Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting - - 9/14/2026 6:00:00 PM

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included extensive public commentary primarily focused on concerns about AI data centers and surveillance technologies such as flock cameras. Many speakers urged the board to impose a moratorium on data center construction due to environmental, economic, and social impacts. The board also received presentations and approved proclamations recognizing Life Sciences Week, Better Skills Better Jobs Fair Day, and National Manufacturing Week. Key procurement-related discussions included authorization to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the new Pitt County Administration Building, with an estimated construction budget of approximately $47.7 million, and approval to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a design-build contract for a new Animal Services Spay and Neuter Clinic with a budget of $550,000. Additionally, the board approved grant applications for community development and transit programs, including a $55,000 Uber grant pilot program for shared transportation. The meeting also covered appointments to various boards, financial and tax collection reports, and legislative goal submissions. The board voted to proceed with the RFP for the administration building and the RFQ for the animal clinic, reflecting active capital improvement and procurement planning.