HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 07-21-2025JULY 21, 2025 4:00 PM
LO CAT ION (NHC Historic Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street, Room 301)
C ALL TO OR DER (Chair Bill Rivenbark)
I NVOCATI ON (Pastor D. Evan Grizzle, Apostolic Tabernacle Wilmington)
PLE DGE OF ALLE GI ANCE (Chair Bill Rivenbark)
APPR OV AL OF C ON SENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1.Approval of Minutes
2.Adop8on of Budget Amendments
3.Adop8on of Resolu8on Appoin8ng Map Review Officers
4.Approval of May 2025 Tax Collec8on Reports
5.Approval of the Charge of 2025 Levy
6.Approval of Offer to Purchase 0.07 Acres of Surplus Property at 1015 State
Avenue and Associated Upset Bid Process
7.Approval of the Parks & Gardens Department’s applica8on for a grant from the
North Carolina Public Beach and Waterfront Access Grant Program to improve
access at Trails End Park
ESTIMATED
MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
5 8.Considera8on of a landfill 8pping fee waiver for Cape Fear Public U8lity
Authority (CFPUA)
Note: At CFPUA’s request, following the Board’s Agenda Review mee8ng on
July 17, 2025, the landfill 8pping fee waiver item is being withdrawn from the
mee8ng agenda
15 9.Considera8on of the 2024 Annual Tax SeFlement
15 10.Considera8on of Approval for the ScoFs Hill Water Main Extension Project
5 11.Considera8on to Conclude County Par8cipa8on in the Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Wilmington for the Workforce Housing Advisory CommiFee
(WHAC)
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
5 12.Considera8on to Conclude County Par8cipa8on in the jointly adopted bylaws
with the City of Wilmington for the Community Rela8ons Advisory CommiFee
(C-RAC)
45 13.Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z25-06) - Request by Craig Johnson with Heron Cove
Development, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Canh Nguyen and Ngoc Nguyen,
property owners, to rezone approximately 10.8 acres located at 6425 and 6437
Gordon Road and 1927 Gordon Acres Drive from R-15, Residen8al to a (CZD)
R-5, Residen8al Moderate High District for a 67-lot residen8al subdivision
45 14.Public Hearing
Rezoning Request - (Z23-04M) by Corrie Faith Lee with Equitas Law Partners
LLP, applicant, on behalf of River Road Construc8on, LLC, property owner, to
modify an exis8ng approximately 13.94 acres (CZD) RMF-L, Residen8al Mul8-
Family Low-Density, and (CZD) B-2, Regional Business district located at 6900
and 6904 Carolina Beach Road to reduce the maximum unit count and density,
and to modify the approved housing type from mul8-family to single-family
aFached dwelling units.
45 15.Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z25-12) - Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solu8ons,
applicant, on behalf of Janece Stone with J Stone Investments, LLC, property
owner, to rezone approximately 4.31 acres zoned R-20, Residen8al located at
3419 Castle Hayne Road to (CZD) B-2, Regional Business for a marine
contractor office with warehousing
45 16.Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z25-13) - Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solu8ons,
applicant, on behalf of Jose A C Godinez, property owner, to rezone
approximately 2.00 acres zoned R-20, Residen8al located at 4222 Castle Hayne
Road to (CZD) B-2, Regional Business, for the uses of Contractor Office and
Offices for Private Business and Professional Ac8vi8es
5 17.Appointment of Vo8ng Delegate to the 2025 North Carolina Associa8on of
County Commissioners (NCACC) Annual Conference
5 18.CommiFee Appointments
PUBLIC CO MMENTS (limit three minutes)
ESTIMATED
MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
19.Addi8onal Items
County Commissioners
County Manager
Clerk to the Board
County AForney
20.ADJOURN
Note: Minutes listed for each item are es'mated, and if a preceding item takes less 8me, the Board will move
forward un8l the agenda is completed.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
Mission
New Hanover County is commiFed to providing equitable opportuni8es and excep8onal public services through
good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all.
Vision
A vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community
commiFed to building a sustainable future for future genera8ons to come.
