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Developer Says It Can No Longer Build, Sues City
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A developer filed a lawsuit recently against the city after Councilors approve a site plan for a nearby property.
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Dix Lease Price Could Go Up, City Wants to Know by How Much
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With state officials unwilling to give the city any answers, it’s possible that city leaders will have to find additional funding for the potential Dix property lease.
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Council Roundup: Falls Lake Watershed Project Approved
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City Council members Tuesday approved the Life Time Fitness project planned for the Falls Lake watershed this week. Councilors also got an update on the Union Station plan and the Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative.
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New Solar Farm in the Pipe for Midtown
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City Council members last month approved a new solar farm off Glenwood Avenue just north of the Beltline, but it will be years before residents see any solar panels.
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City Workers Argue for Higher Raises in Next Year’s Budget
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Councilors heard from city employees Tuesday night at its budget hearing. They argued for better raises for employees in next year’s budget. People also spoke about the need for better upkeep of the Moore Square bus station, more public transit and continued support for social service organizations.
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CFO Appointed to Interim City Manager
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Raleigh City Councilors Thursday appointed the city’s Chief Financial Officer Perry James to serve as interim CEO after Russell Allen leaves the post at the end of June.
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Council Roundup: Glenwood Pedestrian Bridge Approved
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Councilors approved a rezoning for a mixed-use development near Crabtree Valley mall that will include a pedestrian bridge across Glenwood Avenue. In other Council business, the city received a $27 million loan for the Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant, and plans to apply for another federal grant for the new downtown train station.
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City Budget: Taxes Flat, Sewer Rates Increase
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City Manager Russell Allen unveiled his final Raleigh budget Tuesday. The spending plan maintains the tax rate the same, but calls for an increase in sewer fees. The budget also includes 40 additional positions to various city departments and gives 3 percent merit raises to employees.
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Councilors Agree to Southwest Raleigh Affordable Housing Project
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Councilors approved a loan Tuesday for an affordable housing project in Southwest Raleigh and will review how the City ranks priority areas.
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Committee Upholds Affordable Housing Funding Decision
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Members of a second City Council committee approved funding for an affordable housing community in Southwest Raleigh.
