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Home My WebLink About2024-11-18 RM Exhibits1 WA 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, Wilmington, NC 2840J . 0; , 9 Bill Rivenbark, Chair I LeAnn Pierce, Vice -Chair Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner I Dane Scalise, Commissioner I b TERMINATION OF Exhibit Book YLV, Page 2 . 1 STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY WHEREAS, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 due to Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (PTC8), the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners determined and proclaimed a local state of emergency for the New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, on Friday, September 27, 2024 due to Hurricane Helene, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners determined and proclaimed a local state of emergency for the New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has determined that a state of emergency no longer exists in the New Hanover County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the above -referenced proclamations of a local state of emergency and all the restrictions and orders therein are hereby terminated effective November 18, 2024. ADOPTED this the 18th day of November, 2024. NEW HANOVER COUNTY �f o William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: b. K berleigh G. C ell, Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book -� Page -Q0--1b NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY: POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE EIGHT Section 1: Pursuant to New Hanover County Code Chapter 17, Article 111, Section 17.71 and Section 17.72, and North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 166A, Article 1A, 166A-19.22, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has determined that a State of Emergency as defined in the New Hanover County Code Section 17.71 exists in New Hanover County. Section 2: Therefore, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaims the existence of a State of Emergency in New Hanover County to aid in the recovery efforts due to the effects of the event. Section 3: The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby orders all county law enforcement officers, employees and all emergency management personnel to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of the county emergency ordinances, which are set forth below. Section 4: Emergency protective measures shall be announced as necessary. Section 5: This proclamation shall become effective Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Adopted this the 18th day of September 2024. llldil' 1, L- Lj< William E. Rivenbark, Chair Board of County Commissioners KynAerlpigh G. 66well Clerk to the Board Exhibit Book LV Page NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY: HURRICANE HELENE Section 1: Pursuant to New Hanover County Code Chapter 17' Article U|, Section 17.71 and Section 17.72. and North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 166A. Article 1A, 166A-18.22L the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has determined that a State VfEmergency as defined in the New Hanover County Code Section 17.71exists inNew Hanover County. Section 2: Therefore, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaims the existence of a State of Emergency in New Hanover County to aid in the efforts due 10the effects ofthe event. Section 3: The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby orders all county law enforcement officers, employees, and all emergency management personnel to cooperate inthe enforcement and implementation ofthe provisions ofthe county emergency ordinances, which are set forth below. Section 4: Emergency protective measures shall be announced as necessary. Sertimm5: This proclamation shall become effective Friday, September 37.2O24. Adopted this the 27th day of September 2024. (S � I Ille" Wl� William E. Rivenbark, Chair Board of County Commissioners Clerk to the Board AGENDA: November 18, 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: Good Governance Strategic Objective(s): Align services and programs with strategic priorities. Proactively manage the county budget. Fund: General Department: Various BA 25-022 Grant Expenditures by Function Public Safer), $ - $ 3,238,833.26 $ Culture and Recreation $ $ 57,230.00 $ Total ti $ 3,296,063.26 $ Fund: Fire Rescue Special Revenue Department: Fire Rescue BA 25-022 Grant Exnenditures by Function Fund: Stormwater Exhibit Book N Page �- - 5.00 $ 29,075.00 $ 29,075.00 BA 25-022 Grant Expenditures by Function _ General Government $ $ 400,000.00 $ Total S $ 400,000.00 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-022 amends the budget for previously authorized purchase orders that utilize grant funding that will be carried forward from FY2024 to FY2025. These purchase orders are open and have outstanding balances that require payment in FY2025. These purchase orders have identified grant revenue to support the expenditure and will have no effect on fund balance. 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) 25-022 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 18th day of November, 2024. (SEAL}-- r , `F,SfA8LY5ti�`�' W. ilain E . Rivenbark, Chairman AT�ST ym gh G. Crowell, Clerk to ^ B t K berl Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Exhibit Book V Page - ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a loving, stable family; however, many children across America face circumstances where their parents are unwilling or unable to provide adequate care; and WHEREAS, over 109,000 children in the United States, including 2,100 children in North Carolina and 18 in New Hanover County, are currently in foster care, waiting for permanent adoptive families; and WHEREAS, for children who have lost their birth families, adoption can provide a secure home, parental love, nurturing, and stability, meeting essential needs that would otherwise go unmet; and WHEREAS, the future of North Carolina depends on today's children, and our state remains committed to helping every child reach their full potential within supportive family environments; and WHEREAS, North Carolina encourages its citizens, community agencies, faith -based organizations, businesses, and others to celebrate adoption, honor families who grow through adoption, and draw attention to children who face uncertain futures as they await permanent homes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that November 2024 is hereby declared "Adoption Awareness Month" in New Hanover County,. ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 2024. NEW HANOVER COU William E. Rivenbark Chair ATTEST: lk 4 444" %I Ky berleigh G. well,{CCllerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Book Page °' DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, more than one million people in North Carolina have diabetes, a serious disease that has no cure, and nearly 65,000 North Carolinians are diagnosed with diabetes annually; and WHEREAS, diabetes is the eighth -leading cause of death in New Hanover County, yet approximately one in five people with the disease remain unaware of their condition, and one in three North Carolinians has prediabetes, a condition that increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes; and WHEREAS, complications from diabetes include heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and hearing loss; and WHEREAS, racial and ethnic minority populations in North Carolina face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes; and WHEREAS, individuals with diabetes incur medical expenses approximately 2.3 times higher than those without diabetes; and WHEREAS, type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of diagnosed diabetes cases and can often be prevented or delayed through participation in diabetes prevention lifestyle programs; and WHEREAS, raising community awareness of risk factors and symptoms related to diabetes can increase the likelihood that people with, or at risk of, diabetes will seek necessary care before experiencing serious complications; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County Public Health Clinic offers diabetes screenings and health coaching to eligible women through the Wise Woman program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that November 2024 is recognized as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in New Hanover County. In doing so, the Board encourages all individuals to obtain regular health screenings to support early detection and reduce the risk of diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle. ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2024. NEW HANGOVER COUNTY,, �4�' William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: "� Ky erleigh G. Crow Clerk to the Board Exhibit " AGENDA: November 18, 2024 Book —. 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: Community Safety and Well Being Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. Fund: General Fund Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Todav Appropriated Fund Balance S 22 086 713 55 $ 28 512 1Q7.55 Section 2: Explanation BA 25-023 appropriates fund balance above the 21 percent margin to be used for Phase Two of New Hanover High School's renovations which would begin in December that would allow the classrooms, offices and main entry to reopen at the beginning of the FY25-26 school year. 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) 25-023 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted. Adopted, this 18th day of November, 2024. (SEAL) l tam E: Rivenbarl"; ChaMnan ATT ST: Ky,: sleigh "GCr.,%C�Ierk to the Board