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Home My WebLink About2024-10-07 RM Exhibits Exhibit AGENDA: October 7,2024 Book )(L,V Page..15--�_IOL 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. Proactively manage the county budget. Fund:American Rescue Plan(ARP) ------F Ex�senditore: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-005 Transfer to General Fund $ 21,397 $ 21,397 Total $ 21�,397 $ 21,397 Revenue: Decrease— Increase Total BA 25-005 Fees for Services $ $ 21,397 $ 21,397 Total Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken To av Appropriations =48,769,477.00 �48790�874 Fund:General Fund Department: Finance Revenue: Decrease increase Total BA 25-005 Transfer In from Special Revenue ARP—--$*------------[—$ 21,397 21,397 BA 25-005 Appropriated Fund Balance $ :(:21:,:3:9:7j) —$ - $ (21,397) Total $ (21,397) Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken To ay Appropriated Fund Balance 2-2,192,190.00 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-005 budgets revenues generated by American Rescue Plan funded programs for use.These revenues are fees generated through the provision of services through the ARP School Mental Health program and the ARP Infant/Toddler Mental Health program.This includes payments from insurance,Medicaid,and individuals.As required by the U.S.Department of Treasury, these revenues must be budgeted for use within ARP-eligible programs.These funds will be used to support school health expenses currently budgeted in the General Fund.No county match is required and no new positions are being created. 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)25-005 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025,is adopted. Adopted,this 7th day of October,2024. (SEAL) William E.Rivenbark,Chairman jTT"ST'1y !rV1,6igh G.Crow I Clerk Cto the Board Exhibit AGENDA: October 7,2024 Book Page 10.1 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 l: 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 Department: Various Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures by Function Human Services $ - $ 911,322 $ 911,322 Public Safet $ - $ 1,517,149 $ 1,517,149 Culture and Recreation $ - $ 50,412 $ 50,412 'total $ - $ 2„478,883 $ 2,478,883 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Revenues b Function _Human Services $ - $ 911,322 $ 911,322 Public Safet $ - $ 1,513,895 $ 1,513,895 Culture and Recreation $ - $ 50,412 $ 50,412 Appropriated Fund Balance $ - $ 3,254 $ 3,254 Total Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken Appropriated Fund Balance $ 22,192,190 $ 22195�444 Fund: Automation Enhancements and Preservation Fund(AEPF) Department: Register of Deeds Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures $ $ 4,714 Total $ -$--~ 4,714 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Revenues $ - $ 4,714 $ 4,714 Total $ $ 4,714 $ 4,714 Fund: Fire Rescue Special Revenue Department: Fire Rescue Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total _ BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures $ - $ 2,564 $ 2,564 Total $ - $ 2,564 $ _._._..__.._._......._ -2,564 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Revenues $ - $ 2,564 $ 2,564 Tatai $ Prior to Actions Toda.v Total if Actions Taken Appropriated Fund Balance 2:030,894 $ 2�033 458� Fund: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund Department: Sheriff's Office Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures $ - $ 13,552 $ _ 13,552 Total 13,552 $ 13,552 Revenue: Decrease Increase _Total _ BA 25-015 Grant Revenues $ - $ 13,552 $ _ 13,552 Total $ $ 13 552 � 13,552 Fund: Special Purpose Department: Various Expenditure: Decrease increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Ex enditures by Function Human Services $ 1,159 $ 1,159 Public Safety $ 702 $ 702 Total $ $ 1,861 ! lr---*-1,861 L— Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Special Purpose Appropriated Fund Balance $ - $ 1,86 1,861 Total $ - $ 1,861 $ 1,861 Prior to Actions Todal Total if Actions Taken Appropriated Fund Balance 12,736$416.00 $ iZy738.277 Fund: Representative Payee Department: Various Expenditure. Decrease increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures $ $ 84,503 $ 84,503 Total $ 84,503 84,503 ...........................---- Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Representative Payee Appropriated Fund Balance $ $ 84,503 $ 84,503 Total $ 84,503 84,503 Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Appropriated Fund Balance $ 84 503 Fund: Recycling&Solid Waste Department: Recycling&Solid Waste ExL)enditure. Decrease increase tal Total BA 25-015 Grant Expenditures $ 32,690 L$:::��32,69�O Total $ 32M-0-1[j_—32,690 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 25-015 Grant Revenues $ $ E32,6E901j$ EEE!��32,690 Total $ $ 32,6KF$-32,690 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-015 will rollover unexpended grant expenditures and revenues from FY24 to FY25 for the grants that did not expire on June 30, 2024. The General Funds's appropriated fund balance will be increased by$3,254,which represents the county's cash match requirement for the grants being rolled forward. Also,included in this budget amendment are entries to finalize the June 30 balances in the Special Purpose Fund and the Representative Payee Fund. On August 19,2024,CRA 25-003 was adopted to roll the preliminary balances to FY25. 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)25-015 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2025,is adopted. Adopted,this 7th day of October,2024. (SEAL) 0 3 rA TY O 'Kidiarn E.Rivenbark,Chairman OATTrST- Z kyWrleigh G.Crowell,Cl the Board Exhibit Book Page New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for August 2024 Current Year 2024-2025 Real Estate Personal Property - i�otor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 192,824,460M $ .10,566,07134 $ 2,706,07631 $ 206,096,608,15 Abatements $ (19,500M) $ (12,770JO) $ - $ (32,270.93) Adjustments $ 29,69180 $ 97,420A5 $ - $ 127,11415 Total Taxes Charged $ 192,834,65147 $ 10,650,721.69 $ 2,706,07631 $ 206,191,451.47 Collections to Date $ 22,891,201.67 $ 2,763,45917 $ 2,706,076.31 $ 28,360,737.25 *Refunds $ 22,464,59 $ 3,238.99 $ $ 25,70158 Write-off $ (4,76) $ - 1 $ (4.76)1 Outstanding Balance 169,965E,92:.1:15 $ 7,890,501.41 $ $ 177,856,42236 — Collection I Percentage M816 25.92 too oo 1334' YTD 1Interest Collected 13.47 1 $ - $ 23,776.08 $ 23,789.55 $ 28,358,823.22 Prior Years 2014-2023 Real Estate Personal Property motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,547,619M $ 3,986,566.26 $ 4,93531 $ 5,539,121.88 Abatements $ $ (24,707.52) $ - $ (24,707,52) Adjustments $ $ 49.02 $ $ 49M Total Leery $ 1,547,619.81 $ 3,961,907.76 $ 4,935M $ 5,514,463.38 Collections to Date $ 209,565,28 $ 33,175,56 $ $ 242,740.84 *Refunds $ 17,590.97 $ 2,274.63 $ $ 19,865.60 Write-off $ - $ - $ $ - I Outstanding Balance $ 1,355,645.50 3'1 3,931,006.83 $ 4,;35 $ 5,291,588.14�YTD Interest Collected $ 31,299,69 $ 4,929M $ $ 36,22& 8- -Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 259,104M Grand Total All—Collections YTO $ �,617.92�7,24 *Detailed infoirnationfor Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY 0,0 N'T"r Cair ._ 4Clerthje Board 10(/1 Date Exhibit Book_X�,V Page _Ll�.gb New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for August 2024 Current Year 2024-2025 ----------------- Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 9,437,92152 $ 543,743.75 $ 149,280.56 $ 10,130,947,83 Abatements $ (960.73) $ (627.52) $ - $ (1,588.25) Adjustments $ 1,45157 $ 4,768.84 $ - _$ 6,222.41 Total Taxes Charged $ 9,438,41636 $ 547,885e07 $ 149,280.56 $ 10,135,58L99 Collections to Date $ 1,116,804.98 $ 135,64142 $ 149,280.56 $ 1,401,72'7.96 *Refunds $ - $ 218 $ 218 Write-off $ - $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 8,321,61138 $ 4.12,244.93 $ - $ 8,733,85631 Collection Percentage 11.83 24.76 7_0000 13.83 -_-----_------- YTD Interest Collected $ 1.22 $ - $ 1,441,10 $ 1,44232 Prior Years 2014-2023 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 126,364.62 $ 348,16153 $ $ 474,528A5 Abatements $ $ (2,710,00) $ (2,710.00) Adjustments $ 236 $ 236 Total Levy 126,364.62 $ 345,456.29 $ $ 471,82031 Collections to Date $ 13,946,85 $ 1,71732 $ $ 15,664A7 *Refunds $ 67.81 $ 62,83 $ $ 130.64 Write-off - $ - $ $ -Outstanding Balance $ 112,485.58 $ 343,801.80 $ $ 456,28738 YT Interest Collected $ 2,520.13 $ 1,022,89 $ 3,543.02 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 19,076,55 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair 0 0 Cie tothe Board Date Exhibit New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for August 2024 Book Xj=wL_Page J.8_2 Current Year 2024-2025 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 12,269,572.80 $ 823,887.46 $ 220,519.69 $ 13,313,979.95 Abatements $ (2,854.89) $ (1,093.44) $ (3,948.33) Adjustments $ 1,195.70 $ 16,463.83 $ 17,659.53 Total Taxes Charged $ 12,267,913.61 $ 839,257.85 $ 220,519.69 $ 13,327,691.15 Collections to Date $ 1,500,314.81 $ 