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Home My WebLink About2023-11-20 RM ExhibitsExhibit Book Yl Page 9 1 m AGENDA: November 20, 2023 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. Proactively manage the county budget. Fund: General Fund Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-033 Transfer to Capital Project Fund $ 5,594,882 1 $ 5,594,882 Total $ - !6 5,594,882 $ 5,594,882 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total e BA 24-033 Appropriated Fund Balance _ $ 5,594,882 11 $ 5,594,882 Total $ - $ 5,594,$82 $ 51594,882 Prior to Actions Today Appropriated Fund Balance $ 21265,314 Fund: Government Center Redevelopment Total if Actions Taken $ 26,860,196 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-033 Loan Proceeds $ (5,594,882) $ (5,594,882) BA 24-033 Transfer in General Fund $ 5,594,882 $ 5,594,882 Total $ (5,594,882)1 $ 5 594,882 $ Prior to Actions Today Government Ctr Capital Project $ 1121 561 Total if Actions Taken $ 11,212,5611 Section 2: Explanation BA 24-033 changes the funding source for the Board of Elections building from loan proceeds to appropriated fund balance. Based on the county's financial position at 6/30/23, the source of funding for this is able to be derived from the >21 % balance contained in the Capital Improvement Plan line item. 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) 24-033 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. Adopted, this 20th day of November, 2023 (SEAL) isttt�. William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTE ' : e Kyr b leigh G. CrowelVAlerk to the Board Exhibit AGENDA: November 20, 2023 gook W Page 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. Minimize taxes and fees. Fund: General Department: Communications & Outreach Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-034 Communications & Outreach $ 274,954 IS 274,954 Total $ - $ 274 954 $ 274 954 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-034 Transfer from Special Revenue Fund $ 274,954 $ 274,954 Total $ - $ 274,954 $ 274,954 Prior to Actions Today Departmental Budget—1,191,468 Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Total if Actions Taken Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-034 Transfer to General Fund S 274,954 _ $ 274,954 BA 24-034 Administrative Reserve $ (74,954) $ _ (74,954) Total $ (74,954) $ 274,954 $ 200,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 24-034 Interest Income $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Total 1 $ 200,0070 1$ 200,000 Prior to Actions Toda ARPA Fund Budget 15 359128 Total if Actions Taken $ 15 559128 Section 2: Explanation BA 24-034 budgets interest earned by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fiends and ARPA revenue replacement funds for the replacement of aging audio visual and technology infrastructure at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse. In addition to its age, this equipment does not work properly at times and there is concern about past water intrusion. As allowed by the US Treasury, interest earned by ARPA funds and ARPA revenue replacement funds can be used for any government purpose, making this an appropriate use of 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) 24-034 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is adopted. Adopted, this 20th day of November, 2023. (SEA] William E. Rivenbark, Chairman AT Kyr(I sleigh G. Crowell„ 3hk to the Board Exhibit NEW NAN0VERCOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book Page ~ L RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 'S (NCDOT) APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S BRIDGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (BIP) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL BRIDGE WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, linking USD,US 76,and LB421over the Cape Fear River, has been an indispensable conduit for regional transportation and economic development; and WHEREAS, replacement of the bridge adds an additional lane of capacity for the projected 94,900 vehicles per day that will travel it in 2050 compared to the 2023 base year counts of 65,200 vehicles per day; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the bridge also adds a 154bot multi -use path which will serve as the only bicycle and pedestrian connection between New Hanover County and Brunswick County, which does not currently exist today; and WHEREAS, the bridge is a critical element in facilitating freight movement to and from the Port of Wilmington, ranked number 1esthe most productive port in North America and 44m in the world for 2022, underlining its importance tothe regional economy; and WHEREAS, assessments from the 2021 routine inspection report designate the bridge as functionally obsolete; and WHEREAS, given the repeated financial investments for its rehabilitation, indudinO$1G million in 2019and an anticipated $15 million to $20 million in 2024, accompanied by a 20-week one -direction (10 weeks in each direction) traffic shutdown, there exists a pressing imperative for a holistic solution; and WHEREAS, the proposed alternatives and design considerations harmonize with both regional and statewide infrastructure development goals, ensuring sustained and efficient traffic flow on one of North Carolina's key strategic transportation corridors; and WHEREAS, the most recently available crash data, drawn from the bridge and its contiguous roadways, underscore the urgency of the situation, with trends consistently surpassing statewide crash metrics. The project is poised to mitigate these crash rates; and WHEREAS, beyond ameliorating current traffic and safety challenges, the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge stands to stimulate regional economic resurgence, amplify the operational efficacy of the Port of Wilmington, and foster economic opportunities inneighboring undamervedareas; and WHEREAS, this initiative holds pronounced potential environmental dividends, including a marked reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and bolstered infrastructure resilience against natural adversities; and WHEREAS, the Now Hanover County Board of Commissioners has identified the replacement of the Cape Fear K4omoha| Bridge asalegislative goal and priority. NUVV THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners expresses its support and endorsement for the NCDOTs application for Federal Discretionary Grants for the much -needed replacement of the [ape Fear Memorial Bridge. ADOPTED, this the 28"day ofNovember, 2023. William E. Rivenbark, Chair Ky�#�Ieigh G. Craell, Clerk to the Board E f Ibi 00k Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, every child deserves to grow up in a loving, stable family, yet sadly, many children in America have parents who are unwilling or unable to care for them; and WHEREAS, more than 113,000 children in the United States; 2,786 children in North Carolina; and 33 children in New Hanover County are currently in foster care, waiting to be adopted; and WHEREAS, for our children who have lost their birth families, adoption can provide the home life, parental love, nurturing, and security that they would otherwise be missing; and WHEREAS, North Carolina's future depends on today's children, and the State is committed to helping all children reach their full potential in supportive families; and WHEREAS, North Carolina encourages citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, businesses, and others to celebrate adoption, honor the families that grow through adoption and focus attention on those children who live with the burden of an uncertain future while they await permanent families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that November 2023 will be recognized as "Adoption Awareness Month" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY f, L)�-1 , � ( William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kyklerleigh G. Crell, Clerk to the Board