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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-06 RM Exhibits Book// d& Book//���-L Pa e NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, each year, the Lupus Foundation of America designates May as National Lupus Awareness Month to show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans who have lupus; and WHEREAS, lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat; and WHEREAS, lupus can affect any part of the body, including the skin, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain. No organ is spared. The disease can cause seizures, strokes, heart attacks, miscarriages, and organ failure; and WHEREAS, lupus can be particularly difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of many other illnesses, and major gaps exist in understanding the causes and consequences of lupus. More than half of all people with lupus take four or more years and visit three or more doctors before obtaining a correct diagnosis; and WHEREAS, while lupus strikes mostly women of childbearing age, no one is safe from lupus. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans are two to three times more likely to develop lupus-a disparity that remains unexplained; and WHEREAS, approximately 53,000 North Carolinians are affected by lupus. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 2019 will be recognized as "Lupus Awareness Month" in New Hanover County; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, urges New Hanover County citizens to observe this month by educating themselves on the symptoms and impact of lupus, and to join with the North Carolina Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America in supporting programs of research, education, and community service. ADOPTED this the 6th day of May, 2019. NEW HANOVER COUNTY l 4�a J athan Barfi d, Jr., Ch man ATTES : ^ 4_ G1 Ky w•erleigh G. Cr./sell, Clerk to the Board G r, -to t., r1 Exhibit,, t) book x °? ' NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page el WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, April 26, 2019 marks the official opening of Wilmington Treatment Center's Partial Hospitalization Campus; and WHEREAS, over thirty-five years ago Wilmington Treatment Center was founded to help those struggling with the disease of addiction; and WHEREAS, Wilmington Treatment Center is licensed by the State of North Carolina and accredited by The Joint Commission as a substance abuse hospital; and WHEREAS, Wilmington Treatment Center serves over 2,500 patients annually, offering a full range of treatment including medical detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services; and WHEREAS, Wilmington Treatment Center provides over$1 million annually in charity services; and WHEREAS, the staff of over 200 Wilmington Treatment Center employees is comprised of friendly, caring and passionate individuals who have been chosen for their sensitivity and insight; and WHEREAS, Wilmington Treatment Center vows to continue to be a community partner in the fight against addiction, supporting recovery and educating the public regarding the stigmas against those struggling with the disease; and WHEREAS, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has named April as Alcohol Awareness Month to help reduce the stigma so often associated with alcohol addiction by encouraging communities to reach out to the American public each April with information about alcohol, alcohol addiction, and recovery. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners thank the Wilmington Treatment Center staff for their economic and social contributions to the community, and recognize April 26, 2019 as "Wilmington Treatment Center Day" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 23rd day of April, 2019. NEW - 1VER COUNTY /I; / ,/J....._ Air J• • an Barfield, Jr., air an -I Obi' .� - ...'-;) ATTEST: v ii , ' ,..,ha. e.A...4-Ites_k_ 6-Ni , �' Ky (.erleigh G. (.well, Clerk to the Board ,,,, .3., ,.., , _,, Exhibi p NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book �" Page A B.... I } HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK PROCLAMATION I I WHEREAS, hurricanes and tropical systems have impacted every North Carolina county with disastrous results, including the impact of Hurricane Florence on New Hanover County in 2018;and '. 