REBIC’s August 4th event, sponsored by McIntosh Law, will feature a panel of experts that will offer our members a clear road map for what to do next. But WE NEED YOU TO CONTACT YOUR MECKLENBURG COUNTY Commissioners. Go directly to the Meck website, or download this email and phone number list.
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$19 Billion Projected Sales Tax Revenue
Roads – $7.74 Billion
Resources to the towns (funding amounts based on road miles and population)
Cornelius: $325.9 million
Davidson: $174.5 million
Huntersville: $700.0 million
Matthews: $307.0 million
Mint Hill: $379.5 million
Pineville: $87.3 million
Rail – $7.74 Billion
Extending rail lines and adding a connection to the airport will enhance connectivity and provide an alternative to crowded roads.
This plan includes the guarantee of the Red Line being built which would connect the northern towns of Mecklenburg to the business and entertainment district in uptown.
Bus – $3.9 Billion
A 50 % increase in funding annually across the entire county
15 routes will offer15-minute-or-better frequency, serving 60% of existing riders
On-demand, curb-to-curb service in100 additional square miles
2,000 new or upgraded shelters, benches, and waiting pads.
What this will deliver:
Give 250,000 more people within ¼ mile of high-frequency transit (up from just 29K today)
Offer 320,000 more jobs accessible near high-frequency transit (up from 127K)
Ensure 90% of the county will have transit access every 30 minutes or better
REMEMBER:
August 6th is the date that Mecklenburg County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposal, and they will also likely vote that evening to determine if the referendum will be on the November ballot. If anyone is interested in attending the meeting, it will be held at the Government Center and begin at 6:00 pm. It may also be viewed online here: MeckTV
November 4th is Election Day and even if there are not competitive races in their specific communities, residents still need to go to the polls to vote on the referendum. Early voting dates and sites have not yet been published, but it usually begins about 10 days to 2 weeks before Election Day.
Click to view the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance 2 Page PDF, or view the entire PPT.
My Take: As we have consistently reported, this is a huge deal for residents of the county and ultimately the region. The infrastructure improvements that are made possible with this additional revenue stream are significant. Recently there have been some hints of opposition — there will always be naysayers no matter the undertaking — but remember that this referendum follows years of negotiations between various local governments. It only exists today because of a strong bipartisan affirmative vote of the General Assembly. Please do your part and reach out to your Mecklenburg County Commissioner and ask for their vote to put the measure on the ballot.
| CUSTOMER ALERT: Additional Accela Training Opportunities Scheduled for Residential Projects |
| Code Enforcement staff have begun in-person trainings for residential Accela customers as we prepare to sunset our legacy portals. We are delighted to announce the following additional in-person training opportunities:
Topic: Setting Up Your Accela Account • 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., July 16th, Fraser Fir Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2145 Suttle Avenue Topic: Residential Plan Review and Permitting (including Master Plans) • 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thurs., July 24th, Fraser Fir Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2145 Suttle Avenue Topic: Submitting Applications for Residential Equipment Changeout and Trade Permits • 10-11:30 a.m., Tues., July 29th, Fraser Fir Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2145 Suttle Avenue Topic: Residential Permitting That Does Not Require Plan Review • 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., Aug. 6th, Fraser Fir Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2145 Suttle Avenue Topic: Townhouse Plan Review and Permitting • 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tues., Aug. 12th, Pine Conference Room, 2145 Suttle Avenue Topic: Navigating Residential Inspections • 9-11 a.m., Fri., Aug. 22nd, Pine & Fraser Fir Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 2145 Suttle Avenue Advanced registration is not required, but please be aware that space is limited. All customers are welcome to attend these sessions, but the trainers will focus on residential projects. Commercial project trainings will be scheduled in the near future. Similar training options are in the works for commercial customers. A complete list of customer training opportunities is available on meckpermit.com. Scroll down to “Important Information for Our Customers”. For questions about these sessions or Accela, please contact Code Enforcement’s Customer Service Center at 980-314-CODE (2633). My Take: Some but probably not most of you may recall the publication of the Gartner Report several years ago that was commissioned by city and county elected officials authored to improve the permitting and inspection process. I would have provided a link to the report, but it is no longer available on the city or county’s website. One of the key recommendations from Gartner was that the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County should be utilizing the same software to create a seamless process for users. While they are not completely there yet, this represents a move in the right direction. There is still a long way to go on this, but these software upgrades ought to result in a better outcome. If they don’t, I want to hear about it: [email protected]. |
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