What: proposed sale of a city-owned vacant lot at 0 Becks Church Road to the adjoining owner for $20,000; the Utility Commission's resolution would recommend that City Council approve it.
Where it stands: the October 12, 2026 form is stamped "Item pulled for further review October 12 2026", so the recommendation apparently was not voted that day.
Next: no later status is in the documents.
The property and offer
City-owned vacant property (Tax PIN 6818-86-7238, 0 Becks Church Road) just south of the Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility, at the end of Woodcliff Drive.
Hunter L. James Jr., who owns the adjoining 5496 Woodcliff Drive, offered $20,000 on May 1, 2026 for about 19,748 square feet, as-is, with a deed notation about the nearby landfill.
Staff say the land is not needed for the landfill.
Process
Under N.C.G.S. 160A-269 the sale goes through the upset bid process (10-day periods to raise the bid).
With no upset bid the sale proceeds without further Council action; otherwise Council must confirm.
Status and next steps
Pulled for further review per the stamp on the October 12, 2026 packet form.