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NC H252

NC H252
Steele Creek Investment and Improvement Act


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY'S STEELE CREEK COMMUNITY. Whereas, Steele Creek is a community located in southwest Mecklenburg County along Lake Wylie and the Catawba River Basin; and Whereas, over the past 15 years, Steele Creek has seen a rapid growth of its population by over 70%; and Whereas, the 28278 zip code is one of the fastest growing zip codes in the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, Steele Creek has established itself as a commercial and manufacturing hub, home to major corporations such as Groninger USA, Siemens Energy, and Spectrum; and Whereas, the jobs and resources in Steele Creek serve the entire region, including multiple North Carolina counties and South Carolina; and Whereas, many residents of Steele Creek live in unincorporated Mecklenburg County and are unable to take advantage of municipal services; Now, therefore,

AI Summary

This bill appropriates state funds to support several targeted improvement projects in the Steele Creek area of Mecklenburg County for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Specifically, the bill allocates $250,000 to Steele Creek Community Place, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to support community health and wellness initiatives across four key focus areas: upward mobility and networking, physical wellness, family partnership, and mental health. An additional $500,000 is directed to the Steele Creek Fire and Rescue Service, Inc. to help purchase critical emergency equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), a ladder truck, a fire/rescue boat, a boathouse, and real property for training purposes. The bill also provides $500,000 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive traffic study of Shopton Road West, examining current traffic patterns and potential infrastructure changes. These appropriations are nonrecurring funds, meaning they are one-time allocations, and the bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025. The funding aims to support the rapid growth and development of the Steele Creek community, which has seen a 70% population increase over the past 15 years and serves as a significant commercial and manufacturing hub in the region.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/03/2025)

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