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New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for February 2025
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Real Estate
I W
wit
21M.PAol
Motor Vehicl s
e
Combined
$
192,924,63560jj
15,760,027.95
218,788,017.06
iScroll/Billed
Abatements
$
(64,5445
$
(111,38L37,
(175,925.94)
Adjustments
$
$
110673 99
141,06447
Total Taxes Charged
$
192,890,48151
$
Ir
15,759111111 II
,31&57
10,103,353.51
$ 218,751,15,5*59
,Collections to Date
$
191,228,103.43
$
15,221,19191
$ 10,103,353,51
$ 216,552,650.85
Refunds
$
972,542.65
$
35 3i3.78
$
$ 1,007,856.43
Write-off
$
32.07
$
1:423.09
$
1,455.16
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Real Estate
Personal Property
Scroll
$
1754,7,619.51
$ 3,986,III 566.26�
$
5,11 539,121.88
Abatements
(912.13)
$ (42,424.59)
$
(43,336.72)
Adjustments
1,105.75
$ 49.02
$
1,154.77
TotalLevy
1,547,813.43
$ 3,944,190.69
$
41!35.81
$
5,496,939,93
Collections to Date
$
502,915.51
$ 107,46031
$
-
610,375.82
*Refunds
$
37,663.14
$ 17,511.59
55,17433
Write-off
$
35,448.70
$ 485,451SO_j_
$
4,714.71
525,615,21
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
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New Hanover CountV Fire District Monthiv Collection Report for February 2025 Book�.Vl Page 1.110
12,272,372M
$
116III 2,48II II 937
luul
14,253,644.86
(7,173.5-411
1,238.26
$
16,651.78
Total Taxes Charged
12,270,07122
$
1,175,506.34
$
818,782M
$
14,264,36I IV
1,37
,Collections to Date
$
12,112,958M
$
1,134,053.87
1 $
818,782M
$
NII II
14,06III5,794.81
li*Refunds
$
-
$
16 _331. 0 3
$
1610
'Write-off
23.45
$
Irll151.20
YTD Inter
I Prior Years 2014-2023 1
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Scroll
1
$
109,53520
$
219,233.36
$
wll AI
316.74
329,085.30
Abatements
$
-
(1,193.58)
$1
(1,19158)
,Adjustments
$
-
8.35
8.35
TotalLevy
$
109,535.20
$
218,048.13
�NII
$
316.74
$
327,9M07
Collections to Date
$
36,487.68
$
7,ICI
5612844,05
III I II 0�II II
96
*Refunds
$
114M
$
2IL 158
Write-off
$
2,337M
$
27,25833
$_____I`I_29,912k7
Outstanding Balance
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afii
Grind T�6tal All Collectlians YTD $ 14,132,956
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Exhibit
New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for February 2025 Book ]XID.- Page
�ur�ent�Ye�ar:i�&�4-2(�2
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Scr4ll/Billed
$
9,445,040.50
$
810,213.43
520,7ul 1103'
$
10,775,965.96
Abatements
$
(3165.63)
$
(6,638.94)
$
-
$
(9,804.57)�
Adjustments
$
1488.69
$
5,41749
$
-
$
6,906.18
Tl
otal Taxes Charff ged
9,443,363.56
808,991.98
$
520,71203
$
IM III III �IIIII IN II
10,773,067.57
'Collections to Date
$
9,312,937.94
$
777,325.89
$
520,712.03
$
10,610,97586
Refunds
$
25.83
477.27
$
503.10
Write-o
9.96
$
71.8
$
81.81
.... ... . . ......
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!Collection Percentage
�YTD Interest Co.,
Em
Prior Years 2014-2023
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
Scroll
126,364.62
$
348,16153
474,528.15
Abatements
(60.28)
(4,285,03)
$
(4,345.31)
Adjustments
10231
236
$
105.47
'Tot alLevy
$
126,407.05
$
343,88116
$
470,288.31
Collections to Date
$
35,569,91
$
6,669,68
$
42,239.59
*Refunds
$
9160
$
13127
$ -
$
226.87
Write-off
$
1.32
$
1.32
$ -
$
2.64
Outstanding Balance
$
90,929.42
$
337,34153
$ -
$
428,278.23
WD Interest Colle�cte
,093a15
$
�2,42�131
$ -
$
10,514,46
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
R FETA I Rr, MUR Wel 9 MAI
Chair
Clervo the Board
Date
Exhibit
BooCX�Ulk Page-�,—A
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER,
NORTH CAROLINA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN
INSTALLMENT FINANCING CONTRACT, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
WITH RESPECT THERETO, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE COUNTY TO REIMBURSE
ITSELF FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN OTHER RELATED MATTERS THERETO
WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover, North Carolina (the "County") is a validly existing
political subdivision, existing as such under and by virtue of the Constitution, statutes and laws of the State
of North Carolina (the "State");
WHEREAS, the County has the power, pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina to
(1) enter into installment contracts in order to purchase, or finance or refinance the purchase of, real or
personal property and to finance or refinance the construction or repair of fixtures or improvements on real
property and (2) create a security interest in some or all of the property financed or refinanced to secure
repayment of the purchase price;
WHEREAS, the County has previously executed and delivered:
(1) an Installment Financing Contract dated as of June 1, 2010 (the "2010 Contract") with the
New Hanover Financing Corporation (the "Corporation"), the proceeds of which were used to finance the
Projects (as defined in the 2010 Contract), including, among other things, the acquisition and renovation of
a portion of the County's government center complex (the "Government Center") in 2005 and 2007 and
acquisition of the County's judicial building in 2000 and a 5-story expansion of the judicial building in
2002 (the "Judicial Building"), which was subsequently amended by Amendment Number One to the
Contract dated as of September 1, 2012 (the "First Contract Amendment"), Amendment Number Two to
the 2010 Contract dated as of February 1, 2020 (the "Second Contract Amendment"), Amendment Number
Three to the 2010 Contract dated as of March 1, 2021 (the "Third Contract Amendment"), Amendment
Number Four to the 2010 Contract dated as of June 1, 2022 (the "Fourth Contract Amendment"), and
Amendment Number Five to the 2010 Contract dated as of June 1, 2023 (the "Fifth Contract Amendment"),
each between the County and the Corporation, the proceeds of which financed and refinanced the projects
specified therein; and
(2) a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of June 1, 2010 granting
a lien on the sites of the Government Center and the Judicial Building, as modified by (a) a Notice of
Extension of Deed of Trust to Additional Property dated as of February 1, 2020 extending the lien of the
Deed of Trust to the site of the Juvenile Justice Facility (as defined in the Second Contract Amendment),
(b) a Deed of Partial Release dated as of February 6, 2020 releasing the lien on the Government Center
from the Deed of Trust, and (c) a Notice of Extension of Deed of Trust to Additional Property dated as of
March 1, 2021 extending the lien of the Deed of Trust to the site of the New Government Center (as defined
in the Third Contract Amendment) (collectively, the "Deed of Trust");
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to enter into Amendment Number Six to the
2010 Contract (the "Sixth Contract Amendment" and collectively with the 2010 Contract, the First Contract
Amendment, the Second Contract Amendment, the Third Contract Amendment, the Fourth Contract
Amendment, and the Fifth Contract Amendment, the "Contract") with the Corporation to pay the capital
costs of (a) construction of and improvements to various park facilities, including, but not limited to,
improvements to North Regional Park, construction of Phase II of Smith Creek Park, and redesign and
replacement of Trails End Pier, (b) improvements to various community college facilities, (c) acquisition
of a replacement fire engine and other fire rescue equipment, (d) improvements to the County's landfill
facilities and equipment, and (e) other miscellaneous capital outlay, including, but not limited to, the
acquisition of various COUnty vehicles and a new jail door system (collectively, the "2025 Projects");
WHEREAS, financing the 2025 Projects was and is essential to the County's proper, efficient and
and will grovide an essential use and has and will yermit the C un v to carr-Y out public funaum-"&,hr4-i�,-it;.
