TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Michael Gibson, Interim Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sheila Thomas-Ambat, Public Services Director
DATE: May 11, 2026
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Adopt Resolution Authorizing a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for Improvements on SM-6106C Morganton Road at Northview Drive
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
5, 9
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal I: Safe and Secure Community
Objective 1.2: To ensure traffic and pedestrian safety
Executive Summary:
Council is asked to adopt a resolution to authorize Dundee Road modification and a municipal agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the maintenance of Dundee Road after construction.
Background:
NCDOT plans to install a traffic signal with pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Morganton Road at Northview Drive and construction of a cul-de-sac on Dundee Road near Morganton Road.
The proposed “draft” municipal agreement from the NCDOT establishes maintenance of Dundee Road after construction. Total Funding amount $0
Issues/Analysis:
Dundee Road presents a safety concern due to its location to the proposed traffic signal. To alleviate this concern, Dundee Road will be modified with a cul-de-sac. NCDOT will purchase Right of Way along Dundee Road, and the city will agree to maintain said Right of Way.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Options:
1) Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the municipal agreements as presented.
2) Do not adopt the resolution and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council move to adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the municipal agreement as presented.
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Attachments:
• Municipal Agreement SM-6106C (13512)
• Resolution Authorizing Municipal Agreement