1 j WHEREAS, New Hanover County had more than $450 million in real and personal property loss, and sheltered more than 1,000 residents during Hurricane Florence;and 1 IWHEREAS,North Carolina is repeatedly one of the leading states nationally for overall damage from hurricanes;and 1 1 WHEREAS, hurricanes and tropical storms can cause life-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, destructive 1 winds,tornadoes,and landslides; and WHEREAS,flooding claims lives every year, usually when motorists attempt to drive through flooded roadways; and I 1 1 WHEREAS, insurance companies suggest residents review and update their homeowners or renters' insurance policy each 1 year to ensure it includes coverage for flooding,accidental damage, and natural disasters; and WHEREAS, people are less likely to be injured when they have prepared ahead of time and know what to do when a hurricane threatens; and i } 1 WHEREAS, people should prepare their personal emergency supply kit to use at home or during an evacuation with 1 enough food and water to sustain the members of their household for three days or longer, and should know their ; evacuation routes and comply with local and state authorities when asked to evacuate; and I WHEREAS, the ReadyNC.org web site and mobile application are available to help people make emergency preparedness plans and provide current weather and traffic conditions; and 1 WHEREAS, the National Weather Service, local, and state government officials all work together before and during a hurricane or tropical storm to reduce the dangers posed to lives and property and provide a quick, effective response to these storms;and i WHEREAS,the observance of Hurricane Preparedness Week by New Hanover County residents provides better protection from the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 5-14, 2019 will be recognized as "Hurricane Preparedness Week" in New Hanover County. All County residents are encouraged to plan and Iprepare by assembling their personal emergency supply kits, updating their emergency plans and subscribing to emergency alerts at EmergencyNHC.com. 1 ADOPTED this the 6th day of May,2019. 1 a ' NEW .NOVER COUNTY Gok)N7Y.4, 1 41- , t), b / / � i i ti 9 • - an Barfield,Jr hair .n 1 3 ,1? A,1;\\ o 1. h ATTES . •FAT IISHE AB D AAtm, t_ <, 4l Ai Ky,Verleigh G.Crow.4 Clerk to the Board 4 Exhibi Book �-�- Pageca• Li NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION t DONATION OF TEXTILE ART TO CAMERON ART MUSEUM WHEREAS, New Hanover County Library has a textile art installation that was created by a local artist to commemorate the library's centennial in 2006; and WHEREAS, the art has been on display at the Myrtle Grove Library which is being replaced by the Pine Valley Library in May 2019; and 1 WHEREAS, the design of the Pine Valley Library cannot accommodate the textile art installation; consequently,the Library would like to donate the artwork to Cameron Art Museum; and I WHEREAS, Cameron Art Museum is a non-profit organization that provides a cultural ! gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions,dynamic public programs,unique events, and educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts; and i WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statues 153A-176 and 160A-280, the county may donate to another governmental unit within the United States, a sister city, or a nonprofit 1 organization incorporated by (i) the United States, (ii) the District of Columbia, or (iii) one of the United States, any personal property, including supplies, materials, and equipment, that the governing board deems to be surplus,obsolete,or unused; and 1 WHEREAS,the Board is required to post a public notice at least five (5) days prior to the adoption of a resolution approving the donation and the resolution shall be adopted prior to making any donation : of surplus, obsolete, or unused personal property; and ( WHEREAS, a public notice has been advertised as required prior to the adoption of this resolution approving the donation. ) NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners: 1. That the textile art installation is declared surplus property. 2. That the donation of the textile art installation to Cameron Art Museum is approved. 3. That County staff is directed to process any required documents to complete the transaction. I ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2019. ) ) NEi OVER C•UN % r Y. G o e ''o _ /./ ' / y pt 44,o ; I. • athan Barfield r., C :man ,'404∎, o - _ A T: 1 ' �Z l 'la 4 '- 2 i//♦ 4- - ■ /- PIA a 0.4441LW 'F�ec,sHE `T�� K 4 berleigh G. Cr./ell, Clerk to the Board I I Exhibi L Book t -r Page,?