authorized by law to perform; and that entering into the Sixth Contract Amendment is necessary and
expedient for the County by virtue of the findings presented herein;
WHEREAS, the Sixth Contract Amendment would allow the County to finance the 2025 Projects
az.i take tit] @ thereto 2.t,2.Xov,&r9'6-le interest rate currently avzila)ple in the finmcial raqxketplace airt' tir terrts
7dvanta,geous to the County;
UUUL 1AfftrW*IIIVIIL, IN U11 Wit V- excmu ;:OZZ�Mrl T,
such cost exceeds the amount that can be prudently raised from currently available appropriations,
pursuant to Article V, Section, 4 of the Constitution of the State;
WHEREAS, although the cost of financing the 2025 Projects to the Sixth Contract Amendment is
expected to exceed the cost of financing the 2025 Projects pursuant to a bond financing for the same
undertaking, the cost of acquiring the 2025 Projects pursuant to the Sixth Contract Amendment and the
obligations of the County thereunder are preferable to a general obligation bond financing or revenue bond
financing for several reasons, :including but not limited to the following: (1) the cost of a special election.
necessary to approve a general obligation bond financing, as required by the laws of the State, would result
in the expenditure of significant funds; (2) the time required for a general obligation bond election would
cause an unnecessary delay which would thereby decrease the financial benefits of acquiring, constructing,
improving and equipping the 2025 Projects; and (3) insufficient revenues are produced by the 2025 Projects
so as to permit a revenue bond financing;
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of financing the 2025 Projects pursuant to the Sixth Contract
Amendment reasonably compares with an estimate of similar costs under a bond financing for the same
undertaking as a result of the findings delineated in the above preambles;
WHE,PX,AS, the increase in taxes, if any, necessary to pay installment payments falling due under
the Sixth Contract Amendment will not be excessive;
WHEREAS, the sums to fall due under the Sixth Contract Amendment will be adequate but not
excessive for its proposed purpose;
WHEREAS, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, as bond counsel ("Bond Counsel"), will render
an opinion to the effect that entering into the Sixth Contract Amendment and the transactions contemplated
thereby are authorized by law;
WHEREAS, :no deficiency judgment may be rendered against the County in any action for its
breach of the Sixth Contract Amendment, and the taxing power of the County is not and may not be pledged
in any way directly or indirectly or contingently to secure any money due under the Sixth Contract
Amendment;
WHEREAS, the County's budget process and Annual Budget Ordinance are in compliance with
the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, and external auditors have determined that the
County has conformed with generally accepted accounting principles as applied to governmental units in
preparing its Annual Budget ordinance;
WHEREAS, past audit reports of the County indicate that its debt management and contract
obligation payment policies have been carried out in strict compliance with the law, and the County has not
been censured by the North Carolina Local Government Commission (the "LGC'), external auditors or any
other regulatory agencies in connection with such debt management and contract obligation payment
policies;
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Sixth Contract Amendment after publication of a notice with
respect to such public bearing must be held, and approval of the LGC with respect to entering into the Sixth
Contract Amendment must be received;
WHEREAS, the County will incur and pay certain expenditures (the "Original Expenditures") in
connection with the 2025 Projects prior to the date of execution and delivery of the Sixth Contract
Amendment, such Original Expenditures to be paid for originally from a source other than the proceeds of
the Sixth Contract Amendment, and the County intends, and reasonably expects, to be reimbursed for such
Original Expenditures from a portion of the proceeds of the Sixth Contract Amendment; and
WHEREAS, all findings, conclusions and determinations of the County in this Resolution are
subject to modification or affirmation after all interested parties have been afforded the opportunity to
present their comments at a public hearing regarding the execution and delivery of the Sixth Contract
Amendment and the 2025 Projects financed thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF NEW HANO VER, NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS.
Section 1. Authorization to Negotiate Sixth Contract Amendment. The County Manager or
the Chief Financial Officer (the "Authorized Ofjicers"), with advice from the County Attorney and Bond
Counsel, are authorized and directed to proceed and negotiate on behalf of the County the Sixth Contract
Amendment for a principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000 to finance the 2025 Projects, to be entered
into in accordance with Section 160A-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended.
Section 2. Application to LGC. The Chief Financial Officer or his designee is directed to file
with the LGC an application for its approval of the Sixth Contract Amendment and all relevant transactions
contemplated thereby on a form the LGC prescribes and to state in such application such facts and to attach
thereto such exhibits regarding the County and its financial condition as the LGC may require.
