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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Good evening. I am Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners, and on behalf of your Board of County Commissioners, I would like to thank
you for taking the time tonight to be here, or tune in on television, to watch your County
government at work.
It has been my honor to serve as your County Commissioner since 1996, and I am presently in
the last year of my 4th 4-year term. During December of each year, the Board of Commissioners
selects one of its members to serve as Chairman for the following 12 months. I have had the
r opportunity to serve in this capacity on four previous occasions; I am humbled by the Board
allowing me to have the opportunity to serve as your Chairman again; and I look forward to
working with my fellow Commissioners as we address the various challenges that the County
will be facing. At this time, it is my privilege to recognize:
Vice Chairman and former Chairman, Jonathan Barfield; Commissioner and former Chairman
and Vice-Chairman, Jason Thompson; Commissioner Rick Catlin, and Commissioner Brian
Berger.
Please join me in thanking them for all that they do - day in and day out - to serve our
community. As elected officials, they unselfishly sacrifice both their time and energy to help
make New Hanover County a truly special place to live, work, and play.
I would also like to recognize our Clerk to the Board, Ms. Sheila Schult; our County Attorney
3 Ms. Wanda Copley; and our County Manager, Mr. Bruce Shell. Without the tireless effort and
dedicated service of these individuals, as well as their respective staff members, I can assure you
that our jobs as Commissioners would be much more difficult.
Please join me in thanking them for all that they do for the Board and the citizens of New
Hanover County.
As the Board announced two weeks ago, Bruce has made plans to retire on June 30, which is the
end of this fiscal year. I have worked with Bruce as both Finance Director and County Manager.
' He has earned my respect and my admiration. I want to personally thank him for his 25 years of
selfless and exemplary service to the citizens of New Hanover County.
In addition, I would like to recognize our 1700 employees, who are truly the heart and soul of
your County government. These dedicated individuals are hard-working men and women, who
make significant contributions on a daily basis in carrying out the County's business. As a result
of the downturn in the economy, they have also helped the Board to balance the budget for the
past several years by taking accrual reductions, unpaid furloughs, and layoffs.
Please join me in thanking our county employees for their service and sacrifice to the citizens of
New Hanover County.
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New Hanover County is fortunate to have hard-working, dedicated individuals that are willing to
serve as elected officials, and I would like to recognize them. When I call your name, if you are
present, I would ask that you stand.
From the City of Wilmington: Mayor Bill Saffo, Mayor Pro- tem Earl Sheridan, Council
member Laura Padgett, Council member Charlie Rivenbark, Council member Margaret Haynes,
and Council member Neil Anderson.
From the Town of Wrightsville Beach are: Mayor David Cignotti, Mayor Pro-tern Susan
Collins, Council member Bill Sisson, Councilman Darryl Mills, and Council member Elizabeth
King.
From the Town of Carolina Beach are: Mayor Ray Rothrock, Mayor Pro-tern Steve
Shuttleworth, Council member Sarah Friede, Council member Bob Lewis, and Council member
Lonnie Lashley.
From the Town of Kure Beach: Mayor Dean Lambeth, Mayor Pro-tern Chuck Keener,
Commissioner Emilie Swearingen, Commissioner David Heglar, and Commissioner Steve
Pagley.
From the Board of Education: Chairman Don Hayes, Vice-Chairman Jeannette Nichols, Dorothy
DeShields, Janice Cavenaugh, Ed Higgins, Elizabeth Redenbaugh, Derrick Hickey,
Clerk of Superior Court Jan Kennedy, Register of Deeds Jennifer MacNeish, District Attorney
Ben David, State Senator Thom Goolsby, State Representative Danny McComas, State
Representative Carolyn Justice, State Representative Susi Hamilton, District Court Judges, and
Superior Court Judges.
I really appreciate all of you being here tonight and my fellow Commissioners and I look
forward to working together on issues that are important to everyone that lives in New Hanover
County.
