The Council approved a proclamation declaring November as Diabetes Awareness Month. They authorized a $693,000 construction contract for improvements to Quince Alley and Henderson Alley, involving the installation of historic brick pavers, underground drainage, and utility conduit. Additionally, the Council approved an incentive agreement for business expansion with Corning, which includes annual payments of $400,000 over five years, contingent upon the creation of 414 new full-time jobs at minimum salaries of $85,000 and a significant infrastructure investment of $585 million.
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The meeting included several proclamations, including declaring Minority Enterprise Development Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Nuclear Science Week in the City of Wilmington. During the public comment period, concerns were raised regarding law enforcement conduct and an incident involving police use of force. Additionally, the council addressed a consent agenda and conducted public hearings concerning zoning map amendments for properties on Stonecrop Drive and Canal Street.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Wilmington City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting featured several presentations, including a proclamation for National Patriotism Week and a Heritage Tree Award presentation. The consent agenda included the approval of several resolutions, such as extending a janitorial services contract, releasing a drainage easement, renewing a software agreement with Smartsheet, Inc., renewing a contract for capital project management software, and applying for Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for sidewalk and roadway improvement projects. The council also authorized an aerial easement. Further actions included the approval of a supplemental appropriation for Crime Scene Investigation Unit equipment and the reduction of the speed limit on a portion of Wrightsville Avenue. Additionally, the council amended its 2026 schedule of meetings, adopted comments on the environmental assessment for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, and received the report of the Council's Evaluation Committee.
Aug 4, 2026·Board meeting
Wilmington City Council Regular Meeting
The council issued a proclamation honoring the 236th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard and designating the day as US Coast Guard Day. Additionally, the council authorized the acceptance of a $1.475 million grant from the North Carolina Forest Service to support street tree inventory, planting, and maintenance efforts. Finally, the council passed a resolution to adopt comments on a proposed agreement concerning the evaluation of impacts to historic resources and neighborhoods related to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project.