Section 3. Direction to Retain Professionals. The Authorized Officers, with advice from the
County Attorney, are authorized and directed to retain the assistance of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina, as bond counsel, First Tryon Advisors, Charlotte North Carolina, as financial
advisor, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, as underwriter, and U.S. Bank Trust
Company, National Association, as trustee. The Authorized Officers are authorized to retain such other
professionals as they deem necessary in their judgment to carry out the transaction contemplated in this
Resolution.
Section 4. Public Hearing. A public hearing (the "Public Hearing") shall be conducted by
the Board on April 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Courthouse, 24
3
North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, concerning the Sixth Contract Amendment, the proposed
financing of the 2025 Projects, and any other transactions contemplated therein and associated therewith.
Section S. Notice of Public Hearing. The Clerk to the Board is directed to cause a notice of
the Public Hearing, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be published once in a qualified newspaper
of general circulation within the County no fewer than 10 days prior to the Public Hearing.
Section 6. Repealer. All motions, orders, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Reimbursement. The County presently intends, and reasonably expects, to
reimburse itself for Original Expenditures in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 on or after the date
occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution from a portion of the proceeds of the Sixth
Contract Amendment. The County adopts this Resolution as a declaration of official intent under Section
1. 150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, to evidence the County's intent to reimburse itself for the Original Expenditures from proceeds
of the Sixth Contract Amendment. The Chief Financial Officer of the County, with advice from Bond
Counsel, is authorized, directed and designated to act on behalf of the County in determining and itemizing
all of the Original Expenditures incurred and paid by the County in connection with the 2025 Projects
during the period commencing on the date occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution
and ending on the date of the execution and delivery of the Sixth Contract Amendment.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective on the date of its adoption.
READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2025.
Cleutothe Board
APPROVED AS To FORM:
By:
Chair of the Board of Commissioners
M
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BEARING
The County of New Hanover, North Carolina (the "County") previously entered into an Installment
Financing Contract dated as of June 1, 2010, as amended (the "2010 Contract"), with the New Hanover
Financing Corporation, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation, to finance and refinance the projects
described therein. To secure its obligations under the 2010 Contract, the County previously executed and
delivered a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of June 1, 2010, as modified and
extended (the "Deed of Trust"), pursuant to which the County granted liens on the sites of the Judicial
Building, the Juvenile Justice Facility, and the New Government Center (each as defined in the 2010
Contract, as amended, and collectively referred to herein as the "Mortgaged Property").
At its April 7, 2025 meeting, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County adopted a
resolution which authorized the County to proceed to pay the capital costs of (a) construction of and
improvements to various park facilities, including, but not limited to, improvements to North Regional
Park, construction of Phase II of Smith Creek Park, and redesign and replacement of Trails End Pier,
(b) improvements to various community college facilities, (c) acquisition of a replacement fire engine and
other fire rescue equipment, (d) improvements to the County's landfill facilities and equipment, and
(e) other miscellaneous capital outlay, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of various County
vehicles and a new jail door system (collectively, the "2025 Projects"); pursuant to Amendment Number
Six to the 2010 Contract to be dated on or about June 1, 2025 (the "Sixth Contract Amendment" and together
with the 2010 Contract as amended, the "Contract"), in a principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000,
under which the County will make certain installment payments to make the 2025 Projects available to the
County.
On the County's payment of all installment payments due under the Contract, including any future
amendments to finance or refinance projects, any lien the Deed of Trust created will terminate and the
County's title to the Mortgaged Property will be unencumbered. The Contract and the Deed of Trust permit
the County to enter into amendments to finance additional projects and refinance projects using the
Mortgaged Property as collateral and the County may or may not grant additional collateral in connection
with such amendments.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 160A-20 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina, that on April 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Courthouse, 24
North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, a public hearing will be conducted concerning the
approval of the execution and delivery of the Sixth Contract Amendment and the financing of the 2025
Projects. All interested parties are invited to present comments thereon at the public hearing.
lst Kvm Crowell
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
County of New Hanover, North Carolina
Published: April 11 , 2025
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ME
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
I, KYM CROWELL, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, North
Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution entitled
"RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH
CAROLINA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING
CONTRACT, DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE WITH RESPECT THERETO, DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE COUNTY TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS
THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER RELATED MATTERS THERETO" adopted by the Board
of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, at a meeting held on the 7th day of
April, 2025.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, this the
" day of April, 2025.
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1
Kira krowell
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
County of New Hanover, North Carolina
Exhibit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BookilV-1 Pa
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the week of April 7, 2025, is recognized nationally as Public Health Week, embracing the theme "it Starts
Here," which underscores that effective public health begins with proactive choices made within our homes,
neighborhoods, and communities; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan emphasizes Community Safety & Well-being,
committing to connect residents with services that support both physical and mental health, and to reduce the top
three causes of premature death —cancer, heart disease, and accidents —by specific annual targets; and
WHEREAS, this commitment has translated into measurable progress: heart disease -related deaths among residents
under age 75 have decreased by 6%, and the county has seen promising reductions in traffic -related fatalities in the
same age group, reinforcing that positive health outcomes often begin with local action; and
WHEREAS, these improvements reflect the work of our public health professionals, who deliver evidence -based
programs, foster cross -sector collaboration, and continuously adapt to meet the evolving needs of our community;
and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County values equity, ensuring all residents —regardless of background —have fair and just
opportunities to achieve optimal health, and advances this principle through inclusive policies, community outreach,
and strong partnerships; and
WHEREAS, as part of Public Health Week, New Hanover County joins the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear and
recognizes Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17, 2025, and acknowledges the persistent disparities faced
by Black women in maternal health outcomes, including higher rates of maternal mortality and adverse birth
outcomes both locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, Black Maternal Health Week brings attention to the need for culturally competent care, equitable access
to health services, and the removal of systemic barriers that impact maternal health, while amplifying the voices and
experiences of Black women and families; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Public Health Week theme "It Starts Here" reminds us that building healthier, more equitable
communities begins with intentional action, investment, and compassion at the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that April 7-14, 2025,
shall be recognized as "Public Health Week", and April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in New
Hanover County, and we encourage all residents to support efforts that strengthen the health and well-being of all
individuals in our community.
ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2025.
