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Home My WebLink About2026-03-16 RM Exhibits Bdilbft W��H�O�R�UN�B�RD OF COMMISSIONERS ��' ==—�- RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STAMP DEFIANCE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERUCAN REVOLUTION FOR AMERUCA 2SO ACTIVITIES IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY WHEREAS, on July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the Senniquincentennia| anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence;and WHEREAS, the journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans,and look ahead to the future generations who will carry forward the ideals of democracy and individual liberty that make the United States a unique nation in the world community; and WHEREAS,North Carolina's Provincial Congress adopted the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776, becoming the first formal call for independence from Great Britain among the American colonies during the American Revolution; and WHEREAS, North Carolina ratified the United States Constitution on Novennber21, 1789, becoming the twelfth state in the Union; and WHEREAS,the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-political women's service organization founded in 1890, whose members are lineal descendants of Patriots of the American Revolution;and WHEREAS,the Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will install and dedicate an America 250 Historical Patriot Marker at USS North Carolina Battleship Park on March 20, 2026, honoring America's Forgotten Patriots of the Revolutionary War;and WHEREAS,through the President General's leadership, members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are participating in America 250 activities that recognize and commemorate the history of the American Revolution through local projects and community engagement, including efforts undertaken by the Stamp Defiance Chapter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes and commends the Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for its commitment to preserving Revolutionary War history and for its contributions to the America 25U commemoration in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 16 m day of March, 2O26. Go NEW H OU TY LeAnn Pierce, Chair VIA nW�rlei- x Resolution Exhlbk Book- VIL POP-L-9 North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program Local Governmental Resolution WHEREAS,the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office(herein called the"Agency")has completed an application (The Applicant Agency) contract for traffic safety funding;and that New Hanover County Board of Commissioners(herein called the (The Governing Body of the Agency) "Governing Body")has thoroughly considered the problem identified and has reviewed the project as described in the contract; THEREFORE,NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE New Hanover County Board of Commissioners IN OPEN (Governing Body) MEETING ASSEMBLED IN THE CITY OF Wilmington,NORTH CAROLINA,THIS 16th DAY OF March 2026 AS FOLLOWS: I. That the project referenced above is in the best interest of the Governing Body and the general public;and 2. That New Hanover County Sheriff s Office is authorized to file,on behalf of the Governing Body,an application contract in the form prescribed by the Governor's Highway Safety Program for federal funding in the amount of $127,800 to be made to the Governing Body to assist in defraying the cost of the project described in the contract application; and 3. That the Governing Body has formally appropriated the cash contribution of$ 0.00 as required by the project contract;and 4. That the Project Director designated in the application contract shall furnish or make arrangement for other appropriate persons to furnish such information,data,documents and reports as required by the contract,if approved,or as may be required by the Governor's Highway Safety Program;and 5. That certified copies of this resolution by included as part of the contract referenced above;and 6. That this resolution shall take effect immediately VpOA its adoption. 