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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DISABILITY AWARENESS AND EMPLOYMENT MONTH
PROCLAMATION Exhibit ,
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WHEREAS,more than one million people with disabilities have entered the labor force since the passage
of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990; and
WHEREAS, as taxpayers, consumers, and workers, people with disabilities are contributing to our
society and to their own fulfillment of the American dream; and
WHEREAS, new generations of young people with disabilities are growing up in Wilmington, NC and
surrounding counties, graduating from high school, going to college, and preparing to participate in the
workplace; and
WHEREAS,job seekers with disabilities, regardless of age, are striving to attain economic independence
through self-sufficiency and gainful employment; and
WHEREAS,both students and job seekers with disabilities have the right to maximize their potential by
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making the most of their intellect, talents, and abilities in an environment free of physical,programmatic,
and attitudinal barriers; and
WHEREAS, employers from the private, governmental, and non-profit sectors may benefit from
mentoring people with disabilities as a way of learning about the experience of disability, developing
lasting relationships with disability community leaders, and recruiting new and emerging talent for
meaningful internship and employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS,these efforts are made possible through a broad partnership with the American Association
of People with Disabilities and a dedicated local team of organizers from businesses, non-profit
organizations,school districts, colleges and universities, and government agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
that October 2014 be recognized as "Disability Awareness and Employment Month" in New Hanover
County.
ADOPTED this the 6th day of October, 2014.
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION BOOk Xi' VI1t Page I(o.
WHEREAS, New Hanover County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and
visiting our county;and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where
people are at greatest risk from fire;and
WHEREAS,working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half;and
WHEREAS, three out of five residential fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms;
and
WHEREAS,one-fifth of all residentially installed smoke alarms do not work;and
WHEREAS, when smoke alarms should have operated but did not do so it was usually because batteries were
missing,disconnected,or dead;and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each
separate sleeping area,and on every level of the home;and
WHEREAS,New Hanover County residents should install smoke alarms and alert devices that meet the needs of
people who are deaf or hard of hearing;and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more
prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire;and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and
home fire injuries through prevention and protection education;and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take
personal steps to increase their safety from fire,especially in their homes;and
WHEREAS, the 2014 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every
Month!"effectively serves to remind us that we need working smoke alarms to give us the time to get out safely.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
October 5-11, 2014 be recognized as "Fire Prevention Week" in New Hanover County. All the people of New
Hanover County are urged to test their smoke alarms at least every month by pushing the test button,and to support
the many public safety activities and efforts of New Hanover County Fire and Emergency Services during Fire
Prevention Week 2014.
ADOPTED this the 6th day of October,2014.
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AGENDA: October 6,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 015
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-015 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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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: General Fund
Department:Sheriff
Exaenditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office $37,384
Total $0 I( $37,384
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Revenue: Decrease Increase
SCAAP Grant $37,384
Total $0 $37,384
Section 2: Explanation
To budget the 2015 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant(SCAAP)in the amount of$37,384 from the 1
Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA).BJA administers the SCAAP in conjunction with the Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Citizenship and Immigration Services,and the 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 is incarcerated for at least four consecutive days during the report period.The annual amount
of$37,384 is based on the number of foreign-born persons housed at the facility for any stay over two or 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 15-015,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of October,2014.
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AGENDA: October 6,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 016
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-016 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
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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 $53,567
Total $0 $53 67
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Department of Social Services $53,567
Total $0 $53 67
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Section 2: Explanation
To budget Federal and State funding for the Family Reunification Program.Services and activities for this
program are intended to help families re-integrate children into their homes after they have been placed in
foster care or other types of out-of-home placement.Eligible services and activities include,counseling,
substance abuse treatment,mental health,domestic violence assistance,child care,mentoring,and
transportation services.This is all federal money 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 15-016,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of October,2014.
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AGENDA: October 6,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 017
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-017 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 $31,603
Total $0 II $31,603
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Revenue: Decrease Increase
Sheriffs Office $31,603
Total $0 $31,603
Section 2: Explanation
To budget Federal Forfeited Property Fund receipts for 9/4/14.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$55,142.
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 15-017,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of October,2014.
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AGENDA: October 6,2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 018
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-018 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 $12,662
Total $0 0 $12,662
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Department of Social Services $12,662
Total $0 $12 662 1
Section 2: Explanation
Received additional allocation over the FY14-15 budgeted amount for the Adult Day Care/Day Health
Program.County match is required in the amount of$1,809,which is included in the existing 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 15-018,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of October,2014.
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AGENDA: October 6,2014 I
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS I
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 020
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that
the following Budget Amendment 15-020 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30,2015.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment 6
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention
Fund:General Fund 1
Department:Emergency Management&911 Communications !
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Emergency Management&911 Communications $39,600 I
Total $0 $39 600
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Department of Homeland Security $39,600
Total $0 II $39,600
Section 2: Explanation
To budget funds from the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program.Funds were awarded to the NC
Department of Public Safety and then awarded to this regional area with New Hanover County being named as
the sub-grantee.The funds have been awarded for the specific purchase of a solar mobile light tower,which
will provide sustainable lighting for any event that requires lighting at night.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 15-020,amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted.
Adopted,this 6th day of October,2014.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Exhibit
PROCLAMATION BOOkaEllipage 1 . 4
WHEREAS, domestic violence transcends all ethnic, racial, gender, and socioeconomic
boundaries, weakening the very core of our community; and
WHEREAS, the effects of domestic violence are far-reaching and may cause families to seek
safe shelter, the criminal justice system to expend valuable resources, and families and friends to
experience grief and concern for their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, 1,433 adults and children received direct services such as court accompaniment,
advocacy, empowerment groups and counseling and 247 adults and children received emergency
shelter through Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. in the year 2013; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. provides emergency support and
ongoing services in New Hanover County for victims and survivors of domestic abuse; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2002, Gladys Bryant, an employee of New Hanover County for
more than two decades, and on August 6, 2008, Tarica Pulliam, an employee of New Hanover
County for two years, lost their lives in acts of domestic violence exhibiting to all their
coworkers and friends, the prevalence of domestic violence and its consequences; and
WHEREAS, many other persons throughout New Hanover County and the United States find
themselves in abusive relationships and need to find a safe and empowering environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners refuses to tolerate domestic violence in any form and wishes to create a society
that promotes strong values, fosters a safe and loving home environment for every family, and
encourages our citizens to enhance their efforts to work together to address the problem of
domestic violence.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
October 2014 be recognized as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in New Hanover
County.
ADOPTED this the 6th day of October, 2014.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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AN ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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The Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County hereby ordains and decrees that
New Hanover County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Finance,
Division 2, Capital Improvement Bids, Section 2-134 Appeal Rights, be and is hereby amended
by deleting the existing Section 2-134 and substituting the following:
I. Section 2-134, Appeal Right
As a custodian of public funds, the County adheres to applicable construction bidding practices
established by State law, County policy, and good administrative practice. A bidder claiming
wrongful treatment must formally notify the Finance Director at least ten (10) calendar days
prior to the date of the bid opening and County staff determination of lowest responsible
bidder. The Finance Director will provide a formal response to the contractor within five (5)
calendar days. A contractor not satisfied with that response may appeal the decision to the
County Manager, provided such appeal is received within five (5) calendar days after the
response from the Finance Director. If an appeal is not filed within the specified period, no other
County redress is available. No further appeal is available as of right; provided, however, the
dissatisfied contractor may request that the Board of Commissioners elect to hear an appeal from
the decision of the County Manager.
II. Except as specifically above amended, Chapter 2 of the New Hanover County Code of
Ordinances shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.
ADOPTED this the 6h day of October 2014.
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