Title
Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancement (P.A.V.E.) Act - Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA)
Action
ACTION:
1) Adopt Memorandum of Understanding Among and Between the Local Government Appointing Authorities for the Creation of and Appointment Process for the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA).
2) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Organization of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority upon referendum approval
3) Adopt Articles of Incorporation upon referendum approval
4. Approve County application period to run from September 17, 2025 through October 13, 2025
Staff Contact: Michael Bryant, County Manager
Tyrone C. Wade, County Manager
Kristine Smith, Clerk to the Board
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The North Carolina General Assembly approve Session Law 2025-39 effective July 1, 2025, entitled, “Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (P.A.V.E.) Act. The Act authorizes Mecklenburg County to create a new Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) if a one percent local sales and use tax is approved by the voters. The referendum will appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot. At its September 3, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for September 16, 2025 to hear comments from the public and to vote on whether to authorize the organization of MPTA. The six towns, including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, along with the City of Charlotte have executed an MOU agreeing to a process outline to organize an Authority if the referendum is approved by the voters. The proceeds of the referendum may be used only for roadway systems and public transportation systems. If the referendum is approved by the voters, the County may not levy the local sales and use tax under the PAVE Act until it has established a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Further, the PAVE Act requires that certain actions be taken by the MPTA by January 1st, 2026. The legislation authorizes the Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution signifying its determination to organize an authority under the provisions of the PAVE Act.
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