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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-19 RM Exhibits NORTH CAROLINA, 5TATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM North Carolina County of New Hanover Road(s) Description: Wild iris Road, Needle Grass Way, McQuillan Drive and Smilax Lane in River Oaks Subdivision in New Hanover County (Division File No. 1124-N) WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of New Hanover requesting that the above' described road(s), the location of which has been indicated on a map, be added to the Secondary Road System; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that the above described road(s) should be added to the Secondary Road System, if the road(s) meets minimum standards and criteria established by the Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation for the addition of roads to the System. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the County of NewHanoverthat the Division ofHighways is hereby requested to review the above described road(s), and to take overthe road(s) for maintenance if they meet established standards and criteria, CERTIFICATE The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover at a meeting on the 19`t' day of May___, 2008. WITNESS my hand and official seal this the /~_ day of p ~ , 2008. ~NTY•ND (n w~ - ~ o ~ qo Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board _ ~ New Hanover County Board of Commissioners a Form SR-2 `~ranus~ i Please Nate: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways. resolute.doc NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS THRU 3/31/2008 X -3 3(. 1(, 2,a 05/06/2008 11:23:42AM CURRENT TAX YEAR AD VALOREM MOTOR VEHICLE ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL 131,348,529.46 7,200,938.49 DISCOVERIES ADDED 5,042,920.84 0.00 ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -4.902.678.66 -106.707.64 TOTAL TAXES CHARGED 131,488,771.64 7,094,230.85 LISTING PENALTIES CHARGED 89,340.64 0.00 TOTAL LEVY 131,578,112.28 7,094,230.85 COLLECTIONS TO DATE 126,472,754.80 5.808,294.95 OUTSTANDING BALANCE 5,105,357.48 1,285,935.90 PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 96.12 81.87 BACK TAXES REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 4,990,387.18 CHARGES ADDED 0.00 ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -110,093.06 TOTAL TAXES DUE 4,880,294.12 COLLECTIONS TO DATE 1.644.160.35 OUTSTANDING BALANCE 3,236,133.77 PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 33.69 This month Fiscal YTD ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTIONS 326,199.93 6,215,822.85 RENTAL VEHICLE TAX COLLECTIONS 23,474.59 269,688.51 PRIVILEGE LICENSE COLLECTIONS 547.50 19,730.27 THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED l` MICHELLE D. HARRELL COLLECTOR OF REVENUE NEW HANOVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS v ~ 3 (. ~ ~ , ,~, b COLLECTIONS THRU 3/31/2008 /` 05/06/2008 11:23:42AM CURRENT TAX YEAR AD VALOREM MOTOR VEHICLE ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL 5,729,610.31 344,811.10 DISCOVERIES ADDED 143,927.28 0.00 ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -197.855.62 -4.883.38 TOTAL TAXES CHARGED 5,675,681.97 339,927.72 LISTING PENALTIES CHARGED 3.803.15 0.00 TOTAL LEVY 5,679,485.12 339,927.72 COLLECTIONS TO DATE 5.473,970.40 279.948.42 OUTSTANDING BALANCE 205,514.72 59,979.30 PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 96.38 82.36 BACK TAXES REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 159,595.07 CHARGES ADDED 0.00 ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -5,691.60 TOTAL TAXES DUE 153,903.47 COLLECTIONS TO DATE 59.342.47 OUTSTANDING BALANCE 94,561.00 PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 38.56 THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED COLLECTOR OF REVENUE MICHELLE D. HARRELL ~( ~3(. I (. 3a AGENDA: May l9, 2008 NEV1i HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-241 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-241 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/Emergency Management Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Emer enc Mana ement: Overtime $7,589 Social Securi Taxes 581 Local Government Em to ee Retirement 370 Su lies 6,262 Travel & Trainin 2,015 Total $16,817 Revenue: Decrease Increase Emer enc Mana ement: Emer enc Mana ement Performance Grant $16,817 Total $16,817 Section 2: Explanation To budget $16,816.35 in supplemental Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds received to fund New Hanover County's costs for participation in a statewide emergency Hurricane Exercise which will be held May 20 - 22, 2008. There is an in-kind County match of $16,816.35 required which will be met via salary and benefits expenses for County employees participating in the exercise manning the EOC, Emergency Shelter, and Hospital Special Needs Area. Sufficient funds are currently budgeted to meet these expenses. There is no requirement to continue the program after the expiration of the grant J completion of the exercise. 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 08-241, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~ ~ day of , 2008. -----_ (SEAL) ~fl+•~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board X~33~.t1.3b AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-250 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-250 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: Health/Mobile Dental Unit Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Health/Mobile Denta] Unit: Salaries and Wa es $25,895 Contract Services 30,000 Su lies 15,105 Total $71,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Health/Mobile Dental Unit: Title XIX Fees $68,500 Health Fees 2,500 Total $71,000 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department's Mobile Dental Unit program was without a Dentist for the first 2-1/2 months of the current fiscal year, causing less than expected revenues and reduced expenditures. The Health Department is requesting approval to reduce expenditures and revenues by $71,000. 