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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-094
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-094 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/Project Assist
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Health/Project Assist:
Advertising $7,452
Employee Reimbursement 165
Total $7,617
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Health/Pro'ect Assist:
Grant - State: NC Dept of Health & Human $7,617
Services
Total $7,617
Section 2: Explanation
The New Hanover County Health Department has been notified by the North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Chronic Disease & Injury Section Tobacco
Prevention & Control Branch of award of funds in the amount of $7,617. These funds are for
implementation of North Carolina's Smoke-Free Restaurant and Bar Law. Of these funds, $1,512 is
designated for the purchase of coasters for distribution to restaurants and bars. The remaining funds will be
used for public education, such as media publicity and advertisements. No matching County funds are
required. The program will end once the 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 10-094, amending the annual
TYdget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2009
Exhibit
CONSENT Book Page 2 2~, 2
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Roger L. Kelley, Tax Administrator
CONTACT(S): Roger L. Kelley, Tax Administrator
SUBJECT:
Approval of Release of Tax Value
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request the following taxpayers be granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion: (applications and letters
explaining late filing available upon request)
Autry, Martha $ 48,268
Blanks, Bobby 62,426
Britt, David E. 121,394
Cherry, Mary Evans Etal. 42,868
Combs, Mary 257,316
Coston, Annie M. Etal 67,975
Desjarlaus, Charles E. Etal 38,059
Fletcher, Stephen D. Sr. Ina B. Owen 66,699
Grady, Larry D. 33,945
Griego, Angela R. 76,548
Helms, Melva 110,865
Hendrickson, Reginald 70,867
Hyatt, Othell 52,749
Jackson, Harvey M. 1,690
Janik, Kathleen 57,482
Johnson, Dan G Etux Ester 929,608
Johnson, Norman D. Shirley 36,343
Knight, Andrew W. Frances V. 179,859
Kotler, Gloria J. Life Est. Etal 202,217
Lawhorne, John E. Jr. Debra Lynn 105,720
Lemon, Ella Mae 35,186
Leonard, Jeanne W. 84,345
Lowell, Frieda B. 84,198
Lunsford, Mary M. 96,076
Marion, Grace H. 75,592
McMillan, Lynda S. 76,838
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 - WILMINGTON, NC 28403
(910) 798-7149 0910) 798-7145FAX •www.NHCGoV.cor1
tr Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman - Jason R. Thompson, Vice-Chairman
RobertG. Greer, Commissioner- William A. Caster, Commissioner • Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner
' Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACCEPTANCE OF COMPUTERS AND VARIOUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, GS 160A-274 permits any governmental unit upon such terms and conditions as it
deems wise, with or without consideration, to exchange with, lease to, lease from, sell to, or purchase
from any other governmental unit any interest in real or personal property; and
WHEREAS, action under this section shall be approved by the governing body of the governmental
unit; and
WHEREAS, the VA Medical Facility has computers and various office equipment that are surplus
to its operations and desires to donate the same to the County's Youth Empowerment Services; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to accept this equipment for use in its Youth Empowerment
Services; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends acceptance of this equipment and approval of related budget
amendment 10-097.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County that the computer and various office equipment with a fair market value of $10,307
is accepted as a donation from the VA Medical Facility and the ordinance for budget amendment 10-
097 is adopted; and that County staff is directed to process any required documents to finalize the
transaction.
ADOPTED this the 16t1' day of November, 2009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-097
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-097 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: Youth Empowerment ServicesNocational Education
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment ServicesNocational Education:
Supplies $10,307
Total $10,307
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment ServicesNocational Education:
Miscellaneous Revenue $10,307
Total $10,307
Section 2: Explanation
To accept the donation of computers and various office equipment from the VA Medical Facility
with a fair market value of $10,307. The budget amendment is for accounting purposes only to
record the donation.
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 10-097, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
LINTY.~ Adopted, this day of 2009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-083
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-083 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: Youth Empowerment Services/Vocational Education
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment Services/Vocational Education:
Supplies $2,300
Total $2,300
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment Services/Vocational Education:
Grant -Landfall Foundation $2,300
Total $2,300
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a grant award from the Landfall Foundation for the Youth Empowerment Horticulture
Program. Funds will be used to purchase supplies and equipment for the Vocational and
Educational Departments, including outdoor swings and seating.
