City Hall Chats
Concord is an ElectriCity
What Does That Mean?
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City of Concord Proclaims
January As
National Mentoring Month
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To enhance the City of Concord’s long-standing commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all staff, Council, citizens, and visitors, a security screening process utilizing both walk-through and handheld metal detectors is being implemented for all public City of Concord Board and Council meetings.
Beginning February 11
th, this additional visible security measure will be an added protocol for all Board of Adjustment meetings, Planning and Zoning meetings, Council Work Sessions, and Council meetings as well as any other meeting deemed necessary by the City Manager. The screening will take place at the entrance to City Hall. Those who are entering the building for both regular business or the meeting will be required to comply with the screening process.
As safety is everyone's priority, we encourage all of our citizens, visitors, and business partners to become familiar with the process to ensure a smooth entry for themselves and others. To ease the process, understand that the City has a no-weapons policy, including pocket knives. Be prepared to place all loose items from pockets into containers for viewing. Backpacks, diaper bags, purses, etc., will also be searched. Those entering will not be required to remove belts, watches, wallets, jewelry, shoes, or jackets when being screened. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to each meeting to ensure everyone enters in an efficient and timely manner.
Anyone in possession of a prohibited item will be asked to return the item to a secure location before entry. Concord Police Department will not temporarily hold a prohibited item.
In preparation, the Concord Police Department will be training staff during regular business hours. Be advised that you may be required to follow the screening process upon entry into City Hall Monday thru Friday 8 am - 5 pm as training times will be varied.
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Transportation Department
Takes Innovative Measures
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In May of 2019, our Council and Transportation Department took a proactive and innovative measure to ensure that we are not only being cost-effective in our approach but also strategic when it comes to pavement management on City streets.
Fast Forward January 2020 - The company contracted to assist in this process, Data Transfer Solutions, made a presentation to City Council, showing a full analysis from their study. Using state-of-the-art technology, as shown below, DTS identified current and projected conditions, as well as maintenance strategies over the next 5 years.
What happens now? Over the next 3-5 years using this data, the Transportation Department will be able to touch more linear mileage than in years past. This may include crack sealing, surface seal, mill and overlay, and full-depth reconstruction. Whereas, in years past, more small patches were receiving full-depth restoration.
So, which roads, and how many? This will vary depending on funding each budget year and be dependent upon coordination with other departments within the City as to their projected projects. 2020-2021 locations are being discussed.
When will it start? Once a contract(s) has been advertised, it will be presented to City Council for approval. Following approval, let it roll!
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City Receives Affordable Housing Market Study
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At its January meeting, the Concord City Council received a presentation of the recently completed Affordable Housing Market Study. The mission of this study is to identify ways the citizens of Concord can have access to safe, quality, affordable housing as well as the supportive services necessary to maintain independent living.
The City of Concord contracted with the Institute of Building Technology and Safety to complete individual housing studies for Concord and all other members of the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium. Each study provides analytical data for Concord and other members to use to bolster planning efforts around affordable housing.
Highlights of the study include expected demographic trends, future demands for housing, regulations, and obstacles preventing the market from effectively responding to this demand. In addition, it provides a snapshot of the assets and programs currently available to help the community to address these challenges.
The full study is available on
concord.gov
. Additional details about the City's affordable housing programs are at
concordnc.gov/Planning
. You may also contact Planning and Neighborhood Development at 704-920-5152 for more information.
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Project and Closure Updates
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Starting Monday, January 13, Virginia Street SE will close to through-traffic for up to nine months while a major infrastructure rehabilitation project is underway. The City has awarded a $1.84 million contract to Propst Construction to improve the street, sidwalk, and other infrastructure. Details at
concordnc.gov.
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Most on-street parking on Means Ave between Church and Union Streets will close, vehicle traffic will shift to the motorist's left to allow a construction fence at the historic Cabarrus Savings Bank bldg 51-57 Union St S. More at
concordnc.gov.
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Concord-Padgett Regional
Assist With
20th Grin Kids Send off
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Each year, Concord receives the upmost joy, pleasure, and honor of being apart of the Ace and TJ Grin Kids Event. Each member of our aviation department looks forward to this event, as these are some of the most special passengers they get to assist with boarding and sending off to magical destinations each year.
Of course, our Mayor, Council, Police, and Fire get in on the fun, and all play a significant role in making sure these children know how loved and welcomed they are in the City of Concord! We hope your trip is MAGICAL!!
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Register Today For Couch To 5K
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Thank you to our
Finance Department!
