
- FY 21-22 Budget Development Update
- Water Resources Budget Update
City Council Work Session
This work session includes presentations on several financial topics. The council will review bond package discussions, the American Rescue Plan overview, and budget updates for water resources and the FY 21-22 cycle.
- Bond Package Discussions
- American Rescue Plan Overview
- FY 21-22 Budget Cycle Update/Overview
- FY22 Water Resources Budget Update/Overview
- Closed Session
City Council Work Session
The Greensboro City Council work session includes several presentations on financial and economic topics. The agenda features updates on the budget cycle, bond packages, and water resources budget. It also includes an overview of the American Rescue Plan.
- Guilford County Economic Development Alliance Update
- Budget Cycle Update/Overview
- American Rescue Plan Overview
- Bond Package Discussions
- Water Resources Budget Update/Overview
City Council
The council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure agreements with the NCDOT, including projects for the Downtown Greenway and transit-oriented sidewalks. The agenda also includes decisions on security service contracts, property acquisitions for storm water drainage, and public hearings for rezoning and annexations.
- $4,450,347 agreement for Downtown Greenway Phase 2
- $3,213,264 contract for city-wide security services
- Rezoning ordinance for property at 1300 Covered Wagon Road
- $91,000 purchase of 1501 Upland Drive for storm water drainage
- $1,015,372 budget increase for Transit Oriented Sidewalks Project
City Council
The Greensboro City Council will review several property transactions and budget amendments. This includes a proposal to sell properties at 100 East Gate City Boulevard and other locations to the South Elm Development Group. The council will also consider a $164,000 purchase for the Birch Creek Sewer Outfall Project.
- Property purchase at 640 Knox Road and Birch Creek Road for $164,000
- Sale of properties including 100 East Gate City Boulevard to South Elm Development Group
- $300,900 grant application for an electric solid waste vehicle
- $71,100 budget amendment for Fair Housing Training Program Grant Funds
- Conveyance of surplus city property to The Interactive Resource Center
City Council Work Session
The City Council work session includes presentations regarding census and election updates. The agenda also covers software maintenance contracts.
- Census/Election Update (ID 21-0272)
- Greensboro Police Department Salary Update (ID 21-0301)
- Software Maintenance Contracts (ID 21-0273)
City Council Work Session
The meeting includes presentations regarding the Greensboro Police Department strategic plan and the South Elm Development/Redevelopment Commission. The agenda also features a census and election update.
- Greensboro Police Department update and strategic plan presentation
- South Elm Development/Redevelopment Commission presentation
- Census/Election update
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure contracts, including streetscape improvements and bridge replacements. The meeting also includes public hearings for various property annexations and rezoning requests. Additionally, the council will consider budget adjustments and grant agreements.
- $7,694,887 contract for Summit Avenue Streetscape and Sidewalk Improvements
- $2,298,856 contract for Ballinger Road Bridge Replacement Project
- $783,837 VW Transit Bus Program Grant agreement
- Rezoning and annexation requests for Hickory Tree Lane and Willowlake Road
- $102,000 LexisNexis subscription for the Greensboro Police Department
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session featuring an update on wayfinding. The agenda also includes a closed session.
- Wayfinding Update
- Closed Session
City Council Work Session
The City Council will review presentations regarding the Airport Overlay and the Economic Development Incentive Program. These items are scheduled for discussion during a work session.
- Airport Overlay Update (ID 21-02161)
- Economic Development Incentive Program Update (ID 21-02172)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to contract for $8,669,703 in US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. This funding would support the Greensboro Housing Coalition, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army. The agenda also includes routine budget adjustments and ceremonial resolutions.
- $8,669,703 contract for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Programs
- Adoption of HUD-required Citizen Participation Plan
- Ordinance amending grants fund for Remote Learning Centers
- Resolution honoring the memory of Fred Dewey McKoy
- Resolution recognizing the retirement of Elizabeth McKinnon
City Council Work Session
The Greensboro City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on wayfinding and the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Review. The session includes a presentation regarding 2020 M/WBE utilization.
