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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 21, 2018 for 2017 Justice Assistance Grant

The City Council received an update on local water quality, approved a public hearing for a federal justice grant, and heard extensive public comment regarding a recently passed solicitation ordinance and homelessness. The meeting also included appointments to city boards and a closed session regarding pending litigation and real estate negotiations.

Why it matters

Residents are affected by the city's ongoing water quality testing, the potential impact of the new solicitation ordinance on the homeless population, and the allocation of $209,245 in federal justice grant funding.

What happens next

Next meeting: Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 21, 2018 for 2017 Justice Assistance Grant
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$209,245 · Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 21, 2018 for 2017 Justice Assistance Grant
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Goldie F. Wells

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Melvin Municipal Building

300 W. Washington Street

Greensboro, NC 27401

City of Greensboro

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City Council

5:30 PM Council ChamberMonday, August 6, 2018

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:45 p.m. on the above date in the

Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building with the following members present:

Call to Order

Mayor Nancy Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne J. Johnson, Councilmember

Marikay Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Sharon M. Hightower, Councilmember Nancy

Hoffmann, Councilmember Michelle Kennedy, Councilmember Justin Outling,

Councilmember Tammi Thurm and Councilmember Goldie F. Wells

Present: 9 -

Also present were City Manager David Parrish, City Attorney Tom Carruthers, and City Clerk Elizabeth H .

Richardson.

Moment of Silence

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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mayor Vaughan recognized Councilmember Hoffmann to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Recognition of Courier

City Manager David Parrish recognized Kim Sowell of the Water Resources Department who served as Courier for

the meeting.

Council Procedure for Conduct of the Meeting

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting; and stated that the speakers would be

heard at the beginning of the meeting rather than on individual items.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson gave a shout out for her grandson's high school traveling baseball team the Colts who were

playing this evening.

I. CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

1. ID 18-0516 Update on the Water Quality for the City of Greensboro

City Manager Parrish recognized Interim Assistant City Manager Steve Drew for a presentation.

Interim Assistant City Manager Drew referenced Greensboro's water quality being in the news; made a PowerPoint

Presentation (PPP); voiced the need to be transparent; for the public to be informed; provided an overview of the

water quality and safety; testing processes for the City; spoke to contaminants of interest being PFOS

(Perfluoroctane Sulfonate) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid); and explained the testing process for the Guilford

County School System. Interim Assistant City Manager Drew explained the history of the contaminant investigation

which began in 2014; outlined the difference between regulated and unregulated water contaminants; and recogized

Assistant Director of Water Resources Mike Borchers.

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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 21, 2018 for 2017 Justice Assistance Grant
$209,245 · Total Justice Assistance Grant allocation
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