Lenoir City Council Meeting 9/15/26

The Lenoir City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The council approved a bid award for the Clock Tower Foundation project, selecting G&M Structures LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a contract amount of $91,837. Additionally, the council authorized acceptance of a $500,000 Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Grant aimed at landfill facility improvements. An updated sludge agreement between the City of Lenoir and the Town of Blowing Rock for wastewater treatment was also approved, modifying the original agreement to meet current permit requirements and outlining rate increase notification procedures. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda encompassing these items. Furthermore, a report was presented on community development block grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, detailing allocations and assistance programs for first-time homebuyers and public facility improvements. The meeting also included proclamations and community recognitions but no public hearings or additional procurement actions.