- Way Finding Update (ID 21-0183)
- Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Review (ID 21-0184)
City Council
The Greensboro City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, including projects for the Townsend Water Treatment Plant and sidewalk expansions. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land annexations and zoning changes. Additionally, the council will consider a contract extension for municipal waste disposal services.
- $4,800,000 annual contract extension for municipal solid waste disposal
- $2,098,168 contract for Townsend Water Treatment Plant improvements
- $822,127 NCDOT agreement for the Greensboro Sidewalk Project
- Public hearing for rezoning 606-618 Whitfield Drive
- $285,000 property purchase at 8200 West Market Street
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session featuring presentations regarding the Family Justice Center and domestic violence homicide discussions. No specific decisions or votes are listed for this session.
- Presentations: Family Justice Center/Domestic Violence Homicide Discussions (ID 21-0174)
City Council Special Meeting
The Greensboro City Council is conducting a virtual council retreat. The agenda consists of reviewing and discussing council goals and determining next steps.
- Council Goal Review and Discussion (ID 21-00931)
- Wrap Up/Next Steps (ID 21-01052)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is conducting a virtual retreat to review council priorities and strategic planning updates. The agenda includes discussions on financial projections, bond referendum projects, and program highlights for housing and workforce development.
- Review of Council Strategic Planning and Priorities
- Financial updates for FY 19-20 and CY Projections
- Bond Referendum and Projects update
- Program highlights for Housing, M/WBE, Race GSO, and Workforce Development
- Legislative updates
City Council
The Greensboro City Council will consider an ordinance to appropriate $8,949,177.90 from the US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Funds. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the city's policy for settlement of tort claims and several ceremonial resolutions.
- Ordinance to appropriate $8,949,177.90 in US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
- Resolution regarding the policy for settlement of tort claims against the City
- Recognition of 2020 Employee Innovation Award Winners
- Budget adjustments from January 12 through January 25, 2021
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will present its 2021 Legislative Agenda to the Guilford County Delegation. The meeting consists of this presentation and standard procedural items.
- Presentation of the 2021 Legislative Agenda to the Guilford County Delegation
Audit Committee
The committee will review the 2019-2020 audit highlights presented by Cherry Bekaert LLP. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the extension of the independent auditors' contract and internal audit reports.
- Presentation of 2019-2020 Audit Highlights by Daniel Gougherty
- Proposed extension of the Independent Auditors’ Contract
- Review of Internal Audit Division reports and compliance reviews
- Approval of January 16, 2020, meeting minutes
City Council
The Greensboro City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and utility contracts. The agenda includes approvals for street resurfacing, water treatment upgrades, and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings regarding land annexation and zoning amendments.
- $3,899,055.98 contract for 2021 Resurfacing of Streets
- $3,346,800 amended agreement with NCDOT for Wendover Avenue Sidewalk Project
- $1,154,777.25 contract for South Josephine Boyd Street roadway and sidewalk improvements
- $2,627,466 contract for Mitchell Water Treatment Plant advanced treatment project
- Public hearing for annexation and zoning at 4490 Chickasha Drive
City Council Work Session
The Greensboro City Council will hold a work session featuring several departmental presentations. The session includes discussions on the Coliseum/Tanger Center, water resources capacity, and employee compensation approaches.
- Coliseum/Tanger Center discussion (ID 21-00801)
- Water Resources update regarding floodplain efforts and capacity (ID 21-00792)
- Human Resources employee compensation discussions (ID 21-00813)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to purchase clean diesel buses for up to $2,080,332. The agenda also includes property condemnation for the Four Seasons Boulevard sidewalk project and budget adjustments from late 2020.
- Purchase of clean diesel buses from New Flyer, Inc. not to exceed $2,080,332
- Condemnation of property at 2313 Four Seasons Boulevard for a sidewalk project
- Amendment to interlocal agreement with Graham Police Department for 911 radio services
- Search and Rescue Training Federal Grant amendment of $8,022
- Condominium Declaration for the February One Downtown Development Project
City Council Work Session
The Greensboro City Council Work Session includes presentations regarding the legislative agenda and an entertainment ordinance. The provided agenda does not include specific details on the content of these items.
- Legislative Agenda (ID 21-0035)
- Entertainment Ordinance (ID 21-0036)