As budget season,
end of year audits,
and tax season
are all in full swing;
it is only
appropriate to say
THANK YOU
to our fantastic
finance team!
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Upcoming Events
and Artist Highlights
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ClearWater Arts Center and Studios is pleased to announce its collaboration with its newest tenant—the Cabarrus Art Guild –to host the Guild’s Annual Spring 2020 Judged Show
. This comes as the City facility celebrates one-hundred years of existence and ten years of being a renovated space, where art is spoken.
The Annual Spring 2020 Judged Show, to be held in ClearWater’s Main Gallery from February 9
th
to March 26
th
, 2020, is open to artists residing
in Cabarrus and surrounding counties; see the Guild’s website,
www.cabarrusartguild.org
for the Call for Entries/ Prospectus. Intake dates are Feb. 7
th
and 8
th
, 2020, at ClearWater.
The Show will hold its opening reception and awards ceremony in the Main Gallery on Sunday, February 9th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Works by Guild Members are on view until March 2020 in the other, lower-level Greenway Gallery. Until February 6
th
, the ClearWater Main Gallery is showing works by its talented individual Tenant Artists (learn about Tenant Artists on the ‘Artists’ page at
www.clearwaterartists.com
).
This show is free and open to the public during open hours or by appointment. Call the ClearWater Office at 704-784-9535, or find more info at
www.clearwaterartists.com
.
2020 brings not only the Judged Show available for viewing in Clearwater’s Main Gallery from February 9
th
to March 26
th
, 2020, but milestones for both organizations. The Guild is celebrating 50 years as one of Concord and Cabarrus County’s longest-standing art organizations, continuously operating as a 501-C3 non-profit.
The City of Concord recognizes that the ClearWater facility itself has been erected for one-hundred years as of 2020, as it began as the City Water Works building in 1920. It also marks ten years since the City’s first round of renovations transformed the building into an art studio, public gallery and event space. 2020 will bring new opportunities for artists, visitors, and community members — more information to follow at a later date.
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Public Meeting for Proposed Improvements to N.C 73 in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg Counties
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The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to present information about a project to improve a section of N.C. 73 between Davidson-Concord Road in Mecklenburg County and U.S. 29 in Cabarrus County.
Click
here for more information.
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City of Concord
Housing Services
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UNIQUE ALTERNATIVES - Educational & Empowerment
Life Skills Community Jobs & Educational Supports
Friday, January 24, 2020
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
265 Salem Street SW, Neighborhood Networks Technology Center
Consultant: Quinton Hoskie
UNIQUE ALTERNATIVES - Educational & Empowerment
Youth Educational Workshop
Friday, January 31, 2020
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
265 Salem Street SW, Neighborhood Networks Technology Center
Consultant: Quinton Hoskie
Multi-Cultural Computer Classes Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ruth Brooks
A Radiant Princesses
Dance Team
Monday & Wednesday
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dance Instructor: Princess Gray
Youth Enrichment
Afterschool Program,
Computer availability
Monday thru Thursday
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UNIQUE ALTERNATIVES
"Youth Life Skills One on One"
every Thursday of the month
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Upcoming Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
January 28th at 6:00 p.m.
February 11th at 4:00 p.m.
City Council work session
February 12th at 7:00 p.m.
February 13th at 6:00 p.m.
February 18th at 6:00 p.m.
#LOCALGOV
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Are You Ready To Answer The Call Or Be The Change?
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The City of Concord partners with our community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life.
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Join #TEAMCONCORD!
Are you or someone you know looking for a challenging career with excellent benefits? We're hiring for full and part-time positions with a range of education and experience requirements, including employment opportunities perfect for students.
Visit the Concord Careers Portal to get started
or call 704-920-5100.
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High 5 for Excellent Service
If you have had an experience from our team that left an impact, we hope you'll let us know so we can recognize that coworker with a "High 5 for Excellent Service." You can get started by visiting
concordnc.gov/High5
or
call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgement over the phone.
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1/16/2020
Meche Foster
Teamwork
Meche is a great co-worker that helps me out when I'm out of the office. I was currently out of the office sick with the stomach virus, and she helped me out with some of my workload, so when I got back I was able to work on reports and other projects that needed to be completed. I'm very thankful to have a co-worker like Meche, she is very thoughtful and helpful at all times. Thank you Meche, your the best.
Valerie Proper
1/16/2020
1/15/2020
Alvina Nyako
Professional, Timeliness, Customer Focus, Teamwork
I always receive information from Alvina that is thorough, detailed and on time. And she always responds quiickly if I have a question or need further details. Thank you Alvina for providing excellent customer service!
Violet Carter
1/15/2020
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