It is hard for me to believe that a little over a year ago, I underwent triple by-pass heart surgery. I
survived that traumatic event because of my faith in God and Jesus Christ, the love of my family,
the prayers of many friends, and the trust that I had in my medical team. It has been a long
healing process, which is still ongoing. And for that support I am truly grateful.
I would especially like to thank my wife of almost 32 years, Jane, and my son, Teddy, who are
here tonight, as well as my daughter, Amy, who could not be here tonight. I love you all so much
and I could not have been able to serve our community as a County Commissioner for these
many years without your support.
When I was sworn in as Chairman this past December, I stated that I wanted to continue the
County's momentum in a forward and positive manner. We have been through some challenging
financial times in the last few years, but even in the face of those challenges, we have made
significant progress.
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One of my top priorities is to ensure that New Hanover County Government is a good and
faithful steward of your resources - fiscal, economic and environmental. As our vision statement
partly says, New Hanover County is committed to "building a sustainable future for generations
" to come."
Across the country, and here in New Hanover County, the past few years have brought
challenges economically and socially. But with our constant attention to the bottom line, New
,f Hanover County has weathered the storm. Tonight, I report to you, New Hanover County
remains strong.
First of all, our triple-A credit rating remains intact. Few other counties in North Carolina can
say that. A triple-A credit rating reflects the strength and diversity in our tax base; it represents
strong leadership and management, and it means the county can borrow money for important
capital projects at the lowest possible interest rate.
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t Our fund balance has grown, meaning our ability to continue weathering this economic storm is
strong. The fund balance that is available has grown from 18.3 percent to 20.5 percent, which
means that your county government has about $52 million in its savings account.
' As you are aware, the Tax Department is completing a revaluation of the personal and
commercial real estate that is located in New Hanover County. In order to insure the same
amount of ad valorem tax revenue for the 2012-2013 fiscal year that we have in the present fiscal
year, the Commissioners will need to consider establishing a tax rate that will be revenue neutral.
I have asked the County Manager to prepare a two year budget plan that begins with a revenue
neutral budget in the 2012-2013 fiscal year, which will include the selling of Cape Fear
Community College Bonds, and no additional increase above that revenue neutral tax rate for
either the 2012-2013 or the 2013-2014 fiscal years.
I would like to point out a few of the signs that indicate our local economy is improving:
Room occupancy tax collections are a good measure of our out-of- town visitors, business
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activity, and retail sales growth. I am happy to report that in the past two years, those revenues
have increased by 10 percent.
Building permits and inspections through January indicate that more than $225 million in total
' construction value has been added to our community, which is a 5 percent increase over last year
at the same time. The majority of this growth is fueled by the private sector making new
investments in our community. To date, construction work across New Hanover County by
individuals and businesses had increased by more than $94 million. Housing starts are an
important measure of growth. There have been 48 percent more new housing starts this year as
compared to last year, as well as a tripling of multi-family apartment buildings over the same
time period.
New Hanover County continues to benefit from being a regional hub for commerce. Sales tax
collection is an important revenue that helps to keep our property tax lower. I am happy to
report that sales tax revenue has increased more than 16 percent from the prior year.
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The work of our public school system has paid off in the past year with our students scoring
4 higher than their counterparts in SAT scores. Our students' dropout rate has fallen. When many
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districts continue to face alarming dropout rates, the overall graduation rate rose three points
from nearly 71 percent to almost 74% in New Hanover County. Both African-American and
Hispanic students showed between a six and 12-point increase in their rate of graduation.
Since I was first elected, the New Hanover County public schools have become the primary
funding by the Commissioners, and I will remain committed that this continues to be our top
priority. As a result of the Commissioners recognizing that our children are our future and our
most important asset, the Board has committed 37.5% of the county's budget to primary and
secondary education. It is the desire of this Board that when our children graduate from either
high school or college, they will have the opportunity to have a career opportunity here at home
and be productive members of our community.
