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Home My WebLink About2024-08-19 RM ExhibitsNew Hanover County Monthlv Collection Report for MY 2024 Exhibi Book Pagej-5—La Current Year 2024-2025 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined 192,824,460,50 10,355,008.89 $ 1,365,338.51 $ 204,544,807.90 Scroll/Billed Abatements (2,752.89) $ (516.46) $ $ (3,26935) Adjustments $ 27,777,45 $ 94,811.11 $ $ 122,588.56 Total Taxes Charged $ 192,849,485.06 $ 10,449,30154 $ 1,365,338.51 $ 204,664,127.11 Collections to Date $ 388,181,27 $ 139,987.30 $ 1,365,338.51 $ 1,893,507.08 *Refunds 15,69031 $ 1,791.69 $ - $ 17,482.40 Write-off (4.76) $ - $ $ (4.76) Outstanding Balance $ 192,476,9972-6 7 10,311,107.93 $ $ 202,788,107A..9 Collection Percentage 0,19 132 100.00 0.92 YTD Interest Collected $ 13,47 11,885M $ 11,899.28 Prior Years 2014 2023 Scroll Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ 1,547,619S1 $ 3,986,566.26 $ 4,935.81 $ 5,539,121.88 Abatements $ $ (19,937.16) $ - $ (19,937.16) Adjustments $ $ $ Total Le y $ 1,547,619.8I. 3,966,629.10 $ 4,935,81 $ 5,519,184.72 Collections to Date $ 122,182.27 $ 12,59832 $ - $ 134,780.59 *Refunds $ 13,12128 $ 1,861.83 $ - $ 14,985.11 Write-off $ - $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 1,438,560,82 $ 3,955,89161 1 $ 4,935.81 $ 5,399,389.24 -'FTD Interest CoRected $ T3,779.78 4,929MT $ $ 7,708.87 ��M Total Prior Year Collections YTD 1 $ 2,026;420-31 * Detailed information for Refunds can be found it) the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY e— Chair Exhibit Book _X1_\1 Page New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for July 2024 Current Year 2024-2025 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 9,437,923.52 $ 522,763.60 $ 75,803.32 $ 10,036,490.44 Abatements $ (140.90) $ (25.30) $ - $ (166.20) Adjustments $ 1,359.76 $ 4,641.11 $ - 6,000.87 Total Taxes Charged $ 9,439,142.38 $ 527,379.41 $ 75,803.32 _$ $ 10,042,325.11 Collections to Date $ 18,204.18 $ 7,392.30 $ 75,803.32 $ 101,399.80 *Refunds $ - $ - $ - Write-off $ $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 9,420,938.20 $ 519,987.11 $ $ 9,940,925.31 Collection Percentage 0.19 1.40 100.00 1.01 YTD Interest Collected $ 1.22 $ - $ 718.58 $ 719.80 Prior Years 2014-2023 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 126,364.62 $ 348,163.53 $ $ 474,528.15 Abatements $ - $ (2,334.64) $ (2,334.64) Adjustments $ - $ - $ - Total Levy $ 126,364.62 $ 345,828.89 $ $ 472,193.51 Collections to Date $ 7,443.99 $ 140.58 $ $ 7,584.57 *Refunds $ 67.81 $ 62.83 $ $ 130.64 Write-off $ - $ - $ $ - Outstanding Balance $ 118,988.44 $ 345,751.14 $ $ 464,7795-8 YTD Interest Collected $ 927.80 $ 430.61 $ $ 1,358.41 Total Prior Year Collections YTD *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair Clerk e Ark the Board 8,812.34 Ex 1 1 Bonk I-V PaQe New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for July 2024 Current Year 2024-2025 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed 12,269,572.80 $ 818,914.05 $ 112,061.10 $ 13,200,547.95 Abatements $ (272.43) $ (8.98) $ (281.41) Adjustments $ 871.84 $ 16,022.86 $ 16,894.70 Total Taxes Charged $ 12,270,172.21 $ 834,927.93 $ 112,061.10 $ 13,217,161.24 Collections to Date $ 20,427.98 $ 10,861.20 $ 112,061.10 $ 143,350.28 *Refunds $ - $ - $ - Write-off $ - $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 12,249,744.23 $ 824,066.73 $ - $ 13,073,810.96 Collection Percentage 0.17 1.30 100.00 1.08 YTD Interest Collected $ 2.28 $ - $ 986.81 $ 989.09 Prior Years 2014-2023 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ 109,535.20 $ 219,233.36 $ 316.74 $ 329,085.30 Scroll Abatements $ - $ (2,698.30) $ - $ (2,698.30) Adjustments $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Levy $ 109,535.20 $ 216,535.06 $ 316.74 $ 326,387.00 Collections to Date $ 8,711.34 $ (475.79) $ - $ 8,235.55 *Refunds $ 114.58 $ - $ - $ 114.58 Write-off $ - $ - $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 100,938.44 $ 217,010.85 $ 316.74 $ 318,266.03 YTD Interest Collected $ 976.17 $ 273.28 $ - $ 1,249.45 Total Prior Year Collections YTD *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY r. Chair Cle(jio the Board 4) a M-4 A 9,485.00 Exhibit AGENDA: August 19,2024 Book IL�L— Page 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: Good Governance Strategic Objective(s): Communicate what the county does and why, Fund: Special Purpose Fund Department: Various Ex renditure: BA 25-003 Special Purpose Expenditures by Function Decrease $ Increase $ - Total General Government 4,161,642 4,161642 Human Services 6,094,861 6,094,861 Public §afet, 116,868 116,868 — Culture and Recreation — 2,063,045 2,063,045 Total $ _ L,4-36,4!6j Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken Special Purpose Fund Budget LjL— 341,01)8 I $ 12,777,424 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-003 will rollover preliminary June 30 balances in the Special Purpose Fund. The Special Purpose Fund is used for various fiduciary activities including tracking money that ultimately belongs to individuals or others outside of the government as well as some money that is restricted by third parties. 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) 25-003 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 19th day of August, 2024. (SEAL) Chairman -�44" . li� ii E. Rivenbark, Chairman TT T: • JA KyUrleigh G. Crowell, Cl to the Board Exhibit .� . NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS hook -- t- Page RESOLUTION DETAILING NEW HANOVER COUNTY SUGGESTED LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, New Hanover County is a member of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC); and WHEREAS, the NCACC asks member counties to submit legislative priorities for the statewide organization to adopt as strategic and advocacy goals; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has identified several goals worthy of inclusion among the NCACC list of legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy for recurring funding solutions to support transportation infrastructure beyond the gasoline or sales tax; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy to support legislation to hold chemical manufacturers of emerging contaminants that include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and other per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) who then pollute drinking water sources financially responsible for cleanup and mitigation efforts; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy for increased state funding to fully support drug treatment courts and other specialty courts, recognizing that treatment courts are an extension of the judicial system and the state has the primary duty to fund the court system; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy to identify a recurring source of funding for the state's Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund, recognizing that residents throughout the state's 100 counties own property along the coast of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy for state funding and solutions to address gaps in affordable and workforce housing, as well as increased flexibility, without unfunded mandates or reductions in local control, for local governments to encourage the development of affordable and workforce housing; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy for state funding to support increased pay for teachers and other school personnel and capital investments to reduce local cost burdens and recognizing that providing a public education is a state responsibility; and WHEREAS, the Board supports NCACC advocacy for state funding and policy initiatives to identify, repair and bring into the North Carolina Department of Transportation system orphaned roads that were built by developers but have fallen into disrepair. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners supports the inclusion of these legislative priorities among the NCACC list of legislative goals. ADOPTED, this the 19t" day of August, 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY ,Gti. s C2, tdc William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book Page ^l A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE BY THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ILM AIRPORT HOTEL PARTNERS LLC WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina (the "County") is advised that the Public Finance Authority (the "Authority"), a State of Wisconsin commission, acting by and through its Board of Directors, is authorized and empowered under and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 66.0301, 66.0303, and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended (the "Act"), to issue bonds and enter into agreements with public or private entities for the purpose of financing capital improvements located within or without the State of Wisconsin and owned, sponsored, or controlled by a participant, as defined in the Act; WHEREAS, the Board is advised that ILM Airport Hotel Partners LLC (the `Borrower"), a Delaware limited liability company, applied to the Authority to issue its revenue bonds (the "Bonds") in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000, which will be loaned to the Borrower to finance (i) the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a hotel, (ii) the initial deposits into certain funds and accounts, and (iii) certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (as defined below) (collectively, the "Project"); WHEREAS, the Project is or will be located on 4.69 acres of land leased by the Borrower from New Hanover County Airport Authority (the "Airport Authority") pursuant to a Sublease Agreement between the Borrower and the Airport Authority located on Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina; WHEREAS, the Board is advised that the Project will be owned and operated by the Borrower; WHEREAS, the Borrower believes that the Project will benefit the County, generally and, in particular, by providing additional hotel rooms for tourists visiting the area and employment opportunities for people from the County and surrounding areas; WHEREAS, the Board is advised that pursuant to Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 4 of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the Public Finance Authority dated as of September 28, 2010 (collectively, the "Authority Requirements"), prior to the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, the Borrower is requesting the Board as the highest governing body of the County and the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, to approve the Authority's issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the Project in the County; WHEREAS, neither the Board nor the staff of the County (i) independently confirmed or verified the information provided to the Board by the Borrower or its representatives recited above or (ii) did any research regarding the financial feasibility of the Project or the Bonds; and WHEREAS, at the Borrower's request, the Board now desires to approve the Authority's issuance of the Bonds and the financing and refinancing of the Project in order to satisfy the Authority Requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows: Section 1. It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the Project and the Bonds will give rise to no pecuniary liability of the County, or a charge against its general credit or taxing power. Section 2. The County shall have no responsibility for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds or for any costs incurred by the Borrower with respect to the Bonds or the Project. The County pledges neither its taxing power nor revenues for the Bonds. The County has no responsibility for the Borrower, the Project or for the success of the Project. Section 3. As required by and in accordance with the Authority Requirements, the Board, as the governing body of the political subdivision having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, approves the Authority's issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the costs of the Project in the County solely for the purpose of satisfying the Authority Requirements. Section 4. This Resolution in no way implies that any zoning or permitting approvals will be granted by the County or the Board. Such