'XA— DONE AND ORDERED in opening meeting by -� wry, (Chairperson/Mayor) ATTESTED BY Q AL (ClerO DATE Rev. 7/11 4 IS H�Jg) Exhibit 1300QL�11 Page—,V—?'2,)GL New Hanover County Monthly Cottection Report for December 2026 Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehictes Combined Scrott/Bitled $ 224,420,587.61 $ 11,508,530.22 $ 7,713,520.07 $ 243,642,637.90 Abatements $ (7,879,786.65) $ (82,994.80) $ $ (7,962,781.45) Adjustments $ 174,206.81 $ 96,123.22 $ $ 270,330.03 Total Taxes Charged $ 216,715,007.77 $ 11,521,658.64 $ 7,713,520.07 $ 235,950,186.48 Cottections to Date $212,683,863.14 $ 10,863,651.07 $ 7,713,520.07 $ 231,261,034.28 *Refunds $ 1,717,314.29 $ 31,081.86 $ $ 1,748,396.15 Write-off $ 135.09 $ 1,870.06 $ $ 2,005.15 Outstanding Balance $ 5,748,323.83 $ 687,219.37 $ $ 6,435,543.20 Collection Percentage 97.35% 94.04% 100.00% 97.27% YTD Interest Collected $83,725.12 $ 5,739.85 $ 78,998.10 $ 168,463.07] Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD $ 229,68551.20 Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,373,275.69 $3,594,023.66 $ 221.10 $ 4,967,520.45 Abatements $ 429.99 ($28,319.04) $ - $ (27,889.05) Adjustments $ (429.99) $0.00 $ - $ (429.99) Total Levy $ 1,373,275.69 $ 3,565,704.62 $ 221.10 $ 4,939,201.41 Collections to Date $ 370,327.07 $190,360.24 $ - $ 560,687.31 *Refunds $ 36,872.97 $ 81,391.58 $ - $ 118,264.55 Write-off $ 38,656.30 $ 514,204.84 $ 221.10 $ 553,082.24 Outstanding Balance $ 1,001,165.29 $ 2,942,531.12 $ - $ 5,049,860.89 9'd YTD Interest Collected $ 66,558.70 $33,428.26 $ $ 99,986.96 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 542,409.72 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 230,223,510.92 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY coo N > Chair C 1 fIA4 `7 Clerk 4 1 1 1111-15 1 the Board — �41141 Date NH EOM EARA New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for January 2026 Soak_XWjk pme3.3b Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scrod/Bitted $ 8,373,346.76 $ 456,192.12 $ 329,488.18 $ 9,159,027.06 Abatements $ (293,941.36) $ (3,329.22) $ - $ (297,270.58) Adjustments $ 6,495.46 $ 3,584.32 $ - $ 10,079.78 Total Taxes Charged $ 8,085,900.86 $ 456,447.22 $ 329,488.18 $ 8,871,836.26 Cottections to Date $ 7,877,920.03 $ 426,033.46 $ 329,488.18 $ 8,633,441.67 *Refunds $ 12,016.38 $ 37.80 $ - $ 12,054.18 Write-off $ 9.06 $ 70.86 $ - $ 79.92 Outstanding Balance $ 219,988.15 $ 30,380.70 $ - $ 250,368.85 Collection Percentage 97.28% 93.34% 100.00% 97.18% YTD Interest Collected $3,200.43 $ 233.56 $ 3,858.47 $ 7,292.46 Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD $ 8,628,679.95 Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehictes Combined Scroll $103,112.06 $ 347,404.10 $ - $ 450,516.16 Abatements $ (56.74) $ (1,823.96) $ - $ (1,880.70) Adjustments $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Levy $ 103,055.32 $ 345,580.14 $ - $ 448,635.46 Collections to Date $22,993.20 $9,756.66 $ - $ 32,749.86 *Refunds $ 933.49 $ 479.13 $ - $ 1,412.62 Write-off $ 78.87 $ 3.02 $ - $ 81.89 . Outstanding Balance $ 80,916.74 $ 336,299.59 $ - $ 417,380.11 YTD Interest Collected $6,114.83 $3,384.78 $ $ 9,499.61 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 40,836.85 Grand Total Ali Collections YTD $ 8,669,516.80 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY po 0 Chair f ClerO the Board D ('e(,qja2wP Date NH3EOM Exhibit Book_Xu("i Page�3 New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for January 2026 Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $ 20,832,119.98 $ 1,200,665.92 $ 771,379.73 $ 22,804,165.63 Abatements $ (585,988.62) $ (4,400.03) $ - $ (590,388.65) Adjustments $ 19,915.86 $ 3,458.58 $ - $ 23,374.44 Total Taxes Charged $ 20,266,047.22 $ 1,199,724.47 $ 771,379.73 $ 22,237,151.42 Collections to Date $ 19,729,945.30 $ 1,133,511.45 $ 771,379.73 $ 21,634,836.48 *Refunds $ 21,115.94 $ 62.64 $ - $ 21,178.58 Write-off $ 44.06 $ 255.70 $ - $ 299.76 Outstanding Balance $ 557,173.80 $ 66,019.96 $ - $ 623,193.76 Collection Percentage 97.25% 94.50% 100.00% 97.20% YTD Interest Collected $ 6,732.64 $ 650.77 $ 6,529.23 $ 13,912.64 Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD $ 21,627,570.54 Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 94,542.32 $ 198,103.71 $ - $ 292,646.03 Abatements $ - $ 19,883.05 $ - $ 19,883.05 Adjustments $ - $ 145.93 $ - $ 145.93 Total Levy $ 94,542.32 $ 218,132.69 $ - $ 312,675.01 Collections to Date $ 20,353.91 $ 27,416.57 $ - $ 47,770.48 *Refunds $ - $ 20.61 $ - $ 20.61 Write-off $ 2,262.55 $ 23,853.99 $ - $ 26,116.54 Outstanding Balance $ 71,925.86 $ 166,882.74 $ - $ 291,041.68 YTD Interest Collected $ 4,366.30 $ 2,046.39 $ - $ 6,412.69 Total Prior Year Collections YTD $ 54,183.17 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 21,681,753.71 *Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY 0 0 Chair p \ .F Aa t V Clerk 64he Board 0 - ! Date FD EOM WIN AGENDA: March 16,2026 Book XLVk t Pop 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: Workforce and Economic Development Strategic Objective(s): Lead the area in well-planned infrastructure creation and resources. Plan for the long-term needs of business through timely,innovative programs&community partnerships. Fund: Project Grace Capital Fund(Developer) Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-030 Transfer to Capital Improvement Project Fund $ - I $ 2,979,162 1$ 2,979,162 BA 26-030 Capital Improvement Expenditures Savings $ (2,979,162)1 $ - Is (2,979,162) Total $ (2,979,162)1 $ 2,979,1672Fs— - Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Today Project Grace-Developer Budget $ 61,377,197 J 58,398,035 Fund:Capital Improvement Project(Direct Cost) KWLiLditure'. Decrease increase Total — BA 26-030 Capital Project Expense $ - $ 2,979,162 $ 2,979,162 Total —$ - Is 2,979,E2]I$ 2,979,162 Revenue. Decrease Increase Total BA 26-030 Transfer In From Project Grace Capital Fund $ - $ 2,979,162 11$ 2,979,162 Total $ - $ 2,979,16:2]$ 2,979,162 Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Today Project Grace-Direct Cost Budget 16,065,482 J $ 19,044,644 Section 2: Explanation BA 26-030 Decreases the budget allocation for Project Grace—Developer by$2,979,162 and re-allocates this amount to Project Grace —Direct Costs.The$2,979,162 reduction reflects cost savings in the project.Transferring these savings to the direct costs piece provides funding necessary to complete the museum exhibits. 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)26-030 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026,is adopted. Adopted,this 16th day of March,2026. (SEAL) %�NTY 0 . LeArm Pierce,Chair O - AYTTFST: K erleigh G.Crowe Clerk to the Board .481 Is i i o3 ExhN AGENDA: March 16,2026 Book X01 1 l POP 10 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): Connect residents to individualized services at the right time with a variety of service providers. Fund:General Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-031 Grant Expense $ - 1 $ 4,15011$ 4,150 Total $ - 4,15011$ 4,150 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-031 Grant Revenue $ - 1 $ 4,15011$ 4,150 Total $ - $ 4,150 $ 4,150 Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken Toda Department Budget S 6,190,573 $ 6,194,723 Section 2: Explanation BA26-031—Reinvestment Partners for the VITA(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)is a recurring grant awarded each year to the Senior Resource Center and was included in the FY26 budget.The Senior Resource Center has been notified that the award amount has increased by$4,150.In-kind support and the SRC's allocated annual budget will be used to satisfy the matching-fund requirement.Grant funds will be used to support the VITA program,enabling approximately 2,500 residents to receive free tax-return preparation by certified volunteer tax preparers. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s)26-026 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,is adopted. Adopted,this 16th day of March,2026. P (SEAL) � K �O,�q+t"T Y•Nfl } 'Pt LeAnn Pierce,Chair ATT ST: I{ leigh G.Crowell, lc to the Board *��lAkFg ilF$E.C1l'� Exhibit Book_ L t l_Page= AGENDA:March 16,2026 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:Federal Forfeited Property Department: Sheriffs Office Expenditure., Decrease Increase Total BA 26-032 Training&Travel $ 1 $ 7,05411 $ 7,054 Total $ - $ 7,054 $ 7,054 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-032 Federal Forfeited Property $ - $ 5,437 $ 5,437 BA 26-032 Interest Earnings $ - $ 1,617 $ 1,617 Total $ - $ 7,054 $ 7,054 Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Departmental Budget $ 212,220 $ 219,27 Appropriated Fund Balance $ - $ - Section 2: Explanation BA 26-032 Budgets Federal Forfeited Property receipts dated January 28,2026;interest earnings accrued from October 2025 through January 2026;and proceeds from the sale of two vehicles(a 2007 Grand Marquis and a 2010 Mercury Mariner, purchased with Federal Forfeited Property funds).These funds will be used for law enforcement training purposes only. 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)26-032 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026,is adopted. Adopted,this 16th day of March,2026. q (SEAL) LeAnn Pierce,Chair ATT ST: Kyrn&feigh G.Crowell,CUrk to the Board �A°L14�i11-'.t 10-L EMIN AGENDA: March 16,2026 Book )(LV � pme 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 pubhe health and safety demands. Fund:Controlled Substance Tax Department: Sheriff's Office Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-033 Supplies $ $ 13,355 $ 13,355 BA 26-033 Training $ $ 11,000 $ 11,000 Total $ $ T4�75TF$— 24,355 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total — BA 26-033 Controlled Substance Tax $ - $ 23,249 $ 23,249 BA 26-033 Interest Earnings $ - $ 1,106 $ 1,106 Total $ - $ 24,355:]F$— 24,355 Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Departmental Budget r—$ 20.6,085 $ 230,44 Appropriated Fund Balance $ q- Section 2: Explanation BA 26-033 Budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts dated 12/30/25, 1/29/26,2/27/26 and interest earnings accrued from October 2025 through January 2026. Funds will be used for supplies and training for law enforcement purposes only. 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)26-033 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026,is adopted. Adopted,this 16th day of March,2026. (SEAL) LeAnn Pierce,Chair ATTEST: > K Leigh G.Crowell,U2rk to the Board Exhlbft Book L)l L Page�Lj-1 AGENDA: March 16,2026 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: Comtnunity 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 26-034 Overtime $ - $ 5,082 $ 5,082 BA 26-035 Training $ - $ 11,000 $ 11,000 Total $ - $ $j_!6,082 16,082 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 26-034 Misc Revenue $ - $ 14,976 $ 14,976 BA 26-035 Joint Operating Payment System $ - $ 1,106 $ 1,106 Total $ - $ 16,082Ff--- 16,082 Prior to Total if Actions Taken Actions Today Departmental Budget —[ 272,4021 1 $ 95,288,484—$ 95: Appropriated Fund Balance Section 2: Explanation BA26-034 budgets overtime reimbursement from the FBI Task Force and US Marshals Service Task Force for the period of July through November 2025. $28,983 BA26-035 budgets funds received from the United States Secret Service Joint Operating Payment System(JOPS)that will be used to purchase tools for cyber or digital evidence investigations to extract forensic data from devices like cell phones, tablets,computers,etc. $14,000 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)26-034&26-035 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026,is adopted. Adopted,this 16th day of March,2026. 2 ov N 7 (SEAL) 41 LeAnn Pierce,Chair ATT58T: Kyrr&eigh G.Crowell,f0erk to the Board