May 6, 2025
Council accepted a donation of four electric motorcycles from the Raleigh Police Department Foundation. This donation will assist officers in patrolling parks, greenways, and managing special events. Thank you for the donation!
Council approved the following disbursements from its contingency account to support local organizations.
- Mayor Cowell: $1,000 to Artsplosure and $1,000 to Ship Outreach and Community Center.
- Council Member Branch: $7,500 to Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum.
- Council Member Patton: $6,372 to the Women’s Center of Wake County.
- Mayor Pro Tem Forte: $2,500 to the Women’s Center of Wake County, $2,500 to StepUp Ministry, $2,500 to the LGBTQ Center of Raleigh, and $5,628 to Saving Adolescent Girls Everywhere
Council identified a preferred tolling study scenario (Scenario 2) for Capital Boulevard and adopted a resolution of endorsement to send to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), which will make the final decision in this matter.
Council approved the schematic design for the River Cane Wetland Park, a future 27.25-acre future park located at 4700 Kyle Drive in northeast Raleigh.
Council approved the schematic design for the expanded and updated Sertoma Arts Center.