CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM
PURPOSE OF THIS ITEM:
☐ For Information Only ☒ For Discussion/Direction ☐ For Action/Decision
No vote needed Guidance sought; no formal vote Council vote is requested
TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: City Manager / Department Head
FROM: Jennifer Ayre, City Clerk
DATE: October 12th, 2026
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RE: Test item #2 for Training
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All / specific districts affected
Executive Summary
3-5 sentences, plain language. State what this item is, what is being asked of Council, and why it matters. A Council member should understand the whole item from this paragraph alone. Be direct - strong statements, few adjectives. Write this section last.
History - How We Got Here
One paragraph (4-7 sentences) telling the story that led to this item: prior Council direction, key dates, earlier decisions, and commitments made. Council should follow it without prior briefing. Spell out the first use of any acronym.
Issues and Analysis
2 Paragraphs of the substance. Explain the core issue, the relevant facts, and what Council should weigh. Stay focused on what is decision-relevant. If the detail runs long, summarize here and put the full detail in an attachment.
Budget & Funding
Estimated Funding Cost: One-time and/or recurring $ amount, or “None”
Funding Source: Name the fund / line item / grant / revenue source
Is This Budgeted For: Yes - funds available in current budget / No - budget amendment required
Recurring Impact: Ongoing annual cost in future years, or “None”
Options Considered
List the realistic alternatives - including the recommended one and the consequence of taking no action. One line each, noting the trade-off.
A. Recommended option - brief trade-off
B. Alternative - brief trade-off
C. Take no action - consequence
Recommended Action
:Recommended Action
One or two sentences naming the specific action requested (e.g., “Authorize the City Manager to execute…”). For an Information Only item, write “No action requested - for Council awareness.”
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Relationship to Strategic Plan
One sentence linking this item to the relevant Strategic Plan goal or focus area.
Attachments
List supporting documents by number and title (contracts, resolutions, maps, full analyses). Put detailed material here rather than in the body above.