$• New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for March 2019 Current Year 2018-2019 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 144,541,910.34 $ 14,305,662.86 $ 8,264,328.64 $ 167,111,901.84 Abatements $ (40,222.36) $ (219,974.17) $ (260,196.53) Adjustments $ 7,725.64 $ 17,520.85 $ 25,246.49 Total Taxes Charged $ 144,509,413.62 $ 14,103,209.54 $ 8,264,328.64 $ 166,876,951.80 Collections to Date $ 144,399,267.90 $ 13,414,666.09 $ 8,264,328.64 $ 166,078,262.63 *Refunds $ 1,356,391.43 $ 95,662.78 $ 1,452,054.21 Write-off $ (178.60) $ (1,337.50) $ (1,516.10) Outstanding Balance $ 1,466,358.55 $ 782,868.73 $ - $ 2,249,227.28 Collection Percentage 98.99 94.45 100.00 98.65 YTD Interest Collected $ 178,149.77 $ 21,757.99 $ 50,754.38 $ 250,662.14 Total 2018-2019 Collections YTD $ 164,876,870.56 Prior Years 2008-2017 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,656,826.06 $ 3,938,196.24 $ 623,780.46 $ 6,218,802.76 Abatements $ (18,245.20) $ (93,105.91) $ (41.16) $ (111,392.27) Adjustments $ - $ 6,213.91 $ 6,213.91 . Total Levy $ 1,638,580.86 $ 3,851,304.24 $ 623,739.30 $ 6,113,624.40 Collections to Date $ 533,502.40 $ 132,664.91 $ 10,045.48 $ 676,212.79 *Refunds $ 37,039.86 $ 32,994.14 $ 2,119.01 $ 72,153.01 Write-off $ (15,440.14) $ (122,656.02) $ (112,714.24) $ (250,810.40) Outstanding Balance $ 1,126,678.18 $ 3,628,977.45 $ 503,098.59 $ 5,258,754.22 YTD Interest Collected $ 79,348.52 $ 19,951.18 $ 5,610.86 $ 104,910.56 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 708,970.34 Grind Total All Ccfectfon5 Ytp _ �` F 4' a5 .9O. *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW '1-NOVER COUNTY f / J41 ;:- _ GOjNN T Y dlio .r4impror /2 lilitliAfi—iagl. 4 ‘ • 0444PArtel-- ..44'N- r■ i?,‘ C er r t Bird , n %IV k /9 I .- -- --•.• > Date 3 n ll • I F�T'�BUSHED S' 9 { hibi I"— Boak /��A a8 6 Bo Page New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for March 2019 Current Year 2018-2019 '£ Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 8,602,217.93 $ 954,234.52 $ 621,210.32 $ 10,177,662.77 I Abatements $ (4,658.57) $ 151.13 $ (4,507.44) Adjustments $ 5,481.38 $ 1,185.60 $ 6,666.98 Total Taxes Charged $ 8,603,040.74 $ 955,571.25 $ 621,210.32 $ 10,179,822.31 Collections to Date $ 8,518,864.63 $ 906,540.70 $ 621,210.32 $ 10,046,615.65 *Refunds $ 104.36 $ 69.05 $ 173.41 Write-off $ (30.96) $ (134.76) $ (165.72) Outstanding Balance $ 84,249.51 $ 48,964.84 $ - $ 133,214.35 Collection Percentage 99.02 94.88 100.00 98.69 YTD Interest Collected $ 10,875.01 $ 756.57 $ 3,652.79 $ 15,284.37 Total 2018-2019 Collections YTD $ 10,061,726.61 £ Prior Years 2008-2017 s Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 94,703.45 $ 206,959.71 $ 34,838.04 $ 336,501.20 Abatements $ (642.60) $ 23.91 $ (618.69) Adjustments $ 920.49 $ 920.49 Total Levy $ 94,060.85 $ 207,904.11 $ 34,838.04 $ 336,803.00 Collections to Date $ 30,942.81 $ 9,377.76 $ 427.87 $ 40,748.44 *Refunds $ 574.80 $ 105.87 $ 680.67 Write-off $ (282.61) $ (4,995.41) $ (5,205.27) $ (10,483.29) Outstanding Balance $ 63,410.23 $ 193,636.81 $ 29,204.90 $ 286,251.94 I YTD Interest Collected $ 4,487.21 $ 999.34 $ 282.47 $ 5,769.02 1 1 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 46,517.46 Grand Total A)1°CoNettions YTD ' Si, 4 34,b8;244:07 1 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW ER COUNTY Cj / s / / OUNTY. I a/i. 4 ,.ter., ,`�. C 4'0 O 1 CI I t, he *o.it .1 �.. �y Dat: -MAI O O oa Z ; ji a f.1>.6LISHCO\119 `4 �I a 1 1 1 1 Exhibi -- i Book (va- Pagedd• i New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for March 2019 Current Year 2018-2019 ... Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 19,068,035.56 $ 1,836,377.17 $ 1,081,327.71 $ 21,985,740.44 Abatements $ (5,307.74) $ (26,067.67) $ - $ (31,375.41) 1 Adjustments $ 1,019.48 $ 2,312.04 $ - $ 3,331.52 a Total Taxes Charged $ 19,063,747.30 $ 1,812,621.54 $ 1,081,327.71 $ 21,957,696.55 Collections to Date $ 18,867,631.61 $ 1,716,334.91 $ 1,081,327.71 $ 21,665,294.23 1 *Refunds $ 87.11 $ 231.18 $ 318.29 Write-off $ (44.02) $ (188.67) $ (232.69) Outstanding Balance $ 196,158.78 $ 96,329.14 $ - $ 292,169.63 Collection Percentage 98.97 94.69 100.00 98.67 YTD Interest Collected $ 22,022.04 $ 2,208.11 $ 6,431.66 I 1 3 Tota1:2018-2019 Colla bons YTD ., ::',4" ' ft' i . 