HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-17 RM ExhibitsAGENDA: November 17, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 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, 2026.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Office
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 26-016 Capital Outlay
$ -
$ 465,363
$ 465,363
Total
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 26-016 Port Securi Grant
$ -
$ 465,363
$ 465,363
Total
Prior to
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 94h6511,60
Appropriated Fund Balance $
Total if Actions Taken
95,130,523
$ -
Section 2: Explanation
BA 26-016 Budgets grant funds received from the 2025 Port Security Grant for the purchase of a 31-foot marine vessel
equipped with radiation detection technology and updated navigation electronics for sea -going conditions and severe weather.
The project enhances the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office committment to focus on providing physical security,
awareness and faster response to the surrounding ports and waterways. This marine vessel would be the largest in the fleet to
include an enclosed cabin that offers additional protection. Total grant funding is $465,363. A 25% County match is
required, based on a total project cost of $620,485. The County's share of $155,122 is already included in the FY25-26
budget.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26-016 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2026, is adopted.
Adopted, this 17th day of November, 2025.
(SE,
it am E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ky4Aberleigh G. Croz011, Clerk to the Board
Exhibit
Book 0A Page
NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
North Carolina
County of New Hanover
Road Description: Metro Circle located in the Roymac Business Park (Division File No: 1323-N)
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover
requesting that the above described road, the location of which has been Indicated on a map, be
added to the Secondary Road System,, and
WHERAS. the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that the abo ve described road should
be added to the Secondary Road System, if the road meets minimum standards and criteria
established by the Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation for the addition of roads
to the System,
NOW, THEREFORE, be itresolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Count of New Hanover that
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the Division of Highways is herebyrequested to review the above described road, and to take of the
road for maintenance if they meet established standards and criteria.
CERTIFICATE
The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of
New Hanover at a meeting on the 17th day of November, 2025.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this the 171h day of November, 2025.
CO-
\ANTY.'
Kym erleigh G. Cr II, Clerk to the Board
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Form SR-2
Please Note: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways
Exhibit
Book L Page
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, New Hanover County owns certain personal property itemized on attached Exhibit A that is
no longer functional for governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is desirous of declaring the property
surplus and disposing of the property as authorized by North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 160A-
VVHERE&S, following the board's approval, the board wishes to a|kovv no organizations the
opportunity to inspect and purchase the property prior to being sold by public auction; and
WHEREAS, all remaining property will be disposed of according to the procedures prescribed in Chapter
160A-270Kc\ which authorizes the disposal of personal property electronically using on existing private
orpublic electronic auction service; and
WHEREAS, items not sold by electronic auction will bedisposed ofusing any other method authorized in
the NCGS 160A-Article 12 including discarding the items.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners asfollows:
1. The personal property itemized on the attached Exhibit A is hereby declared to be surplus property.
2. The Chief Financial Officer's designated representative, pursuant tuthe provisions ofNCGS 160A-
270(c), is hereby authorized to dispose of the personal property listed by electronic public auction and
any property not sold by electronic means may be disposed of using any other method authorized
by the NCGS 160A-Artic|e 12, and that said representative be further authorized and directed to
execute necessary documents, transfer title, add/delete items from the surplus list, and perform all
necessary functions associated with this disposal.
5. Non-profit organizations will be given the opportunity to inspect and purchase the property prior to
being sold bypublic auction.
4. All surplus property will be sold "as is," all sales will be final. New Hanover County makes no express
or implied warranties of merchantability ofany surplus property, or part thereof, or its fitness for
any particular purpose regardless of any oral statements that may be made concerning the surplus
property orany part thereof.
S. A notice summarizing this resolution and the ae|e of the surplus property shall be advertised on the
countv'a vvebsite and/or in the Wilmington Star News at least ten (10) days prior to the electronic
public auction.
