# City Council Meeting, September 14

The Rocky Mount City Council held its regular meeting on September 14, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key actions included the approval of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina as the city's health insurance carrier for 2027, with an approximate budgetary impact of $15 million. The council also approved a development and operation agreement with the North Carolina Children's Museum, which is expected to save the city about $1 million in current operations. Additionally, the council approved a rezoning request for a commercial property and authorized an amendment to a downtown major investment grant to extend deadlines for grantees, reflecting ongoing efforts to support downtown development. Public comments highlighted concerns about city finances, property management, and community services, but no new contracts or large capital projects were directly awarded during the meeting. The council emphasized fiscal progress and the need for continued financial oversight and community engagement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting, September 14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzEtYZWgAfY) - CITY TV 19