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Home My WebLink About2014-02-03 RM Exhibits t NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Exhibit i RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO 2014 NORTH CAROLINA Bookxr)V HI Page3. I x HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATE INCREASE i k WHEREAS, the North Carolina Rate Bureau, in its capacity as a representative of the insurance industry, ( has requested from the Department of Insurance a 35% rate increase in homeowner's insurance for large parts of New Hanover County; and P WHEREAS, many Eastern North Carolina counties have been hit with rate increases in every rate cycle I t since 1992 including 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, and again in 2012, and WHEREAS, homeowners in coastal communities already pay homeowner's premiums two to three times i the rate charged for the same type of homeowners policies (fire, theft, etc.) of inland properties, in addition to having separate flood, as well as wind and hail policies; and j i WHEREAS, New Hanover County, as well as other coastal counties in North Carolina, is experiencing difficult economic times that are currently gripping our nation; and t r t WHEREAS, additional increases would once again place an undue and excessive burden on i homeowners and the economy in coastal communities; and g WHEREAS, loss experience does not justify this 35% rate increase, especially since significant losses were experienced in areas other than the coast of North Carolina. k. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby f opposes the 35% or any rate increase in homeowners insurance requested by the North Carolina Rate i Bureau and finds it unjustified and unnecessary; and 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners fully supports the Commissioner of Insurance in his public efforts to encourage the North Carolina Rate Bureau to withdraw the rate filing immediately; and 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners encourages New r. Hanover County residents and property owners to participate in this governmental process by filing t comments and making their position known regarding this issue by submitting written comments to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Property & Casualty Division, 1201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 or emailing concerns to 2014homeowners @ncdoi.gov by the January 31, 2014 s deadline, and i z BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners also requests that t the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner conduct a public hearing on the proposed rate increases to include actual loss history in Eastern North Carolina in the calculation of the rate increases ADOPTED this the 3rd day of February, 2014 NEW AN RC• ` • . vNTY. Op 4 4 Iv G C ,�k ;- , Woody White, Chair :n 1 44-I lad EST. t a•'rTABLtsHtvs� Am.)\� � - Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board i 1 a Exhibit Book IValPage .2-'Q- i AGENDA: February 3,2014 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 048 1 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-048 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending 1 June A2730,2014. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment a Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education Strategic Objective(s): Provide health/wellness education,programs,and services Fund:General Department: DSS i Expenditure: Decrease Increase DSS $33,030 1 Total $0 N $33,030 Revenue: Decrease Increase IDSS $33,030 _ t 41 Total $0 �� $33,030 , i Section 2: Explanation DSS received additional IV-D Incentive monies to be reinvested into the Fatherhood Support Program. This program works with non-custodial fathers to increase child support payments through the improvement of father/child visitations and relationships,and enhancing fathers'employability. 1 This program requires no new County dollars. s Section 3: Documentation of Adoption € This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. 1 fi NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover i County,North Carolina,that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 14-048,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. 1 i Adopted,this 3rd day of February,2014. i � (SE' r1�T1'o 0 `: \ y Woody White,Cha' an I y ;Q; A ST: 1 1, .4. .0 / , \j.u\t,.. 3sA03l I ``, �F% Sheila L. Schutt,Clerk to the Board 1 i I I a 1 I 1 Exhibit BookXXXV///page 3 , -t b AGENDA: February 3,2014 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 050 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-050 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 Expenditure: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $59,217 Total $6 $59,21/ Revenue: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $59,217 Total $0 $59,21 Section 2: Explanation To budget Federal Forfeited Fund receipts for 12/30/13 and 1/6/14.Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.The current balance in the Federal Forfeited Property Fund is$78,852. 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 14-050,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. Adopted,this 3rd day of February,2014. (SEAL) O�NTy.N u?„ ,,,I. • J ,. 0 , y Woody White,Chairm. : A E T: y� pt t*I, a ‘.. itt.;.\t,. \,. A.i.jale •F,;,,41}ytivo 1 Sheila L.Schult,Clerk to the Board I 1 Exhibit 1 BookiLl'Al1Page 3. I,e__ i AGENDA: February 3,2014 i NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14- 051 i BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 14-051 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 1 Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention s iFund:Controlled Substance Tax Fund 1 Department: Sheriff IExpenditure: Decrease Increase Sheriffs Office $9,446 1 Total $0 $9,446 i I Revenue: Decrease Increase 1 Sheriffs Office $9,446 Total $0 $9,446 3 Section 2: Explanation To budget Controlled Substance Tax receipts for 11/20/13 and 12/30/13 and interest on investments. Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as Sheriff + deems necessary. The current balance in the Controlled Substance Tax Fund is$42,378. i a :3 Section 3: Documentation of Adoption q This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. i i NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 14-051,amending the annual budget i ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2014,is adopted. 1 3 Adopted,this 3rd day of February,2014. W II II 0 4 (SEAL) OvN,v'N ,i,„ 44,1 ., G + O..:. 2 Woody White,Chi an i x 41," ± "; ATTEST: € � it 77 i Z ti : i I \l a - t.LIA .61 n' <II,,, Shei a L.Schult,Clerk to the Board : I i s 1 1 1 3 i i Book Exhibit YKil illPege 3 33 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969,AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED 1 A-417 (01/14) THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH ORDAIN: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover adopted October 6, 1969, as amended be, and the same is hereby further amended to read as follows in the section(s) noted: The following language indicated in red shall be added to the Zoning Ordinance. Deletions have strikes through them: Article II,Section 23: Definitions Recreational Vehicle and Boat Trailer Storage Lots —A ground level parking area on which recreational vehicles and boat trailers, with or without boats, can be stored for a fee when not in use. Article V, Section 50: Table of Permitted Uses i R 0 f R R R R R B B I i & A A S R M Supp NAILS Permitted Uses PD 20S 20 15 10 7 1 2 1 2 I R I C A U Regs Transportation, Communication,Utilities Recreational Vehicle and p P P P P p P 63.10 Boat Trailer Storage Lots _ _ Article VI, Section 63: Additional Restrictions Imposed on Uses Permitted by Right 63.10: Recreational Vehicle and Boat Trailer Storage Lot—A Recreational Vehicle and Boat Trailer Storage Lot may be located by right in the B-1, B-2, I-1, I-2, Office and Institutional, and Airport Industrial subject to the district requirements and provided that: (1) The use shall be solely open-air and ground level. No enclosing or overhead covering structures shall be installed. 1 (2) Access shall be from a public or private street right of way. 1 i A-417 (01/14) Page 1 of 2 i (3) A minimum buffer of twenty(20) feet shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 62 of the Ordinance for common boundary(ies) with residential zoning districts and/or uses. (4) Buffers and landscaping for streetyards and interior parking areas shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 62 of the Ordinance. (5) All site lighting shall be located so as not to shine or reflect directly onto any adjacent residential zoning districts and/or uses. (6) Repair, maintenance, or habitation of any recreational vehicle or boat stored in the facility is prohibited. Section 2. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of such conflict, is hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance is adopted in accordance with NCGS 153A-341 and the board of commissioners has found the amendment consistent with the policies adopted in the 2006 land use plan and reasonable and in the public interest. Section 4. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted the 3rd day of February, 2014. 1,Agftok (4,P6;k1 ∎s TY-N co '� °R�y Woody White, Chairman jt_v\i■ (1.\Nh 3� ^� \ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board ti p - , Date A-417 (01/14) Page 2 of 2