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Meeker wants in on federal stimulus money

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Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker says the city has more than 40 projects that could build jobs in the city with help from President-elect Barack Obama’s economic stimulus proposal. Meeker said many of the projects could be underway within the year if the federal government chips in.

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Downtown Raleigh rally for immigrant rights

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Almost 100 people gathered in front of the Wake County jail Saturday evening to protest the sheriff’s department’s participation in the federal 287(g) program. The county-federal partnership allows sheriff’s deputies in the jail to process and detain people suspected of being in the country illegally.

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Soleil Center developer sued by general contractor

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The general contractor working on the Soleil Center near Crabtree Valley mall sued the developer for more than $900,000 in Wake County Court. The proposed 43-story tower met criticism from planners and community groups for building the tower away from downtown. According to the News & Observer, the building site has not moved forward since May. A representative in the Soleil Center sales office declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said the project is “on hold until the first of the year.” None of the principals working on the development have been reached for comment yet.

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Change is in the air

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The Raleigh Public Record, as you can see, is undergoing some changes. There may be some weirdness and down time over the next couple days. Sorry for any inconvenience. CDP

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For the Record: Comp plan edition

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Special Comp Plan edition:

The City of Raleigh hasn’t updated it’s comprehensive plan since 1989. But over the past couple years it’s been forming tasks forces, committees and taking public comment, and now they have a draft ready. The city will present the draft tonight at the new convention center. Registration is at 6:30 and the program starts at seven. Check out the plan for yourself at the city’s website.

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Raleigh City Council takes a look at the evolving public safety center, puts one Hillsborough Street roundabout out for bids

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Council got another look at the preliminary design for the municipal government complex and the Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center. Councilors also gave approval to put the Hillsborough-Morgan streets roundabout out for bids. Architects working on the new public safety center say the current police headquarters is on schedule to be demolished next fall. If the work stays on schedule, the new building should be done by the middle of 2012. The new police and fire department headquarters is the first phase for building a new municipal government complex that will house almost all city employees by 2027.

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Raleigh City Council will get a preview of the new government complex at tomorrow’s meeting

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On tap for the December 2nd meeting:

The Hillsborough and Morgan streets roundabout design is back in front of council for final approval. The design consultant is more than halfway done and city staff recommends council approve the plan so far and put the project out for bidding. A city consultant will present the initial design for the new city government complex and public safety center. Budget and Economic Development Committee:
The downtown parking report went to the BED after council’s last meeting and the committee is now recommending that the city take over the parking program and enforcement. Planning:
The Planning Commission recommends the council reject the text change to prevent new pawn shops from opening in Buffer Commercial, Shopping Center and Neighborhood Business districts.

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For the Record: News from around Raleigh

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New Wake commissioners to be sworn in, weigh school budget cuts
The county manager will ask the school system to cut it’s budget, reports NBC 17. And the board will also elect a new chair, from the N&O. Robber gets less than $200 from Raleigh hotel holdup
The N&O reports on a man with a gun holding up the Comfort Suites in East Raleigh early Sunday morning. Raleigh Comprehensive plan draft release today
From the city, a public workshop will be held on Wednesday. Stay tuned to the Raleigh Public Record for more coverage.

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For the Record: News from around Raleigh

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Expanded PROP going into effect Jan. 1
A press release from the city lays out the new Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit rules. Gas prices drop, but so do the number of Thanksgiving travelers
WRAL reports gas is a dollar less on average compared to last Thanksgiving. Wake Co. sends 12 employees to Hollywood, spends nearly $30,000
The N&O’s Michael Biesecker reports the group was staying in a luxury hotel when the county manager told commissioners he decided to institute a hiring freeze.