2009-09-21 RM ExhibitsPage 1 of 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2009
CONSENT
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Tax
CONTACT(S): Roger L. Kelley
SUBJECT:
Approval of Release of Tax Value
BRIEF SUMMARY:
PRESENTER(S): Roger L. Kelley
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Request the following taxpayers be granted the Senior Citizen/Disability or Veterans' Exclusion (applications
and letters explaining late listing available upon request):
Alton, Mary L.
$ 55,165
Boyd, Geraldine
31,216
Carter, Linda M.
52,693
Currin, Charles
45,000
Dudginski, Patricia
86,578
Fleming, Lois
45,000
Ford, Gerald W.
76,840
Jones, Alice
29,982
Mallette, Renee
45,000
Parchuke, Francis
45,000
Parham, Necie
45,000
Perry, Jane
165,402
Ritchie, Nancy
214,556
Rose, Susan M.
70,951
Schwartz, William
130,834
Shivers, James C.
45,000
Simpson, Clinton L.
45,000
Spivey, Ruby
289,750
Tucker, Paul
57,867
Tyson, Mary A.
45,983
Walker, Gregory
45,000
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend approval.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-043
Exhibit
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-043 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office, Parks, Social Services, Property Management
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office/Uniform Patrol:
Miscellaneous Pa Taxable
S8,49-9
Parks:
Capital Outlay - Equipment
10,428
Social Services:
Special Child Adoption
121,308
Property Management:
Maintenance and Repair -Building and Grounds-
Judicial Building
8,579
Capital Outlay - Other Improvements - Judicial
Building
3,321
Maintenance and Repair - Building and Grounds -
Parkin Deck
54,368
Capital Outlay - Other Improvements - Jail Water
Filtration System
16,874
Maintenance and Repair - Buildings and Grounds -
Health Department
86,398
Total
$309 775
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
General Fund:
Appropriated Fund Balance
$3092775
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Total
$3-09"7 75
Section 2: Explanation
To carry over unencumbered funds from FY08-09 to FY09-10 as follows:
Sheriff's Office: $8,499 -to provide security for school events. Funds were received but not
expended in FY08-09. Funds will be needed in FY09-10 to provide adequate security at school
events.
Parks: To carry over funds generated from the sale of equipment in FY08-09 to offset equipment
purchases in FY09-10.
Asset
Description
Net
Sale
Asset
Description
Net
Sale
Carson
$2,262.55
New Holland
$1,669.63
Tandem Axle
MC 28
Trailer
EEGER
$1,577.13
John Deere
$3,526.19
BEEVER
2150 Utility
CHIPPER
Tractor
Gravely
$1,392.13
Promaster
400
TOTAL
$10,427.63
Section 2: Explanation (continued)
Social Services: The Special Child Adoption funds being rolled over from FY08-09 to FY09-10
are federal dollars used to expand and enhance adoption services to find homes for children
eligible for adoption. Monies are used for various purposes including educational programs for
prospective adoptive parents, creation of life books for children in foster care, etc.
Property Management: Funds are recommended to be carried over to fund the following projects
that were begun in FY08-09 but will be completed in FY09-10: Judicial Building Beams project,
Parking Deck repairs, Jail Water Filtration System and Health Department HVAC replacement
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 10-043, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this \ y1- day of 2009.
Ted Davis, Jr., hairma
Exhibit
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-046
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-046 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Health Department/Safe Kids
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Health De artment/Safe Kids:
Supplies
$500
Total
$500
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Health De artment/Safe Kids:
Grant Safe Kids Halloween 2009
$500
Total
$500
Section 2: Explanation
The New Hanover County Health Department has received a $500 grant for Safe Kids' Halloween
2009. These funds will purchase items promoting pedestrian safety, such as, reflective trick or
treat bags, safety activity coloring books, stickers and information for parents and drivers. No
County matching funds are 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 10-046, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year end June 30, 2010, is adopted.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-042
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-042 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office/Detention and Property Management/Detention Center
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office/Detention:
Contract Services
$10,851
Property Management/Detention Center:
Contract Services
$10,851
Total
$10,851
$10 851
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Total
Section 2: Explanation
To transfer funds from Property Management to Sheriff's Office to more closely align contracts.
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 10-042, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year en ' g June 30, 2010, is adopted.
NT- y. Adopted, this S~ day of , 2009.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-050
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-050 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office/Administration
Ex enditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office/Administration:
Contract Services
$73,266
Postage Expense
6
Total
$73,272
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office/Administration:
Federal Grant JAG for LODIS Project
$73,272
Total
$739272
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a Department of Justice 2009 JAG Grant award for the LODIS (Local DNA Index
System) project. The total award of $146,531 is a joint allocation for the city of Wilmington and
New Hanover County, to be shared equally.
On July 6, 2009, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Sheriff's Office to submit a joint
2009 JAG application with the city of Wilmington for funding for the LODIS project. There is no
local match requirement; the grant award is 100% federal funds.
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 10-050, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year endin June 30, 2010, is adopted.
2009.
opted, this day of
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-051
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-051 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office/Uniform Patrol
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office/Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay - Motor Vehicle
$5,995
Total
$5,995
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff's Office:
Miscellaneous Revenue:
$5,995
Total
$5,995
Section 2: Explanation
To budget insurance proceeds of $5,995 for a totaled vehicle.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-051, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
AUNTY. opted, this 0. day of 2009.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-052
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-052 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Senior Resource Center/Senior Center
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Senior Resource Center/Senior Center:
Title 3D Health Promotion
$1,000
Total
$15000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Senior Resource Center/Senior Center:
Grant - State - Title 3D Health Grant
$1,000
Total
$1,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget $1,000 of additional Health Promotion grant funds received for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.
