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Home My WebLink About2023-11-06 RM ExhibitsNew Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for September 2023 Exhibi BookUX page gyp. a Current Year 2023-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 188,243,360.35 $ 14,801,576.51 $ 3,508,344.64 $ 206,553,281.50 Abatements $ (135,874.47) $ (110,262.81) $ $ (246,137.28) Adjustments $ 57,465.06 $ 12,248.74 $ $ 69,713.80 Total Taxes Charged $ 188,164,950.94 $ 14,703,562.44 $ 3,508,344.64 $ 206,376,858.02 Collections to Date $ 34,364,306.38 $ 3,179,103.68 $ 3,508,344.64 $ 41,051,754.70 *Refunds $ 75,094.80 $ 3,513.95 $ - $ 78,608.75 Write-off $ 120.13 $ 911.71 $ - $ 1,031.84 Outstanding Balance $ 153,875,619.23 $ 11,527,061.00 $ - $ 165,402,680.23 Collection Percentage 18.22 21.60 100.00 19.85 YTD Interest Collected $ 2,114.10 $ - $ 28,695.06 $ 30,809.16 Total 2023 2024 Collections YTD $ 41,003,955.11 Prior Years 2013-2022 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,518,383.70 $ 4,309,089.93 $ 116,471.59 $ 5,943,945.22 Abatements $ (16,319.04) $ (295,061.47) $ - $ (311,380.51) Adjustments $ - $ $ _ $ _ Total Levy $ 1,502,064.66 $ 4,014,028.46 $ 116,471.59 $ 5,632,564.71 Collections to Date $ 173,281.24 $ 64,320.10 $ 95.68 $ 237,697.02 *Refunds $ 83,173.88 $ 282,709.27 $ - $ 365,883.15 Write-off $ (52.01) $ 15.71 $ - $ (36.30) Outstanding Balance $ 1,412,009.31 $ 4,232,401.92 $ 116,375.91 $ 5,760,714.54 YTD Interest Collected $ 22,424.40 $ 13,967.88 $ 157.17 $ 36,549.45 Total Prior Year Collections YTD * Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER CQUNTY Chair 4.1 . . 0J.-ri.4 �• 0.� Cler t the Board Date (91,636.68) jjiiiiliiiijjq�111111111l 11111?11� Q 11 li i I I WIM I EM.M.N.". MM M-Mm- p -0 ,Scroll/Billed $ 10,604,909.51 I $ 840,713.27 $ 247,826.34 $ 11,693,449.12 I !,Abatements $ (7,654.86)' $ (6,212.00) $ - $ (13,866.86) 'Adjustments $ 3,237.47 $ 690.05 $ - $ 3,927.52 'Total Taxes Charged $ 10,600,492.12 $ 835,191.32 $ 247,826.34 $ 11,683,509.78 Collections to Date $ 1,929,664.39 $ 179,284.45 $ 247,826.34 $ 2,356,775.18 11 Refunds $ 1.38 $ - $ 1.38 Write-off $ 8.90 $ 52.34_____ 61.24 14MIRMI M7, # YTD Interest Collected ',Scroll 143,039.18 $ 351,588.21 494,627.39 Abatements (1,178.13); (38,189.37) (39,367.50) Adjustments - ------ - ---- --- 'TotalLevy 141,861.05 $ 313,398.84 455,259.89 Collections to Da te 15,371.75 (1,225.62) 14,146.13 ,*Refunds 4,332.72 $ 29,133.23 33,465.95 Write-off 2.27 9.14 11.41 !,Outstanding Balance Moll -am MMMIPMM� 1 1XIMOM-301 EOM� Chair iK8,V, Ot I AL a I I �X Cler(jo the Board ADate BookExhibi x Lky, Page New Hanover Countv Fire District Monthly Collection Report for September 2023 Current Year 2023-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 12,023,180.85 $ 1,075,251.21 $ 289,951.82 13,388,383.88 Abatements $ (3,236.24) $ (815.37) $ (4,051.61) Adjustments $ 974.92 $ 692.72 $ 1,667.64 Total Taxes Charged $ 12,020,919.53 $ 1,075,128.56 $ 289,951.82 $ 13,385,999.91 Collections to Date $ 2,169,919.88 $ 220,612.11 $ 289,951.82 $ 2,680,483.81 *Refunds $ 4.16 $ - $ 4.16 Write-off $ 19.55 $ 86.74 $ 106.29 Outstanding Balance $ 9,850,984.26 —5 854,429.71 $ - $ 10,705,413.97 Collection Percentage 780 20.53 100.00 20.03 YTD Interest Collected $ 70.27 $ - $ 2,284.22 $ 2,354.49 Prior Years 2013-2022 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 120,022.91 $ 231,475.46 $ 7,288.27 $ 358,786.64 Abatements $ - $ (44,456.66) $ - $ (44,456.66) Adjustments $ - $ - $ - Totall-evy $ 120,022.91 $ 187,018.80 $ 7,288.27 $ 314,329.98 Collections to Date $ 15,070.29 $ 579.47 $ - $ 15,649.76 *Refunds $ 428.88 $ 41,143.72 $ $ 41,572.60 Write-off $ 3.30 $ 9.44 $ $ 12.74 Outstanding Balance $ 105,378.20 $ 227,573.61 $ 7,288.27 $ 340,265.56 YTD Interest Collected $ 1,765.97 $ 662.60 $ - $ 2,428.57 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 18,078.33 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 2,700,912,4? . *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY hair 1 9. 0 4C1r to the Bo4ard- 03 Date NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX DEPARTMENT 230 Government Ceriter Drive, Suite 190, Wilmington, INC 28403 P , V P:(910)798-7300 I F:(910)798-7310 � NHCgov.corn r r Bison Snell, Tax Administrator for Exhibit ►, a Pursuant to INC GS 105-378 Limitation on use of remedies. (a) Use of Remedies Barred. — No county or municipality may maintain an action or procedure to enforce any remedy provided by law for the collection of taxes or the enforcement of any tax liens (whether the taxes or tax liens are evidenced by the original tax receipts, tax sales certificates, or otherwise) unless the action or procedure is instituted within 10 years from the date the taxes became due. Therefore, on this the 6` day of November 2023, Collector of Revenue, Allison Snell, asks the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioner's to release the levy for tax year 2013 from the charge as the 10 years Statute of limitations prohibits the Collector from using forced collection measures to collect these taxes. These amounts are deemed insolvent and uncollectible. 