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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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* CONSTITUTION WEEK 2014 *
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* * PROCLAMATION *
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* ,' WHEREAS, September 17, 2014 marks the two hundred twenty-seventh
*` 4, anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by *
** the Constitutional Convention: and *
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** WHEREAS. it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent *
* document and the anniversary of its creation: and *
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** WHEREAS. it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic *
celebrations which will commemorate the occasion: and *
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** * WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year *
** by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 *
** through 23 as Constitution Week. *
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* NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County *
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« Boa r d o f Commissioners that September 17 thro ug h 23 2014 be recognized as
* " Week"Constitution Week in New Hanover County and asks that citizens reaffirm the
** ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. *
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* * ADOPTED this the 20`h day of August, 2014.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON'S 275 " ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, "An Act for Erecting the Village called Newton. in New Hanover County. into a Town and
Township by the Name of Wilmington and Regulating and ascertaining the Bounds thereof" was signed by
Gabriel Johnston, Esq.,Governor of the Royal Colony of North Carolina on the 25th of February 1739; and
WHEREAS, the area had long been inhabited by various cultures of indigenous peoples before explorer
Giovanni da Verrazano became the first European to observe the area in the early sixteenth century; and
WHEREAS, most new settlers arrived from the northern colonies, West Indies and British Isles; and
WHEREAS, while naval stores and lumber fueled the region's early growth, Wilmington's commercial
importance as a major port afforded it a critical role in opposition to the British in the years leading up to the
American Revolution: and
WHEREAS, during the Civil War, the port of Wilmington was the South's largest and busiest base for
Confederate and privately owned blockade runners delivering badly needed supplies; and
WHEREAS, by the early twentieth century, the city was the largest in North Carolina and became home to
the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company which launched 243 ships to support the United States effort in
WWII: and
WHEREAS, in the twenty-first century, the City of Wilmington has become a leader in education. health
and commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
September 27, 2014 be recognized as "Wilmington Day" in New Hanover County and that all residents
participate in acknowledging the 275th anniversary of the City of Wilmington.
ADOPTED this the 15th day of September, 2014.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
North Carolina
County of New Hanover
Road(s) Description: Split Rail Drive,Trumpet Vine Way,Castleberry Court,Rose Trellis
Court, Vista Green Court and Brenton Court located within The
Lakes/The Arbors and Henderson Parke at Johnson Farms
Subdivision in New Hanover County (Division File No. 1206-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
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.
CERTIFICATE
The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of New Hanover at a meeting on the 15th day of September, 2014.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this the 15th day of September, 2014.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
North Carolina
County of New Hanover
Road(s) Description:Rushing Drive and Hollis Road located between the Wedgefield at
Crosswinds South and Hidden Valley (Section 2) Subdivisions in
New Hanover County(Division File No. 1207-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
New Hanover that the Division of Highways is hereby requested to review the above
described road(), and to take over the 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 15th day of September, 2014.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this the 15th day of September, 2014.
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Please Note: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways.
Exhibit
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New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for July 2014
Current Year 2014
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles , Combined
Scroll/Billed $ 4,555.54 $ 40,339.99 $ 14,354.99 $ 59,250.52
Abatements $ 1,272.76 $ 660.63 $ 1,933.39
Adjustments $ (202.32) $ (202.32)
Total Taxes Charged $ 3,282.78 $ 40,377.49 $ 18,594.15 $ 62,254.42
Collections to Date $ 1,434.92 $ 9,287.67 $ 10,722.59
Write-off $ -
Outstanding Balance $ 3,282.78 $ 38,942.57 $ 9,306.48 $ 51,531.83
Collection Percentage , - --
YTD Interest Collected I I I 1
Prior Years 2004-2013
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll $ 1,555,977.70 $ 2,520,984.84 $ 1,775,845.64 $ 5,852,808.18
Abatements $ 10,361.72 $ 7,535.07 $ 2,652.57 $ 20,549.36
Adjustments $ -
Total Levy $ 1,545,615.98 $ 2,513,449.77 $ 1,773,193.07 $ 5,832,258.82
