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GL 1 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN SUPPORTING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT TRANSPORT SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute ("N.C.G.S.") §122C-251(a), New Hanover 1 County has a duty to provide, through its law enforcement officers, transportation under the involuntary commitment proceedings of Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes for citizens J of New Hanover County and any person taken into custody within New Hanover County limits; and WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) provides that the Board of Commissioners of the County may adopt a plan for the transportation of respondents in involuntary commitment proceedings, and that private agency personnel may be designated to provide all or part of the transportation required by such 1 proceedings; and WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) further provides that persons designated in the plan to provide transportation shall be appropriately trained, and the plan shall assure adequate safety and protection for both the public and the respondent; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, other local law enforcement officers, and other affected agencies participate jointly in execution of a plan for transportation of respondents in involuntary commitment proceedings; and WHEREAS,pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g),the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is to provide adequate training in the transportation and restraint of mental health and substance abuse patients to private agency personnel designated to provide transportation for these respondents; and WHEREAS, New Hanover Regional Medical Center ("NHRMC") operates a hospital with several locations throughout New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, NHRMC receives into its facilities mental health and substance abuse patients who are respondents in involuntary commitment proceedings pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes,and who require transportation services from time to time; and WHERAS, NHRMC does not have the ability or capacity to treat all such mental health and substance abuse patients that it receives; and WHEREAS,other North Carolina facilities,which in the normal course of operations accept such mental health patients from NHRMC, frequently do not have the ability or capacity to accept all such patients requiring transfer from NHRMC for mental health or substance abuse care and treatment; and WHEREAS, The Lighthouse Center of Conway in Conway, South Carolina ("Lighthouse") frequently has the ability and capacity to receive and treat such mental health or substance abuse patients from NHRMC; and WHERAS, Lighthouse is a 72-bed Joint Commission-accredited hospital and residential treatment facility that provides inpatient acute psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for adults and adolescents; and WHEREAS, NHRMC has successfully referred involuntary commitment mental health and substance abuse patients to Lighthouse; and 1 i i 0 WHEREAS, transportation of involuntarily committed patients from NHRMC to other North Carolina treatment facilities is currently carried out by the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office; and WHEREAS,the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office cannot legally transport involuntary commitment patients from NHRMC to Lighthouse due to Lighthouse's location in South Carolina; and WHEREAS, Medshore Ambulance Service, a private South Carolina licensed transportation provider ("Medshore"), is able to provide appropriate transportation services from NHRMC to Lighthouse for involuntarily committed patients needing transfer; and WHEREAS,NHRMC, upon the passage of this Resolution, will enter into an agreement with Medshore to provide all transportation of involuntary commitment patients between NHRMC and Lighthouse; and WHEREAS, Lighthouse will be the only permissible destination for an involuntary commitment patient departing from NHRMC in a Medshore-operated vehicle; and WHEREAS, such an arrangement will assist NHRMC, New Hanover County, and the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office in fulfilling their obligations under Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopts this plan for transportation of involuntary commitment respondents between NHRMC and Lighthouse by Medshore, as permitted by N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). Such plan shall include an agreement between NHRMC and Medshore for provision of these services at no charge to the County or to NHRMC. That agreement shall provide for full compliance with N.C.G.S. §122C-251 by Medshore, for insurance coverage in amounts acceptable to NHRMC and the County, and for indemnification of NHRMC,the County,and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.Neither the adoption of the plan nor the designation of Medshore as the provider is or shall be construed as creating any agency or other relationship between the County,NHRMC,the Sheriffs Office and Medshore. ADOPTED this the 20th day of January, 2015. NEW HAN• R COUNTY .4,0 / // `f A.� - '�,,y Jonath. ;:arfield, r., h.• s an 0 z s>1' 'DA%, o ATTEST: �Z ,r Iii .a ../ 4........, p FI,,,,...„,,, ______ Teresa P. Elmore,Clerk to the Board Exhib' Book .