City Council Business Meeting - May 11, 2026

The City of Charlotte held a City Council Business Meeting on May 11, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and contracting matters, particularly related to water and sewer service installation contracts totaling over $12 million. Council members expressed concerns about the low participation rates of minority and small businesses in these contracts, with motions made to defer approval pending further review of community business inclusion (CBI) goals. The council also received a detailed presentation on data centers, addressing zoning, environmental impacts, and potential moratoriums to regulate future development amid state legislative constraints. Additionally, the council discussed the orderly transition of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CAT) to the Mecklenburg-Piedmont Transit Authority (MPTA), with legal and operational considerations outlined. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a resolution regarding the I-77 South corridor project, where the council voted to request an independent third-party re-evaluation and alternatives analysis, including multimodal and non-highway options, and to pause the toll lane development RFP until findings are presented. A motion to rescind the Public-Private Partnership (P3) approval for the project was also introduced but did not pass. The meeting concluded with appointments to various advisory committees and commissions. Throughout, council members emphasized community engagement, environmental sustainability, and equitable contracting practices.