Collections to Date $ 153,909.20 $ 18,680.56 5. 73,028.55 $ 245,61831
Write-off $ (18.62) $ 94.05 $ 51.59 $ 127.02
Outstanding Balance $ 1,391,725.40 $ 2,494,675.16_ $ 1,700,112.93 $ 5,586,513.49
IYTD Interest Collected I $ 11,615.78 I $ 2,816.611 $ 9,412.091 $ 23,844.48 I
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New Hanover County fire District Monthly Collection Report for July 2014
Current Year 2014
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll/Billed $ 668.77 $ 3,746.30 $ 755.31 $ 5,170.38
Abatements $ 181.50 $ 93.49 $ 274.99
Adjustments $ 781.15 $ 781.15
Total Taxes Charged $ 487.27 $ 3,751.65 $ 1,692.57 $ 5,931.49
Collections to Date $ 195.03 $ 1,155.52 $ 1,350.55 i
Write-off $
Outstanding Balance $ 487.27 $ 3,556.62 $ 537.05 $ 4,580.94
tCollection Percentage
YTD Interest Collected
Prior Years 2004-2013
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll $ 75,254.65 $ 121,130.86 $ 88,897.58 $ 285,283.09
Abatements $ 484.59 $ 136.19 $ 152.84 $ 773.62
Adjustments $ _
Total Levy $ 74,770.06 $ 120,994.67 $ . 88,744.74 a$ 284,509.47
Collections to Date $ 5,519.88 $ 685.29 $ 5,225.46 $ 11,430.63
Write-off $ 3.25 $ 85.30 $ 138.60 $ 227.15
Outstanding Balance , $ 69,246.93 $ 120,224.08 , $ 83,380.68 $ 272,851.69
(YTD interest Collected I $ 528.46 I $ 79.24 I $ 656.54 I $ 1,264.24
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Book XXXVII I Page 1-6•
AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 013
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-013 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Strong Financial Performance
Strategic Objective(s): Control costs and manage the budget
Fund:General Fund
Department:County Manager
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Capital Outlay $312,500
Total $0 $312,500
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Appropriated Fund Balance $312,500
Total $0 $312,500
Section 2: Explanation
To appropriate fund balance to purchase the lot at 230 N.Second Street.$300,000 is for the purchase of the lot
and$12,500 is for environmental site assessments.At the beginning of the meeting the appropriated fund
balance was$11,804,519.
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 15-013,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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Book IVA/111 Page IS, &,Ors
AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 008
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-008 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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 Fund
Department:Sheriff
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriff's Office $10,729
Total
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Sheriff's Office $10,729
Total I $0 $10,729
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Controlled Substance Tax receipts for 6/18,7/29,8/27,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 funds is$14,582.
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 15-008,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 009 f
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-009 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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:Federal Forfeited Property Fund
Department:Sheriff
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office $48,501
Total $0 $48,501
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office $48,501
Total $0 I $48,501
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Federal Forfeited Property Fund receipts for 6/17,7/14,8/13,8/27,and interest on investments.
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$55,524.
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 15-009,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 010
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-010 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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:Department of Social Services
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Department of Social Services $101,911
Total $0 $101,911
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Crisis Intervention Program $101,911
Total $0 $101,911
Section 2: Explanation
The Crisis Intervention Program(CEP)assists low-income individuals with a heating or cooling related crisis.
The CIP program is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program block grant.Households apply
for the benefits at the local social services agency or other contracted non-profit agencies.Each county
receives allocation to fund the CIP program,which is based on poverty level and the Food and Nutrition
Services caseload numbers in the county.Counties are allowed to set an annual minimum allowable assistance
amount up to a maximum of$600.Payment amounts vary and are based on the crisis and the amount needed to
alleviate the energy crisis.These additional funds will potentially assist a minimum of 56 additional
households.
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 15-010,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 011
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-011 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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:Sheriff
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office $9,383 i
Total $0 ii $9,383
Revenue: Decrease Increase 1
Insurance Claims Proceeds $9,383
Total $0 i $9,383
Section 2: Explanation
To budget insurance proceeds received for a totaled 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis,originally purchased with
Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)funds.