approvals are outside the scope of this Resolution. Section 5. All orders and resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed, and this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. The Chairman inquired whether any Members of the Board wished to comment on the foregoing resolution. After discussion by the Board, on motion of Commissioner Scalise, seconded by Commissioner Barfield, the foregoing resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE BY THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ILM AIRPORT HOTEL PARTNERS LLC" was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Chair Rivenbark Vice -Chair Pierce Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Scalise Commissioner Zapple Nays: N/A Adopted this Irday OA��024. COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA William E. Rivenbark Chairman [SEAL] Attest: KyVerleigh G. Cr ell, Clerk County of New Hanover, North Carolina 'xh'bi'XL-V Page Book - Oath of Office Tax Administrator 1, 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, 2024 until August 31, 2028 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. v;' 3- Allison Snell Sworn to and subscribed before me this the nineteenth day of August, 2024. William E. RivenbarV, Chair New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Exhibit NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book XLV Pale J;5.-,.Q- CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, children are entitled to financial support from their parents; and WHEREAS, children who do not receive adequate financial and emotional support from their parents may experience greater difficulty in becoming happy, healthy, and productive residents; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County Child Support Services is dedicated to serving families and children across the county; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County continues to improve its efforts at child support collections; in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, $10,433,593.49 was collected to support more than 4,600 children; and WHEREAS, many concerned and dedicated judges, district attorneys, clerks of court, sheriffs' personnel, and child support professionals work to establish and enforce child support orders for New Hanover County's children, as they are one of our county's most vital resources. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that August 2024 will be recognized as Child Support Awareness Month in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this 19th day of August 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: KyU6eigh G. Cro\A01, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OpCOMMISSIONERS Exhibit ' Book Page OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The Healing Place of New Hanover County (THPNC) has been a beacon of hope and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders; and WHEREAS, THPNC is dedicated to providing compassionate care, treatment, and recovery services to residents of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, THPNC recognizes the importance ofraising awareness about substance use disorders and the impact they have nnindividuals, families, and the community asawhole; and WHEREAS, THPNC is committed to honoring the journey of recovery and celebratingthe resilience of individuals who have overcome addiction; and WHEREAS, since its opening in February 2823, THPNC has admitted 1,216 individuals into its long-term residential recovery program, with 831 being New Hanover County residents. Additionally, there have been 1,874 admissions to its detox program, with 1,307 being New Hanover County residents. On average, four to five individuals complete the six to nine month program each month. Currently, THPNC engages an alumni group of over 70 individuals, with more than 70% of them being New Hanover County residents; and WHEREAS, a Candlelight Vigil will be held on August 31, 2024 in the THPNC courtyard inobservance of Overdose Awareness Day to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose and to support those who are in recovery; and WHEREAS, National Recovery Month is observed every September by advocacy organizations to raise awareness and understanding of issues related to substance use and mental health disorders and to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking substance use and mental health services; and WHEREAS, THPNC will hold events throughout National Recovery Month to celebrate the successes of individuals in recovery and to raise awareness about the resources and support available in New Hanover County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby designates August 31, 2024, as Overdose Awareness Day and September 2024 as National Recovery Month in New Hanover County. The Board recognizes The Healing Place of New Hanover County's significant contributions in supporting individuals in recovery and raising awareness about substance use disorders, and encourages citizens to support efforts to provide hope, healing, and recoveryto individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. ADOPTED this 19t' day of August 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair a"Z- KymUrleigh G. CrowM, Clerk to the Board Exhibit AGENDA: August 19,2024 BooPage 66 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: Corrimunity Safety and Well Being Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. Fund: Special Purpose Fund 25-004 NHCS Comprehensive Revenue: 25-004 Appropriated Fund Balance Decrease j., $ increase $ 300000 Total $ 300�.000 Total $ 300000E$::::�� O0,000 Prior to Actions Today Appropriated Fund Balance Total if Actions Taken $ 300000 Section 2: Explanation 25-004 will use interest earnings earned in prior years to fund the cost of a comprehensive school facility study at the request of New Hanover County Schools. These interest earnings can be used for any governmental purpose. 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) 25-004 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 19th day of August, 2024. (SEAL � William Rwk, C e ba hainriati� 4 ATTE 'T y.. K1e*'igh G. Crowll,%,k to the Board