Cape Fear Community College is the 5th largest community college in North Carolina, has more
than 60 job training programs in a wide range of occupations, and will serve thousands of area
residents this year. To help fund the Community College, the Commissioners have budgeted
$6.2 million for operation and $10.4 million for capital needs. The new Union Station building
under construction on Red Cross Street will provide 250-thousand square feet of classroom space
when it opens a year from now. The Community College is also working on plans for a new
Humanities and Fine Arts facility, as well as an Advanced & Emerging Technologies Center.
While the national unemployment rate is showing signs of improvement, unfortunately, the
number of our friends and neighbors who are out of work is still too high. We look forward to
seeing the creation of more jobs and more New Hanover County citizens going back to work this
year.
For example, as many as 500 jobs could be created this year with just one $80 million dollar
investment from Marvel Comics and its decision to film Iron Man 3 locally. And this is only a
part of a larger resurgence of film and television work that the Wilmington Film Commission
estimates will result in more than $200 million in related activity locally. This is a clean
industry; a creative industry; a multi-generation industry; and an industry that I am proud to say
is definitely back in New Hanover County.
New Hanover County's investment in economic development has helped secure employment for
many others over the past number of years. Our financial assistance has landed high paying jobs
for Corning, General Electric, Verizon and other fine employers. This board will continue its
focus to create job opportunities in this community and region.
This fiscal year, New Hanover County also increased its funding for Wilmington Downtown Inc.
and has established performance-based reporting measures. Last year, Wilmington Downtown
Inc. recruited 8 new downtown businesses and brought 159 new downtown jobs. And with an
86% occupancy rate, Wilmington Downtown Inc. is well on its way to surpassing those figures.
I look forward to hearing an update from Wilmington Downtown Inc. to the Commissioners later
this evening.
Our focus on helping to revitalize downtown is not limited to business development. The county
sheriff and the Wilmington police have joined together to collectively increase the presence of
law enforcement in the evening hours. We want to be a partner in assuring that our residents and
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visitors alike have the opportunity to safely visit the wonderful asset that is downtown
Wilmington during any time of the day or night.
The County continues to support the good work of Wilmington Industrial Development and its
effort to expand existing industry locally and attract new industry and jobs to our region. We all
recognize that successful economic development in the 21st Century is built on the balance of
growing jobs through local expansion and relocation or startup of new business opportunities.
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New Hanover County needs to work cooperatively with its various partners in order to create
better opportunities for its citizens. For example, New Hanover County worked with the Cape
Fear Council of Governments, Brunswick County and Pender County to secure a million dollar
grant to begin a planning process that will bring the idea of sustainability to the forefront of
public policy and land use development in the region.
New Hanover County has been working with leaders in our beach communities to ensure future
beach renourishment projects should the federal and state governments fail to provide the
necessary funding. We now have a sustainable approach to make sure our room occupancy tax
will be able to fund those beach projects in the absence of federal or state funding that will draw
visitors to our community well into the future. Through our collective community efforts, New
Hanover County and its room occupancy tax is now authorized to assist with the funding of
beach nourishment projects as needed through legislation known as Contributed Funds
' Authority. Contributed Funds Authority will allow local funding to supplement federal funding
of the projects at Wrightsville Beach and Kure Beach. Efforts are ongoing to re-authorize the
Carolina Beach project and a contingency plan is now in place to obtain the permits and
authorizations necessary to continue beach protection on Carolina Beach.
In addition to beach nourishment and shore protection, New Hanover County is also working to
ensure that the Carolina Beach Inlet remains open to recreational and fishing boats. The
Commissioners requested Governor Perdue to utilize contingency dredging funds to keep the
inlet open to avoid economic and environmental impacts to Carolina Beach and Masonboro
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Island, as well as tourism and recreation within New Hanover County. The funding was
a approved and efforts with State agencies to develop a long term solution to the dredging of
shallow draft inlets in North Carolina are underway. Just last week, the County learned that a
memorandum of agreement between the state and the US Army Corps of Engineers is in place
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a that will allow this work to get started.
