# City Council Meeting, July 13

The City Council meeting of Rocky Mount held on July 13, 2026, included discussions primarily focused on utility billing operations, public petitions, and several quasi-judicial hearings related to zoning and special use permits. A notable procurement-related action was the removal and rescheduling of the lump sum tree trimming and mowing contract from the consent agenda. The council approved motions to solicit bids, award contracts, and authorize purchase orders for other items on the agenda. The council also considered a special use permit for a school at 200 South Church Street, with concerns raised about capacity, traffic, and neighborhood impact, leading to a motion to continue the hearing to allow further community engagement and information gathering. Additionally, a rezoning request for property at 10210 Durham Street and 1001 East Raleigh Boulevard was delayed to allow for more information and dialogue between affected parties. The council adopted a resolution amending the business registration administrative policy, ratifying budgeted items. Budgetary discussions included requests for information on the financial impact of utility assistance programs and potential budget revisions. Overall, the meeting addressed procurement approvals, zoning and land use decisions, and budgetary considerations affecting city services and operations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** July 14, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting, July 13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQx0XAM0QwU) - CITY TV 19