2007-07-23 RM Exhibits
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-006
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 08-006 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Emergency Management
Exoenditure: Decrease Increase
Emergency Management:
Supplies $4,800
Total $4,800
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Emergency Management:
NC Dept. of Crime Control & Public Safety Grant $4,800
Total $4,800
Section 2: Explanation
To budget receipt of North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Grant Funds to be
used for the purchase of equipment for urban search and rescue for designated first response units.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-006 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT.
WITH SUNRUST LEASING CORPORATION TQ FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF TWO FIRE ENGINES
FOR USE BY NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF RELATED INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS AND MAKING RELATED
FINDINGS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, as follows:
Section I.
The Board of Commissioners does hereby find and detennine:
(a) New Hanover County proposes the financing of the acquisition of two fire engines, as more fully described in the
hereinafter named Contract;
(b) The most advantageous manner of financing thereof is by an installment contract pursuant to Section 160A-20 of
the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended;
(c) Pursuant to said Section 160A-20, New Hanover County is authorized to finance the acquisition of real and
personal property, including fixtures, by installment contracts that create a security interest in the property financeq to
secure repayment of the financing; and
(d) SunTrust Leasing Corporation ("Sun Trust") has proposed that Sun Trust finance the acquisition pursuant to an
Installment Purchase Contract between the Purchaser and SunTrust ("the Contract") .
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes and directs the County Manager, the County Attorney,
and the Finance Director execute, acknowledge and deliver the Contract on behalf of the Purchaser in such fonn and
substance as the person executing and delivering such instruments on behalf of the Purchaser shall find acceptable. The
Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized to affix the official seal of New Hanover County to the Contract and attest .the
same.
Section 3. The proper officers of the Purchaser are authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all papers,
instruments, opinions, certificates, affidavits and other documents and to do or cause to be done any and all other acts and
things necessary or proper for carrying out this Resolution and Contract.
Section 4. Notwithstanding any provision of the Contract, no deficiency judgment may be rendered against the
Purchaser in any action for breach of a contractual obligation under the Contract and the taxing power of the Purchaser is
not and may not be pledged directly or indirectly to secure any moneys due under the Contract, the security provided under
the Contract being the sole security for SunTrust in such instance.
Section 5. The Purchaser covenants that to the extent pennitted by the constitution and laws of the State of North
Carolina, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") as required
so that interest on the Purchaser's obligations under the Contract will not be included in the gross income of Sun Trust.
Section 6. It is hereby detennined and approved that (i) the proceeds of the Contract shall be used for the fmancing
of the acquisition of two fire engines and, (ii) the maximum principal amount expected to be incurred is $798,218 with six
semiannual installments.
This, the 23rd day of July, 2007.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WHEREAS, after due advertisement, proposals were received and recorded by the Purchasing Agent
at 2:00 PM EST., on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, and the following companies submitted proposals for
Environmental Health Services Software RFP # 07-0423; and
Decade Software Company, LLC
CDP, Inc.
$138,920
$ 98,734
WHEREAS, the bids were evaluated by a committee consisting of representatives from Environmental
Health (end users and management), the Health Department, and Information Technology (IT); and
WHEREAS, the committee overwhelmingly recommended award to Decade Software for reasons
detailed below:
· From the Central IT perspective, the Decade solution was in keeping with County's
current technical architecture. The CDP solution does not allow the County to have
autonomy with how we manage the data and the vendor was not responsive to providing a
test environment as is the County's practice.
· From the users' perspective, the Decade product offered greater functionality than its
competitor. The CDP package appeared to be more of a data entry system for creation of
State forms.
· The Decade solution offered much greater functionality as a true automation and
workflow management tool.
· Interfaces to other County systems were also facilitated much better in the Decade
solutions; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available to complete the project. The capital portion of the
contract (software license, configuration, and conversion) being $99,620will be charged to Capital Outlay-
Account # 11010100-800150 and the remaining cost of$39,300 for training, travel, and consultation will be
charged to Contracted Services, Account # 11010100-700000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover'
County that the contract for Environmental Health Services Software RFP #07-0423 be awarded to Decade
Software company, LLC in the amount of $13 8,920, and that the County Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute contract # 07-0423, contract form to be approved by the County Attorney.
