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Exhibit Book L_Page 3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION 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, if a fire breaks out in the home, you may only have a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds; and WHEREAS, according to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County residents should discuss, make, and practice a home escape plan; and WHEREAS, the 2017 Fire Prevention theme, "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!" effectively serves to remind us that all residents should draw a map of their household marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit, practice a home fire drill at least twice a year, and teach children how to escape on their own. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that October 8 -14, 2017 be recognized as "Fire Prevention Week" in New Hanover County. All the people of New Hanover County are urged to create an exit plan for their household and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of New Hanover County Fire Rescue during Fire Prevention Week 2017. ADOPTED this the 2 "d day of October, 2 Q EST: '" a . 0,,& K erleigh G. r well, Clerk to the Board Exhibit �/ Rnnk J� �— Pana3g# NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, change is constant and affects all counties, cities, towns, rural areas, and other places; and WHEREAS, community planning and plans can help manage this change in a way that provides better choices for how people work and live; and WHEREAS, community planning provides an opportunity for all residents to be meaningfully involved in making choices that determine the future of their community; and WHEREAS, the full benefits of planning require public officials and citizens who understand, support, and demand excellence in planning and plan implementation; and WHEREAS, the month of October is designated as National Community Planning Month throughout the United States of America and its territories; and WHEREAS, the celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the members of planning commissions and other citizens who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, we recognize the many valuable contributions made by professional community planners in New Hanover County and extend our appreciation for the continued commitment to public service by these professionals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the month of October 2017 will be recognized as "Community Planning Month" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 2 "d day of October, 2017. r0N R O TY Woody White, Ch irm AT EST: �. berleigh G. well, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX DEPARTMENT 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 190 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403 -1671 TELEPHONE (910)798 -7300 FAX (910)- 798 -7310 Exhibit Book x0— Page 3 Allison Snell Tax Administrator Scott Saunders Asst. Tax Administrator l.awana Schulze Asst. Tax Administrator Pursuant to NC GS 105 -378 Limitation on use of remedies. (a) Use of Remedies Barred. — No county or municipality may maintain an action or procedure to enforce any remedy provided by law for the collection of taxes or the enforcement of any tax liens (whether the taxes or tax liens are evidenced by the original tax receipts, tax sales certificates, or otherwise) unless the action or procedure is instituted within 10 years from the date the taxes became due. Therefore, on this the 2nd day of October, 2017, Collector of Revenue, Allison Snell, asks the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners to release the levy for tax year 2007 from the charge as the 10 -year statute of limitations prohibits the Collector from using forced collection measures to collect these taxes. These amounts are deemed insolvent and uncollectible. 2007 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Total New Hanover $ 18,875.62 $ 103,050.34 $ 302,645.97 $ 424,571.93 Fire District $ 408.18 $ 4,505.37 $ 12,549.13 $ 17,462.68 Carolina Beach $ 1,068.59 $ 2,872.33 $ 7,473.42 $ 11,414.34 Kure Beach - $ 290.38 $ 785.42 $ 1,075.80 Wilmington $ 9,454.35 $ 38,825.30 $ 115,595.90 $ 163,875.55 Wrightsville Beach $ .37 $ 418.42 $ 756.33 $ 1,175.12 As requested the New Han for tax year 2007 as stated Collector from using force( insolv t and uncollec ible Woody White, Chai New Hanover Coun Grand Total $ 619,575.42 r County Board of County Commissioners does hereby release the levy Ive from the charge as the 10 -year statute of limitations prohibits the Ilection measures to collect these taxes. These amounts are deemed el- Exhibitv/ Book l— Page 3 , New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for July 2017 Current Year 2017 t found in the Tax Office Scroll /Billed Abatements Adjustments Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,026,480.58 $ $ $ 1,026,480.58 $ - $ - Total Taxes Charged Collections to Date *Refunds Write -off $ - $ $ $ - $ $ $ - $ - $ 1,026,480.58 $ 1,026,480.58 $ $ $ 1,026,480.58 $ 1,026,480.58 $ $ - Outstanding Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - Collection Percentage - - 100.00 100.00 YTD Interest Collected $ $ - $ 6,156.82 $ 6,156.82 (8,306.82) Total 2017 Collections YTD 1,032,637.40 Prior Years 2006 -2016 t found in the Tax Office o^ NEW NOV COUNTY, ��'V Real Estate ` Personal Property Motor Vehicles e to th Combined Scroll $ 1,659,348.35 $ 3,889,818.72 $ 1,006,621.07 $ 6,555,788.14 Abatements $ $ (8,306.82) $ (8,306.82) Adjustments $ - $ 35.59 $ 35.59 Total Levy $ 1,659,348.35 $ 3,881,547.49 $ 1,006,621.07 $ 6,547,516.91 Collections to Date $ 125,263.87 $ 4,459.36 $ 1,818.41 $ 131,541.64 *Refunds $ 14,000.52 $ 9,608.10 $ 407.20 $ 24,015.82 Write-off $ - $ - $ - $ - Outstanding Balance 1 $ 1,548,085.00 $ 3,886,696.23 $ 1,005,209.86 $ 6,439,991.09 YTD Interest Collected 1 $ 9,342.20 $ 585.29 $ 513.39 $ 10,440.88 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 117,966.70 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 1,150,604.10 • Detailed information for Refund t found in the Tax Office o^ NEW NOV COUNTY, ��'V =ir n ` e to th Bo rd U 107 t Date t Exhibit \\// Book A Page 6• New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for July 2017 Current Year 2017 Scroll /Billed Abatements