" NEW HANOVER COI.I Y
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' c William E. Rivenbark, Chair
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ATTE T:
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Kyr erleigh G. Cro ,Clerk to the Board
Exhibit
Book A%,-N—A Page-1-4
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1TAEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, emergency medical
services, or mental health intervention; and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters,
paramedics, and mental health clinicians is critical to the protection of life and preservation of
property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is dependent upon the
mtv-efrt rar��I* w4,
New Hanover County 911 Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecom m u nicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens
have with emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecom municators are the single vital link for our police officers,
firefi hters, and �tcarame �y Wq
and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the New Hanover County 911 Communications
04nter have contributed substantiallo
of individuals in crisis, and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each telecommunicator has exhibited New Hanover County's shared values of
cm�� ce
of their duties.
R, 0`11 IED by the ftew Manover County 6oard ot Commissioners thal
April 13 - 19, 2025, will be recognized as National Public Safety Telecom municators Week in New
Hanover County, in honor of the telecommunicators whose diligence and professionalism keep
our community and citizens safe.
MINN
NEW HANOVER COU
William E. Rivenbark, Chair
ATTEST:
V/
KyrrUerleigh G. CroYell, Clerk to the Board
Exhibit
AGENDA: April 7,2025 Book��Vl
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: Workforce and Economic Development
Strategic Objective(s): Lead the main well -planned infrastructure creation and resources.
Plan for the long—term needs ofbusiness through timcly, innovative programs & comniunity partnerships,
Fund- General Fund (inchidino Pn.vt-FmnJnvmAnt Rpnpfitc Fundl
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-047 Transfer to Capital Improvement Projects (Direct Costs)
S -
$ 4,374,591
$ 4,374,591
BA 25-047 Transfer to Project Grace Capital Im 5rovernent Prgiect
$ -
$ 5,434,518
$ 5,434,518
BA 25-047 Transfer to Cap Improve Projects (Post -Employment Benefits
$ -
$ 4,917,641
$ 4,917,641
Total
$ .
1 $ 14,726,750JLI
14,726,750
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-047 Sale of Fixed Assets
$ -
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
BA 25-047 Appropriated Fund Balance
-
$ 6,809,109
$ 6,809,109
BA 25-047 Appropriated Fund Balance (Post -Employment Benefits)
$
4,917,641
$ 4,917,641
Total
$
14,726,750
$ �6,750
Prior to Actions Today
Appropriated Fund Balance
Fund: Capital Improvement Projects
Total if Actions
r
Expenditure:
DecreaseI
Total
BA 25-047 Capital Project Expense - Direct Cost
$
$ 5,292,232
s 5,292,232
Total
S =
$ 5,291432JI
$ 5,292,232
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-047 Transfer In General Fund
$
$ 4,374,591
$ 4,374,591
BA 25-047 Transfer In Post -Employment Benefits Fund
$
$ 4,917,641
$ 4,917,641
BA 25-047 Sale of Fixed Assets
$
$ 3,500,000
$ 3,500,000
BA 25-047 Loan Proceeds
$ (7,500,000)
$
(7,500,000)
Total
$ (7,500,000)l
12,792,232 I
$ 5,292,232
Prior to Actions Today
Project Grace - Direct Cost Budget $
Fund: Project Grace Capital Improvement Project
Total if Actions
76,=065,482
Expenditure.
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-047fa ital Project Expense - Devel?j)er
$
$ 5,434,518
$ 5,434,518
Total
$
$ 5,434,518
$ 5,434,518
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-047 Transfer In General Fund
S
I$ 5,434,518
Total
$
5,434,518 JIS
5,434,518
Prior to Actions Today
Project Grace - Developer Budget —$ 55,94=2,679
Total if Actions
E97 I
Section 2: Explanation
BA 25-047 provides for and adjusts the funding of the Project Grace developer and direct costs, as described more fully in the accompanying
agenda 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 Amendments) 25-047 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, is adopted.
Adopted this 7th day of April, 2025
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $855,000,000
TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
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Section 1. The proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in an amount not to
exceed $855,000,000, the proceeds of which will be used to finance and refinance costs of the
Project, a portion of which is within the jurisdiction of the County, is hereby approved for the
purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. Additionally, it is the purpose and intent of the Board that
this resolution also constitute approval by the Board of the financing of the portion of the Project
located in the County through the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in accordance with
Section 162-S:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes. The Board is the governing body of the
political jurisdiction within whose boundaries a portion of the Project is located. In no event shall
the County or any political subdivision thereof be liable for such Bonds nor shall the Bonds
constitute a debt of the County or any political subdivision thereof.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED this 7th day of April 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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a� William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
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EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners for the County of New Hanover, North Carolina (the
"County") held a regular meeting in Room 301 of the Historic Downtown Courthouse located at
24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, the regular place of meeting, at 4:00
p.m. on April 7, 2025. The following Commissioners were:
Present: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Vice -Chair LeAnn Pierce; Commissioner Dane Scalise;
Commissioner Stephanie A.C. Walker; and Commissioner Rob Zapple.
Absent: None
Motion was made by Commissioner Scalise, seconded by Commissioner Zapple and
carried unanimously, to open the public hearing.