ADOPTED this the 17thday ofNovember, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
William E. Rivenbark, Chair
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE EXPANSION OFTHE CHEMOURS FAYETTEVILLE WORKS FACILITY
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognizes that safe, clean, and reliable drinking water is essential to the health
and well-being of County residents and to the long-terrn, environmental.and economic vitality of our region; and
WHEREAS, the Cape Fear River serves as the primary drinking water source for residents of New Hanover County and neighboring communities,
supporting approximately 500,000 North Carolinians; anid
WHEREAS, since at least 1980, Chemouirs and its predecessor, DuPont, have released per- and poiyfluoiroaikyt substances (PFAS), including
GenX, into the Cape Fear River from the Fayetteville Works facility located upstream from New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, these discharges have resulted in widespread PFAS contamination throughout the Cape Fear River Basin, creating serious concerns
about public health, environmental duality, and the financial burden placed on local utilities and ratepayers to provide safe drinking water, as
peer -reviewed studies have identified potential associations between long-term PFAS exposure and certain adverse health effects, including
increased risks of some cancers, thyroid and liver conditions, and developmental or immune system impacts; and
WHEREAS, the ratepayers of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority aind its regional partners have invested tens of millions of dollars in treatment
upgrades, including the installation of a Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) Filtration System, and continue to bear significant annual operating
costs to remove PFAS compounds frorn the water Supply; and
WHEREAS, ChernOUrS has applied to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a pert -nit to expand operations at its
Fayetteville Works facility, which would substantially increase production and has the potential to increase PFAS emissions and discharges; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and other, regulatory
agencies have the authority and responsibility to deny permit applications that may endanger public health or violate federal or state
environmental laws; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Corn rni ssi oners strongly supports continued oversight by the EPA and DEQ to ensure Chemours achieves full compliance
with existing consent orders and implements proven and verifiable controls to, prevent additional PFAS contamination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners formally opposes any expansion of the Chen)OLWS
Fayetteville Works Facility that would result in increased PFAS emissions or discharges into the Cape Fear River Basin; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board respectfully requests the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality to deny Chernours' current expansion permit unless and until the company has:
1. Fully rennediated existing contamination; and
2. Demonstrated sustained compliance with all applicable environmental laws, consent orders, and permit conditions; and
3. Provided independent, verifiable data confirming that proposed operations writ not increase PFAS releases to air or water; and
4. Provide documentation of financial compensation to local governments and public utility organizations for treatment systems and
remediation measures, implemented as a result of PFAS contamination in the public water supply.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board urges CheMOUrS to engage transparently with local governments, utilities, and affected communities
to share environmental data, adopt best available control technologies, and prioritize the protection of North Carolina residents and natural
resources.
ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
William E. Rivenbark, Chair
KyhUerteigh G. Crowb, Clerk to the Board
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FUQUAY-VARINA INTERBASIN TRANSFER
AND REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENT
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2020, the Town of Fuquay-Varina (Town) submitted a Notice of Intent to Request an
Interbasin Transfer (113T) requesting an average day transfer of approximately 4 million gallons per day (MGD) and a
maximum day transfer of 8 MGD from the Cape Fear River basin to the Neuse River basin; and
WHEREAS, over five years after submitting its Notice of Intent, the Town released a, draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) identifying a preferred alternative of sourcing water from the Tri-Rivers Water Treatment Plant in the
Cape Fear River basin and seeking approval to transfer 6.17 rnikion gallons per day from the Cape Fear River basin (2-3)
to the Neuse River basin (10-1). The DEIS is nearly 2,000 pages; and
WHEREAS, the Town's DElS does riot aCCOLInt for any of the 6.17 million gallons per day to be returned frorn the
benefiVng Neuse River basin to the impacted Cape Fear River basin at any time, and
WHEREAS, published documents indicate the Town has purchased a total of 6 million gallons of water Capacity from
the City, of Sanford via the Tri-Rivers Water i"reatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, presentty the Town receives Lip to a total of 4.25 MGD of potable water from the City of Raleigh, Harnett
County, and Johnston County on a contractual basis; and
WHEREAS, the Cape Feat, Pubtic Utitity Authority (Authority), Brunswick County, Fender County, and the Lower Cape
Fear Water and Sewer Authority (collectively, Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities) rely upon the Cape Fear River as the
source of their raw water to serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, data reflects that the removal, without return, to the Cape Fear River basin may result in the overattocation
of th,e Cape Fear River at Kings Bluff, leading to substantial adverse envirorimentat and economic effects to the impacted
communities, particularly those served by the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the potentiat impacts to the communities served by the Cape, Feat, Basin Water Utilities include increased
risk of water shortages during periods of drought; less potential future ecorionlic development opportunities; and
reduced water flow c�ir quality for recreational Lise; and
WHEREAS, the Town has not provided any measures or alternatives to avoid detrimental impacts upon the currently
authorized Locat Water Supply Plans of the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities, Drought conditions throughout the State
have affected the flow of the Cape Fear River, thie net effect of the 11131"would result in negative water quantity and quality,
particularly during periods of drought or tow river flow; and
WHEREAS, although the communities served by the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities wit[ be detrimentally impacted by
