Mecklenburg County, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding street lighting assessments for several neighborhoods. The meeting includes appointments to advisory committees and updates on the Brooklyn Village Redevelopment Project.

• Public hearing on street lighting final assessments for Capps Hollow, Cardinal Woods, Hearthstone, McGinnis Village, Mountain Point, Mountain Point Estates, Royal Oaks, and Spicewood
• Construction contract for Shuffletown Park
• Appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Board of Equalization and Review
• Unrestricted contingency funding request for the Center for Community Transitions
• Grant applications for NC DHHS Family Planning Services and Maternal and Child Health programs

BOCC - Annual Retreat

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for its Annual Retreat. The agenda lists budget priorities for FY 2026-2027, including economic development, education, and health equity.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 budget priorities

BOCC - Annual Retreat

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for its Annual Retreat. The agenda lists budget priorities for FY 2026-2027, but contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

• FY 2026-2027 budget priorities including Economic Development, Education, and Environmental Stewardship

Budget Public Policy

The Budget Public Policy committee will discuss a Board of Health rule regarding private drinking water supply wells. The body will also review a veterans needs study and receive an update on the Community Service Grant program.

• Board of Health Rule regarding Testing Standards for Private Drinking Water Supply Wells
• Mecklenburg County Veterans Needs Study
• Community Service Grant (CSG) Program update and discussion

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 600 East Fourth Street in Charlotte, with an informal session at 4:00 PM and the regular meeting at 6:00 PM. The board is set to adopt the Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards and Rules for the 2027 Revaluation, which sets how property is valued for the next countywide reappraisal. A 6:30 PM public hearing covers General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A (two-thirds solid waste bonds), and a bond resolution for solid waste and school bonds is on the consent list. The agenda also includes proclamations, board appointments, a Discovery Place Nature Museum update, and a pending Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools funding update.

• Adopt the Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards and Rules for the 2027 Revaluation (item 26-0434)
• Public hearing at 6:30 PM on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A (two-thirds bonds, solid waste bond issuance) (26-0506)
• Bond resolution for General Obligation Solid Waste Bonds and General Obligation School Bonds (26-0514)
• Public hearing on closing a portion of the right-of-way of Boyd's Cove Drive (26-0479)
• Consent items include a Sheriff's Office budget amendment for a 2025 U.S. Department of Justice Justice Assistance Grant, a sole source purchase of an IDEMIA Live Scan System for the Sheriff's Office, and a capital reserve request for Revolution Park turf replacement

Budget Public Policy

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners' Budget Public Policy committee will hold a closed session, discuss the county's net zero carbon goal, and receive an update on the Quality of Life Collaborative (QLC). Commissioner reports will also be given. The meeting is open to the public in person and online.

• Closed session (item 26-0508)
• Net Zero Carbon Goal Discussion (item 26-0498)
• Update on the Quality of Life Collaborative (QLC) (item 26-0483)
• Commissioner Reports (item 26-0507)

Board of Commissioners

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a public hearing on the Uniform Schedules of Values for the 2027 county-wide reappraisal, which will affect property assessments. The board will also vote on consent items including bond resolutions, grant applications, lease agreements, and various appointments to county boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on Uniform Schedules of Values for 2027 County-wide Reappraisal
• Resolutions related to General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A (Solid Waste Bond Issuance)
• Lease Agreement with The Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. at 2324 LaSalle Street
• Lease Agreement with Roof Above, Inc. at Forest Point Place
• Grant applications: Healthy Blue Care Together Training Capacity and Sustainability Initiative Grant; Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2027 Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards and Rules for revaluation. The meeting also includes discussions on several grant applications, land donations, and committee appointments.

• Review of 2027 Revaluation Schedule of Values
• Grant applications for Catawba-Wateree Habitat Enhancement, NC Section 319 Pollution Control, FEMA BRIC, and NCDOT ROAP
• Budget amendment for FY27 West Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire District funding
• Construction contract for Sam Billings Center equipment and courtyard modifications
• Land donations for Southwest Charlotte, Embrey Twin Lakes, and Long Creek Greenway

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Brooklyn Village Redevelopment Project Phase I and the NC State Budget for FY27. The body is also deciding on several appointments to county boards and commissions and reviewing multiple park and greenway land donations.

• Update on Brooklyn Village Redevelopment Project - Phase I
• Construction contract for Pressley Road Park
• Land donations for McDowell Creek, Mallard Creek, and East Charlotte parks
• Appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review and Historic Landmarks Commission
• Budget amendment for the Smith School Site

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a new LaSalle Building update under the Urban Spark Initiative, along with several consent items including construction contracts, grant applications, and a resolution to transfer ownership of a canine officer. Appointments to advisory boards and a proclamation for Park and Recreation Month are also on the agenda. A construction contract for Pressley Road Park has been removed from consent.