WHEREAS, at 4:23 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board of Commissioners (the
"Board") would proceed to hold a public hearing and would hear anyone who wished to be heard
on the proposed issuance by the National Finance Authority (the "Authority"), a component unit
of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire, of its Revenue Bonds (Winston-
Salem Sustainable Energy Partners) in one or more series (the "Bonds"), in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $855,000,000;
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be qualified 501(c)(3) bonds as defined in Section 145 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the proceeds from the sale of the
Bonds will be applied by the Borrower (defined below) to (1) pay or reimburse the costs of the
Energy Projects (as defined in the notice of public hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
"TEFRA Notice")) at certain hospitals and related facilities located at the addresses set forth in the
TEFRA Notice and owned and operated by Novant Health, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit
corporation ("Novant"), and certain of its affiliates described in the TEFRA Notice (collectively,
the "Benefitting Entities"), (2) pay, or reimburse Novant for paying, a portion of the costs of the
2025 Projects (as defined in the TEFRA Notice), (3) if determined to be applicable, refund existing
indebtedness of Novant, the proceeds of which were used to initially finance a portion of the 2025
Projects, (4) if determined to be desirable, pay a portion of the interest accruing on the Bonds, and
(5) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority;
WHEREAS, the Authority has been requested to issue the Bonds and to lend the proceeds
from the sale thereof to Winston-Salem Sustainable Energy Partners LLC (the `Borrower"), an
Arizona limited liability company, for the ultimate benefit of Novant and the other Benefitting
Entities;
WHEREAS, the Borrower, Novant and the other Benefitting Entities are organizations
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or are properly classified as disregarded entities whose
ultimate owner is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. The Energy Projects
and the 2025 Projects are together referred to as the "Project." The Project is or will be owned or
operated by Novant and the other Benefitting Entities;
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code, requires that any tax-exempt bonds issued by the
Authority for the Project may only be issued after such issuance is approved by the County
following a public hearing with respect to such issuance;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 162-5:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes, prior to the
Authority issuing bonds subject to Section 147(f) of the Code, the state or political subdivision
within whose boundaries the project to be financed is located must have approved the financing of
the project, which with respect to a portion of the Project includes the County;
WHEREAS, Novant has requested that the Board approve the financing and refinancing
of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $855,000,000 in order to
satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and approve the financing
of the portion of the Project located in the County in order to satisfy the requirements of
Section 162-5:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes;
WHEREAS, the TEFRA Notice was published on March 28, 2025 in The Star -News
setting forth a general, functional description of the type and use of the facilities to be financed
and refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds, the maximum principal amount of the Bonds to be
issued, the initial owner and operator of the facilities and the location of the facilities, among other
things;
WHEREAS, the names, address and testimony of the persons who were present and who
offered comments on the proposed issuance of the Bonds or who responded in writing to the notice
of public hearing are as follows:
Neal Shulman, 119 Nash Drive, Wilmington NC 28403 read a portion of his written
statement, which had been previously submitted to the Board, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board inquired elsewhere in and around the meeting
room to determine whether there were any other persons who wished to speak at the public hearing
and the Chairman of the Board determined that no other persons who wished to speak at the public
hearing were found; and
WHEREAS, a purpose of the above -described public hearing and this resolution is to
satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code, in order to qualify the
interest on the Bonds for exclusion from the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income
tax purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code;
After the Board had heard all persons who had requested to be heard, Commissioner Scalise
moved, seconded by Commissioner Zapple, that the public hearing be closed. The motion was
adopted unanimously.
Commissioner Scalise introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been
distributed to each Commissioner:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$855,000,000 TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA:
Section 1. The proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in an amount not to
exceed $855,000,000, the proceeds of which will be used to finance and refinance costs of the
Project, a portion of which is within the jurisdiction of the County, is hereby approved for the
purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. Additionally, it is the purpose and intent of the Board
that this resolution also constitute approval by the Board of the financing of the portion of the
Project located in the County through the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in accordance
with Section 162-5: 10(l) of the New Hampshire Statutes. The Board is the governing body of
the political jurisdiction within whose boundaries a portion of the Project is located. In no event
shall the County or any political subdivision thereof be liable for such Bonds nor shall the Bonds
constitute a debt of the County or any political subdivision thereof.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Vice -Chair Pierce seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Vice -Chair LeAnn Pierce; Commissioner
Dane Scalise; Commissioner Stephanie A.C. Walker; and Commissioner Rob
Zapple.
NAYS: None.
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
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Section 1. The proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in an amount not to
exceed $855,000,000, the proceeds of which will be used to finance and refinance costs of the.
Project, a portion of which is within the jurisdiction of the County, is hereby approved for the
purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. Additionally, it is the purpose and intent of the Board that
this res lution also constitute am ,2roval bv the Board of the financing of the
the County or any political subdivision thereof be liable for such Bonds nor shall the Bonds
constitute a debt of the County or any political subdivision thereof.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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ATTEST:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER )
1, Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY as follows:
1. A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, located
in the State of North Carolina, was duly held April 7, 2025, such meeting having been noticed,
held and conducted in accordance with all requirements of law (including open meetings
requirements), and minutes of that meeting have been or will be duly recorded in the Minute Book
kept by me in accordance with law for the purpose of recording the minutes of the Board of
Commissioners.
2. The attached extract accurately reflects the actions taken by the Board of
Commissioners with respect to the matters therein.
3. The attached extract correctly states the time when the meeting was convened and
the place where the meeting was held and the members of the Board of Commissioners who
attended the meeting.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have hereunto affixed the
seal of the County of New Hanover as of April 8, 2025.
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Cle0o the Board of Commissioners
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR
THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROTINA REGARDING TAX-EXEMPT
BONDS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an April 7, 2025 a public head", as factored by Section 147(B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1985, as
areauled (the 'Celt will be held by the Chard of Commissioners for the County at New Hanover, North Carina (the °Camly"), whh respect
to the health sea facilities proposed to IN Nuanced Or retirement by the Normal Finance Authority (the "Authority"), a carpa,m emu d the
Business Finance Authority of the Slate OF New Hampshire, with proceeds from the issuance of one or more stamps at tax-exempt bands Ohe
"Banda") The hearing will commence at 4:00 p m, or as sown Ihaearter as the matla can he head, in Ram 301 a1 the New Hanover County
I latok Caurthaae bwteU at 24Naih Thirtl Sbeel, wulmingtan, North Caaa 2810/, imp regula place a! meeting The Hentls with be'puali8ed
5 cifila a The apartment
domed In Section 145 IN Una Bonds
Revenue Code at 15,00 ,9 amaded 4the "Coda"i. la hospital and related health care
18eitiMB The maximum 6lalatl prtndpal amount at Bonds la be issued IS $g55,Da,aD.