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 08-250, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, (SEAL) ~ ~ day of ! ' / , 2008. 'ts•ranu~t'~ ATTEST: Robert G. Greer, Chairman ~~e)L.P~ Teresa P. Ehnore, Deputy Clerk to the Board X g31, 11.3 AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-251 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-251 fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Commissioners of New Hanover County, North be made to the annual budget ordinance for the Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Health/Mental Health Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Health/Mental Health: Salaries and Wa es $37,827 Su lies 16,500 Em to ee Reimbursements 13,673 Total $68,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Health/Mental Health: Contribution from New Hanover Coun Schools $34,181 Insurance Fees $102,181 Total $102,181 $34,181 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department's School Mental Health program contract with the New Hanover County Schools was reduced due to savings in salaries and operating expenses. We are requesting approval to decrease the revenues and expenses to the contracted amount. 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 08-251, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~ 1 day of ~ , 2008. oJ~TY ~ NCR t T,y (SEAL) w - ~'y > ~' O ~ a ~~'1' o~~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTES~T~ ~~ /~FSTABUSNE ~.,.1~~ i~J~~V Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board. X~31.11.3C~,, AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-252 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-252 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: Health/School Health Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Health/School Health: Salaries and Wa es $65,000 Total $65,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Health/School Health: School Funds to School Health Pro ram $65,000 Total $65,000 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department's School Health program contract with the New Hanover County Schools was reduced due to savings in salaries. The Health Department is requesting approval to decrease revenues and expenses to the contracted amount. 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 08-252, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. pted this ~ ~ day of , 2008. NT?' ' N„ ~,~ az ~x!'I , _ _ 'b ~ ~ ~"~- ~F~ABLISHE~1~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATT T: ~h~ `~ Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-253 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-253 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: Health/Care Coordination Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Health/Care Coordination: Salaries and Wa es $97,000 Total $97,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase HealthJCare Coordination: Title XIX fees $97,000 Total $97,000 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department's Care Coordination program has experienced several vacancies for the current fiscal year, reducing salary expense and resultant revenues. We are requesting approval to decrease revenues and expenses. 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 08-253, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. this l~day of ~~~ ~, 2008. N Y.ti_ 3. n' IO Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ___._ eresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board jC ~ 31. i l . 3 ~ AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-266 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-266 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: Health/Laboratory Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Laborato Su lies $1,300 Total X1,300 Revenue: Decrease Increase Laborato Ministerin Circle Grant $1,300 Total X1,300 Section 2: Explanation The Ministering Circle has verbally notified the Health Department of their intention to donate $1,300 for the purchase of a Cholestech lab machine and some supplies. The machine is portable and will be used to provide lab testing in the community for preventive health fairs and wellness projects. 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 08-266, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. ~~ ~~~~ 0 day of ~ , 2008. ~ ~~'_C2r~""" Robert G, Greer, Chairman ATTEST: 'FSr~sNE°~' T resa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board X ~g31, ((. 39 AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-257 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, .North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-257 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: DSS/Child Day Care Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Child Da Care: Smart Start Da Care Services $50,000 Total $50,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Child Da Care: O eratin Grants & Contributions -Federal $50,000 Total $50,000 Section 2: Explanation To budget additional Federal Smart Start funds received for the child day care program. The additional revenue will be used to help fund services for currently enrolled children. No children will be pulled from the waiting list. As of 5/1/08, there are more than 300 children on the waiting list. 