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2018-05-21 RM ExhibitsExhibit Book —.XL-I page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF POINT SECURITY, INC. AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF SMITHS DETECTION X -RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM WHEREAS, New Hanover County Sheriffs Office desires to replace the current scan machine being used for security at the Courthouse due to its lack of reliability; and WHEREAS, the current machine is a Smiths Detection product and the Sheriffs office would like to replace the equipment with the same type equipment due to the fact that Smiths Detection equipment is currently being used at the County's Jail, Juvenile Justice Building, and Department of Social Services; and WHEREAS, Point Security, Inc., is the sole distributor of the Smiths Detection X -Ray system to the North Carolina marketplace as confirmed in a letter dated April 23, 2018, from the manufacturer, Smiths Detection; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143- 129(e)(6) exempts purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment when: (i) performance or price competition for a product are not available; (ii) a needed product is available from only one source of supply; or (iii) standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration; and WHEREAS, standardization is the overriding consideration for the purchase of this equipment from Point Security, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approves Point Security, Inc. as a sole source vendor for the purchase of Smiths Detection X -Ray Inspection System in the amount of $35,394 in accordance with the provisions of NCGS 143- 129(e)(6). ADOPTED this the 21' day of May, 2018. �M % �� :�. Exhibit Book�,LI: Page •2ck AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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 Understand / act on citizen needs Fund: General Department: New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -057 Soil & Water Conservation District $ 75,540 $ 75,540 Total $ $ 75 0 $ 75MO Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -057 Grant Stream Debris Removal Project $ 75,540 $ 75,540 Total $ - 75 $ 75 Prior to Actions Toda Departmental Budget 1. $ 346147 Total if Actions Taken $ 421687 Section 2: Explanation BA 18 -057 budgets additional funds from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Soil & Water Conservation, to remove from streams debris resulting from past and recent hurricanes, ice storms, and tornadoes. On September 18, 2017 a budget amendment was done for the original award of $152,000. This amendment adds $75,540 to the existing award amount; total award amount $227,540. The project title is "Stream Debris Removal Project." This award is funded by state appropriations from the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016. The required match of $66,000 will be met by using existing budgeted salaries and funds budgeted in the existing storm water drainage 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(s) 18 -057 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, is adopted. T\ Adopted, this 21st day of May, 2018. W-4 Woody White, TTEST: , "&.,JA . . 6 f 't, - 0 Ky erleigh G. Crow )Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book _ xc Page o 2 AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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): Provide health / wellness education, programs, and services Understand / act on citizen needs Fund: General Department: Senior Resource Center E enditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -058 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant $ 56,000 $ 56,000 Total $ - $ 56,000 $ 56,000 Revenue: I Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -058 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant $ 56,000 $ 56,000 Total $ - $ 56,000 $ 56,000 Prior to Actions Total if Actions Todav Taken Departmental Budget $ 2,595.377 $ 2,651,3771 Section 2: Explanation BA 18 -058 budgets a three -year grant award from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant in the amount of $56,000 for a Mobile Meals Application for the Home Delivered Meals (HDM) Program (year one $22,000, year two $17,000 and year three $17,000). The Mobile Meals Application is a cloud -based extension of the automated meals delivery software currently being utilized to manage volunteers, track participation in Senior Resource Center (SRC) programs, and maintain records of nutrition program participants. Senior Resource Center delivers approximately 360 meals daily to homebound seniors with the help of 130 volunteers. Adding the Mobile Meals Application will allow the SRC to serve participants more efficiently and reduce the amount of time spent by SRC staff creating and maintaining over 30 daily meal routes. There is no County match 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(s) 18 -058 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, is adopted. Adopted, this 21st day of May, 2018. (SEAL) Woody White, Chairman A ST: • ENd==a,&&4v 11 �. Ky erleigh G. CromD, Clerk to the Board Exhibit �. Book Page J • 2C AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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 Fund: General Department: Sheriff's Office Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -059 Supplies $ 1,400 $ 1,400 BA 18 -062 VICE/Detectives' Overtime $ 11,377 $ 11,377 Total $ - $ 1277-7711$ 12777 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -059 Good Shepherd Grant $ 1,400 $ 1,400 BA 18 -062 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 11,377 $ 11,377 Total $ - $ 1 777 $ 12,777 Prior to Actions Total if Actions Today Taken Departmental Budget $ 49,378,37-3 $ 49,391,150 Section 2: Explanation BA 18 -059 budgets grant funds received from the Good Shepherd Home, a local organization promoting the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program. These funds will be used to purchase t -shirts for participants in the Safe Summer Camp, a program that gives children the life skills necessary to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs and violence. No County match is required. BA 18 -062 budgets revenue received for reimbursement of VICE and Detectives' overtime for working FBI cases and US Marshals Service cases during January, February, and March 2018. 