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Home My WebLink About2024-07-22 RM ExhibitsExhibit Book'--~�~��^"w=~��~ State ofNorth Carolina County of New Hanover To the collector of Revenue of New Hanover County: You are hereby authorized, ennpovvered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth inthe tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax, receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth, effective September 1, 2024. Such taxes are hereby declared tobe afirst lien upon all real property ofthe respective taxpayers in the County of New Hanover and all jurisdictions therein and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority tOdirect, require and enable you tOlevy Dn and sell any real orpersonal property Ufsuch taxpayers for and nnaccount thereof, inaccordance with the law. Witness my hand and official seal this 22nd day of July 2024. William E. Rivenbark, Chair New Hanover County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Ktil"eighrd�',Iell, (C�Ierk to the Board New Hanover County 1, Allison Snell, Collector of Revenue of New Hanover County, hereby acknowledge receipt of tax books for real estate and personal property for Cape Fear, Federal Point Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Harnett, Wrightsville Beach, W1B5ODbor0 and VVilDliO0ƒ0n Townships for New Hanover County. Allison Snell, Collector of Revenue New Hanover County New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for Mav 2024 Current Year 2023-2024� Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ 188,296,360.77 $ 14,956,600.40 $ 12,581,776.01 $ 215,834,737.18 Scroll/Billed Abatements $ (170,304.43) $ (240,825.40) $ $ (411,129.83) Adjustments $ 61,227.05 $ 30,379.69 $ $ 91,606.74 Total Taxes Charged $ 188,187,283.39 $ 14,746,154.69 $ 12,581,776.01 $ 215,515,214.09 Collections to Date $ 188,419,620.35 $ 14,530,344.36 $ 12,581,776.01 $ 215,531,740.72 *Refunds $ 929,690.73 $ 73,734.09 $ $ 1,003,424.82 Write-off $ 70.57 $ 1,413.67 $ $ 1,484.24 Outstanding Balance $ 697,283.20 $ 288,130.75 $ $ 985,413.95 Collection Percentage 99.63 98.05 100.00 99.54 YTD Interest Collected $ 233,549.63 $ 21,318.26 $ 113,736.58 $ 368,604.47 Tota12023 2024 Collections YTD $ 214,896,920.37 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 $ (18,548.89) $ (349,459.03) $ - $ (368,007.92) Adjustments $ 40,447.28 $ $ - $ 40,447.28 Total Levy $ 1,540,282.09 $ 3,959,630.90 $ 116,471.59 $ 5,616,384.58 Collections to Date $ 610,876.10 $ 117,868.47 $ 196.62 $ 728,941.19 *Refunds $ 99,487.74 $ 289,058.73 $ 96.28 $ 388,642.75 Write-off $ 25,074.51 $ 405,156.69 $ 111,435.44 $ 541,666.64 Outstanding Balance $ 1,003,819.22 $ 3,725,664,47 $ 4,935.81 $ 5,817,752.78 YTD Interest Collected $ 111,690.06 $ 41,262.74 $ 157.97 $ 153,110.77 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 493,409.21 Grand Total AI3 Collections YTD $ 215,390,329.58 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY „N hair Clerk Uhe Board a Date !I III` III Pill 111!�111 lill 1 1111111 711 Ill !11 111 ;1111111111 1 111 11111111 ll!!! �i 1 11 Ri i Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 10,609,55339 $ 852,583,87 $ 768,761.38 $ 12,230,89&64 Abatements (9,594.57) $ (13,570.03) $ - $ (23,164.60) Adjustments 3,449,43 $ 1,714,86 $ - $ 5,164.29 Total Taxes Charged $ 10,603,40815 $ 840,728.70 $ 768,761.38 $ 12,212,89833 Collections to Date $ 10,564,514,01 $ 824,365.73 $ 768,76138 $ 12,157,641A2 *Refunds $ 464.97 $ 221.51 $ 686A8 Write-off 16.03 $ 9430 $ 110,33 Outstanding Balance $ 39,34118 $ 16,490.18 $ - $ 55,83136 'Collection Percentage 99.63 98.04 100.00 99.54 YTD Interest Collected $ 13,62532 $ 1,29716 $ 7,953.62 $ 22,876.20 Prior Years 2013-2022 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 143,039.18 $ 351,58811 $ 494,62739 Abatements $ (1,373,06) $ (44,774,11) $ (46,147A7) Adjustments $ 4,157,88 $ $ 4,157.88 Total Levy $ 145,824.00 $ 306,814A0 $ $ 452,638A0 Collections to Date $ 53,782,62 $ 2,450,48 $ $ 56,233.10 *Refunds $ 4,430,85 $ 29,370.58 $ $ 33,801A3 Write-off $ 239 $ 11,93 $ $ 14.72 Outstanding Balance $ 96,469A4 $ 333,72217 $ $ 430,_22115 YTD Interest Collected $ 10,550A9 $ 4,00819 $ $ 14,558.78 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 36,990A5 Grand Total All Collections YTD 12,216,8 * Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair Cl 4'r to �theBoard_. 0 10 4q Date Persona-I—Prop-e-r—ty $ 12,024,500.73 $ 1,096,371,72 . . . ......... 1,031,579,13 $ 14,152,451.58 Scroll/Billed Abatements $ (4,47125) $ (17,60132) $ (22,074.57) Adjustments $ 1,209.17 $ 1,65832 $ 2,86739 Ili Total Taxes Charged $ 12,021,236.65 $ 1,080,42912 1,031,579.13 $ 14,133,24490 Collections to Date $ 11,972,17&86 $ 1,059,027.99 $$ 1,031,579.13 $ 14,062,78598 i* Refunds 164.38 $ 25L84 $ 41622 Write-off 172.98 20238 Prior Years 2013-2022 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll 120,022.91 231,475.46 7,28817 358,786.64 Abatements $ (166,36) $ (51,13238) $ - $ (51,299J4) Adjustments $ 767,20 $ - $ 767.20 TotalLevy $ 120,62175 180,342.68 $ 7,28817 $ 308,254.70 Collections to Date $ 48,652.12 $ 213.60 $ 0.67 $ 48,86639 *Refunds $ 529,61 $ 41,477.57 $ - $ 42,007.18 Write-off $ 1,492.53 22,609,17 $ 6,970.86 $ 31,072.56 Outstanding Balance $ 71,008.71 $ 195,997.481 316.74 $ 332,4687' 7713 Interest Collected $ 8,344,51 $ 2,311.40 1 $ 0.12 $ 10,656,03 Total Prior Year Collections YTO R9999M Grand -foi—al-All Collections YTO 14,147,443.56 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax office NEW HANOVER COUNTY -Chair 1Ci,totheBoard Date NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book J��_03 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF0P10i0SETTLEMENTS AND APPROVING THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS WHEREAS, the opioid overdose epidemic has taken the lives of more than 37,000 North Carolinians since 2000; and WHEREAS, the0ND-19 pandemic has compounded the opioid overdose crisis, increasing levels ofdrug misuse, addiction, and overdose death; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the total economic burden of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost prodUctivby, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement; and WHEREAS, inl0ZINew Hanover County reported 589opioid-related overdoses, which was slightly higher than from 2022 at 571 opioid-related overdoses; and WHEREAS, certain counties and municipalities in North Carolina including New Hanover County joined thousands of local governments across the country to file lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, pharmaceutical distribution companies, and chain drug stores to hold those companies accountable for their misconduct; and WHEREAS, a settlement has been reached in litigation against the Kroger Co. ("Kroger") as well asits subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and directors named in the Kroger Settlement; and WHEREAS, representatives of local North Carolina governments the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina Department ofJustice have negotiated and prepared aSecond Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds (SAAF-2) to provide for the equitable distribution of the proceeds of these settlements; and WHEREAS, by joining the settlements and approving the SAAF-2, the state and local governments maximize North Carolina's share ofopioid settlement funds1oensuretheneededresourcesreachcornmunitiesasquickk\effectiveky, and directly as possible; and WHEREAS, it is advantageous to all North Carolinians for local governments, including New Hanover County and its residents tosign onto the settlements and SAAF-Zand demonstrate soUdarityinresponsetotheopioidoverdoseoiuis, and to maximize the share of opioid settlement funds received both in the state and this county to help abate the harm; and WHEREAS, the SAAF-2 directs substantial resources over multiple years to local governmentsonthe front lines ufthe opioid overdose epidemic while ensuring that these resources are used in an effective way to address the crisis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County hereby authorizes the County Manager orCounty Attorney toexecute all documents necessary toenter into opioid settlement agreements with Kroger, to execute the SAAF-2, and to provide such documents to Rubris, the Implementation Administrator, and furthermore expressly authorizes and ratifies any prior execution. ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Exhib Book Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION TODIRECT THE EXPENDITURE 0F OPIKND SETTLEMENT FUNDS WHEREAS, New Hanover County has joined national settlement agreements with companies engagedin the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids; and WHEREAS, the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national settlement agreements and bankruptcy resolutions /"Opioid Settlement Funds") are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement ofOpioid Litigation /"MDA"> and the Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds from Additional Settlements ofOpioidLitigation ("5AAF");and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national settlement agreements and deposited the OpioidSettlement Funds ina separate special revenue fund as required by section D of the MOA; and WHEREAS, section E.6 of the MOA states that,before spending opioidsettlement funds, the local government's governing body must adopt a resolution that: H\ indicates that it is anauthorization for expenditure ofopioidsettlement funds; and, Ui\ states the specific strategy or strategies the county or municipality intends to fund pursuant to Option A or Option B, using the item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit Btoidentify each funded strategy; and, (iii) states the amount dedicated to each strategy for a specific period of time. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the North Carolina MOA and SAAF, New Hanover County authorizes the expenditure ofopioid settlement funds as follows, and which supersedes prior 1. First strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Withdrawal management services b. Strategy isincluded in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit 8tothe MOA: A7 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $1,350L000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: 0 Start date July 1,2O24through end date June 3[l2O28 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: This will enhance patient retention in OUD treatment, prevent relapse, and improve management of withdrawal symptoms for providers g. Provider: Coastal Horizons and OpiA|D 2. Second strategy authorized: a. Name of strategy: Address the needs of pregnant or parenting women and their families, including babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome b. Strategy is included in Exhibit B c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit Btothe MOA: E1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $1,400,800 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: 0 Start date July 1,2024,through end date June 3O'2O28 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Tides, Inc. provides preventative treatment and support services for women with OUD while pregnant, so they are able to give birth to a healthy baby, learn critical parenting and life skills, and retain custody ofthe child. g. Provider: Tides, Inc. Third strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Recovery support services b, Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe MCA: 3 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $4,745,000 a. