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Home My WebLink About2020-01-21 RM Exhibits Exhibit ' Book )�L -Page - G Cr NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH WHEREAS,radon is a colorless,odorless, radioactive gas that may threaten the health of our citizens and their families; and WHEREAS, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers; and WHEREAS, the National Academy of Sciences estimates that up to 21,000 lung cancer deaths occur in the U.S. each year; and WHEREAS, one in 15 homes across the U.S. have elevated radon levels; and WHEREAS, any home may have elevated levels of radon, even if neighboring homes do not, and living in a home with an average radon level of 4 picocuries per liter of air poses a similar risk of developing lung cancer as smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day; and WHEREAS, testing for radon is simple and inexpensive and radon problems can be fixed; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County, the U.S. Surgeon General, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the NC Department of Health and Human Services' NC Radon Program and the North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control support efforts to encourage homeowners to test their homes for radon, have elevated levels of radon reduced; and WHEREAS, many residents in New Hanover County do not know about radon, yet need to know, for the safety and health of their families and a proclamation of National Radon Action Month is an opportunity to educate individuals on the available measures to reduce radon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that January 2020 will be recognized as "National Radon Action Month" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 21St day of January, 2020. NEW HANOVER COUNTY t / u i Ison l-Boseman, Chair- 41 `,---. Xl. ') %; ATTEST• r. 1 rilit . v. AC ' / ' ka 1 I `! Kym rleigh G. Cro I, Clerk to the Board ' \ v Exhibit Book X� � Page 2 0 .2 APPLICATION (Amended) Approved: PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING CAPITAL FUND NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY Date: January 7,2020 County: New Hanover Contact Person: Leanne Lawrence LEA: New Hanover County Schools Title: Director, Facility Planning &Construction Address: 6410 Carolina Beach Road Phone: (910)254-4281 Project Title: Sea-Tech HS Phase Ill Renovations Location: 5301 Sidbury Road,Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Type of Facility: High School North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 18C, provides that a portion of the proceeds of the North Carolina State Lottery Fund be transferred to the Public School Building Capital Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-546.2. Further, G.S. 115C-546.2 (d) has been amended to include the following: (3) No county shall have to provide matching funds... (4)A county may use monies in this Fund to pay for school construction projects in local school administrative units and to retire indebtedness incurred for school construction projects. (5)A county may not use monies in this Fund to pay for school technology needs. As used in this section, "Public School Buildings" shall include only facilities for individual schools that are used for instructional and related purposes, and does not include central administration, maintenance, or other facilities. Applications must be submitted within one year following the date of final payment to the Contractor or Vendor. Short description of Construction Proiect: Modify existing space, including HVAC and technology upgrades,to facilitate use of building as a career and technical education high school. Estimated Costs: Purchase of Land Planning and Design Services $ 103,000.00 New Construction Additions/Renovations $ 1,376,464.25. Repair Debt Payment/Bond Payment Classroom Teachers TOTAL $ 1,479,464.25 Estimated Project Beginning Date: October 2019(Begin Design-Phase 3)Est. Project Completion Date:July 2020 We,the undersigned, agree to submit a statement of state monies expended for this project within 60 days following completion of the project. The County Commissioners and the Board off�r cation do hereby jointly request approval of the above Project, and request release of$ 1 4 AJGf:4.25 from the Public School Building Capital Fund(Lottery Distri. do . We •:rtity that the project herein described is within the Parameters of G.S2-546 I lit/2010 /�� , � (Si. -tu air, runty '' bm io (Date) ak� D I 7.--b10 ligen:ture—Chair, Board of Educati I n (Date) Form Date: July 01,2011 Exhibit Book Xt- Page 203 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Concurrent Resolution of the Wilmington City Council and the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County For Enhanced Public Transportation Legislative Intent/Purpose: Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes, various means are authorized for organization and delivery of public transportation; Additionally,The City of Wilmington is authorized by Session Law 1973 Ch. 224 to form a transit authority; On April 14, 2004,the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County entered into an Interlocal Agreement that formed the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority and authorized it to business under the name of Wave Transit; On March 2,the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County amended the Interlocal Agreement to clarify the various details of the function of Wave Transit and how it would interact with the local governments that formed it; The herein local governments now desire to evaluate and restructure accordingly,Wave Transit, in order to enhance safe, adequate and convenient public transit for our community and region. Therefore, Be It Resolved: 1.That our community's existing public transportation system and authority be assessed, improved and enhanced to address changing current and future needs, without any interim lapse in availability,with a new structure anticipated to be in place by July 2021. 2. That paratransit needs shall be fully considered as a component of the overall system to promote efficiency. 3. That ride share and other innovative transportation options be fully considered in conjunction with conventional buses. 4.Specific criteria shall be developed to address route determination and evaluation,based on community needs,transit-dependent areas and a convenience service model. Emphasis shall be on increasing transit vehicle frequency with targeted coverage. 5. Participation opportunities for other regional local governments shall be fully evaluated, both within and outside of New Hanover County, together with other stakeholder entities desiring to participate financially with input to the new governance structure. 6. That revenue be aligned with the system of choice and with approved available revenue streams, dedicated or otherwise, that are adequate to ensure consistent and predictable financial support that is sustained and sustainable. 7. That an expert consultant shall be utilized to assist with and help guide the process of improving and ' restructuring public transit in coordination with a task force comprised of city and county staff as well as representation from the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization and WAVE, as determined by the city and county managers. 8. That community input shall be encouraged to share ideas and feedback through meetings, online forums and other engagement opportunities. Adopted by the Wilmington City Council at a regular meeting on January 21, 2020, and the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County at a regular meeting on January 21,2020. NEW HANOVER COUNTY cooNTY•4 i �� 41(j/joseman,Chair ,��oa� o . w �r ,` 2 a2 ATTEST: : ° - .4), �� IP . . I ' il lrlI L._. Ky rleigh G. Cro g, Clerk to the Board