from the sale of the Bonds will be loaned to Wlrwtan-Salem Sustainable Energy Pallas LLC (ore `Barew."), an Arizaa
any. The proceeds from the Salo of Old Bands :toil be apgs,4 by the Borrower to (1) ow or reimburse the costs of the
na4. vamilrrecOan Agana n4nt NO Wgres, g of CtUA aompo related vaVk*tocrrxts, mrkvding but roc limited to,
04 awned ant
desribed below
dined below), t3)
AAP the hula" of the Bow by Ibe Apmority
The 2025 Projects hill (A) cahsirutting, reavadg, furnishing and equipping (1) a new health care tacitly From as Novam Heath
R.N. Hit Medical Center to be located at 151 Scotts Hill Medical Park Drive, lMlinagta, North Carolina 28411 and consisting a Lipp-1 ce ly
74 licensed Inpatient beds, eight operating rooms, endosonpy procedure rooms, an emergency dopaHmenl, Imaging and laboratory facilities and
related support sertdce areas Illm'Spurts Hill Medical CenterPraNct"); (2) an expansuser to all renovation of the emergency department at Novant
HeaNh Mint BG Medical Canter located at 8201 Reaahram Lapp, Charlotte, North Candy a 28215 add consisting of two haw homeroom., 17
new treatment raans, clinical special Space, lobby expansion, new imaging services, new elevate shall and add0aal support rams One
"Mint ION Medical Center Project"); and (3) a now observation unit at Presbyterian Medical Center loathe at 20O Hawthorne lane, Chalude,
North Carolina 28204 (the "Piallyterin Medical Center Projecl'T; and (B) roan, capital expenditures at any of the Novant Faciltes, including
but not limited to fit additiaut and ranava8aa In such Naval Facilities and 12) the acquisition of medical, commie, olDa and capital
equipment la use at such Novant Fondues {the "Nadine Capital Expaditures Pmjecte," and collectively with the Saba HIS Medical Cenia
Project the Mint Hit Medical Cantor Ph doct and fie Presbyterian Medical Center Projoi the "2025 Prgecla").
The maximum principal amount of Goods to be issued to finance OF refinancs the mhrvang 2025 Projects its set forth in the table below:
amad Maximum Principal Amount of gads to
t9ttpr,8tlgiltl KO11V10 XA2`rt1r"
&.Be Hill Medical Cent. Project $262,600,000
Mint Hill Medical Curtis Project 45,W 0,090
Presbyterian Medical Center Project 39,000,000
Set faith m Egi bil, is the maximum principal amount of Bads lobe Issued at each of the Novant Facilities tame Energy Projects and
the Routine Camas Expenditures Projects.
The Borrower and the Gambling Erhgtlea are, agernizatahs described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code a am properly classified as
disregarded angOes whose ultimate owner Is an agaNaaga described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code The Energy Projects and the 2025
Projects ore Wool, rafeno l to as the "Project ° The Projal is a will he ended or operated by Novant and the after 8eagWng Fruits$,
Including The Prea ddeplan th aital; Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Pander Memorial HaspOal, barbarous; Novant Health Matthews Medical
Cenlar, LLC; Medical Palk Hospital, LLC; Novant Health BaGatyno MsdlcalCent is LLC; NevantHeatih Mini HiilMede.1 CcwRoLLC; servant Health
Now Recover Rodoned Mal l Center, LLC; NansalleakhThomaawiga Medical Cemeq ELQ Brunswick Community Hospddl, LLC, NovantHeah a
Rowan Medical Carter, LLC; Sam Carolina Coastal Medical Canter. LLC Hiha Head Medical Center, LLC; artl East CroperMedlcal Cenia, LLG,
The Bantle and the obligation to pay principal at and interest thaaon and any redemption aemiam with mapat thereto do not casMule
indebtedness a an obligate of theAmi ty, Ilia Slate at Now Hampallom, the Siefert North CaaGno, the Slated South Carolina a any political
aAhdloslon thereof, Including the County, within the meaning of cry cansttdisnal or statutory debt Itmitatun, or a charge against the general
credit or taxing prepare of any of in= The Bonds shah be a limited abtgaNen of thehathaily, payable solely from carlion rovenues duty pledged
Waefor and generalVemosenag amounts paid by the Borrower.
Tile Rewteg w0 pretdaa rnabinaOM appor" 6P be head AN paasanaw tint to c iptxaadep vWa4 Ua ft l ossae d, M %roc Whip hM
on tlwlxafapaeg$aciJllHl nrhxRs{nU pruµHed tacaliyaeU tit ref iantaF Aoypusuh+naHup laecmaradm6n `Wtudn4N duwpaxb
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North GNakna2Na AtldNxYs Cataloguing el CommwMatR
This notice is published In eceadare a with Uq Cole ad the regulations promulgated increases.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY
OF NEW HAMOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
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Dated March 28, 2025
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RMUM Gobi Eapendbure Projects
Baitxtyna Mail Center
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N/A
10905 Proadayea Based W.
Charlotte, NO 28277
Charlotte mingmdic Hospital
S187a,0a
N/A
1001 Randolph Road
Chanute, HC 28207
Cher ersville Medical Center
$26,400.000
S23,800.000
10030 011NW Bead
Huntersville, NO 20078
MaNMkaMtcaTCd+tlp
$27,500,000
521,7a,GOD
15DO Malthe se Township Pli
Matthews, NC 28105
Mint Hill Medical Center
$10,300,000
$7a,0a
8201 Health.. Loop
Chaida te, NO 28215
PresbNerim Medical Canter
STO,700,000
SS1,900,006
2a Hawihame Lane
C'ha at r, NC 28204
Clemmaw Medical Center
$13,700,aO
S7,200,000
6915 Village Medical Circe
Ciemmam, NO 27012
Focayll, Medical Cater
S83,800,000
S53,100,000
3333 Goes Creek Plow;.
WAslan-Salem. NO 27103
NamemwiNe Medical Center
$19.7a.a0
S11.50000
1750 Kartelsvhile Medical Pkwy
Nemerswi9e, NO 77284
MacNeill Park Hospital
$12,400,000
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195D S Hawthame Road
Winston-Salem, NO 27103
Nie,"Wl tC*-0Ac Me*"
$15,400,000
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6301 Wrightsville Ave
Wlhmngton,NO 28403
New Hanover Regaral Medaaf Canter
$65,000,000
S62,000,000
2131 S 17th Street.
WiNningter, NC 28401
ThameswlN Medical Center
114,700,000
S7,000,00c
207 Old Laxinglan Head
1'namasvRio. NO 27360
Gavocalck Medical Center
S21,2000OO
S16,31)(1,800
240 Hospital Go
Bowls, NC 28422
Rowan Medical Cent.
$34,900,0a
S19,300,000
Of 2 MoMalie Am
Seliabay, NC 28144
Pend. Medical Center
$7,700,000
$3,200,000
507 E Fremont Slreal
Gongaw, NO 20425
East Caper Medical Canter
$2113004110
$13,100,000
2000 Hospital Drive
MI Preseant SC 29464
Coastal Carolina Hospital
$9200,000
S6,200,000
1000 Medical coma Drive
Hardeevills, SC 29927
Main flood Hospital
$29,7000a
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Statement of Neal Shulman
(Attached.)
