City of Mebane Council Meeting June 2026

The City of Mebane Council held its June 2026 meeting on June 2, focusing heavily on budget discussions, contract awards, and zoning matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a $428,650 contract to PDC Incorporated for the West 10 Road Waterline Connector project, with Orange County sharing half the cost, and awarding a $338,320 contract to Precision Earth and Pipe LLC for storm damage repairs related to Tropical Storm Shantel. The council also approved a $420,000 project budget for the storm repair work and allocated $160,525 for additional street repairs and resurfacing. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Terracon Consultants for environmental review work. Budget deliberations centered on the FY27 budget with a total expenditure of $65 million, including a proposed no tax increase option funded by appropriated fund balance, and a 3% cost of living increase for employees. The council adopted revisions to the fund balance policy and utility billing and collections policy to improve financial management and customer service. Several zoning and annexation public hearings were conducted, approving residential and business zoning changes to support development and utility service expansion. The meeting also included discussions on interlocal agreements for dispatch services and updates on city property acquisitions and infrastructure projects.