In the past year, New Hanover County contributed $300,000 to help fund the regional SABLE
helicopter program. We improved our 911 call center to include law enforcement dispatching
a for our university campus. And we have also worked with ABC officials, the city of Wilmington
and our Sheriff to provide funding for additional law enforcement for downtown security.
Collaboration, such as that which now exists between the sheriffs office and the Wilmington
police department has helped reduce our violent crime rate. Not only has New Hanover County
worked to decrease crime, but we are also helping rehabilitate those who have found themselves
in the endless cycle of drug abuse.
This past year, New Hanover County agreed to take over what was the state's responsibility to
fund the drug treatment court program where previously addicted citizens become tax payers,
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instead of tax users. Drug Treatment Court is here to enhance and monitor drug treatment
services to chemically dependent adult offenders, while holding those offenders accountable. It
costs $80/day in the county jail but only $12/day for Drug Treatment Court. Eleven participants
have successfully completed and graduated from the program in the last year. And just a few
weeks ago, the Commissioners agreed to apply for a state grant to continue funding the DWI
Court, which helps individuals who are repeat offenders.
During the last year, as recommended in a long range plan, all fire services in the unincorporated
part of the County are now consolidated under the direction of the New Hanover County Fire
Services Department. Volunteers continue to be a valued partner in our fire services and help to
augment paid staffing. There has been an elevated focus on training for the volunteers and the
funding for the Volunteer Incentive Program has been doubled.
New Hanover County also developed its first strategic plan in nearly two decades last year.
Commissioners adopted the Strategic Plan identifying the following five priorities:
• Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Strong Financial Performance
• Productive Strategic Partnerships
• Effective County Management
The Commissioners will work diligently to have anything that the Board does to be included in
one of these 5 priorities.
If you ask most people what has drawn them to New Hanover County, chances are, they will cite
quality of life as a driving factor in relocating.
Not only is New Hanover County, the home of Wilmington's historic river district and island
beaches, it is also where our own citizens enjoy some of the best amenities a county can offer.
In the past year, neighborhood parks such as Arrowhead and Monterrey Heights have undergone
dramatic improvement, and the County and the city of Wilmington partnered to complete Olsen
Park. In addition, the County opened Smith Creek Park, which has already become one of the
most beautiful parks in the region. It is important to note that while park improvements were
made possible with your support of a local bond referendum, the development of Smith Creek
Park was made possible without spending either bond money or tax money.
New Hanover County Planning staff continues to work with several agencies on installing bike
and pedestrian improvements in Middle Sound. Staff has also worked with Wilmington planners
to earn a bike-friendly designation from the League of American Cyclists.
The citizens of New Hanover County continue to benefit by our quality of life services, such as
parks; gardens; the public library system, and the increasingly popular Cape Fear Museum.
While these items are not required to be provided, the Commissioners know that it is important
to do so because these are things that most of us want and they add value to our community.
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As for the things were are required by state or federal law, which makes up over 80% of our
budget, New Hanover County makes the most efficient use of tax dollars as possible in providing
those human services for our citizens. Take for instance our automation project at the
Department of Social Services. This project will allow economic service caseworkers to
effectively manage more cases per worker, which will significantly reduce future needs for
staffing, and most importantly, it means our customers can access the services they need more
efficiently and more effectively.
New Hanover County has been a leader in developing new technology. We were the first
television market in the country to go all-digital. And now, we are the first county in the nation
to use TV White Space. This new technology will allow us to provide Internet access in our
parks and gardens, will help traffic controllers see the hot spots of traffic congestion, and help
protect our citizens and businesses by linking that technology with patrol cars to let officers
monitor, in real time, the dangerous situations they can face.
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New Hanover County's Information Technology Department also continues to lead in the latest
technology through cloud-based computing, thus reducing the costs in data servers and
equipment.
Technology is also being used efficiently in our elections department, which has increased their
public outreach through an enhanced website, making more information readily available to the
public. In addition to new voting technology now in use, the elections department successfully
ran the 2011 Municipal Election and the denial of the proposed Monkey Junction annexation
'- certification.
We are constantly looking for innovative ways to provide services in a more cost effective
manner. Our Property Management department teamed up with Progress Energy on 12 lighting
upgrade projects, saving the county on annual electricity costs. Through these programs, New
Hanover County has received more than $35,000 in rebates from Progress Energy.
The Register of Deeds office automation continues. Currently NHC Register of Deeds is 1 of 38
in NC that can issue birth certificates after 1970 for all 100 counties. Register of Deeds, Jennifer
' MacNeish and her staff are to be commended for the ways they have made it easier to record
property transactions. And she did it with fewer resources.
Using our technological and community relations professionals, New Hanover County conducted
a series of town hall meetings throughout the county and broadcast those meetings live on our
television channel and streamed them live over the Internet.
Our Citizens' Academy is improving communication with, and the education of, those who live
in New Hanover County. Our second ten-week academy is now underway with another 25
participants who will help us become a stronger and more informed county. Many of our
academy students are in the audience now, and I would ask that you please stand?
Our elementary school civics program continues to educate 3rd 4th and 5th grade students on
their county government. Over 60 presentations were given to classrooms last year. These are
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the future county commissioners that will serve New Hanover County, so it is never too early to
start educating our children about the role and purpose of county government.
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We are blessed to have employees who have given their time to outside causes. Finance director,
Avril Pinder is now in a leadership role with the Cape Fear Area United Way. Youth
Empowerment Services Director, Kathy Stoute participated in the Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Wilmington program which motivates leaders and future leaders to work for the
betterment of our community.
Emergency Management Director Warren Lee accompanied Governor Perdue to Washington,
DC for a discussion on disaster preparedness and recovery with President Obama.
On duty, two of our Sheriff Deputies were able to successfully talk a suicidal person out of the
stands during a sporting event at Legion Stadium.
The County is working with the Wilmington International Airport Authority and the State Ports
Authority to reactivate the Foreign Trade Zone at the state port and expand its footprint and
benefits to the airport. This is important because a Foreign Trade Zone is an area near a port of
entry where duties and taxes are payable only when moved from the zone for use by businesses.
Therefore, this Foreign Trade Zone will help increase our global competitiveness.
Last year, the Commissioners and county staff issued a call for qualifications to possibly
renovate and operate on a long term basis the county's sustainable energy facility, commonly
known as the trash incinerator. Two industry leaders emerged from the review and were invited
to respond. Formal proposals are expected in March. The Board intends to choose one of the
two companies and proceed with a future plan for our solid waste before the end of this fiscal
year.
In the area of mental health, Southeastern Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities
and Substance Abuse Services are moving toward a merger with the Onslow-Carteret mental
health agency. This merger is part of the continued effort to reform the mental health delivery
system in North Carolina. The combining of the Southeastern Center and the Onslow-Carteret
agency is driven by the need to manage new fiscal targets set by the state. This merger should be
complete by the end of this fiscal year.
In addition, the County Health Department, in collaboration with the New Hanover Regional
Medical Center, has begun the review process of the Community Health Assessment. This
assessment will serve as a basis for preventive health and public health strategies needed to
improve our community's overall health.
Ladies and gentlemen, I know that I have given you a long list of things to consider tonight, but I
hope I have provided a glimpse into some of our most recent accomplishments as well as some
of the challenges that lie ahead. I know I speak for my fellow Commissioners when I say that
the Board's commitment to you, the citizens of New Hanover County, is solid.
In closing, please allow me to remind you that the Board's vision is to maintain a vibrant and
prosperous community that will build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Once again, thank you for joining me this evening. God bless you; God bless New Hanover
County; and God bless our great nation.