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 10-083, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
1-c"'®UNTV. Adopted, this day of ~v 2009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-089
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-089 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: Youth Empowerment Services/Juvenile Services
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment Services Psychological Services:
Salaries and Wages $7,756
FICA 596
Lon term Disability 21
Juvenile Services:
Grant expenditures Teen Court) 750
Total $9,123
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Youth Empowerment Services/Psychological Services:
Department of Juvenile Justice $8,373
Juvenile Services:
Grant expenditures Teen Court) 750
Total $9,123
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional monies received from the Department of Juvenile Justice due to finalization of the
state budget. Increase in salaries and wages is due to an increase in hours for an Administrative Support
position. This position previously supported the Psychological Services component only. With the
increase in hours, this position will now support the Community Service, Restitution, Vocational
Education, and Psychological Services components. No County match is 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 10-089, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-090
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-090 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: Library/Partnership For Children
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Librarv/Partnershi For Children:
Supplies $4,275
Employee Reimbursement 250
Training and Travel 404
Total $4_,_9_29___7]
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Library/Partnership For Children:
Grant - State - Raisin a Reader $4,929
Total $4,929
Section 2: Explanation
To budget funds from Raising a Reader grant. The Raising A Reader mission is to foster healthy
brain development, parent-child bonding, and early literacy skills critical for school success by
engaging parents in a routine of daily "book cuddling" with their children from birth to age five.
This program will work through selected child-care facilities in New Hanover County. Smart Start
Growing Readers staff will provide training to early childhood educators on how to provide
information to parents on early literacy as well as offer books for the families to take home to read
together.
The materials to be purchased include training materials to use with the early childhood educators,
books and book bags for the children to take home on a weekly basis, and book bags for the
children to keep at the end of the program.
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 10-090, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
G®~NTy e N® pted, this ~ day of 2009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-093
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-093 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/Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Health/Women Infants & Children WIC :
Temporary Salaries $10,153
Temporary FICA 777
Contract Services 14,123
Supplies 15,817
Total $40 870
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Health/Women Infants & Children WIC :
Grant - State - NC WIC Program $40,870
Total $40,870
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional funds received from Women, Infants, and Children program, Nutrition
Services Division. Funds will be used for a contracted Administrative Support Technician and a
temporary Nutritionist. Remaining funds will be used for equipment and supplies. 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 10-093, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
\3t1TY. Adopted, this 1`p day of ~\Q~p 12009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2010-32
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2010-32 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Controlled Substance Tax
Department: Sheriffs Office
Expenditure- Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Supplies $2,983
Total $2,983
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax $2,983
Total $2,983
Section 2: Explanation
To budget receipt of $2,983 Controlled Substance Tax Funds received on 10/21/09. Controlled
Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff
deems necessary.
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 2010-32, amending the
annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
O0/NTY A, dopted, this ~_day of 1 \o p~~~~ 2009.
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AGENDA: November 16, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2010-33
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2010-33 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Federal Forfeited Property
Department: Sheriffs Office
Expenditure: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Property:
Supplies $7,238
Total $7,238
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federal Forfeited Property $7,238
Total $7,238
Section 2: Explanation
To budget receipt of $7,238 on 10/20/09. Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as
received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
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 2010-33, amending the
annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
opted, this day of d,_,2009.
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STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS Exhibit
Book X page
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
CHAIRMAN TED DAVIS, JR.
Good morning. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as Chairman of this Board of Commissioners
for the past year. Today I would like to take a few minutes to talk about the state of our county.
As you all know, the economy has posed significant challenges for all of us personally over the past year
or so, and your County government is no exception. Fortunately, I can report to you today that through
our strong focus on fiscal responsibility - at all levels of County government - the County is in sound
financial shape.
We have all shared in the sacrifices required to maintain a fiscally responsible budget. In the fiscal year
that ended on June 30, 2009, the County implemented formal budget reductions on two occasions to
reduce operating and capital expenditures for County departments, New Hanover County schools, Cape
Fear Community College, Southeastern Center for Mental Health and the court system. County
employees faced layoffs, furloughs (those are unpaid days off), and reductions in accruals for personal
time off. Citizens have faced reductions in services, such as reduced library hours and the closing of
County offices for two additional days.
In addition, the County used $2.5 million from our fund balance; financial reserves required to meet
emergency situations. While the County prefers to not use our reserves to fund normal operations, one
purpose of the fund balance is to have a cash reserve on hand in case of emergency. The economic
conditions we have faced constituted a financial emergency that required the use of those funds.
These proactive steps, approved by the County Commissioners, minimized the impact of the severe
economic conditions on the County's financial health. These efforts were successful in reducing
expenditures. The plans minimized the use of fund balance reserves while also offsetting the impact of
dramatic drops in revenue, including sales taxes, construction inspection fees and Register of Deeds
revenues.
The following indicators are helpful in looking at our local economy. Sales tax and room occupancy
taxes are indicators of retail sales and tourism activity. Sales tax revenue is down by 14% from last year,
and room occupancy taxes are down by 8% from last year. Register of Deeds revenue is an indicator of
real estate activity and its impact on our economy. These revenues are down approximately 33%.