• LaSalle Building Update – Urban Spark Initiative (new manager's report)
• Resolution to transfer ownership of canine officer (K-9 Sly) to handler Deputy Erve Boileau
• Construction contract for Kings Branch at Arrowood Road Stream Restoration Phase 2A
• Grant application for Emergency Solutions Grant from City of Charlotte
• Storm Water Program FY26 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Acquisition (10501 Beagle Club)

Budget Public Policy

The Budget Public Policy committee will meet to receive briefings on specific county projects. The session includes updates on a cash transaction penny project and the Community Resource Center strategy.

• BOCC Briefing on Cash Transaction Penny Project (26-0353)
• Update on Community Resource Center Strategy (26-0344)
• Commissioner Reports (26-0347)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on amending storm water fees for Charlotte and Cornelius, updating the flood mitigation retrofit program policy, and approving business location and expansion incentives for Averitt Express, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and The Capital Group Companies. They will also receive an update on the I-77 South Express project, consider appointments to various committees, and vote on consent items including greenway connections, tax refunds, and a settlement. Proclamations for Charlotte Black Pride Week, Pride Week, Vitiligo Awareness Month, and Juneteenth Day of Observance are scheduled.

• Public hearing to amend minor system storm water fees for City of Charlotte and Town of Cornelius
• Public hearing on Flood Mitigation Program Retrofit Program policy update
• Business location and expansion public hearings for Averitt Express, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and The Capital Group Companies
• Update on I-77 South Express Project
• Consent items include greenway connections (McDowell and Torrence Creek), tax refund settlement with Tryon Medical Partners, and storm water floodplain acquisition on Mounting Rock Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance and hear an update on Youth and Family Services. Consent items include a solid waste fee ordinance, termination of a transit agreement, and several leases and contracts.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance
• Solid Waste Fee Ordinance for FY 2027
• Termination of transit agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Commission
• Lease to Charlotte Bridge Association at Latta Recreation Center
• Youth and Family Services update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a straw vote workshop on the FY2027 recommended budget. The workshop includes discussion of budget priorities such as economic development, education, and health equity. A regular meeting on June 2 will include budget adoption.

• FY2027 Budget Straw Vote Workshop
• Discussion of FY2027 Recommended Budget and board priorities
• Upcoming regular meeting on June 2 for budget adoption

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also consider changes to storm water fees, agency fee ordinances, and the fire prevention ordinance.

• Public hearing for Recommended Budget for FY2026-2027
• Public hearing to amend the County’s Major System Component of the Storm Water Fee
• Proposed Land Use and Environmental Services Agency Fee Ordinance changes
• Proposed amendment to the County’s Fire Marshals’ Fire Prevention Ordinance

BOCC - Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to review the County Manager's Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The agenda includes a budget overview presentation and commissioner reports. A second public hearing and straw votes are scheduled for later in May.

• 26-0285 Budget Overview: County Manager's Recommended Budget FY 2026-2027
• 26-0286 Commissioner Reports
• Upcoming: 2nd Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
• Upcoming: Budget Straw Votes on Thursday, May 28-29 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting with proclamations, appointments to multiple boards, and a manager's report that includes an introduction to data centers and an update on the Assets Inspire Mobility (AIM Up) initiative. Consent items include a budget amendment for HUD Continuum of Care funds and a construction contract for the Valerie C. Woodard Center suite upfit.

• Proclamations for Mental Health Awareness, ALS Awareness, and Historic Preservation
• Appointments to CPCC Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Public Art Commission, and Alliance Health Board
• Manager's Report: Balanced Scorecard, AIM Up Update, and Data Centers 101 overview
• Consent: Budget amendment for Community Support Services – HUD Continuum of Care revenue increase
• Consent: Construction contract for Valerie C. Woodard Center Suite 1800 CFAS upfit

BOCC - Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to receive the County Manager's Recommended Budget for FY2026-2027. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a presentation-only session.

• 26-0265 Presentation of the County Manager's Recommended Budget for FY2026-2027

BOCC - Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hear budget requests for the 2027 fiscal year from Central Piedmont Community College, the Mecklenburg County Court system, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at the Mecklenburg Government Center.