Shared Values
Professionalism - Equity - Integrity - Innova8on - Stewardship - Accountability
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 7/21/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell
SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following mee ngs:
Budget Work Session and Agenda Review held on June 12, 2025
Regular Mee ng held on June 16, 2025
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Good Governance
Effec ve County Management
Increase transparency and awareness about county ac ons
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 7/21/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, NHC Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle and Amanda Kostusiak, NHC Budget Officer
SUBJECT:
Adop$on of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendment amends the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
26-001 - Various Departments – This budget amendment rolls over preliminary June 30 balances in the Special Purpose
Fund used for various fiduciary ac2vi2es including tracking money that ul2mately belongs to individuals or others
outside of the government as well as some money that is restricted by third par2es.
The total amount of this rollover is $14.73 million. Significant items that are part of this rollover are as follows:
1.General Government – The $4.7 million rollover amount is comprised almost of en2rely of Developer Bonds.
When infrastructure is required as a condi2on to county approval of a development, the developer is frequently
required to pay a cash bond that guarantees performance of the improvements. The cash is deposited by the
county into this special purpose fund, which is an annual fund and requires annual budge2ng. This budget
amendment accounts for the amounts on hand at June 30, 2025 and provides the ability for the county to
expend/refund those bond amounts upon sa2sfactory comple2on of the required improvements.
2.Human Services – The $8.59 million rollover amount is comprised almost en2rely of Medicaid true-ups.
Periodically, the state performs an analysis that evaluates the Medicaid services provided by the county
compared to the reimbursements provided by the state. Most of the 2me, the state determines that addi2onal
amounts are owed to the county. Those supplemental funds are deposited into this account and must be used
to support future Medicaid services. This budget amendment is based on the amount on hand at June 30, 2025
and budgets for their poten2al expenditure.
3.Public Safety – The largest item of the $113,821 rollover amount relates to contribu2ons received related to the
animal shelter that are limited for specific uses such as medical treatment, surgery, animal abuse cases, etc.
4.Culture & Recrea2on – This $1.33 million rollover amount primarily relates to the tree fund. When developers
remove trees that exceed tree preserva2on requirements, they are required to pay amounts into this fund,
which can then be used by the county for tree ini2a2ves. This budget amendment is based on the amount on
hand at June 30, 2025 and budgets for their poten2al expenditure.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 2
Good Governance
Strong Financial Performance
Proac2vely manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the ordinance for the budget amendment listed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Descrip2on
26-001
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Adopted 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 2
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 4,686,898$ 4,686,898$
- 8,590,327 8,590,327
- 113,821 113,821
- 1,338,565 1,338,565
-$ 14,729,611$ 14,729,611$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 14,729,611$ 14,729,611
-$ 14,729,611$ 14,729,611$
585,908$ 15,315,519$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 21st day of July, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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, 2026.
AGENDA:July 21, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
Fund: Special Purpose Fund
Department: Various
Expenditure:
BA 26-001 Special Purpose Expenditures by Function
Total
Revenue:
BA 26-001 Special Purpose Appropriated Fund Balance
General Government
Human Services
Public Safety
Culture and Recreation
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) 26-001 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, is adopted.
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken
Special Purpose Fund Budget
BA 26-001 will amend the budget to rollover preliminary June 30th balances in the Special Purpose Fund. The Special Purpose Fund is
used for various fiduciary activities including tracking money that ultimately belongs to individuals or others outside of the government
as well as some money that is restricted by third parties.
Good Governance
Communicate what the county does and why.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 7/21/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Planning P R E S E N T E R(S ): Za c h D ickerso n, N H C Planning & L and U se Senior Planner
C O N TA C T (S ): Zach D ickerson; Robert Farrell, D evelo pment Review Supervisor; Rebekah Roth, Planning &
L and U se D irector
S U B J EC T:
A dop$on of Resolu$on A ppoin$ng M ap Review Offic ers
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
N C Genera l Statute 47-30.2 requires the c o unty to a ppo int Map Review O fficers to examine and appro ve pla ts and
maps prior to reco rda2o n a t the Register of D eeds. A resolu2o n designa 2ng Map Review O ffi cers must be recorded
with the county registry and indexed o n the granto r index in the name o f the Review O fficer. C ounty Planning staff
contacted each municipality within the county to ensure the pro posed reso lu2on addresses staff changes across all
jurisdic2o ns.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
I nternal bus iness processes
P rovide equitable, effec2ve, and efficient cus tomer-driv en pr ac2 ces .
