City Hall Chats
A Special Message from
Mayor Dusch
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City Council had a special meeting (conducted completely via video call for the first time evey) on Tuesday to consider how to allocate an infusion of federal dollars designated for the COVID-19 response. Please click here to read a special message from Mayor Dusch about how the City Council decided to partner with key community organizations to use this funding.
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New resource page on concordnc.gov to help community find assistance
CONCORD – At a special meeting on April 21, the
Concord City Council approved designating
over $131,000 of federal CARES Act dollars to local agencies that are assisting Concord residents with critical needs.
The
CARES Act
allocated supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding of $400,339 to the City of Concord for grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. City Council has approved distributing funding to the six agencies below who are meeting immediate needs for Concord residents, to assess their individual COVID-19 related needs totaling $131,284.
Continuation of food pantry/ rental and utility assistance - $18,500
Meal prep and delivery - $40,293
Continuation of meal, health services - $13,400
Take away meals and Nurse provided risk assessment -$19,200
Continuation of emergency shelter/ food pantry -
$21,391
"We appreciate the ability to work with local partners in providing this federal funding to assist residents who need it the most," said Concord Mayor Bill Dusch. Our staff will continue to identify local partners and assistance programs once the guidance on this funding is fully developed."
To help raise awareness to these and other assistance resources,
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You don’t need to be an inventor, a scientist, or a member of Council to shape your future of your community. You just need to be someone who cares about your community. By being counted in the 2020 Census, you will help inform funding for local school programs, emergency services, and roads in our community.
We all count, and we all get to shape our future by participating
in the 2020 Census.
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Happy 50th Anniversary
Earth Day
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#Professional Holidays
of Gratitude
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In honor of National Lineman Appreciation Day 2020 - Thank you, Concord Electric, for being an essential piece of Team Concord. We thank you for everything you do to keep the lights turned on in this community!
#ThankaLineman
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There are no words, videos, cards, flowers, etc., that can say thank you enough to these outstanding professionals. They are the foundation of all the moving parts of this City and are shining leaders of our customer service values. Today and always, we say THANK YOU to our Administrative Professionals.
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In honor of those who serve as part of the
THIN
GOLD
LINE -- THANK YOU!
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City Council
Special Meeting Highlights
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To review the full April 17 agenda
, including action taken, please click the image located on the left.
Highlights
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Adopted a resolution ratifying the existence of a state of emergency issued March 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., and the need for continuing the state of emergency
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Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article II, Emergency Management, of the City of Concord Code of Ordinances.
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Approved sub-recipient allocations through the CDBG CARES Act.
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Accepted a grant award in the amount of $2,149,846 from the FAA (CARES Act) and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreements.
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Approved a License to Attach Banners to City of Concord Property to Conder Flag Company for the placement of temporary race banners on Bruton Smith Blvd and Hwy 29 (Exit 49 area)
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ClearWater Arts Center
& Studios
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"Although
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
is closed to the public, artists are still working from home. And of course, artists like all of us are having to find creative ways to keep life going while socially distancing and staying well." - Sarah Gay
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St. James Lutheran Church
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Metrolina Restoration
Smoke Pit
Chief Michael - Southern Strain Brewing
Outback Steakhouse
O' Charley's
Chicken Salad Chick
Diamond Restoration
Redds on Union
Punchy's Diner
TownHouse
*** Faye and Ray Alexander ***
And the 100's of others who have dropped off tokens of appreciation. You have reminded us that hope is not canceled, even on our toughest of days!
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To kick off the George W. Liles Parkway Small Area Plan process, you're invited to join a virtual community meeting and complete a community input survey. The results will help establish a unified vision for future development along George W. Liles Parkway.
Both the May 11 virtual community meeting and community input survey will be available on the City's public engagement portal:
concord.publicinput.com
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Shred/Safe Disposal
Event Rescheduled
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The Shred/ Safe Disposal event originally scheduled for this
Saturday April 25 has been rescheduled for July 18. For more information about the Shred/ Safe Disposal Event, please contact City of Concord Solid Waste Deputy Director, Lonnie Bulger at
bulger@concordnc.gov
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This Saturday, April 25th is the
in partnership with #MoveYourWay and we have set a goal to
log 5 Million Steps in ONE DAY!
Can we do it?
We believe YOU can, but we all need to get out and get that recommended
#PhysicalActivity
!
What are the steps?⠀
👟 Go to your "My Dashboard" page⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👟 Add steps (PS, you can log your pet's steps too! 🐾)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👟 Tag a friend and invite them to join the campaign⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👟 Follow the Walk Cabarrus Facebook page for your chance to win
#WCSwag
- including our awesome buff⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👟 Share your pics on social media using hashtags
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Upcoming Meetings
Please note, until further notice all meetings will be conducted over video conference. Please open the
agenda
for the desired meeting in the table below to join the meeting via Zoom.
#LOCALGOV
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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
Concord Careers Portal
or call 704-920-5100 tp get started.
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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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