209,254.11 $ 220,519.69 $ 1,930,088.61 *Refunds $ $ - $ Write-off $ $ - $ Outstanding Balance $ 10,767,598.80 $ 630,003.74 $ 11,397,602.54 Collection Percentage 12.23 24.93 100.00 14.48 YTD Interest Collected $ 2.28 $ - $ 1,904.71 1,906.99 Prior Years 2014-2023 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 109,535.20 $ 219,233.36 $ 316.74 $ 329,085.30 Abatements $ - $ (3,053,62) $ - $ (3,053.62) Adjustments $ - $ 8.35 $ - $ 8.35 Totall-evy $ 109,535.20 $ 216,188.09 $ 316.74 $ 326,040.03 Collections to Date $ 14,723,11 $ 575.83 $ - $ 15,298.94 *Refunds $ 114.58 $ - $ $ 114.58 Write-off $ - $ - $ $ - Outstanding Balance $ 94,926.67 $ 215,612.26 $ 316.74 $ 310,855.67 YTD Interest Collected $ 2,477.36 $ 646.37 $ 3,123.73 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 18,422.67 Grand Total All Collections YTD 1,950,418.27 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY 0 0 Chair 7�, Clek.)o the Board C) r7 A4 J Date NEW HANOVER COUNTY 'FAX DEPAR"I-MENT' 23()Government Center Drive,Suite 190,Wi[Mington, NC 28403 P:(910)798-7300 I F:(910)798-.7310 I NFICgov,cofn Allison Snelija)(Administrator, Exhibit PageL?-)__'7__) Pursuant to NCGS 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 7th day of October 2024 Collector of Revenue,Allison Snell,asks the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioner's to release the levy for tax year 2014 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. Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Total New Hanover $35,856.36 $485,680.58 $4,714.71 $526,251.65 Fire District $2,359.05 $27,283.14 $316.74 $29,958.93 Carolina Beach $1,025.50 $16,393.16 $0.00 $17,418.66 Kure Beach $0.00 $1,227.15 $0.00 $1,227.15 Wilmington $14,004.43 $197,021.00 $2,186.75 $213,212.18 Wrightsville Beach --- $7.11 $3,809.89 _ $0.00 $3,817.00 Total $53,252.45 $731,414.92 $7,218.20 $791,885.57 As requested,the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioner's does hereby release the levy for tax year 2014 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. t4TY. z William E. Rivenbark,Chair New Hanover County Board of Commissioners "A Exhibit BookLAI_Page 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OFWILM1MGTON'S APPLICATION FOR THE U.S.DEPARTMENT CDF TRANSPORTATION/FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION'S BRIDGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM(B\P)GRANT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE 4 To STREET BRIDGE AND THE PINE GROVE DRIVE BRIDGE WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration's (FHVyA) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) is part of a larger suite of discretionary federal funding authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL), which aims to significantly improve and/or rebuild America's infrastructure across all fifty states and U.S.Territories,The funding programs offered by the DOT and its agencies is historic in terms of the large size of the awards, with the BIP offering up to$100 million per award,As such, applicants will be evaluated by the FHWA in terms of how each proposed project addresses issues such as climate change,resiliency,equity,safety,and accessibility, among other concerns,The BIP grant addresses these issues, funding the replacement, rehabilitation, preservation,and protection of bridges that are registered on the Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inventory (NB|) and in a particular State of Good Repair, NB| Bridges which are designated an being in either Poor condition,or in Fair condition, but will fall into Poor condition within three years are eligible for the grant program; and WHEREAS,the City of Wilmington (City)has identified two of such bridges,the 4th Street Bridge and the Pine Grove Bridge, both of which are currently rated in Fair condition but will fall into Poor condition within three years, Each bridge replacement will align with current DOT standards and be designed with improved safety, accessibility, mobility,and climate change concerns for all potential road users;and WHEREAS,the 4th Street Bridge is a three span bridge that was built in 1950 with a design loading rate of 25 tons. Since 2016, the load bearing capacity of the bridge has been steadily restricted and is now at 10 tons, This means that the bridge can no longer accommodate buses and emergency response vehicles. The replacement of the 4th Street Bridge was marked as high priority item in the City's Bridge Asset Management Plan and is to be replaced with o new three span bridge;and