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2013-11-18 RM Exhibits a MW .,, Exhibit IN . Book &l Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 3 ! k: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF NORTH CAROLINA SOROSIS ►j"\ PROCLAMATION '_WHEREAS, New Hanover County is greatly indebted to the North Carolina Sorosis Club for 118 continuous years of service and numerous accomplishments; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Sorosis has distinguished itself by concern for the arts, environmental conservation, educational efforts, home life and health, international understanding, and public affairs; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Sorosis was organized in 1895 as the first Federated Woman's Club in North Carolina; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Sorosis has been an advocate of women's and children's issues and community welfare since inception. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that December 7, 2013 be recognized as "Anniversary Celebration of North Carolina Sorosis Day" in New Hanover County. The Board commends the Club 2 for its contributions to New Hanover County and urges all citizens to recognize and mark this anniversary day. ADOPTED this the 18th day of November, 2013. t NEW HANOVE O Y Woody White, C rman ATTEST: _ _ = Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board A- a iy f .,t"�Bt tk� -?�w. '1� t' t 511!'? .,�Fta_..^� � "'�StY 1�";; .°•. '} ;�Fp. ,,,fie `:- .t�Ri�si 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Exhibit RESOLUTION Book X�Page2- SUPPORTING U.S.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL H.R. 2189 TO DESIGNATE WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA AS THE FIRST"AMERICAN WORLD WAR II CITY" 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, q and since 1961 has been home to the State's World War 11 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 nurse's aides; service on the Manhattan Project;and � I 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 and military personnel with 5,495 units; 14 USO facilities were established,including the main location at Second and Orange Streets which has been renovated and restored as a home front museum and arts center;and 1 WHEREAS, on October 28, 2013 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2189 by a 404-1 margin which includes language directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city annually as an"American World War II City," based on its contributions to the war effort and preservation of that history since and to designate Wilmington, North Carolina as the first.The entire North Carolina delegation voted yea. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners requests the U.S. Senate to pass H.R.2189 designating at least one city annually as an"American World War II City," based on its contributions to the war effort and preservation of that history and designating Wilmington,North Carolina as the first. RATIFIED this the 18th day of November,2013. t NE R UNT Woody White,Chairm ST: Sheila L.Schult,Clerk to the Boar Q I 1 } 3 I 9 Exhibit Book xVf Page �• NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS I RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR,RESTORATION AND REBINDING OF REGISTER OF DEEDS REAL ESTATE BOOKS WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 132-7 provides that Board of County Commissioners of any county may authorize that any county records in need of repair,restoration or rebinding be removed from the building or office in which such records are ordinarily kept, for the length of time required to repair,restore, or rebind them; and 1 WHEREAS, New Hanover County Deed books AA (1-290), AA (291-606), AA (607-886), BB (1-288), BB (289-620), CC (1-302), CC (303-620), D (1-253), D (254-528), DD (1-294), DD (295-600), EE (1-272),EE (273-588),FF (1-290),FF(291-616), H Part 1, Homesteads H-A, I,K, NN, P (1-356), P (357-676), QQ (1-220), QQ (221-462), QQ (463-927), W, Y (294-552), Z (1- 376), Z (377-770) are in desperate and dire need of repair, restoration and rebinding due to years of constant handling and use; and WHEREAS, it is our obligation to maintain and preserve the historical documents contained in the New Hanover County Registry to ensure for future generations that the people will have access to historical documents in their original condition; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has entered into a contract with C. W. Warthen to deacidify, encapsulate, mend, and rebind New Hanover County Deed books AA (1-290), AA(291-606), AA 3 (607-886), BB (1-288), BB (289-620), CC (1-302), CC (303-620), D (1-253), D (254-528), DD (1-294), DD (295-600), EE (1-272), EE (273-588), FF (1-290), FF (291-616), H Part 1, Homesteads H-A, 1, K, NN, P (1-356), P (357-676), QQ (1-220), QQ (221-462), QQ (463-927), ,f W,Y(294-552), Z (1-376), Z(377-770). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize and sanction Tammy T. Beasley, New Hanover County Register of Deeds to remove New Hanover Deed books AA (1-290), AA (291-606), AA (607- 886), BB (1-288), BB (289-620), CC (1-302), CC (303-620), D (1-253), D (254-528), DD (I- 294), DD (295-600), EE (1-272), EE (273-588), FF (1-290), FF(291-616), H Part 1, Homesteads i H-A, I, K, NN, P (1-356), P (357-676), QQ (1-220), QQ (221-462), QQ (463-927), W, Y (294- 552), Z (1-376), Z (377-770) from the New Hanover County Registry located in the New Hanover County Registry for the purposes of repair,restoration and rebinding by C. W. Warthen. ADOPTED,this the 18`x' day of November, 2013. NE A CO TY ` uNTY. G0 + N Woody White, Chairman 0 ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board 4 p� B ygP i j Exhibit Book .Page OX NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM r North Carolina County of New Hanover � I Road(s) Description:Albemarle and Sturbridge Courts located within the Lantana Crossing P Subdivision (Phase 3) in New Hanover County (Division File No. 1198-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 roads) 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. i NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover that the Division of Highways is hereby requested to review the above described road(s), and to take over the road(s)for maintenance if they meet established standards and criteria. I CERTIFICATE The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover at a meeting on the 181h day of November, 2013. f WITNESS my hand and official seal this the 18th day of November, 2013. OU N Y ti o Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the oard New Hanover County Board of Commissioners 2 FS `dry,. TAAi ISNt�," q P Form SR-2 Please Note: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways. t S a a i d Exhib Book i(XX.APage NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NCDOT EFFORTS TO PURSUE SAFETY FUNDS TO FUND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING COSTS FOR THE STUDY OF ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERCHANGE AT THE US 17 BYPASS AND US 17 BUSINESS (MARKET STREET) IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY WHEREAS, New Hanover County recognizes the need to improve mobility and safety along the Market Street corridor specifically at the I-140 interchange; and WHEREAS, due to the configuration of this interchange improvements are needed to relieve congestion and increase safety; and i i WHEREAS, the stopping condition at the end of the exit ramp n the east bound direction of the US 17 Bypass allows limited sight distance for the right turn movement; and a WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation would like to study alternatives to relocate this exit ramp; and WHEREAS, the two north bound travel lanes of US 17 Business (Market Street) split just north of SR 1455 (Porter's Neck Road) leaving only one thru lane heading north along US 17; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation would like to study adding an additional north bound lane at this location for a length of approximately one mile where it would end at SR 1571 (Scotts Hill Loop Road). This additional lane will allow traffic to stay in this lane if needing to turn right or allow the traffic an additional three quarters of a mile to merge into the through lanes of US 17 (Market Street). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the North Carolina Department of Transportation's efforts to pursue safety funds for preliminary engineering costs for the study of access improvements in the vicinity of the interchange at the US 17 Bypass and US 17 Business (Market Street). ADOPTED, this the 18th day of November, 2013. + NEW HANOVER(741Y X)Nrr. O � 9 o Woody White, Chairman yZ �Z ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board 1 Exhibit Book Page Register of Deeds Records Retention Schedule Amendment Amending the Register of Deeds Records Retention and Disposition Schedule published October 10,2012. STANDARD 2. BUDGET,FISCAL,AND PAYROLL RECORDS Amending item 26 Escheat and Unclaimed Property File as shown on substitute page 17. STANDARD S.PERSONNEL RECORDS Amending Item 18 Employee Eligibility Records as shown on substitute page 39. Amending items 36 Family Medical Leave Act(FMLA)Records,45 Leave File,and 46 Leave Without Pay File as shown on substitute pages 45 and 47. APPROVAL RECOMMENDED /Register eeds Sar'ah E.Koonts, Director Division of Archives and Records APPROVED OLX)r4TY At, 0 tv. ry Chairman Susa'n W. Kluttz,Secreta O�� Board of County Commissioners Department of Cultural Resources August 29,2013 County Exhibit Book)90(ft page AGENDA: November 18,2013 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 029 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-029 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention Fund: Department:Sheriffs Office Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $77,361 Total 7% 17 7,R6 1- Revenue: Decrease Increase SCAAP Grant $77,361 Total $p I Section 2: Explanation To budget the 2014 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant(SCAAP)in the amount of$77,361 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA). BJA administers the SCAAP in conjuction with the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Citizenship and Immigration Services,Department of Homeland Security(DHS). SCAAP provides federal payments to state and localities for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens with at least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of state or local law and incarcerated for at least four consecutive days during the report period. The annual amount of$77,361 is based on the number of foreign-born persons housed at the facility for any stay over two to three days. 