2013 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Total New Hanover $32,746.31 $405,693.88 $111,435.44 $549,875.63 Fire District $1,549.84 $22,609.61 $6,970.86 $31,130.31 Carolina Beach $1,052.58 $13,193.54 $1,417.12 $15,663.24 Kure Beach $0.00 $974.58 $308.46 $1,283.04 Wilmington $10,463.70 $163,812.86 $56,456.32 $230,732.88 Wrightsville Beach $1,599.33 $3,134.70 $387.11 $5,121.14 Total $47,411.76 $609,419.17 $176,975.31 $833,806.24 As requested, the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioner's does hereby release the levy for tax year 2013 as stated above from the charge as the 10 years Statute of limitations prohibits the Collector from using forced collection measures to collect these taxes. These amounts are deemed insolvent and uncollectible. �. Bill Rivenbark, Chair New Hanover County Exhibit . �0a AGENDA: November 6, 2023 OO "' NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance Strategic Objective(s): Align services and programs with strategic priorities. Fund: General Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Departmental Budget $ 2 428,438 Section 2: Explanation $ 2,424 438 BA 24-030 receives a $1,000 cash award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) for an Excellence in Innovation Award for a process improvement project that Strategy facilitated for the Building Safety Permitting Department. This process improvement dramatically improved processing times for building permits and improved customer service by processing permits within one day of submission. Previously, it was taking 11 days for the permitting team to begin the process because of the backlog in the queue. In August, the Board of County Commissioners received this award at the annual NCACC Conference. A cash prize of $1,000 was also awarded with the encouragement of project teams to invest these funds into continuing the work on the project or sharing the prize with team members in recognition of their accomplishments. The Building Safety Permitting Department will utilize these funds to recognize team members with a plaque and refreshments as a token of appreciation for their efforts. 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) 24-030 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. Adopted, this 6th day of November, 2023. (SEA] William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTE,. T: 44;444UA."U' Ky b leigb G. Crowei Jerk to the Board Exhibit AGENDA: November 6,2023 Book Page _20.3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance Strategic Objective(s): Communicate what the county does and why. Proactively manage the county budget. Fund: Revenue Stabilization Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-031 Interest on Investments $ (4,593,529) $ - $ (4,593,529) BA —24-03 T—Appropriated Fund Balance $ 4,593,529 4,593,529 Total j4,�593,529 �4,593,-5-2-9-jlj$ -� Fund: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Revenue Stabilization Fund Appropriated Fund Balance S 4,593,529 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Fund Appropriated Fund Balance F$-3,164,934 S 4,344,620 Section 2: Explanation. BA 24-031 reclassifies and corrects the revenue source for interest income on investments earned in prior fiscal years that is budgeted to be spent in the current fiscal year. The reclassification is from current year interest income to appropriated fund balance. These amendments relate exclusively to the two escrow 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(s) 24- 031 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. Adopted, this 6th day of November, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: KyjUl rleigh G. CroweIL)erk to the Board Exhibit Book P�k� Page RESOLUTION DONATE FIRE PUMPER TO CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHEREAS, New Hanover County (Fire Rescue) owns a 2001 Pierce Saber pumper purchased in January 2001, for $240,417, that is currently the oldest reserve pumper in the County's fleet of fire apparatus; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County Fire Rescue's Apparatus Replacement Program has allowed for adequate primary and reserve apparatus and, Cape Fear Community College provides training for firefighters; and WHEREAS, Cape Fear Community College has submitted a request for donation of a pumper for use in the Fire and Rescue Training Program; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County Fire Rescue is requesting approval to donate the 2001 Pierce Saber pumper to Cape Fear Community College pursuant to General Statute 160A-274 with the understanding that the pumper shall be used exclusively for its Fire and Rescue Training Program and upon disposal of the vehicle by Cape Fear Community College, the proceeds shall be used in the Fire and Rescue Training Program; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the 2001 Pierce Saber pumper, VIN # 4P1CT02M41A001174 be donated to Cape Fear Community College for use within the Fire Rescue Training Program. ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 2023. _ i MITI OKililiit '1 0,T - Av o William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: 18, MOO •F ��. iKyerleigh G. C ell, Clerk to the Board ii NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ook�KLA " _. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS WHEREAS, the residents of New Hanover County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Farces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County seeks to honor these individuals who have paid the high price for freedom by placing themselves in harm"s way for the good of all; and WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in Veteran Service Organizations, religious groups, civil service, and with other local organizations to support fellow former service members; and WHEREAS, there are more than 16,000 veterans in New Hanover County and through comprehensive benefit counseling, claim development, and community outreach, New Hanover County Veteran Services assists an average of 2,000 veterans and eligible family members to obtain, retain, and increase the benefits they are entitled to through the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies each year; and WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually and an estimated 20 percent increase of service members will transition to civilian life in the near future; and WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience high levels of stress during transition from military to civilian life and are at a high risk for suicide within the first year after leaving the military; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County appreciates the sacrifices of our united States Military Personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County Veteran Services is proud to support veterans and family members and will be recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans by lighting the Health and Human Services Building, Flealth and Human Services Annex, and Senior Resource Center in green to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby declares from now through November 12, 2023, a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, New Hanover County encourages its citizens to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence from November btu, through November 121h. ADOPTED this the 6th day of November 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY illiam E. Rivenbark, Chair Exhibit AGENDA: November 6, 2023 Book -)AAY-- Page 9O •�Q NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024, Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Sustainable Land Use and Environmental Stewardship Strategic Objective(s): Ensure development compliments natural features. Fund BA 24-027 Transfer/Loan to Stormwater Sery Fund 1 $ Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Toda Appropriated Fund Balance $ 21,265y314 $ 22 105 314 Fund: Stormwater Fund Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Today Stormwater Fund Budget $ 5,002,591 $ 5 842 541 Section 2: Explanation BA 24-027 transfers money from the General Fund to the Stormwater Services Fund to fund a culvert replacement on White Road in New Hanover County. A section of White Road is currently closed because one of the culverts under the road has failed and jeopardizes the safety of the road. This road is important for Emergency Management connectivity in that part of the county. This section of White Road is not currently maintained by the N. C. Department of Transportation. It is estimated that this project will cost approximately $840,000.00. This will be structured as a loan from the General Fund to the Stormwater Fund, which the Stormwater Fund will repay over five years. The estimated incremental impact to the equivalent rate unit (ERU) fee to fund the repayment is approximately 23 cents per month for the five-year term. 