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Adopt the reso lu2on appoin2ng Map Review O fficers.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip2on
Map Review Officer Resolution July 2025
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend make appointments.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Adopted and made appointments 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING STAFF AS MAP REVIEW OFFICERS
WHEREAS, NC General Statute 47-30.2 requires that every County appoint one (1) or more Map
Review Officers to examine and approve plats prior to recordation at the Register of Deeds;
and
WHEREAS, a Map Review Officer must examine and approve plats and maps to ascertain
mapping accuracy and consistency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wilmington, Town of Carolina Beach, Town of Kure Beach, Town of
Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County have requested that the staff listed below be
designated Map Review Officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
that the following staff be designated as Map Review Officers:
For the unincorporated land use jurisdiction of New Hanover County:
Ken Vafier, Planning Operations Supervisor
Robert Farrell, Development Review Supervisor
Zachary Dickerson, Senior Planner
Amy Doss, Development Review Planner
Dylan McDonnell, Long Range Planner
Katherine May, Development Review Planner
Ryan Beil, Development Review Planner
For the Town of Carolina Beach:
Ed Parvin, Deputy Manager
Jeremy Hardison, Director of Community Development
Gloria Abbotts, Senior Planner
Haley Anderson, Planner
Gigi Baggarley, GIS Administrator
For the Town of Kure Beach:
Bethany White, Inspector
For the Town of Wrightsville Beach:
Tony Wilson, Director of Planning and Parks
Robert O’Quinn, Town Planner
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1
For the City of Wilmington:
David E. Cowell, PE, City Engineer
Rob Gordon, PE, City Plan Review Engineer
Byron Dunning, PLS, Surveyor
Ed Ashworth, PLS, Surveyor
Brian Chambers, Assistant Planning Director
Patrick O’Mahony, Planning Manager
Todd Rademacher, Planner II
Zachary Smith, Planner I
Kathryn Thurston, Zoning Administrator
ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
William E. Rivenbark, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 3 - 1 - 2
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 7/21/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Tax P R E S E N T E R(S ): Allison Snell, N H C Tax Administrator
C O N TA C T (S ): Allison Snell, Trina B axley, N H C Ta x C olleco ns Supervisor
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of M ay 2025 Tax C ollec,on Reports
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
N C G S 105-350 requires the Tax C ollector to submit a report showing the amo unt o f taxes collected.
T he report for May 2025 in comparison to May 2024 is as f o llo ws:
N ew Hanover C ounty M ay 2025 M ay 2024
Real Property 99.68%99.63%
Perso nal Pro perty 98.17%98.05%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 99.59%99.54%
Total C ollected Y T D $222,315,102.49 $214,896,920.37
N ew Hanover C ounty Debt
S ervice M ay 2025 M ay 2024
Real Property 99.68%99.63%
Perso nal Pro perty 98.16%98.04%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 99.59%99.54%
Total C ollected Y T D $10,949,049.99 $12,179,830.84
Grand Total C ollected Y T D $233,264,152.48 $227,076,751.21
N ew Hanover C ounty Fire
Distric t M ay 2025 M ay 2024
Real Property 99.66%99.59%
Perso nal Pro perty 98.42%98.01%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 99.59%99.50%
Total C ollected Y T D $14,563,960.96 $14,087,921.14
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 4
G ood G overnance
S trong F inancial Performance
P roacvely manage the county budget
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro val of the reports
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descripon
May 2025 EOM-NH1
May 2025 EOM-NH3
May 20025 EOM-NH-2
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Adopted 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 4
Combined
222,943,999.04$
(216,860.13)$
141,064.47$
222,868,203.38$
223,018,714.34$
1,063,823.90$
1,500.53$
911,812.41$
99.59
360,212.05$
Total 2024‐2025 Collections YTD 222,315,102.49$
Combined
5,539,121.88$
(47,040.62)$
1,154.77$
5,493,236.03$
768,178.59$
57,018.02$
525,612.98$
5,307,688.44$
159,565.94$
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 870,726.51$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 223,185,829.00$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for May 2025
Current Year 2024‐2025
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles
Scroll/Billed 192,924,635.60$ 15,760,027.95$ 14,259,335.49$
Abatements (84,685.69)$ (132,174.44)$ ‐$
Adjustments 30,392.48$ 110,671.99$ ‐$
Total Taxes Charged 192,870,342.39$ 15,738,525.50$ 14,259,335.49$
Collections to Date 193,270,142.09$ 15,489,236.76$ 14,259,335.49$
Write‐off 49.62$ 1,450.91$ ‐$
*Refunds 1,023,121.20$ 40,702.70$ ‐$
Outstanding Balance 623,271.88$ 288,540.53$ ‐$
YTD Interest Collected 202,405.93$ 24,688.97$ 133,117.15$
Prior Years 2014‐2023
Collection Percentage 99.68 98.17 100.00
Total Levy 1,547,813.43$ 3,940,486.79$ 4,935.81$
Adjustments 1,105.75$ 49.02$ ‐$
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Outstanding Balance 913,365.31$ 3,342,876.07$ 221.10$
Collections to Date 637,199.37$ 130,979.22$ ‐$
YTD Interest Collected 123,832.69$ 35,733.25$ ‐$
*Refunds 38,199.06$ 18,818.96$ ‐$
Write‐off 35,447.81$ 485,450.46$ 4,714.71$
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles
Abatements (912.13)$ (46,128.49)$ ‐$
Scroll 1,547,619.81$ 3,986,566.26$ 4,935.81$
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1
Combined
10,980,227.23$
(11,808.37)$
6,906.18$
10,975,325.04$
10,930,406.43$
592.94$
84.98$
45,426.57$
99.59
19,236.50$
Total 2024‐2025 Collections YTD 10,949,049.99$
Combined
474,528.15$
(4,651.33)$
105.47$
469,982.29$
54,289.49$
230.90$
2.78$
415,926.48$
13,853.80$
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 67,912.39$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 11,016,962.38$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
YTD Interest Collected 10,538.13$ 3,315.67$ ‐$
Outstanding Balance 80,913.73$ 335,007.19$ ‐$
Write‐off 1.39$ 1.39$ ‐$
*Refunds 93.60$ 137.30$ ‐$
Collections to Date 45,585.53$ 8,703.96$ ‐$
Total Levy 126,407.05$ 343,575.24$ ‐$
Adjustments 102.71$ 2.76$
Abatements (60.28)$ (4,591.05)$
Scroll 126,364.62$ 348,163.53$ ‐$
Prior Years 2014‐2023
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles
YTD Interest Collected 10,426.67$ 1,400.98$ 7,408.85$
Outstanding Balance 30,567.98$ 14,858.59$ ‐$
Collection Percentage 99.68 98.16 100.00
Collections to Date 9,411,876.62$ 793,556.51$ 724,973.30$
Write‐off 11.30$ 73.68$
*Refunds 78.27$ 514.67$
807,974.11$ 724,973.30$
Adjustments 1,488.69$ 5,417.49$ ‐$
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for May 2025
Current Year 2024‐2025
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles
Abatements (4,151.56)$ (7,656.81)$ ‐$
Scroll/Billed 9,445,040.50$ 810,213.43$ 724,973.30$
Total Taxes Charged 9,442,377.63$
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 2 - 1
Total 2024‐2025 Collections YTD
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 64,524.31$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 14,628,485.27$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
Combined
Scroll/Billed 12,272,372.68$ 1,162,489.37$ 1,155,304.58$ 14,590,166.63$
17,890.04$
(7,765.93)$
Collections to Date 12,228,931.42$ 1,156,470.25$ 1,155,304.58$ 14,540,706.25$
Total Taxes Charged 12,270,006.97$ 1,174,979.19$ 1,155,304.58$ 14,600,290.74$
New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for May 2025
Current Year 2024‐2025
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles
Adjustments 1,238.26$ 16,651.78$
Abatements (3,603.97)$ (4,161.96)$
Outstanding Balance 41,114.35$ 18,566.78$ ‐$ 59,681.13$
Write‐off 26.45$ 154.14$ 180.59$
*Refunds 65.25$ 211.98$ 277.23$
‐$ 8.35$
YTD Interest Collected 11,208.27$ 1,774.39$ 10,549.28$ 23,531.94$
14,563,960.96$
Prior Years 2014‐2023
Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
316.74$ 329,085.30$
‐$ (1,325.26)$
Collection Percentage 99.66 98.42 100.00 99.59
316.74$ 327,768.39$
Collections to Date 44,831.96$ 9,209.71$ ‐$ 54,041.67$
‐$ (1,325.26)$
Adjustments
Scroll 109,535.20$ 219,233.36$
Total Levy 109,535.20$ 217,916.45$
Abatements
‐$ 8.35$
*Refunds 114.58$ 23.31$
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
‐$ 10,482.64$
Write‐off 2,337.60$ 27,258.33$ 316.74$ 29,912.67$
Outstanding Balance 62,480.22$ 181,471.72$ ‐$ 303,777.28$
YTD Interest Collected 8,300.75$ 2,181.89$
‐$ 137.89$
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 3 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 7/21/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Tax P R E S E N T E R(S ): Allison Snell, N H C Tax Administrator
C O N TA C T (S ): Allison Snell, Trina B axley, N H C Ta x C olleco ns Supervisor
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of the C harge of 2025 L evy
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Acco rding to N C G S 105-321(b), the N ew H ano ver C ounty B oard o f C ommissioners sha ll direct the Tax C o llector to