944. { Prior Years 2008-2017 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined I "4 Scroll $ 127,066.82 $ 146,688.45 $ - $ 273,755.27 3 Abatements $ (1,431.71) $ (6,670.60) $ (8,102.31) 1 Adjustments $ 779.54 $ 779.54 Total Levy $ 125,635.11 $ 140,797.39 $ - $ 266,432.50 Collections to Date $ 53,465.31 $ 9,296.95 $ - $ 62,762.26 *Refunds $ 1,690.38 $ 471.31 $ - $ 2,161.69 I Write-off $ (3.36) $ (4.30) $ - $ (7.66) Outstanding Balance $ 73,856.82 $ 131,967.45 $ - $ 205,824.27 YTD Interest Collected $ 5,043.24 $ 1,078.98 $ - $ 6,122.22 i Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 66,722.79 i *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office i NEW 1 OVER COUNTY/ i itli / /�!`;7jLi�Y / / �UN7y* O 4, Cle i o Bo rd I J� ,k ,F, Date / �1,�f<-\ [� u, i } 1 , i { 1 Book ge 11 • ,!& 4) 0 G e4,<,,,„,, 4 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 RESOLUTION I i IN RECOGNITION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY NAACP CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION i i 1 WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Branch #5424 of the National Association for the i Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)was founded in 1919 with 75 members; and 3 WHEREAS,the mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational,social, and economic j equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discriminations; and WHEREAS,the vision of the NAACP is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights i without discrimination based on race; and WHEREAS, the NAACP has worked diligently to achieve equality of rights and eliminate racial prejudice, remove barriers and racial discrimination through democratic processes; and y WHEREAS, the New Hanover County NAACP informs the public of adverse effects of racial j discrimination and educates people as to their constitutional rights; and 1 i 1 WHEREAS, the New Hanover County NAACP Branch#5424 is celebrating its 100th anniversary on May 31st, 2019 in Wilmington. ) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognizes the 100th anniversary of the New Hanover County NAACP and its efforts to improve ) the political, educational, social, and economic status of African-Americans and other racial and 1 ethnic minorities. i ADOPTED this the 6th day of May, 2019. NEW HANOVER COUNTY I J ! 1 ATTEST: - A,./•./..... ■ - . /La. . . 44._.: 1 ,_ K t berleigh G. - oweil, Clerk to the Board i t 'Z 1 Book //a/7 Book L� Page !O i ; 1 1 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, elder abuse is the broad term used to identify mistreatment of elderly and disabled 1 adults; and i 1 WHEREAS, abuse and neglect of elderly and disabled adults is one of the most under-recognized and under-reported social problems in this country; and WHEREAS,the magnitude of the problem is likely to increase for several reasons, especially 1 with the increasing rise in the number of elderly population; and WHEREAS, mistreatment can take many forms: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, Ineglect by a caregiver, self-neglect, exploitation, and financial exploitation; and j WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately five million people age 60+suffer elder abuse every year; and WHEREAS,it is estimated that approximately one out of every 24 cases of elder abuse is reported; s and , WHEREAS, abuse of the elderly and disabled is preventable. 1 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 12, 2019 thru June 16, 2019 be recognized as "Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month" in New Hanover County and that all residents and other jurisdictions are encouraged to become more aware of this problem and join in the prevention of elder abuse. ADOPTED this the 6th day of May, 2019. f NEW • NOVER COUNTY 1 1 / / /Ina han Barfield, ., Chair an t 1 i ` ' I ATTEST: 1 I �0 I A / K f berleigh G.. owell, Clerk to the Board j 1. r Exhibi fi Book ALL Pagea r i 1 to 1 1 I 1 i NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS j NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH PROCLAMATION i I j J WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and 1 WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life, and all ethnic backgrounds; and i WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has 9 shaped us as a people; and 1 WHEREAS, National Preservation Month 2019 is co-sponsored by both the Historic Wilmington Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. x NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 2019 will be recognized as "National Preservation Month" in New Hanover County and that I the people of New Hanover County are called upon to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. II ADOPTED this the 6th day of May, 2019. NEW HANOVER COUNTY f/ 1 1 •i / Jo an Barfield,Jr., • airm- ATTEST: 0 , / 1 I 4e.