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Town Council Regular Meeting

Town of Garner · Town Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm · Ronnie S. Williams Council Chambers Garner Town Hall 900 7th Avenue | Garner, NC 27529

Regular meeting Budget and appropriationsBonds and debtFire and EMSHousing and affordabilityIntergovernmental agreementsPublic facilities

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What's on this agenda

Council appropriates $1,592,974 from Garner Fire-Rescue's fund balance to pay off outstanding fire apparatus debt, part of a shift to a more sustainable equipment-funding model aligned with Wake County. Wake County's EMS director also briefs Council on system changes coming in 2026.

Most of the meeting is discussion carried over from a canceled January work session: an updated capital and debt model from the town's financial advisor, a look at Capital Improvement Plan horizon projects ahead of the February retreat, and the final recommendations of the Affordable Housing Task Force. None of these get a vote tonight -- they're teed up for the retreat. Council also closes the meeting to consult privately with the Town Attorney.

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Agenda items (13)

Procedural · 4Discussion item · 3Presentation · 2Consent agenda · 2Staff or committee report · 1Closed session · 1
  1. A Call Meeting to Order
    Procedural
    Roll call, pledge of allegiance, and invocation.
  2. B Petitions and Comments
    Procedural
    Public comment period on matters not otherwise on the agenda.
  3. C Adoption of Agenda
    Procedural
    Motion to adopt the meeting agenda.
  4. D.1 Introduction of Miss Garner, Miss Wake County, and Teens
    Presentation
    Introduction of Miss Garner, Miss Garner's Teen, Miss Wake County, and Miss Wake County's Teen.
  5. D.2 The Future of Wake County EMS Response
    Presentation Fire and EMSIntergovernmental agreements
    Wake County EMS Director Jon Studnek presents EMS system changes coming in 2026.
  6. E.1 Local Government Commission FPIC Response Letter
    Consent agenda Budget and appropriations
    Response letter to a state Local Government Commission finding of concern (FPIC) from the FY25 audit, related to lease and IT-subscription accounting.
  7. E.2 Budget Amendment for Fire-Rescue Department
    Consent agenda Bonds and debtBudget and appropriationsFire and EMS
    Appropriates $1,592,974 from Fire-Rescue fund balance to pay off outstanding apparatus debt, reallocates Fire-related IT costs into the Fire budget, and adds overtime funding, aligning with the county cost-share framework.
  8. F.1 Capital & Debt Model Update
    Discussion item Bonds and debtBudget and appropriations
    Davenport & Company, the town's financial advisor, presents an updated debt and capital model.
  9. F.2 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Horizon Project Update
    Discussion item Budget and appropriationsPublic facilities
    Staff review purpose, cost, and other details of CIP horizon projects ahead of further discussion at the February retreat.
  10. F.3 Affordable Housing Task Force Final Recommendations
    Discussion item Housing and affordability
    Presentation of the Affordable Housing Task Force's final recommendations report, for discussion and guidance at the February retreat.
  11. G.2.1 Development Activity Map Update
    Staff or committee report
    Monthly update of the town's online development activity map.
  12. H Closed Session
    Closed session
    Council consults with the Town Attorney under N.C.G.S. 143.318.11(a)(3) to preserve attorney-client privilege.
  13. I Adjourn
    Procedural
    Meeting adjournment.

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