TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam Lindsey, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Lisa Harper, Senior Assistant City Attorney
DATE: November 14, 2022
RE:
Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between City and Cumberland County Regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park Project
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
City Council is being asked to authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Cumberland County regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park project.
A separate agreement between the City and the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Committee is still to be finalized.
Background:
The Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Committee, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation has proposed the construction of a memorial spire set in a circular, stone meditation plaza in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park.
At present time, the total funding for the project is $7.2 million, with $2.5 million having been appropriated by the State of North Carolina directly to the Committee, $2.5 million having been appropriated by the County, and $2.2 million having been appropriated by the City.
The City has agreed to undertake construction of the project. The County has agreed to provide the funding appropriated by its governing board for the project to the City.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Options:
City Council moves to authorize the execution of the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Cumberland County.
City Council does not move to authorize the execution of the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Cumberland County and provides staff guidance.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council move to authorize the execution of the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Cumberland County.
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