This 23rd day of July, 2007.
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William A. Caster, Chairman
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to foster
economic growth, enhance public health and safety, protect environmental resources, and promote infill
development in the Castle Hayne Community; and
WHEREAS, the population of northern New Hanover County, including the Castle Hayne area,
is predicted to increase by more than 40,000 by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recently considered the
expansion of water and sewer to the Castle Hayne community, thereby making future development in
this area more attainable; and
WHEREAS, members of the Castle Hayne community have spoken out about the need for infill
development and pedestrian access in the Castle Hayne Commercial Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Planning Department, in conjunction with the USDA,
has completed a Design Charette for the Castle Hayne Road Commercial Corridor and a Market Study
for Castle Hayne; and
WHEREAS, members of the Castle Hayne community have voiced their support for a planning
initiative for the Castle Hayne community; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners understands the importance of
a plan for the Castle Hayne community that could incorporate infill development, affordable housing
opportunities, pedestrian access and open space preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners adopt this resolution declaring the Castle Hayne Planning Initiative a priority and
directing Planning Staff to work with residents to create a Plan for the Castle Hayne Community.
Adopted the 23rd day of July 2007.
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William A. Caster, Chairman
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CONSENT AGENDA
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ITEM NO. ~
NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS THRU 06/30/07
CURRENT TAX YEAR - 2006
ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL
DISCOVERIES ADDED
LESS ABATEMENTS
TOTAL TAXES CHARGED
AD VALOREM
$ 119,404,026.20
3,318,518.43
323,715.55
$ 122,398,829.08
MOTOR VEHICLE
$ 11,468,460.49
14,397.71
176.954.67
$ 11,305,903.53
ADVERTISING FEES CHARGED
LISTING PENAL TIES CHARGED
CLEANING LIENS CHARGED
TOTAL LEVY
COLLECTIONS TO DATE
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED
14,520.00
99,847.43
12.050.00
$ 122,525,246.51
- 121.711.017,35
$ 814,229.16
99.34%**
.00
.00
.00
$ 11,305,903.53
9,811.342.21
$ 1,494,56l}2
86.78%**
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED EXCLUDING BANKRUPTCIES &
APPEALS
99.36%**
86.79%**
BACK TAXES
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHARGES ADDED
LESS ABATEMENTS
TOT AL TAXES DUE
COLLECTIONS TO DATE
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED
ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTIONS
RENTAL VEHICLE TAX COLLECTIONS
PRIVILEGE LICENSE COLLECTIONS
$ 4,590,639.95
103,460.52
294.1 03.23
$ 4,399,997.24
1.718.400.59
$ 2,681,596.65
39.05%
JUN 2007 FISCAL YTD
$ 801,478.55 $ 7,537.853.00
33,296.94 342,379.38
30,707.50 59,737.89
TOTAL MONEY PROCESSED THRU COLLECTION OFFICE FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY, CITY OF WILMINGTON,
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, CAROLINA BEACH AND KURE BEACH TO DATE - $198,567,904.10.
THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,2006.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
MICHELLE D. HARRELL
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
* COMBINED COLLECTION PERCENTAGE - 98.27%
** COMBINED COLLECTION PERCENTAGE EXCLUDING BANKRUPTCIES AND APPEALS - 98.30%
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DATE: .