When I heard about this "PUBLIC HEARIN(Y' I wondered what this is about, How it may effect the
CITZENS , TAXPAYERS and VOTERS. Then it was explained to me my one of your attorneys that
this was to help Novant.. So I thought about this , You tell us that you have our best interests at heart.
That you are here to protect us. But you sold the hospital even though it was not what the people
wanted. The result is we now have the worst hospital in the state. You told us and assured us that how
wonderful this would be even though the FACTS said otherwise. Than the quality of care got so bad
that the state of North Carolina and the United States Medicare officials warned Novant WOULD
either fix things quickly to a level where people were no longer at risk of losing there lives or be
maimed or poor quality care !! There was a time line given. Now the county commissioners did not tell
us that Novant was about to lose medicare, Medicaid and the ability to operate the hospitals in New
Hanover, Brunswick and Pender county. I guess you did not think it might be something we would
want to know about or find important. Novant did not tell us , no surprise, they have been anything but
transparent and honest , but told the state of North Carolina that they did not want that information
published here in New Hanover county but requested it to be advertised and published it Winston
Salem, that way New Hanover Voters would not know about this matter, another Novant lack of
"vrmm". 1XWXr--70R=ft
in the open. The F.A.A. Warned them about the pilot of the helicopter that crashed that he needed to be
reevaluated since they felt he was a danger. But they did nothing , except when he crashed withpeople
on it, then the president of Novant called staff at the hospital and told them not to talk to anyone, but
the folks at the FAA are talking .
Approximately 6 weeks before commissioner Hayes died. I saw her at Novant heart where she told me
how great Novant care was. I told her that I was going to UNC and she didn't go somewhere else she
would die. I guess I was right. Then at her funeral you acted about how upset you all were, did you
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smart enough to prescribe the correct medication , they tried for I year with no success UNC did it in
less than 2 hours a simple procedure that Novant either did not the knowledge to do or were they just
incompetent ??, , That sure gives people confidence about Novant.
Mr. Rivenbark and Mr. Echols made a deal to give away 26 million dollars for a school building even
though its a State Statue that ALL school buildings have to be voted on by the voters. I uess ilu il, I I
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I contacted the state they did not know anything about this whole building and they were rather
confused and thanked me for that information. The question of integrity and honor come to mind
about the actions of the commissioners not only by me but a growing number of voters. Supposedly
there is a clause about quality of care in the sales contract of the hospital, but for some reason we can't
find out about it. Novant has not lived up to their promise of excellent care ! Novant has done nothing
but harm , mame and kill people, why in the world are you helping them when they are not helping us.
Do you have our best interests or theirs?? This vote will determine how the voters will vote in the next
elections, Or is there some other incentive for County Commissioners?
Neal Shulman
119 Nash dr
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLUNA
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 3,2020
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ExhibitBook page
WHEREAS, ipursuant toN.C.G.5^6160D�the County OƒNew Hanover /,Cguntu,\may adopt zoning
and development regulation ordinances and combine any ordinances authorized into a unified
ordinance for the purpose ofpromoting health, safety, morals orthe general welfare;
WHEREAS, the applicant's key intent for the amendment istoupdate the Unified Development
Ordinance (U[]{]) to ensure it complies with recent changes tothe North Carolina General
Statutes.
WHEREAS. the New Hanover County Board of Commissioner held a public hearing on Anh| 7\
2025 to consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the County finds that the amendment and administrative documents are consistent
with the purpose and intent ofthe 2016 Comprehensive Plan because it provides up-to-date
zoning tools and;
WHEREAS. the County finds that approval of the amendment is reasonable and in the public
interest because it provides for clear and effective ordinance standards consistent with state
Section 1. The Unified Development Ordinance of the County of New Hanover adopted February
3,2O2Oishereby amended per the attached amendment document.
Section 2. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent
of such conflict, is hereby repealed.
Section 3.This ordinance is adopted in the interest ofthe public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina and shall be in
full force and effect from and after its adoption.
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Section 4kThe County Commissioners find, inaccordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S616OD-
6O5, that adoption of this amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of the 2016
Comprehensive Plan because they clarify an important part of the planning process necessary to
support the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for a vibrant community supportive of private
investment that also conserves and enhances our sense ofplace.
ADOPTED this the 7 th day of April, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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Kym rowell, Clerk to the Board
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The proposed text amendment is attached, with :.:tc.:lic's indicating new language and
strikethreugh indicating text that is to be removed.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.
Article 4: Uses and Use -Specific Standards fATETM7
FCO I ERS
Section 4.4, Accessory Use and Structure Standards4.4.4 Standards for Specified Accessory Uses and Structures CHAIRPERSON
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Detached accessory dwelling units shall be allowed in districts where permitted by right subject
to the following standards:
17. Mobile homes, RVs, shipping eenteiners, and manufactured homes shall not be
permitted as accessory dwelling units.
Article 6: Subdivision Design and Improvements
Section 6.3, Improvements
6.3.2 Guarantees of Improvements
Final plats of a subdivision shall be approved by the Planning and inspeefiens Lan,,,a' Use
Department after the subdivider has complied with one of the following requirements:
A. The subdivider has installed all required improvements in accordance with the provisions of
this Ordinance; or
B. Except in the case of Minor Subdivisions, the subdivider of an approved preliminary project
in which the total cost of required improvements and administration does not exceed
$8,000,000.00 (the "Surety Limit"), provides a financial guarantee in -lieu of constructing
improvements. The surety limits stated in this section shall be adjusted periodically in
accordance with an appropriate established index approved by the County Attorney.
1. The financial guarantee shall take one of the following forms, at the election of the
subdivider:
a. A surety bond issued by any company authorized to do business in North
Carolina;
b. A letter of credit issued by an financial institution licensed to do business in North
Carolina;
c. Another form of guarantee that provides equivalent security to a surety bond or
letter of credit.