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 08-257, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~~day of , 2008. ~~TY•NO (SEAL) ~'~ ~ ~ '~'y O ~ ~d , ti ATTEST: a`'t'e A ~ F~ARLIS_N~' I ~Q~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to x~ 31!. ~c.3~ AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-262 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-262 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: DSS/TANF -Domestic Violence Ex enditure: Decrease Increase TANF -Domestic Violence: Assistance Pa ents $5,000 Total $5,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Administration: DSS Administration 1571 Funds -Federal/State $5,000 Total $5,000 Section 2: Explanation To budget additional Federal funds allocated to the TANF Domestic Violence Program. The additional revenue will fund assistance payments. No additional County funds are required. 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 08-262, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this day of , 2008. (SEAL) ATTEST: J~.ti7'N ~ a } o~Tti ~~ - ~ 2 / L~~ .~~.~" "",.." ~,r~ ~' Robert G. Greer, Chairman ~. . ,._ _~,~ ~~ Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board )0331. 11.3 AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-1.14 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-114 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Burn Pit Capital Project Department: Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Ca ital Project Ex ense $46,712 Total 46,712 Revenue: Decrease Increase Interest Earnin s $11,678 Contributions from Ci of Wilmin ton 11,678 Contributions from CFCC 11,678 Contributions from Co s of En ineers 11,678 Total $46,712 Section 2: Explanation This budget amendment is to increase the budget to facilitate payment of an invoice received from EPA for oversight costs at the Burn Pit. The four parties: New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College, and The Corps of Engineers participate in this equally. 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 2008-114, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this _~_day of / ' 1 , 2008 (S1/AL) NTY • N Gov ' > DRT'S, c~~ 0 ~ ~` ~~ Z ~ '~~\~d"""'~- s / a Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: '~,,>~ .'r /~ /~ ~/~ ~ ~/~ ~ ~ ~ FSrABL1SN~'~ .Y ~~,C/Owf ~ CLiY/ Y 1I~~ Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board X~31.11.3~ AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-107 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-107 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: Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Ca italPro'ectEx ense $126,300 Transfer to General Fund Sheriff s De t 114,985 Total $241,285 Revenue: Decrease Increase Interest Earnin s $914 Federal Forfeited Pro e $242,199 Total $242,199 $914 Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Sheriff-Uniform Patrol Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Motor Vehicles $114,985 Total $114,985 Revenue: Decrease Increase Transfer in from Ca ital Pro'ects $114,985 Total $114,985 Section 2: Explanation This budget amendment is to budget interest earnings and to decrease the transfer from Federal Forfeited Property for the helicopter purchase. The Sheriff has decided to use Court-appointed funds of $114,985 as part of his commitment towards the purchase. In addition, the Sheriff will use $126,300 of Federal Forfeited Property funds previously received and $914 of interest earnings towards the commitment. 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 2008-107, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal ye~apr~en~ding June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~~day of / ' J ~, 2008 (SEAL) JNTY ~ No GO ~ ?~y o -~ ~ ~ Z Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: zr ~ ,~~ ~.~/~.~/~~ ~ ~ti Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Boa FSTgRLISNE~ AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-117 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-117 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: Sheriffls Office Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Controlled Substance Tax: Su lies $12,780 Total $12,780 Revenue: Decrease Increase Controlled Substance Tax: Controlled Substance Tax $12,420 Interest on Investments 360 Total $12,780 Section 2: Explanation To budget 4/28/08 receipt of $12,420 and $360 interest earned for February and March 2008. 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 2008-117, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~ 9 day of , 2008. Greer, X X31.11. 3L AGENDA: May 19, 2009 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-118 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-118 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: Sheriff s Office Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Federal Forfeited Pro e Su lies $16,885 Total $16,885 Revenue: Decrease Increase Federal Forfeited Pro e Federal Forfeited Pro e $16,839 Interest on Investments 46 Total $16,885 Section 2: Explanation To budget 4/28/08 receipt of $16,839 and $46 interest earned for March 2008. 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 2008-118, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this ~_day of~o , 2008. (SEAL) ATTEST: P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to X ,83.1(.4 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Wilmington, North Carolina, for generations has been the economic, cultural, manufacturing, social, and entertainment hub of Southeastern North Carolina; and WHEREAS, dating from the American Revolution, Wilmington has served our nation strongly supporting our Armed Forces, and since 1961 has been home to the State's World War II Memorial, the Battleship North Carolina; and WHEREAS, during World War II, Wilmington was the country's unique wartime boomtown aptly and officially named "The Defense Capital of the State" for its mighty contributions to the war effort, including basing and training all five military services here and nearby; constructing 243 cargo ships in the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, the