collect the taxes charged in the tax records and receipts.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
S trong F inancial Performance
P roacvely manage the county budget
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro ve the C harge of 2025 L evy
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descripon
2025 Tax Charge
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 5
July 21, 2025
State of North Carolina
County of New Hanover
To the collector of Revenue of New Hanover County:
You are hereby authorized, empowered and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records
filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the
amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth, effective September 1, 2025. Such taxes are
hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of New
Hanover and all jurisdictions therein and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct,
require and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers for and on
account thereof, in accordance with the law.
Witness my hand and official seal this 21st day of July 2025
Bill Rivenbark, Chair
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
New Hanover County
I, Allison Snell, Collector of Revenue of New Hanover County, hereby acknowledge receipt of tax books
for real estate and personal property for Cape Fear, Federal Point, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Harnett,
Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro and Wilmington Townships for New Hanover County.
Allison Snell, Collector of Revenue
New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners - July 21, 2025
ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 7/21/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R(S ): E ric C redle, N H C C hief Financial O fficer
C O N TA C T (S ): E ric C redle, L isa Wurtzbacher, L isa Wurtzba cher, N H C Assistant C ounty Manager, Kemp
B urpeau, Deputy C ounty A%orney
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of O ffer to P urchase 0.07 A cres of S urplus P roperty at 1015 S tate Av enue and A ssociated U pset Bid
P roc ess
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
N ew Hanover C o unty has received an offer to purc ha se a 2,880-square-f o o t (0.07-acre) parcel o f surplus pro perty at
1015 State Avenue, W ilmington, N C . T his surplus tract relates to a tax lien foreclo sure from the 1950s.
T he o ffer price is $35,000, which exceeds the 2025 value established by the C ounty Tax Department at $28,500. Sho uld
the B o ard wish to proceed, the propo sed sale will be adver:sed thro ugh an upset bid process, as required by G.S.
160A-269. T hrough the upset bid pro cess, the o ffero r will be required to deposit 5% of the bid with the C ounty C lerk to
the B oard, or $1,750, when the off er is accepted by the B oard. O nce the no :ce ha s been published, a ny perso n may
raise the bid by no less than 10% o f the first $1,000 and 5% of the remainder. W hen no further qualif ying bids are
received, staff is reques:ng that the B o ard delegate authority to accept the offer and sell to the highest bidder to the
C o unty Manager.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec:ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac:ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Accept o ffer and direct staff to no:ce the upset bid pro c ess a nd authorize the C o unty Manager to accept and sell the
pro perty to the highest bidder.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip:on
Offer to Purchase Agreement
Map
Upset Bid Notice
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Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
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1015 State Avenue, Wilmington, NC
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that New Hanover County has received an offer (“Offer”) to
purchase a 0.07 acre portion more or less of property located at 1015 State Avenue, Wilmington,
NC, being Tax Parcel #R08518-006-008-000. The Offer price for the parcel of land is $35,000.
The property is subject to all covenants, easements, and encumbrances of record. This Offer is
subject to upset bids.
Within 10 days and no later than August 4, 2025, any person may raise the bid by not less than
ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars and five percent (5%) of the remainder. Such
persons must deposit five percent (5%) of the total increased bid price and the property would
then be readvertised for other upset bids. New Hanover County reserves the right at any time to
reject any and all offers. This property is sold subject to N.C. General Statute 160A-269,
Negotiated Offer, Advertisement and Upset Bids.