2. A financial guarantee may be deposited in escrow with an escrow agent acceptable to
the County, provided the subdivider shall file with the County Engineer an agreement
between the escrow agent and the subdivider guaranteeing the following:
a. The escrow account shall be held in trust until released by the County and shall
not be used or pledged by the subdivider in any other matter during the term
of the escrow; and
b. If the subdivider fails to complete the required improvements, the escrow agent
shall, upon notification by the County and submission by the County to the escrow
agent of an engineer's estimate of the amount needed to complete the required
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improvements, immediately either pay to the County the funds estimated to
complete the required improvements, up to the full balance of the escrow
account, or deliver to the County any other instruments fully endorsed or
otherwise made payable to the County.
3. The amount of the financial guarantee shall not exceed 125 percent of the reasonably
estimated cost of completion at the time the guarantee is issued. Any extension of the
financial guarantee necessary to complete required improvements shall not exceed 125
percent of the reasonably estimated cost of completion of the remaining incomplete
improvements still outstanding at the time the extension is obtained.
4. Conditions and stipulations to plat approval under this section are as follows:
a. The subdivider shall furnish a bona -fide estimate of the required improvements
for verification by the County Engineer. Upon the County Engineer's
determination that the estimate furnished is reasonable, the subdivider shall
deposit with the County the surety bond, letter of credit, or other guarantee, as
applicable, in the amount of the estimate determined reasonable by the County
Engineer.
b. In the event the subdivider obtains a surety bond or letter of credit as its form
of financial guarantee, such financial guarantee shall be issued by a company
authorized to do business in North Carolina.
c. Financial guarantees in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit, or cash security
may be reduced by the County Engineer if a portion of the required
improvements have been installed, inspected, and approved. An addendum or
amendment to the original surety bond or letter of credit shall be required.
5. Tth.e tti, aF E,9p dic'dl cor,"'Cluct ar"., h"".q)ed1,io,, of t,,"w "o
30 c1oys o,�� wiriffen, re�,',�uest re�,',�eived�"' firo,,n.,, a deve1o;,,'x,',,'�,,r arv:l
odfY,,,'se 'One cfeve,,,"oF:o-�#- whe',)')"mr r,`he ore to 4¢ req,,A,,re(,.'Y
specificatior,m, I the evend," .,,he Coumly (~eveloper i,1,sagree cr
to the s,,g"�lecf"',"IY,cl,/a"i,,�),s 0,11, �_Od 0,,e r,,nc,ry obl'ain cl
Pr,,der sea," a 2"icer',sed ,.',° engineer t,,f'wf eqW ed
been copnplefe,J," �,fo Phe of the
j',� , haH fhpt"elses& gesb,a
30 ¢,:iays by t1",e C �,,ad�4 "hie for fi,`w y
tyein,,g req,,),,.;freI are, co,,nn,,pplete o,,,- upon, receipt of,": a r,'ortrification
Se4""1 a professior,,�,�114 Hu,,0 100,P)e reqLfi,'1-CXJ beer,,,
con,,pf0eL! Hhe secificati1,nn! of
7, Cove)%tge,,, No per,,,Forrnance ev,',,ay be reqtn,,,"ree,,'J" ',"o; l r4,r r,tl.,"! (i «8,, of mrpy
infa,,p,f ovement ontf,�e '�4 r,to ,1'1"),e speo,"ficatior"S of f"he coldy 0'rEl dxr
receip�,,' a cerfificofk"'?n sec' frorn a profess,,' onai"
Y 'i f i C cy t ,, S hov(.,b � een to the ("t- u§
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Article 2: Measurements and Definitions
Section 2.3, Definitions and Terms
Sit.;in, Adverfis"irrg
A s,,,g)r, visible local or Sk,�,Oe ro<-,,jd or ln,gi-,,1,,vafr il,*� adverl"ises activi"b'es oirl t,,,e
s loorrfe�,,.,J' or �,,.,,�dve� v,,hich i ,'t rlises sl,.,,Yle or lease of !,I,,e prope;-ty whid", tf is itoc""sko"Y".
k,,Jve,-hsJ,ng signs cil,! ofiier sigr), ex�,X,,,,pt 04,,,Ocibor kl"Yerfising Signs,
Article 11: Nonconforming Situations
Section 11.7 Nonconforming Signs
11.7.1 Determination of Nonconformity
Existing signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of Section 5.6, Signs, and the other
requirements of this Ordinance may be eligible for the designation "nonconforming" provided that:
A. The Building Safety Director determines that the sign is properly maintained and does not
in any way endanger the public; and
B. The sign has a valid permit or variance approval or complied with all applicable laws on
August 6, 2001.
11.7.2 of
A, re gulofi,or-: �,"o P,,`,`;e con',frary, a la,",lbAffy e,,,ret,'Jeed opr:-
,I,'he sc,,me p,,,,,-,ircel so long as l,,,,n-eirryses cidvertisir,��g rrmy be or reco#-,,,,s,,P'rucfed �,IM
I 'he of tVfol advertis,,,i,,-eg sr c�re.,,,.,i is r-,ot ;iu,-recse,,,./,
B. Tier coe),-,p,,,,,"ies 1,6i,`,,,`n focc,',,0 deveIopr,,,-Penf in,, place e-,Yf, !,'rw h,`1r,,,-f* �the sign r-:reded,
C Tl,',�e w,o,Io t`he rell'oV%,:dion,, of }!e h,.'i ,.,Uye,,,, e c ,,erl` ar,, pre,r,, ises
sigr', 'Pov,o yeaurs al)fer Nkw daie of -err(,ovc,,l,,
D, D",,e Co,errfy N,,,we tt'w Po prove tP",,e g siqr,,� 'ovos not la"'I'l,f",t"hy
11.7.-23 Loss of Nonconforming Status
A nonconforming sign may lose its nonconforming designation if:
A. The sign is is root relocated or replaced i cv,co, nu:,e vv4'P,'h Sedion, 7 17,,2
el nnorrl,,,�,)s of re,,,,,,r�poval; or
B. The structure of the sign is altered in any way except towards compliance with this Section
5.6, Signs, and the other requirements of this Ordinance. This does not refer to change of
copy or normal maintenance.
11.7.34 Maintenance and Repair of Nonconforming Signs
Nonconforming signs are subject to all requirements of this Ordinance regarding safety,
maintenance, and repair. However, if the sign suffers more than 50 percent appraised
damage or deterioration-,, it shall be removed and brought into conformance with Section
5.6, Signs, and the other requirements of this Ordinance.
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