City to Take more private land via city’ code enforcement

At tonight city council meeting they will be voting to take the following properties, that the city code enforcement had tore down. Cause many of these homes didn’t meet the city code enforcement ideal of being a fixable home or property that wasn’t worth to be fixed up.

Also for those of us, who live in RMT, all of these homes are in the older parts of the city, where income level is at or below poverty. Where the Code Enforcement officers spent every day riding through these neighborhoods looking for a way to rise money for the city. While ignoring the richer parts of the city.

6. Public Hearing Relative to the Preliminary Assessment Roll Prepared to Recover Costs Incurred by the City in Connection with Housing Code Enforcement on the Following Properties:
a. 604 Clark Street
b. 1001 S. Franklin Street
c. 1014 Gay Street
d. 1229 Griffin Street
e. 205 Home Street
f. 734 Long Avenue
g. 1208 SW Main Street
h. 1017 Shearin Andrews Road
i. 700 Tarboro Street
j. 635 Woodland Avenue
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Confirming Assessments.

Which the city is getting all these properties between 4-8 thousand dollars each. Which they will turn around and sell for high prices.. Most of these aren’t being taken for long overdue taxes..

Mayor David W.Combs to issue State of the City Address.

For Immediate Release

February 8, 2012

Media contact: Kim Weaver,interim Public Affairs Manager

252/972-1274 kim.weaver@rockymountnc.gov

 

Mayor David W. Combs will address the community and City Council regarding the State of the City prior to the City Council Meeting on Monday, February 12, 2012. Mayor Combs will assess the challenges and opportunities of 2011, and how the City responded to them.

Hurricane Irene, the local economy, and public safety issues top the challenges of the year 2011. However, the city excelled in the vast improvements downtown including the Douglas Block Revitalization, the Downtown Streetscape, and WI-FI in downtown City venues. The City began an EnergyShare opportunity for the citizens of Rocky Mount. This program will continue into 2012 to provide rebates for attic insulation and/or HVAC replacement.

The mayor will also discuss the exciting Twin Counties Visioning and Strategic Plan Project and how it will open up new opportunities for the City.

The Mayor anticipates making the State of the City an annual event. The community is encouraged to attend. All are welcome to the George W.Dudley City Council Chamber at 7 pm to hear the Mayor’s comments.

CALL TO ACTION: I-95 Widening Project Public Hearing

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a series of seven (7) Public Hearings in several facilities near the I-95 corridor, throughout the state of North Carolina, beginning at 4:00pm and ending at 7:00pm. The Rocky Mount area meeting will be held:

• Thursday, February 16, 2012: City of Rocky Mount,The Imperial Centre (Studio Theatre), 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, 27804

Interstate 95 is a vital stretch of highway through North Carolina serving commuters, accommodating vacationers and connecting area residents. The road has distinctive meaning to each and every user, as well as to the adjacent communities. The NCDOT is working to determine how best to renew I-95 through our state.

The purpose of these Public Hearings is to provide information regarding the proposed project and to obtain public input. The I-95 Corridor Planning and Finance Study proposes to provide the ideal approach for improved safety, connectivity and efficiency along the I-95 corridor.

Interested citizens may drop by anytime between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm and view project information, maps and the approved Environmental Assessment on display.NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal setting to answer questions and receive comments relative to the proposed project. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will also be provided.

For additional Information, Please contact: Kristine O’Connor, P.E., NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Phone: (919) 707-6034, Email: kaoconnor@ncdot.gov 
Craig Young, P.E., NCDOT Consultant, with Michael Baker Engineering, Inc.
Phone: (919) 459-9041, Email: cmyoung@mbakercorp.com

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Ms. O’Connor as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.