Inspections revenue is an indicator of commercial and residential construction that adds to the property
tax base and provides needed jobs. Inspection revenues are down approximately 29%. The local
unemployment rate of 9.2% , while lower than the state's rate of 11.2%, continues to indicate a cautious
business climate. While all of these indicators are presently down, New Hanover County remains
optimistic that the efforts which we have taken will meet our current needs.
Ironically, demand for County-provided services in many areas has peaked with the difficult economy
such as food stamps and child care subsidies at the same time reductions in expenditures were required. I
am grateful for the dedicated efforts that County employees have exhibited during this difficult time,
particularly in light of the increased demand for services and reduced staffing levels.
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• Construction is underway on Olsen Park. This voter approved, City/County partnership will be
completed early next year.
• Groundbreaking for The Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park another City/County
partnership.
• Completion of new pier/boat ramp at River Road Park.
• Construction of the Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens.
• Completion of Murrayville Fire Station - This will result in lower insurance premiums for many
residents in the area as well as improved response times.
• Adoption of Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines to foster green development.
• Opened the Development Services Center with the goal to provide a more efficient one-stop service.
• Implemented new web site communication for citizens - utilizing Twitter and Facebook.
• Initiated request for proposals to evaluate County's management of solid waste. This project is
expected to have public discussion in December.
• Received a half-million dollar matching grant for Smith Creek Park which features a 70-acre lake on
property donated by the state of North Carolina, and is being developed through this grant and the
sale of sand.
• Trails End water access agreement reached with Wildlife Resources Commission with construction to
begin next month with completion in spring 2010.
• New and improved integrated Library system to improve access to the library's book collection for
use by our citizens.
• Airlie Gardens completion of improved walking trails.
• Tax collection rate of 98.6% ; the highest in sixteen years. This is the fourth highest collection rate of
the one-hundred counties.
Finally, I want to highlight some of our upcoming projects.
• New Hanover County is pursuing several millions of dollars in stimulus funding for green
initiatives such as development of renewable energy and public safety projects.
• In 2006 the citizens of New Hanover County approved $35.5 million in park bonds. The
remaining $17.5 million will be issued later this fiscal year.
• In addition to the new Smith Creek Park we will develop new parks in Wrightsboro and Middle
Sound, and make improvements to the parks in the Arrowhead, Monterey Heights, and Parkwood
neighborhoods. The Parks Advisory Board has given positive support to these projects.
• Construction of Community College projects including Union Station and parking deck, the Fine
Arts and Auditorium, Advanced and Emerging Technology Center and additional space for the
Cosmetology program for a total of 164 million dollars. We will issue a portion of this debt later
this fiscal year.
In May 2010 you will have an opportunity to vote on a one-quarter cent sales tax alternate revenue
source which is projected to generate $7 million annually. This $7 million is equal to 2.1 cents on the
property tax rate. In coming weeks, more information on this referendum will be provided to you.
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NEW HANOVE.R COUNTY Exhibit
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
WI~EREAS Tuba Christmas is a long-standing tradition within the music community
as a tribute to the late artist and teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902;
and
WHEREAS, every Christmas season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages gather in
cities throughout the world to honor the great musicians and teachers of their art form;
and
HEREAS, the UNCW Department of Music, under the direction of assistant
professor Daniel C. Johnson, will sponsor two performances of the Annual Tuba
Christmas Concert; and
WHEREAS, the free concerts feature traditional Christmas carols by a tuba-euphonium
ensemble and will be performed on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Independence Mall
at 12:00 Noon and at Brightmore of Wilmington at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the TubaChristmas Concert is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and
appreciate the beautiful and often misunderstood instruments and at the same time offer
the community a truly unique holiday tradition.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that Saturday, December 5, 2009, be designated as TUBA
CHRISTAZAS DAY and that all citizens are invited to enjoy the talents and
contributions of this special musical gift from the tuba and euphonium players of the
UNCW Tuba Christmas Ensemble.
ADOPTED this the 1611, day of November, 2009.
New Hanover County
Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman
Attest:
` ,Sheila L. Scliult, ClerL to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book [
RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the
population and provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and play an
active role in American democracy; and
WHEREAS, our organization is conmlitted to ensuring every resident is counted; and
WHEREAS, more than $400 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities,
and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data,
including health care, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services,
employment and much more; and
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WHEREAS, census data help determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of
Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils and
voting districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation; and
WHEREAS, every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality, and the Census
Bureau ensures that the data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72
years; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based organizations,
educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader audience, providing
trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census infonnation to
encourage participation; asks its citizens to work together to achieve an accurate and complete count; and
encourages people in our community to participate in events and initiatives that will raise the overall
awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations.
ADOPTED this the 16"' day of November, 2009.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Ted Davis, Jr., Chain n
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1 Sheila L. chult, Clerk to the Board