SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SANFORD CITY COUNCIL approved a 131home high-density subdivision off of Cool Springs Road, consistent with the city’s longrange plan. This development joins the Galvin’s Ridge community approved last year and is part of increasing residential development in Sanford’s city limits. This activity is a sign that Sanford is appealing to a more diverse population while also meeting its density goals.
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Sanford City Council approved a two-cent tax increase for the upcoming ϐiscal year to fund construction and operation of the City’s fourth ϐire station. The station will be located at the intersection of Colon Road and U.S. Highway 1, close to Central Carolina Enterprise Park and Galvin’s Ridge. The goal of the fourth station is to maintain response times across the City despite an increase in mileage and density.
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Pϐizer invested an additional $500 million into its gene therapy manufacturing facility. The company’s presence in North Carolina currently exceeds 3,600 people, with 650 in Sanford. The expanded facility is expected to add over 100 new jobs.
employment/wages and income, social service, faith-based community, non-proϐit organization, economic development, housing, real estate, and banking. Three members shall be appointed at-large and also must live in the Sanford city limits. Duke Energy awarded the City of Sanford a $5,000 grant for the initiative, which aligns with the company’s commitment to social justice and racial equity in North Carolina. The
Abzena, a life-sciences group, purchased Shell Building #2 in Central Carolina Enterprise Park. The 117,000 square foot building was funded in part by the City of Sanford. Abenza will create 325 jobs at an average annual salary of more than $60,000. The company will be investing $213 million in Sanford.
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The City of Sanford allocated $162,500 over two years to help fund a third shell building at Central Carolina Enterprise Park to continue attracting new industry to the area. Public funds will only be used if the building hasn’t sold before a certiϐicate of occupancy is issued. The previous two buildings were sold by the time they were ready for occupants.
grant is part of Duke Energy’s annual social justice and racial equity grant cycle and can be renewed for up to three years. The ϐirst phase of the Taskforce’s work will be to examine City of Sanford policies and operations and make recommendations to address concerns. This phase will center around hiring, law enforcement, leadership, communication, and community responsibility. Sanford, North Carolina | Page 7