• Central Piedmont Community College FY2027 Budget Request
• Mecklenburg County Court Officials FY2027 Budget Request
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools FY2027 Budget Request
• Commissioner Reports
• Upcoming Manager’s Recommended FY27 Budget Presentation (May 14)

BOCC - Special Meeting

The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners convened a special meeting that included a closed‑session item labeled 26‑0252. No substantive agenda items were listed, and the meeting primarily announced several upcoming sessions related to the FY27 budget and public hearings. The Board also reminded the public of procedures for special accommodations.

• Closed Session 26‑0252 (details not provided)
• Special Meeting on May 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (CPCC, Courts, CMS Budget Request)
• Manager’s Recommended FY27 Budget Presentation on May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
• Special Meeting on May 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• BOCC Detailed Budget Overview on May 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. (Valerie C. Woodard, 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on tax-exempt financing for Greenway Waste Solutions, receive manager's reports on the Former Smith School redevelopment and the Employee Homeownership Pathways program, and consider consent items including fee changes, land donations, and a lease extension for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

• TEFRA public hearing for Greenway Waste Solutions, LLC for tax-exempt bonds
• Former Smith School redevelopment discussion
• Employee Homeownership Pathways (EHOP) program update
• Proposed LUESA fee ordinance changes for FY27
• Land donations for West Charlotte Greenway (Long Creek) and new east Charlotte park

Budget Public Policy

The Budget Public Policy committee will discuss FY2027 funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments and tax rates for Fire Protection Service Districts. They will also review proposed fee adjustments for Land Use & Environmental Services, Historic Landmarks, Park & Recreation, and Public Health. Commissioner reports will be heard. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• FY2027 funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments and tax rates for Fire Protection Service Districts
• Land Use & Environmental Services Agency FY2027 proposed fee adjustments
• Historic Landmarks FY2027 proposed fee adjustments
• Park & Recreation FY2027 proposed fee adjustments
• Public Health FY2027 proposed fee adjustments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a property tax resolution, appoint a new Tax Administration Director, and receive an update on the EMS system assessment. The consent agenda includes stormwater floodplain acquisitions, a CDBG annual action plan, and budget amendments.

• Property Tax Resolution (File 26-0198)
• Appointment of Kenneth L. Joyner as Tax Administration Director (File 26-0205)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System Assessment Update (File 26-0212)
• STORM WATER PROGRAM: Hazard Mitigation Catawba River Floodplain Acquisition at 1412 Hart Rd (File 26-0150)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (File 26-0161)

BOCC - Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a joint legislative event with the Charlotte City Council and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. The agenda includes only this item and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Joint Legislative Event Between Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Charlotte City Council, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

Budget Public Policy

The Budget Public Policy Committee will receive updates on law enforcement service districts, including 2025 year-end reports from CMPD and three ETJ jurisdictions, and an update on the Lasalle Street building project. The committee will also hear commissioner reports. No votes or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• 26-0176 Law Enforcement Service District Update with CMPD EOY and ETJ reports from Cornelius, Huntersville, and Pineville
• 26-0175 Lasalle St. Building Update
• 26-0182 Commissioner Reports
• FY 2026-2027 Board Budget Priorities listed for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation on proposed legislation from the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform. They will also receive an update on FY2027 budget engagement and survey results, plus a deep-dive budget assessment. Several consent items are up for approval, including fare increases, fee changes, and property use agreements.

• House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform proposed legislation
• FY2027 Budget Engagement Update & Survey Results and program review
• MTS FY27 fare increase notice of intent and opportunity for comment
• Health Department amended fee schedule
• Amendment to a dock lease with Duke Energy and City of Charlotte for CMPD Boathouse at McDowell Nature Preserve

Budget Public Policy

The Budget Public Policy Committee will receive updates on the County’s Capital Improvement Plan, hear a report from the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee, and get briefings on environmental leadership and the ELAP policy discussion. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• 26-0114 Capital Improvement Plan Update
• 26-0116 Citizen's Capital Budget Advisory Committee – Capital Improvement Plan report
• 26-0123 Environmental Leadership Update
• 26-0123 Public Policy Workshop – ELAP Policy Discussion Update – Part I

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider consent items including a budget amendment for land development funds, an interlocal agreement with the City of Charlotte for Mallard Creek, and several health department rule changes. They will also hear reports on tax administration optimization and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, and make appointments to multiple advisory committees.

• Land acquisition via tax foreclosures for future greenway (parcels 17109159, 18104205)
• Budget amendment for land development funds transfer
• Interlocal agreement with City of Charlotte for Mallard Creek
• Grant application to US EPA Clean Air Act Section 105 for Air Quality
• Health department rule changes for private swimming pools, groundwater wells, and child day care homes