Grant monies will be used to pay for health promotion / evidenced based activities at the Senior
Center.
A required match of $112 is included in the Senior Resource Center Adopted FY2010 budget.
There is no requirement to continue the program after grant funding ends.
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 10-052, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year en,~ng June 30, 2010, is adopted.
j~Fy '*A'ted, this day of 2009.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-053
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-053 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Senior Resource Center/Senior Center
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Senior Resource Center/Senior Center:
Contract Services - Outreach
$1,470
Total
$1,470
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Senior Resource Center/Senior Center:
Grant - State - HCCBG
$1,470
Total
$1,470
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a FY2010 reduction in Home and Community Care Block Grant funding (HCCBG) of
$1,470 eliminating funding for the purchase of Depends and other medical supplies.
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 10-053, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
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AGENDA: September 21, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2010-14
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2010-14 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Smith Creek Park
Department: Finance
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Capital Project Expense - Construction
$11-3-5 92
Capital Project Expense - Utilities
$15,000
Total
$128,592
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Interest on investments
$78,592
Fees - Bid Deposit
$--3-5,000
Transfers in from Capital Project
$15,000
Total
92
$128,5
Fund: Parks and Recreation Bonds
Department: Finance
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Capital Project Expense - Northern Regional Park
$15,000
Transfer to Capital Project
$15,000
Total
$15,000
$15,000
Section 2: Explanation
Appropriate revenues from interest income of $78,592 and $35,000 from bid deposit fees. Transfer $15,000
from the Parks Recreation Bonds for additional cost for underground utilities for the Smith Creek Park
Project.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
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Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2010-14, amending the
%dget ordinance for the fiscal ar ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
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DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, during Disability Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to 'S
ensuring that our Nation's promise extends to all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, millions of Americans live with disabilities, and many other
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WHEREAS, to integrate people with disabilities more fully into every aspect of'!.
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2009
PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, New Hanover County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in
and visiting our state; 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, roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, more than 200,000 individuals
are seen in the nation's emergency rooms for burn injuries; and
`'WHEREAS, thermal burns outnumber scalds nearly two-to-one, but for children ages five and under,
scalds outnumber burns roughly two-to-one; and
WHEREAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, while heating equipment
and smoking are the leading causes of home fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to
take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and
will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned" effectively
serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer from fire during Fire Prevention
Week and year-round.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
that October 4-10, 2009 be recognized as "Fire Prevention Week" in New Hanover County and that all
the people of New Hanover County are urged to protect their homes and families by heeding the
important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2009, and to support the many public safety activities
and efforts of New Hanover County Fire Rescue.
ADOPTED this the 2lst day of September, 2009
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BIG SWEEP 2009 DAY Exhibit
PROCLAMATION Book X)O( I Page
WHEREAS, New Hanover County is rich in natural resources and
beauty; and
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need for all life; and
WHEREAS, trash fouls our waterways as well as our landscapes;
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WHEREAS, every citizen should contribute to keeping our
environment clean and healthy by working together to preserve
clean water and the natural beauty of our surroundings; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina Big Sweep is a statewide community
effort to retrieve trash from North Carolina's waterways and
landscapes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New
Hanover County Board of Commissioners that September 26 be
recognized as "Big Sweep 2009 Day" in New Hanover County,
and does further hereby urge every citizen to do his or her part to
restore the beauty and function of our beaches, lakes, streams, and
rivers by volunteering in the Big Sweep event.
ADOPTED this the 21" day of September, 2009.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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FALL LITTER SWEEP 2009 Exhibit
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WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual spring
statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Fall 2009 LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup will take place September
19 through October 3, 2009, and encourages local governments, communities, civic and
professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, families, and individual citizens to
participate in the Department of Transportation cleanup by sponsoring and organizing
local roadside cleanups; and
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WHEREAS, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation employees,
Department of Correction inmates, and community service workers, local government
agencies, community leaders, civic and community organizations, businesses, churches,
schools, and environmentally concerned citizens conduct local cleanups during LITTER
SWEEP and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation; and
WHEREAS, the great natural beauty of our state and a clean environment are sources of
great pride for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruitment of new
industries; and
WHEREAS, the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides,
emphasize the importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and
WHEREAS, the fall 2009 LITTER SWEEP cleanup will celebrate the 21s' anniversary of
the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and its 5,750 volunteer groups that donate
their labor and time year-round to keep our roadsides clean; and
WHEREAS, the LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be apart of educating the children of this
r great state regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in North
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Commissioners that September 19 -October
SWEEP in New Hanover County.
by the New Hanover County Board of
3, 2009 be recognized as FALL LITTER
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FALL LITTER SWEEP 2009
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual fall
statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and
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WHEREAS, the Fall 2009 LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup will take place September
19 through October 3, 2009, and encourages local governments, communities, civic and
professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, families, and individual citizens to
participate in the Department of Transportation cleanup by sponsoring and organizing
local roadside cleanups; and
WHEREAS, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation employees,
Department of Correction inmates, and community service workers, local government
agencies, community leaders, civic and community organizations, businesses, churches,
schools, and environmentally concerned citizens conduct local cleanups during LITTER
SWEEP and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation; and
WHEREAS, the great natural beauty of our state and a clean environment are sources of
great pride for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruitment of new
industries; and
WHEREAS, the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides,
emphasize the importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and
WHEREAS, the fall 2009 LITTER SWEEP cleanup will celebrate the 21St anniversary of
the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and its 5,750 volunteer groups that donate
their labor and time year-round to keep our roadsides clean; and
WHEREAS, the LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this
great state regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in North
Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that September 19 - October 3, 2009 be recognized as FALL LITTER
SWEEP in New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 21St day of September, 2009.
NEW HANOVER C NTY
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