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2020-08-24 RM ExhibitsBooExhibit k I L �...,� Page. 1,(/,)o( NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FACE COVERINGS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared COVID -19, the disease caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus, a pandemic on March 11, 2020; and WHEREAS, the global COVID -19 pandemic has infected more than 21 million people worldwide, more than five million Americans, more than 145,000 people in North Carolina, and nearly 3,000 New Hanover County residents; and WHEREAS, COVID -19 has claimed the lives of more than 170,000 people in the United States and 21 people in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 is spread through the airborne transmission of infectious droplets from individuals sneezing, speaking, and coughing; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that proper social distancing and the use of face coverings slows the spread of the virus; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has been engaged in an aggressive campaign to educate the public following guidance from Public Health and the CDC on the use of face coverings, frequently washing hands, and sanitizing surfaces; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 147 requiring the use of face coverings in public settings; and WHEREAS, the CDC recommends simple face cloth coverings for the general public that can be made from household items for a relatively low cost; and WHEREAS, to reduce the spread of the virus, the CDC recommends the use of cloth face masks in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, including office buildings. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby requires the use of face coverings in all county and municipal buildings, subject to consent by municipal governments, by employees and the visiting public based on the guidance issued under Executive Order 147. ADOPTED this the 24th day of August, 2020. NEW H VER COUNTY Julia son - Boseman, &air ATTEST: ffw�o�" (2" LAS16� KyrWberleigh G. Cr ell, Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book YLtLPage �' a NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JURISLINK AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO -FIRST APPEARANCE SYSTEM WHEREAS, Clerk of Court Jan Kennedy and her staff have brought forth a solution that will allow for the expansion of remote court appearances while automating most of the scheduling functions making for a more efficient process for the clerk's staff and the detention center staff, and WHEREAS, the proposed system would replace the video appearance systems currently in use in three courtrooms and the special proceedings room and expand the capabilities into a fourth courtroom. This is a turn -key system that includes all of the components necessary for video appearances from the detention center to all of the courtrooms and also allows for appearances from other remote locations; and WHEREAS, the IT team has researched this solution and finds that it meets the expectations of the staff with the clerk's office and others in the judicial system and recommends the purchase of this system. It does not overlap with other systems that are provided by the State Administrative Office of the Courts; and WHEREAS, NCGS 143- 129(e)(6) exempts purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment from competitive bidding requirements 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, JurisLink is the sole owner and manufacturer of the system; therefore, there is no available price competition. Compatibility and standardization is necessary and supported by the following: • The critical need for the system to interface with state's official court calendar system, and • JurisLink's ability to interface the video appearance equipment with the calendaring components of the system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approves the award of contract to JurisLink as a sole source vendor for the purchase of a Video -First Appearance System in the amount of $302,700. ADOPTED this the 24th day of August, 2020. NEW HANOVER COUNTY J on- Bosema , Chair ATTEST: -.J', a Ky rleigh G. Cro II, Clerk to the Board Exhibi Book Page AGENDA: August 24, 2020 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 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, 2021. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Effective County Management Strategic Objective(s): Deliver quality service at the right time Fund: General Department: Clerk of Superior Court Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 21 -006 Clerk of Superior Court S - S 238,950 S 238,950 Total $ S 238,9M IftX950 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 21 -006 Appropriated Fund Balance S - $ 238,950 $ 238,950 Total $ 238,950 $ 238,950 Prior to ActionsToda Total if:�clionsIal:cn Clerk of Superior Court's Budget S 39.5601 1 $ 277,510 Appropriated Fund Balance $ ' 4 6'1'6 29 $ 4,915,277 Section 2: Explanation BA 21 -006 appropriates $238,950 in fund balance from the General Fund for new equipment needed by the Clerk of Superior Court for remote appearances. New Hanover County utilizes video technology to facilitate video -based first appearance proceedings and would like to implement a solution to expand remote court appearances and automate scheduling functions. The proposed system would replace the video appearance system currently in use in three courtrooms and the special proceedings room. This system would also allow for expansion into a fourth courtroom, which is needed for social distancing in response to the pandemic. Equipment for this new courtroom would be purchased using $63,750 in available CARES Act funds (Coronavirus Relief Fund) that were previously budgeted. The total cost of this system is $302,700, with a recurring annual maintenance cost of $30,000. 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) 21 -006 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, is adopted. Adopted, this 24th day of August, 2020. (SEA Julia AST: I /1 'VOL Kyfi#rleigh G. Crowe Jerk to the Board Book page IL_ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MEK-ENG, LLC AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOMB SUITS WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office desires to purchase two (2) bomb suits from K4ed-Eng,LLC;and WHEREAS, Med-Eng, LLC has been the sole provider of bomb suits to the Sheriff's Office for the past twenty-three (23) years; and WHEREAS, N[G5 143-I29(e)/6\ exempts purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment from competitive bidding requirements when: (i) performance or price competition for a product are not available; (ii)a needed product is available from only one source ofsupply; or (iii) standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration; and WHEREAS, standardization is the overriding consideration for purchasing the bomb suits from K4ed-[ng,[[Qand WHEREAS, each bomb suit cost $36,816 for atota| cost of $73,632 for both. One of the bomb suits was approved as part of the FY 21 budget and will be charged to 11032600800200 D8T21.The second suit will be paid for using grant funding and charged to 23632100800200 GO522. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approves the award of contract to Med-Eng, LLC as a sole source vendor for the purchase of two bomb suits in the amount of$73,632. ADOPTED this the 24m day ofAugust, 2020. -Boseman, Chair 011 OF"t wrr%411 � Rif Kmt A)l J _.�IA Exhibit Book Page oG NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GAS CHROMATOGRAPH /MASS SPECTROMETER (GC /MS) WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office is facing a need to replace its existing equipment used in seized drug analysis due to the fact that the equipment will reach its end of guaranteed support as of January 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory wishes to purchase a GC /MS from Agilent Technologies, Inc., as a sole source provider. NCGS 143- 129(e)(6) exempts purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment for competitive bidding requirements 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. WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has identified standardization or compatibility as the overriding consideration due to: • North Carolina State Crime Laboratory validation of the equipment. • Agilent's ability to provide collaboration with other forensic labs. • Many shareable controlled substance libraries are built on Agilent's platform. • Expanding or changing personnel would be simplified because many qualified drug chemists in governmental labs are familiar with or have been trained on an Agilent GC /MS. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approves the award of contract to Agilent Technologies as a sole source vendor for the purchase of a gas chromatograph /mass spectrometer in the amount of $125,685. ADOPTED this the 24th day of August, 2020. NEW HANOVER COUNTY fu-5 Ison -Bo a an, Chair ATTEST: d0404� ". a. LM66QL Kym erleigh G. Cro%QII, Clerk to the Board !q Exhibit Book Page (� NEwHANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oath of Office Tax Administrator and Collector of Revenue I, Allison Snell, do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Tax Administrator and Collector of Revenue from September 1, 2020 until August 31, 2024 to the best of my ability, according to law and that I will not allow my actions as assessor to be influenced by personal or political friendships or obligations, so help me God. Allison Snell Sworn to and subscribed before me this the twenty -fourth day of August, 020. Juli lson- Boseman, Chair New Hanover County Board of Commissioners !4 ,` � � S