Did you know?
Did you know that the City of Concord’s Planning and Neighborhood Development Department has oversight of a HOME Consortium comprised of eight local governments? The Consortium was formed in 1996 to address the housing needs of low and moderate income families and is funded through HUD. Members include the municipalities of Concord, Kannapolis, Mooresville, Salisbury, and Statesville; and Cabarrus, Iredell, and Rowan Counties. Three Community Housing Development Corporations also participate. The City of Concord is responsible for program administration and is accountable to HUD for all of the Consortium’s HOME activities. Fore more information visit concordnc.gov or contact Cynthia Harrison, Consortium Manager, at 704-920-5147.
Carolina Courts to bring thousands of visitors to Historic Downtown Concord
Carolina Courts announced Thursday that it will develop a facility in Historic Downtown Concord that is expected to draw thousands of visitors, and generate 52 direct jobs and many other indirect jobs for the restaurants, hotels, and retailers that serve its visitors. The company, which currently operates a facility in Indian Trail, North Carolina, will build a second facility on land to be acquired from the City of Concord at 24 Spring Street SW, adjacent to Concord’s Memorial Gardens. The site was home to the City’s former public works operations base. The Concord City Council authorized the acquisition and approved a related agreement.
Carolina Courts specializes in basketball, volleyball, and fitness, and will serve the community with ongoing leagues, camps, training, and open play. On weekends, Carolina Courts will host basketball and volleyball tournaments that will draw upwards of 1,000 people to Downtown Concord. Based on current operations in Indian Trail, Carolina Courts expects to generate 20,000 annual hotel room nights in Concord from the tournaments in the new facility.
The facility is expected to open in fall 2012. Visit concordnc.gov for more information.
Highlights of October 13 City Council Meeting
Please visit concordnc.gov to see the Council Agenda in its entirety.
Presented the annual Productivity Improvement Award for 2011 to the Wastewater Department. There were four applicants, all worthy of the award: Police Department's telephone reporting unit, Transportation's traffic management center, Brown Operations Center energy reduction initiative, and Wastewater's initiative on flow monitoring/inflow and infiltration. The Wastewater team took home this year's trophy because they used existing resources to save $473,000 in annual wastewater treatment costs, which will continue into future years.
Recognized Economic Development and Sustainability Director, Jeff Young, for earning the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
Approved a request from the Cabarrus Events Association to provide insurance and in-kind services from the Police, Fire and Life Safety, Transportation, and Solid Waste Departments for the eighty-third annual Concord Christmas Parade on November 19.
Approved a request from the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) to host a downtown event called "Unplugged in the Plaza" to be held on October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2011 in the Bicentennial Plaza.
Approved a request from Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) to close Union Street on October 31, 2011 for the annual Candy Crawl event.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign a petition for the expansion of the Municipal Service District (MSD) to include City property bordering Cabarrus Avenue and Corban Avenue (formerly known as the Old Public Works Site) and adjacent City owned property in accordance with General Statues 160A-538 Extension of Service Districts.
Tune in to Metrolina Forum to learn about road improvements
Wake up early for (or set your DVR to record) Metrolina Forum on TV64 (TWC ch. 2/150/1150) Sunday, October 16 at 5:30 a.m. Over $166 million in relief is on the way to major roads in Concord, including I-85, Bruton Smith Blvd., Poplar Tent Rd., and Highway 73. This week on Metrolina Forum, Concord Mayor Scott Padgett explains where the money will be spent and how soon drivers will see relief. We'll also share video of a new design for both the Highway 73 and Poplar Tent Rd. interchanges.
After we learn about the road project, we'll get details about the "Celebration of Flight" event coming to Concord Regional Airport in late October. Interested in airplane exhibits and flybys, kids activities, and tours of the hangar? The event is free!
Cabarrus County’s Channel 22 will rebroadcast the episode in the coming weeks.
Celebration of Flight at Concord Regional Airport October 29-30
Concord Regional Airport is proud to announce the inaugural Celebration of Flight Open House, presented by Toyota Scion of Concord, a Member of Hendrick Automotive Group. The weekend event scheduled for October 29 - 30, 2011, will feature a 5k Runway Run, fly-in breakfast, aircraft in flybys and static displays, and more!
The Runway Run begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29. Registration $30.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Fall 2011 issue of Leisure Times (click here) for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Dogs Day Out at Les Myers Park
Saturday October 22, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Featuring the Doggie Fun Zone, contests, information booths, vendor booths, veterinarian village, food, music, and more! For more information, visit concordnc.gov.
Treat Night at Logan Multi Purpose Center
Saturday October 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us for Halloween fun in the gym! Games, candy and prizes for ages 2-12.
Pumpkin Prowl at Hartsell Recreation Center
Thursday, October 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Little ghosts and goblins, ages 4-12 can enjoy Halloween themed games, activities and arts & crafts (and maybe a scare or two) at this family carnival.
Halloween Howler at Academy Recreation Center
Saturday, October 29 from 6:00-9:00 pm..
Families, join us for games, candy, face painting and more for this free night of Halloween fun in the gym.
Contact Parks and Recreation at 704-920-5600 for more information.
Concord Museum Highlights
Barber-Scotia College: In the Beginning, Faith,” a special exhibit exploring the history of Concord’s celebrated African-American college, will be on display from Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, December 22 at the Concord Museum, 11 Union St. S., Suite 104, downtown Concord. Featured are photographs, rare books, memorabilia, yearbooks, and the photo exhibit “The Architecture of Barber-Scotia College” by Alexandra Porter. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Group tours by appointment. 704-782-3688
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
October
November
11/8/2011 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
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