What are the City of Belmont Fire Department user fees?
The Fire Department user fees are outlined here.
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How do I purchase a membership for the CityRec Center?
Memberships can be purchased online at https://belmontnc.recdesk.com/Community/Membership or can be purchased in person at the CityRec Center. *Proof of residency will be required upon purchase for those who live In-City limits. *
Can an external organization hold an event on public property?
Yes – an outside organization or individual may apply to hold an event on public property using our “Special Event Application”
Can I apply to close a public street for an event?
Yes – an outside organization or individual may apply to utilize certain public streets using our “Special Event Application.”
Will original digital copies of the 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan – along with any related graphics, base maps, etc. be made available for consultant use?
The 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (along with other adopted plans) can be found online at: https://www.cityofbelmont.org/adopted-plans-and-maps/ The City also has Word and PDF versions of the 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan available for consultant use. An ESRI Layer Package of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and off-road lines is also available.
Can you expand upon the expectations for each section included in the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update outline?
• Please find further clarification of city expectations in each of the sections as follows. Please note that the scope should include updates to all sections as needed to reflect the collective feedback received from our community, but staff specifically anticipates the following: Land Use– This section is existing, but should be updated. See notes on … Continued
Will there be a need for a consulting attorney to review the updated document for compliance with N.C.G.S 160-D, and/or does the City have an attorney at its disposal for this purpose?
While the City has an attorney that will review the final document prior to adoption, the consultant is expected to understand the requirements of N.C.G.S. 160-D and other applicable regulations and prepare a plan update in compliance with North Carolina requirements for long-range plans.
Is a new brand/ graphic identity desired to distinguish this update from the 2018 plan document?
A refreshed branding/graphic presentation is preferred to distinguish the plan update from the 2018 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Branding should incorporate Belmont’s new city-wide branding (link to Brand Guidebook here), but the plan itself should have its own identity that can be used throughout the public engagement process.
What is the deadline for consultants to submit questions for this RFP?
The City of Belmont acknowledges that the original deadline for question submission and city response was unclear. Accordingly, staff has extended both deadlines as follows: – Deadline for Questions: Thursday, November 9, 2023 – City Responses: Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Will there be a public bid opening?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: THERE WILL NOT BE A FORMAL PUBLIC BID OPENING. While a formal public bid opening was previously scheduled for 2pm on November 22nd, the City has learned that this is not required based on the nature of the work requested in the RFP and has therefore been eliminated from the project schedule. Proposals … Continued