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 mendment(s) 18 -059 & 8 -0 ending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 0, 2 l is ado ted. ft Adopted, this 21st day of May, 2018. (SEAL) I�}NTY -, Woody White, Chairman V T ST: n aL Ky erleigh G. Crow A?, Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book k1-1- Page q• 2 AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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 Fund: Controlled Substance Tax Department: Sheriff's Office Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -060 Supplies $ 5,079 $ 5,079 Total $ - $ 5079 H $ 5,079 Total $ 1 $ 5,079 $ 5,09— Revenue: Decrease Increase 11 Total BA 18 -060 Controlled Substance Tax $ 5,07911$ 5,079 Total $ - $ 5079 H $ 5,079 Prior to Actions Today Departmental Budget 1 $ 112170 Section 2: Explanation BA 18 -060 budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts received on 4/18/2018. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. Total if Actions Taken $ 117.2491 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 18 -060 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30 2018, is adopted. Adopted, this 21 st day of May, 2018. (SEAL) a (i I Woody White, TT ST: • ^ C, K r eigh G. Cro 1, Clerk to the Board Exhibit y Book n `1 Page q. 2-8 AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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 Fund: Federal Forfeited Property Department: Sheriff's Office Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -061 Supplies $ 7,000 $ 7,000 BA 18 -061 Training & Travel $ - $ 5,000 $ 5,000 BA 18 -061 Capital Outlay Equipment $ 31,600 $ 31,600 Total $ - $ 43,600 $ 43,600 Revenue: Decrease I Increase Total BA 18 -061 Federal Forfeited Property 1 $ 43,6001 $ 43,600 Total $ - $ 43,6900$ 43;600 Prior to Actions Today Departmental Budget 317,9341 Section 2: Explanation BA 18-061 budgets Federal Forfeited Property receipts of 4/18, 4/25 and 4/26/18. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. Total if Actions Taken $ 361,534 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 18 -061 ending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, F018, is adopted. 1 � Adopted, this 21 st day of May, 2018. (SEAL Ra Woody White, ATT ST: KyrVberleigh G. Cr 11, Clerk to the Board N1 Exhibit��-� Book !`` -�-- Page . NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 35" ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM WHEREAS, in 1983 the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program was established in the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts by the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, all 100 counties in North Carolina have a Guardian ad Litem program which provides court appointed volunteers who are trained, independent advocates who provide a powerful voice for abused, neglected, and dependent children in the state court system in addition to attorney advocates; and WHEREAS, Guardian ad Litem volunteers are adults who come from diverse communities, cultures, and life and work experiences; and WHEREAS, the Guardian ad Litem pilot program was started for the Fifth Judicial District in 1983 and Chief District Court Judge J.H. Corpening, II served as the first attorney advocate; and WHEREAS, in 2017, over 40 community members were sworn-in as Guardian ad Litem volunteers in the Fifth Judicial District. The majority of volunteers stay with the program for over the minimum requirement of two years. In 2017, the Fifth Judicial District had one community member, Judy Neblett, reach a milestone of 25 years of service with the program as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer; and WHEREAS, in 2017, 180 Guardian ad Litem volunteers advocated for the best interests of 692 children in New Hanover County throughout the course of a year. This equates to a conservative estimate of 30,000 volunteered hours; and WHEREAS, due to the opioid epidemic, the Fifth Judicial. District Guardian ad Litem program's case load increased ten percent from 2016 to 2017; and WHEREAS, at any moment in time, an average of 25 children are in need of a Guardian ad Litem volunteer in New Hanover County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Fifth Judicial District Guardian ad Litem program and its efforts to represent and promote the best interest of children in the state court system to ultimately ensure a safe, permanent home for the children. ADOPTED this the 21 t day of May, 2018. %% tt Woody White, ATTEST: KtDberleigh G. GAawell, Clerk to the Board ii IA. Exhibit q Li Book, XLZ Page 1] _ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 409 WHEREAS, there is a national movement to increase employment opportunities for people with past criminal convictions by removing questions from the employment application regarding past criminal history; and WHEREAS, the inability to obtain employment contributes to a host of problems including high rates of unemployment, recidivism and increased crime; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County amended its employment application to no longer require disclosure of past criminal history during the initial application process for positions within the County; and WHEREAS, county positions that work with vulnerable populations including children and the elderly and safety- sensitive positions continue to require full criminal background investigations on job applicants; and WHEREAS, many other counties and cities throughout North Carolina have joined New Hanover County in adopting new employment application practices in support of the national movement; and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina finds the ability to procure meaningful employment is essential to reinstating good citizenship for individuals who have a criminal record; and WHEREAS, reducing barriers to employment for persons with a criminal history is a matter of statewide concern. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS that New Hanover County supports House Bill 409, which was passed by the North Carolina House of Representatives in April 2017, requiring fair assessments of persons with criminal histories applying for employment with the State of North Carolina by not considering the criminal history of an applicant for employment, or include any such inquiry on an initial employment application form, until the applicant has received an interview and is under consideration for a specific position and has authorized the appropriate release of such information; and be it further resolved, the Board calls on its local legislative delegation to work to advance House Bill 409 in the 2018 Short Session. Adopted this the 21" day of May, 2018. NE VER C UNTLyc: Woody White, Chairman ATTEST: 07Q. K erleigh G. Cr6Nkll, Clerk to the Board ExhibitV�� p �' Book — >!°tLE Page ! .J AGENDA: May 21, 2018 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: Intelligent Growth / Economic Development Strategic Objective(s): Innovate programs to protect the environment Build / maintain infrastructure Fund: Room Occupancy Tax (ROT) Department: Finance Ex enditure: I Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -063 Erosion Control $ 5,580 000 $ 5,580,000 Total $. 5 1 Total : $ - $ 5,580,00 11S 5,580,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 18 -063 Appropriated Fund Balance S 5,580,000 $ 5,580,000 $ - Total $. 5 Departmental Budget Appropriated Fund Balance Prior to Actions Toda S 'i'7,621 Total if Actions Taken $ ' 13,349,621 $ 6,159,191 Section 2: Explanation BA -18 -063 budgets Room Occupancy Tax (ROT) fund balance to pay the requested non - federal cost share of $6,580,000 to the United States Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) for the Carolina Beach and the Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Projects scheduled for FY 18-19. Even though the projects are scheduled for next fiscal year, the payment is due to the USACE in June 2018. The appropriation of $5,580,000 in ROT fund balance combined with $1,000,000 available in the FY 17-18 budget will provide the cost sharing requirements specified in the Project Cooperation Agreements. 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 over County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 18 -063 amendi the ual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, is opted. T Adopted, this 21 st da of May, 2018. NTY. (SEAL) O t�} n Woody White, Chai ATTEST: �• K erleig G. Cro Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book � Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH SOUTH STATE BANK TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A PIERCE ENFORCER PUMPER AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR USE BY NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS AND MAKING RELATED FINDINGS WHEREAS, New Hanover County proposes the financing of the acquisition of a Pierce Enforcer Pumper and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, as more fully described in the hereinafter named Contract; and WHEREAS, the most advantageous manner of financing thereof is by an installment contract pursuant to Section 160A -20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Section 160A -20, New Hanover County is authorized to finance the acquisition of real and personal property, including fixtures, by installment contracts that create a security interest in the property financed to secure repayment of the financing; and WHEREAS, South State Bank has proposed that South State Bank finance the acquisition pursuant to an Installment Purchase Contract between New Hanover County and South State Bank. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners authorizes the following: Section 1. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby find and determine: (a) New Hanover County proposes the financing of the acquisition of a Pierce Enforcer Pumper and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, as more fully described in the hereinafter named Contract; (b) The most advantageous manner of financing thereof is by an installment contract pursuant to Section 160A -20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended; (c) Pursuant to said Section 160A -20, New Hanover County is authorized to finance the acquisition of real and personal property, including fixtures, by installment contracts that create a security interest in the property financed to secure repayment of the financing; and (d) South State Bank has proposed that South State Bank finance the acquisition pursuant to an Installment Purchase Contract between New Hanover County and South State Bank. Section 2. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes and directs the County Manager, the County Attorney, and the Chief Financial Officer to execute, acknowledge and deliver the Contract on behalf of New Hanover County in such form and substance as the person executing and delivering such instruments on behalf of New Hanover County shall find acceptable. The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized to affix the official seal of New Hanover County to the Contract and attest the same. Section 3. The proper officers of New Hanover County are authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all papers, instruments, opinions, certificates, affidavits and other documents and to do or cause to be done any and all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out this Resolution and Contract. Section 4. Notwithstanding any provision of the Contract, no deficiency judgment maybe rendered against New Hanover County in any action for breach of a contractual obligation under the Contract and the taxing power of New Hanover County is not and may not be pledged directly or indirectly to secure any moneys due under the Contract, the security provided under the Contract being the sole security for South State Bank in such instance. Section 5. The Purchaser covenants that to the extent permitted by the constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code ") as required so that interest on New Hanover County's obligations under the Contract will not be included in the gross income of South State Bank. Section 6. It is hereby determined and approved that (i) the proceeds of the Contract shall be used for the financing of the acquisition of a Pierce Enforcer Pumper and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, (ii) the maximum principal amount expected to be incurred is $1,420,020 with 10 installment payments over 59 months. ADOPTED this the 21' day of May, 2018. NEW HANOVER 'Uk W Woody White; A EST: IA IT I A-%A.,009 iJLA-^-JL,fX0jEV O.A-A-1 VIE&--V-V 1 K berleigh G. ell, Clerk to the oard