September 14, 2026 Morganton City Council Meeting

The City of Morganton held a council meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a development agreement and economic development loans totaling $325,000 to Western Carolina Developers LLC for a single-family housing subdivision project at Latimer Lane and Clover Ridge. The council also approved a contract award of $1.1 million to McGill Associates PA for engineering design services related to the Drinking Water Resiliency Improvements Project, which includes installing permanent backup generators at water tanks and booster stations. Additionally, the council authorized a $44,625 license agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for utility work related to a bridge project. Budget amendments were approved to incorporate FEMA reimbursements totaling over $3 million related to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The council also authorized pursuing a $15 million competitive CDBG-Disaster Recovery grant to support park infrastructure restoration, addressing a significant funding gap for storm-damaged recreational facilities. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, infrastructure resilience efforts, and economic development initiatives within the city.