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: 9 Start date July l,2O24,through end date June 3O,2O28 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Provides |ovv barrier non -medical deto4 residential drug services, and transitional recovery housing for individuals with OUD g. Provider: The Healing Place 4` Fourth strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Evidence -based addiction treatment b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe MCA: 2 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $1/087156 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date July 1,2O24`through end date June 3C\202O t Description of the program, project, or activity: To increase access to evidence -based treatment by ensuring timely access to treatment, assist with outreach/engagement for new and hard-to- reachpatients;pnovidena|oxonesupp|iesforexisdnApatientsandcornnnunitynnenobery;support for cost ofsuboxonefor patients who need assistance. Q. Provider:MedNorth Fifth strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Evidence -based addiction treatment b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit Htothe MOA: 2 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $640,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date July 1,2O24,through End date June 3O,2828 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: This program will provide treatment for New Hanover County residents with OUD at a Recovery Unplugged facility, such as, but not limited to, the following treatment options: 3O-Daydetoxand residential treatment or3-6month d*tnxand residential treatment Q. Provider: Recovery Unplugged/Face 1heW1usic 6. Sixth strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Collaborative strategic planning b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit 0tothe MCA: 1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $368,000 � � e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date July 1,2O24,through end date June 3U,2O2O t Description ofthe program, project, oractivity:ThesepositionsvviUbemesponsib|eforsupporting the implementation of strategic initiatives from the proposal phase to the data collection and reporting phase of the initiative. They will also be responsible for collaborative strategic planning efforts. 8. Provider: New Hanover County Office ofStrategy Seventh strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Training b. Strategy isincluded in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe MOA:K1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $80,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,ZO23 through End date June 3O,2O25 f. Description ofthe program, project, oractivity: School Resource Officers /SRO\will betrained on how teach the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program, an evidence -based K-12 0pioidabuse prevention program. 8. Provider: New/ Hanover County Sheriffs Office, D.A.R.E. Program 8. Eighth strategy authorized: a. Name ofstrategy: Addiction treatment for incarcerated persons b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe W1OA:Item 11 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $910,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,2O23through End date June 30,2028 Description of the program, project, or activity: Currently, we are providing Medication -Assisted Treatment for individuals already on MAT. This is the second phase, that allows for inmates to choose to begin MAT treatment plan through an induction process in detention facilities. Providers: Coastal Horizons 9. Ninth authorized strategy: o. Name ofstrategy: Expand availability oftreatment for OUU. b. Strategy is included in Exhibit @ c Item letter and/or number inExhibit /\mrExhibit Btothe K4UA:Item Al d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $1,688,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: w Start date August 2l,2023through End date June 3O,2O38 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The EMS MAT Program offers an individual the opportunity to begin a Medication Assisted Treatment program by offering buprenorphine after anupioid overdose event, and then uses community paramedics and post overdose response teams to follow up and continue to provide medication and support until the person can be placed in long-term OUDtreatrnenL. g. Providers: NovantHea|th 10. Tenth authorized strategy: 3 a. Name of strategy: Increase availability and distribution of nak/xone and other drugs that treat overdoses for first responders, overdose, patients individuals with OUC\etc. b. Strategy isincluded in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe K4OA:Item H1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $100,000 e. Period nftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,2O23through End date June 3D,2O2U f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. This will increase the amount ofna|Vxoneby2OUunits/«ear. Q. Provider: New Hanover County Sheriff's Office 11. Eleventh authorized strategy: a. Name ofstrategy: Employment -related services b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit 0tothe K4OA:Item G d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $200,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: 0 Start date August 21,2O2Sthrough End date June 30,3O28 t Description of the program, project, or activity: Program offers employment support services to people with opioid use disorder in treatment or recovery such as job training, job skills, job placement, interview coaching, resume