City Council
Increases, but Still Uncertainty in Next Year’s City Budget
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Raleigh’s budget season is getting underway and Councilors got a bit of a preview during Wednesday’s pre-budget work session.
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Raleigh’s budget season is getting underway and Councilors got a bit of a preview during Wednesday’s pre-budget work session.
Raleigh City Councilors have begun looking at formalizing the city’s incentive policy to get and keep companies in Raleigh.
City Councilors are putting together a task force to review the city’s proposed sign ordinance and revisit other signage issues that have come to light during public discussions.
Members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission are asking staff to look into the effects of removing some on-street parking and a center turn lane on Dixie Trail to make room for dedicated bike lanes.
Members of the City Council’s Law and Public Safety Committee are considering a mediation program aimed at alleviating some of the noise problems in Raleigh’s entertainment districts.
The City of Raleigh will be appealing a decision made by the Board of Adjustment about the Oakwood house because of procedural concerns.
Raleigh’s mental health advocates want to consider those with mental illness during the Dix Park planning phase. In other business at this week’s meeting, Councilors approved two more road races this year, asked for 30-minute musician loading zones and will begin holding town meetings in their districts.
The city will need to find an additional $6.5 million in order to build all of the elements associated with the proposed new downtown train station.
The City Council Tuesday approved banning dogs from city-run playgrounds, but will continue to discuss how dog owners use athletic fields and courts.
City Councilors have directed the City Attorney to take next steps in regards to a contemporary house in Oakwood, but could not legally discuss the matter.