•,i., -....1111Y1,.., ■ 14 I K berleigh G. !•well, Clerk to the Board r t y C e i t7 + g L. 4 Exhib Q Book 10401- Page a V�� NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION ) IN SUPPORT OF THE CURRENT ABC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR WHEREAS, the citizens of the County of New Hanover voted to permit the sale of liquor through the establishment of an ABC Board, which is a part of North Carolina's control system for the sale of spirituous liquors; and } WHEREAS, House Bill 971 (Modern Licensure Model for Alcohol Control) was filed on April 25, 2019 and this bill proposes privatization of the retail sale and wholesale distribution of liquor, allows a minimum of 1,500 permits to be issued to any business that sells food (grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, variety stores, etc.) or to any "retail business", with additional numbers of permits available for issuance based on population growth, with retail liquor sales authorized between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m., and with those businesses allowed to ship liquor directly to individuals in or out of the state; and WHEREAS, North Carolina's local ABC boards operate about 423 retail stores, balancing access to liquor and generating local revenue while maintaining control; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' website notes that excessive alcohol use cost North Carolina more than $7 billion in 2010, that excessive alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in North Carolina, and that according to the Centers for Disease Control's Community Guide on Excessive Alcohol Use strategies to reduce excessive drinking include maintaining state control of alcohol sales and continuing to limit the number of outlets selling and distributing alcohol; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly's nonpartisan Program Evaluation Division (PED) was directed to examine whether other systems for alcohol beverage control, including privatized systems, are appropriate for North Carolina, especially to include the State of Washington, which recently changed its beverage control system from state government control of wholesale and retail control of spirituous liquor to a licensure model; and WHEREAS, the PED Report, "Changing How North Carolina Controls Liquor Sales Has Operational, Regulatory, and Financial Ramifications", released on February 11, 2019: (1) did not recommend privatization; (2) found that among the southeastern states, North Carolina collects the most revenue per gallon, has the lowest outlet density and has the second lowest per capita consumption; and (3) the PED expects retail liquor consumption to increase by 20% with privatization based on 1,000 expected outlets; and 9 WHEREAS, North Carolina is unique as it allows communities to vote to establish local ABC boards for the sale of liquor in their communities, with liquor profits distributed back to those communities,thereby reducing the need to increase local property taxes; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the County of New Hanover, in voting to permit the operation of ABC stores, did not vote to allow spirits to be sold in private retail liquor stores and did not vote to allow spirits to be sold in retail outlets where beer and wine are sold; and WHEREAS, no state funds are spent to distribute or sell liquor as the state and local operation of the ABC system is receipt supported; and WHEREAS, of the 50 states, North Carolina ranks 44th lowest in consumption per capita and 7th highest in revenue per capita, and North Carolina's ABC system accomplishes both revenue and public health, welfare, and safety objectives; and WHEREAS, privatization will result in a marked increase in the number of outlets, longer hours of sale, significantly more consumption, and increased societal costs; and WHEREAS, local revenue from ABC store operations is important to support the local economy; } and WHEREAS, local control over the sale of liquor is an important function. