Presentation by Lexington Utilities Department related to leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for efficient utility management and citywide services
The Lexington Utilities Department will present on its use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for managing utility infrastructure and city services. The presentation will highlight how GIS, utilizing ESRI software, enhances daily operations and long-term planning. Key applications include Tree Canopy Mapping for environmental planning, Asset Management for infrastructure reliability, and Quick Capture Applications for real-time field data collection (e.g., leaf collection, snow removal). These tools enable data-driven decision-making, improve service responsiveness, and provide historical data for trend analysis. The City Council will receive this presentation for information purposes.
The City Council is considering approving an application for the Lewis Michael Honorary Street Naming Program. This program allows for honoring individuals with significant community impact. Councilmember Garrett Holloway has requested an honorary street name for Mr. Lewis Michael, allocating $225.00 from his neighborhood funds. The proposed location for the sign is at the intersection of Carver Drive and Lincoln Avenue. The designation is set to expire on February 23, 2028, after an initial two-year period. Mr. Lewis Michael is being honored for his significant cultural, historical, and humanitarian impact, as well as his lifelong association with the City of Lexington, particularly within the Historic Lincoln community.
Amendment to City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Vehicular Traffic; Adding Peacock Circle and Pearson Drive to Traffic Schedules by Ordinance 009-2026
This ordinance, Ordinance 009-2026, amends the City's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Vehicular Traffic. It officially adds two new streets, Peacock Circle and Pearson Drive, to the city's traffic schedules. These streets are part of the new residential development, Oak Ridge. The amendments will legally enforce speed limits (20 mph) and stop sign regulations on these streets. Specifically, Peacock Circle and Pearson Drive will be added to Section 14-68(b) for the 20 mph speed limit, and the intersection of Peacock Circle at Pearson Drive (and vice versa) will be added to Section 14-37 for stop sign requirements. The amendments become effective immediately upon the installation of appropriate signage. The City Council is set to adopt this ordinance on February 23, 2026.
The City Council is considering Resolution 2026-007 to accept an amendment increasing the state grant/loan for the Lexington Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (LRWWTP) Solids-Handling Improvements Project by $5,000,000. These funds, provided by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure, will be used to replace the existing solids-handling facility. The project aims to enhance redundancy and resiliency, ensuring the WWTP can reliably manage projected influent flows and solids production. The total financial assistance offered for the project is $46,691,000, with an estimated closing fee of $933,820. The loan carries an interest rate of 0.94% per annum with a maximum term of 20 years.
The City Council will conduct appointments and re-appointments to various boards and commissions at upcoming meetings in October and November 2025, and February 2026. These appointments are for three-year terms, with some filling unexpired terms and vacant seats.
Key Appointments Needed:
Lexington Human Relations Commission: One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 2028.
Lexington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Three appointments needed, including two to fill unexpired terms ending December 2027 and December 2028, and one to fill a vacant seat for a term expiring December 2028.
Lexington Tourism Authority: Two appointments to fill unexpired terms, one ending December 2028 (for a Hotel/Motel Operator and Short-Term Rental Owner) and one ending December 2026 (for a Hotel/Motel Operator).
Lexington Planning Board and Board of Adjustment: One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 2026.
The City Council is considering Ordinance 008-2026 to amend the project ordinance for the LRWWTP Solids-Handling Improvements Design & Construction State Grant/Loan Project. This amendment reflects an approved funding increase of $5,000,000 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure. These funds are designated for replacing existing solid handling equipment at the wastewater treatment plant to ensure redundancy and resiliency. Any costs exceeding the awarded grant/loan amount will be covered by the City's Water and Wastewater Fund. The final execution of this loan agreement is contingent upon approval by the Local Government Commission (LGC). This amendment modifies previous project budget ordinances to reflect changes in the project's cost and funding sources. A related resolution, Resolution 2026-007, authorizes the acceptance of this funding amendment.