Upset bids, with the required deposit, must be received by August 4, 2025, and must be mailed or
hand-delivered to:
Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Dr. Suite 165
Wilmington, NC 28403
Kymberleigh G. Crowell
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
July 25, 2025
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N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 7/21/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Parks P R E S E N T E R (S ): Tara D uckwo rth, N H C Parks & Garden D irector, J anine Powell, N H C Parks &
Gardens D irec to r o f D o nor Rela ons
C O N TA C T (S ): Tara Duckworth, J anine Powell
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of the Parks & Gardens Department’s ap plic a4 on for a g rant from the N orth C arolina P ublic Beach and
Waterfront A ccess Grant P rogram to improve ac c ess at Trails E nd Park
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
N ew Hanover C ounty is co mmi!ed to improving equitable a nd saf e access to o ur treasured coastal resources. Trails
E nd Park, located in the southern po r o n of the C ounty, provides o ne of the few public launch po ints f o r non-
motorized and small mo to rized watercra*s in the area . I ts loca o n, adjacent to the I ntraco astal Waterway a nd in
close proximity to Masonboro I sland, makes it a popula r launch site for kayakers, stand-up paddle boarders, and
bo aters with vessels under 22 feet.
C urrently, the park features a single boat ramp that serves both tra di onal boa ters and non-motorized users. T his
shared use o *en results in conges o n and user co nflict, par cularly during peak recrea onal hours. I n respo nse to
increased demand and co mmunity f eedback, N ew Hanover C ounty pro poses to construct a dedic ated kayak launch
adjacent to the exis ng ramp. T his improvement will enhance sa f ety, improve user experience, and expand water
access for paddlecra* users.
Addi o nally, this project includes the reloca o n of the exis ng handica p parking spaces to a newly constructed
pervious conc rete pad. W hile the current A DA-designated spa ces are loca ted near the water, the gravel surfa ce poses
significant challenges f o r individuals using wheelchairs or mobility a ids. T he pro posed reloca o n and upgrade to a fi rm,
pervious surf ace will ensure c o mplia nce with accessibility standards while also suppor ng enviro nmental goals related
to sto rmwater infiltra on.
I mpo rtantly, this project will be implemented concurrently with scheduled bulkhead repairs at Trails E nd Park.
C o o rdina ng these eff o rts allo ws N ew Hanover C ounty to realize c o st savings thro ugh shared design and co nstruc on
mobiliza o n, while also minimizing disrup on to public access by consolida ng co nstruc on melines.
T hese enhancements will not only impro ve the func onality and saf ety o f Trails E nd Park but also suppo rt N ew
Hanover C ounty ’s broader objec ves of inc rea sing public access to coastal waters and pro mo ng inclusive o utdo o r
recrea o n opportuni es for all residents and visitors.
T he bulkhead project is an emergenc y repair that is needed in order to stabilize the bo at ramp at trails end park and
ensure it remains safe and usable for the public and was f unded in the F Y 26 C I P. T his $265,000 grant wo uld add to the
pro ject, with no county expense, to bring greater accessibility to the park. A 20% grant match f ro m the co unty wo uld
be required, but that is sa sfied through the already-budgeted emergency bulkhead replacement project of $935,000.
I f the grant f unds a re received, it would increase the overall project budget but wo uld not require any a ddi o nal f unds
from the county and the accessibility wo rk would be done concurrently with the bulkhead replacement. Grant award
no fi ca ons are an cipated in late fall 2025.
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S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
S us tainable L and U s e & Environmental S tew ards hip
Cultural ameni es that enhance quality of place are s afeguarded.
P romote the community thr ough ac v i es that enhance life and connect people.
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro val to submit a applica on for a grant from the N orth C a ro lina Public B each and Waterfront Access Grant
Program to improve access at Trails E nd Park.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip on
Grant application
Trails End Park.Map
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Reco mmend appro val
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Approved 5-0.
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Local Government Project Administrator
Name:
Title:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email:t
Local Government
Project Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Costs rounded to nearest dollar:
Grant funds requested: $
Cash Match:
In-kind Match: $ _______.00
Total matching funds:
Total cost of project: $ 1,200,000.00
Site Control (check all that apply):
Owned by local government
To be obtained with this land acquisition project
Land acquired under an approved waiver.
Expiration date: ______________
Leased by applicant for 25 years or more
Easement by applicant for 25 years of more
Owned by other State, Federal, or government agency with
a Joint Use Agreement.