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners desires to retain North Carolina's current control system for the sale of liquor and believes that privatization of liquor will lead to many adverse effects. ADOPTED this the 6th day of May, 2019. NEW OVER COUNTY JNTY•N o 'onathan Ba , .irman ATTEST: ed„. ,,o,: 4 0,d21._ STA,LIStAE"` Ky berleigh G. Glo+Gvell, Clerk to the Board x , Exhibi Book JCL—�Pageon. /° A RESOLUTION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, PURCHASE, FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT;AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Hanover County, a body politic and corporate duly organized and existing as a political subdivision of North Carolina ("Lessee"), is authorized by the laws of the State of North Carolina to purchase, acquire and lease personal property for the benefit of Lessee and to enter into contracts with respect thereto;and WHEREAS, Lessee desires to purchase,acquire,finance and lease certain equipment with a cost not to exceed$3,765,474 constituting personal property necessary for Lessee to perform essential governmental functions(the"Equipment");and WHEREAS,Lessee proposes to enter into that certain Lease Purchase Agreement(the"Agreement"), with TD Equipment Finance, Inc.("Lessor"),the form of which has been available for review by the governing body of Lessee prior to this meeting;and WHEREAS, the funds made available by Lessor under the Agreement will be deposited pursuant to the terms of that certain Escrow Agreement, among Lessee, the Lessor and TD Bank, N.A. (the "Escrow Agreement"; and together with the Agreement, the "Financing Documents") and will be applied to the acquisition of the Equipment in accordance with said Escrow Agreement;and WHEREAS,the Equipment is essential for Lessee to perform its governmental functions;and WHEREAS, Lessee has taken the necessary steps, including those relating to any applicable legal bidding requirements,to arrange for the acquisition of the Equipment;and WHEREAS,the governing body of Lessee deems it for the benefit of Lessee and for the efficient and effective administration thereof to enter into the Financing Documents and any other documentation necessary, convenient or appropriate for the purpose of the financing the Equipment on the terms and conditions described therein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF LESSEE, that Lessee is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement with principal components of rental payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed$3,770,474. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of the Financing Documents and the acquisition and financing of the Equipment under the terms and conditions as described in the Financing Documents are hereby approved. The Chief Financial Officer of Lessee and any other officer of Lessee with the power to execute contracts on behalf of Lessee be, and each of them hereby is, authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver the Financing Documents and any and all instruments, documents and certificates which may be required by or provided for in the Financing Documents or as may otherwise be required for or necessary, convenient or appropriate to the financing described in this resolution together with any {t(d{t R 33 changes, insertions and omissions therein as may be approved by the officer(s) who execute the Financing Documents, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by such execution and delivery of the Financing Documents. The Chief Financial Officer of Lessee and any other officer of Lessee with the power to do so be, and each of them hereby is, authorized to affix the official seal of Lessee to the Financing Documents and attest the same. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper officers of Lessee be, and each of them hereby is, 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 the Financing Documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,notwithstanding any provision of the Financing Documents,no deficiency judgment may be rendered against Lessee in any action for breach of a contractual obligation under the Financing Documents and the taxing power of the Lessee is not and may not be pledged directly or indirectly to secure any moneys due under the Financing Documents, the security provided under the Financing Document being the sole security for TD Bank in such instance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that if any section,paragraph,clause or provision of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable,the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. ' g BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted and approved by the governing body of Lessee this 6th day of May 2019. 3 i NEW HANOVER COUNTY /1/ �NTY 'V0 ///O , 'ply �App, Jonathan Barfi- :, r. Chairman jok.. a ATTEST: • .i. /' // Kym•erleigh G. Crowe ,Clerk to the Board (