this IBT certificate request, those communities benefiting from the request will be positioned for growth and increased
economic development; and
WHEREAS, in December 2022, a public records request was sent on behalf of the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities to the
Town requesting documents related to the requested IBT certificate. Nearly three years later, the Town has yet to fulfill
this request; and
WHEREAS, in October 2023, a public records request was submitted on behalf of the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities to
the City of Sanford requesting documents related to the Sanford's expansion of its drinking water structure in the Cape
Fear River basin, Over two years later, the Authority has not received any docurnents in response to this request; and
WHEREAS, in July 2024, the Authority submitted a public records request to DEQ requesting documents related to the
Town's IBT certificate request. On October 23, 2025, fifteen months after the public records request was submitted,
DEQ provided thousands of pages of additional documents in response to the Authority's public records request; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, a week after the Authority received the documents from DEQ, it was announced that
the Enviroinmentat Management Commission (EMC)wou(d allow public comment relating tot he Town's LEIS for its IB I
certificate request, with a public comment deadline of February 1, 2026.; and
WHEREAS, although the Town required five years to develop its DEIS, and DEQ required fifteen months to fulfil[ a public
records request, the Authority will have only three months within which to, review thousands of pages of engineering and
environmental records and conduct its own independent anatysis; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, the November 4, 2025 announcement stated that the EMC Would hold a series of public
hearings regardung the Town's DEIS, to be held December 4, 2025 in Fayetteville, NC; December 9, 2025 in Raleigh, NC;
and December 11, 2025 in Pittsboro, NC; and
WHEREAS, despite the substantial impact of the Town's DEIS and IBT certificate request to the Cape Fear Basin Water
Utilities, the closest hearing location is nearly 100 miles away, in Fayetteville, NC; and
WHEREAS, due process reclulres that those impacted be offered both notice and an, opportunity to be heard. The
locations of the hearings are centrally located to the berieficlaNes of the Town's, IBT certificate request, but do not
provide the same access and opportunity to be heard by impacted communities, particularly the Cape Fear Basin Water
Utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners opposes the Town of
Fuquay-Varkia IBT certificate request and draft Environmental Impact Statement as submteed and amended; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners opposes any IBT certificate request
affecting the Cape Fear River basin that does not account for the return of the water so removed and respectfully
requests:
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission to allow the Cape Fear Basin Water Utilities
additional time to respond and submit comments to the DEIS and requested IBT Certificate. Council further
requests that any extension of time be commensurate with the delay between when information was requested
by the Cape Fear Basin Utilities and when it was actually delivered.
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission to hold an additional, fourth public hearing on
the draft Environmental Impact Statement in New Hanover County during the month of December 2025, to
allow the public to attend and provide relevant comments on the DEIS and requested IBT Certificate.
ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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William E. Rivenbark, Chair
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ATTEST:
KyniU4lgh G. Crowj, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS (GFWC) NORTH
CAROLINA SOROSIS FOR 130 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WHEREAS, in December 1895, three friends and a group of fifteen young women established
North Carolina Sorosis, the first Federated Woman's Club in North Carolina and a member of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC); and
WHEREAS, North Carolina Sorosis is composed of women from diverse backgrounds, united by a
shared commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities through volunteer
service; and
WHEREAS, for 130 years, North Carolina Sorosis has enriched the citizens of New Hanover County
by championing education through the support of libraries and scholarships; preserving the
environment; promoting healthy lifestyles; advocating for the elderly, survivors of domestic
violence, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness; advancing issues
affecting women, children, and families; and uplifting the arts; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina Sorosis has collaborated on numerous initiatives within New Hanover
County, including with the Public Library, Cape Fear Museum, and Greenfield Lake; and continues
to invest in future generations by funding scholarships at the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
proudly recognizes and commends the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) North
Carolina Sorosis for 130 years of unwavering service, leadership, and dedication to the
betterment of our community.
ADOPTED this the 17' day of November, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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William E. Rivenbark, Chair
ATTEST:
Kyraerle igh G. G%well, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a loving, stable family; however,
many children across America face circumstances where their parents are unwilling or unable to
provide adequate care; and
WHEREAS, more than 70,421 children in the United States, 2,416 children in North Carolina, and
27 children in New Hanover County are currently in the county's foster care program and, waiting
for permanent adoptive families; and
WHEREAS, for children who have lost their birth families, adoption can provide a secure home,
parental love, nurturing, and stability, meeting essential needs that would otherwise go unmet;
and
WHEREAS, the future of North Carolina depends on today's children, and our state remains
committed to helping every child reach their full potential within supportive family
environments; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina encourages its citizens, community agencies, faith -based
organizations, businesses, and others to celebrate adoption, honor families who grow through
adoption, and draw attention to children who face uncertain futures as they await permanent
homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
November 2025 is hereby declared "Adoption Awareness Month" in New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 17th day of November, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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William E. Rivenbark, Chair
ATTEST:
KY06erleigh G.Qrowell, Clerk to the Board