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 15-011,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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AGENDA: September 15,2014
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET I
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 012 I
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-012 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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: Department of Social Services
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Department of Social Services $10,000
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Total $0 $10,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
The Casey Family Program $10,000
Total $0 $10,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget contribution from the Casey Family Programs Institute.Funds are disbursed to Immersion
Consulting and used for permanency roundtable training of social workers.The training provides social
workers with information to assist in permanent placement of children.No federal,state,or county dollars are
involved and no County match is 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 15-012,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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AGENDA: September 15,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS f
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 014
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-014 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Strong Financial Performance
Strategic Objective(s): Control costs and manage the budget
Fund:General Fund
Department: Education&Parks and Gardens
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Education $25,200
Parks&Gardens $25,200
Total $25,200 if $25,200
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Fund:New Hanover County Schools
Department:Education
Expenditure: Decrease H Increase
Education $25,200
Total $25,200 II $0
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Education $25,200
Total $25,200 J $0
Section 2: Explanation
New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Department provides landscaping to all schools and central office
grounds.Since the budget was prepared,two additional facilities have been added.The Schools have requested
that the College Road Early Childhood Center be scheduled immediately and"The Rock"Property be
scheduled November 1 for mowing and maintenance of grounds.Funding for the Schools have been reduced
by$25,200 and the funds transferred to the Parks and Gardens Department,for the maintence of these grounds.
In FYI 5-16 funds for maintaining these facilities will be included in the Parks and Gardens 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 15-014,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 15th day of September,2014.
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(7.7) LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH AND
7' INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Cape Fear Literacy Council, in conjunction with ProLiteracy, UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), and thousands of community-based literacy organizations, is
celebrating September as "Literacy Awareness Month"and September 8th as "International Literacy Day"; and
WHEREAS, since 1985, Cape Fear Literacy Council has provided tutoring and classes in reading, writing,
spelling, math and English communication to thousands of New Hanover County adults; and
WHEREAS,the National Adult Literacy Survey indicates that over 61,000 adults in New Hanover County are at
low levels of literacy and may struggle to use printed and written information to function in society, achieve their
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goals, and develop their potential; and
, WHEREAS,these adults may have difficulty securing jobs and a livable wage for themselves and their families,
may not have access to adequate health care because they lack the necessary reading and life skills, may struggle
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to be effectively involved in their children's education and may have difficulty becoming fully engaged in their
communities; and ,
. WHEREAS, the best indicator of a child's success in school is whether his/her mother reads, children whose
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; parents have higher literacy skills do better in school, and the future of our community depends on the literacy
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, levels of our adults and children; and ,
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' WHEREAS, the Council provides a variety of complementary learning opportunities for both acquiring and
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; improving skills and meeting short-term and long-term individualized goals: self-paced computer learning, study
' skills and writing classes, GED preparation, citizenship preparation, out-of-the-classroom community-based
learning, and special topic classes as indicated by students' needs; and
WHEREAS, Cape Fear Literacy Council helps over 500 adult learners each year improve their job potential and
performance, their community involvement, their families' quality of life, and their own ability to reach their
goals and potential. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that 1
September 2014 be recognized as "Literacy Awareness Month" and September 8, 2014 be recognized as I
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"International Literacy Day" in New Hanover County; and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the members of the Board of Commissioners pledge themselves and
challenge their fellow citizens to work to eliminate illiteracy in New Hanover County. I
ADOPTED this the 15th day of September, 2014.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, behavioral health is an essential part of health and overall wellness; and
WHEREAS, prevention of mental and substance use disorders works, and effective treatment can help people
recover;and
WHEREAS, more than 600,000 people are in recovery in North Carolina and 23,000,000 people are in
recovery across the nation; and
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WHEREAS, community-based services that respond to the needs of the individual and family are cost-
effective and beneficial; and
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WHEREAS,taxpayers save$7 for every $1 spent on treatment and$5.60 for every $1 spend on prevention, as
1 a result of increased productivity, and reduced healthcare,criminal justice, and social service costs; and
9 WHEREAS, untreated mental and substance use disorders lead to more deaths than traffic accidents,
IHIV/AIDS, and breast cancer combined; and
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` WHEREAS, peo le in recovery achieve healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and
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1 WHEREAS, recognition is due to those who have achieved long-term recovery, as is sharing with others how
recovery can positively benefit one's life; and
WHEREAS, Recovery Month is observed every September nationwide by advocacy organizations to raise
awareness and understanding of issues related to substance use and mental health disorders, and to eliminate
the stigma associated with seeking substance use and mental health services; and
WHEREAS, all are invited to celebrate National Recovery Month with the Cape Fear Recovery Month
Committee on Sunday, September 21st from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Wilmington with local
x1 speakers, food, live music and information booths to spread the positive message that prevention works,
I treatment is effective and people can and do recover.
I i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
September 2014 be recognized as "Recovery Month" in New Hanover County. Citizens, government
agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools in New Hanover County are called upon to
recommit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and the need for
accessible services for all people.
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ADOPTED this the 15th day of September, 2014
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Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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