state's largest employer with 23,000; the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad headquarters; housing three German POW camps; a major training base for P-47 fighters; defense industries producing goods and equipment; the state port shipping Lend Lease material to Allies; a British patrol vessel operating base; nearly tripling New Hanover County's population to 100,000; thousands of home front volunteers from air raid wardens to nurses aides; service on the Manhattan Project; and WHEREAS, its strategic position made Wilmington vulnerable to enemy attack by German U-boats which marauded shipping off our beaches; and in July 1943 a U-boat fired at the Ethel-Dow chemical plant, perhaps the only German attack on America; and WHEREAS, thousands of New Hanover County men and women served in uniform fighting in all global theaters on land, sea, and air, as Navy frogmen, P-51 fighter ace, Tuskegee Airman, submarine skipper, bomber pilots, Marine riflemen, Army artillerymen, physicians and nurses; sadly 248 men bravely lost their lives; two New Hanover High School graduates received the Congressional Medal of Honor; numerous others received high decorations for valor including Navy Crosses, Distinguished Service Crosses, and Distinguished Flying Crosses; and WHEREAS, the County war bond drives raised $40 million; seven public housing projects were constructed for war workers acid military personnel with 5,495 units; 14 USO facilities were established., including the main location at Second and Orange Streets now under renovation anal restoration as a home front museum and arts center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaims Wilmington, North Carolina, to be "America's World War II City." ADOPTED this the 19t~' day of May, 2008. ~~~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY '/ _ ~,' ~ t ~~ ~ ~ ~_ i r ,- ~ ~' ~#,, ~/r ~ _'-~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman < < ~ ^~ ~ ATTEST: I, f ~ _ f ~ ~ ~ •'r ._ i -~ ~ Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board ,~ ~.'r _ r -- - - - - - "= F, ~~~ X~3i.~l.s NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone's overall physical health and emotional we11- being; and WHEREAS, mental illness will strike one in four adults in a given year regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or economic status; and WHEREAS, many people who have mental illness can recover and Lead full, productive lives, but the stigma surrounding mental illness can prevent people from seeking the medical attention they need; and WHEREAS, all Americans, including combat veterans and hurricane victims, are vulnerable to chronic mental health problems associated with trauma and can benefit greatly from early identification and treatment; and WHEREAS, an estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who have mental health disorders are not receiving the help they need and nearly 30,000 American lives are lost each year to suicide and mental illness; and WHEREAS, the cost of untreated and mistreated mental illness and addictive disorders to American businesses, governments and families has grown to over $100 billion annually; and WHEREAS, Mental Health Month is observed every May nationwide by advocacy organizations to raise awareness and understanding of issues related to mental health and to eradicate the stigma associated with seeking mental health services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 2008 be recognized as "Mental Health Month" in New Hanover County and calls upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools in New Hanover County to recommit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for accessible services for all people who suffer from mental disorders. ADOPTED this the ] 9`" day of May, 2008. ~` ,,, NEW HANOVER COUNTY ,'~ ~-~ ~' '~ ~~ ~~-.~~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman °~~ fl ATTEST: ~',~ ~ 1 ~ ~'~ `' Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy CIerk to the Board e AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT #2008-119 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment #2008-119 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: $123M School Bonds Capital Project Department: Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Lotter Funds: Ca ital Pro~ect Ex erase-Sni es 2,617,100 ~ State Public School Fund Ca ital Pro~ect Ex erase-Sni es 4,400,000 Total 7,017,100 Revenue: Decrease Increase Lotter Funds: Public School Buildin Ca ital Fund 2,617,100 State Public School Fund Public School Buildin Ca ital Fund 4,400,000 Total 7,017,100 Section 2: Explanation New Hanover County Schools have been approved for Administration and Lottery funds from the Public School Building Capital Fund for Snipes School. 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 #2008-119, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. ~, 2008 ~~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman X ~ 31. 11.7a.,. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, § 115-528(a) provides local boards of education the ability to acquire mobile classroom units through a lease purchase contract; and requires that all agreements contain an option to purchase the property during the term of the contract; and WHEREAS; §115-528(b) requires that such lease purchase agreements contain either an obligation or option to purchase the property during the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, §115-528(e) a contract entered into under this section shall be considered a continuing contract for capital outlay and subject to § 115 C-441(c 1); and WHEREAS, the legal counsel for New Hanover County Board of Education has determined that the lease agreement with Modular Technologies for the lease of twelve (12) modular classrooms with restrooms for Johnson Elementary School meet the statutory requirements for a continuing contract for capital outlay and is subject to §115C-441(cl); and WHEREAS, §115C-441(cl) acknowledges that continuing capital outlay contracts require expenditures to be paid in ensuing fiscal years and therefore requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners before the Board of Education can enter into any such contract; and WHEREAS, §115C-441(cl)c. specifies that the approval must be in the form of a resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, and when adopted shall bind the Board of County Commissioners to appropriate sufficient funds in ensuing fiscal years to meet the amounts to be paid under the contract; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has adopted a resolution identifying the 2005 Local Bond Program as the funding source for this lease agreement; and WHEREAS, the amount of obligation under the lease agreement is $365,520 over a 24-month term; and WHEREAS, the school board shall include this agreement with other continuing capital contracts in their annual budget request submitted to the Board of Commissioners and provide, at a minimum, the principal and interest paid and the amount of outstanding obligation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the lease agreement between the Board of Education and Modular Technologies in the amount of $365,520 and acknowledges that through this approval, funds for this agreement are pledged for the two-year term, and the 2005 Local Bond Program is the funding source. ADOPTED this the 19`" day of May, 2008. °~STANLISHj NEW HANOVER COUNTY C~~~ %~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~J~~4~-3L~1 T Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board ~~31. I(.1b AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT #2008-115 BE 1T ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina that the following Budget Amendment #2008-115 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Airport Improvements Project Department: Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Ca ital Project Ex ense 2,700,000 Total 2,700,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Installment Loans 2,700,000 Total 2,700 000 Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Debt Service/Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Debt Serviee: Service Char es 20,000 Total 20,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Finance: Installment Loans 20,000 Total 20,000 Section 2: Explanation This budget amendment is to increase the budget for the Airport Improvements Capital Projects for the construction of the Customs Building. The anticipated cost of this is $3,500,000. At their meeting on February 17, 2003, the Commissioners approved a General Fund transfer of $800,000 towards this project. The balance needed is $2,700,000 and related issuance cost of $20,000. 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 #2008-115 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Furthermore, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, the County may reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt to be hereinafter incurred by the County for certain expenditures paid by the County on or after the date which is sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof. Adopted, this 19 day of~ ~ 2008 --r---' (SEALI Robert G. Greer, Chairman NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 (910) 798-7145 FAX ~ WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman • William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner• William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett, ComXmissioner Sheila L. Schutt, Clerk to the Board ~ ` ~ ~' ' NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the television broadcast equipment located in the Commissioners' Assembly Room at the Historic Courthouse needs to be replaced; and WHEREAS, a request for bids was advertised in the legal section of the Star News and bids were received and opened on May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, Technical Video Systems, Inc. (TVS) submitted the only bid in response to the advertisement in the amount of $169,940; and WHEREAS, General Statutes allows the opening and awarding of bids when only one bid is received for purchase contracts; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bid proposal and found it to be a responsible bid and recommends that the bid be awarded to TVS in the amount of $169,940. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners awards this bid to TVS in the amount of $169,940 for the upgrade of the television broadcasting equipment in the Commissioners' Assembly Room at the Historic Courthouse. ADOPTED this the 19t" day of May, 2008. NEW HANOVER COUNTY Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board X~,31.~~.$b AGENDA: May 19, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-268 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-268 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: NHC TV Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Ca ital Outla -E ui ment $25,000 Total $25,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase e-NC PEG Grant $25,000 Total $25,000 Section 2: Explanation To increase budget for grant awarded to be used towards the purchase of television broadcasting equipment. 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 08-268, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this j ~ day of ~~ _, 2008. (SEAL) TY• ATTEST: eresa P. Elmore, Deputy Cleric to C,~JN ~ NDRT ti o ~ tr~ . z O S a Robert G. Greer, Chairman ~~ti +~1~~ Board Xg 31. II. g. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTI' OF NEw i1ANO~'ER, NORTH CAROLINA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING CONTTRACT SUPPLEMENT, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF A TEFRA NOTICE V~~iTH RESPECT TO THE AIRPORT PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN AND PRO`'IDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO YT'HEREAS, the CountS~ of New Hanover, North Carolina (the "Count7~") is a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina; existing as such under and by virtue of the Constitution, statutes and laws of the State of North Carolina (the "State"); NCI-IEREAS, the County has the power, pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina. to (1) purchase real and personal property, (2) enter into installment purchase contracts in order to finance or refinance the purchase of real and personal property used; or to be used, for public purposes; and (3) grant a security interest in some or all of the property purchased to secure repayment of the purchase price; WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County (the "Board of Commissioners") has previously determined that it was in the best interest of the County to enter into (~) an installment financing contract with SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. (the "Co~po~~ation"), in order to pay capital costs related to the purchase of land adjacent to the County jail (the "Jail Land Project"), construction of the Murrayville Fire Station (the "Fire Station Project"), funding for the Public Safety Training Center at Cape Fear Community College (the "Training Center Project"} and equipping of improvements for the Customs Building at the V~Tilmington International Airport (the `Ai~por~t Project", and together with the Jail Land Project ,the Fire Station Project and the Training Center Project, the "Projects'); WHEREAS, on March 10, 2008, the Board of Commissioners held a public hearing under Section 160A-20(g) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, at which time the Board of Commissioners approved the installment financing of the Projects; urHEREAS, to secure its obligations under the installment financing contract, the County executed a Deed of Trust and Security Agreement dated April 7, 2008, granting a first lien on the Jail Land Project and the Fire Station Project; WHEREAS, on April 7, 2008, the County financed the Jail Land Project, the Fire Station Project and the Training Center Project with the Corporation on an installment financing basis; WHEREAS, the County hereby determines that it will now proceed with the construction and equipping of the Airport Project; WHEREAS, the County has determined that the construction and equipping of the Airport Project is essential to the CountST's proper, efficient and economic operation and to the general health and welfare of its inhabitants; that the Airport Project will provide an essential use and now permit or will.permit the County to carry out public functions that it is authorized by lain to perform; and that entering into an installment financing contract supplement is necessary and expedient for the County by virtue of the findings presented herein; N~7-~ERE_AS, the County hereby determines that the installment financing contract supplement allows the County to finance the Airport Project at favorable interest rates currently available in the financial marketplace and. on terms advantageous to the County; WHEREAS, the County hereby determines that the estimated cost of the construction and equipping of the Airport Project. is approximately $2,720,000 (including financing costs) and that such cost exceeds the amount that can be prudently raised from currently available appropriations, unappropriated fund balances and non-voted bonds that .could be issued by the County in the current fiscal year pursuant to Article V; Section 4 of the Constitution of the State; YT'HEREAS, although the cost of financing the construction and equipping of the Airport Project pursuant to the installment financing contract supplement is expected to exceed such cost pursuant to a bond financing for the same undertaking; the County hereby determines that the cost of financing the construction and equipping of the Airport Project pursuant to the installment financing contract supplement and the obligations of the County thereunder are preferable to a general obligation bond financing or revenue bond financing for several reasons, including but not limited to the followling: (1}the cost of a special election necessary to approve a general obligation bond financing, as required by the laws of the State, would result in the expenditure of significant funds; and (2) the time required for a general obligation bond election would cause an unnecessary delay that would thereby decrease the financial benefits of constructing and equipping the Airport Project; l~rHEREAS; the County hereby determines that the estimated cost of financing the construction and equipping of the Airport Project pursuant to the installment financing contract supplement reasonably compares ~~ith an estimate of similar costs under a bond financing for the same undertakings as a result of the findings delineated in the above preambles; u'HEREAS, the County does not anticipate fixture property tax increases solely to pay installment payments falling due under the installment financing contract. supplement in any fiscal year during the term of the installment financing contract supplement and plans to use revenues derived from the County's general fund to pay such installment payments; WHEREAS, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, as special counsel ("Special Counsel"); will render an opinion to the effect that entering into the installment financing contract supplement and the transactions contemplated thereby are authorized by law; WI-IEREAS, no deficiency judgment may be rendered against the County in any action for its breach of the installment financing agreement; and