WHEREAS, in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT),the replacement of the 4thStreet Bridge is being coordinated with the potential future extension of passenger rail.This passenger rail will pass under 4th Street Bridge and will develop alongside the first phase of the Oty's Downtown Trail project. The identified project area within the City is a Historically Disadvantaged Community and an area of Persistent Poverty, and the improvement would contribute toproviding greater economic vitality to the neighborhood,with enhanced mu|1|moda\ access for residents who 6o not have cars and primarily use transit or walk. All three projects will therefore act in concert to provide the surrounding neighborhoods and the greater Wilmington region with improved access to local businesses, houses of worship,jobs, medical facilities,and home;and WHEREAS,the Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1976 and is currently an approximately 60 linear foot cored slab bridge over Hewlett's Creek. High traffic volumes and deterioration of the substructure has degraded the bridge over time. |tis anticipated that continued deterioration will result infuture load restrictions;and WHEREAS, maintaining a high level of service on this primary north-south corridor for the City of Wilmington,towns of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, and the southern portion of unincorporated New Hanover County is essential to provide emergency services access for nearby Fire Station and EMS facilities, in addition to connectivity to medical, commercial, and residential areas along the Pine Grove Drive corridor and beyond. Future load restrictions on the bridge would impact emergency response times as well as force additional traffic to South College Road. As such, the City considers the replacement of the Pine Grove Bridge as a high priority item,as is reflected in the Bridge Asset Management Plan;and WHEREAS, the new structure that will replace the current Pine Grove Drive bridge will bean approxims1e}y5QO linear foot bridge spanning the coastal wetlands.The proposed bridge will have an increased load capacity,allow for the removal of the existing causeway, and consequently provide an environmental benefit through the natural restoration of coastal wetlands.The longer and higher bridge will also improve the vertical clearance from the water surface to the low chord of the bridge.This will address concerns about future sea level rise due to climate change in addition to improving access to the navigable channel under the bridge. A 104bot multi-use path will be implemented on the bridge to facilitate future connection of the Greenville Loop Trail to the Masonboro Loop Trail, which will allow residents and guests of the region improved access to area amenities;and WHEREAS, the proposed B|P grant funding will he an integral part of transforming the existing bridges to better serve the needs of the Cit/s residents and visitors from a variety of angles that will address safety, mobility, accessibility,the environment, resiliency,among other pressing issues;and WHEREAS,this project is vital to the emergency preparedness and economic vitality of not only Wilmington,but the greater Wilmington metropolitan area. NOW,THEREFORE,BE|T RESOLVED,by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that it is in support of the City ofVVi|mington's application to the U.S.Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program for the 4th Street Bridge and Pine Grove Bridge replacement projects. ADOPTED this the 7m day of October,Z024. NEW HANDVERCOUNTY Exhibit , BookiPage NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO BRING SPRINGHILL ROAD AND MEADOWOOD DRIVE UP TO STATE STANDARDS WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has submitted a request to use Contingency funds for road improvements to bring Springhill Road and Meadowood Drive in New Hanover County up to state standards; and WHEREAS, in order to pursue the necessary funding, NCDOT requires a resolution of support for the project from the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has considered the above- described request and is in support of road improvements to bring Springhill Road and Meadowood Drive in New Hanover County up to state standards. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that it supports the above-described project recommended by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and requests that the project proceed once the necessary funding has been secured. ADOPTED this the 7th day of October, 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY 0 William E. Riven 6ark, Chair o ATTEST: Ky&erleigh�GCro Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book it.. Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SIR 1521 (PINER ROAD)AND BROWN PELICAN LANE/MYRTLE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has submitted a request to use Contingency funds for a traffic signal at the intersection of SR 1521(Piner Road)and Brown Pelican Lane/Myrtle Grove Middle School driveway; and WHEREAS, in order to pursue the necessary funding,the NCDOT requires a resolution of support for the project from the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has considered the above- described request and is in support of signal at SR 1521 (Piper Road) and Brown Pelican Lane/Myrtle Grove Middle School driveway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that it supports the above-described project recommended by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and requests that the project proceed once the necessary funding has been secured. ADOPTED this the 711 day of October, 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY t4i.. ox� \Alilfi�amE.�Rivenbark:Chair ATTEST: —Ky1edrle—i g hA G. Cr ell, Clerk to the Board NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM Exhibit Book XLV Page LP North Carolina County of New Hanover Road(s) Description: Songbird Court, Eventide Boulevard, Aloft Way, Anchors Bend Way, Baldwin Park Drive, Stoneybrook Road, North Bend Road within the Anchors Bend Subdivision in New Hanover County (Division File No: 1304-N) WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of New Hanover requesting that the above described road(s), the location of which has been indicated on a map, be added to the Secondary Road System;and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that the above described road(s) should be added to the Secondary Road System, if the road(s) meets minimum standards and criteria established by the Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation for the addition of roads to the System. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover that the Division of Highways is hereby requested to review the above described road(s), and to take over the road(s)for maintenance if they meet established standards and criteria, CERTIFICATE The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover at a meeting on the 71" day of October, 2024. WITNESS my hand and official seal this the 7 1h day of October, 2024. t—'ry A 0 1 'A 0 z 4Kyerleigh G. Cr 11, Clerk to the Board 7 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Form SR-2 Please Note: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways. Exhibit Book-A,V—Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NEW HANOVER COUNTY MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, National Minority Enterprise Development Week also known as National MED Week, is observed in October to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the minority business enterprise community; and WHEREAS, North Carolina agencies, municipalities, and organizations host events to honor small, minority, and women-owned businesses; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County encourages and actively seeks to do business with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) for all advertised projects; and WHEREAS, The MWBE Program increases opportunities for historically underutilized businesses and promotes a business-friendly environment that promotes growth, agility, and collaboration. which is one of the strategic objectives for New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, Creating and operating a business is a cornerstone of the American Dream and New Hanover County believes that dream belongs to everyone and celebrates the accomplishments of our MWBEs and values the many ways that our community is enriched by them. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that October 7-15, 2024, will be recognized as "New Hanover County Minority Enterprise Development Week". Residents of New Hanover are encouraged to get to know their local MWBEs business owners and work together to celebrate their accomplishments. ADOPTED this the 7th day of October 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY 0 E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Ky6kerleigh G. Cr ell, Clerk to the Board Exhibit Bouk �n � —��L~-. �� _��y�� NEW HANOVERCOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO NAME THE MILITARY CUTOFF BRIDGE OVER MARKET STREET THE"CORMEUUS E.NIX8N BRIDGE" WHEREAS, NCGS §136-18(18) authorizes the North Carolina Board of Transportation to name roads, bridges, or ferries;and WHEREAS,NCDOT requires unanimous adoption of a resolution of support from the local jurisdiction(s)in which the facility|slocated;and WHEREAS, Alice Nixon has requested the Military Cutoff bridge over Market Street be named after her father, Cornelius E. Nixon;and WHEREAS,Cornelius"Sonny"Nixon, known as"The Oyster Man,"was a lifelong resident who worked in the oyster business as a child to support his family during difficult economic times when few opportunities existed for African Americans;and WHEREAS, Mr. Nixon's drive led him tostart theCmunt/s first oyster shucking facility on Greenville Sound before building his business, Nixon's Oyster Plant, which served the community for over 55 years,on ten acres purchased off Market Street near Military Cutoff, and WHEREAS, Mr.Nixon was a leading community entrepreneur,creating jobs and providing retirement benefits tohis workers, rare among small business owners;and WHEREAS, &8r. Nixon contributed to the long-term health of the oyster industry and coastal waters by promoting the staLe's oyster shell recycling program, where customers returned shells for the Division of Marine Fisheries to use in area waters to provide habitat for young oysters, He ran the state'sthird largest recycling center and was recognized for his efforts by the Division of Marine Fisheries in 2010;and WHEREAS, in 2015, Cape Fear Community College honored Mr. Nixon for his legacy of entrepreneurship and community service by renaming its Minority Male Mentoring program to the Nixon Minority Male Leaders program, now the Mixon Leaders Center, which supports the education and professional growth of underrepresented students;and WHEREAS, Mr. Nixon's lifelong and passionate commitment to the betterment of the County has created a lasting legacy. THEREFORE,BE|T RESOLVED,that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners officially supports naming the hHi|itaryCutoffbridgeove/ K8arketStreetthe "[mrne|iusENixon0ridge" inhonmrofthe |ife|ongcmntr|butionsK4r. Nixon made to the County, ADOPTED this the 7m day ofOctober,2024. NEW HANOVERCOUNTY William E. Kivenbark, Chair Exhbt Book Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 202S WORKFORCE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM WHEREAS, in February 2022, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to dedicate at least$15 million from the county's existing revenues over the next five year for programs and initiatives that increase and improve the stock of affordable homes in New Hanover County, and increase residents access 10 affordable housing opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Land Use Department developed a framework for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding a Workforce Housing Services Program utilizing the $3 million allocated for affordable housing in the Fiscal Year 2025(FY25)budget which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the criteria and priorities were developed based on the findings of the Joint County/City Comprehensive Housing Study and Survey to create an immediate impact to New Hanover County residents; and WHEREAS, 11 proposals were received by August 5, 2024 for a total of $11,114,237 million in funding requests for the construction, rehabilitation, and assistance to 864 total units and households of workforce and affordable housing in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, a cross-functional team of New Hanover County staff and the Workforce Housing Advisory Committee members ranked Blue Ridge Atlantic Development, Wilmington Realtors Foundation, and [apeFearHabitatforHunoanitythebest-qua|ifiedproposa|sbasedupongoa|s' priorities, andscoring. NOW,THEREFORE,0E8T RESOLVED,that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners supports the allocation of funding in amounts not to exceed $1,500,000 to Blue Ridge Atlantic Development, $1,200,000 to Wilmington Realtors Foundation, and $300,000 to Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Furthermore,the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners authorizes the county manager and the county attorney to take such measures as necessary to finalize the terms and conditions of the funding. ADOPTED this the 7r*day ofOctober, 2024. NEW HANUVERCOUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair