August 3 2026 City of Morganton City Council

The City of Morganton City Council held a meeting on August 3, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a lease agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials for city-owned property, involving an annual exchange of stone materials. The council awarded a $12,500 contract to TRC Companies for archaeological monitoring during the demolition of two damaged buildings, with an additional 12% contingency authorized. They also approved a $28,623 contract with Wildlands Engineering for engineering services related to the Rocky Ford Greenway Extension Project, including regulatory permitting and floodplain studies. Additionally, the council approved engaging Extra Duty Solutions to manage off-duty employment for the Department of Public Safety, including a fee structure adjustment to $50 per hour for officers. The council passed a resolution to apply for a USDA grant up to $200,000 to purchase a knuckle boom truck for public works, with a $25,000 city contribution. Other agenda items included approval of subdivision preliminary plats, alternative landscaping design requests, and adoption of an emergency electric grid alert program. Several motions related to budget, grant applications, and contract awards were passed during the meeting.