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RESOLUTION
a EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, to maintain standardization and compatibility with the current self-checkout units
owned by the County,the Library is requesting approval to purchase additional self-checkout units to
be installed at all branches of New Hanover County Public Library from Integrated Technology
Group (ITG) as a sole source vendor; and
WHEREAS, General Statutes 143-129(e)(6) provides that purchases of apparatus, supplies,
materials or equipment are exempt from bidding when:
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A. performance or price competition for a product is not available
B. a needed product is available from only one source of supply
C. standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration; and
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WHEREAS, this exception to the bidding requirements referred to as "Sole Source" must be
approved by the Board prior to purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners approves the purchase of additional self-checkout units from ITG as sole source
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ADOPTED this the 6th day of February, 2012.
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AGENDA: February 6,2012 {
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 12- 135
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 12-135 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
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Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
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Fund:General Fund
Department: Sheriff's Office/Uniform Patrol
Ez enditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office/Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay-Equipment $500
Total $0 $500
Revenue: Decrease Increase
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Contributions $500
Total $0 $500
Section 2: Explanation
' To budget a contribution of$500 donated by PPD to the event,Wilmington's Got Talent.Proceeds from
J this event were donated to the Sheriffs Office to purchase a drug dog.
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
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County,North Carolina,that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 12-135,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMSSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 12- 136
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 12-136 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office/Uniform Patrol
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office/Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay-Motor Vehicle $50,000
Total $0 $50,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Sheriff s Office/Administration:
ABC Fees $50,000
Total $0 $50,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional ABC revenue for vehicles.
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 12-136,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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AGENDA: February 6,2012
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF CONMSSIONERS
j AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 12- 138
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 12-138 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
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Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office/Detectives/Administration
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Ez enditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office/Detectives:
Overtime Pa $4,823
Supplies $1,648
Total $0 $6,471
Revenue: Decrease Increase
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Miscellaneous Revenue $6,471
Total $0 $6,471
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To budget reimbursement received for FBI overtime in October 2011 and lab services provided by the
Sheriffs CSI unit.
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 12-138,amending the annual budget
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMKISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 12- 142
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 12-142 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Provide health/wellness education,programs,and services
Fund: General Fund
Department: Health/Vector Control
Ez enditure: Decrease Increase
Health/Vector Control:
Supplies $4,916
Total $0 $4,916
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Health/Vector Control:
Grant-State Aid for Mosquito Control $4,916
Total $0 $4,916
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a one-time additional award received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services
for State Aid for Mosquito Control.The funds will be used to purchase chemicals and supplies needed for
the treatment of mosquitos in New Hanover County.No new positions are being requested and no county
matching 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 12-142,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 12- 144
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 12-144 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
s ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
Fund:General Fund
Department:Emergency Management&911 Communications and Nondepartmental
Ez enditure• Decrease Increase
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Emergency Mgmt&911 Communications/Public
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Salaries and Wages
$75,000
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Temporary Salaries $125,000
Nond artmental/Salaries&Benefits:
Salary Adjustment $200,000
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' Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional salaries and wages required for 911 Employees through FYI 1-12.Emergency
Management staff reviewed an alternate staffing pattern to provide an additional service level through
additional hours and the use of temporary employees to provide a higher level of service.It was estimated
how many temporary employees would be required to maintain staffing levels.The salaries and wages
expenditure is greater than anticipated.Emergency Management staff needs to make a decision to either
retain current trained employees and increase the FY11-12 budget,or terminate the additional employees
and go back to the previous service level.The approval of this budget amendment would maintain all the
current employees through the end of FYI 1-12.