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) 24-027 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. nber, 2023. William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATT ST: i • 0, - 0 1 Ima K b rleigh G. Crow Jerk to the Board STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER PLANTATION DRIVE TO VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE Exhibit Book JLU Page Il =091w4mejuy My I M. W-M It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County that consideration has been given to the renaming of Plantation Drive located near the 1200 block of Porters Neck Road extending approximately 300 feet between Porters Neck Road and Blue Heron Drive. A public hearing was held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at which time all persons were heard on the question of whether or not the renaming would be in the public interest; and it further appearing that notice of said hearing was prominently posted at the county courthouse, and in at least two (2) locations along said road; and published in the Star _News local newspaper, and the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that said road in New Hanover should be renamed and the renaming of the same is in the public interest, the description of which is delineated on the attached map exhibit. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED AND DECREED that the above described road is hereby renamed Skeet Road. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and that notice of the action taken by the Board of County Commissioners be transmitted to the postmaster having jurisdiction over the road, the North Carolina Board of Transportation and to any city within five (5) miles of said road in accordance with N.C. General Statues 153A-239.1. Adopted this the 6h day of November 2023. Bill Rivenbark , Chair Attest: 1 i Crowell, Clerk to Board 'C wm mrwa "mreww �Lj w r r � r � tirwn ��/ / Nw'r mxw to ow4✓rrarwmm .. ... .M.Mw. �qm .w Wwwwmmroww.um ff r Z r r / 0/11/ v' tj bl; i ON MIA MI', Nim O or $�,i j i `' f C / Pro r If www � /�� O wow „� ��;�;,;�; ,�/�, ;�?``• d (""�� wnw��.w"�wwwAw.w�w•�.ww.wrw 1 .. ��*V .41.:,.:, m„.. Exhibit 1.1 X AGENDA: November 6, 2023 �g NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance Strategic Objective(s): Provide equitable, effective, and efficient customer -driven practices. Proactively manage the county budget. Fund: General Fund Revenue: Decrease Increase BA 24-032 ABC Board Excess Profit Distribution $ 2,230,584 BA 24-032 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 129,41611 Total $ $ 2,360,000 $ 1,360,000 Fund: General Fund Expenditure:I Decrease Increase Total BA 24-032 Purchase of Property - Tax ID - R04916-003-003-000 $ 2,360,000 11 Total $ $ 2,360,0001 2,360,000 Prior to Actions Today General Fund Appropriated Fund Balance $ 21,265,314 Total if Actions Taken I S 21,394,730� Section 2: Explanation BA 24-032 Provides for the purchase of property with a Tax Parcel ID number of R04916-003-003-000 using primarily excess profit distributions received from the ABC Board. The appropriated fund balance will be drawn from the portion of unassigned fund balance that is greater than 21 % (Capital Improvement Plan) . 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) 24-032 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. Adopted, this 6th day of November, 2023. (SEAL) ,f 'Wil iam E. Rivenbark, Chainnan ATTF `iT: refit Kyollorleigh G. Crowell, C k to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, New Hanover County (the "County") has the authority to exercise eminent domain pursuant to Chapter 40A of the North Carolina General Statutes; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners (the "Board of Commissioners") serves as the governing body ofthe County and has determined it isnecessary toacquire certain real propertyfor the public's use nrbenefit. NDVV THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby declares its intent to exercise the Count/senoinent domain authority to acquire all of the real property constituting New Hanover County Tax Parcel R04916-003-003-000. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes Ward and Smith, P.&toserve as legal counsel tothe County in this matter, to send the required notice of condemnation, and if necessary, to institute the action to acquire the above referenced real property by eminent domain. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board ofCommissioners hembyexem[tssurveying services necessary for acquiring this real property from the provisions of Article 3D of Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes pursuantto the written exemption authorization in North Carolina GeneralStatute § 143-64.32. ADOPTED this the 6th day of November 2023. (SEAL) NEW HANOVER COUNTY ilri?i. Rivec�nb]ark, Chair ATTEST rk to the Board