City Council August 18, 2026

The City Council meeting of Wilmington on August 18, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a $2 million loan at 2% interest to support the Wilmington Housing Authority's affordable housing project involving 86 units, addressing rising construction costs and financing challenges. Additionally, the council awarded a $2,430,217 construction contract to Highland Paving Company LLC for phase two of the Eastwood Road Access Management Project, and a $4,378,734 contract to King Asphalt Incorporated for the Dawson and Worster Streetscape Improvement Project, which includes sidewalk, curb, ADA access, and resurfacing work partially funded by NCDOT. The meeting also covered planning and funding updates from the Wilmington Urban Metropolitan Planning Organization, including transportation improvement programs and local funding initiatives. Public comments addressed community concerns about bus stop benches and local development projects. The council also discussed appointments to various boards and committees. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed unanimously.