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Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County,North Carolina,that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 12-144,amending the annual budget
rordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
ted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2012- 34
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 2012-34 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
Fund:Federal Forfeited Property
Department: Sheriffs Office
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Property(IRS):
Supplies $1,086
Total $0 $1,086
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Property QRS):
Federal Forfeited Property $1,086
Total $0 $1,086
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Federal Forfeited Property(IRS)receipts of 12/21/11 for$1,086.IRS receipts are for
Department of Treasury cases.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 2012-34,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF CONMSSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2012- 35
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 2012-35 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
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Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
Fund:Controlled Substance Tax
Department:Sheriffs Office
E enditure: Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Supplies $16,594
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Revenue: Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax $16,594
} Total $0 $16,594
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Controlled Substance Tax receipt of 1/18/12 for$16,594.Controlled Substance Tax is
budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
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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 2012-35,amending the annual budget
i ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
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Adopted,this 6th day of February,2012.
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CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
Book XxXVPage�a_
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
LANDFILL CELL 6E and PARTIAL CLOSURE of CELL 5
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County:
1. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the construction of the Landfill Cell 6E and
the partial closure of Cell 5, which capital project involves the construction and/or
acquisition of capital assets.
2. County desires to authorize and budget for said project in a project ordinance adopted
pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2, such ordinance to authorize all
appropriations necessary for the completion of said project.
3. The County desires to expend its own funds for the purpose of paying certain costs of
the project, for which expenditures the County reasonably expects to reimburse itself
from the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County.
4. This declaration of official intent is made pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury
i Regulations to expressly declare the official intent of the County to reimburse itself from
the proceeds of debt to be hereinafter incurred by the County for certain expenditures
r paid by the County on or after the date which is sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT:
1. This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2.
2. The project undertaken pursuant to this ordinance is the Landfill Cell 6E and Partial
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Closure of Cell 5 Construction Capital Project, which project is herewith authorized.
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3. The revenue that will finance said project is:
Transfer in from Enterprise Fund $2,300,000
Total
4. The following appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the
revenue listed above:
Capital Project Expense $2,300,000
Total
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This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners of New
Hanover County. Within five days hereof, copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the finance
and budget offices in New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
of New Hanover County.
I Adopted this 6th day of February, 2012.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2012- 033
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment 2012-033 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30,2012.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Effective County Management
Strategic Objective(s): Increase efficiency/quality of key business processes
Fund: Landfill Cell 6E and Partial Closure of Cell 5
Department: Environmental Management/Landfill
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Landfill Cell 6E and Partial Closure of Cell 5:
Cell 6E and Partial Cell 5 Closure Design/Permitting Design/Permitting $300,000
Partial Closure Cell 5 QA/QC Engineering $200,000
Partial Closure Cell 5 Construction $900,000
Cell 6E QA/QC Engineering $250,000
**Cell 6E Construction $650,000
Total $0 $2,300,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Landfill Cell 6E and Partial Closure of Cell 5:
Transfer in from Env.Management Fund 700 $2,300,000
Total $0 $2,300,000
Section 2: Explanation
To fund a$1.1 million partial closure of Landfill Cell 5. Despite improvements to the treatment system,
the amount of open landfill space exceeds the existing treatment facility's capacity to address leachate
generated during periods of heavy rain.The partial closure of the side slopes will help reduce the rate of
leachate generation. Funding for this project was included in the FYI 1-12 Adopted budget.
Additionally,with the SEF temporarily closed,all solid waste is currently being disposed of in the Landfill.
Based on the latest projections,the county has 11-14 months of permitted Landfill capacity remaining,
necessitating the construction of Cell 6E. To minimize mobilization costs and increase efficiencies for the
County,the Partial Cell 5 closure and Cell 6E will be bid together. Partial funding for Cell 6E was also
included in the FYI 1-12 Adopted budget. The total estimated cost for the construction phase of Cell 6E is
$1.75 million. The$1.1 million in addition funds required to fully fund the construction of Cell 6E will be
requested as part of the FYI 2-13 budget.
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 2012-033,amending the annual budget
ce for the fiscal year ending June 30,2012,is adopted.
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Ted Davis,Jr.,Chairm
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