Adjustments Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ $ - $ $ $ - $ $ 64,289.30 $ - $ - $ 64,289.30 $ - $ - Total Taxes Charged Collections to Date *Refunds Write -off $ $ - $ $ - $ $ $ $ - $ 64,289.30 $ 64,289.30 $ - $ $ 64,289.30 $ 64,289.30 $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ - $ $ - $ - Collection Percentage - - 100.00 100.00 YTD Interest Collected $ - $ - $ 362.10 $ 362.10 (286.77) Total 2017 Collections YTD 64,651.40 Prior Years 2006 -2016 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 90,015.41 $ 195,593.01 $ 49,087.64 $ 334,696.06 Abatements $ - $ (286.77) $ (286.77) Adjustments $ - $ - $ - Total Levy $ 90,015.41 $ 195,306.24 $ 49,087.64 $ 334,409.29 Collections to Date $ 6,140.69 $ (374.45) $ 103.01 $ 5,869.25 *Refunds $ - $ 138.61 $ 138.61 Write -off $ - $ - $ - $ - Outstanding Balance 1 $ 83,874.72 1 $ 195,819.30 $ 48,984.63 $ 328,678.65 YTD Interest Collected $ 497.10 $ 7.88 $ 50.89 $ 555.87 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 6,425.12 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 71,076.52 s Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANG ER a � j �, h irman CI c e Bo rd Date Exhibit � Book Page I&I New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for July 2017 Current Year 2017 Total 2017 Collections YTD 128,766.76 Prior Years 2006 -2016 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll /Billed $ - $ $ 128,049.39 $ 128,049.39 Abatements $ $ Motor Vehicles $ - Adjustments $ $ 95,984.27 $ - Total Taxes Charged $ - $ $ 128,049.39 $ 128,049.39 Collections to Date $ $ $ 128,049.39 $ 128,049.39 *Refunds $ $ - $ $ - Write -off $ - $ $ $ Outstanding Balance $ $ - $ - $ - Collection Percentage $ - 100.00 100.00 YTD Interest Collected $ - $ $ 717.37 $ 717.37 Total 2017 Collections YTD 128,766.76 Prior Years 2006 -2016 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 95,984.27 $ 17,823.91 $ 113,808.18 Abatements $ - $ - $ - Adjustments $ - $ - $ - Total Levy $ 95,984.27 $ 17,823.91 $ - $ 113,808.18 Collections to Date $ 12,061.11 $ 15.67 $ 12,076.78 *Refunds $ - $ - $ - Write -off $ - $ - $ - $ - Outstanding Balance $ 83,923.16 $ 17,808.24 $ $ 101,731.40 YTD Interest Collected $ 600.87 $ 7.88 $ 608.75 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 12,685.53 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 141,452.29 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office Exhibit YL Book Pag . r n NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ra DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION 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 have lifetime implications for families, the criminal justice system, and our community; and WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. provides emergency crisis intervention and ongoing support and services in New Hanover County for victims and survivors of domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, 1,132 adults and 223 children received direct services such as court accompaniment, advocacy, empowerment groups, and counseling; including 127 adults and 118 children who received emergency shelter through Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. in the year 2016; 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; and WHEREAS, this year's theme Do Small Things With Great Love serves as a call to action to citizens of New Hanover County to encourage, support and empower one another to live lives free from violence. 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 2017 be recognized as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 2nd day of October, 2017. EW sky i Woody White, Chairman i ATTEST: K§4nberleigh G. rowell, Clerk to the Board /� - d_sc Booki� Pag 2 &667L Book � ecJ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LANIER CONSTRCCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MIDDLE SOUND GREENWAY TRAIL WHEREAS, after due advertisement, two bids were received and recorded by the Finance Department at 10:00 a.m. on July 28, 2017, at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the bid tabulation included two bidders, Lanier Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $530,978.50 and Barnhill Contracting in the amount of $1,042,627.32; and WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Capital Improvements Budget in fiscal year 2017 from funding through Safe Routes to School Grant G0358 and Transportation Alternatives Program Grant G0397. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the award of construction services to Lanier Construction Corporation, Inc. in the amount of $530,978.50 and any change orders within the budgeted amount for the Middle Sound Loop Greenway Trail, pending concurrence with award by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chairman is authorized to execute the contract on behalf New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 2 "d day of October, 2017. n AN VERI C t./ Woody White, ATTEST: K berleigh G. CrOwell, Clerk to the Board ExhibitY L" Book /A Paae3e —e AGENDA: October 2, 2017 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety / crime prevention Provide health / wellness education, programs, and services Fund: Bike and Pedestrian Path Capital Projects Department: Parks and Gardens Ex enditure: Decrease I Increase I Total 18 -016 - Capital Project Expense 18 -016 - Grant Revenue 1 $ 246,37211$ 246,372 Total $ $ M,31'21$ : , WT Revenue: Decrease I Increase Total 18 -016 - Grant Revenue 1 $ 246,37211$ 246,372 Total $ 1 $ 246,,3721$ 246,372 Project Budget Section 2: Explanation Prior to Actions Today 621186 Total if Actions Taken The NC Department of Transportation has awarded additional grant funds to the County for the construction of the Middle Sound Greenway Trail from Red Cedar Road to Thais Trail. The additional funds consist of a Federal Safe Routes to School grant increase in the amount of $110,000, with no match requirement, and a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant in the amount of $136,372 that requires a County match of $34,093. The match is available in the Bike and Pedestrian Path Capital Project Fund. 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 18 -016 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, is adopted. Adopted, this 2nd day of October, 2017 (SEAL) a ST: 4exU a. 0""'4 K berleigh G. Cr, el , Clerk to the Board