the taxing power of the County is not and may not be pledged in any way directly or indirectly or contingently to secure any moneys due under the installment financing agreement; WHEREAS, the County is not in default under any of its outstanding debt service obligations; WHEREAS, the County's budget process and Annual Budget Ordinance are in compliance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, and external auditors have determined that the County has conformed with generally accepted accounting principles as applied to governmental units in preparing its Annual Budget Ordinance; YT'HEREAS, past audit reports of the County indicate that its debt management and contract obligation payment policies have been carried out in strict compliance with the law, and the County has not been censured bS~ the North Carolina Local Government Commission (the "LGC"), external auditors or any other regulatory agencies in connection with such debt management and contract obligation payment. policies; YT'HEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(fj of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a public hearing is required. with respect to the installment financing of the Airport Project; and YT'HEREAS, the CountS~ hereby determines that all findings, conclusions and determinations of the County in this Resolution are subject to modification or affirmation after all interested parties have been afforded the opportunity to present their comments at a public hearing regarding the proposed. financing of the Airport Project. NOYT~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLPED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COZTI~TTI' OF NEYT'HANOT'ER, .NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOT~'S: Section 1. Authoritiation to Negotiate Contract. That the County Manager and uhe Fil-~ar~ce Director, with advice from the County Attol~~ey ar~d Special Counsel, are hereby authorized and directed to proceed and negotiate on behalf of the County for the financing of the Airport Project in a principal amount not to exceed $2,720,000 under an installment financing contract supplement to be entered into in accordance ~lith the provisions of Section 160A-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. and to acknowledge in connection with such installment financing contract supplement; that the County's obligations thereunder are secured by the Deed of Trust conveying a lien and interest in the sites of the Jail Land Project and the Murra~~~ille Project and the improvements thereon. Section 2. Application to LGC. That the Finance Director or her designee is hereby directed to file with the LGC an application for its approval of any installment financing contract supplement and all relevant transactions contemplated thereby on a form prescribed by the LGC and to state in such application such facts and to attach thereto such exhibits regarding the County and its financial condition as maybe required by the LGC, Section 3. Direction to Retain Special Counsel, Financing Party. That the County Manager and the Finance Director, with advice from the County Attorney, are hereby authorized and directed to retain the assistance of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, as special counsel, and the County Manager and the Finance Director are authorized to retain SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp., as the lender for the Airport .Project. Section 4. Public Nearing. That a public hearing {the "Public Hea~•ing") shall be conducted by the Board of Commissioners on June 2; 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street; Wilmington, North Carolina 28401; concerning the proposed Airport Project and any other transactions contemplated therein and associated therewith. Section ~. Notice of Public Hearing. That the Clerk's publication of a Notice of Public Hearing, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be published once in a qualified newspaper of general circulation within the County no fewer than 14 days prior to the Public Hearing, is hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 6. Repealer. That all motions, orders, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 7. Effective Date. That this Resolution is effective on the date of its adoption. READ, APPROT~'D AND ADOPTED this 19~' day of May, 2008 f~~ Robert G. Greer Chairman, Board of Commissioners ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING 0~7 MA~~ 19, 2008 ATTEST: ~Q ~~~ / Teresa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to Board vV~!- 5 X ~ 3. 2 g AGENDA: Apri121, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-104 BE IT ORDAINED by the Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-104 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Brookfield/Brierwood Capital Project Department: Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Ca ital Project Ex ense $22,021 Transfer to Fund 800 $22,021 Total $22 021 $22 021 Fund: Water & Sewer Department: Administration/Finance Revenue: Decrease Increase Water & Sewer Finance: Water & Sewer A ro riated Fund Balance $22 021 Water & Sewer Administration: Transfer in from Ca ital Project $22,021 Total $22 021 $22,021 Section 2: Explanation This budget amendment is to close Fund 812 (BrookfieldBrierwood Capital Project). The funds remaining in this project are being transferred back to Fund 800 (Water/Sewer Fund). Prior to actions taken at this Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Fund 800 Appropriated Fund Balance is $7,291,039. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-104 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 21S` day of April, 2008. ~~1111111N11/!!//N/ (/ I/ `~t~~NO~A,cp`~~~~~i William A. Kopp, District Chai t ~ ,~ f ~ ~ ATTEST: ~` ~~' Qum Sheila L. Schutt, Clerk to the District Board