Archives: FAQs

Which projects were selected to establish the transportation bond?

The following projects selected were used to establish the $25 Million bond amount: – Belmont Middle School Connector – South Central Avenue Pedestrian and Turn Lanes, including pedestrian improvement at Central Avenue/Main Street intersection – Perfection Avenue at Pebble Creek & Pleasant Pedestrian Improvements – Nixon Road Multi-Use Path (MUP)/Sidewalk – South Point Road Widening from RL … Continued

When and how were the projects selected?

During the City Council Workshop on May 23, 2024, Gannett Fleming presented the list of potential projects, and the Council narrowed the list of projects to five. Transportation Bond Presentation – Projects, Estimates, and Prioritization Agenda Memo May 23, 2024 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 City Council Workshop Meeting Recording

Was a consultant used to identify potential projects?

During the March 4, 2024, council meeting, the engineering firm Gannett Fleming, Inc. was selected to assist with identifying potential bond projects for the council to consider. Transportation Bond Costs Agenda Memo March 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Recording

How should I respond to an CityConnect public emergency message?

Listen carefully and follow the instructions. You will be able to replay the message and write down phone numbers and addresses. Contact the phone numbers provided within the message for more information. Do not call 911 for more information. In a public emergency situation, the 911 dispatch will be very busy responding to individual emergency … Continued

What if I was signed up, but didn’t receive an alert?

There are several possible reasons why you didn’t receive an alert Someone else picked up your phone You didn’t recognize the sender and deleted the message without reading it Your phone numbers have been changed since registration These are reasons why we test the CityConnect Communications System, so that residents can become familiar with it.

Why don’t I get messages during torando warnings or thunderstorms?

The City of Belmont does not issue alerts messages during fast changing severe weather events such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. There are many publicly available, reliable, and accurate means of receiving severe weather information that citizens are encouraged to use such as NOAA Weather Radios (National Weather Service), smart phone apps and local (Charlotte) TV … Continued

What does CityConnect cost me?

The Community Alert System is free to residents of the City of Belmont. We are working to provide an efficient and effective way to communicate information related to public safety. Depending on your service provider, you may incur minor charges for a received cell phone call or text messages.

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