#�� r4&. age (.4•LL i NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT RESPONDENTS 1 SCOPE OF PLAN i 1 It is the policy of New Hanover County to transport persons subject to involuntary commitment proceedings ("Respondents") in conformity with the requirements set forth in N.C.G.S. §122C-251. This plan for transportation of Respondents applies to New Hanover County law enforcement officers and any contract transportation provider designated by the New Hanover County Commissioners pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). SERVICE OF INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT ORDERS ON RESPONDENTS The initial service of an involuntary commitment order upon a Respondent and the initial custody of the Respondent shall be accomplished by a law enforcement officer, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-261(e). Once the Respondent has been committed to a 24-hour facility such as New Hanover Regional Medical Center, transportation to and from that facility can be accomplished by a law enforcement officer or anyone authorized to provide transportation to Respondents pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). TRANSPORTATION OF RESPONDENTS WITHIN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Transportation of Respondents from New Hanover County detention facilities shall be provided by the I 1 New Hanover County Sheriffs Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) for Respondents who reside in New Hanover County or Respondents taken into custody in New Hanover County. Transportation of Respondents between 24-hour facilities within New Hanover County pursuant to involuntary commitment proceedings shall be provided by the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C- 251(g). TRANSPORTATION OF RESPONDENTS BETWEEN COUNTIES OR ACROSS STATE LINES Transportation between New Hanover County and other North Carolina counties of a Respondent taken into custody in New Hanover County to a 24-hour facility shall be provided by the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). Transportation between counties for Respondents held in 24-hour facilities who have requested a change of venue for their District Court hearing shall be provided by the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) if the petition for involuntary commitment was initiated in New Hanover County. Transportation between counties for the discharge of a Respondent from a 24-hour facility shall be t provided by the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office if the Respondent is a resident of New Hanover County, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). Respondents, upon discharge from a 24-hour facility, may also use their own transportation at their own expense pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g). I 1 1 I 1 l I 1 i 1 i Transportation of Respondents between New Hanover Regional Medical Center and The Lighthouse Center of Conway in Conway, South Carolina, shall be provided pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) by Medshore Ambulance Service, a South Carolina licensed contract transportation provider. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORT OF RESPONDENTS Members of the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office, or contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g), shall, to the extent possible, advise Respondents when taking them into custody or performing transport services that the Respondent is not 1 under arrest but is being transported to receive treatment for his or her own safety and the safety of others. The Respondent shall also be advised that handcuffs or other restraints will be used during transport for his or her safety and the safety of others. In providing transportation pursuant to this plan, members of the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office or contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) may use reasonable force to restrain Respondents if it is necessary to protect themselves, the Respondents, or others. Members of the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office or contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County should review the applicable Involuntary Commitment Petition and Order, or seek information from the 24-hour facility to determine if the Respondent presents a danger of assault or escape during transport. Transportation of Respondents may require the use of restraints. Restraints used in these situations should restrain the Respondent securely, without causing injury. 1 If such special restraints are required to transport a Respondent, the persons performing the transport should coordinate with the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office to obtain use of available appropriate restraints. While providing transportation for a Respondent, there shall be a driver or attendant who is the same sex as the Respondent present unless a family member of the Respondent is permitted to accompany the Respondent in lieu of an attendant or driver of the same sex as the Respondent. