CONCORD, N.C. — The Concord City Council meets Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. Here's what's on the agenda:

  • $3.3M contract to replace aging power insulators. Pike Electric submitted the lowest of four bids, $3.32 million, to replace the remaining 100kV insulators on the four Delivery Three circuits across the city's west side. The insulators are close to 30 years old, the end of their expected life, and the work must be done on energized lines.
  • Apply for up to $15M for WW Flowe Park. Council would let Parks and Recreation staff apply for a federal-state Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant of up to $15 million for Phase II of WW Flowe Park. The program requires a 50% local match, and applications are due by October 1, 2027.
  • Water plant repairs and water system master plan. Council will consider a $402,478 design contract with Garver to repair the Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant's sedimentation basins, including concrete cracks, leaking joints, and new sludge collection equipment. It will also consider a $476,000 contract with Hazen and Sawyer to update the city's water system master plan.
  • $461,000 for firefighter protective gear. The Fire Department wants to buy coats, pants, helmets, and boots for $461,213 from Newtons Fire & Safety Equipment. The gear would outfit 33 new recruits and replace worn or expiring equipment, and it was funded in the FY 2027 budget.
  • Escape room downtown seeks tax-based grant. A public hearing will consider a three-year, 85% tax-based grant for Brainwashed, LLC, which plans a $125,000 investment in an actor-driven escape room at Spring Street SW. The grant is estimated at about $1,850 over three years.
  • $2.5M state grant and airport road change order. Council will consider accepting a $2.5 million state grant for debt service and a shared hangar at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. It will also consider a $17,550 change order for the North Apron roadway project, which would bring that contract to about $2.67 million.

Items are proposals until the council votes. Source: Concord City Council agenda.