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 14-029,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 18th day of November,2013. (S TY. W 14 o Woody White,Chai ✓ O = r E T: FrT��iISH%��l Sheila L.Schult,Clerk to the Board Exhibit �I .�. .7b Book lam_Page AGENDA: November 18,2013 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 031 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-031 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014. 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 Fund Department:Sheriff Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $60,327 Total $6 27 Revenue: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $60,327 Total $CO 3Z7 Section 2: Explanation To budget Federal Forfeited Fund receipts of$60,327.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 14-031,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 18th day of November,2013. (SEAL) 0\)1.1TY-� Woody White,Chai an O 9 TEST: Soil Sheila L.Schult,Clerk to the Board trtkbL SBAV3'� Exhibit �,�w,�,�I�, Page �C _ AGENDA: November 18,2013 book,�� NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 032 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-032 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education Strategic Objective(s): Keep the public informed on important information Understand/act on citizen needs Fund: General Fund Department: Emergency Management Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Emergency Management $23,373 Total $0 L2LA73 Revenue: Decrease Increase Emergency Management $23,373 Total $23,373 Section 2: Explanation Morehead City was awarded a Homeland Security Grant through the N.C.Department of Emergency Management to purchase variable message boards. Morehead City is donating two of the message boards to New Hanover County Emergency Management for its use in implementing the State of North Carolina's goals and strategies of the State Homeland Security Strategy. There is no County match required,however the County assumes complete responsibility for the equipment including security,maintenance,insurance and other associated cost for licensing the trailers. d 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 14-032,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 18th day of November,2013. G 1 0 , WS r y Woody White, aZ TEST: •�'fTAR1IS1-1 � Sheila L. Schult,Clerk to the Board 4 Exhibit AGENDA: November 18,2013 Book ZMVI Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 034 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-034 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Intelligent Growth/Economic Development Strategic Objective(s): Enhance/add recreational,cultural and enrichment amenities Build/maintain infrastructure Fund:Room Occupancy Tax Department:Finance Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Erosion Control $312,551 Total 1. Revenue: Decrease Increase Erosion Control $312,551 Total 1 1 Section 2: Explanation The County is beginning its normal periodic nourishment cycle related to the Wrightsville Beach Coastal Damage Reduction program.In order to bid the project,the US Army Corp of Engineers is requiring $2,150,000,which represents the non-Federal portion of the project cost,to be paid in advance.The County budgeted$2,284,500 for erosion control in the fiscal year 2014 budget,but a portion of those budgeted funds is being used for beach nourishment permits for Kure Beach. A budget amendment is needed to increase the erosion control amount to cover the required$2,150,000 payment to the US Army Corp of Engineers. The state will reimburse half of the non-Federal project cost for North Carolina's share of the 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 14-034,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 18th day of November,2013. r Y. 5 O !� y Woody White,Chairman O %2 �2 A TEST: 1�kt�jj Sheila L.Schult,Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS \ �I PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CAPE FEAR CHORALES Exhibit Book XXX�I Page FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY i i WHEREAS, the name Cape Fear Chorale was used to start a new group of 45-65 volunteer choristers under the direction of Jerry S. Cribbs in 1998; and I WHEREAS, the mission of Cape Fear Chorale is to provide excellent quality choral music programs to the public and to always present these programs at no charge to the public in order to give access to everyone who chooses to attend. Audiences include residents of independent living facilities, families, students, and the general public; and WHEREAS, since 1998 Cape Fear Chorale, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has presented twenty-eight choral music concerts in New Hanover County partly through the financial support from several local foundations; and WHEREAS, Cape Fear Chorale celebrates its fifteenth anniversary November 24, 2013 by presenting its fall concert at 4:00 p.m. at Kenan Auditorium on the campus of UNCW. The program will include seasonal selections, the premier of Festival of Praise by Carl Nygard, Jr., and a community"sing-along" of Handel's Messiah with orchestra. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the New Hanover County Board of 1 jCommissioners recognizes and honors Cape Fear Chorale for its outstanding and dedicated i service over fifteen years and thanks all members for their past and future service to New Hanover County and its citizens. ADOPTED, this the 18"' day of November, 2013. NE VE OUNTY i 1 Woody White, Cha' an l � I I� ATTEST: I � Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board j Exhibit C� AGENDA: November 18,2013 Book X XI Page c• + NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 030 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-030 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014. 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 Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $262,000 Total $ Revenue: Decrease Increase General Fund Appropriated Fund Balance $262,000 Total Section 2: Explanation New Hanover County Sheriffs Office and City of Wilmington Police Department began a collaborative effort to focus on crime in public housing communities and gang related violence. The Sheriffs Office requests six new deputy positions and one new sergeant dedicated to this effort due to the recent peak in crime activity. If approved,this budget amendment will fund the remainder of salary and fringe costs for FY13-14. Cost of positions for a full year in FY14-15 is estimated to be$407,033. The Sheriff has agreed to absorb the associated costs of these positions which includes equipment and vehicles. Prior to actions taken at this Board of Commissioners meeting,the appropriated fund balance is$12,528,367. 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 14-030,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 18th day of November,2013. r At oWoody White, airman TEST: FS?ASUSN Sheila L.Schu t,tlerk to the Board AN ORDINANCE Exhibi n������� n'�,�h I� OF THE Book )OMPage -J O BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY The Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County hereby Ordains and Decrees that the New Hanover County Code, Chapter 32, Health and Sanitation, Article 3, County Property, be amended, adopted and enacted as follows: 1. Existing Section 32-81. Smoking prohibited in County-owned or leased buildings and vehicles, variance. (b) Restrictions; variance. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any County-owned or leased building, including within fifty (50) feet of any public entrance thereto, or County owned or leased vehicle unless a variance from the no smoking policy is granted by the County Manager. Where a variance is granted, smoking and nonsmoking areas shall be clearly designated. 11. Section 32--83. E-Cigarettes Prohibited. Use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in any vehicle or building owned, occupied, or leased to the County where smoking or use of tobacco products is prohibited, or within fifty (50) feet of any public entrance to such buildings. Section 32-84. E-Cigarettes Defined. E-cigarettes means any electronic oral device, such as one composed of heating elements, battery, and/or electronic circuit, which provides a vapor or nicotine or any other substances, and the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e- pipe, or under any other product name or descriptor. Section 32-85. Civil Citation. Violations of the E-Cigarette prohibition are subject to a civil citation of $100.00 per offense. The penalty may be recovered by the county in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within 20 days after being cited. Violation of this article shall result in civil penalties and shall not entail criminal sanctions. In addition to the referenced civil citation County Employees are also subject to any sanctions or discipline set forth in personnel policies, rules and ordinances. Page 1 of 2 III. Except as expressly amended above, Chapter 32 of the New Hanover County Code shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. Adopted this the 18th day of November 2013. W HANOVER C NTY Ovr1TY.� G ► Off, o� �y� Woody White, Chair n o ATTEST: •F�MlIytSKi?t�' Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Page 2 of 2 Exhibit Book Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION VALIDATING THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, New Hanover County is updating the CAMA Land Use Plan and creating a Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated portion of the County; and WHEREAS, Public Engagement is a critical part of creating a plan that represents the community; and WHEREAS, staff has developed a Public Engagement Plan to provide active participation from a diverse group of citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby validates the Public Engagement Plan as the first chapter within the Comprehensive Plan. ADOPTED,this the 18th day of November, 2013. EW HANOVER CO ± 03NTY. o Woody White, Chai ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board i 3 1