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN PURSUANT TO$122C-251(g) The New Hanover County Sheriffs Office, or any other person or organization contracted to provide transportation of involuntary commitment Respondents, shall be subject to the terms of this plan and shall be trained for interacting with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, and other similar persons. Such training shall be approved by the New Hanover County Sheriff. An example of such training is "Nonviolent Crisis Intervention" from Crisis Prevention Institute ("CPI"), a training and consulting organization specializing in behavior management. The purpose of the training shall be to provide adequate safety and protection for Respondents, those providing transport, and the public. Members of the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office and contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C-251(g) shall provide transportation and follow procedures in this plan and in the applicable statutes found in Article 5, Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statutes. References in Article 5 to law enforcement officers shall apply to any contract i I i i 1 i transportation provider retained and approved by New Hanover County pursuant to N.C.G.S. §122C- 251(g)when providing transportation to involuntary commitment Respondents. i Contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless New Hanover County, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, the New Hanover County Sheriff, and their employees and agents. Contract transportation providers designated by New Hanover County shall provide proof of insurance coverage as required by the New Hanover County Sheriff and/or County Manager and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Director of Risk Management. 1 1 1 I 1 i I, I i i 1 1 1 I I i 1 g 1 I I i Exhi ' Book) Page c&,g---' 1 4 9 4 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 RESOLUTION AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLORIDA HEAT PUMPS FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY JUDICIAL BUILDING 1 WHEREAS, after due advertisement, bids were received and publicly opened by the Purchasing 1 Agent at 3:00 PM, Friday, December 19, 2014, in the New Hanover County Finance Office, Suite 165, Conference Room 500 located at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington NC, and the following bids were received for the purchase of Florida Heat Pumps, RFB # 1252014; and 1 i Bidders Bid Amount i Thermal Resource Sales $262,800.00 I 3 CTC Supply $285,634.00 I I Cooks Contractors $289,040.00 WHEREAS, Thermal Resource Sales, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, submitting for the purchase of the Florida Heat Pumps in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($262,800); and I WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bid and recommends that the bid and contract be awarded to Thermal Resource Sales. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the contract for the Purchase of Florida Heat Pumps, RFB # 1252014 is awarded to Thermal Resource Sales, in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($262,800); and that the County Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the purchase contract, contract form to be approved by the County Attorney. ADOPTED this the 20th day of January, 2015. NEW HANOVER COUNTY GouNI'Y.4, y ��~ > Jona Barfield, Jr., airman I Z 1 d! . a ATTEST: 4 •F�'�RLISHEO�� J Teresa P. Elmore, Clerk to the Board I i I i 3 I i i .2-34z- 1 Boo, :�:�.W.' .age i New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for November 2014 Current Year 2014 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 142,345,575.27 $ 14,182,785.01 $ 29,534.28 $ 156,557,894.56 Abatements $ (906,318.55) $ (128,833.16) $ (848.82) $ (1,036,000.53) Adjustments $ 3,732.02 $ 3,114.31 $ (202.32) $ 6,644.01 Total Taxes Charged $ 141,442,988.74 $ 14,057,066.16 $ 28,483.14 $ 155,528,538.04 Collections to Date $ 63,389,725.03 $ 433,264.45 $ 20,343.98 $ 63,843,333.46 Write-off $ (1.28) $ (0.09) $ (11.66) $ (13.03) Outstanding Balance $ 78,053,262.43 $ 13,623,801.62 $ 8,127.50 $ 91,685,217.61 Collection Percentage 4 YTD Interest Collected I $ - I_$ - I $ 129.64 I $ 129.64 1 Prior Years 2004-2013 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,555,977.70 $ 2,525,707.45 $ 1,775,834.77 $ 5,857,519.92 I Abatements $ (140,136.62) $ (42,407.83) $ (7,196.65) $ (189,741.10) 1 Adjustments $ - $ 287.22 $ - $ 287.22 Total Levy $ 1,415,841.08 $ 2,483,586.84 $ 1,768,638.12 $ 5,668,066.04 Collections to Date $ 369,053.71 $ 33,998.58 $ 272,840.01 $ 675,892.30 Write-off $ (7,834.08) $ (117,394.57) $ (150,016.75) $ (275,245.40) Outstanding Balance $ 1,038,953.29 $ 2,332,193.69 $ 1,345,781.36 $ 4,716,928.34 YTD Interest Collected I $ 44,175.01 I $ 6,721.33 I $ 37,999.83 I $ 88,896.17 I x NEW 04/011/0U TY ,....4.4," ic-613N7I- 4,,y- • Cha' an �� Clerk to the 3 /A* › w ,. c i• a- ) . aois Z '' III` a Date .e..,>. ..y lRl iSIi wilt' I 1 I 1 I 1 i i i I 1 i 1 Exhib' / Bool Page 2. 3b I New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for November 2014 Current Year 2014 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 7,511,968.56 $ 910,594.86 $ 1,629.68 $ 8,424,193.10 Abatements $ (83,895.26) $ (2,394.25) $ (120.33) $ (86,409.84) Adjustments $ 4,643.66 $ 362.98 $ 781.15 $ 5,787.79 Total Taxes Charged $ 7,432,716.96 $ 908,563.59 $ 2,290.50 $ 8,343,571.05 Collections to Date $ 3,828,046.24 $ 18,378.36 $ 1,797.35 $ 3,848,221.95 Write-off $ (1.22) $ (0.02) $ (1.45) $ (2.69) Outstanding Balance $ 3,604,669.50 $ 890,185.21 $ 491.70 $ 4,495,346.41 Collection Percentage 1 MTD Interest Collected I $ - I $ - I $ 13.90 I $ 13.90 i Prior Years 2004-2013 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 75,254.65 $ 121,141.55 $ 88,897.58 $ 285,293.78 Abatements $ (6,211.72) $ (1,801.27) $ (418.09) $ (8,431.08) Adjustments $ $ 148.46 $ 94.48 $ 242.94 Total Levy $ 69,042.93 $ 119,488.74 $ 88,573.97 $ 277,105.64 i Collections to Date $ 21,645.38 $ 446.99 $ 18,844.47 $ 40,936.84 Write-off $ (282.44) $ (3,876.78) $ (5,091.88) $ (9,251.10) I Outstanding Balance $ 47,115.11 $ 115,164.97 $ 64,637.62 $ 226,917.70 4 I i MTD Interest Collected I $ 2,338.211 $ 227.39 I $ 2,317.77 I $ 4,883.37 NEW HA OVER COUNTY i / / / f Cha' n ) , Clerk to the Board Date //.a-0/l S I i 4 4 i I ) I i l 1 x 4 I 4 4 1 4 1 4 i Exhib' i BookPage� �461._. I AGENDA: January 20,2015 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 039 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 15-039 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 IStrategic Objective(s): Control costs and manage the budget Fund: General Department:Emergency Management&911 Communications 1 i Expenditure: Decrease Increase Emergency Management&911 Communications $9,250 Total $0 $9 50 i Revenue: Decrease Increase Finance-Insurance Proceeds $9,250 1 Total $0 $9,250 1 Section 2: Explanation To budget insurance proceeds received for the totaled variable message sign Emergency Management 3 received as part of a regional grant.An accident occurred pulling the sign to another location,in order to have software loaded on it.The insurance company determined it was a total loss.The original cost was approximately$11,750.The$9,250 is the amount remaining after the$2,500 deductible.The$2,500 for the deductible has been identified in the existing budget. 1 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 15-039,amending the annual budget ti ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted. I Adopted,this 20th day of January,2015. (SEAL) OVNTy., G 4111111EZ , n 4 �., > Jo an B. a .,Chairman 04411, O '3 ATTEST:;---- ,..., ., CJIA1-46.1 ,U)---)A—ANA--- ,F"tins I swop`II• Teresa P.Elmore,Clerk to the Board I I 1 i I 1 i 1 Exhi ,� Book AA Page a- 03' i I AGENDA: January 20,2015 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET a BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 041 I BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 15-041 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015. 1 Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment 1 Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health,Safety and Education k Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety/crime prevention I 1 Fund: Federal Forfeited Property Fund Department:Sheriff 1 Expenditure: Decrease Increase 1 Sheriffs Office $41,355 Total $0 II $41,355 . Revenue: Decrease Increase ISheriffs Office $41,355 1 Total $0 $41,355 Section 2: Explanation To budget Federal Forfeited Property Fund receipts for 12/22.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$72,815. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption i 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 15-041,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted. 1 Adopted,this 20th day of January,2015. 1 (SEAL) 1 1 DUN TY. c J�4 w0 Jon an Barfield,Jr., airman I "-\ j ATTEST: i 2 c::2:11 )i) fir v_ytia.Lit_____ Z �. I4 a Teresa P.Elmore,Clerk to the Board •�1�'lR1ISHED\'• ,r. I E I 1 Exhi Book,.Page o(•lie" AGENDA: January 20,2015 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 042 i I BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 15-042 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Intelligent Growth/Economic Development Strategic Objective(s): Build/maintain infrastructure Fund:General Fund Department:Property Management Expenditure: Decrease Increase Property Management $538,560 Transfer to Capital Project $538,560 Total $538,560 $538,560 1 Fund: Cobb Annex Capital Project Department: Property Management Expenditure: Decrease Increase Capital Project Expense $538,560 Total $0 $538,560 l Revenue: Decrease Increase Transfer in from General Fund $538,560 Total $0 $538,560 Section 2: Explanation The adopted FY15 budget included$538,560 in the General Fund for parapet and exterior repairs to the Judicial Building. Staff request approval of this budget amendment to move the funds to the Cobb Annex Capital Project,which repairs are currently in process. The Judicial Building and Cobb Annex are attached, therefore the projects will be managed as one combined 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 15-042,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted. 1 Adopted,this 20th day of January,2015. 1 i (SEAL) GO�l~�\ r oVe O ' A Jonyltan Barfield,Jr.,Ch rman I i MA n ATT T: `,� J`� Z II It Ter sa P.Elmore,Clerk to the Board 9 .F`Tint.ISHE•13,1 Exhib Book�� Page- i ii i AGENDA: January 20,2015 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15- 043 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the following Budget Amendment 15-043 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 i Understand/act on citizen needs I Fund: General Department: Senior Resource Center a Expenditure: Decrease Increase Senior Resource Center $12,887 $0 Total $12,887 $0 i Revenue: Decrease Increase HCCBG grant revenue $12,887 $0 Total $12,887 $0 1 Section 2: Explanation 1 The Senior Resource Center has received notice that the Home and Community Care Block Grant(HCCBG) FY15 grant award has been reduced by$12,887. The FY15 grant amount is now$957,253. Reductions will I be made to congregate nutrition,home delivered meals,case assistance,center operations,transportation, adult day care and in-home aide programs. Staff has reduced impact to clients by cutting operational expenses however$7,290 of direct client services will be cut.These are services in transportation,adult day care and in- Ihome aide. i Section 3: Documentation of Adoption This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. i 3 1 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina,that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 15-043,amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2015,is adopted. i 1 Adopted,this 20th day of January,2015. i g g (SEAL) ~7 OovN lY NORM Jonat Barfi le d,Jr. hair( 4 ti 41!,, ATTEST: i 7,:: A0'4„:1-, = . 11,te,,,e,,....) /61 EL-1,4......eruz____ g ��ti1,V Teresa P.Elmore,Clerk to the Board -f gj10,0 1 °• I i g 1