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Home My WebLink About2025-10-20 RM ExhibitsEx! i v n�Page ol� �t AGENDA: Octol'Per 20, 2025 NEW HANOVER COUNTYBOARD OFCONINIESSIONERS AN ORDINANCE ANIENDINGTIIE FISCAL YEAR 2026 RUDGET BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of'Couwy Con missionersol'New 1 ianovei County, North Carolina, Ifiatthe following Bridget Amendment(s) he made to the annual budget ordinance I"or- the fiscal year cndii)gJime 30, 2026. Section 1: Details of'Rudget Anicudment Strategic Focus Area: Workforce wid h"momic Devk!k)jmxmi Strategic Objective(s): Phm lortht kmg-term need's oi business through tinily, Innovative programs & community par Fund: Capital Improvement Projects Department: Nluseurn BA 26-015 Gram Ex Total Revenue: Decrease Increase 11 Total BA 26-015 Grant RC n'cnue S 'J'S 250,000,11.13 250,000, Total S 250Ir01010I is 250,000 Prior to Actions Total il'ActionsTaken Todav DcpartmenLal HUChTt Si 16,M,48271 Section 2: Explanation BA 26-015 Accepts a grant award and budget increase ol'S250,000 for Hic Pio.ico (Jmcc N/luszuni captal improvement pra:JccG The grant. ft0111 The lilStitUt(! Of NlOwum and Library Scr% ices (1 RS) ZldlltifllSte)Cd thrOUZ,11 the MUSCUIM I'or America, aims to Champion lifelong learning alld advance sh,'ned knowledge and educationaV oppmtunitiCS fOr afll. This _4NMt wfll be USed to reimbut-se costs associated With the S6em:c Matters oxhilw, which pTornows sOQueo, wdimflogy, engmeeriiig., and maol (STEM) literacy through hands-on exploration. Section 3Documentalion of'Adoption This OrLfinance shall be efTective upon its adopfioi� NO"V'fa IEREFORF, BE iT RESOLVED liv the Board of(aunty Coinmissioiwrs of Now flamwer County, Norfli ( . arohna, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 20-01.5 ;rmendhig the annual btidget ordiviaiwe, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,, is adopted.. Adopted. this 20th (lay of Ocwber, 2025. 4SEAL Wdli,am E. Rivenbatk, Chairman AVIT's]: KYiI Ujrldc-�h G, CrowcO, Icrk to the Board FX11 lac RESOLUTION DELEGATING REFUND AUTHORITY FOR OVERPAYMENTS OF EXCISE TAX WHEREAS, all grantors of interests in real property are required to pay an, excise tax to the register of deeds of the county in which the real estate is located before recording the instrument of conveyance unless otherwise exempted; and WHEREAS, on occasion excise taxes are overpaid due to such actions as recording a deed in the wrong county or mistakenly paying the tax when exempt; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §105-228.37 authorizes a board of county commissioners to conduct a hearing to determine whether a refund should be granted; and WHEREAS, NCGS §105-228.37 was amended by Session Law 2022-50 adding a new subsection authorizing a board of county commissioners to delegate, by resolution, to either or both the county manager or the county finance officer the discretion to grant a request for a refund for overpayments of excise tax paid in accordance with statute; and WHEREAS, this Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the County to delegate this task, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the County Manager and County Finance Officer, or either of them, are hereby authorized to grant requests for refund of overpayments of excise taxes paid in accordance with NCGS §105-228,37, written notification will be provided to the Board after any refunds are approved, and that this resolution be effective upon its adoption. -go 1 0 a 0 q 0 F1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY '2Z William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: 4&erleigh G. C#well, Clerk to the Board FXBuokyoapaue AIL?) �i� WHEREAS, domestic violence transcends all ethnic, racial, gender, and socioeconomic boundaries, weakening the very core Vfour community, and WHEREAS, the effects ofdomestic violence are far-reaching and may have lifetime implications for families, the criminal justice system, and our community; and WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, inc. provides emergency crisis intervention, ongoing support, and services in New Hanover County for victims and survivors of domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, 1,29Sadults and 99 children received direct services such ascourt accompaniment, aidvmcaq\ empowerment groups and counseling; including 137adults and 89children who received emergency shelter through Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc, in the yeair 2024; and WHEREAS, on September 4, 2002, Gladys Bryant, an employee of New Hanover County for more than two decades, and onAugust 6,2DU8,TaricaPulliam, amemployee of New Hanover County for two years, lost their lives in acts of domestic violence, nernimdimQ their coworkers and friends of the prevalence and devastating consequences nfdomestic vintenoe; and WHEREAS, many other individuals throughout New Hanover County and the United States find themselves in abusive relationships and need a safe and empowering environment; and WHEREAS, this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as a call to action to citizens of New Hanover County to encourage, support and empower one another to live lives free frorn violence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is committed to addressing domnesdc violence in all its forms, creating a community that upholds strong values, fosters safe and loving homes for all fanniNes,and encourages citizens tOwork together toprevent and eliminate domestic violence. The Board further proclaims October 2025 as Donmesbc Violence Awareness Month inNew HainolverCounty. ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 2025 NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Riv6nbark, Chair Kyr4erleigh G. Cruaell, Clerk to the Board Exh!J D_ _ aVage e ' NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION! GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS WHEREAS, the residents of New Hanover County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and thiis community in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedom and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for freedom by placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in Veteran Service Organizations, religious groups, civil service, and with other local organizations to support fellow former service members; and WHEREAS, more than 14,000 veterans call New Hanover County home, and the County's Veteran Services Department provides comprehensive benefit counseling, claim development, and community outreach to assist an average of 2,000 veterans a,nd eligible family members each year in obtaining and maintaining the benefits they have earned; and the Department of Veterans Affairs provided more than $230 million last year in compensation, medical care, pensions, education, and other services to veterans residing in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities each year, and that number is expected to increase by an estimated 20 percent in the coming years; and WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44 to 72 percent of service members experience significant stress during the transition from military to civilian life; and WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes November 4 — 11, 2025, as a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifices of those transitioning from active service and is proud to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans by lighting the Government Center, Health and Human Services Building, and Senior Resource Center in green to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported. New Hanover County citizens are encouraged to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence from November 4 — 11, 2025. ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 2025. NEW HANOVER COUNTY ('N C 01 William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST, Kyneigh G. Crowd, Clerk to the Board LOQk ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TH�E ADOPTION O�FTHE SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM MANUAL FOR NEW wANOvsxCOUNTY DURING THE nunP0Em4EmTAmON OFTHE NORTH C4mJuNASMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (cDaG) INFRASTRUCTURE (CDBG-|)PROGRAM WHEREAS, the New Hanover [oorIty agreed to participate in the Fy2024 Small Cities [D2G Program under, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974` as amended' and administrated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Water |nfras,tructure (DWI); and WHEREAS, the CDBG program has many federal performance and program requirements; and WHEREAS, the following documents requ�re supplemental policies, and plans under this CDBG prograrn: %. Language Access Plan I, Citizen Participation Plan 3.Equal Opportunity Plan and Policy 4.Equal Housing Opportunity Plan and Policy 5.Fair Housing Plan and Policy 0.Fair Housing Compliant Procedure 7. Procurement Plan and Policy 8. Section 3Plan and Policy D�Section SO4Non-Discrimination Policy 20.Section SO4Grievance. Procedure 11,Residential &nd-Qisplacement arid Relocation Assistance Plan 12.Code nfConduct Policy 11Excessive Force Policy NOW, THEREFORE, BE|TR2BVU/ED- a. That the New Hanover County Bu*nj of Commissioners hereby authorizes and empowers the County Manager, Mr. Chris Coudrimc'toexecute all grant -related documents necessary toestab|ish and maintain, this CD8G-|program compliance manual, b. That this prograrn manual is hereby Submitted and adopted and to be used throughout the implementation of the Na* Hanover County Scotts-HiU Water Main Extension FY20�24 CD8G'; Program (FY2024 [DBG-� Pogmnn}. c. Amendments will be made tothis manual, whole mrin parts, as required bythe funding agency, their lead state agency, and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to keep current with state and federal statutes and CDBG program regulations and requirements. d. That the compliance plans and policies in this Program Manual are hereby submhtedand adopted and to be used throughout the implementation of the New Hanover County FY2024 CDBG-I Program, ADOPTED this the 20"' day of October, 2025, William E.Rivenbadk,Chair ljyrrurieigh G. Crowe ICX-lerk to the Board