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Entries for 'Annetter Keller'
July 20, 2015
The Cities of Concord and Kannapolis announced today that customers of both municipalities’ water systems should now follow Level 1 water use restrictions, due to regional drought conditions. These restrictions are for the municipalities of Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Landis and Midland.
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) today announced that this summer’s dry weather and above-average temperatures have moved the Catawba-Wateree Basin into Sta...
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July 20, 2015
Kannapolis has launched a refreshed website that focuses on a user friendly experience. The website is easier to navigate for Kannapolis residents, businesses, and visitors. Technology has been added to make the site mobile, tablet and desktop devices. “The way the public searches for City information online has drastically changed over the last few years and our website needs to be fast and easy for people to find information,” said Director of Communications Annette Prive...
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July 15, 2015
Village Park will now be home to a double decker carousel – the only one of its kind in North Carolina.
The City is purchasing the carousel from a mall that closed in Illinois. It is a 1989 Bertazzon Carousel manufactured in Italy. It has 570 lights, Brazilian oak decking, and handpainted Venetian murals. The ride will hold 68 people and is handicap accessible.
The addition of a carousel has been part of the park’s master plan which was completed in 2001. The master plan also c...
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July 13, 2015
Kannapolis City Council members have approved the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. The FY 2016 Total Budget is $59,539,383 and includes a three cent increase in the property tax rate to cover the cost of acquiring downtown properties, investments in economic development and job creation, implementing a strategic plan for revitalizing the downtown, paying for the new City Hall and Police Headquarters, and establishing the Department of General Services.
The property tax rate is .63 cents per $100 val...
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June 28, 2015
June 29, 2015
City Planning Department Completes Transition
Kannapolis, N.C. – The City of Kannapolis will complete the transition of its Planning Department from an outside consultant firm to an in-house municipal department. The City made the decision after determining the City could improve efficiencies, continuity of services and in order to meet the increasing demands of the growing municipality.
The Planning Department will be responsible for the review of all residential and no...
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June 28, 2015
Kannapolis City Council members have finalized the purchase agreements for properties located in the downtown area. The City has purchased land and buildings for $7,550,000 from Castle & Cooke, NC, LLC and Atlantic American Properties, Inc. These firms are owned by Mr. David Murdock. The City is also purchasing K-Town Furniture from the Uwharrie Bank for $875,000 and a house located at 206 S. Main Street house for $325,000. The closing period will end in September and at that time the City w...
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June 01, 2015
The City of Kannapolis, the Cabarrus Health Alliance and the Kannapolis Intimidators are teaming up for Get Healthy Nights! On June 5, June 26, July 17 and August 14 join us at the Kannapolis Intimidators for Get Healthy Nights.
The initiative is part of the City’s focus on Discover Healthy Living in Kannapolis. The City, CHA and the Intimidators are working together to encourage fun and healthy exercise. If you complete 5 pushups or 10 jumping jacks you will get into the ballgame at half...
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