ITEM NO.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS THRU 06/30/07
CURRENT TAX YEAR - 2006
ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL
DISCOVERIES ADDED
LESS ABATEMENTS
TOTAL TAXES CHARGED
AD VALOREM
$ 3,887,203.33
171,503.39
37.195.64
$ 4,021,511.08
MOTOR VEHICLE
$ 478,674.59
760.24
7.158.37
$ 472,276.46
LISTING PENAL TIES CHARGED
TOTAL LEVY
COLLECTIONS TO DATE
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED
4,098.44
$ 4,025,609.52
- 3.998.547.08
$ 27,062.44
99.33%*
$
$
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472,276.46
415,869.39
56,407.07
88.06%lfc
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED EXCLUDING
BANKRUPTCIES AND APPEALS
99.35%**
88.07%**
BACK TAXES
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHARGES ADDED
LESS ABATEMENTS
TOTAL TAXES DUE
COLLECTIONS TO DATE
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED
$
147,266.41
7,536.30
9.128.27
145,674.44
69.548.86
76,125.58
47.74%
$
$
THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,2006.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
MICHELLE D. HARRELL
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
* COMBINED COLLECTION PERCENTAGE - 98.14%
** COMBINED COLLECTION PERCENTAGE EXCLUDING BANKRUPTCIES AND APPEALS - 98.16%
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-05
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 2008-05 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Federal Forfeited Property
Department: Sheriffs Office
Exoenditure: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Pronertv:
Supplies $14,470
Total $14.470
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Pronertv:
Federal Forfeited Prooerty $14,470
Total $14.470
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Federal Forfeited Property receipts for 6/13/07. Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted
as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-05 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-06
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 2008-06 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Controlled Substance Tax
Department: Sherifrs Office
Exnenditure: Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Supplies $6,482
Total $6 482
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax $6,482
Total $6.482
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Controlled Substance Tax receipts for 6-20-07. Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as
received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-06 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-004
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 08-004 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Library
Exnenditure: Decrease Increase
Library:
Contracted Services $20,000
Total $20.000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Library:
Library Services & Technology Planning Grant $20,000
Total $20,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget receipt of the Library Services & Technology Planning Grant award as approved by the
Commissioners on the 2/19/07 Agenda. Funds will be used to hire a consultant to review the Library's
current use of technology in providing public service and to develop recommendations for future use of
technology.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-004 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 23rd day of July, 2007.
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William A. Caster, Chairman
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-005
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 08-005 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Uniform Patrol:
Supplies - Auto $46,012
Total $46.012
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Appropriated Fund Balance:
Appropriated Fund Balance $46,012
Total $46.012
Section 2: Explanation
To budget State of North Carolina Court Order, Superior Court Division, proceeds received and recognized
in FY 06-07, but to be spent in FY 07-08. As stated in the Court Order, the money seized and confiscated
is forfeited to the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New.
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-005 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 23rd day of July, 2007.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a public hospital owned by
the citizens of New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover Regional Medical Center serves as the safety net for
the poor, uninsured and underinsured in a seven-county area of Southeastern North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover Regional Medical Center subsists on its own
operational revenue, without local taxpayer support; and
WHEREAS, for New Hanover Regional Medical Center to be fully competitive
and make best use of resources that benefit its patients and the community, it needs
flexibility in executing contracts that the vast majority of the larger hospitals in the state
already enjoy; and
WHEREAS, this proposed legislation has safeguards to protect the public's
interest in how public contracts are awarded and public dollars are spent; and
WHEREAS, with this legislation in place, New Hanover Regional Medical Center
can better assure quality, performance, price competition, standardization, compatibility,
timeliness and efficiency of a project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board
of Commissioners approves New Hanover Regional Medical Center's exemption from
statutory requirements governing public contracts, as provided in House Bill 1227.
ADOPTED the 23rd day of July 2007.
