TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jeffrey A. Yates, ICMA-CM, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks & Recreation Director
Taylor Floyd, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: August 10, 2026
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Adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate Funding for Big Cross Creek Trail Projects
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 3
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for all residents.
Executive Summary:
The City previously received funding for the Big Cross Creek Trail Design project from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) through an executed agreement that has since expired. The implementation of the design is now able to move forward under the new agreement with NCDOT.
Council is asked to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment to correct the action from (SROA) 2026-1 to align the project budgets with the terms of the updated agreement. SROA 2026-1 will reduce the appropriated NCDOT funds by $380,000 for the Big Cross Creek Trail Design project and will appropriate that $380,000 of NCDOT funding along with the $95,000 required local match and $125,000 in additional local funding to the Big Cross Creek Trail Renovation project.
Background:
Projects for the Big Cross Creek Trail support the City’s efforts to expand recreational opportunities and improve connectivity through the development of greenway and trail infrastructure.
The City previously completed the 25% design plans for the project and received reimbursement from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) under the original agreement.
Although the original $720,000 NCDOT contract has expired, the remaining federal balance of $380,000 has been incorporated into a new agreement with NCDOT to allow the project to move forward. When the request for the new agreement was submitted, the total estimated project cost was $600,000.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
1. Adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 to align the project budgets with the updated NCDOT agreement.
2. Do not adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 and provide further guidance to staff.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Staff recommends Council adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 as presented.
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Attachments:
NCDOT Agreement
Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance Amendment 2026-1