Type of Project (choose one):
Local Government Approval: Each grant application must be reviewed and approved by the local governing board at a duly
advertised public hearing or meeting. Provide a memorandum resolution, or copy of the minutes indicating the board ’s action on
the application.
_____________________________________
Title Signature
Lead Elected Official
Name:
Title:
Address
City, State, Zip:
Certification
I hereby certify the information contained in the attached application is true and correct and the required matching funds will be
available during the project period.
Date of Public Hearing or Public Meeting:
Land Acquisition Site Improvement Site Maintenance
NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC BEACH AND COASTAL WATERFRONT ACCESS PROGRAM
FINAL APPLICATION 2025-2026
Print or Type Name
FINAL APPLICFINAL APPLICFINAL APPLICAAATTTIONIONION
2025 - 26
X
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Provide the following ATTACHMENTS and NARRATIVE:
1.Site location maps: Provide a regional location map and a detailed vicinity map (street map) showing the
location of the proposed project. Include a north arrow, and legible street names.
2.Parcel information: Provide the following information for each parcel.
A.Attorney's Certification of Site Control
B.Name and address of owner
C.Project site address
D.Lot dimensions/Acreage
E.Adjacent water body and length of shoreline. Include NC Division of Water Resources Surface Water
Classification(s).
F.Applicable setbacks (zoning, CAMA, DOT, other) and local zoning and Future Land Use Map designation(s)
G.Deed number, book, page and date
3.Site description: Provide a description of the site where the project will be located, including natural features, uses
on adjacent lots, and existing improvements. Include an evaluation of the sites appropriateness for public access
and proximity to closest/other access sites.
4.National Flood Insurance Program Floodways & Non-encroachment Areas: Indicate if the project site or
improvements are located in Floodway or Non-encroachment area per 40 C.F.R. § 60.3(d)(3). If the project or
improvements are located in one of these areas, additional engineering studies may be needed.
5.For land acquisition: Provide a boundary survey indicating land area, along with a preliminary appraisal and a letter
of intent to sell from the property owner. The community has five years to begin developing beach and water
access facilities on an acquired site. Provide a “Plan for Future Development” to include: a description of how the
public will be able to use the site until improved access facilities are in place; a conceptual site plan showing
proposed future development; and a timeline for developing the site.
6.Project description for site improvements: Provide a description of the access facilities to be built, including
information on features, and materials.
7.Project site plan: Provide a to-scale site plan showing property lines (label existing uses on adjacent lots), proposed
site improvements, existing facilities, and significant natural features.
•Include a legend, north arrow and graphic scale.
•Improvements shown as an overlay on aerial photos may also be submitted as a supplement to but not in lieu
of a site plan.
•Provide to-scale building elevations and floor plans as applicable.
8.List the types and sources of utilities proposed; and identify associated costs on Project Budget. Note above
ground utilities must be identified.
FINAL APPLICATION
2025-26
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9.ADA requirements: Does this project meet ADA requirements? If yes, describe the handicapped accessible
features of this project. If no, describe why a handicapped accessible facility is impracticable and outline how
handicapped accessibility needs are met within the area. See Designing Facilities for ADA in the application packet.
10.Exceeding ADA requirements: Does this project exceed ADA requirements? If yes, describe the handicapped
accessible features that exceed ADA requirements.
11.Project justification: Explain why the project is needed and how it will benefit your community.
12.Project description for maintenance of a previous funded sites: describe the repair and maintenance being
proposed. Describe why repairs and maintenance are needed at this site.
13.Is this project identified as high local priority in your certified Future Land Use Plan or local Access Plan? If yes,
attach a brief description of the plan and a statement of the extent to which the project implements the policies of
the plan.
14.Is this project reflected in other policy documents or ordinances? If yes, attach a brief description of the
document or ordinance and a statement of the extent to which the project implements goals of the document or
ordinance.
15.Pre-project tasks: Identify tasks that must be completed prior to starting the project
16.Permits: List all necessary permits and/or certifications.
17.Previous Grants: Have you previously received an Access Grant from DCM at this site? See the map of previously
awarded grants. If yes, list the grant(s) by year.
18.User Fees: Is a parking fee charged at this site? Do you charge parking fees at any other DCM funded sites? If yes
to either of these questions, provide the most recent annual accounting report as required by 15A NCAC
07M .310.(d).
FINAL APPLICATION
2025-26
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