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William A. Caster, Chairman
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AGENDA: July 23, 2007
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-08
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 2008-08 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2008.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: 305-Tidal Creek Water Quality Enhancements
Department: Planning
Exnenditure: Decrease Increase
Land Acquisitions-Smith Creek Greenway $500,000
Total $500,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant $500,000
Total $500,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Clean Water Management Trust Funds grant awarded in the amount of $500,000 for
land purchases for Smith Creek Greenway project.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-08 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NORTH CAROLINA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
EXPLORE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVES TO FUND THE GAP FOR THE CAPE FEAR SKYWAY TO INCLUDE
TOLLING A PORTION OF THE WILMINGTON BYPASS
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) was created by law in October 2002 to construct,
operate and maintain up to three toll roads in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, additional general assembly legislation was granted to allow NCTA to design, construct, operate and
maintain up to nine toll road projects in the state; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005 the NCTA formally endorsed a study and other development work on the
proposed Cape Fear Skyway; and
WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Skyway is a proposed 9.5 mile facility crossing the Cape Fear River that will provide a
future connection from US 17 in Brunswick County to US 421 in New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Cape Fear Skyway is a regional transportation project that will provide increased
benefits to the community that include: additional access to the North Carolina State Port at Wilmington, direct
access to the west side of the Cape Fear River for truck traffic entering the Port of Wilmington, reduction of future
traffic demand on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, allow for the movement of ocean going vessels to access the
Port of Wilmington, allow for uninterrupted travel across the Cape Fear River, allow for emergency response
vehicles to travel across the Cape Fear River without the possibility of delay, decrease evacuation times during
natural disasters, improve access to the Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point and provide improved access to
the Port of Wilmington facilities for military deployments; and
WHEREAS, a traffic and revenue forecast was completed that indicates the proposed construction costs for the
Cape Fear Skyway at approximately $971 million; and
WHEREAS, the traffic and revenue forecast analyzed two scenarios and indicates that tolls will support
approximately 55% of the project leaving a gap of around $440 million; and
WHEREAS, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has been planning for the Cape Fear Skyway for
some time and has worked to preserve a portion of the right-of-way on both sides of the Cape Fear River; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce recognizes the completion of our transportation
infrastructure including the Cape Fear Skyway is essential to the mobility, safety and economics of the region and
has requested New Hanover County's endorsement of its resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, through the adoption
of this resolution, requests the North Carolina Turnpike Authority explore additional alternatives to fund the gap for
the Cape Fear Skyway to include studying the potential of tolling a portion of the Wilmington Bypass.
ADOPTED, this the 23rd day of July, 2007.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A RECURRING STATE GAP FUNDING COMMITMENT
TO ACCELERATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPE FEAR SKYWAY
WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Skyway is a proposed 9.5 mile facility crossing the Cape Fear River that will
provide a future connection from US 17 in Brunswick County to US 421 in New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Cape Fear Skyway is a regional transportation project that will provide
increased benefits to the community that include: additional access to the North Carolina State Ports at
Wilmington, direct access to the west side of the Cape Fear River for truck traffic entering the Port of
Wilmington, reduction of future traffic demand on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, allow for the movement
of ocean going vessels to access the Port of Wilmington, allow for uninterrupted travel across the Cape
Fear River, allow for emergency response vehicles to travel across the Cape Fear River without the
possibility of delay, decrease evacuation times during natural disasters, improve access to the Military
Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point and provide improved access to the Port of Wilmington facilities for
military deployments; and
WHEREAS, a traffic and revenue forecast was completed that indicates the proposed construction costs
for the Cape Fear Skyway at approximately $971 million; and
WHEREAS, it has been identified that tolls do not pay for the .entire cost to construct the Cape Fear
Skyway, they would however, cover approximately 55% of the cost to construct this project; and
WHEREAS, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has been planning for the Cape Fear
Skyway for some time and has worked to preserve a portion of the right-of-way on both sides of the Cape
Fear River; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, recognizes the completion of our
transportation infrastructure including the Cape Fear Skyway is essential to the mobility, safety and
economics of the region and has requested New Hanover County's endorsement of its resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, through
the adoption of this resolution, urges the General Assembly to commit to expeditiously providing the
necessary recurring State gap funding to the Turnpike Authority, exempt from the State allocation
formula, in order to support the construction of the Cape Fear Skyway as a proposed turnpike project, in
order to minimize inflation costs and reduce uncertainty regarding the project.
ADOPTED, this the 23rd day of July, 2007.
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