review, professional attire, relevant courses at community colleges or vocational schools, transportation services or transportation vouchers to facilitate any ofthese activities, ursimilar services orsupports. g. Provider: LINC, Inc. 12. Twelfth authorized strategy: a. Name of strategy: Recovery housing support b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit BtVthe MOA: Item 4 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $475,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: � Start date August 21, 2023through End date June 30, 2028 f. escriptionof the program, project, or activity: Provides rental assistance for women with OUD who graduated from Tides program and are inrecovery. g. Provider: Tides 13. Thirteenth authorized strategy: a. Name ofstrategy: Recovery housing support b. Strategy is included in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit 8tothe W1OA: Item 4 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $775,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: w Start date August Z1,3O23through End date June 3O,2O28 Description of the program, project, or activity: The Housing Supportive Services program is intended to ensure residents who are recovering from opioid addiction can find and secure safe and affordable housing. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, short-term recovery housing characterized by living settings that promote opioid free living for up to one (1) year and 4 utilizes peer support and other addiction recovery aids. Eligible activities may provide professional low -intensity residential services for adults who are diagnosed with an opioid use disorder and require regular supervision. g. Providers: Coastal Horizons. 14.Fourteenth authorized strategy a. Name of strategy: Comprehensive wrap -around services. b. Strategy is included in Exhibit Q c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe K4OA:Item 131 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: S875,OOO e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: 0 Start date August 21,2023through End date June 3O,2O28 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Wrap -around services are any services that are not treatment, but instead are services that "wrap around" individuals and help them get into treatment, stay in recovery, or prevent opiuid use. Examples include housing, childcare, transportation, job training orgetting needed education. 8. Provider: Providers will be determined after Strategies 1-9 have been launched to ensure services fill existing gaps. 15. Fifteenth authorized strategy a. Name ofstrategy: Full continuum ofcare oftreatment and recovery services. b. Strategy isincluded in Exhibit c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit /\or Exhibit Btothe MOA: Item B2 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $375,OOO e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: ° Start date August 31,2O23through End date June 3D,2O2Q f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Continuum of care services are any services that are not treatment, but instead are services that help individuals get into treatment, stay in recovery, or prevent opioid use. Examples include continuum of care through peer support, counseling, case management, etc. 0. Provider: Providers will be determined after Strategies 1-9 have been launched to ensure services fill existing gaps. 1G.Sixteenth authorized strategy: a. Name ofstrategy: Expand availability oftreatment for OUD. b. Strategy is included in Exhibit B c Item letter and/or number in Exhibit Aor Exhibit B to the K4OA: Item Al d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $625,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,2O23through End date June 3O,2O28 [ Description ufthe program, project, oractivity:PnovidesfundinBforrnedica||yassistedtreatnnent and associated therapy for underinsured & uninsured patients who cannot afford them to reduce unnecessary trips tothe Emergency Department and reduce overdoses. g. Provider: Coastal Horizons. 27. Seventeenth authorized strategy: a. Name ofstrategy: Fund media campaigns toprevent opioidmisuse b. Strategy is included in Exhibit B 5 c Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit 8tothe K4OA: Item G1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $125,000 e. Period mftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,2O23through End date June 3(l2O28 [ Description of the program, project, or activity: Public service announcements and media campaigns about opioiduse prevention. g. Provider: New Hanover County Communications and Outreach. 18. Eighteenth authorized strategy: a. Name of strategy: Corrective advertising or affirmative public education campaigns based on evidence. b. Strategy is included in Exhibit 0 c. Item letter and/or number inExhibit AorExhibit Btothe K4OA:Item G2 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $100,000 e. Period oftime during which expenditure may take place: * Start date August 21,2O28through End date June 30,2028 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Education and outreach programs related to upioid use disorder. 8. Provider: New Hanover County Communications and Outreach. The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and authorized strategies is $15,918,156. ADOPTED this 22 nd day of July 2024. Alliam E. Rivenbark, Chair New Hanover County Board of Commissioners t"LL I C 1-U a - a - Ky erleigh G. CroV�ell, Clerk to the Board � � PURPLE HEART DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS. in August 1782, George Washington, the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, established the "Badge of Merit," which was the forerunner of the Medal of Honor and inspired the modern Purple Heart; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is awarded to those who have been wounded or killed while serving the United States against opposing armed forces; and WHEREAS, National Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7th, honors the bravery and sacrifice ofmilitary personnel who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S.Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, since its inception and through several wars and conflicts, the Purple Heart has been given to more than @ million soldiers wounded or killed while serving our nation; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat -wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service toall veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart Foundation works to salute our truest and most dedicated heroes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that Wednesday, August 7,2O24.berecognized as"Purple Heart Day" inNew Hanover County and that all citizens are urged toparticipate inobservance ofthis day. ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2024. NEW HANOVERCOUNTY jlyb�erle�ighCr el�l, (Clerk to the Board i NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CONSIDERATION OF WILMINGTON AS A FUTURE SITE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SUBMARINE MUSEUM IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY WHEREAS, the North Carolina (NC) Submarine Museum Foundation has proposed the establishment of a museum in the state to inspire visitors with the wonder of a nuclear -powered U.S. Navy submarine; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the NC Submarine Museum within New Hanover County would enhance educational opportunities for residents, young and old, promote tourism, and contribute to the economic development of the county; and WHEREAS, an NC Submarine Museum would honor those who have served, educate visitors about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and serve as a workforce development resource center; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County recognizes the importance of STEM education and such a museum in New Hanover County would promote understanding of the practical applications, principles, and tools that allow nuclear -powered submarines to operate quietly, safely, and reliably in the depths of all oceans covering our planet; and WHEREAS, defense is among the top major industries in NC and the U.S. Navy forecasts a 10-year shortage of 100,000 skilled workers to build and maintain the already -funded nuclear -powered submarines being developed; and WHEREAS, the NC Submarine Museum could contribute to the solution for the Navy's and the Nation's long-term skilled workforce training needs through its STEM education and workforce development resource center and workforce development programs; and WHEREAS, the NC Submarine Museum would honor the people who served and are currently serving aboard the three active -duty U.S. Navy nuclear -powered submarines named in honor of the state of North Carolina: USS Asheville SSN 758; USS Charlotte SSN 766; and the USS North Carolina SSN 777. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that New Hanover County Government supports New Hanover County as the site for the future North Carolina Submarine Museum and its STEM and workforce development center. ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2024. NEW HANOVER CO• TY E/t)�'# - b e, William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: b *Kberle�ig_ h G. C well, Clerk to the Board AGENDA: July 22, 2024 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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, 2025. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. Fund: Fire Capital Improvement Projects Department: Fire Rescue Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Gordon Rd Fire Project Budget $ 10 474,123 $ 12 370 090 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-001 will increase the capital project budget for the design and construction of the Gordon Road Fire Station. To award the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract to Samet Corporation, the capital project will be increased by $1,895,967. The property located at 6102 Gordon Road was sold and the proceeds in the amountof $262,287 will be used to offset the amount of debt needed. Installment loan proceeds will be increased by $1,633,680. 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) 25-001 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of July, 2024. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: J) Ky7 rleigh G. Crowell„ Jerk to the Board ExhiN In Book Pagel-30 AGENDA: July 22, 2024 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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, 2025, Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. Fund: Fire Capital Improvement Projects Department: Fire Rescue Uaaftu�re: I Decrease Increase Total BA 25-002 Capital Project Expense Total $ $ 1,979,360 $ 1,979,360 1,979,360 Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Todav Castle Hayne Fire Project Budget Section 2: Explanation BA 25-002 will increase the capital project budget for the design and construction of the Castle Hayne Fire Station. The additional funding is needed to award the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract amendment to Samet Corporation. Installment loan proceeds and the capital project budget will be increased by $1,979,360. 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) 25-002 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of July, 2024. (SEAL) 4) -Wdli' a —in?. Rivenbark, Chairman" ATTEST: XNymleigh G. Crowell, Qrk to the Board